The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-19

gpouses are to be Of mutual help and encourage:
God aud the next world. THIS 10 on one side and
on the other, whatf mere fanclul or passionate
attachment with little enough OF worth about II
even when pure with the utmost natural purity II
can have mere passionate attachment overlook
ing, or at least most certainty undertaking. the
not a dsgraces A thoughtful Protestant would even
shrink from alliance with Catholic who possessed
neglect or mperll 1t for any consideration or love
whatever
Armenian National Assembly.
In Constantlnople lately seventy-seven members
OF the Armenian "Natlonaln Assembly, about twenty
OF whom were clergy met In the cathedral church
of St Marry, at Coumcapou, to elect new Patriarch.
Five candidates were put forward for the vacant
dignity, namely-Mgr. Ignadios, Bishop OF van at
present In Constantlnople; Mgr. khelyman, Bishop
OF Moush; Mgr. Mesrop Bishop OF TreDizond; Mgr.
Artin Bishop Of Erzeroun, and Mgr. Aristogues.
the ex-caimacam. The whole OF these prelates were
the largest number OF votes were Mgr. Ignadios who
pOled twenty-seven, and Mgr. kheryman VINO nao
reserved nn S C rnsu or ar gnsaoS
being elected by fOrty-One votes against twenty.f0ur
for his rival the fairness OF the ballot was how.
ever challenged by large number OF the members
present who declared 1t to be In violation OF articles
two and seventy-four OF the constitution" Tho
secretary supported the protest. and the scene that
followed worthy OF an Irish hustings, minus the
brickbats. number OF petitions against the regu-
in to the Grand Vizier ana it is therefore dcult TO
say as yet how the matter Will end.
Religious Notes.
The Chicago Churchnan says-The chapel and
Sunday school building Of St James church has been
begun and Is rapidly ascending pretty graceful
stone structure, it will hope be but the predeces-
sor and adjunct OF noble church. 1t Ia understood
that this VIII completed in the autumn and that
services Will be held therein until the church itself
hoa hold Init one narta a
rare instance Of popularity among parshioners.
Constantinople paper states that the newly
died on the oath ut from the effects OF an operation
performed to remove q carbuncle. He was buried
with great pOmp on the very day he was to have
been presented at the Porte to receive the berat
frming his election, which took place lew days
before.
Roman Catholic chapel at Tadcaster, England.
There was POntihcla high mass in the forenoon the
course OF the service the Archbishop preached .
long sermon on the unity and stability OF Roman
Catholicism. There never was q time, he said. when
the Romish Church made greater progress than she
was doing now; nor did he think there was a time
when the Romish faith was more explicit undenia.
bic and, he would even venture TO say. unden1ed
The Presbytery OF Schuyler and the Synod of the
United Presbyterian Church. both IN session In Clay
ton Ill., at the t1lne met by invitation OF the latter
body on Wednesday, September l, and held very
interesting conference respecting the Christian Sab
bath and the best means OF promoting Its obser-
vance.
A Sabbath school convention mas been IN progress
at Nyack during the week, and Will close on Monday
evening with chldren's concert, under the direc-
ton OF Rev. G. Millard.
Mrs. David MacIver, of Liverpool. wife Of David
MacIver OF the Cunard Company, was drowned ON
the oath ult., while bathing. She was the originator
OF the Young Women's Christian Association Of
Liverpool and found many ways Of usefulness
among The numerous employees OF the great steam
ship company.
The Young Mems Christian Association in Wash
ington hold prayer meeting every evening from
six O'CLOCK Till seven. followed by an opea AR
meeting on Pennsylvania avenue from seven till
nine. So great Is the religious Interest that from
eight twenty rise to ask for prayers every
evening. There Is q large chance for religious I'M
prOvement in Washington.
The COnOreQattOndttSt and Recorder has The fol-
lowing:- summer vacations was the topic at the
minister's meeting in Park street vestry, on Monday
forenoon, and 1t was admitted on all sides as very
desirable in the cities and large towns that
rangements be made whereby the pastors shall not
all he absent at the same time.
A loud call Is made by the freedmen's departments
of the Presbyterian Committee OF Home Missions for
funds. Ten thousand dollars are wanted immedi-
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