The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-27

entreat our brethren TO do all they can citizens to
this Infamous traffic. and enforce by their own ex-
ample the virtue OF practical temperance.
The Maine UniversaIist Convention ON Capt.
tai Punishment ind Temperance.
The Maine Universalist Convention was held in
Augusta last week. The attendance was large and
the proceedings harmonious The following resou-
lions were unanimously adopted
Resolved. That whether we view the subject in the
light OF human nature or past experience, or the
principles OF morality, we consider capital punish
society and contrary to the teachings OF Jesus, and
we can but regard the recent attempts TO revive this
Oarbarous custom In our State with deep grief and
Resolved, That regarding intemperance as the
greatest evll OF the age, we reaffrm, as conven-
tlon our devotion to the principles OF total absti-
State.
Resolved, That by pulpit, platform and social ef-
forts we will do all In our power to promote the de-
velOpment and progress OF temperance ideas, the
dsenthrament oof those ensaved by the passion for
Strong drink and tho abolition OF the traifc In al
Resolved That, esteeming it the duty of Christian
men hnx 70 vote as they pray and viewing tine 1aos
that can be made use Of In the interest OF morality.
we WIN neither vote ourselves nor encourage Others
caly devoted to the cause OF prohibition.
Roman Catholics I'm Massa chusetts.
The Boston Pilot states that In the Catholic diocese
OF Massachusetts, there are 12S churches and build
ing; SO chapels and stations; 155 priests and II
ordained since the last report; SO clerical studets
male and Is female religious institutions; male
literary institutions and female academies and Is
parochal free schools; aggregate number OF pupils,
orphans. There are IL benevolent and charitable
institutions, and Catholic population OF $780, 900 IN
the entire diocese.
Ritualism and Anti-Ritualism-Trial of Rev.
Charles K. Cheney.
The 21st OF July has been appointed by Bishop
Whitehouse as the day for the commencement OF the
trial Of Rev. Charles E. Cheney rector OF Christ
church. Rev. George F. Cushman, Rev. Richard
F. Sweet and Judge L. B. Otis were appointed some
and they, after due investigation, made a present
ment, which was served on Mr.. Cheney on last Mon
day.
The trial is to be public. and will be held in the
Cathedral church. The following list of names has
been furnished the accused, from which he may
judges:-Rev. Dr. Pierce, of Springfield Rev. Sidney
Corbett, Of Quincy; Rev. John Benson. Of Peoria;
Rev. DR.. Chase, Of Jubilee Colleges Rev. Dr. Boyd, OF
Galesburg; Rev. 7. A. Benedict, OF Peoria county;
Rev. A. ". Snyder, OF Calvary church, Chicago. and
the Rev. Cornelius Abbott, OF Alton. Doctors Ry-
OF Chicago, are on the standing committee, and
hence are debarred from being judges or assessors
since in case Mr. Cheney Is found guilty they will
Rev. Mr. Sullivan having lately secur ed canoni-
cal position In the diocese, declined serving the
committee.
The charges are as follows:-
FTSt-Vlolation of article seven OF the consttu-
ton OF the Church, which requires every member to
sign written pledge to conform to the mode Of
worship as set forth in the prayer book.
Standardization Of article eight OF the consttu-
sacraments according to the form set forth in the
prayer book
Third-violation of HIS ordination vows to minis
ter the doctrines and sacramento as set forth and
celved by the Protestant Episcopal Church.