The New York herald., 1869-09-05
RcIigious Notes.

let 1t he remembered that 1t was earnestly re-
commended" by the two General Assemblies last
May, 'to the churches throughout both branches OF
the Presbyterian Church that they observe the Sec
ond Sabbath in September, 1885, as day OF fervent
and united prayer to Almighty God that He would
grant unto us all the spirit Of counsel and might,
the spirit Of knowledge aud fear OF the Lord,' and
in the new relations now contemplated enable US 10
keep the unity of the Spirit the bonds OF peace.
The attentio OF the ministry and churches is called
to this recommendation.
The religious interest in SOmers Conn.,, Is increas-
ing Nearly 200 persons of all ages have requested
prayers and goodiy number have made profession.
On four consecutive days during the middle week OF
August meetings were held morning and evening,
people leaving their work to attend them. An IN
creasng interest IN religious affairs Is reported ut
Hector, n. Y.
The union committees OF the different denomlna-
tions of Presbyterians, TO consult about the Pam
presbyterian Union were to meet at PittsDurg on
the 9th OF August. but nobody came except Dr.
McGiii and the United fres0yterians. The hitch Is
said 10 be that they insist upon carrying their Scotch
psaimody to the exclusion OF hymns
Four ruling elders, ell the trustees and thrtytwO
members Of the Reformed Presbyterian church at
Washington, Ill., have seeded and formed an Old
School Presbyterian chureh because their pastor and
the General Synod nave persisted In censurlng Lieu
tenant Mcqueen. OF General Howard's stan, for sing
ing hymns not in Rousc's version at meetings in the
army.
card was hung out OF dlrty little oyster shop
in Sandusky City, Ohio, while the State Sabbath
School Convention was IN session IN that place,
which read HOLSTERS In eyry stie, coked to order
Friends Of the redemer Will plese caul."
II seems that we are yet 10 hear OF the Last Of
the Mohegans." A religious festival was held at
Monegan, Conn, last week. with the remnant OF the
MOhegan tribe, now about eighty persons, who re-
side there. A white birch wgwam was built for the
occasion. Father Gleason, OF Brooklyn, formerly
pastor there, made an address. The present pastor
Is Rev. G. f. Muzzy, formerly missionary IN Madura
India.
The popular vote on lay delegation, as reported to
the editors OF the several Methodist papers, now
reaches about 10000, and not more than half the
Church has been heard from. The Methodist estl-
mates that the vote will reach 275000. 1t may reach,
or even pass 300 900. II still stands more than Two
to one for lay delegation.
General Butler, It seems, ls not yet past praying
for matter what his political opponents may say.
He was at Marthas vineyard on sunday fortnight,
and the correspondent OF the Boston Adrertser re-
lates that 'when sinners were invited to come for
ward to be prayed for, a good sister singled out
General Butler, and earnestly entreated him to come
up to the altar; jealous brother on his knees also
entreated him to go forward, while the clergyman
who mad charge OF the meeting said II the General
would only come up to the altar he would keep the
meeting open all night"