Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-02
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in the State of Tsmaulipas, Mexico.
Ii is reported that China has ceded
large tracts of territory on the northwest
to Russia.
Twenty English peers and eleven
members OF the House of Commons have
died within the year
Strangers cannot dwell in Barcelona,
Spain, without previously purchasing a
permit to do so from TIE civil Governor.
The Protestant and Catholic Mission
House, at Nankin, China, has been totally
destroyed by mob. The inmates barely
escaped with their lives.
Scotland has a population only about
one-haIf us great as that of Ireland, but
there was GS7, 1876 gallons More whisky
consumed in Scotland in 1868 than in
Ireland
Lager is almost an unknown luxury in
England; and some English journalists
who have been over to Germany and
tasted the genuine article, are fierce for
its introduction.
Louis Napoleon is beginning to sell his
real estate in Paris. He lately sold two
houses for 1,150, 600 francs. Il is re-
membered that Louis Philippe showed
similar disposition to realize previous TO
February, 1913.
Y good deal of amusement has been
caused in Rome by curious typograph-
ical blunder, which appeared in recent
letter of the Cardinal Vicar in reference
to something or other connected with the
Council. The Cardinal wished to speal,
OF immortal Rome, but the printer
converted il to Rome imnorale.
A curious case of loss of speech oc-
cured recently in Budweis, Moldayia. A
young man dreamed that he was attacked
by robbers, one of whom was about to
murder him He tried TO cry out for help,
but his voice failed him, and when he
awOkc be found that he could not utter a
word. lie was advised 10 60 to Vienna
for treatment, and has there fortunately
recovered his speech. He has now re-
turned to his native place
\ French chemist has discovered that a
dress made of green tarlstan contained no
leis than 39l.3 gTammes eff arsenite of
copper (the green ColOring substance),
equivalent to more than half a pound of
arsenic. II is almost needless to add that
The person who made the dress was pOis-
oncd Do any of our fashionable lady
readers care TO know Of such disagrceablc
events
i curious phenomenon has lately been
observed in Germany Some weeks ago
an opening was observed in the earth on a
chain of hills near Mergentheim, close to
the road leading from Ingelsingen to Eber-
stahl 1t has gradually increased in ex-
tent, assuming the form of long issure,
about five feet in breadth with perpendic-
ular sides, and Of a great depth. estimated
at 400 feet
An English Protestant clergyman, the
Rev. c. c. Bartholomew. uses language in
reference to the theological opinions of the
English clergy which would be considered
bitter in the mouths OF opponents. While
discussing the Temple question he saws
+" There Is not a single docrt1ine of the
church which some shameless man
still a ministering priest does not
disbelievc, and which his congre-
CATION knows that he disbelicves. There
is but one alternative the Church rust
have the power Of Kidding herself of |
these unhappy men, or she herself must |
be cut off asa rotten branch, incapable |
OF bearing witness 10 the truth" This is |
a noticeable expression Of opinion
The troubles of the Established Church !
of England seem now to come from with
in. The old Puscyite detection leads |
synod after synod to Rome and free
thinking, even among the priests, |
is sapping the foundations Of |
the organization faster and more
seriously than the reform Hlls in Par
Lament Just now. of couIse, the move
meut ROmeward is heimpending danger.
stimulated, as 1t is, by tie pageantry |
and ceremonial Of the Ecunnenical Coun- |
Gil It Is stated that "a very large body
of Anglican clergymen in different parts of |
England have prepaied a petition to be |
sent to the Council Of the Vatican, the |
prayer of which is, that, should the de- |
cision of the Council lie unfavorable (as |
the petitioners believe it not improbable it |
Will be- to the validity of Anglican orders.
the petitioners and others Of their body
who have entered the ministry of the
English Church through religious motives
should be received into the Catholic
Church, ordained as priests, employed as
such, and allowed, if married, to continue
50 until the death Of their present wives
those married not to be employed as con-
fessors. This sounds like somewhat
sensational story, but it comes from good
authority; and it is added that many of
the English Catholic bishops are favorable
to the petition, and Will urge its adoption
by the Holy Father and the Council, and
that ''ths signatures affixed to the petition
are already numerous, and are increasing
every day.