The New York herald., 1871-11-29
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THE WAR OF CdEtDS.

The Long Island Bible R0w-NI scholars
Dismjssed-Thc infection Catching.
The Biblical war still continues 70 occupy large
portion Of the public attention. not only In The place
where J first originator, Hunters Point, but also In
Long Island City, which, unfortunately has too often
been troubled by similar difficulties. IL now seems
that Tie infection has rapidly spread itself all round,
and Is feared by lovers OF peace ana harmony that
it wil IL stopped before II increases too mucn
cause considerable anxiety to the public mind.
Another batch OF scholars has Deen suspended,
and is needless add that all those children that
refuse to read King James version are Roman
Catholics. Yesterday brought forth In ITS train
another day Of trial In the Long Island City school
trouble. 1t seems that on the assembage
OF the scholars at the school yesterday
morning fair proportion OF the num-
Der Of scholars suspended were found Ia
their respective seats This action OIL the part OF
the scholars was owing the fact that their parents
had promised compliance on the part OF the schol-
ars with all the regulations established by the Board
OF Education. On the commencement Of the read.
ing OF the Lords Prayer by Mr. Seibnrg the Prlnci
pal, It appears that Miss Katie Dennen, the little
culprit who first commenced the row, jumped up
and expressed herself after the manner that she
considered 1t sacrilege listen to the recital Of
the Bible as read in the public SCHOOLS. Another
followed and nearly the same scenes took place that
Wefo cDacteu on MOnu8y. Sne was pTOUVHy cX-
PEELED. Thirteen other scholars were suspended.
All day yesterday the greatest excitement prevailed
among the parents and trends or the scholars IN the
uelgnbOrhood OF the school. A large number OF the
parents called at the school, AMI In almost every
instance they used very disrespectful anu eveA some
times outrageous language towards the Principal.
In one case Mr.. SelDurg's lie was threatened BY
some man, who was promptly arrested ana put
under ponds 10 Keep the peace. The rage even took
possession OF the women since one was carried
down stairs by two policemen. II was justly con-
sideIed at the time tnat her language was entirely
unnt ior any Kind Of decent society or
delicate ears. Although everything tnat
really could i've expressed TO eXaspcrafe
the feelings OF n man was hurled against Mt. Sell
burg, ne very kindly gave everybody an audience.
including, OF course, large corps ~ 'he New YORK
reportOrial stan. TRc most Of the supendcd scholars
managed to get iakea back on the parents promise
OF good behavior and obedience to the rules. Yes
terday, at the opening Of the school exercises In
the second ward the boys commenced most outra-
geous proceedings, halioolng, Yelling and
making most uneartny noIses One OF
the older ones told The Principal to take his Bible
ana 20 10 hell With II. Finally the loous scholars
were persuaded to leave and quiet was restored
The police force AT the schools has been doubled
On Sunday night the lower windows OF the First
ward school were all broken, ana the sashes or
many OF them. BY some II Is proposed that all the
schools DC closed unill the excitement subsidies and
Quiet is once more restored. by Others conference
committee is suggested. The latter plan, 1t Is nm
dorafoul, will be acceptable 10 the Catholics.