The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-21

The May anniversaries having closed IN THIS
city, the attention of the religious community
has been principally directed the past week TO
the ecclesiastical gatherings Of similar char
acter now being held in Chicago. These con-
vocations, however, principally concern tho
Baptists ana Presbyterlans, and, the daily
papers having given regular reports OF the
proceedings, it is unnecessary to report them
here.
1t will be noticed, by reference to our usual
religious summary, that very happy state OF
Christian revivals prevails in various parts OF
the country, tho pupils in Southern Methodist
college having been especially touched with
the spirit of grace. Al the same time confir-
nations in the Roman Catholic Church in this
city and vicinity continue with increased
volume and fervency.
The Ecangelist addresses itself to the con-
sideration of the subject Of again attempting
at the Presbyterian Assembly in Chicago to
reopen communication with the Southern Pres
byterian Assembly, says the experiment of
last year was not encouraging, and adds
depntation bearing message OF brothcrIy kind
ness ami charity, composed Of men VINO ha Dcen
conspicuous as friends OF The S0nth, travelled
thousand miles to convey tins truly Christian saluta-
many individuals esponded warmly to their words,
yet elected of1lcia. acton more cordial IMAM
fault-nnulng and cens0rlous reply.
The prospect, therefore, Of the resumption
of communication between the Presbyterian
Church South aud the same Church North is
very remote. The Evangelist has been stricken
with the map fever, ard gives a map Of por-
tion Of the States Of Delaware and Maryland,
showing where the first Prcsby terrain church In
this country was planted, nearly two hundred
years ago! That region, which the writer
well calls the Asia Minor Of American Pres
byterianism, contains very many ancient
churches In some places Presbyterianism
has lost the prestige it had over a century ago.
Is it not time, continues the Evangelist, to
rise and rebuild these churches tina. were be-
ginning to fall into dccay3
The EcoageliSt thinks that Bishop White
house, of Chicago, is iu an uncomfortable
position with regard to the Rev. Mr.. Cheney,
OR 'Regenerate' Cheney, as he is sometimes
called, for not using the word ''regenerate" in
the baptism,l service. Tho Bishop, 1t Is
alleged, is forcing canons which are out Of
date and putting the weapon OF his own policy
into the hands OF eyangelicals in England and
in this country.
The Observer administers q gontle lecture
to Mrs. Livermore on the subject of Chris
tianity aud womcn's rights. 1t says: =
Human law, founded IN common sense and APP
proved by Christianity. says that The fnther is the
NJ. h.ll1n a IA ri in nil
TO administered In the spirit OF love- sensible people
Will confer anu conciate and mutually yield. but
ment ii children there are but two WAYS of settling
the disnnle: one Is 10 hight It out and see WIN is tao
srongcst the other Is To submit to the divine VIII,
the genius o: Christianity, the precepts o the Bible
and The dictates ol the most ordinary common sense
Mrs. Lvcrnio denounced all this utterly ridicu
ious aid absurd. and claimed that woman should
have secured to her right to make contracts, TO
contfSi the chiiuren anu 10 =" any anl a,i snugS
OF which Is o course, contrary To tho divine idea OF
marriage, subversie Of The family relation ANA d.
recfly hostile 10 The prccoptS OF christianity
The Observer also holds u discussion with
a correspondent on the text that ministers
are not parsons" This is probably little
higher order Of dispute than that illustrated
in the liae Of the English humorist-
Fleas are not iobsters-d-n their soulsl
The Independent thinks, very rightly, that
no subject discussed during anniversary week
excited 80 much attention as the question Of
suffrage for women. 1t sums up its argument
upon the matter briefly az follows:-
Because II VIII elevate politics, because 1t will ele-
vate wcmcn because women need u. because the
country ncc.is It and because II Is In accordance
with the American ldoa. we are In favor OF the IRAN
Chlse Tor women. The movement TO secure II has
more TO fear from the mistakes OF It's advocates
than from the opposition OF i,s enemies. We were
sorry TO hear brDached upon The platform OF the
American Association a proposition to cooperate
with the democracy IN remote contingency. Better
sense Will repudiate such tacti
The Independent is altogether more politi-
cal than ecclesiastical this week. 1t throws
Its javelins into the democratic fold in this
wise. Speaking of terrible Tamnany it
says,-
1t Is already preparing for tho contest, and will
spare no pains to compass the end. II the pro-
g,amnc succeeds. AMI Governor HOFFMAN should 10
chosen 10 tho Presidency. then that INSCRIPTIONS
and pluDderlng olikarchy known "a the Tamlnanv
Ring. now railing the city AMI state OF New York.
Will transfer its regency 10 Washington ana It's
troll 10 the nation. This ring VIII spend milions Of
its III gotten gains for the purpose II VIII ouy VIC
Will be made, hoh North and Sonlh, TO re tore tho
Democratic parry TO cational power.
Saint Peter, "a Catholic paper of the first
class" dcplores the TACT that there is to be no
general celebration of the twenty fifth ami
VeTsd'y VI VIC A'sc VI TIC HNusuioiS ptiSuheT
of the Vatican to the C,air of st. Potter"
and says:-
The reason Is sad one enough: there was no sign
III the heavens over any place That the necessary de-
ciaraiion Of Faith ana venci alton would be made.
Finding all Catholic spirit in the sacred matter IN
deep in,uov1ble lcthargy we have given It ur.
New York ought 10 be knocking at the gate Of tue
Vatican PRISON on the dawn Of the 18th OF June.
They did not taink In Rome that New York would
give the iGiquliics Of The day such a triumph as
this neglect. The people were certainly ready.
There Il Il cloud In the armament.
The Golden Age Is devoted to q criticism Of
Pages ''Head OF Christ" which now adorns
the walls Of tho Acadsmy Of D,siga, q work
in which the editor has especial interest.
Whatever may be said about the excellence of
the production as a work of art, there seems to
be no question in regard to its originality.
NJ Tilian annlnuizes for tho lennth of hia