The New York herald., 1872-11-24

Japanese were to be referred for criticism ana ap-
prevail before asking aid from the Tract society IN
their publication. 1t appeared that the Gospel OF
Mark had just been published in Yeddo, and blocks
were cut for the Gospel OF 81. John: The Japanese
officials who visited the mission schools examined
the works carefully and expressed no opposition
10 their use. The native writer's publish fearful
brochures against christianity, which nave been
der ofical auspices. There IL consequently great
necessity for reaching the people in the yernacular
The Convention in view OF the increasing use OF
Roman letters in writing Japanese, ..and with the
hope OF their being substituted by the japanese
people for the Chinese characters ami kama we
deem it matter OF great Importance that ali mis-
sionary foreign students OF the language should
tx upon uniform system OF writing, ana with this
object recommend the system adopted IN Hep
burns Japanese and English Dictionary This
work has been copyrighted in the Empire, and
though the press OF the country has been rather
under English than American control IL would
appear American influence is By no means on the
wane.
NAME AND ORGANIZATION OF CHURCHES.
The education OF native ministry was con-
sidered OF the highest Importance. and In refer
came to the following resolution :-.whereas the
Church OF Christ Is one in Him, and the divisions
or denominations among Protestants are but acci-
dents which, though not affecting the vital unity
Of believers. do obscure the oneness OF the Church
In Christ and much more in Pagan lands, where
ana whereas we, as Protestant missionaries. de-
sire to secure uniformity in our modes and methods
so as to avoid as far as possible evils arising from
marked differences; we therefore take the earliest
opportunity offered by this Convention 10 agree
that we will tse our influence TO secure as far as
possible, identity OF name and organization in the
native churches In the formation oi which we are
called to assist. and the organization being that
wherein the government OF each church shall be
by the ministry and eldership OF the same. with
the concurrence Of the brethren" The few latter
words were added at the suggestion OF Rev. Mr..
Nelson Of the Episcopal mission. Provision was
also made for an organized medical mission Tor the
purpose Of conducting medical practice IN conunc-
ton with the interests OF the churches.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL MISSIONARIES
The action or this Convention, composed ex-
clusiyely OF Americans has created high hopes for
the future Of Japan. The extinction OF differences
OF names in churches, 1t s expected, will have the
happiest effects among the natives, who will be no
longer troubled with questions they cannot pos
siby understand. so far the printing OF the
Scriptures has been 0 private venture but 1t is
understood the matter Will be taken up ut once
by the missionary societies at home. The General
Mission Com of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, which held its sessions IN New YORK last
week, have appointed Rev. DR.. r. j. Maclay who
has many years experience in China to proceed TO
Japan and take charge OF their missions there. He
will be accompanied by three other clergymcn, and
all the arrangements In reference TO his new Held
of duty mean immediate and wisely directed work.