The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-18

then a third. Morning meetings for PRAYER and in.
curry have been continued, and children's meetings
IN the AFTERNOON OF each day. About one hundred
and fifty children, rom the age OF six to sixteen,
and large number OF adults have thus far been
careuly examined by the pastors OF the several
change Of heart mer
three hundred rose for prayer, part expressing the
nope tiat they have found the Saviour, the rest
earnestly desiring TO find Him.
Interesting Church Reunion In Newport, X. I.
| The Baptist Union mentions an event winch took
place at Newport, r. l., five years ago. and repeated
every year since. which it represents full Of In
terest. IL IS the intercommunion OF the Congrega-
tional Baptist ana two Methodist churches upon
the Sunday evening closing the Week Of Prayer.
THIS year the four congregations assembled IN the
ednce OF the Congregational church for the cee0ra-
ed BY an audience nSmber1r probaey thou
sand persons. Most OF those present were church
members. representing not only the four churches
mentioned, but also representing almost every
church In the city.
spirited Revival In Ohio.
An interesting revival has been In progress In the
church ut Chagrln Falls, Onio Rev. G. W. Walker
pastor. correspondent OF the Herald ana Fyesovtey
says OF it:-'Tne church mad observed the Week
OF Prayer and was IN Q good state OF preparation
seventy persons. mostly adults, have found peace
In believing Jesus. Yesterday Iory-eight OF the
publicly expressed their faith IN the Lord Jesus
Christ A large number OF these were baptized.
among whom were i've whole families"
Religious Notes-Personal and General.
Rev. M. H. Demlng was installed pastor OF the
First Baptist church at Greenp0int, L. L., on the Sth
inst.
The Hudson church dificuity has been arranged
by the translation of the Rev. James S. O'Suivan
to another field
Rev. DR.. Bridgeman, OF Albany, N. Y, has been
called to The pastorate Of the Tabernacle Baptist
church Of Philadelphia.
Six women commenced the new year at st. Anne.
Kankakee county, ILL.,. by renouncing their former
faith and becoming Professionals
Rev. DR.. Osgood has taken charge OF the VAIN
wright Memorial church. In West Eleventh street,
where his fine pulpit abilities will be appreciated.
The new Methodist Episcopal church In Washing
ton street. corner or Eighth street, HOboken, Will be
dedicated to-day. 1t Is one OF the finest buildings
erected III Hudson county.
Rev. DIR. Hamilton the venerable Methodist min.
lister who died recently In Washington, met his
death from fall on his back while crossing an icy
walk. lie expired soon after.
Rev. S. w. Pratt, late or Hammonton, N. J.. has
succeeded Rev. ID. H. Palmer as pastor OF the Pres.
byterian church OF PrattsDurg n Y. lie com.
menced his labOrs with the beginning OF the year.
In the Superior Criminal Court at Boston, last Fri
day. Judge Lord sent Dr. James McDonOugh,
Catholic Witness to jail because he refused to kiss
hand.
According to late news from Rome the Rev.
Father McNierny Archbishop McClosKey's secre-
tary, has been preconized as coadIutOr bishop TO
the Ordinary oil the Albany diocese, DR.. Conroy.
The bulls are expected to arrive in few days.
The laymen of the Lutheran Church are to hold
purpose Of discussing the subject OF publication ana
devlsng means by which The Lutheran publishing
house III Philadelphia may be placed upon perma-
nent and enduring basis
Rev. w. E. McIaren, OF the Westminster church
AZ Detroit has notified his congregation tnat he mad
decided to leave the Presby terIans and take part
with the Protestant Episcopal Church. His cOngre
gaion united III Kind resolutions and requested the
Presbytery TO dissolve the pastoral relation.
The Bangkok Siam Advertiser OF the latest mail
date repOrts-Dr. q. VrOOman, the medical mission
airy, who mas been appointed by the American Pres.
the capital OF Laos State under the protectoraGe OF
SIAM has left TINS city Tor his destination.
Rev. James Marshall. OF the Westminster Presby-
the Presbyterian church OF Hoboken, N. ]. A year
ago ne assumed charge or what was then but
Ilchly blessed oy its rapid development Into a
promising church organization.
On Sunday, February 4 the new Church OF st.
service Of Almighty God by the Very Rev Dr. ID:
stars. V. G. lie also preached an appropriate dis
course g, on the , occasion MANY clergymen were
Lungs Is the pastor OF the new church.
Rev. John Seyes ID. D., died at his residence in
I1.ave years. lie was Tor many '. Years Resident
Minister from the United States at Liberia and also
beiWeeo this co"erv and africa nrevon s
nnal return home III 1870.
The Chicago Standard has correspondent who
wants TO know what should be done with q candi-
date for admission to the Cnurcn who In all other
respects Is sound and acceptable, but who hestaes
to accept the doctrine OF eternal punishment. The
Standard sensbly quotes Paups advice:-"Hlm that
Is weak In the aith receive ye but not to doubtful
dlsputati0ns:'' and adds:-"We think the Apostles
rule has respect to precisely such O CASE"
On the Feast OF the Publication. February 2, four
young ladies' received the habit OF EOvices IN the
Congregation OF Sisters OF Mercy, In Savannah,
Ca, at the hands OF the Right Rev. Bishop PerslcO.
The names OF the pOstulants were:-Miss Anne
Br0derck, of Augusta, Ca. who receives In religion
the name Of Sister Mary AphOnsus; MISS Ellen
Kennedy, Of savannah, VINO now bears the name
OF Sister Mary Magdalen; MISS Agnes Mcmahon,
OF Savannah. now Sister Mary Rose; Miss Agnes
Brown, OF Savannah, now sister Mary Paul.
The ministers OF the Congregational, Baptist Uni
versallst Methodist and Disciples churches In Dam
bury, Conn.,, have publ shed statement In the local
papers TO the effect that while neither of them
wishes to he held as endorsing the opinions OF the
Others they desire cordially TO unite in CHRISTIAN
work, so far as they may. union prayer meeting
Is held every Monday evening. IN which all the
churches named participates and they also unite in
their thanksgiving and fastday services. THIS
been going on now tor several MONTHS and at the
last advices nobody had been hurt