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

then third. Morning meetings for PRAYER and in
curry nave been continued, and chidren's meetings
IN the afternoon OF each day. About one hundred
and large number OF adults, have thus far been
carefully examined by the pastors OF the several
cnange OF heart. Yesterday afternoon more than
ree hundred rose for PRAYER part expressing the
earnestly desiring TO find Him.
Interesting Church Reunion in Newport, X. l..
The Baptist Union mentions an event winch took
place at Newport r. l., five years ago. and repeated
every year since, which 1t represents as full Of in
terest. II IS the intercommunion Of the Congrega-
tonal. Baptist and two Methodist churches upon
the Sunday evening closing the Week OF Prayer.
THIS year the Jour congregations assembled IN the
edce OF the congregational church for the celebra.
filed by an audience numbering probably a thou
sand persons. Most OF those present were church
mentioned, but also representing almost every
church In the city.
spirited Revival In Ohio.
An interesting revival has been In progress In the
church at Chagrln Falls, OHIO, Rev. G. W. Walker
PASTOR correspondent OF the Herald ana Fresovter
says OF lt:-'srhe church mad observed the Week
for an outpourlng OF the Spirit. Up to this time
seventy persons. mostly adults have found peace
number stood Cd up IN the great congregation ana
publicly expressed tns1r ialth in the Lord Jesus
among whom We're dve whole families" ''
Religious Notes-Personal aud General.
Rev. M. II. Demlng was installed pastor OF the
First Baptist church at Greenpon L. L., on the sth
inst
The Hudson church difficuity has been arranged
by the translation OF the Rev. James S. O'Sullivan
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 OF Eighth street. Hoboken Will be
dedicated to-day. 1t Is one OF the finest buildings
erected In Hudson county,
Rev. DR.. 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 OF Hammonton, N. J., has
succeeded Rev. ID. II. Palmer as pastor OF the Pres.
byterlan 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, a
Catholic witness, to jail because he refused to kiss
the BOOK prelerrlng TO ''affrm" with the upllfted
hand.
According to late news from Rome the Rev.
Father McNlerny, Archbishop McClosKey's secre-
tary, has been precOniZed cOadJutOr bishop TO
the Ordinary OF the Albany diocese, DIR. ConrOy.
The bulls are expected to arrive In few days.
The laymen Of the Lutheran Church are to hold
convention In York, Pa, on the 2lst inst, Tor the
purpose Of discussing the subject OF publication anu
devising means by which the Lutheran publishing
house Ia Philadelphia may be placed upon a perna-
nent and enduring basis.
Rev. W. E. McI4aren, of the Westminster church
az Detror, has nOted his congregation tnat he had
Al arIl nd la nor
with the Protestant Episcopal Church. His cOngre-
gatlon united IN Kind resolutions, and requested the
TO dissolve the pastoral relation.
The Bangkok CSiam, Advertiser OF tine latest mail
date repOrts:-Dr. q. VrOoman. the medical mission
ary who mas been appointed oy the American Pres.
by terrain Missionary Board 10 labor at Cniengmal,
the capital OF Laos State under the protecoraIe OF
Siam, has left TINS city Tor his destination.
Rev. james Marshall, Of the Westminster Presoy-
terrain church, OF Troy N. " has cepted call to
the Presbyterian church of Hoboken, N J. year
ago ne assumed charge OF what was then but
richly blessed Dy It's rapid development Into q |
church organization.
On Sunday, February 4 the new Church of ST. |
service OF Almighty Cod by the Very Rev. DR. |
STAIRS. v G. lie also preached an appropriate dis
course on the occasion. Many clergymen were |
present aud large congregation. me Rev. A. A. |
lAlngs Is the pastor OF the new church.
=. Rev. John Seyes, d. D., died at his residence in
v-nve years. lie was Tor many years Resident
Minister from the United states at Liberia, and also
between this country and Africa previous to his
nnal return home III 1870.
The Chicago Standard has o correspondent who
wants TO know what should be done with q candi-
date for admission to the Churcn who In all other
respects Is sound and acceptable, but who hestaes
TO accept the doctrine OF eternal punishment. The
Standard sensibly quotes Pauls advice:-"Him that
Is weak In the aith receive ye hut not to doubtful
and adds:-"We think the Apostles
rule has respect to precisely such q case"
On the Feast OF the Publication. February 2 four
young ladies received the habit OF novices In the
congregation OF Sisters OF Mercy, In Savannah,
Ca, ut the hands OF the Right Rev. Bishop Perslco.
the names OF the poslulants were:-Miss Anne
OF Augusta, Ca, who receives In religion
me name Of Sister Mary AphOnsus; Miss Ellen
Kennedy OF Savannah, VINO now bears the name |
Of Sister Mary Magdalen; Miss Agnes Mcmahon,
1f Savannah. now sister Mary Rose; Miss Agnes |
Brown, OF Savannah, now SISTER Mary Paul.
The ministers or the Congregational, Baptist Uni
Methodist and Disciples churches in Dan.
)urv, 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
)tners, they desire cordially TO unite In Christian
work, so far as they may. union prayer meeting |
IS held every Monday evening, when all the |
churches named participate; and they also unite In
heir thanksgiving and fast-day services. THIS mas
been going on now tor several months and at the |
asst advices NOBODY had been hurt
Mss SMILEY AMONG The M;THODISTS. |