The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-05-14
FOREIGN ITEMS.
John Stuart Mill died in London, May 9th.

John stuart MIL oled IN LONDON, way 9tn'
Rev. Charles Kingsley, the novelist and poet has
been appointedSanon of Westminster.
Rev. Dr. H. H Jessup. of the Syrian mission of
| the American Board reports tweDty-eight Sunday
Schools in that mission, comprising 1913 scholars
Lord John Russell, now in his eighty-frst year,
following the example of so many English states
men, has recently completed work entitled His
tory of the Christian Religion 10 the West of Eu-
rope, which is said to be furious onslaught upon
Roman Catholicism.
The will of the late Emperor Napoleon is published.
1t is dated the oath OF April, 1865, and leaves to
the Empress all the Emperor private property.
The son and wife are recommended to the care OF
the great bodies OF the State and to the people and
the army. The sworn valuation of the property is
$500, 000
One of the greatest blows to the Church of Rome
In the Holy City is the passage OF bill by the
Italian Senate decreeing that Christians of all de-
nominations may be candidates for the vacant
chairs in the Universities. Hitherto, the prOfes
sors have been either declared atheists, or iufal
ibilists denying the right Of free discussion in re-
hgiOn
Opening of the Vienna Exposition, The Worlds
| Exposition at Vienna was inaugurated on May lst
by the Emperor of Austria, with imposing cere
monies, in presence OF vast assemblage OF people
from all parts of the earth. The proceedings be-
gan with an address from the Archduke Charles
to the Emperor, congratuating His Majesty on
the auspicious event. and asking him to pronounce
! the Exhibition open. The Emperor replied brief-
ly, expressing his satisfaction at the completion of
the preparations for the great work, and then for
mally declared the Universal Exhibition of 1873
opened. The formalites were witnessed by the
members OF the imperial family, the royal and IL
| lustrious guests, and State and civil dignitaries
! Presbyterian Service at Vienna Among the
crowd Of Americans that are vending their way
! to Vienna there will be many who will be glad to
learn that a regular Presbyterian service in Eng
| lish is maintained 10 the large Hall No. II Eschel
bach Case. Rev. DR.. Moore, minister of the
| Irish Presbyterian Church, holds service com
mencing at Il A. NJ, and during the Exhibition
eerggglep ottthe Church of Scotland viii hold :
special service at p. M, American clergymeu will
doubtless participate in these or other special SER
vices during the Exhibition.
In Scotland recently all the School Board cleo
tons have turned entirely on the religious question,
In Glasgow, an "0range missionary, says the
Examiner stood at the head Of the poll, next him
three Roman Catholics, and following them the
marked men OF the other religious sects. The
victory for Bible teaching in Scotch schools has
been universal aud unequiyoeal, but the battle for
the Shorter Catechism may be considered as drawn
In Edinburgh ten out of fifteen of the Board we're
pledged for both Catechism and BiOle teaching.
In Glasgow, the differences as to l0hat Catechism
may throw out all. In Aberdeen, where Professor
Bain's ability in support of the secular system
made an immense impression and gave him a seat,
the battle for Catechism was lost
Agompliment and Contrast-Thomas Hughes,
| NJ. T., in recent lecture in Edinburgh referred
to the impression made on him during his visit to
this country by the frequent and praiseworthy in-
stances Of iberality on the part OF wealthy men
towards educational, charitable. and religious in
stitutions and by the scale on which private clt-
zens here undertake and carry out great works for
the public good. He says there is a growing pub
lie sentiment here that it is dsgracetul In those
whom society has enabled to gather vast riches not
| TO return to society with an open hand. lie con-
trasts this with the increasing tendency of the
wealthy in Great Britain to extravagant and sell
fish display pointing the contrast with the witty
reflection, "When it becomes the correct thing
for our richmen to build harbors, and endow col.
leges, it won't take five men-servants to get their
wives out OF their carriages and up to their draw.
! ing-Tooms.
! The Riot at Bethlehem That famed city Of old,
made sacred forever, In all Christian hearts as the
birthplace of the Saviour, eighteen centuries ago,
| has degenerated in these days to mere curiosity
| shop inhabited by Latin. Greek and Armenian
monks, who get their living by selling curiosities
and relics They hate each other cordially, and
occasionally become engaged in genuine fight.
The cable reported the other day that the Greeks
and Armenians were quarrelng again, and that a
street fracas had occurred between them. The
origin of this was that each claimed the right to
replace the tapestry in the Grotto OF the Nativity,
which was burned two years ago. The Latin Pa.
triareh had it done; Bethlehem was in ferment
Immediately, and the Turkish authority was re-
quired to suppress the disorder Like the Qaarrels
over the Holy Sepulehre, the trouble at Bstbie
hem is due to the conflict OF the LRtins and Greek
! for the supremacy Baltimore american