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Presbyterianism, North and South.

One Of the most gratifying events that has
recently attracted our attention is the ten
dency Of religious bodies in America to
oblterate the distinctions that existed before
the war. When slavery vas an issue in our
politics there was scarcely denomination
Protestant or Cathohc-which did not divide
upon slavery Even the Catholic Church,
which is fold under one supreme shepherd
AID is supposed to be above al infu-
ences Of politics, showed how slavery
divided its councils by the cor
respondenco which took place between
Bishop Lynch Of Charleston, and Archbishop
Hughes, Of New York, during the war. In
this correspondence Bishop Lynch took the
extreme Southern ground, identifying himself
with the Southern people, while Archbishop
Hughes took the extreme Northern ground,
and not only showed his affection for the
Union in the tone Of bis reply to Bishop
Lynch, but BY his course in going to Europe
behalf Of Mr.. Seward and President Lincoln
to endeavor TO prevent the Intervention of the
Spanish government and induce the Pope to
show some kindness TO the North
Nearly all the other churches we're divided
upon this issue. Presbyterianism has o North
ern and q Southern branch. Tho same is
true Of tho Methodists and the minor
denominations. Even the disposition Of q
large part of the Protestant denominations Of
the North to recognize slavery as . legal in
stitution could not perpetuate the Union.
The Southern denominations were anxious to
have it treated, not as political, but divine
institution, and upon this point the different
secessions took place. But since tho war,
since slavery is no longer political or divine
institution, but o dark memory Of the past,
there has been disposition on the part Of
these various bodies to draw together. The
Presbyterian Church, North and South,
have been In conference recently for the
purpose Of celebrating the geographical
distinctions which separated them, and
our hope is that this conference will have
good results. The great value Of these re-
ligious bodies as elements Of government in
society is that they Nationalist and harmonic
and consolidate public opinion and patriotism,
and give to the country unity and strength
II citizens believe in the Westminster Cate
chism and the Confession Of Faith, the teach
ings Of Knox and Calvin and all the specified
points Of theology embraced in the Presby-
! terrain form, there Is no reason why they
should separate upon tho point that there was
North and South who differed SO widely
| upon the policy Of the Union as to be drawn
into long, terrible war The sooner we
recognize unity Of feeling IN this country,
far higher than the sentiment that once ex-
cited it. II will DO better for our future and
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50 deep seated and extensive as those
described by the able correspondent
of the HERALD. Church and State re-
views DR.. Dewey's half century discourse in
the Church of the Messiah in this city lately,
and deduces therefrom this proposition, that
the venerable Doctor has surrendered Chris
tianity virtually into the hands Of the Free
Religionists, whose name and policy he, how
ever, processes to critcise and dislike. The
Hebrew Leader notices certain kind things said
in other journals (Christian) in the behoof and
praise Of Israelites as showing kindier
spirit toward the Jewish people than formerly
prevailed And in this il naturally rejoices.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
salvIni contemplates Macbeth.

salvlni contemplates Macbeth.
Colonel Lorenzo Sitgreayes. United States Army.
q registered at the Clarendon Hotel
Mr. James r. osgood, or Boston, % among the
late arrivals at the Albemare Hotel
Lieutenant Governor II. O. knight, OF Massachu.
setts, Is sojourning at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr. Joaquin Miller, the poet, has arrived in this
city ana taken UP his residence az the Windsor
Hotel
The President mas appointed Charles r. Lincoln,
or mississippi Consul Of the United states az Can
ton, China.
Tney are beginning to speu At one another In
England. In Leeds the blttcrest dose was
"Camomie.n
Dilemma 10 Engand-Tney cannot get men FOR
the army, and the government dare not suggest
consumption.
It's a thousand years this year since the FIRST
naval victory OF the English was gained by Alfred
over the Danes.
rev. II. W. Pullsn IS the chaplain Or the English
Arctic Expedition. lie u the author or "Damo
Europa's SCHOOL,
Assistant Inspector General Absaom Balrd,
United states Army, Is residing temporarily al the
Firth Avenue Hotel
Crosby s. Noyes the witty editor Or the wash.
ington Euentn0 star, Is now In this city lie pro.
poses TO dish up the Beecher trial, win Columbia
sauce, for the beneHt 81 Ills readers.
Don Alfonso, the brother Of Don Carlos, and
Donna Blanca, his vile, nave lived at Gratz, 10
Styra, since their withdrawal from active partici.
patton IL the Carlist service; but The people and
the students there object to their presence, aud
have twice mobbed ana grossly lnsaIssd them.
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Pulpit Topics To-day.

In view Of the grave decoration ceres
monies some Of our city pastors will to-day
infuse q new patriotic life into their hearers
by displaying their own patriotism. Mr..
rockingham will show that it is duty to
strew flowers on graves Mr.. Lloyd will draw
certain practical lessons from the memories
OF this day Mr.. Harris will look at it in its
joyous as well as its sorrowfui aspects and Mr..
King and General Fisk will view it and review
it from both the ministers and the soldiers
standpoints The question Of the Bible in the
schools, which does not seem TO grow tire
some with long discussion, will be considered
this morning by Mr.. Willis and this evening
by Mr.. Hugo. The former will show that the
measure Of success of the Gospel Is the
measure Of the prayers and faithfulness OF the
Church. And the latter will undertake to
show that the Catholic hierarchy have
the overthrow Of this government and
its subserviency to Papal ends in view in
their attack upon the public schools The
triumph of Christian workers through entire
sanctifcaton will be shown by DR.. Lodge
and the dying sinners soliloquy, as well as
the backslder's lament, will be portrayed by
Mr. Lightbourn, who rs working for revival
in summer as well as in winter. Spiritual
rnindedness is quality that should be en-
couraged, and Dr. Deems will give some sug-
gestions in the line of promoting it :; and as
he takes his hearers in Imagination around
the place which was called Calvary their
thought may be freshened with loving men,
cries Of the Saviour's death and while he Is
thus leading his people on from strength 70
strength DR.. Armitage will bring his people
to witness the ascension Of their risen Lord
And in view Of the many miracles connected
with the life and teachings Of Christ DIR.
/ Hepworth will offer some general suggestions
on miracles and show the danger Of intemper-
ance by taking the first glass; while Dr.
Thompson will set forth the basis Ct Christian
living and Mr.. Alger will illustrate the SIX
great debts Of man, and Mr.. Newton will
answer the inquiry, Are We 20 Worship the
Unknown God2 And thus patriotism, intel
lectuality and religion will come in for share
OF pastoral attention and consideration to-
day
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An attempt was made some years ago to fix
one date for the national ceremony Of deco
rating the graves Of our soldiers, but it failed
because cities and States had determined upon
their anniversaries. Some approach to uni
formlty has been made, however, and
throughout the United States the last days Of
May and the beginning Of June are generally
chosen. These slight differences Of time are
Of little account The important fact is that
the American people do not forget their dead
soldiers and that the gratitude displayed at
the close Of the war has not grown
cold with the lapse Of years. That
which was at first the tribute Of fresh
and poignant grief has now become
solemn duty, discharged, not without pain,
but also with feelings Of triumph and pride
Time, which has soothed our sorrow for the
dead heroes of the war, has frightened their
glory, and they are mourned no less by the
nation because it rejoices III the splendor Of
their deeds. So long as the war is remem-
bered SO long viii these beautiful cere-
monies be observed. We Irvine the bright
laurel with the cypress, and though the
flowers laid upon the graves must fade, spring
after spring shall they be renewed, and year
thus be garlanded with year in unbroken
chains Of impershable bloom.
These soldiers who maintained the Union
in war are still powerful to restore the bro
therhood Of the people, though they rest in
that absolute peace which shall never be
broken till the last day The graves which
seemed to divide the North and South have
become as trysting places where former foes
meet in friendship and reconciliation. But
for these quiet mounds we should not fully
know how closely the nation, so lately torn
apart by hate and wrath is reunited The
rebel soldier in his tomb speaks with as elo-
quent q silence as does the soldier of the
United States. Each fought for the cause he
believed to be just; each died for his coun-
try, and as they are one in death.
SO should we be one in life. Every year the
silent voice pleads more touchingly for recon-
Citation, and not yainly, for the American
people long to forget the passions Of the war
tho common possession of Confederates and
federals alike. We read how the day was
celebrated yesterday in the South, when Con-
federate soldiers carried the flag of the Union
and bore with it their old regimental colors
reversed, no longer the emblems of rebellion,
but the memorials Of many q gallant bat
tie never to be renewed Colored troops and
soldiers Of the United States Army marched
with them on their errand Of love and duty.
The federal and the Confederate stood beside
the same graves, and, with impartial rever-
ence, honored alike the ancient friend or
enemy. In many cities of both the North and
South the soldiers cemeteries were decorated
yesterday-as tomorrow they will be decor
ated in this city and the neighboring
towns-and nowhere were other feelings
manifested than those of generous sympathy
and friendship. 1t is encouraging to know
that the saddest memories the war bequeathed
are now the inspirations Of future brother
hood and peace
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THE HARLEM FLArs.-Addihonal facts con-
corning the nuisance Of the Harlem fats are
presented in our columns to-day One i'm
portant bit Of news is the report Of the police
surgeons, who visited the scows and dump
ing grounds and survived the ex-
perIence. They make some useful
suggestions but deal very curiously
with the necessity for prompt reform
in the manner Of filling up the swamps 1t is
the duty Of the authorities to enforce the laws
and deal vigorously with the contractors. We
shall never be free from the smells Of the
Harlem flats till we get rid Of the Harlem
sharps. "Ohl their offence is rank; it
smells to heaven"
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An HONOR TO JoURNALIsN.-Mr John Lee
monne, the editor Of the.Journal des D6bdtS,
has been elected to the French Academy. This
il the highest honor chat can be paid to any
literary man or politician in France, and the
fact that it has been awarded to the boldest
journalist in Paris, man who has been prom
inent in every discussion Of political questions,
and not in that light spirit Of persifage and
badinage characteristic Of French journalism,
is the highest compliment that has recently
been paid to representative Of the press.
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MILE TEREsI THTJENs, the greatest dra-
matte prima donna in Europe and the only
representative to-day Of the grandest roles in
Italian opera has been engaged by Mr.. Max
Strakosch ond will appear for the first time in
this city il October. The fame Of this artist
Is world vide, and the announcement Of her
engagement for this country will interest
every one who loves music and true art.
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The FREScH GOVERNMENT is earnestly ar
ranging for q proper representation at our
Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. The
Minister Of Agriculture has asked for a large
appropriation for the use Of the French Com
mission
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BUSINESS AcTIv1rT.-The energy with which
the business community is profting by the
opportunity Of trade is shown IN the HERALD
to-day. We print sixty-one columns Of adyer-
tisements, which is more than is usual upon the
last day of spring.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-30

CUSSNGHAM, WHO was accused OF con-
spiracy to murder bis wife, Las been convicted
on his second trial in Newark, and will proba-
bly, be sentenced to the State Prison The
crime il comparatively new, and deserves a
punishment Of more than ordinary severity.
II death scenes too much to award an impris-
onment II but two years certainly seems too
little.
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WALL STREET YEsTEEDAY.-The stock mar
ket was animated and further lower prices
were established. Gold remains steady at
1l6t 1lGI. Foreign exchange was without
change and money as usual
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THE Masonic CErEBaATIoS on Wednesday
VII be made more imposing by delegations
from ali parts Of the world. Certain changes
in the programme parade are announced
elsewhere, with further correspondence rela-
tive to the nature and value Of the Order.
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The EARTHQUAKE in Asia Minor was more
terrible than the first reports indicated Two
thousand persons persisted and several villages
were DESTROYED
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The BRITISH ARCTIC EXPEDITION was to sail
yesterday, and We give an interesting account
Of its orcaniZation.
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From cur rerortI this morning The p7o5abli
are that tie ueGtker today Uil be cool and clear.
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OUE RIFLEMES. contest for the Leech
Cup yesterday tried the mettle Of our riaemen,
and the work they did showed clearly that tho
honor Of tho country may be safely left in
their keeping. The scores made by the prin-
cipal members Of the team have seldom been
surpassed and perhaps have never been
equallcd in the aggregate BY four members Of
any team. Colonel Bodine, whose skill and
nerve secured victory for America, won the
Leech Cup with one Of the highest scores on
record Messrs. Fulton, Gndersleeve and Cole
man pressed him very closely, and it may be
said to have been o neck-and-neck race be-
tween the latter gentlemen for the second
place. Mr.. Coleman's score is especially
honorable. because it was the first time he
ever shot on the new target.
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for the grandeur Of the Republic. No irE
fuence can contributeso much to this result
as the religious denominations.
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TIE SPRING RACES at Baltimore closed yes
terday, and all the four events, as our cor
Iespondence shows, were brilliantly contested
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THE FLORIDA after nearly eleven years. has
been decided by the District Court at Wash
ington prize Of wa. Thus fades that little
Brazilian difficulty forever out Of sight
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NEW YORK, SUNDAY MAY so. 1875.
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The ARMAMENT or FRASCE.-The assur-
ances that the peace Of Europe will be pre-
served are not made more probable by the
demand which General De Cissey, the French
Minister Of War, has made for fitty-one
million francs, to enable him to continue
work on the Notifications and to purchase
material for the army At the same time this
request seems to justify German fears that
France may recover her military strength,
though il does not prove that she intends to
use il to obtain revenge. Why should not
France prepare for WARP None Of the other
nations Of Europe are making the slightest
nreparatLon for pence.
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IHE ColraE UsloN, ono Of our most
valuable educational institutions, yesterday
had its sixteenth annual Commencement and
We give the Ii, Of prizes awarded 70 tie sue
cessful contestants.
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QUADRUPLE SHEET.
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS On and
after January !, 1875, tie daily and weekly
editions Of the New YORK HERALD will be
sent free Of postage.
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TuE ORDEAL On FfAR.-Ihe great number
ot destructive and fatal fires reported Of late
"a remarkable The terrible fire at Holyoke,
Mass, Of which we give further details Of
painful interest with an account n the
funerals Of the victims was followed by those
u Worcester, Mass, and st. John, ~ II, and
now by tie devastation Of Great Bend, Pa,
end by the burning Of stable ard seven
frame houses in this city, by which two men
LIST their lives. What with wrecks at sea,
lrcs Ola land, earthquakes and murders tho
believers il the end 81 the world are likely to
lie encouraged In their delusion. But it was
always So, and these condolences seem more
startling now, because telegraphs and news
papers report them instantly and make TIE
oews universal
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RnnIH,s THEATRE


BOOTHS THEATRE.
eor2sr n my stssf S9a sSh 4
II r NJ Miss Clara Norris, Mr George hisnoid
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE.
Fulton avenue.-yARIElY, At p M closes At oa5
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, 49,. ,o
twenty -eghts street ana BT9a II BIO DO
,usooonp 4 CTSTRA y c6>ESs GARDEE
LYcEuM THEATRE.
Fourteenth street sixth avenue -CHlLP4RIc, at
r. NJ Nile GeonruY
METRO PoLITAN THEATRE,
No. SIS Broadmay.-YAklETY, at ) n n.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELs
N!NsTRELsY, At i 7. NJ. closes Al 10 r. N,
wA1LAcK's THEATRE
BrQAdway.--THE DoNoyANs, A. r. y. closes atIoio
4. NJ. MSS ADA Dyas Mr.. Montague.
BowERY OPERA HOUSE,
10 2oi Bowery.-yARIETY, at 7. NJ, closes at 10 a
ROBINSON HALL
West Sixteenth street-Engiish Opera-GIROFLE
uIRoFLA, at5 NJ
wooD,s MUSEUM.
S SesST'y RSHB 5AE T9 Il
closes atiO:i5 7. n. Matinee at2f. ~
THEATRE CoNToUE.
70 81 Broadway.-yARIETY at r NJ; closes al 10 AS
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM or ART.
West Fourteenth stTeet-open from 10 A. NJ. TO- N.
PARK THEATRE,
Broadway. -EAERsoA's CALIFORNIA MiSsTRELs,
OLYMPIC THEATRE
40 s24 Brondway-yAaIErY, a. r NJ closes at 10 As
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NEW YORK HERALD
BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PROPRIETOR
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BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE.
Fulton avenue.-yARlEII, At p, M; closes az 10 -
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The value OF Boyton's Experiment

As we anticipated yesterday, Paul Boyton's
voyage across the English Channel was
complete success, which has its practical side
as well as its physical triumph. The con-
trvance by means Of which he was able to
float on the water for twenty-three hours and
traverse the whole distance from Cape Grls-
nez to Folkestone was simple dress Of india
rubber, capable Of being inflated at the will
Of the wearer. II Will thus he seen that il
serves all the purposes Of life raft while it
may be brought within the reach Of every
person going to sea. We can see no reason
why it should not become on indispensable
life saving appliance and be part Of the out
fit Of every vessel, instead Of the clumsy and
Ineffective life preservers now carried on pas
aenger ships. The simplicity Of tho dress and
the ease with which it is adjusted are in them
selves strong arguments IN favor Of its adop-
ton, and Mr.. Boyton has proved its practical
bility by the ease with which he made
his long journey across the Channel II even
o part Of the expectations which are natu-
rally to be INDUCED on account of his sue
cess are fulfilled shipwrecks will lose much Of
Z NlelI AtAAOA IL bSAAAc oAAAHPSN VI =" bANab pAIe
Of their dangers. Where boat or life raft
| could not live for moment it seems quite
\ possible that person wearing one Of these
dresses would float until the fury Of the sea
should subside sufficiently to allow him to be
rescued. 1t is not even required that the
wearer should be able to swim, because the
buoyancy Of the dress renders the movements
Of the swimmer unnecessary. Perhaps the
practical tests to which the contrivonce must
be put in less experienced hands than Mr..
Boyton's may not bear out ell these antcipa-
tons but it is SO simple, so inexpensive and
promises such important results hitherto con-
sidered almost unattainable, that we are dis
posed to give it trial that viii test its merits
to the fullest extent. If il is found to be as
useful in the hands Of others as Mr.. Boyton
has shown II to be in his own the problem Of
life saving apparatus for passenger ships may
be regarded as solved in a way that will give
satisfaction as well as insure safety.
The MINERS are unfortunate in their strike.
II II now stated that there is an oyer-produc-
toe 81 coal in the Pennsylvania collieries,
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LONDON OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK
HERALD-NO. &c FLEET STREET.
PARIS OFFICE-RUE SCRIBE.
Subscriptions and advertisements viii be
received and forwarded OF the same terms
rs in New York.
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The MINERS are unfortunate in their strike
II II now stated that there is an over produc-
toa 81 coal in the Pennsylvania collieries,
a.l til,t tie men are not likely to obtain
vr.. raa Il they abandon their demands for
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OLYMPIC THEATRE
No 624 Broad vay.YARIETi, at T. NJ closes at 10 As
j. NJ
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CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.
LEODORE THOMAS CONCERT. Al 4. VI.
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PARK THEATRE
Broadway. CALIFORNIA MINSTREL
a a
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METROPOLITAN MUSEUM or ART.
i Fourteenth street-Open from ID A. NJ. 70 ?. N.