The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-08-17
THE SPIRIT Of DEMOCRACY,
Tuesday, August II. 1875.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS.

The Protestant Episcopal Church in
the Diocese of Pennsylvania has 2O,9Oe
communicates, l0l churches, IL chapels
and $685. sittings. The aggregate val
ne of the church property is s5,957 1900
The English Primitive Meihodists, at
their late Annual Conference in Licester
reported 1869 ,392 members, Il 1896 preach
ers, 1912 leaders, 6,449 chapels, 6,449
Sunday Schools and 1859 scholars.
The Bishops of the Methodist Epis
copal Church South have decided that
the sale of intoxicating liquors, in large
or small quantities, to be used as hev
erage, constitute violation of the laws
of the Church
1t is stated that the Episcopal Conven
tion Of South Carolina, after two days
discussion, refused to admit to represen
tation respectable congregation of col.
ored Episcopalians of Charleston, aud
which had white pastor.
One Of the leading Catholic priests in
Jersey City has received a letter from
Rome, ir which it is predicted that with
in ten years there will be five Cardinals
IN the United States. 1t points espe
cially to Baltimore, Cincinnati and St
Louis.
The Universalist Ministers of Phila-
delphia have got to qaarreling so, that
one of the denominational papers takes
them severely to task, and bids them re-
member what deplorabe injury scan
dal did the cause there thirty years ago
Mr.. Elizur Hart, successful business
man in Albion, New York, has built {
fine Presbyterian Church in that place, at
. cost of about $4,000 The organ,
bell und furniture are of the very best
quality. No church ont of the large
cities owns "a property SO valuable a:
this congregation.
Bishop Hare has written letter pro-
testing against the injustice of depriving
the Sioux Indians of the Black Hills o
Dakota, the best part of their reserva
tion, and to which they are passionately
attached. He compares these Indian:
with their coveted possessions to Nabott
in Sacred History, and to the poor mar
in Nathan's parable.
The Diocese of Ohio has 81 canoni
cally resident Episcopal Ministers, and
5,95I communicates. 1t includes Al
counties, in 81 of which there are rs par
ishes, of which Is are without ministe
rial services. In 26 counties there are
no active parishes. This diocese embra
ces the northern half of the State.
: One significant result of the reviva
movement in London is seen in the fac
that man of wealth has purchased the
Victoria Theater, in which Messrs
Moody and Sanky held such immense
meetings, and that he intends reftting i
for permanent religious uses. Another
evidence of solid results is, that sub
scription of Sl25,000 was opened ..tc
build young mems Christian Associa
ton in London.
Those who adhere to what is known
as "Old- fashioned Methodism' haye.gen
orally regarded custom that has OBJ
tanned to some extent Of arranging ap
pointments in advance of the Conferen
ces between the preachers and the Con
gregations, as an innovation. Thos'
who advocate the plan claim that it ha
important advantages: l. This system
relieves the Bishop of much labor 2
It lessons the chances of rebellion. 3
1t secures more satisfactory appoint
nents. A. 1t is safe, because the Bishol
can annul any improper contract of this
kind. 5. 1t gives all ministers an equa
chance. g. 1t stimulates both parties tC
make themselves desirable. Z. 1t ha
the authority Of English Methods
usage.