The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-20
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
THE forty-fifth anniversary OF the
going out OF the Church TO meet the
Lord In October, 1874, will DO observed
by the Adventists Of Virginia from
October 9Th to October ed (inclusive),
1889. This meeting ia called because
the evidences from the prophetic word
warrant us in expecting our Lords re-
turn at this time. The meeting will be
held at Screemerville. Va, (where the
Virginia Mission Tent is now pitched
and will remain). All our brethren
who are looking FOR the Lord and de
size to meet with us. are invited. Fur
Their notice hereafter.
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The next Convention OF Christian
Workers will DE held in Buffalo, n. Y.
October 24th-29th. The Convention
represents an undenominationa move
ment OF evangelical Christians at work
in the United States and Canada. The
object of the gathering is the bringing
of Christian workers, pastors, evange-
lists. mission and benevolent workers
together on union platform to discuss
the methods and agencies in which they
are at work for humanity, and lay plans
for greater effectiveness in such efforts.
WE learn. on the authority of the
Hon. John Jay, that webster de-
nounced the 'infidel argument that the
great religious truths believed by al
Christians. the existence of God, the
immortality Of the soul. the divine au
thority of the New Testament, could
not be taught without sectarianism.
and President Dwight, OF the Column
bia College Law School, says that Il
was "well settled by the decisions OF
the leading States OF the Union tina
Christianity is part of the common
law of the State"
The Methodists are talking of build
ing national university, principally
as school for the ministry. Endow
ments for its support Of six or eigh
millions are spoken of and its site is t.
be that of Dickinson College. Learning
is enlightenment, and enlightenment II
the best atmosphere for the develop
ment Of Christianity into its highest
types. We hope our religious brethren
will succeed in the present project.
Mr. ERAsrUs CORNING, of Albany, is
one OF the greatest iron manufacturers
in this country. He has given a great
deal toward the erection of Bishop
Doane's Cathedral in Albany. and is an
Influential member OF the Cathedral
corporation. lie is a great lover OF
orchids, Of which beautiful plant he has
large and valuable collection.
DR.. NCCOsH uttered these noble
words when he spoke at the recent
dedication of a statue TO himself IN
bronze at Princeton: This statue Will
carry my name to generations hun
dreds of years hence. But wish above
all that my memory dwell III the heaits
aud minds of those who have studied
under me-
TIE Rev. DR.. Thomas +. Davies, of
Philadelphia. will soon vacate his seat
as deputy in order to become Bishop OF
Michigan. The Rev. DR.. d. H. Good
win, another Pennsylvania deputy, Is
rugged old Low Churchman who Is a
constant thorn in the sides Of the Rltu-
alists, for whose Gogmatic positions he
entertains the most cordial detostation.
A HEBREW Bible in the Vatican Is
said to be the most valuable book in
the world. Ii weighs more than 800
pounds. and its weight in gold, or
Sl2J 600. has been refused for it, when
gold was worth three times what it is
now. This was in The days of Pope
julius, or IN 1872.
PRESIDENT PATTON, of Princeton Col
lege. in his address last week TO the
students. advised them not to forget
their religion when coming to college,
but to be sure to bring it with them,
and not TO lose it while there. Relig-
ion that is really anchored in the heart
will always bear transportation.
AMONG the lay delegates chosen to
the General Convention OF the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church are ex Secretary
of State Hamilton Fish. exSecretary OF
the Interior Columbus Delano, the Hon.
J. c. Bancroft Davis, Governor Battle,
of North Carolina, and Erastus Corn
ing, Of New York.
Mr. S. CoRsING JUDD, of Chicago
was the postmaster of that city under
President Cleveland. He is ore of the
ablest members OF the House, and a
leading light in the Catholic party. His
attitude of opposition to the Niocene
Creed, however, has displeased many
in that party.