Chapter XXV: The Armenians.--1855-1860

The Crimean War subservient to the Gospel.--Its Origin. --Providential Interposition.--Probable Consequences of Russian Success.--Effect of the Fall of Sebastopol.--The Mission in 1855.--Schools.--Church Organization.--Church Building.--The Printing.--Editions of the Scriptures.--The Book Depository.--Aid from Abroad.--Greek Students in Theology.--Licentiates.--Accession of Missionaries.--Death of Mr. Everett.--Miscellaneous Notices.--Renewed Agitation about the Death Penalty.--The Hatti Humaïoun.--How regarded by the English Ambassador.--Includes the Death Penalty.--Is recognized in the Treaty of Paris.--How estimated by the Missionaries.--Indications of Progress.--Aintab.--Death of Mrs. Schneider.--Girls' School at Constantinople.--Seminary at Bebek.--Division of the Mission.--Turkish Missions Aid Society.--Visit of Dr. Dwight to England.--A Remarkable Convert.--Death of the second Mrs. Hamlin.--Arabkir.--Sivas and Tocat.--Harpoot.--Geghi.--Revivals of Religion.--Girls' School at Nicomedia.--Fire at Tocat.--Mr. Dunmore's Explorations.--Church at Cesarea.--A former Persecutor made Catholicos.--Death of Mrs. Beebee.

CHAPTER XXVI. THE ARMENIANS.--1860-1861.

A Result of the Crimean War.--Religious Opinion in Constantinople. --Change at Rodosto.--Outbreak at the Metropolis.--A Remarkable Native Helper.--Great Change in Marsovan.--Changes elsewhere. --Telegraphic Communication.--The Mission further divided.--First Native Pastor at Harpoot.--Rise of the Station.--Dr. Dwight's Second Tour in the East.--Changes since the First Tour.--Triumph of the Gospel at Marash.--Tribute to the Wives of Missionaries.--Change at Diarbekir.--Decline of Turkish Population.--Death and Character of Mr. Dunmore.--The Missionary Force.--Training School at Mardin.--Other Portions of the Field.--Scripture Translations. --Publications.