Chapter XXV · THE ARMENIANS.—1855-1860.
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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 Humaioun.—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.