Chapter XXXIV · THE ARMENIANS.—1864-1865.
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A Reaction.—The Apparent Cause.—Consequent Movements.—Results. —Position of the Entire Field.—Obstacles to be surmounted. —Painful Experience at Marsovan.—Accessions to the Mission. —Working Force at the Metropolis.—Robert College and Bebek.—An unsuccessful Disorganizing Movement.—Great Fire at Broosa.—New Missionary Station.—Influence of the American War at Adana. —Diminished Force in Central Turkey.—Evangelical Progress at Aintab.—Two Churches formed.—Girls' Boarding School.—High School.—Graduating Class at Harpoot.—Singular Method of Opposition.—Progress of Self-support and the Evangelical Spirit in the Churches.—Death of Mrs. Williams.—General View of the Eastern Mission.—Methods of Opposition.—Liberal Support of the Gospel. —Prosperity at Diarbekir.—Death of Mr. Dodd.—Death of Mr. Morgan.—Death of Hohannes.—Interesting Ordinations.—Reception of Mr. and Mrs. Walker.—A Native Church in the Absence of both Missionary and Pastor.—Death of a Native Helper.