New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

CHURCH, GOLD SCHOOL. AT 1 O'Clock on En-
day afternoon, the Assembly met, and after being
organized, the Rev. Dr. Knott, from the Com
mittee on Oyertures, reported several resolutions
relative to the communication from the Rev. DR..
Justin Edwards on the Sanctifcation OF the Sab
bath, in which the cooperation of Pastors and
Christians throughout the world is strongly urged.
in order that the due observance of that Holy Day
might be the more generally maintained, which,
together with resolution granting Dr. Edwards
permission to address the Assembly, were adopted
after considerable debate.
! DR.. Edwards then delivered a very impressive
and able address upon the above subject, which
was listened to with deep attention. In the course
OF the learned Drs remarks, number of interest
ing facts were stated to prove that more labor can
be accomplished in sir days by those who rest on
/ the serenh than in seren days by those who have
no Sabbath. The duty of obcying the divine com
mand, g Sir days thou shalt lGbor, &c, was
also ngeniously dilated upon. DR.. Edwards re-
marked that he hadtrvelcd much and proceeded
the following facts: When he had visited Washington he
noticed marked difference between the Members of Con-
res who paid due respect the Sabbath well urists
and members of the various departments. and those who
freshness and vigor Mondays DE- T. also referred 10 the
Erie Canal of New ork for farther illustration Of his
learned arg,mens aud remarked that there al!
most unanimous desire among the bcamen 10 rest Oh the
Sabbath aud the Of the boats willing
age this feeling hoped the period when all
travel amusement aud pleasure wOold the Lords
Day and people would crowd the sanctuary with devotional
feelings aud humble hearts The trou.lc. OF the last five
wears were Dr. f. said he luy believed be attributed
the visit the Holy Ghost from Heaven reproaci for
the dissertation Tracts he said might be scattered like the
leaves Of Forest Bibles thrown upon the wings of the
winds but all would be i'll yan II the glorious principles of
this sacred institution fully sustained The still
ness Of the Sabbath the Word of God To the soul aud s
observance tended prevent vice and immortality. Ga
that day all Creation should be silent, and though the
might feed the lambs ~ambol, the birds sing, should
not ,rork All should be Stiffness, continued the able
speaker the quiet voice of Nature speaking and tell
ing him Of his Moral Nature Without due observance
OF the Sabbath Day was utterly impossible keep from
immortality.
Dr.. Mott from the Committee reported in favor Of
establishing new Synod to be called The Synod of Buff
lalo out of the Presbyteres OF S,subel, Wyoming ard
Donegal which was laid upon the table
The Committee also reported in favor OF detaens
the Presbytery Of West Jersey from The synod OF rhiade
phia and attaching TO the Synod OF New Jersey which,
animated debate motion 10 postpone the appica
tion indefinitely agreed The Rev. Dr. Mclean and
Rey Me,srs Williamson d. V Mclean, Murray aud Dor
rance opposed the application, aud Rev MesSrs Steele
Bradford Howard and Junikins, spoke favor o! the
d.. Knott Submitted the following preamble and resolu-
ton which, after a brief discussion Were adopted:
"Hheeas il Is the obvious duty OF Ministers 20
provide for the religious instruction and spiritual edcaton
Of Interpolation placed by Providence IN their immediate
poynity and it is the duty Of the General Assembly TO
suggest t best methods of doing the work appointed by the
adorable head Of the Churc and rhereas, the country
as, filing up and there good ground for the fear that the
Presbyterian Church slow in extending her influence
when compared with other Sects--theeioe
Resolred, That Committee Of nine persons he ap
pointed whose duty thaD be take This subject
and report such facts their judgement may b. of such
importance lead 10 results saeh will gladden. the
hearts of ALL
After an eloquent prayer from the Moderator the Assem-
bIy adjourned until SATURDAY. morning, o'clock.
SATURDAY MoRNNc's srssIoS-Aie pursuant to adj
journneHt and after prayer by the Moderator minutes OF
the last meeting were read
The Commiltee on Commissions reported as follows Bish
op Of the Pesby,ery OF Hope,Tell. Geo " Peters; Ru
ng Elder Of the Presbyery Of Louisiana James NJ llaan
Railing Elder Of the Presbyery OF Charleston, Gilbert P
Snowden; RuIing Elder Of the Pfebytey of South Caro-
lima. Jas. Gillian
Tie case Of the Church of Camden against the Synod of
Thr communication Of p Ministers respecting the Synod
Of Indiana placed the docket, Also communica-
from members of the New Castle fresIery against the
SYNOD Of Philadelphia
The Rev Dr. Mott presented memorial IN relation 10 the
Conversion Of the Jews. which referred 20 the Board oil
Focie1. Missions with directions take such orders they
NAV consider appropriate
Rev DR.. Mott Laurcr, Breckenridge, Dorrance, Cook,
Hoce Johnson, Johns and Browa appointed The com
the preamble and resolution submitted D!
the former Friday relative 10 the farther Of
Religion.
T6e.Commee on Bills aud osemrcs, reported concern
Jag Jane Pores legacy left 10 the PresbyeFsan hurch
which was referred 10 the Trustees OF the General Asee-
bly,.
After the transaction Of one OF other oile
interest the Assembly adjourned with prayer
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PEEsByTEEi,N
CHURCH, NEW SCHOOL. grecablv to adjourn
mcnt, The Assembly met on Friday afternoon.
when the Moderator offered up prayer.
Copies of the proceedings of the Evangelical
Consolation of Rhode Island and also coples of
the Fratcrnal Letter OF the Committee aG mteyem,
were received and distributed
The Committee on Bills and Overturcs reported
uniavorably to the request of the Prcsbytcry OF
Utica chang the of the Assembly and
resolution declaring the present organization sufficient
The above Committee made another report; regarding
proposed division IN the syaod Of Penis! 'aai4 which was
acctpJcd and referred.
The ,ap> Committee also reported petition from the
Third Presby,ery New requesting the action Of the
Assembly upon the SUBJECT Of ddncias The petition was
discussion accepted but The Committee thought
such matters property belonged the lower udcainre OF
the Church The whole subject however was finally post
I ponrd l"r ;he present.
,rhe Assembly proceeded to nominate Delegates
responding Associations in Connecticut Rhode Island
/ Massachusetts, Vermont Name and Nen-ElmpshiEe aud
on agreed the election take place to-!norFo"
morning. a, 10 o'clock.
The Committee on Bills made several reports which
received and ordered to be recorded OF which No
30 related 10 the J-rs.
the Observance of til sabbath which aentiyeiy listen
ed TO- after which the Moderator offered up prayer tn
Throne Cfraee, aud the Assembly adjourned un sar-
d., morning O'clock.
SAruRpsy AloRxISG'. sEssIox.-At Q o'clock The -is-
seubly met aad optaed BY the Moderator with PRAYER
The roll being card, minutes read and approved several
meners handed in their commissions when the devotional
EXERCISES were proceeded IN under the direction Of The Mode
fa,or aud were carried b the Rev. Me,s, Fis Pamef
/ and DINERS
several reports were presented none of which however
We're Of paricuiar interest.
Tie Assembly thea proceeded TO elect Delegates TO he
Associations the Eastern States, which Is follows
II liz nf C0nnsctictt RAoas lsiead and