New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-22
FIR. Barncs's Sermon.
Correspondence Of The ~ Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Tbursd,y Nav q

WASHINGTON, d. c., Thursday Mayo, 1852.
AT ii o'clock yesterday, the General As
sembly, according to their usual custom, opened
with Sermon by the last Moderator, Rev Albert
Barnes. is too much TO say that one Of the
modest performances ever made on any similar occa-
sion. The diversity Of sentiment among Pro,esian. de-
nominations was alluded 10, and explained hy Tho di-
versily in the minds of men. This has been seen II all
eyes and communities in the Church which prdes
heref above all others her being Her historys
marked by conteDiions, for instance, that between
ST. b. rnard and Abeard and that between tae Jesuts
and Janeenits Tie position ard advantages OF the
Constitutional Presbyterian Church were set forth
power ully There are two thincs noticeable In the
great Presbyterian family viz its Calvnst; symbols OF
faith and its mode of Church government. Between
these two there has ever been affinity which could
not be accidental and besides this wherever this faith
has prevailed, there has been liberty. Here fine
euloeiun was passed the Puritrns of Old and New
England showing that their very religion prompted
them 10 claim civil and religious liberty as natural
riaht This form Of belief also finds natural ainit go
ia strongest and the best cult 'aed mt iects in the
community naiu ally taking hold on their views Of re-
hcious truth which are here embodied.
Among the advantages Of the Constitutional Preshy'
teIan Church, s found Is actual possessions OF the
and Ca inistic TAI h. ana mat not crampet
atd weakened by AptenOulan interpretations OF the
htGr but animated by its bona de offers OF salvation 70
all founded on an a0ntuieht wrlcn i sNlrsnt
for all The causes OF separation from the Oh School
Prefhytelans were briefly reviewed and II Was shown
thar the responsibility Of THAI unconstitutional act rested
with thtm in exeindI without arrs gnment or trial,
four synods five hundred ministers, and sixy thousand
communicates. This PIT OF the subject vas treated
with cat laness vet pert ct courtesy and good feel
ing The ielston OF the New School Church to Con.
preoaionalism were examined and the reciprocal kind
Jesse so long existing between rhe two denominations
desc bed On the one hand, New.Englind had always
been generous in assisting Presbyerans in the erection
of Colleges and Churches, and IN giving her sons 70
minister in that connection. On the other hand thS
PiefbyfeIians had never been backward IN hearty
sympathy and cooperation in that noDcst OF charities,
tho American Board Of Foreign Missions, which dad
sprung up and had It's seat in the metropolis OF New.
England
ton OF the American Home Mis- onay Society, but while
commencing that he expressed it as his opinion that
the Church Extension idea IF the New School Church
was the index OF an actual want which could not be
STAYED OH but must be shaped and adj, sted with great
care est il disturb those relations which have so long
AID so happily existed between them and the Congre
gationalists. .
In conclusion Mr. Barnes expoundsd the position of
the Church the subject Of Slavery referring % the
scts of 1919 1870 ara 1850 in which the General As
,crbly nnh tahrn grounds from which II never could
recede The whole examination of these grounds was
a manly and noble one probably man is often
heard far Sou h. and which, coming from such man.
is calculated to exert great influence.
After the sermon, the Assembly proceeded 10 organ
ize and elect officers. Rev. William Adams, d. d., OF
the Fourth PrcsbytGy OF NewYork, was elected Mode
rator and Rev. John NJ Lewis, OF toe Presbytery Of
Hudson was elected Temporary Clerk. Ailer some few
necessary items of busntss the Assembly adjourned
until this morning at o'clock. Last evening, Rev. DR..
Riddle Of Pittsburgh, and Rev. III. 4. Ro Hland, of
Honesdalc preached in two of the city Churches
The % cd people Of Washington are entertaining the
Assembly which has very large attendance in most
hosptabe fashion. Truly, yours.