The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-25
Presbyterian General Assembly.
[REPoRTEp FoR THE REPUBLIC
Third Dan

proved.
Hon. A. P. Hascal (synod OF New York and New
Jersey offered resolution of the opening
sermon of the General Assembly, delivered by the
Rev DR.. Albert Barnes, of Pennsylv ania. the then
Moderator, and requesting copy of it for publi-
cation.
Rev DIR. Wisner Geneva, New York; thought
this proper occasion to put stop to what seemed
to be growing feeling in the Assemblies, and no
man could better stand such movement than
the learned brother who had given SO able dis
sourse. He was opposed to the practice upon prin-
ciple.
Judge Hascall said the discourse contained his
torcal facts and doctrinal points of much general
interest, calculated 10 do away with certain
neous impressions.
Rev. DR.. Wisner persisted in his position.
Rev. DR.. A. d. Smith New York and New Jer-
sey) suggested the withdrawal of the motion
he had no doubt but the sermon would be
printed
Hon. John l.. Mason New York and New Jer-
sey) desired to have the document spread before
the world, if it should be done by private
tributions.
Rev. Dr. Bemsn (New York; approved every
sentiment of the sermon, but had desire to press
them upon individual members Of the Assembly
There had been but one sermon of the kind ever
printed; and one instance should not form prece-
dent. The author of the sermon he regarded as
standing too high to be elevated by vote Of the
Assembly; nor could it's silence lower him. He
hoped the motion would be Withdrawn.
Rev. DR.. Converse (Pennsylvania) said he felt
authorized in saying that the author of the sermon
himself had opposed similar action on former
sions, and had expressed his opposition to this As
sembly taking any steps in the premises.
Rev. James r. Eckard (Washington) moved
that the resolution be indefinitely postponed
Rev. A. D. Pollock (virginia) opposed the
resolution, as calculated to pledge each member
of the convention to all the topics and doctrines
laid down in the discourse. 1t embraced an
citing and interesting subject of national interest,
besides structures upon brothers of the old SCHOOL
He regarded it highly able discourse, and he
therefore did not wish it to go out as appendix
to the proceedings of the Assembly.
The Moderator announced Geographic despatch
from publishing house in New York, promising
the printing of the Sermon free of cost, three days
after the copy should be furnished.
Rev. ]. A. Woodruff, (West Pennsylvania
with view to preserve harmony, desired the ori-
ginal motion might be withdrawn.
Rev. Sas Hawley (Geneva) suggested the
striking out of the preamble and simply to ask for
the sermon for publication.
Rev. DR.. White, New York and New Jersey,)
DESTROYS that the sweet feeling of harmony hereto
fore prevalent might be preserved, hoped no action
would be,taken to interrupt it.
The motion, by the Rev. MIR. Eckard, indef-
nitely postponing the resolution. was carried.
short recess taken to allow members to
prepare ballots for the election OF delegates Of cor
responding bodies-( the votes to be received and
hereafter reported by tellers.)
Resuming business, reports from delegates Of
corresponding bodies called for, when the
following (from Congregational General Conven-
tons) made
BY Rev Hiram p. Arms, of Connecticut: Giving
fiattering account of the state of religion, benc
VIOLENT and temperan &C movements.
By Rev. Eben Carpenter, of Massachusetts,: Stat
ing, among other things, that upwards Of three
thousand members had been added to the church
within the past year, that the various colleges and
benevolent associations were fourishing; and that
the Governor had signed the last act Of the Legis
laiure for the suppression Of the sale Of liquor.
By Rev. c. w. Wallace, Of New Hampshire:
Giving favorable account of the progress Of edu-
the great Corporation of the population" the
church increase had been impeded, though the
state Of religion was highly favorable.
BY Rev. Joseph Blake, OF Maine: Assigning a
decrease OF population as making against due
increase Of church communicates; in regard TO
temperance il has been established that "you ma y
give liquor to cattle horses, and hogs but you shall
not TO mem" and the various educational and reli
gious institutions are in good condition.
BY Rev. A. III Clapp, Of Vermont Showing a
large increase OF church membership, although the
tide Of emigration is from the State; that whilst
other institutions were getting along rather favor.
ably IL was not deemed prudent, at period when
politics were agitating the people, to press too
eagerly the temperance movement, as known to
neigbboring States, though the time wns looked to
when the Maine project would be adopted.
BY Rev. J. J. Miter, OF Wisconsin: Rendering a
glowing account of the increase of population, the
liberal donations Of Government lands 10 the cause
OF cducation the progress Of religion, and the dill
hculty Of pushing the temperance cause, IN CONGO
quence Of the great number Of foreigners cmigrat-
ing to that State.
by Rev. O. E. Daggett, Lutheran Nznod, OF
New York Highly favorable to religion, educa-
ton, md morals.
A letter from Rev Mr.. Hunter, of the General
Assembly Of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Of favorable character, was received and read
The Moderator, in response to some remarks by
the reverend gentlemen making the foregoing
cuded by declaring those cooperating in the
cause In which the members OF the Assembly arc
engaged, as constituting one great Church or
American Christians, and adhering 10 ono great
Christian principle.
by Rev. J. o. Miller, OF the General Synod Of
the Lutheran Reformed Church: Expressing regret
account Of a scarcity OF ministers speaking tho
German language to the extent Of the field Of op.
srstions; rejoicing in future prospects, and pledr.
ing cooperation with the Assembly in all religious
efforts
The Moderator responded, giving assurances Of
the utmost kindness. confidence aud affection TO.
wards the Lutheran eow.lsborers.
Rev. DR.. Bemhn offered a resolution providing
for block Of marble for the Washington National
Monument, with the following inscription: The
Presbyterian General Assembly Of the United States
Of America, assembled in Washington, May,
1851"
After some suggestions by Judge G. Brapton,
Rev. DR.. Smith, Rev. A. ID. Pollock, aud The Mod.
orator, the resolution passed; and the Rev Mr..
Eck.vd aud Eldcra Jacoh (.tIeon apd T.,tr,