The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-29
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| Seventh Day.
The Assembly met. Half hour devoted to reli.
gous exercises. Proceedings of last meeting read
and approved.
| Judge Mason was appointed by the Moderator
In place OF Elder Pardee, who was unable to attend
| the committee of twelve on church extension.
Rev. J. o. Daggett, of the General Synod of tho
Lutheran Assembly of New York, made yaledc-
tory address, and was responded to by the Mode
rator.
Rev. Mr.. Hawcy offered resolution declaring
it as the opinion of the Assembly that the plan Of
union oil 1901 remains in full force and that the
act OF 1897 being Unconstitutional. does not in the
least affect that plan.
On motion, the resolution was for the time laid
over, and ordered to be placed upon the record
Rev. DR.. Campbell called attention to the pre-
sentation Of one hundred copies of book entitled
"The Path Of Life" to the clerical members of the
Assembly, by its author, Grew. Henry A. Row.
land y in reference to which book he gave sundry
expressions of most highly flatte ring and recon-
mandatory character. A vote Of thanks was ten
dered the author.
Reports made from committees on Syno-
dica Records, and approved.
The unfinished business-being an appeal of
elders Of Park Church, Newark New jersey from
decision OF the Synod Of New York and New
Jersey-was taken up. REV. DIR. Duffield was
Caueu PRESIDE As ModeHAtOT tenn
Records Of the Presbytery and Synod, with state
ments from parties interested, were read
After debate, Judge Jessup moved the appeal be
dismissed, on the ground that it does not come re-
gulary before the Assembly.
Pending further debate, the Assembly adjourn
ed
The Assembly again meeting in the afternoon,
alter usual formal proceedings, the appeal of the
elders Of Park Church was again resumed-tbe
question pending being on the motion of dismissal
Rev b. A. Rowland hoped for action, SO as to
settle controversy that had proved perplexinr
among those Immediately interested.
Rev. DIR. Eddy, pastor OF Park Church, was al
lowed TO make a statement, and asked that the
matter be fully and fairly heard, and the issue be
Rev. DR.. stesrnes referred to preccdents to JUS
tify action
Judge Mason contended that there was no legal
issue fairly before the Assembly.
Judge Jessup thought that though these elders
complained oil being elected, the matter had not
come up mere In proper manner for action.
The motion TO dismiss the subject carried by
Judge Mason inquired az to the right TO exclude
members of the Synod of New YORK and New Jer-
sey from voting upon a preliminary motion, as
none OF the members had voted.
The Moderator read from the book iustifyipg
such exclusion from privilege
An ineuectual effort wns made to get q reconsid-
erauon OF the vote. SO the matter dismissed.
Rev. DR.. Adams, Moderator, resumed the chair
Rev. DIR. Taylor made a report in favor of an as
sociatlon, (upon the insurance principe,) located
in Philadelphia, providing for aged and iufirm
ministers and their families Of which A. w
Mitchell 10 president, and Robert Patterson trea.
surer. The report adopted.
The Assembly proceeded TO consider memorial
from George w. Webb, Of the Presbytery of ST.
Louis in regard to the notion OF the Synod of
Missouri. but the reading OF the papers connected
herewith was not concluded when its fur Their con-
sideration was postponed.
Rev. DIR. Taylor made report from the Com
tprr iiprr t..,
missioner's general fund, and proposing n new
mode OF assessment in aid thereof. 1t was ordered
to be put upon the record.
The Moderator announced the probability Of bis
having 10 return home on Friday, Ito day } owing
To matters OF a domestic character; and Expressing
the high Rratifcation he had experienced in wit
messing the cordial good feeling christian fellow
ship, cautious, yet free expression of opinion and
happy spirit that had characterized the delibera-
tions OF the Assembly, he gave assurance of his
ever holding in warm remembrance, and prayer
TO Almighty God, those whom he had met and
labored with in the Assembly.
And here the Reporter for the Republic takes
occasion to say, that in addition 10 the many IA
tcsy, received alike from the officers and members
OF the Assembly, he takes pleasure in bearing tes-
timony to the distinguished ability with which the
Moderator has discharged the arduous duties of
that Office. and feels that be has placed him.
cell impcrishaby and warmly in the affections
not only OF the members Of the Assembly, but
hundreds Of the citizens of Washing ton, who have
gained knowledge Of him during his brief So
journ here.
The Assembly adjourned until half past eight
O'Clock this morning.