The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-01

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interesting 10 Two Of our largest denOmina-
tons Of CHRISTIANS in this viciniiy-the As
~sociste Reformed and Associate P~resbyteiian
churches:
~ Church Action.
The Associate Reformed and Associate
Presbyterian Synods are now in session in
Allegheny city. The principal matter of
interest that is up for deliberation, is the
union Of the two bodies. This has been
agitaied for some years past; and at Q meet
ing held a year since. the Associate Presby-
terrain Synod adopted and presented a basis
of union, for the consideration of the other
body. At the present meeting this basis
was referred to a committee of five, of the
Associate Reformed Synod; who, through
DR.. Presley, chairman, made a report, on
Friday last. The report expresses a desire
for a union; butts of the opinion that it can
not be effect upon the basis presented. We
extract the closing part Of the Report, with
several resolutions annexed:
GAS it appears to be impracticable so to
modify the present basis as to render it ae-
ceptable to all concerned, instead of under
taking to amend it, we would respectfully in
wife the attention ofour brethren to the consid-
Grafton of a less complicated method ofac-
complishing the object which we all have at
heart. Our past experience seems to lead
us to the conclusion that, if a harmonious
union hal ever be effected between the two
churches, it must proceed upon the principle
that we are already one in the faith. This
unity in the faith appears not only from
tile formulas of Christian doctrine which we
hold in common, but also from a free inter-
change of views on different occasions. We
are, therefore, prepared to embrace our
brethren in the closest bands of christian
fellowship, and to form with them one uni
ted church, upon the principle that we are
as nearly one in the faith, as can reasonably
be expected in the present state oil Imperfec-
lion; and, therefore, hat we should be WISH
bly, one. On this general principle our
brethren in the Territory of Oregon have
formed a harmonious union, which promises
to be productive of the happiest results
This has been found from experience to be
a practicable basis on which to unite; anu
We are prepared cordially to meet our breth-
rem on this ground, and form with them
one ecclesiastical organization.
Influenced by these views, the following
resolutions have been adopted by cur Sy.
nod with entire unanimitv:
Resolved, l. That from the views of the
different Presbyteries, as expressed in their
Reports, it seems sufficiently evident that
a harmonious union Of these churches can
not be effected upon the present basis.
Received, g.. That this Synod is prepared
to form an organical union with the Associ-
ate Presbyterian Synod, upon the ground
of the basis upon which the union of the
churches has been consummated in the Ter
ritory Of Oregon.
Resolved, 3. That a joint meeting of the
two Synods be requested, as soon as may
suit the convenience of our sister Synod, for
conference on this subject.
We shall hope to learn what is your pleas
ure on this subject at your earliest convent
ence. Hoping that We may all be guided
by that wisdom which is profitable to direct,
and that our efforts to heal the divisions Of
Zion may be crowned with success, we are
with fraternal regard, your brethren in the
Gospel.
JAS. PREsrLEY, Clerk.
On the following day, the Associate Pres
b~yterian Synod took up for consideration
the above proposal of the A. R. Synod, on
the subject of union. The Oregon basis re.
ferred to WAS called fer and read; after
which a lengthy discussion took place and
the following paper submitted by DR.. BEv-
FRIDGE, was unanimously adopted
Whereas, The brethren of the General
Synod of the Reformed Church have reject.
ed the basis of the union proposed to them
by this Synod, and have agreed upon the