New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-13
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
THE pREsBYrERY OF NETWORK.

THE PREsBYTERY OF NETWORK.
A special meeting Of the First Pre-bytery of New
York was held yesterday, at their rooms, corner Of
Centre ard Reade-sts.; the Rev. Il r. STEAD, Mod
orator, In the Chair; the Rev. j. l.. ROCKWELL,
CleIk.
The Rev. M WILSON made report with refer
ence TO the recent org sniz alton Of Church in Fiji
eih-st. Dear Eighth-sv. The Preebytery. by vote,
received said Church under its
The subject Of purchasing building in Downing
ct near Blocker, occupied by Society OF
Friends, for the use Of coOred congregation under
the charge of the Rev. Mr. Wilson, was introduced,
and statements made by several gentle men who had
examined it, az to the condition Of the building, and
the probable amount that would be required to pur-
chase it.
occupying was an uncomfortable one and entirely
unfit nor purposes OF worship, and that many Of his
congregation were becoming dissatisfied. The gen.
IT, also said rhs account Of the views he en-
tertsined % the subject Of Slavery he had encoun-
tered much opposition from parties differing In opln-
ion with him. lie thought that the ultraism snifest
co by large class the subject of Slavery, and the
cor sgtaton Of the question productive Of
good in fact, utterly imprscticabe, and fos this
reason he had opposed it. In consequence Of this,
the members Of his congregation were constantly be-
siegsd with persuasions 10 leave him and connect
themselves with o.her churches He feared that, all
things combined, bis congregation would be serious
ly diminished unless the Presbytery would help him
10 procure more suitable place Of worship.
The Rev. DIR. ALEXANDER said that Mr.. Wilson
had lsbored diligently and deserved well from the
Presbytery The spirit of oppestion which had risen
against him among certain class Of ultra-Abotion-
ists was unboly aud uDchristian and had come from
his alliance with the First Presbytery The Rev.
gentleman alluded to the disreputable localities in
which the colored people generally reside, and s.d
that it had frequently been matter Of wonder to him
living az they do surrounded by the vilest dens Of
prt sttution and rum holesthat their daughters did
lot grow up prostitutes and their sons villains de
thought that ths good character which they bad main
tanned ives attributable 10 an eminent degree, to
their natural inclination to Christianity; and, while
they are disposed to worship God those who have the
me ans are under obligations to furnish them with
proper edfces for that purpose He trusted the Pres
bytery would feel it their duty to procure for Mr.
Wilson's CONGREGATION more comfortable house OF
worship.
After some further discussion on the subject the
Rev. Mr.. PHILLIPS offered resolution to appoint
Committee of three with to raise funds for the
purpose Of securing q suitable place of worship for
Mr.. Wilson's congregation. and that the Committee
be instructed to purchase the house in Downingst,
provided it Con be had for a reasonable sum.
The resolution was adopted, and Messrs. William
Post, Horace Holden, and Seth p. Staples we're ap.
pointed said Committee.
The Rev. DR.. SPRING thought that in view of the
constant decrease Of colored people in the City, as
they were fast being driven out by Irish aud German
immigrants, some provision should be made for the
disposal Of the property should the time arrive when
it not necessary for the use Of the coored peoples
and for this purpose he offered resolution to the
effect that in such case the property should be placed
in the hands Of the Board Of Home Missions for the
purpose of Church extension, which was adopted
The Rev. DIR. KREBs from the Committee sp.
pointed to examine into the all Of the Rev. Mr. Kuox
to the church at NeweD, l. l., reported that he had
examined the matter and found that the call was not
unanimous but had the requisite two-thirds vote.
The minority bad subsequently demonstrated against
the call TO the Presbytery.
DIR, PoTTs thought that the minority had no right
TO demonstrate.
opinion
DIR. KREBs said that this matter had placed Mr..
Knox in embarrassing position, and he moved that
the call be allowed to 20 to that gentleman in the reg
ular way--it altogether likely that under the cir
Gums ances, he would not accept it, and that would
put an end to ii.
The motion was adopted. and the Commissioners
instructed to prosecute the CALL
The Presbyte.y then adjourned.