The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-27
SYNOD or THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH.

SYNOD OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH.
The Slavery QUESTION Rcnewed-Ths North
Carolina Chassis Again Before the House,
&C., SC.
FOURTH DAY.
This Synod assembled yesterday morning OF o'clock
in the Ninth street Dutch Reformed church. The
minutes Of the previous days session were read and
proved.
After some unimportant preliminary business, the
Rev. A. PoIHEMrs, of Hope Chapel New York, Chairman
oil Commi ee On Professorate then reported recommend
ing change Of time in the terms Of the Theological Col
lece and increasing the salaries Of the professors This
report was adopted.
The Rev DR.. GAUsH then said that he would Ike the
house to explain the action Of the house yesterday in
Iayng upon the table the application Of the Chassis
North Carolina. He thought the house had acted dis
courteousy to their brethren of North Carolina in
ing their backs 50 bluny upon them and therefore he
moved to call the preamble and resolution in regard t,
the admission Of the Classis Of North Carolina from the
table This motion carried.
Dr.. CAUSE then offered the following as substitut
For the original preamble and resolutions
cav saysr s while The Of
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the s Of their pOsOn and who 70 their cs q s
slaves adding Christian efforts for their ultimate enamel
body such Chrisan men with ourselves would
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North Carolina with the vexed practical questions which all
81 our church which in tic view Of the syaod
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la4ons n which no such risk can enter; therefore,
Rev Or scorTHe ddnot want to rest this question on
slavery grounds. Let us tell Southern friends that
We have not the men to justify taking
their Casss amongst u.s. He was opposed to condemn
ey but it existed in our land And how could we
get rid Of M He was in favor Of returning answer,
that we had not the and to assist North
Carolina friends In their restitution, aud say nothing
about slavery.
Mr. PEEScpI, Of Albany, said that this question had
run through debate Of days already and he did not
believe that any good could from debating 1t fur
ther He should therefore, call for the previous ques-
not be caIed-it was tyrannical to do this
The call for the previous question then withdrawn
never come before the house again after was laid upon
the table yesterday But he glad 1t before the
house II was sneaking way of getting rid Of ques;
direct vote Of this house upon this question.
Rev. Mr. EMESDoRp, Of Brooklyn, said he was heartily
bis time better At somethins else and moved therefore,
for an finite postponement Of the whole matter.
This motion was lost.
attute to the preamble and resolution of DR.. Gause
Whereas is evident from opinions expressed upon the
S Ne %n s % a our nd
wherea the sydnod desires treat the Chassis Of North Caro-
Ina with e courtesy and Kindness due TO respected Christian
from the Chassis ., North
Resolved also That certified copy Of the above preamble
6 The minutes sent to the Chassis o. North Carolina
with our Christian saiutations.
Dr. BHuSE spoke in support OF his resolution con-
tending that 1t necessary to show this respect and
courtesy to their brethren Of North Carolina He voted
for the motion yesterday to lay the matter upon the
Aoh1 ouA he A.~ 1zfo u.lkA
gentleman had commended that this was sneaking
Ex-Alaerman JEREMIAH thought the resolutions of Dr.
Bethune very mild, but he was for independence
and must 60 against them.
DR.. wmTrHEAD, Of Albany said he thought our peace
dearer than the matter of giving
the Chassis Of North Carolina. He thought the resou
ons Of Dr. Behune were just the resolutions they ought
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He was anxious to avoid all dscord and he in favor
Of deciding this question without any further debate
Mr.. GREGORY also sustained the resolutions. He
in favor Of preserving the strength and union OF
church, and not in favor of stepping upon volcano
Rev Dr. SIMPSON moved 10 amend by striking out the
word cordiality" and inserting unanimisy." This
motion lost
Rev Mr. EMiSpoHY said he was heartily tired Of this
debate, and he called for the previous question
The CAL for the previous question was sustained.
vote was then taken upon the two resolutions OF Dr.
Bethune separately, and both were adopted.
The convention then adjourned till the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Tho session assembled at four O'Clock in the afternoon
nrsuant to adjournment in the morning.
communication read from the Chassis of Mis-
souri, in favor of admitting the classs of North Carolina
provided the latter would promise to give Christian edu
Dr. Bethune Chairman of the Board of Education then
presented report recommending the appointment Of
Secretary to the Board, and that annual be
preached before the Board at each annual meeting
This report was adopted.
After some further uniportant business the Board ad