New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-24
GENERAL SYNOD OF THE REFORMED PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH.

Yesterday morning the Synod convened at the ap-
poioted hour. Unfinished business WAS taken up and
the report of the delegates to Europe made the special
order for next Monday morning. The Rev. s s.
FINNEY reported, in behalf of the Committee to write
fraterna letter to the Missionary brethren in India
that the had b. sent wherein pom was
that bereHlt. such letters be first submitted to- and
ana receive the approval Of the Synod. The Rev DIR
Wilson and Mr. J. c. MCMILLAN were appointed
committee 10 write SynOdical letter to the Presbytery
OF >abararpur, in NORTH India.
Tie Committee on PsalmOdy asked for tine ~ ms-
ture their eport, which was granted.
Dr. M LEOD said ia behalf of ths Committee
Unoi TINT the report not yet ready, but will be
pe-en during the present session.
II wa, resolved that the Rov Prot. Cras sori, ~ d.,
be requested deliver the sermon ordered ny the
synod on sunday evening next; and the Rev. Dr.
Wison tie On Monday evening. Inc keV. Dr'
Mcleod vii deliver on behalf OF the Frespytrntn
Historical Society, lecture before the synod oa ldes-
day evening next.
Tie reroPt of the Philcd lphis Presbytery WA re-
ceived, and referred to the Committee on Presoy
ter;al Reports except much of It ~ reltted % tne
application Of NJ BOuhamme, converted jew to be
rtc,.ved a. a member Of the Philsdelpht Pr sby,ery
which was discussed. Mr.. BOuhamme's papers were
ned, and lie himself addressed the synod lpoh the
subject. The matter was hoally referred TO the COn
miitre ou Discipline, which Committee was desired To
repor; at an early hour.
The report OF the Sahqrappur Presbytery was re-
cey, d and iefer1od to the proper Commit, ee.
Ike Rev. Professor " LIE lntipIuced MI. W. VI
WORT ,BET from syria who addressed the synod on
the subject If Christian Missions in the East tor which
a6dies- the thanks of the Synod we're voted.
III Rev. DIR. Murray, tae Rev. DR.. Steele and the
Rev. DR.. Gray, members of the Old school General
Assembly invited 70 take seats a. consult atiye
members.
AFTERNOON sESsIOs.
The Ohio Pr, sbyteIy presented Their report, whics
wa ref ned o the Committee on Presbyteria RepJs,
except the part relating 10 the assistance required BY
ih. Tennessee Churches, which referred to the
Cor nI.tee On Supplies. The report of the Chicago
Pr-sbyt.rv wa presented. This report contained a
rnIosal t0 establish Pre- yteIidn College At SDmer-
vsrk H. arc 20 prov ie for the paria. msirlenance
of the same by the establishment Of scholarships.
long o, cusson followed upon the mDropncty aud in
* tdi-ncy Of tA- Synod cOmE.tt0g l-"f 10 ths sup
lOlt or Oun O aLy college or 81 having any
ling to do with originating or irior-ing any literary
iist.ution. motion was made to refer the report
back to lbe Chca 20 pr-sytery for correction. which,
s.ter ,engtLy debaie, was lest. On notion 1t wa-
IN reeerrl, 10 the regular Committee Pc--bycrB.
Reports. motion that fi- Rev. W. ] Wye.
member Of tae Philadelphia Prcsbytery, who though
lot dlar delegate, present, be admitted To
fu stGt IOt pressed 20 vote, but, upoa motion,
be WIS admitted 90 seat consultative member.
On mou0ton the Rev. Mr. HO VIZ Of Utter County
was granted leave Of absence for the remainder Of the
set- Oh.
Tue Rev. NJ. CATHEE Of Ireland made short al
dre-- ON the subirft of Systematic Bcn-l ;-nCe.
1te thanks II the Synod were voted 10 him, after
WI, Ia the Synod adjourned Until this morning.