New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-23

contradictions in the proposed basis which had been
pointed out by the Rev DR.. who had preceded ham.
The Rev. Prof YovsG was not 10 favor Oh usns,
hitting the RESOLUTION to the other Church, nor OF
adopting the basis of union as il Is. lie oeemea IL
ary to exercise Difference 10 those Presoy
teres which bad suggested the sdopuon OF the pass
with nodIfcstiOns. He believed that the RESOLUTION
under discussion overlooked the expression OF noSe
Prtsbyteries and be hoped that the union would not
be consuumated upon such principles. HE dlf not
consider that member could be deemed gi'iti o'
SCI ism if he coEd not cOnscientouSly agree with a
eioriiy The true principle Of the rights OF conscience
must not be ignored A union is desirsbe-a perfect
union is desired aud can the associate brethren not
lay down a basis upon which we can meet and hsr-
n,onizei The portions of the Church to be benefited
most by union are those scattered Churches Of the
past, which would be strengthened by coming to-
sether but their cCpSceLce must not be sacrificed Tor
TIE purpose of obtaining grand benefit. he urged
the Synod tc be cautious IN lis action. -,
TIE Rev. K. A. BROwS of Newcastle, y. l., dld
u want 10 tre with the conscience OF the minority,
but be- tor one. determined not to sacrifice any
principle Of conscience in the matter. He hoped that
the brethren would not any more appeal to the Synod
with mt uton of the largeness Of the minority. The
sin Of Slavery is crime which corupts the Church,
and il i. the duty of the Church 10 m its banner In
favor of pure morality and pure Presbytenanism.
Tie Church which stood by and waived the consider
alton Of til, evil tends TO corrupt the influences OF its
n emters for good. The argument has been used that
the Synod was not competent To act IN this matter.
He would ask who were competent 10 avoid or TO OBJ.
yiae schism ii the Synod was not
The Rev. JANIS PRIEsTLY DESTROYS of clear
ing his conscience in the matter. He said it was a
new OF procuring unity 10 occasion dlsunlOn in
the effort. He objected TO the basis for several
reasons: First he dslked the book; second, he dis
liked what in the book. He disikcf the book
because it pilirg up book upon book, aud leading
the people to believe things for which they could not
account. They began by setting up the confession of
faith 10 explain the Bible, and this new testimony to
explan the confession of faith and by and by some
new book would be needed 10 explain the whole of
them. He disiked what WAS in the book, first OF all
n its Article VIII upon Saving Faith; next in Article
IN ON Evangelical Repentance next in Article XIV,
on Secret Societies; next in Article XVI, on Com
uunion: next in Article XVII. on Covenanting and
at of all, in its Article XVIII, on Psamody. Mr.
PKE>TLY spoke at some length, elOquently explain
ing his reasons for dislike of these particulars. He
lid not know what he should do in the event OF the
Synod adopting the basis. He did not want to be left
behind yet be must satisfy his conscience, and he
hoped that whatever was done would tend TO tse glory
of God in working out the prosperity of the Church.
Elder MCCAYSE said there were things in the Basis
which he would prefer not TO there at ALL but he
did not take such rigid view of things as some
seemed 10 entertain.
Upon motion. the Synod adjourned till 9 o'clock this
morning. The Rev. JoHS BRAsH offered the conclud-
lug prayer.
The following two articles are embraced in the pro-
posed Basis of Union, and although not alluded to by
way Of objection yet the mention of them was care
fully avoided throughout the debate
ART. xuI.-Of the Supremacy of Gods Lac.
DECLARATION
Declare That the law of God written upon the heart
Of man forth Scriptures Of the Old and New
supreme in its authority and Obligations and
that the commands the Church State in conflict
with the this law TO obey God rather than
ART. xIv.--Of SidrekoldiHg.
DECLARATION.
Declare That saveholdDg -that is the holding of
offending beings involuntary bondage and considering
and treating them property and subject to be bought aud
solids violation the law Of God and contrary both to the
letter and spirit of Christianity