The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-31

would not allow. The streets through which he passed
every where strewu with flowers. AT Spoeto
umpha arches bad been erected and before the Caihe
dra stood large wooden column, surrounded by statue
OF the immaculate Virgin The town ilium iua.ed
when he arrived Gu sighng he proceeded on foo, TO
the Cathedral aud thence TO the Epsco palace whore
be admitted ali the authorities to the honor Of kissing his
sIippv On the following morning the Pope said mass In
the Cathedral and then set out Tor Fogno where he
received with similar honors.
General synod OF the Associate Reform ed
Presbyterian Church-Adoption Of the Basis
or Union with the Associate church.
PIrrH pAY-MosSINo SESSION.
The Synod was opened on Monday with the usual half
hours devotional exercises, after which the roll was call.
ed, and the minutes of Saturday approved.
Rev. J. I. PEEsIxY read communication from mem.
Der q the Associate Presbyterian Synod in Philadelphia
stating the project for the adoption the basis in that
synod quite favorable committee having reported
OF adopting a. Is, leaving the amendments TO
be seeded BY the two synods, which Recommendation IL
was believed would pass Mr. Presley though. tAa. this
oaghi TO facilitate their action on the subject
The Auditing Committee submitted a report informing
the synod by equal distribution Of funds in their
power there would be but allowance OF I've mills per
mile 10 the different delegates for travelling expenses
resolution was sub mtaed recommending the return
70 the different Presbyteres or the amounts contributed
toward the expenses Of their delegates and that te
Auditing Committee be released from farther action
that subject
Upon motion. Rev Mr. Fairchld, Secretary of the Home
ing synod In support OF the objects OF that society
Rev M Connolly was allowed the privilege OF address
ing the synod on tho subject Of colonization.
would be the resumins OF the debate Mr.. nndley
solution 70 adopt the basis Of union
Rev soouu then proceeded 70 address the synod
ths subject lie commended that the discussion hal
vry improperly turned upon The subjcc. Of communion
On which subject he lelt certain thai they
agreed In all important points. He did not believe in te
right Of the majority 70 rulo, unless they were right in
ruling He number OF objections 70 the basis and
6d no1 consider fnA sGcr from their SITTER church
He believed that the overture made, mol FOR adoption,
bui ia amsns aeni Inc uens p'oposea o' tne
they tod that the bais must be either accepted
harshnes with which the debate had been characterized
and hoped that DO arbitrary ruling OF the majority woui
adopt Tits bssi., and cause a schism in the church
Rev IRVING endorsed the views OF the previous
speaker He felt confident that several OF tho lcles in
the basis could not consistently be accepted by several Of
the churches and enfo -ced the view that the basis
overturned for amendment sut no, for imme tae adep
tn. He hoped that the night OF the majority would not
be exercised the "a ~ OF The rights Of the minority.
Rev VIZ. TscGARI Of the We tern synod OF OHIO, said
they had long looked each other through mist which
he hoped would be dsfeled lie favored the postpone
meut of the amendments for the consideration OF the
united bodice. With that view he would 10 glad 20 meet
his Associate brethren In discussing th bats, aud he be
eved that they could come together on the principles OF
Rsv. Mr. AaTuRAIp, Of Cincinnati, Thought AZ church
they we're united on the great principles OF Christianity,
and thai whatever minor diferenccs might exist they
might unite those general principles The great qucs
ton to be met vas the question OF cxpeency and OF right
that would be desirable ultimately, but there
difference Of opin 10 u, immediate eXpcdcncy Ito
illustrated that II there much lack Of unanlmy in
Congregation as 10 the choice Of pastor as there was In
the Presby Terry W the choice Of this union tbs pastor
wooo noe oe llsshiea, ana ,herolore he peNeEsu
would prefer that there should be union bet ween
the Associate and the Associate Reformed churches
should be accomplished al the cxpcue
of union in the Associate Reformed church.
Rev. JoS DcE, amer brief Informal discussion, pro
oeeded W speak 10 the question before the syuot He
that they OuQft 20 yard this matter
that the present time appropriate, the basis
proposei was satisfactory, and the synod hal the
requisite power 10 effect union. He did Lot
believe thai denmnnauonalsm wa always schism.
and prooeeded TO argue in detail the various objecons
Which had been urged TO this bass, showing their filcy,
add urging sith great earnesnes that the majority ought
togo sud ooBsummate the accordance with The
vef Of the people The world could bo convinced
thai there anything separating the too churches
than jealous secsrianis and little prejudice, AMI they
owed 70 the head Of The church V show that Christians
could bear with another and dwell together In unity
Tey s~edh 10 Themselves 10 heal their divisions and 10
m one body 10 battle the miuions Of Sttan.
Rev Mr.. McvASE spoke briefly, opposing the basis
the ground that The testimony would DO unacceptable to m
and Other Preebyteries.
Rev j. pISs ~ explained that the associate synod In
tended TO appoint committee 10 confer With committee
which be thought might be appointed from this synod.
~. h~ said thai the poiponcmsnt OF the union was
strong and noonuoveftibe objections 10 the testimony
proposed IT. fault that il endesvofed 10 be too mi
and definite. II had introduced basis Of union
mnutr which had heretofore been matters Of dispute,
and which " adopted standard for communion, would
escude great many Christians who were now enabled
70 entertain their opinions ox tbese small ponts while
nsoing the church In relation TO the plenary nspira
nsn OF The Scriptures he DID not believe The article that
sue,e1 which dece-cd the inspiration OF the language
the language Of sasS himself the language coarse cod
and dte and othfr ike passages were intro.
dooed merely A. matters Of history, the wders VI
aeuns under the alton OF Cod but surely the Ian
Ensse Wa MOI INSPIRED. This he regarded example
The numerous attempts 10 the testimony desc nj n
nnse f~fucusrs, upon which they could not possibly al
agree
The bOur Of adjournment having arrived the synod al
ycurned with prayer
AFrYRsoos sE,sfov.
TIE meeting opened with prayer By the Moderator AZ
Ter which the minutes u tue morning were raad and
sdopted-
The Auditing Comuli,tee reported that they has -,
amincd The recorded minutes and found ,hcm oorrec,
Rev M. FxnoaIiD, Secretary OF The American aud 10
reign Christian Union, then addressed the synod in sun
port of the claims OF that society 70 the support aud aid OF
chrisn minister's He briefly rccouncd The history and
Operations Of that society throughout the world.
Rev. JANIS PnanYt Cd the following preamble and
wbereS large portion Of the nornna Christian world
are corrup by the errors Of the lepel agostcy OF the
no called Greek ard Oriental churches, which not only
hinder the temporal prosperity Of the people and cndangcr
the salvation Of the SOUL but constitute most effect We bar
ref 10 The work u evsns czation among Jews Mahomme
bwbeross ule American and Foreign Christian Union ~
entered upon the work Of establishing In those corru
ns r~v ., onrl.naGm pure onr,la'y ana sso o.
done much Tor the spiritual benefit Of The asl population
10 the United states-sboreiore
@olveii That IN the Judgment Of this synod the Tor
bose 81 Chrisiendom which bold cosruut Christianity,
and which comprise about two hundred and xty mil
sos a sour constitute amlSionary acd 81 the highest
interest and In point OF importance 20 the ultimate CONVEX
sos the world 70 the Bedccmer Is second 10 none that
nos attracts the attention Of the various evangelical
brsnene~ o. The One true Church OF Christ
Resolved, fiat this synod approve of the object and
orsnns o. the Ame' lean and Foreign Christian Union,
ommsnd % ~ s's essS an svoe,ss and DO hereby
Csfo"~se we Churches under their care.