The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-30

THE PREsBYTERIAA CHERCH s0UrH.
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Convention OF the New School Presbyterian
Sscsssionlsts at Richmond.
FIRST DAY.
hunoSD, Va, August n, 1887
convention Of the New School Presby terrain church
mbed In the United Presby terrain church In this cilF
O'Clock p. n this evening for tho purpose Of osnsi Ter
Ing the Iropresy Of forming separate Southern osgaasA
ton.
The cause which led to this convention ID briefly his:
Some months ago nod was held at Cleve
land, Ohio, at which resolutions the subjeos a slavery
were introduced. This led 70 long discussion, the nom
bes North and South respectively vindisatng he into
rests Of their section In this matter The Northern anti
slavery interests being largely In The majority prevailed
over The weaker or pro shvsry section wheroupon tho
latter withdrew, formed separate organization, pub
hahed card calling the convention which IL nos -
sembled
On motion OF Dr.. FRxDN A. Ross, Of Alabama,
the Hon. Horace Maynard, member of Congress- elect
from Knoxville Tenn, Wal appointed temporary Chair
man.
Rev. T. D. Bell. Of Winchester (vA) presbytery, was
appointed Secretary, and p b Price, OF Richmond, A.
sisiant secretary.
Prayer WAS offered up by the Rev. Nr. PAINrrs, Of
The CHAn suggested tina. the arst step be taken
the permanent ganixAon OF the body and In order to
accomplish that would be Necessary to asoer'sia the
names Of those who were present ~ delegates.
Mr.. P. GRATAS, Of Richmond, said, that In order to
facilitate the action Of the Convention list Of the dele
gates so far - practicable, was made out there were
others present whose nsmee have not been recorded they
WOULD have an opportunity Of giving them n 70 the Score
taries after the List already made out Was read
The names we're thea read, and about hundred do
egstes ascertaned 70 be present, including those
who subsequently reported themselves. There were
fifteen Presbyeres snd Elk States represented TO Wit
Tennessee, Missouri Kentucky Virginia, Nisslsp p and
Maryland.
appointed 70 report officers rules Tor the
ment Of the Con vention and the principles of voing
DR. Ross moved TO amend by appointing from each
synod represented TO form this committee.
Rev j. II G LKAH moved that the Convention proceed
to he election Of officers by rod poce The plan uaualy
adopted in Presbyterian general assemblies He thought
such q course would facilitate business very much
The motion or Mr. GRATAS, with the amend ment thereto
was wi hdrnwn.
On Ross moved ~ an amendment 10 the motion OF Mr.
Leach that each person present entitled 10 vote.
Mr. LEACH stated that that what he desired and he
accordingly accepted the amendment, though his motion
oontem, lated what was suggested by the amendment.
DR. EAwroS, OF ksssrippi, moved to strike out tho
Amendm Of DR.. Ross.
Mr. GkAT1AN said 1t was Impossible 10 vote upon tina.
motion before the organization OF the Convention and
dxpg OF the basis Of voog He said that the adoption Of
the hrst motion 70 appoint committee would have OBJ
Dr. NAwToN whhdTew his motion.
Dr. LEACH accepted the amendment offered by Dr. Ross
whereupon, the question on its adoption was pat and
riei.
On motor of Dr.. ]. q o. LEACH, tho Hon Horace Nay
nsrd, the temporary chairman Was elected President u:ud
poce The temporary secretaries were also eleNed per
msneny on motion or the same and In the sane form.
Nr. MAYNARD ssid-In assuming the position
which you have SO Unexpectedly assigned me,
conviction that ] called upon to assume one
OF the most serious and important duties Of my whole
Jeu, Christ upon earth We are assembled under pecu-
liar, under remarkable under extraordinary ciroum
What these circumstances It Is not necessary
for me 10 recapuaie They are fresh in your knowledge
and recollection Tse loving providence Of G,d OF the
great Head Of the Church. seems 10 indicate that for
and these whom We represent here he has separate
pee altar, distinct work That especial duty devolves
upon which in our separate capacities and conditions
alone achieve II that be So n We have no. misread
the sea jhings OF His providence then wisdom will be
added 70 deliberations, and hey will be conducted 10
successful, 70 useful and permanent result IT, how
ever, We are In the attitude of those who misundersAnd
who and miscoustrue the teachings OF Jeho
yah. then counses will, a. they mOst certainly
ought fall 10 the ground and nothing will come OF dc
alterations hope may be permitted In the outset OF
70 70 every one present. that there are great and
highly important questions that will come up for our dc
hberAiions that they, and they Alone should ocupy the
attention OF the great amount Of aext, Of intellect OF
culture OF learning and OF pety that sec before and
tna 10, them be- decided one way or the Other s, de-
termne nothng-we shal arrive sooner at conclusions
questions Of importance will then NE more readily be dis.
posed or and proceedings be more harmonious than
II every step proceed 70 settle small matters and
quesons Of mere detail, which, let them be settled ~
prs,ticai resun Permit me- In concluding hese remarks
70 make per.onal request Of the brethren that SEQ here
before me, men Of ago snd experience Permit me 70
ask Of you that you viii both publicly and privately give
ne assistance in Tho discharge Of the dates
which devove upon the pssition you have assigned
me, and give me the benefit Of your prayers.
Mr. LEAN said Il was usual on occasions like the
present appoint two Vice Presidents assist The
chair. He would submit the question 70 whether
such appointments would be made The Convention hav.
ing aienihed wish that the Appointments should be
made Il moved that Doctors Leach and A. Newton, OF
Nssbsip7i, be appointed 70 these positions The motion
wa agreed 70
On motion Of Dr. IhAcH the rules OF the General A.
semby OF the Presby Church adopted for the
government Of the Convention, 20 far applicable.
Mr. NEWTON Inc lired II II would not be proper 70 have
the call for his Convention read.
delegate made Q motion TO that snect, which was
Rcd This document not being available ct the time, the
reading OF Il was postponed until 10 morrow
Rev. ALEXANDER A. Il. II. BoyD, OF Winchester, Va,
moved that committee consisting OF one from a,h Pros
byiery represented u the Convention, be appointed 70
prepare business Tor rhe body.
Dr. Ros@ moved 70 amend that pro posuon by appointing
from each synod 10 form that oommtee. He did mis-
with Q view N diminish he number OF whsh the commit
ts would consist (nteen) the geDtlensDs proposition
carried cot He would include lay and cleri.
cal member from each synod represented
The amendment agreed TO, and the original PROPOSE
ton then adopted amended. The duty Of appointing
the committee assigned 70 The President, who will
report the ssme 10 morrow.
journ adjourn 10 meet again po'cook 70 morro~ and
that the r half hour Of the morning session be devoted
10 religious exercises.
Amer prayer by Dr. Ross the Convention Adjourned on
motion OF p X Grsttan, OF Richmond, 81 10 O'Clock p N
Causes OF the Difficulty OF Procuring seamen
for the Navy.
TO THE kDrroR OF THE HERALD.
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