New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-28

missionaries of that Board and feengly alluded to hs
own former quantaDoe with those connected with thaf
remarkable Society He Also read the former action
Of the Assembly to show that il is identical with the
report under consideration. He aso asserted that Ec
clesasoal connection with Missions does not necessar
y cripple efforts, but give. them energy; aud that we
are bound to give our converts in heather lands this
very poliiy.
Mr.. JENKINS said tina, II was the impression al the
different Mission stations that would Dot BE- accept
able TO the Prudential Committee at Boston, should the
MISSIONARIES form Pre-by'eries
Elder GRIFFITH asked Mr.. jenkins II be had any
positive information In reference this matter. Mr.
j. said that had been before the Committee
which could not be stated here without breach Of
honor.
Mr. J. was urged TO state facts. but re-
fused and in this he WA sustained by
the Assembly but he reiterated his assertion that such
impressions DO exis; at Of the Mission Stations.
Mr. Griffith oontended that all the facts which
the Report of the Committee was based the prop
erty Of the Assembly.
The Moderator said the Committee mus. be their
Judge as to what they will disclose OF their private
proceedings. and that the Assembly must give such
weight they chose to the Committees statements.
Mr. jenkins resisted any change in the Report.
II moved tha; after this the speeches be limited
TO FIVE minutes This wa amended by substituting
minutes. This elected lively discussion. The
motion carried. Ii wasfurther moved that al de-
bate the question be terminated at quarter after
twelve to-day This amended by substituting
four O'Clock. This carried.
The Rev. Mr.. Cannon spoke Of his long confidential
relations 10 the Board and the decscy be felt in touch
ing the matter. He had entire confidence in the Board,
but be assented to the report because ii was evident to
the Committee tina; an impression exists among the
Missionaries that the Prudential Committee are not
friendly TO the formation Of Presbyteries.
The Rev. DIR. Stearns said he did not believe there
is brother here who did not love his Church and
the Board also II he believed that this Assembly had
The slightest intention to lay hand on this venerable in
situon, he would enter his protest. But he believed
the report friendly to the Board, else he would op
pose IT, lie would say that before 1887 he opposed the
forming of Board in our Church. but be believed mad
made mistake in that matter He thought some of
the missionaries desire to favor Presbyteres, but he
thought we shall be disappointed as to the number
who desire IT, We ought to look after the polity of
cur missionary churches. and he favored the report
because IL urged this matter The church pollty now
is quite anomalous. II is this: The Mission composed
of the missionaries, clerical and lay, try their men-
bers, and his next appeal is to the Prudential Commit
tee. Neither Of these is an ecclesiastical body with
jurisdiction n the case. The Doctor, with consum-
mate cearness pointed out the defects in the present
system and showed that the report aims to correct
the evil. This has been the most effective speech in
favor of the report. have only outlined it.
He proposed some changes to this effect, " that II
" be distinctly understood at home and abroad that
the Board do not interpose any objections TO the
" forna ion of Presbyteries, &C."
The second amendment was that it be recommended
that PIesby be formed in foreig lands when the
circumstances will permit.
The report was recommitted to the same Committee
with instructions 10 report Dr. Stearns amendments.
That Committee Withdrew a moment and reported
according to instructions
The report was accepted and on the motion to adopt,
the discussion was continued.
After various suggestions it was moved that the
port be again IecOmmittcd with instructions. This
was lost, and the motion for adoption of the report
was carried with only one dissenting vote.
The Rev. Mr.. Barnes moved the reconsideration Of
the vote. This seconded, but lost.
The Assembly resumed as unfinished business, the
Of cl-F Committee
TO the Church Erection Fund and other matters
After some discussion the Assembly adjourned.