New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH, NJ 3.
TENTH DAY-MoRSING SESSION.

line SUBURBAN ATTRACTIONS OF tns run WOutu hoe
have been known by the General Assembly, had il not
been for the social entertainment on Saturday alter
noon. train Of decorated for the OCCASION came
in front of the church where the assembly met and at
o'clock started for Oakland. Oakland is rural spot
of unsurpassed beauty, few miles up the Mononga-
hea Here are beautiful villas, with lawns, and
groves and fountains, and deep ravines SPAWNED by
bridges and cascades and rvulets pleasing variety
of Natures richest charms The change from the con-
finement for eight hours day, during the
week, in city of smoke and soo which had reduced
the assembly TO the verge of dyspepsia to the pure
open air, the unrestralned freedom OF the woods,
and the most charming scenery on every side produced
decided effect The most serious body OF men be-
came the most mrthfu Their merry voices and loud
examinations might have been heard across the river
Wit, laughter, eloquence, applause, music Teasing
and stroing, the order of the day. rich table
was spread in the shade by the ladies othe ThrdChurch
the grounds of w. O. Leslie, esq Speeches were
made.
Mr. Bell of Oakland, Cal, contrasted his Oakland
with the Oakland Of this smoky city, and told of the
big pumpkins big fruits, big beets as heavy as man,
and the big tree in the hollow of which two horsemen
rose $50 feet, and then escaped at knot-hoe, and
other wonders of the golden Sate-wonders SURPRISING
| fable, and vet true.
The next speaker thus confirmed the big sores One
person was telling another some facts, which he was
unwilling to admit and which were hard to believe
Said the skeptical listener: Would you have believed
those things yourself If you had not seen them NO.
said the narrator would not. Well have not seen
them and do Il. believe them.
| About dozen bref-pointed speeches were made
winding up with the reflection that Christians are the
happiest people in the world. The pleasure of this
afternoon has been unbouDded and there has been
used nothing intoxicating or injurious and we shall
return without remorse greatly refreshed long to
remember with pleasure the pleasant hours Of this
happy occasion. We returned TO Pittsburgh about
O'Clock.
The various pulpts of the city were supplied on the
Sabbath by members of the Assembly.
Assembly y
tona exercises member stated that at the ast meet
ing of the Assembly lady present from his con-
gregaton as a spectator, who there was brought 10
feel the importance of religion and has since united
with the church. and been most efficient member.
The subject of Education was reconsdered, and re-
committed to the Permanent Committee, who are TO
revise the plan as possible and submit II 10
| the Presbyteries for their approval.
The discussion the Report of the Church Extern
sion Committee respecting Home Missions was re-
sumed
The Report does not contemplate further co6pera-
ton bat provides IL bring about an amlcabe
settlement between the two denominations. Every
moment of time has been occupied in the discussion,
the speakers limited TO ten minutes. very kind spirit
pervades the Assembly There is general sentiment
in favor of the Report though many would prefer I'M
mediate separation. The subject is still under discus
sion. The Assembly will probably adiournto-morrow.
EVENING SESSION.
PITTSBURGH, May 2S-p. m.
The discussion the on Home Missionary question con-
| tinued till O'Clock, when, according 10 previous
agreement. the vote was taken. Before voting the
Assembly paused and engaged in prayer, being led by
| DIR. Wisner.
A solemn feeling pervaded the house when the ques
ton was TAKEN but the vote cast without dis
sennp voice One member desired 10 express his re-
gard for the Home Missionary Society by voting in the
negative but aferward declined doing Ii was the
conviction of the Assembly that this action would
suit in the termination Of further cooperation between
this body and the Congregational Church in carrying
| forward the work of the Home Missions.
The Committee, however which the report provides
for is not instructed this point but is TO adjust
settlement of difficulties leaving open for them, II CO.
operation can be harmoniousy conducted, as IN those
peasanter years long gone by to arrange for s CON
tnuance but if this cannot be done, which every one
believes TO he the case then to endeavor TO separate in
love.
The idea which pervaded the whole discussion
that separate action is the only way TO promote peace
that each denomination will do more acting separately,
than by acting together and that the good OF both de.
nominations will he promoted, and Christian union ana
| communion will revive, while each does lte own work
| in It's own way.
| While strong denominationalism was manifest,
many kind and touching expressions OF regard were
| made toward the COngregatiOnalsts. Mr.. Auerbury
regretted the necessity for this action. He was warm
Presbyterian; all his ancestors had been Presbyteri-
ans; but he had loved the Home Missionary Society;
| had done blessed work; II had been hallowed by
4
for him to see its end He not sorry TO have the
report adopted but he sorry that there was ne
cesNty for s adoption. "
| Mr. Leavit could not approve of any action which
tended put end to cooperation IN Home Missons
That Society had been sustained by the best OF men,
and he feared s death would indicate the departure OF
pure spirit. He dsapproved OF the sentiments whleh
had for long time appeared IN The Independen De-
cause they adapted TO break up further harmoh-
ous cooperation
j. w. Wood hoped the name of Home Missions
would be applied to church extension He went to see
his mother and asked her why she did not call hm the
Rev. Mr.. Wood. " call you James-that Is the
name gave you when held you in my arms-that IS
the name you were baptized by, and that is the name
always prayed for you by
Home Missions il the name our church has given to
this cause Ii has been baptized by that name, ana
| prayed for by that name
Dr. Stearns was in favor of this report because IT
met the wants OF the church-it was wise and kind
No man loved New-England more than he dld; but
we must 90 forward in this cause. He loved this
| branch OF the church. because il doing great
work because of the brethren i'll it, and because God
had cast his lot III il. He desired il might be said OF
him when dead-Eere lies man who felt his respOn-
| sibity, and faithfully endeavored 10 meet IT,
An effort made TO get through tonight by hold
ing late session, and each speaker was limited to hve
minutes. -
But the report of the Committee on Mr. William
son resolution 10 instruct the Church Extension Com
mittee 10 aid any Church which contained slave
holders opened the subject of Slavery, and the subject
was discussed till after ten o'clock MIR. Illamson
WAS heard for an hour The report of the Committee
was adopted which affirmed that the principles of this
Assembly on the subject Of Slavery are before the
world and the Churches in our connection are IN sym
pathy with them and the Church Extension Commit
tee do not need instruction.
Mr. Williamson and two others entered protest
but for which the Assembly did not think II
necessary TO reply TO.
Dr. Nelson Of Missouri, who lives on the field where
alone Slavery likely 10 trouble the Churches Of this
| IoJy La. his n.