The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-16
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MEETING OF THE BALTIMORE PRE- b Y
TER RY-THIRD DAY
This body met yesterday morning at O'Clock
and was opened with prayer by Elder Greasy.
Minutes of the previous day read The examina
ton of the Rev. Mr.. Beecher, from the Presbytery
of Albany, New Y ork, who has a call from Churcl
Hill congregation, resumed by Rev. Mr.. McMullen
After examination Theology, Mr.. Beeche
wished examination on Church History post
poned for a short time, stating that hi
bad not for the past six months reviewed
the subject and would like to be INDUCED
for brief period of time before being question
ed on that point. On other subjects he was ready
Rev. Mr.. McMulen suggested that the vote be
taken on examination on Theology, and thai
examination on other subjects be postponed.
Mr.. Lefevre thought it best to take vote on
examination, but let the whole matter lay over un
til the next meeting of the Presbytery.
SIR. Veescher, addressing the body, said that i
the subject was postponed until the next meeting,
he would be prepared to answer all questions in the
examination.
After expression of opinion by the Elders
on the subject, Mr.. McMullen offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
"That in view of this examination, the Presby-
terry recommend that it shall take place at any
time that Brother Veescher may ask, and at the
same time the Presbytery kindly exhort him to use
greater diligence
On motion of Brother Lefevre, Rev. DR.. Dixon
and Mr.. Coulson were appointed a committee to
inform Mr.. Veescher of action of Presbytery.
Mr.. j. Harman Brown moved that the Fifth
Church be dissolved, and that the members of the
same be requested to join the Central or any other
church which they may prefer.
Rev. DR.. Smith stated that he had had a converse.
ton with Judge Giles on the subject, and that gen
tleman had recommended that this matter should
lay over for one year.
Rev. Mr.. Purviance then made a motion in ac-
cordance with the recommendation of Judge Giles,
which was seconded by Mr.. Lefevre and carried.
Rev. Mr.. McMullen called up the subject of the
Church debt at Belair. He stated that the Pres
bytery had ordered the Treasurer to pay S400 for
the parsonage at Belair and on faith of this ORDER
member had kindly advanced the sum, which is
now greatly needed. He hoped some action would
be taken on the subject.
Mr. Lefevre stated that he could not see that the
Presbytery had anything to do with the matter.
1t was subject which concerned the Treasurer and
the Church at Beair.
Mr.. McMuen, upon this, withdrew his sugges-
ton
Mr.. Cole, of the Third Church, stated that the
condition OF the Church warranted its sale, and
suggested that it be sold, and another church be
built in the northwestern part of the city, where it
supporting.
Mr.. Brown moved that this subject be referred
to a committee, consisting of DR.. Dickson, DIR.
Baekus, and Mr.. Cole. Adopted.
IleN. mT MChulitH UlOFeu UDdC IDe congregation
at Harmony, Hartford CO., be empowered to supply
their pulpit until the next meeting of the Presby-
terry. Adopted.
similar motion was made and adopted, relative
to the Second church.
Rev. DR.. Smith asked for a certificate of removal
to Pennsylvania Presbytery. Granted.
Captain Trippe moved that committee be ap.
pointed to express the feelings of this Presbytery
to DR.. Smith for his valuable services in the minis
try, and that copy of the report be sent to the
Pennsylvania Presbytery. Adopted.
DR.. Backus and Dr. Dickson were appointed the
committee.
The body then adjourned.
MEETING OF PHE DOUGLAS DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMAITTEE-AN ADDRESS
PRESENTED FOR PUBLTCA TION - DISA-
GREEMENT OF TIE BODY, AND REFERENCE
OF THE ADDRESSTO 4 COMATTTEE OF FTTE
-PROPOSED CALL FOR A STATE CON
VENTION.
Yesterday, the Douglas Democratic State Central Com
mtee met at Darnums Hotel. There was very full at
tendance of the Committee besides Of the most
prominent members of the Douglas party throughout the
State The meeting called in accordance with
luton which was adopted by the Committee at its last
meeting, Immediately preceding the Presidential cleo
ton.
The resolution requested the of the Committee
to prepared to give their views such matters
might be proper to embody an address to the Democ
of the State, respecting the Douglas Democracy and
their future intentions The members the Committee
representing Baltimore city particularly enoined
prepare address to be presented to this meeting its
action.
At u o'clock NJ, Col Edward shriver, of Frederick
called the Committee to order. General Hammond call
ed upon the Baltimore delegates for the address.
Chas. F. Mayer Chairman of the Committee said that
they had prepared address which embodied the views
Of those who believed in the righteousness and ultimate
success Of the causein reference to the Union-in ref
erence to the pretexts Of those who sought make
assault upon the Union and in reference to
of he in tba Iatn had
not been for the ambition of who sought the deruc
ton of the Democratic party each and all carefully
considered The Committee have approached the subj
with due appreciation of the responsibilities which rest
ed them and have abored with desire
meet the emergencies of the times Mr.. May in pos
session of the address.
Hon. Henry May then rose and said that it was CON
ceded on all hands that address giving the
the faith and trust of the Democracy in their future
cess should be published The Baltimore Committee had
performed the duty which incumbent upon it, and
presented their views with honesty and truth. In
the Committee there several points upon which
there was a division of opinion which, however,
had been happily reconciled. He then proceeded
to read the address, of which the follow ing is a
synopsis The Presidential election is passed and
all depore its results. A President has been elected
by particular section of the country-an event which
had never before taken place in the history of country
This deporabe result has been brought about by the
divisions in the ranks OF the Democracy Had the Demo-
cratic party been unit, to-day Judge Douglas,
other equally pure patriot and statesman, would
have been the choice of the people of the United States
for President
The who seeded at Charleston and from the
Front Stteet Theatre alone responsible for the pres
ent imminent and perilous condition of things By their
action they have destroyed the Democratic party and
forced the country to the very verge of ruin 1t is our
duty as patriots to denounce these bad and their vile
ed as leaders and foremost in the party Let the
people determine that the nrigues of Cabinet the
wretched concocngs Of Senate caucus shall not in the
future deceive them.
Abraham Lincoln been elected President of the Uni
ted States strictly within the provision of the Const-
tion providing for such elections 1t our duty as good
citizens to SuDDOrt him 1t Office and ms
which demands our support, and should receive it,
When he too far and violates any of the provisions
of the Constitution it will be equally duty to resist
him to the last. Therefore should watch with pa
trotic suspicion his several acts The dangers which
surround and threaten the Union of such charac-
to excite the veiest fears for its stability Fanat
icism North and South is ruling the hour. The fires
of Northern aggression must be trodden out and at the
same time the demon secession OF the South must be put
down. the provisions Of the Constitution in both sections
must be carried ont To do this public opinion must
back executive authority.
In this country it is impossible to carry out any law
when the popular feeling is adverse to it, 1t is also folly
to rely Executive authority when such authority is
corrupt weak As illustration of this report
points to the failure in carrying out the fugitive slave
of the States and charges that it owing to the
weakness and corruption of the administration, well
the adverse opinions of the communities in the North
The report next refers to the which have created
the excitement in the South In the North the press
pulpits the State governments, continually heap
ing abuse upon the South They have elevated to the
Senate of the United States person who disgraced his
position (Sumner by his vle false and unprovoked as
saus upon the South. And recently of the States
Massachusetts has selected her chief magistrate
who gained his position by sympathizng with the
outlaw, John Brown.
The South has done nothing to deserve this abuse
They have their institution slavery and keep it to
themselves The North feels of the effects Of it, ex
cept reap the benefits of its productions And yet
ceaseess camor against the institution-an ncessant
hue and cry against those who uphold it. Should this
state Of affairs continue, dsunon follow as legiti
mate consequence There is but way of setting the
question rest forever and that is the adoption of the
principle of nnteryention The principles as adyoca
ed hv duriO tha 1ata
the only which give peace and security
the country. The principles the same precisely
those involved in the Compromise measures of 1880
The patriots, Clay Webster, Cass and Douglas were
willing rest the peace of the country there why
should not patriotism throughout the land be willing
leave the question settle itself? Leave soil eli
mate and necessities to regulate this vexed problem and
been agreed upon by the people of the country had
been for the dissolution of the Democratic party The
peal of the Missouri Compromises which had
been passed for patriotic purposes but which has been
pronounced unconstitutional by the Supreme Courwas
necessary for the successful operation of the principles
Of non.interventon, and followed as a consequence Of
the passage of the Compromise Of the year 1850
Northern sentiment rapidly acquiescing the prn
cple when designing, intriguing, bad men, bent
dissolution of the States by creating revolution in the
Cotton States These have been working for these
results for years and to be successful with their schemes
found it necessary destroy the Democratic party
the secession from the Convention took place. During
past canvass the friends Of Mr. Douglas have strictly ad
hered to this principle Of nonntervention and it is the
duty to stand steadfastly by it.
The address then proceeds to dssect the
the late election to show the relative strength
dr Douglas and Mr. Breckenridge, and it proven that
Mr.. Douglas polled almost tn
ridge of the popular From this fact it is argued
that Mr. Douglas the choice CT the Democratic party
and the principles of which he is the representative are
the true faith of the Democratic party. The constitution
al right of the people to regulate their affairs
/ commended nj Terri