New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-15

ing oftbe Synod1 He trusted that the discussion Of
| that subject would stop just there and them .,
| The Rev. Mr.. LORD hoped that the subject wouso
not be introduced. lie should vote for the potpone-
ment.
The Rev. DR.. VAN SAsrvooRD could not see any
weight in the objections which had been offered 70 Tho
report. lie could how any constitutional ques-
tion involved. Their consideration OF that suo)ecs
| was not judicial he had come to that Synod as
Christian and patriot, aud he mad not yet learned
! how 10 separate the two elements In bis nature.
The Rev. Mr.. EDGAR of Easton. Pa. said that no
found It utterly impossible divide bmse Wherever
be went be was patriot, father, husband, minister
He could not divide bis individually into fractions.
| He was there to testify. The question was not
merely political one, but one of Christian char
acter-its bearings were emiuently religious.
The Rev. Pulp PHELPS, Prin ipal OF the Holland
Academy Michigan, thought that tbs bearing Of test
mony had been instrumental in bringing about the pres
ent difficulties Of the nation. lie believed that il wa
their duty and privilege not to bear any testimony
on the subject.
Elder JoHx N. SrrARss believed that they should
render unto Gear the things that are Cesars" He
had not thrown of his allegiance to his country BY
coming into the Synod
The Rev. DR.. Hum BERT wanted to know what
was ecclesiastical lie read extract from the Con-
fesson of Faith of their OWL Church, setting forth
their duties 10 Just such care as that under discus
sion. IA for him. be would rather be an Aaron or
Hur holding up the arms Of the Government, than %
silent such question. he wonld rather be priest
cold water upon this glorious war for peace and rght
Come veal, come woe let them perform their whole
duty in this matter. lApplaufe
The Rev. Dr. Van ZAsDT moved the previous ques
| ton, but it was subsequently, withdrawn
The Rev. Mr.. McEKRos was ia favor OF the reso'
ution because IT was their duty, as ministers OF the
Gospel to add their testimony in favor Of their Gov.
eminent in their efforts TO suppress an uni ustiiabe re-
bellion.
CITES Of question were raised, and the Yeas and
Nays were ordered ON the motion to postpone. Tbs
following was tie result
Ys.,~sen. Thomas C. Strong Samuel B. scAeasin jobs
Ven Nest NJ Hutton Stephen s..le Peter D. Vroom B. Q.
J.ns. P Tortcndyke John c. Lowe Cornea. Van Clesf
Henry D. ysck JSbn st'st, John Gs'.on Abel = ss..S
as4 io. S Js@.sn WEI L.acn fSems. l. shssr
Ebenerer iooHs5.ry 4 D. wilson JerOOaon LuaOniu'
vsls fhip PasR. Pete, 0sss1A Jeremiah Lord Tho.
j. EmmOo. 4 Berry, Josiah w Bsier NJ Z. Hewitt, II. v
yeP yen Van Dsre9 JosSa " Van E 3S.sn f as.
sesst Isbfoue1 Dubois Wes Dsmsr ,ss A. ~
Ses, jane. Dem.rost John N searns Geou, MeEkron.
Francis ~ Kip Walter Brett john Van Lew, d. d. DemaIes
N Ss5. sGan f sean c. .'f SaaSsy E
coue Willis Jseob Van veeL-D Il sehnells8dIea;.ls,
joachim 5scSii E@.ad1 uiLs isdn Rsn.d Wells Philip Fur
S:t T~ %.. ys peer %. Jca
Duryes Wn Hamilton, Jeremiah sssrle, 1beo s. Comfort
sSf sfS! M hss s css. %y d.so
Jacob m,P; s b. W hEpiBiI 1?i'h "~
Lost.
The original resolutions were then adopted by an
overwhelming majority.
The Rev. Dr. WILLS reported from the Committee
on Domestic Missions the following resolutions:
Rrsd That the Synod has undmaished confidence In the
sy .nG GsIIs 81 and .f sSas Of he Board
Ro,d hat the Boad be earnestly requested 70 nse the
caution IN undertaking enerps that our hn,tes
live fields and they endeavor reduce their larger spp
p.ous 10 tire lowest amount consistent with tho soceeV
p1s-cutiln of tho Mission. a.,
Rr,d That the Churches represent shall be urged,
TO increase their contributions to this Board 20 a. TO re-
ev- debt and furnish to meet all ther Fesponf
biliiss and listen svosbly to every cry for help
Rsorsd That with heartfelt gratitude God for his pressing
and sacrifice, u the asst yesr we VIII 60 iorwe
IN Dis ard in reliance upon Ills promise multiplying tte
means of race henins the ebe Chnr hes and building
10 the kingdom OF Lord sud Ssvior Jesus Chrtst
The report and resolutions were adopted.
The Rev. DIR. FISHER reported from the Committee
on lie State Of RELIGION Tie report set forth that the
religious condition of the Church had been affected
innrously by surrounding circumstances, which sp-
peared TO be doing their work generally throughout
the country. The report adopted
The Rev. Mr.. PELTz, Secretary OF the Board Of
Foreign Missions, reported abstract Of the 1reasu
rers account setting forth that the receipts during the
wear had been $85 400 a0 total with the balance In
band at the beginning of the year. 80 20; the ez
penditures amounted TO So los "a; the balance now
In the Treasury is s., 30 Co. He also read some ex
tracts from letters Just received frUm mIssonarles a
Japan and other stations.
The Synod after q short address from the PREsf
DENT by way of farewell, brought us bssiness TO con,
clusion. The doxology, " Praise God from whom all
blessings fow," was sung. and the benedicton pro,
nounced when the Synod was de Jared adjourned TIL
the first Wednesday in June, the Reformed Dutch
Church in Syracuse.