The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-29
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, G. S.
The Loyalty Debate IIeneNveti-A Test Vote.

Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Baker.
Rev. Mr.. Waller moved that the report of the
Committee on Mileage be recOmmitted to the com
mittee for the purpose of meeting an exigency in
the case of two Nebraska delegates
The Committee Systematic Benevolence r.
ported a great remisSneSs the part of numerous
Presbyteries. Out of 40 Presbyteres only Al
have reported, against 81 last year Some Prrsbv-
teries however report increased liberatv.
Only LAB Churches have contributed to the Do
mestic Mission.
On various other subjects which are objects of
contribution there is a complaint of general short
coming.
The report was accepted.
Another paper submitted BY the Systematic
BeneyOlence Committee of the previous year re-
commencing annual contributions in aid of the
Boards of Dom site and Foreign Missions. Educa-
tonal Board, Relief of Ministers, &c. The Chair
man of the Committee urged greater attention to
the suh-ct of receiving ala from the Sunday
School children. 1t is source of supply whose
mites never fail in panics and worldly dstur-
Dances.
This report was also accepted.
The hour for the order Of the day having arrived
the question came up ou DR.. Wines substitute Tor
DR.. Springs resolution.
DIR. SPRING MODIFiES HIS RESOLUTIONS
The Rev. Dr.. Spring, OF New York, rose and
stated that, in order to some hing like unan-
unity in the body he had thought it best to offer
the following notifications as IA substitute for his
second resolution:
spirit of that Christian patriotism " hch the Scrp-
lures enj rin ard which has ALWAYS characterized
this Church, do hereby acknowledge and declare
our obligation to promote and perpetuate, so far as
in us lies, the integrity "f these United States and
to strengthen, uphold, and encourage the Fedora
Government in the exercise OF all its functions
under noble Cnnst tuition.
DR.. Bergen read paper a peace Offering, re-
commencing that the Fourth of July be set apart
as day OF humiliation and prayer to God to avert
the calimites now pending over our country
Dr.. McPha also read paper. He was followed
by others.
Judge Ryerson, of New Jersey, then rose and
offered the following:
JUDGE BgYERsoN'S PROPOSITION.
Resotred, That a special committee of nine be
appointed, with the Rev. DR.. Spring as chairman
to whom be referred the resolutions and amend
mCnts IN relation to the state c. the cuuntry said
committee to meet at u o'clock, and report at
O'Clock this afternoon, and that further considera-
tion OF the subject be postponed until that time.
Rev Dr. Monttort, OF Illinois, then offered the
following:
DR.. M0NTFORT'S PAPER
This proposition consists of preamble aud res
oluti"ns stating that our beloved Constitution has
been assailed; that the President has called upon
loyal citizens to execute the law. that nbe-
dience has followed on The part of loya citizens:
and that whereas the PRESBYTERIAN Church would
be recreant to its characerif it failed to declare
its unShaken loyalty; therefore
Rcs0ired, That the Assembly renew its LOYALTY:
its profound sympathy in the efforts to maintain
tn Constitution and the integrity of the Union
and that we will not cease to pray that God may
guide and strengthen our soldiers, renew a law
abiding spirit in all who are disafected and speed-
lily restore union and peace to Uu" beloved coun-
try.
ResoIred, That these resolutions be forwarded to
the President of the United States
MR.. WALLER'S SPEECH
Rev. Mr.. Waller. of Pennsvivania having the
floor, continued his remarks of SATURDAY.
He humorous!y referred to the number of papers
submitted as calculated to bewilder and was pleas
ed that all breathed the spirit of patriotism He
for the original resolutions of Dr. Spring still
He glad of the different views which had been
presented, but thought that there is danger in hes
itatioD, and whatever is calculated to hammer the
decision OF the House. he could not svmpatbise with
those VINO would counsel no deiverance on the SUBJ
jet.
The speaker willing that all who could not
vote on the resolutions without danger to them
selves should be excused from voting. He did not
believe the American revolution Justification of
every rebellion.
The hour of noon having arrived, the Assembly
adjourned to attend the Samson street praye meet
ing.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoons session was opened with PRAYER
by the Rev. Dr. Striker.
The order of the day being the election of officers
to the different Boards, Messrs. Hopkins and Law
renee appointed teers.
After all the ballots had been cast the tellers re-
tired to count the votes.
The committee on tie Board of Education then
reported that it was resolved by the Assembly that
number Of reports be printed for the use and in
formation of the Assembly.
Judge Ewing moved that no further appropria-
ton by the Board of Education be made without
being placed on the docket.
The Committee on Seminaries made a report pre-
sentng no material information. 1t was accepted
and adopted.
Judge RyersOn renewed the motion made by him
in the morning, with the exception that the COM
mittee shall report this morning, at O'Clock. In
speaking on his resolution he remarked that be
had mentioned Dr. Springs name as chairman of
the committee out of respect to him. He continued
by saying that there dozen differ ent |
propositions already within the house. From his |
conversation with gentlemen of the Assembly from |
all sections of the country, he felt satisfied that if
a judicious committee were appointed as he pro- |
posed in the morning, they would bring in re- !
port acceptable to nearly every member in the
Assembly
II mentioned by a member that DR.. Spring
had been taken suddenly ill alter leaving the As
sembly il the morning.
Judge Ryerson then called the previous questic
on bis resolution.
The Moderator decided that the previous question
would be DR.. Springs resolution.