Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-25

walting for the paper to come before the House
on its merils; and now, Of course, hnds the AS
sembly wearied and impatient. He ehould,
therefore, II tho House desired, conhne hlmaelt
to bare outline Of the argument against the
paper on its meritsi nor would he have troubled
the House In lie weary condition with even that
much, but for the fear that his silence might be
taken for consent, at least far enough to seal
his lips In future against most earnest and per-
severing protest, should this action be taken.
He felt embarrassment also In the position
In which he atood before the House toward the
author of this paper. He had hoped the other
matter would have been settled before this dis
cussion came on. But compelled thus to speak
on this paper, as the Representative OF Louis.
Vile Presbytery, he must waive all personal
considerations Only desiring to add, shat as
a Christian man, he entertained no feelings Of
ill-Will tow ard the author of this paper, which
could operate In the slightest degree to prevent
giving Il calm, earnest, conscientious exami-
nation. And then to show that such deliver
ence, determining questions OF fact In political
history, pronouncing on the duty Of Govern
ment, etc, we're all In favor Of these principles.
After pointing out under the second and third
heads, the Objectionable spirit and vague style
Of the paper, he proceeded to sum up the mex
pediency Of such deliverance In i've points;
l. In rendering the breach with the Southern
Assembly irreparable. w
2. In its effects on the Northern Church IN
sending forth o thousand men unauthorized to
preach politics, already SO prevalent as TO raise
ihe cry OF rebuke even In New England
3. In driving from the Presbyterian Church
an entire party.
4. Driving off many in the Border States.
5. In presenting snare to members of this
body--compelling to vote or brave public opin'
ion. a
He closed by appealing from the Assembly Of
1869 to that Of 1870. k-u d. l
@Dr. Musgrave spoke in reply to Dr. Robinson
aud in favor Of the paper, and was followed By
Dr. Sloan on the same side. lg.i.
DR.. Dickson, of the Presbytery Of Baltimore
then made an earnest and eloquent appeal OF
behalf Of the loyal Pfesbyterians Of the Borde
States, trusting that they might not be com
PEELED to accept this paper as IL came from u
author. He desired its reference to commit
tee Of wise and discreet men that the Churc
might remain quiet, and 60 on In her appointe
mission. -s.i..A
Rev. Mr. Williams desired to make an. ex
PLANTATION, but was not permitted to. 9E
The Moderator decided all amendments ou
of order. The House then decided to allo'
amendments to be voted on, provided ther
, would be no further discussion. t
DR.. Mcdonald moved to strike out three scr
tences of the paper, which he read, This me
| ticn was voted down. s u,.t
The Moderator decided, that the substitut
q of DR.. Backus was cut off by the previous quet
! tion, and that the vote must at once be take
; on DR.. Breckinrldge's paper. This paper va
; then adopted-yess 199, nays 20
DR.. Backus read paper, signed by hlmse
and Others, dissenting from this action Of 4
General Assembly; but the paper was withheld
q q as others desired to sign It,
: DR.. Robinaon on behalf Of himself and othe
I gave notice of protest against the action
r the Assembly in adopting Dr.. Breckinridge
!. paper.
!. The Assembly then, after religious exercise
a adjourned until Monday morning, at nil
Z O'Clock. -