Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-27


upon the track of Democrats These
preachers thank God that the African has
been set free; but they are unwilling to
leave the White Man in the enjoyment of
Freedom-the Freedom to worship God
as his conscience shall dictate, and to vote
according to his convictions of duty and
the Right.
The following Is condensation of the
Resolutions of the Committee on the Re-
port of the Board of Domestic Missions.
1t contains the gist Of them: {f AF'
l. Thankfulnesr for the success of the
pastyear, and the evident need OF men even
more than of means.
2. Approving the action of the Board in
granting twenty-five per cent. additionalto
the missionaries during the past monetary
crisis. F @
g. The Assembly direct prompt meas
ures for restoring and building up the
Presbyterian congregations in the Southern
States.
A. THAT none be approved as missionar-
les but those who give satisfactory evidence
that they are loyal to the National Gov
ernment and sympathize with the Presby-
terrain church in the United States of Amer
lea, in its deliverances ON doctrines of 10y
atty and freedom. F
5. That special efforts be made by the
board to evangelize and gather into the
church the colored population. 49,
6. In view of the extended field, and the
increasing demand for pious and loyal
ministers, such be earnestly, recommended
to direct their course to that inviting field.
| Z. Suggesting plans for the instruction
4l,a s,;Il;nps ~ frao od N, xuith tbn
lishment of acommittee for the purpose,
to be located at Pittsburgh. Pa.
8. Approving the records of the Board.
Immediately after the re-assembling of
this body, this afternoon. Or. Lords 0rdi-
nance against the Southern Presbyterians,
was taken up and read by the Clerk.
Rev. DR.. Wood, of Indiana, made speech
in favor of its adoption. 1t (the speech)
was neither able nor forcible, and is enti-
tied to no further notice here.
The discussion on the 'Lord Ordinance
was then suspended. in order to hear q
speech from the Rev. DR.. Hickoek, of Buff
falo, who is the Delegate from the New
School Presbyterian General Assembly.
He does not encourage the movement for
the union of the two branches of the Pres
byterian Church; he said slavery was dead,
and then gave its mortal remains parting
kick; he was ferocious against the Southern
Christians, and charged the Southern Min
listers with bringing on the Rebellion; he
presented the salutations of the Assembly
he represented. The Moderator responded
handsomely and appropriately. - w.
| The discussion on the Ordinance against
the Southern Church was resumed, and
Rev. DR.. w. L. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
(brother to DR.. Robert j. Breckinridge,)
obtained the floor, and spoke until the hour
for adjournment, without concluding his
speech. He has the floor for tomorrow.
His speech thus far has been most able and
powerful; and it is on the right side-he opa
poses the Ordinance. He has discussed but
two propositions, as yet
- |. Such an enactment by this General
Assembly is UNNECESSARY. as n'.
He regards the Constitution and Laws of
the Presbyterian Church as near perfect as
Man can make them. There isn't a, single
case in the South, nor anywhere else, that
cannot be adjudicated under them. When
the New School Presbyterians seeded; and
last year, in compliance with an Overture
from Nashville, Tennessee--all necessary
legislation on this subject was had. N'
2. The adoption of this Ordinance would
initiate against Pacification. lr n
There has been fighting enough-a great
deal too much. All the interests of the
Church call for pacification- -conciliation;
so do the interests of the Nation. Presi-
dent Lincoln's words-"Malice toward no
one; Charity for all"-should be W ritten in
letters OF gold. The, attribute of. Mercy,
which shone brighter and brighter in him
as he approached the grave, has endeared
his Memory to the whole race of. Man.
This High Court Of the Church ought, at
least, to show as much Mercy as he was
willing to show. Fl f'1gg la2oI
DR.. Breckenridge said, that while he re-
GREETED to find so many in, this Assembly
whowere in favor of the Ordinance, he
was consoled that there were SO many OPP
posed to it. Some OF, the signers of the
Paper had put their names to it without
knowing exactly what it contained, and
now regretted having signed it; others, on
reflection, regretted having given it the
sanction of their names. ,f III IL.
still think that a majority will vote for
it; but there will be some powerful speech-
es against it, besides DIR. Breckinridge's-
and there will be some fierce and vengeful
talk In favor of it,, ,. A. L.