The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-06-23

Till OF enforcement putting then
away. 1t was expected they should
join the English Presbyterian Church
with which the Free Church was re
Hated, but not identified. and it was
objected that to throw off the English
members of this Synod would be an
act of division and not of union
Some members of the committee I'M
dertook, in the future negotiations, to
give special attention to this point.
1t was ultimately resolved by large
majority to send down the 0d interim
report to Presbyteries, and to instruct
the committee to receive what sug-
gestions they had to make before the
10th of December next, and report to
next Synod.
UNITARIANs-Co CONSERVATIVES AND
RADICALs-A VICToRY OF THE LAT
TER.-At the annual meeting of the
British and Foreign Unitarian Asso-
citation, held in London recently, the
report was adopted, and resolutions
expressing appreciation of the pro-
gress of tbs, home missionary work of
the Association, and proposing the
appointment Of Mr.. James Haywood
as President for the ensuing year,
were also unanimously agreed to. The
Rev Samuel Rache moved that rule ]
of the Association, which affirmed
that the Association was formed for
the promotion Of the principles of
Unitarian Christianity at home and
abroad, be maintained in its original
clearness and distinctiveness by the
following addition: These princi-
pies, including the recognition of the
God and, Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ as the only God, and proper
object of religious worship, and also
the recognition of the special divine |
mission and authority as religious
teacher of Jesus Christ himself" He
said no difference of opinion, origi- |
nally existed with regard to, the del
scrlptive terms which, designated Uni
tarin Christianity, nor was there any
want OF unanimity on the subject at
The present day, except in a small Sec
ION OF their denomination, with which
le could not conscientiously remain.
Fhe. Rev. Mr.. Madge seconded the
notion. Sir John Bowring moved
the previous question" which was
econded by the Rev. w. i. Marshall.
Who objected to the resolution prin-
;iply on the ground that it was on
'osed to free thought and free speech.
which were aimed at by the denomi
IatiOn, and sought to define the doc f.
rine of Unitarian Christianity. which
yere left underlined by its founders.
he amendment was carried by a
lrge. majority. vlr -e trr.
The Rev. J. J. Taylor moved the I
resolution: J
That, having regard to the consti
ltion and history of the Presbyterian
nd other notwithstanding organiza-
ons, a committee be appointed to see
ow far the British and Foreign Uni !
rlan Association can be modified so I
more completely to meet. the wants I
I'D acquire the confidence and sup \
'rt of all liberal Christian churches. a
to suggest division of work be- $
Veen two agencies that should co. n
list In friendly relations to each 9th I
, and to prepare report embodying q
e results of their Inquiries. to he b
omitted to general meeting of the o
embers of the Association. II
The resolution, after long discus tt
IN with reference to the composition
the committee, was carried. It o.
IS resolved to appoint committee II
twentyfour gentlemen to act in the q
liter, it being agreed that the Rev. 81
b. Aspland and the Rev. J. j. hi
yler should each selecttwelve mem
RS of the committee. - u G,
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
st. Paul's Church, Rev. HI. w. q
aiding, Rector, services on Sunday T +
A. M, and "A P M. Sunday School IL
; NJ. During the week, Wednes .,
u P. NJ, eCommunicants service en- en-
day evening at '-.-. p / e = an