The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-12-25


Rev. J. S. Fackler, of San Francisco, CAL,
writes to the Missouri Presbyterian, under date
of November 20:
my sympathies have been drawn out so
strongly towards my struggling brethren in
Missouri. that can truly say, [ "have had
fellowship with them in their trials" Having
went with them, | claim the privilege of en-
tering into their joy: yea, and | do rejoice in
the wonderful prosperity that God has given
them. Nothing that effects the course OF
sound Presbyteranism, anywhere, can be a
matter of Indifference to me.
| think the deliverance Of your Synod, in
the matter of its future relations to the Gene
raj Assembly, under all the circumstances,
eminently wise. If the hopes expressed by
DR.. VanDyke, in his admirable letter, are well
founded, the end of contention will assuredly
come, sooner or later. IT, however, the veil
should not be taken away" from the eyes of
those who have wrought division In Israel, and
they should insist upon the enforcement OF
their unconstitutional measures, your Synod
will occupy most happy position. You will
have preserved in its integrity, the Constltu
ton of the Church and given your testimony
in the most unequivocal manner, on the side
of sound doctrine. Your skirts will be clear,
and being virtually independent, you will be
perfectly free to determine your future course
In the meantime, standing, as you say, mid
way between the North and South, and co0pe
rating with the brethren in Kentucky, who
are like minded with you in the contest for
spiritual principles. you may exert mighty in
huence upon both sections. And who knoweth
whether thou art come to the kingdom for
such time as tlis?'
The Synod off, Pacific met early in Octo-
BET, in the Cent? Church. The sessions were
very harmonious and pleasant The Synod
of Alta California, IN s., being in session in
this City, at the same time, was invited to
unite with us in celebrating the Lord Supper,
on Friday evening. The services, conducted
by the two Moderators, were solemn and i'm
pressive. The action taken by the Presbyte
ry of California, on the subject of Re union
with the other branch, was, by no means,
affirmative, according to the Report of the
Joint Committee Of the Assemblies A res
olution was introduced approving of the
plan Of the Committee, but as it met with
strenuous opposition in that form, it was with
drawn and the following in substance was Of
fered in lieu Of it, viz" Presbytery approves
of an organic union between the two branches
Of the Church on such basis as will secure
the sincere adoption of the Standards of the
Church, in their Dubious and intended sense
and so that the integrity of our Theological
Seminaries. and the Board Of Publication shall
be preserved" The same action was had by
the Presbytery of Benicia.
The Central Church exhibits more hopeful
growth than at any time since its organization.
At the last two communions, we had the salts
faction of receiving twenty new members,
eighteen of whom were on examination. On
the ensuing Sabbath, we hope to welcome
others to the fellowship OF the saints Our
people are now making an earnest effort to
pay off the remaining Indebtedness of the con-
gregation, before the beginning of the New
Year. think we shall succeed in accomplish.
ing this important object.