The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-17
SEU aIous INTELLIGENCE.

-. y. 49,
Toe ~ formed Preshytcrian CbaEeh of Norih
~ America.
first bas'ncs meeting OF the Ger era synod OF the
~ formed Presbyterian Church held yesterday in
Or AoLeod's yAaseh, 10 Twelfth street. near sixth
avenue Ey, Fresnyter,es represented, the dsle
gates coming from New York. PeDnsyi ania Ohio
Illinois, Indiana and saharranpoor the latter being N
Indian coupuy Northern India. Tue delegate from
this Presbytsry Rav, David Eerron who sails for
the East July. Upwards Of hundred coasregs-
sss ,SS .Tsa ss
\. Y, Rev. james SCOT. 81 Iawsnos' , county, n y;
Sc S Lawrence s' county, Rev. ssy R.a s %..;
Barnett, VI; Rev. DR.. Wilson CINCINNATI; Rev. W. s
Perry; Rev. samuel gosns, Bloom, IN Rev. Dr. Clark,
Rev archibald 'Tnonpsoa, Amherss N. s. Rev. Dr.
S ss br sss Ss Sn
ghany; Rev. DR.. Douglas, Pitssbug. Among the lay
delegates were James Stewart New York; George
Stewart, Philadsiphia; John Msyne, st. Lawrence
county John Stevenson. Pisssburg; Samuel Dallas,
Cedarvilie, Ohio and Moses Shire. Of Chicago.
Rev. DR. McMasters Of Princeton, Indiana. was chosen
Moderator After discussing the question 10 the ratio
OF representation that should be awarded the Freshly
the ofnoe OF M0derator-s0s Dr. Braton and Rev. Dr.
McLeod-eut the latter gentleman declining tae nomina
position. Rev. Drs Mcleod and Scott elected
secretaries by viod rese vote after which the Synod
| adjourned till three O'Clock in the Afternoon
At the afternoon session routine business was trans.
| acted, and the Syuoc adjourned 70 meet again this
| mornsng
| Meeting OF tho General Assembly Of the Pres
byterian Churca. New school-Dr. Hopkins
| Sermon. &c.
! TIE General Assembly OF the Presbyteran Church Of
the United Staes New School, assembled for its annual
session in this city to-day Delegates began to arrive
yesterday, and there large attendance tho MON.
| ing.
| The Assembly convened AZ II O'Clock A. NJ The in
troductory services conducted by Rev. Dr. Henry
Allebon, Of ST Louis prayer offered up by Rev.
Dr. s. B. Canfeld, OF Syracuse, and the annual sermon
| was preached by Rev. Dr. Hopkins, Of Auburn, the
Moderator osshe last General Assembly The text selected
3ls Of the chapter Of the Acts Of the
Apostles. The speaker began by giving sketch Of the
| many schisms which have, from time TO time taken
place in the christian churches Nine-tenths Of the
Churcn's had expended contention.
No wonder that, with Church composed Of q hundred
distinct sects men should be inclined keep out
Of the house Of worship He did not refer TO those
roverses BY which the Church had been developed
the minor discussions in which il had been asserted
that men should not only agree creed but IN metaphys
cal convictions He advised strong adherence to the
work OF UNCONVENTIONAL advancement but deprecated
yhng which should be done in the spirit Of sectaran
ism. The subject OF church unncation next engaged
the great Presbyterian body throughout Europe and
America is now too apparent to escape notice Presby
prncplesa policy which requires unity and theology
| which honors the right OF private judgment During
the years separation the two bodies have been steadily
growing together He spoke in high terms Of praise Of
the OF the other body, made at their last
general assembly, 1t is almost impossible 70 bring
gether bodies which have been separated by accidental
without finding reunion more practicable and de-
sirable than was imagined. The tendency Of
the age 10 In the direction Of Church unity;
the heart Of Christendom is sick Of controversy
and schism. .Presbyterians throughout the world
ongor that union which strength The necessities Of
the great Home Missionary movement demand this
union We now have field with two parties striving
for its possession two sets Of missionaries and two
governing bodies The Doctor spoke OF the import
anoe OF homo Evangelizaton II devolved upon the
Presbyterian denomination TO push forward the Evan
| gcEatioR Of America 20 success Tho Epsoopacy 10
poweress TO effect much. It's cumbersome ritual and
imbcce pulpit Incompatible with the advanced
dion OF the age. The Doctor closed by urging that all
encouragement possible given the glorious work OF
reunion now so promisingly begun.
After the tie assembly was called 10 order by
Rev. Or. Hopkins
TIE report Of the Committee Of Arrangements was
| read and adopted
The Presbyterian General Assembly met AGAIN three
o'clock I. M and elected Rev. Henry A. Nelson Of ST.
| Louis, Moderator.
Mr. Nelson took the char aud made brief address
4 Rev. Alvin Cooper and VIM. Taylor were chosen
| temporary clerks.
| The Treasurer reported ell2 on hand.
The reunion question has been made the FIRST order
for Friday morning.