New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-21
RELIGIOUS.

TEikSEATH 10 THR 7hlhrFE
ROCHESTER, NJ Y, May 90.-At the meeting Of the
Presbyterian General Assembly, this morning, resolutions
were introduced by Mr. Fisher Home Of Brooklyn sending
greetings and Christian saluatOns TO the Old.School
Assembly sitting at CINCINNATI desiring anu praying ior
deliberations The Irish dee CATION being expected here
tomorrow, the reception was made the Order Iof TO-
morrow morning. The Rev. r. j. Adams, colored man
from South Carolina, heard by invitation He spoke
IN behalf Of the coorcd people at the South both 0r
political and religious advancement ami ana. me JUN
cai Committee reported IN the matter Of the appeal OF
Sas Miller from the action Of the Synod o Illinois, ana
tie report made the order for this afternoon The
Assembly then adopted an overture from the Second
Presbyterian Church Of GalesburC, Ill., making April 10
day OF fasting and prayer The invitation OF the Young
Mems Christian Association of New York to young men
visiting that city to accept its hospitality and care was
Endorsed by the Assembly, and II was ordered tnat all
pastors and laymen arrange systematic contributions
year, IN their several churches, IN ana OF INC
objects represented by the Boards and Committees OF
this Assembly.
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION IN-NoRTI CAR
OIINA.
FORTRESS MoNROF, May lS.-The fitty-seeond An.
nua Convention OF the Protestant Episcopal Church Of
tho Diocese Of North Carolina met 70 ST. Jamess Church.
Thos Atkinson President of the Diocese called the Con
venton 20 order aud after the usual preminares the
beaufort Salisbury Charlotte. Fayetteville. Scotland
Neck. Wilmington saltsboro' Hlsboro, PIT County,
Newbcruc and Clinton were represented. Inc tonVcn-
lion rmon WAS preached by the Rev. Geo Patterson As
sstant Rector of James, Church from the text OF st
Paul TO the Corinthians, First Epsllc, Aly, In the
afternoon The Rev DR. Mason was elected President
the second ballot, and w " Iilnshast was UNANIMOUSLY
chosen Secretary. Inc BISHOP llfH dppoHlfh f'id
committees. The Trca'urcrs report does not snow
very houshng state Of the finances 81 the Diocese Inc
Convention adjourned til the goth inst
telegram from Staunton. Va dated yesterday, states
that tho division OF the Diocese Of Virginia has been
EoponGd py me SeeR I E'SpSi White of Ken
tky has been elected Assistant Bishop OF the Diocese
REFORMED rREsBY TERRAIN GENERAL SYNOD, FIFTH
DAY.
The synod convened at 9! o'clock o. NJ yesterday,
and occupied the hour In religious exercises the sub
81. ,nV,sp tffl
during the secular days Of the week" The Rev Dr Nc
Masters the Rev. J. L. HID and the Rev ;. j. wilson cA
pressed their views on the question AZ some iehgtn ~
the close NJ the devotional hour The Rev j. = wilson O
Allegheny City, delegate from the q. > PresDytridh
church, made lengthy address strongly iayotng nloh
Of the two Churches The Rev Mr.. sloan, delegate from
Reformed Presbyterian Church o. =, also took strong
grounds In favor OF uniou cimIhs tnat Det"eeh tit
Church and the General synod there now existed
stronger bond of sympathy than between any other Two
religious ORGANIZATIONS They were bound together ny
the memory OF their common origin, ny uniformity OF
creed and points Of doctrine, and similarity OF orgaIa
flon Dr Mcleod responded To Mr. Sloan warmly Tecip
rocating the views of the latter The rev MT Myne
presented resolution that the Rev Dr. Mcleod the Rev
ed committee confer with the Reformed Prssby terh
Church O ~ which meots at hieghany MY uuflng lho
rsut week ON the subject Of union OF these Chnrches
mo Rev J. W. Mcdowell presented a resolution men
wa, passed that professional lawyers he pohDled from
pleading u Church courts unless they snail DC mem
embracing uic f,noWing points The Committee ind
r sons for thank sgying the part of the Church To
hcalthfu aud productive season IN the fact that many
important and equitable laws were passed by the
that the south at last free that the slave has become
citizen ana the ballot, the frccmans weapon. ~ being
placed ID me- hu,. 'od, III hs P3N iuen's' - ' i
i tt The ronJiton of The Chufrb The great principles
~ religion not maintained and defended as they
should be- the Church is not furnishing the men ana
money needed to cary ON me Work oi Lne M aSe
dshOuOred by idcncss 10y running Of ears ana steam
boats: intoxicating liquors are manufactured, sofa, ana
t
eccyed from United states Marshal Murray contributing
rhe sum of ESQ toward dcying the expenses of the
members Of the synod. Al 1880 the Synod adjourned
until !. ~.
The synod conN cncd ~ o'clock p. IN. The report
Of the Northern Fesbytey was received read, ami re-
ferfcd TO the Committee on Presbyterian Reports The
Committee on lntempcrancr and sabbathbfeakng pre-
sented the following report: ,,
he individual The H, and th Na hut also d,honoIng to od
ireH 3, thes , i, ne caar and proper remedies sppHi and
Bhs,', II may Pi,e ihr ' 'e greay on the lae,'e En-
The conduct ~ many proe such a. to encourage "o'"3
sn uBgoty 70 continue 10 tler sinful practice and M
Milne ri ni by allure TO declare utlohtst,ey these great
or, questions would De- under rcpoach before the world Therefore
moi oa ,os the hsi u.e o. aioI eating drinks
sg Of ofhr In use bu appearance OF evil
Rs,isi TIat e be urged to present the subject athmy
ho their pug and all Church members 10 cooperate WIKI oDe
es5 That the synod cmaend to sabbath School teachers tue
usnce frun ali inioIc,iag liquor. =, beverage
R,ioici That those who eollge re- sons peToca ' sine,E
throw g upon obligations Of the sabbath aud TO- dolnane
Jay hv public oHc Of national snd state Coy
rmer Transaction Of ona business on TIE Lons Day aud
further h,y abstain from adrersag the special aeheS "un
Sahh.tlhsisinE corporations oirr Tor Sabblih de'ec-o
R.ocf That the synod c, not only on - own mns,,' ana men.
united continuous, payrri eF TO stay the evil IN the land
These resolutions were unanimously adopted. Inc
Rry Drs steele and Crawford presented a complaint
against the Philadelphia Presbytery' OF when they were
members for declining To elect them az delegates 10 e
General synod and Tor lndoisng ne id hao o o
the number of voting delegates altef tney hau Dee au
mitted by the synod 10 seals as consultative neDos'
warm discussion enscd upon the snpect OF tne com
plant which was participated III ny lhe heN' meSss.
Mchiasters, Wylie. Mcleod aud others, and without
reaching any conclusion In regard 20 the matter the
synod finally adjourned 10 ~ O'Clock this morning
THE CATHOLICS or MOBILE TO THE POPE.
The Catholics of Mobile have sent the following
letter TO the Pope by the hand OF Bishop Qunlan who is
now Oh hi, way TO Rome
To oyr Most Hoiy FATHER. Pope Pins IL:
We your grateful children in Christ Of the Diocese OF
dearly loved Bishop for the Holy See, OF expressing our
love and sympathy FOR Your Holiness
We have watched with anxious hearts the struggles
you have made In cncOtering the enemies OF our Holy
Religion and OF the Vicar OF Christ We have witnessed
your as-ailans fcied by the hrm unwayerng 'front.' OF
the Rock Peter yet feel that you have not nor eau
not light the battles OF the Lord Of Hosts earth with
the aid and sympathy of The glorious family OF patnV
lies throu ghout the Christian world
We ~ conquered people, crushed by military power
have and do still remember appreciate, aud thank Your
toward during late struggle for Independence tho
only throne that gave its sympathy language, hnu paue
We therefore. desire. In far prayers ana our
humble allow, 10 assist you; 10 accept ana hego
opportunity OF lending TO the Lord aud cuy regret that
our present condition Is such that our hearts are larger
than our Golfers Init drops VI water create ocea'
mote this great work asking Gods richest blessings Tor
YOU aud your benedictdns ON
''"' Your grateful children Of the
Diocese OF Mobile Ala
To His Holiness, Pope Plus TX, Rome.
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