The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-21
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The Reformed Presbyterian Church Of North
America.
The General Synod Of the Reformed Presbyterian
church Of North America reassembled yesterday, the
Rev. Mr.. Brasion acting Moderator the OCCASION
The earlier portion Of the session spent in religious
exercises and tho discussion Of the question Of pre-
serving the Christians purity amid the contact Of the
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letter was read from Marshal Murray, contributing
the m Of $3.50 present to the Synod TO assist in
thd defraymsut Of IL expenses.
The Committee on "signs Of the Times" presented
their report. There was much cause for rejoicing
saIutay laws had been passed by the Thirtynnh Con-
gress despite Executive opposition The fruits Of the anti
slavery agitation had been fully reaped In the enfr.n-
chsement OF slave God indicating the principles
Of church On the other side the matters for regret
the condition Of tho church itself and the want Of
zeal religious matters the corrupt state OF society
the proclamation OF the sabbath day by dleness labor
railway and steamboat travel and the sale Of liquor
xessrs r. W. Sloane and Bntton spoke IN advocacy
Of an organic union OF all Presbyterian bodies.
resolution was submitted forbdding any lawyer %
plead In any court under Of the Synod except -
member OF the IL was under discussion At the
adjournment Of tho sitting
appointing Rev. Ora Mcleod, Mcmillan and McAuley a
committee confer with any similar body upon the
question OF reunion
The Presbyierian General Assembly Mt Ro-
chester.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May 20 1867.
Al the meeting Of the Presbyterian General Assembly
this morning resolutions introduced by Mr. Fisher
Horne Of Brooklyn sending greetings and Christian
saluial ons 70 Old School Assembly sitting at Gin
cnnau desiring and praying for them the presence Of
the sole head OF the church in their deliberations
The Irish delegation being expected here tomorrow,
the reception was made the order for tomorrow
morning
Rev E. J. Adams. colorcd man from South Caro-
ln heard by invitation. He spoke In behalf OF the
coored people the south, both for political and re
gious advancement and aid.
The Judicial Committee reported in the matter Of the
appeal Of sas Miller from the action Of the synod Of
Illinois, and the report was made the order for this
afternoon.
Second Presbyterian church Of Gaesburg, Illinois,
making April Is day OF fasting and prayer
The invitation OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Of Now York 70 young visiting that city
accept iss hospitality and care was endorsed by the
Assembly ana il was ordered that all pastors aud lay
men arrange for systematic contributions in
Their churches aid Of the objects represented
by the boards and committees Of this Assembly.
North Carolina Presestans Episcopal Conven.
tion-The Episcopal Diocese Of Virginia.
FonSxyss MouRoe May Is, 1901.
The Ffy-second Annual Convention Of the Protestant
Episcopal church Of she Diocese Of North Carolina met
at st. James church. Wilmington, N. c., on wsdnes-
day last Right Rev Thomas Atkinson President Of the
Diocese called The convention TO order and after the
usual prelimnariss, the body declared duly or
ganzed. The Churches Of Beaufort Salisbury, Char
iotte, Fayetteville. Scotland Neck Wilmington, Salts
boro Hillsboro, Pitt County, Newberne and Clinton
were represented. The convention preach
cd by the Rev George Patterson, Assistant Rector Of s.
Jamd church. from the text Of St. Paul to the Corn-
thans First Epsile fourteenth chapter eighth
In the afternoon the Rev. Or Mason elected Pres
dent the second ballot, and W. N. TiIlnghast wa
unanimously chosen Secretary. The Bishop then ap
pointed the several committees The treasurer's re-
mort show a nOurigning state OF the