Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-28

UNITED STATES.
sixth Day.

| Nov. y, " O'Clock A. M.-Ihe Assem-
bly, met and was opened With prayer By
Rev. Jas. Murray.
The minues of yesterday were read and
approved.
Rev. r. 7. Bnist, DID, from the Stand
ing Committee on Eduation, presented the
! following report, which was received, ap-
proved and adopted, except the last tive
resolutions, which were laid on the table
for the present. The report is as follows
Tue Standing COMMITTEES on Education
respectfully report THAI they have examined
aud considered all the documents placed Ia
their hands, from the Executive Committee OF
That they find them in order: that this COM
mittee appear TO have used all due diligence IN
their work; and considering the unprOPifiOns
circumstances in which they have been placed,
have accomplished great deal. aa.l
There seems 10 be large and widening field
before them, and the church should be up and
doing to enable them 70 accomplish their great
work
The presbyteries have generally approved the
Assembly's plan of ofOpeTatiOn. and cO-operated
with the committee. and il is hoped that sOon
ell will unite in this plan. 1t seems 70 combine
energy and efficiency with proper checks and
balances.
The Executive Committee of Education adj
dress the Assembly several queries, asking for IN
gtruction. This committee think such matters
must generally be decided by the committee, as
they possess all the facts in the case but subject
10 the review of the Assembly. But as far as
they kaye informed as Of their action, and
views in the several cases We approve them.
We recommend the adoption by the Assembly
Of the following resolutions:
l. Resolved. That this Assembly regard the
education OF the sons Of the church for the gos,
pei ministry, as a great and glorious work, and
that they commend IL TO the consideration and
prayers Of all our churches.
2 Resolved. That the Assembly highly ap-
CT laf.. e.
eeutiye Committee of Education during the past
year.
s. Resolved, That this Assembly will meet at
o'clock P. NJ. in this church on Thursday next
20 consider the subject Of the education Of candi-
dates for the gospel ministry.
4. Resolved. That this Assembly appoint the
Rev. e. T. Baird, u. D., Secretary; g. Gennet.
Treasurer; Rev DIR. I. V. Moore. M. ID. HOge,
c, II. Read. VIM. Brown, Rev p B. Price, VIM.
f. Taylor ESQ f. III Fitzhugh ESQ, j. M
Herndon. Esq. and h. X. Nellford. Esq.
s. Resolved. That in ease the Committee OF
Publication should be removed 10 Baltimore,
that the Committee Of Education should be re
moved at the same time and 10 the same place
and that the following persons should be ap-
pointed TO I'LL the vacancies: Rev. j. q. Ham
ner. ID. D.. Rev. S. II Higgins, DID. Rev. Peyton
Harrison, \. Harmon Brown, Treasurer; Gusta-
vus Ober, Thos Dixon, Patrick Gibson and j.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Z. T. BUIsT, Chairman.
The report of the Standing Committee
on Publication, was made the second order
of the day this morning.
Rev. j. A. Lyon, DID, presented the fol-
lowing report on Sustentation, which was
received and adopted.
The Committee to which was referred the Re
port Of the Assembly Executive Committee of
Sustentation, bee leave respectfully to submit the
following resolutions for the adoption of the As
sembly-viZ:
/. Resolved. That the Assembly commend the
faithful and energetic manner in which their
COMMITTEES Of SustentatiOn has, during year of
unparalleled depression and embarrassment dis
charged their 9rduous and responsible duties.
2. Resolved, That the Assembly tender their
sincere thanks to those kind and consideTate
friends in Baltimore, and also to our generous
brethren of Kentucky, for the liberal and timely
aid given us IN carrying on the work of Susten-
tation in our great and destitute field.
3. Resolved, That the Assembly approve the
Rules and Bylaws which the Committee have
adoI ted TO govern them in the prosecution Of
their work.
The Committee nominate for the Executive
for the ensuing year the following persons-viz:
Rev. j. Leighton Wilson, ID, Secretary F;
Rev. James Woodrow. ID. Treasurer; Rev
George Howe, DID,; Rev. John B. Adger, d. D.
Rev. j. l.. Girardeau; Rev JOS r. Wilson,
ID; Rev, A, W Miller; 4. Nye Hutchison,
NJ ID. Gen. McMaster; Henry Mullen and Rev.
Respectfully submitted
JANIS A. LYON, Chairman
Rev. T. r. Welch asked and obtained leave
TO amend the committees report on syste-
matte benevolence, by insertion of the
report on that subject from the Presbytery
Of Nashville. Ii il as follows:
The report of the Presbytery of Nashville on
systematic beneyolence, shows that il has seven
enteen churches, all but two of which have taken
up collections for benevolenee two OF the whole
number have taken up collections for all our
objects; thirteen have taken up collections for
domestic missions; four have taken up coiec-
tlons for foreign missions; four have taken up
collections for sustentation i've have taken up
collections for education; Eve have taken up
collections for publication. Total collections
$40 336.
The Presbytery have adopted the Assembly
plan Of systematic benevolence.
The unfinished business, viz: the con-
sideration of the report of the Committee
on the Letter of the Synod of Kentucky TO
the Assembly, was taken mp.
Rev. Dr. Chapman spoke in favor of the
report in the main, but objected TO what he
regarded as the non-responsibility of the
State to the Lord Jesus, and which he
thought was 20 be found ia the letter of the
Synod Of Kentucky. He proceeded to say
Having been named as not cOncurring fully
IN the views of the committee. and as standing
alone in that attitude desire very briefly TO
the letter of the Synod of Kentucky is concerned.
! accept the narrative as true 10 history, and go
as far as the iarthest in sympathising with those
beloved brethren in the heTceness Of the trials
through which they have passed | admire the
zeal, the energy. and the true christian manli
ness. with which they have cOntended for the
great principles involved, and thank God for the
successful vindication thereof which they have
evinced. But in accepting the doctrines and
principles with which they approach rs. | must
enter caveat so far as the said statement
"a
blity ot the State 90 Christ mediatorial king.
lie is head over all. BY Him kiSgs rule and
princes decree justice, and 10 Him as Hing over
ALL must all, very one, account. These are the
teachings ofour Confession and Catechisms. The
non political character of the church a prin-
ciple is as dear to me as toany. The mutual indie
pendence OF the church and OF the state is rs
clear rs light. Jesus Christ, the Lord, is their
common head and 10 Him they are alike re-
sponsible. aud responsible forever. The relation
which the State and the church sustain 10 each
other is an important theme, which the 6eneral
Assembly Of last year committed 20 the consid-
Grafton of three Of her nobleSt sons; and II a.
far too important a matter 60 be settled in side
issue. as ia this case. Nor do ] deem IL wise or
prudent in a body 50 grave and weighty as this
"a settle much a. fhcss as is here involved
without the most mature consideration.
Rev. b. Gildersleye offered a paper as a
substitute for the committees paper. The
paper was received.
Rev. DIR. Lyon, on behalf of the CONS
mittee, said the report was a compromise,
and not precisely such as any man would
have written as his own view.
Rev J. A. Lefevre spoke in favor of the
committees report
The hour having arrived, the order of
the day was taken up, viz: the hearing of
the delegation sent TO this Assembly by
the Synod OF Missouri.
Rev. A. L. Forman, delegate from that
Synod, spoke as follows:
Mr.. McDrRAToR: The Synod of Missouri at
its annual meeting in October, appointed dele
cation tosthis Assembly, consisting OF the Rev.
X. p. Tarris. Elders Edward Bredell and David
II. Bishop. and myself | regret very much that
the other delegates have not been ahle 20 come,
and that the responsibility devolres upon me
alone Of representing here the Presbyterian
people Of Missouri. But. though | stand alone
! can assure you It gives ne great pleasure
Moderator ana brethren. 10 meet you az this
time snd bear % you the congratulations Of the
synod Of Missouri, and express their warmest
sympathy Tor you in youT present time Of ardG-
Gus labor and heavy trial. We believe that you
are one with as on the great Questions that have
acitalei and rent into several fragments our
once united and harmonious church. And.
therefore our hearts turn % you as 20 brethren,
not only tor whom We can express eur syTnpa'
fhy but also from whom we may secure syInpa-
thy in return,