The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-08


to 80, inclusive. Adjourned.
The PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-PRocEEDING OF
THE NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION YESTERDAY
AFTBRN DON AND EvENING.-The Convention was
called to order at O'Clock by the President
The proceedings were opened with prayer by the
Rev. j. II. Suydsm.
There being no business before the Conven-
tion, several addresses we're made by the dele
gates.
Rev. Mr.. Sawyer, from East Tennessee, said
that he had come here for the purpose OF seeing
that done which was already effected in the
part OF the country from which he came-that
is, as far as the Rebel element was concerned
They are doing everything to break down our
loyal churches. They are fused in an union
while we are suffering through divisions 1t
this continues, we will die out. There are eleven
counties there without Presbyterian minister's
All we want is a little cooperation on the part
of the various branches of Presbyterians, and
we can go through safely.
Professor Smith, on the part Of the committee
who conveyed the resolution of religious salu-
tation to the Evangelical Knowledge Society,"
said that that committee had waited upon the
assembage of Episcopal clergymen and laymen
and conveyed to them your Christian salutation
The business then before them was suspended
III order that we might be received. We ex-
pressed 10 them our cordial tellcitation and
salutatiOn. The address was responded to by
the presiding officer, Bishop McIlvaine in the
most cofdlal terms. l wish all had been there
TO near the euloRy pronounced by that estimable
man upon the Presby terian standards and the
sympathy he expressed in The movement of re-
union. MI Drake aso spoke IN our behalf, TO
winch responses came from all quarters, and,
on motion OF Mr.. Tyng, "A committee was ap-
pointed to respond personally to our resolution
tomorrow morning ut 10 O'Clock. On that COM
mlttee are such men as Bishops MCIlVaiOe
E6stbuIn, ana Johns. After we had performed
our duty, the delegates crowded around us and
EXTENDED friendly greeting to u.s. They all re-
GREETED that they had not had the privilege OF
taking the initiative in this matter.
Hon. Charles B. Drake, United States Senator
from missouri, replied on behalf of the lay dele
gates, alludlng IN eloquent language TO the
reception of the delegates by the Episcopal
body.
Rev. Dr. Egeleston, OF Pennsylvania, Chair
man of the Committee on the Basis of Union,
submitted the report of that Committee, on
which general discussion took place. but at 8
O'Clock, no conclusion having been arrived at,
the Convention adjourned with prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Stearnes, OF Newark, N. j.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention reassembled at "a o'clock,
President Stuart in the chair. Rev. Mr.. Ste
phenson, Of New York, delivered the opening
prayer.
The report of the Committee on the Basis of
Union was again read, and discussion was en-
tered into by the Rev. Mr.. Fisher, of Cincinnati,
Rev. Mr.. Wyle, OF Philadelphia, and Elder
Chamberlin, OF Cincinnati, when the body en-
gagged in silent prayer and the singing of psalm,
after which the discussion was further contiRued
by Elder Mcmillan, of Philadelphia, Elder
Getty, of Philadelphia, Rev. DR.. Miller of
WaynesbqTg, Pa, Rev. DR.. Smith, of New York,
and Rev. Dr. Marshall, of Pennsylvania.
Rev. DR.. Beatty, of SteubenVille, Ohlo moved
that the report be referred to a committee of
five, consisting of Rev. Drs. Smith, Mcmillan,
Harper, Davidson, and suydam, for the purpose
OF making new draft of II.
DIR. SteaInes, of Newark, N. j., thought that
the better plan would be to have the articles
passed upon by the delegates generally, and
then recommitted to the committee for re-
drafting.
DR.. Beatty then withdrew his motion, and the
Convention proceeded to the consideration of
the report by articles.
The first article was agreed to. The second
being under consideration, Professor smith
moved to strike out all after Scriptures and
inseTt:-'It being understood that this cOnfes-
sion is received In its historical, that is, lis
Calyinlstic or reformed sensen During its con-
sldeIation the Convention adjourned until this
morning.
The following is the report of the Committees
The Committee appointed to prepare and re-
port basis OF union, 10 be submitted for con-
sideration by the various branches of the Pres
byterian Church represented in this ConVen.
tion, submit the following as basis of uniOn;-
TiLst An acknowledgement of the Scriptures OF
OF 6od-Ihs only inteele rule OF faith and practice
, seeond That IN the the Unitea Church the Westmin
as CONTAINING the system Of doctrines taught In the
Whilst the committee recommend the foregoing
DsSS 0l 10eti 90 not wish to be unde stood
chism and Canons Of The Synod OF Dort
Third. That the United Church shall reeeive and
ADOPT The hresbylerian form OF Church government.
Fourth. The Book of Psalms, which fs or Divine
inspiration ell adapted TO state OF Tie Obnrch
n all ages and circumstances. and should be used i
cay are used 10 the derent oSSreSeo S
this respect shall not be required.
FIN That the session OF each church shall have
right TO deteru ine who shall Join in communion
In The particular church committed 10 their care.
The committee recommend the adoption of
the following resolutions, vlz.:-
First. That we unite In requesting our respective
churches in their supreme judcatOries 10 appoint
cOmntf OF five eacD, which shall constitute Joint
committed. whose duty II shall be to meet at time
and ace to be agreed upon and proceed with all con-
Venfent d sDatch In an attempt 10 fofm basis OF
union according TO the principles or this report
which basis they shall submit 70 The churches for
their consideration and adoption y being understood
that this designed 10 interfere with the pending
negotiations for reunion bets two OF the larger
bodies represented In this Convention.
Second. As there is so much agreement among all
me churches here represented ia AZ essen lsl mat