New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-25
RELIGIOUS.
THE AMERICAN BIBLE UNION.


The American Bible Union held its semi-an-
nual meeting in the First Mariners Baptist Church.
Oliver corner OF Henry YESTERDAY afternoon n, ana ana
Society presided in the afternoon Addresses were de-
nvered by the Chairman, DIT A. n Arnold the Rev. o. ~
the Rev j. T. Brown Chancellor of Lewisburgh UnlyeT
sity. DR.. VIM. H. WyckOf read the semiannual report
which shows that the organization is prosperous Inc
receipts for the past five years have been as follows lS
Sl6599 10; 1854 S21 lS9 % 1865 S29931 o. 1866 S1g 70
1867 $5l27 TO- The Church building is soon to De sola
but new quarters have been secured at NO 81 GIeaI
JOnesst The Society has revised the New ana seVeIa
parts Of the Old Testament revised edition OF tle
Book OF Genesis has also been issued and is hghy con-
men9ed by the Society The Temang dPomnIeted Ar
rangements havebeen made with MISSIONARIES oI new
More than copies Of the Bible have been sent OUT
by the Union.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE AT
CHICAGO.
Methodist Episcopal Church to-day Bishop Simpson pre-
sided Dr. Peck Chairman Of the Committee on timer
ancy presented report No q investing the Mission Con-
ferences with the full rights and powers of the Annual
Conferences. Laid over one day The same COmnlttee
reported against biennial sessions OF the GeneTal COhe
Adopted Dr. Wiley, Chairman OF tne Con I
Book Concerns, reported resolution making Iayl9n
postponed The same Committee declined 10 recommend
the publication OF hymn books with raised letIT T
resolution res of the same Committee laid on the
table yesterday, against the publication OF new month
y magazine was taken up and adopted Also, resou-
ton for salvage and otherwise to improve the LADIES' re
postOry. The Committee also presented resolu-
and in favor Of making larger appropriation for cores
pOndence, which was adopted. The Rev W. H. GO0d'
Chairman of the Committee Missions, presented tte-
port No being revision of the Constitution with slight
amendments which adopted. Also, Report No. 2,
that wholly mpractcable 10 unite the Church EGetn
sion and Freedmens Aid with the Missionary Society,
which adopted. Also Report No 8, approving pa
cc policy Of government toward the Indian tribes on
the Western frontier, which was adopted
THE OLD SCHOOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT
ALBANY.
ALBANY NAV 23.-The Presbyterian General
Assembly Old School. reassembled to-day. colored
delegate the Rev. Joseph Williams. representing the
Knox Presbytery Of Georgia, composed wholly OF reed
men, was admitted to seat in the Assembly. The thir-
teenth annual report OF the Board Of Church Extension
49, and disbursements s646O 46 In 10 years it has re-
oelved $3617s over 1900 churches, however have
failed TO contribute 10 the support OF the fund during the
past year Several speeches made urging increased
activity this matter. The report was unanimously
adopted. The Rev DR.. Darling OF this city, In behalf OF
the New School Church. addressed the Assembly In re-
Spouse 10 invitation He strongly urged reunion though
posed to il from fears results The moderator DR.
Musgrave thanked DR. Darling for the expression OF his
sentiments In speech Of earnestness and e0quenee In
which he strongly avOwed his individual desire for re-
union Both speeches were warmly and very generally
applauded. e.
THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
BALTIMORE, May 24.-ln the General Assembly,
yesterday the report OF the Board OF Directors OF the
Committee Finance the Treasurer Of the Publication
Board the Board Of Trustees OF the Assembly ana the
Committee Evangelical LabOrs, all presented reports,
which were read and adopted.