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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
INDISPENSABLE.

DY virtue of Deed of Trust. exccuts q July l1tt.
ID 1865 10 the undersigned, Trustee, by John and
Elizabeth Moore, to secure debt due d Mics Anne
Tia Moore, will sell at Public Sale, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER I'D, 1865,
AT IL O'Clock, A. NJ, on the prep Uses,
A HOUSE AND LOT,
On the upper street, in the town of Smith kzsA
field. Also. an interest in the Charlestewn iG1IMf
& Smithfisld Turnpike Company, being llGA
the property convey ed in said Deed.
TERMS.-One half Cash, and the remainder in
Twelve Months, with interest from sthe day of sale
or lien on the premises, executed at the cost of
the pur chaser. Posi- ssion given Immediately.
w. o. MACOUGHTRY,
November IT, 1858. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

Horace Greeley received $4,000 votes
for Register, against 90, 900 given to Judge
Connolly. Horace certainly deserves some
reward for his generosity in standing for his
friends, to be knocked down by his enemies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
DENTAL NOTICE
FOR SALE.

A comfortable TWO HORSE CAR -y.
A RIAGE-secoud- Hand. greatS4SE
bargain will be offered. Inquire OF "
November II, 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

= A letter from Paris. speaing of Spanish
affairs, says that so far, the conduct of the
Spanish people has been moderate and exem-
plary even in the midst of the revolution
But with regard 10 the establishment of
Republic in Spain, the writer thinks that "to
make Il republic you must find republicans"
and, that, therefore, the first essay will be
a limited monarchy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

lust received Towies' Patent Elliptic Brace and
= suspender at 81. at S. A. HAMBURGER's. =
A TTENTIoN LADIES Just received large
N assortment of Ladies' CIoaks. at
November 3, 1865 S. A. HAMBURGERfS.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

MURDER AT ALBURGu SPRINGS. An
If,shman by the name OF Francis Me-
Donald and Il stone mason by trade,
went home intoxicated nom a husking
bee last Friday and 50 beat and mall
treated his wife that she Iii during the
night. He escaped across the line to
Canada, but was arge ted On Sunday at
Clurenccvillc, and is now awaiting re-
turn under the cXtrad,t,on treaty.
Upon the Friday eve ling mentioned
the mel ghb)as head the wo nan cry ing
" MURDER and went into the house, but
did net sec fit 20 il ter c %, rs thcir quar-
rels were not uncommon. In the
morning. McDoNald was seen carry ing
water into the LOU @. Afterwards he
went to n ncighbor and told him his
wife was unweH. lie went to tn, house
and found her dead Her clothes were
wet and her face and body had been
washed Mcdonald stated that he had
thrown WAGER upon her because She had
faintcd. When told that his wife was
dead he Immediately started for Canada
the body of the woman was found TO he
horribly rrlis.l ana mingled she had
been kicked and tramplcd TO death
Mcdonald boots were bloody. He made
no resistance when arrested. There
was larnc family OF children ana two
o. them were in bed with their mothers
dead body, when covered.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

THE EOYs IN BLUF.-The meeting Of
tn 10 s in Blue was grand success.
Among lctte read was one from Gen.
Sherman declaring himself for Grant,
an the following despatch from Gen,
Sheridan was read, and was received
with great enthusiasm:
For HARKHR, Ks.-Sept. 3o.-Say to
TO havea political victory this f, ! as it
was to have AppomatoX in '65, and that
every man who loves his country, should
vote for Grant.
p. II, SHERIDAN,
Major Gcnl. L. :. A.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

BASE BALL. - The match game o:
base ball at Malone, N. Y, on Wedncs-
day, between the Trimountain Club, OF
Boston, and the ST. Lawrence Club, OF
Northern n. v, resulted in a victory
for the former Club by 10 runs, to the
st. Lawrence IL.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I beg the privilege
through your columns, to call the attcn-
ton of the Frank n County Agricultu
raj Society, in their awards of Premi
ums in the class of Ayrshires, in giving
j. Cumins the first premium on n grade
calf under the head of Thorough-bre
\. FISHER.
st. Adams, Oct. G.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES. - The Yer
mont Chronicle says in noting the or
ganization of the Rutland County His
torical Society;
The citizcns,of Rutland have recently
made movements for a County Histori
cal Society. This il a good thing; but
why not begin ut thc bottom and form
Town Societies? The traditions and
facts respecting the early settlements Of
many OF Che towns in our State are ra-
pidly fading from the memory OF the
people. What is done for their presor-
walton should be done quickly, Let
every town in the state have an lIisto-
rical Society. No more useful and en-
tcrtaining enterprise for the Winter
Lectures, etc, can be found, in which
all the people may Join upon common
platform for the common benefit.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

OBIT TARY.-TAe free Press says that
Mr.. Nn. Il. Parker, of Nergennes, died
Thursday morning. the 2d inst, Of ~
phoid fever. Mr.. Parker was fol thirty
eight years one of the most prom ncnt
business men Of Norgennes, a leading
merchant Of the firm of Parker, Booth
< Co.. President Of the Vergennes Bank.
and identified with many important in
ercsts of that town. His age was about
so years. He was prominent member
Of the Episcopal Society, and Bishop
Bissell has been sent for to conduct tie
funeral services.
Albert l.. Clark, the eldest son OF
the late Hon. Orson Clark, of Middle
town, died at Cincinnati, Ohio, Septem-
Der 9th, at the age of 9Th years. He va s
connected with the editorial staff Of the
Cincinnati Commercial. lie was g a.
duatc of Madison University, and was 4
20 ing man of rare literary culture, ard
We promise of bright career. He was
a brother of Mr.. Warren l.. Clark, o.
| Whitehall, n. Y.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

VOTE OF TuANKS.-Regular Monthly
Meeting, Washington Engine Co., No.
IL, wish 10 return sincere thanks TO No.
Fours, to Mr.. Withereil, Proprietor OF
liens in general, of Pittsburgh, for THEN
kind reception. the bountiiulrepast, and
also the splendid Boquets donated US on
olr visit to their pleas ant village Sep, IL.
Unanimously voted by the Co.
st. Adams, Oct. ., 1886.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

WOODSTOCK RAILRoAD.-Thc Stand
ard says: The work on the railroad is
progressing well, and it is estimated
tha5 one-third of the distance is graded.
The Contractors offer good pay and con
slant employment all winter to laborcrs,
an opportunity that ought not to be
lost.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

THE SKIP,-Thc non-appearance OF
the DAILY TRANSCRIPT for the last two
lays has been occasioncd by the setting
cp of our new Coloric engine (Which is
low in running ORDER, and the absence
OF lalf our force at lattsburg, who have
|not yet returned.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

OUR DAILY.-Those wishing to secure
copies of our daily paper can do so at
Mcrrifield's and Bakers bookstores, Il
|well as of carriers, and at the Office.
COPIES of our weekly paper may also be
had at these places
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

BUTTER. The prices of butter raj ed
la little lower than last week, and sold at
from 45 to As cents per pound. few
choice lots, however, sold for 80 cents.
II 200 tubs were shipped, averaging 50
Ibis each.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

PUB. DOCs.-We are again under obi
|gations to Senator Edmunds and Con-
|gressman Smith, for Public Documents.
Among them the Impeachment of An
drew johnson, in three Volumes.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

TIE POTTERS. in the case of the
Potters, recently on trial Tor burglary etc
in the Chittenden County Court, the .ju-
ry returned a verde, of guilty. IlXcep-
tons were taken TO the supreme Court
which is to be held in Burlington in
January, and meantime Charlie" ana
Adelia remain in ill.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
:, OCTOBER 8, 1865
NOTICE.

Two FARMERS AND OTHERS. Tho suhscrib.
Il ers hntlug purchased uuUutteu up al 80 d
oider. the WUmcn Nill at Swanton Falls TO- :
pared to manufacture Cloths or Yarn for en-, :
TONER'S. or exchange the same for wool. 4 i'll =
cr1i Share OF patronage solicited. and satisfac
ton guaranteed
y. B.--Olice in south end of Factory, where
may be found the books and accounts of the late
firm of Plat Ilinklcv.
2l9-tf MEIGS ~ 1IINKLEY.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

PIATTsBrEG.-Owin to the high
" ads Of last night, only about cne-hali
! I e We monters who went to Pr is
tUrg Yesterday, returned in the evening
The First instalmcnt of the 81. Adams
delegation reached here this morning.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

To idvc,tisrrs.-Thc VERMONT DAILY TRANS
cRIPr has the largest circulation in IT. Adams
and in Franklin County, of any daily paper, ana
lis ON that account, il no other, the best medium
for advertising.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

TIE IIINEsBUEG MURDER.-IIonry
Welcome, the supp ed murderer of Mr..
Perry Russell, at Hinosburg, last S5atur-
day evening, was demanded TO Jail at
Burlington, by Justice Beochcr, for
trial by the County CONT.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT.-In the
case OF Burgess estate as Mct;owan, the
jury failed to agree and were discharged,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
Local Items.

s.9~Interesting matter, original or Sc
|lccted, may always be found on the first
|pagc.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

Ft NERAL OF II. II. WooDs.-Thc
funeral of Mr.. II. II. Weeds, took Place
from the residence Of his lathei-in-laW,
Hon. joseph Clark, Of Milton, on We'd
ncsday.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

RAILROAD BRIDGE BCRNLD.-Yhc
Railroad Bridge, about 100 icot in length
and ovcrthe highway uc1rthc CrYille
c ARK place in Milton, was burned
yesterday. some little delay to freight
and passenger trains ha. leon occa 10, :
ed in consequence. The bridge is re-
paired II the trains are passing over.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

VETERAN STAGE DRIVER. -NIr. WI
liam Billings has driven a stage between
Woodstock and Bethel for forty year,.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
DISSOLUTION.

tlNHE COPARrNERSHIp in the Insurance
business heretofore existing between Dew
" aud Noble. and $. Il. Goldsmith, under the
lrm name of Dewey. Mob e & co. is this day dis.
solved by mutual consent
DEWEY & NOBLE.
=. X. GOLDSMITH.
st. Adams. W.T. August /. 1865
92l s,ytf
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
NEW YORK, s.


canNassing Committee.
NEW York, s.
y Havana letter states, that several
cases of cholera had occurred in the sub
urhs-thc excitement for news from
spain was intense NOTHING being allowed
relative thereto to be transmitted over
the Cuban Cable. A rumorwas current
of n disturbance at Port au Prince-thc
Captain General and his next in office
desired to return to Spain, meanwhile
tnrning over the government of the
Island, to the Admiral commanding the
spanish fleet, but the latter declined the
proposition. Suggesting that they bet
ter remain.
One or two Naval officers had been
arrested .or expires S ons OF opinion.
The times Knoxville de 3patch says,
Gov. B.ownlow publ les card saying
hat Companies Of the style Guords arc
organized and ready 10 be placed in the
field upon his order hut are not under
pay and may yet be needed. General
Thomas he says has ordered regular
troops to u countries agreeable to his
suggcs ions and instructed them as to
their duty. He thinks the State guards
Will lot be needed.
Weston completed his task of walking
100 miles within %! hours yesterday.
He left Rye Station little before II
O'Clock noon having only about g miles
to walk with two hours to accomplish it
in and arrived at the Orawanpun Hotel
White Plains II minutes ahead of time
having walked the entire distance in %
hours and 10 minutes,
Gen. sherman has tclegraphcd to
Washington that he must have more
troops Immediately if the Country does
not wish to beplunged into long and
dis lstrouS war with the Indians.
The Governor has respitcd Conta and
Burke who were to have been hung to-
morrow for the murder of Miss Helen
Hicks in West Chester County two
years ago the 10th of November
Boston, s.
James ID. Martin cashier. Hide and
Leather Bank on trial for defrauding
the same was found guilty by the jury
this moor. He has not been sentenced
yet.
NEW Works..
a Havana despatch of yesterday says
that Santa Anna has been ordered to
leave the Island for reasons not vet
know to the public.
Gold 1891.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

Gov. PAGE has stopped the racing be
tween the Lake Champlain Steamers.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
BY TELEGRAPH
For the Vermont T'oBscyjpt.
LATEST NEWS!
LATRST FROM MONTPELIER.
LATRST FROM MONTPELIER.
NJ NTPELIER. VT.

NJ NTPE1IER, VT.
Grandcy received 1875 votes, to /, for
Brigham, and 10 scattering.
Flagg was cleo cd unanimously in
the Senate. Clark and Peek were elect
cd secretaries unanimously.
No other business save to appoint a
canNassing Committee.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
Vermont Daily Transcript
ST. ALBANS, VT.
THURSDAY, OCTo8EH o lS6S.
Travellers Guide.

,HRIvAt. ur PAssI SGER TRAINS.
From the south and East, 5,iS u. M, l0,oo AIN
" rhr, nouse's Point and West. $50 q. M, H.
50 n M. - p. m.
From Montreal, IL IS a. IT.. 10 p. m
DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
For the South and East. 62L : ID a. M, ~ wv
IN, 90 p. IN. co. nm,
Ior E6usc's Point and West. 600 a. IN. u w
II. IN. 6:3l y. m
For Montreal. & 10 a. m. 30 p. m
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


take this opportunity to return my most
~ 5000. r'..4i.i,.
Pi' ~ ''''' '0"' '''i" '''"''' NV ~ '''''o
portion Of Grand ls!e, c ittenden, and l.amollic,
.ii" as ''! nave s'olio'' 70 an previous '"i''
Tor their patronage maze TO inform them mat
| have established myself IN the -Four Trade at
po, GOOD a"d rhoicc brands orsnrjnr and Wn.
ter heat Flour for sale. and e.ieye that IN,
NM. ,..,..,,+ .,, .,,I tl,., ana, ~, l IL ,,,
"pJeNl luI 20" |" give me u '''l'
one thing Is certain, / am here to sci Flour,
and my ,nuttn vii he sS,lll"
VIA Ia! CASH l"i "n''p i''S' N""l' pV"7'
and otLcr Kinds OF County Produce.
p1rpcpse
t9o-93etf
>-,,a,.,,.,-
i-o' ~ "l an Aln"S Juat i'etiEcd -o.
ID ApEE COLLARS and CUFFS OF all kinds
,rn,1 .,,,.,,.,
" ;,'l WI Nh ~" ~
- =, -
Is WI. : SAIiH, & cos.
,
A'cer,r-' 81, " " =, gu =, y =
/,rJ ,,a - n,, ,.., e.o,l. ~ C,ali,o
4 NthL ana sec 'he 3est oloch o. Ntoth'nS'
y ht9 ana Cal'N an" ,t'l'tslln3 V9P"9 a. vac
ltOto VA. y. SMITH X Go. for good bar
W gains in o.hins and Hats and Gaps, and
''''9 --.---
FARM ENR SAFE
The subscriber being in poor health viii sell
! his farm in irasmrGh, Situated about one lnne
and % acres Of lana. in an c%ccllcnt state
cnluFation' has 4 5000 orchard OF one hundred
II Is, Is wei W"tered' good bHlinh6s' Is wen
! fenced, has good sugar orchard nee irom
gains IN the county, Terms very ,sy,,-
CHARLES tHAMbERlAN.
MISUNDERSTANDING 80
~ WV SlIrH 4 COS.
-
rSNHE best stock OF Clothing in the State just
,NrAr ovl.lIA Tls1ATST ApI7 rIrpN
* l'Ii, ~
-, r,.Lrts
$3.50, OCo HI CCLlD.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
A NJ ATCEI

4 WATtN rctvcan LtUN HALL and
"A HHONt f50N~lc. MAJOR. of $500 on
tiei elshniAu Irct. tlc ilh day of Dctobcr
IpN or pay. each horse lo carry ll5 pounds.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
NOTICE

1 PETITION viii be presented to thcncNt leg
n is.atlrc for grant Of Ferry from a. j.
rAclpsa IN AlbuIgh. to North Hero, aud from
JlUtl lazcns in North Hero To Mbur1h, cX
tending one mic each way from said Ferry
f,I,,,,l i itI,rr Petitioners.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08
NOTICE.

Mr.. T. l., Goodspecd's New House at lIissi-
luoi Springs, is now ready for the reception OF
bOarders. d35-ti
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

a Havana despatch of yesterday says
that Santa Anna has been ordered to
leave the Island for reasons not yet
know to the public.
Gold 1894.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-10-08

4 Owe AMONG HE ROSES. I.ubine lhlang.
I Illaug most delightful Perfumes at
GREEN \ NICHOLS,
M [ 81 Ia. Allnlt
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-30
Of 1o4 to So. Rey.J.F. Morley. is

of 1o4 to SO. Rev. j. r. Morley. is
commenting on this vote, uses the fol-
lowing language;
This vote is only another form Of
expressing what is said here by the
the ministers, publicly and privately,
in speeches and IN conversation, that
they oton the Book Concern, and mean
to keep it in their own hands.
The laymen may still enjoy the
privilege of patronizing the institu-
ton, and they ought to be duly and
deeply grateful for that-but, as the
clergy are generally frst-class bust
ness men, and are therefore supposed
to know how to manage an immense
book establishment, they should not
be too severely blamed if they hold
on TO the management.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-30

and oommodious Cumberland Pres
byterian house Of Worship, and also
the free and unbounded hospitality of
the families of Fort Branch, and
the following resolution was unani-
mouslg adopted by the Association.
Resotred, That the thanks of this
Association are gratefully extended
70 the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church Of Fort Branch for the use
OF their commodious house of wor-
ship, and to the families of the COM
munity for their generous hospitality
enjoyed By the members of the Asso-
citation during its present session.
The next meeting of the Associa-
ton will be held at 1ndianapolis, on
the third Thursday In May, 1869.
h. FRANK HOWE, Moderator.
q. 5. CoDINGToN, Scribe.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-30

South, az well as reoouoiiement of
dootrinal beliefs. It will be hailed
as one Of the signs that the power of
the Christian Church will be used to
the almost &c bring Our country to
firm union aud lasting peace.
The Southern Presbyterian church
Is were never formally cut eff from
the Old School body, during the
war, but the separation was, IN fact,
fully accomplished. The Southern
Assembly is now in session at Bal
timore. A correspondent writing
from the Old School Assembly at Al
baDy, New York, says he is Of the
opinion that there is disposition
" TO recognize the Southern Assem-
bly, as an independent Presbyterian
body, and either open negotiations With
it, or invite it 70 come back upon the
common basis OF the standards Of the
Presbyterian Church. I am not sure
that any such motion will De made In
this Assembly, but l am confident.
from my intercourse with the mem
bers Of the Assembly, and with many
not members, that such a movement
will meet with but little obstruction.
One thing, however, is determined
upon, and that Is that no motion Of
this kind shall be allowed TO jeopar-
die or imperil the interests Of the
union between the Old and New
School Branches of the Presbyterian
Church. If the South ever. comes
back, it will be TO a united Church,
or, at least, to assist IN that union, but
never to endanger or impede it. The
future is clear; men might as well ad-
NIT it.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-30
4 NEW PASTOR.

We are gratifed to learn that Rev.
J. p. E. Kumler, Of Oxford, Ohio,
whose Call to the Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church, of this city, we
noticed two weeks ago, has finally
decided to accept. His formal accept
ance Of the Passionate was received on
Thursday last, and it is expected that
he will commence his labors on the
first Sabbath ia July, his Presbytery
consenting to the change. The con-
gregation are highly pleased with their
success in securing the services of this
able and eloquent minister, and we
.dO.b. 40. he viii receive hearty
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-30
PREsRYrERIAN REUNION.

The General Assemblies OF the Old
and New School Churches of the
United States have been in session for
the past ten days, the first at Albany,
New York, and the last at Harris
burgh, Pennsylvania. TIE most In
portant question before both bodies
is the proposed reunion.
Owing to differences Of construc-
tion of certain theological questions,
a division of the Churches took place
in 1897, by which four synods, en-
bracing 500 churches, were cut off by
the General Assembly. At the next
General Assembly, a complete division
of the churches took place. Fer thirty
years the rival bodies have existed,
each claiming to be the true Presby-
terrain Church. Two years ago both
these Assemblies met during the
same week in St. Louis, and the in
fuence of Christian fellowship was
so marked as to cause the appoint
ment, on the part of each body, of a
committee of fifteen to consider and
report upon a project of reunion. A
basis of union was reported last year,
and laid over for discussion in the
Churches. 1t now comes up for &C.
ton, in the Old School Assembly at
Albany, and in theme School As
sembly at Harrisburgh.
The terms of the union, as fixed by
the joint committee of thirty, reafirm
the doctrine, order and policy Of
Presbyteriaaism, as these are estab-
lished In the common standards to
which both parties alike appeal. Time
has shown that the New School is not
heretical, as was at first alleged.
and that differences which seemed
great were more fancied than real,
consisting rather of words than of
fact. By conceding something upon
minor points of practice, and granting
a measure of liberty in the explana-
ton of doctrines, it is found practic-
able, in the opinion of the greater
number, to effect a cordial reunion,
and close up one more of those CULTS
of division which the reconciling
spirit of the times is striving to efaee.
The indications are that the basis of
union will be adopted by both Assem-
blies by overwhelming majorities. In
the New School Assembly some oppo-
sition has been expressed to the tenth
article, relating to the examination
and admission of ministers by the
Presbyteries, but the basis will doubt
less be ratified AMI sent down to
the Presbyteries for their action.
If e-fourths of these lower
bodies adopt the basis, the
consolidation will take place next year,
and the Presbyterian Church will be
once more a united body. In this re-
suit, if it shall be accomplished, all
good men will rejoice. 1t vii consti-
tute marked triumph Of the spirit
of union and brotherhood, and help
very much to heal the divisions and
wounds of the time. The subject OF
slavery did not enter into the original
quarrel between Old School and New,
but it was in fact point on which
the two parties would have been more
or less at issue very soon. The New
School dropped the Southern COM
munions in 1858, while the Old School
held together its Northern and South
ern wings until after the war broke
out. Reunion, therefore, means re-
construction between North and