The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-06-17

mony Synod had sent one delegation to us and
another to the Southern Assembly. The lat
ter delegate had said to the Southern Assem-
bly, that they were with them, and that they
were only kept back by question of property.
Mr. Munson continued: 1t would be a
reatrelief-would send thrill of Joy through
all that region-if those churches could be re-
stored by some act of this Assembly at the
present meeting. He had been opposed to the
Declaration and Testimony; and now he felt
it was time for the Assembly to move. The
little churches were preparing to go to law;
the title-deedS Of the churches are in the hands
of the lawyers. He would, therefore, move
the following as substitute:
ReSOlCed, That if the Presbyteries in Mis-
souri, that are now recognized as being In con-
nection with the General Assembly, shall pass
resolution expressive of their willingness to
take back any language in the Declaration and
Testimony that the Assembly deems cOntuma-
ciOus or disrespectful, and OF their desire to be
in connection with the General Assembly, and
shall appoint Commissioners to the next As
sembly, those Commissioners shall be re-
ceived.
The Rev. Mr.. Young said he had passed his
Assembly stand by its past dellverances Our
only hope is in the Assembly doing so. Even
when we were united with those who have
gone out from US, there were chickering's and
strifes. We are now living in peace as
| Synod. The deliverances Of the Assembly are
great safeguard.
On motion of the Rev. MIR. Price, the sub
stitute was laid on the table, by vote OF 100
to 80.
The Rev. DIR. Davidson said the proposition
Of the Committee as represented by DR.. Mic
coils did not satisfy him, nor would it meet the
expectations of the Synod Of New York. He
was in favor of some modification. 1t was
time for the war measures to cease. He die
not see what was to be gained by still insisting
on these harsh and rigorous measures. He
was ready for repeal, or at least modification
DIR. Humphrey said the sentiments expressed
by DIR. Davidson were honorable to him; but
adopt his suggestion and you do untold iniu
ry to us In Kentucky we have lost az leas-
two-thirds of our Church. This is the Odds
against which we are contending. Repeal the
deliverances of the Assembly, especially those
of last year, and you ruin us. Lawsuits are
now pending which will turn on this very
question Centre College holds a charter
which secures it to the Synod in connection
with this General Assembly. If you recognize
both of the two SynodS In Kentucky, wher,
i VIII our UiQpGlll UO IOu uS IL JOu HAM
any change.
The Rev. Mr.. Huntington, OF Nashville, re
peated the same declaration.
The resolution reported by DR.. Niccolls wa
then adopted by an overwhelming majority:
Mr.. Munson then moved the following:
Resolred, That the General Assembly earn
estly recommends to the churches in Missouri
| to abstain from litigation In regard to Church
property until the Synods have an opportunity
to confer in regard to the difficulties now ex
listing, and that they prayerfully seek for the
things that make for peace
DR.. Niccolls said this recommendation would
not be needed by the churches which hat
gone out from us, that that party was now en-
gagged in sowing division where none existed
before, in dividing churches, and even in or.
ganizing Presbyteries where there was no neeC
Of them, and where they could only occasion
strife.
This motion of Mr. Munson was also laid OF
the table.