The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-05-27

largest representations we have ever had and
considering the fact that Baltimore Is at the
very Northern extremity Of our bounds, and
the expense attending the journey is so heavy
upon many, the number present is truly re-
markable.
We have to-day heard the reports of all our
Executive Committees. Inasmuch as they
will be soon spread before our readers In full,
it is only proper to mention few points IN
them at present, such as may be found In the
report sent for the Central PfeSbyteridn.-
They are upon the whole exceedingly en-
eouraging Count our troubles, past or pre-
sent, to the full, it would be great sin not
to own the hand of Gods kind interposition
in them all. Can we not trust him in the tu-
ture? We are making progreSs-our Zion Is
hearing the cheering words of her Lord,
'' Arise and shine, thy light being come, and
the glory of the Lord being risen upon thee
When these reports are read, they will hll
many hearts with joy and praise. The Lord
bless us, and prosper the work Of our hands
in building up the waste places Of the land
and of the world.
The address of the Rev. Mr.. Brock, from
the Synod of Kentucky, was exceedingly kind
in its whole tone and sentiment, and was re-
ceiyed in the same spirit by the Assembly, tC
which our Moderator gave suitable expression
in his brief response.
/ have never felt that much more ought tt
be said on that subject by US, since the actor
of our Assembly last fall al Nashville. The
door was then deliberately, and fully, and cor
daily opened to our brethren of. kentucky
upon their own request, and they were assured
of welcome whenever they might wish t
enter. Now if they find, or think they fine
hinderances in the way, let them be, as the!
ought, the Judges in their own matters, as t
the time and the circumstances under which
it may be best to consummate an organic unloI
with us. And should it never be done at all
though | think it will, let there be not hare
thought or word on the subject. In eithe
case, there is no reason why brethren holding
the same views on questions which have agl
tated the Church, who are one in mind ant
heart should not stand enthusiastically upol
the most friendly footing. Time and patience
under the good providence of God, set man,
things right in the world, that would not vel
bear too much pushing. This we say withou
judging any thing, or any body in this gooC
old Synod of Kentucky, which God has beer
leading through such baptism of fire.
The place of the next meeting of the As
sembly, Mobile, was fixed to-day, by vot
nearly unanimous. A cordial invitation wa
given by Mr.. Breck, in behalfof the Synod o
Kentucky, to go to Louisville. But it wa
courteously, and 1 think very properly de
chned in the resolution which was passed
Huntsville would have received very STRONG
support, if not majority, had not the Assem-
bly, met so near to that place last fall. 1t vii
not be many years till we shall be called t.
meet somewhere in Texas
Everything is proceeding in the best spirit
l do not hear of single judicial case, nor o
any question likely to agitate US. Most OF ou
time will be happily, and trust usefully occu
pied in considering carefully the great scheme
of benevolent operation presented by our Com
mittees. DR.. Archibald Alexander long ag,
said he thought this ought to be one of tn,
chief objects of attention by the General As
sembly.
1t is probable that our meeting this year vii
| be of short duration, and that we shall adjourn
by next Thursday or Friday at farthest. Othe
matters must be reserved for another time.