New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-12

dismissed I'm sweeping condemnatons, but must be re-
garded in the light l. or Christians relations to one
Chrsans relations to Christ their head Seeking His ap
proval awaysl and, g. OF their relations to the world
ron consequent upon motion Of Dr. s. W. Fisher rela
tive to continuing committee OF reconstruction Of Pres
byteres and SyHods, appointed in 1885, but the motion
was withdrawn. In the evening there was crowded
prayer-meeting In the Third Church.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE OLD SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
The Old School Presbyterian Assembly met again this
morning After devotional exercise the matter of the
election OF Professors for the Danve Sem mary was
taken up The following candidates elected DIR.
T. r. Humphrey, to tho chair Of Didactc Theology; DR.
Stephen Yerkes to the chair OF Biblical Literature DR.
~ Nest to the chair Of Biblical and Theological History
DR.. L. j. Halsey, to the chair OF Governmental and
Pastoral Theology. The Moderator announced as the
Committee on the Relations OF the Assembly with the
Reformed Dutch Church, the Rev DIS Spring, Rogers;
Trustees of Te WorthWesern seminary Chicago the
Rev. NJ Buchanan, the Rev Robert Paterson ne Key
G. Williams. Charles A. Spring. s. NJ Moore Charles A.
Van Darbury.
swered the overtures armatyely so giving unanimous
vote.
ing INTO the Presbyterian Church Of individuals members
and pastors of other churches who may wish to come
presented report reunion the largest part OF which
was voted down. Delegates were appointed to the
Welsh Calvinstic Synod which meets here next august
THE NEW SCHOOL AsSEMBLY-THE BASIS OF
REUNION ADOPTED-A PORTION OF THE RE-
PORT RESCINDED By THE OLD SCHOOL AS
SEMBLY.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE New School
Presbyterian Assembly today discussed the subject Of the
effort made in the NewYork Legislature last year for
appropriation Of portion Of the School Fund for the
support OF Roman Catholic schools.
paper was presented from the Permanent Committee
Of the American Board, embracing resolutions TO the
effect that the Chairman be requested to represent to the
General Assembly OF Pittsburgh that the appropriations
of the American Board for the support Of Missionary
work for the ensuing year have been made relying on
the contributions OF churches heretofore to enable the
Board to meet their appropriations.
In the afternoon the report Of the Joint Committee
Reunion was presented and adopted without discussion
1t recites the basis adopted by both bodies in the Spring.
refers TO its ratification by than twothrds OF the
PresDyteres connected with EACH the union
compact, provides for joint COMMITTEES on the
details OF tho reconstruction, recommends meas
ures for increased activity ho,S Christian 6a ta a1OT
nc 10 o'clock. TO meet in the First Presbyterian
Church in Philadelphia next May. The report also pro
vides for united meeting in this city for prayer and
praise Immediately upon dissolution tomorrow morning.
and for united communion service at o'clock p. NJ
A united meeting in reference home missions was
held at the First Church tonight Another devoted TO
Third Church tomorrow night. Yesterday az
ternoon the JOINT C9ines OF e oTa
General synod met to negotiate terms ior an organic
the basis agreed to: The churches 10 form
organic union on the basis OF principles embraced IL
their respective testimonies and other subordinate stand
ards which they hold in cOmmunion these churches.
when united, shall DO called the United Pam
PRESBYTERIAN Church consisting OF the Re
formed Presbyterian Church and tho United
Presbyterian Churches, and that tho United supreme
Judcatory OF the United Church shall be called
the General Assembly United Assembly OF the
United Presbyterian Church Of North America
The different bonds institutions Of the respective
churches shall not be affected By the union, bus shall
have control their funds and retain all corporate or
other rights and privileges until the Church require the
change. The meeting adjourned sine de.