The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-06-09

And the substitute which was offered has degen-
Grated into the language of accusation and recrim-
nation.
The substitute says We receive the proffer with
pleasure Can we ausay, with pleasureY 1t does
not afford me pleasure, because | cannot anticipate
any beneficial result of this correspondence. Who
are the people with whom we treat? The same that
are now holding violent possession of our Church
in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr.. Logan has proposed no
plan and we may be charged with immodesty if
we propose plan. am satisfied with the report,
and | do not think that it is we'll to mix up the
discussion of our own plans with the discussion Of
the question of cooperation.
DIR. Waddel-As | said in the beginning | re.
greet the discussion It has done now about all the
mischief it can do. l do not think anything can
be gained by recommitment. The Committee
know the views of its members and could not make
a report substantially different from this. | am
willing to say we are not ready to take the initia.
tive. Mr.. Logan has neglected to make any pro-
position. There are facts which we may not speak
out here, because not officially known: but II
known, they would influence the votes Of the menu
bers.
Rev. Henry Brown called for the question, which
was ordered.
On the question of recommitment, Mr.. Gresham
explained the object OF the recommitment to be a
change in verbiage so as to say that the Assembly
does not now see its way clear for CO operation.
Dr. Girardeau-I believe in Luther's remark.
in regard to public opinion, that zone man with
the word of God on his side, is able to resist the
whole world"
Mr.. Quiggs amendment, to add that we will
agree to cooperate upon terms that may be
mutually satisfactory" was lost.
Mr. Richardson substitute was lost.
The question came up on the original report,
which was unanimously adopted
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States in account with James Wood
row, Treasurer of Sustentation
To cash paid Evangests. Domestic Mis-
sionaries, and to supplement pastors
salaries. ........ 500, 7os so
Cash paid to aid in rebuilding and repair
ing churches ......... ... $500. ...... 1850 90
Cash paid Disabled Ministers, Widows
and Orphans, before July l, 1s6s...... 375 90
Cash paid salaries of officers and clerks, 1,722 So
Cash paid travelling expenses on official
business....... ............... 152 90
Cash paid ONCE expenses, printing circu-
lars, etc., ......... A.. ...... ........... 40 20
Cash paid exchange account.... % IS
Balance in Treasury, April l. lS69........ iO,O26 81
$37,69S 90
Balance in Treasury, May l. 1S6s........ S1O,7H 90
Donations from churches and individuals
from May Il 1865, TO April l, lo69...... Z6,94S w
$37,693 90
JAMES WOODROW,
Treasurer of Sustentaton.
Mobile, Ala, May 20, 1869.
The General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States in account with James Wood
row, Treasurer of Sustentation:
DR..
To cash paid disabled Ministers, and Wild
ows and Orphans of deceased Ministers
from July /, 1863 to April l, 1861. 1898 80
Balance in Treasury April l, 1s69.....- 1880 96
S3,624 &c
By donations from churches and individu-
ais, from July l, 1868, to April 1, 1862 $3,G24 20
JAMES WOODROW,
Treasurer of Sustentation,
Mobile, Ala, May 20, 1869.