New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-12
THE REV. CHARLES b. SMYTH AGAIN.

ACTION OF THE FIRST NEw-YoRK PIEsBYTERY-
MR.. SMITHS PASTORAL RELATIONS TO BE DIS
SOLVED MAY 10.
| The First New-York Presbytery Of the United
Presbyterian Church, which met in Paterson on Tuesday
evening" the smthst Church. to install the Rev. r. d.
williamson pastor, adjourned yesterday During its de-
berations the OF the Rev. Charles H. smyth came
up the action Of the Eleventhst congregation having
brought the subject again to the notice Of the Pres
bytery.
At about 10 D. m. the Clerk read the minutes OF meeting
held the Eleventh-st Church. and the report Of the
Committee appointed 10 ascertain the wishes OF the con-
gregaton In reference to the dissolution OF the pastoral
relation also read, in which it shown that there
had been 80 votes cast OF which SO were for dissolution
and % against protest signed by H. G. Henderson for
himself and Others then read and Laid ON the table
On the question Of the Committees report being taken
up the Rev. Dr. Harper said You cannot act on that paper
for though the Committee went 10 the congregation ana
got their mind on the matter they were not bound 10 ACT
Some discussion now tool place among the members
the question Of rregularity that the business may
when ii was finally agreed that they act ON the peoh
presented for dissolution. IL. 80.
always right, and that 1t may be frequently found eces
ssy TO support minority; but that for harmony saEe
ance would not tend TO edlfcaon, ana GohcluIeI ny
moving that the pastoral relation between the Rev t.
T. smy tn and the Elevenhs congregation be dissolve ed
The motion having been seconded some OF the members
stated that they had desire TO hasten the decision and
that the question now open for discussion go
Mr. SMITH said: would like to converse with some
brethren of Preshytery in reference TO side matters
in this case before is proceeded WITH upon which Dr.
Harper moved an adjournment I'LL a m on wednesday;
which time the Presbytery resumed its slttlngs ad
after devotional exercises, the further nearing Oh te
Upon the question OF the dissolution Mr.. smyth said
would like NAV II please the Presbytery. that the
dissolution takes place it shall not be before MONDAY,
10th inst, for various reasons, some OF Wcn WI" hot
refer this OCCASION and others will one OF them
t dav .afns that had been kicked out Of the
Church-which is not true This desire 10 nave SET
Ind tbs sn matter g Snd that there may be really no mis-
apprehension Of in its entire bearings or its Influence
on the public mind and, again, would Ike tn hid TING
congregation farewell leaving them in an orderly ana
decorols manner. These are some OF my tt:s9 ,h
for wishing the dissolution deferred till at least AFTER the
on tIe proposition TO amend DR.. Harpers resolution
such a privilege could not nor would u worG wei;
Mr. Smyth, and do nothing that would wound tDeii ne
would much prefer To have II take effect Immediately.
The speaker seemed to fear that II smyth we're allowed
preach sunday he might take some ADVANTAGE H
tine Church and PIesbytery, bat dld not DEM ~
what particular way the danger apprehehded "Ou.u
This drew forth from Mr.. smyth the following re-
jonder: There exists no reason for the REMARKS ~ he
gentleman, as do not purpose taking sc ol N!
position 10 do anything improper next SaDpath ana d'
Mr.. Harper responded: must say tha. some people
do not feel IT TO he thelI au!y 10 aItu NIL 61
matters have been III agitation but u WOMB lioppS no
harm u allow him lsmyth TO preach there on sunday,
inasnuch the only real reason for the application wa
arising from the article, which OF course cOuu not
be considered here. .,,, ~, s,.,
should he debarcd the privilege Of preaching next SAP
BATH II he desired, they were satisfied he would DO
nothing improper while there. -, ,,,
Dr. Harper who had made the motion, said: My I'M
pressiOs that matter in what way TINS matter
settled il cannot affect the reputation OF MI s!t ana
that on the whole IL might DC injudicious to send MN
him some therefore, better for all par
ties that this dissolution should take place Just now
(Clerk) would be wiling 10 grant MN
the privilege OF preaching-f il is prvilege-ahough
il seems that j. only the article in the paper That lie
there for And again. was not pleasant 10
preach farewell sermons. but If Mr. smyth wished 10 90
So ne armstrong; would not prevent him. as he was
sure that Mr.. smyth would not in any way abuse TIC
| privileg sought 10 be accorded him. 81,
Mr.. Thompson would give him permission 10 preach II
he desired IT, though he did Mt consider any privilege
did fear that M. smyth would act in any uDe-
| coming manner.
alone that seek preach next sunday but tn dlsabe
the public mind of fact which some newspapers nave
been eudeayoriug establish yiz.tat am some sort
Beside wish part with the congregation ana fIe'Dy-
terry harnonicuSy. II would also place me IN more
respectable position before tho world; ana INA. VINE
have no doubt the majority Of the eongrt CATION VINO
signed the petition for dissolution did 80 cGel"to,
am also satisfied it under misrepresentation OF me
facts and / also satisfied, and have no DOUBT mat
The persons referred b. Mr.. Harper, absentlng
themselves from principle, will that they nave
accomplished their ends be III their places next say
| bath
Mr. Srnyth asked that the Prcsbytery instruct ther
Clerk give him certificate to the Associate REFORMED
Church Presbvtery (Of which he formerly ueInDer)
defining his ministerial standing the certificate 10 ne
given the dissolution Of the pastoral relation say
Nav Also, that at same time he gwen MN "a
copy much of the minutes as covered or IN any way
had reference his These after some dscussio
| unanimously granted -. ~, -, ,...
The Rev. A. C. Iris then appointed TO I'LL the pulpit
lately occupied Mr. Smyth on the 22d Inst ana state
The result OF the resbyte deliberations. Some minor
appointments having been made psalm sung ana the
| benedctlUn pronounced the meeting duOuAcu
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