The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-02

ford, and Rev, DIR. j. Z. Backus.
Dr. Backus offered resolution as an amendment
to the amendment, and moved to strike out the
original words for its insertion. He said that in
stead of charging upon either party any breach OF
contract he would strike this out and insert that,
the directors appointed do not seem to be agree
able to both parties the three be directed to resign,
and that the directors elect in their places others
who will be agreeable" .
on motion both amendments were laid upon the
Three of the resolutions in the report were then
adopted item 10y item.
three unpopular trustees who resigned by order Of
this Assembly be filled with persons who shall be
satisfactory TO both parties another discussion TOOK
place. -, -, -,
DR.. Buchanan said, in eelf-vindicaton, that par
ties had been referred to and that the vote by which
the three gentlemen had been returned was not
party vote. / am not and never have been party
man, and was not actuated by a party spirit, My
feeling was to do what ] considered for the best
interests of the Assembly.
Rev. G. l.. Thompson said he thought something
was due to the interests of this House. The senti-
ment throughout the Northwest in regard to this
Northwest Seminary both amongst ministers ana
churches is 'Let us have peace" It's claimed mere
that there was intention to violate the agreement.
1t was unquestionably violated, and now what shall
we do? The idea IS to elect three men unobiection-
able TO either party But that was done year ago,
and what was the result? This Assembly should
vndicae itself before the churches and ministers of
the Northwest in regard to this question. There is
only one way for the settlement OF this dlthculty,
and that is for the Assembly to take firm, decided
stand in regard TO this matter, and then, and then
Iudge Skinner said it was his misfortune to be ON
the committee who had this matter in charge last
May. We spent the entire week OF the last session
in investigating this question: That committee
agreed upon a report, and the first thing it stipu-
lated was that Mr.. Mccormick should pay the
$4,000. We received this report with the utmost
feSr with the best motives we are about to do in
Justice. 1t is a question of law. When contract
is taken into account all the PROVISIONS IN IL are TO
be taken into account One Of the provisions was
that these three gentlemen should resign, and that
others should he elected in their places We are
fhrnn tln
men of high standing who have lab)red for years in
behalf of this institution and the Church. All ask
is that no unjust imputation may remain upon these
pure men, and that they may not leave this Assembly
with any feelings against them. All mention OF CEN
sure is in the preamble, which is not now before the
The reading of the resolution was called for, which
request was complied With.
An Amendment
Rev. DIR. Mccormick offered an amendment
to the resolution Of the majority report the following
from the minority report. He said he offered it as
peace measure, and fully in accordance with the
declaration of the brother from Cincinnati who re-
Gently spoke on the subject
ReSolUcd, That the Board of Directors be advised
to consider whether it would not be in the interest
of peace and harmony to receive the resignation Of
the three trustees in question, that Their places
DR.. Wilson thought that this would be no peace
measure. 1t was equivalent to abandoning the
1t was moved to lay this amendment on the table.
Carried.
committees report which was then adopted.
The final resolution was then adopted.
The preamble, which contains the words OF GEN.
sure, was then considered
The Final Adoption.
1t was moved to strike out all the offensive or
fault finding words. Carried
The preamble was then adopted, and subsequently
the whole report.
DR.. Reed said that by accepting this report the
Assembly agreed to go into an election for directors
Nominations would now be in order, that the elec-
tion might tske place two days hence
Two tickets were nominated
gFtsNH HSlna
The first embraces the following gentlemen -
Rev. Robert W. Patterson, D. d., Rev. w; $. Curtis
Reed and Elders j. s. Farrard, NJ. p. Ayres, IL. E
Seeley, Isaac Scanitt, and s. Harvey.
The second embraces the following:-Rev. r. W
Patterson, d. D., Rev. Arthur Snazey, Rev. Willis
G. Craig REV f. A. Ewing Rev. S. r. Wilson, D. d.
and Elders \. I. Seelye ', A. Turpn, NJ Z. Ayres
Samuel Howe, and Hovey X. Clarke.
The Chicago ProGessorshIp.
The Moderator stated that this was also the time
for receiving nominations to fill the professors cha
| in the same institution vacated by Dr. Lloyd.
! Rev. r. W. Patterson, ID. d., were nominated. DR.
! Prentiss asked leave to withdraw his name, whicl
| was refused. The election was made the order o
| the day for tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock
The Moderator SAID that In such an lmportan
election as this divine guidance should be asked tina
the choice should be made Alright, and called upol
| DR.. Beatty to lead in prayer
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Beatty.
The following prayer was then offered by DI
| Beatty
Great and gracious God, we rejoice that we pei
mited under all circumstances to come to Thee to as
thank Thee o Thou Head of the Church. that Tho
Thy Church on earth. to its in Greats and welfare
R h T ep o R We re aS
to engage in the most solemn and responsible work
RSeSiSg in % Ene We GuE bs sS % B
from high. oh, seud down TDy love into hearts
the of God the love OF TRUTH the love of Thy Churc
and we pray Thee. Heavenly Father, that Thou wilt
Conduct our votes that this matter may settle
as to be honor of God and for the interests of
institu
ss ss Ag6y a Sa m tn Tsp E bG
midst OF it that Thou wilt heal all animoses that Tho
wilt calm down all 6eSench OF Ihee to she
Immediately concerned an especial interest err 1 IN the We
earnestness and that we may support Il with munifcenc
We pray Thee Almighty God, that Thou wilt open Il
that be elected to this TSsRGn.5ls place
great good the Church throughout land Our Faith
in Heaven, grant the help of Thy holy spirit Oh gra
h6R co%o & %heh r puTe
mercy and good fruits without hypocrisy aud the fruit
11oHn6 0 r al sa 10 tne e Goa We
The Finance Report.
The consideration of the Finance Committee
report was then resumed. The following closil
items of the report concerning the Eve Million Fur
were discussed
The committee having considered what practical me
S assSs Se Eve 70 fs oR
ton of the Pittsburg Convention"
1t was unanimously agreed to recommend:-
l. Appointment of a committee for raising and disI
sition OF this fund, subject to the principles
3 ''That this committee shall examine the claims
und either by direct appropriation or their own eiot
the results OF which are eekoned as part OF the fluid
congregations the second Sabbath OF January ne
the subject constantly before the people in the interv
shall more specially urge the contribution upon them
? motion was made to change the day OF the CT
lection which was laid upon the table.
: | various SpeecneS were maOe upon Jle Items.