New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-23
THE NEW DOMINION
JUNE RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AND METHODISTS.

TORONTO, June l7.-Durlng THIS mOnln moSt
OF the religious denominations OF the Dominion hod
their annual conferences synodca courts for the
necessary transaction Of church business There arc
pleasing circumstances in connection with tho religious
assemblies Just closed Of more than mere local import
ance and these circumstances the measures taken 10
effect union OF the different sections of two OF the most
numerous denominations In the countryside PresDyte-
rans and the Methodsts II has long been felt by the
more liberal members of the two churches that there
was no sound why minor and unessentlal diner
ences should not be swept away. Undoubtedly the
formation of a united Presbyterian Church. and the
amalgamation OF the various Methodist denominations
into grand organization, would largely increase 1he
mower OF each and enable them much efectually
TO carry out all their Christian enterprises Inc adV
stability OF union openly proposed couple OF years
ago. and last year definite action taken by the ap-
pontment OF committees to consider the question.
Though matters still unsettled the followers OF John
Knox have made progress toward reunion, az 1t
may well be termed, than the numerous adherents OF
Methodsm.
The Church Of Scotland in Canada and the Canada
Presbyterian Church constitute the two organizations
which brought their doctrines and modes OF government
from "Aud Scotia" There originally one chufch
but the bitter spirit which caused division In Scotland
extended TO the colony the controversy raging as hereey
years ago In Canada wllds as In Scottish gems but nov
better feeling prevails. and following the example oi
The old country and the American churches the Presy
terans in Canada have in an earnest Christian spti
@ rect Of success Last year the two churches
appointed special committees to meet ana % .o
terms upon which union could he arranged Inc meet
ing was held in Montreal in September Iast, anu
upon basis Of union which was made public az e % and
at the General Assembly OF the Canaha rrespy
at e GeP ppe and animated
in which however, no opposition was ihanestgd 70 I'M
] cism and a few verbal amendments were suggested
| The maintenance OF Queens College became the cMeI
| issrle The Principal the Rev. Dr. Snodgrass, ably
argued I'm favor of of the college as AT
present There are now attending the coege ~ SUI
dent in arts and theology OF whom 10 nave the mhstr
I'm view 35 in medicine, the graduates ranking with
those OF the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons;
England; 81 in the grammar school ana 20 In .ne ,aes
classes making total Of 1Gs persons receiving inStrue
ton in connection with the unlyeslty may De tr men
professors in English Literature, logic mental pnlgso
ply and chemistry and Tsu Se reerred
to Presbyteres Kirk Sessions and other lower courts
for IN I'M the noa 70 ana ake g further aSon
was the unanimous opinion OF the majority or DOn Dode5
that h this way ing geye1 happy 70 re S1 woS
ton in the future. The following Is the basis OF union
That the Holy Scripture, Old and New ament being the
nfaJ. the standard Of faith and manners
standard being understood that full liberty opinion in
regard s R a SS' me be allowed and hat the use Of the
longer ehisns be enone as an authoritative
%aUau raeSsl relations Pre.byedn Churches hOng the same
aC sasrs sn s. no the CHURCH subject regulations
Tbe nr%cina obstacle 70 Methodist union appears to
:
be lay representation In other forms Of church govern
men and in matters Of faith there are few points upon
which Wesleyans, Primitives, New Connections, ana
Episcopal Methodists may not be able 90 come 70 an
Bclleyille under the Presidency OF the Rev. W. Morley
PunshOn several prominent ministers were opposed TO lay
eramme of union had only been short time before the
Conference 1t was agreed to reappont the Union Com
nes where the aity will have an opportunity to make
known their views. In the meantime steps are TO be
ion by confederatng with the Eastern British american
Conference Of the Maritime provinces me prlmitye
Methodists have discussed the subject Tor DAY ana
half and have TO the conclusion that however de-
sira6e in respects anagamation may be. yet IN
OF the action OF some OF the Methodist bodies upon
the subect and the relations sustain 10 the nome
sHcR gamaon at present impactlcabe." This was
adopted by vote OF a to IL 80 there Is yet nope Ior
dss have declared in favor OF uHon but another branch
the Bible Chrtlansa their recent Conference seemed
inclined to think that union meant absorption into tine
powerful Wesleyan organization fate when they
did not dese; M, ycd ~ mov he viewed
| with more general favor.
| ANNUAL DRILL OF THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| OF THE ARMY-PACIFIC RAILWAY SURVEYS.
OTTAWA, June 19.-P0rtiOns of the Dominion
army are now engaged in their annual eight days drill
in various sections OF the country The largest camp Of
instruction is that at Niagara where about 1000 men
have assembled. Previous to the confederation OF the
provinces there was no regular military organization in
the country None seemed to DE needed. as all the pr-
cipal cities and towns well garrsoned by British
troops who paid out OF the British treasury OF
late years. however, Great Britain has been plainly int
mating TO her subjects North America that they must
| rely upon themselves Regiment after regiment
| OF the line has disappeared, until now only
| tho important City OF Halifax is honored by
| the presence OF regiment OF British troops.
The practical result OF this is that the Dominion has gone
with considerable energy to organize an army OF
its own The organization is based upon the principle
that every male nhabtant OF the Dominion between the
ages OF 10 and co. not exempted or disqualified by law
Is liable TO serve making total OF $1,000 These are di-
yded into four classes viz: unmarried men or widoweIs
from the OF Is to 80 years and without chdren I'M
married widOwers from the of 80 to i6 years
without children; married men or widOwers from the
ages OF 8 years, with children; and from the
ages OF As to 60 years, Under the militia law now IN
force that portion OF the militia redured to drill annu-
ally amounts 44l6 men, equal to in every 10
in the Dominion liable to serve The period or total
service for drill In time OF peace, IL three years Inc
existing force Of active militia has been Raised anu Is
still maintained entitely by volunteer enrolment The
discipline is the that OF the regular army; ana
In this respect the Canadians are lar ahead OF the o
country, as In England the amount OF discipline main
tanned among the volunteers depends merely upon the
disposition OF the men, and that in Engshmen, Is not
| very safe guarantee
The Dominion Government have sent out seven de-
tachments of surveyors 70 make preliminary explora
lions OF the route for the Pacific Railways Two parties
have the Ottawa TO explore the forest to Lake
NepigOn others are TO go via Toronto ana Lake Supe-
Tior their way westward and two parties to
20 to the Rocky Mountains aud British Columbia. The
whole force is under the direction OF Mr. Sanford Fem
ing. Chief nneer Of the Intercolonia Railway. IL Is
intended to secure continuous chain OF Instrumental
measurements through the country as near as possible TO
the shortest and most practicable route Tor railway con-
! structOn. The information concerning the country
through which the line Is to pass Is OF very Imperfect
nature and the Canadian tax payer will await with inter
est and little anxiety the elaborate reports which may
be expected from these surveying parties. The undertake
ing gigantic and II Is difficult 10 perceive how 10
Will be accomplished without taking cent from the
pockets OF the people, the Minister OF Public Works
assured the directors the other day would be the
unless indeed English merchant princes undertake
| the construction Of the railway
EDUCATION IN VIRGINIA.