New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-27
REUNITED PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

CHICAGO, May 2G.-In the Presbyterian As
sembly, to-day, the following resolution adopted
That teegraphic communication, signed by our Off
national Convention Of the Young Mems Christian Asso
% n oS osTy safiscfon with tie assurance Of
petition for divine guidance ana success IN theH cHts
20 promote evangelical religion, and to advance the
kingdom OF the great Captain under whose banners We
all enlisted
Permission was granted j. NJ. Wilson, esq to address
The body on the subject Of Manses for Churches There
Communications contained in the report Of the Committee
on Manses was taken up, ana adopted az follows;
First. That the Committee on Manses be continued.
Cc0ud. That the PTesbyteres be requested 10 appoint
q Committee on Manses tocooperate WIN the Asseio
Committee and TO take charge of the matter WITHIN me
frrcfed to aid in carrying the wishes Of the Assem-
o4 yd That the Committee be authorized to prepare
and publish when completed, a detailed report OF the
result Of their labors, Win such SUGGESTIONS a. may I've
NIaDsas ranging in cost from 800 70 SIoJf tla COPY
~ the said rnoTt he sent to the Moderator and clerks OF
The General Assembly Of SynOds ana TO each member OF
fine Committee on Mauses of the PresbvtI1es ana 900
odlitiona for the use of the Assemby's Committee IN
r ' l, ,u ~ The object Of their appointment.
Fourth: That the Treasurer of the General Assembly
Dr. Instructed to pay for the necessary expenses incurred
n the preparation publication, and distribution Of the
report Of the Committee on Mases nom INC eoIIhIen'
fund Of the General Assembly, not TO exceed Sl'OW.
The report Of the Standing Committee on Foreign Mis-
sons the order Of the day. taken up and read The
mission year OF the Board ended April 80 1870 with
debt OF GOl99 BY the noble efforts Of few ifendS
this debt in great measure provided for before the
last General Assembly adjourned so that the BOARD
enters on the duties of the year completed virtually
free from debt besides having at their disposal the sum
REQUIRED according the estimates for the whole sup
October a few months in advance The receipts from
all for the wear ending April So 1871 nave Dee
4{O55O 80; the expenditures, S373S0 49, leaving pal
ance against the Board OF S3252 H. This unexpected
result may be owing in part TO the uahsl-
ton state OF some Of the churches; III part
90 the depressed state of business IN some
parts OF the country, and mpart TO the number OF Cd
jects which present urgent appeals TO the beneyo
ience Of Christian people. Five thousand copies OF
pamphlets and copies Of newspaper are now
published. In expectation Of enlarged sympathy ana
Nberay OF the church. the Board has prepared It's est
mates and its plans for the coming year. approXn2llng
f35OOO for it's different missions, which with The debt
calls for $i2SOOO This makes allowance for any eX-
traOrdnary call that may arise special work tat
be undertaken during the and the missions
constituted, Developments are constantly taxing
place that necessitae OUTLAWS that cannot DE provided
the estimates. The OF $4,000 will be needed
70 maintain the work It's present basis III healthy
state If Board responds to the increasing demands
OF the different missions for speedy enlargement and
meets these and the new necessities that belong 10 such
advance in the way Of buildings, &c $4,000 more should
be appropriated by the Church.
The Rev. Dr. Prcntss delivered his memorial sermon
the Rev. Thomas skinner, D. D., last night before a
large congregation in the First Presbyterian Church.
the afternoon session the consideration OF the report
on Foreign Missions resumed. Mr.. Shedd mission
airy Persia gave interesting details OF the
are now three organized PresbyteTie with about 80
preachers and 90 congregations Ares0utiOn adopted
indOrsing the Indian policy OF Gen. Grant The report
on Foreign Missions also adopted, with several
recommendations 10 the different churches under the
care Of the Assembly