The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-12
THE REFORMED CHURCH.

Sixth Days Proceedings OF the General
synOd-The New Brunswick Seminary
Trouble Observation-Disclosures for the
Vacant ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
Constitution.
The Synod met at nine O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, and after the usual preliminary business
Rev. CHARLES A. WALDRoN, delegate to the Pres
byterian General Assembly OF Hamilton, Canada,
was received and returned the best wishes of his
church.
THE.NEw BRUNSWICK SEMINARY.
The discussion OF the report concerning the
Theological Seminary at New Brunswick was
then resumed. Rev. Mr.. Ganse took the
floor and delivered lengthy speech. He
thought that great deal had been said on
the subject that had better been unsaid,
and that words had been INDUCED in the import
of which had not been fully considered by the au-
thors Yet he OF the opinion that the committee
had been too anxious to find cause for umbrage,
but they mad done nothing unconstitutional
though in some respects they had attempted to
use their power unduy. He thought it very indis-
Greet for them to intimate that unless the recon-
mended action was taken the institution would not
receive any more donations and they had no
power to intimate to the professors that the Church
wished them oresign. Mr.. Ganse denied the right OF
the Synod to go behind the report and cndeavor to
ascertain what had been done in the committee
ROOM and he hoped that the members would stand
upon their rights and refuse to answer II any at
tempt were made to do So While referring To the
AFFINITY oil the professors the speaker said that
seemed to think that professor without value
unless he had gained a national reputation either
by bookmaking or review writing. This, he thought,
was absurd. man may be able to do one thing
WELL whether he can do another thing or not Who
says he does not know that
MANY MINISTER FAILS
in his pulpit simply because he devotes the thought
to the newspapers that should go to his congrega-
tionY Why may the same principle not apply to a
professor OF theology
WHAT IS TO BE AscEETArNED
49, that the professor has the will and ability to
teach. II he has these he Is competent; If he be
without them he is not though all the world read
his books The test OF competency IL not always to
be found In the number OF students who wait upon
the instruction of professor; nor Is the ability of
professor always to be determined by the opinion
entertained OF him by the students 1t Ia one OF the
chronic infrmities OF human nature to critcise
those who teach us and If the students get it into
their heads that change is likely to occur there
VIII always be plenty OF them ready to express their
ever charges in this instance had beep made
anonymously, there were plenty of young men
ready to come forward and give open testimony to
the earnestness, Kindness and ability of the profess
sors engaged In the seminary. The
DAMAGE DONE TO THE INSTITUTION
by these anonymous letters he could not estimate,
but he held that to all loyal minds they did not in
any sense constitute evidence, and should neither
did not hold that any theological professor was be-
You'd criticism but at the same time cOntended that
of witnesses unknown IL any man came forward
and made charge he should be heard, and Mr..
Ganse would insist that the matter should be tho
roughly investigated. He wanted the reporters
present to inform the public that no one on
the noor Of the synod had endorsed the
sentiments In the letters referred to- He
saw the germs OF two parties In the Church In this
matter and he trusted that the synod by their ac-
ton would stamp out all opposition. He moved
several amendments to the part Of the report under
consideration, giving more kindly tone to the
report and striking out everything rejecting on
the professors.
DR.. ANDERSON, one OF the committee, said that
there was name attached to every one OF the let,
hu he n
that the only party he belonged to was the party
determined to stick to the Church and its nstitu-
| lions through thick and thin.
AMENDING THE REPORT.
Below will be found that part of the report con-
corning the seminary as amended.
the eanpmeni or the Internal economy or resources Of
should Wisely adapted to secure their highest useful
that ne system n;trucS1 IN the
hmiieS' should be sapnnasd as soon possible
e y the the sa" Ct SeS
chair and the whole scheme Of Instruction should aim at
% as 10 make its advantases equal to those q
@ s n suitable St Tie We be ss
FL Pr oar be dee the
Of Christian Apologetcs: Your committee are not pTs
a to aa S SF ns eh To- D
hf M a f in q Se
IS to the OF e @ ability
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nestle Arrangements in the Hail. and other permanent
and advantages, 1t seems only necessary
offer reasonable attraction TO the prospective in
dustry OF our Church. to prefer its own institutions to all
| others.
This was adopted and the balance OF the report
was referred to the Committee on ProfessOrate.
The Synod took recess until halfpast Two O'Clock.
Afternoon Session.
When the Synod reconvened the report OF the
| Committee Revision OF the Constitution was
| taken up and considered section by section.
The special order for three O'Clock being the
nomination of a Professor Of Polemc and Didactic
| Theology in the New brunswick seminary, and that
hour having arrived the consideration ofthe report
| was deferred
| Nominations being In order,
i Elder JEwETT desired to make a nomination
orally, but members OF the Synod objected.
Elder PRuYN moved that he be allowed to do So
but the motion was lost and the Synod entered into
/ an informal ballot with the following result:-Rev.
II. D. Ganse, 80; Rev. A. h Van Zandt, %; Rev. $.
! NJ Woodbridge, 81; Rev. G. II. Hartranft, 9; Rev.
Van Giesen, 2; Rev. DIR. Elmendorf, 2; Rev. DR..
/ Demarest, /; Rev. Mr.. Manning, Il Rev. Thomas
Crawford professor OF Theology In the University
of Edinburgh, /; Rev. DR.. Hutton, 1; Rev. Dr.
McCosh oi Princeton), l; DIR. Campbell, Il DR.. Cor
4 don, l.
The PRESIDENT ann ounced that the election would
take place at ten o'clock this morning.
| The Synod then continued the consideration OF
the report until four O'Clock. There were no very
material changes made. At five O'Clock Revs j. M.
Baugh and ). r. Morrow delegates from the United
Presbyterian Church OF North America, were re-
ceived and addressed the Synod. President Elmen-
dorf responded, and at the conclusion the Synod
adjourned until halipast seven O'Clock last evening
but not concluded. At halfpast nine O'Clock the
4 Synod adjourned until this morning.
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.