New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-18
CHURCH COUNCILS.
THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN SYMBOLS.

REFORMED AND UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCHES - SYMPATHETIC GREETINGS "A
NEW VERSION OF THE PSALMS
The General Synod of the Reformed Freshly
tcran Church resumed yesterday its business session
IN the First Reformed Church. In Dufeldet, Brooklyn
the prooodings being opened with prayer by the Mod
orator the Rev. Dr. Morton In accordance Win tnc To
mort OF the Committee Devotional Exercises pro-
gramme OF subjects for tho ensuing four days was
adopted. as follows; 40
turday-Unanimity In prayer necessary TO its ON.
cacy Monday-How to increase the efficacy OF saDos'n
scbools Tuesday-National reform. wednesday-hO"
can the Church influence the community at srge w M
form Alright their civil dutiesf
The report of the Northern Presbytery was coeivou
and referred to the Committee Church hopof's' "o
report OF the Philadelphia Presbytery was read k'
among other things that of the five eongreg%eonsrn
that citv two rNe Second and the Fffth are without
pas.ors eft source of regret" the report continues
that the First Second and Fifth congregations are sun
darr1yed OF the use u their ohureh DuhonHS 70 "o"
IN eou,, they are entitled. With the view OF recovering
et ghts IN addition TO previous efforts put forth by
the FIRST Church. these congregations at the present
time have their bills in equity pending in the Supreme
court NJ Pennsylvania. From former decisions OF the
o,rts of PenDsylyauia as well from the recent do
cson OF the Supreme Court Of the United STATES these
congregations. which have maintained unbr0ken mar
mony with and adherence 10 the General SYNOD, nave
every reason to believe the ultimate issue will be in
their favor"
Tho report was referred to Committee consisting OF
the Rev. Messrs. Galley, Kerr and Stewart The Synod
devoted the Of the morning session to general con
snation on the state of the Church, remarks being
made by the Moderator and the Rev. Messrs. scott'
Mcdowell Ramsey. Young. Steele and others. The Rev.
Mr.. Ramsey OF Chicago gave numerous interesting moi
dents of the great oonfagraton in that city, and Its
eject on the churches He stated that owing to uni
yera charity the churches Of Chicago are fast resuming
their former prosperous condition, aud are looking for
ward to O bright and useful future.
The Synod reassembled at p. m, and was addressed
by the Rev. Thomas Boggs delegate from the United
Presbyterian synod upon the subject OF Church Union
referred TO the friendly feeling existing between the
United Presbyterian and Reformed Churches, and OK
pressed his gratitude that both churches were prose
cutting their good work. and In danger of dssoylng
and he reioced IN their fidelity to the truth: Tie re-
oiced in the labor accomplished, ana believed at In
co1 never overlook fact that the Church OF Christi
and that olthoS Sd mas ere y nnt Deny
Holy Spirits but there was one Spirit, one Lord and one
revelation from Cod and in this they followed Christ
During the past year the Church had made blessed pro
gress and manifested larger charity he had sought the
church which ne represented be approached well
thc subject present The union of the two bodies
prominent desire in his Church. The attachments TO the
distinctive truths deepened and strengthened, and
be felt that in the present disturbed condition OF the
rounding denominations it the duty OF the Presby
terans 10 stand firm. He believed that at this time
the ,SdrssSed should Consider the question OF owshp
1t was them candidy and seriously to so back to tho
bring out the old banner and test themselves by it. and
il they true, loyal Coyenaaters they would rally
around that banner. The interests of the Church OF
christ demanded that they should lay aside all differ
epces and look at the points wherein they could
lead them to clear understanding their differences.
They should forth feeling that they were one and
snoda Of P union 9n"' 0"'''' N''"
be Moderator briefly responded expressing the graft
tude ofhe synod and its cordial rocprocation Of the
delegates sentiments The two denominations love the
church OF Christ and they recognized ali true Christians
inheritance The bodies closely connected. and
they mad much in common, and 50 few differences,
that there and ought To bea very warm attachment
Tnoir principles and practices were IN great measure
dearly ioy the P2gpes 81 me Cove
they lltcd up their testimony against incompetence and
oppression Like the United Church. his body knew
as ianclnng-stock for the world The Churchs views
did with those OF the age ana so they had been
made laughngStock by the world and in too many
ADDRESSING Mr.. Boggs, the speaker continued: Your
history is in part our history. and your psalms are our
vsaiius. Your God ID our God and hence wish you
God speed in maintaining the testimony against error.
We bid YOU God speed all your labOrs There
frw points which differ tnat it is sOrrowful that
we cannot he in profession and organization 1t IL,
lowever pleasing consideration that really
m So many important particulars There more real
and wrath than ever before God in His providence has
rcmoved many barriers that seemed TO separate
barriers aud shall he We Wish you to be blessed
IA God and the Lord Jesus Christ
for his expression Of friendship letter read from
Prof Harper a delegate from the United Presbyterian
Church. setting forth that that Church had adopted
new version Of the Psalms, not 20 supersede the old
version but TO supplement it, and suggested that the Sy
nod should take the work into consideration.
The Rev. Mir. WOOdside moved that Committee be APP
pointed TO make report the subject, the version
was circulating among the people, and the Synod should
take some action in the matter. He held that the new
inferior to the old one and That the synod
The Rev Dr. steele claimed that there was serious
error in the version. The Rev. DIR. Mcleod pro-
nOunced his opposition 20 the new version and did not
want to touch H. The Rev Dr. Wiley satisfied with
affirm its use. The Rev. Mr.. MOft held that the Synod
should not be afraid OF examining and reporting upon
the new version, or people would say the SYNOD was
afraid 10 touch a better version. The Rev. Mr. BOoe
also opposed TO going out Of the way to examine the
Wilson believed that the Synod should meet the ques
ton, and examine the new version 80 ...,u.. -.
After considerable discussion Tor ana against the
adoption OF the resolution the whole matter was in
definitely postponed on motion OF the rev Dr. Mcleod.
IL was also decided that the letter OF Prof Harper
should upon the minutes, but be placed on nle
Tue synod then ADJOURNED
THE METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
FIFTEENTH DAY--A NEW PLAN FOR THE SUP
PORT OF TIE BIsHOPs-THEIR SALARIES TO
BIZ PAID By THE CONFERENCES.
The Methodist General Conference held its
fifteenth days session yesterday the Brooklyn Acad
envy OF Music Bishop Ames presided, and the Rev. j.
b. Wakoley Of the NewYork Conference conducted the
introductory religious exercises After the transaction
OF business the Conference considered the
order of the day. which the report of the Special
Committee 30 devise plan for the support OF the Bish
ora The Secretary read the first section OF the report
as follows:
IN. General COpfreace shah determine Bishops
shall be Of the Book Committee TO make an estimate OF
The furnish competent support to each Elective
the pumbeT and condition Of his iaHiy and The