New-York tribune., 1873-05-19
THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL as.
SEMBLY

THIRD DAYS Observation-Disclosures OF UNION WITH
THE CUMBERLAND CHURCH-THB PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT PROSPEROUS
BALTIMORE, May 1.-THE third days session
OF the General Assembly opened with PRAYER by the
Rev. Dr. Benjamin f. Stead. Dr. Herrick johnson, from
the speoal Committee Book OF Praise, reported that
they had completed their work. The compilation had
been intr1lsted DR.. ]. T. Duryea OF New-fork who
had been added TO the committee to Ill
vacancy. The report was accompanied by
resolutions for the consideration Of the As
sembly directing tho committee 10 proceed with
the work Of stereotYpng the book without waiting Tor
the approval OF the next Assembly, and requesting the
churches about change their hymn books to postpone
action until the appearance of the new book Dr. Hat
field Of the Committee, stated that he was not
present at meeting, decidedly dissented from
certain Of the report The matter was referred
special committee. composed Of Drs. Heberton OF ST.
Paul. schaf Of NewYOrk, and Robinson Of Harrisburg
communication from the Rev. Andrew 2. Hopper Of
the Canton Presbyery relative to establishing proies
sorshps Of missionary instruction referred to the
Committee on Theological seminaries.
resolution offered by Mr.. Brier Of California, that
when minister becomes disabled by disease, he
shall be placed by his presbytery the retired roll Of
honor, referred 10 the Committee on Church Poty
The Rev. DR.. Aguew read a report the conflicting
claims Of the church at Jacksonville, Fla without recon-
mendation, which was placed the docket. number
missions of the ministry observance Of the sabbath &C.
we're read and referred to appropriate committees.
The Rev. Dr. W. A. Baird, representing the Cumber-
land Presbyterans the assembly Of which Church IS
now in session at Huntsville Ala, introduced by
the Moderator the Rev. DR.. Crosby, and was received
by the Assembly, all the members rising mark OF
respect Dr. Baird then addressed the assembly in elo-
quent terms stating cOncisey the condition Of tie Cum
berand Prtsbytery, the number Of churches, cOmmun
cants, colleges, &c, and spoke on reunion. He
hoped
would be but one Presbyterian Church Inc
Northern Church in any negotiations for that end lie
he said the presence Of his mother the mother
the TWO Church NORTH referred to,
and the causes which led thereto. II this assembly
should deem IL proper TO appoint committee 20 CON
slider any proposition relative TO reunion, the Cumber-
might result IN healng the dHefehces Ol Iue Gcue'
The Moderator Dr. Crosby, in reply to DR.. Bard said
gave nm great pleasure 20 Weleon9 III 'ls "ae'unI
the representative OF the Cumberland Chui n his sug
gesOns in regard 10 reunion would prompt generous
response from tnls assembly In the Kingdom OF grace
IN of nature the prlncipie of gravaton was the
same. The earth was drawn To the app5 IS the apple
the grayaCOn OF this General Assembly ana the Cum
The Assembly then took recess OF Is minutes after
winch, motion OF Mr.. PerSOn Of Detroit, committee
composed OF Drs Nelson OF L ne seminary G. A. Dckey
OF ST. Louis D. p smith OF Baltimore. ana Elders George
5 Drake and j. 5. Farrer were appointed by the M0de
atOr 70 confer with similar committee from the Cum
Derand Church on the subject OF reunion.
consider the renort nj Inc BoarC OF PuDcOu RECON-
evidences OF progress among which the erection ot
new and elegant pubcatiou-house at cost OF Sl50OOO
The contributions the missionary fund were larger
usual and colpOrage and sabbathschOOi work LAS
Increased during lie wear. The moneys received, n-
Guiding balance from the prior uI s-399 s.. nave
S6946 2S The expenditures have been S9I425 81
OF tins amount s7l,s62 Il have been disDursed for
the building. leaving the regular current busl-
expenditure OF S25.63 o. Balance IN the Treasury
the Of the year. $3.50 H. sales OF books and peri
Odicals for the year, 57,j6 70; amount received Tor
missionary lund, S5592 l6 amount expended Sj5sJ 81
-,hOwng balance OF receipts over expenditures OF
So 90 The Committee recommended the reelection Of
members whose expired this year, with the eXcrp
OF Messrs. Aguew. Moore, and SnOdgrass, VINO
wished TO retire Messrs Sheppard Sharpe, and McEEoy
were nominal ed 10 MI the vacancies thus created.
Tne Rev James Dunn offered resolution requiring
the Board publish, each detailed statement OF
its financial accounts. Amendments were offered 10 IN
cude all OtLfr Boards, requlrlng them also TO publish
year detailed statements OF their expenditures,
upon which lty debate ensued participated ia by Dr.
Booth Of NeW-YOTK, DT. Backus OF BalumOre, and Dr.
Nichols Of 81. Louis and Ohers The report OF the Com
mittee with the resolution OF MT. Dunn was nnally
adopted after which the Convention adjourned until
Agu4ay III a. u.