New-York tribune., 1873-05-17
THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

r1rv SECOND DAYS sEssION-THR BUILDING or
.s,SsRs PAyoRED-THE CENTENNIAL TO BE AP-
PRoPRATELY CELEBRATED
BALrIMORE, May 16.-The General Assembly
OF the Presbyteran Church Of the United states met
promptly at O'Clock yesterday Prayer WIS Onefed Dy
the Rev David Hervey, and after prBDmlhuy business
the svnods were called upon the syrodcai record ana
the following answered, handing in their recoru ''
more, Cleveland, Erie, Albany HarrlsOurR AIlnoS'
Central iowa, South Kansas, Missouri NOf1N Low" '-
nessee, and New-York ,
The Presbyteres were then called upon ior stasuo"
repor narratives and other presbyteria papers some
were handed in, but the majority were rep9rteu ho,
yet ready" or, on their way by mail" The staSca
reports referred a Special Committee eohsS'ne
OF the Rev. DIS Otterburg and Chambers Inc ahnu"l
reports OF the Board OF Home Missions and the boaF Vi
EducatOn were handed in.
The report Of the Special Committee on Manses was
submitted and read by the Chairman, the Rev Joseph
NJ. Wilson. IL recommends that the Assembly issue
"deverance" covering the necessity Of building Man
recognizing their importance as depository TOT
preserving the history OF the church and 20 this END e
presbyters Synod and Presbyeries are requested 10
take proper action The report referred to the Com
mittee Church Erection.
The report Of the Committee OF Thirteen, OF which
James Ross Snowden is chairman, appointed by the last
General Assembly, 10 whom the subject OF the Centen-
NAL Celebration referred reported that II appro-
the United should participate IN the Centennial
Celebration Of American Independence and IN the inter
national Exposition Of 1885, and preparatory thereto
they recommend that several be designated 70
prepare historical dscoures, 70 be delivered at such
time may hereafter be appointed They also suggest
the following schedule Of periods and subjects for said
historical discOurses:
First: discourse upon the period from the founding
OF the Church in this country 20 the commencemehs Vi
the War OF the Revolution. -,
Second From the latter period 10 he adoption VI JUG
Presbyterian form Of government in 1876.
Third: From the latter period 10 the present time;
works, needs, and obligations Of the Church
FtfIh: Education under Presbyterian influences. ,
SIh. Historical sketches OF the several Boards anu
other agencies established By the General assembly,.
The report also recommends that the Assembly re
quest the appropriate committee Of the Centennlal
Commission who have charge or buildings 70 set apart
OF books published by Presbyterian Board Of PuDca
On and other works OF American Presbyterian authors,
ancient books &C. pertaining to Prespyteranism, and
the Board OF Publication be authorized to prepare
and publish illustrated volume to commemorate tnc
National Centennial. Also that the first Sabbath in
July, 1876 designated day OF thanksgiving ana
prayer TO God for the manifest blessings Win WhlGn L
has crowned people; and II Is recommendeu InAI
on that the pastor of eacn church under the Jurs
dction Of the General Assembly deliver discourse on
the history Of the Church. and that coecuoh De hS
up on that day for the erection or suitable
reproof building for the Presbyterian Historical so
cIety and for the endowment OF SAID society.
The report was made the special order for Monday morn
ing next The Committee Voluntary Societies was not
ready report and continued TIL the next Assem-
bly, The Committee consider the subje ct of the pub
cation periodical for gratuiteus distribution re-
ported favorabY, and the report was placed on the
doc ket. Dr. Hendrck Johnson, from the Special Com
mtee Of Fifteen appointed the last Assembly 70 con-
slider the subject OF representation in the Assemblies
submitted report the effect that, while the plan now
IN use in respects unequal change at present
is nexpedient with the recommendation that the sub
ject be indefinitely postponed
The report was adopted and the Committee dis
charged The report OF the Committee Vacant
Churches was and referred to the Committee on
Church Poity. The Rev r. R. Booth, II. L. Hitchcock,
and the Hon. Horace Maynard were appointed Com
mttee TO upon and report place for the next
meeting OF General Assembly. Thursday and Friday
OF next week designated for hearing delegates
from corresponding bodies.
A resolution was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Lockwood
for the appointment or Committee 20 consider ana re-
port upon the OF office Of elders, whether they
Should hold Office for lie, the rotary system be
adopted. Referred 70 the Committee on Bs and over
tures resolution by the Rev. Mr. Reddng, relative 10
what action should be taken By the church on the use of
intoxicating liquors. referred TO the same Commit
tee soon after o'clock p. the Committee adjourned,
and engaged in religious exercises