New-York tribune., 1874-05-29
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

IffE PRESB1 IEkIAN OENEhAl ASSEh'LA'
REPORT ON MINISTERIAL AssURANoE-REcErTioS
AND ADOPTION or AN OVERTIME FROM THE OLD
SCHOOL SYNOD or MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS, May 2S.-In the morning session
OF the Presbyte Assembly yesterday, Dr. johnson
submitted report ministerial life assurance, which
provides that all ministers under the OF ~ shall DO
admitted on the declaration that they are III sooo
health that they shall be divided into three classes
according TO their and pay fee accordingly 'na'
the fund raised shall be under the charge OF tne
Trustees OF the Assembly; and that the death OF
minister a certain sum shall be paid TO his family
A large audience assembled last night in the First
Presbyterian Church hear discussion upon the SUD
ject OF "Women's Work in the Board OF Foreign
Missions The speakers were DR. Breed OF Phiiadepha
the Rev. Mr.. Kittridge of Chicago. W Crosby OF As"
York. and the Revs. Messrs. johnson and Woodslde'
missionaries from India.
The most important event which has thus far taken
place was the reception this morning OF an over
ture from the Reys James II. Brooks John r.
Phillips. and William Chrisman. commiiec
appointed at the Conference OF Presbyterians
connected with the Old School synod OF Mssourl Ihe
related to the action of the General Assembly
Old School which subsequently led 10 the division
Of the Synod Missouri In 1866 II stated that they were
instructed to enunciate distinctly and frankly tue
principles held by those whom they represente' anu
they believe the same principles were heid Dt .h
General Assembly there nothing 10 prevent those
fraternal relations which they long 10 see
WA-as Certain belonging the Old School Peseyten.n
regarding peny inspiration Of Scriptures the urs
ton church hngs and in these according
20 the Of God together adherence confession
of s ,ae . no form Of ean., ana sep s'Gh & 81
hbas principles Church in the United states
which have been done to ihe principles to be nun A
void. q
The response was received with longcontnued ap
plause. Judge Drake obtained the floor ana moved tn1
adoption of the report Alter some remarks IN ,L
earnest hopes expressed that the adoption OF the
report would be unanimous. prayer was on ireu p y
HYMNS we're sung and many were affected to tears.
vote then taken on the adoption OF the report ~
on motion OF DR.. Breckenridge committee OF seven
was appointed to inquire into the eSpedencs " P
pointing delegation 10 meet the next ueheTai 80
bly, Presbyterian Church south IN 81 LOUIS neAt
wear aud carry greetings ana fraternal love- IT.
cess was then taken.
THE BOARD OF PUBLICATION.
At the afternoon session the discussion as TO whether
the Board of Publication shall remain as at present o
be consolidated with the Board Of Home MISSIONS Was
resumed.
The Rev. Mr.. Wood Of Lansing, Mich. offered an
amendment that the Board OF Publication remain "a a
presents instead Of employing the agency Of colportase
Tor the circulation OF publications.. 1t shall oeeVme te
policy OF the Board To employ all other sullaole asu
ces, for instance, MISSIONARY pastors anu eNanso
lists. ,-..o
and Suuda vschools taken from the Boaru OF TuD
lctton. the SewYork churches would contribute Ten
Further discussion was postponed in order that the
Rev L. Woods delegate OF the Cumberland PresDy
Cburrh conld he heard he extended the Christian
greeting of his church the Assembly and expressed
hearty desire the part OF the Cumberland frtsoyerJ
for union. The Moderator MI Wilson, replied DrenJ AZ
fitting remarks. ., ,,..
Dr Booth announced before the Assembly adjourned
that he had substitute which he would 0Hrr Tor the
Amendment of the Rev Mr. Wood. This substitute was
that Board OF Publication remain as now, Win
collection from churches FOR its missionary WORK
The department having TINS IN charge shan ne separately
cons tuted and snail Keep distinct account Win tue
Boart II shall its duty 10 disseminate the pubca
tons Board by donations TO ministers ana heeuJ
churches. by sales through ITS appolhtee-, VINO
snail be called missionaries OF the bodru ol
Publication. aud bc subject TO the SUPERVISION
and control Presbyteres. Ii shall also supervise
the whole Sab1at-s hOo work in connection WIN thi
Presby teres, anu shall aim 10 elevate TINS ulportan
evangeliZatIon 70 the DrOlnluenc" ind ein
ceucy which IL deserves The substitute rrther pro-
ydes that the Board shall addition 10 the amount
appropraed from collections made by the churches lOr
the Board make special appropriations u Sabbath
school work. Drs Daring ana johnson both heartily
favored substitute, and 10 UNANIMOUSLY adOPe
The item as lmended was then adopted and the Assem-
by adjourned.