, 1874-05-22


was the election OF Moderator and four tenn.
porary Clerks. Tho ballottng occupied much
limo, as the name Of oyery delegate, both present
son Thse tpsa IN
tor; they wero tho Iev. Dir. Ellis, Of San Fran
cisco; Darling, Of Albany and Wilson, OF Alle-
Bheny.
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION.
Quite d stir was croatol by tho Rev. Mr.
Hunt, Of Pennsylvania IN ngod minister, who Is
evidently heart aud soul with the crusaders.
Before any vote WIS taken, Brother Hunt aaid:
II nriso to question Of privilege"
The Moderator il the question of
privilege?
Brother Hunt--The privilege ia this, am
responsible to God for avery vote I cast for
every officer vote for. feel 1t, and nm try
that the corrupt politicians Of the country, com.
bined with the liquor-riug, have conBpired and
sworn to overthrow tho civil and religious liberty
of this country. and, this being 60, I cannot
consent to vote for gny man who feels It to be
bis duty to toacl, by procopt or example, that
Intoxicating liquor is d ::
LIQUOR THAT CAN BE Used onTuopox1cA1LY.
to promote the glory and tho cause Of the Lord
Jesus Christ, who came iuto tho world for the
express purpose Of destroying the works Of the
devil, mud works OF darkness, Of this liquor
selling business, and liquor drinking business,
and orrupt-po'itIcian business, which make h,a
aud everything olae and want the privilege OF
asking these candidates to say to me whether
they think 1t their duty to teach that intoxicating
liquors." ITha rest OF the sontence was loss
in burat Of laughter. during which tho brother
resumed hiH scat.
Tho Moderator-It remains with tho ABaon,-
bly,, and not nny member. to ask such questions
as tue Assembly may wish answered, Of any can
ddato who IL proposed.
Brother Huut-I withdraw it out Of order,
THE MODERATOR.
The Rev. Dr., Wilson IL Professor OF the Wost.
1YEi c1n In ~ a Ht1.
atson from Washington College. Ponnsyiyania.
He first hold the position Of tutor in tile Semi
nary. but, after years experience. was
elected to the Profeasoruhip he now
and recent graduate This position ho has
held with great acceptance to the Church. He
is also pastor Of the Sixth Presbyterian Church
Of Pittsburgh. Ho IL man Of scholarly attain-
ments and Of rare powers aB pulpit orator.
Ills REMARKS.
In accepting the ofIice OF Moderator Of the
Assembly, the ney. DR.. Wilson Had;
Fathers and bEothron. It would be gross
ing hayo of gratitude for this distinguished
mark Of your confidence. I dooply acknowledge
the honor. 1t is, indeed, no. mean honor to
be called to preside ovor the deliberations
function Of tho Moderator is to facilitate the
transaction Of business whtoi, shall come before
the body. This shall be my aim iu tue discharge
Of tho dutlos which you have elected me to per.
to&A' IL VIC CRu 0lt naV0 WIN ue tAe hElt1k u
God my dnties will be light, indeod. Lot us,
brethren, thank God for the happy and favor.
able auspices under which We have assembled
this day, with q heritage rich In tho treasured
histories OF tho Iaat, md tho glorious e1pand-
ing hopes OF the future Let liz address ourselves
to the work that liea before us,
We HAVE THE LoRD's WORK 70 No.
let us 90 1t N TUG spirit. Of our Master and
~ YOU have thus honored me, In tho spirit ot
your Moderator, treating eyory one With due
consideration and courtesy" ""e
Dr., Hammond, who for TWO month"; 1nat
winter held. daily and nightly reyivals In thia
:ity, and converted $500 during Lis stay
horo, will tomorrow give an account OF lii
work In tho different towns and
,ities he has yIsltcd as q revlyaliat,
Dr. Durllnghame's church, ono Of tho larRosi
in the city, will DO used on the occasion, but Il
Is thought that 1t viii not begin to hold al whe
will apply for aimittanoo.
TIE HWIN0 TRIAL
was the subject OF much talk among tho brethrer
during tie receuaoB but no atluaion was made tt
II on The door to-day. II IL cropping OUT, how.