, 1874-05-23

whom lo makes up bis mind to do thing, cam
not DO induced to ollange his decision without
Groat difficulty; though think he would do
Reporter will not Lis withdrawal cripple tho
denomination in Chicago7
Ar. Forsyt!e-I do not think u would.
neporter-Wlll It not weukon its innuonco-he
boing Q representative man
Mr, Forsythc-1t might to aomo oxtont be-
cauBo he lB Il very popular preaohor, and hts 90.
ing might induce many to follow him. That,
however, cali only conjecture
Rcporter-Docs Prof. Patton contemplate
prosBing tho appeal?
alr. forsyt ytho-Ihat wan his intention ycster-
dRy. have not aeen him to-day. My opinion
IL that tho withdrawal OF Prof. Swing docs not
do away with the nocoasity for prosecuting tho
appeal.
Noporter--The cn,1Bo of tho controversy hnv-
Ing boon resumed why should he take tito caso
to tho Synod?
n1r. Forsytho--no takes tho case up, to hayo
not porsonal issue, but one involving tho doc
trnes OF tho ProsbyLorlnn Church.
Nerorter-What prcnbytories constitute the
Synod?
n atr. Torsytbe-El,sre % M arc three synods in 1lli;
would be tried by tho Synod Of Illinois North,
rs 1t is technically callod. It includos all tho
mott thern part of tho State, tho southern bonud-
arioa bciug the counsioB Of Kankakeo, Grundy,
extending to tho SIBpissippi. There are throo
prosbyteries within tllo limits OF tho synod
tho Chicago, Rock Rivor, and Ottawa.
lsoporter-Then tho Synod III composed princi-
rally Of country miuiBtor52
hlr. ForBy the--Ycs.
Noporter.-And thoy generally adl,ere moro
closely to tho doctrines Of tho Church AZ lad
down in tho Confession Of Faith than tho city
ministers?
Dir. Forsythe- Than aome city ministers.
Roporler--Thoy would not bo likely to sustain
the iu6r1nont 0f kIa preshyfnrv7
Mr. sythc-f should express m opinion
1t would be that In all probability. tey will ra-
verso tlo decision Of the inferior judicatory.
Reporter Should thoy do 80, what would re-
sult?
Mr. Forsytho-That would bo determined by
the Ptesbytery.
Reporter -6uppos. tho Gaze ia heard by the
Synod, vino do you think would Represent tic
Prcsbytery
Mr.. Forsythe-I understand there has been
aoale talk Of sending DR.. r. W. Patterson, but
that has not been settled yet. Prot. Patton
would appear IL person ~ prosecutor.
!, hoporter-WLat action Gun the Synod take in
the promiseH?
Mr. Forsytle-I will read you the low from
tho Book Of Discipline. IIcre it is. "The de-
ciBion mny DO either to confirm or rovcrBe, III
whole or in part. the deo!Bion Of tho inferior
5ud!catory or to rolnit tho caBe for the purpoBe
incorrect OF defective, or for new trial" That
rule applies a!uo to tllo General Assembly.
Reporter-After reaching decision, what
| would be dono?
Mr.. Forsythp-Woll, If they reversed the
Judgment and an appeal wero not takcu, they
might sond tho caso back to the rresbytory, witt,
instructions to giyo yordtct in accordance with
thcir tthe synod's) finding, to pronounce him
| guilty, and consure or e1pal hia,,-to impose
euch sentence rs tho offcnsc warranted in its
opinion, or They might require diHayowal.
| G. II. atconM1cK.
A[r. Cyrus H. alcCoruick O prominent nem-
ber Of tho Presbyterian communion, was aakod
that, NJ le had 10 connection with tho Fourtl
Church, lie did not givo the subject very muol
Intention, although ho wes, Of course Interested
He thought Prof. Swings withdrawal rashel
singular, considering that ha lad been no
quilted.