New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
ELDERS AND MINISTER'S.

HEIL-KNOwN FACES AMONG THE DELKGATEs-THE
ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS MOI BELONGING 10
THE AssEMBLY-A DAY w TnOUT HARD WORK
Although the elders are well represented
among the de egates the Assembly, few nave taken
prominent part in the discussions Judge william srong
however has attracted considerable attention. He mas
In his appearance popular Characteristics OF mags-
trate HI, form p0rty, his head IS white and partially
bald ana his features firm anl resolue, vet kindly
and indicate sound Judgment ana seli-reahcc lie was
chosen Chairman the Judicial Committee on account
Of his official position Dr. s. Prime of The ObSeTcer
occupies a seat on the right OF the platform. lie
Is too well known 10 need description. He became
prominent early in the session by introducing the resou
ton commenting tho closing OF the Centernia on sun
day He has also expressed the Same vows III his own
paper. lie appears TO be always goodnatnred ana snL
ing and intimate with many members Oi the
Assembly wig covers the head of DR.. Musgrave, who
always occupies pow directly in front of the Moderator
He is nearly blind and somewhat doa He is usually leo
10 his seat by friend who holds his am His yoico has
previously been spoken OF as being very powerful lie
says is strong 1t once Was and on one Occa
sion, when he 10 preach IN city in the western part
Of this Sare the pastor of the church SAID the build
Ing was largo ana 1t would be necessary foT
the Doctor to "exert hims II in order TO make
the people near bm." Accordingly he raised his voice
little higher than usual but the sermon had proceeded
only few minutes when the pastor orept behind and
whispered, " Not so loud not 80 loud" one of the
the windows rattle Dr. Musgraye takes pride III show
lnc the watch which has carried for many che
hands upon made large ana heavy at his request
On account OF his failing sight The Rev Dr. Marvin K
Vincent of the Church OF the Covenant in this city las
not been before the Assembly except to deliver an al
dress o. Sunday ay-schools on Friday night. lie Is
thoughtful and attentive member. Among the pr"m-
nent cergymen not belonging the Assembly who have
been present are Dr. John Hall and Dr. william Ives
Burlington.
Little business WAS done by Che Assembly Saturday
Nearly all OF the delegates were In their seats at te
opening the business session, b few spectators were
present During the thus far the number 0t
persons present settings addition 20 the dele
gates has very small THIS IS considered Iemarha
bls when the number OF Presbyterian churches 10 Brook
lyn and York. the size" character and Importance
of tho Assembly and the fact that the Mode ato is
wellknown Brooklyn pastor, chosen presumably as q
compliment city in which the Assembly meets, are
considered on the first day IN spite Il the falling rain
nearly all the outside Ok tue circle occupied By the
members 1lcd but tbe atendauoe has not Do'n 90
large ON either Of the succeeding days The gallery oi
the church has NOT been opened
More than an hour was wasted on Saturday morning
BY discussion concerning the ACCESSIBILITY Of adjourn
ing the Assembly durntathe anniversary exercises OF
the suuGay-sehools on Wednesday afternoon. some
Thought interests 20 be considered by the Assembly
much importance than the anniversary
AZ length Dr. Teimago checked the discussion ~ saying
md the noise and confusion would be cquf ~ several
Fourta Of Juys resolution introduced that the
"heathen name Sunday should not be employed III the
publications OF the Assembly, and ministers were re-
ouesed 10 se their iufuencs 70 substitute tho word
Sabbath The reason assigned oT the change was to cor
rect the tendency conform in name to the ra9
tees o. those who violate the day' Tho resolution was
referred TO committee, without giving rise 10 any dis
Gus sion.
Dr. Prime announced that ARRANGEMENTS were inahing
for A meeting between The Centennial Commissioners
and the committee appointed Friday 20 present to
thea the resolution passed by the Assembly on Friday
He SAID IL was expected that the Assembly ~oud be In
yited 10 witness the nyang OF tDe Witherspoon statue
and n that case the motion creating the committee OF
is might be modified 10 make the Assembly com
nttee OF the whole 10 present he resolutions The a
nause which This statement called iortn showed thai the
delegates wero not ayerse to aournins for CHS purpose,
Notwithstanding she long debate IN regard to aJ0dimns
on Wednesday. IL is probable that the excursion T.
Philadelphia viii be made Saturday, Hay ~ During
the las. hoar o the session business cone, ana
tho members INDUCED generally in half whispered cor
yersation Edwards thought tl.s would be more ar-
propra;e the unehroon and therefore ed an "d