The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-12
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l


ALEXANDRIA, November 8, 1877.
DR.. s. j. Baird asked the Synod to con-
slider Mr.. Wilson's resolution on question
Of privilege before the order OF the day
shoilld be taken up, because, rs he argued,
the case Of DR.. f.. Il. Baird would be dam
oocd nj the outset by this resolution. He
desired that Mr.. Wilson's resolution might
be considered first, ia order that he might
yindicate the case Of his brother from the
reflections which it conveyed: in referring
10 the distribution OF 4 pamphlet to affect
the minds OF the Synod.
On q motion to
POSTPONE THE ORDER or THE DAY
for this purpose Rev. w. V. Wilson said he
was not surprised that DR.. S. j. Baird was
tronbled about this resolution. He said
that the honor OF this Synod was concerned
on the one side (as set forth in his resolu-
tiou) and the honor Of DR.. Baird on the
other side. Time in such case ought not
TO he regarded.
MIR. Pltzcr and Mr.. Thomas argued that
the resolution should be withdrawn and
pass from the minds Of members.
Rev. 6. w. Watkins said that the resolu-
ton was no part OF the report OF the Judi
cial Committee, and ought not to have been
brought before the house.
The Synod refused to postpone the order
OF the day.
The whole OF the morning until =. NJ.
was taken ND in 4 discussion OF the report
OF the Judicial Committee, rcmanding the
case OF Or. Baird 10 East Hanover Pres
bytcrv.
DR.. Baird being requested before recess
TO state whether he desired the case to be
remanded, offered, after recess. a paper
stating reasons why he preferred
SYNOD TO TAKE Up THE CASE.
Several members OF the Prcsbytery said
new trial had been offered TO him. DR..
Baird replied. alleging that he had received
no official communication from Prcsby-
terry, &c.
The Synod finally resolved to take up the
case.
The Moderator charged the members, as
usual in a solemn manner before proceed
ing to the trial.
4 motion was made by Rev. p. B. Price
before The trial that Dr.. 5. J. Baird, or Dr..
F.. r. Baird, have an opportunity to make
statements in regard to Mr.Wilson's resolu-
ZION in reference to the distribution Of
certain pamphlet.
The motion was seconded; and Mr.. Will
son having claimed his right to reply, DR.. S.
J. Baird said lie would waive his privilege
OF defence in this matter and stand upon
his integrity.
,s >Nnou snon ,d 'o o1;orrnedFtooE rcress at
.t,iiI- D NJ N ha.r tbe narties.
% r SIn nra.t;on was whether the ease should
T., no d,'I7n - E,St U.novrr Presbytery
y, t ,vn',,' ~, ard rnvised in SYNOD
" M In M,rre sajd he would not cut off the
ornnilonr from any. even the EXTREMIST,
Whit ar privilege. He could say this for
himself and in behalf Of East Hanover
prnshvtcry, II DR.. Baird wished the
Svnni tn revise the case. he could say for
tho proShvtprv they desired that his wishes
LIZ ii, l'I -, o.s,;t;ed 10 tbourbt the ,Ju-
s niir W ,,.taa had NOT transcendcd their
G,e'.. r, mos inconcpiyob,e that they
.ro ,,i,. 20 rannrt ,,onersand not to frame
rrnort.
nr F.efcvre referred to the Assem-
MIS- nirnst n,rrs 90. 1872. Ne, to show
tho, .,Io ,ssnmhI,. hol diSnosed Of similar
onSas ,onro,,. on The rrnort OF the Judicial
Cnr,r,i,taa -
"o'i''n'''''' on
hE. tAIhp oN lhf fLu'h
1t was moved that Or. l.. L. balrd, ae-
cording to The ruies OF order IN reference 10
appellants, have the privilege OF tne moor
and the motion was unanimously aoopteo:
III. L. i'"tu ~, a',i.,nnoa ~, h;s al.
His remarks appear II, substance III ms a...
t'a1nu.
Hon Isaac y. Johnson, Acknowledgement
If the state Of Maryland. said the point at
issue had been clearly stated by Judge Ould.
Did DR.. Baird waive his privilegesl Could
il be inferred from his paper? He inter-
nrctcd the paper rs Dr. Baird says he de-
stoned il. IIr. johnson argued that an
irre"ularity in any stage renders the whole
nroceedin~ illegal.
DR. PRYOR said that Presbytcrv had ap-
nointed two LAWYERS to cross-examne the
witnesses.
Mr.. Johnson said the accused was not
there, and he only could indicate the qucs-
lions necessary in bis defence. Mr.. johnson
eyonerated the Presbytcry from any lnten-
tional injustice.
Dr. Smith pressed bis amendmenlt TO tue
report of the committee, which was that
the whole proceedings in the case be re-
cciyed and the parties heard; ana II was
carried by rising vote OF "A to 6i.
Rev. w. W. Houston sad II the proceed I",
ings were Illegal the testimony WAS hles"''
and moVco II he NOT lecelseu' ,oo,
DR.. Peek Satd that question nau !us' peo"
decided. and the question Woll'a no" DC VII
the adoption OF the committees report Us
amended.
Pcndin" this motion Dr. Hoge presented
,.pvp REMAINING THE CASE TO EAST HAN
! al '''' OVER prEsBYrEEY,
,1.oo,5 :, with ro,,arts Tic said two
tl,inI. wore noy acsrablc-to save the val
,,.}Lo ,imo ar SYNOD and do Justice. He
,.o,,,d ka rI,5 ~ ha cn,iId hp an humble in