The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-30
Depredations Of Apache In
dams in Texas.
Meeting Of Board Of Dele
gates Of American
Z Israelites. AU
Action of the Cabinet Rela-
tive to Raids Across
the Rio Grande.
Attempt to Poison a Family
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Attempt to Poison a Family
Proceedings Of resbyterian
General Assembly.
International Y. M. G. A.
Convention. lg.
Presbyterian General Asse IN bly,.

Presbyt yterfan General Assem- Diy.
CHICAGO. May 29.-The Moderator
announced the several committees, after
which the Committee on Benevolence
reported that they were somewhat dis.
couraged by the uncertainty as to
whether they would continue in existence
and recommend revision of the subject
The question Of the constitutionslity OF
the Synod Committee on Benevolent
Work was discussed, but no conclusion
was reached as to the session OF churches
for entertainment and the mileage
funds were made two cents for each men,
Der. The committee for the purpose
nominated .he Third Presbyterian
church of Pittsburgh for the next
meeting. The Southern question again
came up and numerous speeches were
made, and finally vote was reached,
which resulted in the adoption of the
amendment to DR.. Robinson's substitute.
As passed. it is as follows: While this
Assembly earnestly desires to be re-
united in closer relations with the
brethren, we do not feel 1t expedient at
the present time to make any further &C.
ton on this subject except to declare that
we are ready cordially to receive dele
cation from and send delegation to
that Assembly whenever they indicate q
willingness to do 80.
The report on the policy of the church
was then taken up. 1t has already been
published and refers TO the Court of sp.
peals. Elder Ely submitted long
substitute, which together with the whole
subject was referred to tho next assembly.
In the eveLing resolutions recogL izing 6
the valuable work of the Young Mems
Christian Association we're adopted.
The Committee on Correspondence re.
ported the reception of a letter from the
United Presbyterian Assembly at Sparta,
proposing JOINT convention at Henia,
to consider means combating intemper-
ance. This suggestion WAS concurred IN
and conference committee appointed.
Reports of several delegates, who had
visited other bodies, were adopted.
The McCune-Skinner case came up on
an appeal from the Cincinnati Presby-
terry. which sustained McCune for
preaching alleged unsound doctrine. DR..
Rockwell of the Judicial Committee, to
which the case was referred, made a
unanimous report approving IN the main
the records of the Cincinnati Synod, but
excepting to some matters OF the form
neatness, &c, in the members.
Messrs. Lewis and Hatfield reviewed
the report.
DR.. Skinner presented his reasons for
appeal to the General Assembly, and
passing by the synod. They were in
brief that the Cincinnati Presbytery,
which has already passed on the case
virtually, end has sustained DR.. McCune's
principles and propogated them, governs
the synod OF Cincinnati, and any decision
of the latter body would be therefore
merely Q resffirmstion of that former
body. He thinks delay dangerous,
and the constitution requires
the assembly to act in q
case of this kind. He quoted from pre-
cedent to sustain this view.
DR.. Westslso presented his grievance,
and said he had to press this matter.
Rev. Drs. Smox ard Humphreys pre-
sented the other side, and finally the
whole matter was referred TO q special
committee 70 report at the next assem-
bly,.
The same action was taken with the
report OF the Committee on Home Mis-
sions made this morning,
Adiourneds