The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

Palmer to lay hold of this great work.
Rev. DR.. T. Pryor moved the adoption
of the report, and followed the motion
with expressions of most earnest desires
for the welfare of Columbia Seminary,
and rejoicing in the prospect OF its soon
becoming fully equipped. He'also dwelt
upon the pre- eminent Importance of put
ting our seminaries in such condition
as will enable them to compete with the
best institutions of the land, and consid-
cred that the securing of DR.. Palmer for
Columbia Seminary would be an impor-
tant step toward that end.
Rev. w. B. Shaw, Of Mississippi, opposed
the proposition to remove DR.. Palmer
from New Orleans, and felt that his loss
would be almost irreparable.
Rev. w. M. Stratton, of Missouri, said
that if the Assembly would send to New
Orleans a substitute of equal value, he
would be willing to give up DR.. Palmer.
but not otherwise
Ruling Elder w. R. Lyman, of New
Orleans, felt that he could not allow a
vote to be taken upon this most impor-
tant question without entering his en-
phatic and heartfelt protest. He paid
| glowing tribute to the worth and power
of Dr. Pa liner, and felt that there was
necessity for strong men, such as DR.. P,
in the great Southwest. Great would
be the rejoicing in the Roman Catholic
element of that section should DIR. Palm
er be withdrawn, for he is the strong
rock Of Professionalism there. He be-
lieved further that the influence of Dr.
Palmer was just as great and far-reach-
ing In his present field as it could be in
a Professors chair.
BY invitation, Rev. DR.. Boggs, as a
representative of the Seminary, was in
vited to address the Assembly in behalf
Of the Seminary, which he did with great
force of argument and impressive zeal.
Rev. w. B. Thompson, of the Synod of
Nashville, was opposed to the resolution,
and while he was in favor of two Theolo-
gical Summaries, desired that one of them
should be located in the West or South
west, and earnestly protested against the
removal of DR.. Palmer from n. Orleans.
By invitation Rev. ]. B. Mack, D D.,
now took the floor, as representative of
the Seminary, and declared it to be a
privilege to speak word in behalf of
Columbia Seminary. but far greater
privilege to speak in behalf of the South
ern Presbyterian Church at large He
pleaded for the gift of DR.. Palmer to this
Seminary; give back the child to its
mother-a mother almost in her last ex-
tremity give him back, and impart new
life to the suffering mother-yea, pre-
serve her very existence.
Rev. S. M. Luckett, of Texas, felt that
this is contest between the Seminary
and the Presbytery of New Orleans, and
that it ought to be left in the hands of
the Presbytery, without the interference
of this Assembly, and moved to strike out
that portion of the resolution which ex-
presses "the hope of the Assembly that
DIR. Palmer will see his way clear to ac-
cept this appointment"
Rev. ]. W. Moseley, of Mississippi, ia
vored the removal of DIR. Palmer to Co.
lumbia, and endorsed his views in a brief
address.
Rev. R. M. futile, of Texas, would not
view this great question in any humani-
tartan light, or with view to policy, but
simply as a call from the voice of God,
and such, this call seemed to him to be.
Rev. j. w. Alexander, of Mississippi,
though living in the Southwest, felt the
deepest interest in this whole question.
Admitting all the facts regarding the
needs of the Seminary, he felt that the
great minds already there, were enough
to insure success, and that DR.. Palmer
could not be spared from the South
west. He preached not only to New
Orleans, but his mighty influence extends
over the whole of chat section of country.
Other men can be found to fill the chair
in Columbia, but none, to occupy the field
in New Orleans
The question being called on the
amendment offered by Rev S. M Luckett,
the vote resulted in 70 ayes and 48 nays
And on motion the whole report, as
amended, was then adopted.
Rev. J. L. Wilson, D. D., explained
that he had voted for striking out the
words hoping that Dr. Palmer may see
his way clear" etc., under misappre-
hension, intending to vote that DIR. Palm
er should accept-and he had been told
that many others have voted under like
Misrepresentation.
PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
By invitation of the Assembly, Rev.
DR.. Schenck, Of Philadelphia, addressed
the body in behalf of the Presbyterian
Historical Society, and explained in de-
tail, the work that has been accomplished,