The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31

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Assembly, and stating the other Assem-
bly, had adopted in response, with great
unanimity, the very words which had
been sent to them as adopted by US
This, of course, was all that we could ask
or desire, and delegate would have been
appointed forthwith. But at this juno
ture another telegram was received ad
dressed personally to DIR. Smoot, the
Moderator, which seemed to modify very
materially the action of the Assembly at
Springfield in adopting the concurrent
resolution, and there was feeling of
general disappointment. This necessita-
ted the sending of another telegram to
Springfield, to this effect:
IF the action of your Assembly telegraphed
by your Moderator to our Moderator does not
modify the concurrent resolution adopted by
your Assembly and ours, we are prepared to
send delegates forthwith"
At the time of this writing nothing
further has been heard, but it is earnest
ly hoped that the answer will show that
the adoption of the concurrent resolution
was, in every way, unqualified, and that
the two Assemblies, standing on the same
platform of mutual regret and withdraw
al of all expressions deemed offensive,
may exchange delegates and heartily es-
tabGsh the fullest fraternal relations.
Delegates from the Reformed Dutch and
the Reformed Episcopal Churches.
Nothing has made happier impress
sion upon the Assembly than the recep-
ton of the delegates from the Reformed
DUTCH Church and the Reformed Epis-
copal Church Both of these churches
are thoroughly evangelical and catholic
in spirit, and there are none with whom
we are in closer sympathy. For many
years we have exchanged delegates with
the Reformed Church, but this is the first
time that the Reformed Episcopal Church
has sent to us a representative. No filter
one could have been chosen than Bishop
Peter F. Stevens, who brought to US the
Christian salutations of his Church. He
referred briefly, in his address, to the cir
cumstances which led to the separate or
ganisation of the Reformed Episcopal
Church, and especially to the earnest de-
sire of those who were foremost in the
movement to enjoy closer communion
with other Christians than they were
privileged to do in their former connec-
ton. He said that the Southern Presby-
terrain Church was the first to recognise
them after their organization, and hold
out to them the hand of Christian fellow
ship and cooperation in the work of our
common Master and Lord.
The Publication Work.
AT the evening session Of this day a
plan was proposed and considered for
furnishing means to carry on the Publ
cation work independently of the Pub
fishing Company. 1t proposed the issu-
ing of bonds, at low rate of interest, Sc
cured by mortgage on the publishing
house, contemplating the lifting of the
existing mortgage. 1t remains to be seen
whether the Assembly will approve the
plan or whether it will be possible to
perfect it at this meeting.
Brotherhood Again
ATLANTA, GA, May 9th, 1882.
To-day telegram has been received
from the Moderator of the Assembly at
Springfield, which our Assembly accepts
as satisfactory. 1t states that the action
which was regarded as modifying the con-
current resolution was not designed to
modify it, but to explain it. Our Assem-
bly, responded and expressed its entire
satisfaction.
The following persons were at once APP
pointed delegates to attend the General
Assembly of the Northern Church at its
meeting next year, viz Rev. William
Brown, D. D., Rev. T. A. Hoyt, D. D.,
and Col. B. M; Estes alternates, Rev.
R. P. Farris, D. D., Rev. H. G. Alexan-
der, D. D., and Mr.. Patrick Joyes.
In the Assembly and out of it the &C
ton meets with the most hearty approval.
If this Assembly had accomplished moth
ing else the establishing Of full fraternal
relations would be enough to make i.
memorable in the history of the Church.
Tbo G.