The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-22
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLIES.
SNAIL THERE BE AN ORGANIC
UNION.
Reception OF the Committee OF the Northern
Church by tho Southern Assembly.

special from Lexington. Nv, dated
the 10Th, says; This morning at 10 O'Clock
the General Assembly received the dele
gates OF the Northern Assembly on frater-
nal relations. Five OF the seven delegates
appointed were prescnt-Hon. William
strong, OF Washington, ID. c.; Rev. T. ID.
Prime. ID. d.. of New York; Hon. Samuel
VI. Moore, OF Chicago; Rev. +. Humph-
reyS, OF Louisville, Ky; and Rev. j. Loud
Nlccols, ID. d., Of st. Louis.
The delegates were introduced 10 the
Assembly by Rev. J. j. Bullock, ID. D.,
chaplain OF the United States Senate.
Hon. Samuel VI. Moore read an able pa.
per.
Rev. 4. Il. Prime made an eloquent adj
dress. lie favorS cooperation. The field
was too large for one body. Presbytcrians
did not favor organic union, but hearty co.
operation in the work. The address was
we'll received.
DR.. j. Loud Niccols made the most tell
ing speech OF the day. He favored the
union OF the two churches, and prayed
that time might come.
Hon. William Strong favored co0pcra-
ton and brotherly relations. He would
not speak OF an organic union.
Rev. DR.. I. Pryor, Of Virginia, the
venerable moderator. responded in an able
and happy style.
The delegates expressed themselves were
well pleased with their reception.
lBy Associated Prcss.l
YESTERDAYS ROCEEDlNGS-yARIOUS OVER
TURES REPORTED UPON.
LEXINGTON. KY, May 2l.-Thc PreSbv-
terrain General Assembly South met at . \.
NJ. The Committee on Bills and OVcrturcS
reported the oVertureS considered. The
overture regarding fraternal relation was
made the order of the day for Tuesday.
The committee reported in favor of an over
ture that all correspondence with religious
bodies be carried on hy letter, and it
was made the second order of the day for
Tuesday. The committee reported on an
overture TO change the Confession OF Faith
and Catechism, that no changes shall be
made in the Confession Of Faith unless pro-
posed by two thirds Of the Assembly, ap-
proved by three fourthS Of the presbyteries,
and adopted again by two thirds of the
Assembly. Discussion was made the order
Of the day for Wednesday.
The committee reported unfavorably on
an overture proposing a change in the see
ton touching the education Of ministry. \
presented.
Or. Lane. Of Georgia, offered substi-
tute, referring the question back 10 the
presbytcrieS. The question was discussed.
\ telegram was read from the delegates
to the Northern Assembly stating they had
been enthusiastically received. The ASSEM-
bly, then took a recess until PM.
AFTERNOON SESSION. TELEGRAM FROM
SARATOGA PROPOSING PLAN FOR RE-
UNION.
LEXINGTON, KY, May 21.-On redSsem-
bling at =. NJ. the following telegram
was read:
Saratoga, May 2I.-To the General is
Sembly, IN Session IN Lexington: The fol-
lowing action was taken tins morning:
RcSOired. That a committee OF seven be
appointed by this General Assembly TO
confer with similar committee. il ii shall
meet with the approval OF the Assembly OF
the Presbyterian Church South, now in
session in Lexington, in regard to any
plans or methods Of cooperating in any
part OF the great work that the Master has
laid upon His servants, and which
il might appear could be more
cllectlially accomplished by cordial ard
friendly cooperation than by separate and
tees report the result Of the deliberatlOn 10
their respective Assemblies in 1884.
ISignedl EDWIN HATFIELD,
Moderator.
Attest: ". II. Roberts, Permanent
Clerk.
The remainder Of the afternoon session
was spent i'm discussing the propose d
change in the Constitution touching the
education Of ministers. Allon Wright,
full-bloodcd Cherokee Indian, spoke against
any change.
THE NORTHERN RESBYTERIANS-ENTHU
TIC TELEGRAM.
SARATOGA, y. Y, May Elm the Pres
byterian General Assembly to-day COM
mttee of nine was appointed 10 confer
with the Southern General Assembly. The
report OF the standing Committee on Freed
men was presented and read, recommend
ing the raising OF 100000. Addresses
were made by Secretary Il. II. Allen, Rev.
DR.. Proudft. Rev. Mr.. Adams lcOlored),
from the synod Of Atlanta, and others.
The report was adopted.
The following telegram was received and
read:
Lexington, Kg.. May 2O.-7O L. + lat
fed. Moderator: The delegation was re-
ceiyed Saturday by the Southern General
Assembly with unanmity, cordially, and
enthusiasm. There has been nothing like
il since our glorious rcnniOn at Pittsburgh.
DR.. Pryor. moderator, made a response
full OF messages OF peace and love. Praise
the Lord. TSigncd1 :. j. PRIME.
Great enthusiasm prevailed, and the doX-
ology wa. sung, all standing.
A COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO THE SOUTHERN
DELEGATES.
4 complimentary dinner was given this
evening at Or. Strong's institute to Rev.
Drs. Brown and Hoyt and Hon. Patrick
.Tovce. DELEGATES from the Southern Pres