National Republican., 1883-05-26
The Reformed EpiScopalian Council in Bal
timOre.
A Scene Among the Baptists at the
Missionary Union Meeting.
Brother Asks Forgiveness for Having Becu Ss-
understood.
The NOAthcrn and Southern Presbyterinns
Harmony Restored.
REFORMED EP1scorA11ANs.

THIS morning reports from various commit
tees we're received and acted upon p,
report from the general committee rec
ommending the suspension of the publication
of the amended prayer book was approved by
the council, aud revision Of the prayer
book was referred to the committee on doc
trine and worship.
A communication from the synod of Great
Britain asking for an independent organiza-
tion for the church in that country was re-
ferred to the general committee.
The report of the treasurer of the general
council, which stated the receipts to have
been $26S57 and the cash balance on hand
$657, was referred to the committee on finance.
At the afternoon session the question of
appointing missionary bishop was discussed
and afterward referred. The committee on
doctrine and worship recommended the ex-
clusion from the prayer book of the service
for the dedication of infants. According to
the rules it lays over for the approval of the
next council.
by the advice of tho same committee an
ordor of family prayer was authorized to be
incorporated in the prayer book.
Tho sum of S0,63S was raised toward the
$4,000 requisite for the establishment of the
Martin school Of theology near Chicago.
At night reception was held for delegates
from other churches. large number at
tended, and numerous addresses were made
by prominent ministers. Adjourned until to-
morrow.
SCENE AMONG THE BAPTIsTs.
SARATOGA, May 25.-At the Goth Anniver-
sary of the Baptist Missionary union the fol-
lowing officers were elected; President, Rev.
George Dana Boardman, ID. D., Pennsylva-
mia; vice presidents, Hon. j. Warren Morrill,,
Massachusetts, and Hon. Charles l.. Colby,
Wisconsin; recording secretary, Rev. II. $.
Burrage, Maine.
The secretary's annual report states tho re-
ceipts at $3l6,S06.95. The union maintains
100 missionaries 1854 native preachers, 1,075
churches having 105,145 members. In 1882
10645 were baptized, which was 2,295 more
than in 1881 The mission stations are Bur
nah, Assam, China, Japan, India Siam, and
Europe. 1t publishes three periodicals.
The report of the finance committee was
received with applause.
Rev. Mr.. Bowney, of the Tulugue mission,
said the results among this people were the
most wonderful in the history of missionaries.
There were 1,200 baptized there this year.
Through DR.. =. S. Henson, of Chicago, a re-
port was presented recommending the estab-
lishment of missions in Africa. There was a
remarkable scene when Rev. +. T. Douglas
arose to speak. DIR. Boardman said: " Did you
authorize that statement charging dishonesty
against the officials of this society?" Stam-
mering out, mo" Mr.. Douglas asked leave
to read a statement adding, I" | deeply regret
to appear to have been used as the medium of
the charge. / ask forgiveness of God and of
you all"
Four missionaries under appointment to
Asia, were presented and appauded.
BAPTIST HOME MISSIONS.
SARATOGA, n. Y. May 25.-At tho evening
meeting of the Baptist Home Mission society
Hon. ]. NJ. Gregory, of Ohio; Hon. Mr.. SPELL
man, of Mississippi colored, and others made
pleas for extensive missionary efforts in the
west and south. Large audiences continue
at the meetings.
THE SOUTHERN PREsBYTERIANs.
LEXINGTON. KY, May 25.-In the Presby-
terian general assembly south to-day the
committee on bills and overtures made the
following report in reference to overture No.
81, from the Presbytery of the upper Missouri,
in regard TO the appointment of committee
by the southern assembly to confer with a
similar committee from the northern assem-
bly, touching organic union: Your committee
would recommend the adoption of an answer
that the general assembly declines to appoint
n committee for the purpose stated in the
overture, as our principles are so essentially
different in several vitality important par
ticular.>.rom those of the northern Presby-
terian church that the idea Of organic union
cannot be entertained.
DIR. Primrose moved an amendment, say
ing: Your coming deems 1t ineXpedient to
appoint such a committee"
The amendment was adopted-yeas, 1O2 !
nays, 80.
tor, opposed the amendment on the principle
O. opposing organic union and thinking the
assembly should give a reason for II.
When the vote occurred on the original
question, it was amended by DR.. Davis so as
to read THE general assembly declines to
appoint q committee for the purpose named,
and this was unanimously adopted.
Prof. Hemphill's resolution on fraternal
resolutions was taken up. telegram was
received from DI. Brown, southern delegate
to the northern assembly regarding the
passage of a resolution by the northern as
sembly upon the question of fraternal rela-
tions, which met with great applause. Action
was postponed on Prof HomphilPs resolution
till the assembly learns what resolutions the
northern assembly have passed.
There was much excitement in the assem-
bly, over the question.
The following telegram was received from
Saratoga at II o'clock, and was loudly ap
plauded;
To the Rev. DR.. PRYOR moderator OF the genera
assembly: The following paper offered by DI
unanimously The committee report that trater
nal relations having been happily established be
tween the two churches on the basis OF the with
drawal Of all imputatlons officially made from
either side against the Christian character of tn,
other, no further action OF the assembly Is nece'
saTy. WILLIAM bhoWS'
The Presbyterian assembly decided thi
evening that correspondence with the north
ern assembly should be by delegates in 1Ss
and afterward by letter. The moderator n
ceiyed telegram from the Saratoga generf
assembly saying the assembly had set apal
Saturday morning, from TO IL O'Clock, as u
hour of prayer for an outpouring OF God
spirit on both churches. The assembly tell
graphed that IL would set apart that hour tc
prayer. Col, Pat Joyce just returned frol
Saratoga where he went as iraternal deli
gate, made speech in the assembly, tellir
of his cordial reception and the brotherl
feeling in that assembly.
THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AsSEMBL
SARATOGA, May 25.-In the PresbyteriG
general assembly prayer was offered by Re
DIR. Chidlan, of Cincinnati. Rev. Howal
Crosby, from the special committee, report'
as follows: The committee TO whom was col
mitted resolution relative TO hearing tl
deliyerance Of last years assembly in behs
of fraternal relations with the southe
church, respectfully report that fraternal +
latons have been happily established b
tween the two assemblies on the basis OF
withdrawal of all imputations which mi
have been made officially from either si
AGAINST the Christian character OF the othI
and no further action is necessary. Adopte
Rev. Howard Crosby, from the commit
on higher criticism, reported condemning .
rationalistio tendencies sought TO be co
veyed into the instruction Of candidates
the ministry from the teaching OF certa
European authors who seek TO undermi
and unsettle faith In the authenticity and
spiration of the Bible. Adopted unanimous
without debate,