Morning journal and courier., 1888-05-24
News by Telegraph
FROM ALL QUARTERS.
THE CHURCH OF HIS YOUTH
Is Still Dear To President
Cleveland.
ONE MORE METHODIST BISHOP.
General Sheridan Is Fast
Recovering.
OUTLOOK FOR THE MILLS BILL.
Six Men Crushed Under A
Building.
OUTLOOK FOR THE MILLS BILL.
CLEVELAND AT THE ASSEMBLY.

GLRVELAND All THE ASS
Conceding Much that is Good to All
Churches that Seek to Make Men
Good.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-The most inter
esting episode of the Presbyterian assembly
thus far occurred this afternoon when re-
ception rendered jointly to the commissioners
of the two assemblies by Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
lev Morris was held at thei- residence at
Overlook. President and Mrs Cleveland
every member of the assembly to brave the
disagreeable weather and board the special
train for Overlook about O'Clock this af-
ternoon The President and Mrs. Cleveland
had already arrived at Mr.. Morris when the
members of the general assembly got there.
The members of the southern assembly, 200
in number, arrived about an hour later
They were met by DR.. Henry McCook, Rev.
DIR. Mcintosh, District Attorney George I.
Graham and John Wannamaker, and were
driven to Mr.. Morris house. When nearing
the place they were met by the moderator,
Rev. DIR. Charles L. Thompson, and other
members of the northern assembly. When
DIR. Thompson and DR.. J. J. Bullock, the
venerable moderator of the southern assem-
bly,, greeted each other there was chorus of
cheers which were renewed when the visitors
entered the grounds where the President and
Mrs. Cleveland, tbs host and hostess and the
commissioners of the northern assembly were
waiting. The latter stood in double row
with uncovered heads the southern MEM
bers passed up to the front of the portico
where the exercises were to be held. As the
President and Mrs. Cleveland emerged
he TO he
there was burst of cheering
from the big assemblage on the
lawn. The rain had ceased and the
people stood with barred heads. The Presi-
dent was accompanied by the host, Rev. Mr..
Charles Wood, Moderators Thompson and
Bullock, and other officers of the two bodies.
Beside Mrs. Cleveland stood Mrs Morris,
Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Thompson. Mrs.
Cleveland wore black tulle, with black lace
hat and gold trimmings. Mr.. Morris intro
duced the President in a brief address and
the President replied as follows:
am very much gratified by the opportu-
nifty here afforded me to meet the repre-
sentatives of the Presby terian church.
Speaking in the presence of those here as
sembled the most tender thoughts crowd up
on nay mind-all connected with Presbyter-
ianism and its teachings. There are present
with me now memories of kind father, con-
secrated to the cause and called to his rest
ness, a sacred recollection of the prayers and
pious love of sainted mother, and family
circle haflowed and sanctifed by the spirit of
Presby terianism. Icertainly cannot but wish
and hope that the church will always be
at the front in every movement which prom
ises the temporal as well as the spiritual adj
vancement of mankind In the turmoil and
hustle of everyday life few men are foolish
enough to ignore the practical value to our
people and our country of the church organ
izations established among us and the advan-
tages of Christian example and teaching.
The field is vast and the work sufficient to
engage the attention of every sect, but I am
inclined to believe the church which is most
tolerant and conservative, without loss of
spiritual strength, will soonest find the way
to the hearts and affections of the people.
While we may be pardoned for insisting that
think, safely concede much
good to other churches that
seek to make men coed. am
here to greet the delegates of two gem
eral assemblies of the Presbyterian church.
One is called north and the other south. The
subject is too deep and intricate for me, but
cannot help wondering why this should be.
This word so far as they denote separation
and enlargement SHOULD be absolute. In the
counsels of the nation and in the business of
the country they no longer mean reproach.
Even the soldiers who fought for the
NOrJn anu SOnGn are restored 10 fraternity.
This fraternity and unity is taught and en-
Joined by our church. When shall she her
self be united with all the added strength
and usefulness that harmony and union en-
sure2
The President spoke with much earnest
ness and in a clear ringing voice that was
| heard all over the lawn. He was frequently
applauded and his references to union and
fellowship were greeted with cries of good,
hear and hear from members of both assem-
| blies. Moderator Thompson pronounced the
benediction. A collation. was served to the
| entire party which numbered over eight
| hundred people, after which the commission
ers came to Philadelphia in special trains.
| A reception was accorded the delegates to-
night in the Academy of Fine Arts. Before
| the Presidents arrival number of addresses
| were made. When the President and Mrs.
| Cleveland appeared they were accorded an
ovation. As the crowd filed past the Presi-
dent shook each one by the hand. The Pres
ident will return to Washington at an early
hour in the morning. Mrs. Cleveland will
remain as the guest of the wife of Rev.
Charles Wood of Germantown and will go tc
| New York on Friday.