Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-24
NORTHERN PBEsBYrERIANs.
Receiving Members or the Southern
Assem- bIy-President Glove
lands speech.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.

Receiving MoGDoerh VI INC So"'"
cmbiy-President Glove
lands speech.
TBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
PHILADELPHIA. NAV 23-Tns most inter-
esting epjsode az the Presbyterian Assembly
thus FAR occurred this afternoon, when the
reception rendered Jointly 10 the cOmmts-
fioners OF the two General Assemblies, North
and south. BY Mr.. and Mrs. Wistar Morris
was held at their residence at Overlook,
near this city. The President and Mrs.
Cleveland were guests OF honor, and this
fact caused every member OF tue assembly TO
brave the dis1grecabe weather and board
the special train that started for Overlook
shortly before O'Clock this afternoon.
Members Of the Southern Assembly, some
200 in number, arrived about an hour later
At the station they were met by Rev. Dr.
Macintosh, DIstrict-Attomey George ;.
Graham. and John Wannamaker, OF lhls
city. They were driven to- Mr.. Morris's
house, nearly a mile distant, and when near
Ing the place were met by the moderator,
Rev. DR.. Charles L. Thompsop, and other
officers OF the Northern Assembly. When
DR.. Thompson and Or. Bullock, the vencra-
bic moderator OF the Southern Assembly,
greeted each sther there was chorus OF
cheers. which was renewed when the Vlsitefs
entered the grounds where President and
Mrs. Cleveland, host and hostess, and The
commissioners Of the Northern Assembly
were waiting 10 receive lhem. The latter
stood IN a double row with uncovered heaos
ne the southern members passed up to the
front OF the pOrtico, where the exerclsesN were
to he held-the venerable Dr. Brown, OF
Virginia. and the southern moderator, REV.
j. J. Bullock, ID. D.. OF Washington. coming
i'm for a spccill share OF applause. Congress
men ]. Raudolph Tucker. Of Virginia, and
BreckinridRe OF Kentucky were conspicu-
Gus among the southern lay commissioners,
and were heartily recognized. As Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland emerged from tue
house TO the portico there was 4 burst OF
cheering from The big sSsemblage on the
lawn. The rain had ceased, and the people
stood with barred heads. The President was
accompanied by the host, ar. Morris, Rev.
| Charles Wood, HeesratOrs Tbompson, Bul-
| lock. and other officers OF the two Assem-
| blie,. Beside Ms. Cleveland stood Mrs.
Morris, Mrs. Wood, asd Mrs. Thompson,
Nr. Morris introduced the President and
! Mrs. Cleveland in q brief address, and the
| President replied az follows:
al am very much gratihed by the oppor-
| tuaity here afforded me- 90 meet the repre-
| sentatives Of the Presbyterian Church. Sure
! " mas never should lose his interest IN The
welfare Of the Church in which be was
reared; and yet will not ind fault with sny
of Won who deem il sad confession made
when acknowledge thatI must recall days
now long past 70 lind my closest relation TO
/ the grand and noble denomination which
YOU represent. ] say this because those OF
| us who inherit fealty 10 the Church "a did
/ begin early to learn those things which make
/ US Presbyterians all the days OF our lives;
and thus il is that the rigors OF orr early
D trr US pFnnnnp1
/ our lasting allegiance, are especially vivid
and perhaps beat remembered. Attend
/ auce upon church.scryice three times
| each Sunday and upon The Sabbath school
J during the noon intermi's0n may be irksome
/ enough to a boy Of ten or twelve yesrs OF
! aye TO be well fixed In his memory, but
| have never known man who regretted lbese
/ things III the years OF his maturity. The
/ shorter catcchi>m, though thoroughly
| studied, was not, perhaps, atthe time perfectly
understood, and yet in the stern laoors aud
/ duties Ia altcTliie those are not spt TO be TIE
/ worst citizens who were early taught
/ what is the chief end Of man. Speaking
81 these things, and in the presence Of those
mere assembled, the most tender thoughts
crowd upon my mind, all connected
with Prcsbyteriqnism and rs teachings.
/ There are present with me nOw memories
/ OF a kind and ailecliOuate i4ther, consecrated
/ to the cause. and called to his rest and his
reward in the midday OF his usefulness; sa'
cred recollection OF the prayers and piouS
/ love Of a sainted mother and family circle
/ hallowed and sanctifed by the spirit Of
Presbyterianism. l certainly cannot but
| express the wish and hope that the Pres6Y-
| terrain Church will always be at the front in
every movement which promises the tempo
raj az well "a the spiritual advancement OF
mankind. In the turmoil aud hustle OF
everyday lie few men are foolish enough to
| ignore The practical value 70 our people and
! our country 81 the Church organizations
! established smoug US and the advantage
/ Of Christian example aud teaching. The field
/ is vast, and the work sufficient 10 engage the
/ efforts Of every sect and denomination; but
/ ! am inclined 70 believe that the Church
which Is the most tolerant and conservative
/ without loss Of spiritual strength will the
/ soonest find Us way 70 tue hearts and aaec-
/ tiOps OF the people. While We nav he par
/ doned for insisting that our denomination is
I the best, we NAV think II safe 10 concede
much that u good 70 all other Churcbes that
{ seek TO make men better. am here to greet
! the delegates OF the two General Assemblies
/ OF the PRESBYTERIAN Church. one Il called
| North and the other South Tne
| subject i too deep aud intricate for
& luFs NNt L tdNANb ISiH NNeA'i NC wy "
/ should be. These words, so far as they de.
vote separation and enlargement, should he
! obsolete. In the councils Of the nation and
| ia the business OF the country they no longer
mean repro2ch and artagonisn. Even
the soldiers who fought North and South are
restored 10 fraternity and unity. This fra
| tcrri;y and uaity i taught and enioined by
/ our Church. When shall she see herself
united With all the added strength and unity
/ that harmony insured"
The President spoke With much earnest
ness. and I'm clear, ringing voice that was
| heard all over the lswn. lie was frequently
| appleuded, aud bis references 10 the question
OF unity aud fellowship were greeted With
cries OF "GOodl" and "Ilear! Hear "
| from members OF both assemblies.
! Moderator Bulleck offered prayer. the
DoxologY was sung. ard Moderator Themp-
son pronounced the 0enediction. The men,
/ bcrs Of both assemblies crowded up TO the
/ porch aud were separately introduced TO
/ the President and his wife, who greeted all
with 4 shake Of the hand.
| After 4 collation., al which about 500 per-
| sons p2rtOsk, the commissioners North ana
/ South returned to Philadelphia.
| This evening reception to the members
/ Of the two assemblies was given in tue
Academy OF Fine Arts.
--s-sEg--
Election Of bishop.
NEW YoRE, Nav 28.-Rey. j. w. Joyce, Of
! OHIO. was elected third bishop az the Meiho-
| dist Episcopal Conference this morning.