Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-19
PRESBYTERIAN PROCEEDINGS
Work of the General Assembly of the New York Synod at Philadelphia. Southern Presbyterians.


 New York Synod at Philadelphia. Southern Presbyterians.
 PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-Dr. John M Warrall, of the New York synod, presided over yesterdays session of the Presbyterian general assembly.
 The names of such commissioners who had arrived during and since previous session were added to the official lists The standing committees of the assembly were announced, and the roll of synods was called and a re- quest made that any records or papers of in terest be forwarded to the desk of the stated clerk.
 Reports from committees were then in order, and Rev. Dr. Macintosh handed in that from the committee on 1.-The Church at Home and Abroad
 The committee on education requested per- mission to retire for consultation in their committee rooms. This was granted, and the report of the previous committee was adopted.
 The report of the special committee on the management of ths board of missions for freedmen was then read. It recommends that the assembly express its hearty approval of the changes that have been made by the board of missions for freedmen in its organi- zation and methods, and comments the board
 
 fdence and liberal support; that the board be recommended to appeal to the churches for contributions to establish a permanent fund of not less than SEQ nnn, ~phieh si...ll be invested in securities that may be available as collateral, and of which only the income shall be used in the extension of the boards work.
 Judge Strong moved to refer the report to the standing committee on freedman. Objec- do fok ter was left in abeyance.
 After meetings of the various committees had been announced the moderator stated that in accordance with the privileges of his position, he had chosen 8 vice-moderator. His selection had fallen upon Governor James A. Beaver, of Pennsylvania. This drew forth considerable applause.
 The report of the committee on freedman missions was taken up, and MT. Sheppard continued his remarks against its reference to | the permanent committee. After prolonged discussion the previous question was ordered, and the report of the special committee was referred to the standing committees. From the Methodist general conference sit ting in New York fraternal telegram was received expressing pleasure upon the pros- perity of the Presbyterian church. The report of the committee of ruling elders | on home missions was presented and adopted BALTIMORE, May l9.-At the convention of the Southern Presbyterian church standing committees were appointed and a communi- cation was read from the Methodist Epis- copal conference at New York regarding a national Sabbath school convention and in- viting the appointment of representatives to that convention. The report submitted by Rev. G. B. Strickler, chairman of the com mittee of inoriry, makes it plain that the organic union between the church, north and south, is improbable at this time. The over- lures on the subject of union and Dr. Strick- ler's report were, on motion of Rev. Dr. Shoot, referred to the committee on bills | and overtures.