Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
LIKE A BOMB SHELL.
Resolutions of Elder W. G. Johnston
Stir Up the Presbyterians.
OPPOSED TO REVISING THR CREED.
Reference to the Pope as Antiehrist Cree
ated Sensation.
SOME LOCAL DIFFERENCES SETTLED

The meeting Of the Pittsburg Presby-
tery at the Southside Presbyterian Church
yesterday was more spirited than ordi-
narily. The excitement was produced By Q
series of resolutions introduced by Elder w.
g. Johnston. At point in the proceed
iups Mr., Johnston arose and in a clear voice
said: / wish to offer the following resolu-
ton:
WHEREAS, This Presbytery views with deep
concern the wide spread OF defecticn prevalent
received standards OF our venerable church;
and
Whereas, Our congregations are in danger
OF being corrupted BY such herestesi therefore
Resolved, That the ministers of this Presby-
terry be required, as soon as possible, to present
to their several congregatlons & our 0eliet as set
upon the following among other topics that.
God has from all eternity ordained some Of His
creatures for His glory to everlasting death /;
that elect infants alone are sacred.
That the Pope of Rome is Antichrist.
Nearly every member of the Presbytery
was on the floor in an instant, and only the
cry of "Mr. Moderator" could be heard.
Rev. G. w. Chaltant at last secured atten-
ton, and held that the introduction of such
a resolution was absurd. BE remarked sar-
castically. "It is caricature, nothing but
q caricature."
WHO ARE SACRED MEN.
One preacher at the rear of the room
stated that he believed any man who led
good life was sacred, and the passage about
an elect infant should be modified. The
speakers remark gave rise to no discussion,
and his name was not secured. Rev. w,
j. Holland called vigorously that the mover
of the motion be given the right of an ex-
PLANTATION.
Mr.. Chalfant spoke again before attention
had been paid to any question, and asked,
"Why do we have to bring the Pope into
this discussion 2" Just as this remark was
uttered, some one moved that the resolution
be laid on the table. This was unanimously
carried, and Rev. J. W. Maxwell said: ~
think we ought to avoid discussions and 90
home to preach the gospel of Christ"
This kindly saying had the effect of quiet
ing everyone for short time, but lengthy
discussion broke out shortly after.
Rev. b. r. McClelland, of Illinois, was
received into the Presbytery. Rev. DIR.
Kumler and Rev. Mr.. Johnston preached
the two opening sermons. DR.. Purves
stated that he understood it was claimed by
some that at the last meeting Of the Presby-
terry too hasty action was taken in refusing
to amend and revise the Westminster Con-
fession. He then asked for q reconsidera-
ton, but his motion was defeated.
NUMBER OF COMMUNICATES.
Chairman Renshaw reported that there
are IL, ,949 communicates in the Pittsburg
Presbytery. Rev. Il. o. Rosborough will
be installed December II at Montour. A
committee reported that the Mingo and
Finleyville congregations, who have been
disagreeing, should be united under one
pastor, and the report was adopted; and that
the Mingo church. having the Sunday morn
ing service, should pay 500 per year more
than the other. Mr.. Chaltant thought it
was necessary to have another secretary for
the Foreign Mission work, but the Presby.
terry failed to see his point.
At the close of the meetings, when the
minutes were read, another dispute arose.
The secretary did not refer to the resolutions
of DR.. Purves and Mr.. Johnston.
Some claimed they should be embodied in
the minutes; others held that as they had
been laid on the table, they were not part
OF the proceedings. They finally adjourned
without settling the matter.
A petition was received from the citizens
of Plum and Penn townships, for the organ
ization of a church there.