The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-20
HEJACKSON ASSEMBLY Y
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 BYTE1IAN.
ovsrtures From Alabama and Fiori' d. For thu Transtsr cf the fiori- da Church-chArSss Against
 Dr. Graves Dismisssd.

Jackson. Mia, May fs.-,rhc fourth day of the General Assembly of the Prcsbyse- rian Church. In the United States was called to order by Moderator Hall
 Prayer was offered by pr. Robinson of South Carolina. Several .ovtrtures were presented on the subject of graded les -sons. The report Of the trustees cf the Presbyterian College at Durant | T.. showsd a promising future for the insti- tuition, but the immediate need of funds for the equipment of new buildings was pressing.
 The report of pr. sdcNeilly. . delegate from the Synod of Mexico. showed that il ts composed of four Presbytcries, q churches. 5000 communicants and 6 min isters. The importance of sniarging and extending this work was urged. The sa- iutasion, of the Synod of Mexico was read and referred to the Foreign Mission Com mtttee as was also the report of traternal Delegate Mora, after which special pray CT was offered for the Mexican held by pr. Brown of South Carolina
 Amonx the moro important overtures filed with the Secfetary was one favoring new catechism. This comes from dozen different syncds. and was cham pior,ed by pr. Hesnphiil of Louisville. pr. Walden opposed the change and moved be dismissei from future consideration.
 pr. Lyons of Ciarksyille, Tenn. and Dr. Woods of Memphis. favored continu- ance on the yea and nay vote, their mo- ton prevailed. On motion of pr. Walden. if was decided to submit the matter to the various Presbyteries for their com Yinendation or disapprovai.
 The matter of changing the boundary lines between the Louisiana and Missis- sippi Synods will be taken up next yysr. An overture asking for arevision of the confession of Faith was reported unfa- vorably. The report was sustained.
 The charges preferred against pr. Z. B. Graves of Louisiana by the Louisiana Synod were dismissed. compromise having been reached between representa- lives of the synod and Dr. Graves. A paper signed by Dr. E. witherspoon. act ing for Mir Graves. and pr. w. M. Alex ander, representing the Louisiana Synod. was adopted by the Assembly. In this paper 1t was set forth that Dr. Graves withdraws his complaint against the Louisiana Synod, and will enter . sani- tarium, where he will remain until re- stored to health: the Assembly to pay him $50 per annum for his needs and to restore him to the New Orleans Presby- hery upon his recovery. The trial of Rev. E. F. Hogue of Virginia, resulted in a verdict of guilty. and he was dismissed without censure. The charge brought against Mr. Hogue was that he had prov ed unsatisfactory to his congregation. and, upon their request for his resigna- tion, he refused to give up the pastorate.
 The Commitete on Overture recommend ed granting the request of the Georgis Synod, and Washburn Presbytery that the last Thursday of June be designated as a day of humiliation. fasting and prayer. in view of the low state of piety throughout the denomination.
 The commitete reported favorabiy an overture from the South Carolina Synod askinf that catechism on church his tory be provided for by the special benefit of the young people.
 The synods of Alabama and Florida presented overtures for the transfer of Fioraia Church. Presbytery of East Ala bama Synod. to the Presbytery of Florida. N Ss4a
 The overture of the East Hanover Pres bytery, substituting the second Sabbath of September for the third Thursday of February as the annual day of prayer for the young. was granted.
 The night session was devoted to the report of the Committee on Colored Evan selization. pr. Leivel of Texas, submit ted report showing the receipts to have been S7,000; disbursements 5000. The excess in receipts and disbursements was made possible by surplus remaining from last year.