Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 June 1891 — Page 2

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THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 3, 1891-TWELYE PAGES.

ATEAR OF REMEMBRANCE

Dropped Saturday for tho Country's Dead. The Day Better Observed Than Before. President Harrison and Cabinet at Philadelphia. Confederates Participate at the Tomb of Grant, Interesting Memorial Exercises at Many Points. Crown Hill, th beautiful city of the dead, was thronged with the living all day Saturday, and over the greensward children with baskets and bouquets of flowers trooped, while mothers followed more decorously on their way to gravea where dear relatives had been laid away. The custom of observing Memorial day has so broadened that a universal practice of Strewing flowers on graves of remembered friondi and relatives has grown out of it. With its majestic trees and shrubbery the cemetery was not unlike a flower garden, to general was the distribution of cut roses, geraniums, carnations, bushy snow balls and fresh blossoms of the late spring. The absence of a street parade brought people to the ground early in the day, and long before noon cars on the electric line were heavily freighted with people carrying tender tributes to the memory of those who Lave gone before. There was A liberal sprinkling of gray-haired men wearing the little bronze button of the G. A. R, in the morning cars, and toward the middle of the day tno old soldier had to scramble with the crowds for passage to the cemetery. The transportation facilities were, as usual, inadequate to the occasion and hundreds were unable to witness the ceremonies. It was long after dark before the last tired visitor was able to return to the city. Express wagons did ft profitable business, making extortionate charges, aa they were able to do in view of the great crush. The graves of the distinguished union soldiers were covered with flowers, many rich designs resting ou the monuments. White lilies and poppies were scattered about the Morton bust, while offerings were profusely distributed over the base of Gen. JelFerson C. Davis' monument. Just across the way. At 2 o'clock the grand army poets and other organizations formed at the entrance to the lane east of the cemetery and awaited the coming of Governor James E. Campbell and escort. When the carriage containing the distinguished orator came in eight a rocket Ixom the crown of the hill burst in the air. lie epoko without manuscript, his oration being well received. An excerpt of the address is as follows: Fxllow Comrades and Citizrxs It U always a pleasure and unusnal gratification to meet the eomradea of Indiana in the observance of these solemn memorial services. Of all itatea that were eminently prominent during the war in the great galaxy ot atatea were Indiana and Ohio. Both were free born daughters of a mother of slavery and linked together In common interests. Aa the states stood shoulder to shonlder so did the eons Stand to preserve the integrity of their native atatea From the I'otomao to the .Mississippi the soil was dyed with the blood from one common stream. Today is a day for both exaltation and grief. We are gathered, not alone to mourn our comrades, but also to rejoice in the great blessing bought by their blood and innering. A quarter of a eentury ago there was no such a day in the calendar as a Memorial day. It has bow grown until it la only seoond in calendar daya to the glorious American day Independence day. As we get farther away from tho memorable event that gave rise to this observance the interest in the day grows, and there will be p&gtaotry and flowers and oratory aa long as the word patriotism sounds in human ears. To enshrine in memory those who have fought for human liberty liai been the subatanee of this custom. No where in the olassical or in the modern age has anything approached this universal outpouring, the part and parcel represented as it is here. Everywhere from the great cemeteries embellished by wealth it goes down to the little hamlet which however small, has its quota of fallen bsroe. Today I saw the loftiest mouument to the aoldier I have aver seen. Yon may spread your bronze upon It, but there Is no such monument to the soldier as in this crowing observance of Memorial day. This is his monument. About yon Is seen both the white haired father and the young son. There is something that shows a strain of human natuie in all this. Written history has brought out but little that Is not the result of war. When the little fellows grow up they play aa soldiers. When they become young men, they come out here with guns on their shoulders to pay retpect to the soldier. When the milleuium comes, we won't have the soldier, but the millenium is evidently not close upon as. We may die oh but the country will be safe for the boys are growing vp and are a little better oil than we were. There has not been a civilization put out and a better one substituted, that has not been by staining of the soil with blood. Man's wrath is the instrument of God and with it he regulates the social evils. Slavery was swallowed op in a sea of blood. Let as on this historic day draw the lesson of history. We cannot con it too often. When the colonies severed their relatione with the mother country they had slavery within their borders. When the constitution was formed slavery was thocght to be terminated, bat when the states came to vote, seven voted no. l our were what is called today northern states and three were southern states. By their action they planted seeds which fructified in the great ivil war. Slavery became intertwined with all the social institutions of the iSouth. In the North it wasn't possible. From frugality and, probably, humanity's sake it was abolished in all northern states. The northern intellect grasped the only true theory of our government, and .thirty-five years aeo, alavery became the perilous doctrine of the South. It was only a question of time until the two sections came in conflict, and it ratal tad in an attempt to establish another confederacy bound to perpetuate alavery. A prominent Georgian confederate has confessed what we all believed, that sueh a doctrine aould not be maintained in a country where lach advanced ideas of civilization were besoming established. Even in classical history and in the history of ytome what was so inspiring as the way 20,000,600 people rushed to avenge the insulted nag St Sumter. Everybody wanted to firht but they bad nothing to fight with. The first battie was discouraging tut like trae Americana they picked their flails and renewed the conflict. The confederates were oar brethren of the same blood and bone. Tbey fought with a valor and desperation never known in the annals ef nations. Even after Father Sherman bless his memory! had followed thm to the ea they kept their spirit shve. It took some time to eome down to the basis of peaee. We afterward found that the people below the Ohio river were looking on the wrong aido of the scale. We at last stood ready to forgive tho who went oat to fight for what they thought was right. There is a new South the couth of isioa sad freedom, and that is now living. The lessons of this day are various and not alone of patriotism. What can yon tell of freedom to these old soldiers who waded through blood for foar years? To the young who were not born at the time of the war, this observance is an object lesson. The strewing of toe graves shows that the soldiers are never forgotten. The lesson to the older people is a broader one one of anion that forty-four states are more glorious than any one state. It is a lessoa fraught with great things for the future. Go t aek and see what the men of the

war have doae in eivil life. They are foand in any walk of life from the presidency of the United States down. Many of them are not able to be here today. Advancing age and disease have kept ahem away. Who ought to talis ears of the soldier when ho can't take care of himself? Ne consideration of cost ahonld staod between the soldier and the country which be is expected to save. Soldiers' orphans should be provided for. Whenever I want to feel happy I go down to Xenia and see the orphaus in the home there. Some one in the audience interrupted the orator at this conclusion by remarking that Indiana had a soldiers' orphans' home at Knuhtbtown. This led the governor to exclaim, '"Thank God!" During the program at the stand the quartet sang "Comrades Sleep in Calm Repose." THE DAY IN NEW YORK.

Aa Imposing Prat Services at tho Tonal of (ten. Graat.f New Yorz, May SO. The ceremonies of Memorial day were carried on in this city today in its usual magnificent style. The parade In honor of the dend was large and imposing and tha American flag was displayed at half-mast from almost every house. Business was practically suspended, all the courts and government buildings being closed. Athletic ga nes, the races, bate ball, the theater and excursions were all well patronized, notwithstanding the damp weather and lowering skies. It was in fact a holiday in which everybodv enjoyed himself the beet way possible. The grave in the cemeteries were, as usual, decorated with loving hands, and all the sol diere' monuments were covered with flowers. Thy program for the afternoon included services at the tomb of Hen. Grant in Riverside park under the direction of the U. S. Grant po?t of Brooklyn. The U. S. man-of-war, Enterprise, was anchored in the Hudson river opposite the tomb and fired minute guns during the continuance of the service. A number of ex-confederate soldier were present as guests of the day. including ex-Governor John S. Wise ot Virginia, who delivered the oration. AT WASHINGTON. Tho Graves of the Unknown Dead Tletter Remembered Titan Usual. Washington, May 30. Memorial day was observed aa a general holiday. Early in the morning the grand army posts and their military escort assembled and after parading through the principal streets the procession disbanded and the grand army poets proceeded to Arlington to attend the decoration services to be held there. At Arlington a salute at noon opened the memorial services. A dirge was played by the Marine band, followed by the rendition of a funeral ode by the Mozart club. The line then moved with solemn tread past the tomb of unknown dead and the participants, separating, decorated the graves. At the sound of the bugle the assembly gatbered at the ampitheater and the Hon. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia delivered the oration. Mrs. (Jen. Sheridan had charge of the floral arrangement. The tomb of the 2,111 unknown dead was much more elaborately decorated than usual, having been especially assigned to the executive oflier of the I'otomao corps. TO THS ANDREWS RAIDERS. A Magnificent Testimonial Kreeted at Cbnttunoogn by I lie Stat of Ohio. CiiATTANoor.A. May 30. Ohio's tribute to the Andrew raiders, provided for by the general assembly of the state, was unveiled at the National cemetery at this place thn afternoon. Judge Tbaddeus A. Minshall, president of tiie Ohio Audrews raiders' monument commUsion,6iokebr!elly,after which ex-tiovemor Foraker waa presented and delivered tho principal address. At the close of liia speech the monument was unveiled by an eight-year-old boy, Mason L. Ross, of Chriscian-dmrg, O., nephew of Marion A. Ross, one of the executed and only male survivor of the Ross family. A number of minor addresses followed this ceremony. THE PRESIDENT'S DAY. lie Stakes the Address of the Day at Oen. Meade's Grave. PrtiLA delfftia, May 30. Today is a legal holiday in this state and business in this city was almost entirely suspended. The day was cloudy and threatening, but there was no rainfall and many sporting events and decoration ceremonies were all well attend. The principal points of interest were, of course, those visited by President Harrison and the distinguished members of the party accompanying him from Washington. The) Tie. President's Uttla Speech. RniNF.rsECK, N. Y., May 30. This being the home of Vice-President Morton, he presided at the memorial services. The exercises consisted largely of a service of song, and the clergy of the place participated, lot brief address the vice-president said : The great republic Is today the marvel of the world. To speak of only one of the five new states, less familiar to us here, whose senators have recently entered the senate of the United States, the greatest forum of debate in the world, the state of Montana: It is larger than the empire of Turkey. The state of Texas is larger than the whole Austrian empire by 30,COJ square miles, and the territory of New Mexico is larger than tireat Britain and Ireland together. My friends and neighbors, republicans and democrats, patriots all, as in every succeeding year we deoorate the graves of oar heroes, let us thank God for the rich legacy of freedom and nationality they and the fathers of the republic have bequeathed to us and remember that all succeeding millions will rise op and call them blessed. At Noblesvllle. Nobles ville. May 30. Special. The nsual ceremonies that attend a Memorial day were observed in this city. AtOo'clock a large and handsome American flag was hoisted upon the court house tower where it will remain permanently. In the afternoon Col. William Wilson of Lafayette addressed a large gathering of soldiers, in a spirited and patriotic speech. A program consisting of recitation, essays and declamations was rendered in an able manner, after Col. Wilson finished his address. A large number of members of (i. A. R. posts from neighboring towns witnessed the exercises. at it:nflrtD. Blufftox, May 30. Special. Every business house was decorated with flags and bunting. The procession to the old cemetery in the morning rind to the Fairview cemetery this afternoon were both well attended. Company E., Fourth Regiment of the Indiana Legion, made a fine showing in the procession; also, thirty young ladies who have been drilling for the past month. The speaking at Bixby's opera hoase followed. 'Ihe day eloped with an entertainment at the opera house, consisting of a state drill by thirty-six youug ladies and other exercise under the auspices of the Ladies' Relief Corps. At Colnmbua. Coli'mbi s, May 30. Special. Memorial day was observed here today by a suspension of business and a procession of soldiers, citizens and Sunday-school children to the cemetery, where the graves of soldiers were strewn with

flowers. After this part of the program was finished the crowd adjourned to an adjoining grove where appropriate services were held. At riatafleld. Fl a infield, May 30. Special. Memorial day was appropriately observed here this afternoon. The Virgil H. Lyon pot, G. A. It, the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans turned out in fuil force. The various organizations, assisted by others from Avon and Bridgeport, formed a line at 1 :30 p. m., and, headed by the reform school silver cornet band and l'lainfield drum corps proceeded to the public school campus, where Prof. T. J. Charlton delivered the address of the day. The procession then marched to Maple Grove cemetery, where many deceased soldiers are buried, and decorated their graves as had been done at the other burial places during the morning. The weather was all that could be desired, and Plainfield has today paid a tribute to her dead soldiers that does her honor.

At Marion. Marion, May "0. Special. Memorial day was more generally observed here than ever before at the soldiers home near the city. The decoration services, conducted under the auspices of the Women's relief corps, were simply grand. It is the first time since the home was established here that the day was observed oo so big a scale by the controllers of tho home. In the city all business was closed, and the civic bodies, with a very few exceptions, joined in the parade. A large number of citizens also joined with the veterans and did honor to their dead comrades at the Odd Fellows' cemetery. C'apt. Eli Ritter of Indianapolis made an able speech. The Fourth regiment band and college choir discoursed sweet music The day waa a quiet one, without any accidents. A Memorial Day Accident. Landing, Mich., May 30. A feature of the memorial day parade was a float which was made by building a platform on a truck and on this placing forty-three women to represent tho states of the union. Near the cemetery the platform pave way, William Hardy and the front end of the platform fell under the horse's heels, frightening them into a run. The women hung screaming to the float until thrown off along two or three blocks. The last one fell off just as the cemetery was reached, where the horses were stopped. When the wreckage was cleared it was found that Hardy had a badly mashed ankle and a lot of severe, but not serious, bruises, and about fifteen of the women were slightly bruised, none of them seriously. At Franklin. Franklin, May 30. Special. Fully 5,000 people attended the Memorial day services here. The ritualistic services were performed by Wads worth post, G. A. R., a military salute followed and the memorial address was delivered by Col. I. N. Walker. An excellent parade was made and everything passed off satisfactorily. At Wabash. Wabasit, May 30. Special. Business generally was suspended here today and the attendance at the decoration services was larger than for years. D. R. Lucas of Iinutington delivered an excellent address to an immense throng in Falls cemetery after the graves there and in the Jewish and old cemeteries Lad been decorated. At Winchester. Winchester, May 30. Special. Memorial day was duly observed here under the auspices of Nelson Tresler post, G. A. li, assisted by the Sons of Veterans, Ladies' Relief Coips, and civilians generally. The Hon. John W. Williams delivered an eloquent address suitable to tho occasion. At Knlghistown. Kniohtstown, May 30. Appropriate memorial services were held in this city by J. B. Mason poet and the Women's Relief Corps, and the management of the Indiana soldiers' and sailors' orphans' home at that institution. The Hon. Ben F. Smith of Rushville delivered the address at the home. At Shelbyvtlle. Shelryville, May 30. Special. Two thousand people attended the memorial services here today and the occasion was pronounced the best of any ever held here. The Rev. G. W. 1 lagan delivered the oration and Horace G. Ogden of Danville, lud , f poke for the Son of Veterans. , At Peru. Peru, May 30. Special. Memorial day was observed in this city by a general suspension of business. The exercises were held in the opera-house, many prominent speakers being heard. CoU Straight of Indianapolis made the principal address, and a large parade followed. At Liberty. Liberty, May 30. Special. Memorial day exercises took place here today with a very largo attendance. Capt. R. li Brown was grand marshal. A. B. Charpie of Indianapolis delivered an appropriate address to a largo crowd in the methodist episcopal church. At Zlonsville. Zionsville, May 30. Special. Memorial exercises were held at this place today. The G. A. R. post and several others went from here to Kagletown cemetery and decorated the graves of our dead heroes with a large number of beautiful flowers. At Lbiinon. Lebanon, May 30. Special. Memorial day was observed here with appropriate exercises. The Rev. E. T. Lane was the orator of the day. Kxerclsee Elsewhere. Kansas city had a parade. San Antonio observed with a parade. Milwaukee observed with a big parade. Maj. McKinley was the orator at Canton, u. Benjamin Butterworlh waa the orator at Springfield, O. A heavy rain did not stop the ceremonies at Pittsburg. Kansas observed the day more generally than ever before. Rutherford B. Hayes made the address at the Dayton soldiers' home. New England generally observed the day with elaborate ceremonies. Chief Clerk Johnson of the U. S. senate was the orator at Minneapolis. At Denver school children presented each veteran with a wreath of flowers. At Columbus Bishop Watterson spoke and a poem by Washington Gladden was read. At Johnstown, Pa., the day was 'a sad one, through remembrance not only of the dead soldiers, but of the victims of the Coneraaugh flood. Gen. Miles reviewed the G. A. R. at Chicago. The Abraham Lincoln monument in Lincoln park was elaborately decorated with flowers and garlands by the children of the Lincoln school.

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TEBRDPTED BY DEATH

A Tragedy in the Presbyterian Assembly. One of Briggs' Opponents Dies at His Post. Judge Breckinridge Closes Hia Speech and Life. Dr. Pattern's Report Indorsed by an Immense Majority. While Very Noisy, the Drlggs Men Were Not Numerous. Detroit, May 26. The Presbyterian general assembly fixed the salary of the secretary of correspondence at $1,500. The board of home missions made its report in substance as follows: The year opened with the great debt of -80,-331.84, canted by an unforeseen deorease in receipts in March, the last month of the fiscal year. Missionaries had to wait lor hardearned pay, as the securities at the board's command were small, and then receipts tell off from the average, f 16,000, daring tho first five months. So, although we spent f55,525 leu than last year, and 1110,(W) le than the assembly authorized, we closed with a debt of $98.34'). Htill the receipts from churches and individuals have been 34.1J2 more than last year, and more than in any year before. But the rreat falling off in legacies of almost $100,000 left us helpless. In New England there baa been steady progrew largely among those of Scotch stock iu the manufacturing town, The eoDgrcKationalists will come and help our work for this clan, cne of their churches giving $4,0 to help build one of ours. City evangelization is a new term with a weight of meaning that increases evsry year. More peopl are reached with a given outlay in cities and large towns, and churches are more quickly brought to give help rather than askfer it Then missionary work is much needed and very hopeful among our swarming foreign population. There is a very decided presbyterian element among the Bohemians whose reformed church has always had reprelentatires in the puu-presbytemn councils. There are 30,0(0 of this race in New York City, 10,000 in Baltimore, 40,0c 0 in Chicsro. 50,000 in Wisconsin, 10.0CO in Omaha, 50.0C0 in Minnesota and larne communities of them in Nebraska and Kansas. We have misfionaries, 1,677; missionaries and teachers, 3i0; additions on profession, 10.CS3; additions on eert-ncate, 7,408; total, membership, 113,420. Total in congregations, l.ri,262; tout in Batbath-tchools, 178.169. Churches built during the year, 135; cost, 4-25,S2. Total number of church bniidings, 18,761 ; value, 14,975,292. Total number of parsonages, 397; valne, $42,70. Church debts paid during year, $143,So3. Total receipts for year, $957,906.57. The synods of Baltimore. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania paid through the usual channels $325,257.50. Detroit, May 27. After devotional exercises and reading of minutes Dr. Ilerrick Johnson reported favorably on a religious exhibit at the World's fair. Dr. Nichols of St. Louis resd a report from the committee on increase of the ministry with particular reference to the reception of ministers from other donations. Referred to the committee on church policy. Following are the annual statistics: Missionaries sent out, lS'JO-l : Dakota mission 2, Mexico 0 (5 returning), Columbia 4, Brazil 5. Syria 3 (1 returning), Persia 4.fciam7, Laos 6(1 returning), Corea 4, China 17 (2 returnins), Japan 5 (3 returning), Africa 16 ( returning), India 17 (4 returning-). Total sent out, yj; returning, 22. The treasurer's report stands: Deficit from year ending April 30, 1X(J0, 0,275.9;i ; expenditures for year ending April DO, lb'Jl,?972.r17.02; total, 51,0o2,792.15 ; deficit, $00,102.31. Receipts from churches, $346,770.79; women a board, $33,224.7S ; Sundayschool, $34,'s.:; Y. P. S. C.K., $3,405.41. Legacies, $Si,lti0.37; annuities (donors decreased), $17,375; in trust, individuals and miscellaneous, $115,087.91. Total, $942,C90.64. In the thirteen different missions there are of ministers: American, 210; native (ordained), 173; native (licentiate), 193; total, 57G. Lay-workers American, male, 40; female, 348; native, 1,0055; total, 1,143; total of workers, 2,019. Churches, 377; communicants, 28,494; number added, 2,875; contributions from mission churches, $49,423; number of schools, t05; scholars boarding, boys, 2,175; girls, 1,715; day, boys, 16,520; girls, 7,493; total, 27,813; pupils in Sunday-schools, 25,920; students of ministry, 160. The committee on theological seminaries, which will report on the Briegs matter, has asked for time, and the question whether the appointment of the New York professor shall be confirmed or not will not come up before Thursday. The committee, which is headed by Dr. F. L. Pat ton, is made ud of men the majority of whom are opponents of Dr. Briggs, and while the members refuse to make any specific statement of their proceedings, they will probably report adversely to Dr. Briggs. If the assembly vetoes Dr. Briggs' appointment eome ground will have to be taken. The assembly will hardly make this ground that of heresy, because that would tend to prejudice Dr. Briggs in his trial by the New York presbytery; and again, the matter might go from the presbytery to the synod, and thence to next year's assembly. Should that assembly declare Dr. Briggs' doctrine sound, it would leave the church in a decidedly interesting position. The assembly may, however, take the ground that Dr. Briggs' methods of teaching are unwise and dangerous for the students of the Union seminary, and may refute, with proofs, that Dr. Briggs' teaching is peculiarly forceful and effective, as well as sound in doctrine. One other course, probably the most feasible, is to confirm Dr. Briggs, but send a committe to Union seminary to admonish the doctor to curb his utterances in public so that doctrinal matters will not bo made a source of anxiety to the church. Dr. Herrick Johnon says : "Dr. Brigzs' theology is perfectly sound, lie feels, however, as if he had a mission from heaven to show those whom he calls 'traditionalists' their errors, and it and through the antagonism awakened by his eagerness to controvert the theories of these doctrinarians that he was led to make the statements which have caused this discussion. Yes, I believe Dr. Brings has been untvise, but nothing more. Personally he is a most lovable man and his doctrine is sound." Dr. Bartlett yielded the floor to Dr. Pattoo, who asked leave to read so much of the report on theological seminaries as bears on the case of Dr. Briggs, in order that it mav be printed and distributed to the apeembly when it comes up for action tomorrow. Sixty-three presbyteries, whose names he read have overtured the assembly as to the utterances of Dr. Briggs. Some ask specific action, but most leave it to the assembly what it shall be. The committee praised the presbyteries for their zeal and thinks their requests should have weight. The committee replies to so much of . the report of the Union theological seminary as bears on Dr. Brigg's appointment or transfer to the chair of biblical theology. It ays: Oar doty is delicate one, and especially as the presbytery of New York it trying him en the charge of heresy, as we most not prejudice a case which at some time must eome before us

on appeal. The question before us is net that of his doctrinal soundness, bat that of the approval of his election by the assembly. Wo have examined the constitutional requirements as to the duty and power of the assembly in assenting to or forbidding such appointment or transfer. Dr. Patton quoted from the records as well as from appointments of professors that have convinced his committee that the assembly has power to forbid the transfer. We should have been willing to recommend the reference of the subjeot to a committee to report to the next assembly. Bat the control of the assembly over the matter ceases with the present session, and so e must act now, if stall. We admit that in one view the trasteee may have ground for their deaial of the right of the asiembly to veto tha transfer of a professor from oue chair to another. Besides, the assembly is one party to a compact with the Union theological seminary and must be cautious in acting on it The trustees of the seminary consider that the original appoioment gives status and that this assembly has a right to forbid; but transfer simply assigns duty and with that the assembly has no right to interfere. N ow, while we think the assembly baa control of both, yet, in view of toe oordial relations always existing between ft and the trustee of this seminary, it would be proper to appoint a committee of conference with them to report to the next assembly. In accordance with these views the committee recommends that the assembly disapprove of the appointment of Dr. Charlee Briggs to the Kdward Robinson chair of bibieal theology of the Union theological seminary, and that a committee of conference with the trustees of that institution be appointed by this assembly to report to the next. Dr. Tatton quoted the following: Summary acts and resolutions of the general assembly and of the boardi of Union and other theological seminaries connected with the appointment of professors: The directors of Union theological seminary, in the eity of New York, presented the follow-' ing memorial to the general assembly on May U. 1670: Besolved, Th&t tho board of directors of the Union theological senluary in the city of New York, being all of them minlBteraor "itrabtnt of the probytertaa church, do hereby memorialize th eroeral s.emhlj to the following ctlsct, viz: Tbat the general asseob!ymsT be pleased to adopt it as a rule and plan, in the exeieip of the proprietorship and control over the several theological seniicries, that so far as the election of professors is concerned, the assembly will commit the ft me to the respective boards of diroctors on the following terms and conditions: 1. Thsi the board of directors of cash theological seoilosry thall be authorized to appoint all professors for the snrae. 2. Tbat all ich sppolntaaents shall be reported to the general assembly as no such appointment of proieors shall be considorrd aa a complete election if disapproved by amajorit? votcol the assembly ; and be It iur:her lleolred, Tbat the board of directors of the Union theological serais ry in the city cf New York, persunde'l t'iat the p'an proposed in the memorial will meet the cordial approval of the patrons, donors end friends of all th semiuarics and contribute to the peace and prosperity of the church, do herebr airree, if the said plan shail be adopted by the general assembly, that they will conform to the same, the Union seminary in New York being in this respect on the same ground with other theological seminaries of the presbyterian church. The time within which the presbyterian aseembly may express its disapproval or exercise its right of veto in the election of a professor was petermined by the assembly of 1871 as follows: Tbat the assembly declare that the true act rnbjectlng the election of a professor to tho vet of the assembly is that sneh election be reported to tha next genera! aeseinhly thereafter, and if not vetoed by thwt assembly the election shall be regarded as complete, according t the plan ratified by the aaauuibi of 1370. Detroit, May 28. The devotional exercises at this morning's cession, in which there waa a marked earnestness in seeking Divine aid in the emergency thrust upon the assembly by the Brings case, were closed by singing "Blessed Be the Tie that Hinds." The debate on Dr. Briggs was resumed and Judge S. J. Breckinridge of St. Louis, member of the committee on theological seminaries and one of the most eminent

lawyers in tha South, stated the legal omts in the case, icars ago, he said, Jnion seminary was independent, but in 1871 became presbyterian, and of course the assembly controlled the appointments. ' If we don't veto now," said he, "we never can. Dr. Logan's amend ment for deferring, action is impracticable. "We view the transfer from one chair to another the same as an appointment. We can do nothing except disapprove. I think it is wise not to assign reasons. A judge sometimes cannot give all the reasons for his decisions on the bench. But without assigning other reasons it does seem to me that the mind of the church for some months has been anxious and that we should relievo it." His last words were: "Now, gentlemen, I feel that I have discharged my duty and wish to be excused from further speaking." Beaching for a glass of water, he threw np his hands and fell, striking the back of his head heavily on the floor. After tho judge had been carried to an ante-room the debate was arrested and when, a few moments afterward, physicians in the audience who hurried to his aid, pronounced him dead, the assembly voted to do no further business, and instead of the banquet in the rink this evening to hold a prayer-meeting in Fort-st. church. A committee consisting of President Patton, the Rev. Dr. Hays, C. A. Dickey and II. P. Smith, and Elders J. J. McCook and E. W. C. Humphrey, to which the llev. Dr. Vermilte, a delegate from the reformed church, was added, was appointed to make suitable arrangements in view of the occurrence. President Patton asked to be excused because of fatigue. "While this committee was absent, the assembly engaged in devotional exercises. Dr. Vermilte said the judge had, just before leaving his seat, been talking with him in a familiar way of his wife and family, and invited him to lunch with him JpicrtTraaoj "WHAT AN ASS AMI!" The ass thought himself as fine looking as hia neighbor, the horse, until he, one day, saw himself in the lookingglass, when he said "What an ass am I P Are there not scores of people who cannot see themselves as others see them? They have bad blood, pimples, blotches, eruptions, and other kindred disfigurements. All these annoying things could be entirely eradicated, and the skin restored to "lily whiteness," if that world-famed remedy. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, were given a fair trial. It cures all humors, from the ordinary blotch, pimple or eruption to the worst scrofula, or the most inveterate blood-taints, no matter what their nature, or whether they be inherited r acquired. The "Golden Medical Discovery" is the only blood - purifier guaranteed to do just what it is recommended to, or money refunded. World's Dispensabt Medicix Asbociatiok, Proprietors, No. 663 Mala Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

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tomorrow. Isow he has passed from this assembly to the ''general assembly ctd church of the first born." Detroit, May 29. The Friday inornirg eession of the presbyterian general assembly began with the usual prayer meeting. In which the death yesterday of Judge Breckinridge was often" alludM to. After reading of minutes the great debate cn Dr. Brig cs was resumed. Dr. Hathaway of Jersey City said he knew the amenably does not want long speeches and he will make none. He hoped that Dr. Logan's amendment would be adopted. This is the very least the majority should concede to the minoritv. Dr. Logan thought that if Pr. Briggs should prove unlit the directors of the teminary would exercise its rights and retro ve him. Also to go elow will save much bickering and misunderstanding hereafter. Elder James S. Ramsay of New York said that, although he was on the side of the prosecution in the New York presb--tery, he favored Pr. Ixigan's amendment. lr. Worcester of Chicago offered a Fubititute to the amendment of Dr. Logan and to the entire report of the coairaittee of Dr. Patton : After a preamble reciting the difficulty and perplexitv of the assembly and of the directorn of Union theological seminary, in view rf the utterancc-s of Dr. Briggs' inaugural delivered after hi3 appointment to the chair, tl.at a commit01 eigbt ministers and seven elders be appointed to confer with the directors of the seminary; that the directors be especially requested that Dr. Briggs be not allowed to perforin the duties belonging to taid chair for the ensuing year. After some further discussion, the vote was taken cn Dr. Wocster's substitute for Dr. Patton's report which resulted in its rejection by an overwhelming majority. Dr. Logan was permitted to withdraw his amendment and then the great linal vote was taken by calling the roll, each minister and elder answering aye or no as his name was called. Copies of the roll were marked bv eager listeners all over the house as the call went on. At its close the count stood: For Dr. Patton's report, 440; against, 5'J. Detroit, May 30. In the prt-ebyterian general assembly this morning after the reading of the minutes the committee on bills and overtures reported, iome debate arose as to a proposition to drop from the regular roll and keep a etparate list of ministers who do not report annually to their presbyteries, but it was adopted. Invitations for the next assembly from San Francisco, that presbytery guaranteeing $15,000, and from Portland, Ure., with a guarantee of the entertainment of 200 delegates and $20,000 for expenses, were considered. It was voted, viva voce, to meet on the Pacific, and by a rising vote, Portland won by an overwheling majority, which was then made unanimous. It was voted that if the railroads do not, at least three months before the next assemblj', make the proper concessions the permanent officers of the assembly have the right to arrange for Kan?as City. Dr. Briggs Not Surprised. New York, May 28. A reporter called last evening upon Dr. Briggs and conveyed to him tho information that Dr. Patton's committee of the assembly in session at Detroit had reported unfavorably to him. Dr. Briggs expressed no surprise. When asked his opinion of the action of the committee, he replied : "I have nothing whatever to 6ay. This is the first information that has reached me touching the matter; in fact, I have had absolutely no communication with Detroit tunce the assembly began its sessions. 1 have kept away from the meetings partlv on account of the condition of my health, but chiefly becauo it did not seem entirely proper under the circumstances for me to go there. All my knowledge of what has taken place there is derived from the newspapers. 1 think, also, that it would not be quite the proper thing for me to offer any criticism or to make any comments whatever while the assembly is in session as to anything in the proceedings of which I may be the subject under discussion." Dr. Briggs will sail for Europe on Saturday by the Umbia, accompanied by his eldest daughter. He expects to return about the middle of September. He will spend the intervening time at Oxford, where he has planned to pursue a special line of study. THE UNITED PRESBYTERIANS." Interesting Exeretsea at the General Assembly at Princeton. Princetok, Ind., May 27. The general assembly ' of the L'nited presbyterian church met in the First baptist church of this city. The llev. J. B. Lee, pastor, at 7:30 p. m., in the absence of the moderator, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Watson of Egypt, the opening sermon was preached by his alternate, the Rev. J. A. Wilson, D. D of Wooster, O. His text was psalm 87, 1 and 3, "His foundation is on the holy mountain," etc. His theme was "Zion, that is the church, its foundation, its power and its fame." The sermon was full of earnest thought vigorously expressed and was heard with great interest by the large audience. The Kev. T. J. Kennedy, D. D.. of the presbytery of College Springs, was elected moderator. In a happy address he referred to the spirit of the age, the forces antagonistic to religion and morals and the spirit that should rule the assembly in behalf of the session of the convention. W. W. Blair, M. D., presented the moderator with a handsome gavel made from a great oak known as "pulpit tree,"' under which the early ministers held their eervices in this locality. The assembly adjourned until 9 a.m. The general assembly represents fiftynine presbyteries including one in Egypt and one of India, and three on the Pacific coast. There are 775 ministers and iK'2 congregations. The membership is 10ti,3S5. The Sabbath schools number over 1,000 and have nearly 100,000 scholars. The contributions for the past year amounted to $1,145,1)87. The United presbyterian church is very conservative in doctrine, holding firmly to the Calvinistic aystem, but it is aggressive and is enlarging its mission work very rapidly. Its educational work is represented in the colleges at New Wellington, Pa., Monmouth, III., New Concord, O., Tarpio, Mo., Sterling, Kas., and Waitsburg, Wash., and in theological seminaries at Xenia, O., and Allegheny, Pa. Its foreign mission work is in Egypt and India, in each of which there is a presbytery. The church at this place is large and prosperous. Ample arrangements h ave been made for the entertainment of the assemblyall denominationj joining

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WtS&'Cir'fi in the Christian hospittiity. There is no exciting issue before this assembly, but important questions relating to its work thall be considered- Among these will be the release from the ministry of those who enter secular pursuits. The powers of provisional sessions, the" modification of the home mission system and the training of evangelists. Princeton, May 2S. Special. Th general assemby of the united presbyterian church met at 9 o'clock. After "the usual opening services the llev. William J. Held, 1). P., of I'ittsbur, was elected principal clerk for t.V fif'h term of four years. The Rev. A. G. Wallace, P. D., of ewicklv. Pa,, was elected second clerk for the eixt'i term of four years. The morning session was occupied in interogtirg memorials and the reports of the boards. One presbytery asked that the basis of representation in the assembly bechanced from one in seven to one in ten. Ihe managers of the Xenia theologi jal seminary asked a change in the distribution of the Speer estate of Pittsburg. Pa. Tha Fourth church, Allegheny, asked for special missions among- our foreign population and Kansas City presbytery asked for measures for a union of psalm-singing churches. Two or three prcsbyteriei asked that the aesembly issue a call for thanksgivin&r, recognizing the Lord Jeous. Several presbyteries asked changes in th financial system of the church to secure larcer and more prompt contributions. The board of foreign missions reported twenty eix ordained missionaries and twenty-three other", thirty-nine congregations, 142 mission stations, i,828 commun;cant.', the receipts were Sl0i.ll. The board of home missions reported 219 stations with 12.533 communicants, 0 net gain of LHS.". The receipts were ?Vi,447. The board of freedsmen's missions reported tuat all the Fchools and missions are in a very prosperous condition and that the work U rapidly enlarging. The board of education reported fiftynine beneficiaries, fifty-six being theological students. The spiritual coalition o; the students is reported as very good Receipts, $10,i.)0. The board of church extension reported that a large number of mission churchei have been built during the year by the aid of this board. The number of eongre gations without churches has been reduced almost to the minimum. The receipts were Sj2,84). These reports were all referred to their appropriate commit tees. At the opening of the afternoon session the committee on training men for evangelistic work reported in favor of a summer school for bible students. The report was referred to a committee. A communication from the northern presbyterian assembly as to the preparation of a brief consensus of the faith of presbyterian churches of the world, was received and referred to tho appropriate committee. The report on narrative and 6tate of relipion written by the Rev. W. J. Martin of Fall River, Mass., gave the record of the ministers who died during the year aud presented a careful study of the work of the church and of religion in the congregations. The average attendance on Sabbath services has been larger. The observance of family worship has not material y increased. The reports from the colleges t-how that the great body of the students are members of the church, the p?rcentage ranging from 7t per cent, at Coopei memorial to 06A at Monmouth college. In the evening the house was filled with a great audience to hear the discussion of the Sabbath-school work. Dr. W. W. Barr of Philadelphia presided, and effective addresses were made on the international lessons by the Rev. Calhoran of Iowa, on thorough organization by Dr. Williamson of Omaha, on concregatioral mission work by the Rev. J. C. Taggart of East Liverpool, "O. The meetin g was very interesting. There is very great satisfaction with the generous hospitality of th citizens. Princeton, Ind., May 20. The general assembly was opened with devotional exercises which were fully attended. The Rev. J. G. White addressed the assembly on the secret eCorts of the Roman church in this country. The quarto-centennial commission reported that it has nearly completed the collection of subscriptions to the mission funds. The total amount is over SGS-j.OOO. .Iu view of statements and assurances made to the last assembly by the secretary of the presbyterian alliance, this assembly resolved to return to membership in the alliance, from which it withdrew a few years, and resolved to appoint a full delegation. The delegate from the associate reformed synod of the South, not bting able ia be present, sent a letter ol greeting. The committee on the religioui and moral training of the army and navy reported that the general commission hag made much progress toward its object in awakening public sentiment as to the religious needs of our soldiers and sailors. The subject, of reform as to Sabbath observance, temperance and good morals occupied considerable time and the assembly was pledged strictly to the support of the great moral movement of the day. Princeton, Ind., May 30. Special. The general assembly adopted a plan lor training evangelistic workers an institute for instruction in the English bible, tha plan of salvation, tho principles of our church and the methods of Christian work, t3 be held annually in July or August: the whole to be under the management of a committee appointed by the general assembly. The assembly adjourned at noon until Monday morning. DISCIPLES OF REED. A Maine Train Held Vp In tha Suburbs ! Uan-or, Bangor, Me., May 2G. The train which left Bangor for St. John last night at 7:40, was held up just be-ond Enfield by four men, who fired at the engineer and cars. The train had left Enfield when a man was noticed by the fireman crawling over the tender who told tbeni to stop the train. The gong on the engine sounded but the engineer did not stoo the train until the gong sounded again. The train then came to a standstill, when shooting was heard, and for five minutes the gang kept up an indiscriminate tiring, the mail car being the particular object of attack. The leader of the gang was armed with a rih, the others with revolvers. They fired several shots into the baggage and mail cars but the engineer pulled the train out before any one was injured. The station agent at Enfield was fired at by the men as he was hanging out a signal light The glass of the lantern was broken and the light extinguished. The men ordered him to leave and he did so. At i'ast Not Thoroughly. AtcLlaca Globe. Whenever you find a man who says that honesty does not pay it is a eign that he has never tried it.

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