that he had not been cited beforehand, would subject him to censure for contumacy. Overture No. 17. From the Synod of Indiana, asking the Assembly to change the 17th and 18th general rules for the conduct of judicatories, and thus abolish the use of the previous question in our courts. The Committee recommend that the Assembly should not change these rules. Adopted. Overture No. 18. From the Synod of South Carolina, recommending the adoption of the resolution found on page 467 of the Minutes of the last General Assembly, and referred to the present Assembly, for raising a Committee to report from year to year on the subject of Psalmody. The Committee recommended the adoption of the resolution referred to. On motion, the whole subject was laid on the table. Overture No. 19. From a member of the Presbytery of Lexington, asking whether a minister who is a member of one Presbytery, can be installed as pastor over a church in another Presbytery; and if so, what are the proceedings proper in the case. The Committee recommend the Assembly to answer that he should not be installed in such a case. Adopted. Overture No. 20. From James Cameron, containing sundry questions touching the peculiar and distinctive duties of Elders and Deacons. The Committee recommend that these questions be answered by a reference to our Form of Government, Chapters V. and VI., and new Digest, page 1. Adopted. The resolution of Mr. Robinson, respecting correspondence with the German Reformed Church, was indefinitely postponed; and it was moved and carried, that the General Assembly decline sending a delegate to the German Reformed Church this year. On motion of Dr. Monfort, it was Resolved, That in the statistics appended to the Minutes of the General Assembly, after the present year, the Synods be enrolled in the chronological order of their constitution. The order of the day for 11 o'clock on Monday last, which had been postponed, was taken up, and the Rev. B. M. Smith was heard for a few minutes in a statement respecting the nature and importance of "The Corporation for the relief of poor and distressed Presbyterian Ministers, and of the poor and distressed widows and children of Presbyterian Min isters." On motion, it was Resolved, That the Synods which have neglected to send up their Records this year for review, be required to send them up next year. On motion of Dr. Edgar, it was Resolved, That in appointing Commissioners to the General Assembly, it be recommended to all our Presbyteries, hereafter, to appoint such as shall be prepared, Providence permitting, to remain at least two weeks after their names are enrolled as members of the Assembly, provided the business thereof should require them to remain so long. On motion of Mr. McPherson, the thanks of the General Assembly were then voted to the citizens of Buffalo, for their kindness and hospitality to the members during the session; also, to the pastors and other officers of evangelical churches in the city, who have tendered the use of their houses for worship; with special thanks to the pastor, session, and trustees of the Central Church, for their particular attention to the accommodation of the Assembly. The Railroad and Steamboat Companies that offered the facilities of travel to the members at reduced rates of fare, were also mentioned in this vote of thanks. The calling of the roll was dispensed with. It was then, on motion, Resolved, That this General Assembly be dissolved; and that another General Assembly, chosen in like manner, be required to meet in the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, Tennessee, on the third Thursday of May, A. D. 1855, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Closed with singing, prayer, and the apostolic benediction. ALEXANDER T. MCGILL, |