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May 25, 1848 in Herald Of The Times, And Rhode Islander

Domestic News May 25, 1848

Herald Of The Times, And Rhode Islander

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Presbyterian Assembly, Baltimore Church, Dr Thornwell Sermon, Dr Skinner Controversy

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (old school) convenes today in Baltimore at the First Presbyterian Church, opening with a sermon by Dr. Thornwell. The case of Dr. Skinner, involving controversy with his Lexington congregation, is a key issue.

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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (old school) will convene to-day at Baltimore at the First Presbyterian Church.— The sessions are to be opened with a sermon by Dr. Thornwell of Columbia, S. C., the Moderator of the last Assembly, agreeably to standing rule of that body. The case of Dr. Skinner, late pastor of the Church in Lexington, Va., who has got into an unpleasant controversy with his people, which they were unable to settle before the lower judicatories, is the most exciting question before the sessions,

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Religious Event

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Presbyterian Assembly Baltimore Church Dr Thornwell Sermon Dr Skinner Controversy

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Dr. Thornwell Dr. Skinner

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Baltimore

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Baltimore

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Dr. Thornwell Dr. Skinner

Event Details

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (old school) will convene at the First Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. Sessions open with a sermon by Dr. Thornwell of Columbia, S. C., the previous Moderator. The case of Dr. Skinner, late pastor in Lexington, Va., involving controversy with his people unsettled by lower judicatories, is the most exciting question.