12 AUGUST 1843, Page 11

The first quarterly meeting of the Commission of the General

As- sembly was held at Edinburgh on Wednesday ; when Dr. Cook moved a resolution, taking exception to parts of Lord Aberdeen's Church of Scotland Benefices Bill, but approving of its general tenour. Principal Haldane moved another resolution ou the bill, declaring that the Com- mission "cordially approve of the same, and confidently hope that it will fulfil the patriotic intentions of the Government by securing the peace and prosperity of the church." The votes for Dr. Cook's motion were 33 ; for Principal Haldane's, 61; and the latter was passed ac- cordingly. Unqualified satisfaction was expressed at the rejection of Lord Campbell's University Bill.