SCOTLAND.
The Commission of,the General Assembly of the Church of Scot- land met on Thursday week in Edinburgh ; and after the despatch of
some preliminary business, proceeded to the consideration of the fol- lowing resolution, moved by Dr. Macfarlane, and seconded by Dr.
CrjokTli:tt the Commission of the General Assembly feel it incumbent upon them, in the discharge of their duty to the Church of Scotland, to state to the Government the sen- timents they entertain of the constitution of the Commission ; that they do not consider it entirely friendly to the Church, individual members having publicly professed opposi- tion to t he connexion between Church and State ; and fortlwr,that with few exceptions, it does not contain the names of individuals of experience, or men interested in the Clturrli, and that on those grounds the Commission is not entitled to the confidence of the Church."
Sir James Gibson Craig moved an amendment, that as the instruc- tions to the Commissioners had not been laid before the Assembly, it was inexpedient to proceed further in the matter. Mr. William Bell seconded the amendment ; which was lost, on a division, by 90 votes to 3,—the minority consisting of Sir J. Craig, Mr. Bell, and Mr. J. W. Mackenzie. The Assembly then proceeded to business of no general interest.
The Standard is very anxious lest Scotland should break out into rebellion because of the appointment of the Church Commission. e says- " It remains to be eeen in what temper the people of Scotland will receive these Commissioners. We hope in a peaceable temper ; but we hope, also, in that temper of firm and loyal resistance that characterizes high-minded men who know their rights, and knowing dare defend them." We beg to assure our timorous brother, that the People of Scotland will receive " these Commissioners" with gratitude.— Glasgow Argus.
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