30 MAY 1840, Page 2

The session of the General Assembly of the Church of

Scotland was opened on the 21st instant. Their first act—the choice of a Moderator or President—demonstrated the continued ascendancy of " the Wild Men." By a large majority they carried their party candidate, Dr. M`KELLAtt ; breaking through the usual routine, and setting aside the candidate ot' the Moderates, Dr. Hui..

From the language of the dominant party in the Assembly, we infer that they have made up their minds "to play out the play."