The New Zealand Evangelist
Established Church
Established Church.
The General Assembly of the Established Church was held as usual in Edinburgh, and met on May 24th. The Rev. Dr. Simpson, of Kirknewton, was elected Moderator; Lord Belhaven was the Royal Commissioner, Among other business a deputation from the Central Protestant Association of Paris was received by the Assemby. Two members of the deputation addressed the Assembly in behalf of the French Protestant Church. After which the Rev. N. M'Leod, of Dalkeith, delivered a most eloquent and effective speech on the importance of evangelizing the Continent, especially France.