(This is not an official document of the Ross Presbytery, but has been compiled independently from notes made on 15-12-98 by the author, Rev. James Frew, who was a participant in the discussions recorded in this pamphlet.)
THE AUTHOR believes that Part of the free discussion of the Special Commission's Draft Proposals which took place in the Presbytery of Ross is of particular interest and concern to others and will Contribute to the well-being of the wider church and is therefore making that part of the discussion available in pamphlet form.
He apologises for any inaccuracies that may have crept into the following pages and welcomes corrections on points of detail or, in the interest of Completeness amendments from others who were present during the debates, particularly from those who spoke themselves. Emphases are the author's.
'...The prevalence of a widespread rumour (fama clamosa)...lays Presbytery under an obligation to take action for its own vindication.' 'The Practice of the Free Church of Scotland. . . ' p 706.
'...In all cases which may lead to a Libel, a careful preliminary examination of proposed witnesses is requisite by the party prosecuting. . . ' ‘The Practice of the Free Church of Scotland. . .’ p 707
