American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-17
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FRESBYTEEY OF THE
DIsTRTCT or COLUWNEA.


Reported for the American Republican,
FRESBYTEEY OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
TnuRsDAy's PROCEEDINGS. The PreSbytcrv
met at O'Clock this morning, and was opened
with prayer; the record Of the previous meet
ing was read.
Elder Jacob Gideon offered a resolution ten
dering thanks to the Rev. Thos ]. Shephcrd
for his eloquent discourse on Wednesday even
ing, and requesting copy for Publication
Unanimously adopted.
The motion on the adoption of the report of
the committee epPoin.ed by the Presbyterv to
organize the Sixth Presbyterian Church of Bal
tlmore, was, alter some conversational discus
sion, unanimously carried, and the name of Jo-
siah Richardson was enrolled as the Elder of
that church. In order that this matter NAV be
properly understood, it NAV be necessary to
state, that the members OF the Sixth Church
made application to the Presbycry for a regular
organization; and in consequence of this appli-
cation, the Presbytery appointed a committee
of three, who proceeded at once to organize the
church. BY the adoption of their report, there
fore, the Sixth Church becomes an integral
portion of the Presbyterian connection.
The Rev. Messrs. Davis, Stiles, Locke and
Ward, by invitation, took their seats as cores
pondng members.
The committee on Missions were DISCHARGED.
and their duties assigned to the Presbytery.
The examination of MIR. Charles H. Nourse,
a candidate for the ministry, which was discon-
tnued yesterday, in consequence of his indis-
position, was this morning resumed He was
rigldly Intercepted on the fundamental prnc-
pies Of natural and revealed theology-the
questions embracing the tenets of faith, atone
ment, regeneration, salvation, &c. His exam
nation on these subjects was sustained.
The report Of the Treasurer, Col Michael
Nourse, was read, accepted and adopted.
Elder Philips offered a resolution to appro-
pirate the sum OF $3.50 per annum for the sup
port of the Second Presbyterian Church, of
Washington, ID. e. This resolution caused a
lengthy discussion, during which motion to
adjourn till o'clock, was put and carried.
.fflerRoon Session. The committee to whom
was referred for examination the latin exgesis
presented by MIR. G. ii. Nourse, reported that
they had examined that production, and recon-
mended that it be sustained The report was
adopted.
The Clerk read the statistical report of the
past year, which was adopted and ordered to
be presented to the Synod of Virginia.
A resolution to appoint missionary to labor
within the jurisdiction of the Presbytery was
adopted, and the Kew. Messrs Nc Lain, Smith
and Sprole, and elders J. Gideon and Daniel
Campbell were appointed committee to carry
the resolution into effect.
At four o'clock, the hour fixed for religious
services, small congregation had assembled,
and listened to the sermon delivered by Mr..
Noursc, the young applicant for ministerial
honors. His discourse from the third chapter
of John was well delivered, and evinced ia
Tents of a superior order. If this effort be con-
sdered a criterion of his abilities, we NAV,
without claiming the gift Of prophecy, predict
for him an honorable distinction among his
brethren of the ministry.
After the conclusion of service, the Presby-
terry resumed business.
The Rev Messrs. Wallace and Cohvers, and
the Rev. Dir. Gilbert were invited to take seats
as corresponding members. A similar invita-
ton was extended to all members Of other
Presbyteries, who might be present.
The examination Of Mr.. Nourse, Oh eccle-
sastical history and church government, was
resumed, and having been sustained, that gen.
tleman was then licensed as preacher of the
gospel.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, that this Presbytery deeply SYM
pathise with the second Presbyterian Church in
Washington in its embarrassments; and we anx-
iously desire its prosperity and permanence, and
as evidence of our sincerity pledge ourselves to
do, as individuals, what we can for it's support,
iii fail to obtain sufficient aid in the District
Of Columbia. Adjourned.