Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-28

The committee recognized the proposed altera-
lions as real amendments Of cur book but on
The ground that they were not aware Of any
practical evils arising from The defects here point
ell oui; or thai the Book ol Discipline, as il now
stands admits OF mode OF action corresponding
10 thai contemplated in The proposed amendments
The committee were oil opinion that il was not
expedient to overture the PIesbyeIies 10 decree
the proposed alterations.
No. i. An Overture from The Presbytery OF
Mississippi: Requesting The General Assembly
to recommend 10 The Board OF Publication 10 is
sue suitable books Of sermons and helps for de-
volion To be used by vacant congregations; and
to inquire whether Ruling Elders representing
such congregations should be Inlerrogated con-
corning The observance OF the recommendations
contained in Oh. XXI of The Form OF God:
Resolved, That The former part OF this over
lnre, relating 10 the publication OF books, be re-
ierred 10 The Beard Ct Publication; and that The
latter part be answered in the affirmative.
The committee of Finance made Report,
which was received and approved.
The Stalled Clerk read report from the Trus-
tees of The Western Theological Seminary, which
was accepted, and referred TO q select committee,
consisting OF Drs. Swift, Paxton and Campbell.
The commillee on the Records Of The Synod OF
Virginia, reported them correctly and neatly kept,
and recommended their adoption 10 page ii.
Rev. Mr.. Morrison offered resolution 10 the
effect that the Treasurer and Stated Clerk, in con-
neclion with the Committee oil Finance, constitute
A committee 10 report plan for increasing The
Contingen, Fund. Il was moved 10 amend this
resolution by attaching provision requiring the
committee 10 report some method for The increase
OF The Commissioners Fund. This amendment
was rejected, and the orig nal resolution was then
adopted.
The unfinished business OF Yesterday, The con-
sideration Of the report Of The committee upon
The subject Of delegated power, here came up;
bui, alter few remarks by MIR. Pryor, in sup
port Of The report, The hour arrived for the order
OF the day, which was The report Ut the Board Of
Domestic Missions.
This report was read BY DR.. Mcdowell, Chair
man oil The Executive Board OF Domestic Mis-
sions, and referred to committee consisting Of
Messrs Snodsrass, J. F. Price A. L. Chamber
layne, Reverend Mr.. Johnson and DR.. Casey.
DR.. G. G. Jones, from the Committee ON Fo-
reign Correspondence, reported two letters writ
ten in reply TO certain letters received from The
churches Of Scotland and Ireland. The ques-
ton arising upon their adoption, the reading OF
The letters received from those churches was call
ed for.
Dr. Jones submitted 10 the Assembly 4 slate
ment ol the contents and purport oi those letters,
and expressed il as his opinion, well the OPT
MON u the committee, that they need not, and
should not, lie brought before The Asse mbIy. The
reading was called Tor by various members, and
reasons were addnced for and against, The read
iag when, finally, on motion Of DR.. Hoge, the
report was laid Oh the table.
The unfinished business then came up, 10 wit
| the consideration Of The report Of the committee
declaring il in accordance with The constitution
AMI Tie practice Of The Presbyterian Church Tor
1 sias al Ind;
mission 10 determine judicially any case.
Dr. Hose moved The indefinite poslponcmen, Of
The whole matter, which prevailed
The committee 10 whom was referred The Ie-
port of The Board OF Education on Parochial
schools, submitted The following report, which
was adopted:
The committee 10 whom was referred The re-
port OF The Board OF Education, beg leave TO re-
commend the adoption of The following resolu-
fioh>
list. Resolved, That The report be committed TO
The Board oi Education, in order that il may be
printed and Giro ulatcd among The Churches.
ID. Resolved That this General Assembly do
| HEREBY express their firm conviction that in the
existing Slate Of our county The interests ui the
Church and The glory oi our Redrrmrr demand
that immediate and sireEu1us exeI!ionS should lie
made by every cons,, so.;'.n - 'rh within lie
bounds one or more Primary Schools under the
care oil me session Ol ina CnHIfh III Which, 10
ecther with The usual branches q secular learn.
ing The truths and dates Of our holy religion shall
be assiduously inculca!ed.
:. Resolved, That this General Assembly do
hereby earnestly call upon The Synods and Pres
hylcres under their care to take The subject Of!
Christian Education under consideration, and To
devise and execute whatever measures they may
deem most appropriate tor securing the establish
menl Of Parocna Schools in our congregations.
4lh Resolved, That a committee consisting OF
one Minister and on. Ruling Elder, be appoint
ell in each Prcsbyery, TO collect information as
10 the number and condition OF schools " Thin the
bounds OF The Prcsbylery; The number Of children,
under fifteen years OF age belonging 10 their con-
sregalions; The stale Of public opinion in respect
10 Education; the ability OF The churches TO sus-
tain teachers and build school houses, and what
ever other statistical Information relating 10 Edu-
cation they r,ay deem pertinent; and that these
committees forward their reports 10 The Board OF
Education on or before The Isl OF January 1913.
5lb. Resolved, That this whole subject be re-
ferrcd TO the Board of Education, and that the
Board is hereby authorized 10 e1pend whatever
moneys are committed to them for that purpose
in aid OF The establishment of Parochcal Schools
After prayer, the Assembly adjourned till
o'clock.