Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-02
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From the Presbyterian Herald.
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Rev. A. Ryors, ID. D., was elected
Moderator, and R. III. Allen and A. t
Hendricks Clerks.
The following minute presented by
DIR. Nc cMaster relative to the death o.
Rev. HI. L. Mcclure was adopted viz:
is with sorrowful heart that the
Synod finds itself called upon to record
the death of a well beloved brother in
the fellowship of Christ, and in the min
istry of the Gospel, the Rev. III. l.. Nc.
CURE, a member of the White Water
Presbytery.
Bro. Mcclure having at an early age
avouched the Lord to be his God, under
the advice of his religious instructors
and as is believed under the call of the
head of the church, devoted himself to
the service of God in the ministry of the
gospel of His son. At Miami Univer.
slty, where he was graduated in August
lo46, and at the New Albany Theologi.
cal Seminary, where in April, ls49 he
completed his Theological course, he
commended himself to the best regards
of his instructors and all who knew him,
by his high-hearted and excellent quail
ties as man--his diligence and prof.
cheney as a student-and his exemplary
character and department as disciple
in the school of Christ. In May, lS49,
he was licensed as a probationer by the
Presbytery of Oxford, and the following
October was ordained to the work of the
ministry by the Presbytery of Vincennes,
and installed pastor of the church OF
Washington. In October, 1852, he was
transferred to the pastoral care of the
church OF Richmond, Ia, under the care
OF the White Water Presbytery. In
both OF these fields he addressed himself,
with his characteristic energy and earn
estness ofspirit, and full purpose of heart,
to his pastoral labors. In the first fruits
OF his ministry was given that which was
regarded as pledge of distinguished
usefulness in the vineyard of the Lord.
But the hopes thus raised, have been
disappointed by this early removal from
the present life. After an illness OF
twenty days, which he bore with Chris
tan fortitude and patience, on Sabbath,
the fifth day of October, 1853, ne fell
asleep in Jesus, calmly and peacefully,
in the full assurance Of a blessed immor-
tality through Him who hath abolished
death and brought life and immo rtality
to light.
New Albany was chosen as the place
for the next meeting of Synod, and the
third Thursday of October, at Z O'Clock
p. M., the time.
Rev. DIR. Wood, agent Of the Board
OF Education, was heard in reference to
It's operations, after which the following
resolutions were adopted:
lst. This Synod renews its former
recommendations of the objects commit
ted to tina. board by the General Assem-
bly,, to the special attention OF the Pres
byteries and churches under its care.
I'd. The ministers of this Synod are
recommended to preach on the subject of
religious education, with special refer
ence to the work of the gospel ministry,
and to have collections taken up in their
churches in all of the bounds.
Synod adopted the following resolu-
tons upon the subject ofthe liquor traffic
lst. Resolved, That it is the sense Ct
this Synod, in view of the amount Of
crime, misery and increased taxation oc-
casioned by intemperance, that il is our
duty as Christians and friends of human
ity, to put forth all lawful and proper eff
forts 10 secure the enactment of law
to prohibit the manufacture and sale of
intoxicating beverages in the States in
which the churches under our care are
located.
I'd. Synod earnestly recommends to
its members to use their influence in Sc
curing proper delegates to attend the
State Temperance Convention to be
held in the City OF indianapolis on the
second Wednesday Of January next.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed respecting Hanover College:
lst. Synod find that the College Is in
veiy prosperous condition, as is evinc-
ed by the regularity, and order, and quiz
ct which prevails in every department,
and also by the progress made by the pu-
pills generally in their studies.
ID Synod are pleased to learn that
there have been more than fifty new stu
dents matriculated the present session,
thus showing: LIST. public approval OF
the course OF instruction there given, es-
pecially Of that peculiarly OF the course,
the prominence given to the study ofthe
Holy Scriptures. And I'd. the continued
confidence which the church and the
public generally have in the faculty, as
men as competent instructors of youth.
Synod rejoice to learn that the new
college is alreudy up and will be enclos-
ed within three weeks. From the treas.
urer's report it appears that no less than
fifteen thousand dollars are needed to
complete the building and pay money al.
ready borrowed by the building fund
from the permanent fnnd. Therefore.
Resolved, That in the Judgment of this
Synod the establishment of Hanover
College, is one of the most important en-.
terprises before the Synod ut this time
and under present circumstances de.
mOnds prompt and enlarged pecuniary
aid.
Cd. This Synod will raise for this OBJ.
ject not less than fifteen thousand dollars
during the coming winter.
Sd. Every member OF this Synod il
earnestly requested to use his best en-
deavors TO secure In the church he rep.
resents, it's quota Of the above sum, eith.
er by cooperation with the agent or 9th
erwise.
Williamson Dunn, Esq, was appoint
ed trustee, and Philip Lindsey, ID. ID.
was appointed In the place Of DR.. Cur
/ ley.
The following resolutions were udopt.
ed IN relation TO the New Albany Theo
logical Seminary:
lst. Resolved, That inasmuch as thu
tender OF the New Albany Theological
Seminary TO the General Assembl, !,
made by this and other Synods throuel
the Board OF Directors was not accepted
tho relations OF Synod 10 tho Seminar,
remain unchanged,
I'd. Whereas this Seminary IL regular
~ organized, and under oeclcsiasiieel 81
peryision, having buildings, alibfary, an'
partial endowment. Synod, relying up
on divine aid, will continue heartily an'
efficiently 10 sustain II.