The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-18
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
SYNOD OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH.

SYNOD OF THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH.
OUR HUDSON CORRESPONDENTS.
HUDSON, N. Y, June IL, 1854.
Elimination of the City, onpocation of the General
SYNOD of the Reformed Dutch Church-Ihe
Synodicai Sermon Communications and Re
solutions = Anti Slavery Statement = Ererfions
against Popery, &C.. &c.
This pleasant and quiet little city has been the
scene Of more than usual, yet healthful animation
during the last few days.
The General Synod OF the Reformed Dutch Church
nst here last Wednesday, at 10 A. M, and have
since been occupied N the consideration of the usual
annual business Of that body; and many measures of
great Importance and general interest to the church
have been discussed and all will still claim their at
tention. This is the largest meeting Of this Synod
which has taken place in several years. as it opened
with sixty-three members, and the number reached
1O2 members before the close Of the week. A plea
SAINT degree Of harmony has hitherto marked all the
proceedings Of this body
Tho Synod having convened, was opened with
prayer by Rev. Joseph Berg, D. d. of Philadelphia.
The Synod then having balloted for officers, the
Rev. DR.. Hutton, of New York, was elected Presi-
dent and Rev. Messrs. j. P. Strong and j. M. Ferris
were elected Gle rks pro TEN.
The afternoon was appropriated to devotional OK
ercises The Rev. DR.. Proudht, of Rutgers College,
delivered stirring address to the ministry present,
insisting upon their maintaining old truths, in oppo
sition to the new conceit Of the day and that they
should not fear to contend for the faith, and thus
show themselves worthy of the noble fathers OF
this branch of the Reformed Church.
Rev. DR.. Dewitt, OF New York followed, urging
to sense of responsibility in laboring for the pros
perity of our church, which, in this country, had
been blessed with the Iabors Of many men of learn
ing and distinguished piety. Such were Dominies
Freeman, of Long Island, and Frelinghuysen. of
Raritan. Nineteen printed sermons of the latter
have recently been translated which will doubtless
be grateful offering to many of our people.
The First Reformed Dutch Church, (Rev. Mr.. De-
marests) was well filed in the evening" on occasion
of the Synodical sermon. This was expected to be
delivered by Rev. DR.. Kennedy, of Albany, the Pre-
sident of the last Synod. The Rev. Doctor being
otherwise engaged, in connection with the great
railroad excursion, the sermon preached by the
Rev. DIR. Berg, from Cor. H. g. 10. The sermon
WAS able, and interesting to the auditory.
A letter was read on Thursday from the Reformed
Protestant Dutch Church of South Africa, in which
they rendered their Christian esteem and fellow
ship This church now consists of ffty-four pa
rishes. On account of the scarcity Of ministers
they were about establishing theological semi
nary and had received liberal contributions toward
the OBJECT, Iney were now endeayOrlng to secure
two professors from Holland.
The clerk also read communication from the
Synod of the Waldensian Church. in which they
thanked them for the collections taken by the
church toward the endowment of their professor
ship. The Waldenses number twenty-three thou
sand, divided into sixteen parishes. They have ff-
teen principal schools, and hundred and forty
i've hamlet schools, which were only open four
months IN the year. The number Of scholars is four
thousand seven hundred and ninety-two. There
are fourteen female schools. Their college has eight
professors and eighty-four students. A large num-
Der OF persons are being educated for teachers and
coiporteurs. They have recognized their evan
geIca labors since lS4S, having established six sta
lions IN Sardinia, and one in Constantinope, among
the numerous italian refugees gathered in that city
A church has been erected in Turin.
Reports were presented by the Sabbath School
Union, the Board OF Education and IL q. of Foreign
Missions, and referred to the proper committees.
resolution was adopted, giving lease of land
upon which to erect chapel for Rutgers College,
pose.
u dispensation was granted to Ezekiel and Jared
W. Scudder, sons of the Rev. DR.. Scudder the yene.
rablc missionary Of this church in India by which
they are allowed to devote part OF their time to
medical studies.
The Lords supper was administered in the after
noon. Rev. DR.. Taylor, OF Bergen, n. j., preached
tne sermon on the occasion, from John XIX. 80. Dr.
Hutton administered the ordinance. Rev. DIR.
krebbs delivered pertinent address.
The annual sermon Domestic Missions" was
delivered in the evening" by Rev. JOHN G. VAN
LEW. on Luke 24:47. in which he adduced reasons
why IN carrying out our Saviours command we
should begin at home:-
L. The wide scope here afforded for the growth of
the various forms of infidelity.
2. The vast immigration into our land.
8. The gospel is essential to the preservation of
Our civil and religious liberty
Friday was occupied with the report of the dele
gate to the last General Assembly. The report of
the Board OF Dome site Missions was read by the
secretary and greatly interested the Synod in this
fha to- - H. nh
ceipts have amounted to sls,4O7 81.
The establishment of the New Brunswick Reyie,p
caused good deal Of discussion, which ended in
the endorsement of the work.
The report of the committee appointed nv the
last synod to revise the liturgy was presente l. which
Is considered one of the most important measures to
De acted on by this Synod.
An important step has been taken by the unani-
nous ADOPTION OF the report of q committee appoint
90 70 consider the proprety Of establishing Board
OF publication. The committee presented a most
sole report, which completely put all scepticsm to
The Committee on Correspondence submitted a
report on alleged violations OF the terms of cores
pondence by the North River Presbytery, 0. s., in
receFrhg rev. Mr. Smuller and certain members OF
missions
The report of the Board of Superintendents of the
Theological Seminary showed that twenty-five stu
dents were in attendance.
The report of the Treasurer of the Board of For
eign Missions was read and exhibited an amount of
receipts greatly in advance of any preceding year
being $780,
Dr.. Krebs, the delegate Of the General Assembly,
y. 81 took his leave of the Synod, with appropriate
remarks, which were responded to by the President
MONDAY MORNING
The General Synod met this morning at the hour
pfassembling, I'll o'clock and was opened with
rayer by the President. After calling the roll, the
oinutes of the session of Friday read, and af
er some discussion upon the minute respecting the
Reuie,c, were adopted.
and tad
against the Synod's entertaining the complaint of
he Rev. J. s. Ebaugh against Che Chassis OF New
York, which was unanimously adopted.
communication was received from the Superin-
tendents Of Common Schools Of Hudson, inviting
the Synod TO visit the schools of the city, and espe
cially the Female Academy. The thanks of the
Synod were presented, and committee appointed
to visit the schools.
Rev. Mr.. WBsTFALL, Of the Chassis Of Illinois, pre-
scented q communication asking the Synod to ratify
their acts In receiving minister and organizing a