The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-20
LOCAL MATTERS

Synod Of Vrginid-Oh School During the
session on Friday, committees were appointed 70
bring IN minutes with reference to ths death OF
Ne Rsv. John N Henderson, D. D. and Rev. D n.
The order OF the day, Dr. Dabusy.s resolution
ON the subject of systematic benevoience, WAS
postponed tor the purpose Of hearing the report Of
Synod's late Book Committee which was read and
accepted, and placed in the hands Of . committee
tor auditing. 4E5
Airesolution. offered by Raw Dr. Dabney. on the
subject of the Union Theoloeieai Seminary, Was
discussed and laid on the tabIa.
sa On Friday night, The sermon on Popery wae de-
livered by the Rev. Dr. DAbney before q large
congregation. The discourse il regarded as one Of
the most able Of any pronounced during the week
After the sermon. the bus iness Of the Synod was
resumed. aso
The committee on the Union Theological Semi.
nary made report, which was discussed, amend
cd ana accepted, as follows:
The Committee to whom wss referred the re port OF
the Director. Of the Union Theological Seminary,
having had tho report under considerstson recon.
mend to the Synod tbs adoption Of the following
resolutions: 5sz
Resoised Synod rejoices to learn that the Faculty
of the Seminary 10 now complete and approves and
sanctions the distribution and classification of the
couse of studies as set forth In the report of the
Directors. 4le
Resoised The Synod, with gratitude to the g-s.,
Head VI the Church. takes pleasure In aeknew
the nromptnsss and libsrality with which the
churches responded to appeals made for pecuniary
aid behalf Of the Seminary and find strong en-.
couraeement for still vigorous effort, In order fully
and thoroughly TO complete the endowment of the
nsi uton and hopes that the churches not hitherto
applied to will cordially receive the agents of the
Seminary and will contribute eheerfully aud liberal
" 20 the important object commended to their pa.
onage
Resoived, That to efford pious young men who have
ot th- means of sustaining themselves n course of
theological study, facilities In obtaining sound and
thorough preparation for the work of the ministry
synod earnestly recommend to the Presbyteries
and churches under its cate, the endowment of schsl
Resoiped That synod learns with sorrow and re.
Eret that 90 large number of young men. residing
within the bounds of tha two Synods, whose solemn
DUTY and Obligation it 10 to sustain the Union Semi
my are pursuing their studies at other institutions
Resotsed That having full confidence in the entire
competency Of the Faculty of our own Seminary,
under the Blessing of God to educate and prepare
candidates for the Ministry for the efficient and
cessfut fuihlment of the duties of their high sce.
this synod does most earnestly recommend to, and
enjoin upon, all the Presbyteres under its care the
eAercse Of all proper and to induce candidates
for the ministry in the bounds Of ssid Presbyterie
TO seek their theological Instruction at the Seminary,
under the care and control of the Syneds of Virginia
and North Carolina, andthe Piesbytely OF Winches-
ter a
Resolped That insthe calm judsmsn oftbis SYNOD,
ali the and considerations hich led to the
tablshment OF the Union Theols Seminary, still
operate, II possible with increased force, and that
consequently this Synod feels itself called upon, and
hereby pedg ITSELF with the blessing of Gcd, hear
ty and in good faitn to sus institution to which
have been consecrated the labors and the lives of
men eminent alike for wisdom, piety and holy zeal
in the WORK of the Lord
There are two vacancies in the Board of Directors
and one in the College Of Electors to be filed by the
Synod at its present session. The removal of the
Rev. Nicholas Chevaier without the bounds of Sy.
nod and tbs exp alton of the term of service of the
Rev. VIM Bell cause the vacancies in the Board
Of Directors, and the removal of the Rev A. B. Van
Z.ndt the city of New York, creates the vacancy
in the College of Electors. The committee recon-
mend the eiscton of Rev. 8 Houston and Mr.. w.
A. Bell to the Board of Directors and of Rev. Eo-
nund Martin to the College of Electors.
Saturday, Oct 1s-The Synod re-asssmbled
pursuant to adjournment.
Reports were received from the committees Of
review on East Hanover, Montgomery, Green
brier and Lexington Presbyteries.
The treasurer of Synod made Z report, which
was accepted and referred to committee to be
audited.
The committee on bills and overtures made a
report, which was accepted. s=..e s. :
The following resolution, offered by Rev. VIM.
Brown. was adopted
Resotced, That Synod is highly gratided to OBJ
serve the enlargement of the Central Presbyteri-
au and to hear of the increase of its circa atioD
and would cordially recommend 1t to the conf
dence and patronage of its churches and people as
a most valuable auxiliary in promoting the inter-
ssts of the Kingdom Of our Redeemer.
A report from the committee on the narrative
received and adopted.
The committee to prepare minute with refer
eucs to the death Of Rev. Benz. III. Rice, ID D. 4,
made a report, which was accepted and adopted.
Fne fSllow1ng resolution, onered Dy Mr. y. D.
l. Logan, was adopted s...
Resolued, That committee be appointed whose
duty it shall be to take into consideration the
whole subject OF the support of the Gospel Minis
try and the provision to be made for the relief of
widows and orphans of deceased ministers in des-
ttute circumstances and report at next meeting
of Synod
The committee consists of J. B. l. Logan, J. T.
Il. Preston, C. G. Read, James, Withrow, A. G..
Mcliwsine, and S. MeCorkle.
na6 A. dcto ofoVfln nnf mi a
DIR. Dabney concerning the charter aud the ten
ure of the property of the Union Theological Semi
narv, whereupon Ii was =
RcsoEred, That committee, consisting of Rev.
M d Hoge, D., smith, ID. D., and X. X
Howison, be appointed, to confer with similar
committee from the North Carolina Synod, on this
subject, and report to next Synod.
Rev. s R. Houston, of Greenbrier Presbytery,
was elected Director of Union Theological Semi
nary in the place of Rev. H. Cbevalier, and Rev
Theo. Pryor an Elector In the same.
The committee on the Seminary made report
with reference to the address on Education, of
Rev DIR. Wood, which was adopted
Reports from committees of Presbytery being
called for, West Hanover Presbytery reported.
Rev B., Manly, of the Baptist Church, was In
vited to sit a corresponding member.
On motion, the thanks Of Synod were returned
to Rev DR. Dabney for his sermon on Popery.
The Judicial committee reported that they had
no business before them, and they were according.
ly discharged. sie> ~zz e=as
The report of the couiAittee appointed at the
last meeting OF Synod the subject of facilitating
the transaction OF business, was received and
adopted.
The report of the committee on the state of the
church was taken up The resolution of Rev. DIR.
Bocock. with reference TO the patronage of U. T.
Seminary. was indefinitely postponed
The following resolution was offered, and after
discussion, laid on the table
Rssotred. That the Synod undertake to provide
a more ficient sche me of female education.