Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-10-24
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

. After the sermon. the business of the Synod wa
resuned.
!. The committee on the Union Theological Seminar
- made report, which was discussed, amended HI
accepted, Us follows:
. The committee to whom was referred the report {
the Directors of the Union Theological SEMINARY
having had the report under consideration, recon
mend TO the Synod the adoption OF the following reso
lutinns:
Resolved, Synod rejoices to learn that the Facut
OF the Seminary is now complete, and approves an
sanctions the distribution and classification vi In
OF studies Set forth in the report OF the vi
recturs.
, Resolved, The Synod, with gratitude to the grea
Head OF the Church. takes pleasure in acknowledging
the promptness and liberaty with which the church
IS responded to appeals made for pecuniary aid in be
aif OF the Seminary, and find strong encouragement
Tor still vigorous effort in order fully and thoroughly
10 complete the endowment of the institution, ant
hopes that the churches not hitherto applied to vii
cordially receive the agents Of the Seminary and vii
contribute cheerfuIly aud literally the important
object commended 10 their patronage.
Resolved, That to afford piOus young men who
have not the means of sustaining themselves in a
course of theological study, facilities in obtaining a
sound and thorough preparation for the work Of the
inlstry the Synod earnestly recommend to the Pres
byteries and churches under its care the endowment
OF scholarships for that purpose.
Resolved, That the Synod learns with sorrow and
regret that so largo number OF young men, residing
within the bounds of the two Synods, whose solemn
uuty and obligation II is to sustain the Union Semi
nary are pursuing their studies at other Institutions
Resolved, That having full confidence in the entire
competency of the Faculty of our own Seminary, I'M
Der the blessing Of God educate aud prepare eau
u!dates Tor the Ministry for the efficient ana SUCCESS
u fulh ment of the duties Of their high office, this
SYNOD does most earnestly recommend TO, and enjon
upon all the Presbyteres under its care the exercise
OF all proper means and 10 induce candidates for the
Ministry in the bounds of said Presbyterips, to seek
their theological instruction at the Seminary, under
| ~ n upI,, Il b.
North Carolina aud the Pr-sbytery of Winchester.
Resolved That the calm judgment Of this Synod,
all the causes and considerations which led tile
t"Giishincnt OF the Union Theological Seminary, still
operate, II possible, with increased force and that
consequently this Synod feels itself called upon aud
hereby pledges itself, with the blessing of God, hear.
NY and IN good faith to sustain al institution TO
which have been consecrated the labors and the lives
oi men eminent alike tor wisdom, piety and holy Zeal
| in the work of the Lord
On Saturday, the following resolution offered BY
| Kew. Wm Brown, was adopted:
Resolved, That the Synod is highly graticd to OBJ
serve the enlargement of the Central Presbyterian,
and TO hear OF the increass of its circulation, and
would cordially recommend it to tho confidence and
patronage of It's churches and people us most vau
able auxiliary in promoting the interests of the King
dom ut our Rcderner.
The following resolution offered by Mr. J. b. d
| Logan WAS adUpted:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed whose
duty 1t shall be to take into consideration the whole
subject of the support Of the Gospel Ministry and the
provision 10 BIZ made for the relief of widows and
phans oil deceasrd ministers in destitute crcum-
stances, and report at next meeting of the Synod.
Kew. s. K. Houston, Of Greenbrier Presbytery was
| elected Director OF the Union Theological Semina.
ny III the place of Rev. II. Chevslcr and Rev. Tleo
Pryor, an Ei1ctor in the sumo.
Rev. Is. Manly, of the Baptist Church. was invited
to sit rs CORE spending member.
On motion. the thanks Of Synod were returned to
Rev. DR.: D"bney for his sermon on Popery.
The following resolution was offered and after dis.
cusslOn laid on the table:
Resolved, That the Synod undertake to provide a
more efficient scheme of female education.
Rev. WIN. 5. Plumer ID. D., of the Synod Of AL
eghany, being present invited to sit as corres-
bonding member Of Synod.
The session of the Synod terminated at O late hour
Saturday night.
On Saturday afternoon large congregation listen
ed to all able address from the Rev. Dr. PIumer, in
behalf Of the Bible cause The sermon at night was
delivered by Rev. Joseph K. Wilson, OF Stanton.
The ToURSAMEST.-We have seldom, il ever wit
messed more brilliant than the Fair Grounds
presented Monday last. On the South side of the
enclosure were seated vast number Of ladies, whose
gay dresscs and bright eyes sparkltd in the merry
sunlight, and every face picture Of complete hap.
pness The soldiers and horsemeu with their hand.
uniforms and waving banners and the Knights
with lances at rest, heightened the effect Of specta-
Gle which would have been perfect with the ladies
alone.
The Governor and suite, the Justices of IIenrco
county the Judges and Marshals took the places Ms.
sigued them, when at trumpet signal tho Orator of
| The day, Chas a. Bose, Esq, addressed the Knights
aud Military III an appropriate speech. 4 blast of
trumpets then announced the opening of the Tour
ngluent Those who con;ended tor the palm Of vic.
tory III this contest, were the following:
Knight of Brooke Spring, Knight of the Metropo
lis Knight of the Scarlet Scarf, knight OF Montrose
Knight of the Horse Shoe Knight Of IIenricu knight
of Gwynne, Knight Of Yorktown, Knight of Wheat.
land Knight of the Black Steed Knight Of the Hills
Knight OF the Blues, Knight OF the South Knight of
the Troop, Knight Of the Forest Knight OF the Guard
and the Unknown knght-E.
The tiltng continued until each had thrice aimed
for the prize, when 1t WIS found that the Knight Of
the Black Sleed and the knight OF the Forest had
each borne off the ring three times in successiun.-
The then lay between them, and the former
proved victorious establishing his claim to select the
| Queen Of Love and Beauty.
The Knight OF the Forest being next on the list,
was entitled 10 the choice of the first Maid of Honor;
the knight Of the South the choice of the second
and the kni sht Of the Hills the third.
| The result of the contest being proclaimed, the
| victorious Knight, Mr.. Fuqua Of Iienrico selected
Miss Maria Elicit as the one most worthy TO receive
| the crown. Mr.. Blackburn, Knight of the Forest,
made choice Of Miss Lewellyn first Maid Of Honor;
Mr.. r. Lacy Knight Of the South, chose Miss Mary
=. Allen rs second and Mr.. Burton Knight of the
| IIilIs, selected Miss Moe Gregory rs third.
The Queens procession then passed into the centre
pavilion, where large number Of ladies and gen.
| temen had assembled TO witness the ceremony Of
coronation. The victorious Knight and the chosen
| Queen were then addressed by Governor Wise in
very pleasing speech and the fair lady was in due
form crowned Queen of Love and Besuty. The
trumpet then announced the close Of the Tourna
ment.
Dragons, passed of in the happiest manner, Colonel
WIN. S. Wood acted as Chief Marshal of the day,
with Captain John VI. Sheppard and Messrs. }. II.
Pleasants and Garland Hanes Jr., as aids. The
Judges were Messrs. John g. Young Of Ienrico,
Vim. +. Ritchie of Richmond, George w. Richard.
son of Hanover Garland Hanes, Sr., VIM. F.. Harris
and n. +. Bowe, Of ienrico.
Before the Dragons left the field, they drawn
up in line and Major Davis announced the presence
| ui Miss Taley r lady well known in the literary
world, and to whom the troop HI. indebted for their
culors. The company presented colors and gave
three cleers-a compliment which Miss 7. gracefully
acknowledged
The Regiment was dismissed on Capitol Square,
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VISITING FIRENEN.-The Metropolitan Hook and
Ladder Company of Washington, arrived here Mon
day afternoon by the Northern train, and were re.
ceved at the depot by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Company of this city. After some delay in getting
their apparatus from the cars. the visitors were es
corted by crcutous route to Lafayette Hall, where
they were welcomed by the Mayor on oehait OF inc
Fire Department and citizens. Mr.. Martin, fresl.
dent of the Washington company made an eloquent
speech in reply The visitors then invited to
nartake of a collation. which had been prepared in
luxurious style by Robert Reid, proprietor of the We
randall Hotel. All present seemed to enjoy the occa
sion highly.
, THE ILLINOIS Central RAIL RoAD.-This Road
! recently completed and spendidy appointed through
ont, ia doing an immense business and as the roa'
rms through the finest portion OF hourishng Illinois
its success must be astonishing as it's management
ia perf.ct Ii connects at Chicago with the Michigan
n southern and Michigan Central Rail Roads and al
other rail roads that lead into Chicago, and runs j
j. almost direct line through the richest portion Of th
e State, to Cairo.
II 1t passes through Galena, the great lead region c
| ..,I-. ,l;.,n South