Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-30
virginia PRESBYTERIAN synod.

WAsHINGToN, Oct 23-In the Synod to-day reso-
luton offered, that the Synod of Virginia oppc
sed to the agitation of the slavery question eccesa
teal bodies that they have sympathy with either the
Northern Southern extremists on the subject, and
that they opposed to political preachers and preach
ing. The resolution laid on the table
The following resolutions were offered
Resolved, That we have heard with regret that the
sentiments of the Declaration of Independence oppo
sed by ministers, and that regard that national
document as honor to the head and heart of the a
thor and we believe it ought to be the pride and glory
of all Presbyterians, and of the American people
Resolved, That the Synod of Virginia believing from
her territorial position, that she has great mission to
perform in binding still stronger the chords that hold
together the union of these United States earnestly dep
recating all agitation of the slavery quesson in eccei-
aStical bodies
The resolutions. after being discussed were finally la
bled.
Previous to the resolutions being offered Mr. Danord
from the committee the minutes of the General As
sembly, held at Cleveland in May, 1851 made report
that they have examined the up to pages lOl O2
lO3 and l04, and it is impossible for them to
with the views therein expressed and which the
bers of this Synod unexpected to carry out in the adj
ministraton of the affairs of Churches are there
FORE left to the alternative of dissolvng connection
with the General Assembly and the committee accOr
dinghy recommend that the Synod of Virginia do with
draw from all farther connection with the General AS
semby of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
which held its session in Cleveland in May, 1857. In
recommending this to the Synod we believe We
expressing the sentiments of the great majority
Churches deliberately formed, after the most ample
discussion and when all means of reconciliation and eff
forts for united action have been expended
While we take this ground with firm trust in tn,
justice of principles, and unaterabe reliance
the gracious support of the Great Head of the Church
do it also with undated affection for our brethren il
the Lord who have compelled to separate from them
and on whom we would invoke the choicest benedictol
of our Common Father.
After the previous resolutions had been tabled Rev
Mr. Newlin, the President of Delaware College, Offered
the following substitute for the report of the Committee
Whereas, it has been the rule of this Synod to appon
Committee on the Minutes of the General Assembly
to report on such matters may require attention
and Whereas the action of the Assembly on certain sub
jects was the occasion of much discussion and difference
of opinion, be it
! Resolved That the said committee be excused from
reporting on the Minutes and that we reserve any def
mite action till the next Synodical meeting.
A long and warm discussion ensned-pending which
the Synod adjourned.
| The Synod re-assembed at o'clock this evening"
The debate was resumed on Mr.. Newlns substitute
Much feeling and warmth prevailed The question o.
the substitute will be taken tonight but there is nov
little doubt that the report of the Committee will be
cepted and the connection severed-the District Pres
bytery going with the South, and forming a new As
sembly.