Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-27
CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.

The USITED SYNOD OF THE PREsnrrERiAN
CHuRcH.--This body, whuse proceedings we have
rcpnrtcd from day 10 day, closed its Second An
nual Session. in this city, on wednesday, L. NJ,
the 18th instant. 1t brought together ministers
and lavmsn from Pennsylvania. on the East and
N. tn, and Mississippi aud Texas on the We t
and S,ntn. Although a S,uthern hdy in its L.
calty. its platform D asitien and spirit are en-,
neatly national 81 decidedly conservative is il.
that an earnest effort to adopt the name, South,
was overruled by the majority. 1t eschews the
,,e,pefaai ag,tifioa Of the Slavery Question. icay-
ing each Christian mind TO adopt its own belief
upon that subject
The discussions If the Synod were carried on
with good spirit. Opposing views we're put
forth, decidedly. aud yet kin lily; mind came IN
conflict with mind wlih'u' exciting passions;
and where differences existed, members yielded
their preferences for the sake of harmony. oa'a-
sionally wit and humnr flashed out anil v'lless
ot argument aud vet, it was all consistent with
the de:prum of such u body.
Tw,. measures Of great interest were adnn.ed,
tho establishment Of Theological Seminary ut
Charlnt csvie Nirslnn. and the building mp Of
the College at Maryvie. Tennessee. More than
S25 900 alc already subscribed for the Seminary.
and its friend. mr.. confident that the Sl00.o'n ne
ce>sary to complete the endowment. can b" RI sed
within twelve months. DR.. Boyd, of Winchester,
Virginia. has the matter in hind, and the money
will be very likely to be forthcoming.
81 Y.
Of Dlatic nnl Pastoral Theology by arrlnmatipn,
and if he will accept of the position, which his
friends are very crnflent he will do--the lnstitu-
ton will open mex; October.
Marysville College is to be improved both in its
building endowments. and position. and he made
to do an important work tor the youth OF the tie
nomination to which it belongs.
The pulpits Of the several churches in this city
were occupied by the ministers ct the United Sy-
nod and the pleasant weather called out large
congregations.
Most Of the members let the city yesterday.
and evidently carried with them delightful rrtoi-
lctions Of their visit. TIE kindness and n'ten-
ton Of the citizens oi Lynchburg called forth their
hearty and sincere thanks. These conricreS we
are happy to know, were extended hy the Cans
tians Of different denominations "i the place, ana
many hearts will join in the earnest PRAYER Tor
the success Of these brethren IN their different
fields of labor. They go forth to great work tor
their Master, and they seemed intent upon doing
it. May their number be enlarged by many more
Of the snme spirit
NAlAD QuEEN.-It is seldom that provincial
cities are permitted to enjoy thos> beautiful and
grand apectaclns popular in logger cites, both
on II count of tho responsiveness of their prodnc-
ton and unwillingncss Of managers to risk nccu,
MARY loss which, unless largely attended, must
necessarily ensuc. Mcssrs krNKEL X Co.. with
iniumitable energy to leave nothing undone to
contribute 10 tIF amusement Va oui e'''L"h7' '''''
determined to produce. in the best style. the
popular and moral spectacular dramn Of the
Maud Qaeen,' with all it, original scenery,
effects, dramatic situations, &c, this friday
evening. We are satisfied that our citizens Will
duly appreciate the Efforts made by the managers
of our Theatre, in producing tins excellent drama,
and by their presence exhibit snbs'Fa''n, evidence
of it. The cast is very strong, embody'nG the
talent of their popular Star Company. W" anti
cipa,c witnessing n crowded house, feeling salts
fed all will be delighted
Fvruur Tp,nr-rhere we're received nj the