Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-23


Let resolution in the report of tho Committee.
Gen. Caswell preferred that the vote should be
deferred till tie Report in full OF the Committee
should be brought in. lie wanted when he re
turned to satisfy the friends of Marysvlle, that
in establishing this new Theological Seminary in
the vicinity Of the University Of Virginia.
something had been gained. lie would like
an ameudm mt that, il profitable, Thee
logical Seminary should be established in connec-
ton with the University Of Virginia.
Several members stated that this could not be
done.
DR.. Boyd said Instead of abandoning Marys-
vile, we are going to make Murysyille what it
never has been. This is my feeling. We have
no notion Of giving up Marvsvile, so far the
College ia concerned. but only to strengthen and
build it, up. Our acion will be the very best
thing for Marysvile that can he done. The whole
Church throughout the South will be pledged to
take hold of Marysville College and work for it,
lust the same as they will be pledged to exert
themselves for the establishment Of this Theologi
cal Seminary.
Synod took recess till 81 o'clock. =. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Synod met 1T halfpast 3, and resumed business.
The Committee on the Records of the Synod of
Virginia, reported that they are correctly and
beautifully kept. This report was accepted, and
the minute approved.
DR. Ross. Chairman of the Committee on the
Poity of the Church. brought forward report
recommending that an Overture he sent down to
the Presl,yteres, that the name, hereafter. he the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church,
South.
The consideration of the Seminary projects was
resumed.
Gen. Caswell moved that further action on the
partial Report of the Committee ON the establish
ment of Theological Seminary he postponed I'M
til after said Committee shall have brought in
final and full report. and report shall have been
received from the Board of Trustees OF Marys-
yillc College.
Mr. Grattan thought this was unnecessary. Bet
ter act at once.
DR. Read concurrcd with the gentleman who de-
sired IL pos,poncment. He could vote with mora
satisfaction after the whole uhject had been brought
before his mind.
DR. Boyd. Chairman Of the Committee said he
had not Ind time to prepare anything IN, ther lie
would however, state the views which he enter
tained: First-Wliat amount of money would
be necessary 10 establish this Tn illogical Seminn
ry? lie had liked On $4,000 rs the amount TINT
would be required. Sccondly--lIow shall this
money be raised? Two modes present themselves.
One is either that General Agent be employed
to traverse the whole field occupied by our church.
and the other IS. for each Synod to raise funds
within its own bounds.
Gen Caswell said the facts stated are those
which he desired to be prescntel in report. For
when we undertake to build house. we want to
know how much it will cost.
DR. Ross made some playful remarks intended
to show that giving freely to this Seminary at the
start would only foster disposition to give more
freely to il in future.
Hon Mr. MAYNARD said he did not see how the
establishment If Theological Institution near the
University of Nirgi could at all Interfere with
the College at Narysvic, and hence all objections
arising from the idea of conflict between the two
Institutions without weight.
Dir. Mitchell followed with remarks the
same topic when the vote being taken on the Re-
ment of Theological Seminary in the neighbor
hood of the University Of Virginia. it was unan-
imously adopted.
DR.. Mitchell said now is the time to act in ras-
ing funds for the promotion of this institution
The people nre interested in the scheme, and are
ready, he ,elieyed, to contribute literally in its
behalf.
AT this point. Mr. A II Armistead of Lynch
burg, arose in the congregation and said he hoped
leave would be granted for outsiders to make a
motion.
Leave being granted, he said: II move that II
subscription paper he drawn up, and that we all
coma forward aud sign it." Dir. VIM. +. Gaines,
a member Of SYNOD, followed with an earnest cx-
preston Of his deep interest in this great under
taking and although committed largely to other
objects, be willing. in dependence On Provi-
dcnce, to pledge himself in support Of this. lie
knew of various other brethren present, who
were willing to give literally to the advancement
of this Institution. And as 10 good enterprise
ever succeeded without the sympathy and co.
operation Of the ladies', he appealed 10 these pres
ent to give their aid in furtherance Of this scheme
Mr.. Armistcad arose and said, "They are all
with u.s."
A subscription paper having been prepared, n
number of persons present put down their names
with amounts annexed. These amounted in the
aggregate to ST. $40. Three gentlemen subscrb
ed each IS, 600.
DIR Mitchell commenced singing the third stan
"a of the Missionary Hymn,
Shall we whose souls lighted"
and was joined by the other members Of Synod
and the congreg CATION present.
Rev Mr. Morrison moved that we unite in ad-
dressing our grateful thanks to God for the results
which had been reached. AT the request Of the
Moderator. DR. Read led in prayer, fcengly and
feryently expressing gratitude for what had been
done, and imnlpring the divine blessing on the
School OF the Prophets about t, be established.
MrGrnttan urged the speedy making up Of the
required sum by liberal contributions from all
members of the Church.
DR. Newton, said: There is hope for US. We
have bright and glorious future! There men
in Mississippi who will be equal with the fore
most who have subscribed here, in giving to this
Seminary. The DIR spoke with great energy, hope.
fullness and power
DR. Mitchell. Chairman, presented report Of
the Permanent Committee On Education. which
was received, and referred to the Standing Com
mittce on Education.
Synod adjourned to meet Monday morning, at
0 o'clock, A, NJ, and closed with prayer by the
Rev. Il. p. Wells.
NOVEL AND ATTnACTIvE.-Messrs. Kunkcl Go.
have engaged the services, for a few nights only,
of the celebrated Druid Ox-Horn Players, being
imitators of the ancient Druids, whose groves
have often resounded with the music of their