The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-02-09

lie then proceeded to discuss the necessity, the
nature, and the extent Of the work Of Christ
The atonement.
After sermon, the Synod was constituted with
prayer.
On the call Of the roll, the following mem
bers answered to their names:
Mnisters--D. A. Campbell Consider Parish
Robert McLain, D. D.; James NJ. Mclean I. J.
Daniels; Samuel Bard; Milton ]. Mclean
Geo. P. Richardson's; @. NJ. Atkinson.
Elders-E. R. Mclean, NJ. d.; P. R. Lewis
N. Hollyaeld; James Hill; E. Cordts; G. l.
Bishop; D. W. Lockett; ". H. Hairston A.
Turnipseed f; D. D. Dozier.
Rev. James N. Mclean, was elected Moder-
ator.
Rev. Geo. P. Richardson, was chosen tempora.
ry Clerk.
On motion, it was resolved to spend one half
hour, at the opening Of each morning session,
in devotional exercises. m..
During the sessions Of Synod, the following
Ministers were invited to seats as corresponding
members
Rev. Thos Il. McCallie, of the Presbytery of
Kingston.
Rev. Mr. Bester, Of the LIST Baptist Church,
Mobile.
Rev. Dr.. Sparrow, Of the S. Ala. Presbytery.
Rev Mr. Mitchell, of the S. Ala. Presbytery,
Rev. Mr.. Burgett, Of the Presbytery of Rich
land.
Rev. E. B. Cleghorn, Of the Presbytery Of
New Orleans.
The various committees were duly appointed
HONE MISSIONS.
The Standing Committee on Missions re-
ported, that the churches supplied with the
preached word have made, during the past year,
commendable efforts for the support of their
ministers that the vacant churches were very
anxious to be supplied, and were willing to
contribute, as Of the ability which God giveth,
for the support Of Ministers in case they could
be obtained that but little had been attempt
ed for the Home Missionary fund-doubtless
from the fact, that men could not be secured
for our weak churches and mission fields; and
suggested, that the Synod take renewed and CT
icicnt action in the premises, and if possible,
devise some method by which our present and
pressing want Of more men and more means
may be speedily sapplied. This suggestion was
appreciated. And there ensued deeply ill.,
teresting and animated discussion on the
general topic of domestic Missions. All the
Speakers agreeing, that % live, grow, prosper
and be eininently useful, the church, lis men,
bers and its minister's must possess missiona-
ry heart, whose uttcrances, not in words, but
in noble seli-denying deeds for the support and
spread of the blessed Gospel, shall speak its
abundance of the spirit Of Christ.
Aspecial Committee was appointed to mature
a plan for Synodical Missions and submit the
same to Synod subsequently, the following
resolutions, with others were presented and
unanimously adopted:
LIST. That in view of the large field opened
before us. its peculiar and pressing wants, and
the increasing demand for ministerial labor, we
as Synod, will engage more actively in the
work of Domestic Missions.
| I'd. That we will establish a permanent
| Synodical Missions, for the purpose of aiding
our weak Churches-introducing and sustain
ing Missionaries within our bounds, and plant
ing new Churches that the door of faith NAV be
opened.
Sd. That this Board of Missions shall con-
sist of one Minister and one Elder from each Of
the Presbyteries here represented.
4th That for the furtherance of this great
essential work, the Board be empowered to
secure, if possible, Missionary agent.
9th. That the Presbyteries, sessions and
members, be, and hereby are earnestly re-
questeed to cooperate with Synod in this Mis-
sion work, as vital to Che life, health, and OK.
tension Of our beloved Zion.
The Synodical Mission consists Of the follow
ing members, as duly elected, viz:
Rev. D. A. Campbell, Chairman, Brandon
P. o., Miss.
Rev. r. Mclean, D. D., Secretary, Enter
prise p. O., Miss.
Rev. Jno. McCampbell, Lexington P. O..
Miss.
Rev. Mr.. E. Cordts, Treasurer, Canton P. o.
Miss
Rev. E. r. Mclean, NJ. D.. Greenwood P. O.
Miss
Rev. Mr.. A. Turnipseed, Hope P. O., Ala.
| THE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY.
The suhjoined resolutions which were unani
mously passed, accustomed all expression Of
sentiment clearly evincing the high and CRATE
full regard in which the Society is held by
Synod.
RESOLVED, That Synod, as the animal recipient
OF u disinterested and liberal donation from the
Southern Aid Society has increasing reasons fol
gratitude to the Great Head of the Church. for
the timely organization of this truly Catholic
Philanthropic and Christian Society
| Resolved. That we request all our Ministers
to lay before their people. the design and the
character Of this benevolent Society, and make
| annually collection in behalf of the same.
The THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
| The Committee on the Minutes of the United
Synod, recommended the following minute
which was unanimously adopted
That this Synod cordially approve the action
Of the United Synod in regard to the establish.