Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-10-23
New School Pre- sbyterian Synod,


OF the Church to create and conserve a danom-
national literature" The Rev. Mr. Dulles
made few remarks on the subject, and was
followed by the Rev. T. ]. Shepherd
The Committee on the Minutes of the Gem
eral Assembly made their leport. 1t was read
by the Rev DR.. Brainerd, OF Philadelphia.
In regard to the subject of UNCONVENTIONAL
Literature, the following resolutions were of.
1ered and read by the Rev. T. J. Shepherd
They were unanimously adopted
hereas, The General Assembly, at its last
meeting, resolved to enter at once upon ener-
getic measures for raising the sum of $4,000,
to be apportioned according to some iudicIous
plan among our churches, and that the funds
be employ ed by the Assemblys Publication
Committee as may seem to them best for the
1urtherance OF the great interests they are
Resolved, That the Synod of Pennsylvania
heartily approve OF this action OF the General
Assembly, and engage TO raise OF the sum
proposed not less than 100000.
Resolved, That the Rev Messrs. Dulles and
Adair. John b. Stevenson, Elder, be commit
tee TO apportion, at their session, the sum of
$4,000 among the Presbyteries and churches
Of the Synod. and to give the churches timely
notice OF the amount apportioned to each.
Rev. DR.. Mills, of New York, then delivered
an address on the subject OF Education. after
which the Synod adjourned until ~ o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Synod assemblies at * o'clock, and was
called TO order by the Moderator, after which
Rev, MIR. Foot was temporarily called to the
CHAIR, and MT Altman offered resolution
commemorative of the death of Rev. Horatio s.
Howell, who was slain at the battle of Gettys-
burg, while attending to his duties Chaplain
OF the goth regiment, Pa. volunteers. Mr. Ak
man, In Offering the resolutions, made a state
ment OF the manner OF the death of Mr.. Howell;
who he (Mr. Aikman) believed had been de-
Lberately murdered the fact that he was shot
through the head while standing on the steps
OF building over which the hospital flag was
flying. This (said the spsaker) was but a red
handed memorial of the atrocity of this war,
which was begun in a lie and has been carried
through IL periidy. Here too was an evidence
OF the fact that this Synod is welded hand in
prosecution
Mr.. Rowelrs blood running there in the gutter
CRED aloud for vengeance.
The speaker further spoke of MIR. HoWells
great worth and patriotism, and thought it
was hitting to lay garland upon his tomb,
and speaA some words which would make his
memory more green in their hearts, and make
him TO be remembered in the history OF these
times. The speaker also thought it was n
cause of exultation that he was permitted to
live in these times; and he thought il would be
horrible and disgracetul to live through this
day without being known as q thoroughly
loyal man. Yea, a man without the least sus.
picion of disloyalty He said these words not
only TO pay q tribute to his departed friend
and brother, but also to keep alive the flame of
patriotism ever burning on the altar of this
Synod. It was good and honorable that we
were known as Synod true to God and true
to our country. In conclusion, the speaker
moved the adoption of the resolutions.
MT. Mears suggested that il would be well to
incorporate resolution expressive of the worth
of Mr.. Howell as 4 chaplain, and the resolu-
tons " ere so amended
Mr.. Stevenson, ian Elder from Philadel-
phia.l bore his testimony. He has faiien,"
Rev. ME-. Adair and Dr. Brainerd followed
in paying tribute to deceased. The latter
said Now Mr.. Moderator, in my younger days
treason was held, but after an experience Of
three years, and having seen effects OF it, can
well see why it was detested The assassin
who waits across the Potomac and kills one
man. loses his life by hanging and yet treason
has murdered 1000 Of the best men of the
country. It was treason that killed brother
hn eli 10 al
house the man who would destroy the purity
of my family. but would q thousand times
sooner have him there than the man who would
betray his country.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously,
net only the Synod, but also the congregation
voting.
On motion of Mr.. Mears, a resolution was
adopted thanking the Secretary Of the Board
OF Education for his report, and recommends
ing the prayers OF the congregation for this
On motion Of Mr. Hotchkin,a resolution was
adopted authorizing the Stated Clerk TO have
published with the minutes OF this meeting,
list of ministers and ruling elders Of the SYNOD,
together with their post Office addresses.
Rev. T.. +. Adams offered resolution rec
OmmendIng that the AMERICAN PreSJYteridn be
patroniZsd Is the organ Of this body, and as it
has ever battled for religion and against trea-
son, it is we'll worth the support OF all Pres.
byterianS.
The resolutions on the state OF the country,
adopted at the last meeting OF the General
Assembly were read, and a motion was made
to adopt them, when MIR. Robbins offered the
following as an amendment
Resotred In view OF the recent successes at
tending our arms. giving renewed evidence as
we believe that Providence is on our side, this
Synod claims to express its profound graft.
tude to Almighty God for the able, efficient
and successful manner i'll which the war is
Or. Sunderland was not clear that it would
be well to add such resolution as that just Of
Tered, at the present time. 1t was too early to
pronounce upon the conduct Of the war. He
most heartily endorsed the resolutions of the
General Assembly just read, and he believed
1t to be the duty of all to put every hand TO the
prosecution of the war; for he believed that the
people were net yet fully aroused to the inn
Portance of this great cause and all of the great
measures involved. He believed that the pre-
JUDGES and errors and passions of the nation
but yet partially removed, and for this reason
rolling over the land. Ii one saw this to be- the
fact it was his duty to proclaim it from the
pulpit and the press continually, SO long as the
war is protracted or so long as treason makes
an effort to overthrow this country.
Itm may be said we have already passed rsso-
buttons, and what Is the use OF repeating them;
but there is need. Tie fact that we performed
our duty month ago was not sufficient. We
have duty now 10 perform, and let US take
our stand again upon the cause of truth and
no political party, but il he followed and sup
ported this Administration, it was for the sake
of the Government and not TO a.grandiZe the
particular administration.
DIR. S. spoke i'll strong terms Of those who AL
lege that ministers have no business to NEEDLE
In politics. and argued that While the sdchings
of Christ were those of peace, yet the laws
were also intended to apply u disorderly as
well as orderly cases. and the gospel was now
to be applied to the d,sorderly case. On the
subject OF emancipation, the speaker said that
two parties had been fomenting the fame, and
these were the fire eater OF the South and the
abolitionist of the North. He disclaimad be.
longing to either party, but he thought the day
was coming when the tire eater OF the South
would bow in obedience to the abolitionist of
the North. The speaker referred TO the fact
that AT the Assembly OF 1857, that assembled at
Cleveland, when secession was first preached
In the ecclesiastical body; and also TO the sub
this very church. when they attempted to conn
pc! ecession OF the church OF Christ.
Dr. b gave an eloquent history OF that peri
od when threa clerg, men Of the District Dun
ming, HASKELL aud Sunderland,-notwithsta
ing the taunts and gtbes OF the other members
OF the synod, stood firm and recorded their
votes against the secession from the church Of
Christ; and said the speaker) II have ever
had cause to be proud Of that vote" In this