Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-10-24

funds and reading matter and stores, are need
60 .or ~ aorx. we commend the Christian
COmussson $40 osner benevolent associations
70 sns n ,Ss, Of Code people. and would
as ~ III 2. it may be convenient
co g sor seis sooa cause be taken up in
Of November, helng 10 day of thanksgivinr.
M. nays suppofted ais resolutions by call
ing attention to the renarks Of Mr. Gross last
night. The work among the soldiers and saul.
ois was productive of much good. and the
speaker believed that many Conversions had
been made through the chaplains and the
Mr.. Galbraith, in speaking upon the resolu-
tons, referred to the fact that the Christian
Commission had made charges Of the mem.
the eSspIaincy, and hoped that # anv.hiee
were done it would be done In such way as
to serve both the chaplaincy and the Christian
Commiss ion.
Rev. Dr. Brown, in speaking upon this SUBJ
ject, stated that in the early part OF the war he
had been q chaplain. and at that time there
were many men oscupyinE snaplsineies who
that the Christian Commission was ut that time
right in looking into the SHORTCOMINGS Of the
chaplains. But he admitted that the thing had
The preamble and resolutions were unani-
Rev. Dr. Brown, from the committee on bills
and oyertures. reported upon the arst bill,
and others, asking that the church at Beltsvilie
be transferred from the Presbytery Of Potomac
to the Presbytery OF Baltimore. The committee
take action upon this matter. The reason was
that Mr.. Bosworth desires to be transferred
from the Potomac Presby terry because he can
not act with the church at Bladensburg, me
Baltimore Presbytery say they cannot act with
the church at Beltsyilie; and therefore it would
be unnecessary to make the change, as the
church at Beltsyille would, under the circum-
stances. be obliged to act for itself.
The report was adopted.
The committee also reported relative to q
memorial from the church at Piedmont. ask.
ter to that Of Carlisle. The committee report
that it is not advisable at this time to change
the boundaries OF the two presbyteries. This
report was also adopted
The following was also adopted:
Resolred, That the decision Of the Synod in
the case OF the church at Piedmont aud Pres
bytery OF Carlisle, be the line of conduct rec
commended to other churches and presbyteries
similarly situated.
Rev. DR. Gurley offered the following:
Resolved, That the Synod has heard with
Rev. DR. Lowry touching the condition and
claims Of the sacred boards Of cur church, and
that we renewedly recommend these benev.
to the end that they may aid them in their mis-
sions and work of love by their most earnest
prayers and liberal pecuniary offerings.
Resolved I'd, That in this time of National
commotion, perplexity, and trouble, it becomes
the friends and followers Of the Redeemer to
remember with gratitude and Joy that He is
the head !, over all things to the church and
Heavens. and the signs of the times point to
events and changes that may be intended and
largely connected with the coming of His
kingdom, we feel that it becomes us as Synod
to renew our vows OF fidelity TO Him, and to
beseech our beloved people to do the same.
10y atty to Jesus as our King should be more
the honest, earnest inquiry Of every protesting
Christian should be Lord, what wilt thou
have me to ?" 1t is under the influence OF
these convictions that we again call the atten-
ton Of our churches to the claim of our various
boards, and ask that for Christ's sake they
may be sustained and speeded in their blessed
work.
The resolutions were adopted.
A recess was taken for devotional exercises;
after which Rev. DIR. Gurley, from the Com
mittee on Devotional Exercises, reported the
row, viz: Preaching in New York Avenue
Church Or. Gurley's) In the morning BY Rev.
Mr.. Nichols; to be followed by tho administra-
lRev. Mr.. Tustin) viii Introduce this service
distribute the bread and Rev. Mr.. Harper the
closing address and return thanks. In the eve.
ming, at * o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Mitchell will
preach.
The committee also recommend the appoint
ment OF Rev J. N. Hays to preach in Wesley
Chapel at O'Clock p. m. Rev. Geo. p. Hays
to preach in McKendree Chapel at ii a. m.
Rev. Mr.. Nimmo to preach in E street Baptist
Church at II q. m. Rev. Mr.. Sample in the
Western Presbyterian Church st II q. m. Rev:
Methodist Protestant Church at ii O'Clock a.
at O'Clock p. N. Rev. Mr.. Cattell to preach
In the Bridge street (Georgetown) Presbyterian
Church at II q. m, and Rev. Mr.. Proctor at
p. m; Rev MT Myers to preach in the Seventh
Gordon to preach in the fifternth rs street rect
Church at II q: M, and Rev. Mr.. Gross in the
same place at 4 p. m.
found the account OF the treasurer Of Baltimore
Synod correct, and recommended certain an.
preparations for the current year.
Rev. MI. Cross offered the following:
whereas civil government IL q co. ordinate
ordinance with the church, in the world, for
the welfare Of man, any attempts which are
made for the overthrow Of the one, must ma
terially injure and hinder the other; and
whereas we and our fathers have been protect
ed and prospered under our government In
the enjoyment Of all our civil and religious
privileges, it ID utterly unbecoming and dis.
reputable for a Christian people to live under
government which SO sustains them in and
coniers upon them those blessings, to manifest
time when anS Wcsea at
seeks its overthrow. Therefore
Resolged, That we, the ministers and elders
OF this Synod, do concur with the last three As
their sympathy with the Government in this
time Of trial.
Resolred,, That while war is fearful calami-
y, 1t Is as direct visitation as famine or pes
ulence, all OF which are sent by God upon a
land on account Of the sins Of the people-and
are designed by God to teach the people right
eousness, leading them to acknowledge His
authority, and walk in His commandments.
Resolred, That 1t be recommended to all our
people In their public and private places Of
worship, 10 confess their sins and the sins Of
the nation, and TO pray God to spare MS as
nation; to purity MS from our national corrup.
tons; to put right spirit in all our rulers and
Oncers; to give them wisdom and integrity to
guide them in all measures for tho safety and
perpetuity OF this nation, that so wars NAV
come to an end, peace be restored to all our
borders, and that we may become more emf
nently people to shew forth his praise and
Glory in the earth. =
After the Introduction OF the resolutions a
recess was taken, in order that the Synod mlpht
visit the President as per appointment