Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-10-23

expires sion Noble was tar away. McLain was
abs, nj looking after Liberia. Smith had gone
h,me sick with the excitement. Danforth alone
had gone over to the enemy. Newlin had been
sent for from delaware College to come and
DE- nd the Presbytary. He arrived at nightfall,
and TOOK the moor at the opening Of the evening
session He made speech Of an hour and a
half, and sat down in a profound ambig uit =.
We were disappointed. The vote which might
decide our destiny as pastors Of these churches
was drawing nigh. There were but three left
to face that music-Dnnning, Hascal and one
otner. Then 1t was at that moment that we
ploKe through the traRmels and cast down the
gauntlet. Then we resolved that we would not
sen our manhood, would not desert our northern
Drethren, nor betray the cause OF Christ and OF
human nature. Then we ourselves called for
the yeas and nays, and cast our votes against
that act OF secession, rebellion and all their
fearful consequences. There our record was
made, and there il ill stand for all time. l,
1or one, am not ashamed of it. 1t was dark
then: IL is lighter now. The sun seems TO IT,, De
coming mp. God reigns. The glory be to Him.
The resolutions were further discussed by
Revs. Robbins and Mills, both OF them urging
most determined and rigid prosecution Of the
war and reliance upon God, who would in
his own good time work out his great purpose
in this war.
Rev Mr.. Adair argued that the resolution
lutions adopted BY the Assembly covered all
the ground. The successes of our arms was
good in its place, but that was not all it was
whether our cause was right or not The
christian should go with the right.
Or Brainerd argued against the passage OF
the resolution Of Mr. Robbins, and hoped it
would be voted down. DIR. b. then rendered
his thanks to the pastors Of the Washington
city churches for the stand they had taken at a
time when secession held up its hydra head;
he viewed patriotism. II patriotism was a
natural virtue, then most unnatural state of
things existed at the South; (laughter,) and a
most unnatural state OF things also among the
of
Mr.. Robbins here withdrew his resolution,
and the resolutions of the Assembly were unan-
imously adopted.
The first question on the schedule of exer.
cisps-" The responsibility OF the Church for its
children and youth, WAS then taken up, and
paper on the subject, when the Synod adj
Journed until nine O'Clock this morning.
TO-DAY
On motion of Mr.. Adalr, it was resolved that
TO send circulars TO ell the churches and stir
them up to renewed action on the subject of
home m les IONS.
The discussion of the third ouestion--"T The
kingdom OF God in the world-how 1t affects
ana is affected by the kingdom of this world
was postponed until next Synod
DIR. Miller, from the committee on treasurer's
accounts, stated that, in consequence of the
sickness OF the treas rer and his inability to
write, no accounts had come into the possess
sion OF the committee, and therefore they could
make no report
Mr.. Miller, in view of the absence of elders
from the meetings of Synod, offered resolution
looking to securing a greater attendance Of the
elderShip, and on motion, the resolutions ware
ordered 10 be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Hotchkin, a resolution was
adoptca to take into consideration aud devise
some means to secure q better attendance OF the
eldership. and the committee appointed was
R-ys. Hotchkin and Altman, and Elder NJ H.
Miller. 49,
Rev. 7. G.. Hammer then read his essay upon
g The responsible lity of the Church for its
children and youth"
Rev. Mr. Dulles read the narrative on the
state OF religion, which showed extended
progress In the work OF christianity.
Rev. T.. f. Adams offered the folio owing reso.
lutions:
Resotred, LIST. That the intelligent. persever-
Ing and conservative endeavors of the Presi-
dent OF the United States to give the blessing of
personal liberty impartially TO every class of
the people, and thus to bring the entire policy
OF the Government into harmony with the De-
ciaranon OF Independence and the spirit of the
age, meet our most cordial appreciation, and
we shall not fail to pray that his life, energies
and influence may be preserved for still higher
services to our country and 10 mankind.
Resolved, I'd. That we regard il as peculiarly
felfcitous that the Synod of Pennsylvania is
allowed to hold its first session in the Capital
OF the Nation At time when by the discreet
l. gislation OF Congress, every citizen OF this
District enjoys complets personal freedom
1t was Objected that the Synod had already
expressed itself fully upon the subject of the
resolutions by other action, and that it was
unnecessary to cumbsr the Synod's minutes
with these resolutions, but Rev. DIR. Brainerd
and others urged that vote be taken
Mr.. Adams was willing to withdraw the
dIst resolution, but not the second, as the cir
cumstances were peculiar.
MIR. Altman defended the resolution, and
argued that the promu LEGATION of the Emanclpa-
ton Proclamation was the greatest act OF the
century, and this Synod should take some ac-
tion. 1t was the act OF God, and he hoped the
resolution would be passed unanimously.
Mr.. Dulles moved to amend the resolution
by inserting ain the good providence Of God"
instead OF "by the direct legislation Of Con.
gress,' and the resolution was adopted as
amended.
Synod then adjourned sine die after prayer
by the Moderator.
THE TRIAL OF BAYLEY COURTNEY, lcoL.
oRED,) on CHARGE OF THE MURDER OF
SAMUEL II. KIRsEY.-This case was continued
yesterday after we went to press.
Mr.. +. A. SWeatland was called for the de-
tense, and testified that in passing up Ninth
street ne saw the boys scufiing,, but they did
not appear TO be angry with each other. They
were both striking at each other, and he saw
the colored boy strike the white boy. Witness
did not see any other striking than what oc.
On cross-eXamination the witness said that
after the scufne they both wen. into their stores
He would not swear as to low MANY blows
last blow was struck with the LETT hand by the
colored boy, in the stomach. When the last
blow was struck, deceased was standing near
the store door. Witness was from Ii to go feet
from the parties at the time.
Alexander Boston, (colored,) sworn.-Witnees
works at Mr.. Dupre's fifth door above Mr.
EyansD. Witness saw the boys meet, and
thought that they were playing. The white
boy struck the colored boy first, and kicked
hun too. Witness didn't pay much attention,
for he was talking to woman. He could
not say whether the Kinsey boy kicked or
struck first.
On cross-examination, he stated that as the
white boy was leaving his wagon the colored
boy nat him, and the white boy kicked and
struck at him, but don't know whether it
reached him. When the colored boy struck
the deceased the latter was about lea wing him,
(turuingt to 60 into his storey
G. W. Boyer, sworn.-Ths accused was in his
employ from four to six weeks previous to the
affair. The accused was q good dispositioned
boy. He had seen them skylarking together.
He noticed that rope attached to a trap had
been taken away on the day of the occurrence.
kinsey vas delicate boy. Never heard any
thing against the character OF the accused.
John IL. Stockton sworn.-Witness ON the day
in question was called out of neighboring
store TO see scuft1e, but when he got out he
saw the black boy in the door of Mr.. Boyer
with stick in his hand, and was told that the
dpcpas0d had .pOpa In Mr. EyapSs Storo for a