The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-10-07
EAST HANOVER, PREsBYTERY.
THIRD DAY.


Of the debate Rev. DR.. Moore stated some in
teresting and encouraging facts in regard TO
the success Of Presbyterians, rs well as OF
other denominations, among the coiored peo-
ple of Richmond He had admitted TO his
own church more colored members during the
past year than in any previous three. lhe
people were doing much for this class OF our
popula.ion in the way OF Sunday Schools.
The four Presbyterian churches OF this city
have under their care over four hundred
coored children. Much has been done for
them all over the South and these facts
should be permanently recorded rs an import
ant item in the statistics OF the Church.
The hour for The order OF the day having ar
rived the subject was laid upon the table Tor
the present.
Leave of absence after certain hours in the
afternoon, was granted 10 Rev. MesSrs. Denny,
Irwin, Shank<, and Thomas.
The records of Portsmouth church ana the
Second church, Petersburg, were reported
correct rs far rs written
DOMESTIC MISSIONS.
Rev John Miller submitted tho following
report on domestic missions; which was re-
ceived and approved;
"Tha Committee on Domestic Missions beg
leave to report that in obedience TO the recon-
meudatiOn of the Presbytery they invited to
the office of Superintendent of Missions within
our bounds the Rev. Mr.. Grasty, then OF + m
castle In view of duty calling him, rs he be-
lieved, in another direction, MIR. Grasty was
led to decline the service.
"The treasurers report, which has been
| audited by the committee and found correct,
Is herewith presented. and will give Il com
pletc account of the work Of the committee
during the past term.
1t appears that since the surrender OF inc
work in part 10 the Assembly'S committee 1T
| Columbia, :. c., the contributions of our
| churches have decreased. We trust that this
ia due TO the peculiar ditcnltics of the times.
But we Cdll The attention of the Pres bytery 10
| the fact that those who believe, as prohaoly
most Of Us do, that this central agency Is Fltai
| 20 the interests of the Church, may contribute
| their Efforts tn make ii succeed in our pecu-
| liar instance. JOHN MILLER
"Chairman.
| DR.. Converse moved that the roll Of Presby-
| tery be called and that members be requested
! tn make such suggpstion rs might occur 10
| them In regard to replenishing the treasury.
| The motion being agreed 10, the roll was
| called. i.
Rev. DR.. Converse thought one thing II
| least was wanting, and could bc easily done.
| The efficient chairman could appeal 10 the
| people once, twice, or three times n year
| through the columns OF the t"o reliSio,iS
n,pers published in Richmond. He would
| nhaerfuliv Weld him all the space desired for
| so worthy an object.
| Rev. DR.. Brown agreed Win thc brotIel
who had preceded him, and honrd that the
religious papers would lie used 10 keep TIE
| mattpr before the churches.
| Rev DR. Moore thought that brs. Converse
| and Brown had shown wnat IN" editors as
we'll as the chairman of the commltt"" could
| do lie would try 10 keep the SUBJECT before
| his people.
| Rev. DR.. Hoge though; that much more
could be accomplished by special statements
| from pastors concerning the cause presented.
| Roy Mr. Price thought the difficulty du-
ring the past year had arisen i'otn ','e i'lcs
| thnt the contributions had been divided. Less
| had no. been given, but the money had lloWed
| through tyro different channels. The churches
had taken two coliect!onS-"he iUT doiueStIc
missions and one for Sust"nt;ttIon.
| Rev T.. H. Rutherford suggested that MI
Miller be- aupointr to visit lh" congregations
ana TO present the subject with all th" power
,f which hr is capable. Should he do tins,
| prc-bvtcl; cc:!ld Supplv his pulpit during has
| absence.
| Rev. Mr. Shauks thought it might he adj
| yis,bic for the chairman OF the committee to
| up,ortiou among the churches the sum which
eich should contribute. If they knew what
vas expected Of them they wouldA bc more
| likely 10 raise The sum.
Alter the subject of domestic missions had
been fully discussed, half an hour was spent
! III devotional exercises.
AtlC'clnck Presbytery proceeded TO buSi-
ness .
| The narrative on the stale 5t -"'g'on was
| then offered bv Rev. T.. II. Rutherford, cn;t.f'
| man o! the COMMITTEES, and adopted.
| call was presented from lello" lnapcl
church for the pastoral services of Mr.. +. n.
| Woccs n lic.nliate under the care OF Presby-
| terry; M d being found in order, was placed III
The hands of Mr.. Woods, who sisniited his
| willingness 20 accept the call
| Presbytery set apart Saturday evening at
| O clock for the examination OF Mr. WOODS
| with IL view to his ordination
| The reu~rt IF the committee appointed NJ
| the last stated meeting CT Pr"shytcry TO con
| slider the relations of the coored people 20 lhe
| church was received, and after some discus
| sion the question OF its adoption was indell-
| nitely postponed.
| The stated clerk, Rev. y. B. Price, present.
ed n statistical report, which was read ana
| ordered TO be forwarded 10 IN" synod OF ir-
olnia. a statistical report was also read ana
| ordered To BE- forwarded 10 the General AS
sembly The following ist
| REcAPITuLArIoS.
| Added on p"amiua ton ou.................,. itn
| Added on certificate. te..................... -
Total cummIln meant S....................' o,-"o
| Adults baptlZeu. u......... ''....'.'' -
| Infants baptized. .....- 4"'
Children III Sunday school and Bible
class. '''''''''. -i""'
CoSTRIEuTloSs.
| Domestic missions. s....................s li'o th
| Lor.igp m issious Observation-Disclosures. 3G5 II
| ISustrutatlOu. .......-.....' .-'''''. 20" y,
| Education i,o"' ~
| puhIic,rinu .................. i,iG ~
commissioners and contingent l.J 80
| conrror,tion,I I............2 -, $40 u6
| 1Tisr,.,I1n.ous i,77j 90
| The committee appointed 10 revise the ap-
pointmen of missionary suppll"s reported
| with a recommendation OF the Following as
| Sirurnent which was adopted