Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-19

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! riaps. He would not say tha. the doctrines OF
the Presbyterian Church were the only true
doctrines, but hat in every good movement
there was at the bo.tem the me principles upon
lished. He spoke against the practice OF the
children of orthodox parents attending oman
schools. II had been eaid that young lady
| could NO, get a finished education auy where
| else than at q Catholic school. This statement
| he would refute, advocating that this Synod
| should have more Preshy terian schools for the
Rev. Jos. F. Smith, Of Baltmore, next spoke,
| saying that the word OF God was the very bes I
! textbook for the education OF children. There
is no book in the universe which SO dsvelopes
God. In the garden of literature, the very
| choicest Mowers have been gathered from this
book. In Scotland It could be seen how potent
| the word Of God is as an educator.
Rev. DR.. s. b. Baird OF Richmond Rev.
James F. Kennedy, and Rev. A B. Cross, also
made addresses, the latter saying he had
walked ont TO the "insttution OF Satan, at the
otner end OF the town." where he had seen little
other than quarter OF mile OF high walls.
II was time tor Presby terians to begin, he said,
to work and counterbalaRce the influence in
the community Of these Catholic schools
The resolutions were then severally taken
up and adopted; when Rev. j. E. Nourse pro-
posed an additional resolution, which was
read, as follows
RESOLVED. That parents IN our churches be
solemnIy admonished that their children be
entrusted, as far IS possible, to such teachers
as will train them in the Scriptural principles
OF our Church, and they are especially charged
that they do not place the lambs OF the flock in
the hands Of the Church of Rome
After considerable dis cussion upon the reso-
luton, Rev. G. p. Hayes moved the postpone
ment Of the further consideration of the sub.
lecs until to-day. The motion prevailed: and
orator declared the Synod adjourned until a.
m. tooay.
sRCoND DAY.
The Synod reassembe in the lecture room
Bridge. m a
O'Clock, and after halt an hours devotional
exercises proceeded to business.
The roll of members was called; after which
the minutes Of the preceding days sessions
were read and approved.
letter was read from Rev. ]. A. Maury, Of
carlisle Presbytery, giving as reason for his
sickness. The reasons were sustained
The Synod proceeded to the order OF the day,
being the call on the Presbyteries for reports
on missionary labors within their respective
Presbyteru Of Carlisle.
AS part OF the report Of the Presbytery of
ment OF MS labors ID the destitute field of
Western Maryland. In the course OF his
remarks he related several interesting Incl.
dents. and referred to the increasing interest
manifested by number OF the uninstructed
He had made appeals to the churches OF Balti.
more and elsewhere, and had secured thereby
sums of money sufficient to provide places Of
worship In several sections OF his field OF labor.
Presbytsry IF Baltimore.
ssAt the last stated meeting of the synod of
baltimore, itwas resolved that the attention OF
tne several PresbVteries comprised in This
Synod be earnestly called to the duty we owe
to the Great Head Of the Church and to per-
lshlng souls, to see to 1t that the Work of home
missions be not neglected in their respective
nelds; that all our pastors and churches be en-.
joined to use their best efforts to reach and
bring under religious influence those within
the bounds OF or contiguous to their charges,
VINO are destitute or negligent of the stated
means of grace; that we recommend 10 the
Presbyteries under our care to divide their
miss sionary fields, and assign certain portions
OF the same to one or more of their mem oers for
exploration and cultivation and We also rec.
ommend that every member Of Synod spend at
least month every year in missionary work.
and make report of the same at the fall meeting
OF bis Pre- by terry, and that the com bned resuit
of these efforts be reported by Presby teries
every year to the Synod.
PreSbytsry Of Potomac.
"The Presbytery OF Potomac beg leave to re-
port mat these resolutions have met with their
careful consideration and their cordial ap.
p7oval. 1t must be observed, however that
we consider them as an emphatic recommen-
datlon OF an important subject to the attention
OF the Presby teries rather than as an authorita-
tive declaration, laying down particular line
OF action TO be pursued. A moments consid.
GRAFTON. 1t seems to us, will satisfy any one
that a literal fulfilmenr of the terms Of the
resolutions Is not practicable and could aot
nave been intended; but that il is their general
spirit and intent that is to influence our action
report based upon the other assumption
you'd be manifestiy unjust. For, in such a
Presbytery as ours, 1t would be perfectly
competent for several Of the brethren to re-.
port that they had each spent twelve
montns IN home missionary labor, while
others, no less active in and devoted TO the
cause, could not claim as many days devoted
to work purely missionary in its character. 1t
seems plain, therefore, that the intention of
Synod will be met by reports from Presoyte.
rles or their work as Presby teries In fields but
partially cultivated or orentrely neglected
"a glance at the map will convince any one
VINO mas moderate acquaintance with the
character OF the City of Washington, and Of
the social and political conditions of
Central and Eastern Virginia, that
the Presbytery of Potomac is, and for a
iong time to come must continue to be, pre-
emlnently Missionary Presbytery. The reli-
gious wants OF that great and rapidly increas-
ing political centre, :he city of WashIngtou
and OF large districts in Virginia, but a short
time ago devastated. but now filling up with
an ever. increasing pop ulation, demand a con-
StantIy eniarging aggressive work al our hands.
In order that we may fulfill the duty thus de-
yolvlng upon US, the Presbytery recognizes
me importance of cultivatiug individually
missionary spirit, so that each member being
vitaliy interested in the cause shall contribute
able and indicate, whether 1t be in the way of
counsel and direction, or Of actual labor in
neid. We believe that in support OF this as
sertion we can safely point to our history, es.
pecially during the past four years. In Wash
isgton We have been endeavoring to keep pace
WIN ine rapid growth Of that city, by the es-
too1lsuLueut VI Two cDurrneS III districts
previously neglected. In Virginia and
Maryland old organizations have been cared
for, and new ones originated, with fair pros
poets OF success. Coming down to the past
year, we have to report the prosecution of
undertakings previously begun; the re vival of
an almost extinct church, and the initiation
OF new enterprise. This latter field. con.
sistng Of two ehurches-Prince William and
Manassas-seven miles apart is under the
care OF Rev. j. E. NOurse as stated supply. In
November last Professor Nourse visited
the field and found the church of Prince Will
liam scattered and the ediRce almost DESTROYED
by the ravages of war Since that time the
building has been repaired and made com.
Portable, and regular services instituted and
maintained. At Manassas junction, where q
village 10 springing up, temporary building
has been erected, 40 by 20 feet. and q con.
gregation gathered OF about one hundred
souls. On the I'd OF July, church
was constituted and organized, and services
are held there, alternating with those held at
Prince william Across the Lonr Bridge. a
mile and half from Washington. preaching
has been maintained In a schooi.house bv Rev
Mr.. Deckert with assistance by Rev. Mr. Van
Doren. And as this neighbornood IL beine
settled by a new and enterprsing Population.
the prospect is that the little band worshininS
there, will form the nucleus of a reeniar
church organization to be perfected at q not
lit is proper to add that Sunday Schools
are maintained in connection with an these
enterprises and efforts TINS made to draw the
young under the instruction OF and into avn.
pathy with the Presbyterian Church. fifhjs
report merely indicates our work for the mat
year. =