Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-08-17
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Jno. II. little,
Jacob Swisher,

W. s. Mechanism.
G. A. Long,
p. Miller. Jacob Swisher,
J. ID. Shiray,
W. ii. Dinkle,
{ Harisonburg charge, : s. 4. Shank,
! Madison 4" Jno. G. Ulz.
Absent-Revs. |. Baker, Jno. w. Nil.
Ter, J. NJ. Schreckhjse and Prof. G.. w.
Holland.
Rev. D. F. Billie, d. D.. Of Southwes.
tern Synod of Virginia; Rev. A. Copen-
haver, of MaancIhon Synod, and Rev. S.
Henkel of Tennessee Synod, were re-
ceiyed as Advisory members.
The retiring officers presented their re.
ports, which were appropriately referred.
The synod then proceeded to the cleo
lion OF Officers, with the following result:
Pre8ident-Rev. J. H. Cu2p,
Secretary-" Peter Miller,
Treasurer" G. A. Long.
Atll a. H., tie Synodical sermon
was preached by the Rev. J. Miller the
retiring President, from ii Corinthians,
20: Now, then, we are embassa-
doris for Christ"
8 o'clock, P. NJ.
After the appointment Of the usual
committees,
The PaEochial reports were presented,
and the funds for belevolence paid into
the Treasury-amouniing TO $G39,32.
August 10, Q a. IN.
Prayer by Rev J. Summers.
Reports of Pastors on salaries present
cd, and referred. Upon this subJec, The
following resolution was adopted:
Res0iUed, That a, our mex, meeting Of
Synod, three columns additional be added
to our Parochial Table, in which will
appear, the amount of salary pledged to
each minister-the amount paid, and the
perquisiies received and This report have
reference only 10 the state of things fl
nancially al the close OF each ministers
pastoral year.
Reports of lady delegates, on the man.
ner oil performance Of Ministerial duties,
were presented by nearly all the dele
gates.
At IL o'clock, a sermon was preached
by Prof. Davis, after which services pre-
psratory to Communion were conducted
by the President.
3 o'clock, p. %.
After reports from various committees,
the President OF Ronoake College pre-
scented his report. Ii represents the Col.
ego in a most fourishing condition and
with fattering prospects Of lis future
prosperity and usefulndss. The report
vas received and resolution Of ;hanks
rendered DR.. Billie.
The committee appointed last year to
consider the prosperity of establishing a
Female Seminary, report, Ihatin iheir
judgment, willis, i. was important 10 the
prosperity aud stsnding Of the church,
that Lutheran Female Seminary be es-
tablished within the bounds OF this Synod
yeti. was inexpedient for the Synod 10
assume any financial responsibility there.
in. They recommend that The influence
of the Synod be exerted in behalf of a
Female school 10 be established by Revs.
Holland and Dinkle, e! B.!dgewa:er, in
September next.
The Educational Society held their
anniversary, Saturday evening, when ad-
dresses wore delivered by Rev. ]. Sum.
meTs and DR.. Billie. A collection was
taken, and $50 received,
SERVICES OF THE SABBATH.
Were conducted by the following minis
ters: at 81. Malhewe Church, Rev. d.
F. Biule; Emanuel Church, Rev. +. W.
Dosh; Methodist Church, Rev. c. Beard;
Foreslville, Rev. J. Summers. At O.
clock, the Sacrament WAS administered,
and at o'clock, Rev. j. l. Miller preach
ed in ST. Matthews, and Rev. P. Miller
in the Methods, Church.
August l2Ih.
Nothing OF general interest transacted
al morning session.
Al 3 o'clock the committee on Vacan,
Charges reported several charges vacant,
and recommended that, if practicable. the
Synod provide for such vacancies. The
report was adopted.
The following delegates were elected
10 the General Synod, to convene at New
bury, s. c., in May, 1868: Clerical
Campbell, ]. |. Miller, Dosh and Snyder
Lay-Geo. Baylor, J. II. little, B. c.
Wsyman and G.. B. Baker.
Directors for the Theological Semina-
~: Clerical. F. Campbell and J.. l,
Miller. Lay-Geo. Baylor and John II.
little.
The committee on Presidents Report,
recommended that the Sabbath nearest 10
the 3lst of the ensuing October, be OBJ
served as the 350lh Anniversary of the
Reformation inaugursted by Martin Lu.
Their, by all our Congregations, in com.
memorsiion Of tina! event, and that servi.
ces incident thereto be conducted by eve
~ Pastor, and that contributions be sole.
tied as thank Offering 10 Almighty God,
for His great mercy in thus restoring to
US pure Gospel; and thsl the funds so
received be applied 10 the advancement Of