The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-10-28

other side of the Potomac in connection with
this body. 1t would look as If we proposed to
make ours a sectional Church
Dr. Hammer and Rev. Mr. Cumpston called
attention to the fact that the union was asked
for by the unanimous voice of both Presbyte-
ries, and urged immediate action.
Rev. DR.. Read, in reply to something said
about the northern boundary of the Synod OF
Virginia, remarked that the northern bounda-
~ was the aurora borealis.
After remarks from Rev. DIR. Bullock and
Rev. j. w. Pugh, the report of the committee
was adopted with single dissenting voice.
EvANGELIsTIC LABOR.
Reports on this subject were received from
each Presbytery and referred to special COM
mittee consisting of Rev. B. NJ Smith. ID. d.,
and Philip f. Howard Esq. In Fast Hanover
Presbytery all the ministers are required to
labor in vacant and destitute felds-a plan
productive of good results. An evangelist
Rev. DIR. Stiles, has now been employed, and
will at once enter upon his work. Substan-
italy the same plan has been adopted in Mont
gomery, Winchester, Roanoke, and Greenbrier
Presbyteries. One evangelist has been en-
ployed by Greenbrier Presbytery, and in West
Hanover evangelstic labor has been performed
by licentiates.
Reports on systematic benevolence were
read, showing that majority of the churches
had contributed as required by Synod
DIVISION OF THE SYNOD.
Rev. Daniel B. Ewing, from the committee
to which was referred the proposed division OF
the Synod, reported as follows:
Resoiced, That in the opinion of this com
| mttee it is inexpedient to legislate upon the
| .,,bi Of tho division af ha SUnoH nF VIr-
| gina at this time.
The report was accepted, and the question
recurring upon its adoption, Rev. MIR. Nell
waine, of Farmville, offered the following sub.
stitute:
Whereas, in the opinion Of Synod, the in
terests of religion within our bounds might be
promoted by division OF our territory into
two or more Synods, if satisfactory lines can
be agreed upon; therefore
" Resolred, That the Presbyteries within oul
bounds be, and they are hereby, directed to
take this subject under prayerful considera
ton, and report their views and action to the
next meeting of Synod.
The whole subject was laid on the table.
On motion of MIR. N. G. Read, the Second
Presbyterian church, Richmond, Rev. DR.
Hoge's, was chosen as the place, and the last
Wednesday in October. 1869, at Il p. M. a:
the time, for the next meeting of Synod.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Committee on Union Theological
Seminary REV DR. Bullock chairman) pre-
scented a further report on that subject. That
part of the report, recommending the transfer
of the Seminary from the joint control of the
Synods of Virginia and North Carolina t.
the General Assembly was discussed at length
and was finally laid on the table.
The balance Of the report--referring to the
general conduct of the Seminary; appointins
Rev. Henry NJ White as a director, vice Rev
William s. White, d. D., resigned; prescrib
ing that the failure of director to attend two
meetings in succession shall be cause for hi
removal; providing for the payment OF tn,
travelling expenses Of the directors was
adopted.
The Synod adjourned Saturday night unit
the last Wednesday in October, 1869.