The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-23

A. a late meeting of the Presbytery Of
Newton, held at Blairstown, n j., so
consider what could be done in behalf of
the Blairstown Presbyterisl Academy,
the following preambles and resolutions
we're adopted, and the clerk was directed
to forward copies for publication to the
Warren aud Sussex County papers, the
Presbyterian and New York OJserrer,
and such other papers as the friends OF
the Institution might designate:
WHEREAS. The cause of Christian ednca-
tlon ha. met with a severe los at Blars-
town, n. j., by the recent burning of " B air
Hall erected and placed under the care
of the Presbytery OF Newton by John l.
Blair, Esq. And
WHEREAS, The founder OF this Institute,
which has been greatly blessed and prosper
ed. now generously proposes, not only 10
rebuild the boarding house on an enlarged
and improved plan, but also to add another
building tor Academic pnrposes, requiring
an outlay Of some $4,000; both of which,
with several acres of valuable land, he is
about TO present 10 this Presbytery and
WHEREAS, Besides all this, the same Ibe-
raj donor, by whose magnificent gifts to
Princeton and Lafayette Colleges, the sons
of the ministers of this Presbytery who pre-
pare at the Rlairstown Academy nav pass
through the entire curriculum OF study at
either of those colleges tuition free, now pro-
poses TO endow this Institution with at
least $4,000 the interest Of which IS to
go towards The education of the sons of the
ministers OF this Presbytery. therefore
Resoived, That Presbytery, greatly ac-
knowledging the good hand of God in this
enterprise, do hereby tender tosMr Blair
their most hearty thanks for bis noble gen
erosity.
Resolred, That as the worthy and es-
teemed Principal of this Institution. Mr. S
5, Stevens, f,a-, by this calamity, lost near
ly al that he had OF this. worlds goods,
amounting 10 some four or five thonsan nd
dollars, II becomes the duty of the churches
Of this Presbytery and OF he friends of
thorough Chrlstian education, cheeffully TO
come forward and relieve him from his great
embarrassments, without delay
To thi, end Pre.bytcry would recon-
mend the following or SOME similar plan.
modified as circumstance. may require =
Let the pastor. Of the different church
es read these resolutions, or state the
substance Of them from their pulpi,s on
the next Sabbath after they are received.
or so soon thereafter as is practicable, and
appoint committees TO canvas. the con
gregatiops, thus afording the people an
opportusity TO render the desired relief.
Besides money, bedding and provisions
of every kind are specially needed, as
these were nearly ali consumed By the Ere
and the Principal has not tn. means to
replace them.
As the citizens of Blairstown and vi.
cinity follow up Mr. Blair's liberality by
Offering 70 do the teaming requisite toI
place on the ground all the material. for
the construction of the buildings: it was
desired by Mr. Blair, and thought BY
those present to be the least that Presby
tery could with proptiety do, to testify
their appreciation Of the magnificent gift
placed in their hands. that they should
furnish the rooms with all articles Of a |
heavy, permanent character, which are to ]
in in the buildings, and. with them
become the property of the Presbytery. |
Thus churches, families and indiyiduals |
may furnish one or more rooms, such as
they may designate. Donations for this
purpose are greatly needed, Immediately,
70 furnish rooms in Mechanics Hall |
" men VIII be occupied by the school un.
III about the ist Of August next. when
me new buildings will be completed and
,he furniture removed to them.
BY order of Presbytery.
MYRos BARRETr, Clerk.
January 18th, 1888.