The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-10-14

The Presbytery was opened with sermon
by the Rev. g. Fl. Cartledge, and was organ.
ised by the election of the Rev. b. NJ. Green
as Moderator, and the Rev. T. Z. Cleveland
as temporary Clerk
The free conversation on the state OF relI-
gion was unusually interesting. and elected
many important facts. 1t is evident that the
system of visitation adopted at the last meet
ing has proved eminenty beneficial to the
churches. The condition Of the churches gen.
orally is improved, and cheerful accounts were
received from all quarters
The Presbytery resolved to recommend m
the Committee of Sustentation the appropria
ton OF 5000 TO the Gainesville church. to-
wards the purchasing of church building. on
the condition that the church would raise
within its own bounds the SUN OF $500.
Mr. George Getchius, candidate for the
ministry under care of Presbytery, was ex-
amined upon his knowledge Of literature and
science
Licentiate S. F. Tenney. was dismissed to
the care of the Presbytery Of Eastern Texas.
A committee consisting of Rev. Henry New
ton, Rev. Paul G. Morton, and ruling elder
f Caldwell, was appointed to organise two
churches, one at Blairsvlle and the other in
the Nachoochee valley.
Rev. f. NJ Green, Rev. j. B. Dunwody,
and ruling elder Samuel Barnett, were ap-
pointed an Executive Committee of Foreign
Missions, TO which shall be intrusted all mat
tiers pertaining to Foreign Missions. 1t was
Resolved, That committees consisting of two
ministers and two ruling elders be appointed
| to visit the churches of the Presbytery in reg
ular succession, to hold two days or pro.
tracted meeting, and to inquire into the con-
dtion of the churches that have not reported
to Presbytery, in the following particulars,
viz, as to their representation in Presbytcry
| and Synod; their contributions to all the be-
| nevolent operations of the Church; their in
debtedness in any form as a church; whether
there be any neglected cases Of discipline; the
condition of the Sabbath School; the work
done among the coored people; the extent to
which religious Papers are taken in the con.
gregation and any other matters relating to
the well being Of the Church.
That the visiting committee appoint ruling
| elders to conduct services in the absence of
minister in accordance with the plan Of the
Memphis Assembly; and that pastors. stated
supplies, and visiting committees, diligently
encourage the ruling elders and members of
the church in establishing and keeping up
prayer meetings and Sabbath Schools at all
accessible points where they are needed, under
| the direction and counsel of the nearest min.
lister or session.
Resolred, That the Presbyterial Committee
of Domestic Missions be directed to secure as
early as practicable a minister to cooperate
with the evangelist in the upper part OF the
| Presbytery, and to recommend the appropria
| ton of $3.50 by the SusteDtation Committee
towards his support
Resolred That the Rev. T. P Cleveland
be directed, If the way be clear to take charge
of the Harmony church.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet at the
call of the Moderator during the sessions Of
Synod, and to hold its next regular meeting
at Milledgeville, Ca, April Sth, at y p. NJ.
The Prcsbytery of Louisiana met at the
Plains Church, Sept. oath, 1868. Rev. A. q.
Payne, Moderator Rev. A. J. Young, Clerk.
The present Board, constituting The Trus-
tees of the Louisiana Presbytery, were re-
elected
A local Board of Trustees for Silliman In
stitute was appointed viz: Messrs. B. Mar
ston. Esq. William Robins, Esq, Col. ID. G.
Hardie, Maj G. w. Munday, Capt. G. Pack
wood Clinton, La f; Mr.. L. j. Capcl Amite
county, Miss. Rev. A. K. Graves, Baton
Rouge, La.
The following Standing Committees were
appointed:
Foreign M;ssions--Rev c. S. bod and
Messrs. futile and McWiliams. Plaquemine,
La
Education w + Gillespie Rev. A.
g. Payne ami Rev. A j. Young, Liberty,
| Miss
Publication A. R. Graves and Messrs.
Walker, Greves and Bojan, Baton Rouge, La.
The pastoral relation OF Rev. j. NJ. Geary
to Plains Church. was dissolved.
J. +. G. DoREMUs, Stated Clerk.