The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-06-03
the increased resources of the church may
seem to require such an organ.


the increased resources of the church may
seem to require such an organ.
fered at Richmond for the publication of works
and TRANSFORMATION OF stock, it is not expedient
70 make the removal of the seat of operations
of the Committee from Richmond to Balti-
more as proposed in an overture made to the
last Assembly and referred to the Executive
Committee and that the thanks OF the As
sembly he hereby rendered to the gentlemen
who interested themselves in obtaining an act
of incorporation for the Executive Committee
of Publication from the legislature of Mary
land
s. That the Committee be instructed to re-
imburse. as soon as their funds will allow. the
amount expended by certain members of the
Assemblies Committee upon the Revision OF
the HYMN Book and of the Form of Govern
ment, in the performance of the duty assigned
them.
9. That in response to theinquiries contained
in an overture presented by the Presbytery Of
Winchester. this Assembly would express its
convictions as the result of a full investigation,
conducted by the Standing Committee, that the
expenditures of the Executive Committee have
been graduated by careful regard to justice
and economy, and are, considering the contln-
gencies and embarrassments connected with
new enterprise, below rather than above, the
amount to have been anticipated and that
the Committee and Corresponding Secretary
have evinced an aptness 10 financlerlng. and an
efficiency in management which entitle them
alphabetically to the confidence and commenda-
ton Of the churches.
10. That this Assembly appoint as their Ex-
ecutive Committee of Publication for the en-
IN IL N N
tary; G. Gennet, Treasurer; /. '. Moore, ".
d., M. d. Hoge, ID. d., q. ID; Read, u; D.,
VIM Brown, d. d., Rev. P. b. Price, VIM.
f. Taylor. ESQ, r. RI. Fitzhugh. ESQ.,, J. M.
Herndon, ESQ.,, B. r. Wexford, Esq.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUcA-
TION.
The Standing Committee on Education re-
ports that after examining the various docu
ments placed in their hands, they find much
ground for encouragement IN view OF the ope'
rations of the past year. There has been
gratifying increase both in the number OF can
didates and in the amount OF means for their
support But it is a matter of deep regret
that the aggregate of contributions is still SC
inadequate to the necessities Of the case
Many of our young men who have consecrated
their lives to the ministry are detained from
the places of preparation, in seeking the
means to prosecute their studies, who would
otherwise Immediately place themselves under
the care of our Presbyteries.
The Committee recommend to the Assem-
bly the adoption OF the following resolutions
Resolred |. That the General Assembly re-
CARDS it as an imperative duty OF the church
and matter of vital Importance that ade
ouate provision should be made to extend the
necessary aid to all our young men in course
of preparation for the gospel ministry:
g. That while there is commendable In
crease in the contributions of the past year, II
is to be deeply regretted that many OF oui
congregations have done nothing for this
cause and, that the Presbyteres are hereby
enioined to take efficient measures to bring
this great subject before the attention OF every
church member, that each may do something
for its advancement according as God gives
the ability.
3. That we renew the injunction of the las
Assembly, that all our Presbyteries should
send each year to the central agency full re
port of their operations, in time for the an
nual report of that Committee to the Genera
Assembly; and that we would urge the i'm
portance, in every point of view, of entire
unanimity in cooperating with the centra
agency, instead of that Independent actor
which few still maintain.
4. That the Assembly approves the diligence
and fidelity of the Executive Committee O
Education for the past year.
S. That this Assembly appoint as its Execu
tive Committee Of Education, the Rev. Il
Thompson Baird, D. d. Secretary; Charlie
Gennet, ESQ.,, Treasurer; Rev. Drs L. V
Moore, NJ. D. Hoge, G. II. Read, VIM
Drown, Rev. p. y Price, w r. Taylor, Esq
r. FL. Fitzhugh, Esq. j. Fl. Herndon, ESQ
and B. R. Wexford, Esq.
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON
THEOLOGICAL SUMMARIES.
/. That we return devout and hearty thank
to Almighty God, who has vouchsafed his spe
cial protection to his servants, the Professor
of Union and Columbia Seminaries, and tn
students under their charge, and has granite,
them abundant and uninterrupted health Il
the successful, comfortable and efficient dis
charge of their duties and responsibilities.
2. That we most cordially acknowledge tn
great goodness of our Heavenly Father in Civ
ing such promise of success and usefulness t,
these Seminaries, under the wise and judiciou
management of the guardians thereof in tn
exemplary piety, diligence and devotion OF tn,
young men committed to their care, and in thu
general prosperity and healthfulness of thu
same, and that we hereby commend these in
situations to the continued and increasing sym
pathies, prayers, and liberal contributions o
all our churches.
3. That we acknowledge the favor and mer
cy of God in granting abundant grace to hi
servants at Columbia, to submit voluntarily anC
cheerfuly to sacrifices for Christ. and his cause
in relinquishing so large portion of the sala
ries due them at such time OF pressing anC
sore emergency and trial as the present. AnC
that we do hereby formally express our high
and tender appreciation of their noble spirit O.
self,denial and devotion
f. That under all the circumstances of the
case. considering the exigencies of the time.
in which Gods Providence has placed us. the
voluntary and unsolicited request Of the Pro
fessors at Columbia, and in view of the assent
already given by the Board to their request
the action of the Board in the case be, and the
same is hereby approved and ratified. Al
the same time, it is matter of the deepest re
greet that there should even seen, to be any ne
ceSsity for such a course, as all the principles Of
justice and right force upon us the conviction
that all past deficiencies in the salaries of these
beloved brethren who have been and still are
toiling on so laboriousy for the interests of the
Church in training her young men for the holy
ministry should be fully made up to them-
We assent to this arrangement only because Of
the seeming necessity Of it. And so far as the
reduction of their present salaries is con.
cerned, it is earnestly to be hoped that this re.
duction shall continue only for the shortest pos
sible time And we would hereby recommend
that so soon as returning prosperity in the
country and the condition of the finances of the
Seminary will Justify the measure, there should
be return to the full salaries to which they
have been accustomed.
5. That we regard it as manifest token OF
the special goodness of God that in the times
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