The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-10-26


manifest in the faithful and efficient teaching:
in the Sabbath school and in the increase OF
the school. Although this is d country
church, the school is kept up during the
winter. The church is about to be LETT va
can't by the removal of the pastor, VINO mas
received call to Wytheyile.-
Hanover. Ohurches.-Rev. Mr. Denny, tne
pastor, stated that there had been some re-
iipious interest at Bethlehem. There is
deem RELIGIOUS interest at Salem still con-
timing, There hns been an extensive
awakening ct Benlah, resulting in fourteen
additions to the church. The revival there
still continues.
Po,shdtan Caurch.-Rev. Mr.. Campbell,
the pastor. said, in looking over the past
year. he saw but few salient points on which
TO fix attention. The church is very much
as it has been. There has been no retro
grade in its piety. There have been about
the usual additions to its members. In the
midst Embarrassing poverty there has been
commendable spirit OF liberal1ty.
Mr.. Josiah Smith, elder, explained that a
diminution in one Of the congregations was
due 70 the unfilvorable location OF the
church. Fears were entertained as to the
church's being able to contend successfully
with its pecuniary difficulties.
It is at this church that the Presbytery IS
now holding its sessions; and it is hoped
that this meeting will be means blessed OF
God for its reviving.
Brunsacick Church.-This church, now
without q minister, had no representative
in Presbytery. A member of the PresbyteIy
said the members Of the church had recently
been greatly revived at 4 meeting conducted
by the Rev. DR.. Stiles: and they reanMous
to make arrangements to have regular mill
istrations Of the gospel.
Tyo,y,.noJ Mr. WNo6s rpnOrtpG q large
Sabbath school, which could be made larger
if it had teachers enough. The church had
been regular and systematic in its contrlbu"
tions to religious objects. This church is
now vacant, Mr.. Woods having resigned The
pastoral charge of it to remove to another
field of labor.
FTedeytcksburq Church.-Mr. Smith, the
new pastor had met with hearty reception.
The congregation has been increasing. "A
most encouraging fact in the state OF the
church is that there is full room at the lee
tllre on Wednesday evening. Bible and cate-
chetical classes are kept up regularly. a
mission spirit pervades the church. Mr..
Smith paid tribute to the faithful ministry
of his predecessor, the late Mr.. Gilmer.
Mr.. Herndon, elder Of this church, spoke
with pleasure Of the acceptable services OF
their new minister.
Nottoacny Church.-Tn the absence Of
representatives from this church, member
of the Presbyterv reported that there had
been arevival in this church during the sum-
mer-as the result of the blessing of God on
the lahors Of the pastor, and the services OF
the protracted meetings held in different
parts Of the pastoral charge, about forty
five professed hope in Christ.
lf0ke,an1e Church.-Mr. Joseph B. Con-
verse. a Iicentiate of the Presbytery, report
ed that there would be additions to this
church as soon as there was any one author
lied to receive them. The church was as
liberal, in proportion to its means, as any IN
Eastern Virginia. There is q wide field for
usefulness in the county of Accomac.
THIRD DAY. - -
MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH.
-"# October ,2S, 1869.
A steady rain, continuing through the
greater part Of the day, prevented the
assembling ola con gregation for worship,
and the Presbytery continued in business
session. IT was chiefly occupied in receiving
and considering reports Of, committees.
From the report of the Committee on
SYSTEMATIC Benevolence the following state
ments are taken: Of the twenty-three
churches under the care of the Presbytery,
fourteen have contributed to all the causes
presented by our General Assembly; tive
have contributed to two one has contrlbu--
ted to one: and three Of the smallest and
most remote churches have contributed to
none. "
Total to foreign missions, S1,19O; total to
sustentation, S2,411.: total to education,
81 POI: total to publication, 81 ,S52 total to
all other causes. $32 ,646; total amount con-
.tributed, S37, 217 whole number'o of mem
bers, 2,S40: average contributed to each
member, S13. 80 =. ~ --...i ''
There is evidence before the Presbytery OF
q willingness on the part of the people to re-
spond to the calls of the Church.! "
a report Of the Synod on the subject OF
| Sabbath schools was adopted. The follow
ing is the report, with some unimportant
omissions ~ 1ll .I ="
There are about 5000 children in Sunday
schools in the Presbytery. Our schools are
generally under the direction and instruc.
| ton of the pastors and sessions OF our
churches In some cases religious interest
is manifest, and the young brought to faith
| in the Redeemer.
| There are Il number Of schools for colored
children conducted by laboreTs for Christ,
4 which viii not be without fruit to the glory
Of God. - - .. - {. -..,...
The Presbytery would respectfully sug-
| cest to the Synod that it take action, for the
! establishment Of the following principles
concerning Sunday schools: - ~
1. That all Sunday schools are, and ought
to be, under the control Of the session OF
! the Church, the ruling power in each con-
| gregation. 49,. ;...-........- -i.....-., ".
.. That the pastor, the teaching elder, is
charged with the oversight and direction OF
the instruction of ali the youth in Sunday
| schools and Bible classes. . <.rrI. ..--..-s,.
3. That the. instruction of, the, Sunday
| school is not a substitute for parental in
struction, but is auxiliary thereto, and
should have the sympathy and cooperation
| Of all parents. --.
| 4. That the pastors and sessions be charged
| to exercise great care in the selection Of pro-
| per and wholesome literature for the young
in Sunday-school or congre ational libraries,
! so that nothing shall be placed, with official
sanction, in the hands Of the young but that
which is certainly of pure and evangelical
| character. &c. ''.-. N'- 49, -'~.'' 80
5, That the thorough and systematic in.
4 doctrination OF the young people Of our
churches in Bible classes is duty second
only to the preaching of the Word, and is
to be urged upon all pastors.
G. That the faithful, self-denying labors OF
Sunday-school superintend euts and teachers
| deserve the recognition Of churches and
parents, and the encouragement, sympathy,
and cooperation, of all. -, S,.'.-
At the spring meeting Of the Presbytery
a resolution was passed,expressingt the opfn.
ion of this Presbytery that it is eXpedient
that Synod of Virginia be divided, provided
! suitable lines OF. division can. be agreed
] upon. "A second resolution, specifying the
| lines of division, was postponed for consi.
Iteration at this meeting. This resolution
was called ap, but after a very brief con.
sideration was indefinitely postponed. 2t
The following paper was adopted :.4ssl Z.
"Whereas the Presbytery has learned
\ that the Rev. A. j. Leayenworth, deceased,
| left a legacy of IS, 900, the proceeds ofwhich
| shall be appropriated to the laid of candi-
date for the gospel ministry. under the care