The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.


UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
In pursuance of an order of the Trustees
of the Seminary, the follawing abstract OF
the reports and proceedings of the Board,
at its annual meeting, on the 11th and 18th
of May, 1869, is hereby furnished the
public.
Eight of the Trustees from North Caro-
lima, and nine from Virginia, attended the
meeting. The report of the Committee of
Examination was so gratifying to the Board,
that they ordered its publication in full
These examinations were protracted through
three days, and gave evidence of the thor
oughness and ability of the instructors, and
the proficiency of the students. Certificates
of their completion of the course of study,
were awarded to Messrs. j. B. Converse,
Alexander Cowan, William E. Hill, II. R.
Laird, W. D. Morton, and J. S. Young.
Valuable additions have been made to the
Library, (now numbering $500 volumes,
during the scholastic year. Among the ad-
ditions, by donation, is a copy of the ele-
CANT print fac simile of the Codex Siniaticus,
by 7. W. G. Patton, Esq, of New York,
costing 1925 in gold, and now in transit
from Europe. Messrs. j. L. Weeks, of
Baltimore, ]. T. Soutter, and W. G. Gil
man, of New York, have given $4,000, in
public securities, to the Library Fund. The
Board took steps for plans for the Library
building.
The report of the Treasurer shows an in
crease in the funds. The nominal value of
the investments is now $145,S75,O1; but it
is apprehended that portion of the securi-
ties will not yield full incomes during the
coming year. A deficiency in the funds for
the expenses of Directors in attending the
meetings of the Board needs the attention
of the Synods. A new scholarship has re-
Gently been founded, by the contribution of
a lady in Massachusetts,, who gave certif-
cate of Virginia Registered Debt, amount
ing to $4,000, for that purpose.
1t is in contemplation of the Trustees of
the Seminary and of Hampden Sidney Col
lege to hold the Anniversaries of the two
institutions at the same time-about the LIST
of July; and to have short vacation at
Christmas, and longer onein April of each
year. A committee on Conference was ap-
pointed to act with the College authorities in
the premises.
Rev. DR.. G. H. Read was appointed the
preacher for 1870. The Rev. F. H. John
ston, of North Carolina, preached the an
nual sermon before the Board, to the great
pleasure of his audience.
The Trustees reported an amended "Con-
stitution and Plan" of the Seminary, for the
approval and adoption by the General As
sembly, and the Synods of Virginia and
North Carolina. The "Constitution and
Plan" is recognized in the Act of Incorpor-
alton; and changes were necessary to con-
form to the Charter. Other amendments
were deemed advisable, and the unanimity
with which the Board approved the amend
ments will, it is hoped, secure the sanction of
the Synods and Assembly, in the needed
reforms.
The following gentlemen compose the Of
fcers of the Seminary for the ensuing scho-
lastic year, viz: Rev. S. A. Stanfeld, of
North Carolina, President; Rev. DR.. Foote,
of West Virginia, and A. G. McIlwaine,
ESQ.,, of Virginia, Vice Presidents G. G.
Read, of Farmville, Virginia, Secretary ;
F. N. Watkins, of Farmville, Virginia,
Treasurer and assistant Secretary; Rev.
Drs. W. Brown and G. H. Read, and A. G..
McIlwaine, C. G. Read, and E. M. Arm
strong, Executive Committee; C. c. Read,
J. T. Spencer and R. j. Mckinney, Audi-
tors.
At no period of the history of Union
Theological Seminary have the Trustees
the representatives of the Church-felt more
encouraged, or been more impressed with the
cheering confidence, that the Institution en-
Joys the blessing and favor of God.
G. G. READ, Secretary.
.Farmville, "a, May, 18th, 1869.