The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-11-03
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.

it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh
to God must believe that He is, and that He is
rewarder Of them that diligently seek Him."
After the sermon, the Synod was constituted
with prayer by DR.. BOeock.
Many of the important truths presented In the
sermon of the Moderator could not be heard over
the crowded church. But as this was manifestly
owing to the feeble condition Of his health under
severe and protracted bodily affection, the indul
gent sympathy of all was manifest, After the roll
had been completed, the Synod adjourned without
electing new officers
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2STH.
The Rev. Richard McIlwaine was elected Mode
rator, and Rev. Messrs. Charles White and Q. s..
NJ. See, Clerks.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
The report of Rev. William Dinwiddie, Treasur-
er of the Synod was then read. 1t sets forth that
the amount received for the Synod during the past
year was Sl9725; disbursed for same, Sl59 10
balance on hand $500; arrearages due from
PreSbyteries, 5000; assessment tor 1869, now due,
1910. The report was referred to a special com
mittee, consisting of Rev. L. d. Junkin, Rev. IL.
NJ. White and Colonel Jesse White.
order, Alexandria Fredericksburg, Charlottesville,
and Wytheville were placed in nomination, and the
vote being taken, Fredericksburg received the
highest number of votes Wednesday, the Goth
OF October, 1870 at seven and halt clock L.
NJ, was fixed as the time.
Rev. Dr. Hoge submitted the following report
from the committee on devotional exercises, which
was adopted:
Prayer meeting at A. NJ. to last forty min
utes; Synod meet each day at % A. NJ, and ad
iourn at u NJ for public worship; meet after wor
ship and adjourn at p. NJ; meet at q P. NJ. anC
adjourn at will Divine service also at q F. NJ. IL
the church.
On motion of Rev. DR.. Armstrong the commit
tee on bills and overtures was ordered to conSiS
of one minister and one delegate from each Pres
bytery. This motion was offered with specla
view to overtures expected to be brought forward
for a division Of the Synod.
The Moderator announced the following com
mittees:
judicial Committee Rev J. H. Bocock. D
D., r. B. White, j. II. Leps, W. T. Richardson
r. @. Walker, aud Elders 7. j. kirkpatrick, ii
v Memager j. H. Brown.
Bills and Orert,res-Rev. J. D. Mitchell. Il
Nj. White. j. A Letevre, G.. d. Armstrong, j. Z
Brown, W. E. Baker, Thomas Wharey, r. L
Dabney, D. D., Z. Martin, and Elders K. NJ. Arm
strong, 7. p, Clapp g. D, Gray. ?. r. Grattan
G. L. Peyton, T. j. L, Preston, W. W. Henry, +
n. Watkins, j. D. Armstrong.
Union Theological SeniaaTJ-Rev. J. L. Kirk
patrick, c. S. NJ. See, w. A. Campbell d. IL
Cumpstou S. B. Jones, j. W. Pratt, and Elders
I j. Kirkpatrick, Robt. Howard, w. E. q. Gre
CORY aud +. n. Watkins.
Committee on Presbyterial Records. abingdon
PresBytery. T. Berry and Calvin Wilson.
East Haaorer PfesJytery-W v Wilson, e
Gree~5risr.|J. j. Bullock, t S. Hogshead.
Te.;ooton-A. i. Hogshead. j. D. Spraggin
Chesapeake W. Wharey, I. T. Tredway.
Roaaoke-E. Woods G. f. Anderson.
Vest HaaOrg.-D. c. Irwin VIM. Graves.
Wiachester-J. R Bowman, j. NJ. Spiller.
Committee on LedUe Of A6Sence-Rev 7. l
Penick. H. H. Hawes A. G. Hopkins and Elder
l. r. Railey, W. A. Bell
Reports Refered.--The narratives on the stat
of religion in the several PreSbyeries were receives
from the Stated Clerks, and referred without read
ing to the committee on narratives.
The statistical reports from the Presbytere
were then read.
Committee on Evanqelistic La5or.-Rev. j. NJ
P Atkinson. D. D., Il. D. Junkin, T W. Hope
and Elders James w. Lynch and William With
row.
Committee on Minutes Of General Assembly
Rev. B. NJ Smith, D. D., John Squier Georgt
w. White, Elders John Baker and b. K. Wei
ford.
REPORTS READ AND REFERRED.
The narratives on the state of religion in tn
several PreSbyterieS were received from the stated
clerks, and referred without reading to the Com
mittee on the Narrative The statistical report
from the Presbyterles were then read.
The reports on evangelistic labor were also read
showing that this subject has received unusual at
IL II l. L. g., IL ,ll,
performed aud that much good has been accom-
plshed in some cases by means of Presbyteria
evangelists, and also by protracted meetings helC
in neighborhoOds destitute OF regular PreSbyteIla
services.
The reports on systematic benevolcnce show tina
the causes of SuStentation, Foreign Missions, Ed
ucatiOn, and Publication, have each been contrl
buted to- and that there is general willingness OF
the part Of congregations to respond as literally
possible In very many churches collections ar
taken up weekly, or as often as they meet for pub
lie worship on the Sabbath, and this system ha
been found very successful Several Presbyterie
failed to send in reports on this subject
sUPERANNUATED MINISTER'S.
Rev. DIR. Brown submitted series of resolution
expressing the sympathy of the Synod with tn
venerable and beloved brethren Who by reason o
age and in6rmtieS, are unable to attend the annua
sessions of the body. In support of the reSOlu
tons. DR.. Brown stated that sixteen members o
the Synod of Virginia had passed the age of three
score and ten, and only four of these were presen
at this meeting. He mentioned particularly tn
Rev. Dr. McIlhenney, who is now trembling on tn
verge of the age Of ninety, who has not, by reason
of feebenesS, for years attended the Synod, VIII
is not now able to appear even in his own church
These aged brethren would be cheered in their alb
sence by the adoption of the proposed resolutions
and he fit assured that they would be adopted
with cordial unanimity.
The resolutions were adopted, and the following
committee were appointed to prepare, on behal
of the Synod, letter to the venerable minister
referred to in the resolutions: Revs. William
Brown, D. D., B. GiderSleeve, D. D., j. G. Ram
sey, d. D., j. g.. Hammer, d. D., elders Dinwid
die, j. I. l.. Preston, and L. R. Railey.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
Rev. ]. s. Legree. and J. Leighton Wilson, o
South Carolina j. d. McClintock, of the SynoC
of Kentucky; Jacob ii. Smith, j. Rumple, j. NJ
Atkinson, T. Hines, S. A. Stan6eld, and L
Johnston, of the Synod of North Carolina j. NJ
Cochran, of Texas; and j. L. Burrows, D. D., o
the Baptist Church. were invited to seats as cor
responding members.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10Th.
A letter from the venerable DR.. Mcfarland, ac
knowledging the receipt of letter of sympath!
from the Synod, was read and ordered to be spread
upon the Minutes.
A letter from Rev. James H. Fitzgerald, resign
ing the position of Director of the Union Theolo
gical Seminary, was referred to the committee OIL
the Seminary.
The Records of Chesapeake Presbytery were APP
proved, except on page IS, where it was reported
that minister was received from another Presby
terry, without examination.
On motion of Rev. DR.. Hoge, the Synod re-
solved to hold a missionary meeting at y NJ, OIL
Saturday, when, instead of engaging in public wor
DR.. j. L. Wilson, of Columbia, s. c., and Rev.
DR.. Kalopothakes, of Athens, Greece.
Rev. Bishop Doggett, Rev. Drs. Bennett and
Edwards and Rev Mr. Ware were invited to SIT