The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-06-09

SJLUtOO anu ran - hVAC"IVtA SUNNI 4
for the approval Of the General Assembly,
and the Assembly is respectfully requested
to approve the same at its meeting in 1902
On a review Of the history Of the Seminary dur
ing the past scholastic year, and IN ITS preSeh'
hopeful condition, the Directors teel authorizes u
cal ON the Assembly, the SynOdS and the followers
of Christ, to unite in grateful thanks to the Head
of the Church, that He has continued to give so
many evidences of His favor. The past success
of the institution and its usefulness to the Church
call for renewed effort and zeal in building up tins
school of the Prophets. The Directors can, with
confidence and sincerity, say to the Church tnat
Union Theological Seminary presents TO her young
men who are preparing for the noble WORK OF
preaching the gospel, advantages OF a high oruer
in the prosecution of their studies.
Above all, let the Assembly and the Synods call
upon each member of our Church to pray TO the
Lord of the Harvest, that He would send forth
more labOrers into His harvest
@. c. READ, Secretary.
The officers of the Directors and Trustees are,
Rev. S. A. Stanfeld, President Rev. DIR. W. I'll,
Foote. of West Virginia, and A. G.. MeIwane,
ESQ, of Virginia, Vice Presidents; Q, G. Read,
of Farmville, Va Secretary, and h. n. Watkins,
Of Far1nyile, Va, Treasurer,
The Post Office address of the Faculty and Stu
dents is Hampton Sidney, Va.
COLUMBIA SEMINARY.
The Faculty of the Theological Seminary at
Columbia S. c., respectfully report to the General
Assembly that the number OF students IN atten-
dance on our instructions since September last,
has been twenty-Six:
IN THE SENIOR CLASS.
W.R Atkinson Of SpartadbuIg, S. c., gradu,
ate of South Carolina College, and hcentiate Of
the Presbytery OF 5. Z.
B. L. Baker of Liberty county, Ca, student OF
Oglethorpe University and lieentiate OF the Pres
bytery of Atlanta.
w. w. Brimm, of Decatur, Ca, hcentiate Of
the Presbytery of Atlanta.
VIM. N. Diekey, of Meeklenburg, n. o., grad
uate of Davidson College, and icentiate OF the
Presbytery of Concord.
p. Gowan, of 0rangeburg, 5. o., and hcentlate
of the Presbytery of Charleston.
A. p. Nicholson, of Pickens county, 5. e., stu
dent of South Carolina College, and hcentlate OF
the PreSbytery of S. @.
G. M. Richards, of Arkansas, student of the
University of Virginia, and candidate OF the Pres
bytery Of Arkansas:
of the University OF Virginia, and heentate OF
the PreSbytery OF 5. Z.
]. L. Wilson, of York District, S. C., graduate
of Stewart College, and hCentiate OF the Presoy-
terry of Bethel.
IN THE MIDDLE CLASS.
j. H. Douglass, of York District, S. g., gradu-
ate of Davidson College, and candidate OF the
Presbytery of Bethel
L. k. Glasgow, Of Newberry District, S. g.,
graduate of South Carolina College, and llcentlate
Of the PreSbytery OF S. Q.
James I. Latimer, of Abbeyile' 5 u student
Of Esrkine College, and heentiate OF the PreSby-
terry of s, @.
John Law, of Memphis Tenn, candidate OF
the Presbytery of Memphis
James L. Martin, NJ. D., of Fairfield District,
student Of South Carolina College, and candidate
of the Presbyt9ry of Harmony.
John s. Moore, of Sumter county, Ala, gradu-
ate of the University of Mississippi, aud candidate
OF the Presbytery OF Tuscaloosa.
IN THE JUNIOR CLASS.
Eugene Daniel, of Raymond, Miss, student Of
Oakland College, and candidate of the Presbytery
of Miss.
graduate Of the University of South Carolina, and
candidate of the Presbytery of Harmony.
W. w. Evans, of Carlisle, KY, graduate OF
Centre College, and candidate Of the PreSbytery
of Ebenezer
George I. GOetchius, of Columbus. Ca, grad
uate Of the University Of Georgia, and candidate
Of the Presbytery Of Augusta.
VIM NJ. Ingram, of Summeryile, Tenn, stu.
dent of the La Grange College, and candidate Of
the Presbytery of Western District.
John II. McBryde of Pendletou, s c., gradu-
ate of the University of South Carolina, and can
didate of the PreSbytery of ). T..
+. i. Leeper, of Columbia, Ala, candidate OF
the PreSbytery of S. Ala.
Samuel NJ Neel, of Summerville, Tenn, stu
dent of La Grange College, and candidate OF the
PreSbytery of Memphis.
John j. Read, Of Raymond, Miss, student Of
Oakland College, and candidate of the Presbytery
of Miss
Richard D. Smart of Beaufort District S. c.,
graduate of WofOrd College, and licensed preacher
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
James S. White, of York District, S. C., grad
uate of the University of Virginia, and candidate
of the Presbytery of Bethel.
Three of the young men named in our last re-
port, Mr.. John l.. Caldwell, Mr. Ja"eS w. Heath
and Mr.. Samuel NJ Richardson have not reiOlned
their class during the present year, and MIR. Brmm
of the Senior Class, was present as student OF
the Seminary only through the early portion OF
the term. The other students enumerated as
above in the Senior Glass, finish their studies at
this time and 90 forth to their respective fields OF
labor.
The health of the students and Faculty has been
good; the religious character and department OF
the students has been consistent and exemplary,
their studies have been pursued with cOmmenda
Ole diligence, and the spirit of missions, we have
reason to believe, is on the increase
At the request of the Faculty, and with the APP
probation of several of the Directors, the Rev.
Dr. Plumer visited the SynOds Of Georgia, Ala
bama, Memphis and Mississippi, in October and
November last, to lay before them the condition
and prospects of the Seminary, and these SynodS
have given substantial proof OF their continued
interest in the institution, and their readiness to
aid in its support.
Imploriug the presence of the Divine Spirit in
all your deliberations, weremaiu very respectfully
your fellow servants in the Lord.
In behalf Of the Faculty,
GEORGE HOWE, Chairman.
Theological Seminary, Columbia, May 10th, 1869.
The Board of Directors of the Theological Sem,
mary, at Columbia, report to the General Assem-
bly,, that during the year closing the 18th OF May,
1869, the Institution Of which we were appointed
the guardians has been in condition calculated
10 elicit the WarmeSt gratitude to God on the part
of the Church with which 1t is connected.
1t will be seen from the Treasurer report,
herewith submitted, that pecuniarlly there has
been no embarrassment experienced, owing to the
liberal contributions made to us by many churches
within the bounds Of the Synods of South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Memphis.
From this source the sum of So, 452 Is has been
received; which, added TO the sum of SHIPS Oh
received from investments, Sl0,5SO l9 IN all-baS
placed at our disposal an amount sufficient Tor all
our liabilities, and leaves a balance on hand enough
10 meet the expenses that viii accrue during the
interval between the present month"; and the period
when we may again expect contributions to the
treasury as generous as those already specified
No considerable addition has been made to the
permanent funds of the Seminary within the year;
but hopes continue to be entertained that these
will be so augmented before many years shall have
passed as to render unnecessary, further appeals
thereafter to the churches
The report Of the Faculty sutjoined reveals
the pleasing fact that t0eatrsic students have
been in attendance on the instructions of the Fac
nlty within the wear now closed. and that einht of