The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-09-20
RitTlmoud 1ispatth.
MONDAY. :. SEPTEMBER 20, 1869
Correspondence of The Richmond Dispatch.
Montgomery Presbytcry.
THIRD DAY,


9 d. M.-Pres5ytery met at A. NJ, and
was opened with prayer by the Moderator.
The papers in regard to the union OF inc
two churches in LynchhurT we're then taken
up, and, on motion, the following action was
!akcn, after remarks from Elders ). N
Gordon and Q. Montgomery:
"RcSolrcd. That a committee composed
Of three ministers and two elders be APP
pointed to visit the First and Second Pres
bytcrian churches in the city of Lynch
burg at an early day and ascertain the
practicability Of union Of those two
churches, and whether such union can be
consummatcd on terms just and fairSo each
church, and will advance the cause OF
Christ; that said committee take charge OF
tho papers sent up to this Prcsbytery touch
ing this matter, and make report of their
action to meeting of Prcsbytcry to be
held in Richmond during the session Of
Synod"
Committee: Rev. Mcssrs. Hooper, Shanks,
and Penics,eand Rev. Elders William
Graves anS3a Nj. Ewing.
Mcssrs. j. n Crawford and Charles c.
Carpcr were introduced TO Presbytcry, and
after undergoing satisfactory examination
on experimental religion and motives for
seeking the gospel ministry were received
us candidates for the gospel ministry.
The committee to whom was referred the
resolution on the subject of dividing the
Synod Of Virginia madca report approving
such division. Tho report was accepted,
and the resolution was, after discussion,
defeated by the casting vote OF tho Mode
Iator.
The Committee on Bills and Oycrturcs re-
ported in favor OF striking out the seventh
standing rule in regard to the exercise Of
discipline where members fail to pay their
quota to the pastors salary.
Prcsbyterv then took recess for public
worship, met in interlocutory session, and
then took recess until 3 Z. NJ.
The committee 10 prepare n report on
cvangclistic labors made q report which
was approved and ordered to be sent to
Synod by the stated clerk.
The Auditing Committee reported the
Trcoeurcr,s report as correct.
The following commissioners 10 the next
General Assembly were nominated, TO be
elected at the next meeting Minister'S
principal, p. T. Penick alternate, W. W.
Houston. Elders principal, William Glas-
gov; alternate, r. c. McLucr.
The Committee on Ministerial Support
made report; which was accepted and
adopted; and Rev. Wv. Houston and one
OF the elders of the Salem church were ap-
pointed q committee to visit the church at
Newcastle, and the Committee Of Sustenta-
ton were directed to ask for $500 for the
Blacksburg church.
The committee on rcarrangin@ the stand
ing committees reported, and were dis
charged.
prcsbytcry then took recess until after
public worship tonight.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Committee OH the Narrative pre-
scented their report which was adopted, and
the Stated Clerk was ordered to forward it
10 the Synod of Virginia.
The thanks Of the Prcshytcry were OK
tended to the good people Of Coyington for
their courteous hospitality, and to The Me
thodisi church for the use of their pulpit !;
and also to the railroad companies for return
tickets.
The minutes Of to-day were then read,
and Presbytcry adjourned. Closed with
singing, prayer, and apostolic benediction.