The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-05-04
&eliaions gntelligente.
Roanoke Presbytery.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.


Rev. J. B. Shearer reported from the Standing
Committee on Publication: Presbytery approved
the report, embracing suggestion as to the s'pos-
sbty of enlisting every minister, or an elder, or
deacon, in every congregation, as an agent for
the distribution and sale OF books and tracts, and
for the increased circulation of the Children s
Friend
Rev. J. M. Kirkpatrick reported on the subject
of Foreign missions. Twenty-three churches dur
ing the past year contributed to this cause, an ag-
gregate of about $500.
Tho report of Rev. J. M. Davis, from the Com
mittee on Education, called special attention to the
fact that the churches of the Presbytery had con-
tributed during the past year but $3.50 to this
cause less than two-thrds OF the amount granted
by the Assembly's committee to aid our one
candidate for the ministry, who was during the
year recommended to them for such help.
Rev. H. A. Brown reported from the Committee
of Missions (SusteDtation,) that we had received
from the Assembys committee during the year
1869. 1851. so, and contributed to their treasury
but S4O9. 81. This year the Committee of Susten.
tation has already granted US S64l while the con-
tributons to date, from twentythree churches,
amount to but $20l. In view of these facts, and
to aid in enabling the Committee of Sustentation
to carry out the recommendation of the General
Assembly to secure salary of $3.50, as mini
mum, to every minister who is wholly employed in
ministerial work. (of which measure the Presby-
terry expressed its cordial approval the following
resolutions were adopted-(l.) That those church
es which have not yet this year made contributions
to the cause of Sustentation, be enjoned to do so
at the earliest practicable moment, and that they
be urged to make them, if possible, twenty five per
cent. larger than those OF last year; and that
hosechurches which have taken up collections for
this object be urgently solicited to make supple
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to % per cent. on those already made. (2) That
the attention OF those members of Presbytery who
may be sent supplies to vacant congregations be
called particularly to the order of Presbytery re.
quiring them to take up collections on their visits
to such congregations, so as to secure contribu-
ton from each Of them tor the cause Of Sustenta-
ton.
The plan of the General Assembly in regard to
licensing lay preachers was disapproved, and the
Assembly asked to rescnd its action. ~
The Presbytery also passed paper adverse to
the establishment of University under control Of
the Assembly, on the ground that such measure
would be unscrptural, unconstitutional, and also
lnexpedlent the best means OF attaining the end
aimed at.
Rev. j. b. Shearer was granted dismisson to
the Presbytery of Nashville aud Rev. j. M. Kirk
patrick to the Presbytery of Abingdon.
Mr.. James w. Shearer was licensed to preach
the Gospel as probationer for the ministry.
Reports on the subject of Sabbath schools were
received from nineteen churches, reporting four
teen Sabbath schools having eighty five teachers,
and five hundred and six scholars on their rolls,
with an average attendance of sixty-one teachers
and two hundred ninety. eight scholars
/ The Presbytery voted against the overture from
the Assembly to strike out section 4th of chapter
| 10th, of the Form of Government
The examination of the new Book of Church
Order was carried through the Form of Govern.
ment suggesting various amendments; and O
resolution was passed asking the General Assem-
bly, not to send the Book down to the Presbyteries
for final action this year.
Supplies.
Dr. Peck, two Sabbaths at Ebenezer and Lunen.
burg; DR.. Alexander, two Sabbaths at Bethany and
Lunenburg; Rev. Mr.. Matthews, two Sabbaths at
| Cascade and one at Castle Craig Rev. Mr.. Brown.
one Sabbath at Leesve and one at Rough Creek
Rev. Mr.. Martin, one Sabbath in Henry and one at
Cascade; Rev. Mr.. Vaughan, two Sabbaths at
| Rough Creek; Rev. Mr.. Whaley, two Sabbaths at
Pennel Rev. Mr.. Davis, two Sabbaths at Rough
Creek; Rev. Mr.. Wharey two Sabbaths at Meher.
RIM one at Christiansvile and one at Lunenbure
G H.; Rev. MIR. Moseey, two Sabbaths at Chris.
Evansville; Rev. Mr. Shearer, one Sabbath at Aarons
| Greek; Rev. Mr.. Darlington, one Sabbath at Marys
| vile in Campbell, and at discretion Rev. Mr.
| Walkup, one Sabbath at Leesville; Rev. Mr.. Coch
ran, one Sabbath at Leesvile, one at Castle Craig
and one at Charlotte c. 81.
Standing Committees on our Benevolent schemes
| Of Missions, (Sustentation. III. A. Brown, j. Fl
Davis, -Alexander Martin, i, N. Cochran George
| c. Hannah and VIM. 6. Friend.
| On Foreign Missons.-Rev. j. 81. Davis.
On Education DIR. Alexander, DR.. Peck, and
Mr.. T. 7. Tredwsy.
| On Publications.. W. Moseley, F. N. Whaley
and DR.. George c. Venabe.
HUGH A. Brown, Stated Clerk