The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-20
Presbytery of Cherokee

Met at Marietta, March 10th, 1870 and was
opened with sermon by the Rev. r. w. Miner
There were in attendance eleven ministers and
fourteen elders Rev. Thee re H. Smith was
chosen Moderator, and Rev. T. Axson Tenn
porary Clerk
1t was resolved that the : nting of supplies
in accordance with standing ! be committed
to the standing committee Sustentatlon and
Domestic Missions
Rev. A. G: johnson was to the Commit
tee on Sustentation, and Z. Jones was
transferred to the Comm Education and
Publication. Elder Major vas substituted
in the place OF b. L. Jop 9 Committee OF
Sustentation.
A committee, consistis inisters N. A.
Pratt D. D., T. K. Smith e. Arson, and
elder w. f. Groves, was ed to revise the
roll of churches. This ilttee subsequently
reported, recommending tie dissolution of the
church at Floyd Springs, its Members to join
Bethel; also, the church at Cedar Valley. its men,
bers to join the Rome church, also, the Pea Vine
church, its members to join Lafayette; also, the
church at Cassville its members to join either
Kingston or Gainesville.
1t was agreed to strike out Section 4. Chapter
x Form of Government The injunction of the
Assembly on the subject of offences was endorsed
by the Presbytery and made its own, with view
of pressing it on the attention of the members
endorsed. 1t was also resolved that the New
Book of Church Order" be considered in Presby-
terry The Form of Government and the Canons
of Discipline were read and considered by chap
tiers and sections, and were approved, with sundry
exceptions which exceptions will be sent up to
the General Assembly
In accordance with the action Of the Assembly
in regard to licensing lay ners, Rev. Mr. But
tolph introduced Mr.. j G. Lane, recon-
cd hp fha Mari ffa g.
sure as lay preacher, eupon the following
resolution was adopted: at inasmuch as Mr..
Lane appears to be m r of the church at
Washington and candle. or the ministry un.
der the care of the Augu5.. Presbytery. a COM
mttee be appointed to confer with the Augusta
Presbytery,a its coming sessions. and if the way
be clear then the Stated Clerk of this Presbytery
be instructed to give form of licensure to Mr..
Lane" The committee appointed consists of
Rev. j. w. Baker and Rev. d. L. Buttolrh.
The following was adopted in regard to Rev. B.
ii. Walton:
Whereas Brother Walton has requested that he
be released from his connexon with US as a minis.
ter, in consideration of the fact that he can no
longer continue conscientiousy to exercise the
functions of the ministry according to Presbyterian
doctrine and usage; therefore,
Resolred, That Brother Walton's. name be
stricken from our roll Of ministers, and that we
PUBLISH W WOIlu tudO VIC TtopOuSi-
BILE for his doctrine or character as a minister.
Rev r. w. Miner was elected commissioner to
the General Assembly; Rev. d. l.. Buttolph,
alternate; elder j. p. Holt and elder w. L. Kirk
patrick, alternate.
Summerville was chosen as the place for the
next meeting of Presbytery, and Thursday before
the second Sabbath in October at o'clock p. NJ,
as the time.
Rev. H. c. Carriers death was announced, and
committee consisting of Rev. A. w. CASTOR and
Rev. A. Y. Lockrdge, was appointed to prepare
a suitable memorial at the next meeting of Pres.
bytery.
committee was appinted, consisting of Rev.
Messrs. Smith and CASTOR and elder W. L. Kirk
patrick, to organise church at Sonora, at the dis
creion of the committee.
Rev. S. Z Arson and elder B. F. Jones we're
appointed to attend to the interests of Presbytery
in Cassville church property.
A committee was also appointed to inquire into
the Canton church property, and to take care of it,
Elder w. f. Groves, from the Trustees to dis
pose of the Calhoun church property reported that
the material of the building was sold, and that the
money is in hand.
Rev. Mes>rs. Smith, johnson, Buttolph, Miner,
Arson, Crawford, and CASTOR we're appointed to
spend one Sabbath, at discretion, in missionary
labor, between this and the next meeting of Pres
bytery.
Presbytery adjourned to meet at SummervilIe.
j. w. BAKER, Stated Clerk.