The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-04
SYNOD of Virginia.
[keported for The Richmond DiSpaich.l
SECOND DAY-CONTINUED.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Nov. Q, 1876


FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Nov. 2, 1870.
The report OF the Directors OF the Union
Theological Seminary was read and refer
red.
The report refers to The death Of Rev. S.
3. Wilson, d. D., one Of the professors, and
to the election Of Rev. II. G. Alexander, d.
D., as a professor in the institution.
The Faculty now consists of the follow
ing professors Rev. b. NJ. Smith, ID. D.,
Oriental Literature Rev. r. L. Dabney,
D. D., Systematic and Pastoral Theology !;
Rev. T. Z. Peck, D. D., ecclesiastical His
tory and Church Government Rev. ii. c.
Alexander, D. D., Biblical Literature and
Inter pretation of the New Testament.
Tbfrty-four students We're in attendance
during the year terminating 18th June,
1870, who were faithful, diligent. and con-
Scientious in their studies and preparations
for the gospel ministry. The following. six
in number, completed their studies and re-
ceived certificates: Ed. T. Hoge, of Vir-
ginia; Alfred Jones, of Vest Virginia; j.
G. Hunter. Kentucky Chas. H. Scott, Vir-
ginia; G.. B. Stricken, Virginia 4; d. S. Sy-
ucnstucher, West Virginia.
Two hundred and twenty-eight volumes
have been added to the library during the
year. The late Rev. Uriah Powers, Of Roam
oke, by his will hequeathed 10 the semi
nary the half of his estate, 90 be appropri-
ated exclusively TO the purchase Of books
for the library, and it is expected that 49,
900 will be realized from this source by the
1st September, 1870, and more than $1,000
thereafter.
The finances of the Institution are re-
ported in a healthy condition. and Chris
tians are urged to contribute to the COM
petion of Scholarships already begun, and to
the founding of others, hv which great good
IN "a a1 NJ OF nd mi,
ing aid.
Directors are to be elected in the place of
Rev. S. 3. Wilson, %. D., deceased, and
Rev. II. {. Alexander, D, d., who has re-
signed in consequence of his election as q
professor, and in the place of some whose
terms Of Office have expired. All the Di.
rectors attended the June meeting or rem
dered satisfactory excuses except Directors
Roam, Bullock, Peyton, and Murphy.
The sessions OF the seminary will here
after commence the second Monday in Sep
TENDER, and close the second Wednesday of
the following May.
The attention of the synod Is directed to
the supply Of rooms with furniture by the
churches to meet the wants Of the increas-
ing number Of students.
A review of the history Of the seminary
the past year affords cau>e for devout graft
tude to God for the great and unwonted
measure of prosperity with which He has
blessed this institution Of sacred learning.
The prayers Of the people Of God have
been answered, the several departments of
theological learning arc filled by men of
fidelity and ability, and olir young men are
well prepared to g go into all the world
and preach the Gospel to every creature"
tors by MIR. G. e. Read, secretary.
Rev. Mr.. Dunneway, ut the Baptist
Church, being present. was invited to sit as
a corresponding member.
The narratives from the Presbyterics on
the state of religion were called for, and
those from Abingdon, East Hanover, West
Hanover. Lexington, Montgomery, Roam.
cake, Winchester, and Chesapeake, were
read and referred to Synodical Committee
on Narrative. -s0-1
The Committee on Divine Exercises re.
ported US follows: Synod meet at 9K A. NJ;
recess at IL for public worship; after public
worship resume its session until 3 O'Clock;
at o'clock recess; meet again at - o'clock
2. NJ, and adjourn at 10 L. III.
Statistical reports from Presbyteries were
called for, and after being read were re-
ferred to the stated clerk to be published
with the minutes. d
Reports were also received from yarions
Presbyteries on systematic beneyolence,
labors, and Sunday schools, and
referred to the standing committees on these
subjects. These reports all show a commend
able degree of diligence aud zeal on the
part Of all the PresDyterics, and eYinces an
active interest on their nart in all these
essential operations of thaI'hurch.
At II o'clock the Synosg took recess for
public worship. The se vices were con-
iucted by Rev. Fl. c. \ sander, d. D.,
Tho preached most solemn and impress
We sermon on the 10th erse OF: the Goth
Psalm :. The days or OF, u years are threee
core years and ten, an. il by reason OF