The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-13

expressed in view of the fidelity and success with
which this important trust has been managed.
2. That, pasmuch as the plan adopted by many,
of laying by in store something for the treasury OF
the Lord on the first day OF the week, has proved
so eminently useful it be earnestly recommended
to our congregations to secure contribution from
all our people every Sabbath day, so far as practi-
cable
8. That the extent to which it may be advisable
to transmit portion of our funds to the Central
Committee of Sustentation, can be best determined
by our committee OF the Presbytery, and that the
subject be referred to their discretion.
4. That arrangements be made by which all our
churches receiving aid from our committee, and all
our vacant churches, shall be visited by some men,
Der of the Presbytery, whose duty it shall be to
give them fraternal counsel and encouragement IN
providing, as far as possible an increase Of their
contributions in behalf Of ministerial support. 10
carry out this arrangement the following appoint
ments are recommended:
Reu. W. A. Campbell to visit Amelia, Motto
way, Namozne, Hebron, Union and Concord.
Rev. Wm. Broom, ID. D.--Bethlehem and
Holmes.
Rev. James p SmiM-Hartwood and Tappa-
hammock.
Rev. DR.. Band-Pole Green and Salem.
Rel, DR.. PvOr-Powhatan.
Rev. John MHer-Sussex.
Rev. Dr. A1n,Str0ng-SmithGeld.
These visiting ministers are requested to read
the above paper to the churches visited
During consideration Of this report, the follow
ing interesting statement was made by DR.. Hoge:
After expressing his pleasure at the encouraging
items presented in the report Of the chairman Of
Domestic Missions, he remarked that Providence
seemed to be smiling upon our efforts to sustain
our feeble churches and to advance the kingdom of
Christ in our borders last before leaving home
a considerable sum of money had been placed in
his hands to be appropriated to this good work.
A lotonce belonging to an organization which
has now ceased to exist, in the city of Richmond
has been sold, and after portion of the proceeds
of the sale were refunded to the original subscr.
bers, there was still an unclaimed and inappropriate
ed balance amounting to SLIPS.
This sum, by decree in the court of chancery
was directed to be paid to the Committee of Domes
tic Missions Of East Hanover Presbytery.
The report of the committee on Education was
referred to special committee consisting of Rev.
T. L. Preston, Rev. s. NJ. Wood and ruling elder
G. w. Smith
Rev. j. P. Smith, who had been appointed to
declare the pulpit of the HARDWOOD church vacant,
reported to Presbytery that he had not exc
cuted this order because Mr. Woods, who had
been the pastor of this church. had reconsidered
his determination to remove from that field, and
was still preaching to the same church. This
brought up the question as to whether or not it is
competent for the Presbytery to reconsider its ac
ton at its last meeting dissovDg the pastoral re
lation between Mr.. Woods and this church. After
considerable discussion the subject was laid on the
table.
At later period resolution was adopted de.
claring that in consequence of the fact that the
pulp of HARDWOOD church mad not been declared
vacant, MIR. Woods was still the pastor.
paInsi this decision large minority entered q
protest, believing that it was unconstitutional
A communication from MIR. Charles HI. Scott.
candidate for the ministry under the care of this
Presbytery was received, requesting that order be
taken for his examination preparatory to icensure.
Ihereupon his examination was made the order of
the day for tomorrow at 8 clock 2. NJ.
THIRD DAY.
Commissioners to the General Assembly. Rev
f. FL. Rutherford was elected clerical delegate and
Rev. NJ. d. Hoge d. D., alternate DR.. Gaines,
ruling elder, was elected delegate and Judge B.
R. Wexford alternate.
Reports from missionary supplies were presented
by Revs Messrs Preston, Pryor, Irwin, Arm
strong. Miller, Rutherford Dudley, Brown, Baird,
Waddell, Hill, Woods, Denny and Smith.
On motion the committee on supplies were in.
structed to send supply to West Point.
FOURTH DAY.
All the examinations and trial sermon of Mr.. j.
B. Converse were sustained as satisfactory, and
after the ordination sermon by Rev. DR.. Arm
strong, he was solemnly ordained to the work of
the Gospel ministry.
On Saturday, the Narrative was adopted and
will be published next week.
PASTORAL SUPPORT.
The committee on Pastoral Support reported
that there is gratifying evidence of prompt dis
charge of the pecuniary obligations to their pas
tors and stated supplies on the part of our church
es generally.
There are twenty churches enjoying the regular
minstrations Of the word. Of these fourteen re.
port that they have paid in full the sums due up
to this time. Two churches report that they have
paid in part.
SUMMARY OF STATISTICAL REPORT
Communicates added on Examination, 1874
" Certificate, l04
Total number Of COMMITMENTS, 1900
Adult Baptisms, Ga
Infant 90
Children in Sabbath Schools, 1892
Contributions to Sustentation, Sl.55S
Foreign Missions, S115l
Education, $205S
Publication, $40
!" Presbyterial Fund, $27S
for Congregational Purposes, $405
Miscellaneous Contributions, $l,22l
Total of Contribution, SAT- 6S7
Average per member, 1859
The order was taken up for the installation of
Rev. James B. Converse as pastor Of Mackenzie
church and Rev. VIM. II. Hill, was appointed a
commissioner to install Mr.. Converse at discretion
The Report on Sunday Schools will also appear
next week.
The Presbytery approved the proposition to call
Sunday School Convention at the discretion of
the Committee.
The following paper was adopted:
BOOK OF CHURCH ORDER.
The Presbytery of East Hanover having careful
ly examined the Book of Church Order in obed.
ence to the order of the last General Assembly,
would, in conclusion, represent to the next Gen
eral Assembly its earnest desire that this work of
revising and perfectng this book may be prose
cuted with great care and deliberation.
We therefore beg leave to recommend that after
the revision by the Presbvteries shall have been
digested and embodied by the Assembly, the Book
shall be again sent down for another revision in
the same manner as thus far pursued. The Pres
bytery would further express the hope that no eff.
fort will be made to adopt finally the Book until
the various parts of the Church have had an op-
portunity thus to compare their views and agree
on such amendments as will harmopise the Church.
and properly set forth its sentiments.
The next regular meeting will be held at Beth
any. October 5th, II NJ.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet at Amelia
G. H., on the Friday before the second Sabbath
in June at IL o'clock.
Presbytery of Winchester.
Met in the Elk Branch church, Dufield's De-
pot West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 9th, at
u P. NJ, and was opened with sermon by Rev.