The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-05-04
Presbytery of Concord

Met in the Centre church, Iredell county. N.
c., April 9th, 1870, and was opened with sermon
by Rev. G. NJ Gibbs, from John tx: a. Sixteen
ministers were present, ond twenty ruling elders.
Rev. R. H. Caldwell was chosen Moderator, and
Rev. B. L. Beall and S. c.. Pharr. d. D., Clerks.
Dauidson CoHege.-A communication from Rev.
VIM Banks Stated Clerk of Bethel Presbytery,
was received and ordered to be recorded. His let
ter was relative to division of the representation
of the stock, and direction of Davidson College,
between the two Presbyteries of Concord and
Mecklenburg, Bethel Presbytery agreeing thereto
A request from the Mecklenburg Presbytery for a
share in the government of Concord Female Col
lege, was read and request granted.
Mr.. T. j. Allison, member Of College church,
was received under the care of the Presbytery as
a candidate for the gospel ministry
For the better preservation of important facts
and dates and for the further diffusion of infor
nation concerning the business of Presbytery,
Resolved That committee of seven be ap-
pointed to complete and prepare, with view to
publication, Presbyteriai Directory
Rev. Messrs. E. +. Rockwell, j. Rumple, VIM
W.'Pharr, d. A. Penick, W. A. Wood, together
with ruling elders, d. A. Davis, DR.. j. g. Ram
say, were appointed on this committee.
Prof. j. K. Blake was elected treasurer of the
Committee on Education.
The Presbytery added its testimony to that of
the Synod in urging the principle of weekly con-
tributions as the scriptural plan.
iSustentation.-A report from a special commit
tee was adopted commencing the diligence and
faithfulness of the standing committee-recom-
mending that at least one missionary be put in
each of the missionary counties west of the Blue
Ridge as soon as practicable and that mission
schools be established all the churches be
urged to liberal contributions-tha in reliance on
Divine help Presbytery will raise 81 $50 Tor this
cause the present year--and that candidates for
the ministry be employed in this work during their
vacations if it can be done with promise of use.
funess.
g. w. Mcmillan. member of the church Of
Wilmington was received under the care of Pres
bytery as a candidate for the ministry, and at his
own request, transferred to the care of Whining
ton Presbytery.
1t was resolved that those congregations that
have failed to pay promptly and fully the salaries
OF their ministers, be earnestly enjoned to use all
diligence through their proper officers, to collect
and pay up all arrearages as speedily as possible,
and that the sessions be directed to report to Pres
terry at its next meeting whether or not this order
has been complied with and if there still be an
arrearage in the salary, to state precisely the
amount, and the reason why the salary has not
been fully paid, and that this resolution be read
from the pulpit of said church.
Book Of Church Order. -Presbytery approved
the Revised Book with nine exceptions, and the
report ordered to be forwarded to the General As
sembly.
Presbytery adjourned to meet in Taylorsville
on Wednesday before the second Sabbath in Sep
TENDER next, at o'clock P. NJ.
VIM. W. PHARR, Stated Clerk.