The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-22
The PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.
The Presbyterian Reformed General
synod-Fourth Days Proceedings.

The PRESBYTERIAN Reformed Synod reassembled
this morning in the Fourth Reformed Presbyterian
Church. Eighteenth and Filbert Streets at 10 O'CLOCK
the Moderator IN the chair. half hour was spent
tion during this part Of the exercises, which was
fixed at previous meeting, was "The Communion
OF Saints" which was discussed by several members
On the resumption of business the minutes of the
last meeting we're read and approved.
Mr.. j, II, clifford was allowed leave Of absence
during the remainder OF the sessions of the synod.
Rev; Rev; J, H r. scnreinsr the general agent Of the
ADDRESS in behalf Of that society.
motion was made and carried recommending
the Tract and Mission Society to the consideration
The Board Of superintendents of the Theological
Seminary made a report.
The report states That during the sessions OF the
seminary for the year, eight students in attend
ance, twoo OF Whom, Messrs stewart ana Yates, we're
resident lcentiates. The board recommended for
licentiates Messrs. Graham, Hazel, and Smiley.
These have since been licensed by the Philadelphia
Presbytery Mr. Wylle was advanced to the third
year, and Messrs. Hunter and Young to the second
The report was received and approved.
1he Committee on Nominations made the follow
ing report
For Board of Foreign Misslons-Revs. Drs Craw-
ford, Mcleod, Wilson Clark, Samuel Wyiie, Rev.
A. G. Wye, N. Woodside, s. Moffett, j. s. Scott;
and Ruling Elders James N. clifford, James Martin,
7. b. W. Mcleod, M. D.. A. s. McMurray, M. D.,
Alexander Kerr John Homer A. o. Miller, and
For Domestic Mlssions-Rev Drs. Mcleod and
Wilson, Revs. j. f. Morton A. r. Gailev, j. Y.
Boice, S. M. Ramsay, M. Galley, A. Thomson,M. H.
r. Guy, S. Dallas, william McIhenny, r.. Graham
John Stewart s. G. Caughey, Alexander Kerr, and
For Superntendents of the Theological Seminary
Rev. A. G. Wylie, Rev. William Wilson, ID. d., Ill.
D.. Rev. s. w. Crawford, ID. D., Rev. n. Woodsde.
For Trustees OF the Theological Seminary
James Sample, Thomas nj. Stewart, William Big
Stewart, steWart, s. b. W. Mcleod. N. d.. James Martin to
1873; A. s. McMurray M. d., James N Clifford, John
Bonner, and John Scott TO 1874.
For Corresponding Delegates to General Assem-
bly-Rev. DR.. Steele. Alternate-Rev. DR.. Mcleod.
To United Presbyterian Church-Rev. Sam. Mof-
fett. Alternate-Rev, N. Woodside.
To Reformed Church-Rev. W. j. Mcdowell AL
ternste-Rev. A G.. Wylie.
To Reformed Presbyterian Church--Rev. William
Wilson, d. D., IL d. Alternate-Rev. s. Young.
To Presbyterian Church OF Lower Provinces-Rev.
DR.. Clark. AlteTnate-S Boyd.
Mr. Hugh McCollum was recommended to be con-
tnued in the office OF Treasurer OF the Board of Do
mestc Missions, with the following members of the
board from the Executive Committee Rev. j. Y.
boce, ]. F. MorteD, and Messrs. Peter Gibson and
Samuel Dallas, Ruling Elders.
The report was received and adopted
The following resolutions were presented by the
Committee on the Memorial of the Presbyterian His
ResolUed, l. That the work and life of John Knox,
the organizer Of the First Presbytery in England,
whose three hundredth anniversary occurs in 1872,
matters Of great interest," worthy Of being held
Resoioed, 2. That the Reformed Presbyterian
Church represented in General Synod return their
devout thanks to God this day for the life and abors
OF the great Scottish Reformer the blessed influence
of which is still felt not only in the place OF his
birth, but also in our own country and throughout
Resolped 8. That the present condition of France
in general as desoated by the storm of war; and OF
the city OF Paris in particular, drenched by
the blood of her own citizens is righteous retrbu-
tion for the martyrdoms of ST. Bartholomew's day,
and tangible fuinlment OF the Divine promise to
the Church, mo weapon that is formed against thee
Resoleed, 4. That synod appoint a committee of
three to prepare programme OF exercises in CON-
memoratlon of the tricentenary, to which their at
ar hai npY me O N he
published In due season for the information OF the
The resolutions were adopted, and Rev. DR.. Wilson.
by request OF synod made prayer or thanksgiving
ON motion Rev. Samuel Young and Messrs Peter
Gibson and Henry Irwin were appointed commit
tee report in reference to any church property
| which may be in danger by the secession of por-
The committee was afterwards increased by the
addition of one member from each presbytery.
on late action Of the Pittsbarg fresbytery. The
committee reported series OF resolutions OF cen
Of a minority OF that Presbytery. The resolutions
| were unanimously received and adopted.
Invitations were received from the officers OF seve-
| raj public institutions which were accepted with
| thanks.
The treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions,
Mr.. Graham, made his report. AS this was inc0m-
pete it was laid upon the table for the present The
treasurer also rendered his resignation.
Adjourned until O'Clock P. M.
SUPPOSED BURGLAR. - Charles Suaggart,
charged with being thief, was discovered on
-
| lot in Spring Garden street, above Nineteenth.
| He had taken this place for temporary head
quarters, and he had employed himself in fixing
| up q bunk and everything complete in the
| housekeeping line. A couple of officers de-
| stroyed his domestic serenity by pouncing in
upon him and searching the place. They found
hid away large bunch of keys, chisel. and
several other suspicious articles. Suaggart will
be at the Central this afternoon.
| BURGLAR ARREsTED.-Officer Charles A.
Bonn, of the Sixth district, at one o'clock yes
terday morning discovered a young burglar
climbing fence in the rear of a stere on Mar
ket street. above Eleventh. The thief was
arrested, and on his perso on were found bunch
of keys, q hatchet, and other burglarious
implements. The prisoner gave the name
of Parker, and says he is from New York. He
will be at the Central Station this afternoon.
GRAND S4ENGERFEsT.-Whitsun will be
celebrated on Monday next by grand Senger-
fest at Wissahickon Park. The Mennerchor
Sengerbund, Junger Mannerchor, and the Har-
monic singing societies will be present and treat
| the participants to grand vocal display. Dane
| ing singing, and other festivities will comprise
the festal proceedings.
SUSPICION OF Foul PLAY.-James Carroll
aged fifty years, and residing on Twenty-fourth
street below Pine, is now in the PennsylVania
| Hospital, suffering from a dislocated shoulder
| and several ugly cuts on the head. Officer
CreaTan, of the Fifth district, discovered Mr.
Carroll lying helpless on raft in the Schuyt
kill, at the foot of South street.
1 popv pucovppuD Tho bodv of the lad