The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-18
THE PRESBYTERIANS.

Last evening, the General Synod of the Re
formed Presbyterian Church commenced its
annual sessions in the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, northwest corner of Eighteenth and
Filbert streets.
This body was first constituted in 1909. The
present session of the synod is the forty eighth.
Seven presbyteries ere represented, comprising
delegates from the Eastern and Western States
and Nova Scotia. Yesterdays session was opened
with discourse by the Rev. DR.. Mcleod, of
New York who spoke from the 30th verse of
the third chapter of st. John:-"He must in
crease"
He said that during the ministry of our Lord
upon the earth the harry est of the worlds re
demption was reaped. Ignorance of the true
character of Jesus Christ is one of the main
obstacles to the prowess and triumph OF Chris
tianity throughout the world. The Bible, said
the speaker, is now translated into a large pro-
portion of the languages and dialects of the
nations of the earth. The religion of the Son OF
God is going everywhere among the nations
The earth shall be filed with the knowledge of
the glory of the Lord as the waters fill the sea-
The Christ of prophecy and the Christ of his
tory are identical. By-and-by He will be known
over all the earth. Not only must He increase
In. the knowledge of mankind but in the number
and spirituality of His voluntary subjects.
Our earth was never intended as permanent
residence for man, but God has appointed
another locality somewhere in the universe.
Our Saviour endured the cross despising the
shame, and is now set down on the right hand
of God. The Church of Jesus Christ is Gods
witness for the truth.
At the conclusion of the discourse Dr. Mcleod
offered prayer, after which the synod ad-
journed to meet at
THIS MORNINGS SESSION.
The synod reassembled at 10 o'clock this
N orning.
The session was opened with prayer by the
retiring Moderator, Rev. DR.. Mcleod, which
was followed by the reading of the minutes of
the last session.
The following list of delegates was read
oI,vEnP INnKy rlN
Thomson, Rev. N. WoQds!de, Rev. S. Molrett, Rev
W0ods g. Mcleod TN NJ d. eSS James stewart
Robert Lidde, Thomas NJ. Stewart, James N. Gift
ford samPle Shd James SseWar
Rev. A. q. Wylie, Rev. David Steele, d. D.; Rev.
Matthew Galley, Messrs A. S. McMurray, Alex
Biggerstsf, and James Stewart.
Pittsburg Presbytery-Rev. John Afford, Rev. Ro-
bert Stevenson, Rev. Joseph Mofrett, MessrJ. James
Dckey, John NJ. Johnston, Robert McCorEie' west:
ern Presbytery-Rev Samuel Wylte, d. D., Rev.
James s. Scott, Messrs. Henry Erwin, James Nc.
Laughln, James Smiley, James RObb. Chicago
MCsas S e 0gag Ry s. NJ NJ R4@ss
Stewart. Ohio PresbyteTy-Rev. William Wilson,
D. D., Rev. j. f. Marion Rev. J. Y. Boice, Messrs.
den, Samuel Dallas. Easterni Presbytery~
Rev: Alexander Clarke, D. D., Rev. S. Boyd
The synod then went into an election for Off
GERS to serve for the ensuing year.
The following nominations for Moderator were
made:-Rev A. Thompson, Rev. Samuel Boyd,
and Rev. A. g.. Wylie. call of the roll re
suited in the election of Rev. Mr.. Thompson,
who on taking the chair thanked the synod for
the honor conferred, and said that he would
throw himself upon the sympathies of the
synod to overlook any incompetency on his part
in presiding over the deliberations of the body.
In conclusion he paid high compliment to the
ability and impartiality of the retiring modera-
tor.
Rev. DIR. David Steele and Rev. DIR. Mcleod,
MAia otoJf 60, a.,
Office of stated clerk.
Upon a call of the roll DR.. Mcleod was
elected.
DR.. Mcleod on taking the chair said that it
was only with great reluctance, and with the
distinct understanding that he would tender his
resignation after the close of the present session.
The synod then went into an election for as
sistant clerk, whereupon discussion ensued as
to the presbytery from which he should be ap-
pointed. 1t finally resulted in the election of
Rev. Mr. Nevin Woodside, of the Northern
Presbytery, to the office named.
The minutes of the last session of the General
Synod, held in Cincinnati were then read and
approved, after which the session adjourned to
meet this afternoon.
THE OPENING OF THE POINT BREEZE PARK.
The regular opening of the Philadelphia Point
Breeze Park will take place on next Wednesday,
May "a, when the annual spring meeting will
begin. On the first day there will be two races,
the first for horses that have never started for
purse, plate, or stake. The first prize of this
race is 5000. There have thus far been five en-
tries. The second race of that day is for horses
that have not trotted faster than $40. For this
there have been three entries. On the second
day there will be two races and on the third
day three, the last of which is open to all eX-
cept Lady Thorn aud Goldsmith Maid. The first
prize of this race is $500. The races will take
place at 3 o'clock P. NJ A band will be in at
tendance to perform between the heats, and a
restaurant will be opened on the grounds. Ve-
hicles will be in attendance to convey passeu-
from the RaltimOra dpDOt RrOod a N
Washington avenue, every fifteen minutes dur
ing the day.
AoCIDENTs.-At o'clock this morning Hugh
McGinty, 4S years of age, was run over by
freight car on Market street bridge, and had
both legs crushed. He was removed to the
Pennsylvania Hospital.
At about the same time, e. Billiughozier,
captain of boat lying at Pier No. 1, Port Rich
mond, fell through hatchwny and broke an
arm.
Michael Bradley, aged 65 years, while walking
on the new railroad between Grays Ferry and
Chester, had leg broken by stone which fell
upon it.
CAPTURE OF PRoFEssIoNALg.-At 70 o'clock
last night Lieutenant Flaherty, of the Fifth dis
trict police, captuled Martin Lewis, at the
corner of Ninth aud Locust streets, on the
charge OF being concerned in a number of rob-
berries. When he placed his hands upon him
Lewis deXterously transferred chisel into the
custody of pal named Martin Lyman. The
latter was then arrested, and the implement was
found in his possession. There being strong
suspicion that they intended mischief, both were
locked up for hearing this afternoon.
ARRESTED AS BURGLARs.-George Flowers
and John Smith early this morning. by the aid
of jimmy, forced their way into the cellar of
the building at the corner of Eighth and Bennett
streets occupied as a saloon and dwelling by
Henry Harnis. Here they were discovered by
Officer Brennan aud Private Watchmau N. NJ
Thorn wi tOOK them in cusLOdV and