Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Adams, was launched on Tuesday last.
Prssbyterianism.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SYNOD OF BALTI'
MORE.
This body, which includes the New Cas-
tie Prcsbytery, Presbytery Of Baltimore,
Presbytery of Washington, Plesbytery OF
Rio de JaneriO, Brazil, met In West Church,
Eighth and Washington streets, Tuesday
evening at about half-past seven O'Clock.
About one hundred aud thirty delegates
were present, together with quite large
congregation.
After voluntary by the choir and a
prayer from Rev. John Crowell, d. D., of
Odessa, the exercises began with the sing
ing of the hymn eommenclng;-
"Am soldier Of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb, etc.,
followed by the reading of portion Of
Scripture by Rev. T. b. Metals, of Wash
ington, D. O. Another hymn was sung,
after which an able and appropriate ser
mon was preached by Rev. j. P Carter,
Moderator of Baltimore. Immediately
after the close of the sermon the roll was
called, and Rev. Mr.. Cook, of Hayre de
Grace, was elected temporary clerk.
Rev. Gaylord L. Moore, of ureen Hill
| Church, was elected Moderator.
The Committee of Arrangements made
a report, and it was determined to open
/ their sessions at $50 am, pm. and 7.3O
| pm.
WEDNESDAYS SESSION.
The Synod met at 81 a. M, and spent
half an hour in Devotional exercises. The
roll was called and the following COM
mittces appointed by the Moderator
Rev. ID. G. Marquis, on the Narrative
Rev. j. Carter on Bills and Overtures; Rev.
r. II. Williams on Judicial Cases Elder
James Morrow on Finance; Rev. ). I.
smith, d. d., on the Minutes of the Gen
cral Assembly.
On the Minutes of the Presbytery o.
Batim0re-Rev. d. II. Riddle.
On the Minutes of New Castle Presbyte-
ry-Rev, j. 7. Smith, ID. d.
On the Minutes of the Presbytery oil
Washington City-Rev. l.. Marks.
On minutes of the Preshytery of Ri'
Janiero-Rcv. L. l.. Bong.
The statistical reports Of the Presbyte
ries were then presented.
Rev. DR.. Backus, Of Baltimore, Chair
man of Committee on Systematic Benevo
lcncc, made a report which was accepted
An appeal from Jefferson Ramsey, of Por
Deposit, against the action of the Presby
terry of New Castle in his case was referred
4 to the Judicial Committee, and an inter
a cstiug discussion upon its adoption wa
, participated in by Rev. j. p. Conkey, Rev
, Dr. Edwards, Rev. Cyrus Huntington an
: Rev. John Iquier.
J. Rev. DR.. Crowell, of Philadelphia, mad
I an address in behalf Of the Board of Pul
d licatlon, after which Synod adjourned u
Z, 81 O'Clock.
+, WEDNESDAY,, 8, P. M.-The Synod me
Il after recess. Rev. Mr.. Shryock, OF I'll
synod of Harrisburg, was invited to sit 4
Il corresponding member.
A resolution was adopted earnestly con
q mending the publications Of the Board
Publication to the patronage of Presb,
n teran congregations and Sunday school
The report of the Committee on Sy
Is tcmatic Benehcence, after an animate
l. discussion, was adopted.
'e The synod took recess till "a, Z. M.
&c EVENING SESSION.
l. The Synod met at ~ o'clock and unit,
= in celebrating the Sacrament OF the Lord
"a supper. Rev. q. l.. More, Moderator
~. the Synod, presided ut the table.
u Rev. d. U. Marquis offered prayer al
It distributed the bread. Rev. John Chest
/
At The church was filled with a large al
~ interested audience.
l7 After the communion Rev. j. c. Lowr
s. ID, Secretary of the Board Of Foreil
VI Missions. made an able aud highly interes
nv ing address on the work of the Church
" the spread Of the Gospel throughout
", world.
TO After this address the Synod adjourn
till tomorrow mornlag at $50, am.
IL THURSDAY MORNING.
SIS The SYNOD met at $50, am, and spt
ht one half hour in devotional services.
lnt The committee, appointed Oh the mat
ng of securing full attendance at
mt SYNOD, made the following report
At the morning session of the seoo
he day of the meeting OF the Synod Of Ba
re, more fory-fou ministers were absent, q
lat ffty-.wo of the churches were unrep
lul scented by elders.
nus Now If VIC are to have Synod il Is
ma ceedingly important that all our minist
rs and elders attend all of Its deliberate
ly, both for the proper discharge of Its bl
on, and that the churches may be acquain
the with Its doings therefore
~ Rescued 1, That the Preebyteries
tell this Synod be requested 10 call the spe'
Ton attention Of their ministers and churc
re- TO this subject, and 10 take measures
III NAV remedy the evil, and ensure a prof
had and full attendance Of mlnisters.and cid
avs at the meetings Of the Synod.
lng RESOLVED, That this committee be
con rectcd TO address to every pastor and
ices sion a letter containing the substance
ISt, this report, and calling their attention
tns the great importance OF having gu
yea churches fully represented In our Free
men terles and Synode,
lind The standing committee on Home
way sinns MAJ a report which was adop
oon The judicial Committee made re-
oy IN the case OF Elder Jefferson Ram
oye- which was adopted, The synod's &C
dis, sustalus the Presbytery Of New Caitl'
'red removing Mr.. Ramsey from the exerC
llid' of the office of the eldership in the
III Deposit Church.
The Committee on Foreign Miss
say made report which was adopted.
VS. The Committee of Bills and Overt
hns- reported IN regard to the Rotary Elders
she which was the order Of the day at P
"a. a. THURSDAY AHrrRNoos.
Jhen The SYNOD reassembled at 8 O'Clock
loset The principal topics Under discul
tells were the subjects Rotary Eldership''
II he "Ministeral Life Insurance."
does The other matters discussed were
East public interest.
M or The evening session, which CONNIE
,ould at ~ O'Clock, was occupied by shor
that dresses from large number of the II
her tiers present, after when tote o. ~
She was rendered the people OF Mlinlt
hews for the hospitable entertainments o'
rue visiting ministers.
she The usual votes OF lhanks 70 the OF
more OF the Synod and oil the Church 10
She II held Its sessions were passed, an
re in Synod then adjourned until its next a
3 art. session at New YORK avenue Onur
nd to the city Of Washington