The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-04-30
PresbYterY of Ebenezer

Met at Sharon church, April llth, and was
opened with sermon by Rev. w. w. Evans, from
James ii 20 "a. Rev. j. E. Spilman was elected
Moderator, and Rev. G. III. Dobbs Clerk.
"A letter of dismissal was granted to Rev. Js d.
McClintock to unite with Greenbrier Presoytery.
Rev. w. L. Bayley, of lafayette PreSbytery,
Mo-, was invited to sit as a corresponding member,
and at the request of Sharon and Augusta church
es he was granted leave to labor within the bounds
of this Presbytery until the next stated meeting.
Rev. e. w. Bedinger, having signi6ed his &C.
ceptance of the call from Redwood church, pre-
viousy placed in his hands. it was ordered that
his installation take place on Saturday, May 18th,
at II o'clock A. NJ; that Rev. L. p. Mutually
preach the sermon, preside and PROFOUND the con-
stitutional questions; Rev. w. W. Evans to deliv-
er the charge to the pastor, aud Rev. q. ID. Dobbs
the charge to the people.
The Committee on Education reported since the
last meeting they had received $255 Sc; that the
committee are indebted for funds advanced, $751;
Is. The Committee on Foreign Missions have re-
fceived during the year, SAT- SO.
Rev. j. A. Dickson was elected to the General
Assembly, aud Rev. j. h. Spilman, alternate /;
l. Howarton was elected as elder, and j. 5. For
man, alternate.
Paris was chosen as the place for the next stated
meeting, on Friday, September 18th, at 7! 2. M.
NEW BOOK OF DISCIPLINE.
Whereas, There is great diversity of opinion
as to the merits of the New Book of Discipline,
and the Church does not seem to be In a favorable
condition for revising our Rules, We decline to
adopt it or present amendments to 1t; but express
the hope that the General Assembly will have the
New Book, as presented, filed away for future re
ference, and the committee discharged.
ORPHAN ASYLUM The following resolution was
adopted:
ReSolued, That the Moderator appoint a com
mittee of fve consisting OF three ruling elders and
two ministers, of which William McChntock, OF
Milersburg church, be chairman, to gather what
ever information possible, and to consider the pro-
prety OF taking steps towards the establishment Of
Presbyterian Orphan Asylum.
Committee Ruling elders W. McCntock. f.
E. Congleton and Joseph Chambers, and Rev.
Messrs. q. II. Dobbs and l.. III. Blanton
ACTION ON sUsTENTATIoN.
Whereas, We have received information from
the Synod's Committee of Sustentation that they
have been unable to meet the wants of our church
es needing aid, by reason of the failure of other
Presbyteres to meet their appointments; and
Whereas, 1t is uncertain that those Pres0yteries
will secure compliance with Synod's call there.
FORE be it
Resolred, l. That 10 the event of the failure of
majority of the Presbyteries to secure the amounts
needed, our Presbyterial Committee of Sustenta.
ton be directed to take charge OF this work with
in our bounds, and prosecute it separately.
2 That our churches be urged to pay the appor
tionment made last tall to them, and that after
meeting the pressing wants of our own field, they
forward any funds remaining, to the General As
sembly's Committee of Sustentation.
ACTION ON SABBATH SCHOOLS.
ResolUed, l. That Presbytery enjoin upon our
church sessions, where such is not the case, to
bring their Sabbath Schools directly under the
control of the sessions, and that the Superinten
dent and teachers receive their appointment and
hold their position by action of the session.
2. That it be required OF church sessions to see
that the Bible, catechism and Confession of Faith
be the most prominent subjects of study.
HENRY NJ SoUDDER, S. G.