Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-11-07
NO. 43.

vision of the Rer. \. d. Cohen
There are now 102 little BOYS and
! girls, representing classes of society.
! within its hospitable walls, and there
are applications for over 100 more
/ but the Institution is too poor to pro.
vide for any more, and have only -tc
depend upon the charities of the
world i'll order to take care of the IGl
| little ones that arc now under its
charge.
This Asylum Is simply 1t charit-
able Institution, for the purpose OF
taking care of those little ones who,
besides being left fatherless and
motherless, are left destitute, also.
MIR. Jordan had been requested by the
superintendent to say to the people of
Wilmington that he had been looking
for some organized effort to come from
this section for the pupils of this
institution, but that, SO far, he had
looked in vain. Mr.. Jordan concluded
his remarks by stating that any dona-
tlons of food or clothing. directed TO
the Orphan Asylum, Oxford, n. c.,
would he transported by any Of the
railroads III the State free of charge.
Any donations OF money sent to the
Rev. A. d. Cohen, superintendent,
would be properly applied.
Rev. Walter Pharr arose and stated
that, as it was drawing near to the
close OF the Synod, he begged leave to
introduce the following resolution.
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks of this
Synod be hereby extended to the
members of this Church, and the citi-
zens of this city, fortheir kindness and
hospitality to the members of this
body during this meeting to the
churches OF other denominations who
have opened their houses of worship
to the mem oers of this Synod; also to
the rallrCad companies aud steamboats,
who have passed our members tor one
fare, and that he papers of this city
are respectfully requested to publish
this resolution.
The resolution was voted upon
standing.
The committee appointed to examine
the Ireasurer's accounts, reported
through their chairman, Rev. Mr..
Rumple, that they find them we'll
kept, and to the entire satisfaction of
the committee.
)! o'clock p. N.
EVENING SESSION.
Synod met, pursuant to adjsrrn-
ment. at half past 3 O'Clock. Rev.
James NJ. Sprunt, Moderator in the
char
1t was moved and seconded that The
resolution offered by Rev. Mr.. Hill.
Agent OF Sustentation, relating to the
tithe OF one-tenth, which was laid on
the table dnring the first DAYS
proceedings, be permitted to remain
there until the meeting of the next
Synod. Carried.
The following resolution was offered
and adopted
Rcsolred, That the Stated Clerk of
the Presbyteries be directed to send q
copy of the Animal Reports to the AS
sembly on Sunday Schools, to the Syn
odical Agent of Sunday Schools.
The Committee on Bills and Over
lures reported no business aud were
Memorial minutes on the death of
Rev. Andrew Hughes, were received
and adopted,
Report OF the committee appointed
to examine the Eccords oil the Minutes
Of Mecklcnb'lre Presbyterv was read,
and on motion accepted, except SO
much rs related to the complaint
Minutes of the mornings proceed
InGs were read and approved
Tie rol! was then called, after which
the Synod adjourned to meet ut Con
ord on Wednesday before Tie third
sunday III October next, IT = o'clock
p. IN.