The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-10-28
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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
SYNOD of North Carolina

Convened in the Presbyterian church in Con
cord October 18th, and adjourned after most
pleasant and harmonious session on Saturday even
lug
The attendance was not as large as might have
been expected from Synod comprising nearly 9
hundred ministers and more than two hundred
churches The Moderator was absent, but his
place was well supplied by Rev. DR.. Smith Of
Greensboro who preached the opening sermon. =
Rev. Jethro Rumpe, of Salisbury, was chosen
Moderator, and wore the honors worthiy.
Thursday morning was occupied with routine
business and the appointment of committees :
Thursdsf sfternt 'on, the p ect OF PUBLICATION
was in d. an, the rep { Of Rev. DR.. Smith,
agent e.tic reset ed 1t was carefully
tibg Tha s leWe;
, cue 4 "a . Of the Committee Of
Pubica, ere further unfolded by Rev. DR..
Baird, ,ecretary of Publication, who, With his
characteristic energy clearness and rapidity, set
forth the claims, the importance, and the wants of
this enterprise of the Church.
Friday morning the report of the agent of SUS
TENTATIoN, Rev. II. G. Hill, was made, which
perhaps awakened more interest and elected more
discussion than any matter of business before the
body. Quite an animated debate sprang up con-
corning the RELIEF SCHEME of the General As
sembly, consuming the morning hours. The reso-
luton commencing this scheme to examination
and adoption of the churches was not adopted, but
deferred to the next Synod. Subsequently, the
second resolution commencing the General Assem-
by's plan for the CHARACTERIZATION OF THE Col
oRED PEOPLE was adopted Rev. DR.. Nation,
of the Synod of Atlantic, being called upon, ad-
dressed the Synod on this subject, and made very
interesting statements concerning Blddle Institute
in Charlotte.
Friday afternoon the cause of the Committee OF
EDUCATION was presented by Rev. Dr. Stedman
of Memphis, member of the Committee. The
pressing wants of this Committee, and their pre-
sent crippled condition on account of lack of funds
were plainly stated.
As connected with this subject, and at the re
quest Of Synod, Rev. DR.. Charles Phillips made a
most admirable address on the cause of education
in general, and ecclesiastical education, presenting
with great power the claims of Davidson Col.
ege 1t was listened to with absorbing interest
The missionary meeting was held Friday even
ing. The spacious church was crowded to the ut
most. After the report of the Synods agent of
Foreign Missions, Rev. R q. Johnston, the Synod
listened with profound interest, aud often with
deep emotion, to the Rev. Daniel Lndey, mem
Der of the Presbytery of Concord and TO- forty
years a missionary in Southeastern Africa, 1t is
only once in life time so interesting missionary
address is heard.
1t is new and wise feature in the proceedings
of our Synod, for which we are indebted to our
brother Martin, of Statesvle, to have an hour for
reading memorials of deceased brethren, followed
by remarks and personal "reminiscences and then,
while the emotions are thus touched, to be led In
prayer to Almighty God. The service on Satur
day morning was exceedingly solemn aud becom.
ing. Tributes to the memory of our departed
brethren McNair. of Fayetteville Presbytery, Stan
field, of Orange Presbytery, and Mlllen of Concord
Presbytery, we're adopted by rising vote, and the
devotions of Synod led by Rev. j. P. Mcpherson
The Bible Cause was presented to Synod on Sat
urdsy by Rev. G. FL. Wiley. brother beloved and
welcomed back to his native State, who was fol-
lowed by several brethren who had q" q single re-
mark" to make.
The subject of Syuodcal Map, brought up by
overture to the Synod from the Presbytery of Fay
etteville was referred to committee to report at
the next meeting of Synod
We have rarely attended more pleasant meet
ing of Synod. The discussions we're quite i'm.
promptu not formal or elaborate, yet able, earnest
and interesting. 1t was expected that the Fourth
Resolution" concerning the question of the 1.-THE
would be discussed at this meeting But unex
pected matters engaged the time, and the subject
was referred to the consideration of the Presby-
teries and to the next meeting OF Synod.
The place of meeting was happily chosen. The
Synod had not met in Concord town for nearly
twenty years-what changes in that lapse of time |
hospitality, the members Of Synod were welcomed
and entertained. The sessions of Synod were held
in the new and handsome edi6ce just erected for
the worship of God by the Presbyterian church of
Concord The growth Of the congregation and the
increase in the membership OF the church under
the efficient labors of their beloved pastor, Rev. L.
McKinnon, have been such as to compel them to
enlarge their borders. and with an earnestness,
sacrifice and energy worthy OF generous emulation,
they have built this tasteful and eommodious house
of worship.
The weather was all that could be desired Sun
day was day of exquisite beauty and rare delight;
The house of God was tbronged with glad and
grateful worshppers, and in the solemn, precious
and delightful exercises many souls found such
peace and joy as are foretastes of the heavenly in
heritance. The morning services were conducted
most acceptably by Rev. Jos. R. Wilson, d. D.,
pastor elect of the First church. Wilmington,
which we're followed by delightful communion
service conducted by Rev. Messrs. Rumple and
Doll. In the afternoon the children of three Sab