The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-11-03

IA feB0tUIlOn was huupyEu CAsxAe~so..A,,es
pathy with Rev w. W. Reese OF Cnipepe.
and RapidaD churches. who lhad been iaio
aside BY d serious accident.
Several records OF Presbyteries were ap
proyed. Those of Montgemery were ap-
nroyed With the exception that the Presoy'
tery had received 0 minister WITHOUT exani'
nation. 90
The unfinished business Of yesterday lthe
consideration of the ManuaD was taken up,
and being considered by items. other sections
were adopted after slight amendments. Inc
whole Manual was then adopted. =,
The stated clerk 1.-THE Rev. James Z. smthl
rendered his resignation, but the SYNOD
unanimously declined to accept 1t.
report on Union Theological Seminary
| was presented and adopted. a eI.
The Finance Committee reported on the
treasurer's report, showing that tne ac'
counts we're correct and accompanied oy
| proper vouchers, aud that the present as
sessment on the Presbyleries should De 40.
vanced to meet the current expenses OF
Synod. The report was adopted.
| The Permanent Committee on oa0oata
| Schools presented report on ibis sup]ect
Through the chairman, the Rev. william ".
Baker, of Staunron, which was aoopteo.
From this report we take the folio wing sta'
tistics: Number Of schools, lIS teacners
on roll, 2,212; scholars on roll, 1852. Ave.
| rage Attendance of teachers. 1901; average
attendance Of scholars, 1887. Number
added to communion Teachers, 58; scholars,
522, Collections for schools, %, 34S; collec.
lions for missions, 81 $3.50.
We mention also the following facts found
in the report: The largest school IN the
SYNOD is that of the Franklin-Street church,
of Baltimore (Mr. Murkland's), which has
sixty.six teachers and seven hundred scholars.
The Sabbath school of the Grace-Street
church, Richmond, gave the largest amount
to missions three hundred dollars. All the
Presbyterial reports are OF an encouraging
| character.
The following resolutions in this report
we're adopted:
1t The synod recommends as means in the
Sabbath. school work the adoption Of one
lesson for the whole school, the memorlzing
of Scripture in connection with this lesson,
the recitation of the Catechism, the holding
of teachers meetings, the use of both JuVe-
nile and church music, and'the continuing of
the session, whenever possible, through the
entire year.
I'd, Synod notices with pleasure such eff
forts to awaken interest as the recent Sab.
bath.school conference in the city of Rich
/
ference 10 declining to organize State asso.
citation. considering so formal an organiza-
ton unnecessary and calculated to separate
the work from ecclesiastical attention and
control.
3D.. Synod recommends the holding OF
similar conferences in connection with our
ecclesiastical meetings, or otherwise, as may
be most convenient. ....
4th. Synod cautions pastors, superintend-
cuts, and teachers to see to 1t that objection
able amusenents and exhibitions be not so
associated with Sabbath-school gatherings as
TO bring discredit upon the cause.
5h. The Synod agrees to resolve Itself
into Committee Of the Whole on the after
noon of the second days session next fall
for the purpose of holding conference on
the ways and methods Of conducting Sab
bath.school work, The details Of the confer
ence to be arranged by the Synodical Com
mittee on Sabbath Schools.
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
At II A. M. these services, at the sugges.
ton of the minister appointed to preach at
public worship.
This solemn part Of the Sypod's proceed.
ings was introduced by few appropriate
remarks by the Moderator.
REV. JOSEPH G. STILES, 7. D.
The Rev. DR.. C. II. Read then read me-
mortal of the Rev. Joseph G.. Stiles, d. d.
The report presented the strong points of
the character of this eminent man and many
of the interesting facts of bis eVeutful and
useful life. After reading it DR.. Read made
some touching remarks in eulogy of this
friend, to whom his personal attachments
we're so strong. He was followed by DR..
Pryor, who mentioned some interesting
"reminiscences in the life of DR.. Stiles, and
spoke in the highest terms both OF bis charac-
ter and of bis work. The Rev. E. Ell.
Cumpston spoke of bis delightful intercourse
with DR.. Stiles through the whole of bis own
ministry. The Rev. s. r. Houston, D. D.,
said he heard the last sermon DR.. Stiles
preached, from the text =" The redemption
of the soul is precious" Though preached
BY him as he was trembling on the brink of
the grave it was discourse of great power.
Rev. John N. CIymer spoke of his labors in
his pastoral charge at Woodstock, and of the
blessed results of that work there and
throughout the whole Valley
REV. B. elLDERsLEEvE.
The Rev. DR.. Brown read the memorial of
this venerable minister and editor, who,
after useful life, much of which was spent
| In Richmond, died at an advanced age, still
laboring faithfully to the last. When be
| found be was about to lose his eyesi9ht be
committed to memory the most useful parts
Of Scripture and when his eyesight had en-.
tirely failed him, although at the advanced
age of fourscore, be yet continued to preach
the gospel. Dr.. Brown followed the memo
rial with appropriate remarks, just tribute
to the memory of this faithful laborer 10 the
Lords vineyard.
The Synod and congregation then joined
in singing the hymn Chow firm founda-
ton ye saints Of the Lord"
REV. FRANCIS BOWMAN, D. D.
This memorial was read by Rev. E. n.
Barnett, chairman of the committee to pre-
pare it. 1t recounted bis labors, set forth
| his feryent piety, and presented incidents
aud sayings connected with his peaceful and
happy end.
| REV. GEORGE ". LEYBURN.
The memorial was presented by the Rev.
Samuel r. Houston, D. D., appointed to
prepare it, because they bad once been asso-
ciated rs missionaries in Greece. His early
ministry ia this country, his work and trials
in bis frs mission to Greece. passed under
review. When compelled to abandon his
mission and return to this country he longed
to go again to his work In Greece. He was
allowed this qualification only after many
years oflonging, ard had just rtentered upon
the WORK OF that mission when he was called
to his rest.
Or. Houston's emotions overcame him
several times as be read this memorial of bis
friend. He bad penued it, he said, wth.a
sad heart and with fearful eyes. He paid