The Morning herald., 1875-10-22
THE BALTIMORE SYNOD.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS - MORNING
SESSION.

bytcrian Church, Eighth and King street.
Half an hour was spent in devotional exer-
1ises, after which the Synod proceeded with
the business Of the day.
A report on vacant churches and unem-
ployed ministers was read by. Rev. Mr..
Black, but on motion of Rev. DR.. squires,
the paper was postponed. DR.. Spotwood' Is
report Of Womcn's Work in the church was
laid over till next meeting, in order that
time might be devoted to hearing ste-
ments Of the West Church, ty Rev. Mr..
Otis.
Mr.Otts represented the church alluacd TO
as having been very successful in paying lis
debts, and also its ministers, but there was
about $4,000 against it, Of which SIC, 0,0c0
must be paid on or before the first day of
November next.
Mr.. Otis stated that there was now near
ly $1,000 in the treasury; yet it was neces-
sary that 81 900 more be raised during the
next ten days, otherwise the church proper
ty should be sold. D
The members of the West Church now
number eco, who have exsrted themselves
to pay this debt, but having been unable to
do SO, sought aid from the Synod.
Several gentlemen offered resolutions, and
made remarks ; DR.. Backus thought money
sufficient could be collected to relieve Broth
er Otis and his church from difficulty
DR.. Spotswood proposed that papers soli-
citing aid be passed around among the mem
bers present this notion was approved,
and DR.. spotswood, assisted by committee
of gentlemen, proceeded to take subcsrip-
tions; in this way s5Ie was raised toward
the ST. 600. Rev. Mr.. Morris recommended
that after the case was stated to the various
congregations, a tax Of so cents be imposed
upon each member. Rev. Mr.. Gayley Ct
jected to the taxing method, saying he
thought more could be accomplished if left
to the generosity of the congregations.
After some discussion on the subject, it
was resolved that the financial difficulty OF
West church be recommended to the notice
of the Presbytery, and also to the Synod
now present. After some more remarks by
many of the members present, Other HNsi-
ness of the Synod was taken up
DR.. Backus moved that the ministers re-
ports be hereafter left out of the minutes,
asit costs about $12 per page to put them
there, and then they were Of no possible use.
AZ The Dr's. motion was approved. The re-
ports from minister's present were read, re-
presenting the work accomplished, by their
respective churches. The reports of the min
.utes of General Assembly ware read and ac-
ccptcd. r...,,. ..re. ,r..g ... ,..
After some remarks from one Of the
Brothers, on the proper day for holding di-
vine service, the, Synod adjourned q: 1913
to meet again at o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION. -.g
The Synod was again called to orler by
the Moderator, Rev. J. J. smyth, at 3;l5.,
A report of abssntces was read. , !
Rev: Mr.. Otis read paper on violating
the Sabbath, which was accepted.
Mr.. Conkey moved that Rev. DR.. Spears
Of Philadelphia, who was present, be invi-
ted to come forward and sit as correspond
ing member. ""H.@ ."." ',! f1fE'
1t was then moved that the speakers on
Benevolent Operations only be allowed tf-
zen minutes to address the meeting. This
notion was carried. .....a.
Rev. Mr.. Fulton, one Of the Committeecn
Freedmen, read a report of the progress Of
he work among the colored people in Viz
sinia. This report was accepted, and the
synod recommended to notice the work and
'ffer pecuniary assistance, Of which Mr.
fulton stated they stood in great need, there
'eing some of the teachers discharged for
vant Of funds, and there was now debt
gainst them of about $4,000. 1aR .m'l|
Rev. Mr.. Murphy Of Amelia county, Va.,
lso stated that the mission work was suffer
NJ for want of funds. d. ..,l,.n.r .. !
Rev. DR.. Spears, in behalf of the Board or
:ducation, was next called upon to address
,e meeting. He spoke for some time and
sgrctted very much that the support Of {
theological students had been decreased a
The remarks Of the Doctor were followed s
Y the singing Of hymn by the ccngreca- t
on. 7'-' u -g- .' -. .t II -.*I 6
A report from one. Of the Committee cn v
e Board Of Ministerial Relief, was read, n
hich represented some Of the ministers b
need of assistance. Tie report was :. 6
cepted: gG rd' yI1" r.I rG-7 a.arql II
Rev. Mr.. -Chambcr,ain, ftol.l south A nler- Il
>, represented the Board Of Foreign Mis- =,
ons., Mr.. c. entertained the Synod with =,
scription Of the work in Brazil, sayingl
at he had met with much success, and had
inverted many to faith in Christ, 50 that
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