The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-28
Synod Of Virginia.

Richmond, the NJ OderaCOr OF last year, rev. "A.
Martin, D. D., of Roanoke Presbytery, preach
ed the regular sermon from I'd Peter, 1stchap.,
9TH verse, last clause, ''And to virtue knowl-
edge Synod was then organized by the cleo
ton of Rev. J. j. Bullock, Of Chesapeake Pres
bytery, Moderator. and Rev. L. W, Hooper, of
I,ynchburg, and Rev. Geo. White, and Elder
D. A. Sinclair. temporary clerks. Rev. j. B.
Smith, of Fredericksburg, is the stated clerk
The hours of meeting !, 7ere fixed at 8 A. NJ. and
3P. NJ daily, with religious exercises at IL A.
81. and u PPM.
On Thursday morning there were 1863 MEM
bers present, numbering ministers and ell
ders from Abingdon, Oh ssapeake. East Hano-
YER, Greenbrier, Lexington, Montgomery, Roa-
noke, West Hanover. and Winchester Presby-
teries.
STANDING COMMITTEE.
The following standing committees were APP
pointed
Bills and Overtures.--Revs. A. Martin, B. 3.
While. D. H. Riddle, J. X. Harris; Elders Jno.
7. Anderson and r. B. Somerville.
Judicial Committee.-Revs. Theo. Pryor,
Peyton Harrison, Fl. C. Alexander, p. Fletcll-
err Elders w. w. Henry, and j. Newton
Gordon.
Union Theological Seminary. john
Leyburn, j. NJ. P. Atkinson, E. H. Ctrmpston,
E. H. Barnett. Elders L. r. Railey and H. V.
Neimyer.
Minutes of General Assemb.y.-Revs. J.
Defevre, T. l.. Preston, F. n. Whaley Elders
NJ. Pilson and r. D. Montague.
Narrative.-Revs. G. Fl. Read, VIM. Dinwid-
die, Edgar Woods; Elders j. Il. Spencer and
W.. w. B. Galaher.
Evangelistic Labor.-Revs. ]. c. Barr, j. G.
Harmer, D. Balm; Elders r. c. Mcclure and
G. w. Pollard.
Systematic Beneyolence. r. Nell
waine. H. A. Brown, j. d. Thomas Elders
Joel Ruffnor and Jno. Montgomery.
Finances.-Revs. D. B. Ewing, John Pat
terson; Elder Jas. Gordon.
Devotional eNercises.-Revs. VIM. e. Baker,
Vim. Z. Richardson; Elder j. A. Waddell.
Leave of Absence.-Revs. j. r. Graham, H.
Fl. Hawes A. w. Pitzer Elders Jno. Merritt
and G. A. Bruce.
RECORDS.
Abingdon. j. r. Bowman, H. G.
Barnet; Elder ]. A. Gather.
Chesapeake.-Revs. II. A. Brown, D. A.
Parrish Elder Lloyd Logan.
East Hanover r. L. McMurran, G..
S. M. See +; Elder J. W. McCue.
Greenbrer.-Revs. S. D. Stuart, e. C. r.
win Elder G. C. Francisco.
Lexington.-Rcvs. VIM. A. Campbell T. D.
?Bell ; Elder G.. r. Williams.
Observation-Disclosures. S. R. Houston, J. II.
Leps Elder HI. B. Jones.
Roanokc.-Revs. I. w. X. Handy, Edward
Ellis; Elder A. IL. McClintoc.
Sac Paulo.-Revs. W. u. Murkland, w. Fl.
Houston; Elder T. II. Brown.
West Hanover Reys. w. L. Hall, j. N.
Naff; Elder A. G. Matthews.
Manifestations G.. r.. Vaughan, G, F.
Cameron Elder w. K. Wallace.
TREAsuRER's REPORT.
The report of the Treasurer for the year en-
ding Oct. Goth, 1875, was read, showing re-
ceipts for the year at S3S9.79 and expenditures
s376.79. The following arrearages are due
Presbytery OF Chesapeake, $50, Of Greenbrer,
$50. of Montgomery, 1910, Of Winchester $50.
Total arrearages, $l32.16.
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The report on the Union Theological Semi
nary was read. There were " students in at
tendance during the year, Of whom SO were
CIV matricuates. The senior class numbered
25, to 20 Of whom were awarded the usual GER
tifcate of having completed the prescribed
course of instruction. Thirteen students left
tie seminary before the close of the session,
their action being approved by the faculty.
The library has been increased by 400 volumes;
making a total of 9.937. The Seminary owes
no debt. During the year Il. M. Nivins, OF
New York, made donation Of 81 900 and Jas.
e. Wilson. of Rockbridge, donation of So, 500,
to found scholarships. The Investment of the
fund, Of the institution are $240,242, of which
sl35. 1876 arc.in Virginia bonds and $4,000 in
Virginia Central bonds.
AN ABLE ADDRESS,
on the subject of Sustentaton was delivered by
Rev. D. McIlwaine, and was listened to with
profound attention. At its close Revs. Atkin-
son, Junkin and Campbell were appointed
committee to report on sustentation.
The narratives of the State of Religion in the
Presbytery were read, and proved highly salts
factory.
During the morning invitations were received
from Chas D. Mccoy to attend an entertain
meEt given by the pupils of the D., D. & B.
Institution, and also similar invitation from
Miss Mary J. Baldwin, Principal OF the Au-
gusta Female Institute.
EVENING SESSION.
In the afternoon committees were appointed
to prepare memorials of the following deceased
ministers: Jas. c. Styles, Moses Raymond.
VIM. Pinkerton, Geo. w. Leyburn, Francis
Bowman, and Benz. Gildersleeve.
Appointments were made for the different
churches OH Sunday.
FRIDAY, SECOND DAY.
MORNING SESSION.
Synod opened at o'clock, A. M. with pray
er by Rev. DR.. j. G.. Hammer of the Chesa-
peake Presbytery.
A letter from Rev. S. B. Jones, of New Jer-
sey, was read by DR.. Lefevre, giving his excu-
ses for absence from this meeting OF synod and
the last one. caused by a stroke OF apoplexy
accompanied by paralysis. On motion the ex-
cuses for absence were accepted and the Mod
orator offered on earnest prayer on behalf OF
this afflicted minister. On motion the Modera
tor and DIR. Lefevre were appointed commit
tee to write to Rev. Mr.. Jones a letter of sym
pathy expressive of the sorrow that Synod felt
for him in his sore affection.
The records OF several Presbyteries were read
and approved.
Exception was taken to the report of Chesa-
peake Presbytery on account OF certain inform
aities After some discussion the report was
amended and adopted.
Rev. Mr. Minnch, of the Staunton Lutheran
church, was invited to a seat in the bar OF the
Synod.
Rev. DR.. Lefcvre on behalf Of a majority Of
the committee on the records of Lexington
Presbytery appointed at the last meeting of
SYNOD, reported set of resolutions, (which were
received and docketed.
The majority report favored the adoption OF
the recommendation made to last Synod eX-
cepting to the action Of Lexington Presbytery
r., ,,,hinh H. Identified Rev DIR. Ruffner from the