Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-31
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EDGAR SNOwDEN-
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 81

Inc SynOu Vi sHsiu'" VIII u'oe' ~ Wv Wv
Presbyterian Church dr. Bullock the postor)
on Tuesday next at I. Op. m., and will be open
ed with sermon by the last Moderator, lev.
Henry G. Alexander ID. d., of Union Iheo-
logical Seminary" The territory Included
withia the bounds Of this Synod, covers the
whole State Of Virginia aud West Virginia, and
tho Synod also extends its jurisdiction over the
churches 10 Maryland which are connected with
the "Prcsbytery Of Chesapeake. Ii all the
ministers and elders Of the entire Synod should
be prcse1t there would be between $50 and 500
members. There will probably be present
about 200 members, more than half Of whom
will be ministers, and the remainder. ruling eld'
ers. Among tho ministers are some of the
ablest and most distinguished 10 the whole
Presbyterian Church, men who would occupy
the first rank OF any professions 10 any part OF
the world. TO mention any by name might
do Injustice TO others equally able and deserV'
inz Among the ruling elders there arc always
present at these SYnodioal meetings goodly
number of able and efficient members who add
greatly TO the delight and interest OF the body.
The Synod usually remains in session four or
five days. The sessions are open to all who
may desire TO attend. The discussions are gen.
orally OF great interest, and are marked by abil'
ity, correctness. and courtesy. The evenings
arc usually devoted to preaching by members
Of the body, or to some kind Of religious service.
Two subjects OF great interest Will be brought
before the Synod for consideration THE Dl
vision Of The Synod" and The case Of DR.. e. T..
Baird. tue late Secretary Of Publication. Both
subjects will doubtless elicit able and earnest
discussion. Many OF the good people Of Alex
andria, outside Of the Presbyterian Chulches,
have opened their houses to entertain mem
bers OF the Synod, and doubtless others OF
our liberal minded people. if occasion should
require it, will do the same. thereby maiotaln.
Jog the past reputation Of this ancient city for
liberaliy and hospitality. DR.. Alexander, who
will preach the opening sermon, is one ct the
most learned and extensively read men 10 this
c,untry, and belongs to Il family Of distinguished
preachers Ills father. the late Dr.. James W..
Alexander. for many years stood at the head OF
the New York pulpit, and was one Of the most
accomplished scholars in this country. His
uncle, Dr.. j. Addison Alexander, was prod-
gy Of learning, and uDsuroas 'ed as gospel
preacher. His grandfather, DR.. Archibald
Alexander, was 10 maty respects the most re-
markable minister Of his time, and did more to
mould the theological views and TO form the
religious character Of the Presbyterian ministry,
10 this country, than any man living or dead,
and his great grandfather was the Rev. Dr..
James Waldel, celebrated as the blind preach
or by the zen Of VIM. Writ, 10 the British
Spy" These things arr mentioned 10 intro
duce him to the people Of Alexandria, and to
give them an opportunity Of hearing him, as it
is probably the only time he will preach during
tho session of SpnoR