Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-05-08
DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA.

! In this State, April lcth, 70 consluer the
division of the diocese of Virginia, the
following representatives, were PRESENT.
Clerical-J w. Lea, J.. G. Armstrong, R..
| A. Cobbs, G. A Gibbons, W. l. Hyland,
Robt F Jackson. Jr, T. II. Lacy, r. d..
| Msson. W. Fl Meade, S. D. Tompkins, and
j. f. Woods. Lay-Hou G. w. Thompson,
Wheeling; R j. McCandlish, B. NJ. Ambler,
W. + Thompson, J. N Camden, Parkers-
burg e. W. Staples, Volcano; DR.. VIM f.
Lippett, Charestowp W. s. Laidley,
| Charleston.
The following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted
L That in the judgment of this conference
the interests of the Church in our State clear
ly demand division of the diocese OF Fir>
einia and that the dividing line be the boun
daries between the States of Virgins and
West Virginia.
2 Whereas, il appears from the evidence
before the conference that West Virginia is
unable to support bishop for an independent
diocese without the aid and cooperation of
the counties OF Jefferson and Berkeley, there
fore
Resolred. That we earnestly request our
brethren of that part of the State of West
Virginia to cou.o to aid that we may,
with the blessing of God, give evidence OF
our willingness and ability to support an in
dependent diocese in West Virginia.
g. That these parishes be earnestly and at
fectionateIy requested to take such action in
the premises in time to have the whole ques-
ton definitely settled at the approaching
council of the diocese and that when this
conference adjourns it adjourn to meet in
Staunton Wednesday. the first day of council,
at O'Clock A NJ, ip order that the confer
ence may present distinct proposition to
council.
4. That the various parishes in the State,
including those in Jefferson and Berkeley, be
requested to report again to said adjourned
meeting as to the amounts respectively guar
anteed for support of bishop
RUBT. f. JACKSON. JR.,
Secretary of Conference.
The final disposition of this question rests
with the Council of the Diocese of Virginia
which meets at Staunton on Wednesday, May
10TH In case a Diocesan Organiza>
tiou" cannot be effected, the Council will be
asked TO set apart a certain territory as a
"Missionary jurisdiction"
WINCHESTER PREsBYTERY.-1n our last
issue We gave synopsis of the first three
days proceedings of the recent meeting of
Winchester Presbytery, at BerryviI!e. What
followed we give below from the Free Press:
Rev. r. II. Fleming who has had charge
of Woodstock aud Strasburg Churches,
ceived call for all his time to Woodstock
aud Rev. G. W. Hollis, who has been labor
ing ut Cedar Greek, Middlctown and Front
Royal, received a call for all his time to Cedar
Creek in connexiOn with Mlddletown. Pres
bytery authorized Mr.. Flemn. to accept the
II f., III
mended that Strasburg join with Front Royal,
and Cedar Greek with Middletown, in getting
and supporting a minister. The call to the
latter field was put into Mr.. Hollis hand. but
he had not decided to accept it when Pres
bytery adjourned.
Rev John A. Scott finished the discussion
Of the s'new book" in an able speech Satur-
day, P. NJ, in favor of it, and at his conclu>
sion the Presbytery voted in favor of the
''minority report" with slight amendments,
and adopted the Revised Form OF Govern
ment.
The Revised Rules of Discipline, in favor
OF which Rev NJ. w. Woodwork, Chairman,
reported were adopted without debate.
In response to communication from
Orange Presby,ery, Winchester Presbytery
resolved 10 substance that the Southern
Church had said and done nothing to offend
the northern CnuTcHJ tnAt u neIO Intercourse
with its ministers aud churches, recognized
its ordinances, ministry, authority and dis
cipine, and observed its property rights but
recommended tina. the General Assembly
drop the whole subject of correspondence by
interchange of delegates.
Mr.. Joseph i. Sherrard having completed
his examinations TO the satisfaction of Pres
bytery, was licensed to preach, and a call to
Petersburg, Grant county, ". Va, was put
in his hands.
Licentiate John P. Strider. of this county,
was at his own request allowed to labor in the
bounds of West Hanover Preshytery at Wad
dell Church, Orange county. Va.
A Committee was appointed to confer with
other Presbyteries on the subject of a division
of the Synod of Virginia.
Rev. George W Finley was elected princi
pal minister to go to the Assembly at New
Orleans, with Rev. James A. Armstrong as
alternate: Ruling Elder George Glass of
Berryvlle was made principal and j. N Bell,
OF Winchester, alternate elder, to 60 as Del
egstes.
On Saturday night at 1O3 P. NJ. Presby-
terry adjourned to meet at Kearueysville, this
county, 18th of October next.
In noticing the services in the different
churches of Berryville on Sunday, after the
adjournment of Presbytery, the correspon-
dent of the Richmond Dispatch Gays:
The sermon preached by Mr. Hopkins at
the Episcopal church was an effort OF marked
ability. 1 do not intend by this allusion TO
dsparage those who preached elsewhere. but
simply to say that the sermon which l had
the pleasure of hearing was an able expo
sition of divine truth. From reports made
By others the puIpits of Berryville have not