The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-02
x.cxington prcsbytery.
IRerortcd for the Dispatch,

..':.h a sermon bv the Moderator, Rev
Ia,,as A Waddel. OF Lexington. Text
Tic XII, 23--"Iie that Is not for Me L
against Me-" &c. =,
prrsbytery was then constituted witt
,>-axcr and .iwenty-seyeu ministers ant
iwrrtv-onc ruling elders answered to theil
pnv y. A. Penick was elected moderator
and Rev. c. l.. Hoguc and b. l.. Long were
chosen temporary clerks. -,
Prcsbytery then took recess uii
O'Clock. I'M,
aftcr recess business was resumed. Ine
minutes OF the last meeting were rcad D!
the stated clerk. Rev. \. Is. McCorkie' OF
thc preSbytery OF South Aaba'na' "as III
~" - 81 n a corresponding member. Il
Accommodation from the Faculty of Union
Pathological Seminary in relation to the
Standing OF our candidates was received
and referred 10 the Committee on Educa-
ton.
communication was read from Rev.
Alfred Jones requesting leave TO labor for a
wear in the PrcSbytery OF East Han over
and the request was granted.
Rev. NJ. II. Houston was dismissed to
Abingdon Presbvtery. aIr. L. Is. Cheney,
a candidate, was dismissed to put himself
under the care OF Central PrcSbytery.
Texas.
The Committee on Sabbath-School Con-
ference presented report, which was re-
ccivcd. and it was ordered that a confer
cnce meeting be held tomorrow afternoon,
and that the time be limited TO one hour on
each subject.
Rev. ]. Murray and \. II. Hamilton were
appointcd committee on devotional SER
vices. Made the order OF the day for to-
morrow at II O'Clock. TO hear the trial-ser-
mon OF Mr.. Campbell, candidate under
our care.
The treasurer made 4 report; which was
received and referred to an auditing COM
mittce.
The committee TO install Rev. Mr.. Nc
Crlnc reported that they%had discharged
their duty.
The committee to install Rev. DR.. Mutually
was continued and directed to perform that
duty at their earliest convenience.
II was made the order OF the day to take
up the subject OF Il deliverance on the mat
ter OF promiscuous dancing on Friday al
ternoon.
4 communication from Orange Presby-
terv. North Caro- lima. on the subject Of fra
tcrnal relations, was read and referred TO
the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
Frc>bytcrv adjourned to meet tomorrow
morning at 81 o'clock. Closed with usual
services.
SECOND DAY.
PrcSbytcrv met at 9! o'clock, and was
onrncd with the usual services.
Mr.. James II. Smith, OF Lexington church,
was. after examination, taken under the
care OF this Prcsbytery as 4 candidate for
the gospel ministry.
The Moderator announced the usual COM
mItecs.
Lebanon church presented a call for the
pastoral services OF Rev. c. l.. Hosue. which
was placed in his hands.
Rev. Mr.. BOYD appeared, and was eX-
rtlscd FOR tardiness.
The following commissioners to the Cen
cral Assembly were appointed: Ministers.
Rev. :. W. Watkins and Rev. j. w. Rose
bro. Eldcr>-proicSsor J. l.. Campbell and
". VI. McCaister.
Oyerturcs to the General Assembly on
the subject Of fraternal relations, and also
one in relation to the Book OF Discipline,
were referred to the Committee on Bills and
Overturcs
Seasonal records were referred to the ap-
propriate committees.
Order OF the day for tomorrow morning
at 81 o'clock-to hear the reports on the
state OF religion in our churches.
The stated clerk read the statistical report
to the General Assembly, and also the re-
port OH systematic benefcence., These re-
ports are TO be sent to the Synod and Gene
raj Assembly.
The trial sermon OF Mr.. Campbell was
preached. and. after remarks, was sustained
rs satisfactory part OF trial.
Presbytery then proceeded TO examine
the. candidates NlcSsrs. Campbell and bic
CoWnl on theology.
Rev. AleSsrs. Ball and Crawley, Of the
Methodist Church, were invited to SIT as
corresponding members.
The conference on Sabbath schools was
held. The discussion was participated in
bva large number OF the members.
4 call for the pastoral services OF DIR. a.
{. Motfctt was presented by Lock Willow
and Union, and placed in his hands.
The Prcsbytcry adjourned to meet to-
morrow morning at % O'Clock.
THIRD DAY.
The Presbytery met this morning at o.
O'clock, and was opened with prayer by
Rev. William G. Campbell. Minutes OF
Yesterdays session were read, corrected,
and approved.
The Committee on Education reported
Report received and approved.
Rev. Mr. Hogue announced his acceptance
OF the call from Lebanon. a committee
was appointed to arrange for his installation
The committee consists of Rev. G. l.. Brown
and Elder Eweil.
Reports on the state OF religion were rea(
and referred to the Committee on the Nara
tive-Rev. DR.. Ewing chairman.
The seasonal and pastoral reports on re
ciprocal duties were read and referred TO TN
appropriate committee, OF which Rev. u
l.. Stricken is chairman.
The order OF the day was taken up. Mr..
BicCown, candidate, preached trlal-ser
mon on the teXt-Acts xvi, 80, 81" Sirs
what must do to be saved? z"
The sermon was sustained as u satisfac
tory part OF trial.
Prcsbvtery took recess Tor one hour. q.
After recess Prcsbytery resumed Dus'
ness.
The overture on the subject OF dancin
was taken up, and a substitute was offere
referring the whole matter to conferenc
at the next meeting OF Presbytery.
The Committee on Bills and Oferturcs re
ported.
Adjourned to meet tomorrow mornin
at % O'Clock. Closed with prayer.
FOURTH DAY.
Prcsbyterv met at 81 o'clock, and wa
opened with prayer.
Leave Of absence was granted Rev. d. {
Irwin after the morning session.
The Committee on Minutes OF the Gene
raj Assembly reported. Made the order o
the day for this afternoon, Immediately ate
recess, to hear the reports on seasonal re
cords.