The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-24
fFor the Dispatch.I
Presbytery OF Winchester.
BnRRYy1rLE. Anril 90.

8 A. NJ, and was opened with prayer bJ
the Moderator, Rev. e. L. Wilson.
The morning hours were largely occupied
In the discussion OF the revised Book OF
Government. Interesting addresses were
made by the Rev. Mr.. Hopkins, OF Charles.
ton; DR.. Graham, OF Winchester, and
others. The question before the body was
as to the adoption or rejection OF minority
report, which contempiates various amend
ments to the Book OF Government.
Before reaching any conclusion, or sub
| hitting the matter to a vote, at O'Clock
Presbytery adjourned to meet again of
O'Clock P. NJ.
There was no preaching this morning,
the demands upon Presbytery in the nature
OF business being such as to require con-
tinuous business session.
The Baptist house of worship was placed
at the disposal OF the body, and it was de-
cided to occupy that editice tonight for the
transaction OF business.
At the afternoon session the critical exer-
else OF Mr.. Sherrard and the examination Of
candidates Campbell and Cosner on Ian
guagcs and mental and moral philosophy
were sustained rs parts OF trial.
Presbytcry then took up the examination
OF Mr.. Shcrrard on theology, ecclesiastical
history, sacrament, and church government.
This part OF the exercises was very inter-
esting. The questions. as the various sub
jectS import, covered every point that is
likely to arise in the theological experience
Of the candidate. They were answered
with facility and composure by Mr.. Sher-
rard, to the edifcation OF the audience and
the satisfaction of the Presbytery.
At 81 O'Clock the Presbytery took recess
to meet at the Baptist church ut Il p. NJ.
NIGHT SESSION.
Presbytcry met at the appointed hour at
the Baptist church. Rules were suspended
and the special order of the evening-the
minority report on the Book of Govern
ment-was laid aside. Delegates were
elected tonight to represent Winchester
Presbytcry in the General Assembly to be
held, think, at New Orleans. Ministerial
delegate: Rev. Mr.. Finley, OF Romney,
W. Va; alternate, Rev. Mr.. Armstrong;
Elder, George Glass, Of Berryville; John
n. Bell, Of Winchester, alternate.
There seemed to be considerable rivalry,
amongst the delegates OF the several
churches composing the Presbytery con-
corning the next place OF meeting. Invi-
tations were extended by Woodstock, Rom
ney, Kearneysville, and Smithfield. Each
delegate, in extending the invitation, SEEM
ed to conceive that there were peculiar rca-
sons why Winchester Presbytery should
hold its next session at the church which
he renresented. One brother expressed the
idea that the assemblage Of the Presbytery
would be appreciated on account OF the
personal pulchritude OF the several men,
bers OF the body. 1t is perhaps just to re-
mark that the anxious brother could have
more properly alluded to the intellectual
than the physical beauty OF gentlemen who
compose this deliberative body.
After several ballots, Kcarncysville, 4
point on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
was chosen as the place at which the next
meeting is to be held. The time will be
hereafter fixed.
| PreSbytery adjourned at 10 O'Clock to
meet tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock at the
Presbyterian church. The exercises to-day
have been Of the most pleasant and enter
| tanning character. The body is composed
OF gentlemen OF genial qualities, and at the
same time many OF them WELD the sword OF
logic with as much facility rs they WELD
"the sword OF the spirit" The Revs. Ora
ham, Hopkins, White, and Finley have
occupied much OF the time to-day, and their
remarks have commanded the earnest atten-
ton OF many interested hearers.
The Rev. E. Fl. Cumpston, OF Hancock,
Nd, preached at the Presbyterian church
tonight from words found in the Sd verse
OF the both Psalm: ''If thou, Lord,
shoulds. mark iniquities, Q Lord, who shall
stand?" did not have the pleasure Of
hearing the sermon, but learn that it was
an excellent one. The congregation was
large and attentive. I do not know how
long the meeting will continue, but will en-
deavor to gather any points of interest that
may arise tomorrow, and forward to you
another letter by Monday mornings mail.
The Presbyterian church here is not
large, but it is working, solid body.
Under the charge OF its pastor, the Rev.
Charles Lingumfelter, Jealous worker in
the Masters cause, the little band will
doubtless grow into strong body. The
meeting Of the Presbytery ut this place,
from the harmony and spiritualizing infiu-
ence of their deliberations, will, l doubt
not, serve not only the purpose of strength
ening Presbyterian influence, but the no
less noble purpose Of enhancing the spi-
ritual vitality of other evangelical interests
in our community. G. NJ. L.