The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-26
THE WASHINGTON PREsBYrLRY
I,s Tbird session Yesterday.


The Pres bytery met at nine o'clock,
and after tho minutes had been read, and
numerous criticisms had been offered.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander made q statement Ct
the difficulties existing between himself
and the Moundsville Church.
The unfinished business, which was the
discussion of the Philadelphia overture
was taken up, but, on motion, was post
poned, and the regular business, licensing
candidates, taken up.
Mr.J.S :. Fleming, q candidate for the
ministry. delivered his trial sermon, TAX
ing as his text the third chapter Of St.
Paul TO the Galatians, ninth
verse. The delivery was smooth
and pleasant, the materials well
present ted and the opinion of the older
members OF the Presbytery was that it
was an unusual success.
Mr.. j. II. Kslston, the second csudI-
date, preached from u, Of "a Cor. and
preached an impressive and exceedingly
we'll delivered sermon.
Mr.. j. V. MIliigan, the third candi-
date. preached from Il Rev B, and in 8
clear and eloquent style that was very
satisfactory to ell who heard him. The
motive for this sermon WAS of peculiar
interest, as it was suggested by an oc-
currence in the life of the speaker, who
has the reputation of beng one Of the
best students 1T the Allegheny Theolog-
zeal Seminary. All three are graduates
of Washington and Jefferson College, st
| Washington, Pa.
After the delivery Of their trial SER
mons the same candidates delivered their
popular lectures. The passage assigned
to Mr.. Fleming wss Rom. 80. The
time assigned for these lectures was but
five minutes, but it was long enough to
| give fair test of the ability OF the
! speakers. The extreme embarrassment
being somewhat worn of by the sermons
| there was more naturalness and effective
ness Of manner. The subject OF Mr..
Ralston was Luke q 39-43, and that o!
Mr.. Milligsn Ps. 1870 IA. The whole Of
! the exercises of these young men were
reported on most fsyoraOly and gave
hIgh promise of usefulness in the future,
as were those of Mr.. j. Il. Alexander
Alter their trials were completed and
approved they were licensed by the
moderator a; the organ Of Presbytery.
The usual questions were proposed and
berg answered in the affirmative tie
moderator lead in prayer and then pro-
nounced the words Of licensure gwen IN
! the form OF government.
A resolution was brought in notifying
the General Assembly that the Presby-
terry will decline further contributions to
the mileage fund and the entertainment
fund after this year.
A discussion arose between Dr. Hays
and Rev. Mo1at and other members on
the resolution. Mr.. Moffat said that ito
use mild term it was trying to oxen
doza the General Assembly"
The resolution was adopted.
4 discussion arose in regard to syn )di-
cal or presbyterisl representation in the
General Assembly together with the
number of communicates required
to constitute Presbytery. Al
though several resolutions were
entered, they were not considered, and
| the subject was postponed until the next
meeting OF the PresbytIry.
y resolution IS to the Presbytery be-
comiug responsible for publishing the
minutes of the early PresbyterIes preyi-
QUE to the formation of the Pittsburgh
Synod, was passed.
TIE thanks of the Presbytery were
rendered to the members OF the First
Church for their courtesy to the mem
bers.
A motion to adjourn was then carried.
! [NoTE.-In the printed proceedings OF
the previous day, figure , got in the
place Of 3, IN referring to one Of the
esbyteriun churches OF this city. 1t
WIS the THird and not the Second,
Church, which asked for aid. The con.
gregation OF the latter l. quite able to get
along on its own resources.-REPoKTEB.