The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-11-24
CORRESPONDE NOE.
Synod of Georgia.
NOVEMBER 19, 1880,


The last meeting was held in Thomas
vile, Ca, most delightful little city in
the extreme southwestern part of the
State. 1t had been expected that the
general popularity and attractiveness of
Thomasville would insure large attend
ance, but the great distance to be trav-
elled by most of the members, kept many
away, so that the roll only numbered
sixty-one.
Synod was called to order by Rev. ].
W. Montgomery, after he had preached
the opening sermon on the evening of
November 10th. Rev. j. L. Rogers of
Atlanta, was elected Moderator, and
Rev. Messrs. A, w. Clisby and S. E. Ak
son, Clerks.
One of the first items of business was
to hear DR.. Hazen in behalf of the Publ
cation Committee. This able and ac-
ceptable Secretary made fine impress
sion for his cause, and inspired confidence
on the part of all present in the manage
ment of that important interest which he
represents.
Rev. E. M. Richardson in very forci-
bic sermon set forth the claims of Bene-
fciary Education, giving many and strong
reasons why, we ought to support that
great enterprise which the Church has
committed to his hands.
Columbia Seminary came up in the
person of its two very able representa-
tives, Rev. Drs Girardeau and Mack
DR.. Mack presented the financial aspects
of the case most forcibly, showing that
the prospect is highly encouraging for
the opening of that institution next year
The Synod of South Carolina has respond
ed with a large generosity, which, in
view of their straitened circumstances,
was truly surprising, and reflected great
credit upon their faith and zeal. The
Synod of Georgia is called upon to ego
and do likewise The address of Dr..
Girardeau was one of the finest examples
Of eloquent pleading we have ever heard
The effect upon the Synod was thrilling,
and unless we very much mistake the
feeling of that body, they will come up
nobly to the rescue of that honored school
of the prophets. The Synod overturned
the Assembly to remand the Seminary to
the care of the Synods of South Carolina,
Georgia, and Alabama
An overture was sent to the Assembly
for the creation of a new Synod, to be
called the Synod of South Georgia and
Florida, to be composed of the Savannah,
st. Johns, and Florida Presbyteries.
This matter has been on the hearts of the
Florida brethren for a long time, and
they seemed almost ready to say, "N1lnc
DlnalttaS," when the decision in their fa-
Vor was reached.
An important law case was brought up
by appeal from the Presbytery of Atlanta.
having been carried to that court, origi-
nally, by appeal from the Session of the
Atlanta Central church. The case was
about as follows: Mr. w. S. Turner had
been admonished as to his danger, tenn
porally and spiritually in his manner of
conducting his business. do not know
what the charges against him were, as
mat had nothing TO do with case before
synod. The Session had acquitted him
OF the formal charges against his good
name, but still seemed to have felt salts
ned, In their own minds that he was
guilty; so not having the evidence to
convict, they simply admonished him.
at that juncture he applied for letter
Of dismission to another church. 1t was
refused him because he did not name
the church to which he wanted the let
ter; whereupon he applied again, nam
ing the church, when It was refused him
on the ground Of his having been admon-
lshed by the Session. From that decision
ne appealed, praying that the Session be
directed to furnish him with a letter.
6ne appeal was not sustained by the
ftresbyters OF Atlanta, nor by the Synod.
IN each case, however, the majority
against it being very small. Now i 2
appealed to the General Assembly.
This is about all Of general interest