The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-09
EIGHTH DAY
Debate on Church Deliverances De-
cided by Compromise Transfer of
Home Missions to st. Louis Defeated
-Systematic Benevolence

De1eaIeQ
Systematic Benevolence.
The General Assembly met at half-past
9 o'clock, and after the usual devotional
exercises was opened with prayer by the
Rev. w. E. Boggs, D. D., of Atlanta
The minutes of Thursday were read and
approved
The Rev. VIM. N. Scott stated that the
captain of the steamer Pilot Bon had
kindly offered to give the members of the
Assembly an excursion around the harbor
to the principal points of interest. He
moved that the thanks of the Assembly
be extended for this courtesy.
The Moderator called the docket and
suggested that hereafter the Assembly
hold its sessions from half-past 9 o'clock
in the morning to 2 o'clock in the after
noon, and from half-past 5 o'clock to 9
o'clock in the evening.
The Rev. Henry Quigg made a report
from the special committee on the records
of the Synod of Mississippi, which was
docketed.
DR. Smith made the report of the stand
ing committee on Foreign Missions, APP
proving the diligence, wisdom and fide1i-
ity with which the missionary labors in
the foreign field have been prosecuted
during the past year. There has been a
reduction in the indebtness of $6,S32
which was incurred in pushing forward
the work. The contributions of the
churches have amounted to an increase of
nearly FIVE per cent over those of the
previous year, and the general condition
of the work was never so encouraging.
In Europe, Asia, and America the Missions
have been prosperous Many young men
have applied for employment in the mis-
sion field, which on account of the limited
resources of the executive committee have
either been postponed or declined The
standing committee recommend a more
generous spirit of cooperation among the
churches and an increased liberality of
their gifts to this cause the observance of
the monthly concert of prayer for mis-
sions; greater diligence in the diffusion of
missionary intelligence, special day of
prayer in all churches on the last We'd
nesday of October for the cause Of mis-
sions. It is recommended that the whole
matter of the Campinas Institute and the
settlement of all its financial difficulties
be referred to the executive committee
on Missions for equitable and final settle
ment The committee also recommend
that the executive committee of Foreign
Missions for the ensuing year shall consist
Of j. Leighton Wilson, D. D., secretary
Richard McIlwaine, D. D., coordinate
secretary and treasurer; J. A. Lefevre,
D. D., John Leyburn, D. D., j. J. Bullock,
d. D., w U. Murkland, D. D., Hon.
Isaac d. Jones, J. l.. Weeks, j. T. An
derson G ODER, c. T. Mccoy, IL D.
On motion of DR.. Woodrow all of the
report with the exception of the last re-
commentator as to the Constitution of
the new executive committee, which was
docketed, was adopted.
DR.. Adger, of the special committee
appointed by the last Assembly on the
Office Of the evangelist, made report
saying that the committee has made pro-
gress in its work, but asking for further
time and the continuance Of the same
committee, with the addition of Drs
Palmer, Woodrow, and Stuart Robinson,
and the appointment Of DR.. Palmer as
chairman; instead Of DR.. Lefevre, whose
feeble health is not sufficient for the hard
duties Of this position.