The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-09

his age and in6rmities 1t was no sin
to be old, Old age is commended of
God. Last year he had travelled 10
800 miles for the board, in the interest of
the seminary, at his own expense. He
preached ninety-seven times Since he
entered the seminary he had delivered
lectures In the week, beside preaching on
Sunday. He had filed pulpit all the
past winter, and during the last year
had met his classes 1913 times. He had
attended thirty-one religious conferences,
thirty-two speaking exercises, read and
corrected sixty large manuscripts. and
written twenty-nine religious tracts.
This did not look like infrmity, and he
did not think it was the business of
Church Courts to prosecute or prosecute
a man because of his infrmities. which
he is bearing as well as he can. ro
A recess was taken at this point until
half-past 5 o'clock.
Evening Session.
The Rev. Mr.. Scott submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas, pamphlet entitled discus
sion on Assembly Deliverances, has been
addressed to the Moderator and members
of this body, and circulated among them,
which pamphlet moreover, contains
grossly personal assault on a member of
this General Assembly;
And whereas, it appears that other
pamphlets bearing upon questions still
pending, have been put in circulation
among the members, the General Assem-
bly, hereby expresses its disapproval of
this method of attempting to influence its
decisions as disrespectful to this body and
an infringement upon its prerogatives.
The records of the Synod of Texas were
approved.
The report of the committee on Sab
bath Schools and on the special overture
from Enoree Presbytery was adopted.
The overture from the Dallas Presby-
terry to unite the Education and Publica
ton interests Of the Church was laid on
the table; also, the overture from the
same Presbytery to take some action to
equalize the expenses of commissioners to
the Assembly.
The report of the trustees of the Gene
raj Assembly was adopted.
The Rev. Jahleel Woodbridge moved
that the reports Of the committee on re-
trenchment and reform be entered upon
the minutes Of the Assembly. Passed.
The overture of the Synod of North |
Carolina asking for the union of the Com
mittees of Education and Publication was.
on motion of Dr. Girardeau, referred to
the next General Assembly.
The committee on bills and overtures
on the overture from the Presbytery ofI
East Hanover asking for deliverance
from the General Assembly on dancing
and worldly amusements, recommend that
it is inexpedient to do So The report
was adopted.
Phe records Of the Synod of North
Carolina were approved.
! The unfinished business then came M
and DR.. Plumer went on with his speech
which was interrupted by the recess
lie SAID that he was not burden, not
disgrace to the seminary, and did not
care to be so regarded. He had raised
more money for the institution and saved
more than he had ever received from it.
There was an attempt making to ostra-
else man who has done the Church SER
vice. Why shouldn't Just sneak out?
Because | am man; am one of Christ's
freemen. There is a principle here-it is
not quarrelsomeness. 1t is said I was
opposed to the new book of Church Order.
That is so. l was opposed to it, but
made my opposition like man, and now
that it is adopted no man goes by it bet
ter. There is no need Of closing the
seminary The funds are $4,000 better
than they were twelve months ago The
seminary cannot be closed. The directors
have no right under the law to close the
institution. It's suspension will DESTROY
the design Of its founders and single It
all over with suits. If the seminary is
closed it will be fraud upon every one
who has contributed anything to its en-
dowment When an old sailor on the
Bellerophon was asked how Napoleon
looked, he said: He has twelve cam
paigns in him yet, and so with the speak
er. have already served through thir
teen campaigns and the board Of direc-
tors now say, through age and infrmi
ties you may 60 adrift Not one kind
word, not one AS long as this hand can
drive dray or drive a quill will not
beg my bread. do not ask you to give
me money, but l do ask you to give me
my honor. Give me what I brought YOU.
my energies my love, my life-say a few
kind words.
DR.. Boggs, in behalf of the board of