The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

MecklenourS fresoyterY, winch were
docketed.
Also Recommendation in response to
an overture from the Presbytery Of
Georgia providing for the formation. of
Synod to be known as Synod of South
Georgia and Florida. Docketed.
Also an overture from West Hanover
Presbytery asking that committee be
appointed to enquire whether it be pro-
per for man to marry his deceased wife's
sister. The committee recommended the
rejection of the request, and that no such
committee be appointed. Adopted.
Also an overture from the Synod of
Virginia in relation to evangelistic work
among the colored people. The COM
mittee recommend that the subject be re-
ferred to the Committee on Home Mis-
sions. Adopted
Also an overture from the Presbytery
of South Alabama asking an abolition of
the column in the statistical report of
Pastors Salaries Paid The commit
tee recommended the rejection of the re-
port. Adopted.
The same committee also presented a
report recommending that Rev. DIR.
Schenck, Corresponding Secretary of the
Presbyterian Historical Society, and Rev.
DR.. Hoge, address the body at II NJ, to-
day.
Also resolutions endorsing the work
of that Society and pledging the cooper
alton of this Assembly, so far as may be
proper, etc.
DR.. Adger, of South Carolina, read to
the Assembly telegram from the Gen
eral Conference of the United Brethren
in Christ, in session at Lisbon, Iowa, ex-
tending their greetings, etc. The com
mittee of correspondence presented suit
able reply which was ordered to be sent.
On motion of Rev. F. B. Converse,
speeches on the Retrenchment and Re-
form report were limited to fifteen min
utes.
DR.. Adger read fraternal letter re-
sponsive to one received from the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church which was
ordered to be sent.
Thursday at 10 A M on motion of
DR.. Adger, was fixed as the time for con-
sidering the report on Revision of the
Directory for Worship"
The discussion Of the report on Re-
trenchment and Reform was continued
by DR.. Pratt, DR.. Pryor, J. J. Norman,
w. M. Stratton, Rev. j. w. Moseley,
Rev. P Fletcher.
Adjourned.
SIXTH DAY.
The Assembly met at A. NJ, and was
opened with prayer by Rev. DIR. G. D.
Armstrong
Rev H. c. Hamilton chairman of the
Standing Committee, made a report on
the examination of the books and papers
OF Rev. Richard McIlwaine, treasurer Of
Home Missions, and find all his accounts
and vouchers regular and correct. Also
that said committee had examined the
books of Rev. DR.. j. X. Hazen, treasurer
of Publication, and find them kept in a
most accurate and satisfactory manner
accompanied by all necessary vouchers.
Also the books and accounts of Rev. J.
L. Searcy, treasurer of the Tuscaloosa In
stitute, which were found correct. These
reports were all adopted.
Rev. DR.. G. D. Armstrong, chairman
of committee on Theological Seminaries,
reported, and recommended the adoption
OF the following minute, viz
COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Whereas it has pleased the great Head
of the Church to remove, in October, 1880,
from the scene of his earthly labors, that
he might be with him where He is, and
behold his glory Rev. VIM. S. Plumer,
D. D., LII. D., Professor of Pastoral The
ology in Columbia Seminary, by appoint
ment Of this body: Therefore
ResoLved That this Assembly does now record
its testimony to the personal worth, eminent
piety, unremitting industry and zeal of this dis
tinguished servant of Christ. Our deceased
brother was rare gift OF. the assembled. Redeem.
er, to his Church militant, and we render to
| Him thanks for that grace which qualified our
brother for his abundant labors, for his long and
useful life, and for the testimony of his lips, life
and death to the truth, preciousness, and power
of that Gospel which was his comfort, Joy, and
trust, living and dying
The committee further recommends:
1st. That the Assembly approve of the
action of said Board of Directors, as set
forth in their report.
I'd. That they heartily endorse their
election Of Rev. DR.. B. NJ. Palmer to the
Professorship of Pastoral Theology in the
Seminary, and express their hope that
DR.. Palmer may see the way clear to ac-
cept the appointment.
Sd. That the Assembly adopt the fol-
towing preamble and resolutions, viz:
Whereas, the last Assembly informed
tbo Gyno1e &c Co,4b NouoI;.a a..