The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02
byteries elsewhere, the reports would indicate
that our fields are well supplied with spiritual

byteries elsewhere, the reports would indicate
that our fields are well supplied with spiritual
husbandmen.
TO- The colored population seems to have
passed, for the present at least,our reach. They
prefer their own preachers and services In
some sections they are reached by Sunday
schools; in few cases we have coloted
churches. But it is manifest that we can in
fuence them now only by helping to train
their ministers.
Surveying the whole field, say the commit
tee, we have reason to thank God and take
courage for another year of more faithful
work.
| Adopted.
| considerable debate ensued on the propo-
sition for new Hymn Book, but nothing def
mite was arrived at.
Texas was reported as the field most prom.
ising for evangelical work.
DIR. Palmer, from the Committee on Home
Missions, to whom was referred the overture
respecting the organization of colored churches
into au independent body, &C., presented res
olutions to organize such separate churches, if
the way shall seem clear. Agreed to.
Various accounts and reports of Treasurers
were returned approved by the Auditing Com
mittee. At the
AFTERNOON SESSION
Rev. DIR. Armstrong presented resolution for
the appointment of committee to consider
the revised New Testament. Agreed to- The
Chair appointed Rev. Drs Armstrong, of Vir-
ginia; Wilson, of North Carolina; Pratt of
Kentucky; Waddell of Tennessee; and Rev.
Mr.. Hersman, of Missouri.
THE SABBATH SCHOOLS
Mr.. Forman, from the Committee OF Sab
bath schools, reported that the number of
Presbyteries reporting in 1881 was Ga; in
1880, SO; increase, 5. Number of scholars in
1881, ,132; in 1880, 900; increase, 1913 Mum
Der OF teachers reporting in 1891, 9,346; in
1880, $500; increase, 647. Number of scholars
in 1881, II ,053; in 1880, 69,S90; increase. 1,163
Number of teachers added to the Church in
1881, 257; added in 1880, eli; increase, 49,
Scholars added in 1884, 1,708; 1880, 1,707; in
crease, 1. Total contributions of schools in
$11, 412.73 Number of colored schools re-
ported in 1881, 4; in 1880, 10; decrease, s.
1873 schools are reported by the Presbyteries
which have furnished no statistics.
A large majority OF the Sabbath schools are
using the Presbyterian publications and are
under the control of the sessions of the
churches. An ministers are urged to preach
to the children. The committee reiterate the
recommendation made last year
Adopted.
EDUCATION.
Mr.. Harding, from the Committee on Edu-
cation presented report recommending that
there be no change in the plan for aiding stu
dents during the ensuing year; that the As
'embly enjoins upon Presbyteries to take into
serious consideration the question of supply
ng candidates for the ministry; that the AS
,emby approve the recommendations of the
Executive Committee that Presbyteries be not
nasty in their reception of candidates; thorough
q examination OF them as to personal piety,
&C.; and that monthly statements of depert-
nent of students and their standing be sent to
he Presbyterial chairman of education; that
he usual concert of prayer for young men in
he Institutions of learning be observed on the
asst Thursday in February; that the following
executive Committee be chosen for the ensu-
ng year: Rev. E. NJ. Richardson, secretary;
J. w. McCrea, treasurer; Rev. E. Daniel,
tev. j. w. Rose, Rev. J. o. Steadman, Rev.
;. E. Bigger, and Rev. r. Evans, B. NJ. Estes,
4. T. Jernagin, James Elder, G. c. Grabau
Adopted.
Atlanta, Ga, was selected as the next place
f meeting.
NIGHT SESSION.
At the night session various minor reports
&c. were considered, but nothing of special
ublic Importance TRANSFERRED.
LAST DAY.
The last day of the Assembly, Saturday was
rincipally occupied in the discussion of oyer
Tres, and the hearing of some minor reports
&c. A vote of thanks was passed to the citi-
ems Of Staunton for their hospitality and to
lie various transportation lines for courtesies
ItenGed.
With few fitting remarks by the modera-
II, the assembly adjourned to meet in Allan
next year.