The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-16
For the Central Presbyterian.
Synod of North Carolina

Met in Salisbury, N c., November I'd, and ad-
journed November 9Th. The opening sermon,
which was of unusual excellence was preached
by Rev. j. Henry Smith, D. D., Moderator from
Acts Xxx 20-21.
There were present during the sessions SO
ministers and 80 ruling elders. The Rev. H.
G. Hill, D. D., was chosen Moderator, and Rev
]. A. Ramsay and Rev. L C. Vass, temporary
Clerks.
The various causes of the Church were brought
to the attention of the Synod through the care
fully prepared reports of the Synod's agents for
those causes-a plan pursued by this Synod but
by no other, it is believed, of securing consid-
Grafton of all the different branches of the
Church's work
When the reports of the Synodical Agent of
Sabbath Schools (Rev. L. c. Vass) and the Syn
odical Agent of Publication (Rev F. II. John
ston) were read, the Synod was addressed on
these subjects by Rev. DIR. Hazen, the Secretary
of Publication. DIR. Hazen made fine impress
sion on the Synod by his frank business like
manner of talking of this arm of Church enter
prise, and the cause received the hearty endorse
ment of the Synod.
The matter awakening the liveliest debate,
and perhaps the profoundest interest, was the
Evangelistic work of the Synod In connection
with the report of the Synodical Agent of Evan
gelistic Labor (Rev. c. NJ. Payne) paper was
presented for the prosecution of Evangelistic
work by the Synod.
Two brethren, beloved and well known, who
have in tle judgment of the Synod special
fitness for the work were elected; the Rev. D.
E. Jordan, of Orange Presbytery, and the Rev.
W. E. McIlwaine, of MecklenbuIg Presbytery
Certainly, however wise the methods and
scheme may prove to be, it was manifest that
the spirit of the Synod was earnestly for pro-
gress. There was eager desire to press for
ward to overtake the destitution that is start
ling, and to advance the kingdom of Christ by
means of the Presbyterian Church.
The subject of Foreign Missions was made
prominent by the report of the Synodical Agent,
(Rev. R. q. Johnston) and the presence and ad-
dress of returned missionary, Rev. H. c.
DuBose, Of China. His address was crowded
with details and facts, full of information most
valuable and interesting, and created the deepest
impression.
Education too received due share of atten-
ton-the agent, (Rev L. McKinnon) reporting,
and the Synod was addressed by Rev. E. NJ
Richardson, D. D., the Secretary of Education.
1t was the first time DR.. Richardson had met
the Synod-indeed the first time since DR.. Wad
deIs presence in Charlotte five years ago that
the Secretary had presented in person the cause
to the Synod. The dearth of candidates caused
deep concern, and the matter was referred to
ministers and churches for special prayer to the
Lord of the harvest.
Matters connected with Sustentation were
fully presented in the report of the agent, Rev.
DIR. Hill. The Synod took forward step here
too in ordering stricter presbyterial oversight of
ministerial support, and a wise grouping of
churches, and in recommending in organized
charges, manses, for the support of pastors.
Indeed IN every aspect this has been sue
cessiul Synod, and the signs of intelligent zeal
and progress are manifest. Only 115 were
present out of apostolic attendance of $40 or $780,
but they were earnest and interested.
The next meeting is to be held in Asheville,
the Land of the Sky, September 9th, 1882
STATED CLERK