The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-24

aOtue MISSIONS.
The report of the Executive Committee on
home Missions was read by Dr. McIlwaine.
We publish an abstract elsewhere The
following points additional we insert here
Perhaps the most notable home mission move
ment during the past year is that inaupurated
last autumn by the Synod of Kentucky During
its sessions at Nicholasville. the offer was made
by two liberal. minded gentlemen of Louisville
70 duplicate any amount between $4,000 and
fo'OOO that the Synod might raise for evangelical
ton within its own bounds The offer was i'm
mediately and cordially accepted in the LARGEST
sum named, and an executive committee of
SSyn9d was appointed to take the matter in
hand This committee entered upon its duties
at once, and the movement has received the
iiDera! support of the church. so that up to April
ISL %, $50 had been received by the synodical
treasurer thus making the fund at the disposal
OF the Synods committee at that date SlO,36O.
Besides this, the committee has pledges which
brings the fund up to $4,000.
Inc receipts for Its colored evangelistic fund
nave been S5O657, and the payments 81, So. so
livery Appropriation asked in its behalf has
been made In full. The Presbyteries of Arkan-
s Gi Savannah, Memphis Louisiana, Red River,
charleston, Harmony, Eastern Texas and Mont.
gGnery nave received appropriations for twelve
Der OF coiored ministers aided has increased two.
Inc Fresoyterles report under their care egh
teen colored ministers and licentiates, an in
crease OF two; twenty five churches the same
number and ten candidates an increase of
three. Most of the Presbyteries have taken no
action IN regard to this kind of work nor are
any particularly encouraging facts noted at any
point. All the Presbyteries engaged in the
work think that good is being accomplished but
progress is slow. Greater zeal in behalf of the
important field seems to be much needed.
Inc late DR.. Stuart Robinson, of Louisville
lett to the Invalid Endowment fund beouest of
$4,000, with the condition attached that the
General Assembly should encourage the raising
OIL the amount to 100000. Referred to Com
mittee on Missions
The report of the Executive Committee of Pub
hcatlon was read by Rev. DR.. Hazen. Progress
mas been made in the circulation of Sunday
school papers and tracts. The Publication Com
mlttee is practically free of debt there being only
one mortgage of f3l OOO which the property
more than covers, so it is not an incumbrance
Inc contract made for the publication of papers.
etc., have all proved advantageous. Still the
system Is not satisfactory to the church and the
belief prevails that the Committee should re
sumo direct control of its own paper. To do this
is needed not less than $4,000, It remains for
the Assembly to instruct the Committee what to
do. The business prosecuted upon the same
scale OF rigid economy as at present will well
sustain itself
NJ ACSSlpI0 lIOLu CuuECleS, SUNDAY Schools
and individuals during the year were 81. 1904
being S22967 less than for last year. Referred
TO committee on Publication. In connection
with this report DIR. Hazen called attention to
the call for book of psalms and HYMNS for
congregations, families, and Sunday Schools.
such book is now being used in an unauthor
lzed way, and 1t was perhaps time that the AS.
sem6ly should consider this want of the people.
The report of the committee on Education was
READ by Kew MIR RIcharJcOp NH -.
many items OF progress, yet there was lack OF
men for the ministry. 1t was one of the great
needs OF the day: Several minor reports were
read and referred.
Appeals and Overtures.
a perfect flood of papers was poured in upon
the clerk, over thirty overtures having been
placed In his hands. The overtures of leading
interest were as follows: An appeal from the
Synod of Memphis, in regard to the right of a
coioreq preacher to vote. From the Fayette
VILE Presbytery-An overture providing for
the ministry of English scholars who have not
had classical education. Holston-To send fra
ternal delegates to the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in the North. Savannah
Changes IN the Directory of Worship. S Alabama
10 establish formal relations with the Church
North. Red River-That we be aided with
means TO overtake our vast distress. North
Mlsslsslppl-On the necessity of having a book
depository nearer than Richmond. East Han.
over-For revision Of blanks. Concord-To
strike from the books everything which pro
hlblts marriage with a deceased wife's sister.
Maryland-For Fraternal Relations Arkansas
On Sabbath School work among the Choctaws
and Chlckasaws. Oranga-Relative to powers
OF eyangelsts. Transylvania-Ast to the VALIDITY
OF Reformed or Campbellite baptism. Georgia
FOR change in church courts Atlanta
dissatisfaction with the present book publishing
system. Abingdon-For formal relations with
other Presbyterian bodies. South Georgia and
Florlda-Ihe need of evangelists within the
Dorders OF the Synod. st. John-Has a Pres.
bytery the right to delegate its powers to the
mlAlster In certain cases After some unirnpor-
tant business the Assembly adjourned after
prayer by Mr.. Veitch, of Msso n.
THIRD DAY.
AT the opening halt hour was. spent in de-
votonal services conducted by Rev. Mr.. Duffee
of Mobile
The report of the Board of Directors of the
Theological Seminary at Columbia. S. c.. was
read. The institution is now the property OF
the Synods of South Carolina, Georgia, and Ala
bama. These Synods have invited the SYNOD
Of South Georgia and Florida to unite with
them in the control of the institution. Rev. w.
Il. Boggs' ID. D., of Atlanta. has been elected to
and has accepted the professorship of Church
Government and History. The financial condi.
ton of the Seminary has greatly imnroved The
debt has been paid off and $1,000 have been
added to the endowment fund. Many additions
have been made to the library. The exercises
will be opened on the 18th of September next
Fraternal Greetings.
The Stated Clerk read the following kilograms
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