The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13
Synod of Mississippi

Met in Kosciusko, Miss, November 23d, at Z
P NJ, and was opened by sermon from the
retiring Moderator, Rev. ]. Bardwell, D. D.,
from Eph. " %, As Christ is the Head of the
Church"
Rev. R. S. McAlister, of the Presbytery of
Louisiana, was elected Moderator, and presided
with dignity and efficiency.
Some sixty mem. 'ers were present and all
the Presbyteries fairly represented save one
(Red River) which had no representative pre-.
sent.
Among the subjects claiming the earnest at
tention of Synod may be noted the following:
l. The cause of Ministerial Education was
ably presented by the Rev. E. NJ. Richardson,
Secretary of the Committee of Education.
2. The South Western Presbyterian UniUersi-
ty, to which Synod gave its hearty endorse
ment, and unanimously reelected Rev. j. Bard
well, D. D., Director.
g. The Tuscaloosa Institute, which was en-
dorsed by Synod, and earnestly commended to
the confidence and liberality Of its churches
4. The South Western Presbyterian, the organ
of Synod was cordially endorsed and commend
ed by Synod to the patronage of our people.
3. The overture Of Synod looking to divis
ion of Synod, which was disapproved by very
large majority vote of the Presbyteries.
6. SynodicaL EUangelistic a0ork, initiated by
the appointment of committee of one from
each Presbytery, authorized to mature and put
In operation this form of evangelistc work so
soon as the way may be clear
missionary meeting was held on Friday af-
ternoon at which able and interesting addresses
were delivered by DR.. T. R. Markham, of New
Orleans, Rev. j. D. West, of Aberdeen, and Dr.
John Hunter of Jackson. These services were
well calculated to awaken and intensity Chris
tan interest in this great department of the
Church's work
In the evening of tho same day deeply in
terestlng memorial service was held, when ap-
proprlate obituary notices were read of Drs
Richmond McInnis, John D. McClintock, James
A. Lyon, and Revs. S. ]. Bingham, and A. W.
Wilson. Two of these brethren were among
the Oldest and most active members of Synod
DIR. r. McInnis, whose whole ministerial life
was spent in connection with this Synod and
for many years its Stated Clerk, and DR.. J. A
Lyon, whose connection with Synod dated back
to 1o4l. Two of the other brethren McClin.
tock and Bingham, were cut down in the ma
turlty OF their manhood while the other, Rev
A. w. Wilson, was but Just entering upon life
OF great promise and usefulness. And thus the
solemn truth was most vividly and affectingly
Impressed upon the mind of Synod that no age
or circumstances of usefulness in ministerial life
could guard against the approach of death.
The preaching during Synod was thoroughly
evangelical and of very high order. The at
tendance upon the services of Synod by the
citizens was commended by every one AL
though much of the time there was cold rain
and the streets were very, muddy. yet by day
and by night the church was filed by intelli-
gent and attentive audiences
This meeting of Synod was one of unusual
interest muchsearnest work was done, and well
done The hospitality of the citizens of Kosci-
usko was unstinted and long and pleasantly
will the members of Synod recall the meeting
OF 1852. J.B.