The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-27
The Presbytery of Chesapeake

Met Wednesday, Goth. in the Presbyterian
church at Marshall, formerly known as Salem,
Fauquier county, Va. The proceedings were
opened with sermon by the Moderator,
Rev. L. I. Epes. The ministers present were
A. w. Pitzer, A. D. Pollock. r. B. White,
Il. 5. Bell, William Dinwiddie /. B. Turn.
bull, William Chinn, J. P. Strider, j. C. Stewart
Ruling Elders present o. A. Braden, ]. V. A.
Shields, J: G. Webster, ]. II. Eusor, William
Glassell, j. H. Stephens, R. S. Chinn.
The case of Rev A. M. Hershey was laid be-
fore the Presbytery and contribution of $25
was made to him.
The call from the Catocton church for the
pastoral services of Rev. L. B. Turnbull for
one-half his time was placed in his hands by
him accepted and commission composed of
Revs. Pitzer, Dinwiddie, Smith and elder Wise
were appointed to install him.
Revs. Epes and Strider were appointed to
hold weeks service each at Rappahanno' k
church. and Rev. J. P. Smith to hold similar
services at Middleburg church
committee to audit and examine the treasu-
rer's book and vouchers reported the same cor
rect and commended the manner in which the
treasurer had discharged the duties of his Office.
The stated clerk of the Presbytery was au.
thorlzed after this year to supply each active min
lister of the Presbytery with a copy of the min
utes of the General Assembly.
The Presbytery decided to hold the next
ton city at / o'clock on the third Wednesday
of April, 1888
The following PAPER, offered by the Rev. DR..
POLLOCK, on the subject of fraternal relations
was adopted by the Presbytery:
In reference to the subject Of faternal re-
lations with the Northern General Assent b!v
this Presbytery deems it wise and right to saw
that we approve the course of the commissioners
OF this Presbytery in the General Assembly at
Atlanta; are in favor of fraternal relations be-
tween the two General Assemblies, North and
South, and look hopefully into the future on
this subject and prefer to take no further action
until the fraternal delegates are heard from at
the next General Assembly"
The Presbytery refused to order the ayes and
nays on this paper, but allowed leave to any
who des'ref 70 record their votes in the mega
tive, and Rev. h. s. Bell was recorded as voting
nay.
Quorum Of Scssion-The Assemblvs over
ture on this subject answered in the affirmative,
vote unanimous.
The Concord Oecrtme.-On the subject of
amending the Confession of Faith the following
overture 10 the next Assembly was adopted
10 amend Book Of Church Order, page As,
Chan. VII, sec. 2, by striking out the second
section and inserting these words: The Consti-
tuition may be amended on the recommendation
OF one General Assembly when three fourths Of
the Presbyteries advise and consent thereto and
succeeding Assembly shall enact the same
Prohibited Marriages. following paper
was adopted: In view of the dissatisfaction ex-
pressed as to some of the provisions of the 24th
en- .pter of the Confession of Faith, and the diff
ierent interpretations of the 18th chapter of
Leyltlcus' and the growing disregard Of this
prohibition by Christian people:
10 eS0Lred, That committee of three: Rev
Drs. Pitzer and White and Elder ]. V Brook,
be appointed to consider and report on this sub
Ject at the next meeting of Presbytery