Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-04-19
Rev. J. Spratt White opposed the SUBJ


Rev. J. Spratt White opposed the SUBJ
stitute.
On motion of Elder w. II. Stewart, the
substitute was laid on the table. ..
Mr.. Mills then spoke in favor of the report.
He was followed by Rev. J. Lowrie Will
son, who spoke against the report.
Mr. Jordan, in opposition to the report,
then followed Mr.. Wilson.
Rev. J. Spratt White called the previous
question, it being on the adoption of the
resolutions accompanying the report sub
mitted by Mr.. Mills.
The vote resulted as follows: In favor of
the resolutions, 16; opposed to the resolu-
tions, %.
It was then moved and adopted to ap-
point committee to formulate an answer
to the Concord overture sent down from
the General Assembly. The Moderator
appointed the following committee: Rev.
D. E. Jordan, Rev. J. LoWrie Wilson, FL
ders S. L. Strait, J. L. Harris.
Presbytery then took recess until 7.3O
P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
Atthe evening session, the Treasurer's re-
port was read by Elder j. l.. Harris, and it
was moved and carried that the report be
adopted.
Rev. G. A. Trenholm asked of Presbytery
dissolution ofthe pastoral relations now ex-
isting between himself and Purity Church,
the reason assigned being that he had re-
ceived call which he deemed it his duty to
accept, from the first Presbyterian Church,
East Nashville, Tenn. Hestated there was
no complaint of the people he was now serv-
ing; that the bond between him and them
is as strong as it was six years ago; that ne
asked this severance only from sense OF
duty. In answer to inquiry, the proceed
ings heretofore had with his congregation
on this matter were declared regular; the
clerk also reading a minute of the meeting
of Chester congregation held last Saturday.
Mr. Jordan and Mr.. Mills each made feel
ing remarks upon the request of Mr.. Tren-
holm, and on motion of Mr.. Jordan the re-
quest was granted by vote of Presbytery.
Mr., Trenholm then asked for a certificate
of dismissal from this Presbytery to the
Presbytery at Nashville, which was granted.
Mr.. Webb then offered the following res
olutions which were adopted:
Whereas the Rev. G. A. Trenholm has asked,
and Presbytery has granted him certificate OF
dismission to the Presbytery of Nashville, it is
therefore, Resotved,
l. That in parting with Brother Trenholm, the
Presbytery Of Bethel processes its sincere sorrow
and desires to bear strong testimony to the hlgh
Christian character which he has sustained
among us, and we would assure the brethren to
whom he goes that we cherish for him senti-
ments of the highest esteem and tenderest regard.
2. That we, therefore, most sincerely and at
fectionately commend him to the Christian fel,
lowship, confidence and love OF the brethren and
churches of Nashville, Tenn.
g. That copy of these resolutions accompany
the certificate which the clerk has been ordered
to give him.
Rev. w. w. Ratchford asked and obtain
ed permission to make voluntary state
ment regarding his connection with the re-
organization Of Carmel Hill church, which
he had proceeded to do without authority
of fPresbytery. After making his statement,
he was warmly commended by several
members of Presbytery for his zeal, while
others took the position that he had tran
scended proper bounds. The vote eXcusing
him was on motion that while Presbytery
recognizes the irregularity of the proceed
ings, it declares the proceeding valid, but
but does not regard it as precedent:
Rev. J. C. McMullen declined the call
from Bullock's Creek Church.
Mr.. Jordan, from the committee to for
mulate an answer to the overture from Con
cord Presbytery on the proposed change in
the Confession of Faith, submitted the fol-
lowing:
The committee to formulate the answer of
Presbytery, concerning the overture of Concord
Presbytery, respectfully report the following:
Answering the General Assembly touching the
overture from Concord Presbytery, Bethel fres-
bytery hereby declares its opinion
First. That marrying with deceased wife's
sister is not incestuous.
Second. That marrying with deceased BROTH
er's wife is not incest.
And in order that this opinion may be put in
to practical form, we suggest to the Assembly
the adoption of some mode ofamending the Con-
fession of Faith.
This report was read and voted upon
seriatim. On the first proposition the vote
to adopt was 20; to reject, Is. Adopted.
On the second proposition the vote to adopt
was 8; to reject, 26. Rejected. The sug-
gestion contained in the third paragraph of
the report was lost. So the answer of Beth
ell Presbytery to the Concord overture SIM
ply reads:
"Marrying with deceased wifes sister is not
incestuouS.'
Rev. D. f. Jordan was nominated princi-
pal and Rev. G.. r. Hemphill alternate, for
Moderator at the next regular meeting.
Rev. H. B. Pratt was nominated and
elected by yacclamation member of the ex-
ecutiVe committee made vacant by the res
ignation of Rev. G. A Trenholm.
Rev. D. E. Jordan was elected trustee
of Davidson College vice Mr.. Trenholm, re-
signed.
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Elder w. II. Stewart offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted by rising vote:
ReSolUed, That the members OF the Presbytery
hereby return their thanks to the citizens of
Yorkville for the hospitable manner in which
the members have been entertained during the
sessions of the Presbytery.
After prayer by the Moderator, the Pres
bytery adjourned.