Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-18

In speaking OF the duty OF the committee on
standing rules, Rev. DR.. Carter said that there
were several matters OF importance to come before
the committee. one was that as now there were
but three presbyter1es In the synod IT would
BE- the junction OF the committee TO consider
whether the general assembly should be asked TO
add one or more presoyteries 70 the synod
offered tnstructing the committee not only 10 re-
wise the rules OF the synod but also the standing
Rev. Mr.. Morrison objected to any revision OF the
rules which would bind down the synod 70 routine
work merely. The synod was dehberat1ve body
was what revision meant he was opposed 10 IT.
The resolution was adopted
The question whether a presbytery Is obliged to
assembly was directed to be nade the subject OF
an overture TO the general assembly, and Rev. MT.
mittee TO prepare such an overture.
REV. Mr. JELLY's OFFER DECLINED
Rev. MI. Leftwich submitted q report from the
committee to which was referred the offer OF Rev.
Mr.. Jelly, donating one-half OF his property at New
Windsor college, In Maryland. on condition that the
synod pay TO MIN In return the other hall OF the
appraised value. The committee recommends that
In the existing state OF opinion the proposition DO
refused, because the synod would be unable 10
se,,un lns money 10 place sne o3nege On sacn
surrounding institutions and secure the support
Of the Presoyterians
The chairman made some brief explanatory
remarks In regard TO the report, In the course Of
which he SAID that tue feeling against ecciesi-
siastical control or educational Institutions would
make IL Impossible Tor The school TO De successful
DEN0NINATIONAL SCHOOLS.
Rev. Dr.. Carter took exception TO this, and said
that II might well be said that there was a d.
v1ded opinion in the Church as to missions as TO
say that there was q prevailing opinion against
denominational schools. The contrary seemed TO
be true. new board had recently been esJa0-
llshed by the Church at large TO have special
charge OF such schools There was, in his opinion,
pronounced sentiment In the Church In favor OF
such schools. lie thought this synod had been re-
Miss In Its duty In this direction and that greater
care should De exercised over the education OF
children. The MethOdi,ts have founded a great
educational institution in Baltimore Tor the benefit
OF their own children. There was evidently no d.
vided sentiment In that Church on this subject.
lie Claimed That In consequence OF tine lack OF
Presbyterian schools In the SYNOD the children
have wandered on and become connected with
other churches.
Rev. Dr. Bartlett:interrupted the speaker to ask
him 10 discuss the aspect OF the question u
whether the synod could do what was asked IN
DR.. Carter replied promptly that he would, and
that he would be willing 10 uevote bis time to the
practical questions Involved. He said that he had
greatly interested In this matter. The synod had
already advanced 5000 10 help the school. He
expressed the opinion that Dr. Jelly would be
willing 10 take $4,000 for his interest. The build
ings Gust $4,000 when erected. But, In the opin-
lon OF the speaker, the institution was OF more
value than that expressed In mere dollars. II the
synod did not educate their children me other de-
nominations would He said thai II the Presbyte-
mans did not take the school the archbishop
would.
In concluding his remarks DR.. Carter moved as
an amendment 70 tine report that another COM
mittee De appointed 70 consider this Question, and
whether the money can be raised
Rev. Dr. Smith said thai the property ct New
Windsor was an admirable one, and DR.. Jelly's
offer was generous He believed in denomina-
tlonal schools and he WISHED that the sy NOD could
take the property. But It was found that tue SEN
m waa IN fSaoa anff A.fId
Guilty Of raising The purchase money, but because
OF the obstacles In the way OF raising the large
sums Of money needed 70 reorganke and esIab-
lish the institution. Those that such an institu-
lion would have 10 look TO for support think that
the scheme is impracticable
MIR. PRoUDFIr WANTS THE TRUTH SPOKEN.
Rev. Mr. ProudnL OF Baltimore, said that DR..
Carter had spoken the truth. The TACT was that
the Presbyterians OF this section had not the grit
TO do this work. The New Windsor College was
the only Presbyterian Institution In the synod.
The consequence was that the children were being
educated IN other deuominational schools Tue
Catholics were doing tubs work. He spoke Of the
splendid record mad by The MethOdistS In this
section well as in other sections the country
He advised that either the synod had better stop
talking about the educational work OF the Pres
byterian Church, or else put their hands In their
pockets and do something. he did not think IT ad-
ysable at this Time TO accept DIR. Jeliy's Uner but
II ought TO be refused Tor the reai reason, which
was mat the money could not be raised.
Rev. DIT. Jelly said that it would not be becom-
ceptance VI this proposition. lie had no obtec-
ton 10 The report. He said that he did not desire
position Than he had at present. There ere WERE we're
about 100 pupils and no money Was due for serv-
Ices The Institution received no aid either from
church or state. He said that lie knew IL TO he a
Iactp that the Roman Catholics had said it was
only question vT LiIne when they would get nos
session Of IL HIS only idea In making this offer
was 10 secure the school TO the Presbyterian
Church when he could no longer manage H. But
for the present ne had wish 10 get rd OF it. and
he mad no fault 10 nItt with the report.
TO BE CONSIDERED HEREAFTER.
An amendment commencing the work of Rev.
DR.. Jelly was submitted by Rev. Mr.. Morrison. He
said that he wanted II to be understood that the
synod declined his offer not because the offer was
not appreciated HIS reason Tor rejecting the offer
schools
Dew. DR.. vallendigham moved the further con-
slasratlon OF the subject be postponed until the
next meeting, and IN the meantime 1t be ascer-
tanned whether the money can be raised
Rev. Or. Carter accepted this amendment In place
ANOTHER COLLEGE PRoyEcr.
Rev. DR.. Malone called attention 10 the inst,tu-
ton at Newark, Del, which had been establishes
by the Presbyterans in the latter part OF the last
century. IL had ninety-five students, and the
WSso ss ws m rsscy % turn Il over 70 the
more valuable than that at New Windsor. The
whole question was that OF raising 100000 10
meantime the synod should Know tSat
there was an historic Presbyterian school
In operation and doing good worl
Rev. Dr. Leftwich took exceptions 10 the criti
cisin tnat the PreSbyterta lacked grit or pnhiic
spirit. The Presbytertans were friends he saiu of
EDUCATION and or UNCONVENTIONAL education me
proposition made was TO found q UNIVERSITY on
foundations already laid. He was opposed u An
undue and needless multiplication OF Institutions
OF learning. he quoted from Rev DR.. John Han AZ
10 the importance OF fostering Institutions Instead
OF starting new ones This section was ALREADY
surrounded with institutions. There was Ham,
ton Sidney College and Washington and Lee col
iege In virginia, Lafayette College In Pennsyl.
vanla, and Princeton In New Jersey. He thought
That under these circumstances IL was doubtful
whether the people whose support was relied upon
would regard New Windsor as an eligible location
he spoke OF TIE great expense OF establishing and
maintaining nrst-class Institution, and said that
the synod ought not TO found any other Kind
There Was time when any sort OF an Institution
was regarded as q boon, but that day has long
passed lie expressed the opinion that what was
known as one-horse college was great injury 70
the unfortunate students committed TO its care
Inc rounding OF an institution OF this character
was an EVIL The establishment Of q school or an
academy was an entirely different question, but
thls onet proposed the establishment OF q COLLEGE
Kev. Dr. Proudnt thought lthat IL was not pro.
posed 10 establish a great Institution. bur oniy a
| nooerate one that would suit the needs OF this
| secton OF the country. Institutions OF a minor
Class were needed as well as the great ones he
4 tnooght the need OF them ought to be recogn,zed
| After some closing remarks from Rev DIR Carer
and KEY. Df Jelly, the synod adopted a RESOLUTION
postponlng the further OF the matfer
until the nightmeeting OF the committee. the
| as all the members asked to be excused with ina
II execution OF Judge Drake wh xvas 800 80