The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-10-21

4ue nAtteE VI WOTk auOuR the Nef.
mans by the Presbyterian church was
next taken up for discussion. Addressed
were made by Messrs. Allison, Fox,
Richelson and others. The following
recommendations were adopted and ac-
cepted:
!. That tho Synod hereby records Its sense of
obligation 10 the religious condition Of the
growing powerful German element In this
country.
2. That Synod calls the attention OF all its
Presbytcrles to the grave Importance Of their re
lation to the German population, In the effort to
evargclize them SO far As not reached by other
denominations. and 1t IL advised TO appoint
special committee on German work.
j. That careful attention be given to Young
Germans who may be suitable candidates iot
Inc ministry. granting them direction and as
slstance In pursuing their education In our Ger
man Theological schools. and that the church
be called upon to engage In earnest prayer to the
Lord OF the Harvest. that He will send more la.
borers Into this branch OF Ills vineyard.
4. Special efforts by all OF our PrcSbytcrics, 10
use their Influence 10 secure larger German
literature for our German people.
3. Financial support by all our churches 10
our German Theological schools and the Synod
specially commend to the attention OF ecctle
mcA OF income. the relief OF these noble institu
ti8ns from financial embarrassment, as an objee,
worthy OF their Christian bencvolence.
6. The annual appointment OF standing
committee Of three ministers and two cldcrs on
Work Among the Germans.
The standing committee on aid for
colleges aud academies presented its re-
port, which was spoken to by Rev. DR..
G. w. Stewart, Rev. Dr.. W. R.. Bingham
and Rev. Henry Ganse, D. D.
Rev. G. W. Stewart, y. D., who has
been a member Of the Synod for thirty
three years and pastor OF the church at
Coleraine, Pa, has had his pastoral re-
lation dissolved, to accept the Presi-
dency Of Whitworth College, at Sum.
ner, Wash. This fact was made known
to the Synod, and remarks eulogistic OF
his eminent service in the ministry were
made by the Moderator, Rev. DR.. Rob.
erts, and Rev. W. r. Bingham, D. D.
Later, IN appropriate set OF resolutions
expressing the sorrow of the Synod AZ
HIS departure and hopes for his future
prosperity were adopted.
The Committee on Presbyterian Re.
cords then made report. Exceptions
were taken to the minutes Of the Pres.
bytery OF Philadelphia Central because
the Presbytery had failed to comply with
the law OF the Church in receiving into
the presbytery Rev. F. J. Mundey, from
the Congregational Church. 4 heated
discussion followed, and the exception
was sustained. Exceptions we're aleo
taken to the minutes Of the Presbytery
OF Philadelphia North, for failing to
state the purpose OF special meeting
and insutiiciency OF record in q case
where minister's character was at
stake. The exceptions were sustained.
The Committee on Systematic Beneii-
ceuce presented its report through the
chairman, Rev. WV. McKinney,.D. D., of
Philadelphia. Three recommendations
with regard to the importance OF making
regular contributions to the funds OF ali
the Boards were adopted.
Rev. DR.. Erskine presented the report
Of the committee on Sabbath observance.
The following recommendations were
adopted: HI
:, !. TO be careful 70 set a proper example In
Ing 10 the true !uteat OF the Fourth Command
ment. and the teachings OF our standards upon
this subject. .'I.f
.. To use great vigilance and to put forth all
proper efloris, as Christian citizens, to prevent
tho repeal ots1isting laws for the protection OF
religious worship aud the preservation OF the
Christian Sabbath, aud for the enforcement OF
said laws against open and migrant violation OF
the same. a...s.lHs.sr s'e"s. -a|'. o..
3. Synod would admonish all our people
against conformity to Continental views aud
Practices, imported by foreigners, on the subject
ol Sunday observance. anu would reiteratG It's
condemnation Of Sunday travelling aud enjoin
the purchase and use OF secular newspape,s pub.
lished aud sold on tho sabbath day, and TO use
their influence to discourage their purchase and
use by Others. 1. '.Ig.
our ministers to preach upon the subject OF
Sabbath observance, and to do nil In their now.
er to promote healthy public sentiment upon
the subject. 3tln7s 81 -
Finally, ibis Synod would utter It's solemn
protest against ths effort beiug made to Induce
the managers Of the coming exhibition OF The
industry OF Of all natlons at Chicago in lsy!, 10
throw open the gates 10 visitors on the Lords
Day, aud Grain.. such prolonged International
deIeo!atlon OF this day. during all the period OF
this. Worlds Fair. and would Commend the
good example In this respect, set at tho phii..
delphia exposition In 1876, and that OF Inc
American exhibits at the Paris exposition in
1882 81 N3, '7's76H'" = '''''' -. " -
: At 9 .. m. the Synod again convened
and after short devotional exercises,
heard the report OF the committee OF
visitors to Lincoln University. The
report spoke we'll o. the school and was
adopted. The committee for the Penn.
sylvania Female College made a:similar
report for that school which was adopted.
The Committee on Education present
ed report calling attention to the need
OF good candidates for the ministry. Rev.
George E. Hickman, D. D., OF the First
church OF Reading, delivered rousinp
address on the subject, calling for the
church to make more effort 10 secure
suitable candidates for thu ministry. He
advocated plan for the church to look
fo1 its candidates with special regard to
their fitness for the positions they are to
occupy: n,
The Committee an Publications and
Sabbath School Work presented a report
showing the department to be in good
condition. It was accepted.
The visiting committee for the West.
ern Theological Seminary at Allegheny
presented 4 report Of the condition OF
that institution which was not satisfac.
tory as first read and WAS recommitted.
1t was atterward adopted as amended.
The committee on increasing the value
Of meetings oi the Synod reported sew.
eral changes in method. 1t was decided