Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-22

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| year 1887 on the ground Of desertion on the
part of his wife. which had continued some
twenty years. One year after the divorce was
granted Mr.. Campbell married again. Charges
were brought against him on the ground that
he had caused a scandal. The presbytery OF
Newcastle finally brought in verdict oil
guilty with the penalty of deposition from
| the ministry. which Mr.. Squire claimed
was based on the ground that during the twenty
years Of separation from his wife Mr.. Campbell
had not made use of the civil and ecclesiastical
courts to effect n reconciliation with his wife.
MIR. Squire maintained that the sentence was
entirely too severe: that it was based on an old
and absurd rule of the church, which. if lit
orally carried out, would prevent man from
collecting debt unless he first appealed to the
session of the church He argued that Mr..
Campbell attempted in every way to effect a
reconciliation with his wife. but it was useless.
He claimed that visit of the committee to the
places where Mr.. Campbell was located as
pastor revealed the fact that no scandal existed
at those places on account Of Mr.. Campbell 8
conduct, as had been alleged.
THE pREsByTERy's SIDE.
The presbytery was represented by Rev. Mr..
Schwarz of Wilmington, Del, who made an
argument in opposition to the synod consider
ing the appeal. He reviewed the argument
made by Rev. Mr.. Squire and claimed that Mr..
Campbell had been found guilty of unminis-
terry, instead Of there being feeling of preju-
dice against Mr.. Campbell, there was, on the
contrary, prejudice in his favor, as shown by
the fact that the presbytery refused to give
the case hearing until so ordered by synod,
and then was reluctant to take up line OF evil
dence ordered by the synod and this reluctance
in the opinion of the speaker showed that this
evidence was damaging to Mr.. Campbell. He
then went on to say that Mr.. Campbell began pro-
ceedings for divorce and his wife was not aware
Al
had been taken. Then the notice came TO her
indirectly. He claimed that while the notice
published in a newspaper was a sufficient notice
under the laws of Maryland, vet the speaker
held that it was not a fair notice to Mrs. Camp
bell, with &hom Mr.. Campbell was in cor
there was no good reason why the synod should
entertain the appeal.
AREPoRr ON HOME MISSIONS.
Further consideration Of the case was inter-
rupted at 1890, as the synod had fixed upon
that hour for listening to the report on home
missions which was read By Rev. Mr.. McClana-
han. The report stated that the board began
this year with fewer missionaries and
sustaining fewer churches than was the
case last year. The prospect, how
ever, for increased contributions was bright,
the synod Of Baltimore being especially promi-
nent in giving larger contribution. The money
given for the year 1891 was Sc, 600. which is
an increase of 81, 900 over the previous year.
The report while commencing the hberality OF
the synod urges greater effort In view OF the
pressing needs. The adoption of plan OF
systematic sustentation was urged for the
support of weak churches. and it was further
recommended that committee be appointed
to have special charge OF carrying out this
plan.
REV. DR. HALLS ADDRESS.
After the report was read and adopted Rev.
DIR. John Hall. the distinguished divine, sd-
dressed the synod on the subject of home mis-
sions, special invitation having been given
him. DIR. Hall is member of the board Of
home missions, as well as perhaps the most
prominent minister in the Presbyterian church.
What he had to say in regard 20 the board and
its work was. therefore, listened to with the
apt to hold the attention Of an
audience, although he is not what
is known as a snowy speaker. Simplicity is the
feature OF his oratory well az Of his language.
He makes the impression at the start that he
is deeply in earnest, and in plain but yet vigor-
Gus words he draws u word picture that Is apt
to be remembered and carried away Go to
anv community, said he, to any land where
Presbyterianism is the teacher; examine the
prisons and work houses, and you may be sur
prised to learn how small Is the proportion
supplied by Presbyterianism.
Most emphatic was he in his advocacy of
| Presbyterian doctrine and method and when
he touched up the necessity for evangelical
preaching he became more than ordinarily i'm
pressive. Love of country-Christian patri-
| otism--was commended with eloquent warmth.
OF immigration he spoke at some length and
he lamented the fact that grea. many Of those
| who came from foreign lands were bankrupt,
not only financially (for that was Of but little
| Importance, but also morally These people
were to assist in shaping public sentiment. and
xta&c t<Nh he haat NV
mission work would have to be done. He re-
ferred to the irreligiousness Of many
German, bohemian and French in,mi-
grants and to the condition OF
many others who we're pledged to man who
lived in the capital of Italy. Briefly, but forci-
| bly,, he addressed himself to the younger
brethren present BE regretted that more OF
\ them were not present; there was lcok OF
| venerableness in the assemblage Qaughter)
| which somewhat deferred him from offering
| advice, but as he had often been referred to as
| ''the venerable doctor" and as the newspapers
never misstated any thing, why. he felt as though
| he might proceed torecommend q larger guam
tity OF home mission preaching II was not
| enough that q home mission sermon be
preached on the day when the nome mission
collection was taken up; although per-
haps that was not always done.
laugh greeted the speakers fancy sketch
| of preachers discoursing on The
| Inner Consciousness in Its Spiritual and Meta
4 PHYSICAL Aspects anu Ileu announcing hLat =
/ home missionary collection would be taken up
DIR. Hall concluded with an appeal for greater
\ home missionary effort, an appeal which
brought forth as much applause as could bs
/ expected of a synod.
4 x vote Of thanks TO DIR. Hall was moved b,
i Dr. Sunderland.
rev. JOS s. MALONE.
A ten-minute hearing was then given thu
Rev. Joseph s. Malone Of Middlesborough, Ky.
| who plead earnestly for q combined effor
which would remove the indebtedness nov
burdening the Home Mission Society. He re
lated some interesting personal experience
and his remarks were well received.
After some little discussion the customar,
devotional services were postponed until l:3,
and the half hour which would have boon occu
pied in prayer devoted to a further disc US
sion OF the "synodical sustentation" idea. Rev
T. d. wynkoop was opposed TO q postponemen
OF the prayer service, but ne was in a minority
so the synod took up the preferred topic ant
listened to the Rev. samuel MeianAhan Of Bal
timore. chairman of the committee on hom
missions. He rapidly hut thoroughly ex
planned the plan showing that the projec
added nothing to the financial burden Of an,
church; it simply provided for having tn
stronger organizations help the weak within
the limits OF each presbytery. With all rcspec
TO the home mission board no felt sure tina
the respective presbyteries knew more abou
their own weaknesses and the necessary RENE
dies than the home mission board possibl