MINUTES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Qcuan. fiitljcran $m^ anli ^linjstcriuw. 
 
 OF 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA, 
 
 CONVENED AT ORGAN CHURCH, N. C, MAY 1st, 18C2. 
 
 WITif THE 
 
 MINUTES OF THE SYNODICAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY 
 APPENDED, 
 
 SALISBUEY, N. C, : 
 
 J. J. BRUNER, PRINTER, 
 1862. 
 

 Mi:^TJT his. 
 
 
 The Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
 OF North Carolina, convened at Or- 
 
 gan Church, Rowan County, on Thursday, May 1st, 1862, at 10 A 
 
 . M., and 
 
 was opened by a discourse of the Presid 
 
 ent, irom the text, Ezekiel ix : 
 
 4th, 5th, 
 
 and 6th verses. 
 
 
 
 After an intermission, Synod again 
 
 assembled, and was opened 
 
 in the us- 
 
 ual manner. The roll was called, and the names of the clerical members with 1 1 
 
 their delegates, were registered as folio 
 
 ws: 
 
 
 ORDAINED MINISTERS. 
 
 
 Rev. JOHN D. SCHECK, 
 
 Gibso7iviUe, GmJford Co.^ 1 
 
 \l C 
 
 « WILLIAM ARTZ, 
 
 Mount Pleasant^ Cabarrus^ 
 
 It 
 
 " SAMUEL ROTHROCK, 
 
 RockviUe^ Rowan, 
 
 " 
 
 " JOHN II. MENGERT, 
 
 . Wilmington, 
 
 u 
 
 '^ JACOB CRIM, 
 
 South River, 
 
 (( 
 
 *' J. B. ANTHONY, 
 
 Mount Pleasant, Calarrus, 
 
 u 
 
 '' JOSEPH A. LINN, 
 
 Gold Hill, Roiuan, 
 
 (< 
 
 " JAMES D. STINGLEY, 
 
 Granice Hill, Iredell, 
 
 u 
 
 " SIMEON SCHERER, 
 
 Salisburtj, Roiuan, 
 
 IS 
 
 " L. C. GROSECLOSE, 
 
 Salisbury, " 
 
 u 
 
 " JOHN SWICEGOOD, 
 
 Shady Grove, Davidson, 
 
 u 
 
 " G. d: bernheim, 
 
 aiarloite. 
 
 a 
 
 " JOHN S. HEILIG, 
 
 MiU Hill, Cabarrus, 
 
 a 
 
 ''- D. L DREHER, 
 
 Concord, " 
 
 " 
 
 '' B. C. HALL, 
 
 Shaw's Mills, Guilford 
 
 r. 
 
 " CALEB LENT2;, 
 
 Staiesville, 
 
 li 
 
 " WILLIAM A. JULIAN, 
 
 Lexington^ 
 
 u 
 
 " J. L. SMITHDEAL, 
 
 Newton, 
 
 11 
 
 " JAMES R. SIKES, 
 
 Shady Grove, Davidson, 
 
 n 
 
 LICENTIATES. 
 
 
 Rev. A. GRIMES,t 
 
 Hay Meadow, Wilkes Co., i 
 
 V. c 
 
 '• L. A. BIKLE,? 
 
 Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus, 
 
 If 
 
 " W. KIMBALL,§ 
 
 Salisbury, 
 
 (C 
 
 " G. F. SH^FER, 
 
 Concord, 
 
 '> 
 
 •Absent, but afterwards appeared. tAbsent and excused. ^Received this session. 
 
 §Ordained 
 
 at this session. 
 
 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 LAY DELEGATES. 
 
 Mr. AUGUSTUS H. E. SCHECK, From Rev. John B. Scheck's Charge. 
 
 Maj. L. G. HEILIG, " . '•' W Uiam Artz' 
 
 PETER TREXLER, Esq., " " Samuel Roihroclzs » 
 
 C. R. MILLER, Esq., " " Jacoh Crims 
 
 Mr. DAYID BARRIER, " " J. B. Anthony s " 
 
 " ELI LENTZ, " " Joseph A. Linn's " 
 
 " D. HOFFMAN, " " Simeon Scherer's » 
 
 " BENJAMIN F. FRALET, " '^ L. C. Grosedoses " 
 
 " JOHN F. BLOOM, " " G. D. Bernheirns " 
 
 " THOMAS J. DOTSON, " " John S HeiUg's " 
 
 NATHAN KRIMMINGER, Esq., '' " D. I. Dreher's 
 
 Mr. T. M. SHOFFNER, " '• B. C. Halls 
 
 " JACOB LENTZ, " '' J. L. SmiihdeaTs " 
 
 JOHN YOST, Esq., " " W. KimbalTs 
 
 The President then read hi3 Annual Report, which was accepted and re- 
 ferred to the proper committee. 
 
 PKESIDEXT'S EEPOET. 
 
 Bear Brethren: — More than fifty yeai-s have elapsed since the formation of 
 this Synod; and during this long period, many changes have come over it. 
 The past year begun with clouds of doubts and apprehensions, then followed 
 a brilliant succession of victories which swept every cloud from the horizon, 
 and then a sky darker and stormier than ever before. Alternate hopes and 
 fears, successes and reverses, have kept every mind in perpetual excitement, 
 and men have lived in the last twelve months, half a century of ordinary life. 
 The battle field has drank in the blood of many of our parishoners, who at the 
 commencement of the present ecclesiastical year, stood at ouf altars, and 
 whom we followed with our prayers, and to whom we imparted our affec- 
 tionate counsels, have fallen in defence of our homes, our lives, and our earth- 
 ly all ; while we have mourned the departure of so many loved ones at home. 
 But God be praised, our ministerial ranks remain unbroken ; and we are all 
 here to-day to call upon our souls, and all that is within us, to bless the name 
 of our heavenly Father, and to charge them not to forget the benefits con- 
 nected with the past. 
 
 The Constitution makes it my duty to furnish you with a statement of my 
 official acts during the past y^ar, which I proceed to do : 
 
 • OFFICIAL ACTS. 
 
 Soon after the adjournment of Synod last May, I forAvarded, as you direct- 
 ed me to do, a letter of honorable dismission to Rev. Wm. Gerhardt, with a 
 view to connect himself Avith the Synod of Pennsylvania. 
 
 On ihe Sth of October, I received a communication froni Rev. D. H. Bittle, 
 in which he says, " I am about to unite with the Synod of Texas, and should 
 be pleased to have a dismission from our Synod through you, its President. 
 His request was complied with on the 9th of the same month. On the 2Gth 
 of Dect-niber, I received a letter from Mr. G. F. Schicffer, of Concord, desir- 
 ing to obtain ad interim license to preach the Gospel. Not having the pleas- 
 ure of a p'.TSonal acquaintance with this brother, I conferred with one of the 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 ordained ministers of this bod}^ and being fully satisfied of his moral worth, 
 <tc., I sent hiui such a license as I conceived the Constitution authorized me 
 to grant. 
 
 OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE. 
 
 On the 3rd day of August. I received through the Secretary of the Facul- 
 ty of North Carolina College, a statement of the standing of Mr. Rumple, a 
 student in said Institution, and a beneficiary of this Synod. As this is a sub- 
 ject of some importance, and which must claim the attention and action of 
 Synod, I will advert to it again. 
 
 In the month of August last, the Eastern Conference met at Frleden's 
 Church in Guilford county, and then and there continued the examination of 
 Rev. James R. %kes, as directed by the Ministerium. The Conference hav- 
 ing sustained his examination, he was ordained a minister of the Gospel of 
 Christ b}-- the imjwsition of hands and prayer. Under date of the Olh of Jan- 
 nary, Rev. J. L. Smithdeal writes: "I have received and accepted a call to 
 the Newton charge." On the 17th of March, Rev. S. Scherer informed me that 
 he had resigned the mission field in Catawba on the first Sabbath in January, 
 and that he had commenced preaching to the congregation worshiping at 
 Bethel, in Rowan county. Our aged brother Grimes, wrote me on the 2d of 
 April, assigning reasons for his absence from Synod, and likewi.se enclosing 
 his parochial report As the wants of this aged brother, must to some extent, 
 be met by this Synod, I recommend that his letter be read, and that an effort 
 thereupon be made to relieve his pressing necessities. 
 
 In conclusion, permit me to offer a few recommendations. 
 
 With reference to our College, I have not been advised of its past history 
 or its future prospects, and therefore have nothmg to offer. 
 
 The subject of Homef Missions — the establishment of a book concern, from 
 which we may furnish our respective charges with Hymn Books, Catechisms, 
 &;c., together with the formation of a Southern General Synod, I lespectfully 
 recommend to your prayerful consideration. 
 
 Brethren, I need not remind you that we are in the midst of a icar un- 
 righteously waged upon us, which has already arrested the tide of public pros- 
 perit}^, and stiljjected thousands of our citizens to suffering, impoverishment 
 and death; and brought on ruin and demoralization, from which a recovery 
 cannot be expected for many years to come, attaching to the chief actors, a 
 responsibility of the most fearUil character. 
 
 Our lately happy country has been converted into a nation of soldiers — 
 brethren ai-nied against each other. Peaceful pursuits are laid aside, and war 
 has become the all-absorbing topic: belligerent armies have mustered to the 
 conflict, which has been prosecuted with a detertnination and fierceness, which 
 have no parallel in our previous history. As the God of Providence has per- 
 mitted the counsels of our best statesmen to fail, and all suggestions of an am- 
 icable adjustment to be set aside, we may well conclude that He has permit- 
 ted the crisis to occur for inscrutable purposes. 
 
 Into his hands we are constrained to commit all the issues, humbl}' ac- 
 knowledging, that all our former boastings have been quickly hushed, and our 
 prosperity paralyzed, as a righteous punishment of our sins, and to teach us 
 that there is a God above us, whose approbation must be sought, and whose 
 authority must be respected. Let us be humble, and God will be merciful to 
 us. 
 
 Amidst the clash of arms and the booming of cannon, let us be encouraged 
 by that voice from heaven: " Fear not I am with you : be not dismayed, I am 
 tliy God." 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 Brethren, in retiring from office, I tender you my sincere thanks for the 
 confidence reposed, and pray that God may bless us in all our deliberations. 
 
 JOHN D. SCHECK, Presideni. 
 
 P. S. Since %yiiting the above, I have been informed by brother Smith- 
 deal, that he has recently organized a church in Catawba county, which pro- 
 mises to do well. They will seek a connection with this Synod during its 
 present session. Several commodious churches were dedicated during the 
 past year. One in the charge of brother Sykes, and another in the charge of 
 brother Julian, -which no doubt will be brought to, your notice in the reports 
 on the^ state of religion. J. D. S. 
 
 The election was now held for the Officers of Synod, which resulted as fol- 
 lows : , ■ 
 
 President— 'Rev. DANIEL T. DREHER. 
 Recording Secretary— Rev. JOSEPH A. LINN. 
 Corresponding Secretary— Rev. SAMUEL ROTHROCK 
 Treasurer— UATTRIAS BARRIER, Esq. 
 
 Rev. J. L. Smithdeal from the Synod of South Carolina, presented his cre- 
 dentials with a view of becoming a member of this Synod, when it was 
 1. Resolved, Unanimously, that he be received. 
 
 All papers for Synod were now called for, and handed in, and the regular 
 standing committees appointed, viz: 
 
 STANDIIS^G COMMITTEES. 
 
 1. On the President's Report — Rev's John H. Mengert, Simeon Scherer, 
 and Mr. David Barrier, 
 
 2. On Petitions and Vacancies — Rev's J. B. Anthony, Jacob Crim, and 
 Thomas J. Dotson. 
 
 3. On Unfinished Business — Rev's B. C. Hail, William A. Julian, and Mr. 
 T. M. Shofifner. 
 
 4. On Finance — Rev's Sapiuel Rothrock, G. D. Bernheim, swid Mr. John 
 ^. Bloom. 
 
 o. On the State of Religioii—Revs William Artz, J. L. Smithdeal, and 
 Jacob Lentz. 
 
 6. On Proceedings of Conferential Districts — Rev. John S. Heilig, Caleb 
 Lentz, and N. Krimminger, Esq. 
 
 7. On Education— Rev's John D. Scheck, James R. Sykes. and W. Kim- 
 ball. 
 
 The Parochial Reports, having been called for and handed to the Secretary, 
 were arranged as follows: 
 
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' 8 MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 Thd Report of the Treasurer of Synod was read and referred to the Com- 
 mittee on Finance. 
 
 Synod now adjourned by rising, until to-morrow morning 9 o'clock, to give 
 time for the ministerial meetinc:. 
 
 Friday, May 2d, 9 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 The members of Synod assembled and spent half an hour in devotional ex- • 
 ercises, having special reference to the sad condition of our country. 
 
 The minutes of yesterday were read and confirmed. 
 
 Brother Joseph Shive, commissioner from the Davie Mission, appeared, and 
 was received as a member of Synod. 
 
 The report of the committee on the Constitution for the relief of superan- 
 nuated and disabled ministers was presented, and on motion, it was taken up 
 seriatim^ considered and adopted. 
 
 Pending this discussion, Synod took a recess until 1^ o'clock, P. M. 
 
 During the recess, brother G. F. Schseflfer preached from the text, Gen. iii 
 ch. 24 V. first clause: "So he drove out the man." 
 
 After the aforenamed recess. Synod re-assembled, when the Rev. F. H. 
 Wood^f the Methodist Episcopal Church, was introduced and cordially in- 
 vited to a seat amongst us, as an advisory member. 
 
 The Constitution deferred was resumed by discussing and amending its 
 several articles, and finally adopted it as a whole. 
 
 2. Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod do not insert the Constitution of 
 the Society of Special Relief in the minutes for this year, but that the Secre- 
 tary of said Society retain the Constitution until such time as Synod may or- 
 der its publication. 
 
 The Corresponding Secretary made his report, which was adopted : ^ 
 
 EEPOKT IN^O. 1. 
 
 Your Corresponding Secretary would report that he has not been furnished 
 with a single copy of the minutes of any sister Synod ; or any other vlata 
 from which to make out a report, and therefore has none to present. 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 JOSEPH A. LINN, Cor. Secretary. 
 
 The report on petitions and vacancies was next presented and adopted : 
 
 EEPOKT XO. 2. 
 
 The committee to whom the papers on Petitions and Vacancies were re- 
 ferred, beg leave to report that the only documents which have been placed in 
 their hands are : 
 
 1. A petition from Thyatira Church, Catawba county, for admission into 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 connection with this Synod. Your committee recommend that said Church 
 be received into connection with this S3'nod. 
 
 2. A letter from Mr. H. B. Eilers, of Wilmington, giving a full statement of 
 the present condition of our Mission Church there. Your committee reeora- 
 mend that said letter be^rcadjbefore Synod. 
 
 3. Is a petition from the Church of Charlotte, requesting this body to hold 
 its next annual meeting in that place. Your committee recommend the ap- 
 plicatien to the notice of Synod, when fixing the place of meeting. 
 
 4. Is a communication from St. Matthew's and Jerusalem Churches in Da- 
 vie county, Avhich are vacant, requesting to be supplied with preaching by 
 some member or members of this Synod tlie ensuing year. Your committee 
 refer this petition to the consideration of the action of Synod. 
 
 Respectfully submitted. 
 
 J. B. ANTHONY, 
 JACOB CRIM, 
 T. J. DOTSON 
 In relation to the first item in the foregoing report, it was 
 
 3. Resolved^ That the prayer of the petitioners from Thyatira Church be 
 granted. 
 
 In reference to the petition from the Churches in Davie county, it was 
 
 4. Resolved^ That the Churches above mentioned be referred to a commit- 
 tee, who shall make such arrangements for their supply as may be deemed 
 necessary, to-morrow. Committee— J. B. Anthony and G. D. Bernheim. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 3. 
 
 The committee on the state of religion in the several congregations report 
 as follows : 
 
 In Bro. Bernheim's charge there has been a revival of religion at his coun- 
 try preaching place, which resulted in the addition of several members to our 
 Lutheran Zion. He says : I have here a catechetical class composed of mem- 
 bers of other churches as well as our own, who all study Luther's catechism 
 together. Here we expect to erect a comfortable church edifice as soon as 
 the state of the country will admit. In the town church, which is mostly 
 attended by females, in consequence of the war, there has been a considera- 
 ble addition of members, great attention is paid to the preaching of the word, 
 and that in this interesting field there is strong hopes that our Zion will event- 
 ually flourish. 
 
 Bro. S[ke3 writes, that although his prospects are not so flattering as one 
 could wish, yet the state of religion is better than it has been ; our prayer 
 meetings are increasing in interest, and a general desire for religious instruc- 
 tion prevails. 
 
 Bro. Julian says : The state of religion in rny charge is not so good as 
 formerly, owing to the changes that arc taking place in our country ; my 
 salary will not be made up the ensuing year; yet we hope for better times in 
 the future: may the Lord give great success. 
 
 Bro. Scheck says : The pressure and excitement consequent upon the war, 
 
10 MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 have not been without their eflfects on us: nearly fifty persons connected with 
 my charge are now on ihe field, and the absence of some of them is sensibly 
 felt. The preached word is well attended, and my charge is making an 
 effort to increase my salary. 
 
 Bro. Hall writes : The state of religion in the Guilford pastorate seems 
 increasing ; especially at Lau's church. The ordinances are well attended, 
 and a commendable liberality is practiced. During the past year some ten or 
 fifteen persons have professed a hope in Christ and several were added to the 
 church. 
 
 Bro. Smithdeal says : I have not been long in the Catawba charge ; yet 
 I believe it is doing more for the Gospel than it has ever done. We or- 
 ganized a congregation which petitions this Synod for admission. We 
 have a bright prospect before us, and by the blessing of Heaven, we hope 
 soon to make an interesting report to Synod, as I am missionating in a new 
 direction. 
 
 Bro.^Kimball reports : That in his charge the house of God is well attend- 
 ed. We have three prayer meetings and two Sabbath Schools. We had 
 some special seasons of grace. Some sixty members were added to the church 
 by the rite of confirmation. The revival spirit has not yet died out, many of 
 my people are still hungering and thirsriug after righteousness. They have 
 manifested a greater liberahty in the support of their pastor this than last year. 
 
 Bro. Scherer writes : That he has served one congregation since the com- 
 mencement of this year; and that a meeting had been'held by Bro. M. M. 
 Miller, which resulted in the hopeful conversion of probably more than forty 
 persons, who were added to the church. Prayer meetings have been attend- 
 ed, and recently, I have commenced instructing an interesting class of cate- 
 chumens. The usual interest is manifested in the ordinary preaching of the 
 word. 
 
 Bro. Heilig says : That the state of religion in one of his churches is par- 
 ticularly encouraging; and in consideration of all the circumstances, he has 
 no reason to complain ; but feels encouraged to persevere ; and with the 
 blessing of God hopes to build up the Kedeemer's kingdom in that part of 
 His moral vineyard. 
 
 Bro. Mengert writes : The state of religion in the Wilmington charge, 
 which is now vacant, has given me considerable concern from the commence- 
 ment, and will remain a subject of solicitude and prayer with me after my 
 pastoral relation with it has come to a close. May the great Shepherd of the 
 sheep give unto this people a pastor after His own heart, and may they be 
 brought more and more to realize the importance of our Saviour's declaration ; 
 " He that heareth you, hearth me," &c. 
 
 Bro. Artz says : Since the commencement of the war and the suspension 
 of our College and other literary institutions at Mt. Pleasant, my meetings at 
 Mt. Carmel church have been very sparsely attended, and that principally by 
 the few remaining members. Most of these are singularly attentive, and we 
 believe enjoy themselves in religion. 
 
 Bro. Dreher writes : That the state of religion in his charge is not what 
 he would wish to see, yet the attention to the preached word is respectable. 
 But there is not that deep-toned piety and thirsting after righteousness which 
 the troubles of the times demands. 
 
 Bro. Anthony states : That there is nothing of interest in his charge. 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 11 
 
 Bro. Linn reports : That the attendance on the ordinances of God's house 
 and otlHM- means afjjrace is unnsnally large and strict. Though the congre- 
 gations have bcconie somewliat lessened by a large migration to tlie seat of 
 war. • 
 
 Bro. CiuM writes: That the state of religion in his charge is more encour- 
 aging than at any time past. 
 
 Bro. Rothrock writes: That good attention is given to the''preaching of 
 the word, although the number of hearers is not so large as in former times, 
 as many of the members are in the army. 
 
 Bro. Groseclose says: That in the Salisbury pastorate, the state of reli- 
 gion is. under all the circumstances by which we are surrounded, as favora- 
 ble as could be expected. The Lord, while chastening the nation for it sins, 
 has~not utterly forsaken His people who call upon Him with the prayer of 
 faith. In a meeting at Union church there were fifty-five professed conver- 
 sion, and thirty-nine additions to church membership. 
 
 In conclusion, your committee have reason to believe that notwithstanding 
 the very great perplexity and pressure of the times, the labors of our minis- 
 try have been blessed, and the course of religion and our Zion is still onward. 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 WM. ARTZ, 
 J. L. SMITHDEAL, 
 JACOB LENTZ. 
 Synod now adjourned to meet again to-morrow morning, 9 o'clock, A. M. 
 Closed with prayer b}'' bro. Swicegood. 
 
 Saturday, 9 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 The members of Synod re-assembled, when half an hour was spent in the 
 usual devotional services, after which the roll was called ;ind Synod proceed- 
 ed to business. 
 
 Whereas, for some years there has been no correspondence between this 
 Synod and the German Reformed Classis of N. C. ; and whereas our present 
 political condition has liad the happy effect of uniting Soutliern Christians 
 more closely together than formerly, therefore, 
 
 ' 5. Resolved^ That we elect a corresponding delegate to present our chris- 
 tian salutations to said body, and invite the re-opening of fraternal correspon- 
 dence. 
 
 The committee appointed to draft a schedule of appointments for the Davife 
 Mission, reported the following, which was adopted. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 4. ' 
 
 In the month of June — Rev. G. F. Schaiffer the first Sunday at Jerusalem 
 church — the second at St. Matthew's. Also, Rev. L. C. Groseclose, second 
 Sabbath at Jerusalem church. 
 
12 MESrUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 In July — Rev. C, Lentz, first Sunday at Jerusalem — second at St. Mat- 
 thew's. 
 
 In AuG^ust — Rev. J, Swicegood as above. 
 
 In September— Rev. L. A. Bikle " " 
 
 In October— Rev. J. Grim " '' 
 
 In November — Rev. J. B. Anthony, first Sunday. 
 
 Rev. G. D. Bernheim, 2nd " 
 In December — Rev. S. Rothrock as above. 
 In Januar}' — Rev. S. Scherer " " 
 In Februarv— Rev. W. A. Julian " " 
 In March— Rev. W. Kimball '•' '' 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. B. ANTHONY, 
 G. D. BERNHEIM. 
 
 The report on unfinished business was presented and adopted. 
 
 EEPOET ^TQ. 5. 
 
 Your committee on unfinished business have found but one item claiming 
 the attention of this body, namely : the appointment of a Special Committee 
 to report a plan for the successful establishment of a Female Institution with- 
 in the bounds of our Synod. The Synod would no doubt like to hear from 
 said committee. 
 
 B. C. HALL, 
 W. A. JULIAN. 
 T. M. SCHOEFNER. 
 
 Leave of absence was asked and granted to Messrs. T. M. SchofFner, J. F. 
 Bloom and J. Yost during the remainder of the present session of Synod. 
 
 The committee on the proceedings of Couferencial districts reported, which 
 report was adopted. 
 
 EEPOET ^O. 6. 
 
 WESTERN CONFERENCE. 
 
 This Conference li^ld two meetings during the past year. The minutes 
 contain nothing demanding the attention of this body. 
 
 CENTRAL CONFERENCE. 
 
 This body convened four times the past year. In the minutes of this Con- 
 ference, we find the following preamble and resolution. 
 
 Whereas, the Executive Committee of the Synodical Missionary Society 
 have fiiiled to hold any meeting for the purpose of making out an apportion-, 
 ment of funds required to meet our Missionary liabilities as.contemplated by 
 the action of our last Conference meeting, therefore — 
 
 Resolved. That wo, as a conference, request the Synodical Missionary So- 
 ciety to make the aforenamed apportionment for the several churches, and 
 forward the same to each pastor as early as convenient. 
 
 Your committee recompiend this subject to the favorable consideration of 
 the Synodical Missionary Society. 
 
 EASTERN CONFERENCE. 
 
 This Conference held four meetings since last Synod. We are pleased to 
 observe a commendable zeal in -the brethren composing thfl body. 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 13 
 
 An entLM-piiso which bids fair to augment the interest of the Lutheran 
 Churcli of North Carolina, is referred to in the following preamble and reso- 
 lution, found on the pages of their minutes : 
 
 Whereas, the above enterprise bids fair to become a great auxiliary in build- 
 ing up the Lutheran Church within our bounds, and particularly that of the 
 Eastern Conference, therefore — 
 
 Resolved, That this Conference recommend to the favorable consideration 
 of Synod this enterprise, with a view to secure it3 cordial co-operation. 
 
 Li regard to the above, your connnittee would recommend — 
 
 1st. That the bretiiren of the Eastern Conference be invited to explain to 
 Synod the nature of tlie enterprise, alluded to in the foregoing pieamble. 
 
 2nd. That, should said enterprise meet th(^ approval of this body, Synod 
 extend to the brethren its sympathy and cordial co-operation. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, J. S. HEILIG, 
 
 C. LENTZ, 
 N. KRIMMINGEE. 
 
 Bro. D. M. Blackwclder, Corresponding Delegate from the Synod of South 
 Carolina, appeared and took his seat among us, and was cordially invited to a 
 participation in all our deliberations. 
 
 The report of the committee on the President's Report, was next submit- 
 ted and adopted. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 7. 
 
 With a view to economy in the publishing of our minutes, your committee 
 have endeavored so to condense the President's report, as to preserve intact 
 its general feature ; that part of it which relates to his correspondence with 
 the Secretary of the Eastern Conference, has been altogether excluded. 
 
 The items are as follows : 
 
 L The application of Bro Miller for license, your committee beg to refer 
 to the Ministerium. 
 
 2. The letter from Bro. Grimes, alluded to in the report, was not handed 
 to your committee. We recommend that it h$ read before Synod. 
 
 3. With regard to the President's recommendation to^e-open North Car- 
 olina College at the earliest possible day, your committee have no suggestions 
 to offer, but would refer this subject to Synod for deliberation. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, J. H. MENGERT, 
 
 S. SCHEREH, 
 DAVID BARRIER. 
 
 The committee in the case of Mr. J. Rumple submitted the following re- 
 port, Avhich was adopted. 
 
 KEPOET NO. 8. 
 
 The undersigned in compliance with a resolution on the 20th page of the 
 Minutes of last year, state that they have had an interview with Mr. Rumple, 
 who is now a student in N. Carolina College, and report I'avorably in regard to 
 his religious experience and motives for seeking to enter the christian ministry, 
 and recommend him to the benificence of Synod. 
 
 VVM. ART2, 
 J". B. ANTHONY. 
 Mt. Pleasant, N. C, July 16, 1801. 
 
14 MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 Bro. B. C. Hall asked and obtained leave of absence until Monday morn- 
 ing, 10 o'clock. 
 
 Synod now adjourned until Monday 9 o'clock, A. M. Closed with prayer 
 by Bro. Artz. 
 
 SABBATH DAY'S SERVICES. 
 
 The public services commenced at 10 o'clock, when Bro. J. H. Mengert 
 preached the Ordination Sermon, from text, 2 Cor. 5 chap. 20 v., first clause, 
 " We are embassadors for Christ:' Immediately after which, Bro. G-. F. 
 Schaefifer received license to preach the Gospel, at the hands of the officers of 
 Synod, then brothers L. A. Bikle and W. Kimball were invited forward and 
 were solemnly ordained to the Gospel -ministry by the imposition of hands 
 and prayer. 
 
 - In the afternoon the Holy Communion was administered to the members 
 of Synod and about ^ive hundred other members of the church. The occasion 
 was truly solemn, no doubt many felt it might be their last earthly commun- 
 ion. May God sanctify the occasion to our eternal salvation. 
 
 Monday, 9 o'clock, A. M. 
 After the usual rehgious services, Synod proceeded to business, it was — 
 
 6. Resolved^ That ive heartily rejoice in the successful labors of our South 
 Carohna brethren in establishing a Luthern Church paper. 
 
 7. Resolved, That we cordially recommend the Southern Lutheran to the 
 favorable notice and patronage of all our church members in the bounds of 
 this Synod. 
 
 The committee of Finance next reported on the Treasurer's account of Sy- 
 nodical fund ; also presented their report on Synodical contributions. 
 
 REPOET jSTO. 9. 
 
 Matthias Barrier, Treasurer, in acccount with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
 
 of North Carolina, Dr. 
 
 To balance in hands of Treasurer at last Synod, $ 30.64-^ 
 
 To cash received at last Synod, 118.22 
 
 To cash collected in Wilmington, May, 1861, 9.00 
 
 Total, $157.86i 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 15 
 
 18(51 Vouche7's. C)r. 
 
 May 11.— By cash to Prof. D. XL Bittle, as pr. order of Synod $ 19.00 
 
 Oct. IC— By printing Minutes, to J. J. Bruner, as per order of 
 
 SucrMary, ^^'^^ 
 1862. April 29.— By traveling expenses to Rev. J. A. Linn, as 
 
 per order of Synod, 10-00 
 
 '* " By balance in hands of Treasurorr, • 4:ts.abt 
 
 Total, $157.86i 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 MATTHIAS BARRIER, Treasurer. 
 
 April 29, 1862. • 
 
 The committee to whom was referred the report of the Treasurer of Synod, 
 have examined the same and find it correct. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 SAM'L. ROTHROCK, 
 (I. D. BERNHEIM, 
 JOHN F. BLOOM. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 10. 
 
 The Financial Committee would respectfully report the following Synodi- 
 cal Contributions : 
 
 Hev, John D. Scheclc's Charge. 
 
 St. Paul's Church, $3 50 
 
 Frieden's " 5 00 $8 50 
 
 Eev. William Artz' Charge. 
 
 Mt Carmel Church, 3 00 
 
 Eev. Samuel Rothrock's Chain/e. 
 
 Organ Church, 10 00 • 
 
 St. Peter's 3 00 13 00 
 
 Eev. Jacob Crimes Charge. 
 
 Salem Church, 4 00 
 
 ' Rev. J. B. Anthony's Charge. 
 
 St. John's Church, 14 25 
 
 Bear Creek " 4 80 19 05 
 
 Rev. Joseph A. Linn^s Charge. 
 
 St. Stephen's Church, 5 15 
 
 Luther's " 4 50 
 
 . St. Martin's " 2 65 12 30 
 
 Rev. J. D. Stingleyh Charge. 
 
 St. Michael's Church, 2 40 
 
 St. Paul's " 1 20 3 60 
 
 Rev. Simeon Scherer'^s Charge. 
 Bethel Church, 2 00 
 
16 
 
 MLN'UTES OF STXOD. 
 
 Eev. L. C. Grose close's Charge. 
 
 Union Church, 4 35 
 
 Salisbury, 2 00 6 35 
 
 Bev. G. D. Bemheim^s Charge. 
 
 St. Mark's Church, Charlotte, " 5 00 
 
 Rev. Daniel I. Dreher's Charge. 
 
 Concord, ' 6 00 
 
 Rev. B. C. HalVsjOharge. 
 
 Lau's Church, 3 45 
 
 Rev. William A. Julian's Charge. 
 
 Sandy Creek, 2 35 
 
 Pilgrim, 2 18 
 
 Beck's Church, 2 30 6 83 
 
 Rev. James R. Sikes'' Charge. 
 
 Hopewell, \ 1 49 
 
 Nazareth, 83 
 
 Bethany, o 00 
 
 Carver's Church, 20 4 43 ' 
 
 Rev. W. Ki/inbalVs Charge. 
 
 St. Paul's Church, , 3 33 
 
 Luther's Chapel, 4 10 7 43 
 
 Davie Mis^imi. 
 
 St. Matthew's Church, 2 00 
 
 Jerusalem, 3 30 5 30 
 
 Mr. John Swicegood, 25 
 
 Rev. J. L. SmithdeaVs Charge. 
 
 Beth Eden, Newton, 2 50 
 
 Tliyatira 2 00 .4 50 
 
 Rev. J. S. Heilig's Charge. 
 
 St. Enoch's Church, 3 00 
 
 Trinity, " 2 00 5 00 
 
 Total amount, $119 99 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 SxiMUEL ROTHROCK, 
 a D. BERNHEIM. ' 
 An election to supply the vacancy in the Board of Trustees for North Car- 
 olina College was now held, which resulted in the choice of Rev. S. Roth- 
 rock, Rev. J. A. Linn, C. Melchor and C. R. Mjla?. 
 
 An election for Corresponding Delegates to 4<btr «cclesiastical bodies was 
 next held, and resulted as follows : 
 
MIXUTES OF SYNOD. 17 
 
 To South Carolina Synod — Rev. J. Crim, principal, and Rev. J. H. Men- 
 gert, alternate. 
 
 To the German Reformed Classis of M. C. — Rev. J. C. Anthony, principal, 
 and Rev. J. D. Scheck, alternate. 
 
 Rev. J. B. Anthony, presented the followinj^ declaration, annulling our for- 
 mer connection with the General Synod of the United States of America, 
 from the hand of Dr. J. Eachman, whicli vrixs adopted. 
 
 " Whereas, The duty of rendering obedience to rulers and magistrates, as 
 those ordained by God for the exercise of justice and the maintenance of or- 
 der, is enjoined in the Word of God : And whereas, After years of injustice 
 and oppression, in palpable violation of the Constitution of the then United 
 States, inflicted on Uiese Southern States by the former Government of the 
 United States, these States seceded and formed a Government under the 
 name of the Confederate States of America, therefore, 
 
 Resolved, That we recognize the hand of God in the wisdom of those coun- 
 cils and the heroism of our brave defenders, which have enabled us to form a 
 government of our choice. 
 
 Resolved, That we recognize tlie right of these States in having seceded 
 and formed an independent government, to w^hich ouu undivided allegance is 
 due. 
 
 IVIiereas, This Synod was formerly connected with the General Synod 
 of the United States of America, in which we are represented by dele- 
 gates, we have now arrived at the solemn conviction that it is essential 
 to the good of our churdi and the glory of God, that the Evangelical Luther- 
 an Churches of these Confederate States withdraw all connection with the 
 Northern General Synod, and by this solemn and unanimous act declare our 
 connection as a Synod dissolved. 
 
 Resolved, That we are in favor of forming a General Synod of the Confede- 
 rate States on the basis of the Augsburg Confession, and that our delegates 
 elected to the Convention, to be held in Salisbury, North Carolina, in this 
 month, be enjpowered to vote for such an organization. 
 
 Resolved, That in the event of the formation of a Southern General Synod, 
 our delegates be empowered to represent us in that Synod. 
 
 On motion. Synod now proceeded to elect three clerical, and three lay-dele- 
 gates to represent us in said Convention, to meet in Salisbury, Thursday the 
 loth of May ensuing, as follows : 
 
 Primary — Rev'ds Daniel I. Dreher, Joseph A. Linn, and G. D. Bernheim. 
 Messrs. Christopher Melchor, Paul A. Seaford, and R. Winecoff. 
 
 Alternates — Rev'ds William Artz, John D. Scheck, and Samuel Rothrock. 
 Messrs. L. G. Heilig, J. Shimpoch, and M. Barringer. 
 
 8. Resolved, That we now adjourn to meet again immediately after the 
 meeting of the Missionary Society. 
 
 Closed with prayer by brother G. D. Bernheim. 
 
18 MINUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 Monday, 4^ o'clock, P. M. 
 Synod was opened with prayer by brother L. C. Groseclose, and then pro- 
 ceeded to business. 
 
 The Committee on Education now reported as follows, which was adopted : 
 
 KEPORT XO. 11. . 
 
 The Committee on Education beg leave to piesent the following report : 
 Two documents were placed in their hands. The first is a report of the 
 Board of Directors of North Carolina College, through their President, con- 
 taining the actions of the Board during the past year. He informs your 
 committee that the President and Profijssors of said College had tendered 
 their resignations, which had been accepted ; that they had in part liquidated 
 the claims against the Board, and that they had indefinitely suspended the 
 exercises, both of the Academic and Collegiate Departments, and expresses 
 the hope that Synod will sustain them in their actions as set forth in his re- 
 port. Your committee recommend that they be sustained in their acts. 
 
 The second document is a report of the Treasurer of our College, in which 
 he states the present indebtedness of the Board to amount to $7,189,56. 
 
 Submitted with deference, 
 
 JOHN D. SCHECK, 
 JAMES R. SIKES, 
 W. KIMBALL. 
 
 An election was held for the place of the next annual meeting of Synod. 
 Charlotte, N. C, was selected. 
 
 9. Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stands adjourned to meet 
 in Charlotte, N. C, on Thursday before the first Sabbath in May, 1863, at 10 
 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 10. Resolved^ That the Pastor-loci, at his convenience, tender the thanks of 
 this Synod to our members and kind friends in the community of Organ 
 Church, for the very hospitable manner that we have been entertained dur- 
 ing our stay among them. 
 
 11. Resolved. That the Secretary procure the printing of such number of 
 the minutes of this Synod, and in such form, as in his judgment, owing to 
 the times, and the cost of printing material, he may think proper. 
 
 12. Resolved^ That the minutes of the Missionary Society be appended to 
 the minutes of Synod. 
 
 12. Resolved^ That each member of this Synod endeavor to secure mem- 
 bers to the- " Pvehef Society," and report the same at our next annual meet- 
 ing, with a view to its permanent organization. 
 
 14. Resolved^ That we now adjonrn to meet at the time and place already 
 specified. 
 
 Closed with prayer and the benediction by the President. 
 
 JOSEPH A. LINN, 
 
 Secretary of Synod. 
 
MINUTES OF 6YN0D. 19 
 
 MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM. 
 
 Thursday, 4 o'clock, P. M. 
 
 The Ministerium immediately after the rising of Synod, declared itself in 
 session for the transactiqp of business. 
 
 The Sermons and Journals of Rev'ds L. A. Bikle and "W. Kimball, were 
 handed in, and coiamittees appointed to examine and report on the same. 
 
 On the Sermon and Journal of Prof. L. A. Bikle, — Committee, Rev'ds John 
 D. Scheck and John Swicegood. 
 
 On the Sermon and Journal of Piev. W. Kimball — Committee, John II. 
 Mengert and Jacob Crim. 
 
 Prof. G. F. Schaefifer having made appHcation to this Ministerium for license, 
 he was requested to appear at the next meeting of this Ministerium. 
 
 The Ministerium now adjourned, subject to the call of the President. 
 
 Closed with prayer by Rev. John H. Mengert 
 
 Friday, 3 o'clock, P. M. 
 The Ministerium opened with prayer by Rev. John H. Mengert. 
 The committee on the Sermon and Journal of brother Bikle reported tlie 
 following, which was adopted : 
 
 EEPORT NO. 1. 
 
 The committee appointed to examine the sermon and sketch of brother 
 Bikle, have attended to the duty assigned them; and present the following 
 report : 
 
 The sermon was based on James the first chapter and second verse, and is 
 
20 MIXrTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 well written ; the language good ; ihe style perspicuous ; and the ideas clear- 
 ly expressed. 
 
 The examination of this sermon, and the relation he has sustained to the 
 Church, have induced your committee to recommend brother Bikle to an ex- 
 amination before the Ministerium, with a view to his ordination. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, JOHN D. SCHECK, 
 
 JOHN SWICEGOOD. 
 
 The brethren, Schjefier and Bikle, were admitted to examination, the form- 
 er with a view to his licensure, and the latter, to his ordination. Pending 
 this examination, it was on motion 
 
 1. Resolved. That the public examination be closed, and that brothers John 
 H. Mengert and William Artz, continue said examination, and report at the 
 next meeting of the Ministerium. 
 
 The Ministerium now closed with prayer 4)y the Secretary, subject to the 
 call of the President. 
 
 Saturday, 3^ o'clock, P, M. 
 The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Pro. S Scherer. 
 The committee on the examination of the brethren, L. A. Bikle and G. F. 
 Sch^effer, reported as follows, which was adopted. 
 
 EEPOET XO. 2. 
 
 Your committee having continued the examination of Professors L. A. 
 Bikle and G. F. Sch^eflfer as directed, beg leave to report, that they are satis- 
 fied with the result, and recommend the ordination of the former, and the 
 licensure of the latter. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 WM. ARTZ, 
 J. H. MENGERT. 
 The committee on the Sermon and Journal of Bro. W. Kimball, reported 
 as follows, which was adopted. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 3. 
 
 Note. — The Secretary, by some unaccountable oversight, has mislaid the 
 committee's report. 
 
 The committee, however, reported favorably as to his diligence and im- 
 provement and recommended his ordination, whereupon — 
 
 Bro. Kimball was invited to appear before the !Ministerium for examina- 
 tion with a view to his ordination. After a somewhat extended examination 
 as to the doctrines, government and history of the Lutheran Church, &c. 
 
 It was then determined by ballot that Prof. G. F. Schaeffer receive license 
 for one year ; and also that the brethren L. A. Bikle and W. Kimball be or- 
 dained. 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 21 
 
 2. Resolved, That Bro. J. H. Mengert preach the Ordination Sermon on 
 Sabbath at 10 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 3. Resolved, That Prof. G. F. Schasffer receive licensure ; and that Bros. 
 L. A. Bikle and W. Kimball be solemnly ordained to-morrow after the Ordina- 
 tion Sermon. 
 
 4. Resolved, That we now adjourn subject to the call of the President. 
 Closed with prayer by Bro. D. ^i. Blackwelder. 
 
 Tuesday, 8 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 The Ministerium was opened with prayer Bro. J. D. Scheck. 
 The application of Bro. M. M. Miller for licensure came up for considera- 
 tion, when it was determined by ballot that his appHcation be not sustained. 
 5. Resolved, That this Ministerium now adjourn sine die. 
 Closed with prayer by Bro. D. M. Blackwelder and benediction by the 
 President 
 
 JOS. A. LINN, 
 Secretary of Mmisterium, 
 
22 JtlLNTUTES OF SYNOD. 
 
 SYISrOPSIS OF THE PEOCEEDINGS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 MISSIONARY SOCIETY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Organ Church, Rowan County, Mat, 5, 1862. 
 The exercises of the Society were commenced with a sermon by Rev, D. 
 W. Blackwelder, Corresponding Delegate from the Synod of South Carolina, 
 after which the Society was called to order by the President. 
 
 A committee was appointed to receive contributions for membership. 
 Contributed by members, $37 55 
 
 CONGREGATIOI^AL CONTRIBUTIOi^rS. 
 
 JSev. jS. jScherer^s Charge. 
 Bethel Church, 5 15 
 
 Hev, L. C. Groseclose^s Charge. 
 Union, $19 40 
 
 Salisbury, . 4 44 23 84 
 
 Bev. W. Artz^s Charge. 
 Mount Carmel, (apportionment) 5 40 
 
 Bev. D. I. JDreher'^s Charge. 
 
 Concord, ^ 13 00 
 
 Bev. J. D. Bevnheim's Charge. 
 
 Charlotte, 12 25 
 
 $97 19 
 On the preceding day a public collection was also taken, amounting to $20, 
 as may be seen in the Treasurer's Report. 
 
 On motion, the officers of last year were re-elected, except the Secretary, 
 who wished to be excused. 
 
 Officers ;— Rev, B. C. HALL, President, 
 
 " J.\A.. linn, Vice-President 
 
 " S. SCHERER, Secretary, ' 
 
 " D, L DREHER, Corresponding Secretary, 
 
 " S. ROTHROCK, Treasurer, 
 
 The Treasurer read his Annual Report, which was referred to an auditing 
 committee. 
 
 Committee .-—Rev. L, C, Groseclose, and W, A. Julian, 
 
MINUTES OF SYNOD. 23 
 
 The Chairman appointed Rev. W. A. Julian to preach the Missionary Ser- 
 mon at the next annual meeting, and Rev. J. D. Scheck his alternate. 
 
 In view of the indebtedness of the Society, the following resolution was 
 adopted : , 
 
 Besolved, That we adopt the recommendation of Synod to this Society, and 
 authorize our Executive Committee to ascertain our entire indebtedness, and 
 apportion our liabilities among all our congregations for liquidation. 
 
 Resolved, That the note of $50,^vhich the Society holds against Rev. J. L. 
 Smithdeal, be surrendered to him at the expiration of one year's service, on 
 Jiis part, in the Catawba mission field. 
 
 The committee to audit the Treasurer's account now reported. 
 The committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and find it correct, 
 except an error often cents against himself, which they have corrected. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 L. C. GROSECLOSE. 
 W, A. JULIAN. 
 
 TREASUKEE'S REPOET. 
 
 Samuel Rothrock, Treasurer, in account with Synodical Missionary Society : 
 1861. ; DR. 
 
 May 4 — To note and cash as per last Annual Report, $ 61 10 
 
 " To cash as p^er last annual report, !22 25 
 
 " To cash at annual meeting, Wilmington, 69 58 
 
 " To cash from Prof C. 0. Pape, 50 
 
 " 5 — To public collection in 1st Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, 8 84 
 July 21 — To cash from Missionary Society of St Peter's Chuixilk per 
 
 D. Earnhart, Tresaurer, , '. . . . 29 20 
 
 " To contribution by Paul N. Heilig, Esq., 5 00 
 
 Aug. 4 — To cash from St. Matthew's Church, per Rev. Jo. A. Linn, 8 00 
 
 " To contribution by Mrs. Jane Coleman, 2 00 
 
 " IT — To cash from Missionary Society of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heilig, Treasurer, 21 75 
 
 " To interest from Mis. and Ed. Society of Organ Church, per 
 
 P. N.* Heilig, Treas 15 30 
 
 " 18 — To cash from Luther's Church, per Rev. J. A. Linn, 6 00 
 
 " To cash from St. Stephen's Church, per P. J. Lentz, 3 00 
 
 " 19 — To cash from Missionary Society of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heilig, Treasurer, 2 75 
 
 " 2G— To cash borrowed of B. F. Fraley, to pay Rev. J. H. Mea- 
 
 gert's Missionary wages, 130 00 
 
 Sept. 13 — To cash from Missionary Society of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heilig, Treasurer, 3 25 
 
 " To cash in 1860 from Missionary Society of Organ Church, 
 
 'per P. N. Heilig, Treasurer, inadvertently omitted m 
 
 last annua) repoat, 8 75 
 
 Oct 9 — To cash from Missionary Society of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heilig, Treasurer, 50 
 
 " 24 — To interest from Missionary and Education Society of Or- 
 gan Church, per Paul N. Heilig, Treasurer, 10 25 
 
24 MINUTES OF BTSOD. 
 
 " To cash from Missionary: Society of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heilig, Trea,~urer,' 6-25 
 
 Nov. 4 — To contribution "by L. H. Rothrock, : 2 00 
 
 1862. 
 
 Jan. 12 — To cash from St. Stephen's Church, per Peter J,. Lentz,. . . 10 00 
 " To cash from Missionary Sdbiety of Organ Church, per P. 
 
 N. Heihg, Treasurer. ...*... , % . . .^^ 3 25 
 
 May .1 — To cash from Luther's Church, per Pier. Joseph A. Linn,. . 5 70 
 
 '' To cash from St. Matthew's Church, p^r Rev. Jo. A. Linn, 3 00 
 
 " To contribution by Rev. Joseph A. Linn, 5 00 
 
 " To cash for Forsythe mission, n-om Prieden's Church, per 
 
 Rev. John D. Scheck, 24 5iP 
 
 " To cash for Forsythe Mission, from St. Paul's Church, per 
 
 Rev. John D. Scheck, ^ * 5 50 
 
 To.Centenary int., Bethel Church, per Rev. J. B. Anthorty, 1 20 
 
 To amount of D. M. Wagner's note, (prin. and int.) . 54 44 
 
 3 — To cash for Forsythe Mission, per Rev. W. A. Juhan, 16 10 
 
 4 — To pubhc collection in Organ Church, 20 00 
 
 a 
 
 Total, : $564 96 
 
 1861. CR. 
 
 May 4— By note and cash as per last Ahr^ial Report, ^ $ 61 10 
 
 " 5 — By cash to Rev. John H. Mengert, Missionary, 100 00 
 
 " 20— By en-or, no partial payment having been made on D. M. 
 
 Wagner's note, 13 00' 
 
 Aug. 5 — By cash to Rev. John H. Mengert, Missionary, . . ^ 40 00 
 
 " 20— By cash to " " 53 00 
 
 " 26^By cash to " " 130 00 
 
 Oct. 30 — By partial payment on B. F. Fraley's note, 29 00 
 
 Nov. 12— By cash to Rev. J. H. Mengert, Missionary, 2 00 
 
 1862. 
 
 Mar. 15— By partial pa3mient on Benjamin F. Fraley's note, 13 00 
 
 May 5— By cash to Rev. James R. Sikes, Missionary, 46 10 
 
 *' 5 — By balance in hands of Treasurer, 77 76 
 
 » — ■ 
 
 Total, $564 96 
 
 Respectfully submitted . 
 
 SAMUEL ROTHROCK, Treasurer. 
 
 Resolved^ That the money, now in the hands of the Treasurer, be divided, 
 pro rata, among the Missionaries who have claims against the Society. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. S. Scherer receive a note from this Society, for what- 
 ever may be due him, after receiving his portion of the funds on hand. 
 . Resolved, That the Secretary prepare a synopsis of the proceedings of this 
 meeting, and request Synod to have the same printed with the Minutes. 
 
 • Resolved^ That the Society now adjourn, to meet again at the call of the 
 President, at the time and place 6f the next meeting of Synod. 
 
 Closed with prayer and benediction. , . 
 
 SIMEON SCHEREB, Secretary.