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MINUTES
OF THE
EV. LUTHERAN SYNOD
AND
M I N I S T E R I U M
OF
NORTH CAROLINA
Convened in St. Paul's Church, Catawba Co'y*) IV. C,
May 5th, 1S48.
fRINTED AT THE CAROLINA WATCHMAN OFFICE.
1848.
MINUTES
Pursuant to a resolution of last Synod, the Ministers and Delegate!*
composinj; the Evangolical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, as-
sembled at St. Paul's church, Catawba county, N. C, May 5ih, 184lr'.
The President preached his Synodical sermon from Acts xx, 17 — 21,
After which the members of Synod presetU were called to order with
singing and prayer by the President. The roll was then called and
ihe absentees noted.
ORDAINED MINISTERS.
NAMES.
Rev. J. D. SC[IECIv,t
" WM. ARTZ.t
" J. B. ANTHONY,
" S. ROTHROCK.
- B. AREY,
• WM G. HARTER,
" J. GRIM,
" J. A. LINN *
ADDRESS.
Luther smile, Rowan counfy, N. C.
HolCs Store, Orange "
Salisbury, Rowan " "
Rockmlle, Rowan "
Statesville, Iredell " "
Concord, Cabarrus " "
JSJocksmlle, Davie " "
Rockville, Rowan "
LICENTIATES.
Rev. J. GRIESON,t
" A. GRlMES,t
" J. SWICEGOOD,
'' J. H. COFFMAN.
Clapf/s, Guilford
Wilkesboro', Wilkes
Brownton, Davidson
Salisbury, Rowan
The fiillowing Lay-brethren presented their credentials ofappijint.
men! as Delegates to this Synod.
Capt. JOHN SLOOP, From Rev. J. D, Sckeck's charge.
DAVID BARRINGER, Esq., " /. B. Anthony's "
SOLOMON NCSSMAxV, " S. Roihrock's
JONAS BOST, Esq., " B. Arey's
WILSON BLACKWELDER, Esq., " W. G. Barter's "
SOLOMON SEAFORD, " /. Crinis
WM. H. SMITH, " /. H. Coffman's "
* Absent, but afterward arrived, t Absent with excuse, t Absent.
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The cerlifioates of Messrs. Blackwelder and Seaford being irregu.
lar, therefore,
1. Resolved, That a commhlee of two on elections be appointed
to examine thenf) and report.
Commitlee—?Ke\\ J. B. Anthony and B. Arey, who made the foU
lowing report.
Report No. 1.
The Committee to whom were referred the irregular certificates of Messrs.
Blackwelder and Seaford, beg leave to report that, as these certificates are regu-
larly signed by the pastors, and as we suppose they did not apprehend constitu-
tional defect, we recommen<l that under existing circumstances ihese delegates
be admitted to seats ; but we hope the pastors and church councils will, in future,
be more careful in preparing their certificates. J. B. ANTPIONY,
Adopted. B. AREY.
■J'he President read his annual report before the house, and upon
motion it was received.
THE PRESIDENTS' ANNUAL REPORT.
Dear Brethren' : Through a kind and over-roling ProvideT>ce, we are again
permitted to assemble in Synodical Convention. During the past year, God was
pleased to extend unto us his protecting and preserving care, and to impart unto
us his fovors, richly and profusely. Since our last meeting, at Organ Church,
many of our race have been summoned away from earth — they have gone the
way of all flesh. But we are still here. Ours is the priviledge of meeting as aa
Ecclesiastical body to hold sweet counsel together ; to interchange fieely and
fiimiliarly our sentiments on subjects of a religious nature, and connected with the
.nterests of the Church ; and to rehearse the doings of God in our several pastoral
charges. Ours is the privilege, the high privilege, as a band of christian brethren,
to combine our counsel in devising plans for the most judicious and efficient cul-
tivation- of that portion of the Master's vineyard, which has been laore especially
committe-d to our spiritual husbandry, and to concentrate our efforts in the execu-
tion of the plans which our deliberate counsel may mature. Sastaiaing the rela-
tion of spiritual guides and spiritual instructors, and, as our own happiness, both
present and future, and that of our fellow-men to a certain extent, are intimately
connected with the faithful performance of duty on our part, how deeply ought
we to tVel the responsibilky resting upon us. And how appropriate is the pre-
sent occasion for a prayerful neview of our past Ministerial history, and how suita-
ble, too, the occasion for deep humiliation before God on account of past remiss-
ness in the performance of duty ; and^ for the forniation of new purposes of obe-
dience and fidelity, as w^ are about entering upon another Ecclesiastical year. —
God be pleased to grant unto us the enlightening influcaces of his Spirit ; discttU'W
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unto us our true spiritual condition ; aid us in the entire consecration of all that
we have and are to his service, and direct us in all our counsels to his name's glory.
In compliance with oar constitution, I will now present you with an account
of my official acts during the past year.
In the month of Janeary lust, I gave, on application, an ad interim License to
Br. John H. Coffman. Brother CofTman pursued his studies preparatory to the
Ministry, in the Theological Seminary at Lexington, S. C. He received and ac-
cepted a call to the pastoral charge of the congregation in Salisbury. Accord-
ingly he applied to me for proper credentials to officiate as a gospel Minister in
the Evangelical Lutheran Church. After furnishing me with satisfactory testi-
monials as to his moral and mental qualifications for the Ministry, I gave him a
License extending to the present meeting of Synod. It will now become the duty
of the Ministenum regularly to examine Br. Coflinan, and then act in accordance
•with the result of such examination.
At the last meeting of our Synod, a preamble and resolution were adopted,
having special reference to the Tennessee Synod. It was made the duty of the
ofliicers of Synod, in connection with Br. Scheck, during the course of the past
year to enter into a correspondence with the principal members of that body, to
ascertain how far they would go, and what efforts they would make, to trace out
some common and safe ground, upon which the present generation of Luiheran
families may meet and regard each other in good faith. Having but a very limi-
ted personal acquaintance with any of the ministers of that Synod, I first consult-
«(1 with the Secretary of the Synod, and then addressed a letter to Rev. Jonathan
R. Moser, the Secretary of the Tennessee Synod, requesting him to bring the
subject of the said preamble and resolution to the special notice and attention of
that body, at its ensuing meeting. T also forwarded to Rev. J. R. Moser, a copy
of our printed Minutes. I am happy in being able to communicate to you, that
they gave my letter and the Minutes of our Synod, a very respectful reception
and special attention. But from the action had by that Synod on the subject of
our preamble and resolution, they appear to have misapprehended the true inten-
tion thereof, as well as misunderstood the correct import of my letter. They (the
Tennessee Synod) appear to have understood the action of our Synod as pro-
posing, or at least desiring, a " union" of the two Synods upon certain conditions
to be complied with on their part, whereas I stated distinctly in my letter to Rev.
Moser, that the object was, not to destroy our present ecclesiastical organizations,
but simply to bring about the preliminary efforts necessary to trace out some com-
mon and safe ground, upon which the present generation of Lutheran families
may meet and regard each other in good faith. It is to be hoped, however, tliat
the misunderstandings which arose among our predecessors in the church, will
gradually die away, and that the desirable end contemplated by our Synod, may
yet be brought about.
Under date of Feb. 5, 1848, 1 received a letter a from Br. W. H. Fink, in which
be inclosed to me the License received at the last meeting of our Synod, and in-
formed me that he was teaching school within the bounds of tiie South Tarolina
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Synod, and requested of me the proper credentials to enable him to connect hinfi-
self with that body. I accordingly sent to his address a leiier of honorabie dis-
n)i9sion from our Synod.
Under date of Feb. 7, 1843, I received a letter from Rev. Dr. Hazelius, Pro-
fessor of Theology in the Seminary at Lexington, S. C, which I would recom-
mend to the consideration o( the I\Iinisterium. Dr. Hazelius wished to learn my
opinion relative to an opening for usefulness in Catawba county in this State. He
informed me that Mr. Hopkins, a student of the Seminary, whom he recommend-
ed very favorably, was willing to labor in said field, and would be present at this
meeting of our Synod, I wrote in answer to said letter, and gave such informa-
tion on the subject therein adverted to, as I then had in my possession.
These are all the official acts performed by me during the past year. I now
resign to you my office with the humble aspiration, that our present meeting of
Synod may be to our individual edification, the edification of all who may favor
lib with their presence, and especially to the glory and praise of God.
SAM'L. ROTHROCK, Fresident.
The election for officers was the next business in ordei', and upon
balloting it appeared that the following were elected:
Rev. J. B. ANTHONY, President,
" WM. G. HARTER, Recording Secretary,
*' B. AREY, Corresponding Secretary.
M. UARRiER, Esq., Treasurer.
After the House was organized the former Treasurers of the Sem.
inary and Cen'enary funds, were re-elected, viz : Col. J. M. Smith,
'Yy. of Centen.iry, and D. Miller, Tr. of Seminary Fund.
The Rev. J. R. Moser, of the Tennessee Synod, being present,
was introducL'd to Synod, and invited to a seat as an advisory member.
By motion the Minutes of our last Session were rel'errfd to the
committee on unfinished business.
All letters, papers, petitions, &c., intended for Synod were now
cnUed for iwA refeired to appropriate committees, as follows :
1. Commiilcc on President's Report and other papers. — Rev. VV.
G. flarler, W. Blaekweldcr, and J. Sloop.
•1. 0:i Petitions and Vacancies. — Rev. B. Arey, J. Bost, and S.
Nusstnan.
A. On Unfinished Business.— Yiev. J. Grim, and Mr. S. Seaford.
4. State of Finance. — D. Barringer, Rev. Gotiinan, and Wm. H.
Suiiih.
5. Stait of Religion. --Rev, S. Rolhrock, and J. Swicegcod.
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A letter from Br. Artz was now read before Synod, containing his
parochial report, his contributions to Synodical treasury, and his ei-
cuse for non-attendance at our present meeting.
o Resolved, That Br. Artz's excuse for his absence be sustained.
The letter from the Cor. Sec. of the S. C. Synod, was read and
referred to tho following special committee : Rev. Messrs. Uolhrock,
Arey, and Crim. .
3. Resolved, That Synod aLljourn to meet to-morrow morning, 8
o'clock, in Newton, whero we will hold the following sessions of our
present convention.
Closed with singing and prayer by the Secretary.
SECOND SESSION.
Saturday Morning, 8 o^clock,
May 6th, 1848.
Synod met according to adjournment and was opened with prayer
by the President. The roll was called and the members answered
to their names. The Minutes were read and confirmed.
Report No. 2.
The committee to whom was referred the letter of Rev. J. F. W. Leppard,
Cor. Sec. of the Synod of S. C, beg leave to report :
That the suggestion in reference to a Southern Church Convention, for the ac-
complishment of the objects adverted to in said letter,* meets with our approval.
Your committee would suggest that said Convention ought to meet early in the
Summer of 1849 ; and concur with our brethren of the south, that the delegation
to said Convention might be particularly select. The ratio of delegation might
be something greater than the ratio of delegation to the General Synod. As we
regard our synodical boundary as a central point for the meeting of said Conven-
tion, we would respectfully invite our brethren to fix upon some point within our
boundary for said Convention. We would suggest to our brethren of the South
Carolina Synod, to fix upon the precise time and place for said Convention to
meet, and the ratio of representation. Respectfully submitted,
SAM'L. ROTHROCK,
BENJ. AREY,
Adopted. JACOB CRIM.
Report No. 3.
The Committee on Finances, have attended to the duty assigned them and beg
leave to make the following report :
1. That they have examined the report of the Treasurer of Synodical Fund,
and find it correct.
2. That they have examined the report of the Treasurer of Centenary Fund,
* The reader may desire to know what are the objects of a southern conven-
tion of the church : The Secretary takes the liberty to inform him that the lead-
ing object is, a union of the synods of South and North Carolina, West Tennes-
see and Western Virginia, in building the Church in the South West. To ac-
complish this it may be necessary to make our Theological Seminary more effi-
cient by endowing other Professorships — and it may be made a question for this
Convention, whether the publication of a religious periodical may eerve as an
au-vHiary.
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and find it incorrect. The total amount in the hands of the Treasurer at the last
meeting of Synod was, ^464 56J
The interest on which, for one year, would be, 27 Sli
Whole amount, ^49:2 44
The Treasurer only reports $462 23^, sum total— principal and interest, which
makes a difference of $30 20J.
3. That they have examined the report of the Treasurer of the Seminary, and
Hnd it correct. Respectfully submitted,
DAVID BARRING ER,
JNO. H. COFFMAN,
WM. H. SxMlTH,
Adopted. Committee.
REPORT OF TREASURER OF SYNOD.
The Treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina would
respectfully report as follows :
Balance in hand at synod of 1847, $53 G3i
Contributions at said synod, 52 23^
Whole amount, 105 86|
Paid out, 61 83i
Balance due synod, $44 03i
Vouchers.
Paid Rev. S. Rothrock, as per order of synod, $6 15
" Rev. J. B. Anthony, per order of synod, 3 41
" Rev. J. A. Linn, per order of synod, 77i
** Bruner & James, (for printing Minutes,) as per order of
President and Secretary, 51 50
Total, 61 83i
MATTHIAS BARRIER, Treasurer.
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REPORT OF TREASURER OF SEMLNARY FUND.
The Treasurer of Seminary Fund, reports as follows, viz :
May 1, 1848. One note of ^190 00
Interest paid for one year, to 26th April, 1848, ' ^11 40
One noteuf 104 00
Interest for one year, to 26th' April, 1848, 6 24
One note of [principal anJ interest paid] 137 00
Interest paid 3 88J
Onenoteof 500 00
Interest paid, 21 52^
Interest unpaid, 51 52^
Capital, 931 00 73 05
73 05
Amount, ^1,004 05
DANIEL MILLER, Trea. of Sem'y.
4. Resolved, That Br. Rolhrock be a committee to lake the bond
of the Treasurer of Synod.
5. Resolved^ Thai Rev. J. B. Anthony and J. Crim, be a com-
mittee to wait on the Treasurer of the Centenary Fundj to correct
errors in his report and take his bond.
6. Resolved, That Rev. Rolhrock and Mr. Nussman take the
bond of the Seminary Treasurer.
Report No. 4,
The Committee appointed to examine the Minutes of the last annual sessi«n
of this Synod and report on unfinished business, would submit the following :
On page No. 9, we find a recommendation that the President of Synod, corres-
pond with the Executive Committee of the Home Missionary Society of the Gen-
eral Synod, and officers of sundry other institutions, respecting our vacancies.—
2. That the Cor. Sec. be instructed to communicated the facts relating to those
lands in Stokes county, to the Board of Trustees of the Theological Seminary, at
Gettysburg, and of the expediency of making some disposition of them. Further,
that it was recommended that the brethren composing the lower conferential dis-
trict hold at least four protracted meetings during the year in the destitute church-
es in Davidson and Stokes counties ; and that they supply them with monthly
preaching during that period : And that those composing the upper district sup-
ply the waste places of our Zion, in Lincoln and Catawba counties in the eamt
tuauner.
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On page 24 occur several items of unfinished business, viz : Br. Scheck, dele-
gate to the General Synod, Br. Linn, to the Synod of South Carolina, and Br.
Anthony to Western Virginia. And in resolution the 20th, it was recommended
that the President of Synod appoint a cominiltee to inquire into the practicability
of forming our congregations into regular pastorates, and that they report at this
meeting of Synod.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JACOB CRIM, CICm.
Accepted. SOLOMON SEAFORD.
The items in the above report were taken up in order and discuss-
ed. The several persons alluded to were called upon and interroga-
led in reference to their respeclivd duties ; and satisfactory answers
were given. The Delegate to the Western Va. Synod, said he had
attempted to discharge his duty, but the Yadkin river being much
swolen by heavy rains, he was not able to pass in his vehicle, and
consequently did not meet said Synod.
Report No. 5.
The committee on the President's Report and other papers, beg leave to pre-
sent the following: That docunfient No. 1, is the President's Annual Address,
which we recommend be published entire, with the minutes of Synod. That doc-
uments No. 2, .3, and 4, are letters which have been acted upon, and consequent-
ly, deserve no further attention. Respectfully submitted,
WM. G. HARTr'R,
W. BLACKWELDk:R,
Adopted. JOHN SLOOP.
Ilev. Mr. Henkel was introduced to Synod, and invited to a seal
as an advisory member.
Report No. G — On Pastorates.
The committee appointed under the 20ih resolution of last synod, have had the
subject of forming the Synodical District into regular pastorates, under considera-
tion, and beg leave to submit the following as their report : That Lutheran con-
gregations should have full liberty to elect their pastors, is so well established, and
has been so long practiced, that no attempt of ours to change this feature of our
economy could be suifered to pass without meeting with a most merited rebuke,
and the just indignation of the great body of our people ; but that our Synod ought
to have the right and be empowered to arrange congregations conveniently situa-
(ed, into pastorates for the greater convenience of ministers and people, as it is
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practiced in other Lutheran synods, is equally clear and forcible. But in the dis-
charge of this duty, the greatest prudence should be exercised, so as not to con-
nect churches in the same pastorate that do noi harmoniously agree with each
other, and that could not cordially unite under the same pastor. That this de-
sirable object may be attained, your committee would recommend the following :
That chapter 1, sec. 4, of the Constitution of our Synod, receive the following
addition, viz : after the words " heterodo.xy alone excepted," insert—" to form
Kind change ministerial districts."
J. B. ANTHONY, )
B. AREY, } Committee.
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The proposed addition to the Constitution was discussed by the
members generally, and finally adopted.
7. Resolved, That Synod adjourn till Monday morning 8 o'clock.
Concluded with prayer by brother Crim.
At 11 o'clock, the congregation having assembled, Br. CoflTman
preached from I. Cor. ii., 2.
While the Ministerium were in session during the afternoon, ser-
vices were conducted in the Court House by Br. Arey : text, Eze.
xxxiii, 11. At night Br. Rothrock preached a sermon based upon
Luke xvi, 19—31.
* Br. Artz, one of said committee, was not present.
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LORD'S DAY SERVICES.
At 8 o'clock, A. M., a prayer meeting was held in the Court House,
and at half-past 10 o'clock the congregation, having assembled at th&
stand, the Secretary preached from the words — " By his stripes we
are healed.^' Is. liii, 5. Several young persons were confirmed this
morning, and one adult was baptised. Also, the Lord's Supper was
administered as usual — first to the clergy and lay-delegates, and af--
terwards to the members of the congregation.
At 3 o'clock, Br. Anthony, according to the appointment of the-
Missionary and Education Society, at our last Synod, preached a
Missionary sermon to a crowded house, from I. Chron. xxix, 11 — 18»
when a very respectable collection was lifted, in favor of the Home-
Missionary and Education Society of our Synod.
At night, Br. Linn preached to an attentive congregation frona
Heb. xi, 7. Theme — The faith of Noah, and its effects,
A prayer meeting was also held at night in the house of Major
Hoffman, for the special benefit of this aged, and at present, afflicted
brpther. Thus closed the exercises of this holy day. We hope ouf
labors have not been in vain. May the blessing of God rest urvoti
them.
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THIRD SESSION.
Monday Morning, May 8th.
Synod assembled according to adjournment, and the exercises of
the day were commenced with prayer by Br. Linn, who had arrived
on the day previous. The minutes were read, corrected and adopted.
8. Resolved, That we re-consider the report on unfinished b isiness.
After some discussion, the question of recommitment wao put to
the House, but lost.
Report No. 7.
The committee on the state of ReJiorion would report : That whilst
we have cause to lament on account of the general coldness in our
congregations, there have, nevertheless, been some encouraging
manifestations of God's mercy among our people. Our ministers, as
a body, are zealous and industrious in preaching the word, and the
people disposed to give the truth a respectful hearing ; and it is to be
hoped that by a faithful performance of duty on the part of both min-
isters and people, a brighter day will dawn upon us.
Respectfully submitted,
SAM'L. ROTH ROCK,
-^^opted. J. SWICEGOOD.
The Corresponding Delegate to South Carolina Synod, stated that
he did not attend to the duty assigned him, for the reason which be
gave, and which was satisfactory to the Synod.
9. Resolved, That the '' 31X1 tMCVWt fit HOtflUtfl^t^
ttVp* (Lutheran Messenger,) a German paper, edited by the Rev.
Mr. Bierdemann, of Ohio, be laid on the table for the inspection of
the members of Synod, with the view of obtaining subscribers.
10. Resolved, That the History of the American Lutheran Church,
written by the Rev. E. L. Hazelius, D. D., be recommended to the
favorable consideration of this Synod.
Report No. 8.
REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
By the 3d. Resolution of last Synod, it was made the duty of the
Corresponding Sect etary to communicate certain facts relative to the
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Shober land bequest, to the Board of Tmstees of Theo. Seminary,
at Gettvsburr;, which was accordingly done in a leHer iiiidpr date of
May nth, 1847. To which an answer was received. 22d. June,
from Prof. Schmacker, staling that he had visited the land and mada
arrangements to sell it.
The Minutes of sislei Synods that liave co?ne to hand are those
of New York, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, liarlwiek, Tennessee,
South Carolina, Eastern District of Ohio, Western Virginia, West
Pennsylvania, and the Alleghany Synod of Pennsylvania. Abstracts
of the proceedings of eight other Synods have been gathered from
the Lutheran Ob&crver.
1. New York Sunod : — This synod held its 52d annual session in
New Germantown, Hunterdon county, N. J., on Saturday, Seplem-
ber 4th, 1847. It numbers 33 ordained ministers, and 8 licentiates ;
6 were admitted at this session. The table of Parochial Rep(Hls, ex-
hibifs the following: 40 churches, 1,272 infant, and 15 adult baptisms;
confirmations, 269 ; partakers of Lord's supper, G,241 ; Sunday
schools, 32. This synod manifests commendable zeal in )>ehalf of
the Sunday school, education, and foreign and domestic missionary
enterprize. They have one or two Sunday schools in almost every
congregation, in which the youthful mind is trained up in the way of
the Lord. From these nurseries, abundant harvests to the church
may be anticipated. ^Notice is taken of our attempt to reconcile our
synod and that of Tennessee. Rev. 11. N. Pohlman, 1>. D., Presi-
dent, James R. Keiser, Secretary.
2. Virginia Synod :— The 17ih annual session of this synod was
held in Churchville, Augusta county, May 6ih— llih, 1847. The
number of ordained ministers belonging to this synod, is 18 ; licen-
tiates, 2. Rev S. Wagner, President, J. Few Smith, Secretary, and
J.' F. Campbell, Treasurer. The number of communing members
reported is, 1,489. This synod is also moving onward, as appears
from the number of prayer meetings and sunday schools ; also the
spirit of Missions is among them : May they be blessed in doing
good.
8. Synod of Maryland :—T\\U synod held its last annual meetmg
in Martinburg, October 14'!i— 19ih, 1847. It is composed of 33 or-
dained ministers, and 2 licentiates. Rev IL L. Baiigher, President,
Charles A. Hay, Secretary. 74 congregations and 8 995 commuing
members. 'J'he Parochial report sii vas that this is an ^'ITieient body,
who are engaged in the good work. From a staii?li(val view of the
Lutheran cfurch in the United Slates, appended to these niimiles, the
following appears : 553 ministers, 1.2S4 congregations, 116,930
communicants: l)ut this estimate is too low. This synod has two
missionary stations under its care, viz : a German Mission in Balli-
more and an English station in Washington ciiy, I). C.
Our minutes were received, with many others, and the committee
appointed to eiamine them seem to be much surprised at our slow
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progress, exclaiming — " In existence upwards of forty years it num-
bers but twelve Ministers /" We acknowledge we are few, but what
is our history? 23 years ago a friendly secession from the mother
synod, formed the nucleus of the present flourishing synod of South
Carolina, and 8 years ago another divisien formed the South-Westera
Virginia synod. And there is yet another cause of our diminutive
stature : the unfortunate division occasioned by the formation of the
Tennessee synod, the effects of which still exist, though we hope a
brighter day will soon arise upon our church in the *' old North
State."
4. Synod of Illinois : — The minutes of the first session of this
synod have been received, from which it af)pears that their firsi meet-
ing was held in Zion's church, Hillsborough, Illinois, October 15,
1846. It numbers 7 ministers : Rev F. Springer, President, and A.
A. Trimper, Secretary. They report 15 churches and 685 commu-
nicants. This synod has under its care a Literary Theological In-
stitute, located at Hillsborough, Illinois, Francis Springer. Princi-
pal. It is represented as being in a flourishing condition. We pray
the blessing of God upon these brethren in their arduous labors to
build up the Kingdom of Christ in the " Far West."
5. Hartwick Synod'^^U.eld its 17(h annual session in the Luther-
an church of W^aterloo. It numbers 20 ministers ; its officers are,
Rev G. A. Lintner, D. D., President, and Rev R. Dedrick, Secreta-
tary. 29 congregatioas were reported, and 2,723 communicants.
Particular attention is paid to Sunday schools. The cause of foreign
and domestic Missions receives the support of this synod, and the
subject of Temperance is not overlooked. It also advocates the
adoption of the New Liturgy, and encourages the Hymn Book Com-
mittee to recommend to the General Synod such alterations as may
be deemed desirable in said book.
6. Miami Synod — Convened in Germantown, Montgomery coun-
ty, Ohio, April 16lh, 1847. The officers are D. P. Rosenmiller,
President, and A. J. Waddle, Sec. Rev H. Wells was licensed to
preached the gospel. The Wittenberg College is in a prosperous
condition. This synod has existed only about three years, and num-
bers 25 ministers, and takes neutral ground upon the question of Old
and New Measures.
7. Synod of South West— Met June of 6lh, 1847, at Shofner's
church, Tennessee. This synod is composed of 7 ministers: la
connection with it are 17 congregations, 752 communicants. Rev.
.John Krack, President, Wm. Jenkins, Secretary. This was the first .
meeting of this new synod, and the spirit of Christ dwelt among
them. May He abundantly bless and prosper them.
8. Wiftenburg Synod, — This is a branch of the English Synod of
Ohio, formed by permission of the Mother synod, into a seperate
body, on the 8lh June, 1847. It numbers 9 ordained ministers and
€ licentiates. Rev F. J. Rush, President, and J. Livengood, Sec.
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They passed a resolulion uniting ihemselves wilh the General Synod
of the United Slates — adopting lis (Government, Discipline, and
Hymn l)ook. This synod is united wiih Miami Synod in ihe support
and government of Wiltenherg College. It condemns as detrimen-
tal lo the interest the of Church, all secret societies, as that of
Odd Fellowship and Masonic Lodges ; and calls for a more exten-
sive work on Theology than that of Dr. S. S. Schrnacker, and re-
commends the Ceneral Synod to appoint him or some other compe-
tent person to prepare such a work.
9. Synod of Michigan. — This synod convened at Woodville, San-
dusky county, Ohio, June 13ih, 1847. This body sustains a Mission-
ary among the Indians in that Stale : Its officers are — Rev F. Se-
midt, President, and Rev G. A. Cronenwette, Sec. It was resolved
by this synod to commence the publication of a paper entitled,
" Missionary Messenger." Its number of clerical memijers is 9.
10. Pit/sburg Si/nod. — The members of this synod met at Leech,
burg, xMay 27ih, 1847. There were 19 ordained ministers, wilh a
goodly number of lay-delegates, present : Four students are pre-
paring for the Ministry in the Academy under the care of this synod.
Its offii'ers are — Rev M. J. Steck, President, and G. F. Ehrenfeld,
Sec. These brethren are ijoinfj forward in orsanizini; conirreijations
and erecting houses of worship. Two applicants were licensed at
this meeting. The Missionary spirit is also among these brethren —
almost all of them acting the part of Missionaries — and they have
been ble^ised in their labors of love.
11. The German Evan. Lutheran Synod of Missouri. — This is a
new synod : it met for the first time in Chicago, Illinois, in May last.
It is composed of 25 ministers, disptM-sed through six dilferent Stales.
The officers are — Rev C. F. W. VValther, Presid^^nt, Dr Sihler, Vice
President, Rev Husman, Secretary, and Rev liaithel, Treasurer.
These German brethren have not become fully Americanised yet,
but it is to be hoped that they will accomplish good for the Church
in the wilderness of the West.
12. Synod of East Pennsylvania — Held its annual convention in
Germanfown, on 17th September, and four following days : Rev F.
Ruthraup, President, George Diehl, Secretary. The synod consists
of 25 ministers. Rev D. Steck was ordained to the Ministry, and
Joshua Evans was licensed. This synod is pledged to sustain eight
beneficiaries this year. Religious apathy is lamented, and in part
ascribed to the war spirit. This synod highly approves the New
Liturgy, and recommends its adoption in all their churches.
13. Synod of Tennessee. — This synod held its last meeting in
Bechler's church, Sullivan county, Tennessee, Oct. 2d — 7lh, 1847.
It numbers 22 ministers, exclusive of six candidates, who were set
apart at this meelini; lo the office of the Gospel Ministry. Its offi.
cers are. Rev J. Killian, Prsident, Rev A. J. Brown, Sec. The
parochial reports show 789 baptisms, and 315 confirmations.
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14. Synod of Sovth Carolina. — The 24tb convent ion of ibis flour-
ishing body was held in Mt. Pilgrim chinch, Coweta cc, Georgia,
November 20ih, 1847. Its <»fficers are, Rev J. C. Hope, President,
Rev G. Hutliwenger, Jr., Recording Secretaiy, and Rev J. F. W.
Leppard, Corresponding Secretary, Mr. H. Muller, Treasurer of
kSeminarv, and Mr. John Rouch, Tr. of Synod. This synod numbers
26 ordained ministers, 5 licentiates, and 14 students under the direc-
tion of the Ministerium. The parochial reports exhibit the fullow-
infT : Congregations, 47; baptisms, 459; confirmations, 181 ; com-
municants, 3078 ; Sunday schools, 16 ; scholars, 527. It is worthy
o( remark that of the grand total of baptisms, 123 are colored; of
confirmations, 44; of communicants, 439. It is a praiseworthy
spirit in these brethren, seeing and ministering to the spiiiliial wants
of these Jlealhen ai Hojne, as well as those in distant lands.
From the reports of the Professor, Rev E. L. Hazelius, we are
happy to learn that our Southern Theological Seminary is still in
a flourishing and useful condition under the directing genius and
Avisdom of its able principal. On the 23d page of the minutes we
notice the election of Rev J. F. W. Leppard, corresponding delegate
to our synod. We regret his inability to be with us. This synod is
rapidly extending its bounds and increasing in numbers. Two Mis-
sionaries were employed during the last year in the fields of the
Soulh-West, and if this enterprise be continued, (of which we havo
no doubt) it will not be long before we shall see another " Synod of
the WesL'^ comprehending all the vast territory from Georgia to Tex-
as. Onward, brethren, we bid you God speed !
This synod will hold its next annual meeting at Sandy Run, Lex-
ington Dis., S. Carolina, on Saturday before the 3d Sunday in No-
vember, 1848.
15. The Eastern Disiriet Synod of Ohio, convened in Jerusalem
church, in Sagerstown, Crawford county, Penn. Sept. 22d, 1847. It
numbers 17 ordained ministers and 6 licentiates, 5615 communicants,
26 Sunday schools. The ofTicers are, Rev J. Mechling, Prest. and
Rev Scheveizerbarth, Secretary.
16. Western Virginia Synod.— This synod held its sixth annual
convention in Chilhowee ch(jrch, Smyth county, Va., August 28lh^
1847. It numbers 8 ordained ministers. The officers are Rev J.
J. Greever, President, Rev J. A. Biown, Secretary, and Rev. G.
Scherer, Treasurer. — 21 congregations, 148 baptisms, 1495 commu-
nicanls, are reported. A resolution is found upon the 16ih page of
the minutes, to enter into a friendly correspondence with the Tennes-
see Synod. These brethren are as usual zealous in the Master's
work: they also have much missionary ground to occupy. May they
he blessed in their lal)ors. Rev E. Hawkins was appointed delegate
to our synod. The place of iheir next meeting is St. Peter's church,
Wythe county, Va., and the time is Saturday before the last Sunday
in August 1848.
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Synod of West Penn.<!yJvania— Convened In Mcniinnjbiirg, Union
county, Penn., Sept. 23cj., 1847. Its oflicers are, Kev. J. Oswalt,
President, llcv. J. Uliich, Secretary. This synod numbers 44 or-
dained n»inislers and 4 licentiates. Our mintites were received, and
these brethren sympathise with us in our destitute condition, and pray
the Great Head of the Church in our behalf.
By a resolution they make it the duty of each member of the synod
to collect funds in aid of the Education Society. We rejoice to sec
4hal these brethren are earnestly enga^^ed in supporting beneficiaries
for the Gospel Ministry.
AUeghany Synod of Pennsijvama.— This synod convened in
BlairsviJIe, Indiana county, on the 30th Sept., 1847. It numbers 21
ministers. Rev. P. Sahm, President, Rev. J. Winecoff, Secretary.
We observe that this synod approves of the Liturgy of the Gene,
ral Synod, and recommend it to the adoption of their churches. —
These brethren are enga<:ed in Domestic Miseions, and labor to suj:-
tain three Missionaries within their bounds, and also to support three
beneficiaries in their course of education. We cannot but admire
this praise. worthy spirit.
It may not be amiss to add that most of those synods from whom
intelligence has been received, acknowledge the sad spiritual dearth
now pievailing in the church ; so that it exists abroad as well as a-
mong ourselves. 'Tis true, some new churches are in progress and
congregations are gathering into them. But the field is wide and
yet growing wider every year. New Theological Institutions are
springing up, but there is a great deficiency of young men who will
devote themselves to the Church. We, in North Carolina, feel this
as sensibly, perhaps, as any other section of the chijrch. The cry
in every direction is. More Ministers ! In view of our destitute con-
dition, the following resoluiions are recommended to the adoption of
Synod.
1. Resohed, That each member of this Synod will use all lawful
means to induce piuus young men within our'bounds to devote them-
selves to the Gospel Ministry ; and that we will endeavor to sustain
ajt least one beneficiary every year if necessary, with our Educaliou
Fund.
2. Resolved, That although we are fully persuaded that Mini>fer«
of the Gospel ought to be thoroughly educated men, yet under exist-
ing circumstances, pious laymen of sound mind might be serviceable
1e the church as exhorters, to conduct prayer meetings, sunduy
schools, d:c. All such are earnestly requested to examine themselve*
to see whether the Lord has not a work for them to do.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. G. BARTER,
Corresponduifi; Serrctaru,
Adopted. '^ ^
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11. Resolved, That the Secretary be excused from transcribing
the above report into the Archives.
The Parochial Reports were now called for, and presented.
PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
MINISTERS.
Rev. J. D. Scheck,
" Wm.Artz,
" J. B. Anthony,
" S. Rothrock, ...
" B. Arey,
" Wm.G.Harler,
" J. Crim,
" J. A. Linn,
" J. Swicetrood,..
" J. H. Cofiman,.
Total,
.1. A. Linn's col. con
J. B. Anthony's,....
45
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44
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12. Resolved, That a comniitlee be appointed to receive contri-
butions to Synod.
CommiUee. — Rev. S. Rothrock and Mr. S. Nussman.
The Rev. C. F. Bansemer, of the South Carolina Synod was now
ialroduced to Synod, and invited to a seat, and to unite with us in our
deliberations.
The subject of Vacancies came next before the House, and among
other destitute portions of our church, brother Arey directed the
special attention of synod to the condition of our brethren in Cataw-
ba county.
Br. Swicegood gave us some information respecting the churches
in Davidson and Siokes counties, and Br. J. B. Anthony also inform-
ed synod that he had partially supplied two vacant churches in David-
son county.
13. Resolved, That we now adjourn to meet immediately after the
rising of the Missionary Society this afternoon. Closed with a
benediction.
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The hour for divine service having arrived, Br. Crim preached
from the lext, Num. xxiii, 10. " Let me die the death of the right-
eous," &c. The President then arose and invited Br. Coffrnan for-
ward, and proceeded to license him lo the Gospel Ministry, accord-
ing to the formula of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, in obedience
to a resolution of the Ministcrium.
On the afternoon of Monday the Missionary Society held its meet-
ing accoiding to the resolution of last year. For the proceedings of
which see Appendix A. When it rose the President of Synod called
the members lo order.
FOURTH SESSION.
Monday Aflernoon.
The roll was called, and the members answered to their names.
The Rev. Mr. Rockwell, of the Presbyterian church, was introduced
to Synod and invited to a seat among us. The subject of vacant
-congregations was called up again, but a motion for adjournment
prevailed.
14. Resolved, That we adjourn till to-morrow morning, 7 o'clock.
The President closed with a benediction.
At candle lighting the Rev. Mr. Rockwell preached in the Court
House.
FIFTH SESSIOxN.
May 9//i, 7 o'clocl; A. M.
After prayer by Br. Rothrock, the members of Synod answered to
their names. The minutes were read and confirmed.
Report No. 9.
The committee appointed to receive the Synodical contributions,
report that the following have been paid in :
CONTRIBUTIONS
From Rev. J. D. Scheck's charge,
Luther's Chapel, $-1 00
From Rev, W. Arizs charge, - 4 00
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Rev. J. B. Anthony's charge.
Union Church, 3 00
St. Paul's " 3 56^—6 56i
Rev. S. RothrocTxS charge.
Organ Church, ..•--. 7 00
St. Stephen's Church, . . . . -2 21\—9 Tl\
Rev. B. Arei/s charge.
St. Michael's Church, 1 25
Newton congregation, ...--. 4 13 5 38-
Rev, G. W. Harter^s charge.
St. James' Church, - ... - 3 00
St. Enoch's " . - .. . .- . 3 47j
Bethel " - - . .... 1 25
Union " ..... .. 32|— 8 05
Rev. J. Crims charge.
St. Matthew's Church, .... *. 1 15
Jerusalem, '* - . . . . - 25 1 40
Rev. J. Swicegood's charge.
Nazareth Church, ....... 52|
Hopewell " '. 521—1 05
Rev. J. H. C off man's charge.
St. John's Church, (Scilisbury.) .... 3 00
Total, - . - $42 71|
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL ROTIIROCK,
S. NUSSMAN.
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Report No. 10.
The committee on Pttitions and Vacancies would state, that all the papers that
came to hand is a petition from the congregation in Salisbury, signed by the coun-
cil of said churchi in which they state that they consider brother Coflfman, their
present Pastor, a young man of pieiy, and calculated to be useful among them ;
and request that his labours be continued among them. We recommend that
their request be granted.
As the subject of Vacancies has already been brought up and fully disposed of,
we deem any further report upon this subject unnecessary.
Respectfully submitted,
B. AREY,
JONAS BOST,
S. NUSSMAN.
The subject of Vacancies was finally disposed of in the following
manner :
A proposition was made, (as the last effort,) by Rev. W. G. Har-
ter, to give up St. Enoch church for the present, that he njight devote
half his time to the people in Catawba county, and finally it was
15. Resolved, That the change proposed by Br. Harter in Ijis
pastorate so as to embrace the field in Catawba county, be acceded
to on the part of this Synod ; and that he receive fifty dollars com-
pensation from the Synodical Treasury.
16. Resolved, That four be appointed to hold a protracted meeting
near 2d. Creek, on the 2d. Sunday in June, commencing on Friday
previous. Brothers Arey, Rolhrock, Crim, and CofTman, were ap.
pointed.
17. Resolved, That a protracted meeting be held on the 5lh Sun.
day in October, commencing on Friday before, at Hopewell church ;
and that Brothers l.inn, Rolhrock, Crim, and Anthony, attend.
18. Resolved, That the interest due at this time on our Seminary
fund, be added to the principal, with the view of increasing our stand-
ing capital, so as to entitle us to a director in the Seminary.
10. Resolved, That the interest ot Centenary fund be paid to iho
Treasurer of the Missionary and Education Society.
The Secretary now paid over 821 52;l, interest on Seminary fund,,
wheiciipun it wa.>,
20. Resolved, That Br. Rnthrock take this iutcrest and pay it ovc?
to the Treasurer of the Seiiiinurj.
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There were 810 62^ from St. Enoch ch., and 81 20 from Bethel
church, of Centenary money, paid over by W. G. Harter.
21. Resolved, That 10 dollars of the Centenary money paid over
by Mr. Harter, be added to the Centenary capital ; and the balance be
paid into the hands of the Treasurer of the Missionary Society.
22. Resolved, That inasmuch as this Synod greatly needs Ordina.
tion and Candidate licenses printed upon good paper and parchment.
it is hereby made the duty of the Secretary to procure at least 12 of
each for our future use ; and that the Treasurer of the Synod be au-
thorised to pay him the necessary cost.
23. Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be cordially given to
the people of Newton and vicinity for the kind and hospitable man-
ner in which they have entertained the present meeting of Synod.
24. Resolved, That the Secretary have 1,000 copies of the xMin-
utes of Synod printed : that two copies be sent to each Synod in the
U. States, and five to those with whom we are in regular correspon-
dence.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
To Souih Carolina — Rev. J. Crim.
To Western Virginia — Rev. B. Arey.
The place of our next meetinj^ was now ballotted for. St. Paul's,
Iredell ; St. Enoch, Rowan ; St. John's, Cabarrus ; and St. Paul's,
Rowan, were put in nomination. On counting the votes it appeared
that St. John's church, Cabarrus county, N. C, was chosen. At this
stage of our proceedings the Rev T. Moser was introduced and in-
vited to a seat with us.
25. Resolved, That Synod now adjourn to meet on Friday before
the 1st. Sunday in May, 1849, at the place above selected, at 10
o'clock, A. M.
The President then arose and delivered a solemn and feeling ad-
dress appropriate to the occasion ; and closed the proceedings of this
Synod by singing hymn 649 and by prayer.
WM. G. HARTER,
Recording Secretary,
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSIOxN.
Saturday, 2 o'clock, P. M.
The Ministerium met and was opened wiih prayer.
Dr. Hazelius' letter, respecting the contemplated visit of Mr. Hop-
kins, was read. It would have been cheering to have seen brother
H. among us.
The sermons and journals of the Licentiates were called for and
presented.
1. Resolved, That all the ordained Ministers constitute a commit-
tee to examine the sermons and journals of our Licentiates.
In reference to brother Swicegood's journal it was
2. Resolved, That his journal gives pleasing evidenco of industry
in his ministerial labors.
Concerning brother CofTman's papers it was
3. Resolved, That brother Cofi'man's sermons and other papers
be approved.
Br. Coffman was then examined according to our Constitutional
rule, with a view to his licensure. After which, the question being
put — Shall brother C's. examination be sustained ? It was
4. Resolved, That brother Coflman's examination be sustained,
and that he be licensed on Monday —
Which was accordingly done in open Synod after the usual 11
o'clock sermon on that day, by the President.
5. Resolved, That brother Swicegood's license be renewed.
Adjourned with a bendiction.
SECOND SESSION.
Opened with prayer by brother Rolhrock.
After inquiry it appeared that there was no further business for the
Ministerium, therefore,
6. Resolved, That we adjourn.
Closed with a benediction.
WM. G. BARTER,
Sec. of Ministerium,
APPENDIX. (A.)
PROCEEDINGS
MISSIONARY AND EDUCATION SOCIETY
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Nopth Carolina.
Pursuant to an adjournment of last year, the Society met on Mon-
day, 2 o'clock, P. M., May 8th, 1848, in Newton, Catawba county,
N. C. The object of the Society was then stated, and its claims
presented to the people by the President, when twenty-one enrolled
themselves as members.
The Society next proceeded to an election of ofticers for the ensu-
ing year, which resulted as follows :
Rev. BENJ. AREY, President
" J. CRIM, Vice President,
" JOS. A. LINN, Secretary,
Mr. D. BARRINGER, Treasurer.
The President made the following appointments :
As Executive Commiltee. — Rev. Messrs. J. B. Anthony, Wm. G.
Harter and J. H. CofTrnan.
Board of Directors. — Rev. Messrs. Samuel Rolhrock, and J. Ct'iut,
and Messrs. Jonas Bost, Wm. II. Smith, Capt J. Sloop, and J. Lutz.
The Treasurer now handed in his report, which was accrpliO,
when it was,
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1. Resolved, That a committee be appointed, whose duty it shnll
be to receive all moneys intended for this Society, to pay them over
to the Treasurer elect and take his bond.
Commillee—Rev Wm. G. Harter, and Mr. Jonas Bost.
The Executive committee of last year reported verbally, llfatlhey
had employed no missionary, expended no money, and consequently
had no special report to make.
The committee whose duty it was to audit the Treasurer's accounts,
receive moneys, pay them over to the Treasurer elect, and take his
bond, now reported.
Report No. L
In hands of former Treasurer, as per his report, in cash, notes, and an order
, *^^^.^iooo, ^.33^3^
Contributions at present meeting, viz :
Paid by members of the parent Society, ^7 371
Collection on Sabbath, J2 qq
Auxiliary society, St. James church, Concord,
per Rev. W. G. Harter, 7 20
" St. Enoch's, per same, 1 52^
Bethel, 5 02i
Individual contributions at Union church, per same, as follows:
Mr. John Eudy, ^ 371
" Abraham Dry, oq
" John Dry, 05 goi
Collections from Rev. J. A. Linn's charge, 5 i2| 38 07|
Total amount, $621 911
The committee appointed to examine Treasurer's accounts, receive moneys, pay
them over to Treasurer elect, and take his bond beg leave to report that they have
attended to this duty and find all correct. Respectfully submitted,
WM. G. HARTER,
JONAS BOST.
The claims of an indigent young man, now pursuing his studies a{
the Gettysburg Institutions, wero now presented to the Society by
several of the members, when a proposition was made by one of tho
brethren to give five dollars fur one year to aid our young brother, if
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nine others would do likewise, which was nobly responded to as fol-
lows :
PLEDGE LIST.
Auxiliary Society, Organ church, per S. Rothrock,
S5 00
" " St. Stephen's, per S. ^'ussman,
5 00
Rev. J. B. Anthony,
5 00
» J. A. Linn,
5 00
" Wm. G. Harter,
5 00
V. « J. H. Coffman,
5 00
" J. Crim, -
5 00
" Benj. Arey,
5 00
" J. Swicegood, -
5 00
Mr. D. Barringer, -
5 00
Capt. J. Sloop,
5 00
Mr. Wm. H. Smith,
5 00
$60 00
n. Resolved, That brother J. S. Heilig, receive $20 from our
Missionary and Education society in addition to the foregoing amount
pledged ; and that the Secretary inform him of our action forthwith.
CLAIMS AGAINST MISS. AND EDUCATION SOCIETY.
Ordered, That the following claims be paid out of the Treasury
of the society :
To Rev. J. Swicegood, for Miss, services in Davidson and Stokes
counties, $80 00
To " B. Arey, for services in Catawba county, 20 00
To " J. B. Anthony, due him on postage, - 20
in. Resolved, That the Treasurer be requested to collect the
claims due by Mr. John Krimminger to this society, if possible.
The President then appointed the Rev J. H. Coffman to preach
Ihe Missionary and Education sermon at our next meeting of Synod.
IV. Resolved, That the Treasurer send on to brother Heilig, the
sum of eighty dollars, appropriated to him for Education purposes, in
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two installments as may suit his convenience, and that the money
pledged on his behalf, be paid into the Miss, and Ed. Society's Trea-
sury, as a substitute.
V. Resolved, That extracts of the proceedings of this Society be
appended to, and printed with the minutes of our Synod.
VI. Resolved, That this Society now adjourn, to convene again at
3 o'clock on Monday, at the place of the next meeting of our Synod.
JOS. A. LINN,
Sec* Miss, and Ed. Sociely.
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OFFICERS OF
THE
^ NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD:
Rev. J. B. ANTHONY, President,
" WM. G. HARPER, Rec, Secretary,
" B. AREY, Cor. Secretary,
Mr. M. BARIUER, Treasurer,
Officers of the Missionary and Education Society
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/B^
Rev. B. AREY, President,
" J. CRIM, Vice President,
♦» J. A. LINN, Secretary,
Mr. D. barrier, Treasurer,
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1 0^ Our next Annual Convention (Jhe 4.3d.) will be held in St. J
* John's Church, Cabarrus county, N. C. To he opened at 10 o'clock,
A. M., on Friday before the 1st. Sunday in May, 1849.
W. G. HARTER, Secretary,
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