Minutes of the Ev. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina : convened in Organ Church, Rowan County, April 30, 1847

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MINISTKHIUM

NORTH CAROLINA.

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MINUTES

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EV. LUTHERAN SYNOi)

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North Carolii^,

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Conveiied in Organ Church, Rowan County, April JO, IS 17.

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1847.

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MINUTES

OK THE

EYAi\G, LUTHERAN SYAOD & MINISTERIUM

OF

NOIITII CAROLINA.

hi accordance with the 19:Ii Resolution of the 43th annual
convention of liie Evan. Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
tfie niinisrerial members with tlieir respective lay delegates
assemhied on the 30th of April, IS 17, in Oi^an church. Rowan
County, N. C. At 10 o'cloclc, A. M., the services preparatory
to lhe*w^anization of Synod were opened with a sermon by
ihQc President, Rev. S.^Rothipck, from L Thes. ii. 11, 12.

Divine service being concluded, and* after an intermission
of lialf an hour, the President then called the Synod to order,
and opened the first session with singing and prayer.

The Secretary then called the roll, noting the absentees,
which is as follows :

ORDALXED" MINISTERS.

Address.
•^LLut/iersville, Rowan county, X C.

Jlutt's Store, Orange co.

Salislmj-y, Rowan co.

Rockville, "
x,^tatesvillc, Iredell co.

Concord, Cabarrus co. •'

jSIocksville, Davie co.

Rockville, Roican co.

LICENTIATES.

Clniip's, Guilford county,
Wilhesboro\ Wilkes co.

Browntown, Davidson co. '"'

Concord, Cabarrus co.

Karnes.

1.

Rev

. J.

D. SCHECK,

"2.

"

WM. ARTZ, ^

3.

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B. ANTHONY,

4.

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SAM'L. ROTHROCK,

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BEN J. AREV,

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W

. G. HARTER,

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JACOB CRIM, ,

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J.

A. LINN,

9.

Rev.

, J.

GRIESON,*

10.

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A.

GRIMES,*

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J.

SWICEGOOD,

1:2.

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W

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. H. FINK,t

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tKeceived

Qt this tnecung.

The following lay delegates then presented the certificates
of their appointment, and were received as members of
Synod :

LAY DELEGATES.

1. Mr. JOHN FAGGART, From Ecv. J. D. Scheck's charge.

2. " JOHN ZIMMERMAN, " Wm. Artz's

3. Col. DAVID LENTS, « 6". I^othrock's

4. Mr. HENRY TROUTMAN, " B. Arey's

5. " PHILIP RIDENHOUR, ' " TV. G. Hartefs "

6. " JOHN SEA FORD, " J. Crinis

7. " PETER MILLER, " . /. A. Linn's

8. " CALEB PEELER, « /. Swicegood's "

9. " MOSES RAMER, " W. H. Fink's "

10. Col. JOHN SMITH, Vacant charge. * f "

IL DAVID BARRINGER, Esq.,

The President then read his annual report, which was re-'
ceived and laid on the table for further consideration.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT.

Dear Brethren :

Another year of our existence and of our Ministry has passed avvay, and ue
are again assembled in our regular annual synodical capacity. Since our 'asl
meeting at Union Church, many of our race " have gone the way of all flpsh,"'
and not only have many valuable and influential private members of the cliurcli
been removed from this state of trial, but, as appeared'from the obituary notices
in the Lutheran Observer, some of the Ministers within the bounds of some other
synods, have also been called to their reward. But our number has not been di-
minished, and we are again allowed, in the good providence of God, to greet each
other as brethren and ministers, laboring together in the same good cause, the
cause of piety and sound christian morality. W^ are assembled together in the
name of Him, who is the Head of the church, and " God over all blessed forever,"
to communicate, what, by the divine blessing, has been done among the people of
our several charges, to unite our prayers and our counsels for our own and our
neighbor's good, and to deliberate upon the best interests of the church. May we
have much of the meek and the humble mind that was in Christ, and an enlarged
measure of the enlightening, sanctifying and guiding influences of the Holy Spirit,
to lead us into ail the truth.

It now becomes my constitutional duty, as the last act of my office, to lay before
you a detail of my official acts during the past year. My official acts have been
but few.

On the 26th of last May, I gave, on application, an ad interim License to Bro-
ther W. H. Fink. Brother Fink had received a License of similar import during
the year preceding the past, from my predecessor iu office. Afterwards said
Brother journeyed into South-western Virginia, and at the time of our last meet-

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mg wa, under .he in.endon of looa.ing ia, .l,.-,. Stale. But when your .lek-.a,,.
wen, on to the meeting of the South-wes.ern \-irgi„i« synod in May last. Br° F

cZZ "'"7t"'°"' '" """"' =°''*'^'°'^ •° ''""'^"■' °K"i" '° -'""> "> North
Carohn , wh.ch he accordingly did. Bu. .he term of his Li<.en,se, obtained fro,,,
my predecessor had expired. And.as he wished to have authorit; to preach ,
Gosp I dur,ag the ,„.erval between ,ha. .io,e and ,he present tneeting, ,e app ed
to me for proper credentials. Af.er deliberation on ,he subject, [ ga; him a Li
cense exten^fpg ,o this mccing ofsynod. It „,,. now become he du y of 1
M.nstenum regularly to exa.nine Br. F.- as to his qualihcations for the gos '.'l

O , th^Oth of last Septe„,ber, I rec|ived a co.nmunica.ion from Br. J. B 4„
t;:" t^r::,": °^,;'.'"-'«"°''- °^.'^.^ ^-^-^ °f 'He congregation in s;,is

q:„^ .1 • 1 r, o^ ''^ "'^ "-""yit^yuuon m sails-

Since the,, sa,d Br. gave me a verbal notice. ,hat he had also resigned ,h,.
of Union church. Since Br. Anthonys resignation in Salisbury. Ihe coni
ga,,o„ ,„ that place has been a. leas, partially supplied, by several J er bre -
en. I an, unable to say, whether these congrega.ions have taken any definite
nc>,on yet. as ,o .he.r future course, but i, is ,„ be hoped ,hat thev will no it

^Xt^' ^'""^"' "'''""'' '"' "' ""--"' -'--' of a mL!::!

On the lJ,h of October las.,J received a letter from Br. J. Crira the dele<.ate

, ^st fall.tn wl„cB he infonned me of the impracicabili.y of his attending'
r^ee ing of our reti.re„,i„ the South. TheSd. See. of the 8th Chap, of our C,
m,mt,on g,ves ,he powe. to the President, Secretary and delegate elect to fill
canctes .n such cases, and having been previously apprised ,ha, Br. In hony e '
.empi.,ed a journey ,o tl« South a, ,hat season, he received the appoi Znt „
subs itute. Br. Anthony, however, awards also found it impractfea 1 To mee
cur brethren .„ the South, and as ,he1?L;was then too short to make any fu"he
arra„,3 for the appoinlment of a delegate. co„se<,uently none J^^tZ

I am unable for the want of accurate information, to lay before you a correct
atement of the state of .he church generally, within our limits. From so n

condV '"'; ""'"'' T"'""'""" "■""■ °*"^ ^"'-' -™-'-f "- iw u
ond, ,on of the,r several charges, from which it would appear, that, altho. le

have been no special out-pourings of the Spirit and revivals of rehv on ye. as

whole, the church appears to be tnoving. slowly it is irue. yet steaddy f„ ™d ^

Our mmisters as a body, appear to be induslriously employed in preachii l the

ton of behevers. and for the conversion of the irreligious and unawakened ■ and
ho we cannot record any extraordinary interest on the subject of reliXn 'thr
abors nevertheless appear not to have been without encouraging success Brot

llvedl I "" f *'" "' ^"'"^'y' »' "'■''^'- Pl=« "«= I-»Ple l-ad re-

vived on the erection of a new house of worship. 1, is ,„ be hoped tha, the

P»,«.worthy objec. contemplated by .h« people, may be accomplished

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In looking over the extent of our church within the bounds of out Synod, it is
to be lamented, and deeply lamented, that we have so many destitute congrega-
tions, which are famishing for the want of spiritual bread. They are like sheep
without a shepherd, having none to lead them to the fountain of living waters. —
And what is to be lamented more thin all, is, that we appear to be unable to sup-
p]y them with ministers. In- Catawba, Davidson and Stokes coua|ies, wc have
vacant fields, which afford ample room for ministerial enterprize and labor, and
r.bundant material to operate upon, and v,hich%iight,and no doubt would, become
interesting pastorates, provided they could be supplied in time v.ith paltors. The
;;ope was entertained last winter, that our destitute brethren in Catawba county,
would be supplied with & spiritual sheplierd in the 'person of Br. J. D. Stingly, a
licentiate of the Synod of South Carolina. Br.'^. called at ray Rouise last fall,
stnting, that he had come to North Carolina in quest of a field of labor. He was -Mf
leconiinended to visit cur brethren in Catawba, and at the same time I gave '. . !
;i letter of introduction to a prominent member residing in Newton. He was : -o
r.ccompnnied thither by Br. Linn, who tarried' v/ifli him several da5'3,, and aided
!:im in forming acquaintances, and gave him such other aid as the shortness of tife
■;a;e v;ould adniit of. But I regret to learn, incidentally, that said Br. has again,
!or reasons no doubt satisfactory lo l;;;nself, returned to the Soutlivi^tJ that our
brethren in Catawba did net succeed in securing his services. From a private
?trer written by Br. S. to a member of thi|«.Syncd,' and wiiich was kindly placed
.;j my hands, it is to be feared, that he came to N. C. under soifSlpwhat erroneous
tr.pressions. He appears to have had' the impression, that our Synod stood pledg-
f'J for the support of any minister who would take chargp of the cungregations in 0,
Catawba. He no doubt received this impression from a private communication
;;d Jresr7ed by a member of this Synod to a brother in ihe,Soulh. , I regret that Br.
S. did not make known to me, when at roy house, what his impressions on that
subject were, as I should then have recommetided him to the attention of the E::-
ecutive Committee of our Missionary and Education Socit :

I received a letter under date of Feb. 20th., from our ini.J.. ,_. .1 1 :.:..,..

.Ir.cob Scherer, formerly a member of^his body, but now a membe/ of the Synod
< : South-Western Virginia, in which lie informed me, t&at he labored for several
months during the past year in our de.-titute congregations in Davidson and Stokes
counties, and would have continued iiis labors for a few months longer,, j^ad he
not tlillen a victi.m to the ague and I'evcr, from which he had net yet recovered.
Brother Scherer labored under the auspices of the Executive Committee of the
Missionary and Education Socielj^-and it is to be much regretted that his health
.'ailed him, and thus incapacitatedphn for tlje prosecution of his labors, as he had
designed doing. From Br. S. letter it would appear, that the prospects of reviving
■.ivA building up our vacant congregations in, Davidson and Stokes counties, are
f'ecldcdly cheering and encouraging, provided they could be speedily supplied with
ihe preaching of the gospel and aflministration of the ordinances of our holy re-
ligion. Brother S. suggests as a good plan for the revival of these congregations,
the holding of protracted meetings by the brethren of from six to ten days con-
tinuance, a suggestion which will no doubt meet with a cordial response from the

bosom of every brother. Unless these congregations are speedily supplied and
attended to, ihey will dwindle away altogeiherand become absorbed by other dt-
iiominations. This would be a deplorable result, as they generally have good ai:.l
comlortable houses of worship, and in soqie cases considerable bodies of valuubl.-.
land attached to them. " The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are tew ;
Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that lie will send forth laborers info
his harvest."

Our Coi^ii,ution was adopted at the last uieeling of our Synod, as revised a:i(l
amended by^ committee appointed for that purpose. The first section of the
first chapter requires that all the Ministers of Synod subscribe their names there-
unto. As the Constitution T\as no doubt now been regularly transcribed by the
Secretary into the blank Dook in the Archives, I would therefore recommend, that
the Ministers belonging to this Synod be called upon at this meeting to subscribe
theif names to the same, and that they subscribe their names according to their
' age in oOice.

" And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace,
xvhich is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them
vhicli are sanctilled." S. ROTHROCR, Frc^-.

The Synod being now duly organized, proceeded to an
election of ofilcers lor the ensuing year, which resulted as
Ibllows :

Rev. SAM'L. ROTHROCK, President.
•' JOSEPH A. LINN, Rec. Sec.
" \YM. G. HARTER, Cor. Sec.
Mr. MATTHIAS BARRIER, Treasurer.

]^ being the time for receiving corresponding delegates
from sister Synods, bro. J. C. Hope, of the S. Carolina Synod
was presented, and cordially received as an advisory mem-
ber of this Synod. •

Rev. J. B. Lantz of the Is. Carolina Chassis of the German
Reformed church was also invited to a seat among us, as an
advisory member of this body.

The reading of the minutes of last year next came under
consideration ; when it was

I. Resolcedy That the reading of the minutes be dispensed

*Since the meeting of Synod, the President handed me a letter from Rev. J. A.
Brown, from Vv'estern Va, Synod, corresponding delegate to tkis Synod, in which
he says, that " circumstances of recent and unexpected occurrence render it oiu
of my power to attend your present meeting of Synod. I regret it exceedingly.
but it cannot be avoided." SaitEXARv.

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with, and that they be referred to a committee to report upon
any unfinished business that may claim their attention.
Committee. — Rev. Wm. Artz and Mr. Henry Troutman.
All letters, documents, &c., designed for Synod, were now
called for, and being handed in, were distributed among the
ibl lowing

COMMITTEES :
*
Committee on document No. L — Revs. W. G. Harter and

J. C. Hope.

Committee on Nos. 2, 3, and 4. — Rev. B. Arey, and (^ol. J.
Smith.

The parochial reports being now in order, were called for
and handed in, which are as follows :

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Rev. J. D. Scheck,

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5

580

1

15

13

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" Wm. Artz,

4

30

1

145

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" J. B. Anthony,

23

17

" S. Rothrock,

2

37

1

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587

2

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27

10

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" B. Arey,

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75

3

" W. G. Harter,

4

32

1

30

3

417

3

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7

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" J. Crirn,

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4

86

5

" J. A. Linn *

3

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147

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" J. Svvicegood,

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- W. H. Fink,

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3

142

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Grand Total,

24 229

23 162 12

2082 2 7 5 97 3C 4 4

The number and state of vacant congregations were next
inquired into. Communications were received and read in
open Synod. Verbal statenjents were made by several of
the Brethren in reference to vacancies in Catawba, Davidson
and Stokes counties. From information received, we learn,
that Catawba county especially, presents itself as an interest-
ing field of labor. And with a view to the speedy supply of
these destitute portions of our Zion, it was

II. Resolved^ That the President of Synod correspond with
the Executive committee of the Home Missionary Society of
the General Synod, as also with the officers of S. Carolina
Synod, the Professor of the Theological Seminary at Lexing-
ton, and the Executive committee pf the Missionary Society
in connection with said Synod, respecting our vacancies.

Ifi view of some important facts communicated to this body,
by several of the Brethren, relative to the lands given by
Rev. G. Shober, to the Theo. Sem. at Gettysburg, it was

III. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary be instruc-
ted to communicate the facts alluded to, to the Board of Trus-
tees of the Theo. Seminary at Gettysburg, and the necessity
that exists of their making a speedy and final disposition of
said lands.

The subject of vacant congregations was again resumed,
and discussed at length, when a motion for adjournment pre-
vailed. Adjourned to Saturday morning 9 o'clock.

Prayer by brother Artz.

SECOND SESSION.

Saturday, May 1, 0 o'clock, A. M.

Synod met according to adjournment, and was opened
wifth prayer by brother Hope.

The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. The
subject of vacant congregations, deferred to the present ses-
sion of Synod, now came up for further consideration, when
it was

IV. Resolved, That the following brethren of the lower
Conferential District, viz : Rev. Messrs. W. Artz, S. Rothrock,
J. A. Linn, W. G. Harter and J. Swicegood be required to
hold at least four protracted meetings in the destitute portions
of our church in Davidson and Stokes counties, at such time
and place as they may deem proper, and that they supply
them with monthly preaching throughout the year: and that
the brethren of the upper Conferential District, viz : Rev.
Messrs. J. D. Scbeck, J. B. Anthony, B. Arey, J. Crim, and

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W. H. Fink, supply the destitute portions of the church in
Lincoln and Catawba counties in the same manner as re-
quired of the lower District.

The committee on document marked No. 1, made their
report. ' *

Report No. 1.

The committee appointed to examine the President's annual Report, beg leave
10 state, that they have attended to this duty. Inasmuch as the President has ac-
companied his Report with sufficient explanatory remarks, to bring fully before
ihii body, the state of the church ; we deem it unnecessary to offer any further
recommendations. We hope the entire document will be adopted, and published
with the minutes of Synod. Respectfully submitted, ^#

WM. G. BARTER,

Adopted. J. C. HOPE.

The committee on unOnished business of last year's min-
utes made their report.

Report iVb. 2.

The committee appointed to examine the minutes of the last annual session of
this Synod and report on any business, that may be considered unfinished, would
offer the following. On page 18, No. 10, we find a recommendation to certain
individuals to hold a social meeting, with a view to the .r.micable settlement of the
difficulties that existed in St. Paul's church, Ire'dell county. Your committee are
of opinion, that the result of the proposed meeting should be reported to Synod.

On page 2:2d, there is a recommendation to the ministers composing the several
conferential districts to hold at least one meeting during the Synodical year in
each pastorate. This Synod would, no doubt, be gratified to hear any statemelts,
which the Brethren may have to make with regard to these meetings.

Also, on the same page, your committee notice the appointment of a delegate
to the Western Va. Synod, and another to the Synod of S. Carolina, — the Rev.
S. Rothrock received the appointment to the former, and the Rev. J. Grim to the
latter. A report from these brethren would be heard with pleasure.

On page 23, we find the appointment of a comtnitteee to confer with Mr.
Daniel Miller, Treasurer of the Seminary fund, to correct any mistakes that may
have occurred in his report to synpjd last year and to take his bond. The com-
miitee consists of the Rev. W. G. Ilarter and ^I. Barrier, Esq. And also the
appointment of another committee to make settlement with the E.t-Treasurer
of the Centennary Fund, to transfer the. same to the Treasurer who was
elected at^he last meeting, and take his obligation. A report from these brethren
is desirable. These are all the items of unfinished business, which your commit-
tee have been able to discover on the pnges of the minutes of last year.

Respectfully submitted,
Adopfed. Rev. WM. ARTZ, Chairmain.

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V. Resolved, That the above report be considered item af-
ter item. Under item first, brother Arey, being requested,
stated that, he had not called the meeting referred to, and
gave his reasons for non-compliance with said recommenda-
tion.

The subject being under discussion, a motion to adjourn
was carried.

Adjourned to meet again on jMonday, 8l o'clock, A. M.

Benediction by the President.

Saturday 12 o'cJock. A very large congregation being pre-
sent, religious services were conducted at the stand. A .s:-r-
mon was preached by Rev. \Vm. Artz, from Mat. ::i, 20. Af-
ter an intermission of half an hour, services were resumed,
when Rev. W. G. Harter preached from Va. cxix, 10.

SABBATH EXERCISES.

The religious services of the Sabbath were conducted
simultaneously in the church and at the stand to seperate
and <3xceedingly large congregations. Kev. J. C. Hope, cor-
responding delegate from S. C. Synod, preached from I. Cor.
iii. 9 — 15. Rev. J. Swicegood preached at the stand from
Ps. xxxiv. 19. Immediately thereafter, the administration of
the Lord's Supper was attended to, vv'hen between lour and
six hundred communicants came forward, and manifested n
renewed attachment for the Saviour.

After the usual intermissioji, the congregation assembled
at the stand, when th'e Secretary of Synod, in obedience to a
resolution of last year's minutes, preached a Alissionary ser-
mon from Luke xxiv. 46, 47.

THiRDt SESSION.

Monday Morving, 3/«// 3d., 1847.
Synod met and was opened with singing and prayer by the
President. The minutes of Saturday were read and approv-
ed. The unfinished business of last Ses.sion was resumed.
In reference to the first item of the report on the minutes of
last Synod, it was

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VI. Resolved, That we regret, that the meeting, recom-
mended at the synod of last year to be held for the purpose
of adjusting the diiliculties, existing between certain individ-
u!l1s in St. Paul's church, Iredell county, was not called by
brother Arey, for reasons deemed satisfactory to himself and
to this Synod, and that the happy results anticipated have
not been realized. And with a view to ascertain all the facts
in the case, it was

VII. Kesoloed, That brother Fink be requested to inform
Synod, whether he was advised by the officers of Synod to
take charge of St. Paul's church, or not.

Brother Fink then stated, that these brethren did not so ad-
vise him.

VIII. Resolved, That this Synod is now satisfied with the
discussion of this subject, and facts developed in the case ;
and deem it inexpedient to take any further action on the
subject.

Mr. David Barringer, now appeared as delegate from the
Salisbury pastorate, and was admitted to a seat.

Inquiries were now made of the brethren composing the
upper and loiver conferential districts, relative to the holding
of certain meetings, as recommended in last year's minutes.
From information received, we learn, that several of the
brethren in the lower district attended to this duty, and others
did not.

Brother Rothrock, corresponding delegate to Western Va.
Synod, and bro. J. Crim to that of S. Carolina made their ver-
bal reports. The former having attended to his appointment,
the latter, for reasons satisfactory, did not do so.

The committee appointed at last Synod, to confer with Mr.
D. Miller, Treasurer of Sem. Fund, and correct mistakes, &c.,
was called upon to report. They stated that they had set-
tled with said Treasurer.

Also, the committee on centennary funds, as referred to in
the report of unfinished business of last year, was called up-
on, and reported, settled.

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The following preamble and resolution were now offered
and adopted.

Whereas, the speedy prosperity of the Evan. Luth. church
in the south and south-west requires the united energies and
resources of all those, living in those territorial limits, who
arc of Lutheran origin and sympathies: And ichcrcas, in years
that are past, some misunderstandings arose among our pre-
decessors in the church, which unfortunately resulted in the
separation of some of our brethren from us, and in the organi*
zation of a new synod, with which, as yet, we have had no
ecclesiastical fellowship : And whereas, the of state affairs a-
mon^ that body, is now such, that the clergy and laity of that
organization may deem it necessary and expedient to remodel
their constitution, and thus place themselves as a body on
such liberal Lutheran grounds, as to facilitate their recogni-
tion by the other Southern and South-western Evang. Luth.
Synods : And whereas, sufficient time has elapsed since the
arising of these difliculties to give all persons concerned an
opportunity to trace out some common and safe ground, upon
which the present generation of Lutheran families may meet
and regard each other in good faith ; and with a view to
bring about the preliminary efforts necessary to such a de-
sirable result upon satisfactory principles if met by a corres-
ponding spirit ; Therefore,

IX. Resolved, That the officers of our Synod in connection
with brother Scheck, during the course of the present year,
enter into a correspondence with the principal members of
said body, to ascertain hov/ far they would go, and what ef-
forts they would make, to effect such a useful enterprize.

The Treasurer of the Centennary fund handed in his re-
port which was read and then referred to a committee for ex-
amination.

Committee. — Messrs. D. Lents and J. Faggart.

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Report No. 3.

John M. Smith, in account >vith the;Evan. Lutheran Synod of N. Carolina.

''■' Dr.

Received one Note on Henry Miller to amount of $397 06^

Interest on the above note to present time, 23 82

Received of J. B. Anthony, in cash, 39 00

Interest on the above from Blay 25th, 1846, to present time, 2 25

$4G2 13^

Interest accruing on the above, May 1847, was paid over to the

Treasurer of Missionary and Education society, 26 07

Balance due Synod, $436 OC^
JOHN M. SMITH, trea. Cent. F:hid.
Your committee hate examined the above, and find the report correct.

DAVID LENTS,
Adopted. JOHN FAGGART.

The Treasurer of Seminary Fund made his report, which
was also read and referred to a com.mittee.

Committee. — Messrs. D. Barringer, and M. Barrier.
Report No. 4.

Daniel Miller, Treas. of Sem. Fund, in account with the Evan. Luth. Synod
of North Carolina.

Loaned out, February 16, 1846, - - - - $104 00

Interest on the above to April 26th, 1847, - - - 8" -15

Loaned out, April 15th, 1846, . - - . 190 00

Interest on above to April 26, 1847, ... 11 75

Loaned out, Dec. 16th, 1845, .... 137 00

Interest on above to April 26, 1847, . - . 11 18

Loaned out, April 25th, 1846, - - - - 500 00

Total amount of principal, $>1)31 00

Interest on the above to April 26th, 1847, - - - 30 00

Balance of Interest due from 1846, . . . 3 35

Total amount of Interest, $63 73

D. MILLER. Treas. of Sem. Fund.
We, the committee, appointed to audit the report of the Treasurer of Seminary
Fund, have done so, and fmd it correct. Respectfully submitted,

D. BARRINGER,
Adopted. M. BARRIER.

X. Resolved, That the sum of f 63 7a being the interest

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arising from the Seminary Fund, be paid over to the Rev. J.
C. Hope, to be conveyed by him to the Treasurer of the Se-
minary Fund in South Carolina.

The Corresponding Secretary now made his report, which
is as follows :

Report No. 5.

REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY ON
MINUTES OF SISTER SYNODS.

Your secretary has had before him copies of tlie minutes of the foUowin;^ ?}'-
nods, viz : German, Pa. synod, Eastern District, Western District, and English
synods of Ohio, forming a joint on General synod, Frankenn synod. New York,
Virginia, Maryland, Alleghany, Western Va., West Penn., Evan. Luth. English
synod of Ohio, and South Carolina synods ; from which and other sources, he has
compiled the following repori. As, by the interchange of minutes, we can only
ollicially gather the doings, recommendations, piety and strength of the church
generally ; we would remind synod of the increasing importance of this medium
of correspondence. In our report strict reference shall be had to all our sister
synods, and all statistical items shall be embodied in a separate table, given at the
close of the minutes.

German Evan. Lutli. Ministerium of Pa.

This venerable body held its 99th annual session at Orwigsburg, Schuylkill co.,
Pa., commencing the 7th of June, 184G. Its officers are :

J. MILLER, D. D. President, Reading, Pa.
Rev. C. F. WELDEN, Sec, Kimberton,Pa.
" J. C. BAKER, Treas., Lancaster, "
Our minutes were received and favorably noticed. Two individuals were li-
censed and five ordained at its last session. This synod has resolved to establish
a new Theo. Sem. at Philadelphia, and called the Rev. Dr. Denune to assume the
duties of Professor. The Rev. C. F. Heyer, their missionary to India, has re-
turned to this country, but we learn from another source, that he manifests a will-
ingness to return among the Heathen. They manifest considerable activity in
Home, as well as Foreign, Missions. Their next synodical convention will be
held at Phila., and will constitute the " centennary celebration " of this aged body.

2. Eastern District Synod of Ohio.

This body convened in Marien-Church, Pittsburg, Pa., on the 3d. of Sept., 1846.
It officers are : Bishop MECIILING, Prcs. Greensburg, Pa.

SCHWEITZ1:RBARTH, Sec. Zelienople, Pa.
KUCKLER, Trea., Erie, Pa.
Our minutes of 1845 were noticed by this body, hence we infer our last were
not received. They have licensed three candidates and ordained four to the holy

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office of the Ministry. Their next meeting of synod will convene in Delaware,
Ohio, on Saturday before Trinity Sunday, 1847.

3. Western District Synod of Ohio.

This is a German copy of the eigth session of this synod. Its officers consist of:
Rev. .T. GRUBER. Pres. Preble co. Ohio.
" J. J. BEILJIARTZ, Sec, TifBn, "
" W. F. LEli.MAN, Trea. Sommerset, Ohio.
This synod in connection with other German ecclesiastical bodies of the West,
are actively engaged in supplying the spiritual wants of the German population
among them. Their next synod will meet in Delaware, Ohio, on Saturday before
Trinity Sunday, 1847.

4. Enf^lish Lutheran Synod of Ohio.

The lOth convention of this body met in Wooster, Wayne county, Ohio, Oc-
tober 1st., 1846. Its officers are :

Rev. D. ROTHRACKER, Pres., Carrolton, Ohio.
" A. BARTHOLOrvIEN, Sec, Annapolis, "
" S. S. KLEIM, Trea., Wooster,

Our minutes were received and favorably noticed. We condole with this body
in the death of one of their " most useful and efficient members," the lamented
brother E. G. Young. This ministerium manifest considerable zeal and activity
in the spread of the Redeemer's kingdom. One candidate was licensed to jM-each.
Their next meeting of synod will take place in Waynesburg, Stark co. Ohio, on
Thursday evening preceeding the full. moon, in October, 1847.

5. Frankean Synod of N. Y.

Your secretary having examined the proceedings of the last session of this body,
deems it improper, inconsistent, and unkind to ourselves to make any report, or
even to manifest any complimentary acts of kindness, inasmuch, as they have ut-
utterly disfellowsliiped us, as will be seen, by having reference to pages 16 and 18
of their printed minutes. I would, therefore, recommend to the notice of synod,
the several preambles and resolutions found on the above named pages of their
minutes.

0. New York Synod.

This Ministerium held its 51st. annual session, in St. James' church, city of
New York, Sept. 5th— 9th, 1846. The ofiicers of synod are-
Rev. H. N. POHLMAN, D. D. Pres., Albany, N. Y.
" J. R. KEISER, Sec. N. Germanton, " "

" C. A. Smith, Trea., Rhinebeck, N. Y.
From the vagueness, in which their report of the committee on sjmodical pro-
ceedings has been written, I am unable to determine, whether our minutes were
received or not.

This Ministerium ordained one person, licensed three candidates, and expelled
one from the Ministry. From the report of the Committee on Hartwick Semma-
ry, we lewn that 46 students have been connected with the Claseical department

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dunn- the past year, there have also been fite Theological students and two pre-
parandi. They have in contemplation to raise $5,000 towards the permanent
endowment of another professorship. Zeal and activity characterize this highly
respectable body. Their next synod will convene at New Germantown, N. J., on
Saturday before the 1st. Sabbath in Sept., Id47.

7. Virginia Synod —

Held its iGth annual session in Strasburg, May 1846. Its officers were :

Rev. J. B. DAVIS, Pres., Newton V'a.

" L. EICHELBERGER, Sec, Winchester, Va.

" T. MILLER, Trea., Madison C. II,
From their minutes it will appear that the means of grace have been faiih^'ully
dispensed, and none could say, " that their labors of love had been in vain." The
difterent benevolent enterprises were becoming better understood and supported.
An enlarged Mfssionary spirit obtains among these brethren. Much missionary
ground, however, remains unoccupied, but strong exertions are making to supply
the destitute among them. Two persons were ordained, and one received from
the " United Brethren" church.

8. Maryland Synod.

The 28th annual session of this body was held in Emniittsburg, Md., Oct. 13,

1346. Its officers are :

Rev. F. W. CONRAD, Pres., Ha^erstown, Md.
" JOHN HECK, Sec, Wavnesboro', Pa.
" S. SENTMAN, Trea., Taneytown, Md.

Due notice has been taken of our minutes. From the President's report and
other sources, we learn that there have been several ministerial changes. The
only vacancy noticed is, that of St. Paul's church, Washington city. Through
the Observer we learn, that it is supplied with the valuable labors of Rev. S. D.
Finkle. This Ministerium have permanently ordained two brethren to the work
of the ministry, and licensed two others. They sustain five beneficiaries at Gettys-
burg Theo. Seminary. The same marked activity and zeal attend these brethren
that have, heretofore, characterized them. Martinsburg, Va., was chosen as the
next place of Synod, and the time is Thursday preceding the third Sabbath in
October, 1847.

9. Alleghany Synod of Pennsylvania,

This body convened at Schelisburg, Bedford county. Pa., on Thursday, Sept. 3d.,
1846. There is no notice taken of our minutes, and hence we conclude they
were not received. They are, however, an active and growing body. Four young
brethren were licensed and one ordained to the Gospel Ministry by " laying on of
hands." Provision also was made for the ordination of another during the preseni
synodical year. May they go forth in the spirit and power of Elias.
The officers of Synod are :

Rev. P. RIZER. Pres. Sommerset, Pa.

" JESSE WINECOFF. Sec, Williamsburg, "
" WM. G. LAITZLE, Trea., Martisburg.

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This body sustains Ihree beneficiaries at Pa. College. They have likewise 'been
blessed with revivals of religion in as many as four or five charges. Their next
Synod will meet in Blairsville,on Thursday before the first Sabbath in Oct. 1847,

10. Wcste?m Virginia Synod.

This synod convened in Stony Creek church, Giles county, Virginia, May iCth,
1846. Officers of synod are :

Rev. J. J. GREEVER, Pres., Burks Garden, Va.
" J. A. BROWN, Sec, WytheviUe,
" G. SHERER, Trea., Big Lick,

Our minutes were received and obtained the customary notice. Br. Rothrock,
of our synod, was present, as corresponding delegate, and in the absence of their
President, preached the introductory sermon, evincing thereby the favorable re-
ception with which he met. Two licensed candidates were fully ordained to the
Ministry. The Rev. J. A. Brown was appointed corresponding delegate to this
body, and Rev. J. J. Greever, his alternate. We regret the absence of either of --
those brethren.

This synod has been blessed during the present year with extensive revivals of ^T*
religion. One of which resulted in upwards of iico hundred conversions. Their
next synod will be held in Chilhovvee church, Smyth co., Va., on Saturday before
the last Sabbath in August, 1847.

11. Synod of West Pennsylvania.

This synod convened in Chambersburg, Franklin county, on the 24lh Sep tem-
ber, 1846. Its officers are :

Rev. J. OSWALD, Pres., York, York co., Pa.
" S. SPRECHER, Sec, Chambersburg, "
" M. JACOBS, Trea., Gettysburg,

Our minutes were received and duly acknowledged. We are pleased with the
firmness and exactness of this body. They are faithfully laboring for the spread
of the Redeemer's kingdom. At their last session^ they licensed four young men,
and solemnly set apart Jive others " to the office of the Ministry of Reconciliation
by the laying on of hands." The education society in connection with this synod
appropriates $710 for the support of beneficiaries during their present synodical
year. They have likewise funds invested in the Home Missionary Society of the
General Synod. Their next meeting of synod will be in Mifflinburg, Union co.,
Fa., to convene on Thursday before the last Sabbath in Sept., 1847.

12. English Evan. Luth. Synod of Ohio.

This synod met last in Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio, 15th Oct. 1846. I
am unable to determine whether our minutes were received or not, as their pro-
ceedings have been given to the public in the form of an abstract, through the me-
dium of the Lutheran Observer. The officers of synod are :
Bishop S. RITZ, Pres.
" J. G. HARRIS, Sec.
" J, SEIDLE,Trea.
In perusing these minutes we were made to lament the death of our beloved

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brother John B. Reck, a valuable member of this body, and formerly an efficient
member of the N. Carolina synod. We condole with our brethren in the loss of
80 valuable a friend, Christian, and Minister. We behold w.th pleasure the en-
couraaing success of " Wittenburg College," an institution under the supervision
of this bodv. in connection with others. This Ministerium have licensed fitc
youn^^ men, and ordained four. Their next convention of synod, will meet at
WashingtonviUe, Columbiana county, Ohio, on Thursday before the first Sabbath

in June, 1847.

13. Synod of South Carolina.

The 23d meeting of this body convened at St. John's church, Charleston, S. C,
on Saturday, Nov. 14th, 1846. The officers of synod are :

Rev. J. C. HOPE, Pres. Romaria, S. C.

" WM. HERI.EY, Sec. "

•« J. F. W. LEOPARD, Cor. Sec, Lexington C. IL "
Col. W. CAUGHM.^N, Treas.
Mr. H. MULLER, Treasurer of Sem. Fund.
Our minutes and letters of correspondence with this body have all been favora-
bly noticed. They cherish toward us that kind regard and brotherly love, hereto-
fore manifested, and heartily sympathize in view of the great destitution of labor-
ers within the bounds of our synod. There are several matters of interest touch-
ing our synod, but these have been, or still may be, brought to your notice. Their
Pr'esident, Rev. J. C. Hope, was appointed corresponding delegate to this body,
and Rev. E. B. Hort, his alternate. We are gratified in noting the presence of
brother Hope among us. From the report of the Board of Directors, we are
gratified to learn, that, " notwithstanding the age of their venerable professor, he
still continues to enjoy the full and unimpaired confidence of the Board." " They
had, at last session of synod, eight students connected with the institution, /re of
of whom were viewed ^spreparandi, and three Theological, pursuing their studies
at different stages.

One student was e.xamined and received licensure. In consequence of the rapid
growth of this synod, and the large territory over which its members are scattered.
They have in contemplation to form a New Synod West of the Savannah River.
All the benevolent institutions of the day meet with a cordial support by this Sy-
nod. May the Great Head of the Church continue to rule them to the end.—
They will hold their next annual meeting, at Mount Pilgrim church, Coweta co.,
Georgia, to convene on Saturday before the third Sabbath in Nov., 1847.

Your Secretary has had no official correspondence with any sister synod or in-
dividual by letter, but has voluntarily corresponded with brethren in the South,
and of the difi*erenl synods of the North. As the result, it is truly gratifying to
learn the rapid growth and increased standard of Piety to which the Lutheran
Church in the United Stales has attained. Believing that a Statistical Table of
all the synods in the United States might be acceptable to the many readers of
our minutes, as, also, to serve as a table of reference for all ministers, we have
subjoined the same to our report. [See Appendix "A/'] ^^^

Adopted. (^<^'- Sccretar^j.

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The item referring to the Frankean Synod in the Cor. Se-
cretary's report was now discussed, when it was

XL Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod be instructed
to return the incendiary document, in the form of a Minute,
to the source from whence it came.

The committee on documents, 2, 3, 4, and 5 reported.

Report No. 6.

The committee on letters would state, that,

No. 2. Is a petition from Emanuel's church, in which they state that they have
been destitute, for some time, of the preached Gospel, but latterly have been sup-
plied by Rev. J. Swicegood, and ask a conthiuation of his labours among them.
We recommend that the request of the petitioners be granted.

No. 3. Is a petition from Hopewell, Stokes county, praying this body to hold
its next annual Synodical meeting in that church. Referred to the consideration
of Synod.

No. 4. Is a petition from Hopewell church, in which they state, that they have,
during a part of the past year, been supplied with preaching by the Rev. J. Swice-
good, and ask a continuance of his labors among them. We recommend that
brother Swicegood continue his labors among this people.

No. 5. Is a petition from Sandy Creek, Pilgrim's and Beck's churches, David-
son county, praying this body to have them supplied with some Minister to break
unto them the bread of life.

As there appears to be a somewhat encouraging state of things in these church-
es, your committee would, in addition to the provisions already made for them,
recommend them to the special attention of the Executive Committee of the
Missionary and Education Society of this body.

Respectfully submitted,

BENJ. AREY,

Adopted. J. M. SMITH.

XII. Resolved, That the interest, $26 07, arising from Cen-
tenary Fund be paid to the Treasurer of the Missionary and
Education Society.

XIII. Resolved, That the interest, 81 20, arising from Cen-
tenary Fund at Bethel church, be paid to the Treasurer of
the Missionary and Education Society.

XIV. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to receive
Centenary moneys, pay them over to the Treasurer elect, and
take his bond.

Committee^Jiev. Wm. G. Harter and Col. J. M. Smith.

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CENTENARY MONEYS.

From St. Stephen's church, per Rev. R. Rothrock, - - - $6 00
" Organ " per J. Miller, agent, ... 23 UO

Total of contributions at the present meeting, $'28 50
In hands of Treasurer as per his report, 436 0(Jf

Total amount, - - $464 56J

XV. Resolved, That Synod adjourn till after the meeting
of the Missionary and Education Society.

Closed with singing and benediction.

The hour appointed for divine service having arrived, Rev.
J. Crim preached a sermon from Romans vi, 23.

FOURTH SESSION.

Monday Afternoon, 4 o'clock.
The Missionary and Education Society having adjourned,

the Synod was called to order by the President and resumed

its business.

The Treasurer of Synod now handed in his report, which

was received and referred to a committee.

Committee. — Rev. Wm. Artz and P. Ridenhour.

Report No. 7.

Matthias Barrier, Treasurer of Synodical Fund, in account with the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, * Dn.

Received of former Treasurer, $68 96:^

Contributions at last synod, 57 28i

Interest on moneys loaned, to the present, 2 00

Total, $V2^ 2.5rt

Cr.

Paid, by direction of synod, To Rev. W, G. Harter, - - - 10 48

" B. Arey, - - - - 5 OO

" " S. Rothrock, - - - - 1 19

" J. D. Scheck, ... 87

" " " " B. Kurtz for printing minutes, - 57 08

Total paid oof, $74 C2
Balance in the Treasury, .$53 63$
MATTHIAS BARRIER, Trea. of Synod.

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AMOUNT OF SYNODICAL FUNDS.

Amount in the hands of Treasurer, ^53 63^

Contributions at the present meeting, - - - - - 52 23^

^105 5GJ

Committee to examine the accounts of the Treasurer ol*
Synodical Fund reported.

Report No. 8.

Your committee, appointed to examine the Report of the Treasurer of Synod,
bey leave to state, that they have attended to this duty and would report to synod
that they find the same correct. Respectfully, submitted,

WM. ARTZ,

Adopted. P. RIDENHOUR.

A motion for adjournment was now carried.

Synod adjourned until to- morrow morning 8^ o'clock.

Closed with jDrayer by the President.

FIFTH SESSION.

TuESD.VY Morning, May 4th, 1847.

Synod met and was opened with prayer by llie Secretary.
After the calling of the roll, the minutes of yesterday were
read and approved.

Contributions for the Synodical Treasury were now called
for.

XVI. Resolved. That a committee be appointed to receive
any contributions intended for Synod, pay them over to the
Treasurer elect, and take his bond.

Committee — Col. D. Lents and J. Faggart.

The ibllowing scries of resolutions were now adopted.

XVJl. Resolved^ That the standing committees of this Sy-
nod be as follows :

1 . On the President's Report and accompanying documents.

2. On Petitions and Vacancies.

3. On Unfinished Business.

4. On the state of Finance in our several Funds.

5. On the state of Religion — And as many select or special
committees as the exigency of each synod may require.

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Whereas, the practice of drunkennesss exists among us tcr
a great and very injurious extent, which we deeply deplore ;
and as expressive of our feelings upon the subject of Tem-
perance—

XVIII. Resolved, That while we disapprove all ultraism
upon this subject, such as the exclusion of wine in the Eu-
charist, &c., yet we cordially approbate sobriety in the strict-
est sense of that term ; and freely countenance all those
scriptural measures, adopted for the discontinuance of infem-
perance. We recommend this subject to the serious conside-
ration of all our churches and church officers, as we deem it
exceedingly imprudent, as well as really injurious to the in-
terests of the church, for its members to participate in the
viamifacture and sale of ardent spirits as an article of traffic.

XIX. Rcsolccfl, That the ordained ministers and licentiates
now composing this body, and all who may hereafter connect
themselves with this body be required to subscribe their
names to the Constitution of our Synod.

Immediately after the passage of the foregoing resolution,
the ordained ministers and licentiates present, subscribed their
names to the Constitution, according to their age in office.

Ordered, That the Treasurer of synod pay Rev. J. B. An-
thony, former Secretary, 83 41, as expense arising out of the
office.

Ordered, That Rev. S. Rothrock receive 8G 15 on account
of travelling expenses to Western Va., and postage.

Ordered, That the former Corresponding Secretary receive
•^^^ cents on account of postage on minutes of sister synods.

The committee on synodical contributions now reported.
Report rVo. 9.

The following are the- contributions that have been handed in to your conimitee :
From Rev. J. D. Scheclis churches.

St- John's, ^jj 00

Ludur's Chapel, - --..*.. 400— $r200

From Rev. S. RothrocVs churches.

Organ, - 7 00

St. Stephen/*, 2 25 9 05.

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From Rev. Wm. Artz^s churches.

Frieden's, 80

St. Paul's, - - - - - - - - 1 20

Lou's, 1 10 3 10

From Rev. J. A. Linn's churches.

St, Matthew's, 2 46^

Luther's, 86^

St. Paul's, 2 00 5 33

From Rev. W. G, Ilarter's churches.

St. James', - -'-!'- - - 3 00

St. Enoch's, - - - ' - - - 2 90

Bethel, - - - ^ - - - 1 00

Union, ------- 45 7 35

From Rev. B. Areifs church.

St. Michael's 2 25 2 25 .

From Rev. J. Crimes churches.

St. Matthew's, 72 72

From Rev. J. SwicegooiTs churches.

Hopewell, - - - -- - - - 75 7'»

From vacant churches.

St. John's, Salisbury, - - - - - 3 00

Union, 3 10

Sandy Creek, - - - - ' 1 -^

Leonard's, - - - - - - 80

Beck's, - - - . - - - 82 8 99

From individuals.

Rev. J. B. Anthony, 1 00

" J. C. Hope, 50

" W. H. Fink, 1 00 2 50

Total, ^52 24

Respectfully submitted,

D. LENTS,
Adopted. JOHN FAGGART.'

Synod now went into an election for delegates to the Gen-
eral Synod, and Corresponding delegates to S. Carolina and
Western Virginia Synods, which resulted as follows :

To General Sf/nod—Rev. J. D. Scheck, and Mr. M. Barrier.

To South Carolina Synod — Rev. J. A. Linn.

To Western Virginia— Rev. J. B. Anthony.

XX. Resolved, That jhe President appoint a committee
whose duty it shall be to inquire into the practicability of
forming our congregations into regular pastorates, and that
said committee report at next meeting of Synod.

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Commiltee — Uevs. J. B. Anthony, B. Arey, and W. Artz.

Synod now proceeded to an election for the place oi its
next annual meeting. Hopewell church, Stokes county, and
St. Paul's church, Catawba county, were put in nomination ;
and after counting the votes it was ascertained that St. Paul's
church, Catawba county, A^. C, was selected as the place for
the next synod. Whereu])on it was,

XXI. Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stand
adjourned to meet again at the place already selected, at 10
o'clock, A. M., on Friday before the first Sabbath in 3Iay,
1S4S.

XXII. Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be, and tliry
are hereby cordially given to the people of Organ church and
vicinity for the kind and hospitable manner in which they
have entertained the present meeting of Synod.

XXIII. Resolved, That the Secretary have 1000 copies of
the Minutes of the present Synodical meeting printed — to
send two copies to each sister synod in the United States, ex-
cept those that are in regular correspondence with u^;, to
which he shall send five. The remainder to be distributed
within our own synodical limits.

Synod having now disposed of all its business, and in con-
formity to a resolution passed in the Ministerium, the Presi-
dent then proceeded to license brother William II. Fink, ot
Lexington Theo. Seminary, who, during the past year, labor-
ed under an ad interim license, but was on this occasion fully
set apart to the gospel ministry.

Synod then adjourned sine die.

SAMUEL ROTHROCK, F resident.

JOSEPH A. LIXiX, Secretary.

MINUTES

OF

THE MINISTERIUM.

FIRST SESSION.

May 3d., 8 o'clock, P. M.

The rrrpeting was opened with appropriate religious exer-
cises by the President. In consequence of the indisposition
of the Secretary, bro. Barter consented to take the chair. —
Bros. Svvicegood and Fink, licentiates, now handed in their
journals and licenses.

I. Resolved, That we are gratified to learn from brother J.
Swicegood's journal, that he has been regularly employed,
during the past year, in preaching on the Sabbath, and also
in attending protracted meetings, catechising, &c.

II. Resolved, That bro. Fink give us the outlines and sub-
stance of his sermon, presented to this Ministerium.

Which he accordingly drd. Having no regular journal,
he then made a verbal statement of his ministerial labors
during the year.

III. Resolved, That bro. Fink's sermon and verbal state-
ment, as parts of trial, be sustained.

IV. Resolved, That bro. Fink be now examined in view of
bis licensure, and that the President conduct the examination.

The President accordingly examined bro. F. — Fiist, as to
his motives for seeking the Ministry. Secondl//, the qualifi-
cations, moral and mental, necessary for a Gospel Minisler.
And Thirdlfj, on the doctrines of Christian Theology.

The applicants for Licensure withdrew from the Ministe-
rium. until the question of th/nr licensure was considered.

\'. Resolved, That bro. Swicegood's license be renewed.

YI. .Resolved, That bro- Fink receive a license for one year,,
and fbaC'he be placed under the direction of the officers of
r)ynocF.

In accordance with a resolution past at the last meeting of
Synod, it was made the duty of the upper Conference District

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to inquire into the practicability of erecting a church on the
road leading from Salisbury to Statesviile. Bro. Arey then
informed the Ministerium that said resolution had been com-
plied with, and that efforts are making to erect a house of
worship. Bro. Arey regards this as a very important field.
VII. Resolved, That we now adjourn.'

SAML. KOTIIROCK. Fres.

JOS. A. LINN, Secretary.

PROCEEDINGS
OF Tin:

MISSIONARY & EDUCATION SOCIETY

OF THE

EVAN. LUTH. SYNOD OF xN. CAROLINA.

According to last year's appointment, the society met on
.Alonday, 2h o'clock, P. M., May 3d., 1847, in Organ Church.
The object'^of the Society was then stated by the President,
^vhen thirty-seven persons enrolled themselves as members
ol' the Society for one year. Those having contributed the
necessary amount for membership on Sabbath were also ad-
mitted to seats and votes.

The Society next proceeded to an election of ofiicers for
the ensuing year, which resulted as follows :
Rev. S. UOTIIROCK, Frcsident.
'• JOHN D. SCHECK, Vice President.
" J. A. LINN, Stcretary.

D. BARIllNGEll, Esq.. Treasurer.

The letter and report of Rev. J. Scherer, Missionary in

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Davidson and Stokes counties, was now presented to the So-
ciety by a member of the Executive Committee.

The Treasurer of the Miss, and Ed. Society handed in his
report, which was received and referred to a committee.

Committee — Rev. J. B. Anthony and Col. D. Lents.

The President made the following appointments :

As Executive Committee — Rev. Messrs. J. B. Anthony, W.
G. Harter, and Wm. Artz.

Board of Directors— Rev. J. D. Scheck, Messrs. D. Lents,
C. A. Heilig, Dr. H. Kelly, J. Miller, senr., and Paul Cruse.

The Executive Committee of last year now reported.
Report No. I.

Your Committee would respectfully report, that they have attended to the du-
ties assigned them by the society to the best of their ability. Accordingly no
effort was lost on their part to procure suitable and competent Missionaries to
supply the destitute portions of our Church.

On the 8th of June, I addressed a letter to brother J. Scherer, in order to pro-
cure his services in the fieid, as v*e understood he had expressed a willingness to
serve, provided the society would extend to him the necessary compensation. In
the early part of July, I received an answer to my letter, in which he expressed
a willingness to serve the society, and accordingly forwarded his appointments.

He commenced his labors about the first of August last, and prosecuted them
very successfully for something like a month and a half, as well as we could as-
certain ; at the close of which time we were sorry to hear that he was taken sick,
and had to return home.

As we expect a report from bro. Scherer at this meeting of the society, we will
refer the society to that report for further information on this part of the subject,
as also in regard to the existing state of things in our Church in Davidson and
Stokes counties, which we had assigned him as his field of labor.

During the latter part of August or first of September, I received a second let-
ter from bro. S., in which he apprized me of several protracted meetings ; also
stated the importance of paying immediate attention to the wants of our churches
in those counties, stating, that they were like a dying man, and unless immediate-
ly attended to, would be lost. Bro. Scherer further informed me, that he would
be pleased if the society could furnish him with a small amount of money to meet
his incidental expenses. Accordingly on the 7th of Sept., the Committee passed
an order on the Treasurer for the sum of $20 00, which was forwarded by the
first opportunity. On a subsequent occasion he received $5 50 more, making in
all .$25 50, the amount expended by your committee for Missionary services du-
ring the last year. Whether bro. S. has any further claims on the society or not,

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we are unable to say. If he has we presume they will be presented in proper time.

Respectfully submitted,

BENJ. AREY, Chairman.

Adopted.

The committee whose duty it, was to audit the Treasurer's
accounts now reported.

Report No. 2.

David Bfirringer, Esq., in account with the Missionary and Education Society
of the Ejj^ngelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, May 3d. 1847.

Received of former Treasurer, in cash and cash notes, - - 8228 3 1
Received, as part of the interest due on the above, - - - 7 50

Rec'd. per .7. M. Smith, at present meeting, interest on Cent'y. Fund, 26 0^

Due .Society in cash, &c.,
Disbursed for Society :

To Rev. J. D. Scheck,

" Mr. ^^. Barrier,

'' Rev. J. Scherer, as per order of Ex. Committee,

Balance, - - -

A note on L. C Groseclose, - - .

'• " " John Krimminger, - - - -

*• " " W. H. Fink, - ...

Total amount, - - . . ^437 7jJ.

Respectfully submitted,

D. BARRINGER, Treasurer.

Your commiltee have examined the above report, and find it correct.

;> . J. B. ANTHONY,

"• D. LENTS.

Adopted.

I. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take in all
moneys intended for this Society, and to pay them over to
the Treasurer elect, and take his bond.

Committee— Kqv, W. G. Harter and M. Barrier.

Contributwns to Missionary and Education Society.

Paid by the members of the Parent Society, $12 12^

Collection on Sabbath, 15 77^

Auxiliary Society at St. Stephen's church, per

Rev. S. R/>throck, 5 50

82(il

87i

$1 25

2 87

20 00 24

12

237

75i

75 00

60 00

65 00—200

00

30

Amount brought over from page 29, 833 40
Auxiliary Society at St. James, Concord, per

Rev. W. G. Hartor, - - - - 5 72
Collections in St. Paul's & Matthew's churches

per Rev. J. A. Linn, - - - . - 3 20

Interest arising from Cent. Fund, at Bethel church, 1 20

Amount, - . - . $43 52
AMOUNT OF MISSIONARY FUNDS.

In the hands of Treasurer, as per his Report, $437 75^

Amount paid in at present meeting, - - - 43 52
A note on J. Krimminger, as per order of Rev.

Mr. Grseber, - -* - - - - 110 00

Total Amount, - - $591 27^
The committee on Contributions, &c., now reported.
Rej)ort No, 3.

The committee appointed to receive the Missionary Contribution's, to pay them
over to the Treasurer elect, and take his bond, beg leave to state that they have
attended to these duties. Respectfully submitted,

WM. G. HARTER,
M. BARRIER.
Adopted.

II. Resolved, That we recommend that all the Ministers in
connection with this Synod preach Missionary and Education
sermons to their several churches, and take up collections in
behalf of this Society.

III. Resolved, That the President appoint some one to
preach a Missionary and Education sermon at our next meet-
ing of Synod, on Sabbath afternoon, and that a collection be
taken up for the aid of this Societv.

The President then appointed the Rev. J. B. Anthony to
preach the Missionary sermon.

IV. Resolved, That Rev. .1. Crim receive 820 00 as an ad-
ditional compensation for his labors in his present field during
the next synodical year.

SI

V. Resolved, That Rev. J. Swicegood also receive $20 00
as an additional compensation for his services in Davidson
and Stokes counties during the past year.

VI. Resolved, That brother Swicegood be requested to take
charge of Hopewell and Emanuel churches, of Stokes coun-
ty, as an additional part of his field of labor ; and that he
receive the same additional compensation, that he received
last year.

VII. Resolved, That extracts of the proceedings of this So-
ciety be printed with the minutes of Synod.

VIII. Resolved, That the next meeting of the Society shall
convene at 2 o'clock on Monday, P. M., at the place of the
meeting of Synod.

IX. licsolced, That this Society now adjourn.

JOS. A. LINN,
/Sec. of Miss, and Ed, Society,

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[APPENDIX

]

STATISTICAE^ TABLE OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH
L\ THE UNITED STATES.

Compiled from Published Reports q/" 1845 and 1846.

is, s

NAMES OF SYNODS. '\t ^'t •

1

c
.2

1=

1
Communicants.

c
0

■f
•s
<

1 m

i 2

I'i

i90i 5

Nortli Carolina, - -'l803

11

21

149

2272

216

12

New York, - - - 1787

35

35; 294

7781

1421

-j 6||-<32

Viro-inia, - - - - 1833

20

39 151

1639

171
1243

14 7 15

Maryland, - - -jl818

32

64 631

8898

54 272 65

Alleghany, ' - - -']841

20

61 i 323

4175

530

€1 134i 46

"Western Virginia, - -:1842

8

23 25

1516

142

8 21, 7

We.?t Pennsylvania, - -'1819

43

128' 923

14053

1495

-' 459 102

English synod of Ohio, -il833

41

114 505

5259

655

8O! 95 64

South Carolina, - - 1824

31

46j 324

3071

448

_

154 17

Hartwick, - - - 1830

15

251 161

3000

199

-

Sv-nod of the West, - -'l841

27

60 132

3657

529

_: _ _

East Pennsylvania, - -1842

24

52 333

5207

673

- 120 51

Miami, - - - -1844

20

37! 159

1940

194

101: - 12

Pittsburg, - - -,1845
Total in connection ;
with General Synod,

15

52

264

3473

514 - - -

342

757

4374

65^41

8429 3301018 416

j j ,

Pennsylvania, - - - 1747

69

1921964

25414

4389! -1743 75

--■^ 55- L Eastern District 1831
•I |'>:^ \ West'n District, 1831

21

67! 480

657.7

1182 - 317! 29

34

90 482

9281

1327, - 335i 27

"^- ^ ^ ^ ^ English, - - 1841

9

341 149

2^7

317 - 72i 6

Frankean, - - -1838

27

32 150

2058

137i 8 - 11

Indiana, - - -

20

90! 200

7200

130 _ - -

Michigan, - - -1843

4

7

. 50

500

4^: -; -1 -

(ndinnapolis, - - - 1846

*'; ■ _

_

'. ■■ —

*2000

South Western, - - 1846

~

_

*1500

'I'eiiiiessee, -

Total not connected

with General Synod,

20

j 90

300

7200

250, J - -

r204

6023775
I351'8149

64,i57
130,098

7777 8 2461 148

('Uind Total,

546

16,206 338 4085 564

^Estimated.

" OFFICERS

OF THE

SYNODVP NORTH CAROLINA

Rev. Sam'l. Rothrock, President.

" Joseph A. Linn, Rec. Secretary.

" Wm. G. Harter, Cor. Secretary.
Mr. Matthias Barrier, Treasurer.
Col. J. M. Smith, Trea. of Centenary Fund.
Mr. Daniel Miller, Trea. of Seminary Fund.

OFFICERS OF THE MISS. & EDUCATION SOCIETY.

Rev. S. Rothrock, President.

" J. D. ScHECK, Vice President.

*• J. A. Linn, Secretary.
David Barringer, Esq., Treasurer.

The Forty -second annual meeting of the Synod of North
Carolina will be held at St. Paul's Churc'h, in Catawba Coun-
ty, N. C, commencing at 10 o'clock, on Friday before the
first Sabbath in May, 1818.

JOSEPH A. LINN,

Secrelary.