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 FOR NORTH CAROLINA AND ADJACENT STATES, 
 
 IN THE TEAR OF OUR LORD 1820. 
 
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 BY LUCAS & HARVEY. 
 1820. 
 
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 LUTHERAN SYNOD 
 
 yOR NORTH-CAROLINA AND ADJACENT STATES, 
 IN 1820. 
 
 ON the 28th day of May, most of the ministers, can- 
 didates and deputies assembled in the church, near Lin- 
 colnton. The rev. Mr. Storck opened divine service, 
 and preached in the German, and then the rev. Mr. 
 Bell in the English language : and afterwards the Lord's 
 Supper was administered. — The synod was appointed to 
 meet on Monday at 9 o'clock. 
 
 On said day, the 29th of May, a great concourse of. 
 people had assembled before the church, in which the 
 rev. Paul and Philip Henkel, candidate J. E. Bell, and 
 the ex-catechet David Henkel, were.-^As it was known 
 that the three last named had, by their conduct, separat- 
 ed from us, and thereby had declared every thing invalid 
 w hich we had transacted at the synod in 1819, and in or- 
 der to avoid public disputation, the question was sent to 
 the rev. Philip, both verbally and in writing, whether he 
 would re-unite with, and be governed by, the majority of 
 votes. He did not answer, but all wanted to answer 
 jointly, which could not be accepted, as the question was 
 put to the rev. Philip alone. It was evident before the 
 church door that an union was impossible, for a plan for an 
 union of all our churches in North-America, which they 
 feared would be adopted by the majority, and which was 
 opposed by them, as being in their opinion against the 
 
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 Augsburg confession, was one point ; and the asserted in- 
 validity of our last synod, and the consequent unautho- 
 rised ordination performed by the rev. Philip, the other: 
 besides other imputations on which they insisted. After 
 some parley, we all went into church : the rev. Mr.l 
 Storck, as president, opened with a fervent prayer to! 
 the God of love, for peace and union among those who 
 are called after Christ, and particularly among those 
 who want to be his servants. And after he had declared 
 that during near 30 years, in which he officiated as min- 
 ister of the gospel, lie never felt such affliction as now, 
 he related, in German, and after him, G. Shober, in the 
 English language, to the numerous assembly, the present 
 situation of the church, because the majority of those 
 present could not have received a true conception of the 
 case as it stands. 
 
 Among other things, it was by both declared, that we 
 had no ratified constitution, on which so much stress was 
 laid as having acted against the same, but that the rules 
 of our church were called constitution by the secretary, 
 in the book called Luther but that it made no difference 
 whether called constitution or rules, for the ministers 
 and congregations were hound to act according to the 
 rules: that we had last year broken the rules in this, that 
 the synod had assembled prior to Trinity Sunday : but 
 that, as in extraordinary cases, deviations from rules 
 or constitution is often necessary and profitable, the rea- 
 son of this deviation was now related, viz : that the 
 Pennsylvania synod had expressed a desire, to have our 
 whol- church in North- America united, and that if we 
 thought with them, we were requested to send a deputy 
 to their next synod, in order to contemplate a plan for a 
 general union, but as their synod was also to be held on 
 Trinity Sunday, we could not possibly have sent one; of 
 co rse the neighboring ministers were by letters request- 
 ed to give their opinion respecting an earlier meeting of 
 
 * But on examination of the papers this assertion was afterwards 
 found to be incorrect ; as a constitution had really always existed, and 
 this was as openly and publicly acknowledged, and of course the above 
 assertion repealed, and it was also written to the reverend Philip 
 Henkel ; but upon the whole, it was only a play on words, for the 
 rules were openly declared to be obligatory on the members of the 
 church as a constitution. 
 
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 our synod, and five of them acknowledged the necessity, 
 (as to them a general union appeared very desirable.) 
 On their opinion, then, the president directed the secre- 
 tary to acquaint all our ministers that we would meet in 
 synod the second Sunday after Easter ; and as far as is 
 known to him, this was done, with the reason for the 
 earlier meeting ; and all these letters have arrived ex- 
 cept to Philip Henkel, as he says, or the reason of the 
 meeting was to him forgotten to be mentioned, but yet 
 he had notice from the secretary. 
 
 On the day which was thus appointed, synod and all 
 the members met, except the reverend Philip and the can- 
 didates from Tennessee. Philip protested, in writing, a- 
 gainst our meeting, with vehemence, and gave informa- 
 tion, that he would come and hold synod on Trinity. But 
 tins made no disturbance, for, after the synod was form- 
 ed, and the cause of our meeting was explained, they, the 
 members, unanimously approved ofthe meeting, accepted 
 the offer from Pennsylvania, and appointed a deputy to 
 meet them on Trinity Sunday, where a sketch of a plan 
 for a general union was formed and published. During 
 this synod, more than one day was spent in examining 
 charges exhibited against D avid Renkef. partly verbally, 
 by one or two, and other honorable citizens in writing, a- 
 bouthis public conduct, and the conclusion against Motto 
 which he submitted (as seen in our lastyear's minutes) was 
 very tender, and he received printed licence as a cat; chet 
 for one year, with the verbal resolution to him given, that 
 if in six months, he proves to our president that peace 
 reigns in his congregations, and that he lives in love with 
 the neighbouring ministers, he should give him license as 
 a candidate. Instead now, of acting accordingly, he sent 
 a messenger to his brother Philip and insisted for him to 
 come, but before lie departed from Tennessee he received 
 information in a letter from the secretary in what man 
 ner the candidates in Tennessee could have their annual 
 license renewed, and how the school in Tennessee would 
 be supported ; and when he had arrived to hold synod, he 
 received information that the- licenses should be renewed, 
 and an assignment for money towards said school would 
 be given, as soon as an acceptable constitution for the 
 
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 same should be laid before the rev. Mr. Storck, Miller, 
 and Paul Ilenkel, or a majority of them. — See 29. 
 
 When he there arrived, with others, at the church on 
 Trinity Sunday, thfe preachers were permitted to preach 
 but not hold synod, as the synod had previously finished 
 all necessary business. Yet, notwithstanding this, and 
 that our congregations in Tennessee would not suffer ac- 
 cording to the above resolution and information given, he 
 among the rest, ordained his brother David under a tree, 
 although lie was but a catechet as above. 
 
 It was further related to the audience, how David had 
 made use of an error of the printer's, in the book called 
 Luther, artfully to mislead the congregations (which made 
 use of him) into a mistrust of the senior ministers, as if 
 they designedly neglected to advance young men in the 
 ministry, and that, after he had done the same, and the 
 error in the book was made evident, he, and his father, 
 being p'iblicly required to do so, refused to explain it to 
 the people, and afterwards, as well as before, industrious- 
 ly continued to throw dust in the eyes of the people. Af- 
 ter every thing material had been thus related to the au- 
 dience, and after open declaration that we were inclined 
 to forgive all, as errors had been committed on both sides, 
 the opponents answered, but would not refute what was 
 above above charged, and on the question "whether we 
 would unite V 9 they accused us of not teaching water 
 baptism to be regeneration, and that we did not accept 
 the elements in the eucharist as the true body and blood 
 of the Lord, corporeally; and therefore, and because the 
 plan for a general union of our church (which they fear- 
 ed wc would adopt) was against the Augsburg confes- 
 sion, and also, because they were published in the gazette 
 (which although not done by any of us yet they suppos- 
 ed we believed what it contained) they could not unite 
 with us, and the rev. Paul concluded — I cannot unite with 
 such a body. 
 
 At last, in order to finish such unedifying debates before 
 the multitude and particularly the impertinancies of Da- 
 vid, it was published that synod would meet in the after- 
 noon, which was done, and as the rev. Paul and Philip 
 did not unite, the rev. Mr. Storck, was elected president, 
 
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 and G. Shober, secretary. The meeting was then ad r 
 journed to the next day. 
 
 TUESDAY, MAY 30. 
 
 Synod assembled again in church. 
 President began the transactions with an appropriate 
 hymn and prayer. 
 
 MINISTERS PRESENT, Were 
 
 Charles Storck, President, G. Shober, Secretary, Rob, 
 Johnston Miller, Daniel Moser, Michael Racb, Jacob 
 Sherer, Godfrey Dreher, Jo. Edw'ds Bell. 
 
 CANDIDATES. 
 
 Peter Shmucker, Martin Walter, Jacob Miller. 
 
 CATECHETS. 
 
 Jacob Grieson, Philip Roth, Daniel Walcher. 
 
 DEPUTIES. 
 
 rev. Mr. Storck's congregation, 
 j- Stokes county. 
 Guilford. 
 
 from South-Carolina. 
 
 j. Daniel Moser^s congregation.. 
 
 reverend Bell's do. 
 Tennessee. 
 . Rowan, J. Miller's congregation* 
 
 do. Daniel Walker's do. 
 da. Pine church, do. 
 
 Besides the above, Henry Rudisill and John Aberna- 
 
 Peter Beringer, 
 John Null, 
 Lewis Wolff, 
 Henry Holder, 
 John Ferrel, 
 Herman All, 
 Jacob Swigart, 
 Jacob Lutz, 
 Conrad Weber, 
 George Rich, 
 Conrad Michel, 
 William Gregg, 
 Samuel Walk, 
 Peter S heeler, 
 John Derner, 
 John Richard, 
 John Hartman, 
 
thy were elected from White-Haven congregation, (their 
 church is now occupied by David Henkel,) who claimed 
 seat and vote. 
 
 1. As the former rule, that all the deputies together 
 should have no more votes than ministers present, had 
 for some years past remained unattended to, in friend- 
 ship, so that each deputy had a vote, it was now resolved 
 that the old rule should he retained. 
 
 2. - Whereas it was resolved, on Monday, on the appli- 
 cation for the ordination of the rev. Peter Shmurker, 
 who had been a candidate for many years, that he be or- 
 dained, if on examination he be found deserving: and 
 the rev. Messrs. Sherer and Shober, who were appointed 
 as examinatoi s, now reporting, that they examined him 
 sufficiently and found him deserving of an ordination, it 
 was resolved that he be ordained by the pastors Shober, 
 Storck and Miller. 
 
 3. All tiie candidates and catechets surrendered their 
 expired licenses, except David Henkel, who had already 
 openly declared, on yesterday, that he would not surren- 
 der his. — [N. B. It was a catechct license for one year.] 
 
 The following petitions were now handed in and read: 
 
 i. From Bedford county, Tennessee, in which a rela- 
 tion was also contained, of the ministerial transactions 
 of Michel Wac liter, from Frederk ktown, Maryland ; 
 who, at the last year's synod in Baltimore was requested 
 hy Mr. Shober to pay them a visit. He had regulated 
 two congregations, baptised 5 adults, and 35 children, 
 confirmed some, and administered the sacrament. They 
 pray for a settled minister, and have no doubt but t hat 
 they could support one ; but at least they pray for a 
 visit. 
 
 ii. From Pendleton county, Virginia, whereby the 
 absence of candidate Darnel Sherer, and a deputy from 
 thence, was explained. They were excused. 
 
 iii. From Sandy Hill Church, wherein they request, 
 that candidate Jacob Miller, might be left to them as their 
 minister.— No objection was made thereto. 
 
 iv. From congregations on Abbots creek, by which 
 the subscribers expressed their satisfaction with the offi-, 
 cial conduct of Daniel Walker and prayed that his au- 
 
xhoriiy to administer the sacrament might be resolved up* 
 on. 
 
 The ministers Storck, Shober and Sherer were ap* 
 pointed as a committee of examinators to report their o~ 
 pinion on this petition, as also, on the application of Ja- 
 cob Moses, from South-Carolina; Martin Kiebler, from 
 Virginia, John Reichard, arid Richard Grimes, from 
 Rowan county, to be licensed as preachers. 
 
 v. From Guilford, requesting Jacob Grieson to be 
 continued as catechet. This w as granted and also 'that 
 Jacob Roth have his license as catechet renewed. 
 
 vi, From four congregations out of Virginia wherein 
 it was asserted that Martin Kiebler with an unblameable 
 conduct, had for sometime assisted therev. Mr. Shmuck- 
 er with applause and fidelity in preaching, and they pray 
 that he may be received by our synod. — See iv. 
 
 vit. From two congregations in S:>uth-Car<«lina, Lex- 
 ington and Newberry district, wherein they request to 
 have Jacob Moser appointed as their minister, as they 
 had been for a few years past, without a settled minister 
 among them. — See iv. 
 
 viiL From Pine Church congregation, wherein they 
 petition for a minister. 
 
 ix. Containing excuses why candidate Yost Mitze 
 could not be present. On account of his certified sick* 
 liness he was excused. 
 
 At 12 o'clock the rev. Godfrey Decker preached from 
 Gal. i. 3. Grace be with you, and peace from God, &c. 
 
 After which the rev. Peter Slimurker was ordained to' 
 the ministry in the German language. The large, con- 
 gregation were attentive hearers during the charge and 
 ceremony. 
 
 When we had assembled again, Mr. Jos. Edward Bell, 
 who had been a candidate among us, but who was also 
 ordained by the rev. Philip Hcnkel, applied for a re-union 
 with us. He had already reported how he was, against 
 his conviction, induced not to appear at our last synod, 
 on the second Sunday after Easter, and among other 
 things had been informed that we contemplated a separa- 
 tion. He now covenanted, that, according to the use 
 and custom of all christian churches in America, he 
 would conform to our established rules, and to sue!: 
 "Which photUd hereafter be established synodj by aip^ 
 
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jority of votes. On the question of the president, in 
 what manner we regarded his ordination by Philip Hen> 
 kcl, it was admitted that he was ordained, but that his 
 ordination was invalid according to the rules of all regu- 
 lar christian chin ches. But as he now declared himself 
 bounden to fulfil the promises he made when ordained, 
 tov aids the Lutheran church; his ordination was unan- 
 imously made legal, valid and ratified : and determined 
 that he should receive an attestation thereof, and that he 
 again belonged to us. 
 
 4. On the proposition of the president, seconded by 
 R. J. Miller, to establish invariable rules about the or- 
 dination of ministers, it was unanimously resolved, that 
 hereafter no ordination for the ministry in our church, 
 shall be performed, nor declared to be valid, except it is 
 done by at least two ordained ministers of our church, 
 and by such who were thereto appointed by the synod. 
 
 5. On motion, it was enacted and published, that the 
 rev. deacon Daniel Moser, be a pastor of our church. 
 
 6. The rev. J. E. Bell and Jacob Swigartw ere appoint- 
 ed to examine the treasurer's account, and make a re- 
 port. 
 
 This day was closed with a hymn and prayer* 
 
 WEDNESDAY MAY 31. 
 
 The rev. R. J. Miller opened the meeting as usual. 
 
 And the rev. Mr. Storck being unable to attend as pre- 
 sident, the rev. R. J. Miller was elected president pro 
 tern. 
 
 7. A motion being seconded, that the 3d article of our 
 constitution be explained, it was adopted by the requisite 
 majority, that the certificates of the deputies claiming a 
 vote should be signed b} the elders of the congregation 
 or one of them, and if none of them are present at the ap- 
 pointment, then by two or three members of the congre- 
 gation. 
 
 8. It being moved that the article of our rules respect 
 ing the confession of penitents, might be so altered as 
 not to be left to the minister alone, whether the confes- 
 sion is to be made before the congregation or church 
 a ( sel; it \>as determii ed that the question is to be left 
 to the minister and church counsel, whether the confer 
 
sion is to be before the congregation or before them 
 alone. 
 
 9. A request being made that the papers which at our 
 last synod, Were exhibited against and ibr David Henkel, 
 be given up by the secretary to the claimants ; it was not 
 approved; but admitted, that whosoever wishes to know 
 the contents, may recei ve a copy. 
 
 10. The committee which was appointed to settle and re- 
 port the treasurer's account asked for, and obtained indul- 
 gence to report on the last day of the session, in order to 
 include therein, what might be received before we depart 
 
 1 1. The rev. J. E. Bell related the embarrassments of 
 the congregations he had left in Tennessee, and who pray 
 that he might visit, and administer the sacraments to 
 them — on which he was unanimously appointed for that 
 purpose, and requested to report to our next synod, how 
 those congregations arc inclined with respect to their uni- 
 on with our synod. 
 
 12. A motion being made and seconded, again to rati- 
 fy and approve what our synod did in April, 1819, it 
 was resolved by more than two thirds, that the transac- 
 tions of said synod be again ratified, as also the consti- 
 tution in the book called Luther, (the alterations made 
 since the date of said book excepted.) 
 
 13. As a meeting of delegates from many western 
 counties of this state is expected in Lincolnton, for the 
 purpose of forming a petition to our next legislature, to 
 establish and incorporate an academy in one of the wes- 
 tern counties ; application was made to us, as a body to 
 appear at that meeting by deputy or deputies. But on 
 reflection we could not determine to appear and be pre- 
 sent and act as a body, but every minister is at liberty to 
 be present, as an academy for the western parts of the 
 state appears to be very necessary. 
 
 14. The president pro. tern, in the name of this synod 
 requested the present deputies of such congregations w ho 
 had belonged to our union, and who now keep David 
 Henkel as their preacher, whether their congregations 
 will hold themselves obligated to live according to the 
 rules of this synod — on which question John Abernathy 
 and Jacob Aderhold, deputies from White-Haven i On- 
 gregation, declared, that they would not a»* . ver in the 
 name of the congregation, and only for themselves, not 
 
as deputies. They declai ed, that they hold themselves 
 bound to the rules of this synod according' to the consti- 
 tution. 
 
 15. Hereupon they proposed that the ordination of Da 
 vid Heifkcl may be validated and ratified, as the Rev.. 
 Mr. Bell's ordination had stood in the same degree. 
 But, as the standing of David with us as catechet was, 
 at that time, infinitely different ; and he having since 
 that time shewn no symptom ol' desiring to live in peace 
 with us, and only last Monday bad acted as dictator 
 w hat doctrine we should preach, and otherwise had bo* 
 liaved with conspicuous incivility, the above proposi- 
 tion was rejected ; of course he is no Minister of the 
 Lutheran Church for North-Carolina and adjacent 
 states. 
 
 16. And it was further unanimously resolved, that this 
 synod is not answerable for the actions and doctrines of 
 David Henkel, as well on the pulpit as otherwise, as he 
 had seperated himself from us. The secretary will pub- 
 lish the names of all teachers bclongingto our ministry in 
 the newspapers. 
 
 17. A proposition made and seconded, that a commit- 
 tee be appointed, to form a treatise for publication of the 
 actual seperation of some of the ministers formerly be- 
 longing to us, was not approved, and resolved that wc 
 will be silent until we are necessitated to answer in case 
 any thing should be printed against us. But no indivi- 
 dual can be prevented to answer accusations in the same 
 manner as they are propagated, only it must not appear- 
 in the name of the synod, before it is approved by at 
 least three ministers. 
 
 18. The rev. Mr. Yost Mitze, from S. Carolina, com- 
 plained in an address to this synod, that he is prevented 
 from administering the lord's supper because he admits 
 negroes thereto, and baptizes them ; he prays for a reso- 
 lution to be made which is to be read in all our churches. 
 But as the rules respecting negroes' admission to our 
 church as contained in the book called Luther from page 
 16r to 169 appear plain, they can be read in the churches 
 'where necessary. 
 
 19. An address from the rev. James Hill, minister of 
 *Ue gospel among the Methodists, w as read, as follows r 
 
To the Reverend and venerable North- Carolina Synod of 
 the Evangelical Lutheran Church, synodically convened 
 in Lincolnton. Grace, mercy and and peace from God 
 the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Holp 
 Ghost, be unto you. 
 
 As a regular ordained minister of the gospel, although 
 not of the same denomination, I take the liberty to ad- 
 dress you, in friendship and with confidence, in hope of 
 receiving that attention of which you in your wisdom 
 may judge the case worthy. 
 
 Ever since I have lived in this county, winch has been 
 nearly or quite thirteen years, I have understood, that 
 the greater number of the ministers of the gospel of your 
 order in this county have taught that baptism by water 
 effects regeneration, and that the body and blood of Christ 
 are corporeally received along with the bread and wine 
 in the Lard's Supper. These doctrines having been so 
 generally and universally taught, and professedly be- 
 lieved, I had concluded in my mind that they were gen- 
 erally deemed orthodox in the Lutheran church, until 
 last Monday, wjicn I discovered (or thought I did) that 
 some of your reverend body had not the above views of 
 them. 
 
 As I have heretofore w armly opposed the above opin - 
 ions respecting the ordinances, under the name and idea 
 of their being Lutheran, and as 1 w ish not to brand any 
 man, or body of men, with what they do not deserve; 
 but to think and speak correctly and charitably of all 
 men : believing, moreover, that among you, there are the 
 true servants of God, and ministers of the gospel of our 
 common Lord, and for whom I have the tenderest chris- 
 tian affection, that I may know how to conduct in future, 
 towards such a respectable branch of the church of 
 Christ, please to let me know the opinions of your reve- 
 rend and venerable body as a synod, on the above sub- 
 jects; and in so doing, you will not only give me much 
 satisfaction, but also perhaps prevent future controversy 
 on the above points, and more closely unite a heart to 
 you which desires to be united in christian affection to 
 all who have found or are seeking redemption in the blood 
 of Christ. 
 
m 
 
 Reverend gentlemen, with due respect, I am yours, ur 
 the gospel of peace, 
 
 JAMES HILL. 
 
 May 31, 1820. 
 
 20. The pastors R. J. Miller and Peter Shmuckcr 
 were appointed to prepare an answer to the above ques- 
 tions, and report to-morrow to the ministry. 
 
 21. The following donations were received : 
 
 Of Yost Mitze, S. C. g 3 00 
 
 Mr. Hoyle, for books sold, 2 25 
 
 From Botetourt and Montgomery, Va. 5 00 
 
 Of G. Dreher, from congregations in S. C. J 6 25 
 
 From Stokes county or their deputies, b 00 
 
 Of Mr. Ranch, 1 50 
 
 Of Mr. AValcher, 3 0© 
 
 From Emanuel's church, Lincoln, 3 00 
 
 Oi Mr. Keibler, 1 0 
 
 Of Mr. Roti.e, 50 
 
 Of Rob. J. Miller, for books sold, JO 50 
 
 00 
 
 22. The committee which was appointed, (see iv.) to 
 examine all applicants Cor adoption in the ministry or for 
 advancement, reported, that they propose lianiel Waif her 
 as a candidate for the ministry, Jacob Moscr and Mar- 
 tin Keibler as catechets and John Reich and as exhorters 
 and readers, under the superintendence of the rev. Daniel 
 Walcher and Jacob Miller — which report was adopted, 
 and they received their license. The licenses of Jacob 
 Grieson, Philip Roth and Michael Mackin were renewed 
 as catechets, as also the licenses of the candidates Jacob 
 Miller, Martin Walthcr and Yost Mitze. 
 
 23. The rev. Godfrey Dreher was appointed to pay a 
 ministerial visit to the congregation on Duck river, Ten- 
 nessee. — See pet. No. i. 
 
 24. The request of the members of our church on the 
 Sait Ketchers, S. C. to receive spiritual assistance, at 
 least a visit, could not be accomplished, but we hold our- 
 selves bounden to do, in future, for them what we can. 
 
 25. On the petition No. viii, from Pine Church, the 
 
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 rev. pastor Storck and candidate Daniel Walcher were 
 appointed to visit that congregation every four weeks and 
 preach to them; the rev. Daniel Mour is also willing to 
 visit them. Resolved also, that the secretary have the 
 names of all belonging to our ministry published. 
 This day ended as usual with singing and prayer. 
 
 THURSDAY, JUNE I. 
 We assembled and began in the same manner. 
 
 26. The c nnmittce who were charged to examine the 
 treasurers account reported : — 
 
 That by the books and other vouchers it appears that 
 synod owes to the treasurer Si 15 71 cents. But that the 
 synod hath to demand from individuals for books to the 
 amount of $868 25 cents: when those books are sold, and 
 the money is received, there remains in the treasury af- 
 ter deducting the above debt of Si 15 71 cents, the sum of 
 $752 54 cents, (but out of which the freight of the books 
 from Baltimore to Tennessee and South-Carolina must bc- 
 paid.) 
 
 The above report was adopted and ratified and Gotleib 
 Shober was again elected treasurer. 
 
 27. On reading the 3rd article of our last year's trans- 
 action, the rev. G. Shober who had been elected as depu- 
 ty to attend the synod at Baltimore, reported as follows : — 
 
 That he was received with brotherly love and friend- 
 ship, and had obtained seat and voice among them; that 
 after he had laid before them the purpose of his journey, 
 which was to consult on the possible union of all the Lu- 
 theran synods by a general synod, as a proposition origi- 
 nally coming from them, they immediately appointed 
 a committee, in unison with him, to deliberate upon, and 
 forma plan for a general union and to report the same to 
 their synod. The said committee after having with in- 
 dustry formed a plan as far as then possible, reported the 
 same to the synod, where each paragraph was debated and 
 adopted, and on the general question to adopt the sketch 
 of a plan for a general union, it was by yeas and nays a- 
 dopted by a large majority. This plan was then printed, 
 and has ever since last summer circulated among us for 
 in vi stigation. But as our deputy could not effect the for- 
 mation of a constitution according to his instruction, but 
 
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 Only a plan by which such a one could hereafter be trea- 
 ted. This synod was now to deliberate whether the plan 
 can be adopted. The plan was hereupon read paragraph 
 by paragraph, debated and elucidated, and the expedien- 
 cy of a general union admitted also by such who had 
 their scruples as to the present plan. 
 
 And on the question whether this synod does adopt 
 the purposed plan, the yeas and nays were called and are* 
 as follows : — yeas, the Ministers Storck, R. T. Miller, 
 Jacob Sberer, G. Shober, Peter Slunucker, Daniel 
 Walsher, Martin Walsher, Jacob Miller, Jacob GricsoTU 
 Philip Roth — Deputies, Piter Beringcr, John Ferrel — 
 the Deputies from Stokes, John Denier, Samuel Wall. 
 15. — nays, the Ministers, G. Dreher, Michel Ranch, 
 Jos. G. Vaell, Daniel Moser — Deputies, Jacob Swrgart, 
 George Rich, 6. — Of course the plan was adopted. 
 
 28. Hereupon an extract of a letter from the revL 
 George Schmucker, President of the Pennsylvania Sy- 
 nod, was read ; by which it appeared that the synod of 
 Ohio state had adopted the said plan w ith joy ; and that 
 of course a general synod w ill come into existence : and, 
 it being probable that during this year it will he called, 
 it w as deemed adviseable now to elect deputies to attend 
 the same — and, we having, according to the adopted 
 plan, a right to send two ministers and one lay deputy, 
 the rev. Rob't Johnston Miller was elected with 14 
 votes, and the rev. Peter Shmucker with 11 — the rev. 
 Mr. Storck had 5, and G. Shober 6 votes. As lay de- 
 puty, Mr. John B. Harry was by 12 votes elected. Mr. 
 Swigarthad 5, and Geo. Moury 2 votes. It w as further 
 unanimously agreed, on the proposition of the rev. ]>. J, 
 Miller, that if either of those that are elected, cannot 
 attend the general synod, he should inform the secretary 
 thereof as soon as possible, and that in such case, he w ho 
 next had the majority of voices, should then hereby be 
 elected in his stead to attend said synod ; and the secre- 
 tary will inform him thereof; and to all such who go to 
 attend the secretary will give a certificate of their ap- 
 pointment. 
 
 29. As the 1 Vnnessec academy, to which we were in 
 some measure attached, according to the 14th section of 
 last year's transactions, had separated, no conclusion 
 respecting ate same was found necessary, excepting what 
 
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 follows. The rev. R. J. Miller reported, that, according 
 to the said fourteenth section, a constitution for said 
 school had been presented to him, of which he believed, 
 that, with a few alterations, the synod would adopt the 
 same : that the rev. Mr. Bell, then principal teac her of 
 said academy, requested $ 37 75, for a library he had 
 procured for the institution, and no more : that as he 
 (Mr. Miller) was not authorised alone to draw for mo- 
 ney in his favor, but only in union with the rev. Paul 
 Henkel, he subscribed a blank order on the rev. Philip 
 Henkel, in favor of Mr. Bell, expecting that Mr. Paul 
 H M nkel, after perusing* and approving the proposed con- 
 stitution, would fill up the blank order with the sum 
 wanted by Mr. Bell. The order was now produced by 
 M •. Bell, and with astonishment it was found that said 
 order was filled up with g>246 75, and signed by Paul 
 Henkel, and with Mr. Millers signature, which order 
 was accepted by the rev. Philip Henkel, who had paid as 
 per receipt, the saic' S36 75, to Mr. Bell, which he ori- 
 ginally wanted. It appeared, then, that Philip Henkel 
 owed yet on the accepted order $ 210, which, together 
 with 8 165, makes the sum of S 338 25 cents, which is 
 to arise from the sale of 500 Luthers, he (Mr. Henkel) 
 had as good as bought, (from which, however, must be 
 deducted the freight from Baltimore to Tennessee.} 
 To recover said amount, our friend John B. Harry was 
 unanimously appointed our agent, with further power to 
 recover from David Henkel g i 56 50, which he yet owes 
 for books, and likewise to receive the library procured 
 b\ Mr. Bell for the amount of $ 36 75 ; and, in part 
 pay, to receive such good books called Luther, as arc 
 yet unsold, and for the balance to take bond and security, 
 payable in six months, without interest. As our friend 
 Harry accepted the above agency, he received a power 
 of attorney in conformity with the above, and likewise 
 the accepted order which Mr. Bell endorsed to him, as 
 agent, without recourse. The rev. Mr. Bell was here- 
 upon released from all demands of this synod. 
 
 30. In conformity with the 17th section of last year's 
 transactions, the rev. Mr. Sherer reported that the con- 
 
 fregations in South-Carolina, which he had visited t\\ ue. 
 ad concluded to be directed by our rules, and tkat the 
 rev, Mr. Franklow acted as minister. 
 
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 31. Whereas the congregations in Lexington and 
 Newberry district, which formerly were under the min- 
 istration of Mr. Waller, had during this synod request- 
 ed and obtained catechet Jacob Moser as their minister, 
 (see vii. petition,) the rev. Jacob Sherer was requested 
 and he promised to visit the said congregations, and ad- 
 minister the Lord's Supper to them. 
 
 32. The secretary was requested to intreat the rev, 
 Mr. Markert of Ohio state, to visit the members of our 
 church in the state of Illinois. This has reference to 
 sect. 16 of last year's transactions. 
 
 33. The charge No. 34 of last year was obeyed by 4 
 ministers, who presented their written ideas on the doc- 
 trine of justification, viz. J. Dreher, Yost Mitze, M. 
 Rauch and G. Shober ; all which were read during the 
 evening in the presence of many. 
 
 As now the transactions were finished, the deputies 
 were dismissed with the Lord's blessing. 
 
 34. In the afternoon, the ministry met alone, and the 
 rev. R. J. Miller and Peter Shmucker reported an an- 
 swer to the questions proposed by the re v. Mr. Hill : and 
 the following answer was adopted, and the secretary re- 
 quested to enclose the same to him from our minutes, pre- 
 facing the same with a polite and brotherly address in 
 our name : 
 
 TO THE REVEREND MJUES HILL. 
 REVEREND AND DEAR SIR, 
 
 In answer to your question, " whether water 
 baptism effects regeneration," we say, that we do not 
 fully know what you mean by the word " effect," as it 
 may have many definitions. But we say, that baptism is 
 beneficial, and ought to be attended to as a command of 
 God : but we do not believe that all who are baptised 
 with water are regenerated and born again unto God, so 
 as to be saved, without the operation of the Holy Ghost; 
 or, in other words, without faith in Christ. — And, as to 
 the second question, we do not believe, nor teach, that 
 the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ is corpo- 
 really received along with the bread and wine in the 
 Lord's Supper ; but that the true believer does spiritual- 
 ly receive and partake of the same through faith in Je- 
 sus Christ, and all the saving benefits of hi* death and 
 passion. 
 
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 35. The Rev. Jo. E. Bell was commissioned on his 
 journey to Tennessee, in a friendly manner to assure the 
 rev. Philip Hcnkel, that we, on our part, are disposed to 
 forget every thing that has occurred, and to entreat him 
 to re-unite with us again ; and that, if he suhmits to the 
 majority, according to our constitution, he will he re- 
 ceived with joy as a brother. And it was further resolv- 
 ed, that all ministers should be emphatically charged to 
 recommend with warmth to their congregations to estab- 
 lish prayer meetings on the first Saturday of every 
 month. 
 
 The next meeting of the synod will be on Trinity 
 Sunday, in Guilford county, Law's church. 
 
 36. And, after a cordial conversation on sundry things 
 which had occurred during the session; and after an af- 
 fecting prayer of the president, to be preserved in the 
 spirit of love, peace and union, to bless our transactions, 
 to forgive errors, to guide and preserve us in our jour- 
 nies home, and the blessing of the Lord, we departed in 
 peace. 
 
 37. REPORTS BY MINISTERS. 
 
 Children bap- 
 tised. 
 
 Adulte. \ Confirmed. 
 
 €. A. Storck, 
 R.J Miller, 
 G. Shober, 
 
 Jacob Sherer, 
 G. Dreher, 
 Michael Ranch, 
 Daniel Moser, 
 Jos. E. Bell, 
 Peter Shmucker 
 Jacob Miller, 
 Martin Walther, 
 Jacob Grieson, 
 Daniel Walcher, 
 Michel Mackin, 
 — Franklow, 
 
 110 23 black, 
 19 
 
 14 2 black. 
 1 
 
 97 
 41 
 39 
 92 
 151 
 237 
 50 
 36 
 1 
 45 
 7 
 94 
 
 14 black. 
 
 1 black. 
 
 31 
 
 21 catechised 
 by D. Wal- 
 cher. 
 
 34 
 16 
 
 3 
 
 156 
 113 
 21 
 
 20 
 
 31 
 
INDEX. 
 
 1. Old rule respecting the votes of the deputies renewed. 
 
 2. Ordination of Peter Shmucker resolved, and by whom to be per- 
 
 formed. 
 
 3. All licenses returned except D. Henkel's. 
 
 i. Petition from Tennessee. 
 
 ii. Do. from Pendleton, Va. 
 
 iii. From Sandy Hill church. 
 
 iv. From congregation on Abbot's creek. Ministers appointed to 
 
 examine applicants. 
 
 v. From Guilford, and resolution thereon. 
 
 vi. From congregation in Virginia, respecting Martin Kiebler, 
 vii From South-Carolina, for Jacob Moser. 
 
 viii. From Pine church for a minister. 
 
 ix. Containing excuses <of " absentees. Ordination of Peter 
 
 Shmucker. Respecting the rev. Mr. Bell. 
 4>. Invariable rules what ordination is to be valid. 
 
 5. Daniel Moser declared a pastor. 
 
 6. To examine treasurer's account. 
 
 7. How certificates of deputies must be signed,. 
 
 8. Confession of penitents how admitted. 
 
 9. Papers not to be returned. 
 
 10. Time given to report treasurer's account. . 
 
 11. J. E. Bell's mission to Tennessee. 
 
 12. Last year's transactions of synod re -approved, and constitution,. • 
 
 with exceptions. 
 
 13. Respecting an academy in the western counties. 
 
 14. Deputies from Whitehaven would not answer in the name of their 
 
 congregation. 
 
 15. David Henkel no minister of our church. 
 
 16. Not answerable for his conduct. 
 
 37. Exposition cf separation not to be published till necessity com- 
 
 pels. - ■ '<./,. 
 
 38. Rales about negro admission to be read. 
 
 19. Address from the rev. James Hill. 
 
 20. Ministers appointed to answer above. 
 
 21. Receipts of donations. 
 
 22. Report of examinators and licenses renewed. 
 
 23. Rev. Mr. Dreher's appointment to Tennessee on No.i t 
 £4. Salt Ketchers' peiition answered. 
 
 25. Direction on petition viii. from Pine church. 
 
 26. Treasury statement reported and approved. 
 '27. Report about the union plan. 
 
 28. The deputies chosen to a general synod, and in case of i vacancy, 
 
 who then. 
 
 29. Report of transactions with Tennessee academy; order accept- 
 
 ed, blank, how filled ; agent appointed. 
 
 30. Report on visit to South-Carolina. 
 
 31. Jacob Sherer to visit South- Carolina. 
 o2. Request to the rev. Mr. Markert. 
 
 J : . Former charge partly executed. 
 o4. Answer to Mr. Hill adopted. 
 
 35. To invite P. Henkel ; and prayer meetings. 
 
 36. Conclusion. 
 
 27. Reports from ministers-. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 On the return of the rev. Jos. E. Bell from Tennessee 
 in July, he reported to the secretary, that the rev. Philip 
 Henkel is ready to forgive, and, on mature deliberation, 
 determined to be re-united with us, and be governed by 
 the majority according to the constitution. 
 Errors excepted. 
 
 G. SHOBER, 
 
 Secretary to the Synod* 
 
 The following are now acting ministers of the Lutheran 
 church, under the German and Engl sh Lutheran synod 
 for North- Carolina and adjacent states : 
 
 PASTORS. 
 
 Charles A. Storck, president, Rob. Johnston Miller, 
 president pro. tern., G. Shober, secretary, Jacob Shcrer, 
 Daniel Moser, Jos. Edwards Bell, (the above in North- 
 Carolina.) Godfrey Dreher, Michael Rauch, Mr. 
 Franklow, (in South-Carolina.) Peter Shmucker, (in 
 Virginia.) Philip Henkel, (in Tennessee.) 
 
 CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY. 
 
 Daniel Sherer and Martin Walther, (in Virginia.) 
 Jacob Miller and Daniel Walcher, (in North- Carolina.) 
 Yost Mitze, (South-Carolina.) 
 
 CATECHETS. 
 
 Jacob Grieson, Philip Roth and Michael Mackin, (in 
 North- Carolina.) John Dreher and Jacob Moser, (in 
 South-Carolina.) Martin Kiebler, (Virginia.) 
 
 READERS AND EXHORTERS. 
 
 John Reichard and Richard Grimes, (North-CarQr 
 lina.) 
 
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