mm ■I ma HdBTOS X •S - MINUTES V Presbytery of Redstone, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TJ. S. .A.. From the Organization of Presbytery, September 19, 178 1, to December, 1831. CINCINNATI: Elm Street Printing Company, 176 and 178 Elm Street. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://www.archive.org/details/minutesofpresbOOpres PREFACE. The Presbytery of Redstone was erected by the Synod of New York and Phil- adelphia. The entire minute on the subject is as follows: "At a meeting of the Synod of New York and Philadelphia held at Philadelphia ye 16th of May, 1781, The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power & Thaddeus Dodd having requested to be erected into a separate P.b.y, to be known by the name of the P.b.y, of Redstone: the Synod grant their request, and appoint their first meeting to be held at Laurel Hill Church the third Wednesday of September next at 11 o'clock A. M." It will be observed that no geographical limits were assigned, nor any partic- ular Churches designated. Laurel Hill Church is in Fayette Co., Pa., (then, 1781, Westmoreland Co.), and still retains its name and organization. This Presbytery was the first one formed west of the Allegheny Mountains, and exercised Jurisdiction throughout Western Penna. and outlying early settle- ments; and was one of the Pioneers of Protestant Christianity in that region. .Many of its Churches have celebrated their Centennial. The Synod of Pittsburg appreciating the great historical value of the early records of the Presbytery, and the importance of their preservation, at its meet- ing in 1877, appointed the undersigned a Committee to publish the same, pro- vided the necessary funds could be secured. The requisite amount having been pledged, an edition of 300 copies is now issued, embracing the Minutes entire from the organization up to the close of 183 1. Great care has been taken to ensure a verbatim and literatim copy of the original. S. S. GILSON, JOHN M. BARNETT, JOHN K. EWING, Committee of Synod. PRESBYTERY OF REDSTONE. Records from the Organization of the Presbytery, September 19th. 1781, to December, 183 i. At a meeting of the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, held at Philadelphia, ye 1 6th of May, 1781. The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, & Thaddeus Dodd. having requested to be erected into a separate P.b.y. to be known by the name of the P.b.y. of Redstone, the Synod grant their request, and appoint their first meeting to be held at Laurel Hill Church, the third Wednesday of Septembr next, at n o'clock A. M. Wednesday, Septembr ye 19th, 1781. The P.b.y. met according to the appointment of the Revd. Synod of New York and Philadelphia, at Pidgeon Creek, as the circum stances of some of the members, by reason of the incursions of the savages, rendered it impracticable for them to attend at Laurel Hill. U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. John McMillan, James Power, and Thaddeus Dodd. Elders, John Neil, Demas Lindley, and Patrick Scott. Absent. The Revd. Joseph Smith. The P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Dodd, with a sermon from Job xlii. 5, 6. The P.b.y. then proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk, whereupon Mr. McMillan was chosen Moderator, and Mr. Power Clerk for the ensuing year. Application was made in behalf of Muddy Creek and the S. fork of Ten Mile, in conjunction for supplies, and also for liberty to apply to the P.b.y. of Donegal. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. (3) 4 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Thursday, Septembr ye 20th. The P. b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. except Mr. Neel. Ordered that the minutes of the last session be now read. The ap- pointment of supplies deferred till our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Mount Pleasant, the 1st Wednesday of No- vembr, at 12 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Mount Pleasant, Wednesday, ye p/i of November, 1781. A sufficient number of members not attending to form a P. b.y. those who did meet agreed to appoint a meeting at Seweekly, on the 2 tuesday of April next. Seweekly, Tuesday, ye gt/i of April, 1782. A sufficient number of members not attending, by reason of the in- cursions of the savages, to form a P. b.y. those who did meet agreed to appoint a meeting at-Delap's Creek, the 3d tuesday of Octobr. Delap's Creek, October the 15M, 1782. The P. b.y. met according to appointment, U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan, and James Power. Elders, James Edger, John Mc.Dowel, and Moses Latta. Absent. — The Revd. Thaddeus Dodd. The P. b.y- was opened with a sermon from Proverbs 8. 4, by Mr. Smith. The P. b.y. proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Mr. Power was chosen Moderator and Mr. McMillan Clerk. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P. b.y. be now read. Mr. Smith's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. The Revd. James Dunlap, formerly a member of the New Castle P. b.y. having accepted a Call in our bounds, now applies to be admitted as a member of this P. b.y. and. upon producing sufficient testimonials and a dismission from that P. b.y. is accordingly received, and takes his seat as a member of this. His Elder is Robert Adams. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, ye \6t/i. The P. b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered that the minutes of the last session be now read. MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRES1SYTERY. A supplication for supplies from Tyrone congregation was brought in and read. An application was made in behalf of Muddy Creek for supplies. The P.b.y. proceeded to make out supplies: Mr. Smith appointed to supply at the meeting house in the Forks, the 3d Sab. of November; two other days at discretion, both as to time and place. Mr. Power appointed to supply at Tyrone, the 2d Sab. of Decembr ; at Muddy Creek one day at discretion; at Col. Cook's, the 2d Sab. of March. Mr. D.unlap appointed to supply at Muddy Creek, the 2d Sab. of Novembr ; at George's Creek, the 3d Sab. of Decembr ; at Tyrone, the 2d Sab. of March. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at the Ohio Court-house, the 3d Sab. of No- vember; at the forks' meeting house, the 4th Sab. of Decembr ; at Muddy Creek, ye 1st Sab. of March. Upon motion being made, the P.b.y. unanimously agreed that they would in no case whatever marry any person by Licence, but would adhere to the rules laid down in the Westminster directory. Application being made by the united congregations of the forks of Youghegeny for liberty to present a Call to the Revd. James Finley, a member of the P.b.y. of New Castle, the P.b.y. grant their re- quest, and order the Clerk to furnish them with a coppy of this minute. John Matson appeared before P.b.y. and exhibited the following charges against the Revd. James Dunlap. 1. That Mr. Dunlap charged him with coming to his house to take the advantage of and wrangle with him. 2. That Mr. Dunlap accused him with unchristian conduct towards him. 3. That Mr. Dunlap denied him ordination as a ruling elder; and, 4. For not letting the reasons why he did so be known to the con- gregation. Mr. Dunlap acknowledges that he did say that Mr. Matson did treat him in an unchristian manner, and gives, as the reason why he did say so, that though he had made some concessions, and acknowledged that he had been too rash with respect to the baptizing of a certain Audley Rea's child, with which Mr. Matson declared himself satisfied ; yet he still continued to mention that piece of inadvertence to others in such a manner as had a tendency to hurt his character as a Gospel minister. In support of which Mr. Dunlap produces the following witnesses. Caleb VVingate, being solemnly called upon to declare the truth, says that Mr. Matson told him that Mr. Norris informed Mr. Dunlap of MINUTES OF 1HK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Audley Rea's drinking and swearing previous to his baptizing his child, and that he spoke in such a manner as showed him to be still dis- satisfied, after acknowledgements made, with which he professed himself satisfied; and expressed himself in such a manner as had a tendency to hurt Mr. Dunlap's usefulness as a Minister of the (Jospel. Isaac Sterret being solemnly called upon to declare the truth, says that at a Raising at Mr. Tate's, Mr. Matson said that Mr. Dunlap bap- tized Audley Rea's child, & would not baptize others in the like cir- cumstances. He said also that Mr. Dunlap had confessed his fault, and afterwards denied it; that Mr. Norris had informed him of Audley Rea's character; that Mr. Norris made it appear at another time that he had informed him, and that Mr. Dunlap had nothing to say in his own defence. Mr. Matson acknowledges that he told Mr. Wingate and Mr. Sterret these things which they have declared, and gives this as his reason for so doing, viz: That he heard Mr. Dunlap saying that he looked upon it that he had done no wrong in baptizing Audley Rea's child after he had made the forementioned concessions. The P. b.y. after fully hearing both parties, with respect to the first charge, do judge that Mr. Dunlap had sufficient ground for say- ing what he did; inasmuch as John Matson, coming to Mr. Dunlap's in company with some others, joined with them in wrangling with, and treating him in a very unbecoming and disorderly manner. With respect to the second charge the P. b.y. judge that Mr. Dunlap was treated in an unchristian manner by John Matson ; and at the same time could have wished that Mr. Dunlap had been more cautious in the admission of Audley Rea. With respect to the two last charges the P. b.y. judge that Mr. Dunlap had sufficient reason for not ordaining Mr. Matson; inasmuch as it has been made appear before them that objections were laid in against him by a member of the congregation; and that he was justi fiable in not publishing the reasons to the congregation. Upon the whole, the P. b.y. can not but highly disapprove of Mr. Matson's conduct, especially at Mr. Dunlap's house, and do judge that he submit to an admonition from the Moderator. To this judgement the parties submitted, and John Matson was a< cordingly admonished by the Moderator. \djourned to meet at Pidgeon Creek the 2d tuesday of March next, at 12 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Pidgeon Creek, Tuesday, ye nth of March, 1783. The P. b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. , the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, Thaddeus Dodd, and James Dunlap. Elders, George Marquis, Patrick McCul- louch, Demas Lindly, and John Allen. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon from John 3. 3, by Mr. 1 Hmlap. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, ye 12th. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. The Revd. James Finley, a member of the P.b.y. of New-Castle, being present and invited, sits as a corrispondent. Ordered that the minutes of the last session be now read. The Revd. John Clark, formerly a member of the New-Castle F.b.y. now makes application to be admitted as a member of this. Upon his producing sufficient testimonials, and a dismission from that F.b.y. is accordingly received, and takes his seat as a member of this. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y be now read. Mr. Dodd's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. The P.b.y. find that the members have punctually fulfilled their appointments, except Mr. Dunlap in one instance, whose reasons for that omission are sustained. Upon motion, Resolved, That Magistrates belonging to our community marrying any person in a way contrary to the prescriptions of the law respecting marriage; and all persons belonging to us obtaining marriage, either by magistrates or ministers contrary to the law, shall be esteemed cen- surable by this Church. Ordered that this, and the minute of the last meeting of P.b.y. respecting marriage, be read by the members in their congregations, and in the vacancies under our care. Mr. Power appointed to supply three Sab. at discretion, both as to time and place. Mr. Dunlap appointed to supply at Muddy Creek two Sab. at discretion. Mr. Dodd appointed to supply at the S. fork of Ten Mile two Sabbath- at discretion. Mr. Clark appointed to supply two Sab. at discretion, both as to time and place. As the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, taking into consider- ation the evil consequences of congregations suffering arrearages to be 8 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE ' PRESBYTERY. long unsettled between them and their ministers, did enjoin it upon them to produce a new settlement every year to their respective Pres byteries; therefore, in obedience to this act of Synod, this P.b.y. does require their several members, with their respective congregations, to produce such settlements to us at our next meeting; and that the congregations be prepared to answer such questions as may be put to them respecting the diligence and care of their Pastors. Adjourned to meet at Mount Pleasant, the 3d tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Mount Pleasant, Tuesday, ye 21st of October, 1783. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S., the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, & James Dunlap. Elders, John Johnstone, William McComb, William Latta. and Robert Adams. Absent. — The Revd. Messrs. John Clark and Thaddeus Dodd. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon on Isa. 63. 1, by Mr. Smith. The P.b.y. proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Mr. Smith was chosen Moderator and Mr. Dunlap Clerk. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. deferred till to-morrow morning. A supplication for supplies from Unity congregation, also for lib- erty to apply to Donegal P.b.y. for supplies was brought in and read. Applications for supplies were made in behalf of Muddy Creek, and ye S. fork of Ten mile. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, ye 22 J. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered that the minutes of the last session be now read. The P.b.y. proceeded to make out supplies. Mr. Smith appointed to supply at Short Creek one Sab. at discretion; the 3d Sab. of March at the S. fork of ten mile ; one Sab. at discretion, both as as to time & place. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at the S. fork of ten Mile, the 3d Sab. of Novembr ; at Muddy Creek, the 2d Sab. of January; at Unity, the y\ Sab. of March. Mr. Power appointed to supply at Unity one Sab. at discretion ; at George's Creek, the 2d Sab. of March ; another Sab. at discretion, both as to time and place. MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Dunlap appointed to supply at Unity, ye 4th Sab. of Novembr; at Muddy Creek, the 1st Sab. of March; at George's Creek, the 1st Sab. of January. Mr. Dodd appointed to supply at the S. fork of ten Mile, the 1st Sab. of Feb- uary ; at Muddy Creek, the 3d Sab. of Decembr. Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Unity, the 4th Sab. of March. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. The P.b.y. find that the members present have fulfilled their appoint- ments, except Mr. Power, whose reasons are sustained. .Mr. Smith, agreeable to the requisition of P.b.y. at their last meeting, produces a settlement with the congregation of Cross-Creek, whereby it appears that there will be due to him from sd congrega- tion, against the 1st of Decembr next, the just and full sum of ,£113 5 s. 3d. Upon enquiry it is found that settlements have not been made by congregations with their respective Pastors, according to the require- ment made at our last meeting, except between Mr. Smith and Cross- Creek : it is therefore enjoined upon them to have such settlements made, and to produce them at our next meeting. Upon enquiry it is found that the congregations are satisfied with the care and diligence of their respective Pastors. A refference was brought in from the session of Mount Pleasant, re- specting a complaint of George Latimore against Deborah Ross, which is as follows: That Deborah Ross had falsely reported that she left her house sun- dery times for fear of him. The P.b.y. after duely considering sd complaint, and hearing all that the parties had to offer, do judge that sd complaint is without any just foundation, inasmuch as it appears that George Latimore stands convicted of immodest behavior toward Deborah Ross, for which he ought to submit to an admonition before the session, and that, for removing the scandal, his compliance be made known to the congregation. To which judgment George Latimore refuses to submit. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday, ye 23d. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Robert Hall appeared before P.b.y. and exhibited the following complaint against the session of Mount Pleasant congregation, viz: To the Moderator and remanent members of Redstone P.b.y. MINUTES OK IHK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. now sitting at Mount Pleasant meeting-house: The complaint and ap- plication of Robert Hall humbly shevveth — That whereas I, your complainant, upon application to the Revd. Mr. Power for a continuation of the common privileges of a regular church- member, have been refused the same; and afterwards to several mem- bers of the session, but was still kept back; upon which I made appli- cation to the Revd. Moderator and other members of the session in writing, but was still denied, without ever satisfying me with anything that appeared like reason for my being so refused. 1 therefore your complainant do now lay the case before your Wis- doms, that you may judge whether I am justly debared from prive- leges or not, as I do apprehend, In either said nor did anything that might be a bar in my way in that respect. — Therefore, upon examina- tion into the case your Wisdoms will be able to judge whether T have cause of complaint or not; unto whose judgment I do humbly appeal. ROBERT HALL. The P.b.y. after hearing both parties, do judge that though Mr. Hall had ground of uneasiness, inasmuch as he was realy a sufferer ; yet Mr. Power was not to be blamed, as it was entirely through the fault of the congregation that he failed in performing his contract: Therefore, tho' the P.b.y. could have wished that Mr. Hall had not expressed himself so rashly in some instances, yete verything con- sidered, we are of opinion that he may be admitted to church privi- leges without making any particular concessions. Upon new light being offered, the P.b.y. further judge that Mr. Hall profess his sorrow for his using some expressions reflecting upon Mr. Power's character. To this judgment Mr. Hall refuses to submit. Adjourned to meet at Buffalo, the 2d tuesday of April next. Con- cluded with Prayer. Buffalo, Tuesday, April ye 15th, 1784. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, and Thad- deus Dodd. Elders, James Dinsmore, William Smilie, and Daniel Extell. Absent. — The Revd. Messrs. James Power and James Dunlap. The P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Dodd with a sermon from John 9- 35- The Stated Clerk being absent, Mr. Dodd was chosen Clerk pro tempore. The minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. are not come. MINI IKS OF l'HE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. A supplication for supplies from the congregations of Muddy Creek and the South fork of ten mile was brought in and read. Applications for supplies from Pittsburgh and from a vacant congre- gation near Robertson's Run. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, April ye i^th. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y. proceeded to appoint supplies to such places as have made application : Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Roben»on : s Run the 3d Sab. of July. Mr. Smith at Robenson's Run the 1st Sab. of May; at Pittsburgh the 4th Sab. of August. Mr. Dodd at Robenson's Run the 1st Sab. of July ; at S. fork of ten mile, ye 2d Sab. of May ; at Muddy Creek the id Sab. of Septembr. Mr. McMillan at Muddy Creek ye 1st Sab. of May ; at the S. fork of ten mile, the 4th Sab. of August ; and one Sab. at discretion. / The P.b.y. proceeded to enquire with regard to the several con- gregations settlement with their respective Ministers. Mr. Clark produced accounts whereby it appears that there was due to him, on the 1st of Septembr last, from the easterin division of Peter's Creek congregation, the just and full sum of ^40 3s. g%d\ and from the westerin division, on the 1st of October last, ^18 14s. 9^d. Mr. McMillan produced accounts whereby it appears that there was due to him, from Chartier's congregation, of his last year's stipends, on the 1 st of Febuary last, the just and full sum of ,£42 7s. 6d. ; and from Pidgeon Creek congregation, ^40 17s. 3d. of the last year's stipends, which became due Novembr ye 1st, 1783. The three preceeding years remain unsettled in both congregations. Mr. Smith produced a settlement between him and the congrega- tion of Buffalo, whereby it appears that there was due to him from sd congregation, on the 1st of Decern br last, the just and full sum Henery Taylor brought in an appeal from the judgment of the ses- sion of Chartiers congregation, with respect to his having and encouraging a promiscuous dance at his house. The P.b.y. after hearing both parties, upon mature deliberation, considering the smallness of the number present and the importance MINUTES OF I'HK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. of the case, defer the descession of it to the next meeting of P.b.y. Adjourned to meet at Chartiers the y\ tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Chartiers, Octobrthe igth y 1784. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. , the Revd. Messrs. John McMillan, James Power, and Thaddeus Dodd. Riders. Joseph Coe, and James Bradford. Absent. — The Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, and James Dunlap. The Revd. Mr. James Finley having been regularly dismissed from his former charge, and accepted a call from two societies in the forks of Youghiqgeny, with the approbation of this P.b.y. although he has not yet received a dismission from New-Castle P.b.y. yet, being present and invited, sits as a corrispondent. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon on Romans 7. 9, by Mr. Finley. Mr. Dodd was chosen Moderator, and Mr. McMillan Clerk for the ensuing year. Supplications for supplies from Pike Run, Horseshoe bottom, and places adjoining, and from Pittsburgh and the Bullock-pens were brought in and read. Applications were made for supplies from Long run, Brush run, Robenson's run, and Stony Creek Glades. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. John Perry, Mr. Power's Elder, is now come ; his reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Power's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. The minutes of our last fall's sessions are now come. The members present have fulfilled their appointments, except Mr. Dodd and Mr. McMillan, in one instance each, for which their reasons are sustained. Ordered that Mr. McMillan and his congregations produce a settle- ment for all past time, at our next spring meeting, and that they no longer defer it; also, that this minute be read to the congregations. Henery Taylor being necessarily absent, the consideration of his appeal is deferred till our next meeting. MINI lis OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 13 Ordered that the minutes of our last fall sessions be now read. Mr. Dodd's reasons for being absent from our last fall sessions are sustained. Mr. Power's reasons for not fulfilling his appointment at George's Creek are sustained. A supplication from Short Creek and Wheeling for supplies was brought in and read. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at Long Run the 3d Sab. of Novembr ; at George's Creek, ye 2d Sab. of Febuary ; at Parkenson's Mill, the 4th Sab. of March. Mr. Power appointed to supply at fort Pitt, ye 5th Sab. of October ; at George's Creek, the 1st Sab. of Decembr; at Long Run, the 3d Sab. of March. Mr. Dodd appointed to supply at Short Creek, the 3d Sab. of Novem- br ; at Muddy Creek, the 1st Sab. of January; at Robenson's Run, the 3d Sab. of March. Mr. Smith at Robenson's Run, the 1st Sab. of Decembr ; at Short Creek, the 1st Sab. of March ; at Pittsburgh, one day at discretion. Mr. Clark at Robenson's Run, the 4th Sab. of Novembr ; at the Bullock- pens, ye 4th Sab. of March ; one day at discretion both as to time and place. Mr. McMillan at Pike-run, the 1st Sab. of Decembr; at Robenson's Run, the 1st Sab. of March ; at Jackson's fort, the 1st Sab. of April. The P.b.y. being informed that one hundered and sixty Bibles, purchased by the Synod for the use of the poor within the bounds of this P.b.y. were brought up by Dr. Ewen, and left. at several places. The P.b.y. order that those in Mr. Power's hands, viz : forty-three, be distributed (by) him and Mr. Finley in the best manner they can. That Col. McClane be instructed to send the greater part of those in his hands to Mr. McMillan ; and that Mr. Dodd make en- quiry concerning those in Col. McCleary's hands. Adjourned to meet at the upper meeting-house, in the forks, the 4th Tuesday of January next. Concluded with Prayer. January ye 25//;, 1785. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment, at the upper meeting- house, in the forks. U. P. P. S. , the Revd. Messrs. John Clark, John McMillan, and James Power. Elders, John Rob, Hugh Mar- tin, and Alexander Mitchel. Absent. — The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, Thaddeus Dodd, and James Dunlap. The Revd. James Finley, a member of New-Castle P.b.y. being present and invited, sits as a corrispondent. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon from J oh. 5. 40, by Mr. 14 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Clark. The stated Moderator being absent, Mr. Clark was chosen Moderator pro tempore. Ordered to read the minutes of the last sessions of P.b.y. Mr. Clark's reasons for being absent from our last meeting are sus- tained. Henery Taylor is not yet come, and in case he should not come during the present sessions, the Clerk is ordered to inform him of the next meeting of P.b.y. and desire him to attend. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, ye 26th of Jan. The P.b.y. met, according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y. understanding that Unity congregation is in consider- able arrearages to Mr. Power, and also that they expect shortly to be supplied with a stated Pastor, do therefore order Mr. Finley to write to the session of that congregation and inform them that -a set- tlement with Mr. Power must be produced at our meeting, in order to prevent disagreeable consequences. Ordered that Mr. Power and his congregations produce a settlement for all past time, at our next spring meeting ; and that this order be made known to the Congregations. x\djourned to meet at the lower meeting-house, in the forks, the 3d tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Tuesday, April ye igtA, 1785. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment, at the lower meeting- house, in the forks. U. P. P. S. , the Revd. Messrs. John Mc- Millan, James Power, and Thaddeus Dodd. Elders, Josiah Scott. John Giffen, William McFarlin. Absent. — The Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, and James Dunlap. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon from Matt. 9. 12, by Mr. Power. The reading of the minutes of our last fall and winter's meeting of P.b.y. deferred till to-morrow morning. The P.b.y. proceeded to take in supplications for supplies. A supplication for supplies from Donegal congregation was brought in and read. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. r5 Wednesday, April ye 20th. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Supplications for supplies from Pitt's Township, and Mill Creek were brought in and read. Applications were made for supplies from Muddy Creek, the S. fork of ten mile, Pike Run, the horseshoe bottom, Racoon, Man- ture's rnn, and Short Creek. Mr. McMillan produces a settlement whereby it appears that the ballance due to him, from the congregation of Chartiers, is ^107 16s. 4d., which became due Febuary ye 1st, 1785 ; and from the congre. gation of Pidgeon Creek, ^91 9s. 3d., which became due Novembr the 1st, 1784. Mr. Power's reasons for not fulfilling his appointments at fort Pitt and Long-run are sustained. Mr. Dodd's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Mr.. Power produces settlements between him and his congregations, whereby it appears that the ballance due from the congregation of Mount Pleasant, by the 1st of May next, is ^90 15s. 7d. ; and from the congregation of Sweekly, by the first of May next, ,£84 is. o. Upon enquiry, it is found that the congregations are satisfied with the diligence and care of their respective Pastors. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at Long-run, the 4th Snh. of June ; at Park- enson's mill, one day at discretion. Mr. Smith appointed to supply at Short-Creek, ye 4th Sab. of June ; at Rob- enson's run, the 1st Sab. of Septembr ; one day at discretion, both as to time and place. Mr. Power appointed to supply at Donegal, the 2d Sab. of May ; one day at discretion, both as to time and place. Mr. Dodd appointed to supply at the S. fork of ten mile, ye 4th Sab. of August. Mr. Dunlap at Muddy Creek, ye 1st Sab. of June ; at George's Creek, the 4th Sab. of July. Mr. McMillan at Pike-run, ye 1st Sab. of July : at Brush-run, ye 4th Sah. of August ; at Mantures, ye 5th Sab. of July. Henery Taylor appeared for the prosecution of his appeal, but a sufficient number of members not being present to issue the matter, the consideration thereof is deferred till our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Pidgeon Creek, the 3d Tuesday of June next. Concluded with Prayer. 1 6 MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Pidgeon Creek, Tuesday, j»v 21st of June, 1785. The P.b.y. met, according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. The Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, James Dunlap. Elders, James Brice, James Edgar, Patrick McCul- louch, Samuel Sorrels, Robert Adams. Absent. — The Rev. Thaddeus Dodd. The P.b.y. was opened with a sermon on Heb. 12. 24, by Mr. Finley. The Stated Moderator being absent, Mr. Dunlap was chosen Mod- erator pro tempore. The Revd. Mr. James Finley, formerly a member of the New Cas- tle P.b.y. having accepted a Call in our bounds, now applies to be admitted a member of this P.b.y. And upon producing sufficient testimonials, and a dismission from that P.b.y. is accordingly re- ceived and takes his seat as a member with us. His Elder is John Gaston. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Clark's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Mr. Smith's & Mr. Dunlap's reasons for not attending our three last meetings are sustained. Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Racoon the 2d Sab. of July ; at Pitt's township ye 2d Sab. of September. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, June ye 22d. The P.b.y. met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. Q. S. ex. cept John Gaston, who had leave of absence. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Henery Taylor being come, the P.b.y. proceeded to hear the rea- sons of his appeal. The P.b.y. having heard what each party had to say, and ma- turely deliberating on the whole, conclude : That altho' Henery Taylor denies that the charge against him was proved, or that ever he had confessed that he had done what he was charged with ; and altho' the session, through inadvertency, we suppose, neglected to set down his acknowledgment to Mr. McMillan, which we have now heard, viz: that he, sd Taylor, had directed and assisted the company in going through a reel in dancing, which he supposed they had gone wrong in; yet we think that the evidence of John Riddle, now offered to us by Mr. Taylor, viz : that Mr. Taylor, at the request of the company, MINI TFS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTKK\ . 17 had allowed them an hour to recreate themselves in dancing ; together with the testimony of some members of P.b.y. who had heard him acknowledge the same at a former meeting, gives us sufficient rea- son to conclude that he did give such a relation to Mr. McMillan, and did countenance and approve of promiscuous dancing, which was greatly aggravated in him by the circumstances mentioned in the minutes of the session, and some other things in the congregation ; and did carry the appearance of being done in contempt; Therefore, as promiscuous dancing is condemned by the body of the Godly and Judicious in all ages, as well as by our own standards, and is generally attended with bad effects, we can not think that the Session were too rigorous in their judgment; and, therefore, with them must conclude that Mr. Taylor, in order to admission to church privileges, ought to acknowledge his fault before this P.b.y. or before the Ses- sion of the congregation to which he belongs, and be admonished to more circumspection for the future ; and that this, his acknowledg- ment, should be signified to the congregation by Mr. McMillan. Finally, as Mr. Taylor declares that he did not act in the above affair out of contempt, we think that his declaration ought to be received as candid and true. From this judgment Mr. Taylor reserves a liberty of appealing to Synod, if, upon deliberation, he shall think proper. If he does appeal, the Clerk is ordered to furnish him with a coppy of the above judgment, upon his producing the reasons of his appeal. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday, June yc 23d. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y finding that many difficulties arise from marriages cel- ebrated by Mr. Hughy and such Persons who have no authority, either civil or ecclisiastic for so doing ; do therefore judge that such marriages be discountenanced, and people cautioned against them as unlawful. The P.b.y taking into serious consideration the unspeakable good- ness of God in planting his Church in this, not long since, an howling wilderness, the habitation of savages ; in accompanying his ordinances with the almighty influences of his holy spirit; and considering also the great danger we are in of provoking God to with-hold those gra- cious influences, and that multitudes are still careless and hardening under the means: do therefore think it their incumbant duty to IS MINUTES 01 IIIK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY appoint a day of fasting and prayer to be observed in their re- spective congregations to implore a more plentiful out-pouring of divine influences upon the Church in general, and upon his infant church in this land in particular; & at the same time to acknowledge with gratitude the many mercies both special and common conferred upon us. We do therefore appoint the first thursday of Septembr next to be observed for the above purposes. Adjourned to meet at Peter's creek the 3d tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Peter's Creek Tuesday ye \Zth of October, 1785. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. John Clark, James Finley, John McMillan, James Power and Thaddeus Dodd. Elders, George Sheilds, /Eneus McCallester, William Smilie, John Hopkins and Jacob Cook. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith and James Dunlap. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Phil. 1. 21. by Mr. Mc- Millan. The P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Mr. Clark was chosen Moderator, and Mr. Finley Clerk. Mr. Smith is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained. Ordered that the minutes of the Last Spring's meeting of P.b.y re- specting supplies be now read. The members present have fulfilled their appointments. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y be now read. Mr. Dodd's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday Octobr ye iglh. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Su] (plications for supplies from Mill Creek, George's Creek, the three Ridges, Racoon, King's Creek, and forks of Cheat, were brought in and read. Applications for supplies were made from Donnegal, Mantures, Long-run, and Short Creek. The Revd. Mr. James Grier, a member of the 1st P.b.y of Philadel- phia being present and invited sits as^a corrispondent. . Kneas McCalister and John Hopkins having represented to this MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 19 P.b.y that Mr. Barr a member of New-Castle P.b.y, during his preaching in those parts, appeared to neglect the measures ordinarily taken in the admission of persons to baptism, and in the administra- tion of that ordinance, and desired to know whether we did approve of such measures ; viz: the omitting the confession of Faith in Bap- tism, as in the case of one Meek; and baptizing privately when it might be done more publicly as in the case of one Gilkeson, and bap. tizing for persons without proper enquiry into their moral character, as in the foregoing instances and some others. The P.b.y are fully satisfied that the measures they have observed are just and necessary, and agree that further encpiiry be made into the supposed irregular con- duct of Mr. Barr. Mr. Dunlap is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. His Elder is Charles McClane. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at the three Ridges the last Sab. of Novembr; at George's Creek the 2d Sab. of Febuary ; one Sab. at discretion at the head of Tortle Creek. Mr. Clark at Long-run ye 1st Sab. of Novembr; at Mantures-run ye 2d Sab. of Decembr ; at the head of Tortle Creek ye 1st Sab. of April. Mr. Smith at Long-run the last Sab. of Novembr; at Mill Creek ye 1st Sab. of Decembr ; another Sab. at discretion. Mr. McMillan at Racoon the last Sab. of Octobr ; at Pike-run ye 2d Sab. of Decembr ; at Mill Creek the 4th Sab. of March. Mr. Power at Donnegal one Sab. in Novembr; one in March at discretion ; and one Sab. at John Guttery's on the Beaver Dam at discretion. Mr. Dodd at King's Creek ye 1st Sab. of Novembr; at the three Ridges ye 3d Sab. of Febuary ; at the forks of Wheeling the 2d Sab. of April. Mr. Dunlap at George's Creek the 3d Sab. of Novembr ; at the forks of Cheat the last Sab. of Febuary; at Mantures-run the 1st Sab. of April. Mr. Clark, Mr. Smith, and Mr. McMillan are appointed as a Com- mute to examine and receive, if their way be clear, and make ap- pointments for such ministers and candidates as may come into our bounds before the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Finley is appointed to preach in Mr. Dunlap' s congregation as soon as convenient, and use his best endavours to promote a settle- ment between him and his people for the relief of Mr. Dunlap in his present difficult circumstances. Adjourned to meet at Pigeon Creek, the 3d tuesday of December next. Concluded with Prayer. Pidgeon Creek Decembr ye 20///, 1785. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley. John Clark. Joseph Smith, John Mc MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Millan, Thaddeus Dodd, and James Dunlap. Elders, Patrick Scott, Joseph Patterson, Stephen Cook, and James Dinsmore. Absent the Revd. Mr. James Power. The P.b.y was opened by Mr. Addison a Candidate from Scotland with a sermon from Rom. 5. 10. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. The Comittee appointed to examine and appoint such ministers and Candidates as may come into our bounds is continued. Mr. Finley fulfilled his appointment at Mr. Dunlap's congregation. Mr Dunlap produces a settlement with Delap's Creek congregation whereby it appears that there is due to him from that congregation on the 1 st of Septembr last the sum of ^93 6. 2. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday ye 2 1st of Decembr. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Mr. Alexander Addison a Licensed Candidate from the P.b.y of Aberlour in Scotland, having produced a copy of his Licensure and a certificate of his good deportment from sd. P.b.y, and having also applied to this P.b.y to be taken under our care; the P.b.y pro- ceeded to make some enquiries at him in order to their having clear- ness for sd. purpose ; but after conversing with him at some length did not obtain the satisfaction desired, and therefore cannot agree to re- ceive him as a Candidate under their care without some limitation : yet as some things appear very agreeable in Mr. Addison, they are not without hopes of obtaining such satisfaction, and therefore permit him to preach in our bounds untill the next meeting of P. b. y. Application was made from the town of Washington for the stated labours of Mr. Addison untill our next meeting; and also for a mem- ber to moderate in drawing up a Call for him. The P.b.y agree that Mr. Addison's labours be allowed statedly to the town of Washington untill our next meeting ; but as the modera- ting in drawing up a Call does not appear consistent with a minute of Synod on this subject, we cannot at present make the appointment. Mr. Barr a member of the P.b.y of New-Castle being present in- formed us that a Call had been drawn up for him by the united con- gregations of Pittsburgh and Pitts-township under the inspection of Mr. Finley; and yt upon this Call's being presented to him, he de- clared his acceptance thereof upon condition that this P.b.y approve thereof. We do approve thereof, provided Mr. Barr becomes a member of this P.b.y. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY Adjourned to meet at the upper meeting-house in the forks of Yough the 3d tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth Tuesday April ye 18I/1, 1786. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, John McMillan, and James Power. Elders, Alexander McClure, Edward Cook, Thomas Brecken. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, Thaddeus Dodd, & James Dunlap. The P.b.y was opened by Mr. McMillan with a sermon on Psal. 71. 16. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Power's reasons of absence from our last meeting are sustained. The Comittee for the examination of such ministers or Candidates, as may come into our bounds continued. Mr. Smith is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained : his Elder is Joseph Patterson. Supplication for supplies from the forks of Cheat, Georges Creek, Long run & Donegal were brought in and read. Mr. Clark produced a settlement with Bethel congregation whereby it appears that they have cleared off what was due to him the first of October last. He also produced a settlement with Lebanon congregation whereby it appears that there was due to him from that congregation the first of Septembr last, and still is due the just and full sum of ^114.00.2. Mr. McMillan produced settlements with his congregations whereby it appears that there remains due to him from Chartiers the sum of jQi 18. 1 1.8 which became due the 1st of Febuary last. And from Pidgeon Creek ^88.12.8 which became due the 1st of November last. Mr. Smith produced a settlement with Buffalo congregation whereby it appears that there was due to him from sd. congregation the first of the present mounth ^66.8.8. Mr. Finley reports that his congregations have paid off what was due to him at the 1st of Novembr 1784. Application for supplies was made from King's Creek and Mill Creek. Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday ye iglli of April The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Mr. Dunlap is now come, his not coming sooner excused. His Elder is Samuel Finley. John Perry, Mr. Power's Elder is now come. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Ordered that the minutes of the last session be now read. Mr. Power produced settlements whereby it appears that there will be due to him at the ist of May next from the congregation of Mount Pleasant the just and full sum of ^112.11.7. And from S weekly congregation the just and full sum of£ 100. 16. n Mr. I hinlap produced a settlement with the congregation of Laurel Hill whereby it appears that there is due to him from sd. congregation the sum of £$ 1. 12. ro. Upon enquiry it is found that the congregations are satisfied with the diligence and care of their respective Pastors. A supplication for supplies from Unity was brought in and read. The P.b.y having formerly urged this congregation to settle with Mr. Power for the time of his labours among them, and as they have given us no notice of their compliance, the P.b.y deem it improper to appoint them supplies until] they give satisfaction with regard to such settlement. A supplication for supplies from Wheeling was brought in and read. The members present have fulfilled their appointments except Mr. Finley and Mr. Dunlap in one instance each, for which their reasons are sustained. Mr Clark is appointed to supply at Long-run ye Ist Sab. of May; at Mant- ures-run ye 2d Sab. of July ; at Potato garden ye 4th Sab. of August. Mr. Smith at Mill Creek ye 3d Sab. of June ; at Short Creek ye 4th Sab. of July ; at King's Creek one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Dodd at the forks of Wheeling ye 2d Sab. of June ; at Georges Creek ye 3d Sab. of August ; at the forks of Cheat ye 1st Sab. of Octobr. Mr. Power at Donegal the 4th Sab. of May ; at the heads of Turtle Creek ye 4th Sab. of July ; at Donegal one Sab. at discretion. Messrs Finley and Dunlap each of them one Sab. at discretion. Upon a new application from the Congregation of the town of Wash- ington the P.b.y agree that Mr. Addison continue to preach at sd. place until] the meeting of Synod. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at Long-run the 4th Sab. of June; a King's Creek ye ist Sab. of August ; at Pike-run one Sab. at discretion. The P.b.y being sufficiently informed that the congregation oi Sweekly have been divided in their sentiments respecting the place of public worship; that one party has determined to build at a place remote from the place fust agreed upon, the other determined not to join with them, by which Mr. Power is quite imbarrassed and refers to the P.b.y to judge what his future conduct should be. The P.b.y after considering the matter resolve that unless sd. con" MINUTES OF THE REDSTONI PRESBYTERY. grcgation do alter their proceedings, Mr. Power cannot continue with them as formerly, and that therefore he call them together, and inform them hereof. The P.b.y do also judge that unless they agree to join together the union between him and them should continue no longer than until] the first of May next ; but that he, after that, should be at liberty to accept of an offer from any other quarter. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S., except Mr. Perry who had leave of absence. Mr. John Robertson takes the place of Mr. Perry. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Henery Taylor appeared before the P.b.y and signified that upon due deliberation he was earnestly desirous that the jar between him and the P.b.y respecting a judgment concerning his conduct on a certain occasion be removed, and to live in love and concord with that branch of the Church where he resides, and therefore professes that he is sorry that by his conduct he has given offence to the Church, and that he will conscientiously gaurd against the like conduct for the fu- ture, and is willing to submit to an admonition before the P.b.y. The P.b.y agree to accept of his acknowledgment and promise, and that ye moderator do admonish him accordingly, and that this judgment be read in the congregation a Chartiers. To this judgment Mr. Taylor submited, and was admonished ac- cordingly. Adjourned to meet at Pidgeon-Creek the 3d tuesday of August next. Concluded with Prayer. PlDGEON-CREEK, TUESDAY^ I$t/l of AllgUSt I 786. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan and Thaddeus Dodd. Elders, James Kirkpatrick, Patrick McCullouch, Daniel Extell, John Gaston, and William Smily. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power and James Dunlap. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon from 2 Cor. 11. 9. by Mr. Hugh Morrison a Candidate from the P.b.y of Root in Irland. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y be now read as far as they do not respect supplies. Mr. Dodd's reasons for being absent from our last meeting are sus- tained. 24 MINT IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Smith reports that his congregation of Cross Creek and he came to a settlement and that he has nothing to demand of them save what became due since the first of December last. A supplication from Unity and Salem congregations for supplies and liberty to present a Call to Mr. Hugh Morrison Junr. or any other belonging to Donegal P.b.y was brought in and read. A supplication from Pike-run, horseshoe-bottom, and mingo Creek for a member to preside in drawing up a Call for Mr. Hugh Morrison Junr. was brought in & read. A supplication from the three Ridges for supplies was brought in and read. Mr. Power is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained. Mr. Power reports that he called the Congregation of Sweekly to- gether according to ye order of P.b.y and notified of the judgment of P.b.y. That the Heads of the congregation, after consultation being had, informed him that they determined to continue in Union, and had fixed upon a spot of ground for erecting an house of Wor- ship, and that in the meantime they desired him to preach at the old meeting house; that therefore he yet continued with them as usual. A supplication for supplies from Muddy Creek was brought in and read. Mr. Dodd appointed to supply at George's Creek the 4th Sab. of August ; at the three Ridges the 2d Sab. of Septembr. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday ye 1 6th of August. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y upon deliberation find yt it is not in their power to make any appointments on the Sab. to Unity and Salem congregations, as all the members have already as many appointments as they can fulfill before our fall meeting. Mr. Finley however is appointed to preach at Unity on a week day as soon as convenient, and endavour to have a settlement made between them and Mr. Power. Their supplication for liberty to present a Call to Mr. Hugh Morri- son, the P.b.y conceive cannot be granted, as they are entire strangers to the gentleman, and know not whether ever he was regularly licensed to preach the Gospel, he having never called upon the Commitee, nor shewn his credentials to any member of this P.b.y. The P.b.y conceive that the supplication of Mingo-Creek, horse- MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. shoe-bottom, and Pike-run congregations for a member to preside in drawing up a Call for Mr. Hugh Morrison Junr. cannot be granted for the reasons above assigned. Mr. Hugh Morrison Senr. a Candidate from the P.b.y of Root in Irland applied to be taken under the care of this P.b.y, but the P.b.y did not see their way clear to admit him. George Latimer applied to P.b.y requesting a rehearing of the affair between him and Deborah Ross. The P.b.y agree that he have liberty to offer whatever he thinks may be of use to him upon the subject, and if it shall appear that he affords any new light that then they will reconsider the affair. The P.b.y appoint Messrs. Allexander McClure, yEneas McCallis- ter, James Moor, George Sheilds, John Fulton, and William Beard, Elders, to meet at John Man's near Long-run with Mr. McMillan, who with them is appointed to hear and determine in an affair between a certain John Hamilton and Sarah Reyburn on tuesday come a week, and that a copy of this minute be sent to sd. Sarah who is ordered to attend as well as sd. Hamilton, with what evidence they have. Messrs. John Brice and James Hughs appeared before the P.b.y and offered themselves to be taken on trials in order to their being licensed to preach the Gospel. The P.b.y proceeded to converse with them on their experimental acquaintance with religion, and proposed to them several cases of Con- science, and having obtained satisfaction on these points, agreed to take them on trials. The P.b.y then proceeded to examine them on the Latin and Greek Languages & on Metiphysicks, in all which they obtained satisfaction. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday^ 17//* of August. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. except Mr. Finley, Mr. Power and Mr. Gaston, who had leave of absence. The Stated Clerk being absent, Mr. McMillan is chosen Clerk pro tempore. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. John Brice and James Hughs on Logick and moral Philosophy and Mr. Hughs on Mathe- maticks and natural Philosophy, in all which they obtained satisfaction and sustain them as parts of trial. The P.b.y appoint Mr. Hughs to prepare an exegesis on this theme, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESRYTERY. an sit originate peccatum ; and Mr. Brice on this theme, an mortuorum. resurreciio crit, to be delivered at our next Spring's meeting. Adjourned to meet at Delap's Creek the 3d tuesday of Octobr next. Concluded with Prayer. Delap's Creek Tuesday^ 17th 0/ Octob'r 1786. The P. b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, John McMillan, James Dunlap and Thaddeus Dodd. Elders, William Wightman, Patrick McCul- louch, Daniel Reeder & Demas Lindley. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith and James Power. The P. b.y was opened with a sermon from Hos. 2. 1, 2, by Mr. Dodd. The P. b.y then proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Mr. Dunlap was chosen Moderator and Mr. Dodd Clerk. Ordered to read the minutes of our last Spring's meeting respecting supplies. The P. b.y find that the members present have fulfilled their ap- pointments. Supplications for supplies from upper and lower George's Creek, three Ridges, Sandy Creek, Long-run, forks of Cheat, Mantures-run, Potato garden, King's-Creek, Mill-Creek, Fairfield and Donegal were brought in and read. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P. b.y be now read. Mr. Dunlap's reasons for being absent from our last meeting are sustained. Mr. Finley reports that he fulfilled his appointment at Unity, and that a plan was fallen upon for their settlement with Mr. Power. The affair of George Latimer is deferred, he not being present. The Committee appointed to meet at Long-run met and came to a judgment on the affair committed to them, and it appears that John Hamilton made an appeal, but is not present to prosecute it. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Octobr yc iSt/i. The P. b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Mr. Power is now come, his reasons for not coining sooner are sustained. His Elder is William Latta. Mr. Power fulfilled his ap- pointments excepting one, for which omission his reasons are sus- tained. MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 27 Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Mantures-run ye 1st Sab. of Novembr; at Mingo Creek ye 1st Sab. of Decembr ; at Long-run the 1st Sab. of April. Mr. Finley to supply at Unity ye 1st Sab. of Decembr; at Long-run ye 1st Sab. of Jan. ; at George's Creek ye 2d Sab. of March. Mr. McMillan to supply at Potato garden ye 2d Sab. of Novembr; at Man. tares-run the 2d Sab. of Decembr ; at Pike-run ye 2d Sab. of March. Mr. Power to supply at Donegal ye 2d Sab. of Novembr ; at Poak-run ye 2d Sab. of Jany. ; and one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Dunlap to supply at the forks of Cheat ye 3d Sab. of Decembr ; at the three Ridges the 3d Sab. of Novembr ; at Sandy Creek the 2d Sab. of March. Mr. Dodd to supply at Muddy-Creek ye 2d Sab. of Decembr ; at Horse-shoe- bottom the 2d Sab. of January ; at Short Creek the 1st Sab. of April. Mr-. Smith to supply at Mill-Creek the 3d Sab. in Novembr; at Kings-Creek the 3d Sab. of March ; at the three Ridges one Sab. at discretion. The P.b.y being informed that Mr. Hugh Morrison Senr. has misrepresented the conduct of this P.b.y relative to him ; Mr. Clark and Mr. McMillan are appointed, when they preach at Mantures-run and Potato garden, to set that matter in a proper point of light, and warn the people against encouraging him. George Latimer is now come, and it appearing that some new light may be obtained respecting his affair, the P.b.y agree to hear and determine the same at their next meeting. Ordered that Mr. Power give seasonable notice to Deborah Ross of the place and time of our next meeting. A reference from the session of Delap's Creek respecting a certain Armstrong Porter was brought in, and the minutes of the session rel- ative thereunto were read, by which it appears that sd. Armstrong Porter has been guilty of prophane swearing, the evidence of which he does not deny ; and also that he absents himself from public worship, which he acknowledges, but his reasons do not appear sufficient. Upon the whole the P.b.y judge that the sd. A. Porter submit to a rebuke from the Moderator of the session, and promise reformation and a more circumspect walk in future, and that a copy of this minute be read to the congregation, upon which he may be admitted to privileges, in case the session have nothing further against him. Mr. Porter does not see fit to submit to the foresaid judgment. Adjourned to meet at Seweekley the 1st tuesday of Decembr next. Concluded with Prayer. The meeting according to adjournment being prevented by the extremity of the season, the members who did attend appointed to meet at the stated time at Round-Hill. 28 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Round-hill TuesDAYjv? 17//; of April 1787. The P.b.y met according to appointment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, James Dunlap and Thaddeus Dod. Elders, John Thompson, Alexander McClure, James Edger, Patrick Seott, John Allen and Demas Lindsly. The P.b.y was opened by Mr. Wait Cornwall, a licensed Candidate from an Association in Connecticut with a sermon from Matt. 10. 3 2 > 33- The Revd. Mr. Samuel Barr formerly a member of New-Castle P.b.y, having accepted a Call within our bounds now applies to be admitted a member of this P.b.y, and upon his producing sufficient testimonials and a dismission from that P.b.y is according received, and takes his seat as a member with us. His Elder is James Milligan. Supplications for supplies were brought in and read from Long-run, Buffalo & Short Creek, the Forks of Cheat, three Ridges, King's Creek, Fairfield Donegal, Mingo Creek, Blacklick, Mantures-run and Unity : also from Mill-Creek requesting the administration of the Lord's supper, and from Seweekly requesting a 4th part of Mr. Pow- er's time. Mr. Cornwall having intimated his willingness to tarry some time in these parts, and under the direction of this P.b.y. Presby. being fully satisfied of his being regularly licensed, and of his good moral character from his testimonials, take him under their direction. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday ye 1 8t/i of April. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Mr. Dud appointed to supply at King's Creek the 1st Sab. of June; at Burlalo the 1st Sab. of August ; at three Ridges the 1st Sab. of October. Mr. Clark to supply at Long run ye 1st Sab. in June ; at Mantures-run the 3d Sab. of July; at Mill Creek the 2d Sab. of August. Mr. Smith to supply at Long-run the 4th Sab. of April ; at Short-Creek the 2d Sab. of July ; at Mill-Creek the 3d Sab. of August. Mr. Cornwell to supply at Mingo-Creek the 4th Sab. of April ; at Long-run the 1st Sab. of May, at Poke-run the 2d Sab. of May; at fairfield ye 3d Sab. of May. Mr. Dunlap to supply at Cheat one Sab. at discretion. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Smith's reasons for being absent from our last meeting are sus- tained. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 29 Mr. Finley having made application in behalf of Unity congrega- tion for supplies, Mr. Barr is appointed to acquaint by writing that the P.b.y are surprized that the settlement with Mr. Power is deferred so long, and that they cannot consistently expect any supplies untill such settlement is made. The P.b.y find that the members have fulfilled their appointments, except in a few instances, for which their reasons are sustained. John Fulton, Mr. Power's Elder is now come. The supplication from 'the south part of Seweekley congregation being taken under consideration, it is thought proper that the Revd. Mr. Clark, Messrs. Alexander Mitchell and ' Alexander McClure be appointed to attend at the usual place of meeting in Seweekley con- gregation, on the 1st tuesday of June next, in order to take the minds of the people in both parts of the congregation respecting their con- tinuing as a united body. And if they do not agree to remain united, to see yt. a fair settlement be made with Mr. Power in order to prepare the way for a dismission at our next meeting : and that both parties be notified to attend at our next meeting by their Representatives duly prepared to give such light as may be necessary in order to a final issue of the matter. John Hamilton appeared before the P.b.y, and desired that a new Committee be appointed to reconsider his affair. The P.b.y being of opinion that Mr. Hamilton has not given them sufficient reason to expect any new light on the affair, cannot agree to grant his request; and consequently do confirm the judgment of the Committee. George Latimer and Deborah Ross being present, the P.b.y pro- ceeded to consider their affair. The P.b.y after maturely deliberating upon the above affair, and ex- amining all the witnesses that were produced on either side, can not but testify their abhorrence of such conduct as is mentioned in De- borah Ross's solemn declaration, and had their been no obscurity thrown on her evidence by the seeming (tho' perhaps not ill-designed variations in her conduct and evidence) we would have been very clear in asserting that the censure in the former judgment was low. But as Mrs. Ross's evidence is in part rendered somewhat dubious, altho' there is too much ground to suspect immodest conduct in Mr. Latimer, yet we can not, with sufficient clearness, fix such a positive censure upon him, but think there is ground for, and we do hereby admonish him to be more cautious and watchful in time to come. And as this affair is become public do order this judgment to be read to the MINUTES OB IMK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. congregation of which he has been a member on the Sabbath day. To this judgment the parties submitted. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April ye iqt/i. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. except Mr. Barr and Mr. Fulton who had leave of absence. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y proceeded to enquire with regard to the several congre- gations settlements with their ministers. Mr. Clark produced settlements whereby it appears that Bethel con- gregation was indebted to him th efirst of Octobr last, ,£33. 3. 7. And that Lebanon congregation was indebted to him the first of Septembr last ^156. 2. o. Mr. Finley produced accounts whereby it appears that Round-hill congregation was indebted to him the 1st of Novembr last, ^34. 8. 2. and that there was due to him from his other congregation the 1st of Decembr last ,£50. Mr. Smith reports that his congregations have not settled with him. Mr. McMillan produces a settlement with Pidgeon Creek congrega- tion whereby it appears that there was due to him from sd. congrega, tion on the 1st of Novembr last, ,£88. 10. 10. And with Chartiers congregation whereby it appears that there was due to him on the 1st of Feb.y last ^151. 4. o. Mr. Power produced settlements whereby it appears that there will be due to him on the 1st of May next from Mount Pleasant congrega- tion ^£95. 18. 8, and from Seweekly congregation ,£103. 17. 10. Mr. Dunlap reports that Delap's Creek congregation were indebted to him the 1st of Septembr last ^48. Laurel Hill Congregation have not settled. Upon enquiry it is found that the several congregations are satisfied with the diligence and care of their respective Pastors. Mr. Clark represents that the congregation of Lebanon have not taken effectual measures to discharge their dues to him, and that he apprehends that it will be necessary for him to obtain a dismission from them, and purposes to prosecute at the next meeting of P.b.y unless effectual measures be taken to prevent it. It is thought necessary to notify sd. congregation that such applica- tion will be made, and call upon them to attend by their representa- tives duly prepared to do what is necessary in that affair. Mr. McClure is appointed to notify the congregation hereof. Messrs. Joseph Patterson and James McGready having offered them- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 31 selves to be taken on trials in order to their being licensed to preach the Gospel, the P.b.y proceeded to examine them on their experi- mental acquaintance with religion, Cases of Conscience, Logic, and moral Philosiphy, and Mr. McGready on Latin and Greek, in all which the P.b.y received such satisfaction that they are sustained as parts of trial. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Friday April ye 20th. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Messrs. John Brice and James Hughs brought in and read the Exegeses appointed them at our last meeting, which were sustained .as parts of trial. And Mr. Brice is appointed to prepare a discourse on Joh. 6. 29. And Mr. Hughs a discourse on Rom. 3. 28. to be deliv- ered at our next meeting. Mr. Patterson is appointed to prepare an Exegesis on this theme : Whether miracles are an evidence of a divine mission, and what mir- acles do prove such mission; to be delivered at our next meeting. And Mr. McGready on this, an sit concursus Dei cum omnibus hominum actionibus, to be delivered at our next fall's meeting. The P. b. y proceeded to read and consider the Plan of Church gov- erment and discipline proposed by the Committee of the Synod of N. York and Philadelphia — and find many things which should be altered, and many omitted which we apprehend ought to be in a draught of Church Discipline. Adjourned to meet at Lebanon the 3d tuesday of August next. Concluded with Prayer. Lebanon Tuesday ye 21st of August, 1787. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, Thaddeus Dod, and Samuel Barr. Elders, John Wright, Eneas McCallester, James Brice, Thomas Wilson, Joseph Coe, and John Fulton. Absent the Revd. Mr. James Dunlap. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Psal. no. 3. by Mr. Dod. The Stated Moderator being absent Mr. Finley was chosen Moder- ator pro tempore. Ordered that the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y, except such as respect supplies, be now read. 32 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Barr reports that he fulfilled his appointment in writting to Unity congregation. The Committee appointed to meet at Seweekly report that they ful- filled their appointment; and that, after all their endavours, found but little ground to expect an union; and that upon this they urged them to be speedy and use their utmost endavours to settle their ar- rearages to Mr. Power, and report the same to this P.b.y at their next meeting. Mr. Power reports that the judgment of P.b.y relative to George Latimer and Deborah Ross has been publicly read according to order. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday August ye 22d. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Ordered to proceed in reading the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Robert Hall having offered some reason to expect new light upon an affair between him and the session of Mount-pleasant, P.b.y agreed to grant them a new hearing at their meeting next Spring; and ordered Mr. Power to grant Citations for witnesses where he saw it necessary, or was applied to for yt. purpose. The affair of Mr. Clark and Lebanon congregation is deffered till the next meeting of P.b.y. The affair of Seweekly congregation and Mr. Power being maturely considered, the P.b.y, after all the light they could obtain, found it necessary that the Pastoral relation between him and them ought to be, and is hereby dissolved. The P.b.y also enjoin it upon sd. congregation that they take ef- fectual measures to settle and pay off their arrearages to Mr. Power, and report the same at the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Power is appointed to read this minute publicly to the congre- gation. Messrs. Finley, Power and Dunlap are appointed as a Committee to examine and appoint such ministers and Candidates as may come into our bounds until] Octobr, 1788. Messrs. John Price and James Hughs brought in and read the dis- courses appointed them which were sustained as parts of trial. And Mr. Brice is appointed to prepare a presbeterial exercise on Heb. 1 1. 27. And Mr. Hughs on Rom. 8. 3. to be delivered at our next meeting. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. $$ Mr. Smith, Mr. Power and Mr. Barr desire leave of absence, which is granted. Mr. Patterson brought in and read the Exegesis appointed him, which was sustained as part of trials ; and he is appointed to prepare an Homily on Gal. 3. 24. first clause, to be delivered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday August ye 23d. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. except Mr. Smith, Mr. Power, Mr. Barr and their Elders. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. John Brice, Joseph Patterson, and James McGready on natural Philosophy, and Mr. Hughs with them on Theology at some length ; which were sustained as parts of trial. Adjourned to meet at Pidgeon Creek the 3d tuesday of Octobr next. Concluded with Prayer. Pigeon Creek Tuesday Octobr ye i6t/t, 1787. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, and John McMillan. Elders, Joseph Pierce, James Dinsmore, James Edger, and William McComb. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Thaddeus Dod, James Dunlap and Samuel Barr. The P.b.y was opened by Mr. Smith with a sermon on Micah 6. 8. The P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Mr. Smith was chosen Moderator and Mr. McMillan Clerk. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, ye 1 ith of Octobr. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. except Mr. Pierce who had leave of absence. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Supplications for supplies were brought in and read from the Town of Washington, Long-run, Buffalo, King's Creek, and George's Creek. Applications for supplies from Mantures, Mill-Creek, Short-Creek, Patterson's Creek, Three Ridges, and Potato-garden. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Spring's meeting of P.b.y so far as they respect supplies. 34 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The members present have fulfilled their appointments. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. The affair of Mr. Clark and Lebanon congregation is deferred till our next meeting, as no Commissioner appears from that congregation. In the mean time the P.b.y recommend to that congregation to do all in their power to discharge their arrearages to Mr. Clark, and appear at our next meeting duely prepared to have the affair finally issued. No report from Seweekly congregation. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at Mingo Creek ye 2d Sab. of Novembr, at George's Creek ye 1st Sab. of Decembr, at Long-run ye 4tb Sab. of March. Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Mingo Creek ye 2d Sab. of December, at Mantures the 5th Sab. of Decembr, at Mill Creek the Sab. 1st of April. Mr. Smith appointed to supply at Long-run ye 3d Sab. of Octobr, at Short- Creek ye 2d Sab. of Novembr, at Washington the 3d Sab. of Decembr. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at Washington ye 2d Sab. of Novembr, at the three Ridges the 3d Sab. of Decembr, at King's Creek ye 2d Sab. of April. Mr. Power appointed to supply three days at discretion both as to time & place. Mr. Dunlap appointed to supply one Sab. at discretion at George's Creek. Mr. Barr appointed to supply one Sab. at Unity, and one at Salem at discretion. Mr. McGready brought in and read the Exegesis which was appointed to him, which was sustained as part of trials; and is appointed to pre- pare an homily on Rom. 3. 31. to be delivered at our next meeting. Messrs. Brice and Hughs brought in and read the presbeterial ex- ercises appointed them at our last meeting, which were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Hughs is appointed to prepare a lecture on Heb. 12. 22-29. and Mr. Brice on r Joh. 3. 1-9 to be delivered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Thursday Octobr yc iS?//. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Mr. Patterson brought in and read the homily appointed to him at our last, which was sustained as part of trials. And he is appointed to prepare a presbeterial exercise on Gen. 3. 15. to be delivered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Bethel the 2d Tuesday of December next. Concluded with Prayer. Bethel Tuesday Decembr yc 11///, 1787. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. The Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, and John McMillan. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 35 Elders, James Kirkpatrick, John Johnstone, Josiah Scott. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Finley. James Power, Thaddeus Dod, James Dunlap and Samuel Barr. The P.b.y was opened with a Lecture from r Joh. 3. 1-9. by Mr. John Brice. Mr. Dunlap is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y, except those respecting supplies. Mr. Dunlap's reasons for not attending our two last meetings are sustained. Mr. Patterson brought in and read the presbeterial exercise appointed him at our last, which was sustained as part of trials ; and is appointed to prepare a lecture on Joh. 15. 1-8. to be delivered at our next meet- ing- Mr. McGready brought in and read the homily appointed him at our last, which was sustained as part of trials; and is appointed to pre- pare a presbeterial exercise on Heb. 2. 17. and a lecture on Heb. 2. 9-16. to be delivered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. YVednesdav ye 1 2/// of Decembr. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. John Brice, James Hughs, Joseph Patterson and James McGready on systematic divinity, and having obtained satisfaction do sustain the same as part of trials. Mr. Brice & Mr. Hughs having delivered the Lectures appointed to them at our last meeting; the P.b.y sustain them as parts of trial and appoint Mr. Brice to prepare a popular sermon on Phil. 2. 12. latter clause. And Mr. Hughs, on Psal. 89. 16. latter clause, to be deliv- ered at our next meeting. The P.b.y finding that the affair between Mr. Clark and Lebanon congregation is in a fair way to be comfortably settled, defer any fur- ther procedure therein, till our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Mount-Pleasant the 3d tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Mount Pleasant Tuesdav April yc 15///, 1788. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, John McMillan. James Power. James Dunlap, and Samuel Barr. 36 MINT PES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY Elders, John Power, John Shields, Hugh Scott, and John Neel. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith and Thaddeus Dod. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Phil. 2. 12. by Mr. Brice. The Stated Moderator being absent, Mr Barr is chosen Moderator pro tempore. Messrs. Brice and Hughs having delivered the sermons appointed to them at our last meeting, The P.b.y sustain them as part of trial. Ordered to read the minutes of the last fall's meeting of P.b.y re- specting supplies. The P.b.y find that the members present have fulfilled their appoint- ments except Mr. Finley and Mr. Power in one instance each, for which their reasons are sustained. The P.b.y proceeded to take in supplications for supplies; where- upon supplications were brought in and read from Salem, Mingo- Creek, Fairfield, lower George's Creek, Sandy Creek, Mill-Creek and King's Creek. Applications for supplies from Upper George's Creek, Three Ridges, Unity, Long-run, Bethel on Blacklick, Buffalo, Short Creek, Donagal and Greensburgh. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April ye \dth. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Commissioners appeared from Unity congregation, and report that they have discharged the greater part of what was due from them to Mr. Power; and that they will use their utmost endavours to have the whole discharged as soon as possible: the P.b.y do therefore agree to appoint them supplies. The P.b.y having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Messrs. John Brice and James Hughs of their having gone through a regular course of litrature, of their good moral character, and of their being in the communion of the church; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for their licensure: and their having given satisfaction as to their accomplishment in litrature, as to their experimental acquaint- ance with religion, and as to their proficiency in divinity and other studies; the P.b.y did, and hereby do express their approbation of all those parts of trial : and they having adopted the confession of faith of this church, and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed, the P.b.y did and hereby do license them, the said John Brice and James Hughs to preach the MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY 37 Gospel of Christ, as probationers for the holy ministry within the bounds of this P.b.y, or wherever they shall be orderly called. Mr. Brice appointed to supply at Long-run the 3d Sab. of April, at Mill Creek the 1st Sab. of May, at King's Creek ye 2d, at Buffalo ye 3d, at Short Creek ye 1st Sab. of June, at Lower George's Creek ye 3d, at Upper George's Creek ye 4th, at Sandy Creek ye 1st Sab. of July, at Unity ye 2d, at Salem ye 3d, at Bethel on Blacklick ye 4th, at Fairfield ye 1st Sab. of August, at Donagal ye 2d, at Mingo-Creek ye 3d, at the Three Ridges ye 2d Sab. of Septembr, the remaining Sab.s untill our next fall's meeting at discretion. Mr. Hughs appointed to supply at Unity ye 3d Sab. of April, at three Ridges the 1st Sab. of May, at Mingo Creek ye 2d, at Mill Creek ye 3d, at King's Creek the 1st Sab. of June, at Long-run ye 4th, at Salem ye 1st Sab. of July, at Bethel on Blacklick ye 2d, at Fairfield ye 3rd, at Buffalo ye 1st Sab. of August, at Short Creek ye 2d, at Lower George's Creek ye 1st Sab. of Septembr, at Up- per George's Creek ye 2d, at Sandy Creek ye 3d. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at Lower George's Creek ye 3d Sab. of May, and ordain Elders. Mr. Power appointed to supply at Salem ye 4th Sab. of August, and ordain Elders. Mr. Dunlap appointed to supply at Sandy Creek ye 2d Sab. of June. Mr. Barr appointed to supply one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Smith and Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at King's Creek ye 4th Sab. of August, and administer the sacrament of the Supper. Mr. Patterson and Mr. McGready having delivered the lectures ap- pointed them at our last meeting, the P.b.y sustain them as parts of trial. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Finley's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Mr. Power's and Mr. Barr's reasons for not attending our two last meetings are sustained. Mr. Hamilton having made application for advice respecting a dif- ference subsisting between him and George Glen, the P.b.y appoint the representatives of Donagal congregation to endavour to settle sd. difference, which if they can not effect, the P.b.y order the parties to appear before Mr. Power's session, at such time as it may be conven- ient for sd. session to attend upon them. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday//^ 17th of April. The P.b.y met according to adjournment XJ. P. P. S. Q_. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. John Coleman having left his wife in Irland, and married another in this country, his former wife being yet alive, makes application to 38 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. this P.b.y to be restored to Church privileges, aledging, that by the laws of God and man he was free from her, as by her conduct in his absence she had violated her marriage covenant in a very essential part; of which he had "sufficient information, before his second mar- riage: which he proposes to support by evidence. Allexander Hunter being solemnly called upon to declare the truth, says that when he was last in Irland he was informed by the neigh- bours of Mary Coleman, wife to John Coleman, that she had behaved basely, was taken in the very act of Adulter)' with a certain Henery Irvin; and that when he, the sd. Hunter, proposed to pay her pas- sage, and bring her to her Husband, she refused to come, and told him that if he was himself present, she would not go with him. Mr. Hunter further declares that he read a letter from Mr. Coleman's father informing that she had borne one bastard child, and was then great with another, and was therefore dead as to him. Barbara Hunter being solemnly called upon to declare the truth says, that she heard a letter from Mr. Coleman's father read, containing the particulars before mentioned. Robert Reyburn being solemnly called upon to declare the truth says, that he was informed by a certain Edward Deny, who came from the same town where Mary Coleman lived, that it was commonly reported there and believed that she had behaved very basely, and was taken in the act of Adultery with a certain Henery Irvin. Mr. Reyburn further informs us that he has been long acquainted with Mr. Cole- man, that he has always sustained a good moral character, both in Ir- land and in this country, and never made any secret of his having a wife in Irland. As Mr. Coleman proposes to produce other witnesses, Mr. Power is appointed together with the session of Salem, to take their evidences and report the same at our meeting next fall. The P.b.y, according to the order at our last August's meeting, pro- ceeded to consider the affair of Mr. Hall and the session of Mount- Pleasant; and after fully hearing both parties, do judge that though Mr. Hall was disappointed in his expectations, and might thereby be a sufferer, 'yet we do not think yt. Mr. Power was to blame, nor that Mr. Hall had any just grounds for using some expressions reflecting on Mr. Power's character; and we further judge that before he be re- stored to distinguishing privileges he acknowledge his rashness in using such expressions, and that he be admonished by the Moderator. To this judgment Mr. Hall submitted, and was admonished accord- ingly. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. ^9 The P.b.y finding that there is no good grounds to expect that the affair between Mr. Clark and Lebanon congregation will be comforta- bly settled; the P.b.y do therefore judge that the pastoral relation be- tween him and that congregation ought to be, and is hereby disolved ; and enjoin them to produce a settlement with Mr. Clark at our next meeting : and Mr. Clark is hereby appointed to preach in that congre- gation on a week day, and Mr. Sheilds to read this minute. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Friday ye \Zt1i of April. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. It appears by a settlement between Mr. Smith and his congregation of Buffalo, that sd. congregation was indebted to him on the ist of April last the just and full sum of eighty five Pounds, four shillings and four pence. It appears by a settlement between Mr. Smith and his congregation of Cross-Creek, that there remains due to him from sd. congregation at the i st of April last ,£79. 19. 5. Mr. Dunlap produces a settlement with the congregation of Laurel Hill, whereby it appears that there was due to him from sd. congre- gation on the ist of Septembr last, and still remains due the just and full sum of ,£102. 2. n. Mr. Finley reports that there was due to him from Rehoboth con- gregation at the ist of Novembr last the just and full sum of £S3- 12. 9. Mr. Power produces a settlement with the congregation of Seweekly whereby it appears that there is due to him from sd. congregation the sum of jQ66. 17. 5. Mr. Power reports that there is due to him from the congregation of Mount-Pleasant against the ist of May next the just and full sum of £90- 7- 6. Mr. Clark reports that there was due to him from Bethel congrega- tion at the ist of Octobr last, and still remains due the sum of £63. 7. o. Mr. Barr produces settlements whereby it appears that there is due to him from the congregation of Pittsburgh at the 25th of Octobr -86, the sum of ,£17. 12. 9. And from the congregation of Pitts-township ^28. 9. 8. Ordered that those who have not produced settlements with their congregations bring them in at our next meeting. 40 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. A refference being brought from Lebanon Session respecting a cer- tain John Barnet, the consideration whereof was deffered untill this meeting; but he not attending, the P. b.y further deffer it untill 'our next meeting ; and cite him to attend. Mr. Patterson is appointed to prepare a popular sermon on i. Joh. 5. 4. and Mr. McGready a popular sermon on Rom. 5. 20 to be deliv- ered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Chartiers ye 2d tuesday of August next. Concluded with Prayer. Chartiers, Tuesday August ye \2th, 1788. The P. b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Power, Thaddeus Dod, and James Dunlap. Elders, John Shannon, James Edger, John McDowell, Andrew Freazor, and William McFarlin. Absent the Revd. Mr. Samuel Barr. The P. b.y was opened with a sermon on 1. Joh. 5. 4. by Mr. Pat- terson. Mr. McGready also delivered a sermon on Rom. 5. 20. as appointed at our last meeting; both of which the P. b.y sustain as parts of trial. Supplications for supplies were brought in and read from Long-run, Lower George's Creek, and Unity. Applications for supplies from Mill-Creek, Buffalo, Short-Creek, Racoon, Mingo-Creek, Mantures, Polke-run, Three Ridges, Forks of Wheeling, and Muddy-Creek. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday August ye 13///. The P. b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P. b.y. Mr. Smith's and Mr. Dod's reasons for not attending our last meet ing are sustained. Mr. Power informs the P. b.y that the affair between William Ham ilton and Geo. Glen is settled. Mr. Clark fulfilled his appointment at Lebanon, and informs the P. b.y that Mr. Sheilds fulfilled his; and that no settlement has yet been obtained. Mr. McMillan produces settlements whereby it appears that there is due to him from the congregation of Pidgeon-Creek ye just & full sum of ,£63. o. 4. which became due the 1st of Novembr, 1787. and MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 4' from the congregation of Chartiers the just and full sum of ^"62. 15. 1 1. \vc. became due ye 1st of Jan. 1788. The consideration of the affair respecting John Barnet deferred till our next meeting. The P. b.y having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Messrs. Joseph Patterson and James McGready, of their having gone through a regular course of litrature, of their good moral character, and of their being in the communion of the Church, proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for their licensure : and they having given satisfac- tion as to their accomplishments in litrature, as to their experimental acquaintance with religion, and as to their proficiency in divinity and other studies; the P. b.y did, and hereby do express their approbation of all those parts of trial: and they having adopted the Confession of faith of this Church, and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed, the P. b.y did, and hereby do license them, the sd. Joseph Patterson and James McGready, to preach the Gospel of Christ as probationers for the holy Ministry within the bounds of this P. b.y, or wherever they shall be orderly called. Mr. Patterson appointed to preach at Mantures ye 3d Sab. of August, at Short- Cieek the 4th, at Muddy-Creek ye 5th, at Lower George's Creek ye 1st Sab. of Septembr, at Upper George's Creek ye 2d, at Sandy-Creek ye 3d, at Potato Garden ye 1st Sab. of Octobr. Mr. McGready appointed to supply at Long-run ye 5th Sab. of August, at Polke-run ye 1st Sab. of Septembr, at Unity ye 2d, at Bethel on Blacklick ye 3d, at Uonogal ye 4th, at Mill Creek ye 1st Sab. of Octobr. Application being made to this P. b.y for their judgment in the follow- ing case, viz : Whether ministers ought, in the administration of P>aptism, to require the Parents to promise to perform certain duties, or only to recommend the performance of them ? The P. b.y are unanimously of the opinion that it is the duty of ministers, not only to recommend, but to require of Parents a solemn promise that they will thro' grace conscientiously perform certain duties which are usually mentioned on such occasions. Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the 3d tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth Tuesday Octobr ye 21st, 1788. The P. b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. The Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan and James Dunlap. Elders, Edward Cook, James Dinsmore, James Price, William McComb, John Parker. 42 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE RPESBYTERY. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Thaddeus Dod, and Sam- uel Barr. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Jer. 10. 25. by Mr. Dunlap. Mr. Smith is continued Moderator and Mr. McMillan Clerk pro tempore. The P.b.y proceeded to receive supplications for supplies. Supplications for supplies were brought in and read from Sandy- Creek, Crab Orchard, Salem, Fairfield, Long-run, Three Ridges, forks of Wheeling, Buffalo, Short Creek, Mantures, Racoon, Upper & Lower George's Creek, Polke-run, Morgan-town, and Muddy Creek. Applications for supplies were made from King's Creek, Bethel on Blacklick, Mingo-Creek, the heads of Buffalo, Mouth of Racoon, White thorn, Unity, South fork of ten-mile. Mr. Power is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained. Ordered to read the minutes of our last spring's meeting respecting supplies. The members and Probationers have fulfilled their appointments. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Clark reports that no settlement has yet been obtained with Lebanon congregation. Mr. Barnet not being yet come his affair is deferred. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday, Octobr ye 2zd. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Mr. Dod and Mr. Barr are now come, their reasons for not coming sooner sustained: their Elders are Stephen Cook, and Thomas Sands. Mr. Barr's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year; whereupon Mr. Dod was chosen Moderator and Mr. Power Clerk. Ordered that the act of Synod respecting the settlement of Litigious suits in the congregation under their care be published and recom- mended both by the members of P.b.y, and the Probationers under their care. Mr. Finley is appointed to attend at Lebanon congregation ye first Monday of Decembr next in order to obtain a settlement between Mr. Clark & sd. congregation : and Mr. Clark is appointed to preach in sd. congregation the 4th Sab. of Novembr, and inform them of Mr. Finley's appointment. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 43 Mr. Brice appointed to supply at Muddy Creek ye 4th Sab. of October, at the S. fork of ten-mile ye 1st Sab. of Novembr, at Mingo Creek ye 3d, at the three Ridges and forks of Wheeling ye 4th &_ 5, and 1st & 2d Sab. of Decembr, at Unity & Salem ye 4th of Decembr, ye 1st, 2d, & 3d Sab. of January, at King's Creek and Mill Creek ye 1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th of Febuary, at Upper and lower George's Creek ye 2d, 4th, & 5th of March, at Morgan town ye 3d Sab. of March, at Buffalo ye 1st Sab. of April. Mr. Hughs appointed to supply at Lower George's Creek ye 1st Sab. of No- vembr, ye 2d at the heads of Buffalo, ye 3d at Sandy Creek, ye 4th at Crab- orchard, ye 5U1 at Upper George's Creek, ye 1st Sab. of Decembr at the S. fork of ten mile, ye 2d, 3d, & 4th at Racoon and mantures, ye 1st Sab. of Jan. at King's Creek, ye 2d at Mill Creek, ye 3d at the three Ridges, ye 4th at the forks of Wheeling, the 1st of Feb. at Buffalo, ye 2d at Short Creek, ye 3d at ye mouth of Racoon. The 3d Sab. of March at Long-run, ye 4th at Salem, ye 5th at Bethel on blacklick, ye 1st Sab. of April at Fairfield, and ye 2d at Donegal. Mr. Patterson appointed to supply at Unity ye 4th Sab. of Octobr, ye 1st Sab. of Novembr at Salem, ye 2d at Bethel, ye 3d at Fairfield, ye 4th at White thorn, ye 5th at Polke-run. The 1st Sab. of Decembr at Long-run, ye 2d, 31!, & 4th at Mill Creek and King's Creek. The 1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th Sab.s of January at Buf- falo and Short Creek. The 1st, 2d, 3d, & 4th Sab.s of Feb.y at Racoon and Mantures. The 1st & 2d Sab. of March, at the three Ridges and Wheeling, ye 3d at the heads of Buffalo, ye 4th at the mouth of Racoon, ye 5th at Morgan - town. The 1st & 2d Sab. of April at Upper and Lower George's Creek. Mr. Finley appointed to supply at White-thorn ye 3d Sab. of March. Mr. Clark, at Mingo Creek ye 2d Sab. of Decembr, at Long-run ye 1st of April. Mr. Dunlap, at Sandy Creek ye 3d Sab. of March. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at Poike-run ye 3d Sab. of Novembr, at Muddy Creek ye 1st Sab. of April. Mr. Dod, at Sandy-Creek ye 2d Sab. of Novembr, at Crab-orchard ye 3d. Mr. Barr, at the mouth of Racoon ye 2d Sab. of, March. Mr. Smith, at Upper Geo. Creek ye 4th Sab. of Octobr, at Mill Creek ye 5th of March. Mi. Power, at Salem ye 2d Sab. of Decembr. Messrs. Finley, Power, and Dunlap are appointed a Committee for the ensuing year for the examination and appointment of such minis- ters and Candidates as may come into our bounds. An appeal from a judgment of the Session of Bethel congregation was brought in by Hugh Sterling and read together with all the papers relative thereunto. ' The P. b.y having maturely considered the matter, and also enquired at the Moderator of the Session, and at Mr. Clark who was present at the time, respecting the manner in which Mr. Titball submitted to the judgment of the Session, and found yt. both agreed that Mr. Titbal delared that he did not remember his denying his promise to give the order; but if he did, it must have been in a passion, or without du e 44 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESI'.YTERY. consideration, & was a deviation from the truth in words, tho' not in design, and that the submission was not therefore absolute but condi- tional. The P.b.y maturely deliberating on the whole do unanimously con- clude that ye Session, are defective in their minutes, and ought to have been more cautious in their judgment respecting Mr. Titbal. In other respects we see no reason to alter their judgment with re- gard to Hugh Sterling. The P.b.y order that Mr. Clark read this judgment, together with the judgment of the Session in the congrega- tion of Bethel. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday Octobr ye 23^. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Application having been made by Mr. Dunlap for a dismission from the congregation of Delap's Creek: the P.b.y order that the congrega- tion be notified hereof, and attend at our next Spring's meeting, to shew reason, if any they have, why Mr. Uunlap's request should not be granted. The P.b.y taking into their serious consideration the declension of vital religion amongst us, the spreading of error, the threatening aspect of divine Providence in respect of the seasons, and the great danger we are in of provoking God to withdraw the gracious influences of his Spirit, do therefore think it their incumbant duty to appoint a day of fasting and prayer to be observed in their respective congregations, and vacancies under their care, to implore a plentiful out-pouring of divine influences upon the Church in general, and upon this infant Church in this land in particular; and at the same time to acknowledge with gratitude the many mercies, both special and common conferred upon us, and deprecate the judgments which now threaten us. The P.b.y do therefore appoint the third Thursday of Novembr next to be observed for the above purposes. Mr. McGready having obtained leave to travel to Carolina during the ensuing winter: Mr. McMillan is appointed to furnish him with suitable credentials. Adjourned to meet at Chartiers the 3d Wednesday of January next. Concluded with Prayer. Chartiers Wednesday ye 2 \st of January 1789. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Smith, John McMillan and Thaddeus Dod. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 45 Elders, Joseph Vance and Thomas Marquis. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, John Clark, James Power, James Dunlap, and Samuel Barr. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Act. 16. 31 by Mr. Dod. The Stated Clerk being absent, Mr. McMillan is chosen Clerk pro tempore. Mr. John McPherrin having at our last meeting offered himself to be taken on trials in order to his being licensed to preach the Gospel ; the P.b.y conversed with him upon his experimental acquaintance with religion, and proposed to him several cases of Conscience, and having obtained satisfaction on these points, agree to take him on trials, and appointed him to prepare an exegesis on this theme, num Christus qua mediator adorandus sit, to be delivered at this meeting : which being read was sustained as a part of trials. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday ye 220! of Jan. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Mr. Samuel Porter having offered himself to be taken on trials in order to his being licensed to preach the Gospel. The P.b.y having received sufficient testimonials of his good moral conduct, and of his being a regular member of the Church, proceeded to converse with him upon his experimental acquaintance with religion, and proposed to him several cases of Conscience; and having obtained satisfaction on these points, agreed to take him on trials. The P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. McPherrin and Portef on the Latin and Greek languages, on Logick, and some considerable length on Divinity; in all which they obtained satisfaction, and sustain them as parts of trial. Mr. McPherrin is appointed to prepare an homily on Matt. 5. 8. and a presbyterial exercise on Rom. 3. 25. to be delivered at our next meeting. Mr. Porter is appointed to prepare an exegesis on this theme, An lapsus Adami omnibus ejus posteris, naturali generatione ab eo oriundis imputatur: to be delivered at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Pidgeon Creek the 3d tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Pidgeon Creek Tuesday ye 21st of April 1789. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. the Revd. Messrs. John Clark, John McMillan & James Dunlap. 46 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Elders, John Allen and Patrick Scott. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, Joseph Smith, James Power, Thaddeus Dod and Samuel Barr. The P.b.y was opened with a sermon on Jonah, i. 6. by Mr. Pat. terson. The stated Moderator and Clerk being absent Mr. Punlap was chosen Moderator and Mr. McMillan Clerk pro tempore. The P.b.y proceeded to take in supplications for supplies; where- upon suppplications were brought in and read from Racoon, Long-run, Polke-run, Congruity, the forks of Cheat, Sandy-Creek, and Crab- Orchard, Delap's Creek and George's Creek, and Bethel on blacklick. Mr. Power is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April ye 2 2d. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Mr. Smith is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner are sus- tained: his Elder is John Cowan. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. A Call for Mr. Joseph Patterson from the united congregations of Upper Racoon and Mantures-run was brought in and read. A Call for Mr. Joseph Patterson from the united congregations of Unity and Salem was brought in and read. Both these calls were presented by the P.b.y to Mr. Patterson, which he took under consideration. A Call for Mr. James Hughs from the united congregations of Short Creek and lower Buffalo: Another from the united congregations of Donegal, Fairfield and Wheatfield: another from the united congregations of New-Providence and the S. fork of Ten-mile were brought in, and being read were pre- sented by the P.b.y to him, and he took them under consideration. A Call for Mr. John Brice from the united congregation of Three Ridges, and forks of Wheeling: another from the united congregations of Mill Creek and King's Creek, were brought in and read, and being presented to him by the P.b.y, he took them under consideration. Ordered that the minutes of the meeting of P.b.y last fall be now read. Mr. Clark reports that though Mr. Finley attended at Lebanon ac- cording to appointment, yet no settlement has as yet been obtained with that congregation. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 47 Messrs. Hughs, Brice and Patterson have fulfilled their appoint- ments. The members present have fulfilled their appointments except Mr. Dunlap whose reasons for which omission are sustained. The congregation of Delap's-Creek appeared by their commissioner, and signified that they had no reasons to offer why Mr. Dunlap should not be dismissed, especially since he manifests an unwillingness to re- main with them any longer; and altho' the P.b.y can not justify his conduct in forsaking that congregation without a regular dismission, yet as we do not think that his continuance there would be for edifica- tion; we do therefore judge that the pastoral relation between him and that congregation ought to be, and is hereby dissolved. Mr. Dod and Mr. Barr are now come, their reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. Mr. Dod's Elder is Daniel Extell. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April ye 23d. The P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. Mr. Hughs gave up the Call from Donegal, Fairfield and Wheat field. Mr. Dod fulfilled his appointments. Mr. Barr's reasons for not fulfilling his appointments are sustained. Ordered to proceed in reading the minutes of the last fall's meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Barr appointed to supply at Mingo-Creek the 4th Sab. of April. Mr. Clark appointed to supply at Long-run ye 4th Sab. of May: and one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Smith appointed to supply at Mill Creek the 4th Sab. of August, and to administer the Sacrament of the Supper : and one Sab. at discretion. Mr. McMillan appointed to supply at Unity the 4th Sab. of June : at Delap's Creek the 4th Sab. of August and administer the sacrament of the supper. Mr. Dunlap to supply at Sandy-Creek the 2d Sab. of May, at George's Creek the 1st Sab. of September. Mr. Patterson gave up the Call from Unity and Salem congregations, and declares his acceptance of the Call from the united congregations of Upper Racoon and mantures provided that some difficulties now subsisting be removed before our next meeting. Messrs. Brice Hughs and Patterson are appointed to supply as much as they can conveniently in those congregations from whom the) have received Calls untill our next meeting. . 48 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Clark produced a settlement with Bethel congregation whereby it appears that there is due to him from sd. congregation the just and full sum of ^"45. 1 8. 5. which became due the 1st of Octobr last. Mr. McMillan produced settlements whereby it appears that there was due to him from Chartiers congregation on the 1st of Febuary last ye sum of ^74.8.0. and from the congregation of Pidgeon Creek the sum of ,£70.9.6. which became due the 1st of Novembr last. Mr. Power produces a settlement with Mount Pleasant congregation whereby it appears that there will be due to him on the first of May next ye sum of ^80.9.0. Mr. Smith, Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Barr produced no settlements with their congregations. The P.b.y find that the congregations are satisfied with the diligence and care of their respective Pastors. Mr. Finley and Mr. Power, together with Mr. Cook and Mr. Haird Elders are appointed to represent this P.b.y in general Assembly. The P.b.y having had frequent applications made to them respecting the settlement of places of worship : in order to prevent waste of time about this matter in future, the P.b.y now give it as their opinion, that in general, where congregations are in union with each other, their houses of worship ought not to be less than eight miles apart, and where the congregations are not in union, nor expect to be, that their places'of worship ought not to be less than nine miles apart. Application having been made by Mr. Barr for a dismission from the united congregations of Pittsburgh and Pitt's-township : the P.b.y order that the congregations be notified hereof, and attend at our next meeting to shew reason, if any they have, why Mr. Barr's request should not be ganted. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Messrs. Clark's, Power's, Dunlap's and Barr's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. Mr. McPherrin brought in and read the homily and presbeterial exercise on the subjects appointed him at our last meeting, which were sustained as parts of trial. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Friday jy <. Mohn McMillan Mod r. Winchester Octob r ye 1st 1791. j J Pigeon-Creek, Tuesday^ i8//? of October 1791. The P.b.y met according to adjournment. U. P. P. S. The Revd. Messrs. John Clark, Joseph Smith, John McMillan, James Dunlap, Joseph Patterson, James Hughs and Samuel Porter. 78 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Elders James Dinsmore, James Edger, Patrick McCullouch, John Parker, Allexander Wright and James McKee. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Power, Thaddeus Dod, John Brice and John McPherrin. P.b.y was opened by Mesrs. Hill and Swan with discourses on the subjects appointed them at our last meeting : which were sustained as parts of trial. The P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year; whereupon Mr. Porter was chosen Moderator and Mr. Hughs Clerk. Agreeably to order supplications for supplies were brought in and read from the congregations of Fairfield, the mouth of King's Creek, Pittstownship & Long-run. Applications for supplies were made by the congregations of Se- weekly, Labanon, Mill-Creek, King's Creek, Ebenezer on Pukaty, Ebenezer on blacklick, Sandy Creek, Crab-Orchard, Mingo Creek, and Clerksburgh. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday Octobr ye igth. P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last Session were read. The Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Power, and Thaddeus Dod, together with John Power and Demas Lindsly Elders are how come, their reasons for not coming sooner were sustained. Mr. McPherrin informed us by letter that he was detained from at- tending the present meeting by sickness. According to order the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y were read. Mr. Power's reasons for not attending our last meeting were sus tained. one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Dunlap— at Crab-Orchard ye. 3d. Sab. of August, at Morgan town ye. 4th. Sab. of August, and administer the sacrament of the Lord's supper at each of those places. Mr. Patterson — to supply at Cross Creek ye. ist. & 2d. Sabs, of May. Mr. Hughs — to supply at Mill Creek ye. 3d. Sab. of August, and administer the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Mr. Brice — to supply at Mill-Creek ye. 3d. Sab. of August, and one Sab. at dis- cretion both as to time and place. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 97 Mr. McPherin — to supply at Sandy Creek ye. 3d. Sab. of April, at George's Creek the 3d. Sab. of August. Mr. Porter — to supply at Ebenezer on black-lick ye. 1st. Sab. of May, at George's Creek the 3d. Sab. of August, and administer the sacrament of ye. Lord's Supper. Mr. Hill — to supply at George's Creek ye. 3d. Sab. of April, at Lebanon the 3d. Sab. of August. Mr. Swan — at Mingo Creek ye. 1st. Sab. of May, at Morgan town ye. 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Smith — to supply at Horse shoe bottom ye. 3d. Sab. of April, at buffalo the 4th. Sab. at Pike-run ye. 1st. Sab. of August, at George's Creek ye. 2d. Sab. At Crab Orchard ye. 3d. Sab. ye. 4th. at discretion, at Clark'sburgh ye. 1st. Sab. of Septembr. at Tygar's vally the 2d. Sab. at Sandy Creek Glades ye. 3d. Sab. at George's Creek ye. 4th. Sab. at the forks of ten-mile ye. 5th. Sab. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o' Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April ye. i&f/i. — 93. P.b.y met according to adjournment U. P. P. S. Q. S. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last Session were read. The congregation of Pittsburgh having applied to P.b.y for Mr. Mahon's ordination; the P.b.y after maturely deliberating upon the matter, and finding that our directory requires that ordination and in- stalment should always go together, and Mr. Mahon having declared that he is not as yet clear for being instaled as the Pastor of that con- gregation ; do judge that they cannot regularly proceed to his ordina- tion at present : but appoint him to supply at Pittsburgh as usual. Mr. Hill reports that Fairfield is indebted to him twenty nine pounds, and that Donegal and Wheatfield have not settled. Mr. McPherrin produced settlements whereby it appeared that Salem congregation was clear ye. 1st. of April last, and that Unity congrega- tion was then indebted to him twenty six pounds fifteen shillings and three pence. Mr. Patterson produced settlements whereby it appeared that there will be due to him, on the 2 2d. day of April next, from Mantures con- gregation ^20. 4. 5. and from Racoon congregation ,£.17. 12. 8. Mr. McMillan produced settlements whereby it appeared that the congregation of Chartiers were indebted to him £. 10. 9. 10. which became due ye. 1st. of Jan. last, and that the congregation of Pigeon Creek were indebted to him ^14. 11. o which became due ye. 1st. of Novembr last. Mr. Porter reports that his congregations were clear with him untill the 1st. of April — 93. The other members did not produce any settlements. 9rtV?/w 18/// — 93. P.b.y met according to adjournment, present as above, except Messrs. Linley, Riddle and Coe who obtained leave of absence, constituted with Prayer. 104 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last Session were read. Robert Dickey having given offence to the Session of Unity Congn. by going to hear a certain Mr. Dun a preacher of immoral character ; and said Session and Robert Dickey having different sentiments con- cerning the satisfaction to be given for said offence : both parties ap- peared before P. b. y, and submitted the whole affair to their decision. P.b.y, having heard the parties and taken all the light which they could obtain, are of opinion that Robert Dickey acted imprudently in going to hear Mr. Dun, and that he ought to acknowledge his fault, in so doing, before he is admitted to the distinguishing priviledges of the church. Ordered that the above judgment be read in the presence of Unity Congn. In case of Robert Dickey's compliance therewith. Mr. Power was appointed Treasurer in the P.b.y of Redstone. Mr. John Baird came before P.b.y and gave information that the Congn. of Mount Pleasant has stipulated with the Revd. Mr. James Power for the whole of his labours as a minister of the Gospel, for which they promise to give him yearly and every year during his reg- ular continuance among them the just and full sum of one hundred and Twenty Pounds from the ist. of August 1792. P.b.y appointed Mr. McPherrin their stated Clerk. Synod having appointed the 2d. thursday of November next to be observed as a day of solemn fasting and prayer throughout their churches, to supplicate Almighty God to pour out his holy Spirit upon our Assemblies and revive religion in our land ; P.b.y agreed to ratify the appointment of Synod, -and recommend the careful observance of that day in the manner specified by Synod to all the Congregations under their care. P.b.y, agree that the candidates under their care shall have liberty to declare their acceptance of any of the calls now in their hands before either of the Presbyteries, Ohio or Redstone— and further appoint Mesrs. James Finley and James Power or either of them to furnish any of said candidates with a dismission should they apply — and that Mr. Messer shall have Jiis appointments until our next Spring meeting made out by the P.b.y, of Ohio, if he thinks fit. P.b.y finding that the Synod at their last meeting did erect the Revd. Messrs. John Clark, John McMillin, Joseph Patterson, James Hughs and John Brice into a seperate P.b.y, to be known by the name of the P.b.y of Ohio, They are therefore dismissed from this Pres- bytery. Presbytery adjourned to meet at Mount Pleasant the 4th. Tuesday of December next Concluded with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 105 Mount Pleasant December 2\th. 1793 The P.b.y, met according to adjournment, constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill, and William Swan. Elders, Moses Latta, Andrew Kincaid, James Gageby, and William Baird. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Dunlap, and Jacob Jennings. P.b.y, was opened by Mr. Marquis with a sermon from 1. Cor. 16. 22. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting except so far as re- spects supplies. Upon enquiry P.b.y, find that the members present have observed the second thursday of November as a day of fasting humiliation and prayer according to the recommendation of Synod. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning by 10, O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday December 25th, — 93. P.b.y, Met according to adjournment present as above, constituted with Prayer. Mr. Jennings' is now come, and his reasons for not coming sooner, as well as not attending our last meeting are sustained. Ordered to read the minutes of last session. Mr. Porters Elder, Mr. John Quenn is now come and his reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. Upon enquiry P.b.y find that Mr. Smith is not prepared to give an answer to either of the Calls put in to his hand at our last meeting. Upon enquiry P.b.y find that Mr. Marquis is disposed to give up the Call from the Congregations of Ten Mile, and to detain the other Calls in his hand for further consideration. Upon enquiry P.b.y, find that Mr. Messer is not prepared to give an answer to the call of the United Congregations of Mingo Creek and horse shoe-Bottom put into his hand by Mr. McMillin agreeably to order of P.b.y. P.b.y finding that they cannot obtain a full representation in the General Assembly especially of the Eldership, and supposing this dif- ficulty to arise principally from our local distance and consequently the expences that must be incurred by those who do attend that body, and also finding that the General Assembly have recommended and en- joined it upon the Churches under their care to take order for estab- lishing a fund for the discharge of the expences of representatives to Io6 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. the General Assembly, recommend it to their members and Congrega- tions to make annual contributions for the purpose above mentioned to be put into the hand of the Treasurer annually at our Spring meeting. Mr. Messer is appointed to supply at Georges Creek the 2d. Sab. of January, at Pittstownship the ist. Sab. of Feb. at Ebenezer on Puckety the 3d. Sab., at Tyrone the ist. Sab. of March. Adjourned to meet at Seweekly the 3d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Sawickly April 15M. 1794 The P.b.y, met according to adjournment constituted with Prayer. Members present The Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Power, James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin, and William Swan. Elders John Right, Samuel Potter, Samuel Finley, John Crawford, Andrew Allison and James Caldwell. Absent The Revd. Messrs. Samuel Porter and George Hill. P.b.y, was opened by Mr. Thomas Moore with a Sermon from James 5. 16. The Revd. Mr. John McMillin a member of the Ohio P.b.y. being present and invited sits as a correspondent. Upon Motion Mr. McPherrin was chosen Clerk'pro Tempore. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. Messrs. Finley's and Dunlap's reasons for not attending our last meeting are sustained. P.b.y. find that Messrs. Finley, Dunlap and Jennings did observe the day appointed by Synod for humiliation fasting and prayer. Upon enquiry Mr. Smith declared his acceptance of the Call from the united Congns. of George's Creek and Union : Upon which P.b.y. appointed Mr. Smith to prepare a discourse pre- paratory to ordination on 1. Cor. 13. 13. to be delivered at their next meeting. Mr. Marquis having intimated by letter his acceptance of the Call from the Congn. of Cross-Creek, was therefore dismissed from this P.b.y. to join the P.b.y. of Ohio. Mr. Hill is now come and his reasons for not coming sooner are sustained. Upon enquiry it was found that the members and Probationers present have fulfilled their appointments, except Messrs. Finley and Jennings in one instance each, their reasons for which omission were sustained. A supplication from Crab-Orchard and Sandy-Creek for supplies and the administration of the Lord's supper was presented and read, also MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I07 a supplication from Tyrone for supplies. Applications for supplies were made from Ebenezer and Bethel on Blacklick and from Stony- Creek. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning by nine O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April 16th. P.b. y met according to adjournment constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. A Call from the united Congns. of Ten mile for Mr. Thomas Moore was brought in and read and presented to him for his consideration. Upon enquiry it was found that the following sums were collected for the support of commissioners to the General Assembly, viz. ^.s.d. £.s.± From Delap's Creek i. 5.8 FromLongRun&Sawickly2. 9.6 From Muddy-Creek 1. 8.4 From Mount Pleasant 1.19.1J From Unity & Salem 3- 12.0 FromCongruity&Poke-Run 2. 17.0 Which was ordered to be delivered into the hands of the Treasurer. The Revd. Messrs. James Finley and James Dunlap were ap- pointed as Commissioners to represent this P.b.y, in the General As- sembly at their next meeting ; and in case they should not be able to fulfil this appointment Mr. McPherrin and Mr. Porter are appointed to supply their Places. Mr. Power was appointed to supply one Sab. for Mr. Finley while he is at- tending the General Assembly, and at Tyrone the 2d. Sab. of July. Mr. Jennings — one Sab. at discretion, at Sandy Creek to administer the sac- rament of the Lord's supper the 3d. Sab. of August. Mr. McPherrin— one Sab. for Mr. Dunlap, the 1st. Sab. of August at Bethel. Mr. Hill — at Stony Creek the 3d. Sab. of August and one Sab. for Mr. Dunlap. Mr. Swan — one Sab. for Mr. Finley while attending the Gen. Assembly, the 2d. Sab of August at Ebenezer on blacklick. Mr. Porter was appointed to supply at Puckety the 2d. Sab. of May. and one Sab. discretionary both as to time and place. Mr. Smith was appointed to supply at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab. of September and at Tyger's vally the 2d. Sab. of September. P.b.y agreed that Calls might be prosecuted for the Candidates now under their care before the Ohio P.b.y equally as before this; and ap- pointments made for them. Mr. Moore was appointed to supply at Tyrone.the 3d. Sab. of May. At Crab- Orchard the 2d. Sab. of May. At Morgan Town the 2d. Sab of June. At Sandy Creek the 3d. Sab. of June. Mr. Messer was appointed to supply at Tyrone the 1st. Sab of May. at Eben- ezer on Blacklick the 2d. Sab. at Bethel the 3d. Sab. of May. To8 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. A Certain William Rainey appeared before the P.b.y, and exhibited a charge against Mr. McPherrin for saying in the publick congn. that there were some persons that had acted in a diabolical manner, were a' pest to society, going down to Hell themselves and leading others down with them, laughing and causing others to laugh &c. The P.b.y after hearing the parties, and examining Mr. Hill, who declared that he was an eye witness to Mr. Rainey's conduct and that he saw him acting in an unbecoming manner, and smiling in the time of public worship, upon the whole judge, that as Mr. McPherrin par- ticularised none by name, but only reproved such conduct in the gen- eral, he was very justifyable in what he did. Upon Motion P.b.y proceeded to consider the case of a certain Charles Mitchel, who had married his wife's half brother's daughter, and not finding their way clear to form a judgment agreed to refer the matter to our Synod at their next meeting. Messrs. Dunlap and Jennings report no settlements with their Con- gregations. Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement with Salem Congn. from which it appears that on the 14th. Instant sd. Congn. stood indebted to him £%. 2s. od. No settlement with Unity. Mr. Finley reports that the Congn. of Rehoboth stood indebted to him on the 1st. of November last ^123. os. oD. No settlement from Round Hill. Mr. Swan reports that Long-Run Congn. are clear with him until the 15th. of November last. No settlement with Sawickly. Mr. Hill reports no settlement. Mr. Power produced a Settlement from which it appears that the Congn. of Mountpleasant will be indebted to him on the 1st. of May next ^139. 10. 10. The Elders of the ministers present report that the Congns. with whom they stand connected are well satisfied with the fidelity and dili- gence of their respective Pastors. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning by nine O'Clock Concluded, With Prayer. Thursday April 1 7th. P.b.y, met according to adjournment, constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. On motion P.b.y agreed*to allow each Member appointed to attend the General Assembly the sum of six Pounds Pennsylvania Currency: and ordered the Treasurer to pay the same to each member upon de- mand. MINUTES OF THE .^REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 109 Mr. McPherrin is appointed to preach Mr. Smith Ordination ser. mon, and Mr. Porter to preside and give the Charge. Adjourned to meet at George's Creek the third tuesday of August next. Concluded with Prayer. George's Creek August igt/i 1794 Presbytery met according to adjournment, constituted with Prayer. Members present The Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Power, James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill, and William Swan. Elders Robert Bleakley, Hugh Martin, Robert Adams, John Henry and James Poalk. P.b.y. was opened by Mr. David Smith with a dis- course on the subject appointed him at our last meeting, which was sustained as part of trial. The Revd. James Hughs a member of Ohio P.b.y. being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. Mr. Moore having intimated his acceptance of a Call from the United Congregations of Ten Mile in the bounds of the Ohio P.b.y, and re- quested a dismission, was therefore dismissed from this to join the Ohio P.b.y. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine O' Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday August 20th. 1794. P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Present as above. Consti- tuted with Prayer. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session except so far as re- spects supplies. P.b.y according to appointment proceeded to the Ordination of Mr. David Smith and did by fasting, humiliation and prayer, and with the imposition of the hands of the P.b.y. set him apart to the holy office of the gospel ministry. Mr. McPherrin Preached on the occasion from Ezekiel 33. 6. 7. 8. and Mr. Porter presided and gave the charge. Mr. Smith then took his seat as a member. Messrs. John McPherrin Samuel Porter and George Hill were ap- pointed a committee to prepare a Presbyterial report to be presented to our Synod at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Unity the third Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Unity Tuesday October 21st. 1794 Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present The Revd. Messrs. James Finley, James Power, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. James Dunlap, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill, William Swan and David Smith. Elders John Giffin, John Maxwell, James Watson, Hugh Lorimor, John Shields and Samuel Mann. Absent the Revd. Mr. Jacob Jennings. P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Smith with a sermon from Ps. 32. 1. P.b.y. proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clark for the en- suing year. Mr. Dunlap was chosen Moderator and Mr. Smith Clark. Col. Charles Campbel appeared before P.b.y. requesting to be heard in a certain matter on account of which he had been deprived of dis- tinguishing priviledges in the church for several years. P.b.y. agreed to take up the matter and hear what Col. Campbell had to offer. Col. Campbell informed P.b.y. that he had advertised a certain per- son a member of the church as guilty of lying. P.b.y. having enquired into Col. Campbell's reasons for so doing, and received what light they could obtain on the subject are of opinion, that altho' he might have received considerable provacation, yet his conduct in that matter was not such as the head of the Church directs : and therefore do hereby admonish him for said conduct. Col. Campbell declared his acquiessence in the judgment of P.b.y. and was restored to his former standing in the Church. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. Hill and Swan in one instance each, their reasons for which omissions were sustained. Presbytery finding that the Committee appointed at their last meet- ing to prepare a Presbyterial report to be presented to Synod, had pre- pared said report, but as none of them attended Synod the report had not been forwarded. Therefore Ordered that a duplicate of said re- port be forwarded to the General Assemby next Spring. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at Nine O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October 221I. 1794 . P.b.y. met according to adjournment, constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The Synod having appointed the P.b.y. of Redstone in conjunction with the. Ohio P.b.y to superintend the seminary in Washington County and to attend the examination of the students, either in their Collec- tive capacities or by committees from their bodies duly appointed, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. P.b.y did therefore appoint Messrs. Power, Dunlap, McPherrin and Smith a committee to attend to that business next week. P.b.y. finding that their members have been deficient in complying with a recommendation of the General Assembly to produce historical sketches of their several Congregations did and hereby do strictly en- join it on their members to collect and Compleat, the materials re- quired and bring them forward to the next meeting of Presbytery. Upon enquiry Mr. Messer declared that he was determined to give up the Call from Mingo-Creek and Horse shoe Bottom. According to Mr. Messer's request P.b.y. dismissed him to join the P.b.y of Ohio and do hereby recommend him to that P.b.y as a Licentiate in good standing. P.b.y. proceeded to take in supplications for supplies, which were presented from the following vacant Congregations, viz. Tyrone, Ty- gar's Valley, Clark's-Burgh, Middle Town, Sandy-Creek, Crab-Orchard, Morgantown, Bethel and Ebenezer on Black lick. The request of the United Congregations of Ebenezer and Bethel on Black lick for liberty to invite Mr. Adam Freeman a Licentiate of Lexington Presbytery, to visit them was granted by P.b.y. Synod having appointed the Second Thursday of November next to be observed as a day of solemn fasting and prayer throughout their Churches, on account of the present calamitous and threatening situa- tion of our Country and to mourn over the great prevelancy of Sab- bath breaking, swearing, lying and other vices innumerable which abound in many parts of the land and which have provoked God thus to threaten and afflict our once happy land : to entreat the Lord on our behalf and in behalf of our bleeding Country that he may yet turn from his great displeasure remove his chastising hand, avert the calamities of a civil war, and bless our confederate States with peace. P.b.y. agreed to observe the appointment of Synod and recommend the careful observance of that day in the manner and for the reasons specifyed by Synod to all the Congregations under their care. P.b.y proceeded to consider a reference from the Session of Long Run in the affair of a certain Eloner Donaldson who had appeared be- fore said Session, and confessed that she had signed an instrument of writing criminating herself by lying, and that at the time of her sign- ing said paper she was conscious that she acted wrong in so doing : but was influenced to do so by threats and fear of the consequences. P.b.y. having heard what testimony could be had on the matter and maturely deliberating thereon are of opinion that previous to Eloner Donaldson's admission to distinguishing priviledges in the church, she MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. shall upon evidence of repentance be reproved and admonished by the moderator of the Session of said Congregation in the presence of the Session, and that this judgment be read in the congregation. More- over P.b.y are of opinion that Eloner Donaldson's character ought not to suffer on account of an Oath of Hannah Hamilton, because all the light obtained on that matter is Hearsay Testimony, and because said Hamilton does not appear to us to be a competent witness in that case even though a coppy of her oath could be obtained. P.b.y. proceed to consider a reference from the Session of Congru- ity respecting a certain James Christy and Rebecca Gordon, which had been formerly considered by this P.b.y. as will appear by their minutes Oct. 17th. 1792, and the P.b.y. at that time were unanimously of opinion, that no credit was to be given to the oath of Rebecca Gor- don, and therefore no sufficient evidence to criminate said Christy, yet as there appeared to have been unbecoming conduct between the par- ties, that neither of them were to be admitted to distinguishing privi- ledges in the church until providence should shed further light on the matter. P.b.y. upon application took this matter into further consideration and are of opinion that, as no light has been shed on the matter for such a length of time, it will not be prudent to defer the matter any longer, but that James Christy be restored to his former standing in the church, providing the Session are satisfyed with respect to any un- becoming circumstances, that may have attended the affair. The Revd. James Finley applied to P.b.y. for a dismission from his Congregations, on account of his bodily infirmities and other corrober- ating circumstances. P.b.y. having taken the affair into consideration ordered the congre- gations now under the Pastoral charge of Mr. Finley to be requested to send Commissioners to the next meeting of P.b.y. to offer reasons, if they had any, why the pastoral relation between them and Mr. Finley should not be dissolved. P.b.y. also ordered Mr. Finley and his Congregations to produce a settlement at our next meeting and that a Coppy of the above minute be sent to the Congregations aforesaid. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Bethel on Blacklick the 2d. Sab of November, at Tyrone the 2d. Sabbath of April. Mr. Dunlap —to supply at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sabbath of December at Squire Potter's on^the Crossings the 3d. Sab. of March. Mr. McPherrin the two Sabbaths preceeding the Spring meeting of P.b.y at Sandy-Creek and Morgantown. Mr. Porter — at Tyrone the 2d. Sab. of Nov. at Ebenezer on B. L. the 1st. Sab of April. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I 13 Mr. Hill at Stony Creek the 1st. Sab. of December at Bethel on B. L. the 4th. Sab. of November. Mr. Swan — at Crab orchard the 4th. Sab. of November at Tygars Valley the 3d. Sab. of March. Mr. Smith — at Middletown the 1st. Sab. of March at Clarksburgh the 2d, Sab o! March. P. b. y. agreed to postpone Until their next meeting the consideration of a recommendation of the General Assembly to the different Pres- byteries respecting making provision for the support of invalid Pres- byterian ministers and their Families Mr. Swan was appointed to open P.b.y. at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the 3d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth Tuesday April 21st. 1795 P.b.y. Met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present The Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, William Swan, George Hill and David Smith. Elders John Neel, Joseph Morrison, Jonathan Doty, William McNeece, Thomas Robison, Robert Richy, Robert Campbel, Abi- jah McLain. P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Swan with a sermon from Rom. 8. 26. P.b.y. find that the Revd. James Finley was removed by death January 6th. 1795. • Ordered to read the minutes of last meeting. Mr. Jenning's reasons for not attending our last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. Upon enquiry it was found that the members have fulfilled their appointments, except Messrs. McPherrin, Hill and Swan in one in- stance each, their reasons for which omissions were sustained. The Revd. John McMillin a member of Ohio P.b.y. being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Supplications for supplies were brought in from the following Con- gregations, viz. Tyrone, Rehoboth & Round hill, Ebenezer and Bethel on Black Lick, Stony Creek, Pittsburgh, Middletown, Clarksburgh, Tygars Valley, Sandy-Creek and Crab Orchard. —For the administra- tion of the Lord's Supper at Crab Orchard the 3d. Sab. of August, and From Morgantown and Round Hill for the administration of the Lord's supper. Messrs. Samuel Porter and William Swan Ministers and John Shields and John Barnett Elders were appointed Commissioners to represent this P.b.y. in the next General Assembly to meet in Carlisle. 114 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. P.b.y proceeded to consider a plan recommended by the general Assembly to the consideration of the different Presbyteries, for making provision for the support of invalid Presbyterian Ministers and the distressed families of any Ministers in our Communion who may die in destitute circumstances : maturely deliberated thereupon and unani- mously disapproved of the same. P.b.y. adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o' Clock Concluded with Prayer. • Wednesday April 22^. P.b.y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer, present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. Mr. Dunlap was appointed to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's supper the 3d. Sab. of August at Crab Orchard and to supply at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab. of June, and at Pok run the 4th. Sab of May. Mr. Jennings — to supply at Sawickly the 3d. Sab. of May, at Crab Orchard the 3d. Sab. of August and at Sandy Creek the 4th. Sab. of June. Mr. McPherrin — at Congruity the 3d. Sab. of May at Bethel the 1st. Sab. of August, and at Round Hill the 3d. Sab. of August. Mr. Porter — at Pittsburgh the 2d. Sab. of July at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab of October and to administer the Lord's Supper at Morgantown the 2d. Sab. of Oct. Mr. Hill— at Long Run the 4th S^b. of May at Stony Creek the 2d. Sab. of August and at Ebenezer on Black Lick the 1st Sab. of September. Mr. Swan — at Tyrone the 1st. Sab. of July, at Rehoboth the 1st. Sab of Sep- tember and to administer the Lord's Supper at Round Hill the 3d. Sab. of Au. Mr. Smith — at Pittsburgh the 2d. Sab of August at Tygar's Vally the 2d. Sab. of October and at Middle town the 3d. Sab. of October. Upon enquiry it was found that the members had observed the day of solemn fasting and prayer appointed by the Synod and recommended by this P.b.y. at their last meeting except Mr. Power his reasons for not observing it were sustained. It was found upon enquiry that the following sums were collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly viz. £ S D £ S D From Mount Pleasant 1.. 3.. 4 From Laurel Hill for two years 3.. 7.. 10^ From Unity 1.. o. . o. . From Sawickly 0..17.. 2 FromSalem 1..10..0 From Congruity 0..12.. o. On motion resolved that if any of those persons who during their late disturbances had an active hand in burning property robbing the mail and destroying the official papers of the officers of (Government, MINUTES OF THE'REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 115 shall apply for distinguishing priviledges of the Church to us, they shall not be admitted until they give satisfactory evidence of their re- pentance: and P.b.y. did and hereby do declare their hearty disappro- bation of all riotous illegal and unconstitutional Combinations against the government, the laws or the officers of Government. Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mountpleasant Congn. from which it appears that on the first of May 1795 the ballance due to him will be £. 157.. 4.. 5. Mr. Dunlap produced a settlement with Laurel Hill Congn. from which it appears that on the 1st. of December last there was due to him ,£,136.. iS. 10D. Mr. Jennings reports no settlement with his Congregations. Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement with Unity Congn. from which it appears that on the 1st. of April Instant there was due to him ^38.. 6S. oD and reported Salem Congn. clear with him until the ist. of April Instant. Mr. Porter produced no settlement. Mr. Hill produced a settlement from which it appears that the Congn. of wheatfield is indebted to him on the ist. of April instant ^48.. 13S. 2D. The Congn. of Fairfield on the same day is indebted to him 60.. 19.. 8. and Donegal Congn 44.. 17.. 4. Mr. Swan reports that the Congn. of Sawickly stands indebted to him on the middle of last November ^13.. oS. oD and Long Run on the same day ^20.. oS. oD Mr. Smith reports that Union Congn. stood indebted to him on the ist. of March last ^3.. 16S 2D and that the Congn. of George's Creek on the same day stood indebted to him ^20.. 11S. oD. Upon enquiry it was found that the Congns. are well satisfved with the fidel- ity and diligence of their respective Pastors. P.b.y adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9'O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April 23d. P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last session. The Committee appointed at our last meeting for the examination of the Seminary at Canonsburgh brought in their report which was ac- cepted, and Messrs. Dunlap, Jennings and Hill were appointed a com- mittee to attend to the examination of said Seminary on the 4th. Tues- day of June ensuing. Il6 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. James Adams having offered himself a Candidate for the Gospel Ministry, P.b.y. proceeded to enquire into his moral character and having examined him on his acquaintance with experimental religion and proposed to him a number of cases of Conscience and received satisfaction, the appointed him an exegesis on the following theme, Quo modo Sacrae Scripturae probantur esse divinae. P.b.y. proceeded to examine Mr. Adams on the Latin and Greek Languages, the specimens which he gave thereon were accepted as parts of trials. Mr. Jennings was appointed to open P.b.y. at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Mountpleasant on the 3d. Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. The Synod thus far approved of the above Records with the excep- tion of some verbal omissions and inaccuracies and the paragraph re- specting Burny's trial and censure page 70 which appeared too obscure to be understood. Samuel Houston Mod. Quere. Ought not the Committee that next examines this Book to be instructed to examine the strictures drawn by the last Committee or moderator and correct the errors therein contained. Mountpleasant October 20th. 1795 Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members present The Revd. Messrs. James Power, James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill and David Smith. Elders William Latta, John Allen, Thomas Armstrong, John McGaa and Samuel Salsbury. Absent the Revd. William Swan. P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Jennings with a sermon from Ephe" sians. 6. 13. P.b.y. proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clark where- upon Mr. Jennings was chosen Moderator and Mr. Porter Clark for the ensuing year. Ordered to read the minutes of the last meeting. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9. o. Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday" October 21st. P.b.y. met according to adjournment, cons, with Prayer. present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. T I 7 Upon enquiry P.b.y. found that the members appointed to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at their last meeting have fulfilled their appointments. Mr. Swan is now come and excused for not attending sooner. James Caldwell Mr. Swan's Elder is also come. Upon enquiry it was found that the following additional sums were collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly, viz. £ S D £ S D From Poke Run o.. 17.. 6 From Long run 1.. 4.. 5 Delaps Creek. i.. 3.. 3 Muddy Creek o.. 19.. 8 Union o.. 12.. o George's Creek 1.. 7.. 7 Mr. James Mt Gomery Mr. McPherrin's Elder is now come and his reasons for not attending sooner were sustained. Upon enquiry it was found that the members had fulfilled their ap- pointments. Supplications were presented from Bethel and Ebenezer on Black- lick, Ebenezer on Pucketty, Morgan Town, The Big Crossings, Ty- garts Vally, Middle Town, Stoney 'Creek, Clarksburgh, Tyrone, Rehoboth and Round Hill. Mr. Samuel Ralston a Licentiate under the care of the Presbytery of New castle having Itinerated for some time in the bounds of this P.b.y. with the approbation of those members to whom he had access, presented his Credentials to P.b.y. which were approved. The United Congregations of Bethel and Ebenezer on Blacklick ap- plied for leave to forward a Call to the P.b.y of New Castle to be pre- sented to Mr. Samuel Ralston a Licentiate under their care which was granted. Mr Power was appointed to supply at Morgan Town the 1st Sab. of November, and at Tyrone the 4th. Sab. of March : Mr. Dunlap — at Morgan Town the 4th. Sab. of March and at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab. of November. Mr. Jennings — at the Crossings the 3d. Sab. of Nov At Rehoboth the 3d Sab. March. Mr. McPherrin — at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. of Nov. At Ebenezer on Black- lick the 4th. Sab. March. Mr. Porter — at Bethel on Black lick the 3d. Sab. Nov. At Round Hill the 3d. Sab of April. Mr. Hill — at B. on Blacklick the 1st. Sab. of December, At Stony Creek the 3d. S. of March. Mr. Swan — at Ebenezer on Black lick the 2d. Sab. of November, and at Ebe- nezer on Pucketty the 1st. Sab of April. Mr. Smith — at Clarksburgh one Sab. discretionary as to time and at Tyrone the 1st. Sab. of January. Il8 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Dunlap a member of the Committee appointed at our last meet- ing to attend the examination of the Students at Cannon's-burgh, brought in his report which was accepted, and Messrs. Jennings' and Hill's reasons for not attending were sustained. Messrs. McPherrin and Smith were appointed a committee to meet the P.b.y. of Ohio next week, in order to enquire into the state of the Academy at Canonsburgh and to examine the Students. John McCrakan appeared before the P.b.y. and Complained that he had been kept back from distinguishing priviledges in the Church, on account of a bastard child which a certain Barbara Walters had laid to his charge. The P.b.y took up the business, and having received satisfactory testimony respecting the good character of John McCrakan and also concerning the very attrocious character of Barbara Walters were of opinion that no respect ought to be paid .to the testimony of Barbara Walters respecting the above matter, and consequently that John Mc Crakan ought not to be deprived of distinguishing privileges any- longer on that account. P.b.y proceeded to consider a reference from the Session of Done- gal respecting an affair between Joseph Campbel and Daniel Prorser concerning a Bank Bill, which Joseph Campbel said he gave to Dan- iel Prorser, the receipt of which said Prorser Denied. The P.b.y having examined the evidenee are unanimously of opin- ion, that such is the intricacy of the affair and contradictory nature of the testimony, that they cannot decide upon it at present, and there- fore defer their decision, until God in his providence shall afford further light on the subject. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine O'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday October 22d. P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session. Mr. Adams brought in and read an exegesis on the theme appointed him at the last meeting P.b.y also proceeded to examin him on Divinity to some consid- erable length all which performances were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y. appointed Mr. Adams to prepare a Homily on Rom. 6. 14. and a Presbyterial exercise to be delivered at their next meeting. The Revd. George Hill accused Robert Rodgers Elder with de- faming him by saying that he was a lyar or that he lied, and that he MINUTKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY was meaner than a dog. This said Rodgers did at his own house the monday week before the Sacrament at Fairfield which was the Second Sabath in October 1795 To support which charge James Bready Esqr. and James Clark are offered George hill. In consequence of the above charge P.b.y cited the parties and the evidences to appear before them at their next meeting. The first Day of January next is appointed as a day of fasting and humiliation on account of the prevalency of Infidelity Vice Immo- rality and Spiritual Sloth. Adjourned to meet at Laurel-Hill meeting house on the 3d. Tuesday of April next and Mr. Porter was appointed to open P.b.y at that time. Concluded with Prayer. Laurel-Hill April lgth. 1796 P.b.y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill William Swan and David Smith. Elders James Parker, Robert Adams, Robert Taylor, John Kyle & James Orr. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Porter with a sermon from Isaiah 53. 1. Upon enquiry P.b.y. found that the member had fulfilled their ap- pointments except Mr. Hill in one instance whose reasons for that omission were sustained. It was also found that the members had attended to the appointment of the fast Day. Mr. Samuel Ralston a Licentiate formerly under the care of the P.b.y of New Castle produced a dismission and testimonials from said P.b.y and requested to be taken under the care of this P.b.y. Having examined and approved of said Testimonials P.b.y agreed to take Mr. Ralston under their care. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 O'Clock. Concluded wt. Prayer. Wednesday April 20th. P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer Present as above. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Session-. On enquiry P.b.y found that Mr. Ralston was not prepared to give an answer respecting the Call put into his hands by the P.b.y of New Castle from the United Congregations of Bethel and Ebenezer on B. lick. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. It was found upon enquiry that the following sums were Collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly from the following Congregations viz. £S D £ s D om Mount Pleasant 3- °- 2 From Unity I.. 2.. 6 Salem 2.. 2. O Poke Run I.. 2.. 6 Laurel Hill I.. 12. O Sawickly [.. 2.. O Delaps Creek I.. 2.. 6 Muddy Creek I., o.. o Donegal I.. 2. 6 Fairfield I.. 2.. 6 Congruity I.. 2. 6 The Revd. Jacob Jennings and George Hill Ministers and Hugh Lorimer and John Wright Esqrs. Ruling Elders were appointed Com- missioners to represent this P.b. y in the next General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America to meet at Phil- adelphia on the third Thursday in May 1796. Supplications for supplies were brought in and read from the follow- ing vacant congregations Tyrone Morgan Town Ebenezer on Puck- etty, Sandy-Creek for supplies and the administration of the Lord's Supper, Crab Orchard, Bethel and Ebenezer on Black lick, Clarks- burgh, Middletown, Tygarts Vally, Big Crossings of Yough, Glade Run, Stoney Creek, Rehoboth for the Lord's Supper and supplies, and Round-hill. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Donegal the 3d. Sabbath in May and at Morgan Town the 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Dunlap— at Tyrone the 4th. Sab of may and to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Sandy Creek the 4th. Sab. in August. Mr. Jennings — at Morgan Town the 2d Sab of July and to administer the Lord's Supper at Rehoboth the 3d. Sab. of August. Mr. McPherrin — at Wheatfield the 4th. Sab. May and at Round Hill the 2d- Sab. of August. Mr. Porter — at Fairfield the 5th. Sab. of May and at Ebenezer on Pucketty the 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Hill - at Stoney Creek one Sab. discretionary and at Bethel on Black lick the 2d. Sab of September. Mr. Swan — at Dunlaps Creek the 3d. Sab of May. at Glade-run the 3d. Sab. August Mr. Smith — to assist Mr. Jennings at Rehoboth the 3d. Sab. of August and at Muddy-Creek the 4th. Sab of May. Mr. Ralston— at Bethel and Ebenezer on Black lick the 3d. and 4th. Sab. June, at Glade-Run the 1st. Sab of July, at Ebenezer on Pucketty the 3d. Sab. of July, at Tyrone the 4th. Sab of July at Morgan Town the 5th. Sab. of July, at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab. of August, at Tygarts Vally the 2d. and at Crab Orchard the 3d. Sab. of August. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Edward Cook Esqr. a ruling elder in the united congregations of Rehoboth and Round Hill having produced sufficient evidence of his being appointed by the Sessions of said congregations to represent them in P.b.y took his seat as a member. On motion resolved that this P.b.y will not in future send supplies to any vacancies under their care, except those^who send commission- ers or apply by such members of this P.b.y as shall engage to convey an account of the appointments to those vacancies in whose behalf they apply. P.b.y proceeded to consider a reference from the Session of Long Run, respecting a certain Catharine Balf now Leech, who upon oath declared that David Logan was the Father of her Bastard child, which charge said Logan denies. And having examined the testimony and taken all the light which they could obtain are of opinion, that from the nature of the circumstances attending the testimony of Catharine Balf now Leech, said testimony is not sufficiently credible to establish her charge against David Logan. Upon enquiry it was found that Mr. Hill had not forwarded the citations Committed to his care to the persons to whom they were directed. He was therefore ordered to alter the dates of the citations and forward them to the parties .at least ten days before the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Ralston requested leave to itinerate for some time this summer in the bounds of the P.b.y of Ohio, which request was granted, and the Clark was ordered to furnish Mr. Ralston with proper testimonials. The Committee appointed at the last meeting of P.b.y to meet the P.b.y of Ohio, in order to enquire into the state of the Academy at Canonsburgh and examine the Students, Brought in and read their re- port which was accepted. Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Swan were appointed a committee to meet the P.b.y of Ohio next week in order to assist in an examination of the students at Canonsburgh. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9, O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April 21st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted wt. Prayer. present as above agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Power produced a settlement with mount pleasant Congn. by which it appeared that said Congn. would be indebted to him against the first of may ensuing the sum of jQ. 155. .3. 2 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Dunlap produced a settlement with Laurel Hill Congn. where- by it appeared that said Congn. was indebted to him on the ist. Day of December last the sum of jQ. i 25.. 14.7. Mr. Jennings produced no settlement with his Congregations. P.b.y finding that Mr. Jennings had applied to the session of Mud- dy-Creek Congn. repeatedly in order to obtain a settlement with said Congn. and that a settlement had not been obtained, did enjoin it upon the session afforesaid to endeavour to obtain a settlement before the next meeting of Presbyters'. Mr. McPherrin produced no settlement with his Congregations. Mr. Porter produced no settlement with his Congregations. Mr. Hill produced settlements with his Congn's. by which it ap- peared that Wheatfield Congn. was indebted to him the sum of ^.62.. 18.. 5 Fairfield ^.74. .18. .6 and Donegal ^.49.. 13. n. Mr. Swan reported Long Run Congn. to be clear with him until the 15th. of Nov. last, and that Sawickly Congn. was indebted to him jQ.2i..o.o. on the 15th. of Nov. last. Mr. Smith bought in a settlement with his Congregrations by which it appeared that George's Creek Congn. were indebted to him on the ist. of March last the sum of ^20.0.0. and that Union Congn. were indebted to him at the same time the sum of £17.0.0. On enquiry it was found that the Elders present knew of no dissatis- faction obtaining in the Congregations which they represented respect- ing the manner in which their ministers discharged the duties of their Pastoral office. Mr. Adams brought in and read discourses on the subjects appointed him at the last meeting of P.b.y which were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Adams on natural and moral Phil- osophy and his answers were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y appointed Mr. Adams to prepare a lecture on 1 John 4. 12-21 to be delivered at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at George's Creek on the fifth tuesday in August next. Concluded with Prayer. George's-Creek August 30th. 1796 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings George Hill and David Smith. Elders Alexander McClain, Andrew McCleland, Joseph Ogden and Joseph Caldwell. Absent the Revd. Messrs. John McPherrin, Samuel Porter and Wm. Swan. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I 23 P. b. y was opened by Mr. William Woods with a sermon from Heb. 2 - 3- Mr. Porter the Clark for the present year being absent Mr. Smith was chosen Clark pro tempore. The Revd. Thomas Moore a member of Ohio P.b. y being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Supplication for supplies were brought in from the vacant congrega- tions of Middletown and Morgan Town. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday August 31st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above, agreeably to order the minutes of the last session . were read. P.b.y proceeded to consider a reference from the Session of Morgan Town concerning a certain Robert Robe who was charged with being the father of a Certain Rhode Little's Bastard child, and having con- sidered the testimony brought to invalidate the Oath of Rhode Little and taken all the light they could obtain on the matter are of opinion that the charge against Robert Robe is not sufficiently supported to deprive him of priviledges in the Church. P.b.y having found that Mr. Adams was prevented by indisposition of Body from attending and delivering the Lecture appointed him at their last meeting, did appoint him to deliver said lecture and also a popular Sermon from 2. Pet. 1. 10 at their next meeting. P.b.y found that the following sums were collected for the support of commissioners to the General Assembly in addition to those on the minutes of their last meeting From George's Creek jQ.i..^..o From Union 0..15..0 Muddy Creek o. . 8.-9 Adjourned to meet at congruity on the 3d Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Congruity October iSt/i. 1796 Presbytery meet according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill and William Swan. Elders Messrs. John Baird Joseph Morrison Samuel Torrence William Waddle John Cochran Joseph Collins and John Dennis. 124 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. P.b.y. was opened with two discourses delivered by Mr. Adams on the subjects appointed him at the preceeding meeting which were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the en- suing year. Mr. McPherrin was chosen Modr. and Mr. Swan Clerk. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 OClock at the house of Hugh McLerrin. Concluded wt. Prayer. Wednesday October \gth. P.b.y met according to adj. Constituted with Prayer Members present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Ordered to read the minutes of the last Spring and August meetings. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled the. appointments given them at the Spring meeting, except Mr. Porter and Mr. Ralston each in one instance, their reasons for which omissions were sustained. Messrs. McPherrin's Porter's and Swan's reasons for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. Supplications for supplies were received from the following vacant Congregations Glade-Run, Summerset Pittstownship Ebenezer on Pucketty, Stony Creek Morgan Town, Middle-Town Sandy Creek Crab Orchard the Crossings Ebenezer & Bethel on Black Lick. Mr. William Woods a Licentiate formerly under the care of New- Castle Presbytery produced a dismission and testimonials from said P.b.y, and requested to be taken under the care of this P.b.y. The P.b.y having examined and approved of Mr. Wood's testimonials did agree to take him under their care. A Call from the United Congregations of Rohoboth and Round Hill directed to Mr. Woods a Licentiate under the care of this P.b.y, was presented and read and put into Mr. Wood's hand for his Considera- tion. Also a call from the United Congregations of Bethel and Leba- non under the care of the Ohio P.b.y. The following additional sums for the support of Com. to the last General Assembly were received. £ s D From Congruity 0.. 13 •■ 7 Poke Run 0.. 2.. 5- Long Run 0.. 19.. 6. George Creek 1.. 4.. 0. Union 0.. 15- 0. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 25 The Committee appointed at the last Spring meeting to attend the examination of the Accademy at Cannon'sburgh made report which was received and approved P.b.y finding that Mr. Jennings had not informed the Session of Muddy Creek Congregation of their injunction with respect to a set- tlement with him, did order Mr. Jennings to forward a coppy of their former minute to said session. The P.b.y, having at their last Spring meeting issued citations to the Revd. George Hill and Robt. Rodgers to appear before them at their next meeting in order to have their difference subsisting between them adjusted. And finding that altho' the parties attended agreeably to the requisition: yet the P.b.y, did not take up the business in a judicial manner, on account of an accommodation that had taken place between the parties: But P.b.y, now finding that Mr. Hill complains that Robert Rodgers has not complied with the terms on account of which the ac- commodation took place : did proceed to order new citations to be is- sued to the above parties and their evidences to appear before them at their next meeting. Mr. Power was appointed to Supply at Pittstownship the 3d. Sab of Nov. at Ebenezer on Black lick the 4th. Sab of March. Mr. Dunlap —at the] Crossing the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Morgan town ye. 2d. Sab. March. Mr. Jennings — at Sandy Creek the 2d. Sab. of Nov. at Morgan Town the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. McPherrin — at Bethel the 3d. Sab. Nov. at Glade Run 1st. Sab. April. Mr. Porter — at Pucketty the 3d. Sab. of Nov. at Pitt Township The Sab. pre- ceeding the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Hill — at Summerset the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Stony Creek the last Sab. of March. Mr. Swan— at Glade Run the 2d. Sab of Nov. at Bull Creek the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Woods — at Puckety the 2d. Sab. of March one Sab. at bethel and another Ebenezer on black lick Discretionary as to time. Mr. Smith — one Sab. at Clark's burgh and one at Crab orchard both discre- tionary as to time. Messrs. Power and Porter were appointed a committee to meet the P.b.y. of Ohio next week in order to assist in an examination of the Students and enquire into the state of the Academy at Cannonsburgh. Upon enquiry Mr. Ralston declared his acceptance of the Call from the United Congregations of Mingo Creek and horse-shoe bottom un- der the care of the Ohio P.b.y which was put into his hands by the Presbytery of New Castle, and returned the Call from the United Con- 126 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. gregations of Bethel and Ebenezer on black Lick, and requested to be dismissed from this P.b. y, in order to put himself under the care of the Ohio P.b.y, which was granted. And Mr. Ralston is hereby rec- ommended as a Licentiate in good standing with us; and the Clerk was ordered to furnish him with a Coppy of this minute. Mr. Woods requested to Itinerate some time in the bounds of the P.b.y of Ohio which was granted. P.b.y do hereby recommend to each of their members to attend to the injunction of the Synod respecting raising contributions for the sup- port of missionaries, and to forward them next summer to the Treas- urer of that Commission which was appointed at the last meeting of Synod. Presbytery appointed Mr. Adams to Deliver a discourse on these words for my Father is greater than I, John 14. 28. at their next meeting. On motion resolved that all committees which shall be appointed by P.b.y shall make their reports in writing Adjourned to meet at Fairfield the 3d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Fairfield April iZth. 1797 Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted wt. Prayer. Members Present The Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill and William Swan Elders Messrs. James McCormick Absolam Little Peter Wallace George Finley James Thomson and Hugh Martin. P.b.y was opened with a discourse delivered by Mr. Adams on the subject appointed him at their last meeting, which was sustained as part of trials. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read Messrs. Power and Smith are now come and their reasons for not coming sooner were sustained : also Mr. Smith's reasons for not attend- ing the last meeting of Presbytery. Upon enquiry it was found that the members had fulfilled the ap- pointments given them at the last meeting except Mr. Smith in one In- stance whose reasons for which omission were sustained. Supplications for supplies were made from the following vacant Congns. viz. Tyrone Pitts township Bull Creek, Bethel and Ebenezer on Black- lick Glade run Sandy Creek and Crab-Orchard for the administration of the Lord's Supper Ebenezer on Puckety Morgan town Round Hill and Rehoboth and the Crossings. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I 27 Upon enquiry Mr. Wood's declared his acceptance of the Call from the United Congregations of Bethel and Lebanon under the care of the Ohio P.b.y, and returned the call from the United Congregations of Rehoboth and Round Hill : and also requested a dismission from this P.b.y in order to put himself under the care of Ohio P.b.y, which was granted. — And Mr. Woods is hereby recommended as a Licen- tiate in good standing with us. And the Clerk was ordered to furnish him with a Copy of this minute. Upon Mr. Power's resignation Mr. Swan was appointed treasurer in his room. On motion resolved that Messrs. Porter and Swan be appointed a Committee to examine the accounts of the late treasurer and report to morrow morning. On enquiry it was found that the following sums were collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly viz. from £ s D £ s D Donegal 1.. 2.. 6 Fairfeild 1.. LS-- 7 1 / Pok Run 1.. 9.. 0. Congruity 1.. 2.. 6. Unity 1.. 2.. 6 Salem Delaps Creek Larel Hill Mount Pleasant Ballance from the late Treasurer 13-- 9 5-- — 12.. 8. 13.. 10. 15.. 10. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to assist the P.b.y of Ohio in an examination of the Students and an enquiry into the state of the Academy at Cannonsburgh brought in their report which was read and accepted. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 O' Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April igth. 1797 P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. The Committee appointed to examine the accounts of the late Treas- urer of Presbytery, reported that on the 18th. Instant the Treasurers ac- counts stood as follows, viz. Treasurer Dr: to money received for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly^. 48.. 3.. 9^ Cr. by Disbursements to Commissioners to the General Assembly £. 46.. 7.. 11^ Ballance paid to the new Treasurer 1.. 15.. 10 Total 48.. 3.. 9 y 2 128 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Upon Mr. Jenning's desiring leave to resign his Pastoral charge of the Congregation of Muddy-Creek, the P.b.y Cited said Congregation to appear by their Commissioners at their next meeting to shew cause is they have any why the P.b.y should not accept his resignation. Mr. Smith having represented to Pb.y that the Congn. of George's Creek had become unable to support him according to their agreement in their call, and he having requested a dismission from that Congre- gation of the one-half of his former labours in that place, P.b.y Cited said Congregation to appear by their Commissioners at their next meeting to shew cause if they have any why P.b.y. should not grand said dismission. Upon Mr. Hill's desiring leave to resign his Pastoral charge of the Congregation of wheatfield. P.b.y Cited said Congregation to appear by their Commissioners at their next meeting to shew cause if they have any why the P.b.y should not accept his resignation. A petition was laid before P.b.y from a number of the Inhabitants of little Redstone praying that the P.b.y would grant them liberty to form themselves into a Congregation. Presbytery deferred the decis- ion of the matter until the adjacent Congregations may have the op- portunity to shew cause if they have any, why P.b.y should not grant the prayer of the petition. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Sawickley the 2d. Sab. of May, at Tyrone the 2d. Sab. of August. Mr. Dunlap — at Morgan Town ye. 4th. Sab. of April, at the Crossing ye. 4th. Sab. of June. Mr. Jennings — at Long Run ye. 4th. Sab. of May, To admr. the Sac. at R. Hill 4th. S. of Aug. Mr. McPherrin — at P.. Run ye. 3d. Sab. of May at Ebenezer the 2d. Sab. of September. Mr. Porter — at Summerset ye. 1st. Sab. of May at PittsTownship ye. 1st. Sab. of July. Mr. Hill — at Congruity the 4th. Sab. of May. Mr. Swan — at Turky Foot ye. 1st. Sab. of May at Round Hill ye. 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Smith — at Ebenezer on Black lick the 1st. Sab. of August. P.b.y did recommend Messrs. Hill and Smith as fit persons to be sent as missionaries by the Commission of Synod each for a short time in the course of the ensuing summer. Mr. Adams was appointed to supply at Sandy Creek ye. 1st. Sab. of May — at the Crossings the 2d. — at Crab Orchard the 3d. — at Monongehala Glades the 4th. Sab. at Tygarts Vally the 1st. and 2d. Sabbaths of June — at Clarksburgh the 3d. Sab. — at Middletown the 4th. Sab. — at Morgan Town the 1st. Sab. of July MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I 29 — at Turky Foot the 3d. Sab. — at Summerset the 4th. at Quemehanong the 5th. Sab. —at Bethel on B. L. the 2d. Sab. of August at Ebenezer the 3d. at Glade Run the 4th Sab. of August. — At Bull Creek the 1st. Sab. of September. — At Ebenezer on Puckety ye 2d. at Pittstownship ye. 3d. — At Round Hill ye. 4th. Sab. at Rehoboth ye. 1st. Sab of October. — at Tyrone ye 2d. Sab. Oct. The Presbytery resumed the consideration of the affair between the Revd. Gdorge Hill and Robert Rodgers, and proceeded to take in the testimony in support of the charge exhibited by Mr. Hill against Rob- ert Rodgers. James Bready Esqr. being solemnly called upon to declare the truth in the case depending between Mr. Hill and Robert Rodgers, saith that Robert Rodgers, at his own house at the time specifyed in the charge, did not in positive terms to his recollection call Mr. Hill a liar, or say that he had lied, but that he said what in his opinion implied that he had lied, and that Robert Rodgers said that he was mean. Mr. Hill replied that he should not (charge) him with meanness. Rod- gers replied that he was as mean as a dog, and further this deponent saith not. James Clark being solemnly called upon to declare the truth saith that at his, this deponents mill, Robert Rodgers said and asserted that Mr. Hill lied, and that at his own viz. Rodgers' house he charged Mr. Hill with meanness. Mr. Hill told him that he ought not to charge him with meanness, and that Rodgers replied that he was mean or meaner than a dog, and that Robert Rodgers at his own house said what amounted to an ac- knowledgment of what he said at his, viz the deponents Mill with re- gard to Mr. Hills lying. And further this deponent saith not. Robert Rodgers acknowledged that he had written and put up an Advertisement in the following words viz. That a report circulated in the Congregation of wheatfield, by the Revd. George Hill, that I had received a small quantity of grain to the amount of 7 or 8 bushels, from George Farmer and others, I desire the Congregation to attend against the Twenty eight day of May and bring in their receipts so as we may settle for I would not ly under the aspersions of a lying tongue. Revd. John McPherrin being solemnly called upon to declare the truth saith that when he went to serve the Citations of P.b.y. on Rob- ert Rodgers, that Rodgers said he did not deny the charge and further saith (not). Robert Rodgers being called upon to make his defence said that he had no Testimony to offer except two papers which he had put into the hand of the Moderator, which papers being examined by P.b.y did not appear to cast any light on the subject. 130 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Presbytery having examined the Testimony and taken all the light which they could obtain in the affair between the Revd. George Hill and Robert Rodgers are unanimously of opinion that the charge against Robert Rodgers is supported both by the Testimony of indiffer- ent persons, and the acknowledgment of Rodgers himself. It is there- fore their Judgment, that Robert Rodgers shall not be admitted to dis- tinguishing priviledges in the Presbyterian Church until he acknowledge in the presence of the United Session of Mr. Hill's Congregations that he has treated the character of the Revd. George Hill in an indecent and unchristian manner, which acknowledgment shall be read in the presence of Wheatfield Congregation. Ordered that the above judgment be read in presence of each of Mr. Hills' Congregations as soon as convenient. P.b.y. proceeded to consider a complaint laid in by Isaac Rodgers against the Revd. George Hill, wherein he charged Mr. Hill with re- fusing to give him the name of his accusor and a hearing in a Certain case. George Finley being called upon solemnly declared that on a certain time Isaac Rodgers applied to Mr. Hill for priviledge, Mr. Hill told him he had heard that he had been engaged in dancing. Isaac Rod- gers asked the name of his accusor. Mr. Hill replied that if he denyed the charge he should have a hear- ing and the name of his accusor. and further this deponent saith not No other witness having been offered in support of the charge P.b.y are unanimously of opinion that the charge exhibited by Isaac Rod- gers against the Revd. George Hill is ungenerous and without any foundation and that he shall be rebuked by the Moderator for bringing forward said charge. Ordered that a Coppy of this judgment be read in presence of wheatfield Congregation. P.b.y. Continue their recommendation with regard to raising con- tributions for the support of the mission of Synod. P.b.y. having taken up an appeal from the judgment of the Session of Sawickly in which a certain Charles Jordan and his wife were con- victed of the crime of fornication before marriage : and having exam- ined the testimony on which said judgment was founded unanimously agree to confirm it. Messrs. McPherrin and Smith were appointed a Committee to assist in the examination of the Students and enquire into the state of the Academy at Cannonsburgh next week. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine OClock. Concluded with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 131 Thursday April 20th. P.b. y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last Session were read. Messrs. Porter and Swan were appointed Commissioners to repre- sent this P.b.y in the next General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to meet in Philadel. the 3d. Thursday in may next. The Revd. Jacob Cramm a member of the Presbytery of long Island being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent member. P.b.y. proceeded to reconsider a reference from the Session of Don- egal respecting Joseph Campbel and Daniel Prorser. P.b.y. after re-examination of the former Testimony and taking all the additional light they could obtain are unanimously of opinion that they have not sufficient evidence to convict either of the persons of designed Fraud. Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. Adams upon the remaining part of the System of Divinity whose answers were sustained as part of trials. At Fairfield the 20th. Day of April AD. 1797 the Presbytery of Redstone having received sufficient Testimonials in favour of the Good moral character of Mr. James Adams of his having gone through a regular course of Literature and of his being in the communion of the Church ; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure, and having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in Literature, as to his experimental acquaintance with religion, and as to \i\< profi- ciency in divinity and other studies, the P.b.y. did and hereby do ex- press their approbation of all these parts of trial ; and he having adopt- ed the Confession of faith of this Church, and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candidates to be licensed : The Presbytery did and hereby do license him, the said Mr. James Adams, to preach the Gospel of Christ as a probationer for the holy Ministry, within the bounds of this P.b.y. or wherever he shall be orderly called. Mr. Power produced a settlement with mount pleasant Congn. by which it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him on the First day of this month. ^146.. 13.. 6. Mr. Dunlap reports no settlement with his Congregation. Mr. Jennings produced a settlement with Delaps Creek by which it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him the 18th. In- stant ^43. 11.. 8. also with Muddy Creek Congn. wc. stood Dr. ^108.. 4.. 5. Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement with his Congregations by which it appeared that on the First Instant Unity Congn. stood Dr. £?>$■• x 9-- 9- I32 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Salem Congn. stood Dr. £6. 00. o.. Mr. Porter reported no settlement. Mr. Hill produced a settlement with his Congregations by which it appeared that they stood Indebted to him as follows Wheatfield Congn £ 90.. 17.. 8 Fairfield Do ..£ 75.. o.. 4^ Donegal £ 75.. 4.. 6. Mr. Swan produced a settlement with his Congregations by which it appeared that on the 15th. of October last Long Run Congregation stood Dr. to him ... £ 32.. 1.. 3^ SawicklyDo. — £ 58.. 8.. 7^ Mr. Smith produced no settlement. The Elders present being examined whether the Congregations under the care of the P.b.y were satisfy ed with the diligence and care of their respective ministers declared a general satisfaction in this matter. Upon motion P.b.y proceeded to deliberate about the mode of pro- ceeding in marriages the full consideration of which was postponed until the fall meeting of Presbytery. Adjourned to meet the 4th. Tuesday of June next at Delaps Creek by Twelve O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Delaps Creek June 27th. 1797 P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin George Hill William Swan and David Smith. Elders Samuel Potter John Miller John Moore James Thomson and John Bell. Absent The Revd. Saml. Porter. Presbytery was opened with a Sermon on Gal. 2. 19. by the Revd. John Kenedy. The Revd. John Kenedy formerly a member of New Castle and lately dismissed by them as a member in good standing being invited took his seat as a Correspondent. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y were read except so far as respected supplies. The following additional sums for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly were put into the hand of the Treasurer £ S D £ S D From Congruity — 13 \]/ 2 From Sawickly 1.. 2.. 6.. P.b.y finding that Muddy Creek Congn. had not been duly Cited MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 133 agreeably to their order, and no Commissioner duly appointed by said Congn. being present did not accept Mr. Jenning's resignation, but again Cited said Congn. to apper before them at their next meet- ing by their Commissioners regularly appointed to shew Cause if any they have why Mr. Terming should not be dismissed from them. The Congregations adjacent to Little Redstone not offering any reasons against the Inhabitants of Little Redstone being formed into a seperate Congregation, P b.y agreed to grant their Petition. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning by 9 oClock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday June 2%th. P. b.y. met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to assist in an examin- ation of the students and in inquiring into the state of the Academy at Cannonsburg brought in their report which was read and accepted. P. b.y finding that the Academy at Cannonsburgh labours under very great difficulties from the want of some pecuniary aid, did rec- ommend it to their members to endeavour to make some contributions at their next meeting in order to the removal of those difficulties. Upon enquiry it was found that the Commissioners appointed to at- tend the last General Assembly had fulfilled their appointment. Xo Commissioners appeared from Wheatfield Congregation P. b.y did therefore again Cite said Congregation to appear before them at their next meeting by their Comrs. to shew Cause if any they have why Mr. Hill should not be dismissed from them. Presbytery having been informed' by Commissioners from George Creek Congregation that said Congregation has no reasons to offer why Mr. Smith should not be dismissed from them the one half of the time which he formerly laboured among them, did therefore dismiss him as to that part "of time. Mr. Smith desired leave to resign his Pastoral charge of Union and George-Creek Congregations at the fall meeting of P. b.y. P. b.y did therefore Cite said Congregations to appear by their Com- missioners at their fall meeting to shew cause if they have any why his request should not be granted. Mr. Smith was appointed to supply at Rehoboth the 3d. Sab. of July at "Round Hill the 4th. at the Crossing the 4th. Sab of October. Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the 3d. Tuesday of Octr. next. Concluded with Prayer. 134 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. RoIioboth October iph. 1797 P.b.y meet according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin George Hill William Swan & David Smith. Elders Messrs. John Baird Alexr. McLain Ebenezer Finley Andrew Kincaid Michael Rough Joseph Ogden Joseph Collins and John Power. Absent the Revd. Samuel Porter. P.b.y was opened by the Revd. John McPherrin with a Sermon from 1. Cor. 9. 16. P.b.y. proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the en- suing year, whereupon Mr. Hill was chosen Modr. & Mr. Smith Clerk. The revd. Messrs. John McMillin Thomas Moore and Samuel Ralston Members of Ohio P.b.y, being present and invited took their seats as Correspondent Members. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. Jennings, Hill, Swan and Smith in one Instance each their reasons for which omissions were sustained. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. P.b.y proceeded to receive supplications for supplies from the follow- ing vacancies, viz. Tyrone Round Hill and Rehoboth Ebenezer and Bethel on Black lick Pittstownship Ebenezer on Puckety Bull Creek Bear Creek Scrub-Grass Slippery Rock Summerset the Crossings and Glade Run. The Congregation of Muddy Creek having appeared by their Com- missioner and offered no objection why Mr. Jennings should not be dismissed from said Congregation P.b.y did Therefore accept of his resignation. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 OClock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October iSt/i. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Tyrone the 5 Sab of October at Pitts- township the 1st. Sab. of March. Mr. Dunlap — at the Crossings the 2d. Sab. of Nov. at M. Town ye. 4th. Sab. March. Mr. Jennings— at Turky Foot 1st. Sab. of Nov. and one Sab. Discretionary Mr. McPherrin was appointerl three Sab Discretionary as to T & P. Mr. Hill — at Summerset the 4th. Sab of March and one Sab. Discre. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 135 Mr. Swan at Ebenezer in Plumb Township ye. 3d. Sab of Nov. at Glade run the 1st. Sab of April. Commissioners from the Congregations of Union & George Creek appeared and informed P.b.y that those Congregations had no objec- tions against Mr. Smith's being dismissed from them. P.b.y did there- fore unanimously agree to accept of Mr. Smith's resignation. A Call from the United Congregations of Rehoboth and Round Hill and also a call from the United Congregations of Bethel and Ebenezer on Black Lick For the Revd. David Smith were brought forward and read and presented by the Moderator to Mr. Smith for his considera- tion. The Congregations of Union and George Creek requested to have as much of Mr. Smith's time appointed them between this and the Spring meeting of P.b.y as convenient. Mr. Smith was appointed to supply at discretion at George's Creek Union Rehoboth Round Hill Bethel and Ebenezer till the Spring meeting. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap and John McPherrin were ap- pointed a committe to assist in the examination of the Students at Cannonsburgh next week. No Commissioners from Wheatfield Congre- gation having appeared and Mr. Hill not urging a Dismission at present P.b.y agreed to defer the further consideration of that matter till their Spring meeting. It was found upon enquiry that the recommendation of P.b.y to make contributions for the Academy at Cannonsburgh was attended to by some of the members; and whereas some of the members had not come prepared to contribute it was again recommended by P.b.y that such come prepared for that purpose at their next meeting The Moderator having obtained leave of absence the remaining part of the present Sessions, Mr. McPherrin was appointed Moderator Pro tempore. The following sums were received for the support of Missionaries ^SD From Mr. Power, Mount Pleasant 3..00..0 From Unity and Salem 4.. 13.. 2 From Long Run & Sawickly 2.. 12.. 3 From Congruity and Poke Run 6.. 06. n}4 P.b.y agreed to attend to a recommendation of the Synod to observe the afternoon of the first Tuesday in every quarter of the year as a time of prayer for a revival of religion. Mr. Andrew Quinn having offered himself as a Candidate for the I36 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Gospel ministry, and P.b.y having obtained sufficient Testimonials of his good moral character, of his regular standing in the church and of his having gone through a course of literature, proceeded to converse with him upon his experimental acquaintance with religion, and having obtained satisfaction agreed to take him upon trials, and appointed him to prepare an Exigesis upon the following theme An Christus qua Mediator adorandus sit. Messrs. McPherrin Swan and Smith were appointed a Committee to examine Mr. Quinn on the Languages and report at the next meet- ing of Presbytery. Mr. Adams was appointed to supply at Tyrone the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Turky foot the 1st. Sab. of Dec. at Summerset the 2d. at Stony Creek the 3d. Sab. of December, at Ebenezer on black Lick the 1st. Sab of Januy. at Bethel the 2d. at Glade Run the 3d. at Bull Creek the 2d. Sab. of February at Eben- ezer in Plumb Township the 3d. at Pittstownship the 4th. Sab. at Round Hill the 3d. Sab. of March at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab. of March and all the remain- der of time between this and the Spring meeting of P.b.y. Discretionary. Adjourned to meet at mount pleasant the 4th. Tuesday of Dec. next Concluded with Prayer. Mount Pleasant Decetnber 26th. 1797. Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill and David Smith. Elders Messrs. John Jack Fergus Smith John Shields and Joseph Pierce. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap Jacob Jennings and Wil- liam Swan. P.b.y. was opened by the Revd. John McPherrin with a Sermon from Isai. 45. 9. Mr. Porter's reasons for not attending the two last meetings of P.b.y were sustained. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y. were read except so far as respect supplies. P.b.y. continue their recommendation to their members to come pre- pared to contribute for the use of Cannonsburgh Academy at their spring meeting. Mr. Quinn brought in and read an exigesis on the subject appointed him at our last meeting which was sustained as part of trials. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to examine Mr. Gwin on the Languages reported that agreeably to their appointment they MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 137 proceeded to examine him on the Latin and Greek Classics and judged that his performances on those parts of literature might be sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y. did therefore agree to sustain it. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Gwin on Natural Philosophy and Astronomy and also on Divinity to some length and his performances on each of those branches were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y. appointed Mr. Gwin to prepare a Homily on i. John 5. 7. and a Presbyterial exercise on 1 John 2. 2. Both to be delivered at the next meeting of Presbytery. P.b.y. adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 OClock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday December 27M. P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to assist in the exam- ination of the Students at Cannonsburgh brought forward their report which was accepted Mr. Porter requested leave to resign the Pastoral charge of Poke-run Congregation on account of his bodily inability to attend upon so ex- tensive a charge. P.b.y Thereupon did and do hereby Cite said Congregation to ap- pear by their Commissioners at their next meeting to shew cause if they have any why P.b.y should not accept of Mr. Porter's resigna- tion. Upon enquiry Mr. Smith Declared his acceptance of the Call-from the United Congregations of Rehoboth and Round Hill and gave up the Call from the United Congregations of Ebenezer and Bethel on Black lick. P.b.y adjourned to meet at Sawickly the second tuesday of April next. Concluded with prayer. The above record being reviewed was approved thus far Winchester 1798 William Williamson Mr. Sawickly, Tuesday April 10th. 1798. Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap John Mc- Pherrin Samuel Porter Georg Hill William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. William Latta Joseph Morrison James Parr John Hamilton John Robison Robert Campbel and Robert Moore. Absent the Revd. Jacob Jennings. 138 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. P.b.y was opened by the Revd. James Dunlap with a sermon on Gal. 2. 20. The Revd. John McMillan a member of Ohio P.b.y. being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent member. Messrs. Dunlap's & Swan's reasons for not attending our last meet- ing were sustained. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. Ordered to read the minutes of the last fall meeting of P.b.y respect- ing supplies. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled their appointments. Presbytery proceeded to receive supplications for supplies from the following vacancies viz. Buffaloe and Glade-run Canaqueneesing Thorn's Tent Stony-Creek Bear-Creek Scrubgrass Turky foot Sandy Creek Crab-Orchard and Crossings and for the administration of the Lord's Supper at Sandy Creek the 4th. Sab. of August. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 o, Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April nth. — 98 P.b.y met.according to adjournment. Present as above. Constituted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of last session were read. The Commissioners from Pok Run Congn. appeared agreeably to Citation and Presbytery having heard Mr. Porter's reasons for desir- ing a dismission and the Commissioner's reasons against it and maturely deliberated on the matter do judge that on account of Mr. Porter's bodily indisposition he should be dismissed. Presbytery did therefore agree to accept of Mr. Porter's resignation of the Pastoral charge of Poke Run Congregation. Mr. John Shields a Commissioner from Congruity Congn. Came be- fore P.b.y. and presented an instrument of writing whereby it ap- peared that Congruity Congn. proposed to give the Revd. Samuel Porter for the whole of his labours as a minister of the Gospel the sum of one hundred and twenty Pounds clear of all deficiency the one half in merchantable wheat at five shillings pr bushel and the other half in Cash to be paid annually to Mr. Porter while he shall remain the regular Pastor of said Congn. the first year to commence the First of April 1798. Mr. Porter agreed to accept sd proposal. No Commissioners having appeared from Wheat field Congn. to MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 39 offer any reasons why P.b.y should not accept Mr. Hill's resignation of the pastoral charge of said Congregation P.b.y. did therefore agree to accept it. Mr. Hill informed P.b.y. that he had not served the citation to Fairfield and Donegal Congns. A supplication for supplies was brought in from Poke Run Congn. and for the administration of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Messrs. Hill and Smith were appointed Commissioners to represent this P.b.y. in the next General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to meet in Philadelphia the 3d. Thursday in may next. Mr. Power was appointed to supply two Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Jennings was appointed to supply one Sab. discretionary and to admin- ister the Lords supper at Sandy Creek. Mr. Dunlap was appointed to supply the 3d. Sab of May at Rehoboth and at Morgan Town the 3d. Sab. of June. Mr. McPherrin — at Thorns Tent ye. 4th. Sab of August at Scrubgrass ye. 1st. Sab. Sep. Mr. Porter — at Roundhill the 3d. Sab of may. at Poke run the 1st. Sab. of September. Mr. Hill — at Stony Creek the 1st. Sab. of May. at Geos. Creek the 4th. Sab. of May. Mr. Swan at Poke Run the 3d. Sab. of May at Puckety the 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Smith — at the upper Settlements on Monongehalia 2 Sabs, discretionary as to time. Mr. Adams — at George's Creek the 4th. Sab. of April at Union the 5th Sab. at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sab. of may, at Crossings the 2d. at Tyrone the 3d. and at Turky foot the 4th. Sab. of May. at Glade Run the 1st. Sab of July, at Scrubgrass the 3d. Sab. and at Union on Canaqueneesing the 4th. Sab. of July. A reference was brought forward from the Session of Rehoboth re- specting a marriage between a certain John Jones and Elisabeth Kyle upon the absence of her former Husband Thomas Kyle for the space of two years and the probability of his death. P.b.y. upon due consideration of the matter are of opinion that the marriage is not of such a nature as to exclude them from the privi- ledges of the church. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8, oClock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday April 1 2th. 17 98 P.b.y met according to adjournment, present as above Constituted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read 140 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. An application in writing from John Moore was laid before P.b.y requesting a redress for a grievance sustained by the committee of Unity Congn. They not being willing to grant him a dismission from said Congregation. P.b.y. upon considering the matter are of opinion that they have no power to interfere in the civil matters of Congregations. Upon enquiry it was found that the following sums were collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Ass. viz. £ S D £ S D From Poke Run o. . 18.. 4 Congruity 1.. 2.. 6. Laurel Hill 1.. 13.. 8. Delaps Creek 1.. 13.. 10. Mr. Power produced a settlement with mount pleasant Congregation whereby it appeared that there was due him from said Congn. the 1st. Instant £160.. 1.. 8. Mr. Dunlap produced a settlement whereby it appeared that there was due him the first day of December last from Laurel Hill Congre- gation ^150.. 8.. 6 Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement whereby it appeared that there was due to him the 1st. Instant from Unity Con. ^46.. 5.. t,}4 Salem 26.. 13.. 3 Mr. Porter reported that Poke Run and Congruity Congregations stood clear with him the first Instant. Mr. Hill produced a settlement whereby it appeared that there was due to him the first instant from wheatfield Congn. ^81.. 6.. 6. from Donegal £52.. Si 8.. D6 from Fairfield £s 2 -- 4-- 7 Mr. Swan produced a settlement whereby it appeared that there was due to him the 15th. of last Nov. from Sawickly Congn. £81.. 4- 1 l A Mr. Smith produced no settlement. Mr. Gwin Read discourses upon the subjects appointed him at our last meeting which were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y. proceeded to examine Mr. (J win upon moral Philosophy and his answers were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Gwin was appointed to prepare a lecture on Matt. 25. 1-13 to be delivered at our next meeting. Presbytery adjourned to meet at Unity the Fourth tuesday of June next. Concluded with Prayer. Unity June 26//?. Tuesday 1798 Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter William Swan and David Smith. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 4 1 Elders Messrs. John Baird James McKee James Thomson William Waddle and James Guageby. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap and George Hill. The Moderator of the present year being absent Mr. McPherrin was chosen Moderator pro tempore P.b.y. was opened by Mr. Gwin with a lecture from the subject ap- pointed him at our last meeting which was sustained as part of trials. Agreeably to order the minutes of last meeting were read except so far as respects supplies. Mr. Jennings' reasons for not attending our last meeting were sustained. It was found upon enquiry that the following additional sums were collected for the support of Commissioners to the General Assemby, viz £ S D £ s D From Mount pleasant i... 16. . 6 From Long Run 1.. 3. 6. From Sawickly o.. 16.. 10^ From Unity 0.. 18. . 8. From Salem o.. 17.. 0. From Rehoboth 1.. 15. . 0. From Round hill 1.. 4.. 9- Mr. Francis Laird a licentiate under the care of the Presbytery of Carlisle, having produced satisfactory credentials and having desired leave to itinerate in our vacancies, P.b.y. agreed to grant him liberty to supply therein at discretion. P.b.y. adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o' Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday June 27/A. 1798 P.b.y. met according to adjournment, present as above Constitu- ted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Messrs. Power McPherrin and Swan were appointed a standing Committee to examine the testimonials and direct the services of trav- elling ministers and candidates during the recess of P.b.y. Upon motion resolved that whereas the vacancies have been and may be exposed to the imposition of ministers who are not altogether regular, that it will be deemed by this P.b.y. as contrary to the exist- ing rules of this church and injurious to the cause of religion, for any vacant congregation under our care to countenance or admit to preach among them any Travelling minister who shall not produce a line of recommendation from our P.b.y. or from the Standing Committee of P.b.y. appointed to examine the testimonials and direct the services of travelling ministers and Candidates. I42 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Assembly having appointed the 4th. thursday of August next to be observed as a day of fasting and prayer throughout their churches, P.b.y agreed to attend to the appointment and recommended the care- ful observance of that day for the purposes specified in the pastoral letter of the Gen. Assembly to all the Congregations under their care. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Gwin on divinity to some length, his answers were sustained as part of trials and he was appointed to prepare a popular discourse on Zachariah 9. 11. to be delivered at our next meeting. Upon enquiry it was found that Mr. Smith had fulfilled his appoint- ment of Commissioner to the General Assembly. A Presbyterial report was made out in order to be presented to the Synod at their next meeting. P.b.y. adjourned to meet at Round hill the 3d. tuesday of Octr. next. Concluded with Prayer. Round hill Tuesday October 16th. 1798. Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. John Neal John Allen Robert Adams Andrew Lorimer James Caldwell and Christopher Hydon. P.b.y was opened with a discourse delivered by Mr. Gwin on the subject appointed him at their last meeting which was sustained as part of trials. Mr. Porter was chosen Modr. and Mr. Swan Clerk for the ensuing year. Agreeably to order the minutes of last meeting were read. Mr. Hill's reasons for not attending the General Assembly were sus- tained also Messrs. Dunlap's and Hill's reasons for not attending the last meeting of Presbytery. Upon enquiry it was found that the members and licentiate had ful- filled their appointments made out to them at the Spring meeting ex- cept Messrs. Porter, Swan and Smith each in one instance their reasons for which omissions were sustained. Applications for supplies were made by the following vacant Con- gregations viz. Puckety Poke Run Bull Creek Quemahoning and Wheatfield also by Pit township which last requested liberty to for- ward a call to the Carlisle Presbytery for Mr. Heron a licentiate under their care, which request was granted. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 43 Supplications were presented from the following vacant Congrega- tions viz. Thorn's tent Concord McKee's port and Scrubgrass adjourned to meet to morrow morning at half past nine O' Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October I'jth. 1798 P.b.y met according to adjournment Present as above. Constitu- ted with Prayer. Upon enquiry it was found that the members had complied with the appointment of the General assembly with regard to the fast day. A call was presented to P.b.y. for Mr. James Adams from the Con- gregations of Union Georges Creek and Muddy Creek but the Commissioner from Union Congn. not being able to give any satisfac- tory account respecting arrearages due to Mr. Smith and no Commis- sioner appearing from George's Creek P.b.y. did not think it proper to put said call into Mr. Adams' hand until Union and George's Creek Congns. produce a satisfactory settlement with Mr. Smith. A reference was brought in from the session of Laurel Hill Congn. respecting a certain Sarah McCormick who had sworn a Child to a certain George Allen on the Eighteenth of June last which was born eleven or twelve years ago. P.b.y. having taken all the testimony they could obtain respecting the matter were of opinion that it was not sufficient by any means to criminate George Allen. An appeal having been brought before P.b.y. from a judgment of the Session of Unity Congn. by a certain Dany McClure whereby he was excluded the distinguishing priviledges of the church on account of his refusing to relinquish the practice of Free Masonry. P. b. y after duly considering the matter agreed to refer the same to the General Assembly at their next meeting. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Gwin on Divinity as far as usual whose answers were sustained as part of trials. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o' Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday October iSt/i. 1798. P.b.y. met according to adjournment Present as above Constituted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of last session were read. P.b.y recommended to its members and licentiates to comply with the injunction of the General assembly with regard to catechising va- cant Congregations in their bounds so far as they can conveniently & of their diligence therein to render an account to P.b.y. 144 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Presbytery having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Mr. Andrew Gwin, of his having gone through a regular course of litera- ture of his good moral character and of his being in the communion of the Church ; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licens- ure; and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in lit- erature; as to his experimental acquaintance with religion; and as to his proficiency in Divinity and other studies ; The Presbytery did and hereby do express their approbation of all those parts of Trial. And he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this Church, and satis- factorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candidates to be licensed; the Presbytery did and hereby do license him the said Mr. Andrew Gwin to preach the Gospel of Christ as a probationer for the holy ministry within the bounds of this P. b.y. or wherever he shall be orderly called. Mr. Power was appointed to supply one Sab discretionary Mr. Dunlap — at Morgantown the last Sab. of November Mr. Jenning -- at Turky foot the Third Sab. of November Mr. McPherrin - at Puckety the First Sab. of April. Mr. Porter — at Bear Creek the Fourth Sab. of October. Mr. Hill — at Wheatfield one Sab. Discretionary as to time Mr. Swan - at Bull Creek one Sab. Discretionary as to time. Mr. Smith — at Union the fourth Sab. of October. Mr. Adams — at Discretion until Spring meeting. Mr. Gwin — at Glade Run the 1st. Sab. of Nov. at Scrubgrass the 2d. at Thorn's tent the 3d. and at Union the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Bull Creek the 1st. Sab. of December, at Pitt Township the 3d. at Puckety and Poke Run Four Sabs, at McKee's Port the 4th. Sab. of January, at Tyrone the 1st. Sab of Feb. at Sum- merset the 2d. at Quemahoning the 3d. and at Wheatfield the 4th. Sab of Feb. at Sandy-Creek the 2d. Sab. of March, at the Crossings the 3d. and at Morgan Town the 4th. Sabbath of March. Adjourned to meet at Mount pleasant the second tuesday of Decem- ber next — Concluded with Prayer. Mount Pleasant December wth. 1798 P. b.y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jen- nings John McPherrin Samuel Porter William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. John Neal Joseph Morrison James Veach John Henry David Buchannon and John Power Absent the Revd. George Hill. P. b.y was opened with a sermon from Psalm 37. 3. By the Revd. Joseph Henderson formerly a member of Carlisle P. b.y. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 45 Agreeably to order the minutes of last meeting were read except so far as respects supplies. The Revd. Joseph Henderson appeared in P.b.y with a design of offering himself as a member but having forgot his dismission from the P.b.y. of Carlisle could not be regularly admitted but upon invitation took his seat as a correspondent member. Mr. Dunlap having intimated to P.b.y, his intention of visiting some of the settlements on the Sciota next spring applied for testimonials of his standing as a member, which was granted, and the Clerk accord- ingly ordered to furnish him therewith. P.b.y. unanimously agreed to observe to morrow as a day of Humil- iation fasting and prayer Adjourned to meet Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday December \zth. 1798 P.b.y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above P.b.y proceeded as before agreed to the business of the day. Adjourned to meet at Laurel Hill the second Tuesday of April Next Concluded with Prayer. Laurel Hill Tuesday April gf/i. 1799 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jen- nings John McPherrin Samuel Porter William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. Moses Latta James McCormick Andrew Allison Hugh McClerrin James Caldwell James Patterson and John Allison. Absent the Revd. George Hill. P.b.y. was opened with a sermon Delivered by the Revd. Joseph Henderson from Ephesians 5. 15. 16. Agreeably to order the minutes of last meeting and of last fall meet- ing respecting supplies were read. The Revd. Joseph Henderson appeared in P.b.y. and applied for admission, and having produced a regular dismission and certificate from the Presbytery of Carlisle of which he was formerly a member, was according (ly) admitted and enrolled a member of this P.b.y. Commissioners appeared before P.b.y. from the Congregations of Union George's Creek and Muddy Creek and satisfyed P.b.y that the way was clear for their Call to be presented to Mr. Adams, P.b.y did accordingly put the Call from said Congregations into his hand. 146 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Adams declared his accaptence of the call from the Congrega- tions of Union George's Creek and Muddy Creek. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April \oth. 1799 P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Present as above Consti- tuted with Prayer A Call was presented from the United Congregations of Ebenezer and Bethel on Black Lick to P.b.y for the Revd. Joseph Henderson, which being put into his hand, he declared his acceptance thereof. An application was made by the United Congregations of Union George's Creek and Muddy Creek for the ordination and installment of Mr. Adams in said Congregations, but P.b.y. finding that Muddy Creek Congn. lay in the bounds of Ohio P.b.y did not think it proper to proceed to Mr. Adam's Installment until] means should be used to have that difficulty removed. Mr. Adams was appointed to deliver a discourse at onr next meet- ing from 1. John 3. 1. preparatory to ordination. Supplications for supplies were read from the following vacancies Mead Township on Shenango and Middlesex Aplications for supplies were made from Pok run Pucketty Bull Creek Turky foot Morgan town, Sandy Creek and Middletown. Pok Run and Puckety aplied to P.b.y for liberty to present a Call to the Carlisle P.b.y for Mr. Francis Laird a Licentiate under the care of that Presbytery, Which was granted. The Revd. Messrs. John McPherrin and William Swan Mins. and Messrs. Edward Cook and John Allen Esqrs. Elders were appointed to attend the next General Assembly as Commissioners. And in case of the failure of Messrs. McPherrin and Swan Messrs. James Power and George Hill were appointed Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Pitt Township the 4th. Sab. June Mr. Dunlap -at Sandy Creek one Sab. Discretionary as to time. Mr. Henderson — one Sab. in Mr. McPherrin's pulpit in his absence to the General Assembly Mr. Jennings— at Turky foot the 1st. Sab. of July. Mr. McPherrin — at Pucketty the 4th. Sab. of August. Mr. Porter — at Long Run the 4th. Sab. of May Mr. Hill — one Sab. Discretionary as to time & place. Mr. Swan —at Poke Run the 2d. Sab. of August. Mr. Smith— at Morgan Town the 2d. Sab. of July Mr. Adams — at Middletown the 1st. Sab. of August. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 47 Mr. Gwin upon application was permitted to supply under the di- rection of the Commission of Synod until our fall meeting. Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mount Pleasant Congrega- tion whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him the 1st. of April £. 203.. 10.. 2. Mr. Porter reported that he settled with his Congregation on the 4th. Instant when it appeared there remained due to him of the preceeding year's Salary the sum of jQ 40.. 00.. o. Mr. Swan produced a settlement with Sawickly Congregation where- by it appeared that said Congn. stood indebted to him jQ. 63. . 15.. 1 1 y 2 . due last november. Upon enquiry it was found that the members had generally complied with the injunction of the GenerarAssembly in chatechising vacant con- gregations in their bounds. Collections were received for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly from the following Congregations From Unity jQ o. 11S..3 From Congruity £. 1.. 18.. o. P.b.y. Having observed a publication in the Pittsburgh Gazette under the signature of a Certain William Fullerton a member of Long Run Congregation which appeared to contain some things injurious to the character of the Revd. William Swan do hereby Cite the parties to ap- pear before them at their next meeting and require said Fullerton to come prepared to support what he has presented to the public against Mr. Swan. Adjourned to meet at Sawickly the fourth Tuesday of June next Concluded with Prayer. Sawickly Tuesday June 25//Z. 1799 P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. Hugh Martin John Barnett Thomas Armstrong John Wright and John Richy. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap and Joseph Henderson. P.b.y was opened with a sermon from Acts 4th. 12. by the Revd. Samuel Martin a Member of Baltimore Presbytery. Mr. Martin being invited took his seat as a correspondent member. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read except so far as respects supplies. The Congregation of Pitt-Township having requested leave of P.b.y. i (.8 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. to forward a Call For the Revd. Samuel Martin to Baltimore Presbytery P.b. y. did grant their request. Messrs. Swan and Fullerton agreeably to Citation appeared before P.b.y. and professed a willingness to have the matter of difference between them decided. P.b.y. advised the parties to confer on the ground of difference be- fore some of the members in order to adjust their Controversy and pre- vent a formal trial, the parties agreed to do so. Presbytery did there- fore appoint a Committee consisting of the Revd. Messrs. Jennings McPherrin and Martin and Messrs. Wright and Martin Elders to en- deavour an amicable adjustment between the Revd. William Swan and Mr. William Fullerton. The Committee having retired for some time with the parties brought in the following report, That Mr. Swan and Mr. Fullerton had come to an amicable settlement and agreed to have the following piece under their signatures published in the Pittsburgh Gazette. I take this opportunity to inform the public that whereas 1 offered to the public in your paper of February the 2d. 1799 a vindication of my character which I conceived injured in the public opinion respect- ing a misunderstanding between me and the Revd. William Swan I did not intend to insinuate anything which might either wound the moral character of Mr. Swan or injure his influence as a Gospel minister. I further declare that Mr. Swan and myself upon a friendly conference on the ground of difference, and discovering that the difference arose from the instrumentality of others have come to a most amicable adjust- ment. I therefore hope that the public will in future view us as Friends William Fullerton. I do hereby certify the above note of Mr. Fullerton respecting our adjustment to be true and proper and with him request the public to believe us friends William Swan. Agreeably to the order of the Committee Mr. Fullerton Consented to forward the above notes to the printer for insertion Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday Jum zdth. 1799 P.b.y met according to adjournment Present as above. Constituted with Prayer. Mr. Robert Steel lately from Ireland Informed the P.b.y that being under the necessity of precipitately laving his Country it was impracticable to obtain Testimonials of his standing as a Gospel Min- ister, only from his Congregation which he laid before Presbytery to- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 49 gether with some letters from New York Philadelphia and Norfolk re- specting his character and good standing in Ireland as a Gospel min- ister. Presbytery having deliberated on the matter agreed to refer it to the Synod at their next meeting and permitted Mr. Steel to preach in their bounds in the meantime, but not to administer sealing ordinances or form a connection with any Congregation until the next meeting of Presbytery. An application for supplies was made from the Congregation of Pittsburgh and Mr. Porter was appointed to supply there the 3d. Sab. of August. Upon enquiry it was found that Messrs. McPherrin and Swan had fulfilled their appointments as commissioners to the General Assembly. It appeared also that the following additional sums were collected for the support of commissioners to the General Assembly viz From Rehoboth 0..12..5 From Uunlaps C jQi-. 2.. 9 From Fairfield o.. 7.-6 Do. Donegal — o.. 7.. 6 Do. Salem 0..12..3 Do Sawickly -— 0..16..11 1 /, Do. — Mount Pleasant 1..12..6 An appeal was brought in by Daniel Flemming Esqr. from a judg- ment of the Session of Long Run Congregation whereby he was ex- cluded from the priviledges of the church for not submitting to a rule of the P. b. y. respecting marriage The P.b.y. having considered the matter confirmed the judgment of Session. P.b.y injoined on its members to exert themselves in endeavouring to raise collections for the support of Missionaries and to report at our next meeting. Mr. William Moorhead offered himself to P.b.y. to be taken on trials as a Candidate for the Gospel ministry Presbytery having received sufficient Testimonials of his good moral character his being in full Communion in the church, and of his hav- ing gone through a regular Course of literature, proceeded to converse with him on his experimental acquaintance with religion and examined him on the learned languages and his answers on those subjects were sustained as parts of Trial. P.b.y appointed Mr. Moorhead to prepare an exegesis on the fol- lowing theme quid sit discrimen inter Foedera operum et gratiae, also a Homily on 1. John 4. 19 to be brough (t) in at our next meeting Mr. Adams not having appeared at P.b.y in time to deliver a sermon 150 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. on the subject appointed him at our last meeting was required to preach from the same subject at our next Meeting. Mr. Hill was appointed to preach a sermon previous to Mr. Adams' Ordination and Mr. Swan to preside and give the charge. Adjourned to meet at George's Creek the 3d. Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. The above records being reviewed were in the gineral approved by the Synod thus far Shepherds Town 1799 signed John McPherrin Modr. Georges Creek October i$th. 1799 Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin George Hill and David Smith Elders Samuel McClain Charles Porter John Emly John Richy and William Lowry. Absent the Revd. James Power Joseph Henderson Samuel Porter and William Swan. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Adam with a discourse upon the Subject appointed him at the Spring meeting which was sustained Mr. McPherrin was chosen Moderator and Mr. Smith Clk for the ensuing year. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. Dunlap McPherrin and Hill their •reasons for which omissions were sustaind Mr. Swan is now come and his reasons for not comming sooner were sustained. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. Applications for supplies were brought in from the following vacant Congregations Union Town Pittsburgh, Union and Fairfield in Alle. ghany County Middltown Morgan Town Pitts township Tygarts Vally Clarksburgh Bull Creek Middlesex Thorns Tent Canaquenes- ing Slippery Rock Scrubgrass Bear Creek and Stony Creek. A Call was presented to Presbytery for Mr. Andrew Gwin from the United Congregations of Union and Fairfield in the County of Alle- ghany which was put into his hands for Consideration. The Congregation of Beaver Creek applied for Mr. Gwin to be ap- pointed there as a stated supply the next winter. The Congregations of Middletown and Morgantown applied for as murh of Mr. Gwin's time as could be granted. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 151 P.b.y finding that The Synod had not decided on Mr. Robert Steels case but referred the matter to the General Assembly concluded that the proceedings of the Synod had rendered it impracticable for them to admit Mr. Steel to preach under their Authority until the mind of the Assembly be known. Adjourned to meet Tomorrow morning at 9, OClock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October \6th. P.b.y. met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. it was found from an extract of the minutes of the Synod at their last meeting that the Synod had annexed the Congregation of Muddy Creek to this Presbytery. It was therefore agreed to comply with the application made by the United Congregations of Union George's Creek and Muddy Creek for the Ordination and instalment of Mr. Adams in said Congregations. P.b.y proceeded to converse with Mr. Adams on his knowledge of Church history and to examine him on the rules and principles of the Government of the Church and agreed to sustain his examination. P.b.y proceeded to the ordination of Mr. Adams and did by the imposition of hands and prayer solemnly ordain him to the holy office of the Gospel ministry. Mr. Adams did then take his seat as a member. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the 1st. Sabbath of March. Mr. Dunlap — at Morgan Town the 2d. Sabbath of November, at UnionTown the 1st. Sabbath of February Mr. Henderson — at Pittsburgh the 2d. Sabbath of November at Bear Creek the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Porter— at Middlesex the 2d. Sabbath of November at Union Town the 2d. Sab of April. Mr. Jennings — at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab. of April at Tygarts Vally the 2d. Sab. of April. Mr. McPherrin at Pittstownship the 4th. Sab. of October at Tyrone the 1st. Sabbath of March. Mr. Hill — at Stony Creek the 4th. Sabbath of November at Wheatfiekl the 2d. Sabbath of Dec. Mr. Swan — at Cannaquenesing the 3d. Sabbath of November at Pittstown- ship the 2d. Sab. of April. Mr, Smith— at Scrubgrass the 1st. Sabbath of April at Slippery Rock the 2d. Sab. of April. Mr. Adams — at Middletown the 4th. Sab. of November at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sab of April. 152 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Gwin — at Middletown Morgan Town PittsTovvnship Fairfield and Union in Alleghany and Beaver Until the next meeting of Presbytery. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9, OClock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday 9, oClock P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. Upon enquiry it was found that the Committee of overtures of the General assembly were unwilling to take up the reference from this P.b.y respecting free Masonry as they judged that the session was Competent to the business. The following additional sums were brought forward for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly. £SD £SD Delaps Creek o.. 9.. 11^ Round Hill o.. 9.. 7 Upon Enquiry it was found that some of the Members had attended to the injunction of P.b.y. for raising Collections for missionaries. The following sums for that purpose were Collected ^S A D £ s D From Salem 2-2-6 Unity 1.. 10. • 8 Little Redstone 1. .3.. 10^ Sawickly 1.. 16. . Long Run i.,S..6}4 Rehoboth 5.. 12. . 6 Round Hill S--^-- 1 The members who have not attended to the injunction are required to attend to it before the next meeting of P.b.y. A letter was read addressed to this P.b.y From the Synod of Vir- ginia whereupon it was resolved that the members should pay due at- tention to the contents of that letter and also it was resolved that this letter be read at the two succeeding meetings of this Presbytery that all the members may be fully possessed of the sentiments therein con- tained. Presbytery finding that the last Thursday of November was ap- pointed by the Synod of Virginia as a day of fasting and prayer for rea- sons specified in their minute agreed to observe their appointment. Mr. Dunlap produced a settlement with the Congregation of Laurel Hill whereby it appeared that there was due to him the first of De- cember last the sUm of jQ 151.. 18.. 10. Upon enquiry it was found that Mr. Fullerton had not complied with the agreement at our last meeting of inserting the adjustment be- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 53 tween him and Mr. Swan in the Pittsburgh Gazzette, whereupon the Stated Clerk was ordered to write to Mr. Fullerton and enjoin upon him to perform his agreement previous to the next meeting of Presby- tery or otherwise appear at said meeting and give reasons why he has not complied, and in case of his not publishing or appearing before P.b. v to offer reasons for not publishing Then P.b. y would publish the pieces under Mr. Swans signature and his. Mr. Moorhead brought in and read an exigesis and Homily on the subjects appointed him at their last meeting which were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Moorhead was appointed to prepare a Presbyterial exercise on Romans 3. 25 and a Lecture on James 2. 14 — ad finem to be de- livered at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the 4th. Tuesday of December next Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth December 24th.. 1799. Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted wt. Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Jacob Jennings Samuel Porter John McPherrin William Swan David Smith and James Adams. Elders Samuel Finley David Buchannan John Morison James Thomson Andrew Brown John Flenagan and William Forsythe absent the Revd. Joseph Henderson and George Hill. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Moorhead with a Lecture on the subject appointed him at their last meeting which was sustained as part of trials The*Revd. Messrs. John McMillin Thomas 'Moore & Boyd Messer members of Ohio Presbytery being present and invited took their seats as correspondent members. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read except so far as respects supplies. Messrs. Power's and Porter's reasons for not attending our last meet- ing were sustained. Mr. Fullerton appeared before P.b.y and offered some reasons against his publishing according to agreement the adjustment between him and Mr. Swan and moreover declared his desire to have a full invisti- gation of the matter before P.b.y. Mr. Fullerton was judged faulty by P.b.y in declining. Neverthe- less they deemed it fit to enter into an investigation of the whole busi- ness and having found that the parties were not prepared for a trial 154 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. they were requested to be ready for that purpose against our next meeting Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 10 OClock concluded wt. Prayer. Wednesday December 25//?.. 1799 Presbytery met according to adjournment Members present as above Constituted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. It appeared that Mr. Jennings had attended to the injunction for Collecting money for the Missionaries from Delaps Creek jQ 2.. 14.. 2 The other members who had not Collected were required to attend- to that business before the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. McPherrin was appointed Treasurer to receive the monies that might hereafter be collected for the support of missionaries to be paid by him into the hands of the treasurer of the Commission of Synod. Two calls were brought into P.b.y for Mr. Gwin one from the Con- gregations of MorganTown and Middle Town The other from Pid- geon Creek and Pike Run which were both put into his hands by the Moderator for his consideration Upon enquiry Mr. Gwin gave up the call from the United Congre- gations of Union and Fairfield and also the Call from Morgan Town and Middle Town and declared his acceptance of the Call from the United Congregations of Pidgeon Creek and Pike-Run. He was there- fore dismissed from under the jurisdiction of this P.b.y. and required to repair to the bounds of Ohio P.b.y and place himself under their care. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had ob- served the fast appointed by the Synod at their last meeting. The Congregations of Morgan Town and middle Town applied for liberty to supplicate Ohio P.b.y for supplies and also to lay in 3 call to that P.b.y, for some one of their licentiates if they find it proper, which was granted. Daniel Flemming appeared before P.b.y and declared his dissatisfac- tion in not being admitted to lay in his defence in writing when his case was before them. P.b.y agreed to hear his defence in writing and judged it best to have the whole business recommitted to the session, and at Mr. Swan's request to have the assistance of some neighbouring minister and El- ders, Mr. McPherrin minister and James Caldwell George Shields and Joseph Pierce Elders were appointed to attend to that matter in con- nection with the session of Long Run. on the second monday of Jan- uary next. Mr. Moorhead brought in and read a presbyterial exercise upon the MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 155 subject appointed him at our last meeting which was sustained as part of trials. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Moorhead on Moral and natural Philosophy and on Divinity and his performance was sustained as part of trials. He was then appointed to prepare a popular discourse to be delivered at our next meeting from Proverbs 8. 4. Adjourned to meet at Long Run the 2d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Long Run April Sl/i. 1 800 Presbytery met according to adjournment constituted with Prayer Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Joseph Henderson Samuel Porter John McPherrin George Hill Wil- liam Swan David Smith and James Adams Elders John Baird Joseph Morison Patrick Jack Jonathan Doty John Woods Matthew Turner Robert Wilson & Samuel Salsbury. Absent the Revd. Jacob Jennings. P.b.y was opened with a sermon by Mr. Moorhead from the subject appointed him at their last meeting which was sustained as part of trials. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read and of the fall meeting as far as respects supplies. Upon enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. Power Henderson Porter and Smith in one instance each their reasons for which omissions were sustained. Mr. Henderson's reasons for not attending the three last meetings of P.b.y and Mr. Hill's for not attending the last were sustained. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9, OClock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April gth. . P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. P.b.y having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Mr. Wil- liam Moorhead of his having gone through a regular course of litera- ture, of his good moral character, of his being in communion in the church proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for licensure and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishment in literature; as to his experimental acquaintance with religion and as to his proficiency in Divinity and the other studies, The P.b.y did and hereby do express 156 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. their approbation of all these parts of trial and he having adopted the confession of Faith of this church and satisfactorily answered the Questions appointed to be put to candidates to be licensed, The Presby- tery did and hereby do license him the said Mr. Moorhead to preach the Gospel of Christ as a probationer for the Holy ministry within the hounds of this P.b.y or wherever he shall be orderly called. P.b.y proceeded to take up a reference from the Session of Congru- ity respecting a certain Patrick McWade who was charged by a certain Mary Amely with being the Father of her bastard child. P.b.y having obtained all the light they could upon the case, are of opinion that the testimony offered is not sufficient to convict McWade of the crime alledged against him. The United Congregations of Bull Creek and Middlesex requested leave to present a call to the Ohio P.b.y for a certain Mr. McClain or any other Licentiate under their care. Applications for supplies were made from the following vacant Con- gregations viz Sandy-Creek Thorns Tent Poke Run Pitts-township Union and Fairfield in Buffaloe township Union Town Quemaho- ning Wheadtield Slippery Rock Scrub grass Bear Creek and Tyrone. The Congregation of Union and Fairfield applied for liberty to make application to the Ohio P.b.y for such supplies of licentiates under the care of that P.b.y, as they can obtain which was granted. The Revd. James Power and James Dunlap Ministers and Edward Cook and John Wright Elders were appointed commissioners to attend the next General assembly Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the third Sabbath of April Mr. Dunlap — at Union Town the 2d. Sabbath of August at the Crossings one Sabbath Discretionary Mr. Henderson— at Fairfield in Buffaloe Township the 3d. Sab. of June Mr. Power's pulpit the 2d. Sab. of May. Mr. McPherrin — at Wheatfield the 3d. Sab of May another Sab discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Porter — Mr. Power's pulpit the 4th. Sab. of May at Poke Run the 1st. Sabbath of May. Mr. Hill — at Stony Creek the 4th. Sabbath of April at Pitts Township the 5 Sabbath of August. Mr. Swan — at Tyrone the 2d. Sabbath of September at Pitts township the 2d. Sabbath of april — Mr. Dunlap's pulpit the 4th. Sabbath of May. Mr. Smith — at Bear-Creek the 4th. Sabbath of August at Scrubgrass the 5th. Sab of August. Mr. Adams — Mr. Dunlap's pulpit the 2d. Sabbath of May at Tyrone the 5th. Sabbath of August. Mr. Jennings — at Sandy-Creek the 2d. Sabbath of June, one Sabbath discre- tionary as to time & place. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 157 Mr. Moorhead — at Tyrone the 2d. Sabbath of April at Pitts Township the 4th.. at Poke Run the 3d. Sab of April at Pittsburgh the 1st. Sabbath of May at Union Town the 3d. Sab. at Morgan Town the 4th. Sabbath of may at Fairfield the 3d. Sab. of July at Thorn's Tent the 4th. at Bear-Creek the 1st. Sabbath of August at Scrubgrass the 2d. at Slippery Rock the 3d. Sabbath of August and the remainder of his time discretionary till the fall meeting. The Revd. Thomas Moore a member of the Ohio Presbytery being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Mr. Swan and Mr. Fullerton appeared before P.b.y agreeably to citation and declared a readiness to have the matter of difference be- tween them investigated. Upon recourse to a publication in the Pittsburgh Gazzette under the signature of William Fullerton P.b.y found the following charges con- tained in that piece by Mr. Fullerton against the Revd. William Swan viz. 1st. the charge of dishonesty. 2d. the charge of two very indecent letters. 3d. That Mr. Swan gave vent to a torrent of abuse and misrepre- sentation. 4th. that Mr. Swan propagated or countenanced Slanderous reports. Jonathan Smith solemnly declared that he never heard Mr. Swan say anything injurious to Mr. Fullertons character. That with respect to the silver watch mentioned in the publication it was evident the outside case was dinged and that the hinge of the inside case was broke tho not easily discovered and further saith not. David Shields solemnly declared that he never heard Mr. Swan say anything injurious to the character of Mr. Fullerton, but believes from some circumstances that Mr. Swan suspected that Mrs. Fullerton was the author of a letter which was sent him signed by Mr. Fullerton. This deponent further said, that the epithets which he applied to Mr. Ful- lerton's character did not respect the difference between Mr. Swan and Mr. Fullerton, but between said deponent and Fullerton. The Revd. James Power being called and duely sworn did testify that he purchased the foresaid silver watch in the year 1793 f° r a new one of Mr. Heep of shipensburgh at first cost for Five pounds seventeen and sixpence. That Mr. Campbel of Beason Town a silver smith said it was a good one and purchased at a low price. That Mr. Heep sold for Twenty Dollars watches of equal quality and price which he had purchased at the same time. James Caldwell being called upon and duly sworn did testify that he was one day at the house of the Revd. William Swan when he was writing one of the letters above mentioned to sd. Fullerton and understood by the drift of Mr. Swans Conversation that he suspected that the letter 158 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. sent to him with Mr. Fullertons signature affixed to it was written by his wife. the further consideration of Mr. Swan's and Mr. Fullerton's case was deferred until to morrow. Adjourned to meet at this place to morrow morning at nine, OClock concluded with Prayer. Thursday morning P.b.y met agreeably to adjournment Consti- tuted with Prayer. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last Session were read. A reference from the Session of Salem Congregation was brought in respecting a charge taken up Fama Clamosa against Samuel McPherrin of Countenancing and encouraging his son Robert in fighting and of using profane language. P.b.y having examined the documents presented for their consid- eration and having taken all the light which they could obtain are of opinion that altho it is highly probable, that in the darkness of the night and agitation produced by the quarrel all the evidences under- stood the conduct of Samuel McPherrin as they related it upon Oath yet from comparing all the attending circumstances P.b.y judge that Samuel McPherrin ought to stand acquitted of the charges. It appeared from the report of the Minister and Elders appointed to assist the Session of Long Run in Daniel Flemmings Case, that the matter was settled agreeably to ye. mind of Daniel Flemming & ye Session. P.b.y resumed the business respecting Mr. Swan and Mr. Fullerton and having taken all the testimony which they could obtain proceeded to deliberate on the matter and are unanimously of opinion that all the charges exhibited in the Pittsburgh Gazette under the signature of William Fullerton dated January 18th.. 1799 against the Revd. William Swan are altogether unsupported except the charge of two very inde- cent letters which are in part supported as to the letters P.b.y are of opinion that altho Mr. Swan received considerable provocation, yet they especially the latter were not writ- ten with that Spirit of meekness and caution which becomes a christian and much more a minister of the Gospel, and therefore as far as a con- trary spirit prevails in them it is entirely disapproved of by P.b.y. And whereas Mr. Fullerton has implicated in his publication against Mr. Swan the charge of dishonesty, and has expressly charged him with giving vent to a torrent of abuse and misrepresentation propaga- ting or countenancing scandalous reports and has in the opinion of P.b.y not only failed to support these charges but been guilty of an MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 59 evident violation of the rules of the Church in reporting to a newspaper publication hereby Slandering the character of a Gospel minister in a very extreme degree, P.b.y judge that he be rebuked by the moderator and excluded from the privilidges of the church until he shew satisfactory evidence of re- pentance for his fault and that this judgment respecting him be read in public in both Mr. Swan's Congregations Mr. Swan being present acquiesced in. the judgment of Presbytery. Upon enquiry it was found that the following sums were collected for commissioners to the General Assembly viz. £ S I* £ S D From Union o.. 16.. o From George's Creek o.. 16.. o New providence o.. n.. 2 Bethel 1.. 4.. 2 Mount Pleasant 1.. 6.. 9 Salem 1.. 2.. 6 Unity i.. 2.. 6 Fairfield & Donegal 1.. 7.. 5^ Congruity o. . 16.. 6 Adjourned to meet Tomorrow morning at 9, OClock Concluded with Prayer. Friday April 10th.. P.b.y. met according to adjournment — Constituted with Prayer. Present as above except Messrs. Henderson and Adams Ministers and Patrick Jack John Baird and Samuel Salsbury Elders who ob- tained leave of absence last evening — and also Mr. Porter who has absented himself since yesterday at noon without leave. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Power reported a settlement from Mt. Pleasant by which it ap- peared that that Congregation were indebted to him jQ S D 236.. 7.. 1 Mr. Dunlap produced a settlement with Laurel Hill Congregation whereby it appeared that there was due to him from sd. Congregation £ s D 205.. I. 10. Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement whereby it appeared that Unity Congregation was indebted to him the 1st. instant £ S D 47. 16.. o Salem Congregation 40.. 13.. 9 Mr. Hill produced a settlement whereby it appeared that there was due to him from Fairfield Congn. jQ S D 88 7 .. iy 2 From Donegal 67.. 4.. nJ/£ l6o MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Smith reported no settlement. Mr. Adams reported a settlement with New Providence Congrega- tion whereby it appeared that there was due to him from said Congre- gation £ S D 36.. o.. 2 Mr. Swan reported that there was due to him from long Run Con- gregation £ S D 69.. 17.. o}4 Mr. Hill reported that he had raised the following sum for Mission- aries £ S D 2.. o.. 2% P.b.y enjoined upon all their members to attend diligently to raising collections for Missionaries before the fall meeting. Mr. Fullerton being present submitted to the judgment of P.b.y in his case and was rebuked by the moderator Upon motion resolved that it shall be the duty of the members com- posing this P.b.y to open P.b.y by rotation beginning at the Senior end of the Roll and that it shall be the duty of the member whose turn it shall be to open P.b.y to be present at the place of meeting at the hour appointed and in case of his absence it shall be the duty of the next on the Roll to take his place and in this case it shall be the duty of the member failing to attend to open the next Presbytery. Mr. John Boyd offered himself to be taken on trials as a candidate for the Gospel ministry. P.b.y having received testimonials of his good moral character his being in full communion in the church and having gone through a regular course of literature proceeded to converse with him on his ex- perimental acquaintance with religion and the motives which influenced him to desire said office, and having received satisfaction agreed to take him on trials and appointed him an exigisis on the following theme Num Infantes fidilium baptizandi sunt to be brought in at our next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Mount Pleasant the 4th. Tuesday of June next Concluded with Prayer. The above Records from page 136 being reviewed were in the gen- eral approved by the Synod thus far. Winchester October 2d. 1801. Signed Amos Thompson Moderator. MINUTES OF 1HK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. l6l Mount Pleasant June 24/A. 1800 Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap John M( Pherrin Samuel Porter and William Swan. Elders John Jack, William Findley, John Sheilds, and John Shaw. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings George Hill, David Smith, and James Adams. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Dunlap with a sermon from Eclesiastes 9. 10. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read, except so far as they respect supplies. Mr. Porter's reasons for leaving P. buy towards the close of the last sessions were sustained. - Upon enquiry P.b.y found that the Commis- sioners appointed to attend the last meeting of the General Assembly had fulfilled their appointment. Mr. Porter reported that Congruity Congregation was indebted to him the first of last April Jdo. .0. .0. Mr. Francis Laird, formerly a Licentiate under the care of the Pres- bytery of Carlisle, appeared at P.b.y and expressed a desire of being taken under their care, and havkig produced sufficient Testimonials certifying that he had accepted a call from the United Congregations of Puckety and Poke Run, and a dismission from the Presbyter}' of Carlisle, was received accordingly. Two commissioners from the United Congregations of Puckety and Poke Run appeared before P.b.y requesting that Mr. Laird might be ordained in said Congregations as soon as convenient. Adjourned to meet at this place tomorrow morning at 9 OClock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday morning P.b.y met according to .adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Mem- bers present as above. — Agreeably to order the minutes of the last ses- sion were read. Mr. Laird was examined on his acquaintance with ex- perimental religion which was sustained as part of tryal : and was ap- pointed to prepare a discourse on John 6. 44. to be delivered at our next meeting. The Revd. Robert Steel an ordained minister from the Presbytery of London Derry in Ireland appeared at Presbytery and expressed a desire to be taken on probation by them agreeably to the regulations of the General Assembly respecting the introduction of foreign ministers. P.b.y haying considered the written evidences of Mr. Steel's learned education, proceeded to examine him as to his acqaintance with ex- perimental religion, soundness in the faith, and capacity for resolving cases of conscience, but the Presbyter} - hearing that the above regula- tions of the Gen. Ass. were modifyed at the last sessions and not hav- 162 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. ing the minutes in pos(ses)sion, and not having received all the satis- faction from Mr. Steel which they desired on the subject of experi- mental religion agreed to postpone the business until the next meeting of Presbytery. Mr. McPherrin applied for a dismission from Unity Congregation, and Presbytery finding by two Commissioners from said Congn. who ap- peared before them for that purpose, that Unity Congregation was satisfyed that Mr. McPherrin should be dismissed, lie was dismissed accordingly. Mr. Boyd having brought in and read an exegesis on the subject appointed him at our last meeting P.b.y proceeded to examine him on his knowledge of the latin and Greek languages, and of natural Philos- ophy all which were sustained as Parts of tryal. P.b.y appointed Mr. Boyd to prepare an Homily on Isa. 63. 2. and a Presbyterial exercise on John 7. 38 to be read at their next meeting Presbytery agreed to proceed to the ordination of Mr. Francis Laird at their next meeting, and Mr. Dunlap was appointed to preach the ordi- nation sermon and Mr. Power to preside. Adjourned to meet at Poke Run on the 3d. Tuesday of October next Concluded with Prayer. Poke Run October 21st. 1800 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Mem- bers present the Revd. Messrs. James Power James Dunlap Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin. Samuel Porter George Hill William Swan and James Adams. Absent the Revd. David Smith. Elders Samuel Potter, James Parker Samuel Dickson James Parr John Cochran & James Cowan. Presbytery was opened by Mr. Laird with a discourse on the subject appointed him at our last meeting. P.b.y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clk for the ensu- ing year Mr. Power was chosen Moderator and Mr. Swan Clerk. The Revd. Mr. John Black a member of the Presbytery of Carlisle being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Mr. Waddle an Elder of Unity Congregation appearing in P.b.y with evidence of his being appointed In the session of said Congrega- tion to represent them in P.b.y took his seat accordingly. Mr. Denny an Elder of the Congregation of Pittsburgh appeared in P.b.y with a commission from the Session of said Congregation as their representa- tive, and was accordingly admitted to a seat. Supplications for sup- plies were brought in and read from the following vacant Congregations. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 163 viz. Bear Creek, Scrubgrass, Sandy Creek, Concord, Thorn's Tent. Applications from the following vacant Congregations were made, viz. Tyrone Morgantown Clarksburgh Tygarts Valley Middle Town, Union and Fairfield in Armstrong County Pittstownship and Unity. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning by 10 OClock at Conrad Ladawicks. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October 22d. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted wt. Prayer. Members present as above — Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. P.b.y proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr. Laird and also to examine him on Church history and discipline and agreed to sustain the whole as parts of trial. P.b.y proceeded to the ordination of Mr. Francis Laird and did by the imposition of hands fasting and Prayer solemnly ordain him to the holy office of the Gospel ministry. Mr. Laird did then take his seat as member his Elder is Mr. Rough. Mr. Steel appeared before P.b.y and expressed a desire of being re-examined in order to their satisfaction. P.b.y accordingly proceeded to examine him on his experimental ac- quaintance with religion his knowledge of Church history and discipline and received such satisfaction as induced them, upon his having adopted our standards of doctrine discipline and Government and promising subjection to the P.b.y in the Lord to take him on probation. Mr. Steel was appointed to deliver a discourse at our next meeting on 1. Cor. 2. 14. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 7, O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday October 23d. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Power was appointed to supply one day at Pittsburgh one day discretion- ary as to time, and at Union town the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Dunlap — at Union Town the 4th. Sab of Nov. at Tyrone the 1st. Sab of April. Mr. Henderson — at Wheat field the 1st. Sab. of Nov. at Fairfield the 4th. Sab of November. Mr. Jennings — at Morgan Town the 3d. Sab of Nov. and one Sab. discretion- ary as to time and place. Mr. McPherrin — at Tyrone the 3d. Sabbath of November and one Sab. dis- cretionary as to time and place. 164 MINUTES OF I'HK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Porter — at Bear-Creek the 4th. Sabbath of November and at Scrubgrass the 1st. Sab. of December. Mr. Hill — at Brush Vally the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at quemahoning the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Swan — at Pitts township the 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Middlesex the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Smith — at Sandy Creek one Sab. and another at Morgan Town both dis- cretionary as to time. Mr. Adams— at Middle Town tho 4th. Sab. of Nov. at Sandy-Creek the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Laird— at Thorn Ridge the 4th. Sab. of Nov. and at Concord the follow- ing Sab. Mr. Moorhead was appointed to supply at Scrubgrass two thirds of his time, the remainder at discretion until our Spring meeting Mr. Steel was appointed to supply at Pittsburgh until our spring meeting ex- cept one Sab. at Pitt Township discretionary as to time, and two others north- West of the Allegany River discretionary as to time and the particular place. Special application was made by the commissioners from Unity Con- gregation for Mr. Black's being permitted to officiate in said Congre- gation and Greensburgh as a stated supply until our Spring meeting which was granted. A reference from the Session of Mount pleasant Congregation re- specting a difference between John Latta and Moses Latta was laid before the P.b. y. Upon an investigation of the business The P.b.y con- sidered it to be their duty to propose an accommodation to the parties. the result of which was that a friendly understanding and agreement took place between them. Moses Latta acknowledged that he had acted under the influence of mistaken Ideas, and the character of John Latta appeared to stand Clear. A reference from the session of Bethel Congregation respecting an accusation brought by a certain James Wilkins against John Allison a member of the Session of said Congregation wherein he charges him viz. John Allison with a lie. P.b.y after receiving all the Testimony they could obtain with respect to the matter, are unanimously of the opinion that the charge of James Wilkins against John Allison remains unsupported. The following sums were brought in for the support of Commission- ers to the ( ien. Ass. \ i/ from Little Redstone 11 3 £ S D £ S D from Ebenezer on 15. lick -18-3 From Sawickley 1-2- 6 broin Long Run -5-ioj/. From Puckety 1-2-10 From Rehoboth 1.5 - MINUTES OF !11K REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 165 The following sums were brought in for the support of Missionaries viz ;£SD. £SB From Congruity 2-4-4. From Sawickley 1- 2- 6 From Long Run 4-2-0^ From Salem- 3- 3- 9. Mr. Boyd brought in and read an homily and Presbyterial exercise on the subjects appointed him at our last meeting, which were sus- tained as parts of trial. Mr. Boyd was appointed to deliver a lecture at our next meeting on the 68 Psalm from the i7th-2i verses in- clusive. Adjourned to meet at Congruity the 4th. Tuesday of December next Concluded with Prayer Congruity Da-ember 23^. 1800. Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter William Swan and David Smith. Elders. Messrs. John Baird Andrew Kincaid John Moore Joseph Collins Andrew Lorimer and John Gwin. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James I )unlap, Joseph Henderson Jacob Jennings George Hill James Adams and Francis Laird. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Boyd with a lecture on the subject ap- pointed him at their last meeting. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read except so far as respects supplies. Mr. Laird is now come and his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained. A call from the United Congregations of Scrubgrass and Bear Creek, also a Call from the United Congregations of Thorn ridge and Concord to Mr. William Moorhead were brought in and read. P.b.y agreed to put them into his hand, who took them under his consideration. Mr. Black being present and invited took his seat as a correspon- dent. Presbytery proceeded to consider the Lecture delivered by Mr. Boyd which was sustained as a part of trial. Mr. Smith's reasons for not attending the two last meetings of P.b.y were sustained. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at o'O'Clock at the House oi Hugh McClerrin Concluded with Prayer. 1 66 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Wednesday December 24//*. P.b.y met according to adjournment • Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above. Mr. Robert Wilson an Elder from Ebenezer Congregation under Mr. Henderson's care being present was admitted to a seat. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. A supplication was brought in from a number of persons belonging to the Presbyterian profession in Pittsburgh requesting supplies. P.b.y were of opinion that the Prayer of the supplication cannot be granted, on account of some existing difficulties in the Congregation, and with a reference to said difficulties agreed that their next meeting should be in Pittsburgh. The Revd. John Black having produced a dismission from the Carl- isle P.b.y with Testimonials of his being a regular member in good standing and expressing a desire of joining this P.b.y was accordingly received. P.b.y finding that Unity Congregation had not discharged their Arearages due to Mr. McPherrin did enjoin it upon said Congn. to have them discharged before their next meeting. P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Boyd on Moral Philosophy and Divinity whose answers were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Boyd was appointed to deliver a discourse at the next meeting of P.b.y from Acts 13. 26 last part of the verse. To you is the word of &c. Adjourned to meet at Pittsburgh on the 3d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Pittsburgh, April 21st. 1801 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present . the Revd. Messrs. John Black, James Power, James Dunlap, Jacob Jennings, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, Wil- liam Swan, David Smith James Adams and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. John Miller, James Parr, Hugh McClerrin, George Plummer, John Power, Robert Richey, Michael Rough, and andrew Lorimer. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson and George Hill. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Black with a sermon on Gal. 4. 19. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. Steel's reasons for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. Mr. Boyd Mercer a member of the Ohio P.b.y being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. MINUTES OF THE REDSTON1 PRESBYTERY. 167 A supplication for supplies from the Congregation of Sandy Creek was brought in and read. Commissioners from Pitts Township Con- gregation applied to P.b.y for liberty to supplicate the Ohio P.b.y for the Revd. Boyd Mercer as a stated supply the one half of his time for one year. Application was made by the Congregation of Pittsburgh for Mr. Steel as a stated supply until P.b.y shall finally receive or reject him. Application by the inhabitants of McKee's Port and its vicinity was made for liberty to supplicate the Ohio P.b.y for one half of the Revd. Boyd Mercer's Ministerial labours as a stated supply for one year. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday April 22d. Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer Members present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes were read. Mr. Henderson is now come whose reasons for not coming as also for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. His Elder is Robert Robertson. P.b.y considering the applications of Pitts township and McKee's Port Congregations agreed to grant them in connection the liberty Prayed for. Mr. Steel delivered a discourse on the subject appointed him at their fall meeting and P.b.y appointed him to deliver a sermon at their next fall meeting on Rom. 3 last, as further part of trials. Agreeably to the injunction of P.b.y Mr. Lorimer a Commissioner from Unity Congregation produced a settlement and receipt in full from under the hand of Mr. McPherrin. P.b.y proceeded to the appointment of Commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly When the Revd. Messrs. John Black and Joseph Hen- derson Ministers and Messrs. John Power and John Baird Elders were appointed, their Commissions were ordered to be made out and signed by the Moderator and Ok. Mr. Boyd delivered a discourse on the subject appointed him at the last meeting of P.b.y which was sustained as a part of trial. Adjourned to meet To morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Thursday' April 23 P.b.y met according to adjournment. Constituted wt. Prayer. P.b.y having received sufficient Testimonials in favour of Mr. John Boyd of his having gone through a regular course of Literature, of his 168 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. good moral Character, and of his being in the Communion of the Church; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his Licensure: and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in Litera- ture: as to his acquaintance with experimental religion; as to his pro- ficiency in divinity and other studies, the P.b.y did and hereby do ex- press their approbation of all these parts of trial and he having adopted the Confession of faith of this Church; and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed The P.b.y did, and hereby do license him, the said Mr. John Boyd to Preach the gospel of Christ; as a probationer for the holy ministry; within the bounds of this P.b.y or wherever he shall be orderly Called. Applications were made P.b.y for supplies from the following vacant Congregations viz. Thorn Ridge, Concord, Bear-Creek, Scrubgrass and Unity. A supplication was brought in from Greensburgh for Mr. Black as a stated supply one half of his time until fall meeting of P.b.y An application from Unity Congregation for Mr. Black as a stated supply two thirds of his time until the fall meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Black was appointed a stated supply between Unity and Greensburgh in such proportion as they and he shall agree until next fall meeting of P.b.y and t<> supply at Tyrone the 4th.. Sabbath of August. Mi. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the 3d. Sab. of June. Mr. Dunlap to supply at Morgan-Town on the 2d. Sabbath of August Mr. Henderson — at the forks of Yellow Creek one Sabbath discretionary. Mr. Jennings —at Sandy Creek on the 4th. Sabbath of June. Mr. McPherrin — at Concord on the ^\. Sabbath of June. Mr. I'orter — at Unity Congregation on the 1st. Sabbath of June. Mr. Swan.— at Bethel on the 3d. Sabbath of May. Mr. Hill to supply at Ebenezer on Black lick on the 1st.. Sabbath of June. Mr. Smith — at Union Town on the second Sabbath of August. Mr. Laird to supply one day at discretion both as to time and place Mr. Adams -at Sandy-Creek on the 3d. Sabbath of August. Mr. Boyd wasappointed to supply at Fairfield on Sab. ensuing — the 1st. Sabbath of May at Union — 2d. Sab. do. at Tyrone — 3d. at Sandy Creek- 4th. at Morgan- Town— 5th. at Middle Town -1st. Sabbath of June at Clarksburgh 2 and 3 in Tygarts Vally- From thence until the 3d. Sabbath of July at discretion, on the 4th. Sabbath at Fairfield — tst. Sabbath of August at Union — 2d. at Thorn Ridge — 3d. at Concord — 4th. at Bear-Creek— 5th. at Scrubgras-— 1st. of Sep- tember at Silver Spring — 2d. at Franklin— 3d. at Oyl Creek — 4th. at Colts Sta- tion ist. Sabbath of October at l.a Beuf from thence until the fall meeting at discretion. Mr. Moorhead requested leave of P.b.y to travel for his health until the next fall meeting, his request was granted and the Clerk was or- dered to furnish him with the requisite Testimonials. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 169 Mr. Power produced a settlement with his Congregation signed by their Commee. from which it appeared that they were in arrears to him on the 1 st. [nstant the sum of two hundred and thirty one Pounds twelve shillings and one penny. Mr. Dunlap represents that his Congregation were in arrears to him on December last the sum of jQ 236.. S 14. o. Mr. Henderson states that he has not had a settlement with his Con- gregations, but, that in his opinion, they are not much if anything in arrears. Mr. Jennings produced a settlement with his congregation from which it appears that they were on the 15th. Instant in arrears to him the sum of £ 65-5-7- Mr. Porter produced a settlement with his Congregation stating that they were in arrears to him on the 1st.. Instant £ ±o.. 13.. 1. Mr. Swan produced a settlement with Sawickly Congregation by which it appeared that said Congregation were indebted to him on the 15th.. of Nov.. last the sum of ,£82.. n. o. Mr. Smith reported that Rehoboth Congregation were indebted to him on the 1st. Instant jQ 28.. 2.. 9 — No settlement with Round Hill Congn.. Mr. Adams produced settlements by which it appeared that New Providence Congregation were in arrears to him the sum of S d £6Z.. 19.. li- the Congregation of Union the sum of S d £24.. 8.. 2 — and the congregation of George's Creek the sum of S d ^25.. o.. 10. Mr. Laird reported no settlement with his Congregations. Collections for Commissioners to the General Assembly were as follow From Mr. Power 1- 2-6 From Mr. McPherrin 1-15-8 From Mr. Porter-— p- 16-8 From Mr. Dunlap. 2- 5-5 for 2 years From Mr. Swan — 1-15-7^ From Mr. Adams 1- 2-0 From Mr. Laird — 1-13-2 From Mr. Jennings 2-8-1 From Mr. Smith — 1- 4-4^ -7I^ lr - John Wright offered himself to be taken on trial as a Candidate for the Gospel ministry. P.b.y having received testimonials of his good moral character, his being in full Communion in the Church and having gone through a regular course of Literature, proceeded to con- verse with him on his experimental acquaintance with religion and the 170 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. motives which induced him to desire said office and having received satisfaction agreed to take him on trials, and appointed him to prepare an exegesis on the following theme Num poena a Deo in reos missa sit semper ad eorum reformationem designata. and an homily on Heb. xi. TSt. to be delivered at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Delaps Creek the 3d.. Tuesday of October next Concluded with Prayer. Delaps Creek October 20th. 1801 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. John Black James Dunlap Joseph Henderson Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter George Hill William Swan David Smith and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. John Allen, William Rose John Barnett John Richey and Joseph Pierce Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power and James Adams. P.b.y proceeded to the choice of Moderator and Clerk for the ensu- ing year when the Revd. John Black was chosen Moderator and the Revd. Francis Laird Clerk. P.b.y was opened by Mr. Robert Steel with a sermon on Romans 3. 31 as appointed at our last meeting. Mr. William Dunning appeared as a ruling Elder from Pittsburgh Congn. produced a commission from said Congn. was received and took his seat accordingly. Agreeably to order the minutes of last meet- ing were read. Upon enquiry it was found that the members present had fulfilled their appointments. Mr. Boyd also informed P.b.y that he had fulfilled his appointments. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday October 2 1 st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above Agreeably to order .the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. James McLane, a Licentiate formerly under the care of the Carlisle P.b.y and Mr. Abraham Boyd a Licentiate formerly under the care of the Ohio P.b.y each having produced a dismission and Testi- monials of their good standing from their respective Presbyteries and having expressed a desire of being taken under the care of this Pres- bytery were accordingly received. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 171 P.b. v proceeded to examine die discourse delivered by Mr. Steel yesterday and did not sustain it but agreed to continue him on further trial, and appointed him to prepare a discourse on Matt. n. 28 to be delivered at their next Spring meeting. Mr. William McCleary having produced a certificate of his being appointed by the Congregation of Morgan Town to represent said Congregation in P.b.y as an Elder was accordingly admitted to a seat. A Call from the United Congregations of Union and Fairfield to Mr. John Boyd a Licentiate of this P.b.y was brought in and read, P.b.y agreed to put Said Call into his hand who declared his accept- ance thereof. Whereas Mr. McPherrin by his dismission from Unity Congregation stood related to Salem Congregation only the one half of his time as a stated Pastor — and altho he continued to labour the whole of his time in Salem Congregation to which he was bound for the half only, yet he was not under any explicit or formal obligation — Therefore a Call from the said Congregation of Salem to Mr. McPherrin for the whole of his time was brought in and read — Pb.y put said Call into Mr. McPherrin' s hands who. declared his acceptance thereof. Mr. Dunning obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of P.b.y. Applications for supplies were made from the following vacancies viz: Sandy-Creek, Morgan Town, Tygarts Valley, Franklin, Oyl Creek, La Beuf, Wheatfield Quemahoning Bear-Creek, Scrubgrass, Middle-Town Clarksburgh, and from Unity and Greensburgh for the whole of the Revd. John Black's time as a stated supply until the Spring meeting of P.b.y; also an application was made by Yellow Creek and other Neighbouring places for the whole of Mr. McLane's time as a stated supply until Spring meeting of P.b.y. Mr. Black was appointed as a stated supply at Unity and Greensburgh until the Spring meeting except the 4th. Sab of Nov and the 1st. Sab. of April at Summerset. Mr. Dunlap was appointed to supply at Union Town the 2d. Sab. of December at Morgan Town the 2d. Sab of Nov. Mr. Henderson — one day at discretion as to time and place and at Tyrone the 2d. Sabbath of December. Mr. Jennings at Sandy Creek one day at discretion. Mr. McPherrin — at Quemahoning the 2d. Sab. of December at wheatfield the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. Porter — two Sabbaths discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Hill — at Quemahoning the last Sab. of March at Union Town the 4th. Sab of October. 172 MINUTES OF Mil REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Swan at Tyrone the 4th. Sabbath of Nov. one day at discretion as t< > time & place. Mr. Smith— at Sandy-Creek the 1st. Sabbath of January, and one Sabbath at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Laird — two Sabbaths at disci >i time and place Mr. Power. — two Sabbaths at discretion as to lime and place. Mr. Adams — at Morgan Town the 2d. Sal> of March and at middletown the 3d. Sabbath of March. Mr. McLane was appointed as a staled supply at Yellow Creek and the neigh- bouring places at discretion until the spring meeting. Mi. John Boyd — at Oyl (reek and La Beuf each one Sab. at discretion. Mr. Abraham Bo*yd — at Franklin and Bear Creek each one Sab. at discretion P.b.y finding that the Synod of Virginia had at their last meeting erected a new P.b.y known by the name of the P.b.y of Erie to meet on the 2d. Tuesday of April next, on motion agreed to dismiss Messrs. John and Abraham Boyd on their request to put themselves under the care of the P.b.y of Erie when it shall be constituted, in the bounds of which the)' have accepted Calls. Ordered that the Clerk furnish them with an attested Coppy of the above minute Mr John Boyd with a certificate also of his licensure and standing and Mr. Abraham Boyd with a certificate of his admission and standing. It appeared That the Revd. John Black and Joseph Henderson Commissioners to the General Assembly had fulfilled their appoint- ment. Mr. Black paid in five Dollars collected from Unity Congregation for the support of Commissioners to the General Assembly. • P.b.y on finding that some of the members have raised collections for the missionary fund and that others have neglected it do recommend it to their members that have been deficient to be assidious in raising collections for that purpose. Collections for the Use of the missionary fund now received were jQ S D From Mr. Hill 2.. 2.. 10. From Mr. Porter 3.. 4.. 4^ From Mr. McPherrin 3.. 9.. 4. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded wt. Prayer. Thursday October 2zd. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above except Mr Dunning who had leave of absence Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 73 Mr. Wright read discourses on the subjects appointed him at our last meeting which were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. James Guthetie offered himself to be taken on trial as a can- didate for the Gospel ministry P.b. y having received testimonials of his good moral character of his being in full communion in the church and having gone through a regular course of literature, proceeded to converse with him on his experimental acquaintance with religion and the motives which influenced him to desire said office and having re- ceived satisfaction agreed to take him on further trial and assigned him an exegesis on the following theme Quomodo miracula probant Scrip- turas Sacras esse divinas — And an homily on i. John 4. 9 to be deliver- ed at their next meeting. Mr. Jennings paid in 3$ Dollars and ten Cents Collected from the Congregation of Delaps Creek for the missionary fund. Messrs. McPherrin and Swan Ministers and Messrs. McCleary Pearce Richey and Barnett Elders obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery. P.b.y assigned Mr. wright a Presbyterial exercise on John 6. 44 to be delivered at their next meeting. On motion ordered that Messrs. Black McPherrin and Hill be ap- pointed a committee to prepare a history of this P.b.y agreeably to the order of the General Assembly and to lay it before the P.b.y at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Sawickly on the 3d. Tuesday of April next. Concluded with prayer. April 20th. 1802 Sawickly P.b.y Met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer P.b. y was opened by Mr. Steel with a sermon on Matt n. 28. Members present the Revd. Messrs. John Black James Power James Dunlap Joseph Henderson Jacob Jennings John McPherrin Samuel Porter, William Swan David Smith James Adams and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. Joseph Morrison John Marshal James Vetch, Robert Taylor, Thomas Robertson, John Power, Joseph Hadden Matthew Gordan and Marmeduke Wilson. Absent the Revd. George Hill. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. On enquiry it was found that the merhbers present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. black Adams and Laird, in one instance each, their reasons for which failures were sustained. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer 174 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Wednesday April 2\st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer Members present as above Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read On enquiry it was found that the following members had brought in Collections for the use of the missionary fund. viz. jQ S d Mr. Power from Mount pleasant Congregation 3-10-3 Mr. Henderson from Bethel and Ebenezer Congs. 4-1 7-7 Mr. Adams from Union Congregation 1-10-0 Mr. Laird from Poke Run and Plumb Creek 2-17-0 P.b.y proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr. Steel yesterday and agreed to sustain it as part of trial. Mr. Steel having now gone through the several parts of trial agree- ably to the regulations of the General Assembly for the admission of foreign ministers, P.b.y did from the combined evidence of the whole agree to receive him as a member. Ordered that the Stated Clerk lay before the Synod at their next meet- ing a Coppy of the above minute together with all the certificates and other Testimony on which Mr. Steel was received. Mr. Swan paid in 18.. D 10 C Collected from the Congregations of long Run and Sawickly for the use of the missionary fund. P.b.y proceeded to the appointment of Commissioners to the Gen- eral Ass. When the Revd. Messrs. David Smith and James Adams Ministers and Messrs. James Flanegen and John Power Ruling Elders were appointed Ordered that their Commissions be made out and signed by the Modr. and Clk. An appeal was brought in to Presbytery from a judgment of Plumb- Creek session by a certain John Kerr by which judgment he conceived himself agreived P.b.y having duly examined and considered said judgment and the Testimony on which it was founded did confirm the same. Applications were made for supplies from the following vacancies viz From Pittsburgh for Mr. Steel as a stated supply until the next meet- ing of P.b.y Sandy Creek for supplies, From Bethel at Morgan Town for supplies and the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. From the United Congns. of Unity and Greensburgh for Supplies and for the adminis- tration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper at Unity, From Tyrone for supplies. From Bethlehem for Mr McLane as a stated supply until the fall meeting of P.b.y. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 75 Thursday April zzd. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Mem bers present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last ses- sion were read Mr. Adams requested leave of P.b.y to resign his Pastoral Charge of the Congregation of Muddy Creek. Mr. John Flaneken having appeared as a Commissioner duly author- ized from said Congregation informed P.b.y that Muddy Creek Con- gregation were willing that Mr. Adams should be dismissed from them. P.b.y agreed to grant Mr. Adams'- request and dissolved his relation to said Congregation. Mr. Haddan obtained leave of absence during the remaining ses- sions of P.b.y. Application for supplies was made on behalf of Muddy Creek Con- gregation. Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mountpleasant Congregation by which it appeared that said Congn. were indebted to him on the 1 st. instant £ 223.. S 4.. D 8. Mr. Jenning reported no settlement. Mr. Henderson reported that the Congregations of Ebenezer and Bethel were clear with him on the 1st. of last June. Mr. Porter produced a settlement with the Congregation of Con- gruity whereby it appeared that there was due from sd. Congn. on the 1st. Instant £ 26.. S 6.. d 7 Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement with the Congregation of Salem whereby it appeared that there was due from said Congn. the 1 st. Instant £ 29..-S io..-d 3. Mr. Swan produced a settlement with his Congregation whereby it appeared that there was due on the 15th. of Nov. last from Long Run Congregation £ 86.. S 6. D 6. and from Sawickly £ 82.. S 14.. d o Mr. Adams produced a settlement with Union Congregation where- by it appeared that there was due to him from said Congregation on the 20th. of October last the sum of £ 21.. S 17.. d 7. Mr. Smith produced a settlement with his Congregations whereby it appeared there was due to him on the 1st. Instant from Rehoboth Congregation the Sum of £ 35.. S 4. . d $}4 and from Round Hill Congn. £ 58- S 14.. d 7 Mr. Laird reported that there was due to him on the 8th. Instant from Poke Run Congregation about the sum of £ 28- 6- o and from Plumb Creek £56.. o.. o Mr. Dunlap reported no settlement between him and his Congn. 176 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. P.b.y enjoined it on the Congregation of Muddy Creek to satisfy Mr. Adams with respect to the arrearages due him and make rej)ort at our next meeting. The Committee appointed to prepare a draught of the history of this P.b.y agreeably to the requisition of the General Assembly produced a draught accordingly which after some corrections was adopted and ordered to be signed by the stated Clerk and transmitted to the Gen- eral Assembly at their next meeting by the Commissioners of this P.b.y to that body. P.b.y. finding that several Congregations are considerably in arrears to their respective Pastors did recommend and enjoin it on all those who are in this predicament to be punctual and speedy in discharging such arrearages and thereby prevent those evils which may be ex- pected to arise from such delinquencies. Ordered that a Coppy of the above minute be transmitted to the Eldership of the Congregations (if Mount pleasant, Laurel Hill, Dunlaps Creek, Long Run, Sawicklv Round Hill, Fairfield and Dunnegal and that said Congregations ap- pear by their Commissioners at the fall meeting and satisfy P.b.y with respect to their compliance with said injunction P.b.y appointed Messrs. Mc. Pherrin and Smith as a committee to settle with the treasurer and make report at their next meeting. Mr. Black informed P.b.y that he declined to officiate as a stated supply at Unity and Greensburgh — expressed a purpose to travel -and requested that he might be furnished with regular Testimonials, and exercise his ministry at discretion until the fall meeting of P.b.y, Which was granted. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the 3d. Sab. of May at Tyrone the 3d. Sal), of August. Mr. Dunhip — at Tyrone the 1st. sab. of June at Muddy Creek the 2d. sab. of August. Mr. Henderson to supply one sabbath at discretion as to time and place the 2d. Sabbath of October at Summerset. Mr. Jennings at Muddy Creek the last Sab. of June at Rehoboth one sab- bath at discretion. Mr. McPherrin 2 sabbaths at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Porter — to administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper at Unity the 3d. Sab. of August and to supply one Sab. in Greensburgh at discretion. Mr. Swan — at Tyrone the last Sab. of August and one Sabbath at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Smith two Sabbaths discretionary as to time -and place. Mr. Adams — to Supply one Sab. at Morgantown and one Sab at Sandy Creek at discretion as to time. Mr. Laird was appointed to supply two Sabbaths discretional) as to time and place. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 177 Mr. Hill — two Sabbaths at discretion as 10 time and place Mr. McLane — to supply at Bethlehem and Yellow Creek until the fall meet- ing of P.b.y. Mr. Henderson paid in S 10. . D 4 Collected from Bethel Congrega- tion and j£ 1.. S 5.. D 3 from Ebenezer for the support of Commission- ers to the General Assembly. Mr. Jennings from Delaps Creek jQ 1.. S 2.. D 6. Mr. Smith from Round Hill (Rehoboth?) £ o.. S 16.. D 10% and from Round Hill jQ 1.. S 10.. D 11. Mr. McPherrin from Salem £ o.. S 12.. D 4^ Mr. Gutherie read the discourses assigned him at our last meeting which were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Wright read a discourse on the subject assigned him at the last meeting of P.b.y which was sustained as part a of trial. P.b.y proceed(ed) to examine Messrs. Gutherie and Wrigh(t) on the Latin and Greek Languages and agreed to sustain the specimen which they gave of their acquaintance as a part of trial. P.b.y appointed Mr. Wrigh(t) a lecture on 1. John 1st. Chapter and Mr. Gutherie a Presbyterial exercise on Heb. 2d Chapter 2d. verse first Clause to be delivered at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet at Salem on the 4th Tuesday of June next Con- cluded with Prayer. Salem, June 22d. 1802 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer P.b.y was opened by Mr. Wright w 7 ith a discourse on the subject appointed him at their last meeting. Members present the Revd. Messrs. John Black, James Power, James Dunlap, John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill William Swan and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. John Donaughy Thomas Armstrong John Taylor and Joseph Ogdon. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings David Smith and James Adams. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last sessions were read, except so far as respects supplies. Mr. Hills Reasons, for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. P.b.y proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr. Wright and agreed to sustain it as a part of trial. Mr. Gutherie read a discourse on the subject assigned him at the last meeting of P.b.y which was sustained as part of trial. The following sums were paid into the hands of the treasurer for the support of Comissioners to the General Assembly viz by Mr. Power Collected from Mount pleasant Congn. £2.. S 9. . D 6 iy and from Plumb Creek 1.. 2.. 6. Mr. Swan from Long Run o.. 17.. 9 and from Sawickly o.. 17.. 1. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning by 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday June the 23d. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members Present as above Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. The Committe appointed to settle with the Treasurer reported that, after all demands were satisfyed, there remained a ballance in the hands of the Treasurer of j£ 4.. S 4.. D o^. Messrs. Robert MGarraugh and James Galbreath appeared and of- fered themselves to be taken on trial for the Gospel ministry. P.b.y having found upon enquiry that they had gone through a regular course of Literature and having received sufficient Testimonials of their good moral character and of their being in the communion of the Church proceeded to converse with them respecting their experimental acquaintance with religion and the motives exciting them to desire the sacred office of the Gospel ministry and having proposed some cases of Conscience did upon the whole agree to receive them, on further trial. P.b.y appointed Mr. Galbraith to prepare an Exegesis on the fol- lowing theme viz Nun foedus operis Cum Adamo solo an etiam cum Eva pactum fuit, and Mr. MGaraugh an Exegesis also on this theme, Nura doctrina particularis electionis in Sacris Scripturis fundamentum habet; both to be read at their next meeting. P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. Gutherie and Wright on Nat- ural Philosophy and some length in Theology and agreed to sustain the specimens which they gave of their acquaintance therein as a part of trial. P.b.y appointed Mr. Wright to prepare a popular Sermon on John C 3. V 16 and Mr. Gutherie to prepare a Lecture on Rev. 3. Chapter 7 last verses both to be delivered at their next meeting. Mr. William Moorhead expressed a purpose to travel out of the bounds of P.b.y and requested to be furnished with requisite Testi- monials which was granted Adjourned to meet at Fairfield on the 3d. Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Fairfield Tuesday October jg/// 1802 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with prayer. Mem- bers present the Revd. Messrs. James Power. James Dunlap, Jacob MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 79 Jennings, Samuel Porter, Robert Steel, George Hill, William Swan and David Smith. Elders Messrs. John Jack, James Parker, Robert Baird, James McKee, Daniel Hendricks, James Caldwell, William Steel, John Brown, Andrew Kinkaid and James Bready. Absent the Revd. Joseph Henderson, John McPherrin, James Adams and Francis Laird. P. b.y was opened by Messrs. Wright and Gutherie with discourses on the subjects assigned them at their last meeting. P. b.y proceeded to the choice of a moderator and Clerk for the en- suing year, when it appeared that the Revd. David Smith was chosen Moderator and the Revd. Robert Steel Clerk. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read The Revd. John Black was removed by death on the 16th day of August last. The Revd. William Spear a member of Washington P. b.y being present and invited took his seat as a correspondent. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning by 9 o'Clock concluded with Prayer. Wednesday Oct. 20th. P. b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Henderson is now come his reasons for (not) comming sooner were sustained. Messrs. Jennings, Hendersons, and Smiths reasons for not attending the last meeting of P. b.y were sustained. On enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Messrs. Henderson and Hill in one instance each their reasons for which omis- sions were sustained. P. b.y proceeded to consider the discourses delivered by Messrs. Wright and Gutherie and agreed to sustain them as parts of trial. A Call was presented to P. b.y from the Congregation of Pittsburgh for the Revd. Robert Steel, which was put into his hands by the Mod- erator and Mr. Steel declared his acceptance there of. The Revd. Boyd Mercer presented a Certificate of dismission from the P. b.y of Ohio and of his good standing, and expressed a desire to be received as a member of this P. b.y. Where upon P. b.y after due consideration judged that there were existing impediments to the formal reception of Mr. Mercer, but agreed to permit him, until those im- pediments are removed, to itinerate in their bounds, and recommended iSo MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. it to Mr. Mercer as soon as convenient to procure the necessary cre- dentials for his regular reception to membership. Mr. Steel requested leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery which was granted. Applications for supplies were made from the following vacant Con- gregations viz. Greensburgh, Unity, Morgan Town Wheat Field Bethlehem Yellow Creek and Pitts Township Mr. Bready requested leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery which was granted. Upon enquiry it was found that the Revd. David Smith, and Mr John Power had fulfilled their appointments as commissioners to the General Assembly P.b.y proceeded to examine Mr. Wright on the remaining part of the system of Theology also to examine Mr. 'Wright and Mr. Gutherie on Moral Philosophy whose answers were sustained as parts of trial. Messrs. MGaraugh and Galbraith brought in and read, each an Exegesis on the theme appointed at the last meeting of P.b.y which were sustained as parts of trial. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday October 21 st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above, except Messrs. Steel and Bready who had leave of absence Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. P.b.y having received sufficient Testimonials in favour of Mr. JoJin Wright, of his having gone through a regular course of Literature; of his good moral character and of his being in the communion of the Church; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure : and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in Litera- ture ; as to his experimental acquaintance with Religion ; an as to his proficiency in Divinity and other studies: The P.b.y did and hereby do express their approbation of all these parts of trial ; and he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this Church, and satisfactorily an- swered the questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed ; The P.b.y did and hereby do license the said Mr. John Wright to preach the Gospel of Christ as a Probationer for the holy Ministry within the bounds of this P.b.y or where ever he shall be orderly called. Mr. Dunlap brought forward a settlement with Laurel Hill C ongre- nation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY him a ballance of ^58.. 18.. 9 due the 1st. Day of December last. Mr. Hill brought forward a settlement with Dunnegal Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance (of) ^109.. 4.. 7^ due the 1st. of April 1802. P.b.y having found that those Congregations to which Transcripts of a former minute had been sent, Containing an injunction to dis- charge their arrearages to their respective Pastors, had been but very partially complied with and with little effect, did renew said injunction and require that said Congregations with promptitude and vigor enter into and effect that business, that thereby evils of a very great magni- tude, and Serious consequence, which are otherwise likely to ensue may be prevented, and that said Congregations do by their Commis- sioners satisfy P.b.y at their Spring meeting with regard to their Com- pliance with said Injunction. Ordered that a Coppy of the above minute be transmitted to the Eldership of each of the above described Congregations. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the 4th. Sab. of No- vember. Mr. Dunlap was appointed to supply at Morgan Town the 3d. Sab. of No- vember. Mr. Jennings — to supply one Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. McPherrin — to supply at wheat field the 1st. Sabbath of March. Mr. Porter to supply at Pitts township the 5th. Sabbath of October. Mr. Hill— to supply at Unity the 1st. Sabbath of November. Mr. Swan — to supply at Pitts township the 1st. Sabbath of April. Mr. Smith — to supply one Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Adams — to supply at Sandy Creek one Sabbath discretionary. Mr. Laird — to supply at Greensburgh one Sabbath discretionary as to time. Mr. Steel — to supply at Pitt Township one Sab. discretionary as to time. Mr. McLane was appointed to supply at Yellow Creek the one fourth and at Bethlehem the one third of his time until Spring meeting also one Sabbath at Wheat Field and one Sab. at Stony Creek the remainder of his time discretion- ary as to place. Mr. Wright was appointed to supply at Union Town the 1st. Sab. of Novem- ber, at Morgan Town the 2d. at middle Town the 3d. at Clarksburgh the 4th. Sab. In Tygarts Valley two Sabbaths at Crab Orchard the 3d. Sab. of December, at Sandy Creek the 4th. Sabbath of December, at Turky foot the 1st. Sabbath of February at Summerset the 2d. at Stony Creek the 3d. at Wheatfield the 4th. ai Unity the 1st. Sabbath of March, Greensburgh the 2d. Pitt Township the 3d. at McKeesport the 1st. Sabbath of April. P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. MGaraugh and Galbraith on the learned Languages whose answers were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. Gutherie was appointed to deliver a popular discourse at the MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. next meeting of P.b.y on these words. Now the just shall live by faith Heb. 10. 38. Mr. Galbraith was appointed to prepare an Homily on Eccles. 12. 13. and a Presbyterial exercise on Heb. 4.. 1 1 to be read at the next meeting of P.b.y. Mr. MGaraugh was appointed to prepare an Homily on 2 Cor. 5. 17 and a Presbyterial exercise of Rev. 22. 14 to be read at the next meeting of P.b.y Adjourned to meet at Laurel Hill the 3d. Tuesday of April .next Concluded with Prayer. Laurel Hill April iqth. 1803 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, James Dunlap Jacob Jennings John McPherrin, Samuel Porter, George Hill, William Swan, David Smith James Adams and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. James Holiday Robert Adams, John Barnett, John Sheilds, James Cowan, George Shields, David Frame, William McCleary and James Gutherie. Absent the Revd. Joseph Henderson and Robert Steel. Mr. Steel being absent Mr Adams was chosen Clerk Pro Tempore P.b.y was opened by Mr. Gutherie with a discourse on the subject appointed at their last meeting which was sustained as part of trial. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting were read. Messrs. McPherrin's Adam's and Laird's reasons for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. Upon enquiry it was found that "the members present had fulfilled their appointments except Mr. Jennings whose reasons for omission were sustained. Mr. Wright also informed P.b.y that he had fulfilled the appoint- ments made him except in one instance, his reasons for which omis- sion were sustained. The Revd. William Speer formerly a member of Washington P.b.y having produced a dismission from that P.b.y and testimonials of his good standing requested to be received as a member of this P.b.y. He was received accordingly. A Call was brought forward from the United Congregations of Greensburgh and Unity for the Revd. William Speer, which was put into his hands by the Moderator, and he declared his acceptance thereof. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 OClock Concluded with Prayer. W i.i in ES] 1 \ v . tpril 20//1. l'.b.ymiet according to Adjournment Constituted with Prayer. .MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. I 83 Members present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. McPherrin having requested leave to resign the Pastoral charge of the Congregation of Salem, and it appearing by Commissioners duely appointed, that said Congregation was willing that Mr. McPher- rin should be dismissed: P.b.y agreed to grant his request. Mr. Dunlap having requested leave to resign his Pastoral charge of the Congregation of Laurel Hill, P.b.y Cited said Congregation to ap- pear by their Commissioners at their next meeting to shew reasons if they have any why his request should not be granted. Ordered that a Coppy of the above minute be read in Laurel Hill Congregation by Mr. Dunlap. Applications were made for supplies from the following vacant Congns — viz Morgan Town Middle Town Pitts township Tygarts Valley, Salem, Summerset Quemahoning, Sandy Creek, wheat Field, Monongehala Glades, and Clark's Burgh, the Congregations of Morgan Town and Salem applied for the administration of the Lords Supper. The following sums for the support of Missionaries were paid viz From j£ s D _£ s D Rehoboth Congregation 4.. 15.. o. From Round Hill 2.. 9.. o From Fairfield 2.. 7.. 6. From Dunnegal 1.. o.. 3 P.b.y proceeded to examine Messrs. MGaraugh and Galbraith on the System of Theology and also Mr. Gutherie on the latter part of said system whose answers were sustained as parts of trial. P.b.y having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Mr. James Gutherie of his having gone through a regular course of Literature ; of his good moral character and of his being in the Communion of the Church ; proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure : and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in Litera- ture ; as to his experimental acquaintance with religion ; and as to his proficiency in Divinity and other studies; the P.b.y did and hereby do express their approbation of all those parts of trial : and he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this Church, and satisfactorily an- swered, the Questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed ; the P.b.y did and hereby do License him, the said Mr. James Gutherie to preach the Gospel of Christ, as a Probationer for the holy Ministry within the bounds of this P.b.y, or where ever he shall be orderly Called. The Revd. Messrs. Swan, Speer, and Adams Ministers and Mr. Robert Ritchey Elder were appointed Commission erjs to attend the General Assembly at their next meeting. 184 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Power was appointed to supply the 3d. Sabbath of May at Long Run and the 1st. Sabbath of August at Union Town. Messrs. Dunlap and'McPhenin were appointed to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Morgan Town the 2d. Sabbath of August — Mr. Dunlap was appointed to supply at Union Town the 3d. Sabbath of May. Mr. Jennings was appointed to supply at George's Creek the 1st. Sab of June and one Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. McPherrin was appointed to supply at Pitt Township the 4th. Sab. of June at Union Town the 3d. Sab. of July and at Morgan Town the 1st. Sab. of August. Messrs. Porter and Hill were appointed to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Salem the 2d. Sabbath of June. Mr. Porter to supply the 4th. Sabbath of April discretionary as to place. Mr. Hill to supply at Unity the 3d. Sabbath of May. Mr. Swan was appointed to supply at Pitt Township 2d. Sab. of September Mr. Smith was appointed to supply at Sawickly the 5th. sab. of May and one Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Adams was appointed to supply one Sabbath discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Laird was appointed to supply at Greensburgh the 4th. Sabbath of May at Pitt Township one Sabbath discretionary as to time. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9, O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. Thursday 2\st. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above except Mr. Jennings who obtained leave of absence Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read Mr. Henderson was appointed to supply at Salem the 1st. Sab. of June and One Sabbath at Wheatrield at discretion. Mr. Steel was appointed to supply two Sabbaths at discretion as to time and place Mr Wright was appointed to supply at Union Town on the 1st. Sabbath of May, at Pitt Township on the 2d. at Salem on the 1st. Sabbath of July — at Pitt Township four Sabbaths discretionary — at Salem the 4th. Sabbath of July— at Wheat Field on the 1st. Sab of August — at Summerset the 2d. Sab. of August — at Turkey foot the 3d. — at Morgan Town the 1st. Sab. of September — at Middle Town the 2d.— at Clarksburgh the 3d. and at Tygarts Valley the 4th. Sab. of Sep. Mr Gutherie was appointed to supply at Pitt Township on the 1st. Sab. of May at Salem the 2d.— at Wheatheld the 3d. — at Quemahoning the 4th. — at Summer- set the 5 — at Turkey foot on the 1st. Sabbath of June — at Union Town on the 1st. Sab of July— at Morgan Town the 2d. — at Middle Town the y\. at Clarks- burgh the 4th.— at Tygarts Vally on the 5th. Sab. of July and 1st. Sabbath of August — at Monongalia Glades on the 2d. Sab of August— at Sandy Creek the MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 85 3d. at Turkey foot the 4th and 1st. Sabbath of September — at Quemahoning the 2d. — at Wheatfield the 3d. — at Salem th(e) 4th. and at Pitt-Township the 1st. Sabbath of October. Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mount pleasant Congregation whereby it appeared that Said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of ^209.. 7.-9 due the 1st. Instant. Mr. Dunlap reported no settlement with his Congregation. Mr. McPherrin produced a settlement with Salem Congregation whereby it appeared that Said Congregation Stood indebted to him a ballance of £iy.. 9.. 5 on the 1st. Instant. Mr. Porter produced a settlement with Congruity Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of ^33.. 00.. 7 on the 1st. Instant. Mr. Swan produced a settlement with each of his Congregations whereby it appeared that the Congregation of Sawickly stood indebted to him a ballance of ,£53. 7. 7 on the 15th. of Nov. last, and the Congregation of Long Run a ballance of ^62.. 5.. 6 on the Same Date. Mr. Smith reported no settlement with his Congregations. Mr. Adams produced a settlement with Union Congregation whereby it appeared that Said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of ,£29.. 14.. 6 due the 18th. Instant. Mr. Laird reported no settlement with his Congregations. Mr. Hill produced a settlement with his Congregations whereby it appeared that the Congregation of Fairfield stood indebted to him a ballance of ,£98.. 17.. 3 due the 1st. Instant, and the Congregation of Dunagal a ballance of ^134.. 14.. 4^ due on the same date. The following sums were paid for the support of Commissioners to D C the General Assembly viz From Dunlap's Creek Congregation 2.. 38 From Mount Pleasant From Unity 3. ■ From Long Run 1.. 37 From Congruity From Fairfield 2.. o From Poke Run 1.. 33. From Plumb Creek On enquiry it was found that the injunction to those Congregations who were in arrears to their ministers any sum exceeding fifty pounds to endeavour to have their arrears discharged as soon as possible had not been fully Complied with, therefore on motion resolved that the D. C From Laurel Hill 3- 2.. 31 From Union 2. 3- — From Long Run 1. 2. 13 From Dunagal 1. 2.. From Poke Run 1.. 3- 17 1 86 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. above injunction continue in force until the object thereof shall be ac- complished. Whereas Mr. Mercer has failed in complying with the expectations of P.b.y in removing those impediments which lay in the way of their receiving him it is therefore agreed by P.b.y to forbid Mr. Mercer itinerating in their bounds longer than their next meeting of P.b.y unless he satisfies them respecting those difficulties; and request him in the mean time not to interfere with those Congns — in which ministers are settled in the execution of any part of his ministerial office. Ordered that a Coppy of this minute be transmitted to Mr. Mercer by the stated Clerk. A reference was brought in from Poke Run Session respecting John Gordon and Agnes his wife who were married on the last Day of April 1801 and had a child born .to them on the 23d. Day of October fol- lowing, who both declared that the Child was begotten in lawful wedlock. P.b.y having heard all the testimony before them and maturely de- liberated on the subject were unanimously of opinion that they could not be admitted to the destinguishing priviledges of the Church in as much as they appear to have been guilty of Antenuptial fornication until they give satisfactory evidence of repentance. Messrs. MGarraugh and Galbraith brought in and read discourses upon the subjects appointed them at the last meeting which were sus- tained as parts of trial. Mr. MGarraugh was appointed to prepare a lecture on Isai. 6 Chap- ter from the beginning to the 9th. verse and Mr Galbraith was appoint- ed to prepare a Lecture on the 4th. Chapter of Malachi both to be delivered at the next meeting of P.b.y. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 OClock Concluded wt. Prayer. Friday 2id. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted wt. Prayer Members Present as above except Messrs. Porter and Speer who obtained leave of absence. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read Adjourned to meet at Unity on the 4th. Tuesday of June next. Concluded with Prayer. Unity June 2W1. 1803 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Samuel Porter .MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 87 Robert Steel William Swan David Smith, William Speer and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. John Baird, John Moore, James B. Clow William Finley and Johnathan Doty. Absent The Revd. Messrs. James Dunlap Joseph Henderson Jacob Jennings John McPherrin George Hill and James Adams. P.b.y was Opened by Messrs. MGarraugh and Galbraith with dis- courses on the subjects appointed them at the last meeting of P.b.y which were sustained as parts of trial. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y were read except so far as respects supplies. The Congregation of Pittstownship requested leave to present a Call to Carlisle P.b.y for Mr. Joseph Brady a Licentiate under their care, which was granted. Ordered that the Clerk furnish the Commissioner from Pitts Township with a Coppy of the above minute. Mr. James Graham a Licentiate under the care of Carlisle Presby- tery presented his Credentials and requested liberty to Itinerate in the bounds of this P.b.y for some time, which request was granted. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9, O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday 29//^. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Steel's reasons for not attending the last meeting of P.b.y were sustained. Mr. Dunlap is now come, his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained A petition from a number of the Inhabitants of Pittsburgh Praying that they might be erected into a different Congregation and receive supplies was laid before P.b.y. After mature deliberation P.b.y agreed to refer the matter to Synod at their next meeting. Mr. William Jackson a Licentiate under the care of Huntington Presbytery presented his Credentials and requested liberty to Itinerate in the bounds of this Presbytery for some time which was granted. Mr. Graham was appointed to supply at Tyrone the 1st. Sab. of July, at Laurel Hill the 2d. at Salem the 3d. at Union Town the 5th. and at Morgan Town the 2d. Sab. of August. Mr. Jackson was appointed to supply at Armagh 1st. Sab. of July, at Salem the 2d. at morgan Town the 4th. at Middletown the 5th and at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab. of August. l88 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The following additional sums were paid in for commissioners to the Gen. Assembly. jQ S D From Salem Congregation. 2 .. 2 .. 4 From Rehoboth. 1 5 .. 4 From Round hill 1 .. 5 .. 3. Mr. Swan's reasons for not attending the General Assembly were sustained. Mr. Spear informed P.b.y that he had fulfilled his commission to the Gen. Assembly. A Commissioner appeared from Laurel Hill Congregation and in- formed P.b.y that said Congregation consented that the Pastoral rela- tion between Mr. Dunlap and said Congregation should be disolved agreeably to his request: the P.b.y did therefore dissolve sd. relation. The Revd. Boyd Mercer appeared before P.b.y produced a dismis- sion and Testimonials from the P.b.y of Ohio and requested to be re- ceived as a member. P.b.y agreed not to grant his request as he did not reside within their bounds Mr. Mercer having requested liberty to preach at McKeesport till the fall meeting of P.b.y his request was granted. Mr. Laird produced a settlement with each of his Congregations whereby it appeared that Plumb Creek Congregation stood indebted to him the ballance of jQg.. 10.. 6 due the 8th. Day of April 1803 and the Congregation of Poke Run the ballance of £$&.. 2.. 3 due on the same date. Mr. Smith produced a settlement with Round hill Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of ^35.. 1.. 2 due the 1st. Day of April 1803. Messrs. MGarraugh and Galbraith were examined on Natural and Moral Philosophy whose answers were sustained as parts of trial. Mr. MGarraugh was appointed to prepare a discourse on Proverbs 28th. 13th and Mr. Galbraith was appointed to prepare a discourse on John 5th. and 40 both to be delivered at the next meeting of Presby- tery. Mr. Dunlap requested a dismission from this P.b.y and Testimo- nials of his standing to join the P.b.y of Ohio his request was granted and the Clerk was ordered to furnish him with the requisite Testimo- nials P.b.y adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the 3d. Tuesday of October next Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth Tuesday October uS///. 1803 Presbytery met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 89 Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power Jacob Jennings John McPherrin, Samuel Porter George Hill, William Swan, William Speer and Francis Laird. Elders Messrs. Robert Baird David Buchan- nan John Finley, John Taylor, Michael Rough, John Henry William McClearv and John Wright. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson Robert Steel and James Adams. The Revd. David Smith was removed by Death on the 24th. Day of August last. P.b.y was opened by Messrs. MGarraugh and Galbraith with dis- courses on the subjects appointed them at their last meeting which were sustained as part of trials P.b.y proceeded to the choice of Moderator and Clerk for the ensu- ing year whereupon Mr. Power was chosen Moderator and Mr. Speer Clerk. Adjourned to meet at the House of Mr. John Wright tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday Oct. 19 P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above The Revd. Thomas Robins a Missionary from the missionary Society of the State of Conecticut being present and invited took his seat as a correspondant The Revd. Andrew Gwin a member of the Presby- tery of Ohio being present and invited took his seat as a Correspontant. The Revd. Messrs. Jacob Jennings John McPherrin and George Hill gave Reasons for their absence from the last meeting of P.b.y which were sustained. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting of P.b.y and so much of the Spring meeting as respects supplies were read. The Members present have substantially fulfilled their appointments and Messrs. Wright and Gutherie fulfilled the appointments made to them. Applications for supplies were ordered to be made, Whereupon Col. Wm. McCleary for an appointment of Mr. Gutherie as a Mission- ary for two months in the Southern department of this P.b.y A petition was handed in from certain inhabitants of the Town of Pittsburgh for supplies and for liberty to apply to the Presbyteries of Ohio and Erie for supplies. The Congregation of highlands in the bounds of the P.b.y of Erie having obtained leave from their P.b.y applied for supplies. P.b.y having considered the circumstances at- 190 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. tending the application from the inhabitants of Pittsburgh agreed to grant the Prayer of their petition. A petition for supplies on every Sabbath was received from the Congregation of Laurel Hill A verbal application was made from the Congregation of Tyrone for supplies The Inhabitants of Turkey Foot petitioned for supplies The Con- gregation of Salem applied for supplies and for the administration of the Lords Supper this fall. Applications for supplies were made from the following Congregations viz. Rehoboth Pitts Township Quemaho- ning, Wheatfield, Summerset, Round hill Cowanshawanack and Stump Creek. Mr. McLean informed P.b. y that he had fulfilled the appointments made him at the last fall meeting, and having mentioned the desire of the Congregation of Bethlehem that he should be continued as a stated supply for one third of his time in that Congregation until the next Spring meeting of P.b.y he was appointed accordingly, the rest of his time to be employed at discretion. P.b.y with the concurrence of two thirds of their members reconsidered the decision made on the petition from Certain inhabitants of Pittsburgh and determined that the prayer of that petition can not now be granted. Presbytery having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Messrs. Robert MGarraugh and James Galbraith of their having gone through a regular course of Literature; of their good moral character; and of their being in the communion of the Church: proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for their Licensure : and they having given satisfaction as to their accomplishments in literature; as to their exper- imental acquaintance with religion; and as to their proficiency in Di- vinity and other Studies: The P.b.y did and hereby do express their approbation of all those parts of trial; and they having adopted the Confession of Faith of this Church; and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candidates to be Licensed; The P.b.y did and hereby do license them the Said Robert M,Garraugh and James Galbraith to preach the Gospel of Christ as probationers for the holy Ministry within the bounds of this P.b.y or wherever they or either of them shall be orderly Called. The Revd. Boyd Mercer pro- duced testimonials of his being received as a member of the P.b.y of Ohio, and requested Liberty to itinerate part of his time until the Spring meeting within the bounds of this P.b.y which was granted. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock Concluded with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 91 Thursday October 20th. P.b.y met according to adjournment Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read, Messrs. Swan and Laird were appointed a Committee to settle with the Revd. John McPherrin the Treasurer of this P.b.y for monies for missionary purposes. The members of P. b. y who were present paid each yid to the Stated Clerk for the purpose of paying for a Presbyterial Book accidentally lost and for procuring another Book. The Synod of Pittsburgh having appointed the second Thursday of December 1803 to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving for the out- pouring of the Influence of the Divine Spirit on the Churches under their care and prayer for a more abundant effusion of the Spirit's in- fluences the P.b.y recommend that all their members respect the above appointment. P.b.y having observed a general regulation on the sub- ject of reports adopted by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church during their sessions in May last contained in the 19th. page of the extracts of their minutes enjoined a suitable respect to those regulations in all the Congregations under their care. P.b.y proceeded to appoint supplies as follow viz. The Revd James Power at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab. of Nov. and at Salem the 4th. Sabbath of March. The Revd. Jacob Jennings at Laurel Hill the 4th. Sab of Nov. and at Round hill the 3d. Sab. of March. The Revd. John McPherrin at Tyrone the 4th. Sabbath of Nov. at Laurel hill the 1st. Sabbath of December, at Pitt Township the 3d. Sabbath of Dec. at Highlands the 4th. Dc. at Wheatfield the 1st. Sab of January at Quemahoning the 2d. and at Salem the 3d. Sabbath of January at Round hill the 1st. Sab. of February and at Rehoboth the 2d. Do and to employ the remainder of his time at discretion until the next Spring meeting. The Revd. Samuel Porter at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab of Oct. and 2d. Sab. of Nov. The Revd. George Hill at Laurel Hill the 4th. Sab. of October and to admin- ister the Lord's Supper at Salem the 2d. Sab. of November. The Revd. William Swan at Laurel Hill the 3d. Sab. of Nov and at Salem the 1st. Sabbath of April. The Revd. William Speer at Rehoboth the 4th. Sab of Octr. & at Salem the 2d. Sabbath of November. The Revd. Francis Laird one Sabbath at discretion as to time and the 1st. Sabbath of December at Highlands. The Revd. Joseph Henderson one Sab. at Cowanshawanack and one Sab at Stump Creek at discretion as to time. 192 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Revd. Robert Steel 1st. Sab. of January at Pitt Township and one Sab- bath at discretion as to time and place. The Revd. James Adams at Sandy Creek the 3d. Sab. of December and the 2d. Sal), of January at Union Town. The Revd. Boyd Mercer to supply at Wheatfield the 2d. Sab. of Nov. at Que- mahoning the 3d. at Turkey Foot the 4th. Sab of November at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sabbath of Deer, at Monongehala Glades the 2d. Sab. Do. and at McKee's- port two Sabbaths at discretion. Mr. Wright was appointed to supply at Clarksburgh the 1st. Sab. of March at Middle Town the 2d. at Morgan Town the 3d. at Rehobpth the 4th. and the following Sab. at Round Hill and the remainder of his time at discretion. Mr. Gutherie was appointed to supply as a Missionary for the Space of two months commencing the 1st. Sab of November in the Southern departments of this P.b.y the month of January to be employed at his discretion. The 1st. and 2d. Sabbaths of Feb. at Laurel Hill the 3d. Sab of February at Tyrone, the 4th. Sab. of Feb. and 1st. Sab. of March at Salem the 2d. Sab. of March at Pitt Township the 3d. at Highlands one Sab. at Rehoboth and one Do at Round hill at Discretion. Mr. MGarraugh was appointed to supply at Sandy Creek the 5th. Sab. of October at Crossings the 1st. Sabbath of Nov. at Turkey foot the 2d. at Summerset the 3d. at Quemahoning the 4th. Sab. at Tyrone the 1st. Sab. of December at Round-Hill the 2d. at Laurel Hill the 3d. and at Salem the 4th. Sab. of December, at Wheatfield the 1st. Sab. of January at Cowanshawanack the 2d. at Stump Creek the 3d. and 4th. Sabs, and at Salem the 5th. Sab. of December the 1st. Sab. of Feb. at Pitt Township the 2d. at Highlands the 4th. at Morgan town, the 1st. Sab. of March at Middle Town the 2d. at Clarksburgh the 3d. and 4th. at Tygarts Valley the remainder of his time at discretion. Mr. James Galbraith to supply at Salem the 1st. Sab of Nov. at Cowansha- wanack the 2d. at Stump Creek the 3d. and 4th. Sabs, of Nov. at Wheatfield the 1st. Sab. of December at (Quemahoning the 2d. at Summerset the 3d. at Turkey foot the 4th. Sabbath of December, at Round Hill the 4th. Sab. of January at Rehoboth the 5th. Sab. at Morgan Town the 1st. Sabbath of February at Mid- dletown the 2d. at Clarksburgh the 3d. at Tygarts Valley the 4th. Sabbath of Febr. and 1st. Sab. of March, at Monongahala Glades the 2d. Sab. of March, at Union Town the 3d. at Laurel Hill the 4th. Sab of March the 1st. Sab. of April at Tyrone and 2d. Sab. at Pitt Township. The Committee appointed to settle with the Treasurer of this P.b.y reported that a ballance of ,£4.. 4.. g)4 remained in his hands which was ordered to be transmitted by him to the Treasurer of the Synod of Pittsburgh. P.b.y adjourned to Meet in Greensburgh on the third Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 93 Greensburgh April 17th 1804. Presbytery met according to adjournment Members present, The Revd. James Power Joseph Henderson Jacob Jennings John M Pher- rin Samuel Porter Robert Steele George Hill William Swan William Speer James Adams and Francis Laird. Elders James Gutherie Wil- liam M Cleary James B. Clow John Moore Hugh Martin George Cam- mel James Caldwell John Hamilton Andrew Howell Robert MClean and Patrick Jack. Presbytery was opened by a Sermon preached by Mr. James Graham on Luke 16. 16. Constituted with prayer. A Petition from the Congregation of Salem was handed in by Mr. Andrew Kinkaid for Liberty to apply to the Presbytery of Ohio for as much of the time of the Revd. Thomas Moore as a supply as can be obtained untill the next meeting of Presbytery which was granted. A Coppy of this minute was ordered to be given to Mr. Kinkaid. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last meeting of Presbytery were read. Mr. Henderson gave reasons 'for absence from the three last meet- ings of Presbytery which were sustained. Messrs. Steele and Adams gave reasons for absence from the last meeting which were sustained : The Members have generally fulfilled their appointments to supply — and reasons were given in such cases as appointments were not fulfilled — which were sustained. Mr. Wright fulfilled the appointments made to him. Mr. Gutherie fulfilled the appointments made to him to sup- ply and read to Presbytery a Report of the Mission appointed him in the Southern parts of the Presbytery which gave very satisfactory evi- dence of his diligence and success in that appointment. Mr. Galbraith fulfilled his appointments and Mr. MGauraugh ful- filled his appointments except in one Instance which became imprac- ticable by high water. Ordered that Supplications for supplies and other Papers directed to Presbytery be handed in. Calls from the Congregations of Concord and Muddy Creek under the care of the Presbytery of Erie were laid in for the Revd. John M Pherrin, Leave having been Obtained for this purpose from said Presbytery and the Calls being regularly prepared they were put into Mr. M Pherrin's hand for Consideration. Applica- tion was received by letter from the United Congregations of Tygarts Vally for supplies. A verbal application for supplies was received from the Congregation of Amity also from Round Hill and Rehoboth and for the administration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper in each of the two last mentioned Congregations. Application was made for supplies and for the administration of the 194 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Sacrament of the Lords Supper at Morgan Town also for suppiles at Middle-Town Monongahela Glades Wheatfield Sandy-Creek and the Crossings, and for the administration of the Lords Supper on the 2nd Sabbath of August in Laurel Hill Congregation. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 O Clock. Concluded with prayer. April \Zth 1804 Presbytery met according to adjournment — Constituted with prayer — Members present as above. A Letter from the Revd. Boyd Mercer addressed to the Moderator of this Presbytery was taken into Consideration and as Mr. Mercer had not fulfilled the appointments made to him and had preached in an irregular manner in Congrega- tions in our bounds The Revd. Samuel Porter and George Hill were appointed to prepare the necessary information thereupon to be trans- mitted to the Presbytery of Ohio and to report in the afternoon. Upon Inquiry it appeared that the Members had complied with the Recom- mendation of the Presbytery to observe the day of Thanksgiving ap- pointed by the Synod^of Pittsburgh. Mr. M Pherrin produced a Receipt from the Revd. John M Millan for the payment of the monies directed to be paid by him to the Treas- urer of the Synod of Pittsburgh. Collections for defraying the expenses of Commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly were received as follows — from the Congregation of Congruity ' $4.11 cts. Salem 2.66 Poke Run 1.40 . Georges Creek 1.50 Dunnegal 1. Greensburgh 3-54/^ • Long Run, 2.25 Ebenezer 2.13 Little Redstone i.86}4 • Sawickly 1.72 Bethel 3.0 Union 2.0 Dunlaps Creek. 2.75 Mr. M Pherrin resigned his appointment as Stated Clerk — where- upon Mr. Swan was chosen. Mr. James Graham a Licentiate under the care of the Presbytery of Carlisle app(l)ied to be received under the care of this Presbytery — and having produced Credentials of good Standing and fair Character and of his regular dismission from that Presbytery was accordingly re- ceived. A Call from the Congregations of Laurel Hill and Tyrone was presented to Mr. James Gutherie — and upon Inquiry it appeared that some arrears remain due to the late Pastor of the Congregation of Laurel Hill — and the Commissioner Col. Jos. Tarrence and the Elder Mr. James Parker having undertaken that a settlement shall be made betwixt Mr. Dunlap and that Congregation and a full discharge of the MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 95 arrears in a short time Presbytery submitted the Call to the Considera- tion of Mr. Gutherie. A Call was also presented to Mr. James Graham from the Congre- gation of Pitt Township which was put into his hand for Consideration. Presbytery proceeded to the Inquiry into annual Settlements. Mr. Power reported no settlement. Mr. Henderson reported no settle- ment with the Congregation of Bethel. Mr. Jack the Elder from the Congregation of Ebenezer reported no settlement with Mr. Henderson. — Mr. Jennings reported no Settlement for the last year but presented a paper testifying that JQ20 were due to him at the middle of April 1803 -Mr. Steele reported no settlement. — Mr. Porter produced a Settlement with the Congregation of Congruity Stating jQlS- 15. 2 to be due from that Congregation.— Mr. Hill produced a Settlement wt. the Congregation of Fairfield which states that ^,103. 19. 8. was due the 13th. of this Instant. — Mr. Swan produced a settlement with the Congregation of Long Run whereby it appeared that ^84. 15. 5 was due to him on the 15th. of last Novr. no report from Sawickly Congregation. — No Report from the Congregations of Union and Georges Creek, nor from those of Poke Run and Plumb Creek. Mr. John Wright requested leave to Itinerate out of the bounds of this Presbytery four months from the first of May which was granted. Mr. James Galbraith requested leave to Itinerate out of the bounds of the Presb.y from this time untill the 1st. of July next which was granted. Mr. Robert M Gaurraugh requested liberty to Itinerate for six weeks in the bounds of the Presbytery of Erie which was granted. Mr. Hill and Mr. Porter appointed to prepare a Report on the Let- ter of the Revd. Boyd Mercer brought in a Letter Stating the Inform- ation requisite in this case which was approved and directed to be transmitted by the Moderator of this Presbytery to the Presbytery of Ohio. Presbytery appointed the following supplies viz. Mr. Power at Round Hill the 4 Sab. of May to administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — Mr. Henderson at Laurel Hill the 2nd. Sab. of August to administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — Mr. M Pherrin the 4th Sab. of April at Wheatfield and the 4th Sab. of May at Round Hill, the rest of his time at discretion. — Mr. Porter at Rehoboth the 1st. Sab. of Septr. to administer the sacrament of the Lords Supper. — Mr. Hill at Salem one Sab. at discretion as to time to administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — Mr. Swan at Mor- 'gan Town the 3d Sab. of August to administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — Mr. Adams at Morgan Town the 3d Sab. August. — Mr. Laird one Sab. at discretion as to time and place. — 196 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Concluded with prayer. April xgth Presbytery met according to adjournment — Constituted with prayer. Members present as above except Mr. McClain who obtained lib- erty of absence from the remaining part of the Sessions. Mr. Gutherie requested liberty to Itinerate without the bounds of this Presbytery three months of the ensuing summer which was granted. Mr. MClean appeared — and has fulfilled the appointments to supply made to him at our last Sessions— and was appointed to supply a fourth of his time at Cherry Hill a third at Bethlehem the 2nd Sab. of August at Laurel Hill and the rest of his time at discretion untill the fall meeting of Presbytery. Presbytery proceeded to finish the appointments of supplies as follows Mr. Wright at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. Octr. — at Rehoboth the 1st. & 2nd Sabs, of Septr. at Union Town the 3rd at Turkyfoot the 4th. at Summerset the 5th Sab. of Septr. Mr. M Gauraugh at Cowanshawanick the 4th Sab. of April, at Stump Creek the 5th — at Amity the 1. Sab. of May — at Round Hill the 2nd — at Quemma- honing the 3rd — Summerset the 3rd Sab. of July — at Turky foot the 4th at the Crossings the 5th. — at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sab. of August — at Crab Orchard the 2nd — at Monongahela Glades the 4th — at Tygarts Vally the 2nd & 3rd Sab.s Septemr. — at Moigan Town the 4th — at Round Hill the 5th — The rest of his time at discretion. Mr. Galbraith at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. of July— at Rehoboth the 2nd— at Laurel Hill the 3rd — at Tyrone the 4th — at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. of August — at Rehoboth the 2nd —at Union Town the 3rd- at Laurel Hill the 4th — at Mor- gantown the 1st. Sab. Septr. — at Middletown the 2nd — at Clarksburgh the 3rd — at Tygarts Valley the 4th. Mr. Adams was appointed to supply the vacancies south of Morgantown 3 Sabs, at discretion. Mr. Graham declared his acceptance of the Call which was put into his hand yesterday. Presbytery agreed to meet at Pitt Township on the 3d. Tuesday of Octr. next and to Ordain and Install Mr. Graham in that Congrega- tion should the way be clear and Mr. Power was appointed to preach the sermon and Mr. Speer to give the Charge on that occation. Pres- bytery appointed Mr. Graham to prepare and preach a sermon on Rev. 10.. 5. 6 at the opening of Presbytery as a part of his trials for ordi- nation. On Inquiry being made whether Presbytery would agree to recon- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 1 97 sider a Reference formerly decided up from the Session of Poke Run Congregation relating to the Legitimacy of a Child prematurely born — It was agreed to reconsider the subject at the next sessions of Presby- tery. The Revd. Jacob Jennings and the Revd. Robert Steele were ap- pointed Commissioners to represent this Presbytery in the next Gen- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church and Commissions were furnished to them accordingly. Presbytery adjourned to meet in the Congregation of Pitt-Township on the 3.d Tuesday of Octr. next. Concluded with prayer. Unity July \th 1804 Presbytery met upon a special Call from the Moderator agreeably to the Regulations providing for such cases — and was opened by a sermon preached by the Revd. Thomas Moore from Luke 13 Chapr. latter part of the 34 ver. — Constituted with prayer. Present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, John MPherrin, Samuel Porter and William Speer. Elders Messrs. Andrew Allison James MKee John Baird and John Barnett. — Absent the Revd. Messrs Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan, James Adams and Francis Laird. The Revd. Thomas Moore produced a Certificate of good Standing and regular dismission from the Presbytery of Ohio and having sig- nified his desire to be received as a Member of this Presbytery — he was according received. A Call from the Congregation of Salem was laid in for the Revd. Thomas Moore which was put into his hand and accepted by him. Adjourned. — Concluded with 4 prayer. The Synod examined and approved these Records thus far, 1804 Saml Porter Mod, Pitt Township Church Octr. 16th 1804 Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. — Members present the Revd. Messieurs James Power, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, William Swan, Thomas Moore and Francis Laird — Elders, David Buchannon, Matthew Turner, James Parr, Robert Cowan, Andrew Brown and Samuel Findley. — Absent the Revd. Messieurs Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, John MPherrin, George Hill and James Adams. Presbytery was opened by Mr. Graham with a sermon on the subject MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. appointed him at their last Spring meeting ; which was sustained as a part of trial. — Presbytery proceeded to the Choice of a Moderator & Clerk for the insuing year ; whereupon Mr. Porter was chosen Moderator and Mr. Moore Clerk. A Letter from the Revd. John MPherrin to the Moderator of Pres- bytery informing him that he had agreed to settle in those Congrega- tions from which he had received a Call, and requesting a Dismission & Testimonials in order to his Joining the Presbytery of Erie, was read; and his Request granted; and Mr. MPherrin is hereby recom- mended as a Member in good standing. The Clerk was ordered to furnish him with a Coppy of this minute. A Petition from a number of the Inhabitants of Pittsburgh styling themselves the second Presbyterian Congregation of Pittsburgh, pray- ing for liberty to supplicate the Presbyteries of Ohio and Erie for sup- plies was read ; and Presbytery finding that the Judgement of Synod in favour of the Petitioners having supplies granted to them, and which was protested against, and apealed from by Mr. Steele and the Elders and Trustees of the Incorporate Presbyterian Congregation of Pitts- burgh, was confirmed by the General Assembly, did grant their Re- quest. — Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 OClock, concluded with prayer. Octr.. 17 th Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Moore requested leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery which was granted. Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. Graham on his acquaintance with experi- mental Religion, Theology, Church History and Discipline, whose answers were sustained as parts of Trial. Agreeably to order the Minutes of the last Stated meeting together with those of a subsequent Pro-re-nata meeting of Presbytery were read. Upon inquiry it was found that the Members present had fulfilled the appointments made to them at the last spring meeting. A Letter from the secretary of the Corporation of the Widow's Fund, directed to the Moderator of Presbytery was read : and Presbytery di- rected its members to pay a proper attention to that matter. A letter from the Revd. Dr. Ashbel Green a member of the stand- ing Committee of Missions of the General Assembly, with regard to the gratuitous distribution of Religious Books in the hands of said Com- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 199 mittee, was read: the Consideration of which was posponed by Pres- bytery until their next spring meeting. Mr.. Gutherie declared his acceptance of the Call put into his hands by Presbytery from the Congregations of Laurel Hill and Tyrone. Mr. Findley the Commissioner and Elder from Laurel Hill Congre- gation informed Presbytery that Col. Joseph Terrence and Mr. James Hallody had attempted a final settlement with Mr. Dunlap but could not effect it ; and therefore requested a Committee of Presbytery to assist in that business, which Request was granted ; and Presbytery did accordingly appoint the Revd. Messieurs James Power and George Hill with Mr. John Wright, Elder a Committee to assist in said set- tlement, and to meet at Laurel Hill Meeting House on the third Tues- day of December next. A Letter from the Revd. James Dunlap relative to the above matter was read, and Presbytery ordered a coppy of the above minute to be Transmitted to Mr. Dunlap with a particular Request that he would be punctual in attending the Committee at their meetting as above stated. Mr. Speer, by letter, requested permission from Presbytery to itiner- ate for six months without their bounds, and the necessary Testimon- ials in such cases: also that supplies might be granted to his Congre- gations during his absence ; which was granted. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 Oclock. Concluded with prayer. Odr. 18 Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with prayer. Members present as above except Mr. Moore who had leave of ab- sence. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Applications for supplies were made by the following Congregations. viz. Unity, Greensburgh, Licking Creek, Concord, Tygarts Valley, second Congregation of Pittsburgh, Turkeyfoot, Rehoboth, Round Hill, Middle Town, Clarksburgh, Cowanshawanick Breadies Settle- ment, Summerset, Quemahoning, Wheatfield, Crossings, Sandy Creek, Amity, Union Town. Mr. Laird produced a settlement with the Congregation of Poke Run whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of jQ 55. 7. 6 due last April, also a settlement with Plumb Creek Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congrega- tion stood indebted to him a ballance of £ 44. o. 4 due at the same time. Collections for the support of Commissioners to the General Assem- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. bly were received as follows, From Plumb Creek Congregation 2 Dol's From Mount Pleasant 4 Dol's, From Unity 3 Dol's 50 Cents. Presbytery finding that the Records of Poke Run session with re- gard to a Reference from said session formerly decided upon by Pres- bytery, and agreed at the last Spring meeting to be reconsidered at the Fall Meeting, were not present ; Presbytery postponed said re-consider- ation until their next meeting. Presbytery proceeded to the ordination of Mr. James Graham, and did by the Imposition of hands and Prayer solemnly Ordain him to the holy office of the Gospel Ministry. Mr. Graham then took his seat. His Elder is Mr. Wm. MCrea The Consideration of the Letter adressed by the Moderator of the General Assembly to the Presbytery with regard to the alterations contemplated in the Form of Government, Directory for worship and Forms of Process, was postponed by Presbytery until their spring meeting. The Synod having appointed the second thursday of December as a day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer for the Continuation and more abundant effusion of the Holy Spirit's Influences upon the Church ; Presbytery injoined it upon its members to pay a proper attention thereto. Presbytery agreed to Meet at Laurel Hill on the Third Tuesday of April to Ordain and Install Mr. Gutherie in that Congregation if the way should be clear. Mr. Hill was appointed to preach the Ordination sermon and Mr. Henderson to precide. Presbytery appointed Mr. Gutherie to preach a sermon on 2 Cor. 3. 18 at their next meeting as a part of his trial for Ordination. Mr. Galbraith requested liberty to intenerate at discretion for three months the principle part of the time out of the bounds of the Presby- tery which was granted. Presbytery proceeded to make out supplies as follows, viz. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town the 3d Sab. of December. Mr. Porter at Greensburgh the 2nd Sab. of April. Mr. Swan at Unity the 1st. Sab. April. Mr. Laird at Unity the 1st. Sab. of Novemr. Mr. Graham at Rehoboth the 1st. Sab. of Decemr. Mr. Steele at Round Hill the 2nd Sab. of April. Mr. Hill at Quemahoning one Sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Jennings at Turkey-foot one Sab. discretionary as to time. Mr. Henderson at Licking Creek the 2nd .Sab. of Novr.— Mr Moore at Wheatfield the 4th Sab. of March. Mr. Adams at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sab. of Decemr. Mr. Gutherie at Sandy Creek the 2nd Sab. of January. Mr. Wright at Round Hill the 4th Sab. of Octr. at Rehoboth the 1st. Sab. Novr. at Pittsburgh the 2nd Congregation the 1st. Sab. of March, at MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Round Hill the 2nd at Rehoboth the 3rd at Union Town the 4th. at Greens- burgh the 1st. Sab. of April, at Unity the 2nd sab. of April. Mr. Galbraith at Greensburgh the 1st. Sab. of February, at Unity the 2nd, at Quemahoning the 3rd, at Summerset the 4th, at Turkeyfoot the 1st. sab. of March at the Crossings the 2nd, at Sandy Creek ye. 3rd, at Union Town the 4th., at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. of April, at Rehoboth the 2nd. Mr. MGarraugh at Amity the 3rd Sab. of Octr. at Licking Creek the 4th at Concord the 1st. sab. of Novr., at Greensburgh the 2nd, at Rehoboth the 3rd, at Middletown the 4th, at Tygarts Valley the 2nd & 3rd Sabs, of Decemr. at Sandy Creek the 1st. Sab. of Jan.y, at the Crossings the 2nd, at Turkey foot the 3rd at Quemahoning the 4th, in the second Congregation of Pittsburgh the 3rd Sab. of Feb.y, at Rehoboth the last Sab. of Feb.y, at Round Hill the 1st. Sab. of March, at Breadies Settlement the last Sab. of March, at Wheatfield the 1st. sab. of April, the rest of his time at discretion. Adjourned to meet at Laurel Hill the 3rd Tuesday of April next. Concluded with Prayer. Rehoboth. Wednesday February 6th 1805. By a Special Call of the Moderator agreeably to the Constitution of our Church, Presbytery met and Constituted with Prayer. Members present, The Revd. Messrs. James Power, Jacob Jennings and Samuel Porter. Elders Robert Baird and John Wright. Absent The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan, William Speer, Thomas Moore, James Adams, Francis Laird and James Graham The Revd. William Wylie lately a member of the Presbytery of Erie, appeared in Presbytery and requested that he might be received as a Member and having produced Testimonials of his Good Standing, and regular dismission from the Presbytery of Erie ; his Request was granted : and he accordingly took his seat as a Member. A Call from the united Congregations of Rehoboth and Round Hill to the Revd. William Wylie, was brought in and read, and the way being prepared, it was put into his hand by Presbytery, of which he immediately declared his acceptance. Adjourned. Concluded with Prayer. Laurel Hill April 16th 1805. Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Jacob Jennings, Samuel Porter, George Hill, William Swan Thomas Moore, James Adams, Francis Laird, and William Wylie. Elders. John Neel, Eben- ezer Findley, James Caldwell, Robert Taylor, John Power and James MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Orr. Absent The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Robert Steele, William Speer and James Graham. Presbytery was opened by Mr. Guthrie with a Sermon on the sub- ject appointed him at their Fall meeting, which was sustained as a part of Trial. Agreeably to order the Minutes of the last fall Meeting, also Those of a Subsequent Pro renata Meeting of Presbytery were read. The reasons assigned by Messrs. Jennings, Hill, and Adams for their absence from the last fall Meeting of Presbytery were sus- tained. The reasons given by those Members who were absent from the last Pro renata Meeting of Presbytery for their non attendance were sustained. Upon Inquiry it was found that the Members present had fulfilled their appointments except in some instances ; the reasons given for which omissions were sustained. Messrs. Wright MGarraugh and Galbraith fulfilled their appointments except in a few Instances ; their reasons for which deficiencies were sustained. The Committee appointed to meet at Laurel Hill Meeting House to assist in the settlement between said Congregation and their former Pastor, Mr. Dunlap, Reported that they met according to appointment, except Mr. Wright Elder; but that Mr. Dunlap not appearing, they could do nothing. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 OClock. Concluded with Prayer. April 1 7 th Presbytery met according to Adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above. Agreeably to order the Minutes of the last session were read. Applications for supplies and other Papers directed to Presbytery, being called for, were presented. A Call was presented, for John Wright Probationer, from the united Congregations of Hawking and] Rush Creek within the bounds of the Presb.'y of Ohio, attended with a Letter from the Moderator of said Presbytery certifying his belief of the Call as being orderly, and ad- vising Redstone Presbytery to put said Call into the hands of Mr.. Wright for Consideration Presbytery considering the urgency of the case did put the Call into his hand. A Call from the united Congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking for Mr. MGarraugh was presented to Presbytery, and being read, was put into his hand for Consideration. Applications for supplies were made by the following vacant Con- MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 203 gregations, viz, The 2nd Congregation of Pittsburgh, Crossings, Mo- nongahala Glades, Quemmahoning, Bready's Settlement, Middle Town, Wheatfield, Tygarts Valley, Clerksburgh, Sandy Creek, Turkey foot, Union Town, Summerset and Cowanshawanick. The Revd. James Dunlap from the Presbytery of Ohio being present and invited took a seat as a Correspondent. Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. James Guthrie on Ecclesias- tical History and the Rules and Discipline of this Church, whose answers were sustained as part of Trial. Collections for defraying the expenses of Commissioners to the General Assembly were received from the following Congregations, viz from Mount Pleasant 2 Dol. 79 Cents Dunlap's Creek 1.67 Sawickly 2. — 44 Long Run 2.79 Salem 3.60^ Congruity 3.32 Presbytery proceeded to the ordination of Mr. James Guthrie and did by Prayer and the Imposition of hands solemnly Ordain, and set him apart to the Holy Office of the Gospel Ministry, and install him in the united Congregations of Laurel Hill and Tyrone. Mr. Guthrie then took his seat as a member. His Elder is Mr. James Hallody. Upon inquiry it was found that they Members present had complied with the Recommendation of Presbytery to observe a day of Fasting and Prayer appointed by the Synod of Pittsburgh, except Messrs. Hill and Moore, whose reasons for which Omission were sustained. Adjourned to Meet tomorrow morning at 9 Oclock. Concluded with Prayer. April i&t/i. Presbytery met according to adjournment. Constituted with Prayer. Members present as above. Agreeably to order the Minutes of the last session were read. Messrs. Swan and Guthrie were appointed as Commissioners to at- tend the next General Assembly, and were accordingly furnished with Commissions. Presbytery proceeded to the appointment of supplies, and Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Sawickly the 4th Sab. of May, In the second Con- gregation of Pittsburgh one Sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Henderson at the second Congregation of Pittsburgh the 1st. sab. of June, at Cowanshawanick the 1st. sab. of September. Mr. Jennings at Laurel Hill the 2nd Sab. of May, at Turkey foot the 2nd sab. of September. 204 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Porter at Long Run the 1st. sab. of June, and one sab. discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Hill Two sabs, at Qummahoning discretionary as to time. Mr. Moore the 2nd sab. of June at Laurel Hill, and one sab. at Wheatfield discretionary as to time. Mr. Swan in the second Congregation of Pittsburgh the 3rd sab. of Septr. Mr.. Speer at Bready's settlement one day and at Summerset one day both dis- cretionary as to time Mr.. Adams at Middle town the 1st. sab. of July, at the Crossings the 1st. of August. Mr. Laird Two sabs, discretionary both as to time and place. Mr. Wylie at Tyrone the 4th sab. of May, at Union Town one sab discretion- ary as to time. Mr. Steele two sab.s discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Graham in the second Congregation of Pittsburgh one sab. discretionary as to time, and one other sab. discretionary both as to time and place. Mr. Guthrie at the Crossings the 4th sab. of July. Mr. Wright was appointed to supply in the 2nd Congregation of Pittsburgh the 1st. Sab. of May, and the 1st. and 2nd sab.s of august, at Cowanshawanick the 3rd sab. of august, at Bready's settlement the 4th, at Union Town the 2nd sab. of Septr., at Middletown the 3rd, The rest of his time until the next meet- ing of Presbytery at discretion. Mr. Galbraith applied for liberty to Itenerate out of the bounds of the Presbytery until the first of septr. and the Remainder of his time until the Fall Meeting of Presbytery in the County of Summerset which was granted. The Commissioners to the General Assembly were ordered to take the Charge of those Religious books and Tracts in the hands of the Committee of Missions, which were allotted to the Presbytery of Red- stone, and convey them to Greensburgh or some Convenient Place within the bounds of said Presbytery. Presbytery resumed the consideration of the Letter adressed b*y the Moderator of the General Assembly to the Presbytery of Redstone re- specting the altertions proposed to be made in the Form of Govern- ment ; Directory for worship and Forms of Process ; and after maturely deliberating on the proposed Amendments, section by section, adopted each and every amendment as proposed in said Letter. Presbytery confirmed their former Judgment in the case refered to them by Poke Run session. Anual Settlements between Members of Presbytery and their Con- gregations were called for, whereupon, Mr. Power produced a settle- ment with the Congregation of Mount Pleasant whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood indebted to him a Ballance of jQ 242. 5.. 8 due on the first Instant. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 205 Mr. Porter produced a settlement with the Congregation of Congru- ity whereby it appeared that there was due to him from said Congrega- tion on the 1st.. Instant a Ballance of jQ 44. 00. 6. Mr.. Swan produced a settlement with Long Run Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation were indebted to him a Ballance of £ 52. 7. 4 due on the 15th of November last. Also a settlement with Sawickly Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood Indebted to him a Ballance of ^93. 12. 7 due at the same time. . Mr. Adams produced a settlement with Georges Creek Congrega- tion whereby it appeared that, that Congregation was indebted to him a ballance of jQ 44. 15. 8. Likewise a settlement with Union Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation stood Indebted to him £ 19.^,1. 2. Adjourned to meet at Salem on the third Tuesday of October next. Concluded with prayer. Pittsburgh October 1805 The Synod examined and approved of these records, thus far. John Mc.Pherrin Mod. Salem October \$th 1805. Presbytery met according to adjournment. — was opened by the Revd. Nathaniel R. Snowden with a sermon from Ephes. 1. 7. — The Moderator being absent Mr. Henderson the senr. member pres- ent took the chair. Presbytery was constituted with prayer. Mem- bers present the Revd. Messrs.. Joseph Henderson, George Hill, Wil- liam Swan, William Speer, Thomas Moore, James Adams, Francis Laird, James Graham and James Guthrie. Elders James Loughry, James Gageby, Adam Coon, Johnathan Doty, John Bell, Samuel McLean, and Marmaduke Wilson. Absent the Revd.. Messrs. James Power, Jacob Jennings, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele and William Wylie. The reasons offered by Messrs. Henderson, Speer, and Graham for not attending the two preceeding meetings of Presbytery, were sus- tained The Presbytery proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk, whereupon it appeared that Mr. Swan was chosen Moderator, and Mr. Graham Clerk. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last spring meeting of Presb.y were read. Upon inquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments, except in a very few instances and the 206 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. reasons offered by such as had been deficient for their omissions, were sustained. The Revd. Nathaniel R. Snowden applied to be received as a mem- ber of this Presbytery, and having produced a regular dismission from the Presbytery of Carlisle and a certificate of his being in good stand- ing, he was accordingly received. Mr. John Wright declared his acceptance of a call from the united congregations of Hawking and Rush Creek ; and requested a dismis- sion from this Presbytery, in order to put himself under the care of the Presbytery of Ohio, and undertake the pastoral charge of said congre- gations, which was granted, and the clerk was ordered to furnish him with the necessary testimonials. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 oclock concluded with prayer. Wednesday Octr. 16 The Presbytery met according to adjournment constituted with prayer. Members present as above. The Revd. Messrs.. James Power and William Wylie appeared in Presbytery, and their reasons for not attending sooner were sustained. agreeably to order the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. John Imley, Mr. Wylie's Elder appeared and took his seat. Mr. Porter appeared in Presbytery and his reasons offered for not attending sooner were sustained. A Call from the second presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh for the Revd. Nathaniel R. Snowden was presented to the Presb.y and put into his hand, of which he declared his acceptance. Mr. Snowden requested leave of absence during the remainder of the sessions which was granted. John Gordon having appeared before Presb.y, and expressed a determination to appeal to Synod from a former decision of this Presb.y which declared him and his wife guilty of antenuptial fornication, requested a copy of their judgment which was granted; and the clerk ordered to furnish him with it, also with a copy of this minute. A paper was laid before Presb.y by Mr. Robert Brown formerly a member of the congregation of Greensburgh, stating that in consequence of some reports injurious to his character, he had been excluded from the sealing ordinances of the church, and owing to various occurrances, a trial had not taken place, after due deliber- ation on the subject, the Presb.y recommended it to the session of Greensburgh to take up his case and bring it to a speedy issue. Mr. Robert M Garraugh declared his acceptance of the call put into his hand from the united congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 207 and was appointed to prepare and preach a sermon on ist John 3. 23 at the opening of the next spring meeting of Presb. y, as part of trial for Ordination. Collections for defraying the expences of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly were received as follows, from Poke Run 1. Dol. 25 Cents Fairfield 2.00 Beulah 5-37/4 Plumb Creek 1.50 Donegal r.oo Laurel Hill 3.81 In consequence of a resolution of Synod Presb. y enjoined it on those members who held subscriptions for the Western Missionary Magazine, to endeavour to settle off their accounts and pay their respective bal- lances into the hands of the treasurer as soon as possible. The Presbytery having received a number of religious books from the committee of missions of the General Assembly, to be distributed within their bounds, in such manner as might appear most likely to promote the cause of vital piety: whereupon resolved that one third part of them be committed to Mr. Robert M Garraugh, to be distrib- uted in stump creek and the settlements adjacent — one third part to Mr. James Adams, to be distributed in Tygarts valley — one half of the remaining third part to be distributed by him in the settlement about Middle Town, Crossings, Sandy Creek and Monongahela Glades. The remainder to Mr. George Hill, to be distributed in the settlements near Stony Creek, or as prudence may direct: and it is hereby enjoined on those persons to whom these books have been committed, that they render an account to Presb. y at their next meeting, in what manner they have discharged the trust committed to them. adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. concluded with prayer. Thursday Odr. 17. Presbytery met according to adjournment, constituted with prayer — Members present as above except Mr. Snowden who had obtained leave of absence. Mr. James Galbraith requested a dismission from this Presb. y in order to put himself under the care of the Presb. y of Erie which was granted; and he is hereby recommended as a probationer for the gos- pel ministry of fair character and good standing. The clerk was or- dered to furnish him with a copy of this minute. The Presb. y proceeded to the appointment of supplies. Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Turkey foot the ist. sab. of April and one other sab. at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Henderson was appointed to supply one Sab. at Bready's settlement, dis- cretionary as to time, and one other sab. discretionary both as to time and place. 208 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Porter at Wheatfield one sab. discretionary as to time, and one other sab. discretionary both as to time and place. Mr. Hill at Quemmahoning two sab.s discretionary as to time. Mr. Swan at Sandy Creek the 4th sab. of Novr. and one sab, at the Crossings, discretionary as to time. Mr. Speer one sab. at Somerset, and one sab. at Turkey foot, both discretion- ary as to time. Mr. Moore at simpsons Creek the 3d. sab. of Novr., and one other sab. at Wheatfield, discretionary as to time. Mr. Wylie at Tygarts Valley the 3d. sab. Novr., at Middletown one sab. dis- cretionary as to time. Mr. Adams at the Crossings the 3d. sab. of Octr., at Tygarts valley the 4th sab. of Novr. Mr. Graham at M Kee's Port the 3-d sab of Novr., one sab. discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Laird two sabs, discretionary as to time and place. Mr. Guthrie at M Kee's Port the 1st. sab. ot Decemr., at the Crossings the 2.d. sab. of Feb.y. Mr. Jennings at Sandy Creek one sab., and at Middletown one sab. both dis- cretionary as to time. Mr. Snowden at Bready's Settlement one sab. at Elk creek one sab. discretion- ary as to time. Mr. Steele at Bready's Settlement one sab., at Elk Creek one sab. both discre- tionary as to time. Mr. M Garaugh at Cowanshawanick the 3.d sab. of Octr., and one sab. at Concord, discretionary as to time. Whereas it has been enjoined by the General Assembly on the Synods and Presbyteries in connection with them, to take the most effectual measures to bring forward complete and accurate reports of the exist- ing communicants in each Church ; and of the number of persons bap- tized the preceeding year, distinguishing those baptized in infancy, from those baptized in adult years: the Presbytery did enjoin it on the Min- isters and congregations under their care; to prepare accurate reports on this head to be presented at their spring'meeting. adjourned to meet at Rehoboth on the third Tuesday of April next. Concluded with prayer. Pittsburgh second Presbyterian congregation. Decern?: gth 1805 The Presbytery met upon a special call from the Moderator agree- ably to the regulations providing for such cases, and was opened by the Revd. William Swan, with a sermon from Job 28. 28. Consti- tuted with prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs. Robert Steele, William Swan, Nathaniel R. Snowden and James Graham. Elders John Wilkins and MINUTES <>F THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 209 Thomas Plumer. absent the Revd. . Messrs.. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, Samuel Porter, George Hill, William Speer, Thomas Moore. James Adams. Francis Laird, Wm. Wylie and James Guthrie. The Revd.. Nathaniel R. Snowden requested leave to resign his pastoral charge of the second presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh : also a dismission from the Presbytery, in order to his joining the Presb.y of Newcastle. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at eight o'clock. concluded with prayer Teusday Decemr.. 10th The Presbytery met according to adjournment constituted with prayer. Members present as above Commissioners duly appointed by the second presbyterian congrega- tion of Pittsburgh being present, and having informed the Presbytery that said congregation had no objections to Mr. Snowden's obtaining his request, it was granted. He was also dismissed from the Presby of Redstone, and the Clerk ordered to furnish him with the necessary tes- timonials, adjourned. Concluded with prayer. Rehoboth April i$th 1806 The Presbytery met according to adjournment, was opened by Mr.. Robert M Garraugh with a sermon on 1 John 3. 23 first clause, the subject appointed to him at their last fall meeting. Constituted with prayer. Members present the Revd. Messrs.. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jenning, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan. William Speer, Thomas Moore, James Adams, Francis Laird, William Wylie and James Guthrie Elders Samuel Cun- ning, Robert Campbell, John Richy, Peter Wallace, John Taylor, Ed- ward Cook & Wm. Smith. Absent the Revd.. Messrs.. Francis Laird and James Graham The sermon delivered by Mr. M Garaugh was sustained as a part of trial. Agreeably to order the minutes of the last stated meeting, with those of a subsequent prorenata meeting were read. The Revd.. Messrs.. Jacob Jennings and Robert Steele gave reasons for their absence from the last fall meeting of Presbytery, which were sustained. The reasons given by the members who did not attend the last prorenata meeting of Presbytery for their absence, were sustained. Upon inquiry it was found that the members present had generally fulfilled their appointments. The reasons given by such as had failed in any instance, were sustained. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at half after eight o'clock. Concluded with prayer MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. April 16th 1806 The Presbytery met according to adjournment. constituted with prayer, members present as above. Mr.. Laird appeared, his reasons for not attending sooner were sus- tained, an application was received from the second presbyterian con- gregation of Pittsburgh for supplies, and for liberty to obtain supplies from the Presbyteries of Ohio and Erie; which liberty was granted, and the Clerk ordered to furnish the commissioner from that congre- gation with a copy of the above minute. Applications for supplies were made from the following vacant con- gregations: viz. Tygart's Valley, Middle Town, Sandy creek, Cross- nigs, Turkeyfoot, Somerset, Quemmahoning, Wheatfield, Bready's settlement, Concord, Union Town, Kittanning Collections for defraying the expense of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly were received; and are as follow from Dols Cents Dols Cents Mount Pleasant 4. .11 Bethel for three years 3.0 Ebenezerforthree years past 2. 43. 1st.. Presbn. . Congn. of Dunlap's Creek 1..70 Pittsburgh the first col- Congruity I--63 lection 5..0 Fairfield 2. 00 Dunnegal 1..0 Unity for two years 3..0 Greensburghfortwoyears3..o Salem 2.-65 Union for last year 1..0 Georges Creek for last year 1..0 Round Hill for two years 2.-93 Rehoboth for two years 9-74 Laurel Hill 3.-68^ Upon inquiry it appeared that the Session of Greensburgh met agree- ably to the recommendation of Presbytery, in the case of Robert Brown, gave the necessary attention to investigate that case, and hav- ing regularly obtained the testimony : agreed to refer it to Presbytery. Presbytery having paid due attention to the testimony and availed themselves of all the light they could obtain, were unanimously of opinion that the evidence was not sufficient to convict said Brown of Forgery: also that sd.. Brown is not fully convicted of Perjury, by di- rect testimony; yet his conduct in that affair gave strong ground of suspicion, and was highly inconsistant with the Christian Character: Presbytery therefore judge that he shall not be admitted to the distin- guishing privileges of the church, until he give satisfactory evidence of repentance. Mr.. Adams obtained leave of absence the remaining sessions of Presb.y. Upon inquiry it was found that Messrs.. Hill and M Garaugh had MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. properly distributed the books committed to their charge; and that Mr.. Adams had distributed his in part, and would as soon as he had op- portunity distribute the remainder, also that sd. books appeared to be received with thankfulness. Adjourned to meet to, morrow morning at a half after 8 o'clock: Concluded with prayer. Thursday April ijf/i The Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment. Constituted with prayer. Members present as above, except Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Robert Campble, Elder, who had obtained leave of absence An appeal by John Williamson from a judgment of the session of Round Hill congregation was taken into consideration. The Presby- tery having heard the testimony on which the judgment of session was founded, and heard the appellant at full length, having also maturely weighed every authentick information obtained on the subject, are of opinion, that although they discern some foundation for the judgment of the session in this case; yet upon estimating the attending circum- stances, judge that the sd.. John Williamson may have acted conscien- tiously, and is to be acquited from censure. Messrs.. Power, Henderson, and Porter, and Mr.. John Wright el- der were appointed commissioners to attend the next General Assembly and were accordingly furnished with commissions. A letter from the Revd. . James Hughes secretary of the board of trust, to the Modera- tor, was read, stating the necessity of pecuniary aid in order to carry into effect the appointment of a stated missionary to Sandusky. The Presbytery after deliberating there on, did recommend to its members to use all proper exertions to collect as much money as possible, and forward it to the treasurer of the board of trust, as soon as practicable agreeably to the above recommendation the following sums were re- ceived: viz. Dols cents Dols cents from Unity 3.-75 Greensburgh ,....4.00 Bethel 3--oo Ebenezer 2. .00 Georges Creek 8.. 00 Union 5--°° also an account of 12. .68^ from Long Run, and 6.. 13 from Sawickly paid to the treasurer of the board of trust last fall. Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mount pleasant congregation whereby it appeared that sd.. congn. owed him a ballance of ^257. . 15.. 8 on the 1st., instant Mr.. Henderson reported a settlement with Ebenezer congregation, by which it appeared that sd. congn. . was clear until the first of last June MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Porter produced a settlement by which it appeared that Congru- ity congregation were indebted to him on the first instant £$7.. 6.. 1 Mr.. Swan produced a settlement by which it appeared that Long Run Congregation stood indebted to him a ballance of ^"42.. 4.. 6 due on the 15th. of Novr. . last Mr.. Moore reported Salem congregation clear until the first of last may. On inquiry it appeared that but a very few of the members of Presb.y were prepared to comply with the injunction of the General Assembly concerning congregational reports; the Presbytery therefore injoined on its members to pay a particular attention to this matter, and report at their next spring meeting The Presbytery proceeded to appoint supplies as follow viz. Mr. Power in the second Presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh one sab. discretionary as to time Mr. Henderson at Kittanning the 2nd sab. of June, at Breadys settlement one sab. discretionary as to time Mr. Jennings at Sandy Creek 1st. sab. June, at Turkey foot the 1st. sab. of Septr. Mr. Steele at Congruity the 2nd sab. of May, at MKee'sport one day at dis- cretion as to time Mr. Hill at Bready's settlement the 2nd sab. June, at Stoney Creek one sab. at discretion as to time Mr. Swan at Mountpleasant the 4th sab. of May, and one sab. discretionary as to time and place Mr. Speer at Stoney Creek the 3rd sab. of June, at Kittaning the 1st. sab. of Septr. Mr. Moore at Simpson's Creek one sab, and at Wheatfield one sab. both dis- cretionary as to time Mr. Laird in the second presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh the 3rd sab. of June, and one sab. at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Adams at Turkey foot one sab., and at the Crossings one sab. both discre- tionary as to time Mr. Wylie in the second presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh the 1st. sab. of June, at Mountpleasant the 2nd sab. of May. Mr. Graham at Congruity the 4th sab. of May, at Somerset one sab. at discre- tion as to time. Mr. Guthrie at Mount pleasant the 3rd sab. of May Mr. MGaraugh two sab.s at Concord at discretion as to time The Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. MGaraugh on ecclesias- tical history, and discipline, whose answers were sustained as part of trial. The Presbytery having considered the great difficuly of meeting in MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 213 so remote a place, appointed Messrs. Henderson, Hill, Wylie and Guthrie ministers, and James Loughry and John Shields elders, a Committee to meet in Licking Congregation on the first thursday of June next, to ordain and install Mr. MGaraugh, Pastor of the united congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking Mr. Wylie was appointed to preach the ordination sermon, and Mr. Hill to preside and give the charge. Adjourned to meet at Mount pleasant on the 3.rd tuesday of Octr. next Concluded with prayer Examined and approved thus far by the Synod James Hughs Modr. Septr. 5-1806 Mount Pleasant, Tuesday Octr. 2st 1806 Presbytery met according to adjournment; was opened by Mr. John Boggs a Licentiate under the care of the Presbytery of Winchester with a sermon from Luke 2. 29, 30 Constituted with prayer. Members present, the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan, James Adams, Francis Laird, James Graham and James Guthrie. Elders, Hugh Martin, John Moore, John Finley, James Caldwell, Michael Rugh, Robert Galbraith, Enoch French, James Parr and William MCleary. Absent The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, William Speer, Thomas Moore and William Wylie. Presbytery proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year; whereupon the Revd. George Hill was chosen Moderator and the Revd. Francis Laird Clerk. The minutes of the last spring meeting were read. Upon inquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments. The Committee appointed by Presbytery to ordain Mr. MGarraugh, owing to difficulties arising in some of their minds relative to their appointment, did not meet for that purpose, and therefore he was not ordained. Mr. John Boggs a Licentiate under care of the Presbytery of Win- chester, produced his testimonials, and requested liberty to itenerate in the bounds of this Presbytery until the Spring meeting, which was granted. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 Oclock. concluded with prayer. 214 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Wednesday Octr. 2 2d. Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. Moore appeared and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, which were sustained. John Henry having produced a certeficate of his being regularly appointed by the congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking to sit as a member in Presbytery, took his seat as an Elder. Collections for defraying the expenses of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly, were received from the following congregations, viz. Sawickly $1. 30^ Beaula $4. .50 Long Run 2.-36 Poke Run 1..66 Tyrone for two yrs. 4-85 Union 1..00 Plumb Creek L.51^ Georges Creek 1..00 Mr. James Galbraith a Licentiate from the Presb.y of Erie, having produced a certeficate of his good standing, and regular dismission, and requested to be taken under the care of this Presbytery, was ac- cordingly received. Calls from the congregations of Gilgal and Harmony for Mr. James Galbraith were presented to the presbytery, and put into his hand for consideration, of which he declared his acceptance. Applications for supplies were made by the following congregations viz. Morgantown, Indiana, Middletown, Crossings, Turky foot, Wheat- field, Quemmahoning, Kittaning, Somerset, Tygarts valley, Union- town, and the second Presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh. Upon inquiry it appeared that the Commissioners appointed to attend the last General Assembly, had fulfilled their appointment. Presbytery proceeded to the choice of a Treasurer, for the purpose of receiving such sums of money as may be collected in their bounds for the missionary fund, and to transmit the same to the treasurer of the board of trust ; whereupon Mr. Wylie was chosen. William MCleary Esq.r was appointed by the presb.y to colled money for the missionary fund in that branch of the church where he resides, and in parts adjacent, and to transmit the same to the Treasurer. The Clerk was ordered to furnish Mr. MCleary with a copy of the above minute. The Presbytery agreed to meet for the'purpose of ordaining Messrs. MGarraugh and Galbraith, on the second Wednesday in November next at Bethel on Black Lick. Mr. Wylie was appointed to preach the ordination sermon, and Mr. Hill to preside and give the charge. The Presbytery appointed Mr. Galbraith to deliver a discourse at MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 215 their next meeting on John 6. 44 "No man can come unto me ex- cept the Father which hath sent me draw him," as a part of trial for ordination. Mr. Wylie appeared and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, which were sustained. A letter from the General Assembly directed the Moderator of this Presbytery, containing a plan for establishing a fund to defray the necessary expenses of all commissioners who shall attend the General Assembly, was read, and the plan approved. Ordered that the stated Clerk, transmit a copy of the above minute to the permanent Clerk of the General Assembly before the next meeting of that Assembly. A reference from the session of Donegal, respecting a case in which Barbara Haselton had charged Catharine Shaffer with profane swear- ing, was taken into consideration. The Presbytery after hearing the testimony adduced, and availing themselves of all the light they could obtain ; were of opinion, that the evidence before them was not suffi- cient to criminate the sd. Catharine Shaffer. The Revd. Messrs. Steele and Guthrie, and Messrs. Parr and Henry, elders, obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o, clock. Concluded with prayer. Thursday Octr. 23*/. The Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment. Members present as above, except the Revd. Messrs. Steele and Guthrie, and Messrs. Parr and Henry, who had obtained leave of absence. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Ordered that the ministers and congregations belonging to this presbytery, come prepared to make reports at their Spring meeting, agreeably to the rules of the General Assembly respecting reports. The Presbytery proceeded to the appointment of supplies : where- upon Mr. Power was appointed to supply at Union Town one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Porter was appointed to supply at the town of Indiana the 3-d Sab. of Novr. Mr. Hill was appointed to supply at Quemmahoning one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Swan was appointed to supply at Morgantown one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Moore was appointed to supply at Wheattield one sab. at discretion as to time. 2l6 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr. Adams was appointed at the Crossings one sab. at discretion as to time Mr. Laird was appointed to supply one sal), at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Wylie was appointed to supply at Middletown the 3rd sab. of Jan.y. Mr. Graham was appointed to supply at Kittanning one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Jennings wes appointed to supply at Turkey foot one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Henderson was appointed to supply at the Town of Indiana one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Speer was appointed to supply at Stony Creek one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Steele was appointed to supply at Somerset one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Guthrie was appointed to supply in Tygart's Valley one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Galbraith was appointed to supply at Kittanning one sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. MGarraugh was appointed to supply one sab. at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Boggs was appointed to supply in the second presbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh, until the spring meeting of the presbytery, except one sab. at Union- town, at discretion as to time. Adjourned to meet at Bethel on Black Lick, on the second Wednes- day of Novr. next. Concluded with prayer. Bethel, Wednesday Novr. \2th 1806 The Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment. was constituted with prayer. Members present : The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Samuel Porter, George Hill, and Francis Laird : Elders, John Shields, Thomas Allison, and Archibald Coon. Absent, the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Jacob Jennings, Robert Steele, Wil- liam Swan, Thomas Moore, William Speer, James Adams, William Wylie, James Guthrie, and James Graham. The Presbytery was opened by Mr. James Galbraith with a sermon on the subject appointed him at their last meeting, which was sustained as a part of trial. Mr. Henderson's reasons for not attending the last meeting of pres- bytery were sustained. Mr. John Henry a commissioner from the congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking, stated, that owing to their existing circumstances and situation, it appeared necessary that at least the instalment of Mr. M Garraugh should take place in sd. congregations : therefore, Pres- bytery postponed his ordination until after their spring meeting, that MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 2 I ; the ordination and instalment might take place together, agreeable to the request of Mr. Henry. The presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. Galbraith, as to his knowledge of Ecclesiastical History and the discipline and government of the church, whose answers were sustained as a part of trial. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at half after ten o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Thursday Novr. \$th. The presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Mr. M Lane informed the presbytery that owing to certain circum- stances, it had become impossible for him, at present to take appoint- ments to supply as a preacher of the gospel, on inquiry it appeared that Mr. M Lane had fulfilled his appointments. The Presbytery proceeded to the ordination of Mr. Galbraith ; and did by prayer and the imposition of hands, solemnly set him apart to the holy office of the gospel ministry; and installed him pastor of the united congregations of Gilgal and Harmony. Mr. Laird preached the ordination sermon, and Mr. Porter presided and gave the charge. Adjourned to meet at Congruity on the third tues-in April next. Concluded with prayer. Congruity; Tuesday April 21 st. 1807. The Presbytery met according to adjournment ; and was opened by Mr. Speer with a sermon from Eph. 4. 30 ; was constituted with prayer. Member present ; the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Jacob Jennings, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, William Speer, James Adams, Francis Laird, and James Guthrie. Elders, John Giffin, James Guthrie, James M Kee, James M Cormick, Daniel Fleming, and Andrew Kinkaid. Absent, the Revd. Joseph Henderson, George Hill, William Swan, Thomas Moore, William Wylie, James Graham, and James Galbraith. The moderator being absent, The Revd. Samuel Porter was chosen Moderator pro. tern. The minutes of the two preceeding meetings of the Presbytery were read. Upon inquiry it appeared, that the members presents had fulfilled their appointments, except Messrs. Power, Jennings, Steele, Speer, and Guthrie, who gave reasons for their not fulfilling them, which were sustained. Messrs. Jennings, and Speer, gave reasons for their not attending the two last meetings of presbytery, and Messrs. . Steele, Adams and 2l8 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Guthrie for their not attending the last meeting, which were sustained. Mr. Moore appeared, and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, and for his being absent from the last meeting of presbytery, which were sustained. Mr. Galbraith appeared in presbytery, and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, which were sustained. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday April 22. d . The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. after prayer the minutes of the last session were read. A supplication from the Second presbyterian congregation of Pitts- burgh, requesting that Mr. John Boggs might be appointed a stated supply there until the next meeting of presbytery, was read, and the request granted. Mr.. Graham appeared, and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, also for his absence from the last meeting of presbytery, which were sustained. On inquiry it appeared, that Mr. . Graham had not fulfilled his ap- pointment; the reasons offered by him, why he had not, were sustained. Applications for supplies were made by the following congregations, Crossings, Turkey foot, and Wheatfield. • Thomas Wilson, Mr.. Graham's Elder, and John Hamilton Mr.. Laird's Elder, appeared, and took their seats. The Presbytery resumed the consideration of the case of a certain John Coleman, which first came before them in the year 1788, on which no decision had taken place for want of the necessary testimony; and after duly attending to the testimony before them, were of opinion that the conduct of sd. Coleman relative to the affair in question was not such as to exclude him from the distinguishing privileges of the church The Presbytery agreed to meet in Licking congregation, at the house of Thomas Brown, on the 4th Thursday of august next, for the purpose of ordaining Mr. M Garraugh, and installing him Pastor of the united congregations of New Rehoboth and Licking. Mr.. Wylie was appointed to preach the ordination sermon, and Mr.. Hill to precide, and give the charge. Collections for defraying the expense of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly, were received from the following congregations; viz. from Dunlaps Creek $2. 45 1 st. . Presn. . Congn. of Pittsburgh 5 . 00- Union 1. .29 Plum Creek 1. .26 Congruity 3. .00 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 219 -Unity & Greensburgh 4. . 26 -Salem 3. .36^ -Laurel Hill 3--oo Mr. Power produced a settlement with Mount Pleasant congregation, whereby it appeared, that s.d congregation stood indebted to him, a ballance of ^297.. 13.. 9, due on the 1st. instant. Mr. . Jennings reported that no particular settlement had taken place between him and the congregation of Dunlap's Creek; but that he was satisfied to receive from that congregation, what stipend they could from year to year give him, while he chose to continue with them un- der these circumstances. Mr. Porter produced a settlement with Congruity congregation, whereby it appeared, that s.d congn.. stood indebted to him a ballance of £46.. 19.. 8 due the 1st. instant. Mr. Moore reported that Salem congregation was clear with (him) on the 1 st. of May last. Mr. Laird produced a settlement with Plumb-Creek congregation whereby it appeared, that s.d congn. stood indebted to him a ballance of ^80.. 17.. 5 on the 8th instant. Mr. Laird also reported that Poke- Run congregation was clear with him on the 8th instant. Mr. Guthrie produced a settlement with Laurel Hill congregation, whereby it appeared, that s. d Congn. stood indebted to him a ballance of ^51.. 5.. o.. due the 1st. of Novr. last. On inquiry it appeared that the ministers and congregations in gen- eral, had neglected to report the number of communicants, and per- sons baptized, agreeably to the rules of the General Assembly relative to that subject: therefore the Presbytery ordered, that they be particu- lar to come prepared to report, at their spring meeting. An application to the Presbytery in behalf of George Wallace, and Abraham Kirkpatrick, to be relieved from a censure inflicted on them by Synod, in the case of Mr. Barr. The Presbytery, on finding that they were authorised by the Synod, to determine respecting the propriety of sd. censure; after deliberating on the matter, were of opinion that they ought not any longer to be held under censure. Collections for the missionary Fund were received, as follows : Mr. Power reported that he had collected from the congregation of Mount-Pleasant, and paid to the treasurer of the. board of trust, $45. . 25. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr.. Jennings collected from the congregation of Dunlaps Creek, and paid into the Presbytery, $16.-85. Mr. Moore collected from Salem congregation, and paid to Treasurer of the board of trust, on the 18th of Novr. last $50.-53 also paid to the Presbytery $5.-60. Mr. Adams collected from the congregation of Georges-Creek, and paid to the Presbytery $2.. 00. Mr. Graham collected from the congregation of Beaula and paid to the Presbytery $6.. 10. Mr. Guthrie collected from Laurel Hill congregation, and paid to the treasurer of the board of trust, $15.-00. The Revd. Messrs. William Speer, and Francis Laird, and Mr. John M. Snowden, Elder, were appointed commissioners to attend the next meeting of the General Assembly: and were accordingly furnished with commissions. The Presbytery appointed the following supplies, viz. Mr. Power to supply at Union-Town the last Sab. of May, and one Sab. at Turkey foot at discretion as to time. Mr. Jennings to supply one Sab. at discretion as to time & place Mr. Porter to supply at Poke Run the 1st. Sab. June, and one Sab. at Kittan- ing at discretion as to time. Mr. Steele to supply at Plumb-Creek the 3d. Sab. of May one Sab. at Somerset at discretion as to time. Mr. Moore to supply two Sab's at Wheatfield both at discretion as to time. Mr. Adams to supply at Morgantown the 3d. Sab. of May one Sab. at discre- tion both as to time and place. Mr. Graham to supply at Plumb-Creek the 4th Sab. of May, one Sab. at dis- cretion both as to time and place. Mr. Guthrie to supply at Unity the 4th Sab. of May, and one Sab. at Turkey foot at discretion as to time. Mr. Galbraith to supply at Wheatfield the 4th Sab. of June, and one Sab. at Indiana at discretion as to time. Mr. Henderson to supply at Indiana one Sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. Hill to supply at Quemmahoning one Sab. at discretion as to time, and one Sab. at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Swan to supply two Sab's at discretion as to time and place. Mr. Wylie to supply at Greensburgh the last Sab. of May, and one Sab. at dis- cretion as to time, and place. Mr. Boggs to supply at Greensburgh one Sab. at discretion as to time. Mr. M Garraugh two Sab's at discretion as to time & place. Mr. Graham was appointed to open the Presbytery, at their fall meeting in Greensburgh. Mr. Wylie appeared, and gave reasons for his not attending sooner, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. also for his not attending the last meeting of presbytery, which were sustained. Adjourned to meet at the house of Thomas Brown in Licking con- gregation, on the 4th thursday in August next. Concluded with prayer. Licking Congregation: Angst. 27 th 1807. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. — was constituted with prayer. Ministers present, Samuel Porter, and James Galbraith. Elders, John Shields and John Henry. Absent The Revd. Messrs. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan, William Speer, Thomas Moore, James Adams, Francis Laird, William Wylie, James Graham, and James Guthrie. The Presbytery was opened by Mr. Galbraith, with a sermon from 2d. Pet. 3. 18. After waiting until a late hour, the members present had the mortifi- cation to find, that they could not proceed to the ordination and in- stalment of Mr. M Garraugh, because their number did not amount to a constitutional quorum; and therefore Mr. MGarraugh and the con- gregations were again disappointed, after they had met a second time for the purpose, by the appointment of the Presbytery. — Adjourned to meet at Pittsburgh on the first Wednesday in Octr. next. Concluded with prayer. Pittsburgh; Octr. jt/i 1807. The Presbytery met according to adjournment, -was constituted with prayer. Members present, the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, William Swan, James Adams, Francis Laird, William Wylie, James Graham, and James Guthrie. Elders Daniel Fleming, Robert Wilson, James Allen, and James Salsbury. Absent the Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jen- nings, George Hill, William Speer, Thomas Moore, and James Gal- braith. Mr. Power was chosen Moderator pro. tern. The united congregations of Tygarts Valley, requested liberty to prosecute a call to Mr. Samuel Woods, a licentiate under the care of the Presbytery of Ohio, which was granted; and the Clerk ordered to furnish them with an attested copy of the above minute. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Adjourned to meet at Greensburgh on the 3d. Tuesday of this in- stant. Concluded with prayer. Greensburgh; Octr.. 20th 1807. The Presbytery met according to appointment. Was constituted with prayer. Members present: The Revd.. Messrs. Jacob Jennings, George Hill, William Swan, William Speer, Francis Laird, James Graham, and James Galbraith. Elders Messrs. James Guthrie, Michael Rugh, John Ralston, James Thompson, Samuel Potter, and Andrew Howel. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Porter, Thomas Moore, James Adams, Robert Steele William Wylie and James Guthrie. The Presbytery proceeded to the choice of a Moderator and Clerk, whereupon the Revd. William Speer was chosen Moderator, and the Revd. James Galbraith Clerk. On inquiry it appeared, that the Commissioners to the last General Assembly, had fulfilled their appointment. The reasons given by the Revd. Messrs. Jennings, Hill, and Swan why they did not fulfil their appointments to supply, were sustained. The Revd. Messrs. Power, Moore, and Wylie appeared, and as- signed reasons why they did not attend sooner, which were sustained. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Octr. 21st. The Presbytery met according to adjournment, members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. The Revd. James Graham preached a sermon last evening from 2 Cor. 5. 21, some circumstances in the congregation, having rendered it incon- venient to preach at the opening of the presbytery. The reasons assigned by the Revd. James Power, why he did not fulfil his appointment to supply, were sustained. Mr. John Boggs a Licentiate formerly under the care of the Presby- tery of Winchester, having produced satisfactory testimonials of his regular licensure, and dismission from s.d Presbytery, and expressed a desire to be taken under the care of this Presbytery, was received. A call from the second prcsbyterian congregation of Pittsburgh, for MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 223 Mr. John Boggs was read, and put into his hand, of which he de- clared his acceptance. The reasons given by the Revd. Messrs. Power, Jennings, Swan, Speer, Laird, and Wylie, why they did not attend the meeting of Pres- bytery appointed at Licking, were sustained. Those offered by the Revd. Messrs. Hill, Moore and Graham, were not sustained. The Revd. Samuel Porter appeared, and offered reasons why he did not attend sooner, which were sustained. The Revd. Messrs. Jennings and Wylie obtained leave of absence, during the remaining sessions of Presbytery. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Thursday, Octr.. 22. d. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above, except those who had obtained leave of absence. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Robert MConnaughy, formerly in connexion with the congregation of Salem, appeared before Presbytery, and stated that he wished to join the congregation of Ebenezer oh Blacklick, as he believed he could obtain advantages by the change : but that the session of Salem congregation refused to grant him a certificate on the ground of its being, in their opinion, unconstitutional, and contrary to their standing order in such cases: and that the session of Ebenezer congregation re- fused to admit him without a certificate; therefore he requested the Presbytery to take such measures relative to the case as would afford him relief in the premises. Whereupon, on motion resolved, that Mr. Robert MConnaughy may be received by any congregation to which he may apply, provided their be nothing against his moral character, al- though he may not have obtained a certificate from Salem congrega- tion. The Clerk was ordered to furnish Mr. MConnaughy with a copy of the above minute. On inquiry respecting the meeting of the Presbytery appointed at Licking, it appeared that only two members attended, who not con- sidering themselves competent to the discharge of the business, for which the appointment was made, adjourned to meet at Pittsburgh, on the first Wednesday of Octr.. 1807. A motion was made and seconded, to inquire if those members had a constitutional right to adjourn to Pittsburgh, which was determined in the negative. 224 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESP.YTERY. The Presbytery appointed to meet in Licking congregation at the house of Thomas Brown, on the second thursday in Novr. next, for the purpose of ordaining and instaling Mr. Robert MGarraugh. The Revd. Francis Laird was appointed to preach the ordination sermon, and in case of his absence, the Revd. James Galbraith ; and the Revd. Thomas Moore was appointed to preside, and give the charge, and in case of his absence the Revd. George Hill. Collections for defraying the expences of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly, were received from the following congregations, viz from Mount Pleasant $3.-69 — Second Presn. Congn. of Pittsbh. 4. 68}^ Rehoboth 4.-24^ — Round Hill 3.7 Long Run 2. 80 — Sawicldy 1.97 Poke Run 1. 90 — Fairfield 2.00 Collections for the missionary business, were received, from the Congn. of Congruity $25.28. DC DC Rehoboth 32.93 — Round hill 22.56^ The Revd. Francis Laird stated to Presbytery, that he had, in the fall of the year 1806, paid $13-72 in behalf of the congregations of Poke-Run and Plumb Creek, to the treasurer of the board of trust. The Presbytery allowed John M. Snowden, ruling elder, for his ex- pences as a commissioner to the General Assembly, $14.61; which, agreeable to his request, was forwarded to the treasurer as a donation from him to the Missionary fund. The Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. Boggs as to his experi- mental acquaintance with religion, on cases of conscience, and having received satisfactory evidence of his literary attainments, examined him on systematic divinity, which parts of trial, were sustained. The Presbytery appointed to meet in Pittsburgh, on the first Wed- nesday of December next, for the purpose of ordaining and installing Mr. Boggs, Pastor of the second presbyterian congregation in that place. The Revd. William Speer was appointed to preach, and the Revd. Samuel Porter to preside and give the charge. Mr. Boggs was ap- pointed to open the presbytery, with a discourse from Phil. 1. 6, as a part of his trials for ordination. The Revd. Messrs. Hill, Swan, and Laird, obtained leave of absence, during the remaining sessions of the Presbytery. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 225 Friday, Octr. 23.*/. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. A request was made by the se>sion of the congregation of Greens- burgh, in concurrence with Mr. Robert Brown, for an explanation of the minute of Presbytery, relative to him, which was formed at their spring meeting in 1806. On motion resolved, that as their are but few members present, and access to the testimon(y) on that subject. cannot now he had, the consideration of this matter be postponed, until the next stated meeting of the Presbytery. On motion resolved that the ministers and congregations under the care of this Presbytery, be required to pay a proper attention to the recommendation of Synod, relative to the annual collections of money, for missionary purposes, agreeably to the injunction of the General Assembly. The following supplies were appointed viz. Mr. Power was appointed one Sab. at Union Town, at discretion as to time. Mr. Porter was appointed one Sab. at Indiana, at discretion as to time. Mr. Henderson was appointed to supply one Sal), at Kittanning, at discretion as to time. Mr. Hill was appointed to supply at Indiana, the 3d. Sab. of Novr. Mr. Steele was appointed to supply one sab., at discretion as to time and place, Mr. Swan was appointed to supply one Sab. at Turkeyfoot, at discretion as (to) time Mr. Speer was appointed to supply one Sab. at Quemmahoning, at discretion as to time. Mr. Moore was appointed to supply one sab. at Somerset, at discretion as to time. Mr. Laird was appointed to supply at Kittanning, the 3d. sab. of Novr. Mr. Wylie was appointed to supply at Morgan Town, the 3d. Sab. of March. Mr. Adams was appointed to supply at Turkey foot, the 1st. Sab March Mr. Graham was appointed to supply at Somerset, the 1st. Sab. April Mr. Guthrie was appointed to supply one sab. at Morgan Town, at discretion as to time. Mr. Galbraith was appointed to supply at Quemmahoning, the 1st. Sab. of April. Mr. MGarraugh was appointed to supply one sab., at discretion as to time and place Mr. Boggs was appointed to supply one sab., at discretion as to time and place. A letter from the board of trustees of Jefferson College, requesting this Presbytery to use their exertions, to aid them in the erection of a new College Edifice, was read; the consideration of which was post- poned, until the next stated meeting of the Presb.y. The Presbytery appointed to meet at Sawickly on the third tuesday of April next. 226 MINUTES OF THE REl)M<>\|. PRESBYTERY. On motion resolved, that the Revd. James Guthrie open the next stated meeting of Presbytery; and that the future order for opening of the Presbytery, be by the roll descending from him. The Moderator and Clerk was directed to write to the Revd. Messrs. Henderson, Steele, Adams, and Wylie, informing them, of the appointment of a meeting of the Presbytery, at the house of Thomas Brown in Licking congregation, on the second thursday in Novr. next, for the purpose of ordaining, and installing Mr. M Garraugh, and urging their attendance at s.d meeting. Adjourned to meet in Licking congregation, on the second thursday in Novr. next. Concluded with prayer. Licking. Novr. 12th 1807. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Was constituted with prayer. Members present, the Revd. Messrs. George Hill. Thomas Moore, Francis Laird and James Galbraith. Elders Messrs. John Henry, and John Quinn. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, William Swan, William Speer, James Adams, William Wylie, James Graham, and James Guthrie. The Revd. George Hill was chosen Moderator, pro. tern. The Presbytery proceeded to the ordination of Mr. M Garraugh ; and did by prayer, and with the laying on of hands, solemnly ordain him to the holy office of the gospel ministry, and instal him Pastor of the united congregations of New Rehoboth, and Licking. The Revd. Francis Laird preached the ordination sermon, and the Revd. Thomas Moore presided, and gave the charge. Adjourned to meet in Pittsburgh, on the first Wednesday in Decemr. next. Concluded with prayer. Pittsburgh. Decemr. 2.d 1807. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Was constituted with prayer. Members present, The Revd. Messrs. Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, William Swan, William Speer, and James Graham. Absent the Revd. Messrs. James Power, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jennings, Thomas Moore, George Hill, James Adams, William Wylie, James Guthrie, James Galbraith and Robert MGarraugh. The Presbytery was opened by Mr. John Boggs, with a sermon from Phil. 1.6., the subject assigned him, at their last stated meeting, which was sustained as a part of trial. The Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr. Boggs on ecclesiastical MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 227 history, and the government, and discipline of the church, whose an- swers were sustained as a part of trial. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at n o'clock. Concluded with prayer. Thursday. Decemr. yd. The Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. The Presbytery having received satisfaction from Mr. Boggs, on the usual parts of trial, proceeded to his ordination: and did by prayer and with the imposition of hands set him apart to the holy office of the gospel ministry, and install him Pastor of the 2nd Presbyterian con- gregation of Pittsburgh. The Revd. William Speer preached on the occasion, and the Revd. Samuel Porter presided, and gave the charge. Mr. Boggs took his seat as a member. Adjourned to meet at Sawickly the 3-d tuesday of April next Concluded with prayer. Examined and approved thus far by the Synod 5th Octr 1808 Win Speer Modr. Sawickly. igt/i Aprile 1808 The Presbytery met according to adjournment & was opened by the Rev, Jas, Guthrie with a sermon from Rom, 8th, 30, th. Was constituted with prayer. Members present the Rev, Messrs James Power, Jacob Jennings, William Swan, William Speer, Thomas Moore, James Adams, William Wylie, James Guthrie, & John Boggs Elders John Richie, John Taylor, Robert Taylor, John Wright, & James Torrence. Absent, the Revd, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Porter, Robert Steele, George Hill, Francis Laird, James Graham, James Galbra(i)th & Rob ert McGarrah. The Clerk of Presbytery being absent the Revd. William Wylie was chosen Clerk pro, tempore. The minutes of last Presbytery not having been forwarded Presby- tery proceeded to receive supplications for supplies. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o, clock. Concluded with prayer. MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBVTERY. Wednesday Aprile 20th, Presbytery met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read The Revd, James Galbrath having come his reasons for not appear- ing sooner were sustained. The minutes of the last stated meeting of Presbytery & of the inter- mediate meeting at Licking were read. The reasons of the Revd, Messrs Adams, and Guthrie, for not at- tending the last stated meeting of Presbytery were sustained. On inquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments to supply except the Revd, Messrs, Power, Speer, & Boggs, whose reasons for not fulfilling their appointments were sus- tained. The reasons of the Revd, Messrs, Power, Jennings, Swan, Speer, Adams, Wylie, & Guthrie for not attending the meeting of Presbytery at Licking were sustained. Mr, Boggs requested leave to resign the pastoral-charge of the Sec- ond Congregation of Pittsburgh on account of the ill state of his health. Commissioners from said Congregation having been called on, & hav- ing declared their acquiescence in Mr, Boggs's request, it was granted. Mr, Boggs requested to be dismissed from this Presbytery in order to join the Presbytery of Winchester which was granted; & he is hereby recommended as a member in good standing. The Clerk was ordered to furnish him with a copy of the above minute. The Second Congregation of Pittsburgh applied for supplies & for liberty to apply to the Presbyteries of Ohio & Erie for supplies; which were granted. Mr, Graham having come his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained Collections for defraying the expences of Commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly were received from the following Congregations, viz; DC DC From — Greensburgh } — 1st Congn. Pittsb.g 5.00 — & Unity j 4 -°° —Laurel-hill 3.85^ — Salem 2 -S1 1 A —Tyrone for 2 years S-Z^A — Georges Creek] — Gilgal 2.00 — & Union j 2 — Harmoney 1.75 — Rehoboth 3.61 — 2d Congr, Pittsb,g 3.00 — Round-hill 3.22 — Delaps-Creek 3.00 Collections for Missionary purposes were received from the follow- ing Congregations viz MINI IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 2 2fj D C From — Greensburgh ] L) Q — & Unity f 4-iJs —Union 3.50 — Salem 4.25 — Laurel-hill 12 — 25 Presbytery after some conversation on the subject of Robert Brown, s request the consideration of which was postponed from their last stated meeting untill their present Sessions ; Did in consequence of Mr, Brown, s having joined another Denomination of professing Christians defer any further consideration of the subject. The consideration of the address of the Trustees of Jefferson Col- ledge which was postponed at the last Stated meeting of Presbytery was resumed; & the Presbytery recommended it to their members in- dividually to pay a proper attention to raising contributions for the purposes specified in said address. The Revd, Messrs, William Wylie & James Galbrath were appointed Commissioners to attend the next General Assembly & were furnished with Commissions. Presbytery proceeded to appoint supplies as follow Mr, Power one Sab, at Turky-foot & one at Union Town discretionary. Mr, Jennings one Sab, at Rehoboth discretionary. Mr, Swan two Sabbaths at Pitts-burgh. Mr, Speer one Sab, at Quemahoning. Mr, Moore in the Second Congregation of Pittsburgh the 4th Sab, of August iV one Sab at discretion Mr, Adams the 2d, Sab, of June at the Crossings & 3d Sab, of August at Turky foot. Mr, Graham the 3d, Sab. of July in the 2d, Congregation of Pittsburgh & one at discretion. Mr, Guthrie the 1st, Sab, of August at the Crossings & one'at discretion. Mr, Henderson one Sab, at Harmony & one at Kittanning Mr, Porter one Sab, at Gilgal & one at the 2d, Congregation of Pittsburgh. Mr, Hill 1st, Sab of June at Wheatfield & the 2d, Sab, of September at Que- mahoning. Mr, Steele 5th, Sab, of May at Round-hill Mr, Laird the 1st, Sab, of August at Indianna & one Sab, at discretion. Mr, Mc,Garrah 2 Sab,s at discretion. Mr, Swan produced a settlement with the Congregation of Long- Run by which it appear(e)d that a ballance of Sixty Six pounds eight Shillings & six pence was due to him on the 15th, of November last Mr, Adams produced a settlement with the Congregation of Union by which it appeared that a ballance of eighty pounds seventeen shil- lings & ten pence was due to him on the 15th, of Aprile last. 230 MINI IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Presbytery agreed to meet at Mount Pleasant on the 3d, tuesday of ( )( tober next — On enquiry it was found that the Members generally were not pre- pared to make congregational reports; therefore Presbytery enjoined it on them to be prepared to make reports on this subject at their next meeting. The minutes of the last intermediate meeting of Presbytery at which Mr, Boggs was ordained were not brought forward. Adjourned to meet at Pittsburgh on the 1st, Wednesday of October at 6 o, clock A. M. Concluded with prayer. Pittsburgh October 5/// 1808 The Presbytery meet according to adjournment — Was constituted with prayer- Members present The Revd, Dr, James Power & the Revd, Messrs, Jacob Jennings, Robert Steele, George Hill, William Swan, James Adams. Francis Laird. & James Guthrie. Elders, Daniel Fleming & James Yeaeh. Absent The Revd, Messrs, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Porter, Thomas Moore, William Wylie, James Graham, James Galbraith & Robert McGarraugh. On motion resolved that Congregational reports commence the 1st of Aprile 1807 Congregational reports were received from the following congrega- tions, viz — From Mount-Pleasant, Long-run, Sawickly, Rehoboth, Round-hill, Laurel-hill, Tyrone, Union, & Georges-creek. Adjourned to meet at Mount-pleasant on the 3d, tuesday of this month. ( loncluded with prayer. Mount-pleasant Octoberihe 18///, 1808 Presbytery met according to adjournment ev was opened with a ser- mon by the Revd, William Wylie from Mat, 16-26. Constituted with prayer. Members present, the Revd, Dr, James Power & the Revd, Messrs., Samuel Porter, Robert Steele. Wm- Swan. Thomas Moore. James Adams, Francis Fa(i)rd,Wm — Wylie, James Graham, & James Guthrie. Elders, Messrs, Jno, Niel, Peter Wallace, Andrew Laurimer, Wil- liam Hill, Charles Carothers, & Alexander Guthrie. Absent, the Revd. Messrs, Joseph Henderson. Jacob J innings. George Hill, William Speer, James Galbraith, & Robert McGarraugh. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Revd, Wm— Wiley was chosen Moderator & the Revd, James Graham clerk for the ensueing year. The minutes of the last sessions were read The Revd, Messrs Saml, Porter, Robt, Steele, & Francis La(i)rd assigned reasons for not attending the last sessions of Presbytery which were sustained. The Revd, Robt, McGarrah appeared, his reasons for not coming sooner, & for not attending the two last meetings of Presbytery were sustained — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had generally ful- filled their appointments. The reasons of those members who had not fulfilled their appointments were sustained. Adjourned to meet to morrow-morning at 9 o, clock. Concluded with prayer — Wednesday October the 1 gt/i. Presbytery met according to adjournment — Members present as above After prayer the minutes of last session were read The Revd, Joseph Henderson appeared and gave reasons for not coming sooner, & also for not attending former meetings of Presbytery which were sustained The Revd, Wm-Speer appeared his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained A petition was presented by Mary Mc, Masters praying that the Ses- sion of Mount Pleasant be ordered to furnish her with a copy of their proceedings & a copy of their judgment on her case, which case was decided by sd, Session seven or eight years since. The Presbytery having obtained all the informa(tion) on the subject within their reach, were of opinion that that as two of the persons prin- cipally concerned in the business were removed by Death, and a num- ber of years had elapsed since the case was decided; that her request could not be fully granted but that the Session ought, & are hereby, ordered to furnish her with a copy of their judgment on her case. The Revd, Dr, Power was appointed to supply at Turky-Foot one Sab, — Mr, Henderson one Sab, at discretion Mr, Porter one Sab, at Kittanning — Mr, Steele one Sab, at Union-Town — Mr, Swan one Sab, at Morgan-town Mr, More one Sab, at Somerset — Mr, Adams at Crossings the 3d, Sab of March — Mr, Laird one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Wylie at Union-Town the 3d, Sab of March — Mr, Guthrie at the Crossings the 3d Sab of Nov, Mr, Mc,Garragh at Cownshanick the 4th Sab, of Octbr, Mr, Jennings one Sab, at discretion Mr, Hill one Sab, at Wheatfield— Mr, Galbrath at Wheatfield one Sab, — Mr, Graham one Sab, at discretion — 23? MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Collections for defraying the expenses of Commissioners to the Gen. Assembly were recieved from the following Congregations. I) C I) C Mount pleasant 3.79 Beulah 5.00 Sawickly & ) Longrun j " + °' Salem 1-57 Plumb-Creek 2-00 Poke-Run I_ 43 Collections for Missionary pur- poses were recieved from the following Congregations. DC 1) C Mount-pleasant — 33-5° Poke-Run 3~°° Long Run 20.00 Plumb-creek 3-00 Sawicklev — 24.28 Beulah 10-37)^ George, s Creek — 5.82 Tyrone ..43-87^ Dunlaps creek — 31.11 Little Redstone 2-50 Presbyter}' proceeded to the choice of a Stated Clerk where uppon the Revd, Wm— Wylie was chosen & the former Stated Clerk was or- dered to furnish him with the books and papers in his possession — The Revd, James Adams requested leave to travel some time without the bounds of this Presbytery, which was granted & he is hereby recom- mended as a member in good standing— & the Clerk was ordered to furnish him with a copy of this minute. Adjourned to meet at Salem the 3d. tuesday of Aprile next. Con- cluded with prayer — Salem 18///, Aprile 1N09 Presbytery met according to adjournment t\: was opened with a ser- mon by The Revd, Robt, Mc,Garrah, from Mat, 9th. 12th Members present, The Revd, Messrs. Saml, Porter — Geo, Hill — Wm. Speer — Wm-Swan, Thos, Moore — Francis Lard — Wm-Wylie — Jas, Graham— Jas, Guthrie, & Robt, McGarragh — Elders — Jno, More, Thos, Pollock — Jno Taylor — Jno, Barnet, Jno, Burns, Jas. Coulter & Jno, Henry Absent, The Revd, Dr, Jas. Power & The Revd. Messrs. Joseph Henderson. Jacob Jennings Robt, Steele, Jas, Adams. & Jas. Galbrath — After prayer the minutes of the last Sessions were read - On enquiry it appeared that the members present had generally ful- filled their appointments — The reasons of those members who had not fulfilled their appointments were sustained, except those given by MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 233 Mr, Moore — Mr, Hill assigned reasons for not attending the two last stated meetings of Presbytery which were sustained — The Revd. Wm-Speer requested leave of absence during the re- mainder of the present sessions, which was granted, — 'The Revd, Robt, Steele appeared his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained — Mr, Saml, Porter junr appeared & requested to be taken on trial as a Candidate for the Gospel ministry — Presbytery having recieved suffi- cient evidence of his having gone through a regular course of educa- tion — of his good moral character — & of his being in the Communion of the Church ; proceeded to converse with him respecting his views in desiring the sacred office of the Gospel ministry — his experimental acquaintance with religion; and proposed some cases of conscience for his solution, & having recieved satisfaction on these subjects, agreed to receive him on trial as a candidate for the Gospel ministry — Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine o, clock concluded with prayer — Wednesday morning, Presbytery met according to adjournment, members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — The Revd, Jas, Adams appeared his reasons for not coming sooner were sustained Applications for supplies were recieved from the following vacant Congregations — viz Wheatfield — Turky foot — Somerset — Indianna — Kittanning — Union-Town & Tygarts-valley — Mr, Porter produced a settlement by which it appeared that the Con- £ s D gregation of Congruity were indebted to him 84-3-4 on the 1st,, of Aprile last — Mr, Swan a settlement with Long-run Congregation by which it ap- dolls Cents peared there was a ballance due to him from sd, Congregation of 170-00 on the 15th, of November 1808 And it appeared that Sawickly Con- Dolls gregation were at the same time indebted to him 282., & 44 cents — It appeared that the Congregation of Licking were indebted to Mr, Dolls Cents Mc,Garragh 23, 98 on the 1st of Aprl, A. D. 1808 — Mr, Hill produced settlements by which it appeared that Donegal £? d Congregation were indebted to him 27. 5. 4. on the 1st of Aprile 1809 234 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. £ s d & the Congregation of Fairfield 129. 14. 5 — An application was brought forward from Salem Congregation pray- ing for a dissolution of the Pastoral relation between sd, Congregatioii & the Revd, Thomas Moore — Presbytery having heard the Commis- sioners in behalf of the Congregation & Mr, Moore having, on certain conditions, agreed to withdraw his opposition, Presbytery proceeded to dissolve the pastoral relation between Mr, Moore & sd, Congrega- tion & it is hereby dissolved — Collections for the Commissioners fund were received from the fol- lowing Congregations viz Congruity 2-31 | 1st, Congn, Pittsburgh 5-00 ! Salem 5-81 } Rehoboth 3-57 | Round-hill 3-08 J Union 1_ 5° Beulah. 3-25 Laurel Hill 2-00 Ebenezer. ••■.3""5° Bethel 2-06 Anual reports were recieved from the following Churchs viz, Total in Com. 1st, Apr'l, 1808 men since bers added 0) c 1! a. ■J! if. c .2 "" 's 5 [— = 1 U Baptized since s - cs g •A O u £ o.s 5 « IT. s 5 Adults Infants "3 H Congruity Poke Run ) & Plumb, Cr / Beulah 125 136 122 3 45 1 56 20 48 57 20 8 7 144 122 3 • 9 Laurel hill Tyrone 120 90 20 33 45 7 15 2 8 6 1 1 18 25 2 2 2 1 126 101 7 20 2 11 1 15 iS 22 27 13 16 Licking 1st Presbyterian "t Congn, Pittsbg j 58 IS Collections for missionary purposes were recieved from the following Congregations viz — DC DC Ebenezer 3-58. Bethel 2-06 Union I) C Salem 5.81 Rehoboth 29 2 Round hill I) C 3.00 1) C 1 1-6 o- Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr — Saml, Porter junr, on the learned languages & sciences on all which they recieved satisfaction & appointed him to prepare an Exegesis on the following theme,, Quid MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 235 sit discrimen inter Foedera operum et gratiae,, to be delivered at their next meeting — Mr, Steele was appointed to supply one Sabbath at Union-Town — Mr, Swan one Sab, at discretion Mr, Laird one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Wylie one Sab- bath at Union-Town — Mr, Graham one Sab - at discretion — Mr, Adams one Sab, at the Crossings. — Mr, Guthrie one Sab, at Turkyfoot — Mr, Mc,Garraugh the 4th Sab, of Aprl, at Cownshanick. Mr, Moore was appointed to supply one Sab, al Somerset — one Sal), at Wheat- field two Sab,s in Tygarts Valley & the remainder of his time at discretion until the next stated meeting of Presbytery The Commissioners of Salem Congregation requested leave to apply for supplies to any Presbytery within the bounds of die Synod of Pitts- b,g, which was granted — Mr, Moore having requested permission to travel sometime .without the bounds of this Presbytery, leave was granted: & he is hereby rec- ommended as a member in good-standing & the Clerk is ordered to furnish him with a copy of this minute — Mess.rs — Porter and Hill were appointed to administer the Sacrament of the Lord,s Supper at Salem the 3d, Sab, of June — Mr, Henderson was appointed to supply one Sab, at Indiana — Mr, Galbrath one Sab, at Kittaning — & Mr, Speer one Sab, at Salem — Presbytery agreed to meet at Rehoboth the third tuesday of October next- Adjourned to meet at Beulah the last tuesday of June next — Concluded with prayer — Examined and approved thus far Octobr. 5th. 1809 Saml. Ralston Modr. Beulah 27/A June 1809 Presbytery met according to adjournment and was opened by Mr, Thomas Hunt with a sermon from Rom, 5, 20 Members present— The Revd, Saml, Porter, Robt, Steele, Wm — Swan, Francis Laird, cc Jas, Graham. Elders, Thos, Plummet", & Wm, Mc,Crea — Absent — The Revd, Dr, Jas, Power, & Messrs — Joseph Henderson, Geo, Hill. Jacob Jennings, Wm — Speer, Thos, More, Jas, Adams, Wm— W r ylie, Jas, Guthrie, Jas, Galbraith & Robt, MGarraugh. — After prayer, the Revd, Saml, Porter was chosen Moderator, pro, tern, — Mr, Saml. Porter junr, read an Exegesis on the theme assigned him, which was sustained as a part of trial, and Presbytery appointed 236 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. him to deliver a homily from Jno, 15th, 5. and a Presbyterial exer- cise from 2, Pet, 1. 19th, at their next meeting — Mr, Thos, Hunt, a Licentiate, presented a certificate of his dismis- sion from the Presbytery of Ohio, & of his good standing & requested this Presbytery to take him under their care, which was granted - A call from the second congregation of Pitts, bg — for Mr, Thos, Hunt was presented to him of which he declared his acceptance. — Presbytery examined Mr, Hunt on his experimental knowledge of religion, on his acquaintance with the learned languages, & proposed some cases of conscience for his solution — which were sustained as parts of trial for ordination — Mr, Hunt was appointed to preach a sermon at the next meeting of Presbytery from Hab, 2— 4— last clause, preparatory to his ordination Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the third tuesday of oct, next — Concluded with prayer — Rehoboth oct, 17 — 1809 — Presbytery met according to adjournment and was opened with a sermon by Mr, Hunt on the subject assigned him — Members present —The Revd, Dr, Jas, Power and the Revd, Messrs, Saml, Porter— Jacob Jinnings, Geo, Hill, Wm — Speer, Wm — Swan, Thos, More, Francis Laird, Wm — Wylie, Jas, Guthrie & Robt, McGarraugh — Elders, David Buchannon, Robt, Haird, Andrew Allisson, Jno, Hamilton, Jonath, Dotee, & Jno, Wright Absent — the, Revd, Joseph Henderson, Robt, Steele, Jas, Adams, Jas, Graham, & Jas, Galbraith — After prayer the Revd, Jas, Guthrie, was chosen Moderator, & the Revd, Francis Laird Clerk for the ensuing year — The minutes of the last stated meeting of Presbytery were read — The minutes of the last meeting were not present The Revd, Dr, Power gave reasons for not attending the last Stated meeting of Presbytery, & Mr, Jennings gave reasons for not attending the two last meetings of Presbytery which were sustained. Mr. Adams appeared & his reasons for not attending sooner were sustained — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their ap- pointments except Mr, Wylie who gave such reasons as were sus- tained — Mr, Steele appeared and assigned reasons for not attending sooner & also for not fulfilling his appointment which were sustained — Presbytery proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr, Hunt & agreed to sustain it as a part of trial — MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 237 The Revd,Thos, Moore having stated that Salem congregation had not discharged the arrearages due to him agreeably to their promise, Pres. bytery did and hereby do enjoin upon said congregation to pay off all arrearages due to Mr, More before their next meeting and to appear then by their Commissioners before Presbytery to satisfy them on this subject — Collections for the Commissioners fund — were received as follow — Doll C From —Mount-Pleasant 2.. 53 — Long-Run 1.. 57 — Sawickley 2.. 47 — Poke-run 2.. 00 — Plumb creek 1... 50 Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine o, clock — concluded with prayer — Wednesday — Oct, \%th, 1809 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. — Presbytery finding in the extracts of the minutes of the Gen, As- sembly) — an injunction upon each of the Presbyteries composing that body relative to Theological Schools resolved that the full considera- tion of said subject be postponed until the spring meeting of Presbytery & that each member be prepared against that time to give his judg- ments in this matter —And whereas there appeared also in the extracts of the minutes of the Gen, Assembly — a resolution requiring all the Presbyteries within their bounds, anually to call up & examine the sessional records of the several Churches under their care, & also a resolution requiring the different Presbyteries within their bounds to enquire of the different sessions whether a proper pastoral care,, be exercised over baptized children in their congregations that they learn the principles of religion & walk in newness of life before God,, Presbytery did and hereby do enjoin upon each member that they pay particular attention to the above resolutions of the Gen, Assem- bly, & come prepared against their next spring meeting to render an account of their fidelity in complying therewith. — Mr, Saml, Porter junr, read discourses on the subjects assigned him at our last meeting which were sustained as parts of trial — Applications for supplies were made by the following vacancies, Cherry-run, Indianna, Kittanning, Quemahoning, Wheatfield, Cross- ings. Somerset, Middletown, Tygarts-valley, Union-Town, Morgantown, & Salem — 238 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Presbytery proceeded to examine Messrs, Hunt & Porter on Theol- ogy & agreed to sustain their answers as parts of trial Mr, Baird obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Presbytery — Dr, Power was appointed to supply one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Porter one Sab, at Salem— Mr, Hill one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Speer one Sab, at Quema- boning — Mr, Swan one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Moore the 4th, Sab, of October at Indiana, — the last Sab, of October — at Wheatfield, the i^t Sab, of Novem- ber — at Kittanning & the remainder of his time at discretion — Mr, Steele one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Jennings one Sab, ai Union-Town — Mr, Adams one Sab at the Crossings Mr, Laird one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Wylie at Union-Town the isi Sab, of November — Mr, Guthrie at the Crossings one Sab, — Mr, Mc,Garraugh at Red-bank the 1st Sab, of nov, — Mr, Henderson at Kit- tanning one Sab, — Mr, Galbraith at Cherry-run — one Sab, — Mr, Graham one Sab, at discretion — Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr, Hunt on Moral and Natural Philosophy & agreed to sustain his answers as parts of trial — Presbytery appointed to meet at Pitts, bg on the last tuesday of De- cember next, to ordain and install, Mr, Thos, Hunt Pastor of the 2d, Presbyterian congregation in that place — The Revd, Wm — Wylie was appointed to preach the ordination sermon, & the Revd, Jas, Graham to preside and give the charge, &: in case of their absence, the Revd, Wm — Swan to preach the sermon & the Revd, Francis Laird to pre- side and give the charge. — Mr, Saml, Porter junr was appointed to open Presbytery with a lec- ture upon Isai, 61 — 1-2 & 3 verses and also to deliver a sermon from phill, 3-20 as parts of trial — Presbytery agreed to meet at Tyrone on the third tuesday of A.prl, next — Adjourned to meet in the 2d, Presbyterian congregation in Pittsbg — on the last tuesday of dec, next — Concluded with prayer — Pittsburgh 26th december 1809 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment & was opened by Mr. Saml, Porter junr. with a lecture on the subject assigned him — Members present — The Revd, Robt, Steele, Francis Laird, Wm — Wylie, & Jas, Graham— & Wm— Mc,C ray, Flder, — Absent — The Revd, Dr, Jas, Power, and the Revd, Joseph Henderson, Saml, Porter, Jacob Jennings, Geo, Hill, Wm — Speer, Wm — Swan, Thos. More, Jas. Adams, Jas, Guthrie, Jas, Galbraith, & Robt, McGarrah — After prayer the Revd, Wm — Wylie was chosen Moderator pro, tern, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 239 — The minutes of the two last meetings of Presbytery were read ex- cept so far as relates to supplies — Presbytery proceeded to consider the lecture delivered by Mr, Saml, Porter junr, & agreed to sustain it as a part of trial — Mr, Graham gave reasons for not attending the last meeting of Presbytery which were sustained. Presbytery proceeded to examine Mr, Hunt on Ecclesiastical history, Church government & discipline & received satisfaction — Mr, Saml, Porter junr, delivered a sermon the subject assigned him which was sustained as a part of trial — Presbytery having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Mr, Saml, Porter junr, of his having gone through a regular course of lit- erature, of his good moral character, & of his being in the Communion of the Church proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure and he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in literature — as to his experimental acquaintance with religion, & as to his pro- ficiency in Divinity & other studies, The Presbytery did & hereby do express their approbation of all These parts of trial, & he having adopted the Confession of faith of this Church, and satisfactorily an- swered the questions appointed to be put to Candidates to be licensed, Presbytery did, & hereby do licence him the said Saml, Porter to preach the Gospel of Christ, as a probationer for the Holy Ministry within the bounds of this Presbytery or wherever he shall be orderly called. — Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at half after ten o, clock — Concluded with prayer Wednesday 27/^ 1809 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read— The Con- gregation of Salem having produced a certificate from the Revd,Thos, More stating that said Congregation had complyed with the requisition of Presbytery, Presbytery considered themselves at liberty to appoint them further supplies Application was made by Salem Congregation for as much of the time of Mr, Saml, Porter junr, as convenient — Mr, Porter was appointed to supply at Salem the 3d, & 4th, Sabs, of January — one Sab, at Wheatfield — at Cherry-run the last Sab, of feb, — at Kittanning the first Sab, of march — & the remainder of his time at discretion until the next meeting of Presbytery — Presbytei\ proceeded to the ordination Sz installment of Mr, Thos, 240 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Hunt & did by prayer & the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery ordain him to the holy office of the Gospel ministry <\: installed him Pastor of the 2d, Presbyterian (Congregation) of Pittsburg — Mr,Wylie preached a sermon on the occasion and Mr, Graham presided & gave the charge — Adjourned to meet at Tyrone on the third tuesday of aprile next — Concluded with prayer — Tyrone Aprile 17H1 1810 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment and was opened by the Revd, Saml, Porter with a sermon from gal, 2-19 — Members present, the Revd, Dr, Jas, Power & the Revd, Saml, Porter, Jacob Jennings, Geo, Hill, Wm-Speer, Wm-Swan, Thos, More, Jas, Adams, Francis Laird, Wm-Wylie, Jas, Guthrie, & Thos. Hunt — Elders Jno, Neele, Jno, McClain, Jas, Guthrie, Daniel Fleming, Wm-Huston, & Lewellen Howel — Absent the Revd, Joseph Henderson, Jas, Graham, Jas, Galbraith & Robt, Mc,Garrough & the Revd, Robt, Steele who was removed by death on the 2 2d, of March last — After prayer, Robt, Taylor a Commissioner from Salem Congrega- tion, requested leave to apply to the Presbytery of Ohio for supplies which was granted & the Clerk ordered to furnish him with a cop\ of this minute — The minutes of the last stated meeting of Presbytery so far as relates to supplies, & of the intermediate meeting were read — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments, except Dr, Power, Messrs, Jennings & Laird who gave such reasons as were sustained. The members who were absent from the last meeting of Presbyter}- gave such reasons as were sustained — Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at nine O, clock — Concluded with prayer Wednesday Aprile 18/// r8io Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — Appli- cations for supplies were made by the following vacancies — Salem, 1st Presbyterian Congregation of Pittsbg, — Wheatfield,Quemahoning, Som- erset, Kittanning, Indianna, & Cherry-run — Collections for the Com- missioners fund were received as follow — dolls from Mount-pleasant 2 — MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 241 dolls cents Congruity 2- 66 Fairfield 2- 00 1 st Presbytn. Congn, Pittsbg5- 00 Beulah 3- 02 Poke-run .' r- 82 1 ., Laurel-hill 3- 00 Harmone v 80 V 2 dolls cents Dunlap,s-creek for 2 years 4- 00 Donegal 1- Unity for 2 years 6- 2d, Presbyterian Congn. Pittsbg 4- Union 1- Gilgal 1- 00 00 5° 00 Mr. Galbraith appeared & assigned reasons for not attending the five last meetings of Presbytery & for not coming sooner which were sus- tained — Collections for the Missionary fund were recieved as follow, from l r nitv D6- C16- Salem Di- C50 & Union D2-C50— Presbytery after maturely considering the plans submitted by the Gen, Assembly to the Presbyteries within their bounds relative to the establishment of Theological Schools were unanimously of opinion that the first is most eligible — Upon enquiry it appeared that the members had not since the last meeting of Presbytery any business in their different sessions which was proper to be committed to record — Also that the members present had exercised a proper Pastoral care, as far as circumstances would permit, over baptized persons in their Congregations. Mr, Porter junr. requested liberty to itinerate out of the bounds of Presbyter) until their next fall meeting • which was granted -& he is hereby recommended as a Probationer in good standing & the Clerk ordered to furnish him with a copy of this minute & of his licensure — Anual reports were recieved from the following Congregations Viz, S u . H< ON ott«g H H 11 Members since added * 5 u = « : ►.« D Q T3 5 s V a. Total in Communion. Adults w 1 "O tized since tr. 1 IS s P Mount pleasant Congruity Long-run Sawickly Poke-run & | Plumb-creek j Laurel-hill Tyrone '53 1 ' 125 2 5 2 2 I 146 4 122 I 66 1 66 •49 7 129 2 I09 ; II 15 40 41 7 7 7 7 48 55 14 16 10 | 10 144 126 IOI 7 9 3 7 1 6 5 1 6 1 4 1 2 Mr, Hill produced a settlement by which it appeared that the Congn— of Fairfield were indebted to him ^143.. Sn.. Dio on the first of Aprile last, & Donegal ,£38.. Si 7.. D5^ due on the first of 242 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Aprile last and Mr, Swan a settlement with Sawickly Congn — by which it appeared that there was a ballance due to him from said Congn - of 255 Uolls-36 Cents on the 15, of November last & it also appeared that Long-run Congregation was indebted to him 182 dolls-23 Cents on the 15th of November last — Mr, Wylie a settlement by which it appeared that Round-hill Congregation owed him 161 dolls. 85^ Cents due on the first of Jan, last— and also that Rehoboth Congr— owed him 42 dolls — 74 Cents due at the same time -Mr, Guthrie a settlement with Tyrone Congr — by which it appeared that sd, Congr — owed him 51 dolls-12^ Cents on the 1st of October last — The Revd, Wm-Speer, Wm-Swan & Jas, Guthrie were appointed Commissioners to attend the next Gen. Assembly — Dr, Power was appointed to supply one Sab at S.iweekley & one at discretion — Mr, Porter one Sab, at Greensburgh & one at Kittanning — Mr, Jennings one Sab, at Laurel-hill — & one Sab, at Union-Town — Mr, Hill the 2d, of May at Salem & one Sab at Quemahoning — Mr, More the 4th Sab, of this month in the 1st Presbyterian Congregation of Pittsburgh & one Sab, at Turky foot & the remainder of his time until the next stated meet- ing of Presbytery at discretion — Mr, Adams one Sab, at the crossings & one at Turky foot — Mr, Laird one Sab, at Kittaning & one at discretion —Mr, Wylie the 2d, Sab, of May at Tyrone & the 3d Sab, of August at Union-Town — - Mr, Galbraith one Sab, at Indianna& one at Cownshanick — Mr, Hunt the 4th Sab, of May at Long-run & one Sab at Unity — Mr, Henderson to assist at the administration of the Lords Supper at Salem on the 2d Sab, of May, & one Sab, at Indianna — Mr, Graham one Sab, in the 1st, congregation of Pittsburgh & one Sab, at discretion — Mr, McGarraugh one Sab, at Cherry-run & one at Cowanshanick — and Mr, Porter junr, at Pittsbg, the 5 Sab, of this month — On motion resolved that the Revd, Wm-Speer be added to the Standing committee — Mr, More requested liberty to itinerate without the bounds of Pres- bytery most of the time until their next Stated meeting — which was granted — Adjourned to meet at Unity on the 3d, tuesday of October next — Concluded with prayer — Examined and approved By the Synod — October 4th 1810 — Sam! Porter Mod. MINUTES <"»F IHF. REDSTON1 PRESBYTERY. 243 Unity i 6t/i October 1 8 1 o — Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment Mr, Stockton requested leave of absence the remaining sessions of Presbytery which was granted — The Congregation of Concord requested liberty to apply to the Pres- bytery of Erie for supplies which was granted — Mr, Porter Senr, was appointed to preach one Sab, in the first Congregation of Pittsbg — Mr, Swan one Sab, at Salem —Mr, More the last Sab of this month at Kittaning — Mr Wylie one Sab, at Union-Town — Mr, Stockton in the first Congr- I'ittsburgh as often as convenient — Mr, Graham one Sab. in the first Congr- of Pittsburgh — Mr, Guthrie one Sal), at Kittanning — Mr, Galbraith one Sab, at Indianna — Mr, Hill one Sab, at Salem — Mr, Laird one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Adams one Sab, at the Crossings — Mr, Porter junr, the third Sab of October at Kittanning & one Sab at Salem — MINUTES 'M L'HE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 245 Adjourned to meet in Rehoboth the third tuesday of Aprile next — Concluded with prayer — Rehoboth 16th Aprile 181 1 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment & was opened with a ser- mon by the Revd, Thomas Huntt, from Rom, 3d, 25th — Constituted with prayer- -Members present, The Revd, Dr, James Power, & the Revd, Saml, Porter, George Hill, Wm-Swan, Thos, More, Wm-Speer, Francis Laird, James Adams, Wm-Wylie, James Graham, James Guthrie, Robert McGarraugh & Thomas Huntt — Elders, John Ralston, John Finley, John Sloan, Joseph Hadden, Michael Rough, Alexander Irwin, John Cooley, James Cooper, James Veach & William Bell,— Absent — The Revd, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jinnings, Joseph Stockton & James Galbraith — The minutes of the last meeting were read — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointment — Mr, Robert Taylor, a Commissioner from Salem Congregation re- quested liberty to apply to the Ohio Presbytery for supplies which was granted and the Clerk ordered to furnish him with a coppy of this minute — A memorial from Dunlap,s-Creek Congregation was presented to Presbytery — praying for advice relative to embarrassments therein specified. Presbytery appointed the Revd, Wm-Wylie, James Gra- ham, & James Guthrie — with Messrs, J no, Wwright, & Joseph Tor- rence Elders a Committee, to meet at Dunlap,s Creek, Church on the last thursday of may next, t\: pay such attention to the above case as they may judge proper & report at the next meeting of Presbytery — Presbytery appointed the Revd, George Hill & Wm-Wylie a Com- mittee to examine the accounts of the Treasurer for the Commissioners fund — and the Revd, Wm-Swan & George Hill a Committee to ex- amine the accounts of the Treasurer of the Missionary fund — to report to morrow morning — The Revd, George Hill, Wm-Swan & Thos, Huntt, with Mr, George Plummer elder were appointed Commissioners to attend the next Gen, Assembly — Applications for supplies were rec,d from the following Congrega- tions — Salem, Red-bank, Glade-run, formerly called Cownshanick, Quemahoning, Wheatfield, Crossings, Kittaning. Tygarts-Vallev, Turky-foot. Union Town & Somerset — 24<> MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Resolved that it be considered the duty of every member of this Presbytery who shall supply in our vacancies to inculcate on them publickly, or in private, as he shall think most adviseable, the import- ance of sending Commissioners to the stated meetings of Presbytery, or where this in any instances ma) be impracticable, to forward to Presbytery such communications as the state of the vacancy may re- quire — Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o, clock — Concluded with prayer — Wednesday 17///, 181 1 Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — The Revd, James Galbraith assigned reasons for not coming sooner which were sustained — Dr, Power produced a settlement with Mount- Pleasant Congregation whereby it appeared that said Congregation were indebted to him ,£215 15 S, 3, d on the first of Aprile last -Mr, Potter produced a settlement with the Congr — of Congruitv whereby it appeared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him Dolls 229, Cents 39 on the 9th of Aprile r 81 1 Mr, Hill produced a settlement with Fairfield Congr — whereby it ap- peared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him jQ. no— S 17 d 4 on the 6th of Aprile last — & also from Donegal a settlement whereby it ap- peared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him on the 15th of Aprile last the sum of jQ 45- S 7- d 9 — Mr. Swan produced a settlement with Long-run Congr — whereby it appeared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him dolls 82 cents 31 due on the 15th of Novembr, 1810 — and also a settlement with Sawickly ( 'ongr — whereby it appeared that sd, Congr— stood indebted to him dolls 226. cents 16 1 /, due on the 15th, Nov, 1810 — Mr. Wylie produced a settlement with Round-hill Congr - whereby it appeared that sd, Congr— stood indebted to him doll 150, c 58 due on the 1st, of Jan, 181 1 — & with Rehoboth Congr — whereby it appeared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him dols 64- cents 12, due on the first of Jan, 181 1 — Mr. Guthrie produced a settlement with Tyrone Congr — whereby it appeared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him doll 64, cents 66 due on the 6th of Aprile last — Mr. Huntt produced a settlement with the 2d, Congr — of Pittsburgh whereby it appeared that sd, Congr — stood indebted to him, doll 104, cents 44 due on the first of Aprile 181 1 — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had not anj Ses- sional records for examination — MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. '47 Anual reports were recieved from the following Churches Total in Com- munion ist, Aprl, 1810 Admitted since 13 U T3 U e ft *3 u T3 C V & 3 a s.2 — a IB Hi u Baptized since Viz, ni .£ c a. g V o^5 6 DU < 1 15 30 29 II II 4 20 25 20 39 n 22 21 15 4 O h Mount-pleasant Congruity 153 130 144 96 123 42 92 80 1 84 122 129 109 65 30 &5 66 5 3 2 3 151 15 2 1 Unity Greensburgh 3 2 12 10 2 1 5 4 14 2 1 I I 8 1 4 3 1 119 43 11 4 1 1 2 2 1 2 26 Rehoboth "1 Round-hill / Beulah Laurel-Hill Tyrone ist Congr, Pittsbg 2d Congr, Pittsbg Long-run Sawickly 4 4 3 1 6 13 2 4 2 2 1 I 6 26 5 5 1 6 4 1 182 112 132 no 74 54 59 65 20 40 13 24 21 16 4 15 The Committee appointed to examine the accounts of the Treasurer for the Commissioners fund having found some difficulties in bring- ing the matter to an issue, Presbytery recommitted the business to them & ordered them to report at the fall meeting — The Committee appointed to settle the accounts of the Treasurer for the Missionary fund having found some difficulties in bring(ing) the matter to an issue, Presbytery recomitted the business to them with an injunction to report at their next fall meeting — The Revd, Francis Laird was appointed Treasurer for the Commis- sioners fund — Contributions for the Commissioners fund were recieved as follow Doll Cents D C Congruity 2-68 Donegal 1-00 Greensburgh 2-65 Beulah 3—75 Round hill for 2 years.... 4 _ 35 _ Mount-pleasant 2-56 Fairfield 2-00 Sawickly 1-46 Unity 2-50 Rehoboth for 2 years...6-i8^ •Laurel-hill 3-20 ist Congr —Pittsburgh 5-00 2d, Congr — Pittsburgh.. 5-28 Bethel 5-19 — And Collections for the Mis- D C* DC DC sionary fund from Unity 2-50 Greensburgh 2.70 — Congruity 6.00 Union 2 00 »48 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. On motion resolved that the Revd, Win. Speer, Wm-Wylie & Jas, Graham be appointed to assist the agents of the Gen, Assembly in this Presbytery in obtaining contributions for the Theological School — Dr Power was appointed to preach at Sawickly the first Sab, of [une & one Sab, at discretion — Mr, Porter the first Sab, of Sep, at Salem — Mr, Speer one Sab, at Quemahoning — Mr, More one Sab, at Cherry-run & one at Kittan- ning — Mr, Adams two Sab,.s at discretion Mr, Wylie one Sab, at Union-Town — Mr, Laird at Long-run the last Sab, of May & one at discretion — Mr Gra- ham 2d Congr — of Pittsburgh the 2d, Sab, of May — Mr. McGarraugh one Sab, at Glade-run & one at Red-bank — Mr, Galbraith one Sab, at Glade-run, & the 1st, Sab, of June at Fairfield — Mr. Guthrie at Donegal the 2d, Sab, of May— Mr, Stockton one Sab, in the 2d, Congr — of Pittsburgh Mr, More requested liberty to itinirate without the bounds of this Presbytery until their next stated meeting which was granted, & the Clerk ordered to furnish him with a copy of this minute — Presbytery agreed to meet at Congruity on the third tuesday of October next — Adjourned to meet at Round-hill on the third tuesday of June next — Concluded with prayer — Round-hill 18///, June 181 J Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment and was opened with a sermon by the Revd. Francis Herron from Acts 16th. 31st — Mem- bers present, the Revd, Wm-Swan Wm-Wylie & James Graham — Elders Jno, Wright & Jas, B. Clough— Absent, the Revd, Dr, Jas, Power, & the Revd, Joseph Henderson, Jacob Jinnings, Saml, Porter, Wm-Speer, Thos, More. Geo, Hill. Francis Laird, Jas, Adams, Jas, Guthrie, Joseph Stockton, Jas, Gal- braith, Robt, Mc,Garraugh & Thos, Huntt — After prayer the minutes of the last meeting of Presbytery as far as they relate to the business of Dunlap,s-Creek Congr — were read — The Revd, Francis Herron formerly a member of the Presbytery of Carlisle presented a dismission from sd, Presbytery with satisfactory testimonials of his good standing, & requested to be recieved as a mem- ber of this Presbytery which was granted — The Committee appointed to meet at Dunlap,s (Creek) reported that they met agreeably to appointment and paid that attention to the business which they thought necessary — A communication from the Revd, Jacob Jinnings was handed into Presbytery in'which he requests that on account of his age & infirmi- ties, the pastoral relation between him & Dunlap.s-( reek Congr — be dissolved — A < ommunication was likewise recieved from the Congr — attested MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 249 by the Revd, Jas, Guthrie, that the sd, Congr — had in a regular man- ner, after public notice was given, acquiesced in the above request & authorised their Commissioner to state the same to Presbytery — where- upon the Presbytery after mature deliberation did & hereby do dissolve sd. pastoral relation The Commissioner from Dunlap,s-Creek Congr — applied for supplies. & for liberty to apply to the Presbytery of Ohio for supplies, which was granted — .Mr, Swan w.is appointed to supply at Dunlap,s Creek the last Sab, of August, ..V Mr, Wylie the last Sab of July — A collection of doll 46-62 Cents was recieved from L)unlap,s-Creek for the Missionary fund — A call from the ist Presbyterian Congr — of Pittsb,g to the Revd, Francis Herron. was presented, read & put into his hands, of which he declared his acceptance — Adjourned to meet at Congruity the third tuesday of October next — Concluded with prayer — These Records were examined and approve(d) thus far by the Synod — Pittsb-g Octr— 4. 1814 Wm- Wick, Modr. CONORUITY 15/// Oct l8l I. Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment & was opened with a ser- mon by the Revd, Francis Herron from Mat. 12 & 20— Constituted with prayer — Members present, The Revd, Dr, James Power. 6c the Revd, Messrs, Joseph Henderson, Saml, Porter, Geo, Hill. Wm- Swan, Wm- Speer, Francis Herron, Francis Laird Jas. Adams, Wm- Wylie, Jas, Galbraith & Thos, Huntt — Elders, Jno, Giffin, Robt, Wilson. J no. Woods, Joseph Ogdon, Joseph Collins, James Guthrie, Wm- Smith. Ebenezer Finley, Saml, Morehead, & Jno. Hamilton, — Absent — The Revd, Thos, Moure. Jacob Jennings, Joseph Stock- ton, tSc James Graham The minutes of the two last meetings of P. B. y were read — The Synod of Pittsburgh at their late meeting having altered a part of the line of division between the Presbyteries of Redstone & Erie, in such a manner as to embrace the Revd, Robt, McGarraugh & the Congregations under his care within the Presbyter} - of Erie, he is no longer considered a member of this Presbytery — The Revd, Boyd^Mercer a member of the Presbytery of Ohio & 250 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. the Revd, Robt, Mc, C7arraugh a member of the Presbytery of Erie, were invited & took Seats as corresponding members — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had generally ful- filled their appointments — The Revd, Joseph Henderson, s reasons for not attending the last & some of the former meetings of Presbytery were sustained The reasons given by the Revd, Dr, Power, & the Revd, Messrs, Porter, Speer, Hill, Laird, Adams, Guthrie, & Huntt for not attending the last meeting of Presbytery were sustained — The Revd, Boyd Mercer of the Presbytery of Ohio applied for lib- erty to preach at Union-Town & Brownsville until he has fulfilled his existing engagement — with those people — The Revd, Messrs, Henderson, Hill, & Speer were appointed a Committee to divide a number of books pamphlets & small tracts sent on by the Synod to be disposed among the members of Presbytery for their distribution — Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9, o, Clock — Concluded with prayer — Wednesday morning \6th,Oct. Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of last session were read — On motion resolved that the Presbytery cannot sanction the existing engagements between the Revd, Boyd Mercer & the people of Union- Town or those between him & the people of Brown, s-ville, because they were not made agreeably to the well known regulations of the Presbyterian Church by which they ought to be governed — Presbytery ordered their Clerk to inform the people concerned in the above cases that they will approave of any supplies which may be obtained agreeably to the rules prescribed in the Constitution & prin- ciples of the Presbyterian Church Contributions for the Missionary fund were recieved from the follow- ing Congregations — DC DC — Poke-run 3. 00 Plumb Creek 4-00 — Congruity 7-31 Ebenezer 2-25 — Sawickly 6-21 Long-run ,4-62 — Rehoboth 26-52 -Round-hill 1 1-56 And for the Commissioners fund from DC DC Tyrone 2-00 1 .ong-rui) 3. 49 Plumb-creek 3-76 - — Poke-run 2. 00 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 25 1 Mr, David Lloyd applied to Presbytery for immediate licensure to preach the Gospel — Presbytery after taking his case into consideration were of opinion that they could not consistently with the rules of their Church grant his request — The Committee appointed to divide a quantity of books pamphlets & small Tracts — reported that they had divided a part of the books S: literary instruc- tions — Resolved that it be recomended to the members of the Presbyter) severally, to make proper exertions to obtain contributions for promo 274 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. ting the objects of the Society — especially with respect to those Indians, & that sd, contributions be presented at the next meeting of the Synod — The Revd Messrs, Wylie, Guthrie, & Huntt with Messrs, Thos, Davis & Joseph Baldridge Elders were appointed Commissioners to the next Gen, Assembly — A collection of Six dolls, for the missionary fund was recieved from the Congregation of Unity- - Dr, Power was appointed to supply on the 2d, Sabbath of May, at Tyrone Mr, Porter at Rehoboth the 3d, Sabbath of may Mr, Hill two Sabbaths at Quemahoning — Mr, Swan the 4th Sab, of May at Round-hill & one Sabbath at discretion — Mr, Laird 2 Sabbaths at discretion Mr, Speer one Sab, at Somerset >.\; one at discretion Mr, Herron one Sab, in t lie pulpit of Mr, Law (who is appointed on a mission) i.\: one at discretion — Mr, Stockton one Sab, for Mr, Law, & one at discretion Mr, Lee two Sabbaths at Kittanning — Mr, Patterson one Sab, for Mr, Law & one in the 2d Presbyterian Congrega- tion in Pittsburgh — Mr, Graham one Sal), for Mr, Law & one in the 2d Presbyterian Congregation in Pittsburgh — Mr, Galbraith 2 Sabbaths at Glade-run — Mr, Johnston one Sab, at Laurel-hill & one at Sandy-creek-glades — Messrs, Herron & Graham were appointed a Committee to audit the accounts of the Treasurer of the Commissioners fund — Collections for the Commissioners fund were recieved from the fol- lowing Congregations viz — DC DC from Mount pleasant 4-12^ — Congruity 3—75 Long-run '-5 - 37/^ — Sawickley 2-92 Plumb-creek 4-25 — Poke-run 2-25 1st Congr. Pittsburgh 30-00 — Salem 5—02 Rehoboth & Round-hill. ...7— 29 — Bulah 4-10 Unity for 2 years 6-00 — Highlands 5-00 Tyrone for 2 years '..3— 50 — Laurelhill 3-00 Donegal for 2 years 2-00 — Indianna 5-00 The Committee appointed to audit the accounts of the Treasurer of the Commissioners fund reported that they had examined sd, accts, & found them kept with accuracy & that the monies recieved by sd, Treas- urer amounted to 326 dolls, 22C — & the disbursements made by him amounted to 326 D,55 C — Reports were recieved from the follow- ing Churches viz MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 2 75 Names of Churches £ _ a ^w ri £ r. t; is _ _ c Long-run Sawickley Rehoboth&Round-h'l Laurel-Hill >.v Tyrone Highlands Unit) for 2 years Greensburgh for 2 yrs Indianna Gilgal I )unlaps-creek Browns-ville Added since w u 61 72 160 202 54 127 37 40 32 4 12 9 20 5 5 4 10 10 T3 T3 tn C t3 a 4) U) ul Q p 3 C/3 I I 2 4 1 13 3 S 8 I 3 8 I 2 3 10 c o 'Z. = 2 Baptised 68 70 [70 197 61 [44 35 49 34 75 24 18 9 12 18 11 36 11 12 8 12 13 Dr, Power produced a settlement with Mount-pleasant Congregation by which it appeared that sd, Congr — are indebted to him in a bal- doll lance of 260-15 cents Mr, Swan produced one with Sawickly by which it appeared that dolls sd, Congr — is indebted to him in Sum of 40-72 cents — due uppon the 15th of nov, 1 8 14 — and Mr, Swan produced-one with Long-run Congr by which it appeared that sd, Congr — were indebted to him dolls in the sum of 81—67 ^2 cents due the 15th of nov. 181 4 — Mr. Porter produced one with Congruity by which it appeared that dolls sd Congr— were indebted to him in the sum of 120-64 cents due on the 1 st, inst, — Mr, Galbraith produced a settlement with Indianna Congr — & one with Crilgal — by which it appeared that the former was indebted to him dolls in the sum of 31-00 cents due on the 1st inst. — & the other in sum of 93-96 cents — due on the 1st, of oct, 1814 — Mr, Wylie reported that Rehoboth Congr — had paid up his salary in full untill the 1st, of this present year — Mr, Hill was appointed to open the next meeting of Presbytery — & Mr, Swan his alternate — Adjourned to meet at Mount pleasant on the 3d, tuesday of Oct, next — Concluded with prayer — Examined in Synod, & approved. Octo. 4th — 181 5 John Anderson Modr — 276 MINI II. s or ||||. REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Units 16/// April 1816— Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment and was opened by The Revd-Francis Laird with a sermon from Heb 13-17 — Alter prayer the following Members were present-viz — The Revd- Messrs-Wm Swan, Wm-Speer, Francis Laird, Francis Herron, Robt Lee, Wm Wylie James Guthrie, James Galbreath, Thomas Hunt & Win Johnston, with the Elders Daniel Fleming, Jno- Taylor, (no- Cowan Jno-M-Snowden, Jno Barnet, Jno Imley, Wm Huston, Hugh Canon, Benjn Allsworth — Jno Lazure c\: James Wilson - Absent The Revd- Drs James Power & James Dunlap & The Revd- Messrs-Samuel Porter, Joseph Henderson, George Hill, Joseph Stock- ton & Robt Patterson — The Revd, Messrs-Herron & Galbreath gave reasons for not attend- ing the last meeting of P.b.y which were sustained — On enquiry it appeared that the members present had fulfilled their appointments to supply — Mr Galbraith applied to P,b,y. for a dissolution of the Pastoral relation between him & the Congregation of Gilgal — A Commissioner appearing before P,b,y. duly appointed, by the Congn, of Gilgal satisfied them that sd Congn acquiesed in Mr Gal- braith, s application — The above request was granted — Mr Wylie requested a dissolution of the Pastoral relation between him and the congregations of Rehoboth & Round Hill — P,b,y. hav- ing heard Mr Wylie's reasons & those of the Commissioners, regularly appointed by sd- Congn's- granted the request — Adjourned to meet to- morrow morning at 9. O. C. Concluded with prayer — Wednesday morning Apl- 17 — The P.b.y. met agreeably to adjournment' — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — Messrs-Guthrie & Hunt were appointed upon a request of the Treasurer of the Missionary fund to examine the accounts of sd Treas- urer — The Committee reported, that they had examined the accts- of ye Treasurer of the Missionary fund & that there appeared a ballance of Five Dollars & forty six cents in the hands of the Treasurer — Mr— Wylie requested liberty to resign the office of Treasurer of the Missionary fund rdered that the Clerk be authorised to furnish Mr (ialbraith with a copy of the above minute — Presbyter) agreed that each member supply two days between this and the fall meeting. Mr Swan 2 Sabs- at discretion Mr Speer 2 Sabs- at discretion — Mr Laird one Sab at Pittsg and one at discretion Mr Lee two Sal) at Katanning — Mr Guthrie at Sawicly i>t Sab of June and one Sab at discretion — Mr Hunt 2 Sabs— at discretion Mr Johnston 2 Sabs— at discretion Mr Porter at Rehoboth 2d Sal) of June and one at discretion — Mr Hill i Sab at Quemahoning and 1 at Somerset — Mr Graham 1 Sab in 1st Congn of Pitts.g and one at Long Run — Mr Stockton 2d Sab of June at Long Run and one at discretion - Messrs Porter, Speer ec Graham were appointed a Committee to at- tend at Rehoboth on the 2d Monday of June, for the purpose of deal- ing with such members of that congregation, as have been active in the late disturbances therein, as may appear to them proper & adapted to edification — Mr Hill was appointed to open the next Presbytery and Mr Speer was appointed his alternate. Adjourned to meet at Long Run the third Tuesday o\ October next — Concluded with prayer — Examined & approved thus far, John McMillan Modr. Long Kin Octr- 15-1816 — Presbytery met agreably to adjournment, and was opened by the Revd- William Speer, with a sermon from 2 Tim. 2d-ioth— After prayer it appeared that the following members were present, viz. The \ic\d, James Power D. I). The Revd- Messrs, Samuel Porter. William Swan, William Speer, Francis Herron, Rt Lee James Craham, Rt MINUTES OF I UK REDST0N1 PRESBYTERY. 279 Patterson, James Guthrie, William Wylie, Thomas Hunt and William Johnston; with the Elders Nathaniel Hurst, David Buchanan, James Cowan. William Barns, William McCrea, Joseph Cuningham, Jacob Dible & Michael Findly — Absent The Revd- James Dunlap D. D. and The Revd- Messrs, Geo-Hill, Joseph Henderson, Francis Laird & Joseph Stockton — The Revd Messrs, Samuel Porter and Rt-Patterson gave reasons for absence from the last meeting of P.b.y-, which were sustained — The Revd Francis Herron paid 40$ into the hands of the Revd Rt- Patterson for the Commissioners fund — Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9- O. C. Concluded with prayer — Wednesday Octr 16-1816 — P.b.y. met agreeably to adjournment Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session, were read — The Committee appointed to attend at Rehoboth for the purpose of dealing with such members of that congregation, as have been active in the late disturbance therein, being called upon to report;— it ap- peared that the Revd Messrs Samuel Porter and William Speer did not attend, whose reasons for not attending were sustained — The Revd. James Graham who was appointed a member of that committee, did attend; — and having heard a statement from each of the parties; reported to P.b.y. the proceedings which were accepted — The Revd James Dunlap D. D., by letter, requested to be dismissed from this P,b,y, in order to connect himself with the P.b.y. of Phila- delphia, which was granted; and he is hereby dismissed, and the stated Clerk ordered to furnish him with a copy of this minute — A letter was received from Salman Coles, a student at Jefferson Col- lege requesting aid from this P,b,y, to prosecute his education for the Gospel Ministry — After some observations respecting the want of information relative to Mr Coles and the present state of our funds, it was moved and car- ried that the above request be not granted — Dr James Power paid into the hands of the stated Clerk $3.62^ for the Commissioners fund — Applications for supplies were received from the following congre- gations, viz— Round Hill, Union and Rehoboth— P.b.y. having re- sumed as the order of the day, the report given in by The Revd Jame s Graham relative to Michael Findly, William Findly, Robert Galloway, John Robeson, John Power and David Wilson, and having heard these persons at great length in explanation and defence of their con- 2 OF NIK REDSTONI PRESBYTERY. 281 ceeded to examine him on his acquaintance with experimental religion, and proposed some cases of conscience and reed, satisfaction on these' points; agreed to receive him on trial, and appointed him to prepare an Exegesus on the following theme — An Redemptio Christi sit uni- versalis — and a Homily on Eph 2 chap 10 v. first clause, "For we are his workmanship" — to be delivered at their next meeting — Revd— Geo, Hill was appointed to open the next meeting of Pby with a sermon and The Revd W. Wylie his alternate — Adjourned to meet at Beulah the 3d Tuesday of April next — Concluded with prayer- - Mi 11. ah April 15 — 181 7 — Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — and was opened by the Rvd- Robert Johnston, with a sermon on 1. Cor 6.20 — After prayer, it appeared that the following members were present, viz, The Revd- James Power I). D. The Revd Messurs George Hill, William Speer, Francis Herron, Francis Laird, James Graham, James Guthrie. Thomas Hunt and William Johnston. With Elders John Giffin, Daniel Flemming, William McCrea, An- drew Wylie, Enoch French. Alexr— Irwin, and John Shaw — The Revd Robt Johnston a member of the P,b,y, of Erie being present on invitation, took his seat as a corresponding member — Absent The Revd Messurs Samuel Porter, Joseph Henderson, William Wylie Joseph Stockton and Rt Lee — The Revd F. Laird gave reasons for not attending the last meeting of P,b,y — which were sustained — The Revd Geo Hill gave reasons for not attending the three last meetings of P,b,y. these reasons were con- sidered and Mr Hill was excused — Mr James Evans a Commissioner from McKee'sPort requested liberty to apply to the P,b,y. of Ohio for the Ministerial labours of The Revd Boyd Mercer as stated supply the one half of his time, for one year; which was granted — The Revd Reese Lloyd of the Independent Church at Ebenezer applied to P,b,y. to be connected with their body — . P.b.v. appointed The Revd Messrs. Swan, Laird and Hunt, a com- mittee to take into consideration Mr Lloyd's application, to examine his Credentials ami other collateral testimony; and to report tomorrow morning — The Re\d fames Power D.D. in consequence of age and. infirmity, requested liberty to resign the pastoral charge of the congregation of Mountjpleasant, which was granted — 282 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at half past eight O, Clock. Concluded with prayer — Wednesday i6 — Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment members present present as above — After prayer the minutes of the .last Session were read The Revd, Rt — Patterson appeared and gave reasons for not attending sooner, which were sustained — The committee appointed to converse with Mr Lloyd reported and their report was accepted: after some conversation on the subject, P,b,y. agreed to postpone the further consideration of Mr Lloyd's request until their fall meeting - Applications for supplies were made from the following places, viz — Mount pleasant, Union Town and Union Congn — , The crossings, Gil- gal, Somerset, Berlin, Turky-foot, Armagh, Indianna and the Salt- works — Reports of settlements with the following congregations were re- ceived, viz, Dr Power produced a settlement with the congn — of Mount pleasant, by which it appeared that sd, congn — stood indebted to him $270.46 — Mr Hunt produced a settlement, by which it appeared that the 2d Congn of Pittsburgh stood indebted to him $177. 13 — Mr Johnston produced a settlement, by which it appeared that the congn- of Dunlaps Creek had paid him in full, the stipend due him up to the first of Octr 1816— Also a settlement with cohgrn — of Brownsville, by which it appeared that sd congren — had paid him in full, the stipend due him up to the 15th of Octr 181 6— Collections were reed, from the following congregations for the commissioners fund, viz Salem $6.64. Fairfield (chartered money) $3.00. First Congn — of Pittsburgh $30.18. Beulah $6. for the last year — Laurel Hill $3.64 -Tyrone $4.62. Brownsville (chartered money) $9.00 Dunlaps Creek (chartered money) $7.00 •- P. by, having under consideration contributions for the commissioners fund and the state of circulating small notes; received a proposal from The Revd Rt — Patterson to take the whole of the contributions which are now forwarded and exchange them as far as possible for current notes, for the benefit of the commissioners fund, and render an account at the next stated meeting — Resolved, that the aforesaid contributions be committed into the hands of Mr P. for the above purpose — MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 283 A letter directed to the Moderator, from the corresponding Secre- tary of the Hampshire Missionary Society and a letter from The Revd Asa Brooks an Evangelist sent by that Society as a Missionary, within the bounds of this P,b,y-were read — The Moderator was appointed to write to Mr Brooks acknowledging the receipt of the same, and ex- pressing the high degree of satisfaction which the P,b,y, derive from the benevolent appointment of the Hampshire Society and the labours of a Missionary in their bounds — Reports were received from the following congregations viz — Total inComn per last re- port Since added 5 •v 0) a 5 T3 i) X) C 1) a. 1/3 s •S 1 -3 = 5 S hu Baptised Names of churches. 1 a w S - a < 1 s "c3 Long Run & Sawickly i •< ^ 7 2 2 3 7 1 2 5 1 74 61 39 160 120 95 201 2 6 16 3 9 12 20 15 18 ( rreensburgh & Unity i <, | 8 5 8 6 4 3 4 2 9 12 2d Congn- Pittsburgh Laurel Hill & Tyrone 87 197 13 4 4 1 9 5 26 15 Mr James Coe read an Exegesus and a Homily on the subjects as- signed him at the last meeting of P,b,y, which were sustained as parts of trial — Pby then proceeded to examine Mr Coe on Systimatic Theology at some length ; whose answers were sustained as parts of trial — Resolved that it be enjoined on the members to attend to the in- junction of Synod, relative to the taking up subscriptions or contribu- tions in their respective congregations for the Missionary fund, and to put the amount into the hands of the Treasurer at the next meeting of Synod — Mr Coe was appointed to prepare a Presbyterial exercise on 2 Cor 3. 18. and a lecture on Matt 13. 1-9, to be delivered at their next meeting — Resolved that the committee of the fund for the education of poor ec pious youth, loan Mr James Coe $25 — P,b,y, agreed that each member should supply two Sabbaths between this and their fall meeting as follows, viz — The Revd James Power D. D. two Sabbaths at discretion — The Revd Mr Hill at Mount pleasant 4th Sab of May — & at Gilgal 3d Sab of June— r 2X4 MINI' IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Mr Swan one Sab at Round Hill & one at Mount pleasant at discretion — Mr Speer one Sab at [ndianna, and one at Warren both days at discretion — Mr Laird one Sah at Warren and one at discretion — Mr Patterson one Sah at [si congn of Pittsburgh and one at Rehoboth, at discretion — Mr Graham at the 1 >t Congregation the 4th Sab oi May, and at Round Hill the 1 si Sal> of Sept Mr Guthrie two Salis at discretion — Mr Hunt two Sabs at discretion — Mr Johnston one Sah at Georges Creek, and one at discretion — Mr Henderson at Gilgal the 31! Sah of June, and one at [ndianna at discretion — Mr Wylie one Sah at Georges Creek and one at Mount pleasant and the re- mainder of his time at discretion till the fall meeting — Mr Lee two Sabs, at discretion — Mi Stockton, two Sabs at discretion — Mr Porter, one Sah at Warren, and one at Mount-pleasant 1st Sah of Sept — The commissioner from Round Hill and Rehoboth requested liberty to apply to the Presbyteries of Ohio and Erie for supplies, which was granted — Messrs Hill and Henderson were appointed to administer the Lords Supper at Gilgal on the 3d Sab of June — Mr Hill to preach on Friday and converse with applicants for com- munion in the church — The Revd Messrs Speer & Herron with Mr James Brady Elder were appointed as delegates to to the next General Assembly — On motion, resolved, that the Moderator be directed to address a letter to the Revd Joseph Henderson expressive of their dee]) regret, that they have not had the pleasure of seeing him for so long a time ; nor had any official information respecting his congregations nor of the success of religion among them: that Mr Henderson be earnestly and tenderly urged to endeavour to be more careful in attending their stated meetings — Adjourned to meet at Saweekly the last Tuesday of June next — Concluded with prayer — Sawickly June 24- 181 7 — P, by- met agreeably to adjournment, and was opened by Mr James (Joe with a Lecture on the subject assigned him at their last meeting — After prayer, it appeared, the following members were present- viz — Revd Dr James Power — The Revd Messrs Samuel Porter, William Swan, Francis Laird, Robert Lee and Thomas Hunt— with the Elders Benjamin Alsworth, George Plummer, Abraham Fulton, & John Neel MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 285 — Absenl The Revd Messrs Joseph Henderson, George Hill, William Speer, Francis Herron, William Wylie, James Graham, Joseph Stock, ton, Robert Patterson, James Guthrie & William Johnston — Mr Lee was appointed secretary pro tern. The Revd Robt-Johnston a member of the P,b,y. of Erie being present & being invited took his seat as a corresponding member — The Revd Messrs- Porter and Lee gave reasons for absence from the last meeting of P,b,y — which were sustained — P,b,y. proceeded to consider the lecture delivered by Mr Coe and the presbyterial exercise read by him, on the subjects assigned him at their last meeting, which were sustained as parts of trial — Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at nine O. C- Concluded with prayer — Wednesday 25 — P,b,y- met agreeably to adjournment, member (s) present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — Pby, pro- ceeded to examine Mr Coe on the learned languages; & on the re- maining part of Systemac Theology, & on natural phylosophy whose answers were sustained as parts of trial Mr Coe was appointed to deliver a sermon on Rom 8-2 at the next meeting of Pby — Adjourned to meet at Greensburgh on the 3d tuesday of Octr next : concluded with prayer — Examined in Synod and approved Octob. 18. 1817 — Mathew Brown Modr — Greensburgh Octr 21 — 1817 — Presbytery met agreeably to adjournment — and was opened by Mr James Coe, with a sermon on the subject assigned him at the last meet- ing- After prayer, it appeared that the following members were present, viz, The Revd Messrs James Power D. D. Saml Porter, Wm Swan, Wm Speer, Francis Herron, Francis Laird, Wm Wylie, Robt Lee, Joseph Stockton, Rt-Patterson, Tas-Graham, Ths-Hunt & Wm Johnston ; with the Elders Jas Caldwell, Benjn Alsworth, Jas Brady, Jas Sam- ple, Jno Blythe, Michael Rough, Jas Gageby and Saml Morehead — Absent The Revd Messrs Jas Henderson, Jas Guthrie & Geo Hill — P.b. y. proceeded to the choice of Moderator and Clerk — Where- 286 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. upon it appeared that The Revd Wm- Speer was chosen Moderator, and The Revd- Francis Herron Clerk for the ensuing year The minutes of the adjourned intermediate and special meetings were read — The reasons assigned by The Revd Messrs Wm- Wylie and Jos Stockton for non-attendance at the adjourned meeting were sustained — The reasons assigned by The Revd Messrs Wylie, Speer, Herron, Gra- ham, Stockton, Patterson, Wm Johnston and Hill for non-attendance at the intermediate meeting were sustained — The P.b.y. proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr James Coe on the subject assigned him at our last meeting — Which was sustained as a part of trial — Adjourned to meet tomorrow at 9 O.C. A-M — Concluded with prayer — Wednesday 9. O C. A-M — P-b-y- met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — P-by proceeded to consider the discourse delivered by Mr John Ross on the subject assigned him at the special meeting, which was sustained as a part of trial for ordination, An application was reed — and read from a number of people chiefly belonging to Plumb-Creek congregation & who have lately asso- ciated themselves under the Title of the Turtle Creek congregation praying for the erection and organization of a Presbyterian congrega- tion to be known by the above appellation — Whereupon the Pby took the application into consideration & after some further enquiries & examination of the subject — It was resolved yt the further consideration of the application be postponed, & it is hereby, in the meantime, affectionately recom- mended to the congrn — of Plumb Creek & Poke Run to use all proper efforts for the adjustment of this business among themselves — but if this shall be found impracticable, then the congregations shall appear before Pby by their commissioners — It was on motion, resolved that it be enjoined— and it is hereby en- joined on all the vacancies within their bounds to pay Eight Dollars for each Sabbath day to licentiates for their public services — & five Dollars to settled Ministers, and it is further resolved that Ministers and Licentiates, report on this subject at the stated meetings of P.b.y- Applications for supplies were rec,d from the following congns — viz, MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 287 Warren, Georges Creek, Wheatfield, Crossings, Saltsburgh and Mount- pleasant — A communication was reed- from Donegal Congn — complaining of the Revd George Hills withdrawing from the performance of the Pas- toral duties of sd congn — ■ & requesting relief in the above case — After some deliberation, it was, on motion resolved, that it be rec- ommended to The Revd Geo Hill and the congn — of Donegal to ad- just, if practicable, their differences on the above subject — Adjourned to meet at 3. O. C P M. 3. O. C. P. M. P. b. y. met agreeably to adjournment — Members present as above — After prayer the minutes of the last Session were read — Collections were reed- from the following congns — for the Mission- ary fund, viz, Sawickly $22.37^ Fairfield $18.32 — Collections were reed- for the Commissioners Fund — Highlands Congn — $8.82 — transmitted by the Commissioners to the Genl- As- sembly — Long Run $4.96 — Sawickly $2.13 — Mount-pleasant $3.73 — The Moderator reported that he had complied with the order of P b y in writing to the Revd Mr Brooks — Pby proceeded to examine Mr Coe on Moral Phylosophy, and agreed to sustain his answers as parts of trial for licensure — The P b y having received sufficient testimonials in favour of Mr James Coe, of his having gone through a regular course of literature — of his good moral character — & of his being in the communion of the church proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure, & he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in literature — as to his acquaintance experimentally, with religion — & as to his profi- ciency in divinity & other studies — P.b.y- did & do hereby express their approbation of all those parts of trial — & he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this church — & satisfactorily answered the ques- tions appointed to be put to candidates to be licensed — The Pby did and do hereby license him the sd James Coe to preach the Gospel of Christ, as a Probationer for the holy ministry, within the bounds of this P.b.y. or wherever he shall be orderly called — Ordered that Mr Coe be furnished with an extract of the above minute attested by the Clerk — . The application of Mr Lloyd to this P-b-y- for the purpose of con- necting himself with us at our last meeting, was at that time postponed was now resumed, — & it was on motion resolved, that a committee be 288 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. appointed to take his application into consideration. & report as soon as convenient — and that The Revd Messrs Porter, Kill and Wylie be the committee for that purpose — P.b.y. proceeded to examine Mr Jno- Ross on his experimental acquaintance with religion— Theology— the learned languages— & church history, and agreed to sustain his answers as parts of Trial for ordina tion — The Committee to whom was referred the application of The Revd Mr Lloyd, reported and their report was adopted and is as follows, viz — The Committee having freely conversed with Mr Lloyd respecting his views with regard to his application to this P.b.y. & after delibera teing on the subject, are of opinion, that Mr Lloyd is deserving of attention and encouragement, — but entertain doubts whether this case be not one of those, which fall exclusively within the province of the Genl Assbly. — P b y agreed to meet at Somerset on the ist Wednesday of Deer- at 12. O C for the purpose of ordaining & installing Mr Ross in his charge — The Revd Mr Wylie was appointed to preach the sermon; — or in case of his absence The Revd Mr Graham : & The Revd Mr Herron to preside and give the charge — Resolved, that each member of this P.b.y- supply one sabbath between this and the spring meeting as follows — The Revd Porter 2d sal) of Nov at Saltsburgh Swan one sab- at discretion at Mount pleasant — Hill at Georges Creek 3d -ah of Nov— Speer one sab- at Warren at discretion- Laird one sab at Warren Wylie one sab- at ( leorges ( !reel — Herron at Mount pleasant 2d sal) of Deni — Stockton one -ah at discretion— Pat- terson 2i\ sal) of Deem- at discretion Graham one sab. at discretion Hunt 1st sab of Deem- at Mount pleasant- Johnston one sab ai Georges Creek Lee one sab— at discrn- — Henderson one at discren Guthrie one at discren- Mr Coe last sah of Octr at Mount pleasant -1st sal) of Noa ;ii Warren 2d sab of Deem at Indianna — 3d at Gilgal — 4th at Armagh — 1st sah of Jany at Johnstown — 2d at ilisn 3d at Saltsburgh — at Warren at discn- —4th at discn- 1st sah of Feb at Mason Town -2d at Georges Creek — 3d at Crossings — 4th at Turkey Foot the rest of his time at discretion till the next stated meeting Pby- appointed to meet at Round Hill the 3d Tuesday of April next — The Revd G Hill was appointed to open our next stated meeting & Mr Stockton his alternate — Adjourned to meet at Somerset on the ist- Wednesday of Dem- next — Concluded with prayer MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 289 Somerset December $d — 1817 — Pby- met agreeably to a(d)journment — After prayer it appeared that the following members were present, viz, The Revd Francis Herron, — Graham -and Hunt Absent The Revd Messrs James Power D. D. - Porter, Swan, Hill, Speer, Laird, Wylie, Stockton, Patterson, Johnston, Lee, Henderson, and Guthrie — Pby being fully satisfied with the qualifications of Mr Ross for the Gospel Ministry, proceeded to his ordination —and he having answered the questions proposed to candidates on such occasions — and adopted the Confession of Faith & form of government of our church, was set apart by prayer & the laying on of the hands of P.b.y — to the holy office of the Gospel ministry and installed as the Pastor of the congn- of Somerset — The Revd- Graham preached on the occasion and The Revd- Her- ron presided and gave the charge — Adjourned to meet at Round Hill the 3d Tuesday of April next Concluded with prayer — Round Hill April 21 — 1818 — Pby met agreeably to adjournment and was opened with'a sermon, by Mr Asbel. G-Fairchild, a Licentiate from the P.b.y. of Jersey, on 1 Pet 2. 20 — After prayer, it appeared that the following members were present, viz, The Revd, Messrs George Hill, Wm-Speer, Wm-Wylie, Francis Herron, Jas-Graham, Rt-Patterson, Jas-Guthrie,Ths-Huntand Wm- Johnston ; — with the Elders Robt-Piper, Jos-Baldridge, Chas-Caro- thers, Wm-Coulter, John Morse, Dai-Fleming, John Emly, Wm Hart- upee and James McLean — Absent The • Revd Messrs Jas Power D-D- Jos- Henderson, Saml Porter, Wm-Swan, Francis Laird, Rt-Lee, Jos Stockton and Jno Ross The minutes of the last stated meeting and of the intermediate meeting were read — On enquiry it appeared that the members had fulfilled their appoint- ments — The Revd Rt-Johnston produced a dismission from the Pby- of Erie, as a member in good standing, & requested to be reed, as a member of this Pby which was granted — Mr James Irvin, a Commissioner from McKeesport requested liberty 290 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. to apply to the Pby of Ohio for the ministerial labours of The Revd Boyd Mercer as a stated supply for the one half of his time during the subsequent year — which was granted — Calls from the united congns- of Round Hill & Rehoboth, for The Revd Rt-Johnston were presented & read, in which they promise him Five hundred Dollar(s) annually upon his becoming their Pastor -The Pby finding that the Call had been regularly prepared, agreed to put it into his hands, of which he declared his acceptance — Mr John Reed produced a dismission from the Pby of Ohio, as a licentiate in good standing & requested to be taken under of this P,b,y — wh was granted. A Call from the united congregations of Indianna & Gilgal for Mr John Reed was presented & read, in which they promise him Five hundred and fifty Dollars annually on his becoming their Pastor — P, b,y. finding that the Call was regularly prepared, agreed to put it into his hands, of which he declared his acceptance — Mr Asbel G-Fairchild presented his dismission from the Pby- of N. Jersey, as a Licentiate in good standing — & requested to be taken under the care of this Pby — which was granted — A Call from the Congregation of Morgantown for Mr Fairchild was presented & read, in which they promise him One hundred & fifty Dollars annually for one half of his time upon his becoming their Pastor — After some observations on the propriety of putting this call into the hands of Mr Fairchild, P,b,y- adjourned to meet tomorrow at 9 — O Clock A. M. Concluded with prayer — Wednesday Morning April 22-1818 — P.b.y met agreeably to adjournment. Members present as before — Resolved, that as the Treasurer of the Commissioners fund is absent, The Revd Ths Hunt be appointed to receive & transmit to the Treas- urer of the Genl-Assembly, the monies collected for that fund — The Revd George Hill assigned reasons for not attending the inter- mediate meeting of Pby at Somerset, — & although P-b-y- could not sustain his reasons; yet they agreed to excuse him — The reasons assigned by the Revd Messrs Speer, Patterson, Guthrie & Wm Johnston for not attending at the intermediate meeting, were sustained — Reports were received from the following congregations — MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 291 1 c - £ •2 £ "? ° 5 u h Since added 1 s ID a. 3 CO Total now in Commn — Baptizd Names of Churches s X a\i-~ was appointed to supply the 4th Sabbath of February at Kit* tailing, 1st. Sabb. of March at Salem, 2d Sabb-at the forks of connemaugh, 3d Sabb at Wst Sawickly, 4th Sabb, at Salem, the 5th Sabb. at the Forks of Conne- maugh; & the 1st. & 2d. Sabbaths of April at discretion Adjourned to meet at Long Run on the 3d Tuesday of April next — Concluded with prayer — Long Run April 16th 1822 Pby met according to adjournment, & was opened by the Revd David Barclay, with a sermon on Job 8, 13 Members present Revd Mess Saml. Porter, Wm. Swan, Wm. Speer, Francis Herron, David Barclay, Joseph Stockdon, Wm. Wylie, Robert Patterson, Robert Johnston, James Graham, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, Elisha P- Swift, Ashbel G Fairchild, John Reed, Aretas Loomis, & Andrew O Patterson. With the Elders Mess John Steel, James Cowen, John Shaw, John Morrison, Wm Finley, Wm McCray, John Clark, John Ross, Thomas Davis, Thomas Potter, Peter Wallace, Wm. Gutherie & John Steel. Absent the Revd Mess James Power D D, Joseph Henderson, George Hill, Francis Laird Rober(t) Lee & Asa Brooks After prayer, the Minutes of the last stated & intermediate meetings were read — The Revd Mess Joseph Stockdon, John Reed, & Aretas Loomis as- signed reasons of absence at the last stated meeting which were sus- tained. On enquiry it appeared that the appointments to supply were gen- erally fulfilled — The Revd Mess Swan, Laird, Stockton, R. Patterson, Graham, Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, Reed, Fairchild, Swift & Loomis assigned reasons of absence at the last intermediate meeting, & the Revd F Laird also for not attending sooner which were sustained The Revd John Andrews presented a dismission from the Pby of Chileicothe, with certificate of his good standing, & requested to be re- cieved as a Member of this Pby, which was granted Aplications were made for supplies by the following Congregations 3 2 4 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Viz; Kittaning, Saltsburgh, Salt-lick valey, Salem, & North Sawickly — The Revd Wm. Swan, requested leave to resign the Pastoral charge of the Congn. of Long Run ; whereupon the Congn. was cited to ap- pear to morrow morning, by their commissioners, to show cause, if any they have, why the request should not be granted. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 oclock Concluded with prayer Wednesday morning, P b y met according to adjournment : after prayer, the minutes of the last session were read — Members present as above — P b y proceeded to a free conversation on the state of religion within their bounds; & the Revd Mess Elisha P Swift & Ashbel G Fairchild were appointed a committee to prepare a report on the subject, to be presented to the next Genl. Assembly The following Congregational reports were recieved Viz C O Since added c Baptized g a. T3 Names of Churches u£ C w v On exam- inan. — cj a 0* T3 Q (A tn 1 s 1) c a. 3 (X! Total nov in Commun < t/3 c 1— 1 "a H Congruity ISO 15 195 7 52 59 Long Run IOI 6 1 1 105 16 16 Greensburgh & Unity 263 11 5 2 8 269 1 24 25 1st Presbn Ch Pittsb'rg 174 17 8 4 24 4 . 167 1 28 29 Alleghany & Pine ck. SO 6 2 2 3 83 1 22 23 Union town 73 23 9 7 98 3 22 2S Highlands 117 11 1 3 8 118 2 18 20 Rehoboth&Roundhill 194 10 3 3 9 1 194 S 20 25 Glade Run 25 27 3 55 2 17 19 Laurel hill & Tyrone 203 10 1 3 S 2 204 2 27 29 Dunlapsck& Browns' e 150 22 3 169 7 18 25 2d Fres. Church Pitts'g 1 1 1 45 8 s 1 158 ,3 36 39 GeorgesCreekMorgan- town & Greensburgh "5 29 15 5 16 138 5 IS 20 Buchanan & French ck 46 1 47 4 4 Tygarts Valley 27 3 1 3i 6 6 Sawickly&Mt pleasant 154 52 10 5 3 208 13 43 56 Total 2013 287 67 28 92 8 2233 52 368 420 The Treasurer of the Commissioners fund reported the following collections viz Congruity ( In-en si nirgh & Unity ist. Presbiterian Chh. Pittsburgh Poke-Run Highland keholxith & Knunil hill 2 00 IO 63 X II 20 4 69 3 40 5 2 y 2 Laurel hill & Tyrone — I 4 6 Dunlaps creek & Brownsville — 11 80 Morgantown "K I UK KKIiSlONK I'k KSHY'I Kk \ . 3 2 5 The Treasurer of the Missionary fund reported the following collec- tions Congruity ist Presbn Church Pittsburgh Highlands Punlaps Creek & Brownsville Sawickly & Mount pleasant BiH P b y resumed the consideration of the Revd Wm. Swan's request, for liberty to resign the Pastoral charge of the Congn. of Long Run ; & the Congregation having by their Commissioners, expressed their aequies(ce)nce, the request was granted The Committee appointed at our last stated meeting, on the subject of a division of this P b y, presented a report, which after some amend- ment, was adopted & is as follows viz In concurrence with the directions of the Synod of Pittsburgh ; the P b y agreed to request sd. Synod, to detach the Revd Mess John An- drews, Francis Herron, Joseph Stockton, Robert Patterson, James Graham & Elisha P Swift from this Pby; & the Revd Mess Joseph Patterson cc Thomas D Baird from the P b y of Ohio, with all those Congregations under^the care of this Pby embraced within a line, com- mencing on the Monongahela near McKeesport, & continued in such manner to the Alleghany-river, as to include the Congregation of Beulah; thence with the South line of the Pby of Alleghany to the Ohio River; & thence to the place of begining, in such direction as to separate the Congregations of Montewrs, & Lebanon from the bounds of the P b y of Ohio, and passing within five miles of the City of Pitts- burgh; to form a Pby to be known by the name of the Pby of Pitts- burgh. The Revd Mess Elisha P Swift, Ashbel G Fairchild, & Andrew O Patterson, with Mr Paul Morrow Elder, were appointed Commission- ers to the next Genl. Assembly & the Revd David Barclay was ap- pointed, their alternate The Revd Wm Wylie presented a request from the Trustees of the Congregation of Uniontown, stating, that in consequence of the pecu- liar imbarrassment of the times, & the removal, & contemplated re- moval of a number of their most efficient Subscribers, the Congn were unable to engage to Mr Wylie more than three hundred dollars a year for onehalf of his Ministerial services, & that they were reluctantly constrained to desire the Pb y to release them from their former engage- ments to Mr Wylie. The Revd Wm Wylie concurring with request, it was granted The Revd Robert Lee presented a request to be dismissed from this Pby with a view to connect himself with the Pby of Richland, which 326 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. was granted, & he was accordingly dismissed as a member in good standing The following supplies were appointed Viz The Revd Mess Saml Porter one Sabbath at discretion Wm Spear ist. Sabbath of June at Mount Pleasant Francis Laird one Sabbath at discretion Francis Herron one Sabbath at discretion 1 >avid Barclay one Sabbath at Kittaning |ohn Andrews at N Sawickly as often as practicable Joseph Stockton one Sabbath at discretion Win Wylie third Sabbath of May at Salem Robert Patterson one Sabbath at discretion Robert Johnston 3d Sabb May at Pittsburgh 2d l'n. Church James Graham 1st Sabb June Pittsburgh 2d Prn. Church Wm Johnston one Sabbath at Georges creek James Gutherie one Sabbath at Morgantown |ohn Reed one Sabbath at Saltsburgh Mr Thomas Davis 4th Sabbath May at Sawickly; 5 Sabbaths at Kittaning — two Sabbaths at the forks of Conemaugh — three Sabbaths at Salem — 4th Sabbath of June at Saltlick — two Sabbaths at Donegal ; & the rest of his time at discretion untill the next stated meeting of Pby. P b y appointed their next stated meeting at Mount Pleasant on the 3d Tuseday of October next, & the Revd Ashbel G Fairchild to open Pby Adjourned to meet at Georgescreek the ist Tuseday of July next — Concluded with prayer — Georges creek July 2d 1822 Pby met according to adjournment, constituted with prayer — Members present Revd Mess Wm Wylie Wm. Johnston, James Gutherie & As(h)bel G Fairchild: with the Elders Benjamin Laug- head, & James Robenson Absent the Revd Mrss James Power D D, Joseph Henderson, Saml Porter Wm Speer, Wm Swan, Francis Herron. Francis Laird, Joseph Stockton, Robert Patterson, David Barclay, John Andrews Robert Johnston, Elisha P Swift John Reed, Asa Brooks. Aretas Loomis James Graham, & Andrew O Patterson — Pby recieved the information that the Revd George Hill departed this life, on the 9th June last The following calls were presented to P b y for the Revd Ashbel G Fairchild viz; one from Morgan town, promissing him $133:33 a year, for one third of his Ministerial labours; & one from the Congregation of Georges creek, promissing him $135 a^year, for one third of his MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 327 Ministerial labours; & one from the Congn — of Greensburgh promis- sing him $65 for one sixth part of his ministerial labours. Pby having recieved satisfactory evidence, that the calls had been regularly prepared, & also with regard to the disposal of the remainder of Mr Fairchild's time, agreed to put the calls into his hands; of which he declared his acceptance The Congregations being present, in expectation of the event Pby proceeded to install the Revd Ashbel G Fairchild, the regular Pastor of the united Congregations of Morgantown, Georges Creek. <.\: Greensburgh. The Revd Win Wylie preached on the occasion, & the Revd Robert Johnston, ariving in due time, precided & gave the charge — The Revd Robert Johnston assigned reasons for not attending sooner which were sustained. Adjourned to meet at Mount Pleasant the third Teusday of October next Concluded with prayer Sessions of Synod, Octr. 4th. 1822. ) Examined & approved thus far. j Thomas E. Hughes Moderator Mount pleasant October 15 1822 Pby met agreeably to adjournment, & was opened with a sermon by the Revd Wm Wylie, on Psalm 99: 9 Constituted with prayer Members present : The Revd James Power D D, & the Revd Mrss Saml. Porter, Wm. Swan, Wm Speer, David Barclay, Wm Wylie Robt Johnston, James Gutherie, Wm Johnston, & Andrew O Patterson : With the Elders, Ephraim A Robinson, John White, James Finley, Patrick Power, Joseph H Cuningham, Robt Baird, Hugh Wilson, Robt Fulton, Thos Pollock, Peter Wallace & Saml. Hill. - Absent The Revd Mrss Joseph Henderson, James Graham, Francis Laird, John Reed, Ashbel G Fairchild, Aretas Loomis, & Asa Brooks. The Revd Mess John Andrews, Francis Herron, Joseph Stockton, Robt Patterson, & Elisha P Swift, with their several charges, & so much of the bounds of this P.b.y. as lies North & West of the rivers Ohio & Aleghany, were attached by the Synod of Pittsburgh, at their last meeting, to the Pb.y of Ohio. The minutes of the last stated meeting & also of the intermediate meeting were read. The Revd Mrss Saml Porter, Wm Speer Wm Swan, David Barclay, Patterson to administer the ordinance of the Supper at Fairfield the 2(1 Sabb. of Jenuary — the Revd John Reed the ist Sabb. of Jenny, at Ligioner -the Revd James Gutherie one Sabb at Salt-Lick Valey — the Revd Wm. Johnston one Sabb at discretion — the Revd Ashbel <> Fairchild one Sabb at discretion — the Revd James Graham one Sabb at discretion— the Revd Asa I '.rooks one Sabb. at discretion, & the Revd Aretas Loomis, one Sabb at discretion. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 329 The Congregation of Long-Run, requested liberty to apply to other Presbyteries for supplies, which was granted. On motion resolved that the Members of this Pby pay a proper at- tention to the recommendation of Synod on the subject of visiting the Churches. Mr Wm. Flinn presented a complaint against the session of Mount pleasant Congregation, stating, that they had not granted him the privi- leges, to which he was intitled by the Directory, in a trial on charges brought against him by sd Session. Pby, after enquiring into the matter, & discovering that the atten- tion of the Session to the case had been approved by Pby at a former meeting ; it was on motion resolved, that the further consideration of this subject be indefinitely postponed. Pby agreed to hold their next stated meeting at Congruity on the 3d Tuesday of April next; & appointed the Revd John Reed to Preach on the occasion. Adjourned to meet at Salem on the 2d Tuesday of November next Concluded with prayer Salem November 12 1822 Pby met according to adjournment, & was opened by Mr Thos Davis with a sermon on the subject assigned him at our last meeting Constituted with prayer Members present; the Revd Mrss Saml. Porter, Robt Johnston & Andrew O Patterson : with the Elders Mrss Robt Rainey, John Lei- sure John Barnet, & John Black Absent The Revd Mrss James Power D D, Joseph Henderson, Wm Swan, Wm. Speer, Francis Laird, David Barclay, Wm Wylie, James Graham, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, Ashbel G Fairchild Aretas Loomis, Asa Brooks & John Reed. The Moderator being absent, the Revd Saml Porter was chosen Moderator pro tern. Pby proceeded to examine the discourse de- livered by Mr Thos Davis, & agreed to sustain it as part of trials for ordination. — Resolved, to proceed to the ordination of Mr Thomas Davis on to morrow — An application was made by John Craty, & Jacob Haymaker in be- half of certain inhabitants of Franklin township, asking permission to be organized into a Congn. Pby, after hearing the Commissioners, & deliberating on the case, resolved that it is expedient to postpone the decision of this case untill 330 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. their next meeting; & agreed to appoint the Revd Saml. Porter to preach in the neighbourhood on the ist Sabb. of December next. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 1 1 o clock. Concluded with prayer- Wednesday morning. Pby met according to adjournment. Consti- tuted with prayer : Members present as above; with the addition of the Revd Wm Speer, whose reasons for not coming sooner were sustained. The minutes of the last session were read. Pby proceeded to the ordination of Mr Thos Davis, & did by prayer & the imposition of hands, solemnly ordain & set him apart to the whole work of the Gospel Ministry; & installed him the regular Pastor of the united Congregations of Salem & West Union. The Revd Robt Johnston Preached on the occasion, & the Revd Saml Porter presided & gave the charge Adjourned to meet at Congruity on the 3d Tuesday of April next Concluded with prayer. Congruity April 5 1823 Pby met according to adjournment, &: was opened by the Rev John Reed, with a sermon on Math. 15: 16. Constituted with prayer. Members present Rev Mrss Elders Mrss Saml. Porter Wm. Swan Benjamin Allsworth Wm. Speer David Lawrimore Francis Laird Wm. Cristy Wm. Wylie Wm. McCrea Robt. Johnston George Plummer James Graham Francis Vance James Gutherie John Wilson Ashbel G Fairchild James Cowen John Reed Robt Piper Asa Brooks John Ewing & Andrew O Patterson & William McQuistin Thos. Davis Absent Rev Mrss James Power 1). D. , Joseph W Henderson, Wm. Johnston, David Barclay, & Aretas Loomis The minutes of the last stated, & -the last intermediate meetings were read. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 33 1 The Rev Mrss James Graham, John Reed, Ashbel G Fairchild, &' Asa Brooks, assigned reasons for not attending the last stated meeting which were sustained. The Rev Mrss Wm Swan, Francis Laird, Wm Wylie, James Gra- ham, Tames Gutherie Ashbel G Fairchild Asa Brooks, & John Reed. assigned reasons for not attending the last intermediate meeting, which were sustained. On enquiry it appeared, that the Members present, had fulfilled their appointments to supply. Reports from the following Congregations were recieved viz 2 5 £ Since Admitted •d II- Baptized .- G. 5 - n motion resolved, that it be enjoined on the Members of Pby, who have charges, to produce certificates of Settlements with their ( 'ongregations, anually Resolved, that if Mr Mathew Dunlop, should wish to remove out of the bounds of this P b y, the Stated Clerk furnish him with the requisite testimonials Mr Mathew Dunlop was appointed to open the next meeting of P b y, & the Rev Francis Laird his alternate Adjourned, to meet at Greensburg, the third Tuesday of April next Concluded with prayer Pittsburgh October 1823 Pby met pro re nata. Members present. Rev Mess Saml Porter, Wm. Speer, Francis Laird, Wra Wylie, Robt Johnston, James Graham, David Barclay, A G Fairchild, A. O. Patterson & Thomas Davis. Absent Rev Mess James Power D D Joseph W Henderson Wm. Swan, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, John Reed, & Asa Brooks. Constituted with prayer The Rev Wm. Wylie requested leave to resign his Pastoral charge of the Congregation of Union town. The Congregation having declared their acquiessence, it was on mo- tion resolved, that his request be granted. The Rev Wm Wylie, then, desired to be dismissed from the Pby of Redstone, to join the Pby of Washington; which was granted; & he is hereby dismissed as a Member in good standing Adjourned — Concluded with prayer Greensburgh April 20 1824 Pby met according to adjournment Constituted with prayer. Members present. Revd Messrs. Elders Samuel Porter Wm Ralston Wm- Spear Paul Morrow David Barclay Jacob Dible Robert Johnston Joseph H Cunningham James Graham James McClane James Guthrie Tohn Laser 338 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Win- Johnston A ( '. Fairchild John Reed A ( ) Patterson Thomas I >avis James Long John Ewing Wm- Nickson Samuel Fleming J Hamilton Revd Messrs. Absent James Power D I ). Joseph Henderson, Win Swan & Asa Brooks. p4 The minutes of the last meeting of Presbytery were read. £ Revd John Reed, assigned reasons for non attendance at the last • meeting of Pby; which were sustained. On enquiry it appeared, that the members generally had fulfilled their appointments to supply. Reports from the following Congregations viz — a C Com last irt Sum e .Hided 1) 3 3 Baptized Names of Churches Total in as per repc On Exam- ination On Certifi- cate 5 5 a: S 3 3 c < 1-1 "c ( longruity 2IO 37 4 7 - 236 4 35 39 Bethel & Ebenezer 27

unlap's< k & Brow n'e 158 13 5 1 6 1 [68 6 27 33 Warren 17 2 2 1 'iiinii 54 3 •■ •• 3 " 54 •• 4 4 Saltsburg 64 Mt Pleasant&Sawickly 222 16 6 4 9 2 220 1 13 '4 Beaulah '35 '7 S 7 9 " 144 7 43 50 Poke Run "3 u 1 1 1 22 23 23 Plumb Creek 106 4 2 1 4 " 107 6 12 18 I fnion Town 55 3 " 1 " " 57 1 7 8 Rehobol h& Round Mill [97 13 1 1 1 5 5 210 1 [9 20 Middletown 28 " •• •• 28 " 1 1 Morgantown,< I-eorge's ( 'reek & < rreensbui g' M7 21 1 1 1 •• 1(17 2 [ - •4 Laurel 1 1 ill & Tyrone' 207 10 5 3 5 2 212 " 19 19 Indiana "4 1 2 3 94 " 1 1 1 1 Gffgal 56 6 2 " " •• "1 4 10 14 Fairfield '75 7 " •■ 7 •75 1 -3 24 Long Run 78 4 1 1 4 •• 78 2 4 6 ( rreensburgh & 1 nil y 257 ' 22 <> 7 20 4 -'57 2 20 22 Jefferson »5 <> " " " 30 1 5 6 ( rlade Run 68 1 1 2 a " Si 6 ii. 22 Lower Plumb creek 3' 9 " a 40 3 14 17 K ittaning 16 ! n " u " 27 4 1 10 14 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 339 The following collections were rej orted viz — CHURCHES Missry fund Commisrs' fund Education fund Dolls cts I) C I) c Congruity , 42:00 2-50^ 29-93 M i Pleasant & Sawickly 107:50 9-59 6.00 Bethel 23:25 " " Dunlaps Creek Cv Brownsville 50.00 ll: 5 6X 4.18^ Indiana & ( rilgal " 5.00 ti Laurel 1 1 ill & Tyrone " 5-3 2 ^ i I Salem " 2.00 3.00 W. Union 2-75 5.00 Union 35-25 " " Plumb-creek eV Poke Run " 7.69 " Union Town 9.81X " " Rehoboth & Round Hill 94-87^ 3-85 2.00 1 .ong Run 74.14 " " Morgan Town ( reorge's Creek & Greensburg 76.00 5.00 " Fairfield 24.00 Jefferson, Glade Run& Lower I'lumb Creek. 5.80 5.80 5.80 Kittaning 4.00 4.00 20.00 Mr John Kirkpatrick appeared before P b y, & professed a desire to put himself under their care as a candidate for the gospel Ministry, & having produced satisfactory testimonials of his good moral character — of his being in the communion of the Presbyterian Church, & also of his having gone thro' a regular course of learning; Pby proceeded to examine him on his experimental acquaintance with religion, & hav- ing sustained his answers as part of trials, appointed him to prepare an exegesis on the following theme "An Christi sit universalis redemptio" to be read at their next meeting. Mr Samuel Swan a licentiate from the Presbytery of Huntingdon, appeared and requested to be taken under the care of this Presby, and having produced satisfactory testimonials of his good standing, was re- ceived accordingly. A call was presented to Presby, from the congregation of Fairfield for one half of the ministerial labours of Mr Samuel Swan, for which they promise him $250 a year. Also a call from the congregation of Ligonier for one fourth part of his ministerial labours, promising him $125, & also a call from the congregation of Donegal for one fourth part of his ministerial labours, promising him $125. Presby after ob- taining satisfaction from commissioners from said congregations that the way was open for presenting the calls, agreed to put them into his hands, of all which he-declared his acceptance. 3 |0 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE I'RF.SBYTERY. On motion, resolved that it be recommended to the congregations of Fairfield, Ligonier & Donnegal to settle their accounts with Mr. Dunlap. The Revd Jas Graham assigned reasons for non attendance at the last meeting of Presby & also for not attending sooner, at the present meeting, which were sustained. From certificates presented to Presby the following settlements ap- peared viz — Apl 1824. Due from Plumb Creek Congn to Francis Laird $237.99 Janyi824 Due from Round Hill " " Revd Robt Johnston 194.80 " Rehoboth " "Rev Robt Johnston 40.66 Apl Oct 1823 i i 1 1 Apl 1823 < t 1824 Tyrone " "Jas Guthrie 196.32 Greensburgh " " A G Fairchild 2.62^ Morgantown " " " " 22.1624 George's creek " " " " 46.18^ West Union — ' ' Thos Davis 66.37^ Salem " " " 5 2 -44 Revd Saml Porter" Congruity Congn- 7.80 Sawickly Revd A Patterson 0.00 A communication was received from the Society of Inquiry on the subject of Missions in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, request- ing information respecting the want of labourers within our bounds — The Revd Messrs- Fairchild & Guthrie, were appointed a commit- tee to consider the communication and report to Presby. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Concluded with Prayer. Wednesday morning, 9 o'clock Presby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. Constituted with prayer The minutes of the last Session were read. Mr Matthew Dunlap preached last evening according to previous ap- pointment, from Ps 89. 1 5 v. The Revd Messrs Wm- Spear and A G Fairchild were appointed commissioners to attend the next General Assembly, and Revd Messrs A O Patterson & John Reed their alternates. Application was made by the people of Saltsburg to be organized into a congregation, which was granted. Presby entered into a free conversation on the state of religion within their bounds & Revd Messrs- A O Patterson and Jas Graham were ap- pointed a committee to prepare a report on the subject to the next Gen- eral Assembly. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESRYTERY. 341 Revd Jessee Smith a member of the Presby of Winchester, appeared lV signified his desire to join this Presby & having produced a certifi- cate of his regular dismission & good standing, was received accord- ingly. A call from the united congregations of Ebenezer & Bethel, was presented to Presby for the ministerial labours of the Revd Jessee Smith, promising him $450 per annum, which was put into his hands and of which he declared his acceptance. On motion, Resolved, that the Revd Messrs- David Barclay, Joseph Henderson, John Reed >x- Thos Davis be a committee, to instal the Revd Jessee Smith Pastor of the united congregations of Ebenezer & Bethel, to meet on the third Tuesday of June next. The Revd John Reed to preach on the occasion Cv the Revd Thos Davis to preside &r give the charge. Presby proceeded to examine Mr Samuel Swan on his experim acquaintance with religion & sustained his answers as part of trials. Presby proceeded to examine Messrs- Matthew Dunlap, Samuel Swan ec John Kirkpatrick. on the learned languages, and sustained their answers as part of trials. The congregation of Long Run requested leave to apply to other Presbyteries for supplies, which was granted. The congregation of Union applied for one sixth part of the minis- terial labours of the Revd A G Fairchild as a stated supply, which was granted. Applications were made from Saltsburg, Long-Run, Union Town \: Kittaning for supplies: On motion, Resolved that each member supply one Sabbath between this & the next stated meeting of Pb y. The following appointments were made viz- The Revd Messrs- Francis Laird one Sabbath at discretion Robert Johnston " " Union Town Jas Guthrie ■• •• Morgan Town Jas Graham •• •• Long Run David Barclay •• at discretion YVm Johnston ■• at discretion Thos Davi- Saltsburgh A O Patterson Greensburgh John Reed ■• Kittaning YYm Swan •■ Unity Jessee Smith to administer the sacrament of the <- U pper the 1st-- Sabbath of Sept at Kittaning. 342 MINT IKS OE THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Presby pro* ceded to examine Messrs- Dunlap — Swan & Kirkpatrick. on Theology, natural & Moral Philosophy & sustained their answers as parts of trial. The committee appointed on the i ommunication from the Society of Inquiry on Missions, in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, pre- sented a report, which was accepted. Presby agreed to hold their next stated meeting at Beulah. The Presby having taken the several parts of the trial of Mr Mat- thew Dunlap (a licentiate from the Relief Presby of Glasgow) required by the regulations of the General Assembly, respecting foreign clergy- men & he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in litera- ture — his experimental acquaintance with religion & his proficiency in Divinity & Other studies, did and they hereby do receive him as a pro- bationer for the Holy Ministry within their bounds. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning half-past 8 o'clock. ( Concluded with Prayer. Thursday Morning. Presby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. Constituted with Prayer. Minutes of the last Session were read. The committee appointed on the state of religion, presented a report which was adopted. Mr Samuel Swan was appointed to prepare a discourse on Hebrews X. 38V. to be delivered at the next meeting of Presby as part of trials for ordination. Adjourned to meet at Fairfield, the third Wednesday of June next. Concluded with Prayer. Faikii eld June \()th — 1824. This being the day to which Presby stood adjourned, the Revd Messrs- Robert Johnston & A () Patterson, with Thos Pollock Elder attended. The congregation being assembled, Mr Samuel Swan delivered a trial sermon for ordination on the subject assigned him at the last meeting of Presby. There not being a sufficient number of Ministers present to consti tute a quorum, the meeting was adjourned untill half past 9 o'clock to morrow morning. Thursday Morning. Presbj mel according to adjournt.. Constituted with Prayer. Members Present. Revd Messrs- Robert Johnston. A Patterson. & Thos Davis. Elders Thos. Pollock & Win- McQuiston. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY, 343 The Moderator being absent. Revel Robert Johnston was chosen Moderator pro tern. Presby proceeded to the examination of .Messrs Samuel Swan. & John Kirkpatriek. on Ecclesiastical History & Church Government, & sustained their answers as parts of trials. Mr John Kirkpatriek, read an exegesis on the. subject assigned him. at our last meeting, which was sustained. & he was appointed to prepare a Pres- byterial exercise on I Corinthians, 15 Chap 24-28 and a homily on Rom 8 chap 2 ver. to be read at our next meeting. Pby then proceeded to examin(e) the written discourse delivered by Mr Swan & agreed to sustain it as part of trials Presby proceeded to the ordination of Mr Samuel Swan \: did. by prayer & the imposition of the hands of the Presby, solemnly ordain (.V set him apart to the whole work of the gospel ministry. & installed him the regular Pastor of the united congregations of Fairfield, Lig- onier & I Donegal. The Revd A () Patterson preached on the occasion, cV the Revd. Robert Johnston, presided & gave the charge. Adjourned to meet at Beulah. the third Tuesday of October next. Concluded with Prayer. Absent Rev Mess James Power L) L). Joseph W Henderson Saml Porter, Wm. Spear Wm. Swan Francis Laird James Graham James Gutherie, Wm Johnston A C Fairchild, John Reed, Asa brooks, David Barclay, tj- in On^O O m •sjpv r^-^-— inn inn n « -t-r^. •UK)/) 111 [ U ) l > | Oi-O—Ot^NON^O rnoO N O>0 +") N t-»vO «• O r^OO \D On <-O00 NO N O moo Nnnnn>-imi«nn»« ro« •pdsng — N N tj- pillSIQ miOvO CnvO m t^ O <"1 00 >i P^CI rf rn m h n rOvO vO in moo w ^3 1) < o f. u ^■WNiriH-fNi-roO in 3 X 00 "+ On invO mvO N OimOO vO NIO fn »- N N — i-i N N — •<*■ 'O }.u>d.->\| ]ST3[ .isd >»0 NOvO r-» N t^.00 no ON00 NM N « NNNNN"->i«NN»- N -■ punj -iiDupji in in O O O m O r^. i-H in mo 00 O (■*) ^- m co in *+ O N "1 N m. punj suio/) O^t-mun •+ O OO^OO O O NNO\ NO OOo°° °. ti O in rn !>. fh in ri .j- ^- r-» N <>5t N putlj Aonegal 5-5° Rehoboth & Round hill 3.18 Salem & West Union ,. 2.03 Ebenezer & Bethel 4.35 Bevifah 4.25 Indiana & Gilgal 2.00 Saltsburgh & Warren 2.75 Uniontown & the Tent 5.00 Plumb creek & Poke run 4.75 Morgan town & Georges creek 4.00 The following Congregational reports were presented MINI IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 155 ; pj; ij.; : = : bk fc r . : 3 » 3 - <-: - X r - — 5 y — — ~^x 2. 3 5 E RrVj 8 „ " 3 o hoo a* : 3 — 1 _^- r z-^-' -^ d ft >-i 3 w &» ^ E. < S &> 2 o % ^ = y= o. Epffq f» a 2- - • < S- " S^ R .^. r 2.. / -^ —■ '• ^_ — M w n O y, = ~ ~ 5 _• o ~ — O > ft ^ Os i-l » C 3 O 3 RP X 2 <— i 5 ft r ft crq o &* " vo M o V? ^iJ "^ Miss'y "^ °X 4^ Oj (-n <_n tO l-n to Cs J^ M (0 4; ^ 4; Corns. MUiOJ--JLn tO 00 -J ^j "fe s N K) (0 ON 004; to 61 ij Educn. Lf\ o <-" i-i - Oj-MN) - « h N m M N to to O OMOOjO On<-ti ~~) 4i w 4» CN^I per last report OnvO 004* O O Oj ono »o O » M O h to in Oj to » M 4i w w to 4- I J I J Exam. tn mvo m io OnvO 0-> w c»j OOOOj^O Of-^» O - P. to ww Oj 4- OOOj UiOj4- wmo — i-'^IOO Cert. a. Oj w Oj to M^O)Ojh|0vi»»hui died Ln 4- to Ov CN<-n w to OnOj OnOj Oj Disd. & w w ". w Suspd. n. w m h U N M Oj wwwtO«tOtO 4^4^cn w 4* O +■ t/J On^J 00 OS w 00 00 00 Total in Comn, to O to ON<-" SO O^si w^I O ^4 Ul >-" w bd 4i.tyi4i.4u4i.ON -^tw^-i~^jwON — (ji Adults w Oj Oo tn M to 4> 4* 4»w OnOo to Infants £>" 00NO vjMN03NvliOO^MM4i"-0 r* to muiOju\OJ MUi M+i m4i msj(^ (0 Total to 4» « On On4>- to 4^ O^J O so 00O toi-n 356 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. On motion resolved, that it be recommended to the members of l'li\. to adopt more efficient measures for increasing the commission- ers fund. Pby entered into a free conversation on the state of religion within their hounds; & the Rev Messrs Robt Johnson & A. G. Fairchild were appointed a committee to prepare a report on the subject, to the next Genl Assembly. Sessional reccords wire called for; & the Rev Messrs James Graham & John Reed, were appointed a committee, to examin(e) the reccords of the Sessions of Rehoboth & Round hill; the Rev Messrs David Barclay & Saml Swan to examin(e) the reccords of the Session of French-creek; the Rev Messrs Asa Brooks & Joseph Harper, to exam- in(e) the reccords of the session of Plumb creek. Mr John Kirkpatrick obtained permission to itinerate without the bounds of this Pby, untill their next stated meeting. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o clock ; concluded with prayer. April 19, 9 o clock A. M. The Pby met & was constituted with prayer. Members present a,s above. The minutes of the last session were read. The Rev Francis Laird appeared, & his reasons for not attending sooner, & also for not attending the last intermediate meeting of Pb y, were sustained. The committee appointed to prepare a report, on the state of religion, to the next Genl. Assembly; presented a draft, which was read and approved. The committee appointed to examin(e) the reccords of the session of French creek reported, & the reccords were approved — The com- mittee appointed to examin(e) the records of the sessions of Rehoboth & Round hill reported, & the records were approved. It was moved & seconded, that sessions be required to reccord all the testimony, taken in Judicial proceedings, in the sessional book. Decided in the negative. Tlie Rev Francis Laird, was appointed to supply one Sabbath at Long Run. Rev David Barclay, one Sabb. at discretion. Rev Robt Johnson one Sabb. at Union. Ret James Graham, oik- Sabb at McKeesport. Kc\ )cilin Reel], one Sal >1 >. at discretion. Kr\ Asa Brooks, one Sabb. at discretion. Rev Jesse Smith, one Sabb. at Long run. Re\ A < > Patterson, one Sabb at Uniontown, to administer the ordinance of the "supper: \ the Rev fames Gutherie to assist. \ll\i II- 01 Mil REDSTONI PRESBYTERY. 357 Rev Thomas Davis, one Sabb at Unity Rev Saml. Swan, one Sabb at Greensburgh. Rev Joseph Harper, one Salil) at Unity. Rev Wm Johnston, one Sabb at Georges creek. Rev George Venemon, one Sabb at Morgan town. From certificates of Settlement produced, it appeared that the Con- gregation of Plumb-creek stood indebted to the Rev Francis Laird on the 8th of April 1826 the sum of $218:52 And the Congn. of Poke-run. same date 267:20 The Congn of Round hill, to the Rev Robt Johnson Jenuary 1826 232:79 And the Congn. of Rehoboth. same date — clear The Congn. of Mount pleasant, Novr ist 1825 — clear — And the Congn of Sawickly, on April ist. 1826 — clear — The Congn. of Fairfield, to Rev Saml Swan April 1826 50.00 The Congn - of Ligoneer April 17 1826 33-77 The Congn. of Donegal, on April 1826 — clear The Congn of Salem, to Rev Thos Davis, Octor 12th. 1825 227:8.x 1 .. And the Congn of West Union, sarne date 315:77 Pby appointed their next stated meeting at Mount pleasant The Rev Alexr McCandles & John Barns elder, obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of Pby. The proposed change in the ratio of representation, sent down by the last Genl. Assembly to the several Pby's. was considered & ap- proved. Pby took into consideration the injunction of the Genl. Assembly, respecting furnishing materials for a history of the Presbeterian Church, & appointed the Rev Messrs Win. Speer, Robt Johnson & James Graham, a committee to attend to the subject — On motion resolved, that Pby, hereafter support their own Com- missioners to the Genl. Assembly. Dr Elisha D Barritt, read an exegesus & Presbeterial exercise on the subjects assigned at the last stated meeting of P b y. which were sustained as parts of trial for licensure : Pby then proceeded to examin(e) Dr. Barritt on the learned languages, & sustained his answers as part of trials : & he was appoint- ed to prepare a Homily on John 1: 14 a lecture on Eph. 2: 1-7. & a popular sermon on the 1 Ch. of John 1 : 9; to be delivered at our next Spring meeting The committee appointed to examin(e) the sessional reccords of Plumb creek Congregation reported. & the reccords were approved. — Rev Jesse Smith was appointed to open the next stated meeting with a sermon 358 MINI rES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Adjourned to meet at Mount pleasant on the first tuesday of Octo- ber next Concluded with prayer Mount pleasant October $0! 1826 Pby met according to adjournment, & was opened with a sermon by the Rev George Venemon, from Rom 6: 18 Constituted with prayer. — Members present, Rev Messrs James Power 1). 1)., Nathaniel R Snowden, Wm. Speer, Francis Laird, David Barclay, Robert Johnson, James Graham, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston. A. (i Fairchild, John- Reed. A. O. Patter- son, Thus Davis, Santl. Swan, Joseph Harper, & Alexr M< Candles; — With the Elders, Messrs John Morison, Wm. McGary, Alexr Irwin, Francis Vance, John Giffin, Thos Wilson, Wm. Nickson, Peter Wallace, Robert Cambel, James Watson. Robt. Fulton, & John Dickie. The Rev George Venemon having been detached by the Synod of Pittsburgh from the Pby of Ohio & attached to the Pby of Redstone appeared & took his seat as a member Absent Rev Messrs Joseph W Henderson. Wm. Swan. Asa Brooks & Jesse Smith P b y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator & Clerk for the ensuing year: ist the Rev John Reed was chosen Moderator, & the Rev Saml Swan ( 'lerk. The minutes of the last session were read. The Rev Messrs Wm Speer, Wm Johnson & Nathaniel R Snowden, assigned reasons for not attending the last meeting. & the Rev James Gutherie, for not attend(ing) the last & preceeding meetings of Pby which were sustained A call was presented to Pby, from the Congn. of Harmony, lor one half of the Ministerial labours of Mr John H. Rirkpatrick. for which they promise him two hundred dollars a year. Also a call from the Congregation of Armagh for one half of his Ministerial labours, for which they promise him one hundred & sixty dollars a year. P b y, after obtaining satisfaction that the way was open for presenting the (alls, agreed to put them into his hands; of which he declared his acceptance Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o dock : concluded with prayer — WEDNESDA\ October J\,th Pby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. \tnr prayer the minutes of the last session were read The Rev James Gutherie obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of P b y. MINUTES "I I III REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 359 The Congn of Congruity applied to Pby for the administration ol the Lords Supper, & the Rev Messrs Francis Laird & Thos Davis were appointed to perform that service on the fifth Sabbath of this Inst. 1' b y agreed to reconsider a decision past at their last stated meeting on the subject of recording testimony in the session book. Whereupon resolved, that the above decision be recinded, & that it be enjoined on sessions, in recording Judicial proceedings, to conform strictly to the letter & spirit of the Constitution. Dr. Elisha D Barrett read a homily on the subject assigned him at the last meeting of Pby. wnich was sustained as part of trials for licensure. A memorial was presented by Robert Ewing, a member of the Congregation of Ebenezer, complaining of the conduct of the session of that Church, & praying for redress. Resolved, that Mr Ewing be permitted to bring forward testimony at the next stated meeting of Pby, to support his complaint; & that the session be cited to appear at the same time, in their own defence. The Rev Nathaniel R Snowden obtained leave of absence, during the remaining sessions of P b y. Resolved that the next stated meeting of P b y be at Long-run, on the 2d Tuesday of April next. Pby took into consideration the case of Mr Mathew Dunlop, a Licentiate under their care; x: installed him the regular Pastor of the united Congregations of Harmony c\: Armagh. The Rev Samuel Swan preached on the occasion x: Pby agreed to take it up. At the request of Dr. Steel, the further consideration of his appeal was posponed untill to morrow morning The Rev Jesse Smith obtained leave of absence for the remaining Sessions of P b y. Resolved that the next stated meeting of Pby be at Congruity, on the first Tuesday of October next The Rev Mrss Francis Laird & James Graham were appointed a committee to prepare a report to the next Genl. Assembly on the pro- posed alterations in the Confession of faith & form of Church Govern- ment Mr Elisha D Barret was examined on the Arts & Sciences, Natural r. John J Steel; & after hearing the parties. & examining the reccords of Session in the case, unanimously affirmed the Judgment of the session. From tins decision Dr. Steel appealed to the Synod of Pittsburgh; without assign- ing any reason except that he thought himself agrieved by the decision. MINUTES ''I I III. REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 363 The Rev James Gutherie obtained leave of absence for the remain- ing sessions of P b y The Rev Mrss Wm. Speer & John Reed were appointed Commis- sioners to the next Genl Assembly, together with Mrss Paul Morrow & Joseph Baldridge Elders & the Rev A O Patterson was appointed Mr Speer's alternate «.\: the Rev Robt Johnson, Mr Reed's The committee appointed to prepare a report to the next Genl Assembly, presented the following, which was a dopted viz The Pby of Redstone taking into consideration, the alterations pro- posed by the last Genl Assembly in the Confession of faith & form of Church Govert. . Resolved (Nem. con. . that this P b y cannot agree to the erasure of the last clause of Sectn. 4th Ch 24th of the confession of faith, for the following reasons. 1st Because the creed of every Church ought, to be derived immedi- ately & wholly from rhe word of God; & if once rightly settled can never, with propriety be altered, in accommodation to any changes in human Society, or in the circumstances of the Church. 2d Because small alterations in the creed of a Church, is calculated to disturb the peace, & alarm the minds of its members, least they should prove the introduction to innovations of greater importance 3d. Because every person of Sound Judgment & accurate observa- tion, must regard a Spirit of change in this perticular, as productive of the most mischievous results — It gives plausibility to the Infidel objec- tion, that there is no truth clearly revealed in the word of God- Inas- much as its friends pretend to find truths in it at one time, which at another, they discover to be false — and it distroys the public confidence in those, who maintain a system which is liable to continual fluctuation. 4th. Because they believe that the doctrine of the clause proposed to be erased from the Confession of faith, is evidently contained in the Divine law, prohibiting the inter marriages of near relations, if fairly lV judiciously interpreted. Resolved further, that in the opinion of this P b y, all alterations in, & additions to, the constitution of our Church, are calulated to violate established & useful habits; & that prudence requires that no such attempts should be made, unless imperious necessity requires it, which they cannot percieve in the present case; & are therefore of opinion, that the proposed alterations in, & additions to the constitution of our Church ought not to be made. — Resolved that a Presbyterial fund be instituted: of which the Rev A Patterson was appointed tresurer. The Committee appointed to prepare a narrative on the state of re- ligion reported & their report was accepted & approved 3 6 4 \ii\( rES O] THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The following Congregational reports were received H'l'M, ■quuju j sjrnpy IWOJi CI rO CO — CI "5 ro ^t Cl ~ C\ d -^ CI m in f) t> M VO ifl ro in o^O OM XO i-MO PI r^oc ■- O — O CI hMO t)-^0 r~-v£5 ^C ■+ l^vO CI "-O CI CI CI ~ N N w)N N - — •pdsng utsjd P^'CI urexg ci co o >-■ ci m 1- m» ■too w tn M - - ro —On- CI — CI — •)U-i.\) l.l()(l3>l }SB[ .I3t [iiinj Bonpg iiinj 'mo > — mmM^COiO Nror'iNin't^O O 00 00 00 — O^OvO - ro — - "" M a a 3 '■ G T3 D at -<* C5 — *i sue "e« 4) ~ -, tJO / (3 u LI ■J -* - - 5-E l--~> ~ a - -* ,2 2 - - r ~ « _ .2 '- - - --- g fe,a > g,*J£p ^>~ * * 5: i - ^ « 5 = £ - .2 " S 5 •- ,- ■£ '3 r- ° ~ - — M c 1-g ii^iz a»c 1 -'- r ^ ^'3^ Barrel was appointed to supply three or four Sabbaths at Union town & the rest of his time, he obtained liberty (to) employ, out of the bounds of this Pby untill their next stated meeting Pby proceeded to the ordination of Mr Saml. McPherrin ec did by prayer & the imposition of hands, solemnly ordain & set him apart to the whole work of the Gospel Ministry & installed him the regular Pastor of Congruity Congregation The Rev Saml Swan preached on the occasion & the Rev Wm. Speer presided & gave the charge On motion resolved that the next stated meeting of Pby be at Salts- burgh on the first Tuesday of April next; & the Rev Robt Johnson was appointed to open Pby The Rev Miss Robert & Wm. Johnson were appointed to supply, each one Sabb. at Uniontown The following charges were presented to Pby by David Johnson Elder, against the Rev Nathl. R Snowden viz i st That he has been guilty of misrepresentation & falshood (i) In stating on frequent occasions, that David Johnson, a Justice of the peace, had charged illegal fees viz three dollars in a certain case, where Thomas McConnel was plaintiff & the said N R Snowden deft. ; when in fact, the fees charged were only $10114 for both Constable <$: Justices fees. Which was well known to the said N. R. Snowden (2) That he read, or pretended to read, to a number of persons, a paper, which he alleged was signed by Margaret Graham, tending to exculpate himself from a former charge; when in fact, the said Mar- gret Graham had refused to sign said paper, in Consequence of its containing a false statement of the transaction alluded to. This oc- curred some time in August last 2d Disorderly conduct in general — 1 st. In quarrelling with his son in his own house. 2d. In giving public notice that his son would preach, when he knew he was deposed. Witnesses to support the 1st charge, Robt Brown Margaret Graham Mary Johnson 2d Charge Robert Speer, Philip Rigis & Church Reccords. Pby agreed to take up the charge, & ordered the Clerk to furnish Mr Snowden with a coppy which was done ; & citations were given to the parties for such witnesses as they named. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 369 The Rev Mrss John Reed, Jesse Smith & Saml. McPherrin, with the Elders, John Douglas & Archibald Mcintosh, were appointed a Com- mittee to meet in Kittaning on the 2d Tuesday of Novr next, to take testimony in the above case. Pby agreed to meet in Greensburgh, on the 2d Tuesday of Deer next. Adjourned to meet in Pittsburgh on the friday after the meeting of Synod. Concluded with prayer In Synod , Oct. 18th- 1827 Examined and approved thus far. E. P. Swift Modr. Pittsburgh October igth 1827 P b y met according to adjournment, Constituted with prayer. Members present. Rev Mrss Nathaniel R Snowden, Wm. Speer, Francis Laird, Robert Johnson, James Graham, Wm- Johnston, Ashbel G Fairchild, John Reed, George Venemon, Joseph Harper, Alexander McCand- less, John H Kirkpatrick & Saml. McPherren. Absent. The Rev Mrss James Power D. D. , Joseph W. Henderson, Jas Gutherie, Asa Brooks, Jesse Smith, Andw O Patterson, David Barclay, Thos Davis & Saml Swan. The minutes of the last meeting of P b y were read. The Rev Mrss George Venemon, A. G. Fairchild, John Reed & Wm. Johnston, assigned reasons for not attending the last meeting of Pby, which were sustained The Rev A. G. Fairchild renewed his request, for leave to resign his Pastoral charge of the Congns. of Morgantown & Greensburgh. Pby being assured that said Congregations did assent to the request of Mr Fairchild it was accordingly granted. A Call was presented to Pby by the Congregation of Union, for one half of the Ministerial labours of the Rev A. G. Fairchild, in which they promise him 200 dollars to be paid in simi annual Instalments. Pby having assertained that the way was clear, agreed to put the call into his hands, of which he declared his acceptance On motion resolved, that the Rev Mrss Robert Johnson. Wm John- ston, George Venemon & James Gutherie & A O Patterson, be a com- mittee to install the Rev A. G. Fairchild in the Congn. of Union, on the 2d Monday of Novr. next; & that the Rev George Venemon preach on the Occasion, & the Rev Wm. Johnston be his alternate : & the Rev Robert Johnson preside & give the charge. . Adjourned to meet in Greensburgh the 2d Tuesday of Deer. next. Concluded with prayer 370 MINUTES "I INI REDSTONI PRESBYTERY Greensburgh Deer, nth 1827 Pby met according to adjournment, constituted with prayer. Members present The Rev Mrss Nathaniel l< Snowden, Wm. Speer, Robert Johnson, Andrew () Patterson, S: Church-Government, & sustained his answers as parts of trials. Mr I H Agnew delivered a sermon on the subject assigned him at the last stated meeting of Pby. which was sustained as part of trials for ordination. Pby being fully satisfied as to the qualifications of Mr J. H. Agnew to preach the Gospel, resolved to proceed to his ordination on to mor- row at ii ( ) clock. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at i i o clock. Concluded with prayer Thursday morning Pby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. The Rev Wm. Johnston appeared. & his reasons for not attending sooner. ^ also for not attend(ing) the last intermediate meeting of Pby were sustained. Pby proceeded to the ordination of Mr J. H. Agnew. .\ Armah Congruitj Dniontow n Saltsburgh & \\ arren z — (J »^j M NU » W >■ M OJ IJ J> C* CT>4- M4-4- On^J ^C i-i O to 4* to \C -■i — c-. zc-n y: 4* to to — O o o O o- Total per 1. report — U Oj tw - U - U Ij lo — _n — j> ">J -vi O O ~-J Oj OOOj O 4* j> Oj On Exn. o ft > ~ - Ij' - - -1- 'ji 4- — — +. - ui ui 4- 4- '-n 4- u On Cert. — £ oj 1 >ismt. - . - -i M 10 Suspd — U Ij Oj U U Oj Iv. tj — ij oj 10 Oi o<-" <-n O^JC OGvC O lo^J to +■ Oj ^O '.- 'ji C 30^0 O O ^J O ^i i-h — 1 y.'^ QOCn Total now in Co m n - to — Oj ~ Oj ~ o- — ~ — — ~ Adults zz a jj Ij 4- Oj jj l - Ij +■ iv -1 'jj - mvic OOJ^OUivC BOM « mj> -C 4- I n Ian Is >J Ij 4- Oj 4- Ij Iv. Oj 4- 1- 4- — — 4- — Z Z Z — T'-i' X 'ji — j/j-^i — <-*■ O O - QUI O Oj ^ I Education fund 376 MINUTES Dl THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Pby entered into a free conversation on the state of religion within their bounds; <.V the Rev Mrss A. O. Patterson & Saml. McFarren were appointed a committee to prepare a report on the subject to the next ( ienl. Assembly The Rev Mrss Francis Laird & John H Kirkpatrick requested leave oi absence during the remaining sessions of Pby which was granted. Applications for supplies were presented from the congregations of Glade run & Genner — The Rev Mrss Robert Johnson & Saml McFarren with |oseph Baldrige Elders were appointed commissioners to the next Genl As- sembly — From certificates presented it appeared that the Congregation of Sa- wickly had paid up the Salery in full untill the ist. of April 1828 — & Mount Pleasant untill the ist of Novr. 1827: & that the Congregation of Salem was indebted to the Rev Thos Davis $154:43 on the ist of October 1827 The Rev Win. Speer was appointed to supply one Sabbath at Congruity, Fran- cis Laird oik- Sabbath at Congruity, James Graham one Sabb. at discretion, John Reed one Sabb. at Glade-run, Andrew (). Patterson one Sabb. at Rehoboth, Thomas Davis one Sabb. at discretion, Alexr McCandles one Sabb. at Round hill, Joseph Harper one Sabb. at discretion, Saml. Swan, to administer the sacrament of the Supper at Genner & John II Kirkpatrick to assist, John H Agnew, one Sabb. at discretion, |ames Gutherie, one Said), at Rehoboth, Wm. Johnston one Sabb. at discretion. George Venemon, one Sal>l>. at discretion. Jesse Smith one Sabb. at Congruity, David Barclay one Sabb. at discretion, Ashbel . Patterson. George Venemon, Asa Brooks, Samuel Swan. Alexander McCandles. Samuel McFerren, |ohn H. Kirkpatrick, and John H. Agnew. The Rev. Jesse Smith was appointed clerk pro tern. The Rev Nathaniel R. Snowden presented a request to be dismissed from this Presbytery, to join the Presbytery of Huntingdon, which was granted, and he is hereby dismissed as a Member in regular standing Adjourned Concluded with prayer Saw icklv Tuesday October ~ t th 1828 Presbytery met according to adjournment, and was opened with a sermon by the Rev George Venemon. from Malachi 4th. 2nd Constituted with prayer Members present, the Rev Messrs William Speer, Francis Laird. David Barclay, Robert Johnson. James Graham, James Gutherie, William Johnston. Ashbel G Fairchild, Andrew O Patterson, George Venemon, Thomas Davis. Samuel Swan. Joseph Harper, Alexander McCandles, John H Kirkpatrick, Samuel McFarren and J. Holmes Agnew: with the elders Joseph Baldridge, John Cowan. William Kirk patrick, Alexander Irwin. Charles Carothers, Francis Vance, Enoch French, Samuel Carothers, Abraham Fulton, Robert Fulton, William Marshal, Francis G. Bailey and James Hamilton Absent — the Rev Messrs James Power D. I).. Joseph W Hender- son, John Reed, Asa Brooks. & Jesse Smith. The Rev. Messrs David Barclay, William Johnston. George Vene- mon, Ashbel G Fairchild. and James Gutherie assigned reasons for not attending the last meeting of Presbytery, which were sustained. On inquiry it appeared that the members present had faithfully ful- filled their appointments, to supply — The Rev. John Joice, a member of the Presbytery of Harmony, being present, was invited, and took his seat as a corresponding Member The Rev. Messrs. William Spear. David Barclay, Francis Laird. James Graham. Robert Johnson, James Gutherie, Andrew O Patter- son. George Venemon, William Johnston, Ashbel G Fairchild, Samuel Swan, Alexander McCandles, John H Kirkpatrick, Samuel McFarren, and John H. Agnew assigned reasons for not attending the last pro re nata meeting of Presbytery which were sustained. 378 MINUTES OF I HI. REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Rev Samuel Swan was chosen Moderator and the Rev. Samuel McFarren Clerk, for the ensuing year. The Rev Messrs. Andrew O Patterson and Robert Johnson were appointed a committee to take into consideration the recommendation of the Genera] Assembly, on the subject of intemperance. The Rev Messrs Francis Laird and William Johnston, were appointed a committee, to take into consideration, the recommendation of the General Assembly, on the subject of the General Union for promoting the observance of the Christian Sabbath. The Rev Mrss J. Holmes Agnew & Saml McFarren were appointed a committee, to take into consideration the recommendation of the last Genl Assembly, on the subject of educating young men for the Gospel Ministry. Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 Oclock ( loncluded with prayer W*EDNESDA\ MORNING 9 O (lock Fby met according to adjournment. Members present as above After prayer the minutes of the last session were read — A call was presented from the Congregation of bower Plumb creek, for one half of the Ministerial labours of Mr Elisha I) barret, in which they promise him two hundred dollars a year, in regular half yearly payments; & also a call from the Congregation of Glade-run, for one half of his Ministerial labours, in which they promise him two hundred dollars a year, in regular half yearly payments Pby, having assertained that the calls were regularly prepared, tV' no obstacles in the way, agreed to put them into Mr barrets hands, of which he declared his acceptance Mr Barret was directed to 1 ire] tare a discourse on Col, 1: 1410 be delivered at the next meeting of Pby, as part of trials for ordination Pby agreed to meet at lower Plumb creek on the second Tuesday of December next, to ordain Mr Elisha 1) Barret if the way be clear; & the Rev Jesse Smith was appointed to preach on the occasion, & the Rev Saml McFarren his alternate, \' the Rev John Reed to preside & give the charge. & the Rev Joseph Harper his alternate. Mr Adam Torrence offered himself as a candidate for the Gospel Ministry. Pby having assertained that Mr Torrence is a member of the Church in good standing & has passed thro a regular course of education, proceeded toexamin(e)himon his experimental a< (juaintance with religion, his knowledge of the Latin & greek languages. & the natural & moral Sciences, & sustained his answers as parts of trial. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTEkY. 379 The following question was assigned to Mr Torrence as a theme for exegesis Quod objectum est, et quae (ansa efficiens fidei? On motion resolved, that it be recommended to the Members of this Pby, to pay more perticular attention to the constitutional injunction on the subject of reading the Sac red Scriptures, as a pari of Divine Service, on the Sabbath A memorial from the Congregation of Beula, praying the P b y to reconsider their decision, relative to the organization of a congregation at East Liberty was presented. After some discussion, the consideration of this memorial was indefi- nitely postponed. The committee appointed to take into consideration the recommenda- tion of (the) last Genl Assembly, on the subject of the Genl Union for promoting the observance of the Christian Sabbath, presented the fol- lowing report, which was adopted The Pby of Redstone, view the observance of the Christian Sabbath, of vital importance, in cherishing the benign influence of religion in our happy land; — in promoting that righteousness which alone exalteth a nation — & extending thro' every class of Society, that knowledge & virtue which are the stability of our times- And believing that a care- ful observance of the duties of that sacred day, is absolutely necessary, for training up & qualifying immortal creatures for that ''rest which remains for the people of God beyond the grave."' Therefore. Resolved, that this P b y highly approve of the formation of the Genl Union for promoting the observance of the Christian Sabbath, <\: do earnestly recommend to their Members & the Churches under their care, a special attention to the recommendation of the last Genl Assembly, to promote the great object of the above Union, by the formation of auxiliary associations, as far as practicable, in all our Con gregationi's). & by enforcing the discipline of the Church, whenever the Sabbath is profaned by any of its members The committee, to whom was referred, the recommendation of the Genl Assembly on the subject of intemperance, presented the following report, which was unanimously adopted Whereas a Society has been formed in Boston, by a number of pious, philanthropic & patriotic men, from different parts of the United States, denominated the Americ an Society for the promotion of temperance, the object of which is, to discourage the habitual & distructive use of ardent spirits: & whereas the Genl Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, have highly approved of the object of this Society, & recom- 380 MINT IKS OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. mended it to the attention & and co-opperation of the Presbyteries & churches under their care. Therefore, Resolved, 1st. that this P b y cordially approve of the above Society, as proceeding from pious & humane motives; & calculated, under the smiles of a merciful Providence, to check the progress, if not entirelv to remove the distructive consequences of intemperance. 2nd Resolved, that we, the members of this Pby, will not make use of spirituous liquours ourselves, nor have them used in our families, except as medicine — that we will not furnish them as an article of ac- commodation for our friends, & that we will, in all suitable ways, dis- courage the use of them in the families, & among the people of our respective charges, & in the community generally. We do moreover earnestly hope, that entire abstinance from the use of ardent spirits, except as a medicine, will become general, especially among those who bear the christian name. The above resolutions, your committee think, are justified, by the few following reasons. — viz Intemperance is evidently a growing evil, extending its desolating influence with fearful rapidity thro the land, exhibiting mournful cause of alarm to the friends of Religion & human- ity. Its ravages are not confined to the ranks of those, who are mar- shalled under the banners of the God of this world, but have extended even into the precincts of the visible Church ; & therefore call loudly for the united efforts of all the friends of (iod & man, to stay the prog- ress of this deadly foe. It is given as the deliberate opinion of numerous eV highly respect- able Medical Societies that, what is called the temperate use of ardent spirits, is injurious to health; & it is believed, from the most correct estimates that are made on the subject, that not less than 30.000 human beings, in these united states, anuallv fall victims to the intemperate use of intoxicating liquors; & probably not less than 100.000 are rendered useless, if not a nuisance to .Society. But when we turn our attention to the effects of intemperance, either with regard to its de- moralizing influence on Society, or its awful consequences as connected with the retributions of eternity, we are filled with horror, & con- strained to use every lawfull effort, & make every reasonable sacrifice, to rescue our fellow men from impending ruin. Inasmuch as the experience of ages has proved that, neither civil en actments, nor coercive measures, have presented barriers sufficient to stem this torrent of iniquity which threatens to inundate our land, it is believed, the only alternative is, for the friends of humanity & religion, to endeavour, both by precept s - VIINUTES 01 I UK REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Roll of Presbytery Rev. | ame^ Power I). I >. [oseph W . 1 1 1 ii> lih-< >n Francis Laird I 'avid Barclay Robert Johnston James Graham Janus ( rutherie William Johnston Ashbel G. Fairchild John Ree 1 Asa Brooks Jesse Smith Anchv. O Patterson Thomas Davis Samuel Swan Joseph Harper George Venemon Alexander McCandles John H. Kirkpatrick Samuel McFarren J. Holms Agnew Elisha D. Barrett Robert Henry S. Howell Terry James Campbell Watson Hughs Robert Johnston James Gutherie William Johnston Ashbel G. Fairchild Asa Ilrooks George Venemon Andrew O. Patterson Alexander McCandles Robert Henry S. Howel Terry Joseph Harper Joel Stoneroad Cyrus I!. Bristol Missy. Noah H. Gillett [as. McDougall Wm. Annan Saml. Montgomery. at this date and the following Months — W. C. Died Aug. 5th 1830 W. ( . Plumb creek & I'oke-run Jeffersi m Rehoboth & Roundhill Beulah Lauril hill «.V Tyrone Brownsville & Dunlaps creek Georges creek & Union Indiana & Gilgal French creek Ebenezer & Bethel Mount pleasant & Sawickly Salem & West Union Fairfield, Ligioneer & Donegal W. C. Jefferson i\ W-u Providence Long run & McKeesport Harmony & Annah Congruity Union town Power Plumb creek & (Hade run Greensburgh & Unity Somerset & Gener Kittaning & Crooked creek Saltsburgh & Warren Subsequent Roll — Rehoboth & Round hill Laurel hill & Tyrone Brownsville & Tyrone Georges creek & Union (Tent) Clarkshurgh & French creek Jefferson & New Providence Mount pleasant & Sawickly Long run & McKeesport 1 rreensburgh & Unity Somerset & Genner W. C. Uniontown Middletown Connellsville Indian creek Morgantown ( Connellsville Sandy Creek Stuarts town Stuarts Run \li\l II--- <>h 1HK REDSTONI PRESBYTERY. • 383 I'ii rsBi rgb October 20th 1828 F. b. v. met according to adjournment. Constituted with prayer. Members present. Kc\ Mrss Win. Speer, Robt. Johnston. James Graham, Wm. Johnston. Andw. <) Patterson, Joseph Harper. Saml. Swan. Alexr. McCandles & Saml. McFarren. Absent the Rev Mrss Jas. Power D. I). Joseph \V. Henderson. Francis I.aird. David Barclay, Jas. Gutherie, John Reed, Asa Brooks. Jesse Smith, John H. Kirkpatrick. A. G. Fairchild, George Venemon. Thos Davis & J. H Agnew. The Rev Mrss A. 0. Patterson & Saml McFarren, were appointed to prepare a report to the Synod on the subject of religion within our bounds. Adjourned to meet at lower Plumb creek on the 1st. Tuesday of Deer. next. Concluded with prayer. Lower Plumb creek Deo. gth 1828 P b y met according to adjournment. ix: was opened by Mr Elisha D Barret, with a sermon on the subject assigned him at the last stated meeting, as part of trials for ordination. Constituted with prayer. Members present. The Rev Mrss David Barclay. John Reed, Jesse Smith, Joseph Harper. & John H Kirkpatrick: with the Elders. Benjn. Irvin, Wm. Anthony, Robert Walker & James Watson. — Absent the Rev Mrss James Power D D. Joseph W Henderson, Wm Speer. Francis Laird, Robert Johnston, James Graham, James Gutherie. Wm Johnston. A G Fairchild, Asa Brooks, A. O. Patterson, Thos. Davis, Saml. Swan. George Venemon, Alexr. McCandless. John H. Kirkpatrick, Saml. McFarren, <\r J. Holms Agnew. The Rev John Reed was chosen Moderator & the Rev Jesse Smith clerk pro tern Pby proceeded to examine the discourse delivered by Mr Barret & agreed to sustain it as part of trials. Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at ten Oclock. Concluded with prayer Wednesday morning. Pby met according to adjournment Constituted with prayer. Mem- bers present as above. The minutes of the last session were read. Pby proceeded .to the ordination of Mr Elisha D Barret. & did by prayer &: the laying on ot" 384 " MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. the hands of the P b y solemnly ordain & set him apart to the holy office of the Gospel Ministry & installed him the regular Pastor of the united Congregations of Lower Plumb-creek & Glade run. The Rev Jesse Smith preached on the occasion & the Rev John Reed presided & gave the charge. Adjourned to meet at Greensburgh on the first Tuesday of April next. Concluded with prayer. Greensburgh April 7th 1829 P b y met according to adjournment & was opened with a sermon by the Rev J. Holms Agnew on 2 Peter 2: 25. Constituted with prayer. Members present: The Rev Mrss Francis Laird, Robert Johnston, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, A. O. Patterson, Thomas Davis, Joseph Harper, Saml. Swan, Alexr. McCandles, John H. Kirk- patrick, Saml. McFarren, J. Holms Agnew, & Elisha D. Barret; with the Elders, Paul Morrow, Wm. Gutherie, David A. C. Sherrard, John Blythe, Thomas Potter, John Cuningham, Seymour Moses, John Robinson, Saml. Fleming, John Steele, Thomas Lewis, & Benjamin Irwin. Absent the Rev Mrss James Power D D, Joseph W Hender- son, Wm. Speer, David Barclay, James Graham, A. G. Fairchild, George Venemon, John Reed, Asa Brooks & Jesse Smith. 'Hie minutes of the last stated & intermediate meetings were read. The Rev Mrss Francis Laird, James Gutherie, John H. Kirkpatrick & J. H. Agnew, assigned reasons for not attending the intermediate meeting at Pittsburgh, which were sustained. The Rev Mrss F. Laird, R. Johnston. J. Gutherie, W. Johnston, A. O. Patterson, T. Davis, S. Swan, A. McCandles, S. McFarren, & J. H. Agnew, assigned reasons for not attending the last intermediate meeting of P.b.y which were sustained. Mr. Adam Torrence read an exegesus on the theme assigned him at the last stated meeting of P.b.y, which was, at his own request, re- turned to him for correction, to be read, together with a critical exer- cise on Eph. 5. 2. at the next stated meeting of P.b.y. The Rev Francis Laird requested leave to resign his office as treasurer of the Commissioners fund, which was granted. & the Rev Saml Mc- Farren was appointed in his stead. P b y went into a free conversation on the state of religion in their bounds, & the Rev Mrss A. O. Patterson & J. H. Agnew, were ap- pointed to prepare a narrative on the subject for the next Genl Assem- bl) . MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 385 Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 O clock. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday morning Pby. met according to adjournment, members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read The complaint of James Marshall, a member of the session of Ebe- nezer, against a decision of said session, by which James Ewing was acquitted of a charge of fornication & bastardy was taken up. After some discussion, the further consideration of the complaint was indefi- nitely postponed. The Rev Wm. Speer appeared in P.b.y. &: his reasons for not at- tending sooner were sustained. In consequence of ill health, Mr Speer asked leave to resign the Pastoral charge of the congregations of Greensburgh & Unity. With the consent of the commissioners from said congns. his request was granted, <$: the congregations were declared vacant. Resolved, that it be enjoined on those Members of P.b.y. who have not yet contributed to the commissioner's fund, to send on their con- tributions to the Treasurer. Pby proceed to the choice of members to attend the next Genl Assembly; & the Rev Mrss A. O. Patterson & J. Holms Agnew were elected, & the Rev Alexr McCandles the alternate to either; with the Elders Mrss Paul Morrow & Robert Rainey Esqrs, & John Robinson alternate to either. Resolved, that the members of this P.b.y will bear their equal pro- portion of the necessary expenses of their commissioners to the Genl. Assembly, in all cases, when the annual contributions for that purpose prove insufficient. Resolved that this Pby decidedly approve the measures adopted by the board of Missions of the Genl. Assembly. Congregational settlements were called for, & the Rev Wm. Speer reported, that the congn. of Unity had settled with him, & satisfied his claims until this date. The Rev A. O. Patterson reported, that the Congn. of Sawickly, had satisfied his claims, up to the first of this Inst. The Rev Thos. Davis reported, that the Congn. of Salem, was in- debted to him, on the 8th of Octr. last, $218.93. & that West Union Congn. was indebted to him on the 3d of this Inst. $245.00 The Rev Robert Johnston reported, that the Congn. of Rehoboth had satisfied his claims, up to the first of Jenuary 1829 386 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The Rev James Gutherie, with the Elders John Blythe, David A. C. Sherrard & Thos Potter, obtained Leave of absence, during the re- maining sessions of P. 1). y. Mrss Saml. Adams & Edward Carlton appeared in P.b.y, as Com- missioners from the Congn. of Saltsburgh, & presented a request from that Congn. that the Rev Joseph Harper their Pastor, might be dis- missed from that part of his charge. P b v proceeded to consider the request, & after some discussion, a committee was appointed to confer with the parties &: endeavour to effect a mutual agreement on the subject. The commissioners pro- posed to pay Mr Harper all past dues to the present time, & continue him as a stated Supply for three months, at the same rate of compen- sation he had recieved for the last half year, in case he would consent to be dismissed at the present time. To this Mr Harper agreed, &: the committee made the following report, which was adopted viz Your committee having taken into consideration the existing state of the Congn. of Saltsburgh, are of opinion that it will tend to the peace of the church in that quarter, & also to Mr Harper's own peace & use- fulness that the pastoral relation between him & said Congn be dis- solved, & therefore recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted. Resolved that it be recommended to the Members of this P.b.y. to pay a special attention to the recommendation of the Genl. Assembly in relation to the Amern. Union for promoting the observance of the Sabbath The following Congregational reports were then presented viz. Minutes of the redstone presbytery. 387 EL c $2 -7 - 73 rc — 5 ,~ •< - — '■/"• g ~ M ~ r. bd f rr ■g S-g-og-fi ^S 3 ij £_ w =■■ 3 = g _ I g I £• p 2^ £ q c £ ~,'2^GE= ~ P EG - ■ r RF — ~ pT tea H £_ Rf C^ ■ss^s ~ tO 10 10 Oj tO tO OJ on O Osen Ui J> O "»4 sO OOvO Oj ^\O\0 O 00 OsvO O ~-J ~"J to "-c — to O to 00 w to to 00 Oj Oj 00 Total per last report ^. OJ OS Os Os O «-" m to - to 4* 00 OS ►« OJ 00 -> 0, IC 00 OJ Added on examn. OJ Ij -,"- '-n 4*. 4* « M4> IJ s* On Added on Cer to J> ~ O/ to Oj Oj 3 — - en _ Died 4* 4=- " to Cn NLnU M OS Cs to Dismissed _, O -> _, _, M Suspended "-to to N Oj U M +• en O ^1 O O 4> O OOtOO «h ^j •>-IsO^I — sj vj m (,j 41 OCOn — Oj Oj N O •-" — Oj 1- to to to to to O to o o Total now in Comn. Bapd. Adults Bapd. Infant: Total Mission'y funt ^ 4- O M u M on to O to 4* Comrs. fund Theolol. to to On to Educan. 388 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Resolved that it be recommended to the churches under our care, to observe Wednesday the 27th of May next agreeably to the recommend- ation of the last Genl. Assembly as a day of special prayer. Mr. Laird was appointed to supply at Unity on the 1st. Sabbath in June. — Mr. Roberl fohnson one day at Sawickly,- •& at Greensburgh the 2nd. of June. The Revd lames Graham, at Greensburgh the 2nd. in May — and one at discretion. — The Revd. James Gutherie, — one day at Sawickly, and one at discretion. — The Revd. William Johnson, one day at Uniontown,— & one at discretion. — Tin' Revd. Ashliel G. Fairchild, one Sabbath at Union Town. &one at discretion. The Revd. John Reed, at Unity the 1st. Sabbath in July, and at Saltsburgh the 2nd. in August. The Revd. Jesse Smith,— at Unity the 3d. Sabbath in June — & at Saltsburgh the 2nd. in September. — The Revd. A. O. Patterson, — at Greensburgh the 3d. Sabbath in July load- minister the Lord's Supper. — The Revd. Thomas Davis at Unity the 3d. Sabbath in May, to administer the Lord's Supper — & at Greensburgh the 2nd. Sabbath in September. — The Revd. Samuel Swan, one day at Somerset, and one at discretion. — The Revd. Joseph Harper, one Sabbath at Jenner, and one at discretion. — The Revd. Alexr. McCandless, at Greensburgh the 1st. Sabbath of July, and one at discretion. — The Revd. George Vanemon, one Sabbath at Union Town, and one at discretion. The Revd. John H. Kirkpatrick, one Sabbath at Jenner, & one at discretion.— The Revd Samuel McFarren, one Sab. bath at Unity to administer the Lord's Supper, and one at Mount-Pleasant. — The Revd. J. H. Agnew, one Sabbath at discretion. The Revd. Elisha D. Barret, one Sabbath at Kittanning, and one at discretion. Adjourned to meet at Unity on the first Tuesday of October next. — Concluded with prayer. — Unity Church, — Octr. 6th. 1829. P.b.y. met according to adjournment, & was opened with a sermon, by the Revd. A. O. Patterson, from 2nd. Cor. 5. 20. — Constituted with prayer. Members present — the Revd. Messrs Francis Laird, — N. R. Snowden, — Robert John- ston, — James Graham, — George Venemon, — Jesse Smith, — And. O. Patterson, —Thomas Davis, — Samuel Swan, — Joseph Harper, — Alexr. McCandless, — John H. Kirkpatrick, — Saml. McFarren, — & J. Holmes Agnew. — With the Elders, — Wm. McGary, — Wm. Fiudley, — -Alex. Johnson, — Nathaniel Hurst, — William Barnet, — Henry Hartman, — John Barnes, — Robert Johnson, — William Ralston, — Hugh Cambell, — Joseph Baldridge, — & Andrew Love, — Wm. McCloskey, — ec James Barkhamer. — Vbsent,The Rev. Messrs James Power D.D. — Jos. W.Henderson, — MINUTES OF VHV REDSTONF PRESBYTERY. 389 David Barclay. — Wm. Johnston.- — James Gutherie. — A. Green Fair- child, — John Reed — Asa Brooks, — «$: Elisha D. Barret. — The minutes of the last stated & intermediate meetings were read. — On inquiry, it appeared that the members had generally fulfilled their appointments to supply. The Rev. Messrs George Vanemon, — James Graham Ov; Jesse Smith ss igned reasons for non-attendance at some former meetings of Presb. which were sustained. — The Rev. John Reed appeared in Presb. & assigned reasons for late attendance, which were sustained. — The Rev. Francis Laird — was chosen Moderator, & the Rev. Saml. McFarren Clerk. — The Rev. John Reed assigned as a reason for not attending the last stated meeting of Presb. that he had no horse, which was not sustained. He also assigned reasons for not attending the meeting in October last, which were sustained. — The Rev Joseph Harper requested leave to resign the pastoral charge of the congregation of Warren; and the congregation, by their com- missioners, concurring in the request, it was granted. — The Rev. N. R. Snowden requested a dismission to join the Presb. of Erie. — -After some interlocutory discussion, Presb. adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 o clock. — Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Morndsg, 9 oclock. — Prcsbetery met according to adjournment. — Members present as above. Constituted with prayer. — The minutes of the last session were read. — Presb. have to record, with unfeigned regret, the demise of the Rev. Wm. Speer, long a worthy member, who departed this life April 26th. 1829. Mr. Robert Henry a licentiate under the care of the 2nd. Presb. of New York, presented a dismission & requested to be taken under the care of this Presb. which was granted. The Rev. Joseph Harper obtained leave to itinerate without the bounds of this Presb. for one year. He also obtained liberty of absence from the remaining sessions of Presb. The unfinished business of yesterday was resumed. — It was stated to Presb. that reports, unfavourable to the moral char- acter of the Rev. X. R. Snowden. were in circulation, in the neigh- bourhood of Kittanning. which, in the opinion of Presb. required investigation. — Wherefore The Rev. Me->rs Saml. Swan «.\: John H. Kirkpatrick. with the elders James Gutherie, cV James McLean were appointed to visit that neighbourhood, & ascertain whether these reports 390 MINUTES OF I III REDSTONE PRESBYTERY are of such a nature, as to require the interference of this Presb. & to report at our next meeting. — The Rev. \. R. Snowden requested & obtained liberty of absence from the remaining sessions of Presb.. — The Rev. A. ( ). Patterson. & R. Johnson were appointed a com- mittee of supplies. — A call was presented by the congregation of Greensburgh for half the ministerial labours of Mr. Robert Henry a licentiate under the care of this Presb., in which they promise to pay him two hundred and fifty dollars, in regular half yearly payments. — A call for the other half of the ministerial labours of Mr. Henry, in which they promise to pay him 250 dollars in regular half yearly pay- ments: was presented by the congregation of Unity. - Presb. having ascertained that these congregations have satisfied all demands that would bar them from calling a minister; resolved to deliver the calls into the hands of Mr. Henry, of which he declared his acceptance. — An appeal was presented by Mr. Duncan Hamilton, from a decision of the session of Poke Run congregation, by which he was suspended from the communion of the church; on a charge of anti nuptial forni- cation. — It appeared that Mr. Hamilton had neglected to give notice of his appeal within ten days after the judgement: But the session having removed all objection on that ground, Presb. proceeded to con- sider the appeal. The sentence appealed from, the reasons assigned by the appellant for his appeal. Si the proceedings of the inferior judi- catory in the case; including all the testimony & the reasons of their decision, were read. The appellant »x: the members of the session being fully heard, retired, & the roll was called, to give every member an opportunity of expressing his opinion. After mature deliberation, the decision of the session was reversed.— The Rev. Messrs John H. Kirkpatrick <.V Samuel Swan, with the elders, Andrew Love, Henry Hartman. Robt. Johnson, — Wm. Mc- Closkey, — & John Barnes obtained lieve of absence during the re- maining session of Presb. — The Res. Francis Laird was appointed to supply one day at discretion. — fhe Rev. J;iiih-s Graham at Warren, the 1st. Sabbath in November. The Rev. James Gutherie one day ;ii discretion. The Rev. Robert Johnston one 'lav at discretion. The Rev. William Johnston one 'lay at discretion. Tlie Rev. David Barclay, one day at Crooked (reek. The Rev. John Reel, at Wancn the [si Sabbath in Feb. The Rev. A. so Smith, at Saltsburgh, "the 3d. Sab. in Decb. — The Rev. Thomas Davis, at Saltsburgh the 3d. Sabbath'in Novb. — The Rev. Saml. McFarren, at Saltsburgh, the 3d. Sabbath in Feb. The Rev. Saml. Swan to administer the Lord's Supper at Jenner. The Rev. George Vanemon, one day at discretion. — The Rev. AJexr. McCandless, at Warren, the 1st. Sabbath in Dee. The Rev. J. Holmes Agnew, one day at discretion. — The Rev. Elisha I >. Barret, to admin isteifthe Lords Supper at [Cittanning. Mr. Henry, at Warren, the 1st. Sabbath in Jan. The Rev. Francis Laird entered his complaint against the decision of Presb. in the case of Duncan Hamilton, for the following reason, that he cottld not in conscience beleive the parties innocent. — Mr. Adam Torrence read an exegesis & a presbyterial exercise on the subjects assigned him, at the last stated meeting, which were sus- tained as parts of trial; ec he was directed to prepare a popular lecture on the 23d- Psalm, and a homile on Eph. 2d. 8th. Mr. Henry was examined on his experimental acquaintance with religion, & his knowledge of natural & moral philosophy; and his answers were sustained as parts of trial for ordination. — Resolved that the next stated meeting of Presbytery be at Greens- burgh. Adjourned to meet at Pittsburgh on Saturday the 17th. Inst. Concluded with prayer. Oct. 20th 1829. In Synod. Examined and approved thus far. James Graham Modr. Pittsburgh Odor 17th 1829 P. by met according to adjournment. Constituted with prayer. Members present, Rev. Merss Francis Laird, Robert Johnston, James Graham, Wm. Johnston, Nathaniel R Snowden, Ashbel G Fairchild, John Reed, Jesse Smith, Andrew Patterson, George Vanemon, Thomas Davis, Saml. Swan, Joseph Harper, Alexr McCandles, J. Holms Agnew, John H Kirkpatrick, Saml. McFarren, & Elisha D Barret; with the Elders, Robert Baird, James Caldwell, Alexr John- ston & Kenedy Duncan Absent Rev Merss James Power D. D. Joseph W Henderson, David Barclay, James Gutherv & Asa Brooks The Rev Merss Wm. Johnston. cV Klisha D Barret assigned reasons for not attending the last meeting of P b y, & the Rev. A. G. Fair- child, for not attend(ing) the three last meetings which were sustained The Committee appointed to visit the neighbourhood of Kittaning 392 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. & enquire into certain reports relative to the character of the Rev N. R. Snowden reported. Pby. after maturely considering the report, — resolved to institute process against Mr Snowden on the ground of common fame; charg- ing him with having been intoxicated at the house of Mr Richard Graham, & between that place & Kittaniug on the 22d of April 1828 A complaint was presented by the P b y of Allegheny, against Mr Snowden for having preached & organized a congregation in their bounds without leave from them Mr Snowden was furnished with a copy of the above charges & the names of the witneses, & cited to appear before P b y at Kittaning on the first Tuesday of Deer next at 12 o clock Mr John T Ewing a licentiate presented a dismission from the Pby of New Brunswick, & desired to be taken under the care of this Pby. His request was granted. Mr Matthew Dunlop a Licentiate under the care of this Pby ob- tained leave to itinerate out of our bounds for one year Mr Robert Henry was examined on his knowledge of the original languages; when Pby adjourned to meet on Monday next at half-past six o clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Monday evining Pby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Pby resumed the examination of Mr Robert Henry & after some progress, adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 O clock. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday Morning Octor. 21 P b y met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Pby resumed & finished the examination of Mr Henry on Eclesias- tical History & Church-Government & his answers on these subjects & on the learned languages were sustained as parts of trial for ordi- nation & he was appd. to prepare a discourse on Gal. 2: 19 as part of trials for ordination ; to be delivered at our next meeting The Rev Robert Johnston was appointed to open the next meeting of P.b.y. Adjourned to meet at Kittaning the first Tuesday of Deer, next at 12 clock. Concluded with prayer. MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY, 393 Kittanning Deer. \st 1829 P.b.y met according to adjournment; constituted with prayer by the Moderator of the last year. Members present Rev. Messrs Nath- aniel R. Snowden, David Barclay, John Reed, Samuel Swan, John H Kirkpatrick, Saml. McFarren & Elisha D Barret; with the Elders, John Steele, David Johnson & Robert Walker. Absent Rev Messrs James Power D. D., Joseph W Henderson, Francis Laird, Robert Johnston, James Graham, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, George Vanemon, Ashbel G Fairchild, Asa Brooks, Jesse Smith, Andrew O Patterson, Thomas Davis, Alexr McCandles, & J Holmes Agnew. — The Moderator being absent, the Rev Saml Swan was chosen Moderator pro tern. The Rev Messrs John Redick & John Core from the P.b.y of Alle- ghany being present, were invited, & took their seats as corresponding Members The charge preferred at the last meeting of Pby against the Rev N. R. Snowden was taken up & read to him, to which he pleaded not guilty. P.b.y. then proceeded to hear the witnesses in the case Mr Richard Graham being sworn said Mr Snowden came to my house early in the day of the fox hunt in the Spring of 1828. I was much employed & noticed nothing extraordinary in his conduct until] about the time the ring was closing. I then noticed him, as he sat by the fire, talking to himself. Question, by Pby, Was he sober at that time ? A. I saw him afterwards & thought he did not act like a sober man. Q Did you see him drink any ardent Spirits that day? — A. I did not; but I sold liquor to persons who said they were going to treat him. Q Did you believe that Mr Snowden was intoxicated? A. I did. Q. When the ring was closing, & the men within a few rods of the porch, you say that he inquired where these men were : do you think that, if he had been sober, he must have seen or heard them? A I do. Q. Why did you not take more perticular notice to him that day ? A. Owing to former differences with Mr Snowden, I did not wish to see him there Q. You say that whilst Mr Snowden was sitting by the fire, you heard him say, "Is it possible"? What do you think was his mean- ing? — A My impression was, that he was questioning whether he were intoxicated. 394 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Read o o o N Cr, u-> in ONvO IN ^ MvONNN ^" n X^iuuag •lojoaqx O m oc c On t^vo in Os CO 00 piny •S.ISSUUD /) ON ro O 6 7?"*?. 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Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 o'clock Concluded with prayer Wednesday morning Odr. 6. Pby met according to adjournment Members present as above. After prayer, the minutes of the last session were read. The Rev Nathaniel R Snowden renewed his request to be restored to his former standing as a Minister of the Gospel P.b.y. after receiving satisfactory evidence of his total abstinence from the use of ardent spirits & hearing his acknowledgment of the crime & his profession of repentance, agreed to grant his request. Mr Snowden then desired to be dismissed from this P.b.y. to join the Pby of Alleghany, which was granted The Rev Messrs A. O. Patterson Sam! Swan & Saml McFarren were appointed a committee to take into consideration the subject of Sabbath Schools & report before the rising of P.b.y. Resolved that the Members of Pby use their best endeavours to have the 2d Installment of the subscription in behalf of the Western Theol. Seminary collected, & forwarded to the Treasurer with as little delay as possible A memorial, from the inhabitants of Connelsville, was presented to Pby praying for leave to obtain occasional supplies. Ordered that the memorial lie on the table. A petition was presented to Pby from the inhabitants of Murrays- ville & vicinity, praying that a Congregation be organized in that vil- lage, to be called Murraysville. Resolved, that the prayer of the petition be granted. Agreably to a resolution of last evining, P.b.y. united with the ( Congregation in the exercises of prayer & praise for one hour, & then proceeded to the ordination of Mr Watson Hughs. & did, by prayer & the imposition of hands, solemnly ordain & set him apart to the whole work of the Gospel Ministry, & installed him the regular Pastor of the united Congregations of Saltsburgh & Warren. The Rev Francis Laird preached on the occasion & the Rev Robert Johnston presided & gave the charge. The Rev Joseph Harper obtained leave to travel out of the bounds of this Pby until! their next stated meeting. The Rev Messrs Klisha D Barret <\: James Campbell obtained leave of absence from the remaining sessions of Pby. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 409 Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 8 o clock. Concluded with prayer Thursday morning, Pby met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. P b y under- standing that some difficulties existed in the Congregations of Bethel & Ebenezer appointed the Rev Messrs Saml. Swan Saml McFarren & Elisha D Barret with the Elders James Wilson & John Dickie a com- mittee to visit those Congregations, & ascertain whether the difficulties are such as to require the interference of Pby. Resolved that it be enjoined on the Congns. within the bounds of this Pby, to send their annual Reports to the Stated Clerk, on, or be- fore the 1 st Tuesday of April, by mail or otherwise. The Committee appointed on the subject of Sabbath Schools reported the following resolutions, which were Unanimously adopted Viz 1st. Resolved that this Pby. highly appreciate the resolution of the A. S. S. Union to establish a Sunday School in every destitute place, where it is practicable thro' out the Valley of the Mississippi, 2d Resolved, that we cheerfully ingage to redeem the pledge given by our Representative to the A. S. S. Union, to stablish a sabbath school wherever it is practicable in the bounds of this P b y. 3d Resolved that each Member will spend two weeks if necessary in the bounds of his own charge, for the purpose of establishing schools where they are not & giving encouragement & increase to those already in operation. 4th. Resolved that the Rev Messrs Robert Johnston & Andrew O. Patterson with Henry Fulton Elder be a committee, to devise a plan to collect funds, for the purpose of employing an Agent, to visit those districts within our bounds, which are destitute of the stated Ministra- tions of the Gospel. Resolved that the Synod of Pittsburgh be requested to divide this P b y, so as to form the Ministers & congregations, North of the Pitts- burgh & Stoystown turnpike, into a new P.b. y, to be called the Pby of Blairsville ; leaving it optional with those Ministers, thro' whose charges the road passes, to which of the two they belong. An appeal was presented to Pby, by John Ewing, from a decision of the session of Ebenezer, by which he was suspended from the ( 'ommunion of the Church, for imprudently charging a member of said ( 'hurch with fraud The sentence appealed from, with the reasons of the appeal, & all 4lO MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. the proceedings of the inferior Judicatory in the case were read, & the original parties & members of session were heard untill they were satisfied. The roll was then called, after which the final vote was taken, & the Judgment of the session affirmed. Mr Mathew Dunlop obtained leave to travel out of the bounds of this PI) y for one year The Rev John H Kirkpatrick obtained leave of absence from the remaining sessions of P.b.y. Resolved that each member of P.b.y. supply one Sabbath at discretion between t his & our next stated meeting. Mr Adam Torrence was examined on Theology Eclesiastical history & Church government, & his answers together with the sermon deliv- ered at the opening of P b y were sustained as parts of trial for licen- sure. At Saltsburgh the 7th. day of Octo. 1830 the Pby of Redstone, having received testimonials in favour of Mr Adam Torrance of his having gone thro' a regular course of literature; of his good Moral Character; & of his being in the communion of the Church: proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure; 6c he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in literature, his experimental acquaintance with religion, his proficiency in Divinity & other studies; the Pby did, & hereby do express their approbation of all these parts of trial; & he having adopted the Confession of faith of this Church, & satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candi- dates to be licensed, the Pby did, & hereby do, license him, the said Adam Torrance to preach the Gospel of Christ, as a probationer for the holy Ministry, within the bounds of this P.b.y. or wherever else he shall be orderly called. Adjourned to meet at Sawickly on the 1st. Friday of April next. Concluded with prayer Oct. 26/// 1830 In Synod, Examined and approved thus far, with the exception of a defect in recording the proceedings in the case of the Revd. Nathl. R. Snowden. Wm. McMillan Mr. Congruity June 15 1830 The complaint preferred by the Pby of Aleghany against the Rev N. R. Snowden, which had been postponed at the meeting of Pby in Kittanning, was taken up Mr Snowden acknowledged their regu- MINUTES OK THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 411 larity of his conduct in preaching &: organizing a Church in their bounds without leave & recieved an admonition by the Moderator Sawickly April \st. 1831 Pby met according to adjournment & was opened with a sermon by Mr Adam Torrence, from Eph 2. 8. 9. Constituted with prayer. Members present Rev Messrs Robert Johnston, William Johnston, Andrew O Patterson, Alexander McCandless, Robert Henry, and S. Howel Terry; with the Elders, James Scott, John Wells, Samuel Mitchel Robert Fulton & Jacob Glessner Absent Rev Messrs James Gutherie, Ashbel G Fairchild, Asa Brooks, J. Holms Agnew, Joseph Harper & George Venemon By a resolution of the Synod of Pittsburgh, October 1830 in pursu- ance of a request of this P.b.y. the Rev Messrs. Joseph W. Henderson, Francis Laird, David Barclay, James Graham, Thomas Davis, Samuel Swan, John Reed, Jesse Smith, Samuel McFarren, John H Kirk- patrick, Elisha D Barret, Watson Hughes & James Campbell were Constituted into a P.b.y. to be called the Pby of Blairsvill The Rev Wm. Johnston assigned reasons for non attendance at former meetings of Pby, which were sustained. The Rev Robert Johnston was appointed Clerk pro tern. The minutes of the last meeting of P b y were read. On enquiry it appeared that the Members present had fulfilled their appointments to supply ; and also that the pledges given at the last meeting of Synod by the members of this P b y on the subjects of Sabbath-Schools had been generally redeemed. The Committee appointed at the last meeting of P b y on the subject of Sabbath-Schools reported ; the report was accepted & their conduct approved, & the committee discharged. The Rev James Gutherie appeared & his reasons for not coming sooner, & also for non-attend- ance at former meetings were sustained An appeal was presented to P.b.y. by James Stevenson & Isabella his wife, from a decision of the session of Round hill Church, by which they were suspended from the Communion of the Church, on a charge of unchristian conduct in absenting themselves from the ordi- nances of the church. P.b.y, after hearing the appeal & the reasons assigned by the appellants, together with the reccords of the inferior Judicatory & the parties untill they were satisfied, & duly considering the case, were of opinion, that the conduct of the appellants in absent- ing themselves from the ordinances of the Church is censurable but are nevertheless of opinion that the sentence is too severe, & therefore 4T2 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. direct the session to grant them a new. trial. Mr Adam Torrence a Licentiate under the care of this P.b.y. desired leave to itinerate out of their bounds for one year which was granted; & he was furnished with the requisite testimonials The Rev J Holms Agnew appeared, & his reasons for not coming sooner, & also for non-attendance at former meetings were sustained — Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at half past 8 o clock. Con- cluded with prayer. Saturday morning P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Messrs John Watson Johnston & Bela Allen, students of the Western Theol. Seminary, appeared before Pby, & offered themselves as Can- didates for the Gospel Ministry. P.b.y. having recieved satisfactory testimonials of their good moral character, of their being in the communion of the Church & of their having gone thro a regular course of education, proceeded to examin them on their experimental acquaintance with religion, & on the latin & greek Languages, & sustained their answers as parts of trial for Li- censure The following subjects were assigned them as themes for exegesis Viz quo modo miracula probant Scripturas Divinas esse, to John W. Johnston & In qua constat pietas vera, to Bela Allen. The Rev J Holms Agnew on account of ill health, asked leave to resign the pastoral charge of the Congregation of Uniontown. Pby being informed by their Commissioners that the congregation had con- sented to the wish of their Pastor, granted his request & the relation is hereby disolved. Mr Agnew then desired to be dismissed from this Pby to join the Pby of Washington, which was granted. P.b.y. ingaged in a free conversation on the subject of religion within their bounds, & the Rev Messrs A. O. Patterson & Robert Henry were appointed a Committee to prepare a report on the subject to the next Genl. Assembly. Pby agreed to spend the afternoon of this day, in conjunction with the Congregation in religious exercises. The following Congregational reports were presented MINUTES OF THE REbSTONE PRESBYTERY. 413 -. g 2 ^ o r 2'^ ooar: 2.5:ol 3 § r »p 3 3 g { %\ f *<|*s*f 3 §fl C= g • 1 3 «. 3 S a o £1. a 3 w 2.^ n> £ o 5 3 rt n MNM NO O « "- M O 00OJ 00^4 Uj in »* -P" to U» 00-^ CN^J " >h tO to -£■ U1U1 total per last report Added on Ex- amn On Certt. Died MM 0C " Dismissed Suspended U) to U> -£• 00 00 "" «vl MUi Oj 1- to to O 00U> «~I total now in Comn. <*> OJ (0 — -J 4- 1^1 vO to 00 Bapd Adults - M M to ■*>■ tO VO \0 tO ^1 Ui to « Infants — to Oj to oj oj to to to to On to total U» to — 'ji ON 00 00 Missiony. U> O LnUlU Comrs. fund to to ~J to ^1 to — OJ ^1 Educatn.fund ON^J O OJ ON Theolol. Seminary 414 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. Adjourned to meet on Monday morning at 9 oclock. Concluded with prayer Monday morning, P b y met according to adjournment. Members present as above, after prayer the minutes of the last session were read. Mr James Wilson read an exegesis on the subject assigned him at the last meeting of P. b.y, which was sustained as part of trials for licen- sure; & he was appointed to prepare a critical exercise on Jude 9th. The Rev Alexander McCandles was appointed Comissioner to at- tend the next Genl Assembly, & the Rev Robert Henry his Alternate. Mr Joseph Baldridge Elder was appointed a commissioner to the next Genl Assembly. Resolved that each Member of P 1) y supply one Sabbath at discretion previous to our next meeting. The Rev Joseph Harper applied by letter for leave to itinerate out of bounds of this P b y untill their next stated meeting, which was granted. Resolved that the Stated Clerk be directed to write to such members of P b y as may have neglected to attend for two stated meetings in succession, requiring them to attend the next meeting of P b y, or send their reasons in writing if unable to attend in person. Rev James Gutherie was appointed to open P b y at their next meet- ing. Adjourned to meet at Rehoboth the Tst Tuesday of October next. Concluded with prayer. Rehoboth October \th. 1831 P b y met according to adjournment & was opened with a sermon by the Rev James Gutherie on Jer. 17. 7. Constituted with prayer. Members present The Rev Messrs Robert Johnston, James Gutherie, Wm. Johnston, Ashbel Green Fairchild, Asa Brooks, Andrew Oliphant Patterson & Alexander McCandless. Elders, Messrs George Darr, John Lorrimore, John Blythe, William Nickson, Robert Fulton, Hugh Cambel & Joshua Hart. Absent TheRev Messrs George Venemon, Joseph Harper, Robert Henry & S. Howel Terry. P b y proceeded to the choice of a Moderator & Clerk for the ensu- ing year, & the Rev Asa Brooks was chosen Moderator & the Rev A. G. Fairchild Clerk. The minutes of the last stated meeting were read. MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 4T5 The Rev Messrs A. G. Fairchild & Asa Brooks assigned reasons for non attendance at former meetings of P 1> y which were sustained. Mr Joel Stoneroad a Licentiate from the Pby of New Brunswick, presented a certificate of his dismission from said Pby. & of his good & regular standing & desired to be taken under the care of this Pby: which was granted. A call was presented to the P b y from the Congregation of Union- town, for the ministerial labours of Mr Stoneroad in which they prom- ised him 500 dollars per annum After the usual enquiries, Pby being satisfied as to the regularity of the call, agreed to put it into his hands, of which he declared his ac- ceptance. Pby taking into consideration the recommendation of the last Genl. Assembly in relation to a correspondence of the Churches in the West on the subject of Missionary operations, & having in view the circular letter of the West-Lexington P b y, resolved to send delegates to the proposed convention to be held in Cincinnati on the 23d. of Novr next Mr Adam Torrence requested to be dismissed from this P b y to put himself under the care of the P b y of Richland which was granted. The Rev Cyrus B. Bristol, a Member of the P b y of Bedford, being present & invited, took his seat as a Corresponding member. The Rev Alexander McCandless Commissioner to the last Genl As- sembly reported that he had fulfilled his apt. The Rev Messrs A. G. Fairchild & A. O. Patterson with Dr. Hugh Cambel were appointed a Committee to report instructions to the Dele- gates appointed to attend the Convention at Cincinnati Adjourned to meet to morrow morning at 9 Oclock Concluded with prayer Wednesday morning, P.b.y. met according to adjournment. Members present as above. After prayer the minutes of the last session were read. A reference in the case of James Stevenson and Isabella his wife, in which they were charged with unchristian conduct in absenting themselves from the ordinances of the Gospel, was presented to Pby from the session of Round-hill. After hearing the reccords of the session in the case & due deliber- ation, Pby adjudged that the conduct of the accused is censurable, & that they recieve a rebuke & admonition from the session, & on their submission to this censure, the Session is advised to grant them a reg- ular dismission if they request it, to any neighbouring Church they may choose. 416 MINUTES OF THE REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. The committee appointed to prepare instructions for the Delegates to the Cincinnati Convention presented a report, which was adopted & is as follows Viz Whereas a difference of opinion & practice exists among the mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church in relation to the proper organ for conducting domestic missions. & as in the opinion of this Pby evils have arisen from the conflicting operation of the Genl Assembly's Board of Missions & the A. H. M. Society. And whereas the Genl. Assembly, at its last meeting, adopted the following resolution Viz "That in view of existing evils arising from the seperate action of the Assemblys Board of Missions & A. H. M. Society in the West, it be recommended to the Synods of Ohio, Cincinnati, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, West-Tennessee, & the Presbyteries in the West connected with them, to correspond with one another, & devise a plan for carrying on Missions in the West, & report the result of their correspondence to the next Genl. Assembly it being under- stood that brethren in the West shall be left to adopt their own plan, & that any other Synods & Presbyteries, besides the above mentioned, in the Valey of the Mississippi, may be embraced in the correspond- ence if they desire it. And whereas it is important that every Pby. should freely express their views on this important subject, & with a view to allay the excite- ment now existing, & also to preserve the identity & distinctive char- acter of the Presbyterian Church — this Pby considers it highly important that their views should be fairly & fully expressed in the proposed Convention. Therefore Resolved i st That it is expedient to appoint two delegates to attend the Con- vention to be held in Cincinnati on the 23d Novr next 2d That this Pby have full confidence in the board of Missions of the Genl. Assembly of the Presbyterian Church as the regularly con- stituted organ of missionary operations, & deprecate a union with any irresponsible association or organized body, for conducting domestic Missions, not amenable to any Judicatory of our Church. 3d That in the view of this P.b.y. the efforts made to effect a union between the two Missionary Institutions is a chief cause of the unhappy excitement now existing in the Church, & if followed up, threatens it with increasing discord & division, & that peace & harmony are not likely to be restored except by abandoning all such efforts in future, & thus allowing each Institution to pursue its own course without imped- iment or interference on the part of the other. 4th. That the Delegates appointed to attend the convention be in- MINUTES OF 1HF REDSTONE PRESBYTERY. 4 1 7 structed to exert their influence to procure a decision of the convention in favour of the Assembly's Board of Missions, & that they oppose, with all their influence, whatever might tend to a union with any other body, not even concurring in a united Agency for conducting Mission- ary operations in the \\ est. 5th That if the Delegates should fail to carry the last resolution into effect. & a majority of the Convention should adopt any measures with a view to favour a union with any other body, that they be in- structed to enter their protest, accompanied with their objections. 6th. That the Stated Clerk be instructed to furnish each Delegate with an attested copy of these resolutions. 7th That in case no one of the Delegates shall be able to attend, that the Stated Clerk lie instructed to transmit a letter to the Conven- tion, stating the views & wishes of this Pby as herein expressed: & that a copy of the above resolutions be sent to the Editors of the Presbyterian & the Christian Herald for publication. P b y. proceeded to the choice of delegates to attend the Convention at Cincinnati. signed him, which was sustained as part of trials for licensure : & he was ap- pointed to prepare a homily on Romans 5. 19. On motion resolved that the next stated meeting of Pby be at Lauril Hill. Messrs John W Johnston ., 310. , 1 Campbell, James, no. Campbell, James, 403, 4, 6 and 11. Campbell, ["nomas, 304, 308. ( lampbell's Tent, 96. ( lanaqueneesing, 138. Cannonsburgh, 92, 93, 98, no. 133. 135. etc. Can! Playing, 58. Catechising, 71. 80. 143. 147 Chartiers, 1 1. 104. Cherrj 1 1 ill, 190. Cherry Run. Christian Church. 253. Cincinnati Convention, 415. 417. Clark. John, 7, 104. Clarksbu < Coe, lames. 2S0, 283, 287, 300. Coleman, John, 37. 38, 218. Ci ■le--, Sail 10 ^. 70. 126, 130, 149, 325, etc. Colt's Station, Commissioners, General Assembly, First, 48, Expenses, 105, 215, 307, 357, 385. Presbj tery, 121, Ci >mplaints : Hall. Session of Mt Pleasant, 9. 32, 38. McCrakan, 118. Hill, Rodgers, 118, 120, Avers. Reed, 311. 313. Ewing, Session of Ebenezer, 359, 362. Graham, Presbytery of Redstone, 374. Vlarshall, Session of Ebenezer, 385. Presbytery of Alleghany, Snowden, 392, 398. 410. * 165. Confession of Faith, 280. Congregational Settlements, 7. 9, 12, 14, 175, etc. Reports. 191, 208, 212, 219, 230. 234. 235. etc. Visiting, 320, 329. Congruity, 46. 03, 13S, 361, 366. Connellsville, 408. 417. Cook's, Col., 5. Cooly, Thomas, 82, 91, 102 Cornwall, Wail 1 < iw ;i nshanick, 190. i rab < In: hard. 42. Crooked Creek, 390, 404, 411. Cross Creek, .. 89, too, [04 ( Irossings, 11 j O 1 lancing. II, 16, 268. I ).i\ IS, J ll H11.1-. ; 1 1 . ; 1 ' . [22, :- 8, 330, 411. L> i ■ key, Robert, 104. I (odd, Thaddeus, 3, 100. I I megal, 14. 40. 84, 176, 181, 287, 299, 339. Dunlap, James, 4, 5, 44, 47. 145. 183, 188, 199, !, 140. Dunlap's Delap's Creek. 4. 63, 84, 176,245, 6. Dunlop, .Matthew, 332. 337, 342. 359, 365, 410. E East Liberty. '.74. 379, 381. Ebenezer, 64. ( 4 2!) 422 INDEX. Ebenezeron Blacklick, 73,90, 100, 117, 135, 146. I on Pukety, 78. ndiana, 214, 252, 21 .. ( ii in Plumb Township, 135. Indian, Missions, 253. Education, Fund for, 80, 81. 86, 256. 265, 270. Indian (. reck, 417. j Intercommunion, 381. Sociel 1, 402 j Elders, In st, 3. . , , .„.„. . Admonished Jackson, William, 187. Eldersridge, | Jackson iF; Elk Creek, 10 ■J cffers ""' « u e ' • "9- Ewing, fdhn 1 Jenner (Quemahoning . - . jo 3 . Jennings, Jacob, 82, {,4 and 5, i- ■--,. 1 -, 132, 1 ,t. !•' I Johnston, John Watson, 1 1 i Fain hild, A. G., 290, 1, 4 and 9, 326 and 7, 341, " David, 365 and 9, 3 " Robert, 281, 289, 290, 293, 419. 16, 339, 4"- " William. 256, 259. 262. in Alleghany County, 150, 172. Johnstown, 288. ••• ■• Armstrong County, 163, 17' Joice, John, (74, . Falsehoi Fasting and Prayer, 17, 44, 84, 92, 104, in, 119, ■* 1 j . 1 |s. i, i, 200, 17 Kennedy, William Finley, James, 5, 16, 112, 113. King's Creek, 18,46,64,84,90, 104. Rob* 7, 78. Kirkpatrick, Abraham, 219. Finley's, Mr, toi Kirkpatrick, John II . 339, 552, 158, 361, pi Fork - of Blacklick, 30S. •• " Cheat, iS I. " Conemaugh, La Beuf, 168 " Wheeling, 1 Laird, Francis, 141, 146, [61, il , in " Yi llo I, 171. Laurel Hill, j, 176, 181, 183. 194. '■ Voughiogheny, Lebanon, 21, [9, 104, 1.-4,325, 327. Form of Government, ft, :oo, 104, |i8, \6 Lee, Robert, 259, 62,303,312,325. Franklin Licking Creek, 199, 202, 223, 249. Freeman, Adam. hi. Ligonier, 64, 292, 332, 339, 411. Freemasonry, 143, 152. Litigations, 42. French Creek, 300. Little Redstone, 128. 133. Fullerton, Wm . 147. 148, 152, 157-9 ' ' N ''■ David, 251. Reese, 281, 287, 288. <■ Long Run, 12, 63, 90, 176, 181, 298, 344. „,,-,, „ I oomis, Aretas, 305, ^28, 332, 334. Galbraith.J ., 207,214. 217 , ,,,,•„ Ihiy ob ' s ^ r ^ c ^ $ 81. Lying, 110. in, 302, 311. Galbraith, Robert, 95. ' i ' i 1 1 j, 299, 326. -)| I pper and Low ei Gilgal, 214, 290, ti> Mahon, Samuel, 93, 97, 103. Glade Run Cowanshawanack, 2451, 120, (07, Marquis, Thomas, 87, 98, 100, 105, 106. *"■ J a,r ! a ,''',, '7- I7 ' I32 ; Marshel, Robert, 49.67, 69,92. Govt. Illegal Proceedings Against, 114. Masontown, 1 Iraham, fames, 187, ^94, 5 and 6, 200. 527, 411. Matson, -l° hn >5, 6. burgh, 36, 11 [82, 390. Mead Iownship 146 Greensburg rough , 299, 326. Members Attendance. 419. Geneva, 91 Meeting House m the Forks, 5. Guthrie.Jam 1 ;. 189, 192, 194, 199, 200, Upper (Rehoboth), 13, OQ , ,, „ ; " Lower Kound Hull. 14 Guttery, fohri, [9 Mercer, Boyd. 88, 98, 100, 4. 5 and 11, K 7 i79i Gwin (Quinn . Andrew, 135, 14). 147, 150, [54. ,,: 86 - l88 - "'»• =95. 25°. X| -9°. 3 IO > 3 l 9- .Middlesex, 14c . 15! 17 II Middletown, 85, 154. Mill Creek, 15. 46, 64, 84, 90, 104. Hamilton, John, 15, 26, 29. Mingo Creek. 24, 90, 100, 104, 125. Hannah, John Ministers, eti , Itinerant, 19, 20, 21, 32, 43, 141, Harmony, 214. 358, 411 Harper, fo eph, 146, 148, 151, 6, 9, [08,417. Ministerial Relief, 113, 114. Harrison Count; Missionary, 69, i 18, 189, 211, 157, 262, 271, 283, Haw king, 202 1, 401, 403 Henderson, Joseph W . i (( . 5 and 6, 284, 295, Miti del, < harli , to ; (6, 411. Monongehela Coun I lenrj , Roberl " < Wades Herron, Francis 142, 148, 149, 17 Monongehalia, I ppei Settlements, 139. Highlands 1 I 1 Moore. Thon a^. 101, 7 and }, 235, 1 llll. Gei irge, 67, 83, 1 1. 1 , 287, 292, 1 , 1 and 2, 326. Mo ire, John. 1 ,. Historical, hi, 17;. 17", 357. Monteurs Mantures . 15, 40. 49, ;js, 327. Hoge, Thorns Moorhead, William. 149, 155, 165, 168, 178. I [olladaj -• ( o\ e, 7 i Morgantow n, 4 1 ,. Hors :shoi Bottom, 1 . ;|. 90, too, 104, 125 Morrison, Si\. Hugh, 23, 25, 27. Hughes, Fames, 25, 36, 46, 50, 62, 64, 70, 104. Morrison, Jr., Hugh, 1 Hugh - Watson, 199, (<•<,. p8, 111 Ml Pleasant, t. 14, [04, 176, 181, 313. 423 Muddy Creek, Muddy Creek Erie Murraysville, 40S. u 1 McCandlesS, Alexander. 544, 348. McConnaughy, Robert, 223. McCrakan, John, n8. McFarren, Samuel, 366, 368, 411. McGarragh, Robert, 178, 190, 195, 202, 206, 213, 14, 10 and iS, 221, 226, 249. McGready, James. 50, 41. 44. 75. McLane, James, 170, 171. 190. McK.eesp..rt. [43, 1117. 344. McMasters, Mar\ . McMillan, [obn, ;. 11, 80. Si, 104. McMillin, William. 336. McPherrin, John. 45. 60, 63, "(• 66, 6q. 104. 108. 162, 171, 183. 193. 198. Narrative, 254. 291, etc, New Provide:: New Rehoboth, 2.' Night Revelling, 58. Nitts, .l.i' 1 >b, "4. - I ourt House, 5. Oil (Oyl Creek. 168. Opening Sermon, 160, 226, Ordination, "Sine Titulo." 254. 264. Organization, asked for. 187, 286, 329, 340. 374, 404, 40S. 417 Parkenson's Mill. 1 5. Pastoral Fidelity, etc. Patterson. A. 1 ),. J03, 315. Patterson. Joseph, 30. 41. 4". 49, 00. 01, 104. Patterson. Robert. 244. 251,. 262. 325. 327. Patterson's Creek, 33. Peter's Creek, 11. Pigeon Creek. 3, 11, 104. 154. Pike Run. 12. 24. 154. Pine Creek. 263, 268, 273, 278. j - Pi'nw Youth. 81. 86, 92. etc Pittsburgh Fort Pitt , 1st Pres. Ch.. 1 ■ 97, 167, 179, 249, 327. Pittsburgh. Inhabitants of. 166, 187, 189, 190. 198. Pittsburgh, 2d Pres. Ch.. 199. 206,222, 236, 295, .3°3- 327. Pitts Township Beulah). 15, 20. 142. 147. 107, 187, 195. Places of Worship. Distance Apart, 48. Plumb Creek. 174. Upper, 263. Lower, 315, 367. 411 Poke Run. 27, 63, 146, 161. 411. Pollock, Thomas, 319, 321, 322. Porter, Armstrong, 27. Porter. Samuel, 45, 63, 66, 69. 137. 138. 351. Porter, Jr., Samuel, 233. 239, 241. 244 Prayer, Day of. 135. 388. Presbytery: Redstone, 3, 319. 35 Blairsville, 409, 411. Erie, 172, 249. Ohio, 09, 104, 325, 327. Presbyterial Reports, n,,, no, 1 11 409. Prickett's Settlement, 251. Protest, 359. Pukety, 107, 146, 161. Punxatany, 337. rding of, 356, 403. Thanksgiving Day, 191. Theological Schools, 237, 241, 244, 248, etc. Th'irn Ridge, 164, 165. Thorn's Tent, 138. Three Ridges, 18, 46, 104. Torrence, Adam, 378, 410, 412, 415. Turkey Foot, 128, 190, Turtle Creek, 19, 286. Tygart's Valley, 97, 221, 305, 334. Tyrone, 5. 194. u Union, 100, 143, 341, 369. Union in Alleghany Co., 150, 172. Union in Armstrong Co., 163, 171, 172. Uniontown, 150, 250, 299, 325, 370, 415. Unity, 8, 14, 22, 24, 29, 36, 46, 63, 164, 166, 167, 168, 182, 390, 411. Venemon, George, 358. W Wallace, l ieorge, 219. Warren, 284, 348, 399, 403, 411. Washington, 20, 22, 104 West Union (Forks of Conemaugh , 328, 411. Wheatfield, 46, 84, 128, 133, 135, 139. Wheeling, 13, 104 W iiiti Thorn, 42. Wilken, John, 95. Widows Friend, Letter from Secretary, 198. Woods, Samuel, 221. Woods, William. 124, 127. Wright, John, 109, 180, 195, 202, 206. Wylie, W illiam, 201, 276, 299, 303, 325, 337. ■ '■■ : ■■.=■■■. .■■'■-■':. :;\ US