SO: o*> $& tyxsq. The First Presbyterian Church OF • < P; aterson, New Jersey. I. Minutes of the Board of Trustees, 1813-1891, II. Miscellaneous Documents. III. Minutes of the Session, 1S13-1S92. Compiled and edited, with notes, illiam'^Neli By Willi am •''Nelson PATF.RSON, N. J.: CALL PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY. 1893. Only One Hundred Copies Printed. CONTENTS. I. Minutes of the Board of Trustees 1 II. Miscellaneous Documents : Subscribers to rebuilding of Lecture Room, 1886-8 252 i. Original Subscription for Stated Religious Services in Paterson. 1813 267 it. Another Subscription List, 1813 268 in. Agreement to form a Presbyterian Society, 1813 269 iv. Organization of the First Presbyterian Church, 1813. .'.... .270 v. Certificate of Incorporation of the Church, 1813 270 vi. Original Deed for Church Site and for Old Cemetery, 1814 271 vii. Plan of the Church Lot, 1814 '. 274 vin. Oaths of the Trustees in qualifying, 1813 275 ix. Cash received for the New Church, 1827 276 x. Deed for Tart of the Old Burying Ground, 1826 277 xi. Diagram of the Old Burying Ground 1825 279 XII. Subscription for Fencing the Church Grounds, 1839 2c0 xui. Sale of the Church Site by the Sheriff. 1843 281 XIII*. Deed from the S. U. M. for the Church esk — for the purpose of Electing trustees to Supply the place of the present trustees whose term of service having expired John R. Could was chosen Chairman and Oshea Wilder Secretary and the following persons Elected as trustees for the ensueing year. Peter Colt Ezekiel Wade Oshea Wilder John Flood Samuel Colt John R. Could John Colt O. Wilder Sec'y Pro-tem. July 6th 1816. Agreeable to notice previously given the trustees met at the office of Messrs. Samuel Colt & Co.* on the evening of the 35th of July 1816 for the purpose of chusing officers and transacting other business that may be proposed — present Mr. Peter Colt S. Colt Esq. John Colt John Flood Oshea Wilder. Peter Colt w-as unanimously chosen as President of the board of trustees ami also treasurer — Oshea Wilder was chosen Secretary. Oshea Wilder Sec'y. At a meeting of the trustees on the evening of the 26th Augt 1816. Present Peter Colt Sam'l Colt John Colt John R. Could John Flood & Oshea Wilder & taking into consideration that as Capt. E. Wade had removed from this place it was necessary to appoint a person to act as Trustee in his place & Mr. Jacob J. Vn Houten being nominated was duly appointed a trustee for the church — Mr. Vn Houten has agreed to employ carpenters to work on the Church now building and to pay them to the amount of $200 or more for which he is to draw interest till paid by the trustees S. Colt Esq. is appointed to Superintend the building. O. Wilder Sec'y. * Probably in their store, above mentioned. Messrs. Samuel Colt & Co. (Samuel Colt, Nicholas Delaplaine and John Colt) had a frame rolling mill, on the site of what is now known as the Gun Mill, the latter being erected twenty years later for the manufacture of revolving guns and pistols, then just invented by another Samuel Colt, a lad of about ri°:hteen years in 1835. Paterson Oct'r 21 1810. At a meeting of the trustees agreeable to a previous notice at the Store of S. Colt PZsq. this evening — present, Peter Colt Sam'l Colt John Colt John Flood Jacob J. Vn Ilouten & Oshea Wilder — when Mr. Vn Houten pre- sented his accounts for the work done upon the Church which being ap- proved of it was unanimously agreed that Peter Colt do give a note in be- half of the trustees at two years from this date on interest to Jacob J. Vn Ilouten for amt. of his account which is $213 — and which note Mr. Colt signed as president of the Society. Oshea Wilder Sec'y. At a meeting of the trustees at the House of Peter Colt, Esq.* in the evening of the 20th November 1816. Present Peter Colt, Samuel Colt, John Colt John Flood John R. Gould & Oshea Wilder & Jacob Vn Houten when Abr'm R. Van Houten's acc'ts were adjusted for Brick & Carting, and a note at 12 months from 21st Nov'r with Interest was given him for the bal'e a hundred and Sixty-eight Dollars $168 — and signed by Peter Colt as president by order of the trustees. O. Wilder Sec'y. Agreeable to notice given At a Meeting of the trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Paterson at the House of Mr. Peter Colt in the evening of the 19th March 1817. Persons present — Peter Colt John Colt Saml Colt John Flood and Oshea Wilder When it was resolved and unanimously agreed that Peter Colt, President of the Society should be & is hereby authorized to make the best arrange- ment he can in settleing the claim of the Executors- of Encrease Gould's Estate against the Church — and Mr. Colt is further authorized to settle and adjust the claim of John Garrabrant's against the Church and to give him a note for the amount due him payable in twelve months on behalf of the Society. Oshea Wilder Sec'y. At a special meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church of Paterson — held at the house of Peter Colt on Saturday the 11th April 1818. present — Peter Colt president, John Flood Samuel Colt John Colt, and John Gould, when on motion it was resolved that John Colt be appointed Secre- . tary for this meeting. * The present City Hall, above the ground floor. 9 On motion it is resolved that a Seal be procured for the Society with the following letters viz F. P. S. in an oval, and be used as the authorized Seal of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson for all purposes that may be necessary, which Seal shall be kept by the President. On motion it is resolved that proper Leases be made to the Rev'd Sam'l Fisher, by the President of this Society, of the dwelling house on the Old York road for 3 years from next May and also the Lot of Land near Edo Marcellus' held by this Society on a Lease from the Society for estab- lishing useful Manufactures say for Seventeen years from next May, pro- vided the s'd Rev'd Sam'l Fisher continues our Pastor so long. On motion it is resolved that the President execute a proper Bond and Mortgage at Seven Years to John Colt & Samuel Colt for the Debt due to S. Colt & Co. the mortgage to be on the Church & Church Lot. Jnu. Colt Sec'y. At a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson, held at the house of Peter Colt present, Peter Colt, the president, John Flood, Samuel Colt, John Colt, John Gould & J. R. Vn Houten it was on motion unanimously Resolved that the President pay out of any monies belonging to the aforesaid Society, to Samuel Colt & Co., to be end'd on the Bond they hold against aforesaid Society, the Sum of At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at S. Colt's Store on the 2d Nov'r. 1818 by appointment, present Peter Colt, John Flood, John Colt, Sam'l Colt, J. R. Van Houten & Tno. Gould to take into consideration the best manner of plastering the church &c. On motion it was resolved that J. R. Van Houten, John Colt and John Flood be a building Committee to contract with any proper person to plaster the inside of the s'd Church by the square yard and to have it done without delay. On further motion it was resolved that Munson Godwin be added to the building Committee. Jno. Colt Acting Sec'y. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at Sam'l Colt's store held by appointment present Peter Colt, John Flood, Sam'l Colt, John Colt & J. R. Van Houten. On motion it was Resolved that the Building Committee have the three fan Lights over the front doors made in the cheapest way and best manner and that the 2 circle or windows or sashes in the South End of the Church be fitted in by putting a circular rim round the Sash. On motion it was resolved that the Desk be put up by Days work under 2 IO the particular direction of the building committee & to consult with the Rev'd Mr. Fisher on the subject & to be put up without the canopy or as they think proper. On motion it was resolved that the Building Committee purchase the plank & boards necessary for Building the Pews in the Lower part of the House. On motion it was resolved that the contemplated Pews in the lower part of the Church shall be built by Contract, the Boards & Tlank & Nails necessary, to be furnished by the Building Committee — the pews to be fin- ished in the same manner and equally as good as the Pews in the 2d Pres- byterian Church in Newark, provided the s'd Committee can get the s'd pews built & put up at a price not to exceed the Sum of two Dollars and Fifty Cents for each Pew. On motion it was resolved that some one of the Trustees call upon those who are behind for salary & settle in the best manner & cancel the rest. J no. Colt Acting Sec'rty. At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson held at Sam'l Colt's Store 22d May 1819. Present, Peter Colt, John Flood, John Colt, Samuel Colt, John Gould, Jacob I. Van Houten — to consider the propriety of painting the interior of the Church, — Mr. Samuel Colt proposed to get the said painting done to the amount of One Hundred Dollars for which he is to receive credit on the Books of the Society on account of his subscription toward building s'd Church, agree- able to the terms of subscription — and the said Trustees do further agree in consideration of this arrangement of Mr. Sam'l Colt for the painting and also on acc't of his attentions & services to the Building said chnrch from its commencement procuring materials &c, to give him One Pew when they shall be sold as an offset to his said services, but which pew shall however [be subject] to an annuity, the same as if he had purchased it — On reading over the foregoing statements & propositions, on motion, they were agreed to and passed unanimously. On a proposition that the flooring or deck of the steple should be repaired so as to carry of the rain &c. Voted that the Building Committee take or- der for the same Mr. Peter Colt having agreed to furnish what may be defi- cient in the late subscription for completing the lower part of the Church. Certified by Peter Colt, Pres'd't. J no. Colt Sect'y pro tern. II At a meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church at Paterson held in their House of Worship this twenty-seventh day of Octo- ber, A. U. 1819, agreeably to a notice given from the Pulpit at two differ- ent times, for the purpose of electing seven Trustees to serve for the ensu- ing Year or till others are legally chosen, Peter Colt was chosen Chairman & John Colt, Sect'y when the following persons were elected Trustees for the ensuing year or till others are legally chosen in their places, viz. Peter Colt, John Flood Samuel Colt, John Robinson John Gould Esq. Jacob J. Van Houten Caleb Munson Godwin Seven Trustees 1st On motion it is resolved that the annual meeting of the Congrega- tion shall be on the first Wednesday in November in each year — to transact the affairs of the Society. 2d On motion it is resolved, that in future elections of Trustees the fol- lowing plan be adopted (viz.) that the four first Trustees in alphabetical or- der shall go out of office at the next annual election, subject however to a re-election if the Congregation shall see fit to appoint them & that the other three go out of office at the next annual election succeeding — but may be re- appointed the same as the first class, & that this order be observed so that the whole board be not changed in one year. — 3d On motion it is resolved that it be the Duty of the Trustees at every annual meeting to lay before the Society a full statement of all the accounts of the Society. — ■ Meeting adjourned sine die At a Meeting of the Trustees immediately after their appointment, on the adjournment of the Congregation the 27th Oct. A. D. 1819 — at the Church, present, Peter Colt Samuel Colt Caleb M. Godwin John Gould Esqr Jacob J. Van Houten they proceeded to the Choice of their Officers — when Peter Colt was chosen Presi- dent & the meeting of the Board was adjourned to meet at the house of Peter Colt on Friday eveg 29th Oct 1819. — At a meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church (Society) in Paterson held at the house of Mr. Peter Colt 29th Oct 1819. present Peter Colt 12 Jacob J. Van Ilouten John Roberson & Samuel Colt — the proceedings of the last meet- ing being read, it was resolved that Caleb M. Godwin be appointed Secre- tary of this Board, on Motion it was resolved that Samuel Colt be appointed Treasurer of the Society fo the present year. On motion, resolved that the Treasurer agree with a trusty & responsible man to collect the Subscription for the salary for the support of the ministry, provided he can get it done for a sum not exceeding 5 prC — Attest Peter Colt. Presdt P>oard At a Meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson, held at the office of Mr. Saml Colt Feby 12th 1821— Present Peter Colt John Robertson John Flood & Caleb M Godwin Resolved that Peter Colt John Gould & Caleb M. Godwin be a committee to investigate all the accounts of said Church, and report as soon as practi- cable to the board of Trustees — C. M. Godwin Secy At a Meeting of the Trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Paterson, held at the office of Saml Colt March 26th 1821 Present Peter Colt John Robertson Saml Colt Jacob Van Ilouten John Flood & Caleb M. Godwin When on motion resolved that Samuel Colt John Flood & Caleb M. Godwin be a committee to make such arrangement with Francis R. Post as they may think best in the settlement of his demand against this Society — C. M. Godwin Secy At a meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson held at the office of Saml Colt April 19th 1821— Present ' Peter Colt Saml Colt John Gould John Robertson John Flood Jacob I. Van Ilouten & Caleb M. Godwin When it was unanimously resolved that the pews of the Meeting house of said Society, be exposed to sale in May next — Resolved that John Gould Saml Colt & Caleb M. Godwin be a committee to make a permanent valua- i3 tion of the pews aforesaid by which the anuity for the support of the min- ister shall forever be regulated, and that the committee be instructed not to value the whole of the pews for a less sum than ten thousand dollars — Resolved that the aforesaid committee procure a form of a deed by which the pews will be sold — At a meeting of the Trustees of the First I'resbyterian Church in Paterson held at the office of Saml Colt, Sept 25th 1821 Present Peter Colt Jacob I. Van Houten John Flood Samuel Colt & John Robertson Caleb M. Godwin Resolved that Saml Colt John Robertson & Caleb M Godwin be a com- mittee to draft and circulate a subscription for the purpose of raising the deficientcy of Salary for the current year — Resolved that Saml Colt & Co Settle the account of Capt E. Wade against said Society & that said society will settle with them in deeding to them one of the lots yet unsold which the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactories agreed to Loan the parish — The committee appointed to procure a form of a deed Submitted one, which was approved of by the meeting. When it was resolved that Saml Colt John Gould & Caleb M. Godwin be a committee to have two hundred and fifty of them printed — At an annual Meeting of the congregation of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson held at their house of Worship Novr 7th 1821 agreeable to no- tice given from the Pulpit at two different times — Peter Colt was chosen chairman and Caleb M. Godwin Secy the minutes of the last meeting were read — The Trustees exhibited a Statement of the accounts of the Society as far as they have been able to adjust them, from which it appeared that the debts of the Society exclusive of the Salry and interest amounts to four thousand, five hundred, and Seventy nine dollars & thirteen Cents — Agreeably to a resolution of the Congregation in 1819, the four following persons were elected Trustees for the ensueing year or untill others are legally chosen — Viz Samuel Colt Aaron King John Gould John Flood. Caleb M. Godwin Secy. At a meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society in Paterson held at the office of Samuel Colt & Co. Deer 5th 1821— '4 Present Jacob I. Van Houten John Flood — Samuel Colt — Aaron King — They proceeded to the choice of their officers. When John Gould Esqr was Chosen President, also resolved that Samuel Colt be appointed Treas- urer, and resolved that Caleb M. Godwin be Secretary for the ensuring year Resolved that the committees appointed by the former board at their last meeting for sundry purposes be re appointed — At a meeting of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson held at the office Samuel Colt & Co Feby 6th 1822— Present. Jacob I. Van Houten Samuel Colt. John Robertson John Flood Resolved that the trustees will 'Settle with Peter G Speer by letting him have one building lot on his paying the ballanc to the Trustees* Resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to Sell the remaining building lot at $150 and as much more as he can get — ■ Resolved that a note be given to Isaac I Stagg for his account with Intrest up to the 22d Jany 1822 being thirty eight dollars & seventy three Cents — Caleb M. Godwin Secty At an annual Meeting of the Congregation of the first Presbyterian Society in Paterson held at their house of worship Novr 7th 1822 agreeably to notice given from the Pulpit at two different times — Peter Colt was chosen Chairman and Caleb M. Godwin Secy — When they proceeded to the choice of three Trustees in the place of John Flood who (resigns acting as trustee) John Gould & Caleb M. Godwin Resolved that the following persons be appointed for the ensueing year Viz Samuel Colt Aaron King John Robertson Robert King Jacob Van Houten Doc James Warren Caleb M Godwin Caleb M. Godwin Secty Dec 6 1822 At a legal meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society in * There is no deed from the church to Peter G. Speer on record. i5 Paterson held at the school-room of Mr. Ira Mosher — Present Caleb M. Godwin Aaron King Robert King Samuel Colt Jacob Van Ilouten James Warren Caleb M. Godwin was called to the chair and James Warren secretary — they then proceeded to the choice of officers for the ensueing year — On motion C. M. Godwin was unanimously chosen President and James Warren Secretary Samuel Colt then declined serving as Trustee and gave in his resignation — * On motion Voted that the resignation of Samuel Colt be accepted — On motion Resolved that Mr. John Colt be elected Trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Samuel Colt — Resolved unanimously that Mr. John Colt be Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the ensuing year — Resolved that James Warren be appointed a Committee to wait upon Roswell Colt Esqr to interseed with him for the use of a certain house to be appropriated to the Parsonage of the Rev. Samuel Fisher for the two years succeeding the first of May next and report the same at the next meeting — Resolved that this meeting be adjourned Jas Warren Secty J any 11th 1823 Persuant to notice the Trustees of the first Presbyterian society in Pater- son met at the house of Samuel Colt — Present C. M. Godwin Aaron King Jacob Van Ilouten & James Warren The proceedings of the last meeting were then read The Committee appointed to wait upon Roswell Colt Esqr reported Resolved on motion that the report be accepted — Mr John Colt then gave in through the medium of James Warren his resignation from serving as Trustee — Resolved on motion the resignation be accepted — Mr John Roberson then *A shocking tragedy occurring at this time caused a scandalous disclosure regarding Mr. Colt, which led to his resignation as a trustee and his ex-communication from membership in the church. He left Paterson and went to Rochester, N. V., where he died amid wretched surroundings some years later. i6 gave in his resignation through the medium of Mr Aaron King from serving as Trusteef Resolved that the Board of Trustees collect the taxes due on pew rents for the ensuing year and pay over the same to the Treasurer of sd Board — Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until to-morrow evening at 6 o'clock to meet at this place — J. Warren Secty Jany 14 1823 Agreeable to adjournment the Board of Trustees met at the office of James Warren and proceeded to business Present Caleb M Godwin Wm Ferguson Robert King Jacob Van Houten Aaron King James Warren The proceedings of the last meeting was then read — The Com. appointed to devise means to raise the sum deficient in the Rev. Samuel Fisher's salary reported and on motion Resolved that the re- port be accepted and adopted — Resolved on motion that J. Warren be the Com. to carry into effect the intent of that report. Resolved that the Treasurer make a report anually of the collections from the Society and the necessary expendatures Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until Tuesday evening next at 6 o'clo to meet at this place Jas. Warren Secty Jan 21 1823 Agreeable to adjournment the Trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Society met and proceeded to business Present C. M. Godwin Robert King Aaron King James Warren The proceedings of the last meeting were read. t A leaf is here torn out, only ten words being decipherable. It would appear that the resignation of John Robertson was accepted, and that William Ferguson (who kept a bleaching-green at the corner of the present Market and Paterson streets) was elected in his place. Other business was transacted and the Board adjourned. i7 The Com. appointed to solicit aid from N. York reported Resolved on motion that that report be accepted Resolved that Robert King & Jas. Warren be a Com. to make a full statement of the debts of the Trustees due for the building of the Church and also the balance due on the salary of the Rev. Samuel Fisher and also Resolved that they recommend that a collection be taken up to liquidate the balance due the Rev. Samuel Fisher Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until Friday the 31st of Jan. to meet at this place Jas. Warren Secty Jan 31. 1823 Agreeable to adjournment the Trustees of th 1 Presbyterian Society met and proceeded to business Present Wm Ferguson Abr. Godwin Junr Robert King Aaron King Jacob Van Houten James Warren The President being absent on motion Mr Wm Ferguson was chosen President pro tempor — The minutes of the last meeting were then read — The Com. appointed to investigate the affairs of the Trustees for building the Church reported — Resolved on motion that the Report be accepted and placed on file — Resolved that James Warren & Abr Godwin Jur. be a committee to pre- pare the report already mad & present it to the Congregation on the, 2d Sabbath in Feburary_ nixt Resolved that Abr. Godwin be a Com. to settle the accounts with David Willis* Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until Friday week at 6 o'clock Jas. Warren. Secty Febr 7th 1823 Agreeable to adjournment the Trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Society met and proceeded to business Present Wm Ferguson Jacob Van Houten Aaron King Abr. Godwin Junr *A carpenter and builder on Main street nearly opposite Smith street. 3 Robert King James Warren The proceedings of the last meeting were then read. Resolved on motion that the Report made the last meeting relative to the debts of the Society for building the Church be detain'd from the Society for further consideration.— Resolved that Mr Jacob Van Houten's Bill be accepted to be entered in the Treasurer's Ale at an hundred Dollars Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until Friday week at 6 o'clock — Jas. Warren Febr 14. 1823 , Agreeable to adjournment the Trustees of the first Presby. Society met Present C. M. Godwin Jacob Van Houten Wm. Ferguson Aaron King James Warren On motion Resolve that this meeting be adjourned James Warren, Secty March 3d 1823 Persuant to notice the Trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Society met and proceeded to business Present C. M. Godwin Wm. Ferguson Jac. Van Houten James Warren The apportionment to each as collector and on motion Resolved to adjourn until Saturday the 8th at 1-2 past 6 o'clock. J. Warren, Secty. March 8, 1823 Agreeable to adjournment the Trustees of the 1st Presbyt Society met and paid in their several collections Present C. M. Godwin Wm. Ferguson Aaron King Robt King and Jas Warren On motion resolved that C. M. Godwin Esq be a committee to wait upon *9 Mr. Dickerson* and confer with him respecting the note of John M. Ryer son. Resolved that this meeting be adjourned J. Warren, Secty. April 19th 1823 Persuant to notice the Trustees of the first Presby. Society met and pro- ceeded to business. — Present C. M. Godwin Wm Ferguson Jacob Van Houten Abr Godwin Junr Aaron King Robert King James Warren. On motion Resolved that the pews of the church be rented to the highest bidder for one year from the first of May next, subject to being sold at the end of six months provided the Trustees deem it necessary — Resolved that the Secy, cause a notice for the renting of the pews of the 1st Presby church to be incerted in the P. Chronicle, Voice of Passaicf and also request the above article to be published by Mr. Fisher on the two succeed- ing Sabbaths. Resolved that this meeting be adjourned until Friday eve. next to meet at this place. J. Warren, Secy. Nov 21 1823 Agreeable to notice the Trustees of the first P. Society met at the house of A. King and proceeded to business Present C. M. Godwin A King R King J Warren . When Mr A. Godwin Junr sent in his resignation from serving as Trustee the ensuing year and on motion Voted that his resignation be accepted Voted that Daniel F. Lockwood^: be appointed Trustee to supply the vacancy *Philemon Dickerson, then the leading: lawyer of Paterson ; Governor of New Jersey in 1836 ; elected to Congress from this State in 1838 ; Judge of the United States District Court for New Jersey from 1841 until his death in 1863. He lived in the dwelling, partly stone and partly frame, still standing (in 1889) on the North side of Broadway just East of Straight street. +The Paterson Chronicle and the Voice of Passaic were the only two newspapers pub- lished in Paterson at the time ; the latter had but a brief existence. $One of the earliest hat manufacturers in Paterson, having settled here prior to 1800. His son, James Lockwood, is now (1889) the senior Elder of the Church. 20 occasioned by the resignation of A. Godwin Junr Voted that this meeting be adjourned. J as. Warren Secty Paterson Nov 3d 1824 Persuant to notice a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson was held at the P>rick Church when John Colt was call'd to the chair and James Warren was chosen Secretary — the report of the Treasurer was then read and on motion it was — Resolved — that the report be accepted they then proceeded to the choice of Trustees and it was unanimously — Resolved — that Aaron King, Brown King, Nisbet Taylor, D. F. Lock- wood, Elisha B. Clark, Wm F. Down and Joseph Shurburn be chosen as Trustees of said Society for the ensuing year Resolved — that this meeting be dissolved — James Warren1 Secty. Paterson, Novr 5 1824 at a legal meeting of the trustees of the 1st Presbyterian Society, held at the office of Godwin & Warren for the purpose of organizing — Present Daniel F. Lockwood Joseph Sherburne William F. Bowne Elisha B. Clark. On motion resolved that Mr. Brown King be appointed President. — Aaron King be Treasurer, and Elisha B. Clark be Secretary of said trustees for the ensuing year. Resolved that the meeting adjourn E. B. Clark, Secry. Paterson, Nov. 12 1824 at a meeting of the trustees, held at the office of Messrs Godwin & War- ren, Present Brown King Aaron King Daniel F. Lockwood Joseph Sherburne Wm. F. Bowne Elisha B. Clark Resolved that the former trustees shall collect as much as it is in their power, the quarters pew rent ending Novr 1st, 1824 — and return their sev- eral Collection Books to the president on or before the 1st February 1825 — Meeting Adjourned E. B. Clark, Secry. 21 February 15 1825 — At a meeting of the Trustees, held at the office of Messrs Godwin & Warren Present — Brown King Aaron King I ) F Lockwood Joseph Sherburne Wm F Bowne Nesbitt Taylor E B Clark- Resolved that there be a Collection taken up by subscription for a sufficient sum to pay for the stove and pipe in the church Adjourn'd — E B Clark Secry At a meeting of The Trustees, held at the office of Messrs Godwin & Warren, Apl 7 1825 Present 15 King, Aaron King, Joseph Sherburne & E B Clark On motion Resolved that Brown King and E B Clark be a Committee to ascertain whether the Society for Useful Manufactures would consent to let the 1st Pres. Soc. have the use of the Parsonage house, gratuitously, for one or two years more adjourn'd — E. B. Clark, Sec'y. Paterson, Apr 19 1825 at a Meeting of the trustees at the office of Dr Warren, Present Brown King Aaron King Jos. Sherburne Wm F Bowne E B Clark On motion resolved that the trustees will put up for public sale the pews in the 1st Presbyterian Church (agreeable to the purport and meaning of the original subscription) to be sold to the highest bidder Resolved, that sale of the pews will take place at the church on Wednesday the 4th May at 2 O. Clk P. M. and that the pews remaining unsold will be rented on Saturday the 14th May at 2 O. Clk P. M. — Resolved that the sale of the pews be published in the Paterson Chronicle and the advertisement read from the pulpit two Sabbaths previous the sale Resolved that the rent of the pews that are sold is to be hereafter 7 per cent and the rent of pews not sold nine per cent on the original valuation of the seat or pew. 22 Resolved that 10 per ct of the purchase money must be paid in Cash, and the remainder in six, yearly payments with Interest — deducting what money may have been paid by the purchaser on the original subscription and the subscription for finishing the seats in the gallery — Resolved that Brown King, Aaron King and Nesbitt Taylor be a commit- tee to attend to the sale and renting of the pews agreeable to the above resolutions — Resolved that E B Clark agree with Abm Van Blarcom respecting the fence between the Burying ground belonging to 1st Pres Soc and the lands of the said Van Blarcom'" and he is authorized to collect a sufficient sum of money for lots sold in said Burying ground to pay for said fence Adjourned Elisha B. Clark, Sec At a meeting of the trustees at the office of Dr Warren on 27th April 1825. present Brown King Aaron King Nesbitt Taylor Wm F Bowne Elisha B C lark- On motion resolved that the trustees will accept of Mr. John McGee as sexton providing he accepts of the situation on such terms as we offer and that Mr. S. Fisher be requested to arrange the business with him adjourned — Elisha B. Clark Sec Paterson May 4 1825 at a meeting of the trustees agreeable to previous notice being given, for the purpose of selling the pews in the 1st ' Presbyterian Church by public auction — -present — Brown King Aaron King Joseph Sherburne Wm F Bowne Nesbitt Taylor & Elisha B Clark Mr. Fisher rose and read the conditions of sale, which was prepared by the Committee, and santioned by the trustees at their last meeting, which con- ditions are the following — viz — *On the South side of Market street, just East of Vine street ; the Western line of the burying ground was Van Blarcom's Eastern line. 23 1st all pews set up for sale are to be struck off to the highest Bidder. 2d — Ten per Cent of the whole amount for which each pew may sell, will be demanded in Cash, the residue after deducting the rightful claims of the purchaser should he have any, will be received in six equal annual instal- ments, payable in one, two, three, four, five and six years, for which notes will be taken bearing lawful interest from the day of sale 3d — Purchasers will be allowed the amount of their original subscriptions toward building the church if paid in, or for any part thereof actually paid in, and also for the full amount of a subscription made to defray the ex- pence of finishing the galleries, if paid in, or for any part thereof actually paid 1n, said sums to be deducted from the amount of pew or pews purchased, after deducting the first installment of 10 per cent 4th A certificate will be given by the trustees, to each purchaser, securing to him or her, their heirs executors, administrators or assigns the pew or pews purchased by them untill the payment of the last instalment, at which time a good and sufficient deed shall be given to the owner of such pew or pews at the time such payment is made, it being understood that pews so holden by Certificate are transferable, by and with the Consent of the Trustees for the time being, and certificates are to be received by them, at all times, when a pew has been regularly transferr'd, for the amount which may have been paid on it, deducting arrearages for annuity and interest should any remain unpaid at the time of such transfer — 5th Purchasers failing to comply with the conditions of the second article, shall be considered responsible for any deficiency in price that may occur in a second sale, but should the pew or pews so situated bring more at a sec- ond sale than at the first sale, the first purchaser shall not be entitled to the benefit thereof 6th The annual rent on pews that may be purchased at this sale has been fix'd by the present trustees at 7 per cent on the permanent valuation of each pew, to be paid in equal quarterly payments, on the first day of August November, February and May in each and every year and it is not to be increased except by the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the pew owners. Counting one vote for each pew, to be determined at a meeting regularly convened for that purpose 7tli It is to be understood as an article in these Conditions as well as in the Certificate and deed to be granted to purchasers, that should any purchaser or future owner of a pew or pews, purchased at this sale, neglect or refuse at any time for the space of one year to pay the said quarterly rents, then the Trustees for the time being shall have a right to re-enter said pew or pews so circumstanced and rent the same, untill their claims are paid and satisfied, and it is further to be understood that should any purchaser or 24 future owner of a pew purchased at this sale, neglect or refuse as aforesaid, for the space of ten successive years to pay the said annual rent in quarterly payments as aforesaid, the Trustees for the time being, may after such de- fault declare the same forfeited to the church, and re-enter occupy and pos- sess the same as if no such sale had taken place dated Paterson May 4 1825— By order of the Trustees E B Clark Sec. On motion resolved that Nicholas Smith Esq auctioneer at this sale Resolved that the chart (prepared by the Committee,) of the Floor pews of the church be exhibited to the purchasers for inspection, and that a copy or fac simile of it be entered in the Book of Minutes* adjourn'd E B Clark Secry at a meeting of the trustees held at the office of Messrs Warren & Catlin Sept 16 1833 — present Brown King Aaron King Nesbitt Taylor Wm F Bowne Joseph Sherburne & Elisha B Clark The President rose and reported that agreeable to request of the trustees he had settled with Aaron A Van Houten and gave him a note for dated for the balance due him from the Society bearing interest at 6 pr Cent — which said report was unanimously agreed to by the trustees — Mr Fisher rose and reported that he had settled with the Society for Useful Manufactures and that there is due said S. U. M. after deducting the Do- nation of 4000$ by R L Colt Esq the sum of $2726— on April 13th 1825— Mr. Fisher also reported that he had settled with the Executor of the Es- tate of the late Peter Colt Esq. deed, and that the Presbyterian Society owed said estate the sum of $252.36 on 30th April 1825. Resolved that the President be authorized to give a note dated April 13th 1825 bearing Interest at 6 pr. Cent to the Society for Useful Manufactures for the balance due them and that he also give a note dated April 30 1825 bearing interest at 6 pr Cent to the Executors of the estate of the late Peter Colt Esq Dec'd. for the balance due said estate — \ adjourned Elisha B. Clark, Secry *The chart is not in the book of minutes. tThis seems to have been the usual way of "settling" the debts of the church in its early years — by giving a note. 25 At a meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church, in Paterson, at the office of Warren & Catlin, on Tuesday evening, Nov 29—1825 Present Brown King Pres. Aaron King Dan. F Lockwood Nesbitt Taylor Res'd That Nesbitt Taylor be Sec'y on this occasion Nesbitt Taylor re- ported the resignation of Joseph Sherburn, Wm F Bown & Elisha Clark of the office of Trustee Res'd that the report of resignations be accepted— Res'd that Henry Whitely, John Vail and Jacob Catlin be appointed to fill the vacancies of the above resignations Res'd that Jacob Catlin be Sec'y to this Board — Aaron King resigned the office of Treas'r Res'd that the resignation of Aaron King be accepted — Res'd that Nesbitt Taylor be Treas'r for the remainder of the year Res'd that the names of persons on the rool of pew-holders, be equally divided amongst the six Trustees — Mr Fisher laid before the Board a letter from Theo Freilinghyson, re- specting the three acres of land, which he is authorized, by an act of the Legislature,* to sell to the Trustees, for the purpose of aburying-ground, in which he proposed to deed the same, for fifty Dollars per acre— Res'd that his proposition be acceeded to, by the Board, and the Rev. Samuel Fisher is authorized to confer with him on the subject Adjourned Nesbitt Taylor Sec. pro tern The Board met, Paterson — De 6. 1825 at the office of Warren & Catlin — Present — B. King Pres — Nesbitt Taylor Tres. D. F. Lockwood Jacob Catlin took the oath of office as trustee — Mr B. King reported the refusal John Vail, and Henry Whitely, to accept the office of trustee — *"An Act for the sale of part of the land at Paterson belonging to the State. "1, Be it enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That the Attorney General of this state, be, and is hereby authorized to sell and convey in behalf of this state not exceeding three acres of the land belonging to the state at Paterson to the trustees of the first Presbyterian socie- ty of Paterson for the uses and purposes of a burying ground ; and that the Attorney General fix the price of said land. "C. Passed December 28, 1824." Pamphlet Laws, 49th Session, p. 112. Theodore Frelinghuysen was the Attorney General of New Jersey at this time. 4 This report was accepted by the Board Mr Taylor proposed Mr Joseph Smith and Mr James Close, for appointment as members of the Board of Trustees Res'd that J Close & J Smith be appointed to the office of Trustee, to fill the vacancies, occasioned by former resignations Adjourned till Friday the 9th of De 1825. at Eight in the evening to meet at the office of Warren & Catlin J Catlin Sec. At a meeting of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church in Pater- son, at the office of Warren & Catlin, at 12 o'clock at noon, Mch 30, 1826, present J. Smith A. King, D. F. Lockwood, & N. Taylor, when J. Smith was called to the chair, and N. Taylor appointed Secy — Resolved — that, in consequence of a deed being received from the State of New Jersey for three acres of land, for which the Trustees on part of the above congregation is responsible for one hundred and fifty Dollars that a note be given, bearing equal date, with the deed, for the above sum, one year after date, with interest Resolved — That the President of the Board of Trustees, be and is hereby authorized to sign a note to be given for the one hundred & fifty Dollars, with interest to the State of New Jersey.* Resolved that the Rev Samuel Fisher is authorized to have the above mentioned deed acknowledged by Theo Freilinghyson and recorded on the records of Essex Countyf Paterson, Apr! 17—1826 The Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church, met at the office of Warren & Catlin, when it was resolved, that the Pews, in the First Presbyterian Church in Paterson, which then remained unsold, should be offered, for sale, on the 4 of May following — Also, that those Pews, which should remain unsold, after the 4 of May, should be of- fered for rent on the 6 of May following— Also, that Otis Wilmarth be allowed, at the rate of 5 Dollars, a year, for the use of furniture in the Broadway school room:): Paterson, May 19. 1826 A meeting of the board of Trustees of Brick Church was held at the store of Warren & Catlin — % *This note was never paid. tit is recorded in Book U 2 of Deeds for Essex County, pp. 372-4. ifOtis Wilmarth kept school in an old building near the southeast corner of Broadway and Washington street. 27 Present Brown King President Joseph Smith, Aaron King & Nesbit Taylor — Joseph Smith was appointed Secretary— The following resolutions were passed That the Treasurer be authorized to pay over to the estate of the late Peter Colt, & to the Agent of the Society II. S. M. the balance of Interest due them, up to 1st of May 1826 and also to Abm R. Van Houten so much of the principal and interest, ''ue on the note of the Trustees, held by him, as shall reduce the debt to 100 Dollars, for which a new note shall be given bearing interest — That a deed shall be made out forthwith to Mr Fisher for the Pew, granted to him, for services rendered at the building of the church, considered an equivalent in value. Adjourned Paterson, Jun 10—1826 The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church in Paterson met at the office of Warren & Catlin, present B. King Prest A King. N. Taylor & J Catlin — when it was resolved that a Note by given, by the Trustees, to Abm R. Van Houten, of $100 bearing date 9, June 1826, payable one year after date, with interest Paterson Augt 29—1826 The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church in Paterson met at the office of Warren Trustees Wm. L Clark ) The meeting having been called to order by the President on motion made and seconded Wm. L Clark was chosen Secty Pro Tern. — On motion made and seconded the following Resolutions passed unanimously viz 1st Resolved that the old Pulpit be taken down — 2d, Resolved that a new one be built in the style of the one in the Dutch Reformed Church 3d Resolved that John S Personette's offer to build one similar to the one in the Reformed Dutch Church having round instead of fancy hand rails for one hundred and sixty five Dollars be accepted and that he be en gaged forthwith — adjourned Wm L Clark Secty Pro Tern At a meeting of the Trustees of the 1st Presbn church held at the store of Mr Catlin on the 7th day of Nov 1834 Present — Joseph Smith President Wm Dickey J Jacob Catlin -P J. ,t o > 1 rustees A Van Saun Wm L Clark J On Motion, Wm L Clark was appointed Secy Pro Tern — On Motions made and seconded the following bills for Repairs and im- provements were passed viz — paid Isaac Staggs for whitewashing paid John Colt for pd hands for cleaning church &c pel Simeon Brainerd bill for 3 chairs pd J. & D Benjamin for a Mahogany communion Table Thos. W Whitleys bill for Painting John S. Personette's bill for building Pulpit ^:c &c John Colt.s bill for wages pd hands for levelling $471 55 On motion made and seconded, resolved that the Trustees claim on Wm Stewart for Pew Rent to 1st Augt be $3.25 — On Motion resolved that when Mr Lawback settles his pew Rent to 1st $ 22 00 :c 11 04 15 — Table 16 — 175 — 217 — ig around church &c the [- 15 51 5i May last that the Trustees relinquish any claim that may appear against him from that time to 1st Novr — Adjourned Wm. L Clark Secy Pro Tern. At meeting of the First Presbytertan Society of Paterson, Nov. 19th, at the Church, agreeably to public notice, Mr. Aaron King was appointed Chairman & D. Burnett Secy. The Treasurer presented the following Report, which was accepted : Novl, 1834 Dr. To J. M. Ryerson's note & Int. to 24th Oct. last $ 306 63 " Society U. M. 2,726. - . " P. Colts Estate 252.36 " A. A. Van Houten's Note 150. — " A. R. Van Houten's 100.— " John Colt's 60.— " C. M. Godwin's 30.— " James Close's 30. — " Wm. Ellison's 30.— " D. Burnett's 15. — " John Vail's 20.— " Note held by Dr. Fisher 217.48 " J. S. Personett, balance$52 ) T. W. Whitley 30 [• 159.86 Treasurer 77 86 14097 33 By Pew notes due & unpd " Pews unsold 3493.11 $4097 33 The meeting proceeded to elect four Trustees for the ensuing two years, when Wm. L. Clark, Jacob Catlin, H. S. Raymond and D. Burnett were elected. Resolved, That Trustees meets at J. Catlin's office, to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock, to choose officers of the board, &c. Paterson, Nov. 24 1834 Trustees met at store of J. Catlin, according to resolution of Society. Present, Albert Van Saun, D. Burnett, W. L. Clark, J. Catlin, Wm. Dickey, & H. S. Raymond. A. Van Saun was appointed President pro. 52 tern. & J. Catlin Sec. pro. tan. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Joseph Smith President David Burnett, Secretary Wm. L. Clark, Treasurer Christopher Brower was re-appointed Sexton for one year -to be paid one dollar per week to perform the same duties specified in a resolution passed by the Trustees April 28th, 1834. Albert Van Saun was re-appointed collector — to receive a commission of five per cent, on what he collects. J. Catlin was reappointed superintendent of the Burying Ground. Adjourned, sine die, D. Burnett Sec'y. May 11. 1885. Trustees met agre'eably to appointment — Present, Jos. Smith, W. L. Clark, J. Catlin, H. S. Raymond, D. Burnett. Resolved, That Mr. Henry Whitely have leave to exchange his lot in the burying ground for two lots on the side hill in said ground. Mr. Brower, the sexton, having declined longer to attend to the church and Sabbath school rooms for the compensation hitherto allowed, it was Resolved, That Mr. Brower shall hereafter be paid forty dollars a year for attending to the church and meetings connected with it, and that he be re- leased from the duties connected with the School. D. Burnett was appointed to confer with Mr. Brower, and in case of his non-acceptance of the above proposition to call another meeting of the Trustees. Adjourned Mr. Brower having subsequently signified his acceptance of the proposi- tion above mentioned, no further meeting upon the subject was called. Minutes of the Board of Trustees. Vol. II. 55 Paterson, Nov. 11. 1835 Agreeably to notice, the annual meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson was held at their church this day at 4 o'clock P. M. Albert Van Saun, Esq. was appointed Chairman & D. Burnett, Secretary The Treasurer presented a statement of the Society's accounts, which was accepted, and is as follows : Dr. To J. M. Ryerson's note $306.63 ' ' Society of Useful Manufactures 2726. — " P. Colt's Estate 252.36 ' Abm. R. Van Houten's Note 100. " Aaron A. Van Iloutens do. 150. " John Colt's 60. " CM. Godwin's 30. " James Close's 30. " Dr. Wm. Ellison's 30. " David Burnett's 15. John Vail's note 20. Note held by Dr. Fisher 217.48 John S. Personett, balance 32. Th. W. Whitley 10. $3979.47 Cr. By Pew notes due and unpaid $593.66 " Balance of Treasurer's acct. 5.61 "' Pews unsold 3380.20 $3979.47 On motion, the Society proceeded to the election of three trustees for two years ensuing, and Joseph Smith William Dickey & Sampson W. Buffum were duly elected Monday evening, Nov. 16th. Trustees met, present Jos. Smith, Wm. Dickey, Wm. L. Clark, Jacob Catlin, D. Burnett, Joseph Smith was re-elected President of the Board for the ensuing year. David Burnett, Secy. William L. Clark, Treasurer. Christopher Brower was re-appointed Sexton, and Albert Van Saun Esq. Collector. W. L. Clark & D. Burnett were appointed Committee to examine the ac- counts of A. Van Saun & C, M. Godwin, 56 W. Dickey and J. Smith, Committee to examine J. Catlin's accounts. J. Smith & W. L. Clark committee to settle bills of Mr. Cundell and Mr. Pack. July 26. 1836. Trustees met. present. J. Smith, W. L. Clark, W. Dickey, S. W. Buffum D. Burnett. Mr. Oliver Pollard was elected a trustee to rill the vacancy in the board occasioned by the resignation of Mr. J. Catlin ; and Mr. Robert Morrell, in place of Mr. H. S. Raymond, also resigned. Mr. Pollard was, on motion appointed Superintendent of the Burial Ground. Resolved, That a map of the church property be procured to be made, and that Mr. Smith be appointed to attend to that business. Sept. 8. 1836. Trustees met— present, Smith, Clark, Pollard, Morrell and Burnett. Consulted on the expediency of selling the vacant lots on Oliver street, in front of the church,* for the purpose of discharging the debts of the Society, and erecting a Lecture Room. Agreed co submit the matter to a general meeting of the congregation, to be held for that purpose on the 12th inst. Sept. 12, 1836. A meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened at the church, at the call of the Trustees. Robert Morrell, Esq. was appointed Chairman, and D. Burnett Secretary. A statement of the debts of the Society, amounting to $5,077.50, was read to the meeting, whereupon it was unanimously Resolved, That the congregation authorize the Trustees to dispose of the ground in front of the church in such manner as they shall deem best for the interest of the society. Adjourned. Nov. 9, 1836 First Presbyterian Society met at the church at 4 o'clock P. M. agreeably to notice given from the pulpit two preceding Sabbaths. Joseph Smith, Esq. was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett Secretary. The Treasurer's statement of the accounts of the Society was read and accepted as follows : *TJie church was on Ward street, and fronted toward Oliver street. 57 Dr. Cr. To J. M. Ryerson's note $341 do By Pew notes due $593 66 Society of Useful Manf. 3707 00 Cash in hand 4 10 P. Colt's Estat 343 20 Pews unsold 4418 11 A. R. Van Houten's note 100 00 / A. A. Van Houten's ' ' 150 no // John Colt's 60 no / C. M. Godwin's 30 00 y^ James Close's 30 1)1) yS Win. Ellison's 30 00 yS D. Burnett's 15 1)1) yS Note held by Dr. Fisher 210 III) ' $5016 20 $5016 20 The meeting then proceeded to the election of Trustees, when Samuel G. Wheeler, William L. Clark, David Burnett & Oliver Pollard were elected for two years, and Robert Morrell for one year Rev. Sylvester Eaton offered his resignation of the pastoral charge of the Society, which on motion was accepted. D. Burnett was appointed Com- missioner to make known this decision to Presbytery, and instructed to ask supplies for the pulpit for six successive Sabbaths upon Mr. Eaton's dis- mission. Adjourned. Friday, Nov. 18. 1836. Trustees met. — present J. Smith W. Dickey, O. Pollard, D. Burnett, Mr- Smith was re-elected President — D. Burnett. Secretary — W. L. Clark, Treasurer — O. Pollard, Superintendent of Burial Ground. — Adjourned Dec. 7, 1836. Trustees met — present, Smith, Dickey, Clark, Wheeler, Morrell, Pollard and Burnett. Messrs. Morrell, Wheeler and Pollard severally took the pre- scribed oath of office before John K. Flood, Esq. A free consultation was held upon the subject of procuring a pastor, after which the Board ad- journed. ATotc. — Rev. Samuel Fisher surrendered his deed of Pew No. sixty-seven, and a new deed was given by the President to S. G. WTheeler for the same pew. Jan. 27th, 1837. Trustees met — All present. — On motion Resolved, That the Superintendent of Burial Ground, be authorised to pay J. S. Personett balance due for hanging bell — also, That he be authorized to give Christopher Brower a free deed for his burial ground lot. 58 Resolved, That Messrs. Smith, Wheeler and Dickey be appointed a com- mittee to devise ways and means for the erection of a session house. Adjourned Nov 15, 1837. First Presbyterian Society met at the church at 4 o'clock, P. M. agree- ably to notice given from the pulpit two preceding Sabbaths. Wm. Dickey, Esq. was called to the chair, and D. Burnett appointed Secretary. The Treasurer presented the following statement of the finances of the Society, which was read and accepted : — « Dr. Cr. To J. M. Ryerson's note & Int. to May '36 Society U. M. Estate P. Colt A. R. Van Houten's note A. A. Van Houten's " Jno. Colt's C. M. Godwin's Dr. Ellison's D. Burnett's $341 3707 343120 100 00 15i)()() 4776 20 By pew notes due & unpaid Cash in hand Pews unsold 473 1 4300 $ 4776 20 Meeting proceeded to the election of three Trustees to serve for two years ensuing, when Robert Morrell William Dickey and William Cundell were duly elected. Adjourned. Dec. 18, 1837. Trustees met at house of O. Pollard — all present. W. Dickey was called to the Chair, and D. Burnett chosen Secretary. It was on motion, Resolved, That we now proceed to the election of offi- cers of the Board, and S. G. Wheeler, Esq. was elected President Wm. L. Clark, Treasurer D. Burnett, Secretary O. Pollard, Superintendent of Burial Ground Resolved, That Messrs. Wheeler and Dickey be a committee to raise $200 for the purpose of liquidating arrearages of salary, &c. Resolved, That Messrs. Clark & Burnett be a committee to ascertain whether the Pew claimed by Robert King, (No. 54) has been paid for. Resolved, That Messrs. Wheeler, Morrell and Cundell a committee to confer with Mr. Brower, with a view to the better discharge of the duties of Sexton. Adjourned. 59 Friday evening, June 22, 1838 Trustees met at house of Mr. Cundell, present, S. G. Wheeler, Robt. Morrell, Wm. Cundell and D. Burnett. Mr. Cundell took and subscribed the oaths of office. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Wheeler reported that the two Committees of which he was chairman, had discharged the duties assigned them. D. Burnett offered resignation of Mr. Pollard, as a member of the Board, in consequence of his removal from town. Joseph Smith was nominated and elected to fill the vacancy, and also appointed Superintendent of Burial Ground. Mr. David H. Day was appointed collector of the Pew Rents — to be al- lowed the usual compensation of five per cent. Messrs. Smith & Clark were appointed Committee to settle accounts of Mr. Pollard and Mr. Brower. The following bills were presented and passed : W. Cundell's amounting to $78.34 D Burnett's 5.32 Burnett & Pollards (two) 19.77 Mr. Cundell was appointed to attend to the repairing of the church. Adjourned June 29th, 1838 Trustees met at office of S. G. Wheeler, — Present — Wheeler, Morrell, Clark, Smith, Cundell, Burnett. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. A communication was presented from the committee of Arrangements for celebrating the 4th of July requesting the use of the church for that occa- sion. And on motion it was Resolved, That it be granted. On motion it was Resolved, That D. Burnett be permitted to exchange Pew No. 87 for No. 82, upon paying difference of assessed price. Messrs. Smith and Cundell were on motion, appointed a committee to take measures for building a fence around the church lot. Adjourned. Nov. 21st 1838 First Presbyterian Society met at the Academy at 4 o'clock, P. M. agree- ably to notice given from the pulpit of the church two preceding Sabbaths. Robert Morrell, Esq. was called to the chair and D Burnett, appointed Sec- retary. The Treasurer's statement of Debts and Funds of the Society was pre- sented, read and accepted, as follows : 6o J. M. Ryerson's note dated 26th, Oct. 1834 $306.63 Int. to this date 74.81 Dr. 19th Nov. 1838 Cr. Society U. M. bond $2726.00 Int. fr. 19th May 1830, 1390.26 Estate of P. Colt, bond, 252.36 Int. fr. 19th May 1830 162.56 Aaron A. Van Houten's note Ab. R. Van Houten's note Jno. Colts note C. M. Godwin's Dr. Ellison's D Burnett's State of N. Jersey, bond for burying ground & Int. to 16th May last. $240.00 Deduct, pd. loth inst 140.00 J. F. Clark, bal. salary 381 44 4116 26 414 92 150 00 100 DO 60 00 30 00 30 00 15 00 100 00 19 00 5416 62 Pew notes due, unpaid Cash Pews unsold 4940 5416 62 Society proceeded to the election of four Trustees for the ensuing two years, and Samuel G. Wheeler, William L. Clark, Joseph Smith and David Burnett, were duly re-elected. On motion, it was Resolved, That the Trustees be authorized to surrender to the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures the old deed of the church lot, and to receive from said Society a new deed for all the ground included in the Square bounded by Ward, Cross and Oliver streets, and the Paterson and Hamburgh Turnpike ; and also to give the Society U. M. a new bond for the amount of debt due them. Friday evening Nov. 23, 1838. Board met at 7 o'clock at the office of the Society U. M. — present, Wil- liam Dickey, Joseph Smith, Robert Morrell, Wm. L. Clark and D. Burnett. Absent, Samuel G. Wheeler and William Cundell On motion, W. Dickey was called to the chair and D. Burnett, chosen Secy. p. t. Joseph Smith was then duly elected President of the Board for the ensu- ing year. D. Burnett, Secretary and W. L. Clark Treasurer. C. S. Van Wagoner's bill, pd. by D. Burnett, for surveying &c. amount- ing to $6, was passed by the Board. Also Ridgway & Dicky's bill for $6.09 and J. S. Personett's for $19.32. Adjourned. 6i June 21, 1839. Trustees met at 4 oclock, P. M. at the office of the Society U. M. — pres- ent Smith, Wheeler, Morrell, Clark, Burnett. Absent, Dickey & Cundell. A communication from Mr. L. Wilder was read, whereupon it was on mo- tion Resolved, That the Trustees agree to pay Mr. Wilder the sum of one hun. dred dollars per annum for instructing the choir and leading the singing in church, commencing from the first of May last. Resolved That a collection be taken up in the church on the last Sabbath in July, and quarterly thereafter for the payment of said sum. Adjourned. Wednesday Nov. 6. 1839. First Presbyterian Society met at the church at 4 o'clock, P. M. pursuant to notice given two preceding Sabbaths from the pulpit. Moses E. De Witt was called to the chair and D. Burnett, appointed Secretary. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved. Meeting proceeded to the election of three Trustees, and William Dickey Robert Morrell and William Cundell were duly elected Adjourned. Jan. 23d 1840. At a meeting of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society held at the office of D. Burnett, on motion, D. Burnett was chosen chairman and Wm. L. Clark, Secretary of this meeting. On motion, Mr. Joseph Smith was re-elected President, — David Burnett, Secretary, and Wm. L. Clark, Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Christopher Brower was re -appointed sexton, and Mr. David II. Day, Collector. On motion, made and seconded Resolved, That fifty dollars be borrowed from the burying ground fund and paid to Robert King, for that sum paid by him on Pew No. 54 and that the said fifty dollars be refunded when said pew is sold and paid for. Adjourned. Paterson, April 11. 1840 At a meeting of the Trustees and Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson, convened upon due notice at the office of the Society U. M. at 4 o'clock P. M. Robert Morrell Esq was chosen chairman and D. Burnett Secy. Present— Rev. John F. Clark, John R. Gould, Aaron King, John Ben- son, Joseph Smith, Robert Morrell, William Cundell, William Dickey, William L. Clark and David Burnett. 62 Absent — Samuel G. Wheeler. The object of the meeting having been stated to be to fix upon a time for calling a meeting of the church and congregation, for the purpose of decid- ing whether this church shall continue its connection with the Presbytery of Newark, or take measures to connect itself with some Presbytery under the care of the Synod of New Jersey : On motion it was Resolved, That a meeting for the above purpose be called on Monday next, at the church, at 2 o'clock, P. M. and that notice thereof be given from the pulpit to morrow. Resolve That this meeting adjourn. Paterson, April 13, 1840 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society, convened at the church, agreeably to public notice given by order of the Session and Trustees, Aaron S. Pennington, Esq. was called to the chair and D. Burnett chosen Secy. The object of the meeting having been stated from the Chair, a motion was made that the meeting adjourn until next Monday evening at 7 o'clock, which was discussed and decided in the negative. The annexed preamble and resolutions were then offered and after debate the vote upon the preamble was taken by yeas and nays and it was adopted. Yeas 63— Nays 13. It was then moved that the further calling of the roll be dispensed with, and the resolutions were severally adopted viva voce, by a large majority. Whereas the Presbytery of Newark, with which this church and congre- gation have hitherto been connected, has seceded from the Synod of New Jersey, and dissolved its connection with the General Assembly of the Pres- byterian Church in the United States ; and whereas this action on their part has rendered it an imperious duty for this congregation to make its election, with which of those bodies it will maintain its ecclesiastical relation, Therefore 1. Resolved, That we as a church and congregation will continue our con- nection, as formerly, with the Synod of New Jersey. 2. Resolved, That in order to carry the above resolution into effect, we will apply to the Presbytery of Elizabeth Town, being the nearest to us in connection with the Synod of New Jersey, at its approaching meeting, that we may be taken under their care. 63 3. Resolved, That Rev. John F. Clark, Joseph Smith, James Close, William Dickey, and David Burnett, be a committee to present our applica- tion for admission to the said Presbytery at its next stated meeting. Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be transmitted to the Moderator of the Presbytery of Newark. Resolved, That this meeting adjourn. A. S. Pennington Chairman, D. Burnett, Secy. April 30th, 1840 Trustees met at the church, present Joseph Smith, W. L. Clark, W. Dickey, & D. Burnett— Absent S. G. Wheeler, Robert Morrell, & Wm. Cundell. On motion Resolved that Robert Morrell be appointed collector, vice D. H. Day, resigned. Resolved That W. L. Clark & Joseph Smith be a committee to settle the accounts of Mr. Benson. Adj'd. July 6th, 1840 Trustees met at the office of D. Burnett present, Smith, Morrell, Cun- dell, Clark & Burnett. Absent, Dickey & Wheeler. The resignation of S. G. Wheeler a member of the Board was offered and accepted. Resolved, That Burnett & Clark be a committee to attend to procuring repairs at the Lecture Room, and that a collection be taken up to defray the expense. Resolved that Christopher Brower, the present sexton of this church be dismissed on the 1st of August next, and that Matthew Jackson be ap- pointed sexton in his place. Adjourned December 3d 1840 First Presbyterian Society met, at the church agreeably to public notice, Roswell L. Colt, Esq. was chosen chairman & D. Burnett, Secretary. On motion proceeded to the election of four Trustees for the ensuing two years, and Joseph Smith, William L. Clark, John S. Personett and David Burnett were nominated and unanimously elected. 64 December 25th 1841 Trustees met all present, except Mr Dickey. Mr. Fersonett, being newly elected, was sworn. On motion, Joseph Smith was re-appointed President ; William L. Clark, Treasurer, and D. Burnett, Secretary. Matthew Jackson was re -appointed Sexton. Adjourned, to meet 28th inst at 6 o'clock P. M. December 28th 1840 Trustees met — all present. After a full conversation on the state and prospects of the church, it was Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to confer with the Rev. Mr. Clark, and inform him that in view of the state of our finances, it appears to us that we shall not be able to pay more than $800 a year salary, and therefore that we cannot promise him the regular payment of his present salary after the first of April next. Adjourned. May 14th 1841 Trustees met — all present except Mr. Dickey. Rev. Mr. Clark, having announced his intention to resign his pastoral charge charge, it was Re- solved, That we will pay the regular salary of the Rev. Mr. Clark to the end of the present quarter, and that Messrs. Smith and Morrell be a committee to raise by subscription the sum of $350 for this purpose. Adjourned. December 9, 1841 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society convened upon due notice at the church, Patrick McGee was chosen chairman and William L. Clark, Secy. On motion, William Cundell, William Dickey and Robert Morrell were re-elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. On motion, Resolved that this meeting adjourn, and that the Trustees meet at the call of the President. December 8, 1842 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened at the church upon due notice, Roswell L. Colt was appointed Chairman and Joseph Smith, Secy. 65 The Treasurer's Report was read and accepted as follows : Debts & Funds of the 1st Presbn Society 19th Nov. 1842. Dr. Society U. M. Bond $ Interest on do. J. M. Ryerson's claim Assumed by S. U. M. Estate of P. Colt bond Interest on do A. A. Van Houten's note Interest to 1 Aug. last. A. R. Van Houten's note Interest to 1 Aug. last Note to John Colt D. Burnett Balance due the state & Inter- est to 16th inst 2726 2044 500 252 189 150 18 100 12 60 15 129 6196 Pew notes due & unpaid Amt of Pews unsold Cash on hand Balance Cr. $473 5700 22 6196 1!) Balance $22 On motion, Joseph Smith, William L. Clark, John S. Personett and David Burnett were re-elected Trustees for the ensuing two years On motion, John Colt, Joseph Smith and Robert Morrell were appointed a committee to devise measures for discharging the debts of the Society. On motion, The meeting adjourned. December 7, 1843. At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened up- on due notice at their place <$f worship, Joseph Smith, Esq. was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett, Secy. On motion, William Dickey, Robert Morrell and William Cundell were re-elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. Adjourned. At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened at the church on Thursday evening, January 4th 1844 agreeably to public notice given from the pulpit on the preceding Sabbath, the Rev. Nicholas Murray of Elizabeth Town, having been invited to officiate as Moderator, after having preached a sermon, took the chair and David Burnett was ap- pointed clerk. On motion Resolved, That we do now proceed to the election of a Pastor. William H. Hornblower a Licentiate of the Presbytery of New Brunswick was nominated. No other person being nominated, the vote was taken and Mr. Hornblower declared duly elected. 66 Resolved, That a committee of five persons be appointed to sign the call on behalf of the congregation and that Robert Morrell, Joseph Smith, Da- vid Burnett and William Dickey and Cornelius P. Hopper constitute said committee. Resolved, That the salary of the Pastor elect be seven hundred dollars for the first year and thereafter eight hundred dollars a year. The meeting was then closed with prayer by the Moderator D Burnett, Clerk. December 12, 1844 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened upon due notice at their place of worship, Jesse Talbot was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett, Secy. On motion, William L. Clark, John S. Personett, Joseph Smith and Da- vid Burnett were re-elected Trustees for the ensuing two years, adjourned January 27. 1845 The Trustees met at the house of R. Morrell, Present Smith, Cundell, Morrell, Burnett — absent, Clark and Dickey. Deceased, J. S. Personett. R. Morrell was appointed Chairman pro tern, and D. Burnett, Clerk. On motion, Joseph Smith was re-elected President, D. Burnett Clerk and Wm. L. Clark, Treasurer. Aaron S. Pennington was then nominated and ap- pointed a Trustee to fill the vacancy in the Board occasioned by the death of Mr. Personett. Mr. Smith laid before the Board a Deed from the Society U. M. for the Church lot dated 21st December, 1844* and on motion it was Resolved That the same be accepted and that the Clerk be directed to communicate the thanks of this Board to the Governor of said Society therefor. Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to take said Deed, & to get it re- corded. Resolved, That Messrs. Smith and Cundell be a committee to have such alterations made in the pulpit as may be requisite and to devise means for procuring a settee or sofa therefor *The church having become hopelessly involved in debt, and some of the creditors pressing for their money, judgments were entered up against it in 1842 and 1843 by the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, by the Estate of Peter Colt, by the State of New Jersey, and by others, amounting to $5,919.71. to satisfy which the church site and the three acres of land bought from the State of New Jersey in 1826 for a cemetery, on the south side of Market street, opposite Carroll, were sold at Sheriff's sale, July 29, 1843, and were bought in by che Society U. M., which by deed dated December 21, 1844, reconveyed the church site to the church, with sundry restrictions. The deed was recorded March 31, 1845, in Book H of Deeds for Passaic County, pages 524 &c. A certified copy of the deed is entered in Vol. IV of Minutes of the Board of Trustees, pages 153-8, and will be found in the Appendix to this printed volume. 67 Resolved, that Messrs. Smith, Morrell and Clark be a committee to ascer- tain what settlement can be made of the old debts of the Society. Adjourned August 4, 1845 Trustees met at the office of the Society U. M.*— all present. Messrs Cundell and Burnett were appointed a committee to attend to re- pairing the church and building a privy on the church lot. Mr. Pennington was appointed to procure a new deed of the burying ground,f an^ to prepare new Deeds for the Pews. Messrs. Morrell & Smith were appointed a committee to procure a new Organ The committee on old debts reported in part and were continued Adjourned. November 13, 1845. At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society, convened at their place of worship upon due notice, William L. Clark was appointed Chairman and Absalom B. Woodruff Secretary. On motion, William Cundell, William Dickey and Robert Morrell were elected Trustees for the ensuing two years — and Aaron S. Pennington was elected a Trustee for one year, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of John S. Personett. Adjourned. March 16. 1846 The Trustees met at the office of the Society U. M. Present — Smith, Clark, Cundell, Morrell, Burnett. Mr. Cundell was appointed chairman pro tern, and D. Burnett, Secy. On motion, Joseph Smith, Esq. was elected President of the Board for the ensuing year, & took the chair. D. Burnett was elected Clerk for the ensuing year. Wm. L. Clark, being about to remove from this town declined a re-elec- tion as Treasurer and D. Burnett was elected Treasurer pro tem. ♦Joseph Smith, President of the Board, was Agent for the S. U. M., which probably ac- counts for the meetings being held at that office. tThis was for the three acres of land bought from the State, in 1826, for a burying ground, on the south side of Market street opposite Carroll. The deed does not appear to have been prepared, but the church continued to give warranty deeds for burial lots therein. In 1889 it was discovered that the church had no deed for this tract from the Society U. M., which had bought it in at Sheriff's sale, and the Society kindly gave a quit claim deed therefor. 68 On motion, J. Smith and D Burnett were appointed a committee to exam- ine the accounts of the late Treasurer. Adjourned. D. Burnett, Clerk November 26, 1846. At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened upon due notice at the Church, Roswell L. Colt, Esq was appointed Chair- man and D. Burnett Secretary. On motion the following persons were nominated and duly elected Trus- tees for the ensuing two years, viz: William Crossett, Joseph Smith, Aaron S. Pennington and David Burnett. Adjourned. D. Burnett, Secy. November 25. 1847. At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened up- on due notice, at the church, B. W. Vandervoort, Esq was appointed Chair- man and D Burnett, Secretary. On motion, the following persons were nominated and duly elected Trus- tees for the ensuing two years, viz William Dickey, William Cundell and William L. Clark. v Adjourned D. Burnett, Secy. November 23d 1848 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, convened up- on due notice at the church Abraham Gould was appointed Chairman and Henry Clark Secretary. The following persons were nominated and duly elected Trustees for the ensuing two years, viz: Henry Clark, John Garrison Aaron S. Pennington and David Burnett. On motion, Resolved, That the Trustees meet immediately upon the ad- journment of this meeting. On motion, Resolved, That this meeting adjourn. At a meeting of the Trustees at the church November 23d 1848, pursuant to a resolution of the Society, the following members were present — Dickey, H. Clark, Cundell, Garrison, Burnett. Absent— A. S. Pennington, & W. L. Clark. On motion, William Cundell, was elected President, and D. Burnett, Secretary of the Board for the ensuing year. Matthew Jackson was appointed Sexton for the ensuing year. On motion, adjourned. D. Burnett, Clerk. 69 November 22d 1849. The First Presbyterian Society of Paterson met at their church, when Henry Clark, Esq was appointed chairman and D. Burnett Secretary The following persons were nominated and duly elected Trustees for the ensuing year: William Dickey, William Cundell and Stephen Allen. Resolved, That the Trustees be requested to have the church repaired. Adjourned. D. Burnett, Secy. March 14th 1850 Trustees met, J. Garrison, absent. Henry Clark was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett Secretary. The following officers were elected for the current year: William Cundell, President Henry Clark, Treasurer. D Burnett, Clerk Matthew Jackson, Sexton D. Burnett, Collector Messrs. Pennington, Dickey and Allen were appointed a committee to audit the Treasurer's Accounts. On motion, Resolved that the salary of the Rev. Mr. Hornblower ought to be raised to one thousand dollars per annum, and that W. Cundell, H. Clark and D. Burnett be a committee to raise the additional sum of $200 by voluntary subscription of the pew holders. Resolved, That an effort be made to procure blinds for the church and that A. S. Pennington, W. Dickey and S. Allen, be a committee to solicit subscriptions for that purpose The Sexton made application for increase of salary and the subject was referred to the committee on salary of Mr. Hornblower. Adjourned D. Burnett, Secy. At a meeting of the male members of the church and congregation at the Lecture Room of the First Reformed Dutch Church. Oct. 21st 1850, con vened upon public notice, for the purpose of devising measures for rebuild ing the Church and Lecture room and school rooms, which were destroyed by fire on the 5th inst.* John Keenan, Esq. was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett, Secretary. The following Resolutions were submitted and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That in the destruction of our Church, Lecture Room and school rooms by fire, we recognize a dispensation of Divine Providence call ♦While a tinner was at work on the roof, his charcoal furnace was upset, the roof caught fire, and the church was destroyed. 7o jng upon us and every and every member of the church and congregation, for self denial and united, persevering efforts to sustain the means of grace, and secure again a convenient house of worship and place for Parochial and Sabbath .School instruction. Resolved, That it is highly desirable to erect as soon as possible a new Church; and if practicable a Lecture Room and school room also. Resolved, That it is expedient and necessary to raise for these purposes, the sum of at least ten thousand dollars, with as little delay as possible; and that the pians and contracts to be devised and entered into should corres- pond as nearly as possible with the amount of funds secured, so that no permanent debt be incurred. Resolved, That the Trustees together with W. H. Hornblower, John Colt, James Close, James D. Lockwood, Socrates Tuttle, and such others as may be selected by them, be a Finance Committee, whose duty it shall be to use all diligence to procure funds here and elsewhere, for the purposes named in the foregoing resolution Resolved, That persons subscribing towards the erection of said building or buildings shall be allowed the amounts by them subscribed and paid, in payment for such pews as they may purchase in the church when erected — under such regulations and subject to such assessments as may be estab- lished from time to time. Resolved, That John Colt, Henry White, John Keenan, Robert Thomp. son, James Angus and Rev. W. II. Hornblower be a committee to procure plans and estimates for the proposed building or buildings, and that said committee together with the Board of Trustees be authorized and directed to decide upon such plans; to make contracts and to do all other necessary things to carry forward and complete said building or buildings. On motion adjourned. D. Burnett, Secy. Paterson, March 8. 1851 The Committee and Trustees met at the house of Rev. W. H. Hornblow- er. Present — W. Cundell, VV. H. Hornblower, H. White J. Garrison, S. Allen, H. Clark, D. Burnett Resolved, That the Contracts prepared by J. G. Hall, Esq. be signed by Wm. Cundell in behalf of this Board. Resolved, That W. Cundell, James Angus, John Garrison and Henry Clark be a committee to superintend the preparation of the grounds and erection of the Church and Lecture Room. November 27th 1851 The First Presbyterian Society of Paterson met at their Lecture Room, 7i upon due notice, for the election of Trustees. Thomas Gould, Esq. was appointed Chairman, and Henry Clark, Secy. The following persons were nominated and elected Trustees for the ensu- ing year — Henry Clark, John Garrison and Aaron S. Pennington and James D. Lockwood; and the following for the ensuing two years — William Cun- dell, Stephen Allen and David Burnett.* The Trustees met at the office of A. S. Pennington, Esq. Present — Pennington, Cundell, Clark, Allen, Lockwood, Burnett. Absent — Garrison On motion, Wm. Cundell was elected President for the ensuing year. D. Burnett, Secretary H. Clark, Treasurer M. Jackson, Sexton. On motion, Resolved, That the Board approve of the deposite of the funds of the Church as heretofore made in the Peoples! Bank by the Treas- urer, and his taking a certificate of the Receivers for the same since the fail- ure of said Bank. Resolved, That the Treasurer be authorized to deposite the funds here- after in the Ocean Bank of the city of New York. August 30, 1852 The Trustees met. Present — Cundell, Pennington, Clark, Allen, Bur- nett. Resolved That the President be authorized to give a note at 4 months for $ on account of carpenter work on church. Resolved, That the building committee be authorized to employ Henry Smith to paint the Church, and that it be painted a dark oak color. Resolved, That the building committee be authorized to procure furnaces for warming the Church. Nov. 3d, 1852 The Trustees met — Present, Cundell, Clark, Lockwood, Burnett. Absent, Pennington, Garrison, Allen. On motion, Resolved, That the scale of prices of the Pews as laid down upon the chart prepared by the Clerk and the Regulations for the sale and renting of the same be adopted. Resolved, That the Treasurer be authorized to borrow money for the pur- *No meeting of the congregation appears to have been held in 1850 for the election of trustees. ■rThe People's Bank failed in December, 1851, when a Receiver was appointed. It was the only bank in Paterson at the time. 72 pose of paying for the Buildings &c and that the President be authorized to execute Bonds and Mortgages for the same.* November 25th, 1852 The First Presbyterian Society of Paterson met at their new churchf upon due notice for the election of Trustees. Mr. Peter Adams was appointed Chairman and James D. Lockwood Clerk. On motion, Henry Clark, John Garrison, Aaron S. Pennington, and James D. Lockwood were re-elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. Adjourned. January 6th 1853. Trustees met — Present, Cundell, Clark, Garrison, Allen, Lockwood, Bur- nett. Absent. — Pennington. William Cundell was appointed President — David Burnett, Clerk — Henry Clark, Treasurer — James D. Lockwood, Collector — and Matthew Jackson, Sexton for the Current year. On motion, Resolved, That the Sexton's Salary be $80 per annum, from the first of November last. Adjourned. February 25, 1853. Trustees met. — Present, Allen, Clark, Lockwood, Burnett. Absent — Cundell, Pennington, Garrison. S. Allen was appointed President pro tem. Resolved, unanimously, That the Treasurer be authorized to procure from R. L. Colt, Esq. a Deed for the lot on Main street enclosed by Wright Fla- vell, and to deliver the same to said Flavell upon receipt of C. D. Ridgway's note for $350, endorsed by said Flavell, and payable within one year with interest.:): Adjourned. *The church gave a mortgage, dated January 13, 1853, to Elias Vreeland, for $800, pay- able in one year, on two tracts of land on the west side of Main street; the first beginning at the northeast corner of a lot belonging to John Stagg, and being 25 feet in front by 125 to 136 feet in depth ; the second lot beginning at the southeast corner of a lot of Samuel Pope, and being 50 feet in front by 114 to 117 feet in depth. The mortgage was c*iceled September 15, 1853 — Book E of Passaic County Mortgages, 474-5. These lots were con- veyed to the church by the S. U. M., by deed dated September 16, 1852. — Book R of Pas- saic County Deeds, 577. The second of these lots began sixty-one feet south of Slater street. The first began twenty-one feet north of Slater street. tThe new building was dedicated November 10, 1852. $The deed from the S. U. M. to Wright Flavell is dated February 26, 1853, was proved February 28, and recorded March 2, 1853, in Book S of Passaic County Deeds, pp. 340-2. It is for Lot 11, Block P, on Van Wagoner's Map, twenty-five feet front, on the westerly side of Main street, and 111 to 113 feet deep. It was eighty-six feet south of Slater street. 73 April 8th. 1853. The Trustees met. Present — Cundell, Allen, Lockwood, Garrison, Clark, Burnett. Absent. — Pennington . On motion, Resolved, That the President be authorized and directed to convey to Matthew Jackson the two building lots belonging to the Society, situate on the west side of Mill street, for the consideration of five hundred dollars.* Resolved, That Thomas Seager be employed to paint the fence around the chnrch lot. Adjourned. May 25, 1853 The Trustees met. Present — Cundell, Allen, Lockwood, Clark, Burnett. Absent — Pennington, Garrison. On motion, Resolved, That the Treasurer pay the Organist fifteen dollars per quarter for his services commencing from the first of May instant. Resolved That the note of C. D. Ridgway, in the hands of the Treas- urer, be paid to W. Cundell, in part payment of his ace. Adjourned. August 26th 1853. Trustees met. Present, Cundell, Clark, Alien, Lockwood, Burnett. Absent — Pennington & Garrison- Resolved, That the President be instructed to execute Deeds to Frederick Beh and Philip White for the two Lots on the east side of Mill street, for the consideration of $250 each.f Resolved, That the Treasurer be authorized to sell the two lots on Main street above Slater st. for $650 and that the President be instructed to exe- cute a Deed therefor whenever such sale may be made.:}: Adjourned. Nov. 24th, 1853. The First Presbyterian Society of Paterson met at their house of worship *There is no such conveyance to Jackson on record. +The conveyance to White is dated August 29th, 1853 ; consideration, $250 ; for lot on the e^st side of Mill street, 250 feet south of Slater street, 25x115 feet, known as No. 953, Block Q, on R. M. Bouton's map, Recorded in Book T of Passaic County Deeds, p. 392. The conveyance to Beh is dated November 4, 1853 ; consideration, $250 ; for lot on the east side of Mill street, 225 feet south of Slater street, 25x115 feet. Recorded in Book T, of Passaic County Deeds, p. 651. $By deed dated September 15th, 1853, the Trustees conveyed to Samuel Bacon, consid- eration, $650, a lot on the west side of Main street, at the southeast corner of a lot of Samuel Pope, which was sold to him by the S. U. M., 18th June, 1852, thence southerly along the same 50 feet, to a lot of Wright Flavell, 114 feet, 4 inches deep, known as lots 5 and 7 on Block P, on Van Wagoner's supplement to Bouton's map. Recorded in Book T of Passaic County Deeds, p. 500. 10 74 upon due notice for the election of Trustees and other business. Aaron S. Pennington, Esq. was appointed Chairman and D. Burnett, Secretary. Mr. Pennington offered his resignation as Trustee, which was accepted. Mr. William Gledhil!, Mr. Henry Muzzy and Mr. Abraham Gould were elected Trustees for the ensuing two years ; and Mr. Stephen Allen for one year in place of Mr. Pennington. The Treasurer presented and read a statement of the receipts and expen- ditures on building account, whereupon Mr. R. L. Colt offered the Society a building lot on Marshall street, to fill up the subscription for payment of debts. On motion, Resolved, That the weekly collections for incidental expenses be resumed. Adjourned D. Burnett, Secy. The Trustees met at the store of James D. Lockwood Esq in Main street, Paterson Present full Board Henry Clark was appointed chairman and James D. Lockwood Secy. On motion Henry Muzzy Esq was elected President of the Board for the ensuing year and William Gledhill Secy whereupon Mr Muzzy took the chair & organized the Board On motion the following officers were appointed in addition viz Henry Clark Treasurer James D. Lockwood Collector Matthew Jackson Sexton On motion it was resolved that the Board approve the sale of a building lot for $ to John Stagg and that a deed be executed for the same.* On mot adjd James D. Lockwood Secyf Paterson Feb 1st 1854 The Board met at James D. Lockwoods store in Main street. Present full Board except Mr MuzzV On motion Stephen Allen was called to the chair. On motion ordered that the Treasurer be authorized to sell to any person for three hundred dollars the lot given to the Board by Roswell L. Colt *By deed dated September 15th, 1853, the Trustees conveyed to John Stagg, considera- tion, $450, a lot "beginning on the west side of Main street at the northeast corner of a lot of said John Stagg and running thence westerly along the north line of said lot about 125 feet to rear of lots fronting on Marshall street, thence northerly along the rear of said lots 25 feet, thence easterly parallel with first line about 126 feet six inches to Main street, thence southerly along the same 25 feet to the beginning." Recorded in Book U of Pas- saic County Deeds, p. 48. +The minutes of this meeting are in the handwriting of William Gledhill. 75 Esquire situated in Mill street & that in case of sale the President execute a deed for the same to the purchaser.* On mot. adjd Wm Gledhill Sec Paterson Aug. 30th 1854 The Board met at the store of James D. Lockvvood in Main Street Present full Board except Mr Gledhill in whose place S. Allen was ap- pointed Sec. pro tern. On motion it was ordered that Mr Muzzy and Mr Gould be a committee to fence in the new Cemetery ground given to the Board by Roswell L. Colt Esquire and to lay out the same on North side of Market St On motion It was ordered that H. Clark be a committee to flag or pave the walk in front of the Church in Main street On mot. adj'd S. Allen Sec. pro tern. Paterson Nov 25th !854 At a meeting of the congregation of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Pat- erson held this day, after due notice given On motion Thomas Gould was called to the chair & David Burnett ehosen Secretary. On motion it was ordered that Henry Whitely be chosen a Trustee for two years in place of Stephen Allen, and Andrew Derrom for two years in place of f & Messrs. H. Clark & Lockwood for two years On mot adj'd Paterson Dec 13th 1854 The Trustees met aii present. On mot. Andrew Derrom was chosen Chairman & Wm Gledhill Secretary On mot. it was ordered that the following persons, after being chosen by vote, be declared elected Henry Whitely President Wm Gledhill Secretary Henry Clark Treasurer James D. Lockwood Collector Matthew Jackson Sexton On motion adj'd Wm Gledhill Secy *See under date of December 13th, 1854. tjohn Garrison. • 76 Wednesday Dec 13th 1854 The Board met at the store of James D. Lockwood present full board Henry Whitely in the Chair It was on mot ordered That the Sextons salary be eighty dollars per annum That the Collector be paid five per cent commission on collections & to sell uncurrent money paid him at his discretion. The Committee on paving & Cemetery reported their work nearly com- plete Committee on Mill St lot reported that they had sold same to Mrs McAl- ister at price authorized & that deed had been given. Confirmed.* On mot. it was ordered That Messrs Derrom & Lockwood be a Com. to examine the accounts of the Treasurer That H. Clark be a committee to confer with Mr Hedge, organist and Jno. Smith chorister and say that the Board is not able to advance the salary of the former but will pay the latter Forty dollars per annum to be used at his discretion H. Clark reported that he had rented the Elm St school house to the school committee of the South Ward for $20 for one quarter & the session school room for $60 a year to Mr. Rogers. Ordered That the Elm St. school be rented for $80 per annum and repairs That Derrom & Lockwood be a finance Com. for current year On mot. adjd Wm Gledhill Sec Paterson July 5th 1855 The Trustees met at Lockwoods House in Main Street, President Whitely in the Chair, and Jas. D. Lockwood Secy pro tem., present, also, Derrom, Clark, Muzzy and Gould On mot. it was Resolved that we build a Stone wall in Market St. front of our Cemetery Two hundred & forty feet long, in lime and sand, five feet high above the ground & one foot wide at the foundation, two feet thick at *By deed dated March 18, 1854, the Trustees conveyed to John Huffman, in trust for Nancy McAlister, consideration, $300, a lot "beginning on the east side of Mill street at a point distant 275 feet southerly from the south line of Slater street, running thence south- erly along Mill street 25 feet, thence easterly parallel with Slater street 115 feet to rear of lots fronting on Marshall street, thence northerly along said line 25 feet to lot heretofore deed- ed to said party of the first part by the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, thence westerly along the south line of said lot 115 feet to the place of beginning. Being known as lot Number 155, Block Q on R. M. Bouton's lithograph map, and being the same lot conveyed by the S. U. M. to said party of the first part by deed dated December 10, 1853 and recorded in Book U of Deeds pp. 137-9." Recorded in Book U of Passaic County Deeds, p. 457. 77 the base & fourteen inches thick at the top with blue coping finish sixteen inches wide, to be contracted for & that Hv. Whitely & Andr Derrom be a Committee on building On mot adjd Jas D Lockwood Sec pro tern Paterson July 16, 1855 The Board met, present Derrom, Clark, Gould, and Lockwood and on motion, Andr Derrom was appointed chairman & Jas. D. Lockwood Sec. pro tern The proposals for stone wall at the Cemetery in Market Street were opened On mot. resolved that the building of the Stone wall at the Cemetery be given to Cornelius D. Vreeland for Two hundred & Eighty dollars the lowest bid On mot adjd Jas D Lockwood Sec pro tem Nov 29th 1855 At a meeting of the congregation of the 1st Presbyterian church of Pat- terson, held this day, after due notice given It was on motion duly ordered that Messrs Abraham Gould, Henry Muzzy and Wm Gledhill be chosen Trustees for the ensuing Two years Paterson Dec 5th 1855 The Board met present Henry Whitely Andrew Derrom Henry Muzzy Abraham Gould Henry Clark James D. Lockwood Wm Gledhill On motion the following officers were chosen Henry Whitely President Wm Gledhill Secretary Henry Clark Treasr Jas. D. Lockwood Collecr Matthew Jackson Sexton On mot. it was ordered that the President and Henry Clark be authorized to sell the Elm street school House 11 78 Bills of the City for Grading in Market Street &c were presented amount- ing to $974 59 On mot. Messrs Whitely, Clark & Gledhill were appointed a committee to wait on Mr Hornblower and notify him that the Board advise that he take a tour for the benefit of his health as proposed by him & that during his ab- sence his Pulpit will be duly supplied and his Salary paid to him On mot. adjd Wm Gledhill Sec Paterson Apl 7, 1856 The Board met, present Whitely, Clark, Lockwood, Muzzy, Derrom & Gledhill On mot ordered That the Committee to sell Elm Street property be authorized to borrow one thousand dollars & give the bond of the Board secured by mortgage on the Elm St. property for the same.* That out of the proceeds the bill of Crane & Garrison be paid in full & that the balance be paid on the bill of the City That Messrs Derrom & Gledhill take charge of the City claim & endeavor to get an abatement from the same That Messrs Clark & Derrom be a Committee to attend the Sink & Roof On mot adjd Wm Gledhill Sec. Paterson Nov 20 1856 At a meeting of the congregation of the first Presbyterian church, held this day after due notice given It was on motion and duely order that Messrs Henry Whitely Henry Clark Andrew Derrom J D Lockwood be chosen Trustees for the ensuing two years *Under date of January 13, 1853, the Trustees mortgaged this property to Elias Vree- land, for $800, payable in one year. This mortgage was cancelled Sept. 15, 1853. Book E of Passaic County Mortgages, p. 474. Under date of April 30, 1856, they mortgaged the same property to John N. Terhune, for $1,000. This mortgage was cancelled Septem- ber 33, 1856. Book G of Passaic County Mortgages, p. 313. By deed dated September 1, 1856, the Trustees conveyed the property to the Trustees of the First German Presbyterian Church at Paterson, consideration $1,225, subject to the above mortgage for $1,000, which formed part of the aforesaid consideration. Recorded in Book A 2 of Passaic County Deeds, p. 54. 19 Tuesday evening Nov 25 '56 Trustees met at Lock-woods Present Henry Whitely Henry Muzzey Henry Clark Andrew Derrom Abm Gould J D Lockwood On motion the following officers where chosen for the ensuing year Henry Whitely President J I) Lockwood Sec Henry Clark Treasr J D Lockwood Collec Matthew Jackson Sexton Motion made & carried that no sale be made for buering lots without the purchase money or a satisfactory note at once be given for every such sale bills for painting parsonage presented in favor of Shorrock for 36.30 Mr Carter 8 88 D. Milne 14.50 Amounting in all to $59 68 ordered to be paid On mot ajrd J D Lockwood Sec Paterson dec 22d 56 Board met at Lockwoods store Main St present, full Board except Der- rom and Gledhill Mr H. Whitely in the Chair Mr H. Mussy presented a letter from Mr H O. Hedge, requesting an in crease of forty dollars to his salary for services as organist after a careful consideration and discussion it was unanimously agreed and order'd that no advance be made and that Sec reply to his note to that effect — ■ Next buisness taken up for consideration is respecting salery of Mathew Jackson who prays for an increase of twenty dollars, after considerable discussion it was agreed and order'd that in addition to his present salery $80.00 he be allowed the privaledge of occupiing the pew now in his poses- sion worth eight dollars per year free of charge and that an ace of fourteen dolls for rent of pew be cancelled On mot adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Paterson Jany 12th 1857 Board met at Lockwoods store Main St present full board except Mr Gould President in the chair minutes of last meeting where read & approved 8o as being correct but on motion it was duly ordered that they be recon- sider'd — A motion was then made that the salary of Mr H O. Hedge be increased from 60 to one hundred dollars per year, after some little debate it was car- ried unanimously to commence from 1st February 1857 Next business in order was concerning Sextons salary on motion it was duly order'd that Mathew Jacksons salary for services as Sexton be in- creased from 80 to one hundred dollars per annum to commence from Nov 1st 56 On motion aj'rd J D Lockwood Sec Nov 26th 1857 At a meeting of the congregation of the first Presbytern church of Pater- son held this day in their house of worship after due notice given Mr D. Burnett was called to the chair and J D Lockwood appointed Secty. It was on motion duly ordered that Messrs Henry Mussy Henry Williams and Abm Gould be chosen Trustees for the ensuing two years On motion Adjourned November 26th, 1857 Board of Trustees met in their house of worship — Present — Henry White- ly, Henry Clark Henry Williams, Andrew Derrom Henry Mussy, J. D. Lockwood on motion it was duly ordered that Mr Henry Whitely be Presidt. Jas. D. Lockwood Sec Henry Clark Treas J. D. Lockwood Col Mathew Jackson Sexton for the ensuing year The subject came up, that some alteration in the Lecture room be made, for the convenience and comfort, of the sabbath school, and evening meet- ings after discussing the subject at some length, on motion it was duly or- dered, that Mr Andrew Derrom Henry Clark and Henry Mussy be a com- mittee, invested with full power, to make such alterations and improvements as their better judgement may deem necessary — on motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Paterson 18th November, 58 At a meeting of the Congregation of the first Presbyterian Church held this day after due notice given Mr S. Tuttle was called to the chair & Mr J. 8i D. Lockwood appointed Secty. it was on motion and duly ordered tbat Messrs Henry Whitely Henry Clark Andrew Derrom James D. Lockwood be chosen Trustees for the ensuing two years On motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Monday evening Nov 22d 1858 Board of Trustees met at the house of J. D. Lockwood Present, Henry Clark Henry Mussy Andrew Derrom Abm Gould Henry Williams Jas D. Lockwood, Absent Henry Whitely, Mr Henry Williams was appointed chairman for the evening & J. D. Lockwood Sec On motion it was duly ordered that Mr. Henry Whitely be Presd J. D. Lockwood Sec Mr. Henry Clark Treas Mr. Mathew Jackson Sexton Jas. D. Lockwood Coll for the ensuing year Mr. A. Derrom complained that the parsonage was in miserable and un- safe condition after considerable discussion Mr. H. Mussy and Mr. Abm. Gould was appointed a Committee to examine the premises and report at the next meeting. Mr. A. Derrom and J. D Lockwood was also appointed a committee to examine Treasurers Account and report at next meeting on motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Paterson March 28th 1859 Trustees met at the house of J. D Lockwood Present — full board Presi- dent in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved Com- mittee on repairs, report they have examined the parsonage, with the Pastor who professed himself satisfied with its present condition. Committee on ace, report progress — on motion it was duly ordered that the church edifice be insured for five thousand dollars in the Hudson mutual insurance company, and that the President of this board be Authorized to sign the premium note, also that the Amount of three thousand dollars insurance, be effected in the north river insurance Company uppon the same building — On motion it was resolved and duly ordered that a meeting of the pew own- 12 82 ers be called on Wednesday evening Aprl 6th in the lecture room — also a meeting of the congregation be called on thursday evening aprl 7th in the church both meetings to commence at half past 7 O clock to take in con- sideration the propriety of raising the assessments on the pews for the pur- pose of advancing the Pastors Salary on motion it was resolved and duly ordered that Mr A. Derrom and Mr Henry Mussy be a Committee to ascertain the number of buriels made by Mathew Jackson in the last year And likewise the Amount received for said buriels Resolved that the propriety of enlarging the lecture room for the accomoda- tion of the Sabbath School be presented to the congregation at their meet- ing on the 7th of April — on motion adjourned to meet on Wednesday evenig aprl 6 in the lecture room James D Lockwood Sec Proceedings of a meeting of the Trustees and pew owners of the first Presbyter'n Society of Paterson held in the Lecture room of said church on the evining of the 6th Aprl 59 pursuant to the notice for that purpose given — Mr Henry Clark stated that the object of the meeting was to take into con- sideration the propriety of increasing the anual assessment uppon the pews sold, or which may hereafter be sold — Mr David Burnett was duly appointed Chairman & Mr H. A. Williams Sec — A list of the names of the pew owners where presented, from which, it appeared that twenty six pews had been sold — Mr Henry Clark offered the following resolution Whereas, it is found that the present annual assessment upon the pews in the first Presbyterian Church of Paterson is insufficient to pay the Pastors Salary and other necessary expenses of the congregation — Therefore, Resolved, that the Annual assessment upon all the pews hereto- fore sold in said church or that may hereafter be sold shall be eleven per cent upon the permanent valuation thereof instead of eight per cent — which was seconded, and after a few — remarks and enquiries from those present was adopted, eighteen votes in the affirmative and none in the negative on motion the meeting adjourned Aprl 6th 1859 J. D. Lockwood Sec Board Trustees Proceedings of a meeting of the Trustees and congregation of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson held in their house of worship on the even- ing of the 7th Aprl 59 pursuant to notice, for that purpose given. Mr Henry 83 Williams was elected to the chair and James D. Lockwood Sec. — Mr Henry Clark stated, the object of the meeting was to take into consid- eration the propriety of increasing the annual assessment uppon the pews for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the church. Mr D. Burnett — offered the following Preamble and Resolution to wit — Whereas the salary of the Revd Wm H. Hornblower has been informally increased to fifteen hundred dollars a year, and it is proper that the action of the Trustees in this matter, under the circumstances which have been stated should be sanctioned by this meeting, be it Resolved, That the payment of an in- creased rate of salary, heretofore made by the Trustees of this church to the Revd Wm H. Hornblower, be, and the same is, hereby, approved, and that said Salary, be continued at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a year. Resolved, That inasmuch as the present rate of assessment upon the pews in the chureh is inadequate to the payment of the Pastors Salary and other necessary expenses, and the owners of the pews sold, having unanimously agreed to an advance of three per cent on the annual assessment upon their pews, it is hereby recommended that the Trustees make a corresponding increase of three per cent upon the valuation, in the Annual rent of the pews remaining unsold — from and after the first of may next — this preamble and Resolution was seconded, put, and carried Mr Henry Clark Treas then made a statement of the financial affairs which appeared to be satisfactory, in substance, the church was out of debt, with a ballance in the treasury of $119.03. Received and ordered to be filed, it was intimated that the Lecture room was too small to accomodate the sab- bath school it was therefore suggested that there be a committee of three appointed, to ascertain the probable cost of enlarging the room sufficiently for all purposes for which it may be needed, The Chair to appoint that committee, which consists of the following Gentlemen, Mr Andrew Derrom Mr Socrates Tuttle and Mr Henry Mussy, said committee to be invested with power to call the congregation together when necessary to hear their report, on motion adjourned Jas D. Lockwood Sec Paterson 29th November 1859 At a meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church Pater- son held this day in their lecture room after due notice given Mr Henry Williams was called to the chair, and J D. Lockwood appointed Secretary it was, on motion and duly ordered that Messrs Henry Mussy, Henry Wil- liams and Abraham Gould be chosen trustees for the ensuing two years — on motion adjourned J D. Lockwood Secy 84 Thursday Evening Dec 1st 1859 Trustees, met at the house of J. D Lockwood, Main St present, a full board, Mr A. Derrom was called to the chair and J. D Lockwood appointed Sec On motion it was duely ordered that Mr. Henry Whitely be President of the board of trustees, Mr. J. D. Lockwood be Sec and Collector, Mr Henry Clark be Treasr and Mr Mathew Jackson be Sexton of the Church — these appointments all to continue for the term of one year from the 24th day of November 1859 on motion it was duly ordered that the line fence on the easterly side of the old Cemetry be repaired or made new, as the better Judgement of the Com- mittee, President of the board may dictate, cost of new fence not to exceed twenty-five cents per foot — on motion it was duly ordered, that those Per- sons who have made new fence on said line be allowed the price per foot that the remaining new fence shall cost on said line — on motion it was duly ordered that there be a new fence made along the front of said Cemety under the superintendance of the President price not to exceed thirty five Cents per foot — on motion it was duly ordered that all the fence belonging to the 1st Presbyter'n Society — be put in good condition under the superintendance of the President — on motion it was duly ordered that Messrs Williams and Derrom be a Committee to make arrangements for the Choir and report to the board as soon as conveinant, Treas offered his report which was accepted & order'd to be filed, including Collections and disbursements from Aprl 16th to November 29th 59 showing a ballance in hand of Treas of $282.55 on motion it was duly ordered that the collector, have power to cancel all such back claims for pew rent as his better Judgement may dictate— ordered that Mr Henry Mussy be a Committee to procure funds for the purchase of a bell. on motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec [A leaf is here cut out of the minute-book. The next page begins as follows :] a chorister to be employed to meet the Children of the sabbath school at least once per week for practice and instruction and likewise to lead the singing at the tuesday evening lecture on motion adjourned J. D Lockwood Sec 35 Paterson February 8th 1860 Trustees met at J. D. Lockwood Present, Messrs Henry Whitely- -Henry Mussy, Henry Clark — Andrew Derrom, Henry Williams J D Lockwood. President in the Chair, minutes of last meeting where read and approved — Mr Henry Clark, reported that He had made an arrangement with Mr Field to take charge of the Singing, as, specified, in former Resolution un- till the first day of May next at the rate of $25.00 per year ordered, it be re- ceived, and placed on file — A. Communication was received stating, that Mr Edward Clark had ob- tained, on a subscription book the Amount of one Thousand and Twenty five dollars, for the purchase and payment of a Bell, the weight to be about 3000 lbs whereuppon it was uanimously Resolved, that Mr Edward Clark Mr D. Burnett, & Mr Henry Whitely be a Committee impower'd by us, to prepare and make ready the place, properly for its reception, and to the pur- chase of said Bell, and to attend to all matters appertaining thereonto. and also to solicit farther subscriptions for completion of alterations required, and when complete to report to the Trustees on the same — Having in view the ' enlargement of our Church Edifice and Lecture room it was Unani- mously, Resolved, that Messrs Williams, and Derrom, be a committee to procure plans & specifications with the probable cost of such alterations, providing, the duties of said committee be attended with no expense on motion adjourne,d J. D. Lockwood Sec Aprl 9th 1860 Trustees & committee on Sabbath School met at Lockwoods main st Present Messrs Henry Clark Williams Derrom Gould Sandford Dalling & Lockwood Mr H. Clark was called to the chair minutes of last meeting where read & approved after a very animated discussion, it was duely order'd that Mr Field be engaged for the term of one year from the first day of may next to continue his duties as Chorister, as required in a former resolution under which head he was engaged. Resolved — that Miss Jane V. Saun. be re- tained & paid at the rate of forty dollars per year for her services as organ- ist— Resolved, that the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church Paterson do hereby consent to an enlargement of the lecture room connected with said church, provided, that the building committee appointed for that pur- pose save & keep the said Trustees free from all cost & expense on ac- count of said building* it was unanimously Resolved — that a vote of thanks be tendered to Mr Edward Clark for his voluntary — persevering — and suc- cessful efforts in obtaining funds by subscription for the purchase and erec- *This enlargement was in the form of a projection northward from the middle of the old building. 13 86 tion of a splendid bell in the tower of our Church Edifice on motion Adjourned J. D. Lock wood Sec Wednesday evening July 18th 1860 Trustees met at J. D. Lockwoods main st, Present, full board minutes of last meeting where read and approved, on motion it was duly ordered, that all deeds hereafter given by the trustees of the first Presbyterian Church, to any person or persons for any lot in the burying ground or Cemetry of said Church shall contain a covenant, that the grant shall be subject to such regulation or by laws concerning said burying ground or lot as the said trustees have or shall adopt ordered that Messrs Whitely, Williams & Clark be a Committee to draft suitable by laws for that purpose — on motion it was duly ordered that Messrs Derrom & Mussy be a committee to make suitable arrangements with the different Sextons and undertakers for all burials which may hereafter take place in either of the Cemetrys connected with 1st Presbytn Church Resolution No 1, was offered by Mr Henry Williams, after some discussion it was moved it be laid on the table — whereuppon the yas & nas where called for, which where as follows — yas Messrs Whitely Mussy Clark Gould & Lockwood, nas Messrs Williams & Derrom — motion was carried by three majority On motion it was duly ordered that a meeting of the congregation be called within 21 days from present date, to consider the propriety of erecting a new or repairing the old parsonage Resolved that there be a committee of three appointed to examine the Parsonage and prepare business to be pre- sented to the congregation at said meeting committee to consist of Messrs Gould Mussy and Williams on motion adjourned J D. Lockwood Sec Paterson August 2 1860 At a meeting of the congregation of the first Presbyterian Society Paterson. held this day in their house of worship after due notice given Mr A. S. Pen- nington was called to the chair & J D. Lockwood appointed Secty. on mo- tion it was duly ordered that the following resolution be adopted Resolved, as the sense of this meeting, that the board of trustees should without delay take the necessary steps to procure a new parsonage for the Pastor of this Church & if necessary mortgage the present parsonage prop, erty for that purpose and that it is inexpedient to spend money in repairing the present parsonage building* — adjourned J. D. Lockwood ♦The old parsonage was a two-story frame building, very similar if not precisely like that now (1890) occupied by Dr. E. J. Marsh. It was removed to Fair street, north side, between Bridge and Paterson streets, where it still stands. 87 Monday Evening August 6th, 1880 Trustees met at Lockwood Main st Present full board President in the chair. Minutes of last meeting where read & approved, on motion it was duely ordered that Messrs Derrom & Williams be a Committee to prepare plans & specifications for a new parsonage, and to ascertain the Cost to complete it in full and to call a meeting of the board, when prepaired to report On motion adjourned J D Lockwood Paterson Friday Evening Augst 17 | 60 Trustees met at Lockwoods main st Present, full board. President in the Chair minutes of last meeting were read & approved. Resolved, that the board build a parsonage, on the lot, not to exceed five thousand dollars, & that there be four thousand dollars raised uppon bond & mortgage on the lot, & that the President be authorised to execute the same on the pgfrt of the board of trustees — Resolved, the board of trustees be a Committee to sell the old parsonage building at private sale for $300, at any time previous to the 1st Sept reserving to themselves the Study the stone forming the cel- ler walls & all gass & water pipes and fixtures, and if not so disposed of— to be advertised to be sold at public vendue on the premises on Monday 3d Sept 1860 on motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Thursday Evening Oct 18 | 60 Trustees met at Lockwoods main st Present, Henry Whitely Mussy, Clark, Gould, Williams & Lockwood. President in the chair, minutes of last meeting where read and approved. Resolved that the plan and specifi- cation produced by Messrs Derrom & Williams, a Committee, appointed at a previous meeting for that purpose be approved and adopted which Resolu- tion was adopted On motion adjourned J D Lockwood Sec Friday Evening Oct 19th 1860 Trustees met at Lockwoods main St Present H. Whitely Mussy Clark Gould Williams & Lockwood. President in the Chair minutes of last meet- ing where read and approved Resolved that Resolution No 3 which reads as follows and offered by H. Williams be adopted. The plans & specifications for the parsonage, prepared by Mr Graham architecht of Trenton N. Jersey and presented by the committee for that purpose appointed having been approved & adopted it is Resolved, that 88 Andrew Derrom of the City of Paterson be employed to build, erect and complete the said house, and that he be paid for building, Erecting and Completing the same and finding and providing all the materials therefor by the first day of may 1861 in accordance with the same plans and specifica- tions in all respects, except, where a departure therefrom is deemed by the trustees to be beneficial and direct the same, upon a reasonable deduction therefore, a sum, not to exceed five thousand dollars to be paid proportion- ably as the work progresses, which resolution was adopted, and signed in the following manner— I accept the above Paterson Oct 20th 1860 Andr Derrom On motion adjourned T D Lockwood Sec « Paterson 29th Nov 1860 At a meeting of the congregation of the first Presbyterian Society of rater- son, held this day in their house of worship after due notice given, Mr Wm Dickey was called to the Chair. & J. D. Lockwood appointed Sec on mo- tion it was duly ordered that Messrs Stephen Allen John Edwards, Socrates Tuttle, & J. D. Lockwood be appointed Trustees for the ensuing two years, on motion it was, Resolved that Mr John O. Smith, be Elected Trustee for one year from this date, to fill a vacancy occasioned by the re- signation of Mr Henry Mussy on motion adjourned J. D. Lockwood, Sec At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the house of J. D. Lockwood on Monday Evg Deer 3d 1860. Stephen Allen was appointed chairman Pro tern, & J D. Lockwood Secretary, at which time the following officers were duly chosen John Edwards President J O Smith Secretary J. D. Lockwood Collector H A Williams Treasurer Mathew Jackson Sexton A motion being made & Seconded was carried that a comitte be appointed to examine the building now in erection for a parsonage & that Henry Clark, John Edwards, & Stephen Allen constitute the same who will from time to time report progress as may be necessary. A Finance Committee of two per. sons were also chosen viz J. O Smith & Socrates Tuttle. 89 The Treasurer was instructed to deposit anj' funds which may come into his hands in the Passaic County Bank also the balance of funds which is to be reed from former Treasure (Mr Henry Clark) for building purposes may be allowed to remain on de- posit where it now stands Motion was offered to provide an Organist, Same deffered until another meeting. Motion made & carried that the Board adjourn, to meet on Monday Evg next the 10th Inst at the House of the President. Deer 10 Monday 1860 At a meeting of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church held at the House of the President. Present John Edwards Stephen Allen Abm Gould J. D. Lockwood H A Williams J. O. Smith, The Board unimously accepted the minutes of the last meeting The Treasurer then reported he had received from former Treasurer (Henry Clark Esqr) the sum of $1919.13 | 100 in cash and a note of Francis Laws for $162.00 which he has deposited in Passaic County Bank. A motion was made Seconded and resolved upon a proposition from Andrew Derrom Esqr he giving his note for $1650, at 3 mos from 11th Inst payable at Passaic County Bank authorizing the Treas- urer to pay a draft for $1600 through the signature of Finance Comitte — An order was also given upon a request from Sabbath School to procure a stove for their room & J D Lockwood authorized to do so. Which has been done. A motion was carried to make a Bond & Mortgage to John Lum for $1000, Payable at the same rate and time in notes for $400 j Strike out last clause by order ) which was not carried { of the board* \ into effectf Adjourned until call Thursday Evg April 11 1861 Meeting of the Trustees at the house of the President, Present John Edwards II A Williams J D Lockwood Abm Gould Stephen Allen J O Smith. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Motion made & carried to appoint a committee to make rules & regulations for the Cemetry J D Lockwood & H A Williams were appointed & report at next meeting. *Interlined in pencil in the handwriting cf John O. Smith, who took great liberties in pencil and red ink with this volume of minutes, tlnterlined by J. O. Smith. 9° Wm Cundells bill for I860 amtg to $85.52 was referred to Finance Com- mitte to be audited and when the treasurer is in funds to pay it. The Board approved of Treasurer having paid rent for the use of house now occupied as a parsonage* & to continue to do so while he Revd Wm H Hornblower occupys the same. Motion carried to grant J D Lockwood a transfer of his deed of lot situated on the hill in old Cemetry to the new ground He paying the difference in price in consequence of the hill gradually rolling down & it becoming use- less as a place of interment Resolved that the Board adjourn to meet at the house of H A Williamsf Esqr on Thursday Evg of next week J. O. Smith Sescty Paterson April 18th 1861 Meeting of the Board at House of H A Williams Stephen W Allen was called to the chair in the absence of the President when the minutes of the last meeting were read & approved, The Committe on Cemetry offered their report, each article was voted upon seperately and the whole accepted, The following is a copy. Rules and regulations for the control and management of the Cemetries of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, First, That the said cemetries shall be under the control and charge of the Sexton of this church, And that he shall have the charge control and posses- ion of the Keys of the gates thereof subject to the order and direction of the Board of Trustees. Second That no person other than the Sexton without his consent shall be allowed to dig graves in either cemetry nor enter therein for the purpose of burial, except upon the terms and conditions in the next following rule, but no grave shall be dug therein unless under the supervision of of the said sexton. Third, That when it shall be desired that burials therein shall be under the charge of other sexton's or undertakers notice thereof shall be given to the sexton of this church, whereupon it shall be his duty to open and shut the gates to dig and close the graves or permit the same to be done under his immediate supervision and that the said sexton shall be allowed to charge collect and receive from such other Sextons undertakers or other persons for opening and shutting the gates of the Cemetry digging and closing the grave or supervising the same as the case may be Three dollars if the corpse be an adult and two dollars if it be a child. Resolved that a certified copy of the *At No. 151 Broadway corner of Paterson Street. tNo. 17 Clark Street. 91 above be sent to the sexton and that one Hundred and fifty copies be printed for distribution Resolved that Thos Seagers bill $134.89 for painting done for church and Lecture room & other places be left in hands of Finance Committe, And an appeal to the Young mens Building Committe to aid if possible in funds for payment also E B King & Co bill amtg $109.74 be reffered as above Resolved that John Edwards Socrates Tuttle & J O Smith be appointed a Committe to secure an organist & choir for the next year from 1st may to re- port at next meeting. Resolved that old Committe wait upon Sexton in regard to modifying the present style of painting &C upon Hearse Resolved That all habitual delinquents in Pew rent after one quarter from next letting of Pews be considered as surrending them for reletting. Resolved that the Board adjourn to meet at the house of J D Lockwood on next Thursday Evg Sectry Paterson april 25 1801 Board met at J D Lockwoods Esq No report from Music Committe Former committee still have it under treaty with Mr Field No report from Hearse Committe No other Business brought up — Resolved that the Board now adjourn Per Secretary J O Smith May 20 1861 Special meeting of the Board at the house of the president Last minutes read & approved No Report from Hearse Committee No do Music Committee but still in treaty with S B Field. Mr Gould was in- structed to order Sexton to take down stove pipes in Lecture room & attend to Furnaces in church Building Committe requested to call on A Derrom in regard to the immedi- ate completion of the Parsonage. Motion carried that a Bond of $1000 be given to John Lum bearing date, and made payable at same time as previous bond at 7 per cent also that the President receive I Mercelius note for $ & cash from said Lum suffi- cient to make up said amount Resolved that we now adjourn J. O. Smith Sectry Board met at the House of the President July 1861 minutes of the Pre. vious meeting were read and approved. Motion carried that the President should make out a Bond & Mortgage to J Lum for $1000 payable as previously proposed. 92 Motion carried that proposal should be given out for Plumbing in the new Parsonage Motion Carried that the meeting adjourn. Monday Evg August 5th 1861 Board met at the office of H. A. Williams Esqr Meeting called to order by Mr Gould president Pro Tern The proposals for plumbing were read from E B King & Co & were accept- ed payable in six months estimates for water pipes range, basins waste pipes &C &C amtg to $436.58— for Gas Service pipes outlets &C $34.88 436 58 $471.40 55 00 $526.46 Motion made & carried that the specifications of Messrs E B King & Co for the Plumbing Gas fitting &c of the Parsonage be received Resolved that the building Committe be directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the Trustees with Mess E B King & Co for the plumbing of the parsonage pursuant to such specifications & for the price therein mentioned provided that the same be done by them on six months credit and completed with all reasonable dispatch. Motion carried to adjourn J O Smith Sectry Monday Evg August 14th 1861 Full Board met at the house of the president. Previous minutes were accepted, Report of building committe on plumbing was reported, Having called on Mess E B King & Co they signed the con- tract requiring definite Knowledge in regard to the specified (above) pay- ment. Resolved that a report of Resolution at previous meeting be sent Mess E B King & Co, empowering the building committe to enter into an agreement with said Firm to do the plumbing &C Resolved that the Building committe have the gutter &C on the south side of the church examined & repaired, Resolution (or amendment of Mr Tuttle) carred that a committe nominated by the President consisting of Mess Allen & Lockwood, to consult Counsel & to carry into effect the prosecution of such person or persons who cut down the fence of the old Cemetry, The Ayes and Nays being taken, the Ayes carrying the resolution, 93 H A Williams resolution that such transgressors be punished as heretofore stated in amendment of Mr Tuttle Resolution carried that Mr Gould & Mr Tuttle confer with the other churches or their representatives to a uniform action in regard to the control of rules & regulations of other Cemetries Motion carried that the Board adjourn J O Smith Secty Wednesday Evg Septr 2i> 1861 Trustees met a J D Lockwoods, Present full board except J O Smith The minutes of last meeting were not presented The committe appointed to confer with the Trustees of other churches of the city owning cemetries in relation to the terms upon which the under- takers of the city would be admitted to the cemetries owned by them, re- spectively for the purposes of burying the dead, beg leave to report that they have had a meeting with committees from the Cross St M E Church and both of the Dutch churches of the city and that they have unanimously agreed upon the rates of charge, heretofore agreed upon by the board of Trustees Signed Abm Gould & S Tuttle committee The Committe on Lawsuit reports progress & asks further instructions Resolved that said Committe be authorized to instruct Danl Barkalow atty to proceed with prosecution immediately in such manner as his own judge- ment may dictate These instructions are in regard to suit against J Calvin (for trespass) Resolved that a committee of two be appointed consisting of Edwards & Gould to investigate the condition of the furnace in church authorizing them to have said furnace properly repaired, Resolved that the president examine the deeds of his own property and that of the Parsonage and should there be no restrictions to prevent, He be au- thorized to convert the well now on the line between said propertys into a cesspool for the mutual benefit of both propertys, Resolved that a committee of one J D Lockwood be appointed to ascertain the expense incurred in repairing and cleaning church and advise a collec- tion to be made in the church for the payment of the same. Resolved that we now adjourn subject to the call of any member of the Board (signed) J D Lockwood Secty Pro Tem Octr 11th 1861 Board met at the House of the President present Ed- wards Gould Allen Smith & Williams, Minutes of last meeting were ap- proved Report from furnace committee reed & continued, Furnace in a bad state, Mr Cundell has taken the supervision of it. 14 94 Mr Derrom has applied for money & asks for a note that he may go on & complete the parsonage. Mr Williams offered a resolution which was car- ried that the president would make out a note for $700 in favor of A Der- rom at 3 mos from 11th Octr 1861 made payable at the Bank of Jersey City. The above note was made out & signed by the President & Secretary & given to Mr Derrom Mr Williams the Treasurer was requested to call on Mess E B King & Co & Thos Seager & give them such satisfaction as he could in regard to their accounts ' Resolved that we now adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Thursday 28th Novr 1861 A meeting of the congregation was held in the church when David Burnett Esqr was appointed Chairman when an election for three Trustees took place Henry A Williams Esqr J .Y. Orchard & J O Smith were chosen to the offices for the following two years. The Treasurer offered his report for the past year which was duly ac- cepted On motion made & seconded resolved the meeting adjourned J O Smith Secty A meeting of the new Board of Trustees met at the House of J D Lock- wood meeting was organized when Stephen Allen was chosen president Pro Tem & J O Smith Secty ditto. An election for officers was then made when John Edwards was unanimous- ly elected President J O Smith Secretary Henry A Williams Treasurer J D Lockwood Collector & Mathew Jackson Sexton for the ensuing year motion made seconded & carried that Socrates Tuttle & J O Smith be a Finance Committe for the following year Resolution was passed requiring a report from the above committe at next meeting of the board giving a statement ol entire indebtedness on the Par- sonage & all other liabilities of the church. The Building committe also report progress of the parsonage at next meet- ing. The Committe on Law also to make a report in writing at the next meeting in regard to the Suit which they were instructed to carry on against Josiah Calvin for trespass in Cemetry. The Board authorized J D Lockwood to pay Westevelts bills for re- pairing ceilings &C in church Resolution passed that the board do now adjourn to meet at the house of the President on Thursday evg of next week J O Smith Secretary 95 Thursday 19th Dec 1861 The board of Trustees met at the house of the President, when all were pre- sent except S Tuttle Esqr The meeting be called to order The minutes of last meeting were read and accepted. The Committee on Finance offered their report, which after some revising was duly accepted & ordered to be filed Statement of liabilities of the First Presbyterian Society viz Building account Bonds & Notes 4000 — Note at 3 ms to Derrom 700 Bill for plumbing in Parsonage 471.56 " of Garside & Beamont 55.00 Due Derrom $5226.56 600 00 Church & Lecture room account T. Seagers bill for Painting E B King & Co Gas Fixtures E & H Clark (Sundries) C D Vreeland (mason work) Ryerson & Cummings Bill for coal for church $5826.56 $134.89 109.74 18 95 40.41 16.02 35 00 Interest a | Rent Do $355.01 $35.00 $62 50 Recapitulation : Building A | c Church & Lecture room Interest a | c Rent a I c (Assetts) Due from A Derrom on cash advanced " F Law on note say Cash on hand 5826.56 355.01 35.00 62 50 $6279.07 $50— 35 100. 96 Debts $6279.07 Assets 185 00 Difference $6094.07 A Resolution was offered by II A Williams Esqr Viz Whereas there is now due & shortly to become due. obligations on the new parsonage & for the painting of the Lecture room & gas fixtures for the same some seventeen hundred dollars and whereas in view of the present depressed financial con- dition of the times. It is thought to be advisable to provide for the pay- ment of the said sum by a temporary loan. Therefore resolved that the president of the board be and he is authorized to raised by loan to be se- cured by bond & Mortgage on said parsonage property the sum of $1500 payable in one year at 7 per cent and that he the said president is hereby duly authorized to execute the same on the part of the board. J O Smith offered an amendment to the resolution by increasing the amount to be raised to $2000. or say 500 more than Mr Williams resolution called for The ayes & noes on the amendment being called for ayes John Edwards J O Smith Stephen Allen J Y Orchard naves J D Lockwood H A Williams carried by a majority of the ayes. Vote was then taken on the resolution with the amendment when the ayes were in the majority The whole was then accepted & ordered to be put on book of minutes. A Committe were then chosen of Messrs Stephen Allen & II A Williams to borrow the sum of $2000 if possible & report at next meeting. The committee on prosecution offered their report which was duly accepted & reads as follows * To the president & board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian church Gentlemen We the undersigned being a Committee appointed by the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson of which we form a part for the purposes of prosecuting the several undertakers of this city, viz Messrs Calvin Ensign & Ilindle for damages sustained by us, by their saw- ing down our fence and unlawfully entering the cemetry of said Society do hereby respectfully report that we have consulted with and secured the ser- vices of Mr Danl Barkalow attorney to conduct the suit which we instituted against said parties befor Peregrine Sandford Esq which suit resulted in Our favour Having obtained a verdict against said parties for six cents with cosfs of suit. We would further state that the defendants in said suit have appealed the same to higher court, and the committe would now ask from this honorable body further instructions. Signed Stephen Allen J D Lockwood Motion made seconded & carried that the Board adjourn Sine Die J O Smith ) Secty ) 97 Paterson Monday Evg Deer 3d 1861 Full Board of Trustees met at the office of H A Williams Esqr Minutes of last meeting were read and Accepted A motion was made & carried that the resolution was adopted at last meeting of the Board to borrow Two thou- sand dollars on the Parsonage Property was recinded. A motion was made & carried to appoint a committe consisting of Three persons appointed by the President & the Committee to have power (to in- crease the number & if necessary outside the Board of Trustees) to raise funds towards the debts of the Parsonage, Church &C, S Tuttle. H A Wil- liams & J O Smith were appointed, Motion made & carried that the Board now adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Feby 13, 1862 Board met at the office of H A Williams Esqr. [absent] S Tuttle Esq The meeting being called to order the minutes of last meeting were read and approved. On motion resolved Whereas the note heretofore given by this Board to Andrew Derrom for $700 will become due tomorrow the 14th Inst at one of the Jersey City Banks, And whereas there is not Sufficient money now in the Treasury to pay the same, Therefore resolved that John Edwards and H A Williams members of this Board be and they are hereby authorized to raise said sum by loan or otherwise to pay the said note, and that the said sum so raised and paid by said Edwards & Williams be paid to them out of the first money received by the Board by subscription or otherwise Resolved that we'now adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson March 3d 1862 Board met at office H A Williams Esqr Or- chard & Tuttle absent. On motion being made & seconded Resolved that the Building Committe be ordered to examine the work done on and at the new parsonage & report at the next meeting of the Board whether it is completed according to the specifications and Contract. The Building Committee were ordered to have the Fence in front of new parsonage painted white, Motion made seconded & carried that a note be given to Vreeland at 4 months for $40 41 amt of his a | ct. also a bill for repairs to roof of church & lecture room due John P Hess for $14 50 to be paid Resolution passed ordering the Treasurer to pay the Interest due John Lum on Bond & Mortgages now due say $140 00 On motion Resolved that the Board do now adjourn J O Smith Secty 98 Paterson April 7th 1862 Full Board met at the House of the President. After the meeting being called to order the minutes of last meeting were read and approved of. The minutes of 13th Feby were ordered to be written up. The building Committe in pursuance of an order made at last meeting of the board directing them to examine the parsonage and ascertain and report whether the builder had in all things complied with his contract present the following report to wit. The parsonage Building Committee would respectfully submit the follow- ing report to the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society That by your request we have inspected the Building and the work & material used for its completion and are satisfied that it is finished so far as we could see, as near to the plans & specifications as possible. No extra work has been allowed to be done by the building Committe And that the Contractor has fulfilled his contract with the Trustees, unless the Trustees consider the contractor bound to have the Three marble mantel pieces that are specified \n contract to cost One Hundred & fifty Dollars for we believe the ones used and put in cost about one hundred dollars. The specification requires a centre piece in Four places, they have been left out on condition that the cost of them should be allowed to the Trustees & deducted from the contract. The closets in the second story were to have Four Drawers under the Shelves of each closet, instead of the drawers Extra Shelves & strips have been substituted. The Sheave put in the slid- ing doors is not the quality that the specifications require they call for Brass wheel Shreave but Iron wheel ones have been used The Contractor was allowed to put up the cellar walls in Cement, as he considered it better than Lime & Sand mortar at the Season in which it was done, He was allowed to use Brick for the facing the cellar walls fhat showed out of the Ground This part of the wall was to be stone, The stones to be squared & put in the style of Ruble work as this alteration was a saving to the Builder it would balance the Extra Expense of his using ce- ment on the walls. All of which is submitted. ( H Clark April 1st 1862 | Signed -j John Edwards ( Stephen Allen to which report objection was made, and on motion of Henry A Williams was referred back to the committe for correction. Motion made & carried that the Report of the late Treasurer which was handed in at the annual meeting be examined by the Finance Committe & reported at the next meeting On motion Resolved that we do now adjourn to meet on Wednesday Evg at House of Presidt J O Smith Secty 99 Wednesday Evg April 9th 1862. Agreable to resolution at last meeting the Board met at the House of the President all the members present. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved also minutes of meeting of 3d March were read & accepted. On motion of S Tuttle seconded & carried that the new report of the building committe in regard to the Parsonage be received & entered on the book of minutes (Report) To the Board of Trustees. The building committee appointed by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society to ascertain and report whether the contractor Mr A Derrom the builder of the parsonage had in all things complied with his contract for the same, Beg to report to this board that they have inspected said building and the work and materials thereof and used in its construc- tion and that so far as they could ascertain from such inspection that the materials and workmanship comply with plans & specifications except as to the following respects that the plans & specifications call for the marble mantels to cost $150. and that these placed there did not in the opinion of this committee cost about $100. And in this that specifications call for centre pieces in four places but they have been left out upon agreement that the cost thereof should be allowed on the contract & deducted from the price to be paid. And that the closets in second story, were to have four drawers under the shelves in each closet but instead of drawers extra shelves and strips have been substituted And in this that the quality of the sheaves in the sliding doors does not correspond with that required in speci- fications being Iron instead of brass. The contractor was permitted to lay the cellar walls with cement instead of Lime & Sand mortar because at the season in which the walls were built it was considered to be pre- ferable and he was allowed to use brick for the faces of walls above the ground & below water table instead of stone squared & put up in the style of Ruble work and that the change was in the opinion of the committee a saving to the contractor equal to the use of cement instead of lime & Sand mortar and this committee further report that by the contract entered into between this Board and Contractor, the build- ing was to have been completed by the 1st May 1861 and that there has been nothing done on the part of the building committee to relieve the contractor in respect to time & completion of the work. And that IOO the same was not done until the latter part of March 1862 all of which is respectfully submitted I Henry Clark g W Paterson Signed-] [ohn Edwards 3 r; April 9th 1862 ) ( Stephen Allen 3 & On motion of S Tuttle It was carried that A Derrom be allowed $75 as claimed in his bill for 3 feet of addition to building. Also by same mover that the charge for cement & book case be not allowed Motion of S Tuttle that Andrew Derrom be charged with the centre pieces & also the difference in cost of marble mantel between those put in building & the ones called for in the contract On motion of H A Williams that the remainder of bill be allowed, On motion resolved that upon settlement with Mr Derrom for build- ing Parsonage that he allow to the Board as damages consequent upon the non completion of the building at the time in that behalf in the contract for the same mentioned $125 dollars On motion resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the President to confer with and endeavour to obtain a settlement with Mr Derrom for building Parsonage upon the basis of the foregoing resolu- tions. &. report to this Board at as early a day as possible & and if such settlement cannot be accomplished, Then to ascertain «fc report the most favorable terms upon which such settlement can be expected. The President then appointed the following persons to fill this com- mittee Viz H A Williams John Y Orchard & James Lockwood. Motion Resolved that the Board adjourn J O Smith Sectry Minutes of the Board of Trustee Vol. III. 15 Paterson Tuesday evening April 15th 1862 Trustees met at the office of Henry A Williams Esqr Present full Board Minutes of last meeting were read and approved Report of special committee was read & approved, ordered to be put on the book of minutes viz Report of Special Committee appointed to con- fer with Mr Derrom in view of settlement with him for parsonage This committee beg to report that pursuant to their appointment they met with Mr Derrom at the office of H A Williams, That they stated to Mr Derrom the views of the Board in reference to a settlement with him. As expressed by the resolutions passed at a general meeting of the Board held the 2 Inst When Mr Derrom expressed his entire dissent from any settlement on such terms, claiming that his bills presented for building, and for en- larging the building, and for book case and cement for cellar walls were fairly and honestly due to him and that he would not consent to any allow- ance therefrom. But at the same time stated that he would have no quarrel with the Board. And that he would sign any receipt or release that the board saw proper to present for that purpose, But in doing so he said he would consider that it would be an injury and a wrong to him, if any de- ductions should be made. The Board then desired him to present some proposition or terms upon which he would be willing to settle, which he de- clined to do, again repeating in substance what he had before expressed. The committee therefore report that they were not able to make any ar- rangement with Mr Derrom, all which is submitted "g HA Williams gj Tas D Lock wood j/3 J no. Y. Orchard April 11 1862 On motion of S. Tuttle Esqr Resolved that the Board allow A Derrom in addition to the contract for said building the following sums to wit For enlargement of building $75 00 " Repairs to fence 18.65 " Bricks 13.00 " 3 Bbls Lime 2 70 ' ' Plaster 44 104 For Sand & Cartage 1.50 " 12 Hours work 2 16 " 30 lbs Paint 3 90 Making $117.35 Amount of contract 5000 00 Sum Total $5117.35 And that there be deducted therefrom as damages for not completion of the house at time specified $125 Difference on Mantels 20 For not putting on Four Centre pieces 20 Making $165.00 Which leaves a balance on ' 'ontract and additions $4952.35 deduct pay- ments $4450. leaves a balance $502.35 which sum is ordered to be paid to him Resolved that the board borrow Five hundred dollars for one year Resolved, That we now adjourn J O Smith Secretary. Thursday Evg April 24 1862 Board of Trustee met at the office of H A Williams Present John Ed- wards Stephen Allen J D Lockwood & H A Williams J D Lockwood was appointed Secy pro tern. The book of minutes not being at hand in consequence of the absence of the Secretary. On motion Resolved that the Treasurer be directed to wait on Mr Der- rom and inform him that the board will accept the order drawn by him on the board to the order of Richard Wessels for Five hundred dollars on ac- count of Parsonage building if said Derrom will upon the payment of the balance due to him upon parsonage contract as ascertained by the board at its last meeting, receipt the said contract in full, and if the said Mr Derrom accedes to the same Then the said Treasurer is duly authorized to accept and pay said order On motion Resolved to adjourn J D Lockwood Secretary Pro Tem. Paterson May 6 1862 Full Board met at the office of H A Williams Esqr Minutes of last two meetings were read and approved 105 Resolved that a committee be appointed to make a final settlement with A Derrom Esqr Resolved that the above committee consist of three viz The Treasurer Stephen Allen & S. Tuttle Resolved that upon settlement with Mr Derrom The Treasurer be author- ized to accept & pay the order heretofore presented by A Uerrom, and thereupon the President be authorized to sign a note for $500 the amt of said order to Richard Wessels payable in one year On motion Resolved that E B King & Cos bill be refered to Finance Com- mittee & if correct that the President be authorized to sign a note for amount at 6 months or longer Resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to engage Mr Field as chorister for another year upon the same terms as usual Resolved that we now adjourn J. O. Smith Secretary Paterson July 18 1862 Trustees met at the office of H A Williams. Present full board, minutes of meeting of May 6 were read & accepted The committee appointed to settle with A Derrom report that they have made such settlement in full with him in respect to the Parsonage and that receipts in full have been duly signed by him. Report accepted & committee discharged. The following resolution was presented and adopted. Whereas there are several claims due from the Trustees of First Presby- terian Society and it being necessary to borrow money to pay such claims. Therefore resolved that the Treasurer ascertain the amts of such accounts outstanding, and when so ascertained that the President be authorized to execute a note in favour of John Edwards for the amount thereof payable in one year at seven per cent and that with the money so raised the Treas- urer pay said claims Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Sept 8 1862 Board met at the House of the President Present John Edwards H A Williams J D Lockwood J Y Orchard Stephen Allen & John O Smith Minutes of meeting July 18 were read and accepted Resolved that the special Report of the treasurer be entered upon the book of minutes, viz (Report) Pursuant to the direction of a resolution passed at a meeting July 1862 I $147 35 381.40 105 00 144 27 125.00 1.76 io6 beg to report that I have ascertained the amount of the claims against the church to be as follows- - Balance due A Derrom on Parsonage E B King & Cos Bill John Lums Interest Thos Seagers Bill (Lecture Room) Van Houten for rent of House Occupied by Revd . W H Hornblower Interest on borrowed money Total $904.78 And that the President execute a note for the above amount to John Ed- wards Esq at one year at 7 Per cent per annum with which the above sums were paid in full and receipts given. H A Williams Treasurer Resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the president to as- certain how much the several pew Holders of our church are willing to pay quarterly to meet the interest accruing upon funded debt, and towards li- quidating the same debt. The President appointed Messrs Williams Lockwood & Smith said com- mittee Resolved we adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Nov 27 1862 Meeting of the congregation was held in the church pursuant to call, for the Election of Trustees to fill vacancies. When Mr Abm Gould was ap- pointed chairman After nominations being made the following persons were duly chosen to fill the vacancies viz James D Eockwood Socrates Tut- tle. Henry Clark & Henry Butler for the next two years. Resolution Passed empowering the board of Trustees to fill vacancies in cases of resignation. The Treasurers report was read & accepted & ordered to be filed. Resolution was passed to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Dec 11 1862 Board of Trustees met at the office of H A Williams Esqr Present Henry Clark James E Lockwood Henry Butler John Y Orchard H A Williams & John O Smith when an election for officers was held 107 Henry Clark Esqr was elected President H A Williams Treasurer James D Lockwood Collector John O Smith Secretary & Mathew Jackson Sexton Motion carried that Henry Butler & J. Y. Orchard be auditors for the en- suing year & that the treasures report for the last year be put into their hands for examination Motion made and resolved that the board adjourn J O Smith Secretary Paterson May 7th, 1863 Full Board met at the office of the Treasurer (H A Williams Esqr) Minutes of last meeting were read and approved Motion made seconded and resolved that a committe of three persons in the board be appointed to ascertain & report whether a volunteer choir can be obtained & also upon what terms an organist can be engaged. The presi- dent named the following Persons viz J O Smith Henry Butler & J Y Orchard to serve on this Committee Resolved that the board adjourn for one week to meet at that time Thursday Evg May 14th 1863 J O Smith Did not meet at Secty that time. Paterson N J. Thursday Nov 26 1863 At a meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Society of Pat- erson held in their House of Worship immediately after Divine Services for the purpose of Electing three Trustees Mr David Burnett was called to the Chair and J D Lockwood appointed Secy On motion it was unanimously resolved that Mr H A Williams John O Smith and John Y Orchard be duly elected trustees, to fill said vacancy for the ensuing two years. On motion resolved to adjourn J D Lockwood Secty Paterson Monday Evg Deer 22 1863 Trustees met at the office of H A Williams Esqr. Present Henry Clark J D Lockwood H A Williams S Tuttle J Y Orchard &. John O Smith An Election of officers for the ensueing year was then held when the following persons were chosen Viz io8 Henry Clark President J O Smith Secretary H A Williams Treasurer J D Lockwood Collector Mathew Jackson Sexton A committee was appointed to make enquires & report on procuring a choir for the church Williams Smith were made that Committee Resolution was passed desiring the Treasurer to call for bills from A Derrom which he may consider due him by the church Resolved to adjourn "sine die" J O Smith Secty Paterson Monday 27 Deer 1863 Trustees met at the office of H A Williams Present Henry Clark J Y Orchard H A Williams J D Lockwood & J O Smith On motion of J D Lockwood That Charles E Atherton be engaged for one year from Jany 1st, 1864 at a Salary of Three Hundred dollars per annum He to furnish a suitable organist and choir for the first Presbyterian Society to consist of at least four persons of which he shall be one And also to lead the singing on Sundays in the Sabbath School Motion made by H A Williams that the Secty hand Mr Atherton a copy of the foregoing resolution & engage him on the aforesaid terms Motion made at the previous meeting of the Board that the Finance Committee of the previous year be continued viz J Y Orchard Henry L. Butler & S Tuttle Finance Committe reported upon examination of Treasurs annual reports which were duly accepted by the Board Motion made to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson March 31st 1864 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at Treasures office Present Henry Clark J D Lockwood S Tuttle John O Smith & H A Williams Minutes of last meeting were approved Treasurer reported on A Derroms bills which were handed over to the President & J D Lockwood for examination Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Sectv 109 Paterson Sept 21st, 1864 Board of Trustees met at the Treasures office Present Henry Clark J D Lockwood J V Orchard II A Williams & John O Smith Minutes of last meeting being read were accepted The Committee appointed at last meeting reported after examination of A I >erroms bills that the one rendered by him for sundry repairs to church, Fences & Lecture Room was correct & the Board ordered it to be paid. The other bill was reported adversely too & not in any way acknowledged as being a responsibility assumed at this or any other time by the Trustees of the church Motion made & resolved that we adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Thursday 24 Nov 1864 Meeting of congregation held after services for the purpose of electing Four Trustees to fill vacancies for term of next two \ears Mr H Clark was appointed Chairman After nominations were made the following persons were chosen Henry Clark J D Lockwood Socrates Tuttle & John S Barkalow Report of Treasurer was presented & after being read was duly accepted Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Monday 28 Nov 1864 ' Meeting of Trustees to appoint officers in the New Board when Mr Henry Clark was reapointed President John O Smith Secty H A Williams* Treas- urer James D Lockwood Collector & Mathew Jackson Sexton Resolution Passed to raise the prices of lots in Cemetery to Eighty dol- lars for one square & Twenty dollars each for one fourth part of same Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secty Meeting of Board Trustees on Tuesday Evg April 4 1865 Present Henry Clark H A Williams S Tuttle J D Lockwood J S Barkalow, Secre- tary being absent J S Barkalow was appointed Secty Pro Tem Moved that the Sextons Salary be raised to One Hundred & fifty dollars to take effect from Feby 1st 1865 Carried Moved at the Sense of this meeting that the Salary of Our Pastor Revd Wm H Hornblower be raised to Twenty five Hundred dollars from May 1st, 1865 16 no Moved to amend to Two Thousand amendment accepted by mover of original motion, when it was carred as amended! Motion made & carred that the Secretary cause notice to be given to the Pew Owners of the Church of a meeting to be held on the 13th Inst in the Lecture Room, to consider the propriety of reassesing the pews Motion made & carred that the assesment contemplated be Three per cent additional to the present rates upon the valuation of the pews to take effect from lirst of May next Moved to adjourn Carried J S Barkalow Secy Pro Tern J. O. Smith Paterson April 13 1865 According to notice a meeting of the Pew Owners (Two thirds of whom were present or by proxy represented) took place on Thursday afternoon at 4 O Clock P M (this day) when being organized John Edwards was appointed chairman & John O Smith Secretary, It was moved & carred that an advance of three Per Cent be added to the present rates now being on the rental of pews, It was also recommended that the Congregation be called together for the purpose of informing them of above said advance which was to take effect from 1st Proximo Moved & carred to adjourn John O Smith Secretary At meeting of pew holders of First Presbyterian Church of Paterson Tues- day Evg April 25 1865 Mr Henry Clark was appointed Chairman & John S Barkalow Secretary The Chairman stated at length the object of the meeting when the following resolution was offered & adopted Whereas the Board of Trustees of the church at a late meeting took into consideration the subject of Our Pastors Salary, Resolved that it should be increased to correspond in some measure to the additional cost of living from Fifteen Hundred to Two Thousand Dollars per annum And that the assessment on all the Pews be increased three per cent on their Valuation in addition to the present assessment to provide for the above Resolved that the preamble and resolution of the Board of Trustees be approved. < )n motion the meeting adjourned J S Barkalow Secty Pro Tern Ill Paterson Octr 24 1865 at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held Henry Clark H A Williams Socrates Tuttle James D Lockwood John 0 Smith were present When a letter from Mr C E Atherton was read & ordered to be filed, viz Paterson Octr 19 1865 (Copy) Hon Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church Cents I have the pleasure to report that in view of the dilapitated condition of Our Organ & their being to my mind a favourable prospect of obtaining a new one. That I have succeeded in raising thus far Two Thousand dollars in cash subscriptions for that Object, Therefore I would suggest that you empower a comittee of one of your body together with myself to sell the old organ and apply the proceeds with what I have raised & may further raise to the purchase of a new organ I would be pleased to have a committee ap- pointed with power to add advisory members thereto to select & purchase a new organ at once I propose in giving the order for the Organ to pay as is the rule One thousand dollars down & the ballance I will collect & pay over to Treasurer of Board of Trustees to be held by him and appropriated to the purchase of the Organ The Checks to be drawn to my order You will understand however that the payment of the money will depend en- tirely upon whatever bargain may be agreed upon with the manufacturer of which your body will be duly apprised (Signed) Obdt Yours Chas E Atherton Resolved that a committee be appointed in connection with Mr Atherton to sell the Organ now in use in our Church & apply the funds reed for same towards the purchase of a new organ provided no debt be incurred in its purchase in which The Board of Trustees shall be in any way held responsi - ble, Mr Orchard & Plenry Clark were appointed on that Committee A Committee was also appointed to raise by subscription a sufficient amount to defray the debt of the Church, II A Williams & J O Smith were appointed On motion Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson Deer 7 1865 After Services this A M The Congregation after being called to order ap- pointed Mr Henry Clark Chairman & John M Could Secty. The Election for Three Trustees to fill vacancies then took place, when The following persons were reelected II A Williams John Y Orchard & John O Smith to serve for the Term of Two years ensuing 112 The new Board of Trustees to have their first meeting on Monday Evg next 11th Inst at 8 OClock at the office of H A Williams Esqr Resolved to adjourn John M Gould Secty per J O S Paterson Dec 11 1865 Board of Trustees met according to call when the following persons were elected to fill the offices for the coming year Henry Clark President John O Smith Secretary H A Williams Treasurer Jas D Lockwood Collector Mathew Jackson Sexton The report of Treasure was read & received and referred to the Finance Comittee for examination The minutes of the two former meetings were read and approved Motion made & resolved to adjourn sine day John O Smith Secty Report on file Paterson March 26 1866 Meeting of Trustees took place at office of H A Williams Esqr when the Subject of a new Furnace was discussed, A Committee of three were ap- pointed to procure one & make such alterations in chimney as were neces- sary, J O Smith J D Lockwood & Mathew Jackson were appointed. The Furnace has been provided & all arrangements execufed to complete the whole matter, & promises now say Octr 10th 1866 to be a success & the bills for same all paid* J O Smith Secty Paterson Octr 24th 1866 Trustees meeting at the place of business of J Y Orchard Esq Present H Clark H A Williams J S Barkalow J Y Orchard & J O Smith, A report was read from Mr Atherton in regard to the New Organ now ready to be put into the church, & also calling attention to the necessity of removing the-old instrument &C, The report was approved th inst were read and approved. A Communication have been reed from the Building Committee of the Ladies Hospital association was read & received for consideration. Resolved to appoint a Committee of two to confer with the building Com- mittee of Ladies Hospital asstn. The President of the Board to appoint same. Mr F C Van Dyk and Mr William Cook were appointed Resolved to adjourn, the next meeting of the Board to be held at office of J. O. Smith on tuesday Novr 3d Proximo J O Smith Secretary Paterson Nov 3d 1874 Meeting of the Board. Minutes of meeting 20th Oct ultimo were read and accepted. Committe appointed at least meeting made a verbal report through its chairman Mr F C Van Dyk giving an account of an interview with the manages of the Ladies Hospital association. Viz That that asso- ciation applied for twenty four lots situated in our new Cemetery. No price beino- named the matter was now brought up for consideration. When a motion was made by Mr F C Van Dyk and seconded by Mr William Cook when it was resolved to offer that parcel or tract of land situated on Market Street being the upper part of the new Cemetery. 24 (more or less) city build- ing lots, that each lot to have 2500 square feet or 25 feet by 100. for the sum of $500 for each lot. this offer to be open for acceptance for ten days from the 4th day of Novr 1874. and no longer. The fences are not in- cluded in the sale, and if accepted by the Ladies Hospital association, the action of the Trustees to be submitted to a meeting of the congregation to approve or disapprove and if approved, it will be confirmed by the Trustees. The payments to be one third Cash, the balance on Bond and Mortgage In- terest payable Semi Annual Treasurers Report was read and accepted Showing the receipts and dis- bursements for the last fiscal year. 143 Leceipts from Pew rents 5074 86 Collections (boxes) 540 63 Delinquent rents 1113 89 6729.38 Expenses 6569 07 160.31 Resolved to adjourn J. O Smith Secretary Paterson X J Novr 26th is 74 At a meeting of the First Presbyterian Society of this city held this day in the church immediately after the Thanksgiving Service pursuant to no- tice duly given from the pulpit for the election of of four Trustees to suc- ceed Messrs Henry Clark John Ramage F. C. Van Dyk and William Cook Mr Henry Clark was chosen chairman and Mr Wm Nelson Secretary Nominations being made the same Trustees were renominated. Mr Clark declined and named his son Mr Henry. I. Clark in his stead, when Messrs Van Dyk. Ramage. Cook and Henry. I. Clark were elected by ac- clamation for the term two years Resolved to adjourn. Wm Nelson Secretary* Paterson Deer 7th 1874 Meeting of the Board of Trustees for the purpose of Organizing. Present Messrs S Tuttle John Bently John Ramage William Cook F C Van Dyk Henry I Clark & John O Smith. After being called to order, proceeded to read the minutes of meeting of the Congregation of Nov 26 Nov past. When nominations for a President were made, Mr S. Tuttle & Mr John Bently were nominated, Mr Bently declined Mr Tuttle was then elected. Mr John O Smith was reelected Secretary, and Mr F. C. Van Dyk Treasurer. Mr Pye was reelected Sexton and Collector. A Resolution was then read and passed Viz. That the collector appointed for the collection of Pew rents will hereafter be required promptly to collect all Pew Tents and to report to the Treasurer in writing the names of all de- linquents at the expiration of every month, and it shall be the duty of the Treasurer immediately to lay such monthly reports before the Board of Trustees for such action as they may deem best ♦These minutes are in the handwriting of John O. Smith. i44 Regular meetings of the Board to be held the last Tuesday evening of each fiscal Quarter, and special meetings at the call of the President of which due notice shall be given Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secretary Paterson Jany 26th 1875 Regular Quarterly meeting of the Board Present a Quorem Mr Ram- age called to the chair in the absence of the President Minutes of meeting Deer 7th read & approved Resolution made & carried that Mr Pye, the collector having failed to make the required report to the Treasurer as appearing in resolutions of last meeting & of which he was immediately notified by the Secretary in writing. That Mr Pye be notified of his neglect in his apparent want of attention to the requirements of said resolution and that his notice be again called to same, and in case of his continued failure that immediate action on same will be taken by the Board Resolution passed That owing to the present condition of the Finances of the Church. A prompt payment of the Pew rents is necessary, and the Trustees have reluctantly decided to consider every Pew vacant on which the rent is one or more quarters delinquent and will proceed to rent it to other parties, and that the collector be required to read this too or notify all who are in arrears. This resolution to take effect on May 1st Proximo. Resolved that the President sign a power of attorney to the firm of Henry I & John Clark to collect the interest now due and accruing on the invest- ment of the Devereaux fund & that they pay the same over to the Treasurer of the session to be used for the purpose for which it was given. Resolved to adjourn to meet on Tuesday Evg April 6th J O Smith Secty Paterson Feby 8th 1875 Meeting of Trustees after being called to order minutes of 26 Jany were read & approved Resolution passed that a printed circular be properly filled up and issued to each delinquent Pew holder giving notice of amount due, and a limited time granted for the payment thereof, and if not responded too. that the pews of such delinquents will be considered vacant and subject to be rented to others on the first of May next. Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secretary Paterson March 23d 1875 At the call of the President for a meeting of the Trustees. A full Board being present The minutes of the meeting previous were read and approved A Resolution was passed appropriating One thousand dollars for furnish- ing the music for the services of the church. J. O. Smith was empowered as a committee to engage the Organist and other members of the choir for the year ensueing from May 1st 1875 Resolution was made that the Janitor of the mission School should be paid by Treasurer of the church. Mr Van Dyk was elected collector of the church and an appropriation was made of $100 to pay a deputy to be chosen by Mr Van Dyk Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secty Paterson N J 13 April 1875 Meeting of Trustees at the office of the President. Present S. Tuttle Esqr John Ramage F C Van Dyk & John O Smith Minutes of meeting March 23d read & approved. A Communication having been made by the Secretary of the Board that the Keys of the church and Lecture room had been sent to him by the Sexton stating that he had accepted a situation in Hoboken which will prevent his serving us any longer. Therefore Resolved That we proceed to the Election of another sexton nominations being received Viz George Webster (colored) Robert Singleton James Lutn & Harry Muzzy The appointment was postponed until the next meeting George Brew- ster* was hired to fill vacancy until that time, at f 5. per week. Resolved that every Delinquent Pew Holder Shall have a circular sent to them claiming the rent due by them, and that all rents are payable and due in advance from Quarter to Quarter Resolved to adjourn J O Smith Secretary Paterson Sept 14th 1875 Trustee meeting at the orifice of the President Present a full Board being called to order Minutes of meeting 13th April read & approved ♦Webster. 146 Geo Webster employed as acting Sexton shall be instructed to examine the falling in of Soil of the Old Cemetry & in case of the exposure of the remains of the Dead that he at once have them carefully buried & report such instances to the Treasurer of our Society ~ ro ~> i~ x;^*.HTOrt id ' J be ' £ 3 _ c -2r2 ' D&< O . fTT • T- -— C s > ' « 0 1- 5 . - o - " a^u U 3;4 .^; a 2 M; .►-i 3-^ -3-" 3 K^ « £ u j -3 s -' ^2 u K2 g.g.2 3U~ 3 h-B--3.0 S 8.c o g M m'h, °*=^I;,,S;»2 e 5 ii — c 12 O 5 v y "•_ 'u £ "1 c § 5 p 2 5 S-to • a S'E'S u 8<"o 0 W < w K H > -►2 «- to 'z ao I- ^ Y-1 u £ a « n s i H PL, P 0 0 0 c m a B w 0 O fe 2 B E - > 1-1 o II 2 ^ u >. ~z n 3 CJ a ^ M C/3 < < a. & 001- u u - o o z § Q W a «8 2 c< s « s - ~i5 rt 2 « « -a m. 5 >^-£ § S 3 «~ c " o. -3 ^ t» 0^0 ,'a 3 ■£ o 3 v •- cd c a; ° u. c v- o-a.s J«1««« « V' _ c 0. ! ■ S 8 «5 t s ma 1- 3 I .M§o™ g § > n S 3 HzR « « 3 o ~ f> V > o > O 1-— o g ■* ^ > .' * be 3 -3 °13.S.2-J 152 On motion, the report was received. Mr. Wm. Crossett asked for information about the cost of the choir, which it had been understood would not exceed $1,000 for the past year. After some discussion, Mr. Wm. Nelson moved as the sense of the congregation that for the en- suing year the expenses for the church music do not exceed one thousand dollars. Mr. S. Tuttle moved as an amendment that Mr. Oborski, the present Organist, be charged with the provision of the music for the church, with an appropriation of one thousand dollars at his disposal. Mr. Henry Muzzy moved as an amendment to the amendment that "we follow the Presbyterian doctrine in this respect, and that the whole matter be left in the hands of the Session." Mr. Tuttle withdrew his motion, to which opposition had been expressed. The Chairman ruled Mr. Muzzy's motion out of order. Mr. John Ramage moved that the whole matter of the church music be left to the Trustees, as heretofore. Which was not agreed to. Mr. Nelson's motion was then agreed to. On motion of Mr. Clark it was unanimously Resolved, That the thanks of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church be tendered to F. C. Van Dyk, Esq., for his able and valuable ser- vices as a member of the Board of Trustees of said Church and Treasurer of said Board during the years that he has filled such positions. On motion, adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. A copy of the Resolution in connection with the expression of thanks &C of the congregation to Mr. Van Dyk embodied in the foregowing minutes, has been forwarded to Mr. Van Dyk on Deer. 12th 1876 J O Smith. Paterson Dec 12th 1876 Meeting of the Board called at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present a full Board except Mr Ryle & Mr Smith. Mr. Tuttle was elected chairman and Mr Clark Sec pro tern. On motion meeting adjourned to meet next Friday, Dec 19 | 76 at 8 o'clock P. M. at same place. H. I. Clark Sec pro tern i53 Paterson Dec 19th 1876. Meeting of the Board held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present a full Board except Mr Smith consisting of Mr Tuttle, Mr Ramage, Mr Bently Mr Ryle, Mr Cooke & Mr Clark. Meeting called to order by Mr Tuttle On motion of Mr Ramage, Mr Tut- tle was unanimously elected President of the Board for the ensuing year On motion Mr Wm Cooke was elected Treasurer & Mr H. I. Clark Secre- tary for the ensuing year. Minutes of last formal meeting held June 13th 1876 read and approved except that part which includes Mr H A Williams as one of committee on music, which was ordered to be stricken out. On motion the present committee on music were continued consisting of Mr. Tuttle Mr Ramage & Mr Clark and an appropriation of one thousand dol- lars was made for music for the ensuing year. On motion, Mr Robt Dall- ing was appointed collector for the ensuing year at a compensation of two per cent on the amount of Pew Rents collected. On motion of Mr. Ryle it was agreed that the services of Geo Webster as janitor be continued weekly, at the same compensation heretofore paid him. On motion of Mr Ramage that the chair appoint a committee the chair ap- pointed a committee to have general supervision of church property The Chair appointed Mr Ramage & Mr Bentley On motion adjourned. H. I. Clark Sec 154 LIST OF PEW OWNERS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Chas Danforth 1 Pew No. 89 Peter Adams 1 '• " 87 John Edwards 1 " " 93 Matthew Jackson i 1 '" " 21 Thos Gould 1 " " 46 John Garrison 1 " " 97 R L Colt 3 " 56, 84, 54 Wm Cundell 1 " Mary Morrell 1 " No. 88 Stephen Allen 1 " " 86 Jas D Lock wood now owned by Mr Crossman 71 Divi Henry Muzzy 1 Pew " 82 John Colt 2 Pews 129, 130 A S Pennington 2 " 131, 132 Henry Clark 2 " 57, 59 David Burnett 1 " No. 93 Henry Whiteley 1 " " 78 James Close widow 1 " "75 22 John Keenan 1 now occupied by H. A. Williams John Keenan 1 Pew No 53 Wm Crossett 1 ' ' " 64 Rogers K & Gf 2 ' ' 137. 138 26 Pews *The above list is on a sheet of note paper, pinned to a fly leaf in front of Vol. III. of the Books of Minutes. It is in the handwriting of Henry Clark, and is endorsed across the face, in red ink, in the handwriting of John O. Smith : "List given to J O. Smith Secty by Henry Clark President Board Trustees." The name John Keenan, and the note "was occupied by H. A. Williams" are in Mr. Smith's handwriting. The list was made out probably about 1863- 3. tRogers, Ketcham & Grosvenor, now Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works. Minutes of Board of Trustees. Vol. IV. Paterson Feby 6th 1877 Trustees met at office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr Ryle, Mr Ramage, M Smith and Mr Clark. On motion of Mr Ramage, Mr Ryle was elected chairman of this meeting. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr F. C. Van Dyke presented himself before the Board of Trustees and stated that Miss Carrie Edwards and Miss Anne Inglis had undertaken to raise by subscription from the members of the church and congregation a sufficient sum of money to pay off the indebtedness on the Parsonage, and that in their behalf, he now handed the following evidences of indebtedness, receipted in full or cancelled of record viz Bond & Mortgage on Parsonage issued to John Lum August 25th 1860 for $3,000. Bond & Mortgage on Parsonage issued to John Lum May 31st 1861 for $1,000. Pond iS: Mortgage on Parsonage issued to William A Butler October 8th 1871 for $2,000. Note issued to Richard Wessels May 10th 1862 for $500. Note issued to John Edwards July 22d 1862 for $904 78-100 also Policies of Insurance assigned to Jno Edwards as additional security on Bonds & Mt'ges held by him 1 Policy No 4004 for $3,000 expiring Apl 31 | 78 in Paterson Ins Co 1 • ' I of No 1032 cancelled No 9597 for $1,000 expiring Apl 19—79 in do accompanied by a list of subscribers and a statement showing the total amount of subscriptions received to have been $7453 50-100 dollars, the en- tire amount paid in liquidation of the indebtedness $7,404 78-100 leaving a balance of receipts in excess of disbursements of $48 72-100 dollars which was enclosed in an envelope addressed to the Treasurer of the church and accompanied by the following letter dated Feby 1st 1877 To the Honorable The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church Gentlemen We the undersigned have the honor to enclose herewith, the Bonds and Mortgages paid and cancelled of record and the two notes fully paid and satisfied (amounting to in all $7,404 78-100) which have been held for so many years as a lien on the Parsonage of our church. 22 i58 Enclosed also you will find the Subscription papers with the amounts subscribed for the liquidation of this debt & the accounts showing our total receipts and expenditures. These we trust you will find all correct and sat- isfactory. The small balance on hand you will please place to the Mission School Mortgage. This has been promised by us to the contributors. We would also suggest to you that out of the increased available income of the church, an annual sum say $200, be paid on this mortgage & so gradually remove this debt also. And now in closing up our work, we have but to report unto you, the deep and earnest feeling we found among our people in re- gard to this debt ; all felt the burden, all were anxious to do their share as the list of names on the Subscription list sufficiently prove, and the often expressed hope should the debt be removed that the Poor of the Church be "considered" and not too heavily taxed for their pew rents ; and also that the Trustees in all their future works of usefulness (and we hope these will be many) should not take the easy method of assuming Mortgages but endeavour to raise the money before the work is undertaken. If Gods Blessing be with you in the work you will find a generous and willing response from the people, such has been our experience. By His Help and His Aid have we alone done our work and now at its successful close we would offer up to him our voice of thanksgiving that to do this, we have been counted worthy" Gentlemen We have the honor to be Yours very Respectfully (signed) Carrie Edwards " Anne Inglis On motion of Mr Smith it was Resolved that the papers be received and placed on file and that the envelope said to contain $48 72-100 dollars, be handed to the Treasurer with instruction to appropriate the same in partial payment of the mortgage on the Mission School in accordance with the request in the above recorded letter of Mrs Edwards and Miss Inglis On motion of Mr Ramage it was Resolved that the thanks of the Board of Trustees be tendered to Mrs Carrie Edwards & Miss Anne Inglis for their disinterested and untiring exertions to accomplish the task that they had so cheerfully undertaken and which under the blessing of God has been rewarded with such signal success, and that the President of the Board of Trustees be requested to convey the same to them by letter. On motion of Mr Smith it was Resolved that the Secretary have the above mentioned Policies of Insurance surrendered by Mr John Edwards Mortga- gee changed so that the loss if any be made payable to this Society. J59 On motion of Mr Ramage it was Resolved that the President be requested to examine the above mentioned papers and report at our next meeting if all the forms of law have in them been complied with, so as to extinguish all previously existing indebtedness on the Parsonage. On motion adjourned H. I. Clark Secretary Paterson April 17 | 77 Trustees met at office of S. Tuttle Esq Present a full Board. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The President of the Board (Mr Tuttle) stated that he had called this meet- ing among other matters for the purpose of submitting the request of Mr Jas Morrison that the Trustees have the Fence and Remains buried in his lot in old Cemetery (which is being gradually undermined) removed to the new cemetery and that the church pay for the said removal. Motion of Mr Smith that the Society pay for the removal of fence and re- mains as requested by Mr Morrison at an expense not to exceed seventeen dollars was not agreed to. Ayes' Mr Smith. Mr Ramage, & Mr Tuttle Noes' Mr Bentley, Mr Cooke, Mr Ryle & Mr Clark Committees apointed at the last meeting reported as follows. The President that he had sent copies of resolution adopted Feby 16 | 77 to Miss Inglis & Mrs Edwards also that he had casually examined the cancel- lation of Bonds & Mortgages & Notes (as they had just come into his pos- session) which appeared correct but would make a more thorough examina- tion. The Secretary that he had left the Policies of Insurance with Paterson Fire Ins Co to have loss if any accrue to the society instead of Jno Ed- wards Mortgagee On motion of Mr Ramage Resolved that the Board of Trustees purchase five new Hymn Books with music for the choir and twenty of the cheapest copies for the use of the non members of the congregation. On motion adjourned H. I. Clark Sec Paterson May 17 th 1877 Trustees' met at the Office of S. Tuttle Esq A Presentment of the Grand Jury of which the following is a copy was sub- mitted to the Board, The Grand Inquest of the County of Passaic present, That the burying grounds belonging to the following corporations to wit. To the First Methodist Episcopal Church, To the Saint Pauls Protestant Episcopal i6o Church and The First Presbyterian Church are in a neglected and dilapidated condition and as the same now are public nuisances And that the burying ground of the said First Presbyterian Church is in a state which exposes the bones of some of those buried therein to the eyes of the public and that unless the same be not immediately put in proper condition they ought to be indicted as public nuisances (signed) Thos N Dale Foreman Paterson, May 7 | 1877 A true copy from the files J. H. Blauvelt Clk On Motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that the Presentment of the Grand Jury be referred to the committee on cemetery (Mr Tuttle Mr Bentley & Mr. Cooke) and that they have a survey made if not already done and report what is necessary to be done for the protection of old cemetery against the encroachment of adjacent property owners. On Motion Adjourned H I. Clark Sec Paterson May 31st 1877 Trustees met at office of S. Tuttle Esq Committee on Cemetery Reported that they have had the old survey staked out and that they find that a fence can be located for a distance of two- thirds of our line at present, at a cost of about Twenty-eight dollars per one hundred feet and that as soon as the earth is removed can extend the same until it meets the fence running southerly from the north-western corner of the Cemetery On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved That the report of committee be received and that the committee be empowered to erect the fence in accordance with their report and continue the same from time to time until there shall be a continuous fence along the westerly side of the old cemetery, and that they further be empowered to remove such remains as may be liable to exposure by removal of the sand and to reinter them in some other part of the Cemetery. On Motion Adjourned H I. Clark Sec. Paterson, N. J., Nov. 29, 1877., A meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian church was held this day (Thanksgiving), immediately after the morning service, pursuant to notice duly given from the pulpit. Mr. H. A. Williams was chosen chairman, and \Vm. Nelson secretary. i6i On motion, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting (Thanks- giving day, 1876) was dispensed with. Mr. Ramage, of the Board of Trustees, stated that the business of the meeting was the election of three Trustees, in place of Messrs. John Bentley, William Cooke and John O. Smith, whose terms expired this year. Mr. Dalling moved that the three retiring Trustees be reelected. Mr. Muzzy nominated Benjamin Crane. Messrs. William Cooke, John Bentley and William Moore were nominated. Mr. Ramage stated that Mr. Bentley yesterday requested that his name be withdrawn, if nominated. On motion, it was decided to elect Trustees by ballot. The chairman appointed Messrs. Abram Gould and Henry I. Clark were appointed Tellers. The ballots were counted with the following result: Mr. Bentley , 25 Mr. Cooke 24 Mr. Crane 14 Mr. Smith 11 Mr. Moore 3 Blank 2 The chairman declared that Messrs. John Bentley, William Cooke & Benjamin Crane were duly elected Trustees of the church for the next- ensuing two years. On motion, adjourned until next Thankskiving day. Wm. Nelson. Paterson Dec 4th 1877 Tiustees' met at the office of S Tuttle Esq Present Mr. Ryle, Mr Ram- age, Mr Cooke Mr Bentley & Mr Crane, & Mr Clark On Motion of Mr Bentley Mr Ryle was elected temporary chairman of this meeting Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, The reading of the minutes of the annual meeting of the congregation held Nov 30th 1876 was called for, from which it appeared that Mr Wm Cooke was elected for two years at that time causing a vacancy in the Board. On Motion of Mr Ramage that the Board proceed to fill the said vacancy for the ensuing two years and that Mr S. Tuttle be elected to the same, was unanimously agreed to. On Motion the following officers were unanimously reelected for the en- suing year Mr S. Tuttle President S3 162 Mr II. I. Clark Secretary and Mr Wm Cooke Treasurer Mr Root Dalling was reappointed collector for the ensuing year on the same terms as last year. Geo Webster (coll) Janitor was also retained on the same terms as last year. On Motion the following committees were continued for the ensuing year: Music Mr S. Tuttle, Mr Jno Ramage. Mr H. I. Clark. General Supervision of Church Property Mr Jno Ramage, & Mr Jno Bentley. The following communication was received from the session of the Church, Extracts from the Minutes of the Session dated Nov 27, 1877, "It was resolved that in consequence of the recent purchse of Hymn Books by the Congregation, the Session request the Trustees of the church to purchase for use in the Lecture Room one hundred copies of "Hymns & Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship" and that Mr Ramage be a committee to present a copy of this resolution to the Trustees" I hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy from the minutes of the session. (signed) David Magie Moderator On Motion- of Mr Ryle the abo"-3 communication was laid on the table, On Motion Adjourned to meet at the same place Dec 18th 1877 at 8 o'clock P. M Paterson Dec 18th 1877. Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr Tuttle, Mr Ramage, Mr Cooke Mr Clark, Mr Crane Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Report of the Treasurer was received by the Board and ordered to be placed on file On Motion of Mr. Ramage Resolved that one thousand dollars be appropriated for music for the ensuing year. Communication was received from the Supeiintendent of Streets requiring the repairing or laying with blue flag the side-walk of church property on Main St between Ward and Oliver Streets On Motion of Mr Crane said communication was referred to the committee of General Supervision of Church Property with power. On Motion of Mr Crane Resolved that the communication received from 1 63 session of the Church at the last meeting be taken from the table. On Motion of Mr Cooke Resolved that the session of the church be authorized to procure such a number of Hymn Books for use in the Lecture Room, as in their judge- ment may be necessary, and render the bill to the Treasurer, and that he be authorized to pay the same. On Motion adjourned II I. Clark Secretary Paterson April 9th 1878. Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mr Tuttle. Mr Cooke, Mr Ramage Mr Crane, Mr Bentley & Mr Clark, Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer asked instruction in regard to paying a certain sum to Treasurer of the session to make up a deficiency in collections made for our churches' apportionment for Presbyterial Fund. On motion it was Resolved that the Treasurer pay the amount asked for, $16.20 An application was made by Mrs Henry White that a certain sum (about five dollars per week) be allowed her by the Board for her sustenance in lieu of the income of the property left by her deceased husband which at her death is willed to The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society. The income to go to the poor of the church, and also offering to convey to this Board her life estate in said property. On Motion of Mr Cooke Resolved that a committee of two consisting of the President of the Board and Mr Crane be appointed to investigate the application of Mrs White. A communication was received from Mr Balling collector asking the Board to reimburse him the sum of Twenty-five dollars paid by him to Mr Geo Brown for Rent. On motion of Mr Cooke, Resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to pay Mr Dalling the sum of Twenty five dollars asked for but with the under- standing that the Board do not pay his rent in future On motion adjourned H. I. Clark- Sec Paterson April lfith 1878 Board of Trustees met at the office of S. Tuttle Esq 164 On motion the meeting was adjourned until Saturday April 20th at 8 o'clock I*. M. II. I. Clark Sec Paterson April 20th 1678 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr Tuttle, Mr Cooke, Mr Ramage Mr Crane, Mr Bentley, & Mr Clark Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as amended. The Committtee appointed at the last meeting (Mr Tuttle, & Mr Crane) to investigate the application of Mrs Henry White. Reported that they had called on Mrs White who stated that on account of her advanced age, she felt un- able to attend to the management of her affairs and wished to convey to the Board of Trustees her life interest in Real Estate situated on Broadway, which at her death will revert to the Trustees of the First Presbyterian So- ciety in Paterson, in trust, the Board of Trustees paying to her the sum of Three hundred dollars annually which sum she says is necessary for her support. , The said committee further Reported, that they are informed that the property is rented to various parties at a total annual rental of four hundred and sixty eight dollars and that the annual expenses including taxes are estimated at two hundred and thirty one 90- 100 dollars leaving a nett income of two hundred and thirty six 10-100 dollars. On motion of Mr Ramage the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted, Whereas the widow of the late Henry White a member of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson who is now in possession of the Real Estate of her deceased husband which Real Estate will become the property of this Board upon the death of said Mrs White under the pro- visions of the will of the said Henry White, has proposed to convey her life estate in said property to this Board for an annual rent of three hundred dollars. Resolved that in consideration of the fact of her advanced age and her declared inability to take care of said property and collect the rents thereof this Board do accept her said offer. Resolved, that the President of the Board be and he is hereby directed to prepare the necessary papers in this matter and have the same executed. Resolved, that Mr Robt Dalling be employed to collect the rents of the i65 said property and that he be allowed a commission of five per cent for so doing. On motion adjourned H I. Clark Sec Paterson Nov 19th 1878 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr Tuttle, Mr Ryle, Mr Crane Mr Cooke, & Mr Clark Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The President reported that the title of the late Henry White deceased had not been conveyed to this society, for the reason that Mrs White had re- considered and declined to make the conveyance. The Report of Treasurer was received and ordered to be placed on file, Statement of the Income & Expenditures of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson for the fiscal year ending Nov 1st 1878 Income From Pew Rents collected to date 5,748.16 " Sunday collections 442.49 " Sale of Cemetery Lot (S Tuttle Presd) 3 Gross Income reed from Nov 1 | 77 to Nov 1 | 78 Expenditures For balance due Treasurer as per report Nov 1st 1877. " Salary of Pastor one year " do " Choir " do " Janitor " do " do Mission 4,635.78 " Taxes for 1878 on all the Church Property 318.86 " Unpaid Taxes for 1874 & 1875 on the Mission Property 29.24 " New Side Walk (stone flagging) 340.13 " Insurance 133.50 " Interest 1 year $70 £ year 35 on Mission Property 105. " D. C. Rider (carpenter Bill of repairs 102.26 " E B King & Co Plumber & Stoves " 121.16 " Paterson Gas Light Co 119.15 " Amt paid R. Dalling collector 114.96 " Rent of office for do 25. " F. C. Van Dyk & Co Cleaning Church during Sum- mer vacation (3 mos) 38.80 6193.65 259.86 3.000. 1020. 259.92 96. 1 66 For paid Note of Geo S. McCarter 73.50 1,521.56 " Sundry bills as per annexed statement 185.54 6342.88 Balance on deficiency in Income — due the Treasurer $149.23 Sundry Bills Paid. Paid deficiency on Presbyterial & Synodical & Assembly Fund Check to Treas Session 16.20 A. D F. Randolph & Co (Social Hymns) 76. Geo Town ley (Coal Bill) 14.75 L. H Martin (Communion Wine) 10. Christie Repairing & Tuning Organ 15. Postage & Stationery for Treas & Collector 6.80 Printing do & do 8 50 Repairing Side Walk 8.16 Wm Turners bill Nov 22 | 77 7. 1877 Dec 3 Jas McClellan Side Walk Mission 3.50 1878. Jany 4 Van Saun & Muzzy 30 28 J & H Habben oil bill 1.40 Feby4 Kindling wood (mission) 1. 5 5 bbls charcoal 1.75 23 Geo Webster 2f ds cleaning snow 2.75 Apl 1 Brick for Repairs .85 12 Garside & Bro Paving & Repair Side Walk 3.70 May 1 Jno. Norwood .75 July 11 Van Saun & Muzzy 1.38 Oct 31 10 bbls charcoal 3.00 Cleaning stoves 1.50 Coal Basket 1 25 Note $185.54 Uncollected Pew Rents Nov 1st 1877. 515. do Nov 1st 1878. 759. 167 There are 140 l'ews in the church of these 131 are rented, the gross Income of which if all collected amounts to $0,208. Statement of Uncollected Pew Rents Alex G. Beckvvith T R Buchan Michael Coulter L Coles Thos Dunlap De G. B. Fowler Geo Frost Mrs Wm Gledhill Christopher Godden Martha Greaves Chas Keeler Mrs Kane Mrs Lucie Mrs Lyness Mrs Pennington A V. Pearce D. C Rider Geo Townley J S. Tylee H A Williams J Z. Westervelt 40. 57. 29. 11.25 34.50 10. 8. 17. 09. 20. 122. 24.75 8 54. 21. 13. 45. 39. 24. 03. 15.50 total Paid since Nov 1st $759 Alex G. Beckwith Mrs Kane Mrs Pennington J Z. Westervelt 20. 24.75 21. 15.50 On Motion of Mr Ryle the following resolution was unanimously adopted Resolved that the Treasurer be requested to call on the delinquent Pew Holders and urge upon them the necessity of at onee paying the past due rents, and he is hereby authorized in his judgement to inform them that if the same be not paid within a reasonable time that the fact will be pub- 1 68 lished to the congregation at large and instructions asked by the Trustees as to what action they shall take in the piemises. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Secretary Paterson, N. J., Nov. 28, 1878. A meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian church at Pater- son was held this day (Thanksgiving), immediately after the morning ser- vice, pursuant to notice duly given from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen chairman, and William Nelson sec- retary. The minutes of the last meeting of the congregation, held November 29, 1877, were read and approved. Mr. Clark, of the Board of Trustees, stated that an error had been com- mitted at the last meeting of the congregation, in voting for a successor to Mr. William Cooke, as Trustee, whereas it was not Mr. Cooke's, but Mr. Socrates Tuttle's term that had expired at that time, Mr. Cooke's term not expiring until this year (18^8). In order to remedy the error, the Board of Trustees had chosen Mr. Tuttle to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of his term in 1877, appointing him for the full term of two years. Conse- quently, the Trustees whose terms expired this year, and whose successors this meeting had been called to elect, were : William Ryle, Henry I. Clark, William Cooke and John Ramage. Nominations for Trustees being called for, the following gentlemen were named : William Cooke, Henry I. Clark, Samuel V. S. Mussy, William Ryle, Stephen Van Winkle, William Harmon, John W. Griggs (declined), James Booth. ,On motion, the nominations were closed. On motion of Mr. Griggs, it was decided to vote by ballot, each person voting for four Trustees on one ballot. The Chairman appointed Messrs. John W. Griggs and E. G. Edwards to act as Tellers. The congregation having cast their ballots, the Tellers announced the vote as follows : William Cooke 21 William Ryle 17 Henry I. Clark 15 Samuel V. S. Muzzy 10 William Harmon 4 Stephen Van Winkle 4 Blank 2 169 The Chairman announced that Messrs. William Cooke, William Kyle, Henry I. Clark and Samuel V. S. Muzzy, having received the highest number of votes, were elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. Mr. Tuttle moved that our Pastor be requested to furnish the Board of Trustees with a copy of his admirable sermon, preached this morning, and that the Trustees be authorized to have the same printed in pamphlet form, the discourse being one of unusually general public interest. Mr. William Crossett moved as an amendment that the sermon, when printed, be substantially bound, according to the Trustees' discretion. Mr. Tuttle accepted the amendment, and his motion, as thus amended, was adopted unanimously, by a rising vote. Mr. Benjamin Crane moved that our Pastor's sermon on Temperance, preached on Sunday evening, 18th inst., be also printed, but after some discussion withdrew his motion. On motion, the meeting adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Dec 10th 1878 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr Wm Ryle Mr Wm Cooke, Mr John Bentley, Mr S V. S. Muzzy, Mr H I. Clark- Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as read. On motion the following officers were unanimously re-elected for the ensu- ing year. Mr S. Tuttle President Mr H I. Clark Secretary Mr Wm Cooke Treasurer. Mr Robt Bailing was reappointed collector for the ensuing year on the same terms as last year Geo Webster (coll) Janitor was retained on the same terms as last year. On motion the following committees were appointed for the ensuing year. Music Mr. S. Tuttle, Mr H. I. Clark, Mr S. V. S. Muzzy General Supervision of Church Property Mr Jno Bentley, Mr Wm Cooke On motion of Mr Bentley that one thousand iv twenty dollars be appropri- ated for music for the ensuing year. An amendment was offered by Mr Ryle that the amount be one thousand dollars Amendment lost by the following vote 24 170 Ayes Kyle, Muzzy & Clark Noes Tuttle Bentley & Cook0 Original motion lost by following vote Ayes Tuttle, Bentley & Cooke Noes Kyle, Muzzy & Clark On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that the appropriation be one thousand dollars to meet the wishes of the congregation. Unanimously agreed too. On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that the Thanksgiving Sermon of our Pas- tor be published in phamplet form and that the Treasurer and Secretary be a committee to have one thousand copies printed on the best terms. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Secretary Paterson June 12th 1S79 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr Jno Bentley Mr Samuel V. S. Muzzy & Mr II I. Clark. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The resignation of Mr Win Cooke was received with the following letter. New York June 4th 1879 S. Tuttle Esq Presdt &c Dear Friend As I wrote you, your request for the enclos- ed statement was not reed until Monday evening, and my time was so much taken up yesterday that I found it quite impossible to get it ready for the mail until this morning. It is a statement in full from the last annual Report to date and shows a balance now in the Treasury of $887 85, and although it has not been asked for yet I think I may be permitted to say that on Nov 1st | 78 there was a deficiency in the Treasury of $149 23, within 3 mos or say F"eby 1st I 79 we had after paying Salaries Bills &c a balance of $118 73 Again on May 1st after paying Salaries Bills &c we had a balance of $202 46. This certainly is encouraging and shows conclusively that we are gradu- ally gaining ground. i7i But for some time past, with very indifferent health and quite enough business of my own to engage my attention have found the position of Treasurer to be burdensome and therefore with your permission beg to hand you herewith my resignation as a Trustee & Treasurer to take effect immediately, or if you prefer it as soon as my successor is appointed, and when he presents an order from you and our Secty, it will give me pleasure to hand him promptly a certified check for the balance named. Yours Very Truly (signed) William Cooke Treas The report of Treasurer was received and referred to Mr Clark & Mr Muzzy for examination, of which the following is a copy. William Cooke Treasurer in account with First Presbyterian Church Pater- son N J June 3 | 79 To amount received of R Dalling Collector for Pew Rents 3.407.2.' Amount received from Sunday Collections 288.67 $3,695.92 Nov 1 | 78 By Balance on hand as per last report 149.23 June 3 | 79 Amt paid Interest on Mtge on Mission School Nov 21, $35 May 21 $35 70. Amt paid Ceo Webster Janitor 7 mos at 21 66 151.62 " " McClellan "MS" at 8 56. " Revd Dr Magee Salary 1500. " Choir " 500. " " gas bills as per Statement 55.20 " " for Printing annual report of Church & Mission School 8. " " for Printing 1000 copies of Thanksgiving Sermon by Rev Dr Magie 30. " for Printing 1000 Pew Rent bills 2. " " J & H Habben oil & glass globes 8. " " E. B. King & Co Plumbing }[j jj5 26.13 " H S. Blauvelt Painting 5.04 " " D C Rider Carpenter repairs 26.45 " " Coal Bills as per Statement 89.40 " J C Christie tuning organ 20. 172 Amt. paid Check to A Gould to make up deficiency on 2 collec- tions taken up for the support of Presbyterian Or- ganization 17. " Postage 100 3 cts 50 2 cts & 100 2 cts check stamps 6. " " Sundries as per statement 10. " " Premium on 4 Policies 78. Total Expenditures 2808.07. balance on hand this date 887.85 3695.92 On motion of Mr Bentley Resolved that the resignation of the Treasurer be accepted with regret and that the thanks of the Board of Trustees be ten- dered to Mr Cooke for the able and business like manner in which he has fdled the office of Treasurer of this Society and that the Secretary commun- icate the resolution of the Board to him by letter. On motion of Mr Bentley Mr Saml Mcllroy was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy in this Board as Trustee and Treasurer caused by the resig- nation of Mr Wm Cooke. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Secretary Paterson Nov 20th 1879 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr Tuttle, Mr Crane, Mr Clark Mr Mcllroy, Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion Resolved that the Treasurer (Mr Mcllroy) be authorized to in- crease the Insurance on the organ and Bell to the extent of Fifteen hundred dollars, On Motion of Mr Crane Resolved that the President Mr Tuttle be authorized to take the necessary means to collect a small amount said to be due this Society by the Govern- ment, through Mr Chas Pelham attorney at law on the terms proposed by him. Ayes Mr Crane, Mr Tuttle, Mr Mcllroy Noes Mr Clark. Report of Treasurer was received and ordered to be placed on file, Statement of the Income & Expenditure of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson from June 24th to Nov 1st 1879. i73 1879 Received June 24 Check- from Win Cooke Treas 877.35 Nov 1 Pew Rents to date 2328.27 Sunday Collections 181.71 Total to date, 3.387.33 Expenditures. 1879 Taid Pastors Salary to date 1500. " Choir " " 520. " Janitors " " 108.38 " Janitor Mission " 40. " Taxes on all Church Property 1879) 318.86 " Gas Co 30.53 " Paving Cross & Market St 166.86 " Plumbing 6c Stoves 15.91 " Repairs 166.11 " Matting for Mission School 21.34 " R. Dalling collector 114.70 " Coal Bills Church & Mission 92.70 " Cleaning Church during Vacation 42.11 " Cleaning & Painting Mission 26.70 " Stationary &c 7.25 " Incidentals 3.88 $3,175.33 Balance on hand $212. Note Uncollected Pew Rents Nov 1 | 78 759. do " " Nov 1 | 79 640.50 Decrease 118.50 The Balance as per statement of Mr Cooke late Treas was reduced from $887 85 by Gas Bills paid after Report was made amounting to $10 50 mak- ing balance received by Mr Mcllroy $877 35-100 as per Report, adjourned Henry I. Clark Secretary 174 Paterson, N. J., Nov. 27, 1879. A meeting of the First Presbyterian church congregation was held this day (Thanksgiving), immediately after the service, pursuant to notice duly given from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen chairman, and William Nelson secre- tary. The minutes of the last meeting of the congregation, held November 28, 1878, were read and approved. Mr. Clark, of the Board of Trustees, stated that Mr. William Cooke, one of the Trustees, had resigned, and that the terms of Messrs. Socrates Tut- tle, John V. Bentley and Benjamin Crane expiied at this time. Messrs. Benjamin Crane, William Cooke, Socrates Tuttle and John Bentley were nominated. The chairman appointed Messrs. Robert Bailing and Henry I. Clark as tellers. A ballot being taken resulted as follows : Socrates Tuttle 19 John V. Bentley 18 Benjamin Crane 20 William Cooke 3 Scattering 1 The Chairman declared that Socrates Tuttle, Benjamin Crane and John Bentley, having received the highest number of votes, were duly elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. On motion, the meeting adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Dec 18th 1879 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle E?q Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr Jno Bentley Mr Samuel Mcllroy, Mr II I. Clark Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved On motion the following officeis were elected for the ensuing year. Mr S. Tuttle President Mr II I. Clark Secretary Mr Saml Mcllroy Treasurer Mr Robt Dalling was reappointed collector for the ensuing year on the same terms as last year. Geo Webster (coll) Janitor was retained on the same terms as last year On motion the following committees were appointed for the ensuing year i75 Music Mr S. Turtle, Mr II I. Chirk, Mr S. V. S Muzzy General Supervision of Church Property Mr John lientley, Mr Saml Mcllroy On motion of Mr Bentley Resolved that one thousand dollars be appropri- ated for music for the ensuing year. The music committee were notified to give the necessary notice to Prof Oborski to have expenses of choir conform to above resolution On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson Apl 2d 1880 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr B Crane Mr II I. Clark. Mr S. V. S. Muzzy, Mr 5 Mcllroy Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Mr Muzzy, Resolved that Committee on music consult with Prof Oborski in regard to appropriation for music for the ensuing year, On motion of Mr Mcllroy Resolved, that this Board wave all claim to one hundred and seven dollars refunded by Mr Van Dyke late Treasurer to sub- scribers for Memorial Church, and concur with the Session of this Church, that said amount be appropriated to extend the mission-school, Communication from Mr J C Christie Tuner of the Organ was received and referred to the Committee on music with power, On motion of Mr Muzzy it was Resolved that ushers be appointed to seat strangers in the church. On motion the following gentlemen were appointed ushers, Mr F. C. Van Dyck, Mr S. V. S Muzzy Mr W. L. Clark, Mr W. G. Shields. It was further Resolved that the ushers be authorized to seat strangers after the opening prayer in any unoccupied seats, unless owners shall object by notice to the ushers. On Motion, Resolved that the Treasurer pay deficiency in assessment for Presbyterial Fund not to exceed $22 48 On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that this Board appropriate one hundred 6 fifty dollars for Piano for our own Sunday School, providing the School shall first raise a sufficient amount to procure a good instrument and report the same to this Board, carried unanimously. On motion adjourned. Henry I. Clark Sec 176 Paterson Nov 15th 1880 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr B Crane, Mr H I. Clark. Mr S. V. S. Muzzy, Mr Saml Mcllroy, Mr Wm Ryle The following communication was received from Mrs J S Tylee Mr S. Tuttle I understand there is to be a meeting of Trustees of First Pres- byterian Church to night, and I would like you to present my request for a raise of Salary of $100. Respectfully, Mrs J S. Tylee Nov 15th 1880. On motion of Mr Crane Resolved that the communication be referred to congregation at the annual meeting on Thanksgiving Day. On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that in as much as the Trustees have ex- ceeded the appropriation of one thousand per annum for music by twenty dollars for current year, they ask a vote of the congregation confirming or repudiating the same On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved in consideration of the past services of Mr J O. Smith and his family to the First Presbyterian Church of this city, the Board of Trustees of that church unanimously Resolve that he and his family shall occupy the Pew No now occupied by them so long as they desire to occupy the same free of charge or consideration. Resolved that a copy of the foregoing resolution be sent to Mr J O. Smith with the compliments of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society. The report of the Treasurer was was received and referred to auditing com- mittee consisting of Mr Muzzy & Mr Clark. Statement of the Income and expenditures of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson for the fiscal year ending Nov 1st 1880, Income From Pew Rents collected to date " Sunday Collections " Return Premium on Ins Sale of Grave in Cemetery " Cash Balance as per last Report Gross Income reed from Nov 1 | 79 to Nov 1 | 80 6,494.75 Expenditures. Salary of Pastor one year 3.000 do " Choir " 1.020. 5.813.64 453.93 10.18 5. 212. i77 Salary of Janitor do do Mission Int on Mtge on Mission Gas Bills Printing Reports Insurance J C Christie Deficiency in Presbyterial Fund coll Taxes 1880 Coal Lamps for Mission Levi Van Blarcom E 13 King & Co Ira Hartley Jno Norwood & Co H. S. Blauvelt Jas Tattersall Florance Bros D C Rider Incidentals R Balling collector 200 90. 70. 80.75 4.50 98. 15. 22.48 323.32 18.00 18.70 80.12 149.63 7.05 • 16.09 15.29 35.78 7.57 201.82 33.55 110.28 Cash Balance on hand Uncollected Pew Rents Nov 1 | 79 do " Nov 1 I 80 5.690.53 804.22 640.50 625.50 Decrease If . Statements of Addition to Mission School Received Memorial Church Fund 349. Concert by Mission School 73.01 Collected by H Wannamaker 12 Mrs Dunn 7 19. Donations do 5 R Dalling 5 10. F. C Van Dyke, 10 Dr Magie 10 E G Edwards 25 45. Mrs C Edwards 25 S V S Muzzy 5 Mrs T Gould 10 40 Mrs R Redmond 10 Mrs H Van Winkle 5 Mrs Close 5 20 Mrs J Clark 5 Mrs Evans 1 Mrs Dalling 1 7 Mrs Bamber 5 Mrs R Barbour 10, Mrs J Booth 10 25. 25 178 Mrs W01 Ryle 15 Mrs C Dan forth 30, Mrs Dunn 5 50. Mrs Burnett 5 Derrom Bios 25, B Crane 10 40 678 61 Expenditures Florance Bros Carpenters Con 559.02 Derrom Bros Architects 25. B Crane 10. Clock 4. Ins for seats 3.39 F. C Van Dyke 72 chairs 72. Cleaning 3.75 Moving organ 1. 678.16 Balance .45 On motion of Mr Kyle, Resolved that the report of the Treasurer after be- ing audited, be printed for distribution among the members of the congre- gation and be distributed in the Tews of The First Presbyterian Church the Sunday preceding Thanksgiving Day. On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that on the receipt of one hundred & fifty dollars from the Treasurer of the F'irst Presbyterian Sunday School that the Treasurer of The First Presbyterian Society is hereby authorized to draw his check for Three hundred dollars in payment for Piano for use of said Sunday School. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson, N. J., Nov. 25, 1880. A meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this day (Thanksgiving),, immediately after the service, pursuant to notice duly given from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen chairman, and William Nelson sec- retary. The minutes of the last meeting of the congregation, held November 27, 1879, were read and approved. Mr. Clark, of the Board of Trustees, announced that the terms of the following Trustees expired at this time: William Ryle, 179 Henry I. Clark, Samuel V. S. Muzzy and Samuel Mcllroy. The foregoing gentlemen were all renominated, and there being no other nominations, they were unanimously re elected, by acclamation, for the ensuing term of two years. Mr. Clark stated that the Board of Trustees had adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, That inasmuch as the Trustees have exceeded the appropria- tion of one thousand dollars per annum for music by twenty dollars for "current year, they ask a vote of the congregation confirming or repudiat- ing the same." Mr. Tuttle moved, as the sense of this meeting, that the action of the Board of Trustees, in expending $1020 per year for music be approved. Which was agreed to. The following communication, received by the Board of Trustees, and by the Board referred to this meeting, was read: "Mr. S. Tuttle: I understand there is to be a meeting of Trustees of "First Presbyterian Church to-night, and I would like you to present my "request for a raise of salary of $100 "Respectfully, "Nov. 15th 1880. Mrs. J. S. Tylee." Mr. Tuttle moved that Mrs. Tylee's salary be increased one hundred dollars. Mr. Henry Muzzy moved as amendment that the matter be referred to the Board of Trustees with power. Mr. Nelson moved as an amendment to the amendment that the Board of Trustees shall not expend more than eleven hundred dollars per year for music. Which was not agreed to. Mr. Muzzy 's amendment was also disagreed to. The question recurring on Mr. Tuttle's motion — Mr. Nelson moved as an amendment to refer the whole matter to the Board of Trustees with power, and that the Board be authorized to expend not more than eleven hundred dollars per year for music. Which was agreed to. On motion, the meeting adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Dec 9th 18S0 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr B Crane Mr Wm Kyle, Mr 11 1. Clark. i8o On motion. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dis- pensed with at this meeting. On motion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Mr S. Tuttle President Mr H I. Clark Secretary Mr Saml Mcllroy Treasurer The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year Music Mr S. Tuttle, Mr II I Clark, Mr S. V. S. Muzzy General Supervision of Church Property Mr Jno Bentley, Mr Saml Mcllroy On motion adjourned Henry I Clark Sec Paterson Feby 10th 1881 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr B Crane Mr Jno Bentley, Mr Wm Ryle, Mr H I. Clark Mr Saml Mcllroy, Mr S. V. S. Muzzy. Minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved. On motion, Mr Robt Dalling was reappointed collector for the ensuing year on the same terms as last year. Communication from Mrs J S. Tylee requesting an increase of salary was referred to music committee with power. The President stated that Dr Magie wished him to call the attention of the Board to the matter of seats in Lecture Room. On motion of Mr Bentley Resolved that a committee of three who are mem- bers of the Sunday School be appointed to select suitable seats foi sunday school and report at the next meeting of the Board. The Chair appointed the following com Mr S. V S Muzzy, Mr F. C Van Dyke, Mr W. G. Shields The President stated to meeting that a proposition had been made to purchase the property of the late Henry White deed for the sum of six thousand dollars, thereupon On motion of Mr Crane Resolved that is the sense of this Board that it would be inexpedient for this Board to have the property left this society by the late Henry White deed sold during the life of his widow. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson Mch 17 | 81 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq 181 Present Mr S. Turtle, Mr Jno Bentley Mr Wm Ryle, Mr II I. Clark, Mr S. Mcllroy Mr S. V. S. Muzzy Mr Muzzy of committee appointed in regard to reseating the Lecture Room. Reported in favor of seating with chairs and further reported that they could purchase a good cane bottom chair at a cost not to exceed thirteen dollars a dozen to this society. On motion the report was accepted. On motion of Mr Mcllroy Resolved the committee be requested to inquire in regard to the cost of perforated back and seated chairs and further report to this Board. carried. On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that when this Board adjourns it adjourns to meet next Thursday evening Mch 24th. On motion of Mr Ryle, Resolved that the resolution of the session of this church of Mch 3. 1881 be referred back to them respectfully we deeming we have no province in the matter and that this Board has decided not to take any action in reference thereto. On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that Mr Bentley and Mr Mcllroy be appointed a committee to select a janitor for the church in place of the present incumbent and report at the next meeting of the Board. On motion adjourned. Henry I. Clark Paterson Mch 24, 1881 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr J Bentley Mr S. V. S. Muzzy & Mr S. Mcllroy Committee on chairs reported in favor of the Perforated Back and Seat Chair price in New York $14 25 per dozen. On motion of Mr S. Tuttle Resolved that the committee on chairs be em- powered to seat the Lecture Room with Perforated chairs at the lowest price, carried Committee on Janitor reported in favor of Robt Wilson as the most avail- able person for the position. On motion of Mr Tuttle Resolved that the committee on Janitor employ Robt Wilson at a salary of Three hundred & sixty five dollars per annum commencing Apl 1st 1881 carried In reference to note of Rev Dr Magie of Mch 3d 1881 asking the authority of the Board of Trustees to apply the interest of the Devereaux fund to em- ploy a supply for the Mission during the vacation of the Pastor. Moved by Mr J Bentley that the resolution adopted at the last meeting in reference to the Devereaux fund be reconsidered, carried l82 On motion Resolved that the said resolution be rescinded carried. On motion of Mr Tuttle Resplved that the income of the Devereaux Fund be appropriated from time to time as the same shall be received to the ses- sion of the church to be used by that body for the purpose mentioned by the donor in her will, carried It was stated to the Board by the President that the wife of Mr Henry White now deceased desired to convey to the Board her life right in the Real Estate of her late husband, she to receive twenty five dollars per month and to have the use of the rooms she now occupies during her life. Thereupon it was Resolved that the matter be referred to the President (Mr Tuttle) and Mr B Crane with power carried (signed) S Mcllroy sec pro-tem Paterson Nov 10 | 81 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr J Bentley Mr B Crane, Mr S. Mcllroy, H. I. Clark Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, The committee appointed to consider the proposition of Mrs White wife of Henry White deed Reported that they had conferred with Mrs White and had concluded that it would be unwise for the Board to take the title to her property during her life time, but that if she should become so infirm as to be incapable of taking care of it. that the Board would deem it their duty to take care of it for her, she to have the income. The Report of the Treasurer for the year ending Nov 1 | 81 was received and referred to auditing committee consisting of Mr Muzzy, & Mr Clark, and the customary number of copies were ordered printed and distributed. Statement of the Income and expenditures of The First Presbyterian So- ciety in Paterson for the fiscal year ending Nov 1st 1881. Income Balance on hand Nov 1 | 80 804.17 From Sunday Collections 422.12 " Pew Rent coll to date 5.743.05 " Treas of S. School on ace Piano 152. ' ' Sale of 24 Benches 24. Gross Income reed from Nov 1 | 80 to Nov 1 | 81 7.145.34 i»3 Expenditures Salary of Pastor 3.000 Choir - 1.04C sexton of church 322.25 do chapel 96. Int on Mortgage on Mission 70. Piano for Sunday School 302. Chairs ' ' do 295. H S. Blauvelt 65 D C Rider 142.88 E B King & Co 86.64 J C Christie Tuning organ 15. Deficiency in Presbyterial Fund 13.38 Insurance 46.50 Coal 133.35 Mower 17. J no Norwood & Co 31.86 Taxes 1881, 320 19 Gas 76.74 396.93 F C Van Dyke & Co 44 15 R Dalling Coll 114 86 159.01 Incidentals 121.33 6.354.13 Cash Balance on hand 791.21 Uncollected Pew Rents Nov 1 | 81 774. do ' ' Nov 1 | 80 625 50 148.50 On motion of Mr Mcllroy Resolved that the Treasurer refund to Robt Dalling Collector Seventy three 01-100 dollars due him on note of Geo S. McCarter not paid, he having paid amount of said note to Treasurer by mistake. On Motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson, N. J.. Nov. 24, 1881. A meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this (Thanksgiving) day, immediately after the service, pursuant to notice duly given from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen Chairman, and William Nelson, secretary. id G. Edwards 184 The minutes of the last meeting of the congregation, held November 25, 1880, were read and approved. Mr. Henry I. Clark, of the Board of Trustees, announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees expired at this time:" Socrates Tuttle, John V. Bentley, Benjamin Crane. Also, that there was a vacancy to be filled, occasioned by the death of William Ryle, on the 5th inst. On motion of F. C. Van Dyk, William T. Ryle was unanimously elected a Trustee in place of his father, for the unexpired term, one year. The following persons were nominated for Trustees for the full term, and were ballotted for with the result stated: Socrates Tuttle received 22 votes Edmund G. Edwards 16 James Booth 14 Walter G. Shields " 7 William Nelson " 4 Stephen Van Winkle 3 The Chairman declared that Messrs. Socrates Tuttle, Edmur and James Booth having received the highest number of votes were duly elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. There being no other business before the meeting, on motion adjourned. Win Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Dec 8th 1882 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, II I. Clark Saml Mcllroy, Samuel V. S. Muzzy, E G. Edwards, James Booth, & W, T Ryle. On motion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year, Mr S. Tuttle President Mr PI I. Clark Secretary Mr Saml Mcllroy Treasurer The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year Music Mr H I. Clark, Mr S. V. S. Muzzy Mr E G. Edwards. General Supervision of Church Property Mr Saml Mcllroy, Mr Jas Booth On motion, Mr Robt Dalling was reappointed collector for the ensuing year on the same terms as last year. i85 On motion of Mr Mcllroy Resolved that one thousand and sixty dollars be appropriated for music for the ensuing year, On motion adjourned Henry T. Clark Sec Paterson May 2d 1882 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present S. Tuttle, H I. Clark Saml Mcllroy, Saml V. S. Muzzy E G. Ed- wards, Jas Booth, W. T. Ryle. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Dissatisfaction with our present sexton Robt Wilson,- was expressed by sev- eral members of the Board and on motion of Mr Muzzy, it was Resolved that the sexton be notified that his services will not be required after the 1st of June and that a committee of three be appointed to procure a suitable successor, carried The chair appointed Mr Muzzy Mr Mcllroy & Mr Edwards said committee On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that the subject of church ventilation be referred to committee on Church Property with power, carried On motion of Mr Ryle Resolved that the subject of heating the Lecture Room be referred to committee on Church Property and they report further to this Board, carried. On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that the committee on Church Property procure estimates informing this Board the lowest price for which the church can be painted and report as soon as possible at a future meeting carried. On motion of Mr Mcllroy Resolved that a committee be appointed to re- port what improvements are advisable in the Lecture Room to make our Sunday School more attractive and comfortable and the probable cost of said alterations, carried The chair appointed Mr Mcllroy Mr Muzzy & Mr Booth, said committee On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that the Committee on Church Property be empowered to procure suitable trees and have the same planted in our church yard, carried On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson June 15 | 82 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present S. Tuttle, Saml Mcllroy Jas Booth, S. V. S. Muzzy, W. T. Ryle E G. Edwards, H I. Clark. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 26 1 86 The committee appointed to procure estimates of cost of painting the church. Lecture Room and Fences reported that they had received but one estimate in writing which was from Jno Norwood & Co who offered to do the work for Two hundred & seventy two ."30 | 100 dollars, and a verbal offer from McLean Bros for Four hundred & twenty five dollars. On motion of Mr Muzzy it was Resolved that the requirement of the use of Jewetts. or Atlantic White Lead be specified in the contract. On motion it was Resolved that the committee be instructed to accept the proposal of (no Norwood & Co as amended by motion of Mr Muzzy in regard to White Lead. On motion it was Resolved that Mr Hartley be employed to repair the brick work and do the necessary pointing to put the church in a suitable condition for painting. Mr Ryle offered to the Board as a gift a lot of Locust Posts which he thought would be suitable in repairing the fence around the church, and on motion it was Resolved that the said offer be accepted with the thanks of the Board if the committee find them suitable for the purpose. On motion it was Resolved that the committee procure a new estimate from Florance Bros for carpenter work in repairing fence On motion of Mr Muzzy it was Resolved that the committee on Church Property investigate and report the most feasable plan for alterations in Lecture Room for heating, water closet, and improvement for Sunday School and report the cost of said improvements to this Board. On motion of Mr Muzzy Revived that Mr Edwards be appointed an addi- tional usher for Sunday evenings, carried The committee appointed to procure a new sexton reported that they notified the sexton Mr Wilson that his services would not be required after the first of June and that they had secured the services of Mr Win* Strait to fill the vacancy, who had entered on his duty on the same terms as formerly paid one dollar per day he agreeing to fill the requirements of the office. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark, Sec Paterson Sept 11th 1882 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, II I. Clark Sam] Mcllroy, Saml V. S. Muzzy E G. Edwards, Jas Booth. Report of the committee on Lecture Room Improvement presented a plan bv Mr }as Derrom, which was received and ordered to be placed on file and further consideration of the matter disposed of for the present. * Freeman, not William, Strait. i87 On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that the subject of heating the Lecture Room and construction of new flues be referred to the committee on church Property with power carried On motion it was Resolved that committee on Church Property be empow- ered to do what is necessary to protect the cemetery on Vine St from the en- croachments of parties who remove the sand and prosecute if necessary. On motion of Mr Booth Resolved that Mr Saml Mcllroy Treasurer be authorized to give the necessary receipt for collection of interest due this society. Whereas, The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures by Mr Rossi- ter their agent having presented to this Board a communication in writing stating that the said Society having sold the Colt property on Market St which adjoins the property of The First Presbyterian . Society to Dr Marsh, and having had a survey of same made find that I he rear fence of the parsonage encroaches a few inches on the Colt property and asking that this Board take such action in reference to the matter as is just therefore ; Re- solved that the committee on Church Property take such steps as are necessary to have the true line ascertained and established, and that the said society have permission to remove so much of said fence as encroaches on the Colt property, upon the true line, carried On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark Sec Paterson Nov 17th 1882 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Mcllroy Mr Jas Booth II I. Clark, S. V. S. Muzzy, E. G Edwards Mr Booth was elected Chairman. Minutes of the last meeting were read and appioved. A communication was received from Mr R. Rossiter Sec asking for copy of resolution in regard to the true line between the Partonage and Dr Marsh's property On motion the request was granted providing the President ap- proved. The Resignation of Mr Tasney* as member of the Choir was received and on motion was referred to the committee on Music with power to fill the va- cancy. On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that the committee on Church Property be empowered to have the line of the old cemetery surveyed so that the true line may be established *Mr. Samuel Tasney, who sang bass. 1 88 A communication was received from Mr I C Christie offering to place a jaques Motor (for Blowing Organ in Church) complete with sewer connec- tion for Three hundred dollars On motion the subject was referred to music committee to investigate and report at a future meeting. On motion of Mr Muzzy Resolved that Mr Wm Shorrock be added to the staff of ushers. The report of the Treasurer was received and referred to auditing commit- tee consisting of Mr Edwards, & Mr Clark Statement of the Income and expenditures of the First Presbyterian Society in Taterson for the fiscal year ending Nov 1st 1882 to Income From Pew Rents collected date 5.611.99 From Sunday collections 434.71 Sale of Graves in Ceme- tery 100. From cash Balance as per last report 791.21 Gross Income reed from Nov 1 | 81 to Nov 1 | 82 6.937.91 Uncollected Pew Rents Nov 1 | 81 do " Nov 1 | 82 Expenditures Salary of Pastor, one year 3,000 Choir 1,060. Sexton " 365. Janitor Mission 50. Int on Mtge on Mission 70. H S. Blauvelt 10.12 E. B. King & Co 101.51 Florance Bros chapel 127.79 do church 64.25 J C Christie (organ) 20. Insurance 29. 5C Coal 114.85 J Norwood & Co 317.72 Taxes 1882 387.63 Gas Bills 65.80 Incidentals 180.17 R Bailing Collector 112.24 Jas Miller 15. G. D Voorhis 282.42 D Stewart 74. Ira Hartley 127.37 T Gerau 25. Cash Balance on hand 337.54 6937.91 774. 1,089 Increase $315 189 Statement of Uncollected Pew Rents J S. Barkalow 160. D B. Fowler 48. Mrs I)r Fenner 40. A Derrom 209. Ceo Frost 39. Wm Gledhill 56. Mrs C Godden 138. D C Rider 83. C Steinhauser 45. Geo Town ley 36. H A Williams 57. Wm Williams 32. Mrs Geo Wiley 51. Mary Wiley 20. Gehring 25. Jas Ramsey 50. $1,089. On motion Resolved that the usual number of copies of the Treasurers re- port be printed for distribution. On motion of Mr Muzzy, Resolved that a committee be appointed to devise some means to enforce the collection of delinquent Pew and confer with the President and Collector in regard thereto. Chair appointed Mr Mcllroy it Edwards said committee. On motion adjourned Henry I. Clark- Sec Paterson, N. J., Nov. 30, 1882. The annual meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this (Thanksgiving) day, in the church, immediately after the ser- vice, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen Chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson, secretary. The minutes of the meeting held Nov. 24, 1881, were read and approved. Mr Henry I. Clark, of the Board of Trustees, announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees expired at this time: 190 Samuel V. S. Muzzy, Samuel Mcllroy William T. Ryle Henry I. Clark. Mr. Henry Muzzy nominated the gentlemen named, for re election, and there being no other nominations, on motion of Mr. Tuttle they were unan- imously re-elected, by acclamation. Mr. Nelson moved that the Trustees be authorized, if in their discretion it shall seem proper, to have the sermon preached this morning by our pas tor, printed in pamphlet form, for distribution in the congregation. Attention being called to the fact that the arrears of pew-rents on the 1st inst., amounted to $1,089 there was considerable discussion on the subject, and it was stated that some pew-rents had not been paid in two or three years . Mr. Tuttle moved that for the purpose of closing up the account of de- linquent pew-rents, as far as possible, at the next renting of pews no pew shall be rented to any delinquent who is six months in arrears, and that public notice be given from the pulpit to the effect that all delinquents who are six months in arrears will be required to vacate their pews at the next annual renting, and that such pews will be then rented to others, unless any such delinquent shall show good cause to the Trustees why his or her pew ought not to be vacated. A rising vote being taken, Mr. Tuttle's motion was agreed to, nem. con Adjourned. Win. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Jany 4. 1883. Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mess. Tuttle - Muzzy - Booth - Clark and Edwards. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. On motion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. S. Tuttle— President E. G. Edwards Secretary. S. Mcllroy Treasurer. R. Dalling. Collector, on same terms as last year. The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year. Music — Mess Clark - Muzzy & Edwards. General supervision of church property — Mess. Mcllroy & Booth. On motion of Mr. Clark resolved that one thousand and sixty dollars be ap- propriated for music for the ensuing year, carried. I9I Mr. Muzzy moved that the Secretary prepare notice in pursuance of re- solution of the congregation at the annual meeting relative to delinquent pew renters, to be read by the pastor from the pulpit, carried. Mr Clark moved that the collector be requested to furnish to the board a statement showing the number of pews — the amount that each pew rents for and the numbers of the pews at present vacant, carried. Moved and seconded that the matter of purchasing a "motar" for blowing the organ in the church be laid over for the present, carried. On motion adjourned. E G. Edwards Approved June 14th Secy Paterson June 14th 1883. Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mess. Tuttle, Booth, Clark. Muzzy and Edwards. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Clark moved that the following notice signed by the President & Secre tary be sent to the delinquent Pew-renters — Whereas the following resolution was unanimously adopted at the annua' meeting of the congregation held November 30th, 1882: "That for the purpose of closing up the account of delinquent pew rents, as far as possible, at the next renting of pews no pew shall be rented to any delinquent who is six months in arrears, and that public notice be given from the pulpit to the effect that all delin- quents who are six months in arrears will be required to vacate their pews at ;he next annual renting and that such pews will be then rented to others, unless any such delinquent shall show good cause to the Trustees why his or her pew ought not to be vacated," and Whereas at the specified time you were in arrears for more than six months in the payment of your pew rent — you are hereby notified that in pursuance of the said resolution your pew is declared vacant, carried. Mr Tuttle presented a communication signed by John Wardle D. E. Wa- ters and James Boice setting forth that the fence recently built by the Trustees along the line of the Presbyterian Cemetery across Essex St. had been placed on their property about ten feet from the true line as estab- lished by the City Surveyor, and by their deeds, and inasmuch as they were not responsible in any way for the trespassing upon the Cemetery property they respectfully requested the Trustees to have the fence placed on the lawful line. Mr moved that the communication be placed on file and that the 192 Secretary be directed to inform the gentlemen, that if the fence had been placed on their property it was done so unintentionally — the line having been established for the Trustees by the City Surveyor and if any mistake had been made in setting the fence the Trustees would take immediate steps to have the same placed on the true line. Carried. Mr. .Muzzy moved that the committee on church property be requested to examine into the matter of heating the Church and report the most advisa- ble plan to the board at the next meeting. Carried. Mr. Booth moved that the application of Mr. Post for the position of Pianist at the Wednesday evening prayer meetings — at a salary of $50 per annum be referred to the music committee to report at next meeting. Carried. Moved by Mr. Tuttle that the sexton be directed to lower the shades and open the windows of the church during the warm weather. Carried. On motion adjourned to meet at the call of the Secretary. E. G. Edwards Secy Paterson Aug. 16, 1883. Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present — Mess. Tuttle, Booth, Mcllroy Clark, Muzzy and Edwards. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Booth moved that Mr. Mcllroy procure from Surveyor Hilton a written report as to whether the fence lately erected by the Trustees was placed on the true line as established by him and present the same at the next meet- ing. Carried. The Committee on Church Property reported: The Furnace in Church worn out, and in their judgment it would be unwise to try and repair it. On motion it was resolved that Mess. Mcllroy-Booth-Clark and Muzzy be constituted a Committee to examine further into the matter of heating the Church and be empowered to employ some competent and reliable person to examine the present heater and report in writing the practicability of trying to repair the same, and if found impracticable to repair the present heater to report what a new one would cost, and the best place and manner of locating it. On motion it was resolved to pay the bills for flowers, music and drapery used on the occasion of Dr. Hornblower's funeral. On motion adjourned to meet Aug. 28, 1883. E. G. Edwards Secy i93 Paterson Aug 30th 1883 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present S. Tuttle, Jas Booth Samuel Mcllroy, H I. Clark S. V. S. Muzzy. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The following Report was received from Mess Hilton & Menger in regard to Cemetery line and ordered to be placed on file. Paterson Aug 25. 1883 Mr Samuel Mcllroy Dear Sir According to your request we investigated that al- leged encroachment of cemetery fence between Market and Essex St and find the complaint well founded. The enclosed diagram will give you an idea of the true facts of the case, The circles on the full lines shows you the line we staked out, The dotted line shows the fence as built. There has been a stupid blunder by some one which you had better investigate. Resptly Yours Hilton & Menger On motion Resolved that the committee on church Property have the ceme- tery fence removed to the established line, carried, Reports on condition of the old Furnace was received from Mr Jno Bower- ing & Mr G. D. Voorhis Mr Bowering made a verbal report to committee stating that Furnace could be repaired by rivoting boiler iron over the holes but said the result would be unsatisfactory. He could make no estimate of cost of repairing. Mr G. D Voorhis made the following written report. Paterson Aug 28 | 83 Mr S. Mcllroy My dear sir In answer to your enquiry as to whether the Furnace in the First Pres Church could be repaired I would simply say that in my judgment it would be very unwise to spend any money on it as it is com. pletely worn out in the service and should your committee undertake to re- pair it there would be no telling where to stop. Consequently, it would not only be unsatisfactory as to cost but would be a continual expense every year with no better result as regards heat than it has been in previous years. I would reccomend a new furnace with pipe large enough to heat the room without any doubt, so as to avoid the trouble of lighting lire two or three days before the Room is wanted, I have no doubt that you can burn coal enough to satisfy your people by burning it when you want to use the room instead of wasting it three or four days in advance Respectfully G D Voorhis i94 Report was made by committee on Steam Heating and a proposal was sub- mitted by the Universal Steam Heating Co offering to set up Steam Heater Victor with pipe and radiators and heat church in zero weather to 70 deg Fahrenheit for Five hundred & sixty five dollars. On motion adjourned to Sept 3d Henry I. Clark Sec pro tern Paterson Sept. 10 | 83 Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mess Tuttle-Clark-Mcllroy-Booth-Muzzy and Edwards- On motion reading of minutes of previous meeting was dispensed with. Mr. Weymouth of the Universal Steam Heating Co. being introduced explained that his clerk in making out his proposition for heating the church had made a mistake of $100 which amt he desired to add to the amount of his bid. Mr. Weymouth was then given an opportunity to explain the merits of his apparatus. On motion adjourned to meet Sept. 11. 1883 at 7 P. M. E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson Sept 11 1883. Meeting of Board of Trustees held at office of S Tuttle Esq. Present, Mess. Booth, Tuttle, Mcllroy, Muzzy and Clark. Moved by Mr. Mcllroy that we accept the proposition of the Universal Steam Heating Co. carried. Mr Mcllroy then offered the following resolution which was adopted — Resolved-That the Universal Steam Heating Company be notified that the Board of Trustees accept their proposal for heating the church, for the price $665.00 upon condition that the Company will give the Board ninety days time from the completion of the work to test its fitness for the purpose for which it is constructed the Board agreeing to pay legal interest on the money for that length of time. On motion adjourned. E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson Nov. 8. 1883. Meeting of the Board of Trustees, held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present, Mess. Tuttle-Booth-Mcllroy-Muzzy Ryle and Edwards. Minutes of the meetings of Aug 30th and Sept. 10th & 11th were read and approved. i95 Mr. Hindles bill for expenses of the funeral of the late Dr Wm. II. Horn- blower was presented and read Mr Muzzy stated that there appeared to be a desire on the part of a number of the Congregation that the Trustees should pay this bill. A vote being taken-it was unanimously decided to pay the same. Mr. Mcllroy then offered the following- Whereas-It has come to the knowledge of this Board that the widow of the 'ate Henry White has, by reason of her advanced age and impaired health and weakened mind, become incapable of taking care of herself or her prop" erty which will become the property of this board upon her death under provisions of the will of the late Henry White — Resolved that the Board of Trustees assume the care of Mrs. White and her property, with her consent during her life-and defray the expenses of her maintenance, and that a committee of two be appointed to carry the above into effect. Unanimously adopted. The President appointed Dr Magie and Mr Mcllroy said committee. On motion adjourned. E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson, N. J., Nov. 29, 1883. The annual meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this (Thanksgiving) day, in the church, immediately after the ser- vice, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen chairman, & Mr. Wm. Nelson, secretary. The minutes of the meeting held Nov. 30, 1882, were read and approved. It was announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees ex- pired at this time : Socrates Tuttle Edmund G. Edwards James Booth. On motion, the said Trustees were renominated and unanimously re-elect- ed, by acclamation. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Jany 24. 1884 Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Present Mess. Tuttle-Booth-Clark-Mcllroy-Muzzy & Edwards- Minutes of meeting Nov. 8. 1883 were read and approved. 196 On motion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. S. Tuttle. President. E. G. Edwards. Secretary S. Mcllroy Treasurer. On motion Robert Calling was appointed Collector of Pew Rents on same' terms as last year. The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year. Music — Clark, Muzzy & Edwards General Supervision of Church Property — Edwards, Mcllroy & Booth. Moved by Mr Booth that Eleven hundred dollars be appropriated for music, carried. Moved by Mr. Clark that Mr. Strait be employed as sexton on same terms as last year, so long as he gives satisfaction. The Committee appointed to look after the affairs of Mrs. White, widow of Henry White, reported that they had conferred with Mrs. White and found her unwilling to entrust the care of herself and her property to this Board. Complaints having been made of the inconvenience experienced by holders of the side pews from the extreme heat it was resolved that the Committee on General Supervision of Church Property be authorized to adopt the best means of shielding the side pjws from the direct influence of the steam pipes. On motion of Mr. Clark it was resolved that this Hoard have four quarterly meetings and appoint for time of holding such meetings the last Thursday of January- April -July and October. Mr. Booth stated that Complaint had been made by residents in the vicinity of the Church of the annoyance suffered by the ringing of the Church bell. On motion it was resolved that the President confer with the session on the subject of dispensing with the ringing of the bell. On motion adjourned E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson April 34. 1884. Meeting of Board of Trustees held at Lecture Room. Present, Mess Tuttle-Clark-Mcllroy Booth and Edwards. Minutes of meeting Jan'y 2i 1834 were read and approved. Mr Tuttle reported having written to the Session of the Church regarding the ringing of the bell and received in reply letter refering matter back to Trustees for action. Mr Clark moved that the time for ringing of the bell for service be reduced to the following: 197 Sunday morning Ten minutes evening Five " Wednesday " " " and the ringing on Friday evening to be dispensed with, carried. Mr Clark also moved that Sexton be authorized to try experiment of cover- ing clapper of bell with leather in order to soften sound, carried. On motion of Mr. Clark the sum of One hundred dollars was appropriated for the purpose of carpeting, and making such other improvements as com- mittee on Church Property deemed proper in small room in Lecture Room used for IJible class etc. The subject of improving appearance of entrance to small ante room of Church was left to Committee on Church Property with power — on motion adjourned E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson July 31. 1884. Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at Lecture Room. Present, Mess. Clark. Booth Mcllroy, Edwards and Muzzy. On motion Mr Clark was chosen to be Chairman. Minutes of Meeting held April 24th 1884 were read and approved. Committee on Church Property reported progress in matter of improvements to be made, in appearance of small room, used for Board Meetings, Bible Class etc. The Treasurer reported gratifying success in collection of Pew-rents. A communication was received from W. S. Porter relative to cleaning car- pets & cushions in the church and the same was referred to the Com. on Church Property. On motion the Com. on Church Property was authorized to take up the registers, formerly used for heating the church and have floor laid in the openings. A Communication was received from Mr. Christie stating that the organ in church needed cleaning and proposing to clean the same for $60. on motion the matter was referred to Music Com. A communication was received from Dr Magie, setting forth that it was the desire of the Session that the Board of Trustees make an appropriation to pay Mr. Post for singing at the Prayer Meetings for the past year and also to provide singing for those services in future. On motion of Mr. Muzzy the Treasurer was directed to pay Mr. Post a sum, not to exceed $50. for past services, in full to date, and take his receipt therefore. On motion adjourned. E G. Edwards Appvd Oct. 22 | 84 Secy i98 Paterson Sept 25 | 84. Special Meeting of Board of Trustees held at office of S Tuttle Esq. Present, Mess. Tuttle-Booth-Clark-Ryle Muzzy & Edwards. On motion reading of minutes of meeting held July 31 | 84 was dispensed with. Mr Tuttle stated object for which the meeting had been called: to consider the following letter received from Mrs. White To the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church Gentlemen — In view of the condition of the property on Broadway, which I now occupy, and which reverts to you on my death; my growing infirmities from advancing years making me incapable of look ing after the repairs and rents; the difficulty of securing tenants, who will give me necessary care; and the disturbance, which I have reason to expect from the building recently erected* against the rooms which I occupy, I ear- nestly ask you to enable me to dispose of this property, and to invest the proceeds in such a way that my maintenance can be secured. The contents of this paper I have fully understood and T now sign it with a clear appre- hension of its meaning — Paterson Sept 20 | 84. signed Maria White. The above paper T have read and explained to Mrs White, and I certify that she signed the same of her own free will. It is my conviction that the sale of this property will secure her greater comfort than any attempt to preserve it to her in its present condition can do. (signed) David Magie. Paterson Sept 20 1884. After considerable discussion on motion it was decided to appoint a com- mittee to confer with Dr. Magie relative to the most advisable action to be taken by the Board of Trustees and report at next meeting. The President appointed at such committee Mess. Booth Ryle & Edwards. On motion adjourned. E G. Edwards Appvd Oct 22 | 84 Secy. Paterson Oct. 22 1884. Meeting of Board of Trustees held at office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mess. Tuttle-Mcllroy-Clark & Edwards. ♦Apollo Hall, on Van Houten street. i99 Minutes of meetings July 31 | 84 & Sept. 25 j 84. were read and approved. The Secy, as one of the committee appointed to confer with Dr Magie rela- tive to the application of Mrs. White reported progress, and it was thought best by the members present to postpone consideration of that subject until a future meeting when a full Board could be present. Mr Mcllroy moved that a pew in the Gallery on south side of the church be fitted with carpet & cushion for Mr. Post the use of which he agrees to accept in lieu of compensation for services as chorister at Wednesday even- ing prayer meetings as long as he continues to act in such capacity, carried. On motion adjourned E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson Nov. 13. 1884. Meeting of Board of Trustees held at ofSce of S. Tuttle Esq. Present Mess. Tuttle-Booth-Clark-Ryle Muzzy & Edwards. On motion reading of minutes of meeting Oct. 22 j 84 was dispensed with. On motion-Resolved that this meeting adjourn to Monday eve. 17th inst provided Treasurer will be ready with his report-otherwise to Tuesday 18th inst. The Committee on Mrs. White's affairs reported: They had conferred with Dr. Magie and had called upon Mrs. White and found that she no longer desired that the property should be sold-but wanted the Board to relieve her of all care and responsibility by assuming control of the property, collecting the rents etc. and allow her the use of the rooms that she now occupies and Four hundred dollars ($400) p. annum. The Committe felt that owing to the changeable condition of Mrs. White's mind they could not suggest any arrangement which would ultimately prove satisfactory to both parties. On motion-the further consideration of this subject was indefinitely post- poned. On motion adjourned E G Edwards Secy Paterson Nov 18th 1884 Meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of S. Tuttle Esq Present Mr S. Tuttle, Mr Jas Booth, Mr H I. Clark, Mr. Saml Mcllroy, Mr. S. V. S Muzzy. Minutes of the meetings held Oct 22d & Nov 13th were read and approved. The report of Treasurer was received and referred to auditing committee consisting of Mr Muzzy, & Mr Clark. Statement of the Income and expenditures of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson N J for the fiscal year ending Nov 1st 1884. 200 Income Expenditures From Pew Rents collected to date Salary of Pastor one year 5.372 71 Sunday collections 379.84 Sale of Cemetery Lots 213. Int on Devereaux Fund 60. Cash balance as per last Report 87.85 do " choir do " Janitor Interest on Bond & Mtge Gas Bills Passaic Water Co Coal Bills Pulpit Supply Universal Steam Heating J no H Hindle J C Christie Van Saun & Muzzy G. D Voorhis H S. Blauvelt Martin Post A Cellarius Florence Bros E B King & Co Incidentals R Bailing collector Insurance 3.000. 1.105. 366. 30. 127.65 24. 142.50 60. Co 371.52 101.45 16.50 52.04 258.59 47.99 50. 40. 29.29 129.25 106.50 107.05 60. Gross Income Reed from Nov 1 I 83 to Nov 1 I 84 6.113.40 $6225.33 Balance due Treasurer 111.93 Statement of R. Dalling Collector of parties in arrears for Pew Rent. J S. Barkalow Est of D Bamber Andrew Derrom Mrs Wm Gledhill H. Romaine D C Rider Townley Mrs Thrift Mrs Singleton S. P. Van Winkle H A Williams Wm Williams 220. 30. 326. 70. 63. 57. 88. 45. 58.50 57. 51. 97.50 201 J S. Tylee Mrs Geo Wylie On motion adjourned 64. 59. 1.286. Henry I. Clark Sec pro tem Paterson, N. J., Nov. 27, 1884. The annual meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society of this city was held this day (Thanksgiving), in the church, immediately after the morning service, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen chairman, and Mr. William Nelson, Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of the congregation held November 29, 1883, were read and approved. It was announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees ex- pired at this time, and that Mr. Ryle had accepted an election as Trustee of the new Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, and therefore expected to retire from the Board of Trustees of this church: Henry I. Clark Samuel V. S. Muzzy- Samuel Mcllroy William T. Ryle. The following gentlemen were nominated for Trustees, and unanimously elected, by acclamation: Peter Adams Henry I. Clark Samuel V. S. Muzzy- Samuel Mcllroy. On motion of Mr. Tuttle, the Board of Trustees was authorized to fill any vacancies occurring in the Board during the year. The Treasurer presented the following annual report, for the year end- ing Nov. 1, 1884: Income. Balance as per last report $ 87 85 Pew rents collected to date. 5,352 71 Collections ■ 402 46 Interest on bond 60 00 Sale of cemetery lots 213 00 Expenditures. Pastor's salary $3,000 00 Choir salary 1,105 00 Sexton Gas bills WTater rent Coal Pulpit supplies. 366 00 117 74 24 00 142 50 60 00 28 202 Insurance 60 00 Int. on bond Westm'r Chapel 60 00 Robt. Dalling 107 05 Universal St'm Heating Co. 371 52 J. II. Kindle 101 45 J. C. Christie 16 50 Van Saun & Muzzy 52 04 G. D. Voorhis 258 59 II. S. Blauvelt 47 99 Martin Post 50 00 A. Cellarius 40 00 Florance Bros 29 29 $6,116 02 E. B. King & Co 129 25 Balance due Treas 130 91 Incidentals 108 01 $6,246 93 $6,246 93 Pew rents due, $1,296 00 Samuel Mcllroy, Treas. The report was received and adopted. By request, the Treasurer made some verbal explanations of several items in his report. On motion, adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson Jany 29th 1885 Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S. Tuttle Esq. Present, Mess Tuttle-Clark-Mcllroy Edwards Booth. Minutes of Meeting Nov. 18 1884 were read and approved. On motion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. S. Tuttle Prest E. G. Edwards Secy S. Mcllroy Treas On motion Robert Dalling was re -appointed Collector of Pew-rents on same terms as last year. On motion Mr. Strait was re -appointed Sexton on same terms as last year, On motion of Mr. Booth-John II. Hogan was unanimously elected a mem- ber of the Board, to fill the vacancy caused by the declination of Mr. Peter Adams to act in that capacity. The following Committees were appointed for the ensuing year. Music-Clark-Muzzy & Edwards- General Supervision of Church Property Hogan-Mcllroy & Edwards On motion of Mr. Clark it was decided to have" a Finance Committee 203 The Chairman appointed Mess Clark & Edwards as such Committee. On motion of .Mr ("lark the Treasurer was requested to keep a separate ac- count of the receipts and expenditures in connection with the Sandy Hill Cemetery. On motion-the sum of Eleven hundred dollars was appropriated for music. Mr. Clark moved that the Treasurer and Collector furnish to the Board at the Quarterly Meetings a report showing the condition of affairs in their respective departments. Mr Clark moved that the Collector be requested to endeavor to collect enough money to meet all debts as soon after Feby 1st 1885 as possible. On motion adjd. E G. Edwards. Paterson Feby *4. 1885. Special Meeting of Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Present, Mess. Booth-Clark-Mcllroy Muzzy & Edwards. Mr. 11. I. Clark was chosen to be Chairman and stated the object for which the meeting was called: to take such action as might be thought proper in reference to the death of the President of the Board-Mr. S. Tuttle.f On motion-the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dis- pensed with. On motion of Mr. Muzzy-it was resolved that a committee of two be ap- pointed to draft suitable resolutions relative to the death of the President. The Chairman appointed as such committee Mess. Muzzy & Edwards. Mr Muzzy stated that Miss Frost had resigned her position in the choir and that Prof. Oborski desired to engage Miss Graham to fill her place. On motion the matter was referred to the Music Committee. ( >n motion adjourned E G. Edwards Secy. • Paterson April 30 1885 Regular Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Present Mess Clark-Booth-McIIroy Muzzy and Edwards. On motion Mr. Clark was chosen to act as Chairman. ♦Doubtless should be February 14. +Socrates Tuttle, born in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire, November 10, 1819, died suddenly at Paterson, New Jersey, February 12, 1885 He removed from his native state to Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1841, where he taught school for three years, when he removed to Paterson and studied law, being admitted to the bar in 1848. For many years before his death he was one of the leading lawyers of this section of the State. He was elected Mayor of Paterson in 1871 for a term of two years. He served in the State Legislature in 1801 and 1862. He was a valuable citizen, and a good man. 204 Minutes of Meetings of Jany 29th and Feby 4 | 85 were read and approved. Mr. II. I. Clark was nominated to be President of the Board, and a vote being taken-Mr. Clark was unanimously elected. The Treasurer presented report for 6 mos. ending Apr. 20 | 85 which on motion was referred to the Finance Com. and if found correct to be spread on minutes. The Committee appointed to draft resolutions to be presented to the fam- ily of our late President-Mr. Tuttle, reported that they had presented the following: "Whereas the hand of Divine Providence has removed our late President-the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church desirous of testify- ing their respect for his memory and expressing their earnest and affection- ate sympathy with the household deprived by this dispensation of its earthly head, therefore be it- Resolved-that we sincerely condole with the family of our deceased Presi- dent in their hour of trial and affliction and commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and looks with pitying eye upon the widow and fatherless- Resolved-that in our natural sorrow for the loss of an able and faithful leader we find consolation in the belief that it is well with him for whom we mourn. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the fan:ily of the deceased as a token of our respect and veneration for the Christian char- acter of a good man gone to his rest and of the interest felt by his late as- sociates in the Board of Trustees in one whom they loved and honored as their President for the past ten years" On motion the report of the Committee was ordered spread in full upon the minutes-and the Committee discharged with the thanks of the Board Mr. Mcllroy moved that the Executor of the estate of the late S. Tuttle be requested to deliver to Mr. H. I. Clark-the newly elected President of the Board of Trustees, all the Papers and Personal Property of the Board-held by the late S. Tuttle. carried Mr. Mcllroy stated that it had been brought to his knowledge that cer- tain lots had been sold to parties in the Sandy Hill Cemetery-without the Board be acquainted with the same-and he understood that Mr. Charles Tuttle had received payment for the same. On motion the matter was referred to the Committee on Church Property to investigate. Mr Muzzy moved that the Collector of Pew-rents be requested to furnish the Board with a correct list of the Pew renters to facilitate the revising of the register used by the ushers in the Church, carried. On motion of Mr. Booth-Mr. John Sanderson was unanimously elected 205 a member of this Board to (ill the vacancy caused by the declination of Mess. Adams & Hogan. On motion of Mr Muzzy-Mr. William Nelson was unanimously elected a member of this Board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. S. Tuttle. On motion adjourned E G. Edwards Paterson April 30. 1885. Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees called by the President- Present-Mess. Clark-Mcllroy-Muzzy and Edward- On motion of Mr. Mcllroy- the Secretary was directed to notify the Regis- trar of the Treasury of the United States of the election of Mr. Henry I. Clark to be President of this Board-vice Mr. Tuttle deceased-and request him to forward to Mr. Henry I. Clark President-the interest falling due upon one Gov. Currency 6 per cent Bond-the property of this Church. On motion adjd. E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson July 31 | 85 Regular Quarterly meeting of Board of Trustees-held at Lecture-room Present Mess. Clark-Mcllroy-Sanderson Nelson & Edwards. Minutes of Meeting held Ap. 30 | 85 were read and approved. The Treasurer reported sufficient funds on hand to pay salaries Aug 1 | 85. balance on hand $957. after paying Mess. Crooks & Strait. The Treasurer also reported having received $115. from Mr. C. M. Tultle for lots sold in Cemetery. Mr. Mcllroy moved that we have a new map of the Cemetery and that as far as possible the names of lot owners be marked thereon — carried Mr. Sanderson moved that a sign be placed in the Cemetery-directing per- sons desirous of purchasing lots to apply to the Secretary-carried Mr. Mcllroy moved that a committee be appointed to prepare a deed to be used in the disposal of lots, carried-and that 250 copies of the same be printed, Cd. The President appointed Mess. Nelson & Edwards, on motion adjourned. E G Edwards, Secy. Paterson Oct. 29th, 1885. Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Presents Mess. Clark-Mcllroy-Sanderson-Nelson-Muzzy & Edwards Minutes of Meeting held July 31 1885 were read & approved. Committee on Church Property reported progress in the matter of preparing 2o6 new map of the Cemetery, as did also the special committee on preparing deed to be used in the disposal of lots in the Cemetery. On motion of .Mr. Sanderson the reports were received and the commit- tees requested to finish their work as soon as possible. The Treasurer presented memorandum report showing balance on hand at present time $572.57 On motion of Mr. Sanderson the report was referred to the Finance Committee to.be examined in connection with Annual Report to be made by the Treasurer Nov. 1. 1885. On motion the Committee on Church Property were directed to investigate the matter of sewer assessments on all of the Church Property and report to the Board at next meeting. The Treasurer stated that it was not likely that he would have sufficient funds on hand to meet salaries and other payments falling due Nov. 1. 1885 and that the deficiency would amount to $300 or $400. Mr. Sanderson moved that the Finance Commmitee be authorized to borrow sufficient funds in their judgment not exceeding $500. to meet the payments necessary to be made on Nov. 1. 1885. and the President be authorized to sign a note for the same. Carried. Mr. Muzzy moved that a list be furnished to the Board at the next meeting showing the names of those pew-renters who are in arrears, and the amounts owing by them. Carried. Mr. Mcllroy presented tax bills, on property of Mrs. White, amounting to $116.69 which she stated she was unable to pay, and asked the Board to Pay- Mr. Nelson moved that action on the same be indefinately postponed. Carried. The Treasurer reported that he had received a notice from the Street Super- intendent regarding sidewalks at the Cemeteries. The President appointed Mr. Mcllroy Os: Mr. Nelson a committee to inves- tigate the matter and report to the Board. Mr. Sanderson moved that the regulating of the shades on the Church win- dows be left to the President also that the sexton be instructed to leave the gas burning as brightly as possible throughout the evening service. Carried. On motion adjourned to meet Nov. 12. 188">. E G. Edwards, Secy. Paterson Nov. 12th 1885. Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Present, Mess. Clark-Sanderson -Nelson Booth-Mcllroy & Edwards. 207 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 29th, 1885 were read & ap- proved. Committee on Church Property reported progress in the matter of prepar- ing New Map of Cemetery. Mr Sanderson moved that the Committee continue and use their best judgment in establishing the dividing line between the two Cemeteries.* carried. Committee on Deed reported progress, on motion report was received and Committee continued. Committee on Church Property reported that from advice they had received from different sources, they were of the opinion that the Board could not be compelled to pay the sewer taxes charged against the Church Property and the Cemeteries On motion of Mr. Nelson it was decided to be the sense of the Board that the Treasurer do not pay the Sewer taxes so charged. On Motion-Mr Nelson was requested to act with the Committee on Church Property to petition the City Authorities to remit the sewer taxes charged against the Cemeteries & Church Property — to which he consented.! Mr. Nelson reported for the Committee on sidewalks at the Cemeteries- that a compromise had been effected and the city would be satisfied if the walk on the south side of Market St be flagged, and the estimated cost of the same would be about $204.00 On motion the report was received and it was decided that the Board take no action at the present time but allow the city to do the work if they so desire. \ The President reported that he had signed note at 30 days for $400, and that the same had been discounted to enable Treasurer to pay debts falling due Nov. 1. 1885. The report of the Treasurer for the the year ending Nov. 1. 1883 was re- ceived and referred to the Auditing Committee consisting of Mess. Clark & Edwards. Samuel Mcllroy In acct. with First Presbyterian Church of Paterson. Expenditures. Dr. Magie $3,000. F. Oborski 300. Mrs. Tylee. 300. Jas. Tasney 50. *The Presbyterian cemetery on the north side of Market street, and the Methodist Kpiscopal cemetery on the south side of Willis street. 1 The sewer assessments were ultimately compromised for one dollar in each case— on the church site, the parsonage, and each of the cemeteries. i':The city did the work, and the Board of Trustees paid the bill. I ncome. Pew Rents $5457.75 collections 343.57 Int. on Bond 30. Presidents note 400. 208 Jas. Crooks 200. N. P. Andruss. 150. Mary Frost 37.50 Mrs. Bate 37.50 Miss R. Graham 75. Freeman Strait 365. Gas Co. 107.60 Water Co. 24. Collier & Co. 99.45 Jas. Norwood & Co 50.58 Int. on Mortgage 60. Jas. C. Christie 15. Insurance 40. H. S. Blauvelt. 51.25 Pulpit Supplies 45.62 Wm. Carshore 163.07 F. C. Van Dyk & Co 148.93 David Henry 48.08 G. D. Voorhis 23.80 E. B. King & Co. 37.60 Muzzy Bros. 11.66 Rogerson & Beaumont 3.10 Taxes -1884. 356.77 Incidentals 38.66 J. Sharpe 16.70 R. Balling 109.15 Bal. due Treas. per last report 130.91 $6230.32 $6096.93 Bal. on hand $133.39 .Mr. Nelson moved that the interest on the Devereaux fund as it accumu- lates be deposited in the Paterson Savings Institution subject to future dis- position by the Board. carried. On motion-the consideration of the matter of delinquent pew-renters was laid over until after congregational meeting Nov. 26. 1885. On motion adj — E G. Edwards. Secy. Paterson, N. J., Nov. 26, 1885. The annual meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian So- ciety of this city was held this day (Thanksgiving), in the church, immed- log iately after the morning service, pursuant to clue notice from the pulpit. Mr. Henry A. Williams was chosen President, and Mr. Win. Nelson, secretary. The minutes of the meeting of the congregation held November 27, 1884, were read and approved. It was announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees ex- pired at this time: James Bootli E. G. Edwards Wm. Nelson The above gentlemen were nominated, and there being no other nomina- tions they were unanimously elected for the term of two years. The annual report of the Treasurer was presented and ordered to be en- reted on the minutes, as follows: Samuel Mcllroy, Treasurer, in account with the First Presbyterian Church, of Paterson. Income. * Expenditures. Pew Rents $5,457 75 Dr. Magie $3,000 00 Collections 342 57 F. Oborski 300(10 Interest on Bond 30 00 Mrs. Tylee 300 00 50 00 200 00 150 00 37 50 37 50 75 00 305 00 107 60 24 00 99 45 50 58 60 00 15 00 40 00 51 25 45 02 103 07 Cemetery Lots 195 00 Jas. Tasney President's Note 400 00 Jas. Crooks N. P. Andruss Mary Frost. . . Mrs. Bate Miss R. Graham Freeman Strait Gas Co Water Co Collier & Co J no. Norwood & Co . . . Interest on Mortgage. . Jas. C. Christie Insurance II. S. Blauvelt Pulpit Supplies. ....... Wm. Carshore F. C. Van Dyk & Co 148 93 David Henry ... 48 08 G. D. Voorhis 23 80 E. B. King & Co 37 00 Muzzy Bros 11 66 29 2IO Rogers & Beaumont 3 10 Taxes, 1884 356 77 Incidentals 38 66 J. Sharpe 16 70 R. Dalling 109 15 Florence Bros 32 41 Balance Due Treas. Bast Report 130 91 $6,129 34 Cash Balance.... 295 98 $6,425 32 $6,425 32 Bew Rents in Arrears, $2,064 75 On motion, adjourned. Samuel Mcllroy, Treasurer. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, Jany 7th 1886. Special meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Lecture Room. Present, Mess. Clark-Booth-Sanderson-Nelson-Muzzy & Edwards. Minutes of meeting held Nov. 12 | 85 were read & approved. Minutes of Congregational Meeting held on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26 | 85 were also read. On motion-the following officers were unanimously elected for the ensuing year. Henry I. Clark President, Wm. Nelson, Secretary, E. G. Edwards, Treasurer. On motion-Mr. Robert Dalling was re appointed collector of pew-rents on same terms as last year. On motion-Mr. Strait was re appointed sexton on same terms as last year. The following committees were appointed by the President for the ensuing year: Music-Mess. Muzzy-Booth & Nelson. General Supervision of Church Property-Mess. Sanderson Mcllroy & Ed- wards. Finance-The President & Secretary. Mr. Muzzy moved that the thanks of the Board be tendered to the retiring Treasurer and Secretary for the faithful and efficient manner in which they have fulfilled the duties of their offices carried. 211 Mr. Nelson moved that the Treasurer be directed to open an account as Treasurer-in either of the National Banks of this city-as he may prefer-and deposit all receipts in said account and pay bills by check from the same- carried. On motion-the sum of Eleven hundred and fifty dollars was appropriated for Music for the ensuing year. Mr. Nelson-reported in the matter of the sewer taxes on the Cemetery property "Progress," and presented copy of petition that had been presented to the Board of Alderman, which he felt assured would have the desired effect. On motion-The report was received-the committee continued and the copy of petition placed on file. Mr. Booth moved the matter of delinquent pew renters-be referred to the President Secy & Treas. to report at next meeting, carried. On motion of Mr. Booth the Treasurer was directed to take charge of all collections-and when collections are taken for any purpose other than regu- lar church e.\penses-to pay the same to the proper persons and take receipt for the same. On motion adjourned- E G. Edwards Secy. Paterson, N. J., January 28, 1886. The regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening, at the residence of the President, 158 Division street. Present-Messrs. Clark. Sanderson, Muzzy, Edwards, Mcllroy, Booth and Nelson. The minutes of the special meeting held January 7 were read and ap- proved. The report of Mr. Mcllroy, late Treasurer, was presented, received and referred to the Finance Committee. The Music Committee reported progress. The Committee on Church Property reported that on Sunday evening, January 17, a fire had broken out in the roof of the Lecture Room, causing a damage which had been adjusted at $1200 on the building, and $157.50 on furniture, and the company had paid $1344 — the amount of loss, less sixty days' interest. Mr. Edwards, the new Treasurer, had received the money and deposited it to the account of the Treasurer, in the First Na- tional Bank. The furniture was removed to the church temporarily, but subsequently had been stored in one of Mr. Benjamin Crane's buildings. The old policy expired Jan. 24; a new policy had been taken out for $1500 on the building, $250 on the piano, $50 on books and $300 on chairs. The 212 building would need a new roof and perhaps a new floor and other repairs, to restore it to its former condition. -Mr. Muzzy moved that the report be received and the thanks of the Board voted to the Committee, and especially to Mr. Edwards, for the able and expeditious manner in which the business had been transacted. Agreed to. The following list of delinquent pew-holders on November 1, 1885, was presented and the several cases disposed of as stated: James Brownley, passed John S. Barkalow, referred to President and Treasurer Charles D. Beck with, passed Mrs. Barnes, " Mrs. Corwin, transferred to profit and loss Mrs. Henry Doremus, referred to President and Treasurer James Draney, " " Andrew Derrom, " " John II. Goetschius, " Mrs. D. Bamber, Mary Kane, transferred to profit and loss Isaac McGee, Daniel C. Rider, referred to the Secretary George Townley, Treasurer to credit coal-bill on account Mrs. Singleton, referred to President and Treasurer Simon P. Van Winkle, " " " VVm. H. Williams, Mrs. Geo. Wylie, Mrs. Mary Wylie, transferred to profit and loss George S. McCarter, referred to President and Treasurer J. S. Tylee, " Mrs. Coulter, Ilelmas Romaine, James Ramsey, Mrs. Dr. Fenner, " Mrs. Coles, transferred to profit and loss Steinhauser, " " Mrs. Lyons, " " " Thomas Dunlop, " " " The subject of the Sunday school building was then discussed, and finally it was Resolved, That a meeting of the congregation be called to express their views in regard to repairing or rebuilding, and how much they would favor 213 expending for either purpose, the meeting to be held next Wednesday night, at eight o'clock, in the church. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J., Feb. 3, 1886. A special meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this evening, in the church, pursuant to the following notice given from the pulpit last Sunday: "The Board of Trustees desire that a meeting of the Congregation shall "be held on Wednesday evening next, at 8 o'clock, in the Church, in "order that the sense of the Congregation may be obtained as to whether "the Sunday School building, recently damaged by fire, shall be repaired or "rebuilt, and how much the congregation is willing to have expended for "either purpose. "Wm. Nelson, Secretary." Mr. Clark, the President of the Board, presided and stated that four pro- positions were under consideration: First — to restore the building to its former condition. Second— to merely improve the roof. Third — to enlarge. Fourth — to rebuild. The meeting voted unanimously against the first and second, and was about equally divided on the third and fourth propositions. Adjourned to February 10, at 8 p. m., at the same place. Messrs. Wm. Nelson, S. V. S. Muzzy, John A. McNab and Fred. Tas- ney and Mrs. Geo. S. McCarter and Miss Annie Lang were appointed a committee to consider the matter and report at the adjourned meeting. H. I. Clark, Chairman. Paterson, N. J.. Feb. 10, 1886. An adjourned meeting of the Congregation was held this evening at the Church, Mr. Clark, Chairman, and Mr. Edwards, secretary. The Committee appointed at the last meeting reported progress ; it had been found impracticable to accomplish any definite results before the adoption of some plan for either enlarging or rebuilding the Lecture Room. Col. Andrew Derrom presented and explained five or six sketches of plans he had prepared for repairing and enlarging the building, for which he was voted the thanks of the meeting. Sketches by Fred. W. Rumpf and C. E. Edwards, for enlarging and im- proving, were also presented. On motion of Mr. McNab it was 214 " Resolved^ That it is the sense of the Congregation that the Board of Trustees should procure plans by a competent architect, preferably one making church architecture his specialty, for an entirely new Sunday school building, with all the modern improvements pertaining to such buildings ; and also for the most feasible enlargement of the old building, with such improvements as it is capable of; that they obtain estimates of the probable cost of carrying out each plan; that the committee heretofore appointed for the purpose then canvass the congregation for subscriptions, and that the Board of Trustees then carry out the plan which seems to meet the views of the contributors of the largest amount of money." Adjourned. Secretary. February 12, 1886. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening, at the residence of the President, 158 Division street. Present — -Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Booth, Sanderson, Muzzy, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held January 28 were read and approved. The minutes of the Congregational meetings held February 3 and 10 were read for the information of the Board. Mr. Muzzy moved that a committee of three be appointed to procure copies of the printed plans furnished by the Board of Church Erection, in order to carry out the wishes of the Congregation as expressed at its latest meeting, and in case none of such plans shall be suitable that the Com- mittee employ some local architect to draft plans at a cost not exceeding $50, and that the Committee report back to this Board. Which was agreed to, and the chair appointed Messrs. Muzzy, Edwards and Nelson such Committee. On motion of Mr. Nelson, the Treasurer was authorized to pay the taxes on the parsonage, $275, out of the moneys collected for insurance on the Sunday school building. Mr. Edwards, the Treasurer, stated that the Session objected to the Treasurer of this Board taking charge of the collections in the church. On motion of Mr. Booth, the matter was referred to the President and the Treasurer, to confer with the Session. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. March 15, 1886. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening, at the residence of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Muzzy and Edwards. 215 In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Edwards was chosen Secretary pro tem. The Committee on Plans for Sunday School building presented several ranging in cost from $2,000 to $4,000 ; a new building would cost $7,000. Report received. On motion, the plans were referred to the Canvassing Committee, to re- port March 22 the probable amount of money that could be raised for the improvement. Adjourned to March 22. E. G. Edwards, Sec'y pro tem. March 22. 1886. An adjourned meeting of the Board was held this evening at the residence of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Muzzy, Sanderson, Booth and Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held March 15 were read and approved. The Committee on Plans reported detailed plans prepared by Mr. Rumpf, for an addition to the Sunday school on the Cross street side, new, open- timbered roof, new windows, &c, &c, the whole to cost $3,287, as esti- mated by the architect. Report received. The Canvassing Committee reported having submitted the plans to var- ious members of the congregation, and the general sentiment was favorable to carrying out the proposed plan. Report received. On motion, the plan in question was adopted. On motion, the Committee on Plans were directed to have working plans and specifications prepared, and estimates procured, to be submitted to the Board April 5, at 8 p. m. On motion, Mr. Sanderson was added to the Committee. On motion of Judge Sanderson the Canvassing Committee were empow- ered to add to their numbers. Adjourned to April 5, at 8 p. m. Wm. Nelson, Sec'y. April 5, 1886. The Board met this evening, pursuant to adjournment, at the residence of the President, Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Muzzy, Edwards, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held March 22 were read and approved. Bids for the proposed improvement of the Sunday School building were received as follows: 2l6 Andrew Dickinson Van Houten Bros. J. M. Rogers W. H. Yeomans David Henry John T. Spear Steele & Hopper Plumbi), Nealon and Farnon David Stewart G. D. Voorhis W. B. Bate do. inside walls Paiu/in Carpenter Mason Total $3,050 $1,180 $3,330 3,035 1,183 4,318 3,755 1,440 4,195 3,436 1,174 3,600 3,064 1,739 3,793 3,887 4,363 1,729 and Gas Fitting. $1,000 1,065 950 !g, cVc. $393 75 $367 Geo. W. Myers 39S do. inside walls 48 $346 On motion, the matter was laid over for one week, the Committee on Plans meantime to have some alterations made in the extension, including a cellar thereunder, and to procure revised bids, and the Canvassing Com- mittee to report at the same time. On motion, adjourned to meet at the same place on Monday, April 13, at 8 p. m. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. April 13, 1886. The Board met, at the house of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Booth, Nelson. The minutes of April 5 were read and approved. Bids were received for the additional work (cellar, &c.) authorized at the last meeting, as follows: Andrew Dickinson, mason work $319.40 " carpenter " 153.77 372.17 G. D. Voorhis plumbing &c. 15.80 Adjourned to meet at the call of the President. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. April 21, 1886. The Board met, at the house of the President, pursuant to call. Present — Clark, Edwards, Booth, Sanderson, Nelson, Mcllroy, Muzzy. The minutes of April 21 were read and approved. 217 The Canvassing Committee reported subscriptions to the Sunday School Building Fund as follows: Miss Lang's list $270 Mrs. McCarter's " . 394 Mr. McNab's " 134 Mr. Nelson's " 257 Mr. Mcllroy's " 75 Mr. Muzzy's " 460 Mr. Tasney's ' ' 50 Mr. E. G. Edwards' 100 $1,740 Mr. Nelson stated that upon consultation with the architect the latter thought the cost could be reduced as follows: By making roof open to ridge pole, instead of ceiling across half way up $300 Omitting wainscoting 100 " closets in Main St. porch 20 raised platform in infant room 50 Substituting brick for ashlar wall under extension 40 Omitting two coats of paint inside 32 $442 The Board decided in favor of changing the roof as suggested, and to omit wainscoting, closets and raised platform. On motion of Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Booth, it was ordered that contracts be awarded for the improvement and enlargement of the Sunday school building according to the plans adopted, the total cost not to exceed $4,600 for mason work, carpenter work, glazing, plumbing, steam and gas- fitting, tinning and roofing, and painting, and that the committee in charge be authorized and requested to make any further reduction in the cost that can be made without materially altering the plans and specifica- tions heretofore adopted. This was agreed to unanimously. 4'he condition of Mrs. White was brought before the Board by Mr. Mcllroy. Mr. Sanderson stated that an offer of $10,000 had been made for her property. On motion of Mr. Booth the President was requested to enquire into Mrs. White's circumstances and wishes, with power to associate any other mem- ber with him, and report back to the Board. Adjourned. Win. Nelson, Secretary. 30 2l8 May 18, 1886. The Board met, pursuant to call, at the house of the President. 1'resent — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Nelson and Booth. The minutes of April 21 were read and approved. The resignation of Mr. Samuel Mcllroy as a member of the Board was received and accepted. The Treasurer presented a report for the last quarter, and a supplemen- tary report to date, which were received and referred to the Finance Com- mittee. Bills were presented and disposed of as follows: Hilton & Menger, surveying New Cemetery, $58.70. Ordered paid. John Agnew, nagging sidewalk at Old Cemetery, south side of Market street, $235.76. Ordered paid. George Townley, coal, $21.60. Ordered placed to the credit of Mr. Townley's pew-rent past due, and that he be so informed. Mr. Strait, sexton, for extra services in grading the grounds in 1882 and other work since, $43.25. The Treasurer was authorized to settle the bill for $25. The Secretary stated that he had recently recovered from Mr. William Bennington the following papers of the Church: 1. Advertisement calling a meeting of the Inhabitants of Paterson for the purpose of forming a religious association, dated Aug. 9, 1813. 2. Formation of the P'irst Presbyterian Society in Paterson, signed by 37 heads of families, dated Aug. 11), 1813. 3. Certificate of the incorporation of "The Trustees of the First Presby- terian Society in Paterson," received in the office Aug. 30, 1813, and re- corded in Book A of Miscellanies, p. 100. 4. Certified copy of deed dated July 11, 1814, S. U. M. to The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson, for 1. Church property — Beg. on Paterson and Hamburgh turnpike at S. E. cor. of House lot No. 25, thence (1.) \V. 129 ft. to Cross St., (2) S. along east side of said street 220 ft. to Oliver St., (3) E. along said street 81 ft. to turnpike, (4) along west side of turnpike 161 ft. 7 in. to place of Beg. For purpose of erecting a building thereon t(, be used or occupied as a Presby- terian church and for no other purpose or use whatsoever. 2. Cemetery property — Beg. on S. side Market St. at N. E. cor. Abra- ham Van Blarcom's lands, thence (1) along Market street S. 67° E. 150 ft.; (2) at right angles S. 23° W. 266 ft. to Abraham Van Blarcom's lands; (3) N. 5° E. 324 ft. to Beg. To be used as a burial ground, and not to be oc- cupied for any other purpose whatsoever. Recorded in Book E 2 of Deeds, Essex County, April 14, 1818, pp. 72-3. 219 5. Certified copy of deed dated March 16, 1826, State of New Jersey to The Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson, for Part of Old Cemetery — Beg. at E. corner of present burying ground on highway leading from Passaic river to town of Paterson, thence (1) along said highway S. 66° E. 3.55 ch. to a corner on the same highway; (2) S. 24° W. 12.60 ch. along the lands of the said State to a corner of the same and of lands now or late of Abraham Van Blarcom; (3) N. along the said lands of Van Blarcom 3° W. 8.50 ch to S. cor. of said old burying ground; (4) N. along the same 24° W. 4.73 ch. to the place of beginning. Con- taining three acres. Recorded in Book U 2 of Deeds, Essex counfy, 28 April, 1826, pp. 372-4. 6. Original Deed, dated October 8, 1827, S. U. M. to "The Trustees of the first Presbyterian Church of Paterson," for Elm Street Infant School Property (now First German Presbyterian Church, Elm Street). Beg. on S. side of Elm St. 200 ft. from E. side Cross St. thence (1) W. along Elm St. 50 ft. (2) S. at right angles to said street 100 ft. (3) E. parallel to said street 50 ft. (4) N. 100 ft. to Beg. for the purpose of erect- ing a building thereon to be used on the Sabbath or Lord's Day for the ac- commodation of the Sunday School connected with the first Presbyterian Church of Paterson and on other days to be used for the accommodation of the Infant School under the direction of the Female Infant School Society recently established in said Town of Paterson and for no other uses or pur- poses, unless with the consent of the said Female Infant School Society first had in writing. Recorded in Book E. 3 of Deeds, Essex County, 11 August, 1830, pp. 253-4. 7. Original Deed of Release, dated Dec. 1, 1853, S. U. M. to "The Trustees" &c. for last above described premises. 8. Original Deed of Release dated Dec. 21, 1844, S. U. M. to "The Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson," for Church Property. (Consid — 16068.07) — Beg. at a point where the Pater- son and Hamburgh turnpike intersects the N. line of Oliver street thence (1) W. along N. side Oliver St. 76 ft. 6 in. to cor. Oliver and Cross St.; (2) N. along E. side Cross St. 202 ft. 6 in. to Ward St.; (3) E. along S. side Ward St. 132 ft. more or less to the Turnpike; (4) S. along Vv. side Turn- pike 212 ft. more or less to Beg. — On various trusts and conditions. 9. Original Deed, dated Sept. 16, 1852, S. U. M. to "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society" now of the City of Paterson, County of Pas- saic and State of New Jersey. Consid. — $2,400. For 220 1. Beg. on W. side of Main St. in N. E. corner of lot sold John Stagg running thence (1) W. along N. line of said lot about 125 ft. to rear of lots fronting on Marshall St. (2) N. along rear of said lots 25 ft. (3) E. parallel with first line about 126 ft. 6 in. to Main St. (4) S. along same 25 ft. to Beg. 2. Beg. on W. side Main St. in S. E. cor. of lot sold Samuel Pope, 18 June, 1852, running thence (1) W. along the S. line of said lot about 117 ft. 1 in. to rear of lots fronting on Marshall St. (2) S. along same 50 ft. to lot sold Wright Flavell 20 October, 1851, (3) E. along the N. line of same about 114 ft. 4 in. to Main St. (4) N. along same 50 ft. to Beg. 3. Beg. on E. side of Mill St. at a point distant 225 ft. S. of Slater St. running thence (1) S. along Mill St. 50 ft. (2) E. parallel with Slater St- 115 ft. (3) N. parallel wi:h Marshall St. 50 ft. to lot sold John English (4) W. along S. line of said lot 115 ft. to Mill St. at place of Beg. 4. Beg. on W. side Mill St. at a point 100 ft. S. of Slater St. running thence (1) S. along Mill St. 50 ft. (2) W. parallel with Slater St. 100 ft. (3) N. parallel with Mill St. 50 ft. to lot leased John D. Murphy (4) E. along S. line of said lot 100 ft. to Beg. Received and recorded Sept. 17, 1852, in Book R of Deeds, Passaic County, pp. 577-9. 10. Original Deed, dated Dec. 1, 1852, S. U. M. to The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson. Consid. $3,600. Parsonage Property — Beg. on S. side of Market St. at a point in the N. E. cor. of a lot conveyed to Robert B. Ruggles by the Heirs of Peter Colt deceased Nov. 15, 1852, running thence (1) E. along the line of Market St. 62 ft. 6 in. to the W. boundary line of a lot now owned by Roswell L. Colt (2) S. along said line at right angles to Market St. 187 ft. (3) W. parallel with Market St. until it strikes the E. side of Union St. (4) N. along Union St. about 4 ft. until it strikes the S. E. cor. of said Bug- gies' lot (5) N. along the E. line of said lot about 183 ft. to Beg. Being the same property now occupied by the Rev. Wm. II. Hornblower. To be used by the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson as a Parsonage, and for no other purpose whatsoever and in case of sale, the monies arising from such sale to be applied to the purchase or erection of another F'arsonage, for said Society, and for no other purpose whatso- ever— and in case of use or sale for any other purpose than the same, to re- vert to Roswell L. Colt his heirs and assigns. Received and recorded Dec. 22, 1856, in Book A 2 of Deeds, Passaic Co., pp. 297 &c. 11. Original receipt — Thos. O. Smith, Agent S. U. M., to Roswell L. Colt, for $3,600 in full consideration of last above described conveyance. Receipt dated Dec. 1, 1852. Ill 12. Original Deed of Release, dated October 8, 1871, William A. Butler to "The Trustees" &c. Consid. $2,000. Parsonage Property — release from all claim for erecting Pastor's study and improving parsonage. 13. Original Mortgage, dated April 30, 1856, to "The Trustees" &c. to John N. Terhune. Consid. $1,000. On Elm Street property. Receipted and cancelled Sept. 23, 1850. 14. Original Deed dated May 11, 1851. S. U. M. to "The Trustees" &c. Consid. $6516.50. New Cemetery — Beg. where W. line of Methodist Cemetery if continued S. W. in a straight line would intersect the N. E. line of Market St. thence (!) N. 10° E. 196 ft. 6 in. to S*. W. cor. of Methodist Cemetery (2) E. along S. line of said Cemetery S. 80° 40' E. 325 ft. to W. line of First Re- formed Dutch Cemetery (3) along the same S. at right angles from the last line 7 ft. 6 in. to S. YV. cor. of last mentioned cemetery (4) S. 80" 40' E. along the S. line of last mentioned Cemetery 251 ft. 3 in to the S. E. cor. thereof (5) S. 9° 20' W. 369 ft. to N. E. line of Market St. (6) N. W. along Market St. 605 ft. 9 in. to Beg. Containing 3.74 acres or about 162,914 sq. ft. For the purposes of a Cemetery. Received and recorded May 13, 1854, in Book V of Deeds, Passaic Co., pp. 89 &c. 15. Original Deed dated Nov. 20, 1873. James Angus to The Trustees, &c, of the First Presbyterian Church of the City of Paterson. Consid. $1,000. Westminster Church Site — Beg. in E. line of Apple -St. now called Spring St. 225 ft. S. from Washington avenue, thence (1) E. at right angles to Apple St 100 ft. (2) S. parallel with Apple St. 25 ft. (3) W. parallel with first course 100 ft. to Apple St. (4) N. along the same 25 ft. to Beg. Being Lot No. 14, Block H. Map of Property of James Angus and Henry Whitely, made by J. H. Goetschms Aug. 12, 1854. Received and recorded in Book A 5 of Deeds Passaic Co. , pp. 53 &c. Jan. 23, 1874. 16. Original Deed, dated Nov. 20, 1873. James Angus to san:e. Con- sid. $1,000. Westminster Church .Site. — Beg, in E. line of Apple St. now called Spring St. 200 ft. S. of Washington Ave. thence (1) E. at right angles to Apple St. 100 ft. (2) S. parallel with Apple St. 25 ft. (3) W. parallel with first course 100 ft. to Apple St. (4) N. along the same 25 ft. to Beg. Being Lot 13 Block II on above map. "The above property is to be used as a Mission School or a Church and for no other purpose under the penalty of the forfeiture of this deed." 222 Received and recorded Jan. 23, 1874, in Book A 5 of Deeds, Passaic Co., pp. 54 &c. The Secretary also presented a certified copy which he had procured from the Surrogate, of the will of Henry White, deceased. Will dated April 9, 1853. Proved Jan. 23, 1866, containing the following provision: "In case of the death of my said son William leaving no children or other lineal descendants to inherit the said property, then I do hereby authorize and direct my Executors after the decease of my wife to sell to the best advantage all my real estate and to execute good and sufficient con- veyances for the same and to pay over the proceeds thereof, together with all the residue of my personal property then remaining in their hands to the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson to be by said Trustees invested as a permanent fund for the relief of the poor of said Society and the interest of which shall be annually paid by said Trustees to the Minister and Elders of said Society and by said Minister and Elders, distributed in food, fuel and clothing at their discretion among the poor of said Society." Mr. Muzzy moved that a special committee be appointed to take into consideration the renting of pews, terms, &c. On motion of Mr. Nelson the matter was referred to the Committee on Church Property, with Mr. Muzzy added. Mr. Nelson offered the following: Resolved, That this Board is profoundly impressed with the firm belief that it is highly important for the best interests of the First Presbyterian Church that our Pastor shall not accept a call to any other church, and we should deeply regret any separation between him and us. AJopted unanimously. On motion, adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. May 24, 1886. A Joint Meeting of the Session and the Board of Trustees was held this evening, at the Parsonage, at the invitation of the Session. Present — James D. Lockwood and Andrew Derrom, of the Session, and Dr. Magie, Pastor. Messrs. Clark, Booth, Edwards and Nelson of the Board of Trustees. On motion, the Pastor was chosen Chairman, and Mr. Nelson, Secretary. The Pastor stated that the object of the meeting was to take into consid- eration the subject of filling vacancies in the Session, and any other matters affecting the interests of the church. 223 Mr. Nelson moved as the sense of the meeting that two Elders should be added to the Session as soon as it can be conveniently done. Agreed to, unanimously. Mr. Clark moved as the sense of the meeting that the system of rotary Eldership be adopted, by the congregation. Agreed to, unanimously. Mr. Nelson moved as the sense of the meeting that the Elders be chosen for the term of two years. Agreed to, unanimously. It was resolved that the foregoing resolutions be read to the Congrega- tional meeting to be held on Thursday evening, and that said meeting be recommended to call a special meeting of the members of the Church to act upon the above suggestions. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. May 27, 1886. A meeting of the Congregation was held this evening in the Church pur- suant to due notice from the pulpit.* The meeting was called to order by Mr. Andrew Derrom. in behalf of the Session. Mr. Henry I. Clark was chosen chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson sec- retary. The following letter from the Rev. David Magie, D. D. , the Pastor of the Church, was read by the Secretary: To the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church. My dear People: It is known to you all that a call has been extended to me to become the pastor of those who have undertaken the labor of forming a new Church in this City, most of whom have gone out from you. I have already made known to the Session my conviction of duty in this matter, and have been directed by them to call this meeting that the resignation of my pastoral office may be laid before you, and that you may take action upon it, At the request of the Session, the Trustees have met with them to consider what should be done under these circumstances, and certain matters will be laid before you, for your consid- eration, as the result of their joint meeting. "*lt was resolved that a meeting of the Church and Congregation be called on Thursday evening, May 27th, at 7:30 P. M. to consider the lesignation of the pastor and to take aition upon it, and to appoint Commissioners to lepresent them in Presbytery." A true copy from the minutes of Session. David Magie, Moderator. 22^. With a grateful and loving heart lor your unwearied kindness during the past years, I offer to you my resignation as your pastor, and ask you to join with me in seeking from Presbytery a dissolution of the tie which now binds us together as pastor and people It has pleased God to let me labor among you with great comfort and joy for more than fourteen years. During all these years I have proved your love, and on my part, and I have reason to believe on your part also, the ties that have bound us together have grown in strength and tenderness. I can never cease to thank God for these happy relations. Whatever may be to us the pain of this present hour, I am convinced, that at no distant day we shall thank God for what we have been permitted to do for His cause. This church has been a blessing in this community. You have built Westminster Church, and have given thirty-six of your number to form its membership. And now again a colony has gone forth from you to build another church in this city. This is indeed to do the work of God. It is the consummation of the hopes and prayers and labors of those who have gone to their reward. Probably never again in the his- tory of this new Church will it need the care it does now. Most earnestly have I sought to know my duty in this matter. I would not hide from you the grief I feel in severing these ties. Bonds of experi- ence of Christian communion in joy and sorrow are not lightly broken. Put the path of duty seems clear to my mind, and I would ask you to grant your assent to my following it. Gladly would I take each one of you by the hand to night, and speak the words of affection I feel. Your work opens before you hopefully. In a short time the places made vacant will be filled, and in answer to yourprayeis God will send you a pastor with His blessing. In these prayers mine shall be joined. Your prosperity I do most truly desire. Accept the kindest assurances of my heartfelt regard. And may I not feel in undertaking this new work for God, in the success of which you must always feel an interest, that your prayers shall help me? My whole heart goes out in the desire that God may bless you. I remain with sincere affection, Your friend and pastor, David Magie. Paterson, May 27, 1886. Mr. William G. Fenner offered the following: Whereas, our pastor has tendered his resignation, to take effect July 1; while we deeply deplore the necessity of giving up one who has been so useful in his ministerial and social relations with this congregation, and fully appreciate the great loss which this church will sustain in the sever- ance of those relations which have so long and pleasantly existed, 225 Resolved, That we appreciate the motive which has actuated him in ask- ing to be released from this church, and because of the great regard and love which we bear toward him who has so long and faithfully ministered to us, we feel reluctant to interpose any obstacle to the fulfilling of the wish that he has expressed in this matter, much as we regret such a step, and it is therefore declared to be the sense of this congregation that the Presbytery of Jersey City be respectfully requested to dissolve the pastoral relation now existing between this Society and the Rev. David Magie, D. D.( if he shall ask the Presbytery so to do, at the next meeting of that body, said dissolution to take effect on the first day of July next. Resolved, That we tender to our pastor, the Rev. Dr. Magic, the love and affection of the church and society. Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to draft suitable resolu- tions expressing more fully our warm regard for our pastor, and that in case his connection with this church shall be severed, such resolutions be then handed to him.* *When the congregation of the First Presbyterian church reluctantly accepted the re- signation of the Rev. Dr. Magie, as their pastor, they appointed Messrs. William G. Fenner, William Nelson, Samuel Tasney, John H. Goetschius and S. V. S. Muzzy a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the congregation's sentiments toward their late pastor. The committee having agreed upon their report left it to Mr. Fenner to se- lect the best form in which to preserve the report, in order that it might be a pleasant sou- venir to Dr. Magie from his late charge. The result was something probably unique in Paterson. The minute of the committee was exquisitely engrossed by a professional, in quaint, old-English text, on grey-tinted card-board, the lines underscored in white ink, the initials in handsome designs. The six sheets of card board thus engrossed were then inlaid like panels in very thick card-board, of a dark grey, and the whole was then bound sumptuously in black seal leather, with cushioned covers, lined with white watered silk, the edges gilt, and a single line of gilt bordering the covers, and two gold clasps holding the sides together. The book resembles an album, 18x11 inches in size, and two inches thick. The inscription reads thus : A testimonial to Rev. David Magie, D. D., from his late charge, the First Presbyter- ian church of Paterson, New Jersey. Upon the severance of the relations which have subsisted for more than fourteen years between the First Presbyterian church of Paterson, New Jersey, and the Rev. David Magie, D. D., as their pastor, the members of the church and congregation desire to place on record their high esteem for him >vho, for so many years, has ministered so ac- ceptably to them as pastor, preacher and friend. In all these relations he has greatly endeared himself to his late flock, and the ties be- tween him and them have grown stronger year by year. It is exceedingly difficult to us to have such ties broken. During all these years he has never been found wanting in the discharge of his many and oft-times trying duties, and we warmly appreciate the earnestness and zeal with which he has ministered to us spiritually and in the interest of both church and society. He has rejoiced with them that have rejoiced, and has mourned with them that have mourned ; he has thus become associated with many of our tenderest recollections. He has been a most welcome visitor at our homes at all times ; we shall hope to see him often there in the future. Our cordial wishes shall go with him in his new field of usefulness, where we trust that as his labors have been blessed in the past, they may be attended with an increased meas- ure of success in the future. In behalf of the congregation. William G. Fenneu, Wm. Nelson, S. Tasney, S. V. S. Muzzy. 81 226 After remarks by various members of the congregation expressive of their regret at losing the pastor, the resolutions were unanimously adopted. The Chairman appointed Messrs. William G. Fenner, William Nelson, S. Tasney, John H. Goetschius as the Committee on Resolutions. Mr. Nelson moved that three commissioners to Presbytery be appointed, of whom the Chairman should be one. Agreed to, and Elder James D. Lockwood, William G. Fenner and Henry I. Clark were appointed commissioners. The Secretary presented the suggestions agreed upon unanimously at the joint meeting of the Session and the Trustees on the 24th inst. Mr. Muzzy moved that the suggestions be referred to a special meeting of the communicants of the church, to be called upon due notice by the pastor for the purpose. Which was agreed to. Mr. Andrew Derrom offered the following: "As it would be very unwise at this meeting and contrary to Presbyter- ian law and usage to nominate and elect ruling Elders "I move that a committee consisting of three members of this church be appointed by this meeting to select a suitable number of members of this church qualified to fill the office of Ruling Elder. The committee shall within one week present their names to The Church Session for their exami- nation and if approved they shall at once call a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing ruling Elders — to fill the Vacancies caused by the withdrawal of the four elders to the Church of the Redeemer." The motion was objected to, and was withdrawn. The Secretary read the condition of the deed for the church site, dated Dec. 21, 1844, for general information. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. June 2, 1£8G. A meeting of the communicants of the church was held in the church this evening, immediately after the prayer-meeting, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit, for the purpose of considering the election of Elders, and the rotary system of Eldership. On Saturday evening the committee, with Mr. Henry I. Clark, president, and Mr. Ed- mund G. Edwards, treasurer, of the Board of Trustees of the First church, called upon Dr. Magie, when Mr. Fenner, in a few well-chosen words, presented this elegant volume to Dr. Magie, in behalf of the congregation. The recipient was manifestly deeply touched by this renewed evidence of the love of his late charge, and assured the commit- tee that he could never feel other than warmly interested in everything pertaining to the welfare of the old church, whose members had always shown him so much regard, of which this was a new token. Visiting the old Sunday school yesterday afternoon he told the children there about the presentation, and how much he appreciated it. — Press, Oct. 18, 1886. 227 The Rev. Dr. Magie, the pastor, presided, and Mr. S. Tasney, was on motion of Mr. Nelson chosen secretary. After a full and free discussion it was Resolved, 1. That the rotary system of Eldership be adopted. 2. That the term of office of an Elder be six years. 3. That Mr. Lockwood, the only remaining Elder (Mr. Derrom having taken his letter of dismission from the church), be requested to remain in office for life, he having been originally elected for life. 4. That there should be elected as soon as practicable at least three new Elders, for the term of six years. Thereupon Messrs. Henry I. Clark, E. G. Edwards and William Moore were elected Elders. Messrs. Edwards and Moore declined. Adjourned. July 30, 1886. The Board met this evening, pursuant to notice, at the house of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Nelson, Booth, Muzzy. The minutes of the meeting held May 18 last were read and approved. The following communication was received and read and placed on the minutes: To the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church. Dear Brethren: I have received from your Secretary a copy of the resolution passed at your last meeting with reference to my resignation as your pastor. For the expression of your conviction of what is for the interests of the church we all love, I thank you. It has not been an easy matter to reach the conclusion expressed in my declaration to the Session of this church. I feel deeply the pain of sep- aration from those whom I have learned to love through years of kindness on the one side and of service on the other. My sole desire has been to find out how I might be most useful in the Church of Christ. My convic- tion remains, after full consideration, that my decision is in the path of duty. Under this conviction I shall ask you to join me in requesting Pres- bytery to dissolve the relation which now binds us, as pastor and people. 228 I am sure I do not need to tell you of my deep regard for the church I leave. The years which have passed have been happy years to me. I pray that God may direct your steps, and bless you always. Your affectionate friend and pastor David Magie. Paterson May 22, 1886. The President reported That Mr. Lockwood and himself attended Presbytery on June , as commissioners appointed by the congregation, when the pastoral relation between Dr. Magie and this church was dissolved, and that Dr. Magie preached his farewell sermon on the last Sabbath in June. That immediately after Presbytery had met, the Session and Trustees had met at the parsonage, and appointed a Committee on Pulpit Supplies, con- sisting of the two Elders and Messrs. William Nelson, William G. Fenner and Martin R. Roome. That the following candidates had been heard: Rev. Albert Dod Minor, St. Johnsville, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Wills. July 4, Rev. Lewis T. Mudge, Princeton. July 11, Rev. Chapin, Freeport, L. I. July 18, Rev. William Y. Brown, D. D., N. Y. July 25, Rev. Isaac O. Rankin, Kingsboro, Fulton Co., N. Y That at the same meeting it was unanimously agreed that Dr. Magie be requested to continue to occupy the parsonage rent free until he should se- cure other quarters, or until we had a pastor wishing to occupy it. That hearing that the house of worship of the Church of the Redeemer could not be occupied on the second Sabbath in June, that congregation had been invited to attend service at the old church, and to partake of the com- munion, an invitation which had been cordially accepted. That the Sunday School went on an excursion to Stirling Lake on July 7, and by special invitation the Sunday School and many of the members of the Church of the Redeemer went along. The Committee on Sunday School Building reported that contracts had been executed with Andrew Dickinson for the carpenter and mason work for .$3,299; and with Garret D. Voorhis for the slate-roofing, plumbing, tinning, steam and gas fitting for $965.80. The painting would cost $346, including three coats of paint on the walls, which the committee proposed to omit, thereby reducing the cost about $48, according to the architect's estimate. The masons expected to finish the white coat of plaster to-mor- row; the steam-pipes were all in place, ready for setting the radiators; the plumbing was nearly done, the plumbers being now at work setting the water-closets: the carpenters would begin trimming next week ; the glazing 229 of the sashes was under way, but would take ten days to complete ; the painter had put one coat on the outside. The contractors promised to have the building ready for use on the third Sabbath in August, but it would hardly be finished before the end of next month. So far as it had pro- gressed it was greatly admired, and it was believed it would be one of the largest and handsomest .Sunday School rooms in Paterson. The Committee desired authority to procure the needed gas-fixtures, and to grade the grounds and lay walks where needed. Report received, and on motion of Mr. Booth the desired authority was given, the estimated cost being about $100 for gas-fixtures, and $50 for grading and flagging. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, for the quarter ending July 31. Received and referred to the Finance Committee. On motion, the Treasurer was authorized to increase the insurance on the Sunday School building to $4,000. Mr. Muzzy moved that a committee of three Trustees be appointed to co- operate with a committee representing the Sunday School, to arrange a pro- gramme of exercises for the formal re-opening of the building. Agreed to, and the President appointed Messrs. Nelson, Booth and Ed- wards. On motion, Mr. William G. Fenner was elected Trustee, in place of Mr. Mcllroy, resigned. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. June 16, 1880. A joint meeting of the Session and the Board of Trustees was held this evening at the Parsonage, the Rev. Dr. Magie, Moderator, and Wm. Nel- son, Secretary. Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Nelson, Muzzy, Edwards. On motion, Elders Lockwood and Clark, Trustee Nelson and Messrs. Fenner and Roome were appointed a committee to procure Pulpit Supplies, the Committee being also authorized to add to their numbers and to fill vacancies. Mr. Sanderson moved that the Rev. Dr. Magie be requested to occupy the parsonage, rent free, until we shall secure a stated pastor who may wish to occupy the premises. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. 2 3° September 23, 1886. A meeting of the Congregation was held this evening in the church, pur- suant to the following notice, which was read from the pulpit last Sunday, (Sept. 19, inst.), morning and evening: "[Notice to be read after Public Worship:] "All the members of this congregation are requested to meet on Thursday evening next, at a quarter before eight o'clock, in this house, then and there, if it be agreeable to them, to proceed to the election of a pastor for this congregation." "By order of the Session." The Rev. Charles D. Shaw, D. D., of the Second Fresbyterian Church, acted as Moderator, having been appointed by Presbytery to be Moderator of the Session of this church, and opened the meeting with prayer. Mr. William Nelson was elected Secretary. The Secretary read the call for the meeting, as above. Mr. Henry I. Clark moved as the sense of the congregation that they pro- ceed to the election of a Pastor of this Congregation. Which was agreed to, unanimously. Mr. Clark, in behalf of the Committee on Pulpit Supplies, reported that the Committee had tried to get the best preachers. They had agreed unani- mously to recommend the election of the Rev. C. A. Rodney Janvier to be Pastor of this church. After further remarks by Messrs. Clark and Fenner, a rising vote was taken by the members of the Congregation present on the recommendation of the Committee, when ninety-nine members voted in favor of electing Mr. Janvier to be Pastor, and no members voted to the contrary. A rising vote of the pew-holders of the church was then taken, when the pew-holders present also voted unanimously in favor of electing Mr. Jan- vier to be Pastor. On motion of Mr. Nelson it was resolved to offer Mr. Janvier a salary of $2,500 per year and parsonage rent free during his incumbency, the Congre- gation voting unanimously to that effect, and the pew-holders likewise voted unanimously to the same effect. Mr. Crane moved that the Committee on Supplies, with all the Trustees, be appointed the Committee to sign the call to Mr. Janvier. Agreed to, unanimously. Mr. Clark moved that commissioners be appointed to prosecute the call before the Presbytery, said commissioners to consist of one Elder, one Trustee and one member of the Congregation at large. • Which was agreed to. 231 Mr. Clark moved that Mr. Lock wood (Elder), Mr. Nelson (Trustee), and Mr. Wm. II. Harmon be such commissioners, with power to fill va- cancies. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Copy of Call to Mr. Janvier: The Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of l'aterson, New Jersey, being on sufficient grounds well satisfied of the ministerial qualifica- tions of you, the Rev. C. A. Rodney Janvier, and having good hopes from our past experience of your labors that your ministrations in the Gospel will be profitable to our spiritual interests, do earnestly call and desire you to undertake the pastoral office in said Congregation ; promising you in the discharge of your duty all proper support, encouragement and obedience in the Lord. And that you may be free from worldly cares and associations we hereby promise and oblige ourselves to pay to you the yearly sum of two thou- sand five hundred dollars in regular quarterly payments during the time of your being and continuing the regular pastor of this church, together with the free use of the parsonage during said time. In testimony whereof we have respectively subscribed our names this twenty-third day of September, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. James D. Lockwood, Elder Henry I. Clark, Elder and Trustee Samuel V. S. Muzzy, Trustee Edmund G. Edwards, Trustee Wm. Nelson, Trustee Wm. G. Fenner, Trustee ' James Booth, Trustee John Sanderson, Trustee Attested by Charles D. Shaw, D. D., Moderator of the meeting. I hereby certify that I presided as Moderator on the evening of Sept. 23, 1886, at a regularly called meeting of the Congregation of the First Presby- terian Church for the purpose of electing a pastor should the way be clear; that the way was found to be clear; that 99 votes were cast for the Rev. C. A. Rodney Janvier of Trenton, N. J.; that no votes were cast in opposition ; that the proceedings were en. tirely harmonious and regular ; that a committee was appointed to sign the call, and three commissioners to prosecute it before the Presbytery, after which the meeting was closed with prayer, the doxology and the Apostolic benediction. Charles D. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 2d Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N. J. Paterson, N. J., Sept. 23, 1886. 232 Mr. Janvier's Letter declining the Call. Trenton, N. J., Oct. 30th, '86. To the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson, My Dear Friends: It is with deep distress of mind, realizing all that is involved in this decision, that I write to tell you that I must decline the call to become your Pastor. I understand fully, I think, how great is your present need, and how wide and inviting are the fields white unto the harvest around you ; I have no doubt but that the work in Paterson is far larger and more important than any I can possibly find here; and I appreciate only too well the superior attractions in other respects the call offers me. Nevertheless, I am driven to the conclusion that duty lies on the side of carrying out my previous plan, namely, to conclude my work here as speedily as may be — certainly within a year — and then hasten to my life-work in India. Permit me to state briefly my reasons for this decision: 1st. A life plan once prayerfully and carefully formed is not to be thrown aside without very clear light and unmistakable indications of the Divine will. As a very wise man of God has said: "It takes more light to make a move than to stay where you are." For this light I have prayed and waited, and the withholding of it I interpret to mean not to go forward. 2d. I have felt from the first, and have so stated, that owing to the weak- ness of my present charge and their great poverty, it was not right for me to decide to leave them unless I first found just the right man — one who could live on the salary they can raise and yet unite and lead them forward. It is largely my unsuccessful efforts in this direction that have caused this long delay in my answer to you. 3d. The most important and decisive hindrance to my acceptance of your call is that I am pledged to India. Her perishing millions cry out for help. The need there is infinitely greater than anything that we can con- ceive of. To that field I believe the Lord has called me, and to it I long ago gave myself. And although I have been willing, for the sake of the work for you which the Lord might do through me, to contemplate a few years' postponement of my start to India; yet I am constrained finally to believe that such a postponement might prove to be an entire setting aside, and that in any case I am needed out there just as soon as I can possibly go- You have a right to ask why I have so long delayed my decision, perhaps to your injury. I have waited simply because I felt the gravity of the question, because 1 dared not say yes unless I felt sure that I ought, and because I could not bear to say no till I was convinced that I must. And now, dear friends, farewell. The Great Shepherd himself lead and guide you, and speedily send you the under-shepherd of his own choosing. 233 Let nothing, I beseech you in His name, turn you aside from the great work lie has given you to do in this Church which He has so abundantly blessed in times past; those blessings He still is ready to bestow. Your friend and fellow- laborer, C. A. R. Janvier. October 15, 1886. The Board met this evening, in the Church Parlor. Present — Clark, Edwards, Nelson, Fenner, Muzzy. Also Mr. F. W. Rumpf, the architect, and Mr. Andrew Dickinson, con- tractor. The architect presented a final statement of the amount due Mr. Dick- inson. Mr. Fenner moved that Mr. Dickinson be offered $400 in full settlement of the balance due him. Agreed to. Messrs. Clark and Edwards were appointed a committee to get up a new form of bill for pew-rents. Adjourned. Win. Nelson, Secretary. October 28, 1886. The Board met at the house of Mr. Nelson. Present — Clark, Edwards, Muzzy, Nelson, Sanderson, Fenner. The minutes of the meetings held July 30 and Oct. 15 were read and ap- proved. The Committee on Form of Deed for Cemetery Lots presented a form, which was read and approved, and the Committee was discharged with the thanks of the Board. The Treasurer's report was read, received and referred to the Finance Committee. On motion, the depredations on and repairs of the cemetery fence, &c. , were referred with power. to the Committee on Church Property. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Nov. 25, 1886. The annual meeting of the Congregation was held this day (Thanksgiv- ing) in the church, immediately after service, pursuant to notice from the pulpit. Mr. S. Tasney was elected chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson secretary. It was announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees ex- pired at this time: 32 234 John Sanderson, Henry I. Clark, Samuel V. S. Muzzy, Wm. G. Fenner, On motion, they were re elected, unanimously. The Treasurer's report was presented and accepted. Mr. Clark stated that an invitation had been received from the Church of the Redeemer, to attend the first service in the auditorium of that church to day, but it had come at so late an hour that it had been thought best to hold our services as usual. He also suggested that an expression of opinion might be given by those present regarding the expediency of calling Mr. Miller, or calling a congre- gational meeting for the purpose of considering the matter. Mr. Muzzy moved that the Session be requested to call a meeting of the congregation for Tuesday evening, December 7, to consider the subject of the pastorate. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. ANNUAL REPORT OF TREASURER. November 1st, 1S8G. Balance, per report S. Mcllroy, Nov. 1, 1885 .$ 295 98 Pew Rents collected 5.173 66 paid, account Nov. 1, 1886 20 00 Church Collections 512 13 Cemetery Lots sold 102 00 Note paid 73 50 |6,177 27 Salaries— Dr. Magie $2,000 00 F. Oborski $ 300 00 Mrs. Tylee 300 00 Jas. Crooks 200 00 Miss Craham 150 00 N. P. Andrus 150 00 Jas. Tasney .... 50 00 1,150 00 F. Strait 365 00 Pulpit Supplies 330 00 R. Dalling 103 47 President's Note 400 00 235 A. DePuyt 20 00 L. Van Blarcom 18 72 G. D. Voorhis 17 25 E. B.King & Co 40 41 Taxes, 1885 305 54 Passaic Water Co 24 00 Extra Labor 25 00 J.C.Christie 15 00 H. S. Blauvelt .■ 17 42 Interest on Bond 30 00 E. B.King & Co 35 11 Muzzy Brothers 21 94 Expense, Cleaning Church 45 35 J. S. Gerau 8 25 R. B. Garrison 33 50 Taxes, 1886 287 02 A. Cellarius 67 75 Gas 98 73 Coal 80 40 Expense, Cemetery account 296 21 Insurance 145 26 Incidentals 30 45 2,063 31 Cash on hand to balance 165 49 $6,177 27 LECTURE ROOM ACCOUNT. — Dr.— Balance from Insurance $1,315 58 Subscriptions paid -. .... 1,941 00 Note discounted, f 1,000, Discount $15.62 984 38 Loan 400 00 — Cr — F. W. Rumpf $ 127 80 A. Dickinson, in full 3,400 00 G.W.Myers, " 300 00 G. D. Voorhis, on acct 800 00 Cash on hand to balance 13 16 $4,640 96 $4,640 96 236 December 7, 1886. A meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the Church, at 7.30 p. in. Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Fenner, Edwards, Nelson. On motion of Judge Sanderson, Mr. Clark was re-elected President. For Secretary — William Nelson was re-elected. For Treasurer — E. G. Edwards was re-elected. For Janitor — Freeman Strait was re-appointed, on the same terms as heretofore, and during the pleasure of the Board. Mr. Fenner moved that the Treasurer be authorized to employ assistance in the collection of the pew-rents, on the same terms as heretofore. Agreed to. Mr. Nelson moved that the seal of the corporation be a circular die with the title "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson," on the inside border, with the date "Incorporated August 19, 1813," and the words "New Jersey" in the middle of the die. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. December 7, 1886. A meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Society was held this evening, at the Church. The Rev. Charles D. Shaw, D. D., acted as Moderator, and Mr. Wil- liam Nelson was elected Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Moderator. On motion, it was voted that the Congregation proceed to the selection of a pastor. Mr. Henry I. Clark moved that an informal ballot be taken for pastor, and that Mr. S. Tasney and Mr. H. Banker be appointed tellers. Which was agreed to. The informal ballot resulted as follows: Frank E. Miller 47 Chas. W. Nevin 11 Paul Van Dyke 17 Chapin 4 Stevenson 2 Robert E. Caldwell 3 Blank 4 Total 88 Mr. Fenner moved that the meeting adjourn for two weeks. Which was not agreed to. 237 On motion of Mr. Clark another informal ballot was taken, which re- sulted as follows : Frank E. Miller 53 Paul Van Dyke 18 Chas. W. Nevin 5 Chapin 1 Herman C. Riggs, D. D. 1 Blank 5 Total 83 Judge Sanderson moved that a formal ballot be taken. Which was agreed to. The ballot resulted as follows: Frank E. Miller 52 Paul Van Dyke 18 Chas. W. Nevin 7 Blank 11 Total 88 Mr. Nelson moved that the vote by pew-holders be taken as follows: The person voting shall write his or her name on the back of the ticket, and the vote or votes or part of a vote he or she is entitled to cast, accord- ing to the number of pews or proportional part of a pew such voter rents, and on the other side of the ballot the name of the person voted for. Agreed to. A vote by pewholders was then taken, resulting as follows: Frank E. Miller 21| Paul Van Dyke 5 Chas. \V. Nevin 1 Total 27f Mr. Fenner moved that the call to Mr. Miller be made unanimous. Which was agreed to, nem. con. Mr. Clark moved that a committee be appointed to sign and prosecute the call before Presbytery and to present the same to Mr. Miller, and that Messrs. James D. Lockwood, William G. Fenner, John Sanderson, E. G. Edwards and John Polley be the Committee for such purpose. Agreed to. Mr. Clark moved that the annual salary of the pastor be $2,500, with free use of the parsonage. Agreed to. The meeting then adjourned, being closed with prayer by the Moderator. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. 238 December 30, 1886. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening at the house of the Secretary. Present — Messrs. Clark, Fenner, Sanderson, Edwards, Muzzy, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held Dec. 7 were read and approved. On motion of Mr. Fenner, the President and the Secretary were re -ap- pointed as the Finance Committee. Judge Sanderson moved that Messrs. Muzzy, Fenner and Edwards be appointed as the Committee on Music for the ensuing year, in- stead of Messrs. Muzzy, Bcoth and Nelson, the committee last year. Agreed to. Mr. Nelson moved that the Committee on General Supervision of Church Property be the same as last year — Messrs. Sanderson, Muzzy and Ed- wards. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Fenner, the consideration of the appropriation for music was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Board. The Treasurer stated that he had selected Mr. Charles D. Burnet as Collector of pew-rents, and would like to have the Board confirm the ap- pointment. Mr. Fenner moved that the selection be confirmed by the Board. Agreed to. The Treasurer presented a bill for $77.04 for amount claimed by Mr. Robert Dalling, late Collector of pew-rents, to have been overpaid by him to the late Treasurer, on account of pew-rents. The President presented a letter from Mr. Dalling to the same effect. On motion of Mr. Edwards the claim was referred to the Finance Com- mittee, with power to settle if found correct. Mr. Fenner called attention to the fact that the plaster cornice in the cen- tre of the church ceiling was cracked in several places. He moved that the matter be referred with power to the Committee on Church Property. Agreed to. The President stated that the principal object of the meeting was to con- sider the condition of the parsonage, or what ought to be done about re- pairing or disposing of it. Mr. Fenner moved that the Committee on Church Property procure writ- ten estimates by experts as to what the parsonage property could probably be sold for, and also what the probable cost would be of putting the prem- ises in proper order, and report back to the Board as soon as convenient. Agreed to. 239 On motion of Mr. Muzzy the Treasurer was authorized to pay $15 for compensation to Miss Gehring for her services at the piano at prayer meet- ings. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. January 5, 1887. A special meeting of the Board was held to-night at the church parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Fenner, Muzzy, Nelson. The Committee on Church Property reported that a written estimate had been received from Nealon & Farnon, offering to do all the plumbing needed at the parsonage, and to put in new bath-tub, for $49.50. Mr. R. B. Carrison, painter, estimated that the necessary painting and papering would cost if 10 or $50. The carpenter work it was estimated would cost $10 to $15. The Committee believed the work indicated would put the premises in a fair state of repair. Mr. Fenner moved that the Committee's report be received, and the Committee authorized to go on and make the necessary repairs, at a cost not exceeding $150. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Sec'y. January 28, 1887. The regular quarterly meeting of the Board was held this evening, at the house of the Secretary. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Muzzy, Nelson. The minutes of meetings held December 7 and 30 were read and ap- proved. The Treasurer reported that there was $750 or $800 in the treasury, available for general church purposes, and $111 to the credit of the Sunday school building fund. Report received. The Committee on Church Property reported having employed Mr. Hartley, mason, to investigate and repair the cracks in the ceiling ; he had been at work nearly thiee weeks, and was about done. The Committee had also employed Charles J. Sigler to paint the ceiling where the plaster had been repaired, at a cost of $120, and he had begun work on Wednes- day. Mr. John H. Post, architect, had been employed to examine as to the safety of the roof timbers. As regards the Parsonage : the carpenter work had all been done inside, at a cost of about $20; the painting, paper- ing and kalsomining had been done, and the plumbing also. The painter's bill would amount to $60 or $65, and the total expenses would be about 240 Report received. The Committee on Church Music recommended that $1,150 be appropri- ated for music for the ensuing year, with the understanding that the same persons be re-employed. Report received and recommendation adopted. The resignation of Freeman Strait, as sexton and janitor, was received and adopted. On motion it was Resolved That Henry I. Clark, President, or E. G. Edwards, Treasurer, or either, be, and are hereby, authorized to receive and receipt for and to endorse checks for interest due or to become due on all United States Bonds registered in the name of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, or which may be made payable to the order of the said Society, by endorse- ment or mesne endorsement, until such authority is officially revoked and notice of revocation is properly given to the Treasury Department. The Committee on Church Property was authorized to make temporary arrangements for a Janitor, until a permanent appointment could be made. Adjourned. YVm. Nelson. Secretary. Paterson, N. J., April 27, 1887. The regular quarterly meeting of the Hoard of Trustees was held this evening, in the church parlor. Present- -Messrs. Clark, Muzzy, Edwards, Sanderson, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held January 23 last were read and ap- proved. The Treasurer presented his usual quarterly report, showing receipts and expenditures as follows: Church Account : Receipts 1807.88 Expenditures 1210.28 (Including bal. of $741.69) Bal. on hand 597.60 There would be probably a deficiency of $220.76 on May 1. Report received and referred to Finance Committee. The Committee on Church Property reported the work on the church satisfactorily completed, at a cost of $353. The Committee presented a detailed report from the architect, John H. Post, who had been employed to examine the roof, his report being to the effect that the roof was entirely safe. The Committee also reported that Mr. Strait had been retained as Janitor, at his own desire, he believing that he could give satisfaction. Report received. A bill of the architect, for $10, was ordered paid. A form of agreement was presented from Messrs. John Inglis, Edo Mer- 241 celis and Walter Dickson, in behalf of themselves and their prospective as- sociates, whereby it was proposed that this Board should turn over to said parties, for twenty years, the complete control of its cemetery on the North side of Market street, for the improvement thereof, and should pay to said parties a per centage of the price of lots in excess of $15. On motion of Mr. Muzzy the Board declined to enter into any such agreement. On motion of Mr. Nelson, it was resolved that the pastor be allowed to take four Sundays in August for his vacation this year. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. May 4, 1887. A meeting of the Congregation was held this evening, at the call of the Session, pursuant to notice from the pulpit, for the purpose of electing two Elders. The Pastor assumed the chair, and Mr. Wm. Nelson was chosen secre- tary of the meeting. The Pastor stated that the Session at a recent meeting had resolved to recommend to the Congregation the election of two Elders. On motion it was agreed to proceed to the election of Elders. Mr. Henry I. Clark, in behalf of the Session, nominated for Elders for the term of six years: Edmund G. Edwards William Nelson William Moore Samuel V. S. Muzzy Messrs. Muzzy and Nelson expressed their strong wish that the Congre- gation should not elect them. Messrs. Henry I. Clark and Fred Halstead were appointed tellers. The ballot being taken the tellers announced that fifty ballots had been cast, and that Messrs. Muzzy and Nelson had been elected Elders for the term of six years. The meeting closed with prayer by Elder Lockvvood. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. [Note: — Messrs. Muzzy and Nelson were ordained and installed Elders on Sunday, May 15, 1887.] July 11, 1887. A special meeting of the Board was held this evening at the residence of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Fenner, Booth, Muzzy and Edwards. 33 242 In the absence of Mr. Nelson (in Europe), Mr. Edwards was elected Secretary pro tern. On motion, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with. The President stated that the object of the meeting was to present a let- ter of resignation of Mr. Muzzy, as follows: Paterson, July 4, '87. Mr. Henry I. Clark, President Board of Trustees First Presbyterian Society: Having become a member of the Board of Elders of our church, and feeling the responsibilities of such a position, in addition to my Sunday School work, to be as much as I care to assume, I would tender my resig- nation, as a member of the Board of Trustees; realizing it will be for the best interests of the church, that others be brought into the working Boards of this Society, thereby representing more generally our Congregation. Thanking the Board for its uniform kindness and courtesy to me as a mem- ber, and for the confidence you have seen fit to honor me with, I remain, Very respectfully, Sam'l V. S. Muzzy. Mr. Fenner offered the following: "Resolved, That we accept the resignation of Mr. S. V. S. Muzzy as a member of the Board of Trustees. "Resolved, That we are not unmindful of the great loss this Board sus- tains in parting with one who has taken so active a part in all the delibera- tions of this Board, and who has added strength in all that concerns the church in the conclusions of the Board of Trustees. "Resolved, That through his interest in the welfare of the church he has thought that his time would more greatly add to its welfare by devoting his energies in other channels which in the end would give it greater strength and a larger share of prosperity. "Resolved, That as a tribute of respect these resolutions be spread in full on the minutes." The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Mr. Muzzy thanked the Board for the kindness shown him, and assured the members of his willingness, at all times, to assist the Board in every way in his power. Mr. Fenner nominated Robert Barbour, Esq., for election as a member of the Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Muzzy. Which was unanimously agreed to. 243 On motion of Mr. Fenner, the Treasurer was authorized to borrow a sum not to exceed $300. if necessary, to meet current expenses. Adjourned. E. G. Edwards, Secy pro tern. November 1, 1887. The Board met to-night, at the house of the President. Present — Messrs. Clark, Sanderson, Fenner, Edwards, Nelson. The minutes of the meetings held May 4 and July 11 were read and ap- proved. The Rev. D. W. Hutchinson, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, being present by request, stated that Mr. James Angus had offered to give a release for the site of that church, and to pay the mortgage there- on, if this Board would convey its interest therein to said church. On motion of Mr. Nelson it was , Resolved, That when James Angus, Esq., shall execute a deed conveying to the Westminster Presbyterian Church the fee simple of the site whereon said church is now located, and shall provide for the payment of the mort- gage heretofore given by this Board to him on two lots of said site, this Board will, within thirty days thereafter, execute a deed to said Westmin- ster Presbyterian Church, conveying all the right, title and interest of this Board in and. to said site; provided, that Mr. Angus executes the deed above mentioned on or before December 31st next. Adopted. The Treasurer presented his annual report, which was referred to the Committee on Finance, and the Treasurer was authorized to have the usual number of copies printed. Mr. Fenner offered the following: Resolved, That steps be taken at once to raise the present indebtedness on the Lecture Room. 2. That the Board of Trustees consult with the ladies of the congrega- tion, to get as many of them as possible to serve on a committee to raise the amount. 3. That the Board of Trustees will serve as a committee of the whole, with our President as chairman, to co-operate with said committee of ladies. 4. That the Pastor be requested to call a meeting of the ladies of the congregation to act on this matter. Mr. Nelson moved that a statement be prepared and printed, giving a list of the contributions heretofore made for the above purpose, the names Hi of the contributors, and a detailed account of the expenditures on the Lecture Room. Agreed to. Also, that there be printed in the Treasurer's report, a statement of the contributions of the church for systematic beneficence. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. November 16, 1887. At the request of the Board of Trustees, and in pursuance of notice from the pulpit, a meeting of the Congregation was held this evening in the Lecture Room, after prayer meeting. Mr. Wm. G. Fenner was chosen chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson secre- tary. Mr. Fenner made a vigorous appeal to the ladies to undertake the work of raising the debt on the lecture room. Whereupon the following ladies volunteered as a committee: Mrs. John Bentley, Miss Ackerman, Mrs. Samuel V. ' S. Muzzy, Mrs. Henry Muzzy, Miss Kate Wilson Miss Jennie Townsend, Mrs. Henry I. Clark. The Committee were empowered to add to their numbers. They chose Mrs. Bentley as chairman Miss Townsend as secretary, and Miss Ackerman as treasurer. Adjourned with the doxology and benediction. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. November 24, 1887. The annual meeting of the Congregation was held this day (Thanksgiv- ing), in the church, immediately after service, pursuant to notice given from the pulpit on the three next- preceding Sundays. Mr. S. V. S. Muzzy was elected chairman, and Mr. Wm Nelson secretary. It was announced that the terms of office of the following Trustees ex- pired at this time: James Booth Edmund G. Edwards Wm. Nelson The minutes of the congregational meeting held November 25, 1886, were read and approved. The Treasurers report was presented and accepted, and ordered on the minutes. For Trustees for the ensuing two years, the following gentlemen were nominated: 245 Wm. Nelson E. G. Edwards and James Wilson. No other nominations were made. The chairman appointed Messrs. Hogan and Coulthurst tellers. On motion, the chairman was authorized and requested to cast the ballot for the meeting, which he did, and the tellers announced that the only bal- lot cast was for Messrs. Nelson, Edwards and Wilson, who were thereupon declared elected Trustees for the ensuing two years. Mr. Clark, President of the Board of Trustees, stated that persons de- sirous of obtaining pews or sittings could be accommodated, on any terms, on application to the Board. After singing the doxology the meeting adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Annual Retort of Treasurer. RECEIPTS. Balance, Nov. 1st, 1886 $ 165 49 Pew Rents $3,398 18 Collections 587 30 Cemetery Lots Sold 453 00 Loan 400 00 4,838 48 $5,003 97 PAYMENTS. Salaries— Rev. F.E.Miller $1,875 00 Choir 1,150 00 Sexton 365 00 Pulpit Supplies 345 00 Insurance $ 61 20 Coal 91 65 Gas 143 10 Q. N. Evans & Co 20 00 A. Hastings 5 25 Press P. & P. Co 12 50 Miss Gehring ... 15 00 J. C. Christie 15 00 Interest on Bond 60 00 A. S. Barnes 20 25 Water 24 00 $3,735 00 246 E. B. King & Co. Repairs at Church- 28 28 -J. H. Post Ira Hartley C. J. Sigler A. Cellarius D. Henry S. Smith eV Son . Labor $ 10 00 203 97 150 00 46 50 10 53 15 74 73 80 490 23 510 54 Repairs at Pars' nage- -R. B. Garrison $ 76 28 Nealon & Farnon 69 21 T. Conover 15 00 Expense, Cemetery Account. . . . Incidentals. Deficit, Lecture Room Account Cash, to balance 160 49 6 75 35 79 5 54 53 63 Pew Rent arrears Lecture Room, November 1, RECEIPTS. Balance, per last report $ 13 16 Subscriptions $ 230 00 Loan 500 00 730 00 Deficit 5 54 $ 748 70 LECTURE ROOM-RECEIPTS. Insurance $1,315 58 Subscriptions 2,171 00 $5,003 97 $ 828 90 1886, to November 1, 1887. PAYMENTS. Interest on Loans. . . S 93 38 B. Crane & Son 121 75 A. Dickinson 11 00 F. W. Rumpf 122 57 Loan Paid 400 00 $ 748 70 Deficit. $3,486 58 1,848 23 $5,334 81 PAYMENTS. F. \V. Rumpf. . . . . $ 250 37 A. Dickinson . 3,411 00 G. ■\V. Myers . . . 300 00 G. D. Voorhis. . . . 800 00 B. Crane & Son. . . 121 75 Interest on Loans.. . 109 00 $4,992 12 Unpaid Bills — G. D. Voorhis $ 190 69 Muzzy Bros 152 00 $5,334 91 247 MONTHLY COLLECTIONS, by Envelope System. Home Missions. . . Sustentation Foreign Missions. . Education Publication Church Erection. . Disabled Ministers Freedmen Aid for Colleges. . . Sabbath School. . . . Miscellaneous ... . General Fund Communion Collections -Poor Fund 21 30 9 00 19 10 2 75 2 40 5 40 11 55 8 30 5 10 16 50 69 93 29 96 $ 201 29 221 55 Paterson, N. J., January 30, 1888. The Board of Trustees met this evening in the Church parlor. Present — Messrs. Henry I. Clark, Edmund G. Edwards, John Sander- son, Wm. G. Fenner, Robert Barbour and Wm. Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held Nov. 1 were read and approved. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President — Henry I. Clark Secretary — Wm. Nelson Treasurer — Edmund G. Edwards. John Faux was continued as Janitor on the same terms as last year. The Treasurer's report, from Nov. 1 to Feb. 1 was presented and read, and referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Edwards stated that Mr. Oborski was not satisfied with the allow- ance made for the choir and music. On motion of Mr. Nelson it was Resolved, That the Board of Trustees have the highest regard for the professional ability of Prof. Oborski, as organist and director of the choir of this church, ar. ' take pleasure in expressing their approval of the high standard of music he has hitherto maintained in the management of the choir. The Secretary reported in the matter of the Westminster Presbyterian church property that he had prepared a deed therefor to that church, setting out the history of the transaction and the reasons for the deed. This had been submitted to and approved by Mr. H. A. Wrilliams, at the request of the Westminster church, and had been also submitted to and approved by Mr. T. C. Simonton, Jr., counsel for Mr. James Angus, the original 248 grantor, and who retained a reversionary interest in the property. On De- cember 9, ult., Mr. Angus came to this city and delivered to the Westmin- ster church a deed quit-claiming and releasing all his reversionary and other interest in the property. He also gave his check for $1,000 to pay off the mortgage originally given by this church to him to secure'the purchase money for part of the property. The Secretary thereupon delivered to the Rev. D. W. Hutchinson, pastor of the Westminster church, a duly execu- ted deed to that church conveying all the interest of this church in and to said property. The following note had been received: "485 Main St. Paterson N. J. January 4, 1888 "To the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson, N.J. "Gentlemen: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the West- minster Presbyterian Church of Paterson, 1 heartily thank you for your kindness in conveying your right, title and interest in the three lots now occupied by our church. "Yours sincerely "D. W. Hutchinson." Mr. Fenner moved that the Committee on Music be authorized, if neces- sary in their judgment, to increase the appropriation for music by $100 for the ensuing year. Lost — 3 to 3. Mr. Nelson moved to make the appropriation $100. Lost^3 to 3. Mr. Clark moved to appropriate $1150. Agreed to. On motion, the President and the Treasurer were authorized to sign a note to meet necessary obligations for the coming quarter. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J., April 20, 1888. The Board met in the church parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Fenner, Barbour, Nelson. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, which was received and re- ferred to the Finance Committee. A communication was received from James Crooks, asking if the parson- age property was for sale, and if so at what price. Filed. A note was received from Mr. F. Oborski returning his thanks for the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the Board. Filed. The President announced the following Standing Committees: Finance — Clark and Nelson. Music — Fenner, Edwards, Wilson. 249 General Supervision of Church Property— Sanderson, Barbour, Edwards. On motion of Mr. Fenner the matter of selling the parsonage property was deferred until the next meeting. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. October 25, 1888. The Board met in the church parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Nelson, Wilson, Sanderson. The minutes of the meeting held April 26, were read and approved. The Treasurer presented a report covering the financial transactions of the past nine months. Received and referred to the Finance Committee. On motion, the President and Treasurer were authorized to borrow $1,000 to meet accruing obligations, and to give a note for the same for three months, and to renew the same if necessary. A communication was received from Ff. A. Williams, Esq., Attorney of the Executors of Ann Crossett, deceased, asking this Board to inform him what action, if any the Board intended to take in regard to her bequest for the erection of an iron fence. Received and placed on file. On motion, the Committee on General Supervision of Church Property was authorized and requested to ascertain the probable cost of an iron fence about the church premises, and report at the next meeting of the Board. A communication was received from the Sandy Hill Cemetery Associa- tion, stating that the fences about the burial grounds between Market and Willis streets had been replaced, at a cost of $157.80 on Park avenue, $101.75 on Market street, and $3.60 on the east end, and asking this church to contribute toward the cost. Received and referred to the Committee on Church Property, to report at the next meeting what sum, if any, this Board should pay for said work. On motion, Messrs. Clark and Nelson were appointed a committee to raise the balance of the Lecture Room account, and as much more money as they could get, to meet the accruing deficiency. On motion of Mr. Sanderson, the Finance Committee were authorized to reinvest the principal and interest of the Devereux Fund at their discretion, to the best interest of said Fund, and that in such case the President of the Board be authorized to sign any instrument transferring the ownership and registry of the bond constituting said principal. On motion . adjourned to Thursday, November 22, next. Wm, Nelson, Secretary. 34 250 November 23, 1888. The Board met in the church parlor. Present — Clark, Henry I., Edmund (J. Edwards, William Nelson, Wil- liam G. Fenner, Robert Barbour, John Sanderson, James Wilson. Absent — none. The minutes of the meeting held October 25 were read and approved. The Treasurer submitted and read his annual report, duly audited by the Finance Committee, which on motion was received and ordered to be filed. The Finance Committee reported having audited the Treasurer's report and found it correct. Report received. The same Committee reported progress in regard to the reinvestment of the Devereux Fund. Report received. The Committee on Church Property reported that the cheapest wrought iron fence around the church property, with stone foundations six feet apart, would cost from $2,000 to $2,500. Report received. The Committee further reported that the Sandy Hill Cemetery Associa- tion had rebuilt about 200 feet of fence in front of our cemetery on the North side of Market street, and that about $100 would be a fair price for the work. Report received. The Committee further reported that the fence in front of the Cemetery on the south side of Market street was in bad condition. Report received and Committee authorized to have the fence repaired. Mr. Nelson reported in the matter of the title to the Parsonage property that two courses were open to remove the restrictions in the title — 1st, to obtain a quit-claim from the Society U. M.; 2d, to secure a construction of the deed from the Chancellor. On motion of Mr. Fenner, Mr. Nelson was authorized and requested to take either or both the steps suggested to remove the restrictions in the title. On motion of Mr. Sanderson, it was deci'ed to throw open the Eastern section of the New Cemetery for sale, beginning at the North end. Also, that Mr. Nelson be authorized to have a new map prepared of that section. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. November 29, 1888, The annual meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church was held this day, in the church, immediately after the usual Thanksgiving services, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. On motion, Mr. Alfred W. Barnes was elected Chairman, and Mr. Wil- liam Nelson, Secretary. Prayer was offered by Mr. Benjamin Crane. ?5i The minutes of the meeting held November 24, 1887, were read and ap- proved. It was stated that the term of office of the following Trustees expired, at this time: John Sanderson Henry I. Clark William (1. Fenner Robert Barbour. On motion, they were re-elected, unanimously, the Secretary being au- thorized to cast the ballot of the Congregation. On motion, the Treasurer's annual report, as printed and distributed, was accepted. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Annual Report of Treasurer, 1887-8. receipts. payments. Balance Nov. 1st, 1SS7 $ 53 03 Loan, Nov. 1, '87, paid $ 400 00 Pew Rents $3,458 35 Mrs Mary Post, Mort- Collections 025 9") gage Westminster Cemetery Lots Sold... 845 00 Chapel $1,000 00 Lecture Room Deficit Accrued Interest 30 33 Nov. 1st, 1887 5 54 1,030 33 Loan 1,000 00 Salaries. -Rev. F. E. 5,929 84 Miller... $5,500 00 Donation, James Angus Choir 1,150 00 to pay Mortgage, Sexton 360 00 Westminster Chapel 1,000 00 Collector... 75 84 Pulpit Sup- $0,083 V, plies 40 00 1,131 s4 Insurance $ 31 00 Coal 130 30 Gas 130 23 Water 24 00 Nealon & Farnon 33 46 J. C. Christie 15 00 E. B. King & Co 90 Oil Taxes 1887. ...$335 50 " 1888 317 50 053 00 Incidental bills 79 76 Discount 5 26 - 1.19S 10 Cash on hand, to bal- ance 217 20 $6,983 I, 252 Monthly Collections by Envelope System. Home Missions $ 38 98 Sustentation .... Foreign Missions Education Publication Church Erection Ministerial Relief Freednien Aid for Colleges Sabbath School Miscellaneous General Fund Communion Collections, Poor Fund. Special Collections. 6 30 24 75 7 10 4 50 14 20 27 80 11 00 11 65 27 15 90 93 42 82 $ 307 18 182 89 226 99 Pew Rent, arrears $ 435 00 LECTURE ROOM RE-BUILDING ACCOUNT.- Complete. RECEIPTS. PAYMENTS. Insurance. . . . Subscriptions. 51.:: 15 58 4,037 95 F. \V. Rumpf. S 250 37 A. Dickinson 3,411 00 $5,353 :.3 G. \V. Myers ... G. D. Voorhis B. Crane & Som.. . ?.Iuzzy Bros Interest on Loans. Balance. 3011 00 990 G9 121 75 152 00 127 34 $5,353 15 $5,353 53 SUBSCRIBERS.— LECTURE ROOM ACCOUNT. Robert Barbour $500 00 Peter Adams 350 00 Henry I. Clark 300 00 Edmund G. Edwards 230 00 John E. Clark 200 00 James Booth 200 00 Wra. G. Fenner 150 00 W'm. Nelson 135 00 Mrs. Caro. C. Edwards 135 00 Wm. II. Harmon 124 00 John Sanderson 100 00 Rev. David Magie, D. D. ..$100 00 Mrs. Mary E. Ryle 100 00 Muzzy Brothers 100 00 John Bentley 95 00 F. W. Rumpf 50 00 Jas. D. Lockwood 50 00 Thos. Gould 50 00 Stephen Allen 50 00 S. V. S. Muzzy 50 00 Mrs. Wm. Crossett 50 00 James Wilson 50 00 253 Benj. Crane 50 00 John H. Hogan 40 00 Mrs. Hi Hatheway 40 00 Morton Clark 35 00 James McAlister 30 00 E. T. Bell 25 00 W. vV. Evans 25 00 II. Muzzy 25 00 Mrs. Arch. Graham 25 00 Wm. Strange 25 00 Chas. D. Beckwith 25 00 Mrs. A. Hurd 20 00 Miss A. Cunningham 20 00 Rev. F. E. Miller 20 00 J. Van Nostrand 15 00 Mrs. A. McAllister 15 00' E. H. Muzzy 15 00 R. S. Hughes 10 00 Mrs. C. A. Ryerson 10 00 J. A. McNab 10 00 J. H. Berdan 10 00 Miss H. Gordon 10 00 R. I. Hopper 10 00 Mrs. R. P. Westervelt 10 00 Mrs. D. Turnbull 10 00 Mrs. J. Phin 10 00 Mrs. A. Close 10 00 Mrs. C. Godden 10 00 Miss M. A. Dougherty 10 00 Chas. A. Henkle 10 00 Mrs G. Wilson 10 00 Mrs. Worden 10 00 D. Mitchell 7 00 Mrs. J. S. Tylee 6 00 Chas. Keeler 5 00 Wm. H. Walker 5 00 Wm. M. Smith 5 00 Mary Thompson 5 00 S. Thompson 5 00 Matt Thompson 5 00 P. H. Shields 5 00 Allen Cluss 5 00 W. B.Johnson 5 00 R. (1. Hughes 5 00 E. L. Hewson 5 00 Miss Theo. Munson 5 00 W. G. Shields 5 00 Mrs. S. Wiseman 5 00 D. Annan 5 00 Wm. Menzies 5 00 Mrs. Slattery 5 00 I. A. Hopper 5 00 Wm. Coldthurst 5 00 S. Tasney 5 00 F. W. Tasney 5 00 Geo. Glover 5 00 Mrs. Bonney 5 00 Misses Miller 5 00 Miss B. Reid 5 00 Mrs. H. C. Doremus 5 00 Mrs. Gillespie 5 00 Mrs. Roome 5 00 Mrs. Sansworth 5 00 Miss J. Tovvnsend 5 00 Mrs. J. Bentley 5 00 Miss J. Redmond 5 00 Miss L. Redmond 5 00 Mrs. Polley... 5 00 Mrs. Gregson 5 00 Mrs. W. H. Walker 5 CO Jas. Lum 5 00 Jas. Allison 4 00 Mrs. A. W. Barnes 3 00 Miss Thompson 3 00 A. C. Millholland 2 00 Mrs. W. Thrift 2 00 R. C. McGee 2 00 W. J. Slattery 2 00 E. C. Morse 2 00 Miss Monks 2 00 W. Miller 2 00 Rachel Jenkins 2 00 Miss J. Ackerman 2 00 Mrs. Robertson 2 00 254 Jas. Brownlee. . , W. Raeburn . . . Miss Atkinson. . Mrs. Melville. . . Mrs. Miller 2 oo 2 00 , 2 00 2 00 2 00 M. Gafney 2 00 T. Ritchie 2 00 Miss Roome 2 00 J. H. Berdan. Jr 2 00 Mrs. Welling 2 00 Miss Annandale 1 50 Miss Jordan 1 50 Mrs. Bowlsby 1 41 Mrs. M. Gibson J 00 Mrs. J. A. Ackerman, ..... 1 00 M iss Vanderbeck 1 00 J. Lang 1 00 'H. Hanker 1 00 Mrs. Lindsay 1 00 Mrs. McLaren 1 00 Mrs. Speers 1 00 Miss B. Carpenter 1 00 E. Mather 1 00 Miss E. Martin 1 00 Mrs. J. Townley 1 00 Mrs. L. G. Patton. Friend Miss Allison Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Greaves R. Allison A. Robinson. . . Miss Robertson A. Mitchell. . . . A. McRae 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 .... 1 00 .... 1 00 .... 1 00 .... 1 00 .... 1 00 1 00 Win. McLoughlin 1 00 Mr. Rider 1 00 E. Oates 50 Mrs. Pettigrew 51) Cash 7 54 Cash 4 00 January 24, 1880. The Board met in the Lecture Room. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Fenner, Barbour, Wilson and Nelson. Absent — none. The minutes of the meeting held November 23d last were read and ap- proved . On motion, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President — Henry I. Clark. Treasurer — Edmund G. Edwards. Secretary — William Nelson. On motion, it was decided to continue John Faux as Janitor, during the pleasure of the Board, his compensation to be at the rate of one dollar per day. On motion, the President was authorized to appoint the usual Standing Committees, whereupon he appointed the following: Finance — Clark and Nelson. Music — Fenner, Edwards, Wilson. General Supervision of Church Property — Sanderson, Barbour, Edwards. On motion of Mr. Fenner the sum of $1,150 was appropriated for the church music for the ensuing year. 255 On motion of Mr. Sanderson the Treasurer was authorized to employ a competent collector of pew-rents, and report to the Board. On motion of Mr. Nelson the President and Treasurer were authorized to borrow such sum as may be needed to meet accruing obligations. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, which was received and referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Fenner, Mr. Nelson was requested to go to Baltimore to see Mr. DeGrasse B. Fowler, in order, if possible, to secure releases from the Society for Establishing Useful Manufacturers and from the heirs of the late Roswell L, Colt, at the expense of the Board, for the property now held by this church. On motion, the Committee on Church Property was authorized to pay the Sandy Hill Burial Grounds Protective Association $50 as a contribution toward the erection of the new fence along the cemetery of this church on the north side of Market street, such payment not to be made, however, until said Association shall have restored the lot-fences heretofore removed by it. A communication was received from James A. Morrisse, asking the Beard to put a price on the parsonage property. On motion of Mr. Fenner, action thereon was deferred for the present. Adjourned Wm. Nelson, Secretary. March 1, 1889. A special meeting of the Board was held this evening, in the church parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Barbour, Edwards, Sanderson, Fenner, Nelson. Mr. Nelson made a report regarding his negotiations for releases for the church property, and the legal questions involved. 1. The heirs of Roswell E. Colt were expected to execute and deliver a release of all their interest in the Parsonage. 2. The Society's Eand Company would execute and deliver a release for the New Cemetery, and a deed for the Old Cemetery. 3. The Church is to convey to The Society's Eand Company a gore jut- ting out into Graham avenue and enough land to give said Company a tier of lots 90 feet deep, fronting on the west side of Graham avenue, beginning at a point 100 feet from the north side of Market street, 4. These deeds and other deeds on which they depend to be exchanged simultaneously. A form of deed from the church to The Society's Land Company was submitted. On motion of Mr. Sanderson, the actions of Mr. Nelson in the matter of the negotiations, etc., were approved, and the President was authorized to 256 execute and deliver the deed from this Church to The Society's Land Com- pany. On motion of .Mr. Fenner, a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Nelson for his services in the matter. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. April 25, 1889. The Board met this evening in the church parlor. Present — Barbour, Clark, Sanderson, Wilson, Fenner, Nelson, Edwards. The minutes of the meetings held January 2-1 and March 1 were read and approved. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, showing a deficiency of $23.47; on May 1 there would be needed $942.50; collectible pew rents in arrears, $446.96. Referred to Finance Committee. A motion of Mr. Fenner, the President and Treasurer were authorized to borrow a sufficient sum to meet accruing demands. Mr. Nelson reported that the negotiations in relation to the church prop- erty had been concluded on the basis reported upon at the meeting held March 1. Report received. On motion of Mr. Sanderson the Treasurer was authorized to pay Mr. Nelson fifty dollars for his services in the matter. Mr. Fenner moved as the sense of the Board that the Parsonage prop- erty be sold. Agreed to. Mr. Fenner moved that the Secretary cause notice to be given in the newspapers that the Board is willing to sell the Parsonage property. Agreed to. Mr. Sanderson moved as the sense of the Board that we will take $35,000 for the property. Agreed to. The Committee on Church Property reported that the church needed painting. On motion of Mr. Sanderson, the Committee was authorized to have the work done. On motion, adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. October 31, 1889. The regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening, at the Lecture Room. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Wilson, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held April 25, 1889, were read and ap- proved. 257 The Treasurer presented his annual report. The Committee on Church Property reported having caused the church exterior to be painted two coats, by P. J. Donlevy, and the walls to be pointed up where needed, at a total cost of $458.30. Report received, and the Committee thanked for the excellent discretion shown in making the improvements. On motion, the Treasurer was authorized, on the approval of the Com- mittee on Music, to pay $100 to Mr. Oborski on account of disbursements heretofore made for sheet music for the choir. On motion, it was Resolved, That Henry I. Clark be and is hereby authorized and empow- ered to assign one thousand dollars six per cent, currency bond issued to the Union Pacific Railroad Company (of 1898) No. 2965 United States Registered Bond now standing in the name of the Trustees of this Society, and to appoint one or more attorneys for that purpose.* On motion, the President was authorized to sign deeds in blank for cemetery lots as presented to him from time to time by the present Secre- tary. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. November 28, 1889. The annual meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Socie- ty in Paterson was held this day (Thanksgiving) in the church, immediately after service, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. On motion, Mr. S. V. S. Muzzy was elected chairman, and Mr. William Nelson secretary. Prayer was offered by Elder Moore. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was presented and accepted. On motion the following Trustees were unanimously re-elected for two years: William Nelson Edmund G. Edwards James Wilson. On motion, adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. *This money belonged to the Devereaux Fund (see pages 123-4 ante)\ the purpose of this resolution was to sell the bond at the high premium it then commanded. This was done, and the proceeds deposited in the Paterson Savings Institution. The income has not been used in several years, and the Fund now (November 1, 1891) amounts to $1,669.36, of which $1,500 is invested in bond and mortgage (dated 25, 1891, and recorded in Book Z 3 of Passaic County Mortgages, page 249), and $169.36 deposited in the Pat- erson Savings Institution. 35 258 Treasurer's Annual Report for year ending Nov. 1st, 1889. RECEIPTS. PAYMENTS. Balance Nov. 1st, 1883 $ 217 58 Salaries: Rev. F. E. Pew Rents $3,421 67 Miller ... $2,500 00 Collections . 077 39 Choir 1,150 00 Cemetery Lots sold 846 00 Sexton 367 00 4,945 03 Supplies.... 60 00 Loan, President's note. 2,000 00 $4,077 00 Insurance 113 50 $7,162 64 Coal 110 80 Gas 110 03 Water 24 00 Taxes 355 00 Discounts 31 67 E. ri. King & Co... . 50 59 G. D. Voorhis 101 47 PressPrint. &Pub. Co. 9 10 C. M. Herrick 4 50 G. G. Halstead 20 00 M. Clark 2 10 D Henry 81 97 E. M. Stiles 3 23 J. Norwood & Co (i 24 J. H. Morrow Pres't.. 50 00 Expense, perfecting ti- title to Cemetery and Parsonage deeds.... 50 00 G. Moffett 154 00 P. J. Uonlevy 304 30 J. M. Rogers 75 00 Geo. Swift & Co 27 06 Blauvelt & Wadsworth 8 34 J. Murray 39 15 J. C. Christie 15 00 Expense at Cemetery, (snow) 1 50 1,754 55 Loan paid 1,000 00 Cash, to balance 331 09 r,162 64 Monthly Collections by Envelope System. Home Missions $ 34 03 Sustentation 8 60 Foreign Missions ... 39 05 Education 12 00 Publication 7 75 259 Church Erection Ministerial Relief Freedmen Aid for Colleges Sabbath School Miscellaneous General Fund , Communion Collections Poor Fund Special Collections , Pew rent arrears $ 21 00 62 90 15 50 7 25 22 15 69 96 36 33 if 337 17 W 160 57 161 44 353 63 December 20, 1889. The Board of Trustees met this evening at the lecture room. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Barbour, Fenner, Sanderson, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held October 31 were read and approved. On motion, officers were elected for the ensuing year, as follows: President — Henry I. Clark Treasurer — E. G. Edwards Secretary — \Ym. Nelson. On motion, the President was authorized to appoint the usual Standing Committees, whereupon he appointed the following: Finance — -Clark and Nelson. Music — Fenner, Edwards, Wilson. General Supervision of Church Property — Sanderson, Barbour Edwards. The Treasurer reported that he had employed Herbert Clark to assist him in the collection of pew-rents. On motion it was decided to continue John Faux as Janitor, during the pleasure of the Board, his compensation to be at the rate of one dollar per day. On motion of Mr. Edwards, the sum of $1,150 was appropriated for the church music for the ensuing year. The Committee on Church Music reported having authorized the Treas- urer to pay Prof. Oborski $100, as compensation for expenditures by him for sheet music. Report received. On motion of Mr. Fenner it was decided that the Parsonage property be considered as in the market, and that if any offer be received of upwards of $35,000 the President shall call a special meeting of the Board to consider the matter. On motion of Mr. Fenner, the Secretary was requested to call on the Pastor and explain to him that the Board is taking steps for the sale of 26o the Parsonage, and in that event will be able to provide another parsonage more agreeable to him. On motion of Mr. Fenner the Secretary was authorized and requested to see Mr. J. W. Griggs, counsel for the Morris & Essex Extension, and in- form him that if said road wishes to buy our parsonage property, the road is requested to deal directly with this Board. On motion, the Secretary was authorized to communicate with lot owners in the old cemetery and ascertain if they will exchange lots on Market street for lots further in the rear. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J., January 31, 1890. The Board of Trustees met this evening at the Lecture room. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Wilson, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held December 20 last were read and ap- proved. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report. Balance Nov. 1, 1889 $ 331 07 Pew rents $ 869 30 Collections 138 29 Cemetery lots 252 00 Loan , . 2,000 00 — 3,259 59 |3,590 66 Ck. Salaries $1,004 50 General Disbursements 2, 134 16 Gas 33 15 3,171 81 $ 418 85 Report received and referred to Finance Committee, and if found correct to be filed. The Committee on Music reported having arranged to continue the same choir next year. The Secretary reported having called on the Pastor as requested at the last meeting, and informed him of the Board's expectations in regard to the parsonage. He also reported having seen Mr. Griggs in relation to the sale of the 26l parsonage to the Morris & Essex Railroad Extension. Adjourned. Win. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J.. April 24, 1890. The Board of Trustees met in the Church parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Edwards, Fenner, Sanderson, Nelson. On motion, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, showing a balance on hand of $122.58, with a note in Bank for $1,000. due May 7, and salaries due May 1 amounting to $942.50. The receipts for the quarter had been $1,037.04, and the expenditures $1,333.33. Report received and referred to Finance Committee. It having been published that the Board of Health of Paterson proposed to pass an ordinance prohibiting the further sales of burial lots, and further interments in the Presbyterian cemeteries, Mr. Nelson was authorized to take such measures as in his judgment might be necessary to restrain the passage of such ordinance, or to contest its validity if it should be passed, at an expense not to exceed $100. After some discussion as to the income and the outgo of the church, the President of the Board was authorized to sell the Parsonage property, for not less than $40,000, and to pay a commission of not more than $1,000 on the sale at that price. On motion of Judge Sanderson it was decided that the Church site be of- fered to the city for a city hall site for $90,000, and that Mr. Fenner be au- thorized to make that statement to the joint committee appointed by the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Trade to consider city hall sites. Adjourned. Win. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J., October 30, 1890. The Board met at the Church parlor. Present — Clark, Edwards, Fenner, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held January 31 and April 24 were read and approved. The Treasurer presented his annual report, which was received and re- ferred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Nelson reported that the ordinance of the Board of Health, referred to at the last meeting, had been passed by that Board, and he had obtained a writ of certiorari removing the ordinance to the Supreme Court for review as to its validity. 262 Mr. Clark reported that he had done nothing in regard to the sale of the Parsonage property; he had been advised that the church was losing noth- ing by holding oh to the property, owing to the rise in value of Market street property. Mr. Nelson moved that the Committee on Church Property be requested to take into consideration the expediency of leasing the Church parsonage, and in connection therewith, of securing another parsonage more agreeable to our Pastor, and report back to the Board. Agreed to. Mr. Edwards moved that from and after November 1 next the Janitor be paid $35 per month. Agreed to. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. November 27, 1890. The annual meeting of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson (the congregation in general) was held this day (Thanksgiving), in the church, immediately after service, pursuant to due notice from the pulpit. On motion, Mr. Samuel Tasney was elected chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Prayer was offered by Elder Moore. The minutes of the last annual meeting of the Congregation, held No- vember 28, 1889, were read and approved. It was stated that the terms of office of the following Trustees expired at this time: John Sanderson Henry I. Clark William G. Fenner Robert Barbour. All four were nominated for re-election, and there being no other nomi- nations the Secretary was authorized to cast the ballot, and the four Trus- tees named were re-elected. The Treasurer's report was presented and received, and ordered to be en- tered in the minute-book, and the thanks of the meeting were voted to the Treasurer for his long and admirable services as Treasurer. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Annual Report of Treasurer, for year ending Nov. 1, 1890. RECEIPTS. PAYMENTS. Balance Nov. 1st, 1889, $ 33109 Salaries: Rev. F. E. Pew rents $3,332 45 Miller $2,500 00 Collections 633 07 Choir 1,150 00 263 Cemetery Lots sold . . 528 00 Sexton 365 00 4,493 52 Supplies ... 40 00 Loans, President's note 2,500 00 $4,055 00 Insurance 61 20 $7,324 61 Coal 103 40 Gas 12177 Water 24 00 Taxes 380 00 690 37 Discounts 98 27 Accounts: F. Oborski :.. 100 00 C. M. Herrick 3 75 G. G. Halstead 20 00 D. Henry 73 21 E. Wads worth 1 35 G. D. Voorhis 6 50 Press P. & P. Co 10 75 J. C. Christie... 15 00 P. J. Donlevy 10 76 Labor 3 75 J. Murray 8 97 Collector, commission. 66 61 " expense. ... 1 40 322 05 Loan Paid 2,000 00 Cash to balance 158 92 $7,324 61 Monthly Collections by Envelope System. Home Missions 70 20 Sustentation 10 60 Foreign Missions 55 40 Education 12 10 Publication .... 14 80 Church Erection 21 50 Ministerial Relief 14 50 Freedmen 14 80 Aid for Colleges 7 75 Sabbath School 32 55 Miscellaneous. .... 42 89 General Fund , ...... 32 12 Communion Collections, Poor Fund 152 15 Special Collections 212 29 Pew rent arrears, $430 14, 264 Paterson, N. J., Jan, 29, 1891. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in the Church Parlor. Present — Messrs. Clark, Barbour, Sanderson and Edwards. In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Edwards was chosen to act as Secy, pro tem. Minutes of meeting Oct. 30 | 90 were read and on^ motion approved, also minutes of Congregational Meeting Nov. 27, 1890. On motion, the election of officers for ensuing year was proceeded with with following result: Henry I. Clark, President. E. G. Edwards, Treasurer. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. The President appointed standing committees, as follows: Music — Fenner, Edwards and Wilson. Finance — Clark and Nelson. . General Supervision of Church Property — Sanderson, Barbour and Ed- wards. Appointment of Collector of Pew rents was left to Treasurer with power. Appointment of Sexton, at salary of $35.00 per month, was left to com- mittee on Genl. Sup. Church Property. Treasurer presented his quarterly report and on motion same was referred to Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Barbour, the President was authorized to commission Mr. James Crooks to effect the sale of the Parsonage property for the sum of forty-five thousand dollars. On motion, adjourned. E. G. Edwards, Secy, pro tem. Paterson, N. J., March 9, 1891. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held this evening at the residence of the President. Present — Clark, Barbour, Edwards, Nelson. The Secretary stated that he had received applications for the purchase of three building lots on Market street near Graham avenue, being part of the New Cemetery. On motion of Mr. Barbour the President was authorized to execute deeds for any of the lots, at the price of $1,200 for the corner lot, and $1,000 for either of the others. On motion it was agreed to insert in the deeds a restriction against the use of the lands for the sale or manufacture of intoxicating liquors. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secy. 265 Paterson, N. J., April 30, 1891. The regular meeting of the Board was held this evening at the residence of the President. Present —Clark, Edwards, Sanderson, Barbour, Fenner, Nelson. The minutes of the meeting held March 9, 1891, were read and ap- proved. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report: Receipts. Disbursements. Bal. Jan. 29, 1891, $ 472 60 Salaries $ 982 50 Pew rents 1,024 68 Coal 4160 Collections 184 34 Gas 31 18 Cem. Lot 15 00 Water 6 00 " acct3 1ots 1,600 00 Disc 22 43 J. W. Griggs 100 00 Nealon & Farnon 14 65 G. D. Voorhis 54 56 Loan 2,000 00 Cash on hand 43 70 $3,296 62 $3,296 62 Report received and refered to Finance Committee. Mr. Nelson reported in the case of the Henry White estate, that Mr. Griggs and he had filed an answer to the bill in Chancery on April 25.' A communication was received from Miss McLees, in relation to the care of the New Cemetery. Laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Fenner, Mr. Nelson was authorized to take steps to. perfect the title to the church site. . Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secretary. Paterson, N. J. Aug 25. 1891. A special meeting of the Board was held to-night at the house of the President. Present — Clark. Fenner, Wilson and Edwards. In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Edwards was chosen Secretary pro tern. On motion of Mr. Fenner the Committee on Supervision of Church Prop- erty was authorized to erect an iron fence around the church property on Main, Ward, Cross and Oliver streets, at a cost not to exceed $2,000. m 266 The President presented a letter from Mr. Robert Barbour, advocating the sale of the Parsonage property for $40,000, provided the same could be effected. The President also stated that he had revoked the authority given to Mr. James Crooks at a previous meeting to sell the property. On motion of Mr. Fenner, it was Resolved, That the President be authorized to effect the sale of the Par- sonage property for $40,000. Adjourned. E. G. Edwards, Secy, pro tern. Paterson, N. J., Oct. 29, 1891. The regular quarterly meeting of the Board was held this evening, at the house of the President. Present — Clark, Edwards, Fenner, Sanderson, Nelson. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 30 and of the special meet- ing held August 25 were read and approved. The Treasurer presented his quarterly report, which was referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Fenner the President was authorized to borrow $500 to meet current expenses. The Committee on Supervision of Church Property reported having awarded to the J. L. Mott Iron Works, of New York, a contract for erect- ing an iron fence about the church premises, according to a plan prepared by Mr. F. Wm. Rumpf; the fence to be completed by January 1, next, and to cost $3 per lineal foot, the total estimated cost being $1,761, besides the fees of the architect and the cost of an extra coat of paint. Report received. A communication was received from the Paterson Railway Company, ask- ing leave to erect three iron poles on Main street, for the purpose of operat- ing an electric railway on Main street. On motion, leave was granted. A communication was received from R. M. Ekings, asking whether or not the Board would entertain a proposition to lease the Parscnage property, and if so, upon what terms. On motion of Mr. Nelson it was voted to be the sense of the Board that we are willing to lease the Parsonage property, and. that the terms of the lease be referred to the Committee on Church Property, with the President, to report back to the Board. The President reported having loaned $1,500 of the Devereaux Fund, on bond and mortgage at five per cent, on property worth $8,000. Re- port received. Adjourned. Wm. Nelson, Secy. End of Vol. IV. / / 6 S ¥ J \ Q \ ^ X ^ O O o o ^K //■, xTf- \ js.yz /oo. V \ ^ /P.s-z^ro/e is./3/Cs^^ > ©\ \ / FSf \ yz.fc /o/./j ^J ^ ~^y,uy.s//fv7,£W sS- y~y^^-c :"?' o^ \ fZF& S /Oo. /2/.j/j ©> Vj ^ /f/yaS ^O ?zft> ^ ff/z, /Ztr.6~i ? \i fcx S^> i/ftf /Mf^f OH JsSO./^d ? ?e. ss ^> > p ^ f ^ *>: ??. Jf *> tf^. *f ^/.J- S <0 s^ *> //« S3 ^ // JV //. X. r \ ^ S ^ ^ 6S~ %t- /• 76 77 7* 7? t\ /CO. ^ /Z7.*73 f«5 J1. 7f.S? S > 7f J~£ 7/- vj //. ^/ / ^ fc 7 OO. X <7, lYs// 7-& ,. //*/-2? ^ /o O. % 6* if 7/ or/ § ^ 7A ^J //P^- 7/jy 'v //j- ^ 9Z.S6 C, ?* ./£ ^5 7 1, ft ^ ^ 7/. JV ^ /f.SJ v> 7/. yj ^ 6 *£■ l; 8^30E[33 7 inch "A plot or map of land appropriated for a church in Paterson by Roswell L Colt, drawn by P. R. Hopkins on a scale of fifty feet* to an inch July 4th 1814" *The above is one half in size of the original plan. 275 VIII. "Qualifications of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church in Paterson." New Jersey— ) We Samuel Colt Brown King Oshea Wilder Alvan Wilcox Essex County \ John R. Gould David Auchinvolle and John Colt do Sol- emnly Sware that we will support the Constitution of the United States — So Help me God. Samuel Colt Brown King Sworn Before me the Oshea Wilder 23d day of August 1813 Alvan Wilcox Encreas Gould Justice of peace John R. Gould David Auchinvole Jno Colt. New Jersey ) We Samuel Colt Brown King Oshea Wilder Alvan Wilcox Essex County ) John R. Gould David Auchinvolle and John Colt do sol- emnly Sware that we do and will Bear true faith and Allie- gence to the Government Established in this state under the Authority of the people So Help me God Samuel Colt Brown King Sworn Before me the 7 Oshea Wilder 23 day of August 1813— \ Alvan Wilcox Encreas Gould Justice of the peace John R. Gould David Auchinvole Jno Colt We Samuel Colt Brown King Oshea Wilder Alvan Wilcox John R Gould David Auchinvolle and John Colt do solemnly promise and Sware that we Will faithfully Impartially and Justly perform all the duties of the office of Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society in Paterson According to the best of Our Abilities and Understandings So help me God — Sworn before me this Samuel Colt 23 day of August 1813 Brown King Encreas Gould Justice of the Peace Oshea Wilder Alvan Wilcox John R. Gould David Auchinvole Jno Colt 276 IX. Cash Received for the New Church. Augt 11—1827 Cash Received on Subscription List for New Church N. Talor paid $5 H. F Ryerson do 10 I Lambert do 10 John N Ryerson do 3 II. G V Winkle 3 F. V. Blarcom 5 A Parsons 10 J Warren 5 F Cook 5 J Morrow 10 T. Parker 5 I S Forshee 2 J Jackson 5 H H Post 5 G Fawcett 5 Wm Ellison 5 D I Alyea 5 G S Miller 5 Cash on Corner Stone 31 70 J W Berry 10 S J Terhune 3 Cash 50 Benj. C Talor* 5 C V Blarcom 1 Mary Henneon 1 II V. Post 1 N Ackerman 3 I. Smith 3 J dug-lis 3 Cash from Bergin 60 Old Stove & pipe 28 1 253 21 ♦Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church at Acquackanonk. 277 x. Deed for Part of the Old Burying Ground. The state of New Jersey "1 This Indenture made this sixteenth day of To I March in the year of our Lord one thousand The Trustees of the first } eight hundred & twenty six, Between The Presbyterian Society of I state of New Jersey of the first part and The Paterson J Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson, in the County of Essex and state of New Jersey, of the second part : Whereas by an act of the Legislature of the state of New Jersey, en- titled "an act for the sale of part of the land at Paterson belonging to the state" passed at Trenton, the twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four, it was enacted in manner following that is to say "Be it enacted by the Council & General Assembly of this state and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same. That the attorney General of this state be & is hereby authorized to sell and convey in behalf of this state, not exceeding three acres of the land belonging to the state of* Paterson to the Trustees of the first Presbyterian society of Paterson for the uses and purposes of a burying ground & that the attorney General fix the price of said land" as by reference to said act will fully appear. And whereas the said attorney General hath agreed to sell & convey & the said Trustees party of the second part, have agreed to purchase the premises hereinafter mentioned, at the price and consideration of cne hundred and fifty dollars, the price fixed by the said attorney Gen- eral for the said premises. Now therefore this Indenture Witnesseth, That the state of New Jersey for and in consideration of the said sum of one hundred and fifty dollars lawful money of the United states, paid or se- cured to be paid by the said party of the second part at and before the en- sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby ac- knowledged, Hath given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened enfeoffed, con- veyed & confirmed, and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain sell alien enfeoff convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part their successors and assigns forever, all that certain lot or parcel of land and premises, situated lying and being in the Township of Acquackanonk in the County of Essex and state of New Jersey and near the town of Pater- son, being a part of the lands owned by the state of New Jersey & adjoin- ing the present cemetery or burying ground of the said grantees: Beginning at the east corner of the said present burying ground on the highway leading from the Passaick river to the town of Paterson, thence running along the said highway south sixty six degrees east, three chains *An error for "at." See the Act in Pamphlet Laws, 1824, p. 11?. 38 278 and fifty five links, to a corner on the same highway : thence south twenty- four degrees west twelve chains & sixty links along the lands of the said state, to a corner of the same & of lands now or late of Abraham Van Blar- com : thence north along the said lands of Van Blarcom, three de- grees west, eight chains and fifty links to the south corner of the said old burying ground, thence north along the same twenty four degrees west, four chains and seventy three links to the place of Beginning. Containing Three acres, Together with all and singular the profits, privileges, hereditaments & appurtenances to the same belonging or appertaining and which said lot is described in a map of the same, hereto annexed as "surveyed August 23d 1825 for the Revd S. Fisher by U. IF. Freeman." Also all the estate, right, title, interest property claim and demand of the state of New Jersey of in and to the said lot of land & premises and of in and to every part and parcel thereof. To have and to hold the said above described lot of land and premises unto the said party of the second part, their successors and as- signs for the uses and purposes of a burying ground & for no other use & purpose whatsoever. In Witness whereof Theodore Frelinghuysen Attorney General of the said state of New Jersey by virtue of the power and authority of the said act of the legislature hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seals the day and year first above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence ol 7 Theo. Frelinghuysen [L S] John P. Jackson. J. B. Pitt )" Atiy Genl New Jersey Essex County, ss: Personally appeared before me, David D. Crane one of the Judges of the inferior court of common pleas in & for said county of Essex Theodore Frelinghuysen who, I am satisfied is the grantor within named & to whom I first made known the contents of the within deed & who acknowledged that he signed, sealed & delivered the sflme as his voluntary act & deed for the uses & purposes therein expressed. Acknowledged this 28th April A. D. 1828 before me D. D. Crane New Jersey, Essex County, ss: I, Julius Stapff, Register of said County, do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Record of a certain Deed given by The state of New Jersey to The Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson, & also of the certificate of acknowledgment thereto an- nexed, as the same may be found recorded in my office in Book U. 2. of Deeds, on pages 372, 373 & 374. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set [Seal.] my hand & affixed my official seal this 24 day of April 1874. Julius Stapff Reg 279 XI. Diagram of the Old Burying Ground. The following is a copy of the diagram annexed to the foregoing deed: S. 66° E. Surveyed, Aug. 23d 1825 for Revd S Fisher by U. W. Freeman Theo Frelinghuvsen Received in the office April 28th A. D. 1826 Asa Whitehead Clk 28o XII. Subscription for Fencing the Church Grounds. At a meeting of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church. It was re- solved "That an effort be made to have the grounds attached to the Church enclosed with a fence, for which purpose the sum of $600 will be required as by the Estimates obtained Mr Cundell and Mr Personett were appointed a Committee to collect sub- scriptions for the purpose of carrying into effect this desirable and necessary improvement. We therefore the undesigned being deeply interested in the speedy ac- complishment of the work do hereby promise to pay Wm L Clark Treasurer the amounts attached to our respective signatures so soon as the sum of $500 shall have been subscribed Paterson 18 January 1839 John S Personett Wm L Clark Samuel G. Wheeler William Dickey David Strong David Burnett Wm Cundell Robt Morrell A. S. Pennington Mary T Bainbridge Mrs P. Colt H. Clark Mrs H. V. Butler Chas. Dan forth John O. Colt Henry White Isaac Vanderbeek Miss Colt C. G. Garrison B W Vandervoort Edwd E Collins Hugh Beggs pd .$20 00 pd 20 20 pd 20 20 pd 20 pd 20 pd 20 pd 20 pd 25 pd 25 pd 10 pd 10 pd 10 pd! 20 pd 5 pd 5 pd 5 pd 5 pd 5 pd 5 pd 10 320 1 R L Colt Jno Colt one hundred Thomas Rogers C S Van Waggoner Edo Van Winkle Charles Warner Joseph Gledhill John Hopper paid Cornelius P Hopper Israel Munson James Lockwood Robert Carrick George Ryerson John Garrison James Close John Gould James Row Deduct bad debts pd $200 pd 100 pd 5 5 pd 5 pd 10 pd 5I pd 5 pd 10 pd 5 pd 5 pd 10 pd a pd 6 pd 10 pd 2 5 391 320 711 40 671 28l XIII. Sale ok the Church Site by the Sheriff, in 1843. This Indenture made this eighth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three Between Isaac I. Van Derbeck Sheriff of the County of Passaic, in the State of New Jersey of the First Part and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures of the Town- ship of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth, That a certain writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Su- preme Court of the State of New Jersey aforesaid and to me. Sheriff as aforesaid directed and delivered in the words following to wit "New Jersey ss. The State of New Jersey to the Sheriff of the County of Passaic Greet- ing [L. S.] We Command you that of the Goods and Chattels of The President and Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, in your county, You cause to be made a certain Debt of Three Hundred Dollars which the State of New Jersey lately in our Supreme Court at Trenton, before the Justices of our same Court recovered against them and also thirty dollars and forty five cents, which in our said Court, before our Justices aforesaid were adjudged to the said The State of New Jersey for the damages which they had sustained, as well by occasion of the detention of that debt as for their costs and charges by them about their suit in that behalf expended, whereof the said The President and Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson is convicted as appears of record, and if sufficient Goods and Chattels of the said The President and Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson, cannot be found in your County, whereof the debt and damages aforesaid may be made, then we further command you that you cause the whole or the residue as the case may re- quire, of the said debt and damages to be made of the lands tenements heriditaments and real estate, whereof the said The President and Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society of Paterson were seised on the seventh day of September, eighteen hundred and forty one, or at any time after- wards in whosoever hands the same may be, and that you have those monies before the Justices aforesaid, at Trenton aforesaid, on the second tuesday in November next, to render unto the said, The State of New Jersey for their debt and damages aforesaid, and have you then and there this writ. Witness Joseph C. Hornblower Esqr Justice at Trenton afore- said, the first tuesday in September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one. A. S. Pennington Atty Rossell Clerk And whereas a certain other writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Passaic Circuit Court in and for the said County of Passaic and State of New Jer- sey and to me Sheriff as aforesaid directed and delivered in the words fol- lowing to wit. Passaic County ss. The State of New Jersey to the Sheriff 2«2 of the County of Passaic Greeting We Command you That of the Goods and Chattels of the Trustees of the first Presbyterian Society in Paterson, in your bailiwick you cause to be made the sum of Four Thousand five hundred and twenty five dollars & sixteen cents which "The Society for establishing Useful Manufactures lately before the Judges of our Circuit Court at Paterson in and for the said County of Passaic recovered against the said "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson of Debt and the sum of Twenty Seven Dollars and fifty five cents for their costs and charges by them about their suit in that behalf expended, whereof the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Pater- son are convicted as appears to us of record. And if sufficient Goods and Chattels of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Pater- son, in your bailiwick you cannot find whereof to make the debt and costs, then and in that case we command you that you cause the whole or the residue as the case may require of the debt and costs aforesaid to be made of the lands tenements hereditaments and real estate of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick whereof they were seised on the twenty eighth day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one or at any time after- wards in whosoever hands the same may be and have you these moneys be- fore our Judges aforesaid at Paterson aforesaid on the second tuesday of February next to render unto the said The Society for establishing Useful Manufactures for their damages aforesaid and have you then and there this writ. Witness Joseph C. Hornblower Esquire Judge of our said Court at Pater- son aforesaid the fourth tuesday of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one. A. S. Pennington Atty Geo. A. Ryerson Clerk And whereas a certain other writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Passaic Circuit Court in and for the said County of Passaic and State of New Jersey and to me Sheriff as aforesaid directed and delivered in the words following to wit. Passaic County ss. The State of New Jersey to the Sheriff of the County of Passaic Greet- ing We Command you that of the Goods and Chattels of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick you cause to be made the sum of four hundred and twenty six dollars and thirty eight cents, which John Colt Executor &c of Peter Colt deceased lately before the Judges of our Circuit Court at Paterson in and for the said County of Pas- saic recovered against the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian So- ciety in Paterson, of debt and also the sum of Twenty seven Dollars and fifty five cents for his costs and charges by him about his suit in that be- half expended, whereof the said the Trustees of the First Presbyterian 283 Society in Paterson are convicted as appears to us of record. And if suffi- cient Goods and Chattels of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick you cannot find whereof to make Debt & Costs aforesaid, then and in that case we command you that you cause the whole or the residue as the case may require of the Debt and Costs aforesaid to be made of the Lands tenements hereditaments and real estate of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick whereof they were seised on the Twenty eighth day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one or at any time afterwards, in whosoever hands the same may be, And have you these moneys before our Judges aforesaid at Paterson aforesaid on the second tuesday of February next, to render unto the said John Colt Execu- tor as aforesaid, for his Debt & Costs aforesaid, and have you then and there this writ. Witness Joseph C. Hornblower Esquire Judge of said Court at Paterson aforesaid the fourth Tuesday of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one. A. S. Pennington Attorney Geo. A. Ryerson Clerk And whereas a certain other writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Passaic Circuit Court, in and for the said County of Passaic and State of New Jersey and to me sheriff as afore- said directed and delivered in the words following to wit, "Passaic County ss. The State of New Jersey to the Sheriff of the County of Passaic Greeting We Command you that of the Goods and Chattels of The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson in your Bailiwick, you cause to be made Four Hundred and seventy one Dollars and twenty six cents, which James Wheeler lately before the Judges of our Circuit Court at Pat- erson in and for the said County of Passaic recovered against the said The Trustees of The first Presbyterian Society of Paterson as well for his Damages which he has sustained on occasion of the non performances of certain promises andundertakings by the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson to the said James Wheeler then lately made as for his costs and charges by him about his suit in that behalf ex- pended, whereof the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson are convicted as appears to us of record. And if sufficient Goods and Chattels of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson in your Bailiwick you cannot find whereof to make the damages and Costs aforesaid then and in that case we command you that you cause the whole or the residue as the case may require of the Damages and Costs aforesaid, to be made of the lands tenements hereditaments and real estate of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson in your Bailiwick whereof they were siesed on the eighth day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two or at any time 284 afterwards in whosoever hands the same may be. And have you these moneys before our Judges aforesaid at Paterson aforesaid on the fourth tuesday of April next to render unto the said James Wheeler for his dam- ages and Costs aforesaid And have you then and there this writ. Witness Ira C. Whitehead Esquire Judge of our said Court at Paterson aforesaid the second tuesday of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two. James Speer Attorney Ryerson Clerk And whereas a certain other writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Passaic Circuit Court in and for the said County of Passaic and State of New Jersey and to me Sheriff as aforesaid directed and delivered in the following words to wit, Passaic County ss. The State of New Jersey to the Sheriff of the County of Passaic Greeting. We command you, That of the Goods and Chattels of the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick you cause to be made a certain debt of one hundred dollars which Catharine Van Houten administratrix &c of Abraham Van Iiouten deed lately before the Judges of our Circuit Court at Paterson in and for the said County of Passaic recovered against the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, and also Forty one Dollars & eighty one cents which were adjudged in our said Court before the Judges afore- said to the said Catharine administratrix as aforesaid for her damages which she had sustained as well by occasion of the detention of that Debt as for her costs and charges by her about her suit in that behalf expended, whereof the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson are convicted as appears to us of record. And if sufficient Goods and Chattels of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson in your Bailiwick you cannot lind whereof to make the Debt & Costs aforesaid then and in that case we command you, that you cause the whole or the residue as the case may require of the Debt damages & costs aforesaid to be made of the lane's tenements hereditaments and real estate of the said The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, in your Bailiwick whereof ihey were seised on the second day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two, or at any time afterwards in whosoever hands the same may be. And have you these moneys before our Judges aforesaid at Paterson aforesaid on the fourth tuesday of April next, to render unto the said Catharine adminis- tratrix aforesaid for her Debt Damages & Costs aforesaid and have you then and there this writ. Witness Ira C. Whitehead Esquire Judge of our said Court at Paterson aforesaid the second tuesday of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-three. John Hopper, Attorney John Keenan, Clerk. Wherefore Know Ye that by virtue of the aforesaid writs of Fieri Facias 285 I, Isaac I. Van Derbeck Sheriff as aforesaid did take and siese all those pieces or parcels of Land and premises situate lying and being in the Town- ship of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, Begin- ning on the Paterson and Hamburgh Turnpike, at the south east corner of House Lot No 25 running thence westerly 129 feet to Cross street, thence southerly along the east side of said street 220 feet to Oliver street, 81 feet to the turnpike, thence northerly along the west side of the Turnpike 161 feet 7 inches to the place of Beginning. Also one other lot, beginning at the east corner of the said present Burying Grounds, on the Highway lead- ing from the Passaic River to the Town of Paterson thence running along the said Highway 6(5 degrees east 3 chains and 55 links to a corner on the same Highway, thence south 24 degrees west 12 chains and 60 links along the lands of the said State to a corner of the same and of lands now or late of Abraham Van Blarcom, thence northerly along the said lands of Van Blarcom 3 degrees west 8 chains and ttfty links to the south corner of the said old burying ground thence along the same 24 degrees west 4 chains and 73 links to the place of beginning, containing Three acres. Where- fore Know Ye, that I, Isaac I. Van Uerbeck Sheriff as aforesaid in execu- tion of the power and trust in me reposed by virtue of the aforesaid Writs of Fieri Facias, did take and siese the above described lots or parcels of Land and premises with the hereditaments and did advertise the same to be sold at Congress Hall in the Town of Paterson on the fourteenth day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three at two O Clock in the afternoon, at which time and place, the said sale was adjourned until the twenty second day of July inst at the same time place and hour on that day the said sale further adjourned until the twenty ninth day of July inst at the same place and hour, and at the last mentioned time and place the said Pieces or parcels of Land and Premises were by me, Sheriff as aforesaid, accordingly exposed to sale at public vendue and out- cry, and thereupon the Society for establishing useful manufactures party hereto of the second part, did then and there bid for the same the sum of Two thousand six hundred and fifty dollars, and no person bidding more, the said described land and premises were by me, in due manner, openly cried off and sold to the said party of the second part, he being the highest bidder for the same. Now therefore this Indenture further Witnesseth, That I Isaac I Van- derbeek Sheriff as aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Two thousand six hundred and fifty Dollars, lawful money of the United States to me in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have and by these presents Do grant bargain sell assign convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, all and singular the said described premises, to- 39 286 gether with all the rights liberties privileges hereditaments and appurten- ances, and the reversions and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof, and all the estate right title interest property claims and demand of the said defendant of in and to the same, to have and to hold all and singular the said described premises, with the appurtenances, as fully as the same were held and possessed by the slid defendant, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. Subject nevertheless to all prior legal encumbrances arrearages conditions and lim- itations. And I Isaac I Van Derbeek Sheriff as aforesaid for myself my heirs executors and administrators do hereby promise and grant to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, that I have not done or suffered to be done any act or thing whereby or by reason whereof, the said land and premises or any part thereof is or may be changed charged or encumbered in estate title or otherwise. In Witness Whereof I Isaac I Van Derbeek Sheriff as aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence } Isaac I Van Derbeek of Nicholas Smith \ Sheiiff [L, S.] State of New Jersey ) . Passaic County ) Be it Remembered That on this eighth day of August A. D. 1843 before me Nicholas Smith one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Passaic per- sonally appeared Isaac I Van Derbeek Sheriff in and for the said County, who is I am satisfied the Grantor mentioned in the within Deed, the con- tents of which I made known unto him whereupon he did acknowledge that he signed sealed and delivered the same as his voluntary act and deed. Nicholas Smith Judge Received in the office & Recorded January 8th A. D. 1845." Keenan Clk. XIII. Deed from the S. U. M. for the Church Site, 1844. This Indenture made this twenty-first day of December in the Vear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four Between "The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures" of the first part, and "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson" in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the second part, WITNESSETH that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Six thousand and sixty-eight Dollars and seven cents good and lawful money of the United States ol America to them in hand paid at and before the ensealing *In Book H of Deeds, for Passaic county, p. 382. 287 and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, remised released and forever quit- claimed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien remise release and forever quit-claim unto the said parties of the second part and to their successors forever all that Tract or Lot of Land and premises situate lying and being in the Township of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey Beginning at a point where the Paterson and Hamburgh Turnpike intersects the north line of Oliver street, thence running~westerly along the north side of said Oliver street seventy six feet six inches to the cor- ner of Oliver and Cross Street; thence northerly along the east side of Cross street two hundred and two feet six inches to Ward Street; thence easterly along the south side of Ward street one hundred and thirty two feet more or less to the Turnpike; thence southerly along the west side of the said Turnpike two hundred and twelve feet more or less to the place of begin- ning; being the lot now fenced in as the Church Lot, and Bounded south by Oliver street; west by Cross Street; Northerly by Ward Street and east by the said Turnpike. To Have and To Hold the said Lot of Land and premises unto the said parties of the second part and their successors forever; but nevertheless upon the Trusts and for the several intents and purposes herein- after mentioned and declared of and concerning the same, that is to say, that this Deed of Indenture is made upon the express condition that the premises hereby granted shall not be liable for the present debt of the par- ties of the second part or their successors or for any Debt which they may hereafter contract or be subject to. And further that the said premises hereby granted shall be used at all time or times hereafter as a Church, and not as a place of residence, or for carrying on any trade, business or occu- pation ; but any spare ground being part of the said premises and not wanted for the said Church may be used for the erection of any other public edifice or building connected with the said Church. Provided always never- theless that if at any time or times hereafter the said parties of the second part or their successors shall pass from under the supervision and control of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, now commonly known and distinguished as the Old School General Assembly and its successors ; or if ac any time or times here- after, the leading doctrines declared in the confession of faith and cat- echisms of the Presbyterian Church as these doctrines are now understood and explained by the aforesaid Old School General As- sembly, shall cease to be taught and inculcated in the said Church, then and in either such case the grant & conveyance hereby made shall cease and become null and void. And the said parties of the second part and their successors shall thereupon convey the same to the Inhabitants of the Township of Paterson in the County of Passaic aforesaid, for the 288 purpose of establishing one or more Free Schools in said Town for the benefit of the Inhabitants thereof, in which school or schools the Holy Bible shall be used as a Class Book, and daily read by such of the scholars as are capable of reading. And this conveyance is made upon the further trust, that all the holders of Pews in said Church who have bought and paid for the said Pews and who shall pay up all arrears of assessments which may be now due to the said Church or the Trustees thereof, upon the said Pews or which may hereafter grow due upon the same, shall be entitled to receive, and the said parties of the second part are hereby directed to convey the said Pews to the owners thereof respectively subject to all the Terms, condi- tions and restrictions which are contained in this deed, and this conveyance is made upon the further Trust, that on all questions where a vote by the members of the said Church shall be taken whether for the selecting and call- ing a Pastor or for any other purpose connected with the management of said Church one vote shall be given for each pew by the person or persons rent- ing the same and no more, and the votes are to be restricted to one vote for each pew, proxies for absent voters to be allowed, but no person shall be al- lowed to vote whose pew rent has been three months unpaid: In witness whereof the parties of the First part have hereunto caused their common seal to be affixed the day and year first above written. oswell L. Cult (L. S) Governor S. U. M. Signed, sealed and delivered in the ) By order presence of Joseph Smith j- R The words "shall be entitled to receive" on the 3d page and 17th line having been interlined before execution. Joseph Smith. NEW JERSEY— ss. Personally appeared before me Aaron S. Pennington, one of the Masters in Chancery of New Jersey, Joseph Smith, who having been by me duly sworn according to Law, did depose and say that he heard Roswell L. Celt, Governor of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, acknowledge that he signed, sealed and delivered the foregoing deed as the voluntary act & deed of the said Society for the uses and purposes therein mentioned & expressed, & further that he signed his name at the same time to the said deed as an at- 289 testing witness, & further that he knows the seal thereto affixed to be the common seal of the said Society. Taken and Proved before me ) the thirty-first day of De J- cember, A. D. 1844, \ Aaron S. Pennington, Master in Chancery. Received in the office and recorded March 31, 1345.* Keenan, Clerk XIV. Deed for the Parsonage Property, 1852. This Indenture, made the First day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and fifty-two Between "The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures" in the State of New Jersey of the One Part, and the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, now of the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the second part; Witnesseth, That the said Society for and in considera- tion of the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand well and truly paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said Society therewith fully satisfied, contented and paid, Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents Do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm to the said parties of the second part, and to their successors and assigns forever, All that certain piece of Land, situate in the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey — more particularly described and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning on the south side of Market street at a point in the northeast corner of a lot conveyed to Robert B. Ruggles by the Heirs of Peter Colt, deceased, the fifteenth day of November, A. D. Eighteen Hundred and fifty-two, running thence (1) easterly along the line of Market street sixty- two feet six inches to the west boundary line of a lot now owned by Ros- well L. Colt; thence (2) southerly along said line at right angles to Market street one Hundred and eighty-seven feet; thence (3) westerly parallel with Market street until it strikes the east side of Union street; thence (4) northerly along Union street about four feet until it strikes the southeast corner of said Ruggles Lot; thence (5) northerly along the East line of said *In Book H of Deeds for Passaic county, p. 524. 290 lot about one Hundred and Eighty-three feet to the place of beginning; Be- ing the same property now occupied by the Rev. Wm. H. Tlornblovver. To be used by the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson as a parsonage, and for no other purpose whatsoever — and in case of sale the monies arising from such sale to be applied to the purchase or erection of another Parsonage, for said Society — and for no other purpose whatsoever — and in case of use or sale for any other purpose than the same, to revert to Roswell L. Colt his heirs and assigns. Together with all and singular the profits, privileges, and advantages, with the appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining. Also, all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand what- soever, as well in law as in equity of them, the .said Society, of, in and to lhe same, and of every part and parcel thereof, To Have and to Hold, all and singular the above described Lot and premises, with the appur- tenances, unto the said parties of the second part, their successors and as- signs, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said parties of the second part, their successors and assigns forever. And the said Society do for themselves, their successors and assigns covenant and grant to and with the said parties of the second part, their successors and assigns, that they, the said Society, are now the true, lawful and right owners of all and singular the above described Lot and premises, with the appurtenances unto the same belonging; and that the said Lot and Premises, or any part thereof, at the time of the sealing and delivery of these presents, are not encumbered by any mortgage, judgment, or limitation, or by any incum- brance whatsoever, by which the title of the said parties of the second part, hereby made or intended to be made, for the above described Lot, can or may be changed, charged, altered or defeated in any way whatsoever: And Also that the said Society now have good right, full power and lawful authority, to grant, bargain, sell and convey the said Lot and Premises in manner aforesaid; And Also, that they will Warrant, secure and forever Defend the said Lot unto the said parties of the second part, against the lawful claims and demands of all and every person or persons clearly and freely discharged and freed of and from all manner of encumbrances what- soever. In Testimony Whereof, the Governor of said Society hath hereunto put his hand and affixed the seal of said Society the day and year first above written. Sealed and Delivered ) in Presence of ) note "heirs" erased and By order "successors" interlined four Roswell P. Colt (L. S.) times before execution Governors. U. M. Thos. O. Smith 291 State of New Jersey, l'assaic County ss. P>e it Remembered, That on this Twenty-sixth day of May A. D. 1856 before me Win. Gledhill a Mas- ter in Chancery of said State personally appeared Thomas O. Smith who being by me duly sworn according to law, on his oath saith that he knows Roswell L. Colt within named to be the Governor of the Society for Estab- lishing Useful Manufactures, that the seal within affixed is the common seal of the said Society, that he heard the said Roswell L. Colt acknowledge that he signed, sealed and delivered the within instrument as the voluntary act and deed of the said Society, and that he the said Thomas O. Smith signed his name thereto at the same time as an attesting witness. Proved this 26th day of May ) A. D. 1856 before me - Wm. Gledhill ) Rec'd in the office and Recorded Dec. 22d 1856.* Canfield Clk XV. Deed from the S. U. M. for the New Cemetery, 1854. This Indenture, made this Eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four Between "The Society for Es- tablishing Useful Manufactures," in the State of New Jersey, of the One Part; and "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson," County of Passaic & State of New Jersey of the Second Part; Witnesseth, That the said Society, for and in consideration of the sum of Six thousand five hundred and sixteen 56 | 100 Dollars lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand well and truly paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said .Society therewith fully satisfied, contented, and paid, Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents Do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm to the said parties of the second part and to their successors and assigns forever, all that certain piece of land situate in the City of Paterson, County of Pas- saic, and State of New Jersey, more particularly described and bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at the point where the westerly line of the Meth- odist Cemetery if continued southwesterly in a straight line would intersect the northeasterly line of Market Street running thence (1) north ten degrees East one hundred and ninety six feet six inches to the southwesterly corner of the Methodist Cemetery (2) Easterly along the southerly line of said *In Book A 2 of Passaic County Deeds, p. 297. It will be noticed that the deed is dated December 1, 1852; but it was not proved until May 20, 1856, and was not recorded until December 22, 1856. 292 Cemetery south eighty degrees and forty minutes east three hundred and twenty five feet to the westerly line of the First Reformed Dutch Cemetery (3) along the same southerly at right angles from the last line seven feet six inches to the southwesterly corner of the last mentioned cemetery (4) South eighty degrees and forty minutes east along the southerly line of the last mentioned cemetery two hundred and fifty one feet three inches to the southeast corner thereof (5) south nine degrees and twenty minutes west three hundred and sixty nine feet to the northeasterly line of Market Street, (6) northwesterly along Market Street, Six hundred and five feet nine in- ches to the beginning, containing three acres and seventy four hundredth's of an acre, or about one hundred and sixty two thousand nine hundred and fourteen square feet — For the purposes of a Cemetery. Together with all and singular the profits, privileges and advantages, with the appurtenances unto the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining. Also, all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand what- soever, as well at law as in equity, of them the said Society, of, in, and to the same, and of every part and parcel thereof. To have and to Hold, all and singular the above described land and premises, with the appurtenances unto the said parties of the second part, their successors and assigns, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof to the said parties of the second part, their successors and assigns for ever. And the said Society do, for themselves, their successors and assigns, cove- nant and grant, to and with the said parties of the second part, their suc- cessors and assigns, that they, the said Society, now are the true, lawful and right owners of all and singular the above described land and premises, with the appurtenances unto the same belonging; and tha: the said Lot and Premises, or any part thereof, at the time of sealing and delivery of these presents, are not encumbered by any mortgage, judgment, or limitation, or by any incumbrance whatsoever, by which the title of the said parties of the second part hereby made, or intended to be made, for the above described land can or may be changed, charged, altered or de- feated, in any way whatever; and also, that the said Society now have good right, full power, and lawful authority, to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the above described Lot and premises in manner aforesaid; and also, that they will warrant, secure and for ever defend the said Lot of land unto the said parties of the second part, against the lawful claims and demands of all and every person or persons, clearly and freely discharged and freed, of, and from all manner of incumbrances whatever. In Testimony Whereof, the Governor of said Society hath hereunto put his hand, and affixed the seal of said Society, the day and year first above written. 293 Sealed and Delivered / in presence of S NOTE — Heirs erased four times ) and successors interlined. ) T O Colt By order Rosweil L Colt [L. s- 1 Governor SUM State of New Jersey, ) Passaic County, ss. \ Beit remembered, That on this Eleventh day of May A. 1). 1854 before me, Thomas O Smith a Commissioner for taking the acknowledgement and proof of deeds in said State personally appeared Thomas O Colt who being by me duly sworn according to law, on his oath saith that he knows Rosweil L Colt within named, to be the Governor of the Society for Estab- lishing Useful Manufactures; that the seal within affixed is the Common Seal of said Society; that he heard the said Rosweil L Colt acknowledge that he signed, sealed and delivered the within instrument as the voluntary act and deed of the said Society, and that he, the said Thomas O Colt signed his name thereto at the same ti.ne as an attesting witness. Proved this 11 day of May / A. D. 1854 before me, ) Thos. O Smith ) Commisioner ) Rec'd in the Clerks office of Passaic County, on the loth day of May A. U. 1854, and recorded in Book V of Deeds, pages 89 &c. Can field Clk. XVI. Deed ov Release for Parsonage Property, 1889. This Indenture made the First day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty Nine, Between Morgan G. Colt of the City County and State of New York and de Grasse B. Fowler and Julia C. Fowler his wife of the City of Baltimore in the County of and State of Maryland, of the first part; and The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, of the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the second part: Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and val- uable considerations them thereunto moving, lawful money of the United States of America to them in hand well and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the said party of the first part bejng therewith fully satisfied contented and paid have given, granted, bar- 294 gained, sold, aliened, released, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents do give grant bargain sell alien release enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to its successors and as- signs forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land and premises herein- after particularly described situate lying and being in the City of 1'aterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, Beginning in the South line of Market Street at a point in the Northeast corner of a lot conveyed to Robert B. Ruggles by the heirs of Peter Colt deceased the Fifteenth day of November A. I> Eighteen hundred and Fifty Two, running thence (1) Easterly along the line of Market Street sixty two feet six inches to the West boundary line of a lot now owned by Roswell L. Colt: thence (2) southerly along said line at right angles to Market Street one hundred and eighty seven feet: thence (3) Westerly parallel with Market Street until it Strikes the East side of Union Street: thence (4) Northerly along Union Steeet about four feet until it Strikes the Southeast corner of said Ruggles lot: thence (5) Northerly along the east line of said lot about one hundred and eighty three feet to the place of Beginning. Being the same property now or formerly occupied by the Rev Wm H. Hornblower, and being the same premises described in and conveyed by The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures to the parties of the second part hereto by Deed dated the First day of December in the year Eighteen hundred and Fifty Two and recorded in the Clerk's Office of Passaic County, in Book A 2 of Deeds for said County on page 297 &c. The object of this conveyance being to release the party of the second part hereto from any and every condition, trust, obligation, restriction or limita- tion, contained in or implied by a certain clause in the aforesaid Deed fol- lowing next after the description of the premises by said deed conveyed and which clause is in the words following to wit, "To be used by the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson as a Parsonage and for no other purpose whatsoever, and in case of sale, the monies arising from such sale to be applied to the purchase or erection of another Parsonage for said Society, and for no other purpose whatsoever, and in case of use or sale for any other purpose than the same to revert to Roswell L. Colt, his heirs and assigns." Together with all and singular the houses, buildings, trees, ways, waters, protils privileges and advantages with the appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining: Also, all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part of in and to the same, and of in and to every part and parcel thereof. To have and to hold, all and singular the above described land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part its successors and assigns, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part its successors and assigns forever. *95 £n Witness Whereof, the said party ol the firsl part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and yeai first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the ) presence of | Morgan G. Coll | L. S. | "heirs" Stricken out twice and "sue- J cessois" interlined > Julia C. Fowler [L. S.j covenant stricken out before execu- | tion | De Grasse 1!. Fowler [L. S.] John U. Beam State of New Jersey ) County of Passaic ) Be it Remembered that on this Second day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and eighty nine before me John R. Beam, A Master in Chancery of New Jersey, personally appeared Morgan G. Colt, DeGrasse B. Fowler and Julia C. his wife, who I am satisfied are the grantors in the within Deed of Conveyance named: and I having first made known to them the contents thereof they did each acknowledge that they signed, sealed and delivered the same as their volun- tary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed; and the said Julia C. Fowler being by me privately examined separate and apart from her husband did further acknowledge that she signed sealed and delivered the same as her voluntary act and deed freely without any fear threats or compulsion of her said husband. John R. Beam Master in Chancery of N. T. Received and Recorded March 13th 1889.* Wm. M. Smith Clk. XVII. Deed Relating to the Cemeteries, 1889. This Indenture made the First day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty nine Between Morgan G. Colt of the City, County and State of New York, and Julia C. Fowler, and De ( Irasse B. Fowler her husband of the City of Baltimore in the County of and State of Maryland of the first part : And The Trustees of The First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, of the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the Second part : Witness- eth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of one dol- lar and other good and valuable considerations them thereunto moving law- ful money of the United States of America to them in hand well and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and de- *ln Bnuk K !) of Deeds for Pas°aic County, pages 583 &c. 296 livery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party of the first part being therewith fully satisfied contented and paid have remised, released quit-claimed and confirmed and by theee presents do remise, release quit claim and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to its successors and assigns forever, all those lots tracts or par- cels of land and premises hereinafter particularly described situate lying and being in the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey. The First Tract: Beginning at the point where the westerly line of the Methodist Cemetery if continued soutwesterly in a straight line would in- tersect the northeasterly line of Market Street, running thence north ten de- grees East one hundred and ninety six feet six inches to the southwesterly ccrner of the Methodist Cemetery (2) Easterly along the Southerly line of said Cemetery south eighty degrees and forty minutes East, three hundred and twenty five feet to the westerly line of the First Reformed Dutch Cem- etery; (3) along the same southerly at right angles from the last line seven leet six inches to the southwesterly corner of the last mentioned Cemetery: (4) South eighty degrees and forty minutes East along the southerly line of the last mentioned Cemetery two hundred and fifty one feet three inches to the southeast corner thereof; (5) South nine degrees and twenty minutes west three hundred and sixty nine feet to the northeasterly line of Market street: ((j) northwesterly along Market Street Six hundred and five feet nine inches to the Beginning: Containing three acres and seventy four hundredths of an acre or about one hundred and sixty two thousand nine hundred and fourteen square feet. Being the same premises as described and conveyed in and by a certain deed from The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures to the party hereto of the second part dated May Eleventh 1854, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of Passaic County Book V of Deeds, page 89. The purpose of this Deed is to vest the title to the said land in the party of the second part absolutely and free and released from all conditions, trusts or obligations that might remain vested in the party of the first part by reason of language contained in the said Deed to the effect that the property should be used for the purposes of a Cemetery. Second Tract: Beginning on the South side of Market Street at the northeast corner of Abraham Van Blarcom's lands, running thence along Market Street South sixty seven degrees East one hundred and fifty feet: thence at right angles, South twenty three degrees West two hundred and eighty six feet to Abraham Van Blarcom's lands: thence north five degrees East three hundred and twenty four feet to the place of beginning; 297 Being the same lot that was conveyed by the said Society for Establish- ing Useful Manufactures to the party hereto of the Second part, by Deed dated July Eleventh, 1814: The purpose of this Deed is to vest the title to the said lands in the party of the second part absolutely and free and released from all conditions trusts or obligations that might remain vested in the party of the first part by reason of language contained in said deed to the effect that the said proper- ty was to be used as a burial ground and not to be occupied for any other purpose whatever. The Third Tract: Beginning at the East corner of the said present Bury- ing ground on the highway leading from the Passaic River to the Town of Paterson: thence running along the said highway south sixty six degrees East three chains and fifty five links to a corner on the same highway: thence south twenty four degrees West twelve chains and sixty links along the lands of the said State to a corner of the same and of lands now or late of Abraham Van Blarcom: thence ncrth along the said lands of Van Blar- com three degrees west eight chains and fifty links to the south corner of the said old Burying ground: thence north along the same twenty four de- grees west four chains and seventy three links to the place of beginning: Containing three acres. Being the same premises that were so described in a Deed of Conveyance by Isaac J. Vanderbeck Sheriff to the Society for Establishing Useful Man- ufactures, which deed was dated August eighth Eighteen hundred and forty three and recorded in the said Clerks Office in Book II of Deeds page 382 etc. It was intended by the said The Society for Establishing Useful Manu- factures to convey the said tract to the party hereto of the second part but by reason of some inadvertence or mistake or by reason of subsequent loss of the deed, no conveyance can now be found, and the object of this deed is to vest the said land in the said party hereto of the second part absolutely and free from any trust condition or obligation, relative to its use as a Burying ground. The above described several tracts were conveyed by The Society for Es- tablishing Useful Manufactures to the party hereto of the first part by Deed dated December 15th 1880. Excepting however, any burial plots of or for the use of the family and descendants of the late Peter Colt, or any of them in any of the foregoing premises. Together with all and singular the houses, buildings, trees, ways, waters, profits, privileges and advan- tages with the appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise apper- taining: also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part of in and to the same and of in and to every part and parcel thereof. To have and to hold all and singular 298 (he above described land and premises with the appurtenances unlo the said party of the second part its successors and assigns to the only proper Use benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part its successors and assigns forever. In Witness Whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the pres- 1 Morgan G. Colt, [I, S.] Dedrasse I>. bowler ence of on 1st page the words "given, granted, bargained sold, aliened" "give, grant, bar- I gain, sell, alien," "heirs" stricken out "suc- cessors" interlined on 3rd page "heirs stricken out and "successors" interlined J twice before execution, on 1st page "en- feoffed, conveyed" & "enfeoff, convey" stricken out. and "remised," "quit claimed" "remise" "quit claim" interlined before ex- ecution lohn R. Ream. Julia C. Fowler [L. S. [L. S.l State of New Jersey ) County of Passaic ) Be it Remembered that on this Twelfth day of .March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty nine be- fore me John R. Beam Master in Chancery of New Jersey, personally ap- peared Morgan G. Colt, DeGrasse B. Fowler, and Julia C. Fowler his wife, who I am satisfied are the grantors in the within Deed of Conveyance named: and I having first made known to them the contents thereof they did each acknowledge that they signed sealed and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed: and the said Julia C. Fowler being by me privately examined separate and apart from her husband did further acknowledge that she signed sealed and delivered the same as her voluntary act and deed, freely without any fear, threats or compulsion of her said husband. John K. Beam Master in Chancery of N. J. Received and Recorded March 13th 1889* Win M. Smith Clk "In Book k '.1 of Deeili for Passaic County, per-. 585 &c. 299 XVIII. Conveyance of Part of the New Cemetery, 1889. This Indenture made the First day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty nine, lietween The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, a corporation of the State of New Jersey, of the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the fust part; and The Society's Land Company a corporation of the State of New Jersey of the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey of the second part: Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of divers good and valuable considerations it thereunto moving and for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar lawful money of the United States of America to it in hand well and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby ac- knowledged and the said party of the first part being therewith fully satis- lied contented and paid hath given, granted bargained sold, aliened, re- leased, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to its successors and assigns forever All those certain tracts or parcels of land and premises, hereinafter particularly described situate, lying and being in the City of Paterson in the County o^ Passaic and State of New Jersey. First Tract: Beginning on the North side of Market Street and in the southeasterly corner of a certain tract of land and premises conveyed to the party of the first part hereto by the Society for Establishing Useful Manu- factures, by Deed dated the Eleventh day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and Fifty Four, and recorded in the Clerks Office of the County of Passaic in Book V. of Deeds for said County on pages 89 >S:c and which tract is commonly called the "New Presbyterian Cemetery" and running thence (1) Westerly along the north side of Market Street to the westerlv line of Craham Avenue (formerly Pierson Street) as laid out on Map N of lands of The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures being a distance of nineteen feet; thence (2) northerly along said Westerly line of Craham avenue as laid out aforesaid one hundred and fifteen feet and thirty seven one hundredths of a foot, more or less to the point where the Easterly line of the aforesaid lands of the party hereto of the first part intersects the said westerly line of said Craham avenue: thence (3) Southerly along the East- erly lint of lands of the party of the first part hereto one hundred and eighteen feet and seventy five one hundredths of a foot more or less to the place of beginning. 3°° Which tract is hereby dedicated by the joint consent of the parties hereto for a public street. Second Tract: Beginning in the line between the aforesaid lands of the party of the first part hereto and the lands of "The First Reformed Dutch Church of Totowa" commonly known as and called the "Reformed Church Cemetery" at a point on said line forty feet West of the West line of Graham avenue (formerly I'ieison Street) and running thence Westerly along said line fifty one feet to a point ninety feet at right angles from the Westerly line of Graham avenue thence (2) southerly and parallel with the West line of Graham avenue two hundred and thirty seven feet and fifty one hun- dredths of a foot to a point distant one hundred feet at right angles from the north side of Market Street; thence (?>) Easterly ninety three feet and five tenths of a foot to a point in the west line of Graham avenue as laid out on Map X, of lands of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufac- tures distant on said line one hundred and one feet North from the North line of Market Street: thence (4) Northerly along said West line of Graham avenue thirteen feet more or less to the point where the Easterly line of the lands of the party of the first part hereto intersects the Westerly line of Graham avenue as laid out as aforesaid: and thence (o) Northerly two hun- dred and forty seven feet to the place of beginning. Said tracts are more particularly described on the map annexed hereto. Together with all and singular the houses, buildings, trees, ways waters, profits, privileges and advantages with the appurtenances to the same be- longing or in anywise appertaining: Also, all the estate right, title, inter- est, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party cf the first part of in and to the same, and of in and to every part and parcel thereof To have and to hold, all and singular the above described land and prem- ises with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part its suc- cessors and assigns to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part its successors and assigns forever. In Witness Whereof, the said party of the first part hath hereunto caused its President to set his hand and to affix its Common Seal the day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the pres- ence of The word "heirs" erased and the word "suc- cessors" inserted three times; the covenants erased; and in conclusion the words "caused its President to" and the words "to affix its comrnon" inserted, all before signing. Wm Nejson Henry I. Clark [L. S.] President. 3or State of New Jersey ) County of Passaic \ Be it Remembered that on this Fourth day of March, A. D. 1889, before me John Hopper, one of the Masters in Chan- cery of the State of New Jersey, personally appeared, William Nelson who being by me duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that he knows Henry I. Clark to be President of "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson" New Jersey: that the seal above affixed is the common seal of the said corporation, that he heard the said Henry I. Clark ac- knowledge that he signed sealed and delivered the foregoing instrument as the voluntary act and deed of the said corporation, and that he the said William Nelson, signed his name thereto, at the same time as an attesting witness. Proved the day and year above mentioned. John Hopper Master in Chancery Received and Recorded March 13th 1889.* Wm M. Smith Clk *In Book K 9 of Deeds for Passaic county, pages 590 &c. XIX. Subscription for a Hearse, 1825. We the subscribers, members of the first Presbyterian Congregation in Paterson, considering it to be desirable cc important that a Hearse, should be procured, which shall be the property of the Congregation, to be used for the accommodation of the members of this congregation — & also for the accommodation of others, when convenient, — Promise to pay to the Trus- tees of the first Presbyterian Society in Paterson the sums annexed to our respective names for the above mentioned object. Paterson May 30th 1825 $ Brown King pd 1 00 Saml Fisher 2 00 James Brooks paid 1 00 A Godwin Jr 2 00 Cash pd 25 John Clark Jr 1 00 Wm Ferguson 1 00 Wm M Cobb 1 00 Nesbitt Taylor Pd " 75 Edo Van Winkle 1 00 L White " 75 Henry Whitely paid 1 00 James Close 1 00 John Garrison 1 00 John Ray paid 1 00 J Weller 1 0 John Morrow paid 50 A. King paid 1 00 John Campbell 50 James Warren paid 41 1 00 Allan Campbell 50 302 1 00 W Thomson pd 1 — 50 David Wilson paid 50 1 00 Joseph Sherburne 50 1 00 John flood 1 00 1 00 Danl F Lock wood 1 00 1 John Rutan 1 00 50 Doer W Ellison Pd 2 00 50 Henry Post 1 00 C. M. Godwin Paid 1 30 John Vail Nicholas Smith Wm F Bowne Robt O Robinson pd Joseph Ferris Paid Elisha B. Clark paid Hy E Van Winkle Simeon Clasen XX. List of Lot Owners in Old Cemetery, 1840. 1 Henry Whitely Paid 2 John Smith do 3 Thomas Van Riper do 4 William Sandford N 1-2 do Mrs Ferris S 1-2 do 5 James Moore do 6 Jacob Catlin do 7 M W Collet do 8 John Blundell S 1-2 Carter 9 Inquire 10 Abram Servin do 11 Thomas McGiven S 1-2 enquire 17 Aaron King Jr 18 Garret Van Houten do 19 John Steel N 1-2 do Berry S 1-2 do 20 Sold 21 Lemuel White do 22 Robert Hughson query 23 Sold 24 John Benson do 25 John Rutan do 26 John Clark do 27 Elisha Clark do 28 W L Clark do 30 William Quin do 31 B M Hagerty do 32 David Burnett do 33 Albert Hopper do 3°3 S 1-2 N 1-2 34 Cundell & Hathaway do 35 John Garrison do 36 John A Jones do 37 John Blundell do 45 Mark W Crady do 46 John Clark Jr N 1-2 do Force S 1-2 do 47 Daniel Thompson do 48 Bernard Whiting do 49 Thomas Luck do 50 John Scisco do 51 P Stead N 1-2 I Canady S 1-2 do 52 Moses Parker 53 Robert Brooks do 54 Pettigrew do 55 Mrs Martin N 1-2 56 Danl Lowry N 1-2 do 62 John Benjamin do 63 Thompson N 1-2 Donnelly S 1- 2 73 Wm Wood do 74 C Brower 75 C Hequemburg Jr 76 Spear, Hopper & Inslee do 77 Sherilin S 1-2 78 William Angus do 79 Thomas McKnabb do 80 A Graham N 1-2 J Lemon S 1- ■2 82 to 90 inclusive W Dickey do 91 Valentine 105 A Hunter S 1-2 John D Carlick N 1-2 127 S Eaton D Axtell S 1-2 N 1-2 128 A Richards, N Smith 129 Robert Thomson 130 Peter Sloat do 131 Benjamin Crane 132 Hugh Beggs do 133 D K Allen \ 134 D K Allen I do 135 D K Allen ( Given by Trustees Lemon has paid V is to pay $9 in work There is one grave on lot Hunter has paid Richards has paid in Brower's hands $30 304 200 P Edge S 1-2 The above account I gathered from Brown with a few exceptions. O P.* XXI. Subscription for Bringing the Rev. Mr. Clark to Paterson. We the Subscribers agree to pay the sums annexed to our respective names for the purpose of def raying the expenses of mooving the Rev Mr Clark from Flemmington to this pi ace — Paterson 5! [arch 21, 1837 Samuel G Wheeler pd 25 00 M. E. DeWitt pd 3.00 Joseph Smith pd 25 00 A. Munson pd 2.00 William L Clark pd 10 00 A Van Saun pd 3.00 C M Godwin pd 10 — William Crossett pd 2 00 William Dickey pd 15 00 Cash pd 1.00 0 Pollard pd 5 00 Wra Cundell pd 2.00 D. Burnett pd 5 00 James Close pd 1.00 John Colt pd 25. Cash pd o Cash E E Collins pd pd 1 00 1 00 120 25 Elisha B Clark pd 5.— John S Personett pd 2 00 &iA.n no 25 XXII. Subscription Toward Paying i\1r. Clark's Salary, 1841. Whereas a deficiency of Three Hundred and fifty Dollars exists in the payment of The Revd Mr Clarks Salary, and there is no other way of rais- ing said deficiency except by private subscription. We the undersigned do therefor agree to pay Wm L Clark Treasurer the sums attached to our re- spective names for the purpose aforesaid Paterson 15 May 1841 R L Colt pd $50 George W Sneden pd 1 00 H. C Stimson pd 10 L. E. Collins paid 2 Cash pd 25 Henry White pd 2 00 *0. Pollard. • 305 Robt Morrell pd 20 David Cowen paid 2 00 Joseph Smith pd 20 D. Burnett pd 20 7 00 Wm. L Clark pd 20 360 John S Personett pd 20 Wm Cundell pd 20 Entd by Treas }_ $367 00 Wm Dickey pd 20 May 27, 1841 J Cash pd 10 Chas Danforth pd 10 E B Clark pd 10 T. Rogers pd 10 Hugh Beggs pd 10 James Close pd 10 A S Pennington pd 20 Henry Clark pd 10 B. W. Vandervoort pd 10 H V. Butler pd 10 Cash pd 5 Jas D. Lockwood pd 5 Thomas Walker pd 5 Joseph Gledhill pd 5 Israel Munson pd 5 $360 XXIII. Subscription for Relief of the Rev. Mr. Eaton, 1844. Subscription for the relief of The Revd Mr Eaton and family Cash paid Mr. Eaton by J. Smith while in New York $50 R L Colt Paid $50 A S Pennington Paid 25 Jno Colt Paid 25 Rob. Carrick paid 10 D Ridgway paid 10 Robt Morrell paid 10 R. O. Colt paid 10 VV H Plummer paid 10 D Burnett paid 5 Josiah Pierson pd 5 John O Colt pd 5 Wm L Clark paid 5 Thos D Hoxsey paid John S Personett pd John Keenan pd Wm Cundell pd by order for Mr Eaton Chas. Danforth Paid Cors G Garrison Paid C Warner Paid H Clark pd S. Schoonmaker pd 306 5 00 5 00 5 5 00 5 00 5 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 Mar 13. 1844 pd by Wm L Clark Treas. to Rev Mr Eaton 159 00 209 $209 XXIV. Subscription Toward a New Pulpit and Repairs, 1834. We the undersigned do hereby promise and agree to pay Wm. L. Clark Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society the Sums annexed to our names for the purpose of erecting a New Pulpit, painting and cleaning the Church &c Dols cts Dols cts Joseph Smith pd 25 Jno Colt (fifty pd 50 William Dickey pd 15 Jno Garrison pd 5 00 D. Burnett pd 10 Oliver Pollard pd 5 00 C M Godwin pd 10 John P. Hall pd 5 00 H S Raymond pd 10 J Catlin pd 5 00 Wm L Clark pd 10 L. White pd 5 00 T Rogers pd 10 Wm Cundell pd 5 00 Rob. Carrick pd 10 Joseph Mc Kee pd 5 00 John Clark Jr pd 10 C Hequembourg Jr pd 5 00 R. Doremus Cash pd 5 H Hatheway pd 5 00 Day & Warren pd 5 00 A S Pennington Paid pd 5 00 George M Ray pd 5 00 E C Hoxsey pd 5 00 A Godwin Jr pd 5 00 H. Clark- pd 5 00 J. D. Lockwood pd 5 00 Amos Munson pd 5 00 Robt Morrell pd 5 00 L. Conger pd 5 00 Edo Van Winkle pd 5 00 William Crossett pd 5 00 John R. Gould pd 5 00 S W Buff urn pd 5 00 T. Ketcham pd 5 00 Ziba Parkhurst pd 5 00 J no Bensen pd 5 Paul & Beggs pd 5 00 Wm Inslee pd 3 Elisha B Clark pd 5 Henry Whitely pd 2 James Bentley pd 5 3°7. Patrick McGee Alexd Scrymegeour David Morrow Entd on Treasurers Book Nov 8. 1834 $344 50 pd 50 James Close pd 5 00 pd 2 S. D Canfield pd 5 00 pd 2 B. W. Vandervoort pd 5 00 Albert Van Saun pd 5 pd $169 50 J no Thompson pd 5 00 175 00 $175 — XXV. Subscription Toward Paying off Debt due on Account of the New Pulpit, Etc. We the Subscribers do hereby agree & promise to pay Wm L Clark Treasurer the Sums prefixed to our respective names for the purpose of paying off a debt of $162 incurred in the building of the Pulpit, and other repairs done to the first Presbyterian Church — R. L Colt by W L C pd $25.00 c Joseph Smith pd 10.00 H. S. Raymond Pd 6.00 Wm. L. Clark paid 5.— c Wm Dickey paid 8.— D. Burnett pd 5.— A Warner pd 2.00 Law. Hall 3.00 M VV Collet pd 2.00 Jno Colt pd 10 — c Chas Danforth pd 2.00 c C M Godwin pd 3.00 c John Clark Jr pd 2.00 c Ziba Parkhurst pd 3 00 c D Ridgway 2 00 A S Pennington paid 5 00 E B Clark pd 2.— R..0 Robinson pd o A Van Saun pd 3 — XXVI. Subscription Toward a New Organ, 1845. Mr. R L Colt having generously offered to give a Lot worth $300 and 3o8 $ 150 in money towards purchasing a new and well toned organ for the Church provided the balance say $300 can be raised by Subscription. We the undersigned do hereby promise to pay the amounts subscribed to our respective names for the purpose of making up said $300. Roswell L Colt, pd $450 Mrs Bentley pd 5 Mrs Eliza P. Colt pd 25 Corns Speer paid 5 Mary, Meta & Aime Wm L Clark pd 5 Colt pd 20 D Barkalow pd 5 Miss S. Colt & Miss Mr Devereux pd 5 Bainbridge pd 25 John Hopper pd 5 Chas Danforth pd 20 Miss I m lays pd 5 Robt Morrell pd 20 Jesse Talbot pd 5 D K Allen pd 10 Henry Clark Paid 5 Mr Woodruff pd 10 B W Vandervoort pd 5 Wm Dickey pd 10 I. B. Lockwood pd 5 Cs Warner pd 10 H Fifield pd 5 Joseph Smith pd 10 J O Smith pd 5 D Burnett pd 10 Joseph Smith Jr pd 5 John Keenan pd 10 James Close R M 5pd David B Rising R M 10 pd Edo Van Winkle pd 5 pd Cathe C. Pennington 10 Mrs Gledhill R M 5pd C. G. Garrison R M 10 pd Israel Munson R M 5pd Henry Whitely R M 10 pd Wm Ray pd 5 Wm A Butler pd 10 Brown King pd 5 Mrs H V Butler pd 10 John Garrison pd 6 00 Wm. Cundell R M 10 pd Peter Adams 3 Robt Carrick R M pd 20 00 Robert Miller pd 2 Patrick McGee pd 5 DO Jas. Macpherson -1 — Mrs Blundell pd 2 725 Mr Lemon Ralph Doremus John M Gould R pd pd M Pd 1 5 5 00 130 XXVII. Bill for the New Organ. Joseph Smith Esqr 1845 Bought of Thomas Hall Augt 16 Organ for First Presbyterian Church Paterson 750. 3°9 Boxes packing carting &c 12 94 $762.94 Received payment as follows, cash Twelve 94 | 100 dollars Joseph Smiths two notes one at sixty days for Three Hundred and one at Twelve months for one hundred and fifty dollars together with deed for lot of ground on Mill street in the town of Paterson valued at Three hundred dollars making Seven hundred and Sixty two 94 ] 100 dollar.; in full | Paterson IGaugt 1845. | Tho Hall XXVIII. Subscription Toward Paying <>vi- the Deut ok the Church, 1S4G. The undersigned do hereby severally agree to pay to the Trustees of the First Presbvterian Church, of Paterson. on demand, the sums affixed to our names for the purpose of paying the debts of said church, and for the re- pair of the church. A Lady pd to R M paid $25 |ohn ( iarrison 5 R I. Colt pd 100 pd 5G L A S Pennington paid ao James Close pd '<> Wm Cundell 30 00 I'hos Adams pd •■> J no Colt (50) 50 Cash J Ray pd 2 00 Robt Morrell paid ~5 00 pd Patrick McGee ;5 oo Chas Djtnforth PJ [."J 0) Robert Miller pd 2 Cash (11 Whiteh f) pd 5 R Mori ell pd 5 II Clark paid 5 P. Adams I). Burnett pa ill 10 Wm Crosse tt pd 5 Joseph Gledhill 5 Thomas Gould pd 5 S Munson paid 5 00 John R Gould 5 00 Paid P. W. Vandervoort 5 00 Paid |ohn Keenan 5 Paid A. li. Woodruff 5 Paid Cornelius Speer r; 00 Paid Wm A Butler 5 00 Paid Pd. Charles Warner 0 00 Paid Peter Van Riper 5 Paid M r 1'lummer pd 5 J I) Lock wood 5 Paid John Hopper 5 Paid Cash 5 Cash 2 43 3io John O Colt pd 10 Cash 1 Cash 10 00 Paid Cash 2 Cash \Y I) pd 5 Jan. 22, 1847 Reed of R. Morrell A. R. Van Houten's note in payment his subscription within and that of "A Lady" $39. D. Burnett, Treasr 15 Feb 1847 Rec. from Joseph Smith Two Hundred & twelve 12 j 100 on account of my bills against the church $212.12 William Crossett XXIX. Form or Deed for a Tew in the Ciiukch, 182."). WE, "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in I'aterson," do hereby Certify, that or. the day of in the )ear of our Lcrd one thou- sand eight hundred and twenty we sold to of the township of in the county of and state of New-Jersey, a certain I'ew in the Church belonging to said Society, known and designated as Pew No. for the sum of doliars, and that the said paid thereon the sum of dollars, leaving a balance due of dollars. Now we do hereby promise and agree with Hie said executors, administrators, or assigns to convey to the said Pew No. by good and sufficient Deed upon paying the said balance of dollars, with the interest thereon yearly, together with all such sums or yearly rents as are or may be assessed and charged upon said Pew, by the votes of at least two thirds of the Pew-Owners, counting one vote for each 1'ew, to be determined at a meeting or meetings, regularly to be convened for that purpose. The present yearly rent or charge on said Pew being dollars and cents, said rents to be paid in equal quarterly payments, on the first days of August, November, February, and May, in each year. PROVIDED al- ways, that if the said executors, administrators, or assigns, shall neglect or refuse to pay said rents, or the interest on said balance, for the term of one vear, it shall be 3" lawful for the said Trustees to re-enter said Pew No. and to rent out the same and receive the rents thereof until all arrearages of rent and interest, as aforesaid, shall be paid up, and further, if the said executors, administrators, or assigns, shall neglect or refuse, at the expiration of ten years from the date hereof, to pay up said balance and interest, together with all arrears of rent, then due; then it shall be lawful for said Trustees to re-enter said Pew, and have the same again as fully and entirely as they held the same before said sale. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the President of said Trustees hath here- unto set his hand and affixed the seal of said Trustees, this day in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Signed, Sealed and Delivered ) in presence of ) XXX. Deed for a Pew in the Church, 1838. This Indenture, made this Tenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight between "The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson," of the first part, and John Bensen of the township of Paterson in the county of Passaic, and State of New- Jersey, of the second part, WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred & Fourteen 29 | 100 dollars to them in hand well and truly paid, by the said party of the second part, before the execution of these presents; and also in further consideration of the annual rent, herein after reserved, HAVE granted, bargained, sold, released, conveyed and confirmed and by the presents DO grant, bargain, sell, release, convey, deed, and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, and assigns, forever; That certain PEW in the said Church or Llouse of Public Worship; belonging to said Trustees in Paterson aforesaid, designated in the draft of said Pews, made and entered in the book of Minutes and Journal of the proceedings of the said Trustees and therein known by the number of fifty-four (54) TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Pew number fifty-four with its benefits, rights and appur- tenances to the said party of the second part, his heirs, and assigns, to the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs, and assigns, forever; subject, nevertheless, to the payment to the said Trustees or their successors, of the annual rent or sum of Twelve 58 | 100 dollars, or of such other annual rent or sum, as may hereafter be agreed upon by at least two thirds of the owners of Pews in said church. 312 counting one vote to each Pew, at a meeting regularly to be convened for that purpose, to be assessed on the said Pews in equal proportions, accord- ing to the permanent valuation of said Pews, made and entered, on the book of Minutes of the said Trustees, to be paid in equal quarterly pay- ments, on the first day of August, November, February and May, in each and every year. And in case the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, shall neglect or refuse, for the space of one year, to pay the said quarterly rents or sums of money, or either of them. The said parties of the first part, or their successors, shall and may, from lime to time, and at all times after such neglect or refusal be made for one year, as aforesaid, reenter the said Pew, and rent the same until the said arrears of rent are paid and satisfied. And in case the s.iid party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall neg- lect or refuse for the space of ten successive years to pay the said annual rent in quarterly payments as aforesaid. The said parties of the first part and their successors shall and may after such default, re-enter said Pew and have, hold, use, occupy, and possess the same, as of their former estate therein any thing herein expressed to the contrary notwithstanding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Trustees have hereunto caused their common seal to be affixed, the day and year above written. Sealed and Delivcied in I Samuel ('.. Wheeler Prest — ■ — the Presence of \ \ } I tavid Burnett / ) Passaic County, ss. Pefore me. David Burnett, one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, personally appeared Samuel ( '.. Wheeler, President of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian So- ciety of Paterson, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed and delivered the within Instrument on behalf of the said Board of Trustees, as their act ami deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed. David Burnett. Paterson, Jan 29. 1840. For and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to me in hand paid, I hereby sell, release and convey to the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, for the use of said Society, all my right title and inter- est in the Pew described in the within deed. Witness my hand and seal hereto annexed. I no Bensen. ~" — -(i s I 3J3 XXXI. Deed for a Lot in the Old Cemetery, 1829. This Indenture, made this Second day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Nine Between the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society in Paterson, of the Township of Acquack- anonk. County of Essex, and State of New-Jersey, of the first part, and Mark \V. Collett of the Township of Acquackanonk County of Essex and State of New Jersey, of the second part — Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Twelve Dollars, to them, in hand well and truly paid, by the said party of the second part, be- fore the execution of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowl- edged, have granted, bargained, sold, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, that certain tract or parcel of Land, situate in the Township of Acquackanonk, County of Es- sex, and State of New-Jersey, being a part of a tract of land, conveyed to the said Trustees by the State of New Jersey — by deed, bearing date, March 10, 1820 for the purpose of a Burying Ground, or Cemetery, known and designated on the Map of said Burying Ground, as Lot No. 7 — to be used by the said party of the second part, as a Cemetery or Burying (I round, and for no other purpose whatever — To have and to hold the said Lot No. 7 — with all its benefits, rights and appurtenances to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns for- ever. And also, that the said parties of the first part, will warrant, secure, and forever defend the said tract of land unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all and every person or persons, clearly and freely discharged of and from all manner of encumbrance whatever. In Witness Whereof, the President of the said Trustees, hath hereunto set his hand and affixed the Seal of the said Society, this day and year first above mentioned. Signed, Sealed and Delivered ) in presence of \ B W Vandervoort. James King President ..,\ 3H XXXII. Subscription toward Rebuilding the Church, 1850. We, whose names are hereto annexed hereby promise and agree to pay to the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, on demand, the sums annexed to our names respectively, for the purpose of rebuilding their ( 'hurch. October 7th 1850 I )avid Burnett $150. Willm Cundell 150. Hands employed in shop Stephen Allen 150.00 of Wm. Cundell 55 II 0 Hedge 50 00 Thomas Gould 100 01) A. B. Woodruff 50.00 J. S. Rogers 50.00 John Ryle 50.00 Matthew Jackson 100 John C. White 50 Tredwell Ketchum 100 Henry White 20 00 Israel Munson 50.00 II Sprague 25.00 P V II V Piper 25 00 Edward Clark 25 00 Wm Gledhill 20 00 G. M. Stimson 50 S. Tuttle 20 00 C. D. Ridgway 20 E T Prall 10 I). Laverack 5 00 Joseph Warren 2 00 II. Dougherty 5 00 David Quackenbush 5 Wm Watson 3 Christen Zebriskea a Henry Smith 10 John Parker 2 Samuel Smith 5 Wm Swinburne 5 David Bogert 5 Christian Iluber 5 Carter & Doremus 5 John ONeill Junr 10 Amos S Pack 5 James Warden 5 00 Mrs. A Parke 10 Mrs. French 50 Charles Wolfhegel 1.00 Henry Forbes 1 00 Cash 1 00 John Harrison 1 00 Rachel Jenkins (self & otht :rs) 5 13 P. W. Ackerman 2 00 ( reorge H Laurence 50 Benjamin Stinson 1 Beam & Taylor 10 00 John Habben 2.00 John S Fayerweather 2.00 John ONeill 2.00 Wm Reed 3 00 Wm. Moyle 8.00 Wm. D. Quiii 5 00 E Tregear 5 00 Mrs. Jane Cunningham 10 J. Lum 5 Milton Sears 10 C. Inglis Jr. 10 00 James B. Cluss 5 00 A II Cod win 10 00 I & T Manson 5 00 John J Brown 10 S. Schoontnaker 5.00 A Stoutenborough 50 Robert T. Creamer 10.00 3i5 Robert Gledhill 10.00 C. T. Van Dervoort 10.00 1 1. Van Gieson 5.00 Kicliard Van Ilouten 10 00 John P. Brown 5 Margaret Bumsted 1 00 J. P. Iluntoon 10 Stephen II Wall 2 00 I tV' C Andrews March 1! ! 1 54 5 00 C. A. Sisson 5 00 E. R. Mason 3.00 W. M. llalsted 8 00 Andrew Moser 2.00 Abm. C Van Blarcom 2 00 S. Peiser 50 Corns C Blauvelt 2 00 Garret Hopper 2 00 W A Hopson 1 00 Thos. Becroft 1 00 John Drew 1 00 Josef Zutterkirch 50 M S Crane 50 Win Stoutenborough r^) Me.lvin Mason 50 Ralph Spear 50 P. Watson 1 00 II Bannister 1 00 Mr Ilampson 50 Mr Harris 50 Bartholomew Warner o James Sutherland 1.00 S Mendelson 1.00 Mr. 11. I. Doremus 2 00 James Slater 1 00 Abm Ackerman 1 00 I II Zabriskie 5.00 H. B. Crosby 5.00 1) Roe 10 Mrs Ellen Hopper 3 00 James A Mathews 2 00 Robt Matches 10 00 John P Zeluff 1.00 Stephen Van Winkle 30.00 J. M. Smylie 10 00 Davies Millar 10 00 Patrick Curran 3.00 David Bumstead 2 00 John Biown 5 00 R S Woodruff 2 00 Alex W Rogers 5 00 T. I. Speer 3 00 Jacob Hopper 2 00 Cole & Doremus 2 00 Simontcn & Snyder 3.00 Elizabeth Holden 2.(10 John Callagher 2 I & G Ramsey 2 00 William Douglass 50 Mr S Baldwin 50 Amos Beemer 1 00 W P & C E Atherton 3 00 R. Morehead 2 Mr Sherman 50 Orlando Thrift 50 I) P Quackenbush 50 David D Hennion 50 Dr. G A Bylard 1.00 John Storms 50 Richard Hamilton 2 Air McGili 50 Mrs. Allen 1 00 Issacher Drew 2 A Geroe 50 A. Van Riper 1.00 William Hartly 50 Jno Evans 10 00 Jacob Mercelis 5 00 J C Van dervoort 1.00 Lewis R. Stelle 10.00 Henry A Williams 3 John Dresendorfer 2 00 B W Vandervoort 5 00 James Gordon 20 00 Perigrine Sand ford 3,00 316 Robert Chiswell r>.oo G A Mills 10 00 Elizabeth I )onehughey 5 Mrs John Vreeland 50 Mrs Arriana Terhune 10 Edo P Merselis 5 00 Robert Dalling 10 00 Mrs Pettigrew 10 Patrick Butler 5 00 Abram Heard 10 II M Low 10 Michl Morris, 2.00 A. Phillips 2 II Hatheway Robert Smith M is ! ) Garrison Mrs Ellen Vreeland Cornelius I Marselis Mrs II Van Winkle M is Alexander Mis. Gillespie Hiram Gould 1) G Scott T. A. Gallagher Frederic Curie I. 1J. Bowman 10 00 25 1 00 1 10 10 5 00 25 00 1 5 10 XXXIII. Another Subscription Toward Rebuilding the Church, 1850. We, whose names are hereto annexed the Trustees of the First Presbyterian sums annexed to our names respect their church. Henry Clark $150 Jas D Lockwood 150 Thos O Colt 100 Morgan Colt 100 James Jackson 25 Patrick McGec 50 00 D Barkalow 100 00 Peter Adams 100 00 John O. Smith 50 Jane Smith 25 Mrs R. Morrel 100 Mr Walker 10. Joseph G led hill 50 00 English, Van Blarcom & Co 50 C. G. Garrison 200 DDurie 10 00 Peter Archdeacon 10 Abraham Gould 10 Andrew Montgomery 5 hereby promise and agree to pay to Society of Paterson on demand the ively, for the purpose of rebuilding Oct 7. 1850. John Garrison Roswell L Colt Henry Clark Edo Van Winkle Charles Warner John Keenan Wra. A. Butler M. C Smith Danl Ridgway Mrs Thos Adams Dr. G. P. Martin John M Gould Ackerman & Titus Mrs Durie John Leman Moses E Gould Abraham Garrison T Morrow 150 $3000 1000 100 100 50 100 100.00 25 10 .50 50 20 5 10 3i7 Thomas Seagen 10.00 Wm L Clark 20 Benj Crane 10.00 Henry L Garbrecht 10.00 James Angus 10.00 Margt Schusler 5.00 John Leman (additional) 10.00 A G Van Houten 3.00 John Roach 10.00 Owen Vaughn 15 00 Freeman Cole 10 josiah F Calvin 1000 Chas O'Neill 10.00 John Blundell 20 Geo. R. Ely 10 00 Pamela Beyes 5 00 C. T. Sutherland 10 William James 25 George Townley 10 Nath Lane 25.00 Richard Thompson 5 00 P Rafferty 5 00 J C Todd 5 00 Mrs Stott 5 P Chadwick 5 00 David Russell 2 00 Albert Van Houten 5 James Dunn 5 00 James N Harper 2 00 Friend 10 00 Geor English 5 James Anderson 2 00 John Moore 5 Wm McWhinney 3 Benjn Slinglerland 5 Andw Griffith 5 E. B. King & Co 5.00 Arthur Quin 5 Andrew G Snyder 5.00 Jas McGaw 5 Benj Geroe 5 John L Cluss 5 Jacob V. R. Van Blarcom 5 D. A. Dixon 5 00 William Stuart 5 C I Westervelt 10 00 Abrm Collier 10 00 William Ridgway 5 00 Hugh Brownlee 5 William Winchester 5 II Moses paid in work 10 Samuel Pope not paid 25 Wm Bacon 5 Thompson Adams 5 Mrs Thos Adams 10 Alex McAllister 3 Thos McClane 2 Thos Devosney 3 G. & A. Zabriskie iJOO John I Goetchius 5 00 Lewis Conklin 0 Thomas Miller paid $2 5 Edward H. Clark 5 Rev Mr Bogardus 3 James Scanlin 5 Peter G. Spear 5 Danl Mackey ?» Geo Swift paid in work 5.10 Wm Suttle 2 Harman Kesler 2 H. Bowman 1 Abm R Rutan 1 John Schoonmaker 2 Jas Malcolm 1 Adol Wirth 2 Archd Graham 3 Wm Montgomery 1 John Broughton 2 Thos. Warren, 10 00 Jonathan Johnson 1 00 James Johnson 2 00 Jas Scott at Wittemores 1 00 Wm Holden 3 John Norbury 1 4) ;i8 D P Lauterman 2 00 Augustus Peers William Angus 1 1 Tat Rooney Wm Ilulme 1 3 John Murphy Cornelius Blauvelt Jr 2 3 Wm McKee o Mosely (Silk Mill) D. D Doremus 1 1 Mrs B. Hartley 1 John Jameson 1 John Tebbs 1 A. A. Hopper 3 Benjamin Bailey 2 John Greer 1 Paul Post 1 Mrs Hayes 1 Hartrran C Vreeland 1 Robert Coulter 1 XXXIV. Payment ok the Debt on the Parsonage, 1876-7. Paterson 1st Feby 1877 To the Honorable The Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church Gentlemen We the undersigned, have the honor to enclose herewith, the bonds & mortgages paid & cancelled of record; & the two notes, fully paid & satis- fied (amounting to in all, $7,404 78) which have been held for so many years as a lien on the Parsonage of our Church. Enclosed also you will find the Subscription papers with the amounts subscribed for the liquidation of this debt; & the Account showing our To- tal receipts and expenditures — These we trust you will find all correct & satisfactory — The small balance on hand you will please place to the Mission School Mortgage. This has been promised by us to the Contributors — We would also suggest to you, that out of the increased available income of the Church, an annual sum say $200.00 be paid on this mortgage, & so gradu- ally remove this debt also — And now in closing up our work, we have but to report unto you, the deep & earnest feeling we found among our people in regard to this debt; all felt the burden, all were anxious to do their share as the list of names on the Subscription List sufficiently proves — & the often expressed hope should the debt be removed that the Toor of the Church should be "con- sidered" & not too heavily taxed for their pew rents;— & also that the Trus- tees in all their future works of usefulness (and we hope these will be many) should not take the easy method of assuming mortgages but endeavor to raise the money before the work is undertaken — 3i9 If Gods Blessing be with you in the works, you will find a generous & willing response from the people — Such has been our experience — By His Help and His Aid have we alone done our work, & now at its successful close we would offer up to Him our Voice of Thanksgiving that to do this, "We have been counted worthy" Gentlemen we have the honor to be Yours very Respectfully Carrie Edwards Anne Inglis Paterson N. J. Nov 7th 1870 The Treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson N. J., submits the following statement for the consideration of all the Pewholders and others who may feel interested in the financial welfare of the church, with the hope that it may lead to a final and successful effort to cancel the mort- gage debt on the Parsonage — Statement Debt on Parsonage, from year 1860 — to year 1872 $5405.00 Add Mortgage to W A Butler given in year 1872 on retirement of Dr Hornblower 1000.00 Total amount of Debt on Parsonage at present date $7405.00 Interest paid out in 12 years on $5,405.00 amounts to $4,536 00 Interest paid out the last 4 years since 1872 on $7,405 00 amounts to $2,073 00 Making a total amount of simple interest paid out in the sixteen years — $6,609.00 If we reckon "Compound Interest" (which would be only correct and fair) we find the amount increased to the large sum total of $9,069 00 It is perfectly manifest therefore that the Interest of the Debt if Com- pounded, amounts to nearly ($1600 00) Sixteen hundred dollars more than the Principal As it is so clearly to the best Interests of our Church to Cancel this Debt we the undersigned subscribe the respective amounts set opposite our names only on condition that the whole amount of the debt at the present date on the Church Parsonage amounting to $7,405 00 is subscribed and paid in when called for John Edwards $1000. P Adams $500.00 Francis C Van Dyk 500 00 Mary Dan forth 500 00 M. E. Ryle 500 00 M. D. Taggart 500 00 William Crossett 100 Thomas Barbour 250.00 320 Robert Barbour William Ryle (to complete) Mrs J Booth Thos Gould James Booth Stephen Allen Wm G. Fenner John Bentley Stephen Van Winkle G. A. Hobart Miss R. Redman William Inglis Mrs. E. T. Bell Mrs. Mary Bamber James W. Hewson J. H. Berdan Chas. Keeler Robert Dalling John Goetschius Edmund Fenner John Ramage Mrs. Eliza Burnett William Aitchison Zebulon Townsend J. W. Griggs G. W. Henry Mr. A. Gould Mrs. R. Miller George Frost Mrs. M. Stratton Robert Hughes Mrs. W. L. Evans Wortendyke & Demarest Rachel Lauback Mattie Gould Mrs. A. Pearce H. C. Hudson J. R. Leal David Ingraham Mrs. W. Moore 250.00 Mary Danforth (additional) 250.00 254.00 James Angus 200 — 100.00 Wm cV Annie Shorrock 105.00 200.00 H A. Williams 100.00 100.00 H & J Clark 100.00 100.00 John M Gould 100.00 150.00 William Cooke 100 100 Robert Adams 100.— 50 Halmagh Van Winkle 50 50 S. Tuttle 50 50 Mrs. James Close 50 50 R. J. Whitely 50 50 Mrs. R. Thomson 30 25 A. S. Allen 25 25 William H. Harmon 25 25 S. V. S. Muzzy- 25 25 Ben j. Crane 25 25 W. Vv . Evans 25 25 John Sanderson 25 25 George Town ley 25 25 John H. Hogan 25 25 Mrs. Catherine Clark 25 20 Stephen Wiseman 20 20 J. S. Tylee 20 20 Luther Martin 17.50 15 Mr. A. Hurd 15 15 H. Hatheway 15 15 M. J. Phin 15 15 Mrs. Chris. Godden 15 10 Adeline Cunningham 10 10 Mrs. J. H. Hopper 10 10 Ralph Westervelt 10 6 James Dunkerly 5 5 Morton Clark 5 5 Mrs. William Ray 5 5 Miss H. Gordon 5 5 William Nelson 5 5 Maggie McLees 5 3 1 Mrs. Chamney 2 321 XXXV. Subscriptions for Church Bej.l, I860.* We, whose names are hereto annexed promise and agree to pay Trustees of the First Presbyterian Society of Paterson, on deman sums annexed to our names respectively for the purpose of procu Church Bell. Feb. 1st, 18«0. H. Muzzy D. Burnett Edward Clark Clark, Wilson & Co.,f Willetts & Co.f Wm. Oothout & Bro.f Henry Whitely M. G. Colt Mrs. J. C. Fowler, A. P. Fonda James Angus Fonda & Smith C. Danforth John Ramage R. Carrick F. C. Beckwith H. Van Winkle Thomas O. Smith Wm. H. Hornblower J. W. Hewson J. Snow H. A. Williams Samuel Pope William Inglis C. E. Johnson H. Muzzy — extra William Cundell Martha Carter John Y. Orchard John O'Neill $2.1.00 25.00 2.->. 00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 9.59 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Henry Clark G. M. Stimson And. Derrom Walsh, Coulter & Co.,f Egleston, Battell & Co.-) S. Tuttle Patrick McCee H. V. Butler Wm. Gledhill Thomas Gould A. Menealy's Sonsf A. S. Pennington Charles Keeler John Edwards Wm. Ryle, Jr., Stephen Allen J. D. Lockwood M. Jackson James Booth Giles Van Ess C. Sanford P. V. H. Van Riper Henry L. Garbrecht Ralph Westervelt E. B. King cS: Co. A. Derrom Alpheus S. Allen Hugh Brownlee Pettibone & Dodge Robert Dalling to the d, ihe ring a $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ♦From the original in the possession of Mr. Morton Clark, son of the late Edward Clark. tNew York iron, hardward or wire merchants with whom Messrs. Henry and Edward Clark did business. JThe founders of the bell. 322 Israel Munson 5.00 John Bentley 5.00 Field & Inglis 5.00 John W. Rea 5.00 J. Sanderson 5.00 J. H. Berdan 5.00 James Cory 5.00 E. I. Ayres 5.00 John Garrison 5.00 Stephen D. Gould 5.00 Stephen Van Winkle 5.00 Margaret Stratton 5.00 George B. Cundell 5.00 D. Turnbull 5.00 Abram Hurd 5.00 George Townley 5.00 J. J. Zabriskie 5.C0 James Close 6.00 James Scott 5.00 Ed. Osborne 5.00 John M. Gould 5.00 William Sharp 5.00 William Dickey 5.00 H. O. Hedge 5.00 William Aitchison 5.00 Charles H. Calkins 5.00 David Inglis 5.00 John Redman 5.00 Jacob Van Nostrand 5.00 William Mitchel 5.00 John D. Shorrock 5.00 Moses E. Gould 5.00 William H. Harmon 5.00 Mary Morrell 5.00 Wm. E. Toler 5.00 Valentine Strong 5.00 J. L. Hanes 5.00 S. Jaqua 5.00 Robert Thompson & Son 5.00 James Jackson 5.00 Abm. II. Godwin 10.00 Sundrie amts. paid in 18.00 1,263.59 Wm. Crossett 10.00 Silas D. Canfield 10.00 Hon . Jetur R. Ri ggs 25.00 Martha Greaves 3.00 Wm. S. Malcolm 3.00 Hy. White 3.00 Sarah Singleton 2.00 David Bamber 2.00 John Berdan 2.00 Lew is Ingram 1.00 Wm. Allison Carried back 2.00 18.00 April 11, 1860. John N. Lemon 1.20 Wm. Cundell, extra 21.18 Machinist Association 2.00 Edward Clark 20.00 And. Derrom, extra 4.84 Rogers L. & M. Works 4.21 John Edwards 1.59 Extracts from Records of the Session. 325 Minutes of the Session. Paterson, Nov. 1st, 1813, 10 O'clock A. M., The persons, whose names are underwritten, members of the Presbyter- ian Congregation in this place, being desirous of enjoying Christian fellowship, & the special ordinances of the Church of Christ, met at their usual place of worship. The Rev. Mr. Hyllier being present was chosen Moderator, & Oshea Wilder, Clerk. After having produced certificates, or satisfactory testimonials of their having been admitted members of the Presbyterian Church, & of their dismission from the churches, to which they respectively belonged, they unanimously adopted the following resolu- tions, (viz.) I. That we do this day, humbly trusting in the grace of the great Shepherd and Bishop of Souls, cordially unite together, as a Christian Church, under the name and style of " First Presbyterian Church in Paterson." II. That we do sincerely receive and adopt the Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church; & do approve of the government and discipline of said Church, as exercised in these United States. III. That we do sincerely engage to walk together in Christian Fellow- ship .X: love ; tenderly & carefully watching over one another in the Lord. IV. That we do solemnly engage to submit to the discipline of this Church, when administered according to the rules of Christ — so long as we continue members of the same. Concluded with prayer. Signed by Samuel Colt & ) From the First Presbyterian Phebe, his wife ) Church in Newark. Sarah, wife of Peter Colt — from Do — Miss Sarah Colt — from Do — Alvan Wilcox & c From Do — Patience, ms wife ^ Tohn Clark & / ~ n . , c, . . *r„„„ u- -r - r rom Paisley, Scotland — Jane, his wife ) J ' John R. Gould & ) - ~ , , ., x: ,. .,- - r rom Caldwell — iNancy, his wife \ Betsey, wife of John Van Ilouten — from Do — Zadock Brown & ) From 1st Presbyterian Church Phebe, his wife J Newark. William Dickey— from Philadelphia. Oshea Wilder & ) From Brick Church Cornelia, his wife f New York. Brown King— from Do— Cedar St. 45 326 David Auchinvole, from New York. Widow Isabella King, from Philadelphia. The male, members of the Church then proceeded to elect Deacons & Elders: When Mr. David Auchinvole & Mr. John R. Gould were chosen Deacons — and John R. Gould. David Auchinvole, Samuel Colt. Zadock Brown & Oshea Wilder, were chosen Elders ; & were regularly ordained to their respective offices. The meeting was then concluded with prayer. Oshea Wilder Clerk— Nov. 1st 1813. One O'clock P. M. The session of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson, met according to appointment at the house of Mr. Saml. Colt. Present Rev. Asa Hi'llier — Mod. — David Auchinvole, John R. Gould, Samuel Colt, Oshea Wilder, Zadock Brown — Elders. Began with prayer. After serious reflection, the .Session Adopted the following resolutions. — I. That, in the opinion of this Session, the sacraments of Baptism & the Lord's Supper are equally sacred, & that the qualifications for each are the same, & that no person can be admitted to either of these sealing ordin- ances who does not make a profession of vital religion, & join in full com munion with the Church. II. That except in extraordinary cases, the ordinance of Baptism ought always to be administerered in the presence of the Congregation. Mr. James Love, from the County of Tyrone, Parish of Donecary, Ireland, produced certificates of his good moral character, & requested to be received into Communion of this Church. After conversing with him respecting his experimental acquaintance with religion, & his views in desiring communion with the Church : & being satisfied, the session agreed to receive him. Mr. Robert King came before the session & requested to converse with them, respecting his making a profession of religion & of joining in com- munion with the Church. After conversing with him for some time, & finding his mind laboring on several important points, & that he had not set up the worship of God in his family, the Session could not see their way clear to receive him at present. Mr. Aaron King & Mr. Henry Bush came before the Session & requested to be received into communion with the Church. After conversing with them respecting their experimental acquaintance 327 with religion, & their views in desiring communion with the Church, & being satisfied, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Oshea Wilder Clk. January 21st 1814. 7 o'clock P. M. The Session of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson, met according to appointment at the house of Mr. Saml. Colt. Present The Rev. Mr. Spaulding — Mod. — Saml Colt, John R. Could, Zadock Brown, Oshea Wilder, Elders. Absent — David Auchinvole — Elder. Began with Prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. Aaron King one of the persons that came before the session at their last meeting, was propounded, & regularly received into full communion — & also Mr. James Lcve was received by certificate & examination into full communion, on the 14th Nov. 1813, when the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered for the first time, in this Church, by the Rev. James Richards. Mrs. Isabella, wife of John Flood, came before the Session & requested to converse with them respecting her making a profession of religion & joining in communion with the Church. After conversing with her respecting her experimental acquaintance with religion, & her views in desiring communion with the Church — & being satisfied, the Session agreed to receive her. Concluded with prayer. Oshea Wilder, Clk. Feby. 5th 1814. 7 O'clock P. M. According to appointment, the Ses- sion of the first Presbyterian Church in Paterson, met at the House of Mr. Saml Colt Present — The Rev. John McDowel Mod — Saml. Colt, David Auchinvole, Zadock Brown, Oshea Wilder, & John R. Gould— Elders. Began with prayer. William Mulford & Hannah his wife, presented a certificate of their regular standing with the Presbyterian Church in Elizabethtown, & requested to be received as members of this Church. — Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Oshea Wilder Clk. Friday July 1st 1814. 4 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to ap- pointment. Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Saml Colt, Zadock Brown & Oshea Wilder — Elders. 328 Absent — David Auchinvole — Elder. The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. Philip & Rose his wife, servants of Increase Gould, Esq., appeared before the session & requested to be received into fellowship & communion of the Church. — After a careful examination, as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel, & their acquaintance with experimental religion, the .Session agreed to receive them. Mrs. Alice, wife of Rev. Saml. Fisher, applied to the Session to be re- ceived as a member of this Church, & produced a certificate of her regular standing with the first Presbyterian Church in Morristown; whereupon, the Session agreed to receive her. On application, Mr. David Auchinvole, a Deacon & Elder in this Church, was dismissed, with a view to connect himself with the Presbyterian Church in Hudson, state of New York, where he now resides. Concluded with prayer. Friday Sept. 13, 1814, 4 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher, Modr. — John R. Gould, Oshea Wilder & Zadock Brown — Elders. Absent — Saml. Colt — Elder The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that, agreeable to their vote, at the last meeting, Philip & Rose, after being baptized, were received into the Church Lord's day July 10th, 1814. Joseph Conckling, Widow Catharine Willis, & Aletta, wife of James Chappel, appeared before the Session & request to be received into the fel- lowship & Communion of the Church. After a careful examination, as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their acquaintance with experimental religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday Dec. 23, 1814. 3 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Rev. Samuel Fisher — Mod. John R. Gould, Zadock Brown, William Mulford, Oshea Wilder, & Saml. Colt — Elders Absent — Alvan Wilcox, Elder. 329 The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. Colt rendered his reason for absence from the last meeting of the Session which was sustained. The Moderator informed the Session that agreeable to their vote, at the last meeting, Joseph Conckling, Widow Catharine Willis & Aletta, wife of James Chappel, were received into the Church Lord's day Oct. 2nd 1814. The Moderator also informed the Session, that due notice having been given, the male members of the Church, on the 2nd of Oct. last, gave in their votes for one aditional Deacon & two aditional Elders. On counting the votes it appeared that Zadock Brown was chosen Deacon, & Alvan Wilcox & William Mulford were chosen Elders : all of whom were set apart to their respective offices, according to the Book of discipline, at the close of the Sermon Lord's day Oct. 9th 1814. Widow Margaret Eagles, from the first Presbyterian Church in Newark, & Mary, wife of John Beach, from the Rutger's Street Church, New York, applied to the Session to be received as members of this church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with the Churches, to which they respectively belonged. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Widow Margaret Davis, Mrs. Charity wife of William Eagles, & Eliza- beth wife of Christopher Brower, appeared before the Session and requested to be received into the fellowship & Communion of the Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their acquaintance with experimental religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday April 4th 1815. 0 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher Mod. Saml. Colt, Oshea Wilder, Alvan Wilcox, William Mulford— Elders. Absent — John R. Could A Zadock Brown — Elders. The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. Wilson rendered his reason for absence from the last meeting of the Session, which was sustained. The Moderator informed the Session that agreeable to their vote at the last meeting, Widow Margret Davis, Charity, wife of William Eagles & Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Brower, were received into the Church, Lord's day, Jan. 1st. 1815. 33Q Cornelius C. Jacobus, & Mary his wife, applied to the Session to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with the first Presbyterian Church in Newark. Where- upon the Session agreed to receive them. Elizabeth, wife of Noah Sexton, appeared before the Session, and re- quested to be received into the fellowship & communion of the Church. After a careful examination as to her knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel & her acquaintance with experimental religion, the Session agreed to receive her. Thomas Wills & Anna Churchfield, appeared before the Session & re- quested to be received into the fellowship & communion of the Church. After conversing sometime with each of them, the Session thought it best to advise them to postpone, for a season, their intention of uniting to become more thoroughly acquainted with their own hearts. The following minute of Presbytery was received & read. "In Presby- tery Oct. 5th, 1814, the inquiry being made, whether Sessions exercised a proper pastoral care over their baptized children, it appeared that our churches are paying attention to this subject; but that no special exercise of discipline towards baptized children has been adopted : Where- upon Resolved, that it be enjoined upon the several Sessions, under the care of this Presbytery, to pay a more careful attention to this important duty in future; & that the Sessions enjoin it upon the members of their respective churches, who are parents & guardians of baptized children, carefully to admonish them of the peculiar relation in which they stand to the Church of Christ ; & to teach them that they are so far under its watch, as, when arrived to years of discretion to be liable to be called to an account for any immoral conduct of which they may be guilty: And that it be further recommended to the several Sessions, wherever it may be practicable, to visit, at least once a year, all baptized persons, who have arrived at years of discretion, & who are not in full communion with the Church, and seriously to converse with them respecting their standing, & the reason of their continuing to neglect the important duties, which are incumbent upon them in consequence of their dedication to God in baptism. Ordered, that the Stated Clerk transmit an attested copy of the above minute to the Sessions of all the churches under our care." Attest. Thomas Pirton stated Clk. of the Presbytery of New Jersey." Whereupon resolved 1. That the minute from Presbytery be entered upon the minutes of the Session. 2. That in order to comply, as far as practicable, with the injunction of Presbytery, this Session will call together the Communicants of this 33i Church, together with their baptized children, before each stated season of Communion, that they may be instructed into the nature of their respective duties. Concluded with prayer. Monday June 26th 1815. -4 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. , Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher Mod. Saml. Colt, Alvan Wilcox k William Mulford.— Elders. Absent — Oshea Wilder, John R. Gould & Zadock Brown — Elders. ■ The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that agreeable to their vote, at the last meeting, Elizabeth, wife of Noah Sexton, was received into the Church Lord's day April 9th, 1815. William Thomson appeared before the Session and requested to be re- ceived as a member of this Church in consequence of his being a member of the Associate Reformed Church, in the City of New York; but as he had not been dismissed from that Church, the Session advised him to postpone his request, until he could obtain a regular dismission. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Orange Oct. 5, 1815. Thus far examined X- approved. Barnabas King Mod. Monday Oct. 2, 1815. 4 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher Mod. Saml. Colt, Oshea Wilder, Alvan Wilcox & William Mulford — Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, Zadock Brown — Elders. The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. Widow Margaret Bakeman .\; Mr. King be a Committee to examine into the truth of these reports, & to converse with Mr. Colt upon the subject, and report to the Session at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Orange, Oct. 2nd 1822. Thus far examined & approved. Stephen Thompson, Mod. Tuesday Dec. 10th 1822, GO'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present— Rev. Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin, John R. Gould & Aaron King — Elders. The Moderator informed the Session that on Lord's Day Sept. 29, 1822, Jane, wife of William Larmour, Grace Howland, & Robert McElhose, were received into the Church, agreeable to their vote at the last meeting. Also, that on the 6th of Nov. he had dismised Grace Howland, to join the church in Conway (Mass.) where she now resides. The Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Session, to 343 converse with Mr. Colt & to inquire into the reports in circulation unfavorable to his Christian character, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them, & believing that the charges brought against him by common fame could be substantiated, had waited upon Mr. Colt & requested him to attend the present meeting of the Session. Mr. Colt appeared in the Session agreeable to the request. After conversing with him for sometime upon the charges alledged against him; the Session adjourned, at the request of Mr. Colt, untill Monday evening Dec. 16th, to give him time to redact upon the subject. Concluded with prayer. Friday Dec. 13th 1822, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King & Cabel M. Godwin — Elders. Absent — Samuel Colt. Ann Wood from the Presbyterian Church in Newburgh & George Munro, from the Presbyterian Church in Cedar street in New York, applied to be received as members of this Church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with their respective churches. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Margaret, wife of John Degraw, Abigal, wife of John Linford, Margaret, wife of Richard C. Drawer, Clementina Anderson, Margaret Courter, Anna Johnson, Elizabeth Degraw, Elizabeth Rippey, & Elizabeth D. Fisher, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel and their experimental acquaintance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Monday Dec. 16th 1822, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment, & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher, Mod. John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin & Aaron King — Elders. The minutes of the meeting on the 10th of December were read. The case of Mr. Colt was resumed. Mr. Colt appeared before the Session & acknowledged that he had on several occasions given way to an immoderate use of ardent Spirits, & that he had been guilty of unchaste conduct, highly unbecoming the character of a christian, & especially of an officer of Christ's Church. After deliberating upon the subject for sometime, the Session thought it best to suspend their decision upon the case till their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. 349 Friday Dec. 20th 1822, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment and was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — Aaron King & Satnl Colt. The minutes of the last two meetings were read. Elizabeth, wife of Josiah Crismon, Hannah, wife of William Nicoll, Martha, wife of Abraham Godwin, Jr., Ann Van Winkle, Lydia Freeland, Elizabeth Van Houten, Sally Dandy, Jane, wife of Mathew Rippey, Margaret Godwin, widow Mariah Van Houten, Esther, wife of Baltus Winters, & James B. Wilson, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experimental acquaintance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. The case of Mr. Colt was resumed, — when, after solemn & prayerful de- liberation, the Session came to the following result. — Whereas, Samuel Colt, an Elder & Deacon in this church, has, upon his own confession, been convicted of an intemperate use of ardent Spirits, & of unchaste conduct — and whereas the circumstances of this case are of a highly aggravated nature; calculated deeply to wound the feelings of God's people, & to bring great dishonor upon the christian profession, Therefore, Resolved 1. That Samuel Colt be, & he is hereby, deposed from the office of Elder & Deacon. Resolved u. That he be, & he hereby is, suspended from the communion of this Church, until he give satisfactory evidence of genuine repentance, & a thorough reformation of life. Resolved 3. That the forgoing minute, relating to the case of Mr. Colt, be read publickly to the Church at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Dec. 25th 1822, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment, & was opened with prayer. Present— Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould & Aaron King, Elders. Absent — Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. John Linford, WTidow Mary Taggart, Elizabeth Van Riper, Elizabeth Willis, Mary Major, Jane Sheriden, Sarah Piercy, Mary Willey, Ann Rutan, & Phebe Evins, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination 48 35° as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experimental acquaintance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Saturday Dec. 28th 1822, 6 Oclock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin & Aaron King, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould. Richard C. Brower, Elizabeth, wife of John W. Berry, and Mary, wife of Joseph Ferris, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examin- ation as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experi- mental acquaintance with religion, the Sesssion agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday, Jan. 3rd 1823. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment, & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould. James Warren applied to the Session to be received into the communion of this Church, the produced a certificate of his regular standing with the Congregational Church in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Whereupon the Session agreed to receive him. Martha Van Geisin & Ann Hughes, appeared before the Session, & requested to be received into the fellowship and communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experimental acquaintance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. ; Friday March 14th 1823. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould. The minutes of the last two meetings were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of Dec. 15th 20th 25th & 28th & of Jan. 3d, except Mrs. Ferris, who was detained by sickness, were received into the Church, Lord's day Jany 5th 1823. Elenor, wife of Wm. Clarke, Eliza, wife of Hugh Menish, Rose Ann 35i Clarke, & Richard Van Gieson, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to the knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their acquaintance with experimental religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday March 21st 1823. 6 O'clock T. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin, & Aaron King — Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Jane Anderson, Mary Ann Kelley, & Robert Huston, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knownledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experimental acquaintance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday March 28th 1823. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin, James Warren & John Benson, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that, due notice having been given, the male members of the Church met on the 19th Instant, k gave in their votes for one addi- tional Deacon & two additional Elders. When it appeared that Aaron King was chosen Deacon, & James Warren & John Benson were chosen Elders. The Moderator also informed the Session that the above named persons were set apart to their respective offices, according to the Book of discipline, Last Lord's day. Widow Sarah Griffiths, Clarissa Crane, Ellen, wife of John Van Giesin, Margaret Van Saun, & Elizabeth Major, appeared before the Session and requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. 352 Friday April 1st 1823. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin, John R. Gould, Aaron King, John Bensen & James Warren, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Abraham A. Sarvin, & Martha his wife, from the Reformed Church in Hamstead, Rockland County (N. Y.) requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with the above named Church. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Orestes Moses appeared before the Session, & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to his knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive him. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday June 24th 1823. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present— Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John Benson & Caleb M. Godwin. Absent — JohnR. Gould & James Warren, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that all the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of March 14th 21st 28th & of April 1st, together with Mrs. Ferris, were received into the Church, Lord's day April 6th 1823, except Mrs. Van Giesin, who was detained at home by sickness. Also that May 11th 1823, he had dismissed Phebe, wife of Saml. Colt, to join the church in Rochester (N. Y.) whither she has re- moved. Ann Duffey, Rosena Lake. & Esther Suydam, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday June 27th 1823 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment, & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John Bensen, Caleb M. Godwin, & James Warren. Absent — John R. Gould, Aaron King — Elders. 353 Esther Ilogan, Rachel Cook, Elizabeth Hughes. Eliza Van Winkle, & Mary Ann Frier, appeared before the Session, & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examina- tion as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Thursday July 3d 1823, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, John Benson, Aaron King. Absent— Caleb M. Godwin & James Warren, Elders. Widow Nancy Walmsley, who some time since received a Certificate, with a view to connect herself with some Church in New York, whither she had removed, but who, in consequence of her determination to return to Pater- son, had not joined any other Church, returned her certificate, & it was accepted by the Session. Jane Walmsley, from the Cedar street church in New York, James Anderson, from the first Presbyterian, & Mrs. Dorothy McLean, from the 8th Presbyterian Church, New York, & James Cuper, from the Reformed Dutch Church, Saddle river, requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with the above named churches, Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. James Struthers, Walter Degraw, Esther Rippey, Widow Rebecca Van Riper, Catharine Van Ness, Sarah Bowman, & Elizabeth Slingerland, appeared before the Session k requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, & their experimental acquaint- ance with religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Monday August 28th 1823, 7 O'cloek P. M. The Sessson met according to appointment k was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John Benson «fc James War- ren, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. The minutes of the last two meetings were read. The Moderator informedSession that all the the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of June 24th & 27th & of July 3d, to- gether with Mrs. Van Giesin, were received into the Church, Lord's day 354 July 6th 1823, except Mrs. Van Riper, who was detained by sickness. Also, that on the 31st of July 1823, he had dismissed John Niesbit & Elizabeth, his wife, to join the Presbyterian Church at Greenwich, N. Y. Whereas the Session have received information that James Love, a mem- ber of this Church, who removed from Paterson to New York several years ago, has connected himself with the Baptists. Therefore, resolved — That his name be discontinued in the list of communicants; & thit he be considered as dismissed from his relation to this Church. Whereas it is publickly reported that Richard Van G , a member of this Church, has on several occasions fallen into the sin of intemperance, & that he has on certain occasions made use of profane language, — Resolved— That Aaron King & Caleb M. Godwin be a committtee to converse with Mr. Van G -, & to enquire into the truth of the above reports; & if they find them correct, to request Mr. Van G to attend the next meeting of Session. Adjourned to meet on the 25th inst. at 7 O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Monday August 25th 1823, 7 o'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King, John Benson, & James Warren, Elders. Absent — Mr. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The case of Mr. Van G , was taken up. Mr. King, one of the Committee appointed to en- quire into the reports respecting Mr. Van G 's intemperance & unchrist- ian conduct, reported, that, from inquiry he had reason to believe those re- ports founded in truth ; & that he had conversed with Mr. Van G , who acknowledged in part, the charges alledged against him. Mr. King stated that he did not request Mr. Van G to attend the present meet- ing of the Session; not recollecting that the Committee were authorized to do it. Resolved, that the same committee be continued, & that they request Mr. Van G to attend the next meeting of the Session. Adjourned to meet on Wednesday the 27th inst. at half past two O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday August 27th 1823, half past 2 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment, & was opened with prayer. 355 Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, John Benson, Aaron King & James Warren, Elders. Absent — Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The case of Mr. Van G - - - - - was resumed. Mr. Van G appeared before the Session & acknowledged that he had on seveial occasions given way to the immoder- ate use of ardent Spirits, by which he had become intoxicated, k there- by inflicted a deep wound upon the cause of Christ, & grieved the hearts of his people. Mr. Van G professed penitence for his sin, h a determination to live a different life in future. After serious deliberation, on all the circumstances of Mr. Van G 's case, the Session came to the following result, (viz.) Whereas, Mr. Van G after having been privately conversed with, & warned, by mem- bers of the Session, has still persisted in the intoxicating use of ardent Spirits, thereby disregarding the counsels & admonitions of his brethren — Therefore, Resolved, that the honor of religion, & the welfare of the Church, require, that he be suspended, & he is hereby suspended from the communion of the Church, till he give satisfactory evidence of true penitence & a thorough reformation of life. Resolved, that the foregoing minute be read publickly, at the next meeting of the Church. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday Sept. 23d 1823, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment and was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, fames Warren. John Benson, & Caleb M. Godwin Elders. Absent— Aaron King. The minutes of tb.2 last meeting' were read. Rebecca, wife of Robert Huston, Ann Marsh, John Thomson, Thomas Weir, & James Bentley, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & cjairnunion of this Church. After a careful examination, as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Adjourned to meet on Friday evening, the 26th instant. Concluded with prayer. Friday evening Sept. 26th 1823, 7 O'clock. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, James Warren, John Benson, Elders. Absent — Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin. 35& The minutes of the last meeting were read. Alexander Paul & Nancy his wife, requested to be received as members of this church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with the eighth Presbyterian Church of the City of New York. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Jane wife of Marcellis Van Geisin, Jane, wife of Ralph Van Ilouten, Margaret Garretson. Thomas Combs, .V' Lydia Jackson, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge i piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Chatham Oct 8th 1823. Thus far examined & approved. A. G. Fraser, Mod. Friday Dec. 19th 1823, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher, Mod. Aaron King, James Warren, John Benson. Absent — John R. Gould i\. Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that all the persons whom they agreed to receive at their meetings of September 23d & 26th, together with Mrs. Van Riper, were ad- mitted into the Church Lord's day Oct 5th 1823. Jane Van Giesin, Maria Romaine, Abraham Van Blarcom, & Henry Post, Jr., appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellow- ship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday Dec. 20th 1823, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King & John Benson. Absent — James Warren & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Jane Brooks, Hannah Van Houten, Sarah Bertholf, Hannah Spring, ,V Stephen Wood, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship and communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. 357 Wednesday Dec. 31st 1823, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according- to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King-, Caleb M. Godwin & John Benson. Absent — John R. Gould & James Warren, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Susan Steele appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful ex- amination as to her knowledge & piety, the session agreed to receive her. Elizabeth, wife of Conrad Watson, requested to be received as a member of this Church, & produced a certificate of her regular standing with the North Presbyterian Church of Hardistan. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive her. Concluded with prayer. Monday January 19th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin, Aaron King, James Warren & John Bensen, Elders. Absent— John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of Dec. 19th, 26th & 31st, were admitted into the Church Lord's day. January 4th 1824. Also that on the 18th Instant, he had dismissed Ann Duffey, to join the Presbyterian Church, under the care of the Rev. Mr. Philips, in the City of New York. It is publickly reported that Lydia F , a member of this Church, has been guilty of taking a gown from one of her sisters in the Lord, & unlawfully appropriating it to her own use : — & that when questioned upon the subject she has been tempted to falsify the truth, — & that, in other respects, she has conducted in an unchristian manner, — the Moderator stated to the Session, that he had called them together, at this time, that they might take the subject into their serious consideration, & judge what duty requires to be done in the case. Miss F - , in compliance with a request from one of the members came before the Session & acknowledged that the above reports were sub- stantially correct. She professed sincere penitence & contrition of heart on account of her sin ; & manifested her willingness to make a publick ac- knowledgment before the Church. A draft of a confession was then produced, which met the approbation of the Session. Whereupon, 49 358 Resolved, that in case Lydia F make this confession before the Church at their meeting on Wednesday next, the Session will consider her as still retaining her regular standing with the Church. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday March 24th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin, Aaron King, John Bensen, Elders. Absent — James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that Lydia F - had com- plied with the resolution of the Session at their last meeting. Also, that on the 10th of Feby 1824, he had dismissed Elizabeth Van Houten, to connect herself with one of the Churches of Christ in the Western part of the State of New York. And that on the 8th of March, instant, he had dismissed James Struthers to join the Presbyterian Church, under the Pastoral care of the Rev. Mr. Philips of New York. Mrs. Barbara, Wife of Joseph James, Margaret, wife of John T. Van Home, William Woolsey, Sally Speer, Jane Gardiner, Thomas Henry, Moses Harrison, Pamelia Marsh & Bridget, wife of Jacob Miller, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & com- munion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday March 3:st 1824, 7 o'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Aleida, wife of S. E. Friesman, William Sterret, & John Montgomery, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. James Jenkins, & Sarah his wife, from the Reformed Dutch Church in Shannack, tv Robert Redman, from the 2d Presbyterian Church, in Newark, requested to be received as members of the Church & produced certificates of their regular standing with their respective Churches. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. 359 Tuesday June 15th 1824. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King & John Benson, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin, & James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that he had called them together at this time, more particularly that they might consider & act upon the case of Margaret C - , a member of this Church, who had been guilty of fornication. The Moderator stated that he had visited & conversed with her, at Caldwell, where she now resides : — that she freely acknowledged her guilt & manifested some degree of penitence. She stated that she would willingly come before the Session, if she was able ; but as she lived at a distance, & had a young child, it was not in her power to do it , & there- fore, she desired the Session to take her case into consideration, & decide upon it, as though she were present. After due deliberation the Session came to the following result (viz.) Whereas the case of Margaret C , is of an aggravated nature, inas- much as it appears from the time of the birth of her child, that she went astray within a few weeks after she had solemnly dedicated herself to God, & joined in communion with his Church — Therefore, Resolved, that the honor of religion, & the prosperity of the cause of Christ in this place, requires that she be suspended, & she is hereby suspended from the com- munion of this Church, till by her future life she shall manifest the sinceri- ty of her repentance. Resolved, that the foregoing minute be read publick- ly to the Church at their next meeting. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons, whom they agreed to receive, at their meetings of the 24th & 31st of March, were ad- mitted into the Church, Lord's day April 4th 1824. Also, that he had dismissed the following persons to join the Churches in the places where they have removed ; (viz.) Hannah Spring, May 1st ^: James B. Wilson, April 16th 1824. Whereas it is reported that Thomas C , a member of this Church, has been guilty of using profane language, & of violating the Sabbath ; Therefore, Resolved, that Messrs. Godwin & Benson be a Committee to enquire into the truth of these reports ; & also to converse with him on the subject. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday June 22nd 1824, 7 O'clock P.M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. 360 Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King. John Benson & James Warren, Elders. Absent— Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The moderator informed the Session that on the 18th Instant, he had dismissed Orestes Moses, & Elizabeth, wife of Josiah Crismon; the former to join the Methodist, & the latter the Baptist Church, in this place. Mr. Benson, from the Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Session, to converse with Thomas C , reported, that they had at- tended to the duty assigned them, & that he acknowledged to them that he had been guilty of misspending the Sabbath, & had also made use of profane language. He also stated to them that he was willing to come before the Session & confess his sin. Resolved, that Mr. Benson be a Committee to request him to meet the Session on Tuesday evening next, at 7 O'clock P. M. Widow Sarah Marsh, Nancy, wife of Robert Smith, Rachel, wife of Simeon Clawson, & James Larkey, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. James Van Houten, & Cornelia, his wife, requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing witli the Presbyterian Church in Wantage. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them . Concluded with prayer. Tuesday June 29th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John Benson & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Jane Sisco, James Burden, & Ann his wife, Jane Jeffrey, & Obadiah Gildersleeve, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into tha fellowship v\: c nonunion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. David Burnet, from the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York, John A. Johnes, from the Presbyterian Church in Wantage, Mrs. Jemima Ransier, & Rebecca, wife of John A. Johnes, from the Presbyterian Church in Newton (N. J.); Nesbit Taylor, & Eliza his wife, from the 2d 361 Presbyterian Church in Newark, requested to be received as members of this Church, and produced certificates of their regular standing with their respective Churches; Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. The Moderator informed the Session that, on the 25th instant, he dis- missed Jane, wife of Robert Paterson, to join some church in upper Canady, where she now resides. Mr. Benson, who was appointed to request Mr. C to attend the present meeting of the Session, reported that he had attended to the duty assigned him, but received no intimation from him that he would attend. Thomas C - - - - not appearing before the Session agreeably to request — Resolved — That he be regularly cited to appear before the Session, on the 9th of July next, at 7 O'clock P. M., at the house of the Moderator, to answer to the charges of Sabbath Breaking & profanity, brought against him by common fame, & which he has acknowledged to Messrs. Godwin & Benson, two members of the Session, to be substantially true. Mr. Bensen was appointed to deliver the citation. Adjourned to meet at the house of the Moderator, on the 9th of July next, at 7 O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Friday July 9th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened w-ith prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King & John Benson, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin & James Warren, The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of June 22d & 29th, were received into the Church, Lord's day July 4th 1824. The Moderator also informed the Session that on the 30th of June, he had made out a regular citation for Thomas C to appear at the pre- sent meeting of the Session, to answer to the charges of Sabbath breaking & profanity, brought against him by common fame, & he had also given him a list of the witnesses on whom they relied to substantiate the charges. Mr. Bensen, who was appointed to deliver the citation, informed the Session that he had delivered the same to Thomas C <\: informed him of its contents, & urged his attendance. Thomas C not appearing agreeably to the citation. Resolved — That he be again cited to appear before the Session ; at the house of the Moderator, on Tuesday the 27th of July Instant, at 7 O'clock P. M. And that the Moderator inform him in the citation, that, in case he does not 362 attend, or give satisfactory reasons for not attending, the Session wil proceed to take the testimony in his case, as though he was present, & also that they will suspend him for contumacy. Meesrs. King & Godwin were appointed to deliver the citation. Adjourned to meet at the house of"the Moderator, on Tuesday the 27th Instant, at 7 O'clock P. M. Concluded with Prayer. Saturday August 21st 1824, 7 CTclock P. M. The Session met according to adjourment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, Aaron King, & James & Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that on the 15th of July 1824, he dimissed Obadiah Gildersleeve, to join some church in the State of New York, where he expects to reside. In consequence of a special meeting of the Presbytery on the 27th of July, the day to which the Session stood adjourned, it was previously agreed by the members that the meeting be farther adjourned to this evening, the 21st of August ; & Mr. Bensen was appointed to in- form Thomas C of the same, & also to inform him that the Session would then proceed to consider, & act upon his case, according to the notice given him, in the second citation. Upon enquiry it appeared that the second citation had been duly served. Mr. Bensen, who had been appointed for that purpose, informed the Session, that he had given Thomas C timely notice of the present meeting. Thomas C did not appear. Whereupon, after due deliberation upon the case, the Session came to the following result : (viz.) Whereas, Thomas C , a member of this Church, has by his own confession to two members of this Session, been proved guilty of Sabbath breaking & profanity— And whereas, he has been twice regularly cited to appear before the Session to answer to the above charges ; & has neither regarded the citations, nor assigned any rea- son for his neglect, — Therefore — Resolved, That Thomas C - - - -, for his contumacy & unchristian conduct, be, & he hereby is, suspended, from the communion of this Church, until he give satisfactory evidence of true repentance. Resolved — That the foregoing minute be read publickly to the Church, at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. 363 Friday Sept. 24th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened praver. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King & John R. Gould, Elders. Absent — James Warren, Caleb M. Godwin & John Bensen. The minutes of the last meeting were read. John Slingerland, Ruth, wife of John Bensen, & Sally Sloat, appeared before the Session, & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Widow Phebe Kelly, from the Presbyterian Church in Orange, & Mrs. Sally Wright, from the Presbyterian Church, in Florida (N. Y.) requested to be recieved as members of this Church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with their respective churches. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Thursday Sept. 30th 1824, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. James Warren, Caleb M. Godwin, Aaron King & John Bensen, Elders. Absent— John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that on the 29th Instant he dis- missed William Woolsey to join the Presbyterian Church under the care of the Rev. Mr. McCarty in the City of New York. James Brooks, William Ellison, Ann Post, Elizabeth Pierson, Sarah Thomson, Catharine Van Blaicom, Eliza Steele, Agness Milier, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & com- munion of this Church, After a careful examination as to their knowlege & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Jotham Richards, & Sarah his wife, from the 2d Church in Dedham (Mass.) requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with that Church. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Springfield, thus far examined & approved. October 7th 1824. David Magie Mod. , 364 Wednesday Dec. 22d 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment, & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King t\: James Warren — Elders. Absent — Caleb M. Godwin, John R. Gould & John Bensen. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they agreed to receive, at their meetings of Sept. 24th & 30th, were admitted into the Church, Lord's day Oct. 3d, 1824. Also, that on the 14th instant, he had dismissed Elizabeth Pierson, now wife of Eleazer Lord, to join the Presbyterian Church in Spring Street, New York. Mary Garretson & Sophia Romine, appeared before the Session & re- quested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Dec. 29th 1824.— 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with pra) er. Pre- sent- -Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin & Aaron King, Elders. Absent— John R. Gould, James Warren & John Benson. The minutes of the last minutes were read. Widow Catharine Van Winkle, John Rutherford, Ann IT. Johnes, Rachel Redman, & Sophia Van Riper, appeared before the Session & requested to De received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Mrs. Rebecca Shanks, from the Presbyterian Church in Watertown, State of New York, & Sally Manning from the Presbyterian ( lunch in Chester, of the same state, requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with ihtir respective Churches. \\ hereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Friday March 18th 1>35. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John Benson, James Warren, & Caleb M. Godwin — Elders. Absent — John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read, 365 The Moderator informed the Session that the all persons whom they had ageed to receive, at their meetings of Dec. 22d & 29th, were admitted into the Church, Lord's day Jan. 2d 1825 except Sophia Romine who was pro- videntially detained. James Smith, & Elizabeth his wife, appeared before the Session & re- quested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Whereas, Clarissa C - - - -, a member of this Church, has for sometime past neglected the publick worship & ordinances of God's house, — There- fore Resolved, that Messrs. Warren & King be a committee to converse with her, & enquire into the cause of her neglect. — And that they report at the next meeting of the Session. Concluded with prayer. ' Tuesday March 29th 1825. 7 o'clock P. M. The Session met accord- ing to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Aaron King, Cabel M. Godwin, James Warren & John Bensen Elders. Absent — John R, Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Allen Campbell & Mary his wife, Mary, wife of Wm. Mitchel, & Mary, wife of Patrick Magee appeared before the Session & requested to be re- ceived into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. The Committee appointed to converse with Clarissa C -, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them. Miss C acknowl- edged that she had neglected her duty, appeared to manifest penitence, and promised to be more attentive hereafter. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday June 29th 1825, 3 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of March 18th & 29th, together with Sophia Romine, were admitted into the Church, Lord's day April 3d, 1825, except James Smith & his wife, who were Providentially detained. Also, that, June 24th 1825, he dismissed Rebecca Avery, to join the church in Conway, Massachusetts, where she expects to reside. 50 366 Thomas Gardiner & Julia, wife of James Carpenter, requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced certificates of their regular standing with the North Presbyterian Church, Hardistan. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Garret Van Riper appeared before the Session and requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a care- ful examination as to his knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to re- ceive him. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday Sept. 28th 1825, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment S: was opened with prayer. Present- -Saxr.]. Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King, John Bensen & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that Garret Van Riper, whom they agreed to receive, at their last meeting, together with James Smith & Elizabeth his wife, were admitted into the Church Lord's day July 3d 1825. Also, that July 22nd, 1825, he had dismissed William Larmour & Jane his wife, & Sept 14th 1825 Thomas Gardiner, Ann, his wife, & Nancy & Jane, his daughters, to join some church in the western part of New York state, where they have all removed. Catharine, wife of Peter Sloat, appeared before the Session & rtquested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to her knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to re- ceive her. Amelia M., wife of James W'arren, from the Presbyterian Church in Germantown (Penn.) James Nazaro, Maria his wife, & Jane Eliza, his daughter, from the Presbyterian Church in Murry street, New York, requested to be received as members of this Church, & produced cer- tificates of their regular standing with their repective Churches. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Saturday Oct. 1st 1825, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Pre- sent— Saml. Fisher Mod. Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin, & John Ben- sen, Elders. Absent — James Warren & John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Cornelia Van Riper, & Susan Rutan, appeared before the Session & re. quested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. 3^7 After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Waterloo, October 25th 1825. Thus far examined & approved. Barnabas King. Mod. Wednesday Dec. 14th 1825, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Aaron King, Caleb M. Godwin & James Warren, Elders. Absent— John Bensen. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that the persons whom they had agreed to receive, at their meetings of Sept. 28th & Oct. 1st, were ad- mitted into the Church, Lord's day Oct. 2d, 1^25. Also, that on the 22d of Nov. he dismissed Sally Dandy, to connect her- self with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in this place ; & Thomas Weir, & Mrs. Rebecca Shanks, to join one of the Churches in New York, where they now reside. Whereas Clarissa C . a member of this Church, notwithstanding her professions of penitence on account of her disorderly walk, & the promise of amendment which she made to the Committee appointed by the Session in March last, to converse with her upon the subject ; has con- tinued ever since, as is well known to the members of this Session, wholly to neglect the ordinances of the Lord's Supper, & has almost entirely withdrawn herself from the publick worship of God's house on the Sab- bath ; & is charged by common fame, of conducting, in other respects, in a manner wholly unbecoming a professed follower of Christ. Therefore — Resolved, that she be cited to appear before the Session, at the house of the Moderator, on Friday the 23d Instant, at 6 O'clock P. M. to answer to the following charges, brought against her by common fame — (viz) Charge I. Covenant breaking, in neglecting the worship & ordinances of God's house. Charge II. Disorderly and unchristian conduct. Specification 1. Breach of the Sabbath, by riding for pleasure cV amuse- ment on God's holy day. Specification 2. Conduct unbecoming a Christian & a professor of re- ligion in spending an evening in dancing, at Gen. Godwin's Hotel, when the Lecture, preparatory to the administration of the Lord's Supper in April last, was held at the Church ; and that the Moderator issue a cita- tion accordingly. 368 Resolved — That Messrs. King & Warren be a Committee to deliver the citation. Whereas reports are in circulation unfavorable to the Christian charac- ter of John Magee, Therefore — Resolved, That Messrs. Godwin & Bensen be a Committee to enquire as to the truth of those reports, & also to converse with Mr. Magee ; and that they report the result of their inquiries at the next meeting of the Session. Adjourned to meet at the house of the Moderator on Friday the 23rd Inst, at 6 O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Friday Dec. 23d 1825, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Pre- sent— Saml. Fisher Mod. Aaron King, John Bensen, & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Committee appointed to deliver the citation to Miss C .re- ported that they went with the citation to her father's house, & were there informed that Clarissa had left Paterson for the winter. Resolved, that the proceedings in the case of MissC be deferred to some future opportunity. The Committee appointed to converse with John Magee, & to enquire into the reports in circulation respecting him. — Reported, that they had at- tended to the duty assigned them, & that they had found nothing which required the farther attention of the Session at this time. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday Dec. 26th 1825. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, John Bensen, & James Warren, Elders. Absent — Caleb M. Godwin & Aaron King. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Rachel Ann Nazro, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of the Church. After a careful examination as to her knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive her. John Hover & Susanna his wife, applied to the Session to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with the 1st Presbyterian Church in Newton, (N. J.) Whereupon the Ses- sion agreed to received them. Concluded with prayer. 369 Tuesday March 28th 1826. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. John R. Gould, Caleb M. Godwin, Aaron King, John Bensen & James Warren, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that Rachel Ann Nazro was re- received into the Church, Lord's day Jany 1st 1826, agreeably to their vote at the last meeting. Also, that on the 7th Instant, he dismissed Janit McAllum to join one of the Churches in New York where she now re- sides. Mrs. Anna Johnson & Elizabeth Ransier, applied to the Session to be received as members of this Church, & produced a certificate of their regular standing with the 1st Presbyterian Church in Newton (N. J.) Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. Patrick Magee, Evelina, wife of Caleb M. Godwin, & Garrabrant R. Van Houten, appeared before the Session, & requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday July 12th :826, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher Mod. Caleb M. Godwin & Aaron King, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, John Bensen & James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they had agreed to receive at their last meeting, were admitted into the Church, Lord's day April 2d 1826. Also, that on the 11th Instant, he dismissed Mrs. Anna Johnson, John Hover & Susanna his wife, to join some church in the State of Ohio, where they are about to remove. Nancy, wife of John Boyd, Widow Ellen McMuller, & Martha Van Ess, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellow- ship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowlege & piety the Session agreed to receive them. Jacob Catlin applied to the Session to be received as a member of this Church, & produced a certificate of his regular standing with the first Congregational Church in New Marlborough (Mass.) Whereupon the Session agreed to receive him. Concluded with prayer. Monday July 24th 1826, 8 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher Mod. Aar«n King, James Warren & John Bensen, 37o Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting ware read. The Moderator informed the Session that the persons whom they had agreed to receive at their last meeting, were admitted into the Church Lord's day July 16th 1826. Whereas common fame charges Lydia H , late Lydia F -, a member of this church, with the sin of unlawfully taking the property of another person, with the intention of appropriating it to her own use — Therefore — Resolved that she be cited to appear before the Session at the house of the Moderator, on Friday, the 4th of August next, at 8 O'clock P. M. to answer the foregoing charges. Resolved, That the Moderator issue a citation accordingly, & furnish Mrs. H with the names of the witnesses. Resolved, that Messrs. Warren & King be a Committee to deliver the citation. Adjourned to meet at the house ol the Moderator on Friday the 4th of August next at 8 O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Friday August 4th 1826, 8 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Mod. Caleb M. Godwin, Aaron King, John Bensen, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & James Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session, that according to their re- solution at the last meeting, he made out a written citation for Mrs. H , with the names of the witnesses annexed. Mr. King, one of the Committee appointed to deliver the citation, informed the Session, that he in company with Dr. Warren, waited upon Mrs. H in due season, read to her the citation, and left it in her possession. Mrs. H did not appear in obedience to the citation, delivered to her. Whereupon Resolved, that she be again cited to appear before the Ses. sion at this place on Tuesday the 8th instant, at 8 o'clock P. M., & that Messrs. Warren & King deliver the citation & enquire the reason of her not attending the present meeting. Adjourned to meet in this place, on Tuesday, the 8th instant, at 8 o'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday, Aug. 8th 1826, 8 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Aaron King, Jas. Warren & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Dr. Warren, one of the Committee appointed to deliver a second cita- tion to Mrs. H , informed the Sessipn that he went with the citation to 37i her usual place of residence, and there learned that Mrs. H left Pater- son at 3 O'clock on Friday last, the same day on which the Session met to attend to her case. And that, from all the circumstances attending her departure, it appeared manifest that she left the place with a view to avoid appearing before the Session. Inasmuch as Mrs. H - - - has manifested a contumacious spirit in leaving the place without giving any notice to the Sess-ion of her intention, when it might have been done with the utmost convenience — Therefore, Resolved, That the Session will now proceed to consider her case. Messrs. Warren & King, members of the Session, being severally called upon, they each of them testified that when they waited upon Mrs. H & delivered to her the first citation, she acknowledged to them the fact that she had been guilty of antenuptial fornication ; & also that she did, on the 10th of July last, unlawfully take a certain Merino shawl which be- longed to another person. After due deliberation, the Session agreed to adopt the following pre- amble & resolutions (viz.) Whereas Mrs. Lydia H , a member of this Church, has by her own confession to two of the members of this Session, as they have testified, been convicted of the sin of antenuptial fornication ; & also of unlawfully taking the property of another person with a view to appropriating it to her own use ; and whereas she left the place a few hours before the time she ought, in obedience to the citation delivered to her, to have appeared before the Session, & under circumstances which clearly indicated a deter- mination not to obey the citation : Therefore, Resolved 1. That Mrs. Lydia H be, & she hereby is suspended from the communion of this Church untill she give satisfactory evidence of sincere repentance & a thorough reformation of life. Resolved 2. That the foregoing minute be read publickly to the Church at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday, Sept 6th 1826, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Jas Warren, Aaron King, John Bensen & Caleb M. Godwin, Absent — John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that the minute respecting the sus- pension of Mrs. H , was read publickly to the Church at their meeting on the 9th of August last. Also that on the 10th Ult., he dismissed Mrs. Barbara, wife of Joseph James, Abraham A. Sarvin, & Martha, his wife, to join one of the churches 372 in the city of New York where they now reside. And that on the 2d Instant he dismissed Mrs. Sarah, wife of James Jenkins, to connect herself with the Methodist Epiacopal Church in this place. Miss Clarissa C --- -a member of this Church, appeared before the Session in obedience to a citation, which had been duly served, to answer to the charges brought against her by common fame, as recorded in the min- ute of Dec. 14, 1825. After the different items of charge had been read to her, Miss C - - - - confessed to the Session that they were substantially cor- rect. She stated that in consequence of what she considered ill treatment from some of the members of the Church, she had been led to violate her covenant vows, by neglecting for a long time past the worship & ordinances of God's house ; & that on several occcasions she had violated the Sabbath by riding for amusement, that she attended the ball at Gen. Godwin's at the time referred to in the charge, and that her general course of life, latterly, had been such as to reflect dishonor upon the cause of Christ. The Session conversed freely with Miss C for some time, upon her course of conduct & then requested her to retire. After deliberating upon her case, the Session agreed to adopt the following preamble & resolutions (viz.) Whereas the unchristian conduct of Miss C has not only wounded & grieved her brethren & sisters in the Lord, but brought great reproach upon the cause of Christ in view of the world, Therefore, Re- solved— 1. That she be required to make a publick confession of her disorderly walk before the Church. 2. That the Moderator be requested to draw up a confession & submit it to the Session at their next meeting for their approbation. Adjourned to meet at the Lecture Room, to morrow evening, after the close of the religious exercises. Concluded with prayer. Thursday evening, Sept. 7th 1826. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Pie- sent — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Jas. Warren, John Bensen, & Aaron King, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator, according to request, submitted to the Session the draft of a confession, which being read, was approved by the Session. Where- upon it was resolved — That Clarissa C be required to sign the said confession, & read it, or to be present when it shall be read, by a member of the Session, to the church at their meeting in the Lecture Room on Tues- day, the 12th Instant, at seven o'clock P. M. And in case Miss C com- 373 plies with the foregoing resolution, Resolved, That she be considered as still retaining her regular standing with the Church. Messrs. Warren & King were appointed to wait upon Miss C - - - - & make known to her the foregoing resolutions. Concluded with Prayer. In Presbytery at Bloomfield, October 5, 1826. Thus far examined & approved. Philip C. Hay, Moderator. Wednesday, Oct. 11th 1827. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Caleb M. Godwin & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, Jas. Warren Aaron King. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that Clarissa C complied with the requisitions of the Session contained in the resolution, which they passed at their last meeting & made the confession prescribed, at the meeting of the church on Tuesday the 12th Ult. Also that en the l.'th Instant he had dismissed John McGee to join the Reformed Presbyterian Church in this place. Ellen Post, Robert Miller, Eliza, wife of Francis Van Blarcom. Thomas McFarland, & Ellisan, his wife, appeared before the Session and requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, 1827, 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Pre- sent— Saml. Fisher, Modr. John R. Gould & John Bensen, Elders. Absent — Aaron King, Jas. Warren & C. M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they agreed to receive at their last meeting, were admitted into the church Lord's day Oct. 15th 1826. Also that on the 21st of October 1826, he dismissed Abraham Van Blarcom, on the 30th of Oct. Henry H. Post, & Mariah his wife, on the 4th of Dec. James Lockey, & on the 22nd of Dec. William Sterret, to connect themselves with the Church of Christ in the places where they severally re- side. Dr. Hiram Bunce, requested to be received as a member of this church, and produced a certificate of his regular standing with the Presbyterian Church in Lamington. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive him, 51 374 Whereas Widow Esther S , a member of this church, is accused by common fame of having been guilty of the sin of fornication, & of conducting in other respects inconsistently with her christian profession, Therefore, Resolved, That Messrs. Godwin & King be a committee to visit Mrs. S , & enquire as to the truth of the above accusations, & re- port to the Session at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday. March 28th, 1827, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Samuel Fisher, Modr. John R. Gould, C. M. Godwin, Aaron King, John Bensen, & Jas. Warren, Elders. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read. The Moderator informed the Session that on the 31st of Jany. 1827, he dismissed George Munro to join one of the churches in New York, where he now resides. And that on the 24th of Feby. he dismissed Eliza Steele to join the Methodist Episcopal Church in this place. And that on the 24th Instant he dismissed Mrs. Eliza C. Ferguson, wife of Wm. Ferguson to join one of the churches in New York, where they are about to remove. The Committee appointed to converse with Mrs. S , informed the Session that shortly after their appointment she was taken sick, of which sickness she died on the 9th of February last. John McAdam, Catharine, wife of William Dickey, Widow Eliza Earlet Catharine, wife of Daniel Sharpe, Joseph Smith, & William Mitchel, ap- peared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship and communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety the Session agreed to receive them. Richard Yan Giesin, who by a decision of the Session, on the 27th of August, 1823, was suspended from the communion of the Church, ap- peared before the Session and requested to be restored to his standing in the Church. He professed sincere repentance for his past misconduct. He stated to the Session that he had for a long time past been enabled to abstain from all improper use of ardent spirits, & that it was his solemn de- termination, by the help of God's Grace, to avoid entirely the use of intox- icating liquors. After conversing sometime with Mr. Yan Giesin, the Session resolved to postpone their decision upon his case untill their next meeting, that in the mean time they may make such enquiries respecting the walk of Mr. Yan Giesin as shall enable them to come to an enlightened decision. Whereas, Clarissa C , now the wife of John Ryerson, notwith- standing the publick profession of penitence for her sin, in neglecting to fulfill her covenant vows, which she made, on the 12th of Sept. last, has 375 for about five months past, entirely withdrawn herself from the worship & ordinances of God's house; Therefore, resolved that Messrs. Warren & King be a committee to converse with her upon the subject, & report to the Session at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday, June 20th, 1827. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present— Saml Fisher, Modr. Aaron King, John Bensen, & James War- ren, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould, & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they agreed to receive at their last meeting, were admitted into the church Lord's day, April 1st, 1827. Also that on the 9th Instant, he dismissed James Brooks & Ann his wife, to join some Church in the State of New York, where God in his Providenee may cast their lot. Widow Margaret Getty, Catharine Finkey, & Polly Bowman, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship & com- munion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to receive them. The Committee appointed to converse with Mrs. Clarissa R , informed the Session that circumstances had prevented them from attend- ing to the duty assigned them. Resolved, That the same committee be continued. The case of Mr. Van Giesin was then taken up. The Session conversed freely with Mr. Van Giesin, who was present, & being satisfied with his professions of penitence, & as to his reformation of life ; it was resolved, that he be, and he is hereby restored to his standing in the Church. Resolved that this decision be announced to Mr. Van Gie- sin in the presence of the Church, at their meeting on Wednesday evening next. Whereas it is publickly reported that Mr. John Rutherford, a member of this church, is in the habit of using arjdent spirits to excess ; Therefore, resolved that Messrs. Godwin & Bensen be a committee to enquire as to the truth of this report, and to converse with Mr. Rutherford, and that they report to the Session the result of the enquiries, at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer. Thursday, June 28th 1827, 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Jas. Warren, John Bensen, & Aaron King, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. 376 The Moderator informed the Session that the minute respecting the res- toration of Mr. Van Giesin was read to him in the presence of the Church at their meeting last evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Hinchman & Apollos Ferris requested to be received as members of this church & produced certificates of their regular standing with the Presbyterian Church, in Amity, State of New York. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive them. The Committee appointed to converse with Mr. Rutherford were not prepared to report. Resolved that the same committee be continued. The Committee appointed to converse with Mrs. Clarissa R , reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them. Mrs. R acknowledged that she had greatly neglected her duty, & manifested her regret at the course she had pursued, but stated in extenuation of her con- duct, that her husband had objected to her attending meeting at the Pres- byterian Church, & had insisted upon her going with him to the Episcopal church. She however stated to the Committee, that, from present appear- ances, she hoped and believed that his objections would be removed, & that she should be enabled to attend punctually to her duty. The above report was accepted. Concluded with prayer. Monday, Sept. 24th, 1827. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Jas. Warren, John Bensen, Aaron King & C. M. Godwin. Absent— John R. Gould. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read. The Moderator informed the Session that all the persons whom they agreed to receive at their meeting on the 20th of June last, were admitted into the Church Lord's day, July 1st, 1827. The Committee appointed to converse with Mr. Rutherford, reported that he had departed this life on the 10th of August last. Elizabeth, wife of James Fields, appeared before the Session & requested to be received into the fellowship and communion of this church. After a careful examination as to her knowledge & piety, the Session agreed to re- ceive her. Concluded with prayer. In Presbytery at Hanover, Oct. 3, 1827. Thus far examined & approved. P. Kanouse, Moderator. Saturday, Jany 5th, 1828. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present- Sa.m\. Fisher Modr, John R. Gould, John Bensen, Jas. 377 Warren & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — Aaron King. The min- utes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that on the 28:h of Sept. 1827. he dismissed Mrs. Ellen Van Giesin to join the Presbyterian Church in Rochester, State of New York. Silas Day & Mary his wife, from the Church in Newfoundland & Mrs. Rebecca Shanks from the First Presbyterian Church in New York, applied to the Session to be received as members of this church. & produced certif- icates of their regular standing with their respective Churches. Where- upon the Session agreed to receive them. Whereas it is reported, by common fame that Robert McE -, & Mrs. Sally B , members of this church, are guilty of an intemper- ate use of ardent spirits. Therefore, Resolved, that Mr. Pensen be ap- pointed to visit Mr. McE & enquire as to the truth of the reports respecting him ; & that Dr. Warren be appointed to attend the same duty respecting Mr. B 1, & that they report at the next meeting of the Session. Mr. King was appointed to visit Mrs. Margaret Robinson, to enquire the reason why she neglects the worship & ordinances of God's house. Adjourned to meet on Monday, the 21st Inst., at 6 O'clock, P. M. Concluded with prayer. Monday, Jany. 21st, 1828. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Pres- ent— Saml. Fisher, Modr. Tohn R. Gould, Aaron King, John Bensen, & C. M. Godwin, Elders. Absent — Jas. Warren. The minutes of the last meeting were read- Mr. King, who was appointed to converse with Mrs. Robinson, respect- ing her neglect of public worship, reported that he had attended to the duty assigned him. Mrs. Robinson stated, that though she regretted much her neglect of the ordinances of God's house, yet having the care of a family of young children, & several boarders, and being destitute of help, it was not in her power to attend public worship. But inasmuch as Mrs. Robinson ad. < mitted that she had opened her store on the Sabbath, the Session felt it to be their duty to labor still farther with her, in order, if practicable, to con- vince her of the impropriety of her conduct. And the Moderator & Mr. King were appointed to converse farther with her upon the subject. Mr. Bensen who was appointed to converse with Mr. McE respecting the reports in circulation against him, reported that he had attended to the duty assigned him. Mr. McE acknowledged that he had been guilty of using ardent spirits to excess. Whereupon, it was resolved that Mr. Ben 378 sen be appointed to converse further with him upon the subject. & request him to attend the next meeting of the Session. Dr. Warren being unable to attend the present meeting of the Session, informed the Moderator that he had conversed with Mrs. B 1 re- specting the reports of her intemperance, & that she informed him that there was no truth in the reports. But inasmuch as these reports are in general circulation, it was resolved that Mr. Godwin be appointed to make further enquiries, & endeavor to ascertain whether testimony of the fact of her intemperance can be obtained ; & report to the Session at their next meeting. Adjourned to meet on Saturday the 27th Inst, at 6 O'clock P. M. Con- cluded with prayer. Saturday, Jany 27th, 1828. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with pra)er. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Jas. Warren, Aaron King, & JohnBensen, Elders. Absent — John R. Gould & Caleb M. Godwin. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. McE -, in compliance with the request of the Committee appointed to wait on him, appeared before the Session. He acknowledged that he had on several occasions made an im- proper use of ardent spirits, professed sincere penitence for his sin, & his determination, by divine assistance, entirely to reform. The Session conversed freely with Mr. McE , pointed out to him his danger, & solemnly admonished him, bv prayer & watchfulness, to guard against being led astray in future. After deliberation, the Session resolved, that, inasmuch as the fall of Mr. McE ----- is not very extensively known, & as he has appeared to manifest a right spirit since they have been dealing with him. they will accept of his private confession. The Committee appointed to converse further with Mrs. Robinson were not prepared to report. Resolved that they be continued. Dr. Warren, who had been previously appointed to converse with Mrs. B - 1, & to enquire respecting the reports of her intem- perance, informed the Session that since he conversed with Mrs. B 1, he had made such enquiries as led him to believe that she was in the habit of frequently becoming intoxicated, & that the facts could be substantiated by sufficient testimony. Whereupon it was resolved that she be cited to appear before the Session at their next meeting to answer the charge of intemperance, brought against her by common fame ; & that the Moderator issue a citation accordingly. Adjourned to meet on Friday, the 8th of Feby next, at 3 O'clock P. M. Concluded with prayer. 379 Friday, Feby 8th, 1828. 3 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher. Modr. John R. Gould, Aaron King, John lien- sen, Jas. Warren, Elders. Absent — Caleb M. Godwin, The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Moderator informed the Session that agreeable to their resolution at the last meeting, he had issued a citation for Mrs. B 1 to ap- pear before the Session at their present meeting, & had delivered it to her himself in due season. Mrs. B 1 acknowledged to the Moderator that the reports respecting her intemperate use of ardent spirits were true, & stated to him that trouble had led her on several occasiens to use thtm to intoxication, but she did not appear to manifest any feelings of penitence for her sin. She, however, promised that, in obedience to the citation, she would appear before the Session. Mrs. B 1 did not appear. Whereupon it was resolved that the Moderator cite her again to appear before the Session on Friday evening next at 6 O'clock P. ML, at the house of the Moderator, & that Dr. Warren deliver the citation, & also enquire the reason of her not attending the present meeting. Adjourned to meet in this place, on Friday next at 6 O'clock. Concluded with prayer. Friday, Feby. 15, 1828. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment & was opened with prayer. Present — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Aaron King, John Bensen, Jas. Warren, Caleb M. Godwin. Ab- sent— John R. Gould. The Minutes of the last meeting were read. Dr. Warren informed the Session that he had visited Mrs. B 1, agreeable to the resolution of the session at their last meeting, & delivered to her the citation to appear before the Session at their present meeting. Mrs. B did not assign to him any satisfactory reason for not obeying the first citation. Mrs. B -1 diil not appear. Whereupon it was resolved— 1st. That, inasmuch as Mrs. B 1 promised to attend the present meeting & may have been providentially detained, the Session will not now proceed to issue in her case, but will give her notice of the time of the next meeting, that if disposed, she may have opportunity to attend. 2d Resolved that the Session will meet en Wednesday, the 5th of March ensuing at 7 O'clock P. M. at the house of the Moderator ; and that Mr. King inform Mrs. B 1 of the time & place of meeting. Concluded with prayer- Wednesday March 5, 1828. 7 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to agreement & was opened with prayer. Present 38o — Saml. Fisher, Modr. Aaron King, John Bensen, Jas. Warren, John R. Gould, & Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. The minutes of the last meeting- were read. Mr. King informed the Session that he had informed Mrs. B 1 of the present meeting. Mrs. B ------ 1 did not appear. Whereupon, after due deliberation, the following preamble & resolutions were unanimously adopted, (viz.) Whereas Mrs. Sally B ------ 1, a member of this church, has fully acknowledged the fact of her intemperance to two of the members of this Session, & whereas she has neglected to obey the citations to appear before the Session, which have been delivered to her; Therefore, Resolved 1st. That she be, & she hereby is suspended fiom ihe communion of this church untill she gives satisfactory evidence of true repentance & a thorough reformation. 2d Resolved that the proceedings of the Session in relation to Mrs. B 1 be read to the Church at their next meeting. Concluded with prayer.* March 20, 1829. Whereas, Margaret R n, a member of this church, has, for several years past, entirely neglected the worship & ordinances of God's house, notwithstanding the repeated private admoni- tions of the Session, by Committees appointed for that purpose, & whereas common fame accuses her of an improper use of ardent spirits, & also of selling ardent spirits on the Sabbath; Therefore, Resolved, That she be cited to appear before the Session, at the house of the Moderator, on Mon- day, the 30th Instant, at 3 O'clock P. M., to answer to the foregoing charges. Whereas, Robert Mc E ----- , a member of this church, has for sev- eral months past entirely neglected the worship and ordinances of God's house, and is also accused by common fame of an excessive use of ardent spirits, notwithstanding the solemn promise which he made to the Session, that he would entirely reform, when he made to them his private confes- sion. Therefore, Resolved, that he be cited to appear before the Session, at the above specified time & place, to answer to the foregoing charges. Whereas James Cuper & Robert Sclater, members of this church, are ac- cused by common fame of an excessive use of ardent spirits, & of having, at several different times, been intoxicated, — Therefore Resolved, That they also be cited to appear before the Session at the above specified time & place to answer to the foregoing charges. Concluded with ptayer. * The minutes of Session to this point have been printed in full, Henceforth only extracts will be given. 38i Monday, March 30th, 1829. 3 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to adjournment and was opened with prayer. Robert S , appeared before the Session, & acknowledged that he had on several occasions used intoxicating liquors to excess. He mani- fested a penitent spirit & expressed his determination to refrain entirely from the use of ardent spirits in future. Inasmuch as this is the first time that Mr. S r has been called before the Session, & with the hope that he will be able to keep his resolution, & hereafter to adorn his chris- tian profession, the Session, after solemnly admonishing him, resolved to accept his private acknowledgment. James C appeared before the Session, & acknowledged that he had used ardent spirits to excess, & that he had been intoxicated. Though he expressed a determination to be more guarded in future, yet he did not manifest a determination wholly to refrain from the use of intoxicating liquors; & though he stated that he was sorry for his sin, yet he did not ex- hibit to the Session any satisfactory evidence of real penitence. Whereupon the Session, after due deliberation, adopted the following preamble and resolution (viz.) Whereas. James C r, on a former occasion appeared before the Ses- sion & acknowledged that he had been guilty of the sin of intemperance; & whereas upon his professing penitence & promising reformation, the Ses- sion, after solemnly admonishing him. agreed to accept his private confes- sion, with the hope that he would keep his promise and amend his life; & whereas he has, by his own confession, been again convicted of the same degrading and soul destroying sin, — Therefore, Resolved that he be, & he hereby is suspended from the communion of this church untill he gives satisfactory evidence of sincere repentance & a thorough reformation of life. Mrs. Margaret R - n appeared before the Session, avid Burnett, 1 Absent — John R. Could & C. M. Godwin. The Moderator informed the Session that the persons proposed foi ad mission to the church at the last communion, were present, and entered into the usual covenants. Rev. S. Eaton having hitherto kept the Session Book, and being about to leave this place, David Burnett was appointed Clerk of Session. The following persons were dismissed, at their own request, to join the First Free Independent Presbyterian church of Paterson: Garrabrant R. Van Houten, (Elder) Sampson W, Buffum. 39 T Rachel Rutan. William Hugginson, lohn Hartley. Charlotte I [artley. Eliza Benjamin. 1'liebe Frances Bowen. Sarah Could. James R. Thompson & Jane his wife, to join a church in Alexandria, I). C. Thomas D. Candy, to a church in Philadelphia. Charlotte Eaton, to a church in Poughkeepsie. Nov. 24, 1S:!7. Session met at the house of I). Burnett at 4 o'clock P. M. and opened with prayer. nt — Rev. John F. Clark, Moderator. Aaron King, John Pensen, David Purnett. Absent — John R. Could, Caleb M. Godwin, Elders. After consultation it was Resolved, That it is expedient to divide the congregation into six districts, for the purpose of more convenient super- vision and visitation. The districts are as follows: 1st. All south of Ward street. 2d. Both sides of Ward street — west side of Main street from Ward to Congress — all the south side of Congress, and including the intermediate streets. '.),/. North side of Congress st. from Prospect to Mill st. — through Mill to Boudinot — through Poudinot to Prospect — w-est side of Prospect to Congress, and including all within those limits. Atli. East side of Prospect st. from Congress to the river — down the river to the County bridge — west side of Park and Main streets to Congress — north side of Congress to Prospect, and including the intermediate streets. •1///. East side of Main street from Smith st. to Broadway — south side of Broadway east of Main St., including all south and east of those lines. <»/// North side of Broadway east of Main st. east side of Parke St., in- cluding all in that angle, and all over the river. The 1st district was assigned to Mr. Gould — 2d to Mr. King — 3d to Mr. Pensen — Mil to Mr. Burnett — iit/i to Mr. Clark— Qtk to Mr. Godwin. Concluded with prayer. Dec. sg, 1837. After consultation, it was deemed advisable and Resolved, That the Monthly Concert of Prayer for the conversion of the world be hereafter ob- 39- served by this church on the first Sabbath evening in each month, instead of the first Monday evening. The arrangement of districts made on 24/// November was so changed as to unite the 1st and Sounder the care of Messrs. Gould and Bensen — the 2d and 3d under Messrs. Godwin and King, and the 3 with a view to confer up< Feb. 24. i8jS. The absence from home of the Moderator having prevented a meeting according to adjournment, Session met this evening, and was opened with prayer. Present — Rev. J. F. Clark, Moderator. A. King, J. Bensen, D. Burnett, Elders. Mr. Catlin, having been invited to meet the Session this evening, ap- peared, and, after friendly conference and admonition, manifested contri- tion for his misconduct and a disposition to return to the discharge of his Christian duties. March g, 1838. Session met and was opened with prayer. Present — Rev. J. F. Clark, Moderator. Aaron King, John Bensen, and D. Burnett, Elders. Absent— J. R. Gould, C. M. Godwin. Dismissed Miss Lucy Thompson, to connect with Murray street church, N. York, and Miss .Sarah Bentley, to any church of Christ, where Provi- dence may appoint her residence. Resolved, That John G. Van Houten, James Mcllhose, Giles Van Ness, Mrs. Catharine Van Ness, and Miss Sarah Ellis, be severally cited to ap- 393 pear before Session two weeks from this evening, to answer to charges for breach of covenant engagements as members of this church. March 23, iSjS. — Mr. John G. Van Houten appeared in obedience to citation. Me was informed that the principal charge against him was his neglect of public worship and ordinances of God's House. He alleged as a reason for his conduct in this respect, some difficulty between himself and one of the former Trustees of the church, and stated that he had en- deavored to maintain a Christian character by a faithful observance of pri- vate duties and public worship in other churches. He further stated that he entertained no feelings of enmity towards any member of the church, nor the individual whom he had supposed had injured him. He had, how- ever, contemplated connecting himself with another church, and desired a little time to determine whether he should do so, or return to his duty as a member of this church. Session agreed to comply with this request, and to suspend any further action upon the subject for the present. The Moderator reported that Sarah Ellis had called upon him subse- quently to her citation, and confessed that her conduct and conversation had been in some instances, indiscreet and unbecoming, and manifested a good degree of penitence; that after admonition and counsel she had solemnly promised to be more prudent and careful in the future. Session therefore agreed to drop her case for the present. March 2g, iSjS. — Mr. Giles Van Ness appeared in obedience to citation, and offered excuses for himself and Mrs. Van Ness for not obeying the first citation, which were sustained, and stated also that Mrs. Van Ness was detained this evening by ill health. After a free and friendly confer- ence with Mr. Van Ness in regard to his covenant engagements and Christian duties, and his expressing a willingness and determination to be more faithful hereafter, and his belief that Mrs. Van Ness would concur and co-operate with him — Session agreed to suspend any further proceed- ings in their case for the present. Mr. King informed the Session that the two citations had been duly served upon Mr. James Mcllhose. He did not appear, and Session, after due deliberation, came to the following decision: Whereas James Mcllhose has been twice regularly cited to appear before the Session to answer charges for breach of covenant engagements, and refused to appear, and it being known by members of Session that he has for a long time past neglected the duties which he solemnly promised to perform, and renounced the faith which he publicly professed when he entered into covenant with God and this church; Therefore, Resolved, That James Mcllhose, for his contumacy and unchristian conduct, be, and he hereby is, suspended from the communion 394 of this church, until he give satisfactory evidence of true repentance. Oct. 4, iSjS — Mr. William M 1 appeared before Session in com- pliance with the request of their committee. Upon inquiry, he admitted that he had been frequently intoxicated within thepastyear. Mr. M 1 was then solemnly admonished by the pastor, and expressed deep regret for his conduct, and declared his resolution to abstain in the future from all intoxicating drinks. Session advised him not to participate in the approach- ing communion, and agreed to suspend any further action upon the mat- ter, until time shall have tested the strength of Mr. M - l's resolution and the sincerity of his repentance. /tin. j, iSjg. — On motion it was resolved, That Session recommend the introduction of the Assembly's Psalms and Hymns in the public wor- ship of the congregation as a substitute for those hitherto used. The following persons were respectively dismissed to join the 2d Presb) terian Church in this place: May iS, 1S40. — Mrs. Helen Ridgway, Samuel G. Wheeler. Mrs. Almira Wheeler, Lemuel Burr, Mrs. Theresa Burr. May rg, JS40. — John Bensen, Aaron King, and Caleb M. Godwin, (elders) — Mrs. Maria Griffith, Mrs. Martha King, Mrs. Evelina Godwin, Miss Catharine Flood, Miss Eliza Ann Read. Miss Sophia Bensen. May 20, 1840. — William Snow, Mrs. Clementine Force. May 22, 1S40. — Pliny Lawton and Mrs. Lucy Lawton his wife, Abraham Gould and Hannah Gould his wife. May 2j, 1840. — Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Jotham Richards, and Sarah Richards his wife, Mrs. Catharine Ward. Juiir 2 ', 1S40. — Dismissed Mrs. Mary Coventry to join 2d Presbyterian Church, Paterson. July /./, 1S40. — Dismissed Mrs. Jane Van Ilouten to join 2d Presbyterian ( 'hurch, Paterson. Aug. 20, 1840. — Dismissed Christopher Brower and Elizabeth his wife, to join 2d Presbyterian Church, Paterson, Sept. 28, 1840. — Dismissed Mr. John F. Van Winkle and Rebecca his wife, to join 2d Presbyterian Church, Paterson. Nov. 4. 1S40. — Dismissed Miss Emma Ridgway to join 2d Presbyterian Church in Paterson; also Mr. Aaron Post and Mary Ann his wife, and jVov.j, 1840. — Mrs. Ann Espie. A'ov. 6, /fyo. — Mr. Hiram Hatheway and Mary his wife. March jo, 1841. — Dismissed Mrs. Sarah Cluss to join 2d Presbyterian Church in this place. April /-r, iS 1 1 . William McGee, having been sometime since licensed to preach the gos- 395 pel, has ceased to be under the watch and care of this church, and his name is accordingly removed from our list of communicants. In Presbytery at Metuchen, thus far examined and approved, Oct. Gl/i, 1841, with the exception pf a record which refers to the relation which a licentiate sustains to the church of which he is a member. A. I Ienry Dumont. Moderator. July jr, rS44. Session met at the house of 1 >. Burnett at 8 o'clock P. M. and began \\ ith prayer. Present — Rev. Win. II. Hornblower, Moderator, and D. Burnett, elder. Also Mr. Jesse Talbot, who was an elder cf the church from which he came to us, and having been duly elected and installed as an elder of this church, took his seat as a member of Session. Absent — John R. Gould, elder. Sept. 18, 1844. Session met at the study of the pastor and opened with prayer. Present, same as at last meeting. The Moderator stated that Ellis E. C s, a member of this church, had been accused of improper and licentious familiarity with female chil- dren attending his school, that he had seen and conversed with Mr. C - - s upon the subject, that the present meeting was called to take the case into consideration, and that Mr. C s had agreed to meet the Session at this time, but that he was subsequently arrested and is now imprisoned on the same charge. It was thereupon Resolved. That D. Burnett be appointed to confer with Mr. C ■ - s and request him to appoint some person to appear in his behalf (if he could not appear personally) before the next meeting of the Session; or otherwise to communicate his views to them in writing. Mr. Burnett reported that he had visited Mrs. P n according to appointment — that she admitted she had occasionally drank some ardent spirits, but not so much as to produce intoxication, and that she promised wholly to abstain from it in future, and to strive to conduct herself in a manner more becoming her Christian profession. Session thereupon con- cluded that it is unnecessary to take any further proceedings in her case at present. Oct. jo. 1844. Mr. Burnett reported that he had visited Mr. C s, according to appointment, who authorized him to say to the Session that he, Mr. C s, waived all formalitv, confessed himself guiltv of the sin with 396 which he was charged, desired the Session in executing the discipline of the church to have a regard to his spiritual welfare, & besought an interest in the prayers of the members of the church. Whereupon the Session Resolved, That whereas Ellis E. C s, was guilty, by his own confession of the sin of licentiousness, he be sus- pended from the sacraments of the church, till he shall give satisfactory evidence of the sincerity of his repentance. And that this sentence of suspension be communicated to the members of the church, by the pastor, at the next preparatory lecture to the Com- munion. The Moderator reported that he was present at the last regular meeting of the Presbytery of Elizabeth, at Liberty Corner, that the subject of church extension, referred by the last General Assembly to the Presbytery, was referred by the Presbytery down to the church sessions. Resolved, That having limited our collections to certain other benevo- lent objects, it is not in our power to contribute to this cause during the present year, but that we regard it with great interest & consider it deserv- ing the future benevolence of the church. In view of the low state of religion in our church, the Session Resolved, To appoint Friday the 8th of November, as a day of fasting, humiliation & prayer, on account of our sins & for the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit, and that there be a public prayer meeting in the morning of that day; and the regular service preparatory to the communion in the evening. Nov. 4, 1S44. Session met according to adjournment & opened with prayer. ♦ Present, Rev. Wm. H. Hornblower, Mod., Messrs. D. Burnett & J. Talbot, Elders. Absent Mr. J. R. Gould, Elder. It appearing to the Session that Patrick McG - -, a member of this church, is publicly reported to be guilty of the intemperate use of intoxicat- ing liquors, & that he has been kindly warned of his sin, without effect, by members of the church, it was Resolved, that the Moderator & Elder Burnett be a committee to wait upon Mr. McG - - cS; converse with him up- on the subject, & report the result at the next meeting of the Session. Dec. /j, /S44. —The Committee appointed to visit Patrick McG - - re- ported that they had done so, when he confessed his guilt, appeared peni- tent, iv signed a written promise to abstain from the use of all intoxicating liquors; notwithstanding this however, he has since indulged in the same vice, but insists on his sincere desire to reform. Whereupon it was re- solved that the Committee be continued & Mr. Talbot be added to it, & that each member of this Committee consider it his duty to visit this erring- brother, & converse & pray with him as often as may be. 397 The Session Resolved, that the new Hymn Book, authorized by the General Assembly of 1842, be hereafter used in the public services of our church, after due time shall be given to people to provide themselves with copies. Feb. j, 1845. — The Session agreed upon a plan by which collections for the usual charitable objects shall be made by private weekly subscriptions >.V not by the usual way of passing the box in church. Oct. 31, 1845. — -^s tne scheme of collections adopted by the Session in February last did not appear to be acceptable to the people, nor successful in its operations, it was resolved to abandon it, & to fix upon certain Sab- baths of the year as the regular times for the usual charitable collections. Moderator was appointed a Committee to designate the objects to which the church should hereafter be invited to contribute, & the times when such collections shall be taken, and report at next meeting. Nov. 5, 1845. — The report in reference to charitable collections was ac- cepted & adopted, and was as follows: That annual collections be made for the following objects sometime during the month specified, viz: Board of Domestic Missions, in February. Board of Education, in May. Bible Society, in August. Poor of the Congregation, in October. Board of Foreign Missions, in December. Oct. 6, /S46. — Upon motion it was agreed that the Session would estab- lish a parochial school for the education of the baptized children of our church, and would proceed to elect a teacher, secure a room, & adopt rules. Nov. 2. 1S4S. — Session met at the call of the Moderator. Present, Wm. II. Hornblower, Mod., and David Burnett, esq. Elder. Absent, J. R. Gould and Jesse Talbot, Elders. The Moderator ..V elder present, having taken into consideration the facts that Elder Gould has been for many years laid aside from the active duties of the eldership by the infirmities of his age, & that Elder Talbot is now detained in the City of New York by his business so much that he is rarely to be found in Paterson, on which ac- counts it has been impracticable to hold a meeting of the Sessionffor the last six months) — (to the serious detriment of the church), resolved, that they consider themselves a legal quorum for the transaction of business. Nov. (j, 1848. — Session met according to adjournment and opened with prayer. Present as above. The need of an increased eldership having been prayerfully considered, the following resolutions were adopted: 39§ 1. Resolved, That a meeting of the male members of the church be called on the 23. Woodruff to this Session was presented and read — by which it appeared that Mr. Woodruff declined to appsgj before the Session on the ground that there was no dispute as to the facts on which the charges issued against him were based. In the opinion of the Session Mr. Woodruff's letter was virtually a confession in the premises and rendered it their duty to proceed at once to the exercise of discipline. Whereupon it was Resolved, 401 That A. 1!. Woodruff, Esq. , shall be and hereby is suspended from the communion of this church until such time as he shall have given satisfac- tory evidence of his hearty repentance for his departure from the faith, and disorderly conduct. While the Session have come to this conclusion, they consider it due to Mr. Woodruff to state on their minutes, that his course in this matter has been courteous towards themselves; and they do earnestly hope and pray that he may speedily be delivered from those erroneous views and perilous doubts, which threaten to make shipwreck of his faith. Mr. Burnett was appointed to acquaint Mr. Woodruff with this decision. Feb. /, 18J4 Mrs. Mary Simpson, formerly Mary Scofield, appeared in Session and stated that she was formerly a member of this church; that some years since she had joined the Shaking' 'Quakers; but that she now was desirous of re- turning to the communion of this church. The Session not being satisfied of her intelligent perception and renunciation of the fanatical & heretical opinions of the sect with which she had been connected, postponed her re- quest for future consideration. November ro, 1854. Session met according to adjournment. Present as above. Opened with prayer. Mrs. Mary Simpson appeared before Session, and having been informed of the decision of Presbytery in her case, consented that the Moderator should make a full statement of her case, declare her conviction of her error, her penitence for it, and her earnest wish for the prayers of the church, prior to the administration of the Lord's Supper on the next Sun- da)-. And thereupon Mrs. Mary Simpson was restored to the full com- munion of the church. November 2j, /Sjj. After consultation the Session resolved t.o call a meeting of the members of the church to convene, on Friday evening, December 7th, immediately after the services preparatory to communion, to elect elders; and the Ses- sion further resolved to nominate the following as fit persons to serve the church in that capacity, namely, James D. Lockwoocl, Henry Clark. An- drew Derrom, Henry Muzzy and David Inglis. December 22, rSfj. Session met at the parsonage at the call of the Moderator. Present as above. It appearing that James D. Lockwood, Henry Clark, Andrew Derrom, Plenry Muzzy, Ralph P. Westervelt and David Inglis, had been unanimously chosen to the eldership by the members of this church, it was 4-02 Resolved, that the same should be solemnly ordained and installed into the office of the eldership, on Sunday morning, the thirtieth of December next following. December j; fSj6. On motion it was Resolved, That hereafter the collection taken at the administration of the Lord's Supper, shall be applied to the relief of poor communicants and to the defrayal of the expenses of the ordinance. May ig, 1S37. The Moderator submitted a plan for dividing the congregation into Dis- tricls, each District to be under the especial superintendance of one elder. Its further consideration was postponed to the next meeting of the Session. On motion it was Resolved, That we engage a Missionary to labor in Paterson for six months, with a view to church extension; and that the Moderator endeavor to find a suitable man for the work. December //, jSjj. Moderator informed the Session, that rumour accused Mrs. Mary Ann R h of having been again guilty of intemperance; that he had seen her & conversed with her on the subject; that he had requested her to meet the Session this evening, but she declared her inability to do so, and authorized him to inform the Session in her behalf, that she acknowledged the truth of the rumour, confessed her fault, was penitent & resolved to sin no more. The Session, after consultation, Resolved, That Mary Ann R h be and hereby is suspended from the communion of the church, till she shall have given satisfactory proof of her reformation and penitence. The Session further Resolved, in view of Mrs. R - - - h's profession of penitence, that this suspension shall not be published unless Mrs. R h again brings scandal upon the church by a repetition of her sin. January _?y, iS^S. Moderator reported that in accordance with the resolution of Session passed in May last, he would designate Mr. Wni. C. Roberts, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Passaic and a member of the Senior class in Princeton Seminary, as a suitable person to be employed as a city missionary, if his services could be procured. Whereupon Session resolved to invite Mr. Roberts to accept this office from the first of May next, for six months, at a salary at the rate of eight hundred dollars a year. Moderator was appoint- ed to confer with Mr. Roberts on this subject. March 4, 1S5S. — The Session agreed, in view of the approaching com- munion and the evidence of God's special presence in our midst, to hold a prayer meeting in the Lecture Room every evening next week, except Fri- day, between the hours of 7 >.V 8 o'clock. 4°3 March n, 1858, — The Session agreed to continue the prayer meetings next week on every evening, between the hours of 7^ and S.1. o'clock. yiui<- 7, /SjS. — Mrs. Jane Close, having been baptized in her infanc) in the Roman Catholic Church, the Session resolved, that Mrs. Close should decide for herself whether she now receive the sacrament of Baptism or not. June jo, /Si$. — Jane Close appeared and signified her wish, after prayerful consideration of the subject, to receive the sacrament of Bap tism. September _>, i8j8. — Session resolved, alter communion Sunday, that Divine service in the church should be held at :i I'. M., instead of 7' 1'. M. March /j, iSbi. Charles Sandford, a member of this church, and late President of the Cataract City Bank, appeared voluntarily before Session, and made a state ment as to the failure of that Bank and the causes thereof, and confessed that he had been guilty of wrong in certain particulars. The Session Resolved, That Mr. Sandford has laid himself open to cen- sure and ought to be deeply humbled before God and men; and that the Session recognizes with pleasure a disposition on his pait to acknowledge this, and do join with him in prayer that he may be forgiven of God and be enabled so to evince the sincerity of his penitence and the honest)' of his purposes, as shall re-establish him in the contidence of the church and of the community. The Session farther Resolved, That the case of Mr. Sandford be kept under advisement, until the charges made against him in the community either have been subjected to legal investigation or have ceased to be urged against him. * Jinn- ij, /Sdr. — Session agreed to change the time of the second service on Sunday from afternoon to evening. September 12, 1861. — Session agreed to change the time of the second service on Sunday from the evening to 3 o'clock in the afternoon. December 5, 1861. — Moderator reported that he had dismissed, Nov. 8, 1801, William Nelson, jane P. Nelson, the wife of William, Ann Nelson, and Elizabeth Nelson, the wife of Charles Henry Hall, to join the church in Newark, New Jersey. yune // , 1863. — On motion it was resolved that a collection be taken for the benefit of the Mission School of our city on the last Sunday of this month. * The Session minutes contain no further reference to this case. Mr. Sandford was indicted, convicted and sent to State prison, where he died. 4°4 September /6, /S6j. — On motion, it was Resolved, That the Bible Class should meet on Tuesday evening, in place of the weekly lecture, and the pastor should preside at the prayer meeting on Friday evenings. On motion, it was Pesolved, that John W. Cortelyou should be nom- inated to active service as an Elder in this church. December _', r86j. — On motion it was Resolved, that Mr. Cortelyou should be installed as an elder of this church before the administration of the Lord's Supper on Sunday after next. Jinic /<), 1864. Peter R. Westervelt appeared before Session, and presented a certificate of membership in the church of the 2i3th Regiment N. J. Volunteers, which church was dissolved when that Regiment was mustered out of service in June 1862, .and after careful examination as to his knowledge and piety, was received into the full communion of this church. Mary Kane, formerlv Mary Hall, appeared before Session, and said that she had formerly been a member of the 1st Reformed Dutch Church of Paterson, but as her name is not to be found on the records of that church, the Consistory declined to give her a certificate of dismission; she present- ed a certificate signed by Rev. Ebenezer Wiggins, I). !>., a former pastor of that church, testifying that she did join that church during his ministry; the Session, after careful examination as to her knowledge and piety, re- ceived Mrs. Kane into the membership of this church. September 7, /,V/>./. — Elder Burnett offered his resignation as Treasurer of the Session, assigning as his reasons, the distance of his residence from the business part of the city, and his increasing years. His resignation was accepted and Elder Henry ("lark was appointed in his place. December bth, /S'6j. — On motion, it was resolved, that donations for Pat- erson Orphan Asylum should be received on the next Sabbath. May j, 1866 — It was Resolved, that after next week the prayer meetings shall hz held in the Lecture Room instead of at private houses. December 1 j>, i86j—\\ was resolved, to appropriate last collection for Passaic Co. Bible Soc, to constitute Mrs. Matilda A. Horn blower and Mrs. Catharine Clark, Life Members of the American Bible Society. June J-', 1868. It having pleased Cod to remove from his church on earth, a revered and beloved Elder of this church, therefore be it Resolved, that the follow" ing minute lie entered on our Sessional Records: David Iuglis was born of very pious parents, July 26///, 1780, at Fernie parish, Money meal, Fifeshire, Scotland. He was ordained to the ruling- 4°5 eldership in Scotland nearly, if not quite, fifty years ago. Having come to this country with his family, he was received into the membership of this church, May 14th, 1854; and was installed a Ruling Elder of the same, December 30th. 1355. He continued in the active discharge of his duties as an Elder up to the day of his death, which occurred May 14//;. 1868, just fourteen years to a day from the record of his membership. Notwithstanding his advanced age, he enjoyed almost to the end of his life great vigor of body and mind. His last illness was severe and short; but was the occasion for the exercise and display of his Christian faith and holy submission to the will of God. He closed a long, serene and useful life in fulness of peace and assurance of hope. We gratefully bear our testimony to his exemplary piety, cheerful dis- position, Christian love and sympathy; to his untiring activity and industry; to his integrity and extraordinary purity of character; and to the fidelity with which he discharged the duties of the eldership in the Church of Christ. We pray that this event may be sanctified to us as a Session and a church; we commend to God the children who have lost an honoured father; and we beseech the Saviour to sustain and comfort the venerable widow, who, after a happy marriage of fifty-eight years, is unexpectedly left to survive and mourn her devoted Christian husband. It was further Resolved, That this minute be read to the communicants at the administration of the Lord's Supper next Sunday, and be published in "The Presbyterian." March 4, i86g. — On motion it was Resolved that the Pastor give notice of the election of Elders and Deacons of this church, after the services pre- paratory to the Lord's Supper, on Friday evening of next week. March 11, i86g. — On motion it was Resolved to nominate for Elders, Abraham Gould, and Henry A. Williams, and for Deacons, John O.Smith, Francisco Van Dyk and Charles Caulkins.* March j, 1870. — The Moderator reported that at a meeting of the church convened in the Lecture Room, after preparatory lecture, according to notice previously given, an election of elders and deacons was held, on Friday evening March 12///, 18G9, which resulted in the choice of Abraham Gould and Henry A. Williams for Elders, and John O. Smith, Francis C. Van Dyk and Charles Calkins for Deacons. On motion it was resolved, That these officers be ordained and installed at the regular service on next Sunday afternoon. March 10, 1870. — Moderator reported that Abraham Gould and Henry A. Williams were ordained and installed elders of this church, on Sunday * Charles H. Calkins. 406 last, March 6tk. and at the same time John O. Smith, Francis C. Van Dyk and Charles H. Calkins were ordained deacons. April 12, i8jo. — A statement having been made that a debt of seventy five dollars, contracted for the Mission School in Division St., near Auburn, remained unpaid, it was Resolved, That a collection for this purpose be taken up in the church as soon as it well can be within the next three months. The Deacons were requested to report at our next regular meeting some plan of systematic benevolence best adapted to our church and congrega- tion. yuiie g, i8jo. — The Deacons made a report, recommending the adoption of what is called the Foundation Plan for collections, which was adopted. March g, i8ji. — A letter was read, being an application for pecuniary relief, in behalf of the widow of Zadoc Brown, one of the original elders of this church, said widow being a second wife of Zadoc Brown, a mem- ber of the Episcopal Church and now residing in North Carolina. The matter was referred to Deacon Van Dyk with power to send her fifty dollars. August 10, i8ji. — The pastor announced that he had received a call from the Directors of the Western Theological Seminary to the chair of Sacred Rhetoric, Pastoral Theology and Church Government, in lhat institution. After prayerful and affectionate consultation, it was agreed that the pastor should invite the congregation to meet in the church on Monday evening, August 21st, to take action in this matter. * Paterson, N. J., August 21, 1871. Pursuant to notice from the pulpit, a meeting of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of this city was held this evening to take action on the resignation of the Pastor, Kev. Dr. Hornblower. The meeting was called to order by Elder Henry Clark. Mr. H. A. Williams was chosen chairman. Prayer was offered by Mr. J. W. Cortehou. On motion, William Nelson was elected secretary. The chairman announced that he had a letter from the Pastor, which he handed to the Secretary, who read it. The Chairman expressed the belief that whatever action would be taken in the matter would be taken by those present in the interest of the church and the cause all professed to love. Judge Barkalow stated that he had been in consultation with some mem- * The minutes of this meeting are not in the Session records; they are given here as tran- scribed (in .November, 1892) from the original shorthand minutes of the Secretary. 4o7 bers of the church and with the Session, and had prepared a series of resolutions which he submitted to the meeting. He felt that we stood between two great dangers. First, that of considering our own feelings to the exclusion of the church and Dr. Hornblower, Second, to set aside too far, perhaps, the interests of this particular church and of ourselves. Therefore, he considered the cause was one properly subject to the action of others, the authorities of the church. * Elder Clark cheerfully agreed with the sentiments expressed in that resolution. He felt that even more could be said of the esteem felt by every member toward Dr. Hornblower. All felt sadly that we should come to this point of separating from our beloved Pastor. It seemed proper to leave the matter to Presbytery to settle. Mr. Tuttle said that if he understood Dr. Hornblower aright on this subject yesterday, he had remarked that if this congregation could submit to him any argument showing or convincing him that he ought not to ac- cept the call, he would gladly remain. Mr. Tuttle offered one argument, namely, a salary of $5,000 yearly. It was a small enough salary for a man of Dr. Hornblower's age, position and ability. He thought that if Presby- tery should not agree to dissolve the connection between him and the church, that the church should pledge itself to pay him a salary of $'5,000 yearly for the support of himself and family. Elder Clark did not think it was in the mind of Dr. Hornblower to be dissatisfied with his compensation. In conversation he had expressed the idea that there was no inducement of salary that could lead him to change his mind. Mr. Nelson spoke of the warm personal regard the membersof the church has always felt toward Dr. Hornblower. He said it was sad to think that the time might be near at hand when we should no longer see that loved form in the pulpit and hear that earnest voice pleading with his people for their salvation. Mr. Tasney asked, should Presbytery refuse to dissolve the relation, what then? The Chairman — Then it would not be dissolved. Mr. Tasney — In the event of his voice failing him, what then? The Chairman — Try to restore it, sir. Elder Henry Muzzy — Dr. Hornblower wishes the congregation to unite with him in asking Presbytery to dissolve this relation. The next question is, is it his duty to go? Could his field of operation be more extended? He thought perhaps it would be- We love him, he loves us. *The resolutions provided for a committee to go before Presbytery and express the re- luctance of the Church to part with Dr. Hornblower, but leaving the whole decision with Presbytery. 4o8 Major John Edwards — Dr. Hornblower's voice is better today than it was ten years ago. He didn't think he would leave the old church to preach in a new one, he would stay by the old spot. Mr. George Townley — He should part with Dr. Hornblower very re- luctantly. He liked nothing better than his preaching, but would agree to his request. Mr. John Ramage — Dr. Hornblower and the church have been together twenty-five years. He had baptized the children, had married many, had performed the last rites over many. He was a man of great weight. 'We should use every possible means to keep him. Col. Andrew Derrom — He thought the people had been too conservative. Opportunities to extend Presbyterianism had been neglected. He thought the salary ought to be raised. Journeymen carpenters received as much as our Pastor did. He would do all in his power to keep him. Mr. John Ramage — If Dr. Hornblower consented to remain he should be told to go away for two months or more, and that the church would supply his place. Mr. Tuttle — Since his suggestion had been favored by others he was emboldened to offer a motion. Something might occur between now and the meeting of Presbytery and cause a change in the position of affairs. He spoke strongly of the inadequate salary, and moved that it be raised to $5,000 a year. Mr. Coulsen — It was not a question of dollars, of big churches, of feel- ings; it was not necessary for anybody to say that Dr. Plornblower loves his people, nor that they love him. He did not like this form. Dr. Hornblower declared that he felt it his duty to go. The vocation he is called to fill is that of teaching others the importance of preaching. That is the reason why the man who has occupied that pulpit for twenty-five years thinks it his duty to go out west to teach. How much we felt, how many hearts are made sad, it would not be possible to tell. Silence is more ex- pressive. The question is, however, whether he will do more to improve the church by teaching the sublime truths of Calvinism than he would by staying here and preaching for us. Let us let him go to this position of honor and renown which he wili make renowned. He would guarantee that five men would pay five hundred dollars each to make the salary up to $5,000, but he would not insult him by making him such an offer. Col. Andrew Derrom — Agreed with Mr. Coulsen. The congregation should put their thoughts together and express their feelings. They should consult with their Pastor, present some proper inducement why he should remain. In his position he can be a teacher of our children, making preachers of the men in our congregation. Let a committee be appointed 4°9 to go before Presbytery. If we have enough reasons to present why he should remain, let us try it. Mr. Tuttle withdrew his motion. Mr. Coulsen — Let us pile up obstacles between us and this woful sep- aration, but don't pile up dollars. Let us place the bodies of our wives and children and of ourselves in the way, but not dollars. Elder Muzzy — It is not a question of dollars and cents, it is a question of what is our duty and Dr. Hornblower's duty in this matter. A vote being taken on Judge Barkalovv's resolutions, they were unani- mously agreed to. On motion, the chairman and Messrs. David Burnett and John O. Smith, were appointed Commissioners to Presbytery to represent the views of the Congregation on this matter. Adjourned. William Nelson, Secretary. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1871, 8 P. M. Session met in the Pastor's study at the call of the Moderator and opened with prayer. Present, Moderator W. R Hornblower, Elders Burnett, Clark, Muzzy and Westervelt. Absent, Elders Cortelyou, Lockwood, Derrom, Gculd and Williams. Elder Cortelyou sent reasons for absence. The Presbytery in Jersey City having on the 22nd day of August last, passed a resolution dissolving the present pastorship of this church on the first day of October next, the Session elected Elder David Burnett, Clerk of the Session, to take possession of the books of the church after the first day of October next. Oct. /, 1S71. Session met in the Lecture Room in pursuance to notice given by the Pastor in the afternoon. The relation of pastor and church having been formally dissolved, since this notice was given, at the close of the after- noon service, W. H. Hornblower was invited to act as Moderator, and opened with prayer. Present. Elders Cortelyou, Clark, Muzzy, Westervelt, Gould, Williams. Deacons J. O. .Smith, Van Dyk. Absent, Elders Burnett, Lockwood, Derrom. Deacon Calkins. Mr. Muzzy was appointed delegate to next meeting of Presbytery at Englewood, and Mr. Williams to the Synod of New Jersey at Bloomfield. On motion it was Resolved, That Mr. Bell be authorized to pay back to any who have contributed to the Memorial Church Fund the sums so con- tributed, when the donors demand it. Messrs. Williams, Van Dyk, Muzzy and Westervelt were appointed a Committee to supply the pulpit. 410 Dece?nber ib, i8ji. Session met at the house of Elder Burnett. On motion, it was Resolved, That all the members of the congregation be requested to meet on Thursday evening next, at half past seven o'clock, at the church, then and there, if it be agreeable to them, to proceed to the election of a Pastor for this congregation; and that notice of said meeting be given from the pulpit to-morrow. Agreeable to the foregoing resolution, avid Magie, Mod. September io, iSSo. — After general discussion of the Mission Chapel it was resolved that the Pastor should be authorized, with the consent of I he Chapel Congregation, to engage a minister who should labor statedly in that field at a salary not to exceed One Thousand Dollars, of which sum at least Six Hundred Dollars should be raised by the Church, and the re- mainder to be made up in equal sums from the people of the Chapel and our Sunday School. Mr. Van Dyk was appointed a Commktee to raise this money and have charge of the same. December jo, iSSo. The Pastor made a report, with the assent of others, as to the feeling of the people there [at the Mission, in Spring street], with regard to the Rev. Mr. Shuler, who had recently spent a Sabbath in the city and who had oc- cupied the pulpit. Whereupon the following minute was passed: The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson, N. J., believ- ing that the Spring St. Mission under the charge of this church, should, in view of its past success, still have continued to it the aid of this church, and have provided for it a stated supply, do therefore resolve First : that the Rev. L. T. Shuler be and hereby is called by the Ses- sion of this Church to become the Stated Supply of the Spring St. Mission at a Salary of Twelve Hundred Llollars per year, payable monthly, from the time of his entering on the duties of said Stated Supply for the term of two years from such date. 428 Second: that the Pastor be directed to forward this call to the Rev. L. T. Shuler, and to request from him a formal acceptance of such engage- ment, and that he be authorized to sign this call in the name of the Session of this Church. March 3, 1881. The Pastor announced that he had duly forwarded to the Rev. Mr. Shuler the resolutions passed by the Session, and he had received the fol- lowing: Westtown, Orange Co., N. Y. January 26, 1881. To the Session of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Paterson N. J. Dear Brethren I hereby acknowledge with thanks, the call you sent me through your Moderator, to become the Stated Supply of the Spring Street Mission. The delay in accepting it has been due to the necessary formal- ities connected with the severance of my connection with my present charge. At a special meeting of the Presbytery of Hudson, held in Mid- dlctown, N. Y., yesterday afternoon, the pastoral relation existing between the Westtown Church and myself was dissolved. Hence I am at liberty, and now formally accept the call referred to above, earnestly praying that God may so direct me in His work, and in laboring together with you, that our joint efforts may be successful in speedily strengthening his cause in the neighborhood of the Mission. Fraternally Yours, L. T. Shuler. The Pastor still further announced that the Rev. Mr. Shuler had entered upon his labors in the Spring St. Mission on February 1st, 1881. The Pastor announced to the Session the receipt of a check from H. and J. Clark for the interest of the Devereux Fund. Whereupon it was re- solved: That an application be made to the Board of Trustees for the interest on the Devereux Fund to be applied to the aid of a suitable Theological student by employing him during the vacation of the Semin- ary to officiate at the Spring St. Mission, while the Stated Supply was absent on his vacation. April ii, 1 88 i. The Rev. Mr. Shuler, in charge of the Mission Chapel, was present by invitation of the Pastor, and the work under his care was-discussed. After general discussion the following resolutions were passed. I. That in accordance with the action of the General Assembly a roll be formed of those who desire co unite with our Chapel, as a separate organi- zation, whose names shall be entered in a book provided for that purpose. And that the Pastor be authorized to set off to such roll those who make written or personal application to be thus set off. 429 II. That the sacraments of the Church shall henceforth be administered in the Chapel and that the 3rd Sunday of each quarter commencing with June, 1881, be the day for the stated administration of the Lord's Supper in that place. III. That the Rev. Mr. Shuler and the Pastor be authorized to select and introduce a hymn book, suitable for the worship of God in the Chapel. IV. That the Pastor shall give notice from the pulpit of an election of an additional Elder with special reference to our Chapel work. That such election shall be held at the next Preparatory Service, and that Samuel Mcllroy, the Superintendent of our Mission Chapel, be nominated by the Session to be such additional Elder. V. That looking forward to the future of this work and desiring that it shall become self supporting in due time, the Rev. Mr. Shuler and Samuel Mcllroy are empowered to appoint a Committee, of which they shall be members, to raise funds for the support of the Stated Supply. June 10, 1S81. In accordance with the action of the Session and notice given from the pulpit, immediately after the Preparatory Service, the pastor announced to the Church the action of the Session and their reason for such action. After having asked if any objected to the request of the Session, he put the question whether the Church would now proceed to the election of an Elder. This was carried by unanimous vote. There- upon he presented from the Session the n;:me of Samuel Mcllroy to fill the office of Elder in the Church. The pastor then asked if there were other nominations. None being made, he put the question and by unanimous vote Samuel Mcllroy was elected an Elder in this Church. On June 19, 1881, Samuel Mcllroy was ordained and installed as Elder of the Church. Ralph P. Westervelt on the same day, suddenly departed this life. November 14, 1881. Mr. Mcllroy made the following report to the Session of the condition of the Westminster Chapel, as the funds for the support of the present pastor were raised under its supervision. The report was accepted and ordered to be entered on the minutes and to be printed and distributed through the Church. Treasurer's report for year ending Nov. 1, 1881. Income. Expenditures. Balance on hand Nov. 1, 1881, $131.91 Rev. Mr. Pert $10.00 Interest on Bond 90.00 " L. T. Shuler 910.00 Collections 375.12 " L. L. Overman 70.00 1st Pres. Sunday School 150.00 Treat for children 58 43° paid out of Fathers' supper 59.99 Donations on Subscription Tapers & Books 16.11 From a lady 25.00 Incidentals as per Mrs. R. Barbour 50.00 items furnished 47.: 5 " Wm. Ryle 100.00 Total 1173.45 " Danforth 100.00 Balance Cash on Mr. Peter Adams 100.00 hand " James Booth... . 100.00 S. Mcllroy 4:J.7:! " E.T.Bell 50.00 F. C. Van D\k 220.00 263.73 " F. C. Van Dyk 50.00 575.00 1437.18 Total $1437.18 January 25, 1882. At request the Rev. Mr. Shuler gave his views concerning the Chapel in which he was laboring and expressed his decided opinion that the time had come to form a church of those residing in that neighborhood. He was followed by Mr. Mcllroy, who expressed similar views frcm his knowledge of the work and the people. Thereupon, after discussion, the following resolution was passed. Whereas, after consideration of the condition of Westminster Chapel and hearing the opinions of those connected with its work, it appeared ad- visable that these worshipping there be formed into a separate church. Resolved that we do recognize the expediency of forming a church of those worshipping in the Chapel, now known as the Westminster Chapel, and do call them to meet, after due notice frcm the Tuipit given by the Rev. Mr. Shuler, to act in this matter, and if the way be clear to appoint representatives to appear before Presbytery and request from that body a Church organization. March 2, 1882. "The Session has received with deep sorrow the announcement of the death of Elder Ralph P. Westervelt, who for more than a quarter of a cen- tury had been a ruling Elder in this Church. "In the death of the late Elder, the Session and the Church have lost a member distinguished for his humility and meekness, which not only en- deared him to his associates in the Eldership and afforded proof that he had an abiding faith in God, but also gave comforting assurance to those who knew him best in the Church that in death he found the rest w hich the world does not give. ' 'It is resolved that the above minute be entered in the Sessional records, and a copy sent to the family of the late Elder." 43i May 8, r88j. A communication was received from the Rev. L. T. Shuler and the Elders and Trustees of the Westminster Church, reciting their efforts to become self sustaining- and the special expenses they had been called to bear in repairs upon their Church building, and asking the Session of this Church to take measures to continue to aid them as in years past. The amount asked was four hundred dollars. Whereupon it was resolved that an effort be made to raise this sum by subscription, and that Mr. Van Dyk have charge of the matter. July 18, 1883. The Session met in the Pastor's study at the call of the Moderator to take action with regard to the funeral of Rev. William H. Hornblower, the pastor of this church for twenty-seven years preceding the present pas- torate. There were present Rev. David Magie, Mod., with Elders Wil- liams, Derrom, Muzzy, Van Dyk and Mcllroy. The meeting was opened with prayer. The following resolutions were offered and adopted. "That the Elders of this Church attend at the Midland Depot in this City, the 29th Inst., upon the arrival of the 12 M. train from New Vork with the remains of the late Rev. Dr. William H. Hornblower, to officiate as bearers or otherwise as may be desired." "'That a Committee of the Session be appointed to prepare and present a suitable minute for record in regard to the death of the Rev. Dr. Wil- liam H. Hornblower." H. A. Williams and Andrew Derrom were ap- pointed this Committee. "That the Pastor be requested to announce the death of the Rev. Dr. William H. Hornblower at the next meeting of the Presbytery, and move the appointment of a Committee to take proper action in respect to the death of the deceased Divine." Adjourned with prayer. David Magie, Mod. August ji, 1883. The following paper was received from the Committee appointed to pre- pare and present a suitable minute for record in regard to the death of the former Pastor, the Rev. William H. Hornblower, D. D. "The Session, for themselves and in behalf of the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Taterson, desiring to have preserved on record an expression of their estimate of the character and worth of the late Rev. D. William H. Hornblower, and of the loss which has been sustained by his death, do adopt the following minute. "That in the death of Dr. William H. Hornblower, Pastor of this Church 432 for more than a quarter of a century preceding the present pastorate, and for more than ten years and at the time of his death Professor in the West- ern Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pa., the Church and the Religion which he taught have suffered a loss which cannot by human judgment be estimated. "His learning, ripe scholarship, eminent executive ability, his fiimr.e's of character, united with great charity and gentleness, his faithful appli- cation in the discharge of the duties which devolved upon him as Pas-tor and Professor, will always be held in grateful remembrance by all who knew him. "As a Theologian, he was profound; as a Presbyter, versed in the polity and practice of the Church; as a Preacher, earnest and eloquent; as a Pastor, kind, considerate and charitable; as a Friend, constant, true and generous; as a Citizen, loyal and patriotic. 'He loved his work and the people of his church; to the poor he ever manifested the kindest regard; to the children, especially these to whom he had administered the sacrament of baptism, he always showed a deep solicitude for their welfare. "In view of the life, labor and character of such a man, the language of the Apostle might not unfittingly have been appropriated as his dyirg assurance of victory over death: T have fought the good fight, I have finished the course; I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing.' " H. A. Williams, Andrew Derrom, Committee. The Pastor announced that the above minute had been forwarded to the family of the late Dr. Hornblower, and that the following reply had been received : Litchfield, Conn, Aug. 29, 1883. Rev. David Magie, D. D. Dear Sir. My Mother wishes me to convey to you, and through you to the Session of the First Presbyterian Church, her thanks and the thanks of her family, for the expression of sympathy contained in the minute of the Session which you have kindly forwarded to her. The language of the minute is most gratifying. It bears no marks of formal eulogy and contains no perfunctory expressions of sympathy and respect, but it breathes the spirit of earnest, sincere, personal regard and affection for their former Pastor. We cannot but believe it to be the genuine utterance of the inmost hearts of those who penned it and of those who adopted it. 433 It is indeed a consolation to us to feel that my Father was appreciated by those to whom he gave the greater part of his active life in this world. His Congregation was to him but a larger family, who were almost, if not quite, as dear to him as his inner and more immediate family, and to his dving day he never lost his love for that larger family or his interest in the welfare of each individual member of it. Please give our thanks also to the Session and to the Church for then- very thoughtful and very appropriate arrangements made by them for the funeral service. I remain my dear sir, Your very respectfully, Wm. B. Hornblower. On the 19th of July, 1883, the remains of Dr. Hornblower were received at the Midland Depot by the Session and taken to the Church. At 3 I'. M., the hour of service, a very large Congregation was gathered in the Church, which had been heavily draped in mourning. A large number of Clergymen were present. The Rev. Dr. Warfield of Allegheny, Rev. Drs. Lowrie and Crane of this State, with Rev. Drs. Shaw and Duryea, took part in the devotional exercises. The Pastor of the Church spoke of Dr. Horn- blower's life-work in this City; Rev. Dr. A. A. Hodge, of his work as a Professor; and Rev. Dr. C. K. Imbrie of his work and influence in the Presbytery and in the State. The remains were carried after the service to and interred in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Adjourned with prayer. David Magie, Pastor. May jo, 1S84. A resolution adopted at a joint meeting of the Trustees and Session of this Church, held at the Parsonage on Saturday evening, May 24, 1884. and by them proposed for adoption by this body was by a unanimous vote ordered to be entered in the minutes of the Session. It is as follows: "From the report of the Committee appointed at a joint meeting of the Session and Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church, it is not unreason- able to expect that an organization will be effected and a Presbyterian Church erected upon the lot donated for that purpose, which will by reason of location of residence take a number of the members and families of this church. "This separation will undoubtedly cause regret and sorrow in severing their relations to a Church with which they have been identified for many years, and that they ought to receive, and no doubt will, if not material aid, the sympathy, advice, prayers, and hearty co-operation of those who are not under such necessity for withdrawal, ar.d that we the Trustees and Session, in joint meeting, do hereby promise in our official capacities to give our sympathy, aid, advice and co-operation in the accomplishment of 334 his knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel, & his acquaintance with ex- perimental religion, the Session agreed to receive him. Concluded with prayer. Thursday Jan. 2nd 1817. 6 O'clock I'. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Rev. Saml. Fisher, Mod. John R. Gould, Saml. Colt, & Oshea Wilder— Elders. Absent — Alvan Wilcox. The Session being opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr. Wilder rendered his reasons for absence from the last meeting of the Session, which were sustained. The Moderator informed the Session that on Lord's day Oct. 6th 1816, Sarah wife of Adam Moore, & Peter Colt were received into the church, agreeable to their vote, at the last meeting. Esther, wife of William Dickey, applied to the Session to be received, as a member of this Church, & produced a certificate of her regular standing with the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Whereupon the Session agreed to receive her. The following minute of Presbytery was received & read : (viz.) "In Presbytery at Elizabethtown, Oct. 1st 1816, a minute was made, of which the following is a copy, viz : — The committee appointed to take into con- sideration the subject of exercising a pastoral care over baptized children made the following report, which was adopted, (viz.) While our book of discipline requires baptized children to be examined as to their knowledge & piety, before they are admitted to sealing ordinances, it manifestly places them under the watch and care of the church, & directs that they be trained up, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. The pastoral care which your committee recommend may be expressed in the following reso- lutions, which theyjDeg leave to submit. 1. Resolved, that it be recommended to the different Sessions under the care of this Presbytery, to exercise a watch over professing parents, to see that they dedicate their children in baptism, that they pray with them, that they faithfully instruct, restrain and govern them, & keep them from im- proper company, & habits of dissipation, & that they put them under teach- ers, who will guard their moral and religious principles. 2. Resolved, that it be recommended to the different Sessions to visit & converse with the baptized children, admonish them of their standing and obligations, & examine them as to their religious knowledge, a frequently to collect, catechise & pray with them. 335 Ordered that the Stated Clerk transmit an attested copy of the above re- port to the several church Sessions under the care of this Fresbytery." Elizabethtown Oct. 2nd 1816. Thomas Pirton, Stated Clerk." Whereupon, Resolved, 1. That the minute from the Presbytery be entered upon the minutes of the Session. Resolved — 2. That, in the opinion of this Session, the attention which they are now paying to their communicants & baptized children, in com- pliance with the recommendation of the Presbytery, Oct. 5, 1814, is as far as practicable, a literal compliance with the foregoing recommendations. Concluded with prayer. Tuesday April 1st 1817. 6 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Saml. Fisher, Mod. Samuel Colt, Oshea Wilder, John R. Gould — Elders. Absent — Alvan Wilcox — Elder. The Session being opend with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. John Bresbuhl, & Mary, wife of William Berry, appeared before the Ses- sions and requested to be received into the fellowship & communion of this Church. After a careful examination as to their knowledge of the doc- trines of the gospel, & their acquaintance with experimental religion, the Session agreed to receive them. Jonathan D. Marvin, being about to remove from this place, requested a dismission, with a view to connect himself with one of the churches of Tap- pan, where he expects to reside ; which was granted. Concluded with prayer. Wednesday July 30th 1817. 4 O'clock P. M. The Session met according to appointment. Present — Samuel Fisher, Mod. Samuel Colt & John R. Gould — Elders. Absent — Oshea Wilder — Do. Mr. Wilder having left Paterson & gone into the western country, & the time of his return being uncertain — the Moderator and two remaining Eld- ers, considered themselves as virtually constituting the whole of the Session, now resident in Paterson, agreed to proceed to business. The Session be- ing opened with prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read. 436 Mr. Williams being nominated to attend Presbytery in April next, asked to be excused, stating- that no doubt it is known to most of the Session that application will be made to the Presbytery of Jersey City for Church organization in connection with the new building in course of erection on Hroadway, known as "The Church of the Redeemer," to which reference is made in the Minute unanimously adopted by the Session and Trustees of this Church, May 24, 1884; and that he is named as delegate to present to Presbytery the petition for that purpose. It was therefore resolved that Mr. Williams, for the reasons stated, be excused. Paterson, May 10, 1886. The Session met at the call of the Moderator, at 4 P. M. , and was opened with prayer by him. There were present Rev. David Magie, Mod., with Elders Williams, Lockwood, Derrom, Van Dyk and Mcllroy. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Elder Mcllroy in view of his intention to unite with the Church of the Redeemer, offered his resignation as Treasurer of the Session. On motion the resignation was accepted, and thereupon Elder Lockwood was nom- inated to succeed to the office, and on motion he was unanimously elected Treasurer. The following paper was then presented by Elder Williams, who spoke of his deep regret that in God's providence it had become necessary that so many of the members of this Church and four of the Elders should ask let- ters of dismission from a Church with which they had been connected for many years. To the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Paterson: We, the undersigned, ask letters of dismission from the First Presby- terian Church of Pateison for the purpose of being formed, under the authority of the Presbytery of Jersey City, into The Church of the Re- deemer in this city. Mary Danforth Edward T. Bell Anna D. Bell H. A. Williams R. Williams Joseph W. Williams Anna Williams Mary L. Williams Louisa S. Williams Matilda B. Williams Helen B. Williams Josephine K. Atterbury Mary E. Ryle Kate R. Ryle Fred. H. Crassous Hattie A. Crassous John S. Barkalow Esther E. Barkalow Henrietta S. Barkalow Jennie Hobart Mary E. Strange Georgia A. Read 437 John M. Gould Ella B. Salter Edwin E. Salter Andrew Derrom, Jr. Eugene Stevenson Cornelia P. Stevenson Mary J. Butler Mary E. Leal Sarah E. Barnes Charles Keeler Florence Keeler Minnie B. Keeler Louise S. McCarter Eleanor C. Atterbury Emily M. Baker Abraham Gould Robert Dalling F. C. Van Dyk Eleanor Evans Elizabeth Van Winkle Fannie F. Evans Sarah Sigler Sarah J. Briscoe Martha H. Johnson Lizzie H. Ray Sarah Ramsey Charlotte Ramsey Walter Shields Patrick Henry Shields Maggie C. Shields Samuel Mcllroy William Talcott Hattie J. Brooks Albert F. Chadwick Sydney M. Gould Ella B. D. Salter Katie L. Derrom Jennie L. Derrom Helen H. Stevenson Marie M. Stevenson Lizzie J. Hughes Annie L. Laing S. L. D. Barnes Annie F. Keeler Lillian M. Keeler Geo. S. McCarter Sydney D. Atterbury George M. Baker Pdora L. Smith Jemima M. Gould May Dalling Maria E. Van Dyk Hattie A. Evans Maggie Van Winkle Anna B. Pennington Mary Berdan Catholine V. D. Briscoe Elizabeth Ray Catherine Z. Pearce James P. Ramsey Mary Ackerman Hewson Lizzie D. Shields Lizzie Shields Mary C. Kerr Maria Mcllroy Libbie J. Grant Edda M. Paxton Annie P. Chadwick Martin C. Post The paper having been read and received, before final action upon it, Elder Williams offered the following paper, which he asked might be en- tered on the Minutes of the Session. "It seems proper upon presenting the request of Ninety-one members, including four of the Session, for letters of dismission for the purpose of being formed, under the authority of Presbytery, into The Church of the 59 43» Redeemer, that a statement of the reasons for the same should be entered upon the records of this church. "In the fail of 1870 there assembled at the Parsonage, by invitation of the then Pastor, the late Rev. Dr. William H. Hornblower, who firmly believed the old church would be benefited by an early departure of those who resided beyond convenient access to it, a number of the Congregation who were so situated, and action was taken in favor of a Church on Broad- way near the present site of The Church of the Redeemer. "In pursuance of such action Dr. Hornblower prepared a circular, dated October 12, 1870, wherein the necessity for a new church was clearly and forcibly stated, and contributions therefor earnestly solicited, every signer of which, save one, is represented in person or by family in the new Church. But the enterprise failed. In the Spring of 18S4, after a lapse of nearly fourteen years, the question of a new Church on Broadway was revived, an edifice has been erected, and a Church is about to be organized, which it is hoped will be a blessing to the cause of Religion. The successful accomplishment of this important work is due not only to the liberality of many interested in it, but in a large measure to the united and earnest co-operation of Pastor, Officers, and people of the old Church. "Therefore, The members of the Session, who have joined in the request for dismission for the purpose of forming The Church of the Redeemer, desire to have entered upon the records an expression of their profound re- gre; in the separation from Pastor, associates in the Eldership, and from the old Church, endeared to them by ties of friendship and of love, and they do most earnestly supplicate that the blessing of him, who is Plead over all things in the Church, may be'continually vouchsafed alike to those who remain, and to those who leave." The above paper was received and ordered to be entered upon the Min- utes of the Session, and the Pastor was directed to make such further dis- position of it as he shall deem proper. The request of the Ninety-one members of this Church, including four of the Eldership, for letters of dismission, that they may be formed, under the authority of Presbytery, into the Church of the Redeemer, was then granted, and the Pastor was authorized to include these names in a general list of dismission. Elder Derrom then offered the following paper, which was adopted by the remaining members of the Session, and ordered to be entered upon the Minutes, and further used as the Pastor may deem proper. "The remnant of the Session of this Church, originally organized in 1813, now parting with a large number — ninety-one — of its most efficient 439 members, for the purpose of organizing The Church of the Redeemer, to be located in the new church edifice, Broadway, desire to make a minute, as a memorial of the occasion. "After many years of a lovable and Christian union, a friendship has grown among the members of this Church, commencing, much of it from infancy, running through youth, middle age, and to the riper years of maturity; in the Providence of God necessity has compelled a division, which we pray may redound to the glory of God, the growth and prosper- ity of His kingdom upon earth, the spread of truth and purity, and the prosperity, both religious and material, of the people of both Churches. "Especially do we desire to express to the Brethren who depart, while we deplore the necessity, our sympathy and love, and that the Christian charity and union, so long existing in this Church, may be continued be- tween the two Churches in the same degree; although separated we are one in faith, one in love, one in Christ the Head of the Church." Adjourned with prayer by II. A. Williams, dismissed at this meeting with the others named to form the new Church. David Magie, Mod. Paterson. May 18, 1886. The Session met at the call of the Moderator, and was opened with prayer by him. There were present Rev. David Magie, Mod., with Elders Derrom and Lockwood. The minutes of the previous meeting were ap- proved. Antoinette Gibson Brigham and Mrs. Cecelia II. Stevenson, wife of Rev. Dr. J. M., were at their request dismissed to the Church of the Redeemer in this City. The Pastor then read the following communication: "To the Session of the P'irst Presbyterian Church, Dear Brethren. I have called you together to announce to you formally that I have received a call to become the Pastor of the recently formed Church of the Redeemer. Under the peculiar circumstances of the case it seems proper that I should as speedily as possible convey to you my convictions of dutv in the matter. I need not recount to you the history of this new Church, which has been begun and carried on under our approval and care. Almost all of its members have for many years been members of this Church. In the beginning of their Church life they have thought I would be useful to them, and have asked me to serve them. It is a pain- ful position to occupy to be called to choose a service between friends for whom I have the deepest personal regard. After consideration, in which I have sought divine guidance. I am convinced that it is my duty to accept the call extended to me. I shall ask you therefore to unite with me in taking the necessary steps to dissolve the relation now existing between us, 44° as pastor and people. It is not needful to say that this decision has cost me some sorrow. The ties formed by fourteen years of service are not lightly broken. But we shall not be separated in faith nor affection. In work and hope we shall still be united. Irs your welfare as individuals and as a Church, I shall ever take the deepest interest, and it shall be my con- stant endeavor to preserve personally and officially the kindest relations between those who for so many years were in united communion. With all kindly feeling and with earnest prayer that God will guide and bless you, I am Your sincere friend and pastor, David Magie." It was resolved that a meeting of the Trustees with the Elders, be held on May 24th to consider what should be done for the interests of the Church under the present circumstances. It was further resolved that a meeting of the Church and Congregation be called on Thursday evening, May 27th, at 7.30, in the Church, to con- sider the resignation of the Pastor and to take action upon it, and to ap- point commissioners to represent them in Presbytery. Adjourned with prayer, David Magie, Mod. Paterson, June 4, 1886. The Session met at the call of the Moderator and was opened with prayer by him. There were present Rev. David Magie, Mod., with Elder Pock- wood, the only elder remaining. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The pastor announced that he had sent letters of invitation to the elders elect to be present at this meeting that they might signify their acceptance of the office, and arrangements might be made for their ordination and installation. The pastor reported that at the joint meeting of the Session and Trustees, called by order of the Session, and held at the parsonage on the evening of May 24, there were present Rev. David Magie and Elders Lockwood and Derrom from the Session, and of the Trustees, Henry I. Clark, James Booth, E. G. Edwards, and William Nelson. After a full discussion of the circumstances in which the Church was placed, it was thought best to proceed to the election of additional elders, and to submit to the Church the question of a change in the term of service in the office of the Eldership, the Session and Trustees advising the Church to adopt the system of rotary service. This report was accepted. Elder Pockwood reported that at a meeting of the Church and Congregation, called by the pastor from the pulpit by direction of the Session, and held in the Church on the evening of May 27, Elder Derrom called the meeting to order, and Henry I. Clark was elected 441 President and William Nelson Secretary. There was a good attendance. The following communication was received from the pastor: To the Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church. My dear People. It is known to you all that a call has been extended to me to become the pastor of those who have undertaken the labor of form- ing a new Church in this City, most of whom have gone out from you. I have already made known to the Session my conviction of duty in this mat- ter, and have been directed by them to call this meeting that the resigna- tion of my pastoral office may be laid before you, and that you may take action upon it. At the request of the Session, the Trustees of the Church have met with them to consider what should be done under these circumstances, and certain matters will be laid before you, for your consid- eration, as the result of their joint meeting. With a grateful and loving heart for your unwearied kindness during the past years, I offer to you my resignation as your pastor, and ask you to join with me in seeking from Presbytery a dissolution of the tie which now binds us together as pastor and people. It has pleased God to let me labor among you with great comfort and joy for more than fourteen years. During all these years I have proved your love, and on my part, and I have reason to believe on your part also, the ties that have bound us together have grown in strength and tender- ness. I can never cease to thank God for these happy relations. Whatever may be to us the pain of the present hour, I am convinced that at no distant day we shall thank God for what we have been permitted to do for his cause. This Church has been a blessing in this community. You have built Westminister Church, and have given thirty-six of your members to form its membership. And now again a colony has gone forth from you to build another Church in this City. This is indeed to do the work of God. It is the consummation of the hopes and prayers and labors of those who have gone to their reward. Probably never again in the his- tory of this new Church will it need the care it does now. Most earnestly have I sought to know my duty in this matter. I would not hide from you the grief I feel in severing these ties. Ponds of ex- perience in Christian communion, in joy and sorrow, are not lightly broken. But the path of duty seems clear to my mind, and I would ask vou to grant your assent to my following it. Gladly would I take each one of you by the hand to-night and speak the words of affection I feel. Your work opens before you hopefully. In a short time the places made vacant will be filled, and in answer to your prayers God will send you a pastor wi.h his blessing. In these prayers mine shall be joined. Your prosperity I do most truly desire. Accept the kindest assurance of my heartfelt regard. And may I not feel in undertaking this new work for God, in the success of which you must always feel an interest, that your prayers shall help me ? My whole heart goes out in the desire that God may bless you. I remain with sincere affection Your friend and pastor David Magie." Paterson, May 27, 1886. After reading the above communication, the following was then offered 442 by Mr. William G. Fenner : Whereas our pastor has tendered his resignation to take effect July 1st, while we deeply deplore the necessity of giving up one who has been so useful in his ministerial and social relations with this Congregation, find fully appreciate the great loss which this Church will sustain in the severance of these relations which have so long and pleasantly existed. Resolved that we appreciate the motive which has actuated him in ask- ing to be released from this Church, and because of the great regard and love which we bear toward him who has so long and faithfully ministered to us, we feel reluctant to interpose any obstacle to the fulfilling of the wish that he has expressed in this matter, much as we regret such a step, and it is therefore declared to be the sense of this congregation that the Presbytery of Jersey City be requested to dissolve the pastoral relation now ' existing between this Society, and the Rev. David Magie, D. D., if he shall ask the Presbytery so to do, at the next meeting of that body, said dissolution to take effect the first day of July next. Resolved that we tender to our pastor, the Rev. Dr. Magie, the love and affection of the Church and the Society. Resolved that a Committee of five be appointed to draft suitable resolu- tions expressing more fully our warm regard for our pastor, and that in case his connection with this Church shall be severed, such resolutions be then handed to him. Messrs. W. G. Fenner, William Nelson, S. Tasney, John II. Goetschius and S. V. S. Muzzy, were appointed the Committee on resolutions.* James D. Lockwood, Henry I. Clark and William G. Fenner, were ap- pointed commissioners to Presbytery to represent the action of the meeting. At this meeting the action of the joint meeting of the Session and Trus- tees as above reported was announced, and the pastor was asked to call a meeting of the Church for the above purposes. The above report was accepted and made a part of the records of the Church by inserting it on the minutes. The pastor then reported that by the direction of the Session he had called a meeting from the pulpit to be held on May 30, in connection with the regular weekly service, for the election of Elders, and to take action upon the recommendation to adopt the rotary system of eldership. That on that evening a meeting was held with a good attendance. It was de- cided by vote to proceed to the election of elders. After discussion the rotary system was adopted by a unanimous vote. It was adopted that those who were now elected should serve for the term of three years, and that the Session should consist of six members. Mr. Lockwood, the pres- ent incumbent, was thereupon by unanimous vote declared to be an elder for life, he having been elected originally for a life term,- and it being *See minutes of the Board of Trustees, pp. 225-6 ante. 443 thought right that his term should be exceptional. The following were then elected by the Church without dissent. Henry I. Clark Edmund G. Edwards and William Moore to be elders of this Church for the term of three years. This report was accepted and ordered to be entered on the minutes for record. The pastor further reported that he had called a meeting of the Session on June 2, when only Mr. Lockwood was present. He then read a com- munication from Elder Derrom asking his letter of dismission to the Church of the Redeemer. Elder Lockwood desired to defer action upon the matter until he might converse with Elder Derrom. It was however agreed that if Elder Derrom in the meantime persist in his demand, the letter should be granted; the pastor now announced that Elder Derrom had subsequently demanded his letter and he had granted Andrew Derrom a letter of dismission to the Church of the Redeemer. The above action was approved. Henry I. Clark attended the meeting and desired a delay of action with regard to his installation, that he might further consider his duty in the matter. Letters were read from E. G. Edwards and William Moore declining the office of Elder, to which they had been elected. June 11, 1886. It was resolved that the Elders of the Church of the Redeemer be in- vited to assist in the distribution of the elements at the Lord's Supper on the Sabbath, as it was understood that no service was to be held in that Church on that day, and the Church had bten invited to attend the communion service and unite once more with the old Church in the cele- bration of the Lord's Supper. Paterson, February /6, iSS,. — The Session met in the Church parlor after Prayer Meeting. Present Rev. Frank E. Miller, Mod., with Elders Lockwood and Clark. Letter was received from IT. Kendall. D. D., sec- retary of the Board of Home Missions, asking for collection. On motion it was unanimously resolved that the time for Sunday evening service be changed to 7.30 P. M. Resolved that the Pastor be authorized to take steps for the organization of a Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in our church as soon as in his judgment he shall deem it advisable. March g, jSS"/. — On motion it was unanimously Resolved that the en- velope plan be adopted for benevolent contributions, and Mr. Clark pro- cure the envelopes for the same. 444 April 6, 1887. — On motion the Pastor was directed to call a congrega- tional meeting for the election of two additional elders. On motion it was resolved that Session nominate four persons for the office. The following persons were then unanimously nominated by ballot, viz. Edmund G. Edwards, Wm. Moore, S. V. S. Muzzy, Wm. Nelson. The Moderator was directed to announce these nominations in the congrega- tional meeting. » June S, 1SS7. — On motion, Wm. Nelson was elected Clerk of Session. On motion. Elders Muzzy, Clark and Nelson were appointed acommittee to prepare and report to the Session in September a plan for the proper celebration in August, 1888, of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the organi- zation of this Church. 4 June 10, iSSy. — On motion, the Pastor was authorized to organize a Young Ladies' Missionary Society, when in his judgment it shall seem best. The following minutes were [on motion of Mr. Miller] ordered put on record: Rev. Frank E. Miller was installed Pastor of this Church on Tuesday evening, May 3, 1887. Rev. J. B. Kugler, Moderator of the Presbytery of Jersey City, presided, proposed the constitutional questions, constituted the relation and gave the charge to the people. Rev. A. E. Kittredge, D. D., of the Madison avenue Reformed Church, New York City, preached the sermon. Rev. Charles D. Shaw, D. D., of the Second Presbyterian Church, Paterson, gave the charge to the pastor, A large audience was present, and the services were interesting and impressive. At a meeting of the Congregation, duly called, and held Wednesday evening, May 4th, Samuel V. S. Muzzy and Wm. Nelson were elected by ballot to the office of Ruling Elder in this Church. The brethren having signified their acceptance of the office, were duly ordained and installed in connection with the Sabbath morning service, May loth, and took their seats as members of Session, June 8th. Oct. j, iSSj. — The Woman's Missionary Society of this Church pre- sented an application, requesting that one prayer meeting in the month be devoted to the subject of Missions, arid that a collection be taken up at that meeting for the society. It was decided to try the plan first of hold- ing such Mission prayer meeting on the first Wednesday after Communion, and if it should thereafter seem feasible, to hold such meetings more frequently. The request for a collection for the Society at all such meetings was agreed to. Elder Nelson having suggested the desirability of having a circular pre- 445 pared for distribution in the Church, giving a comprehensive summary of the system of beneficence carried on in the Presbyterian Church at large, with a view to spreading a knowledge of the system, and increasing the interest in the matter of Systematic Beneficence. On motion he was ap- pointed a committee to prepare such circular. October 26, iSSj. — The Committee on Systematic Beneficence presented a report, recommending a scheme conforming to the General Assembly's endorsement of Weekly Worship Offerings. Report received and laid over. The subject of the Communion wine being brought up, Elder Nelson stated that he had made inquiries on the subject, and had heard the "grape juice" prepared by Alexander W. Pearson, of Vineland, most highly com- mended. On motion of Elder Clark it was ordered that one dozen bottles of said wine, or "grape juice," be bought from Mr. Pearson. The Pastor stated that he had been requested to have the children of the Sunday School organize into a Mission Band. On motion of Elder Muzzy the pastor was authorized to organize such a Band. A meeting of the Congregation was held in the Lecture Room after prayer meeting, on Wednesday, November 16, 1887. pursuant to notice from the pulpit, at the request of the Board of Trustees, to take steps to remove the debt on the Lecture Room — $1,848. Mr. Wm. G. Fenner was chosen chairman, and Mr. Wm. Nelson, secre- tary. It was resolved to request the ladies to take charge of the matter, and the following volunteered: Mrs. John V. Bentley, Miss Ackerman, Mrs. Samuel V. S. Muzzy, Mrs. Henry Muzzy, Miss Kate Wilson, Miss Jennie Townsend, Mrs. Henry I. Clark. The Committee were empowered to add to their number. February 15, 1888. — The Session met in the Church parlor, the meeting having been called at the request of all the Elders, for the purpose of act- ing on the request of Mr. and Mrs. John Cheyne to be dismissed to the Church of the Redeemer. Present — the Moderator and Elders Muzzy and Nelson. Opened with prayer. The Moderator presented in writing a protest against granting the letters before March 7, when, he had inform- ed Mr. Cheyne, the Session would meet.* On motion, action was deferred until a full Session should attend, and the Moderator was requested to call another special meeting for the purpose. *Mr. and Mrs. Cheyne desired to have their letters in order to join the Church of the Redeemer, where members were to be received and the communion administered some days prior to March 7 ; hence their wish for prompt action on theirapplication, and the desire of the Session to accommodate them. Their letters were granted at the next meeting of Session, against the Moderator's protest. 60 446 February 2Q, 18S8. — On motion it was decided that The quarterly collections on the Wednesday evening alter each Commun- on should be divided between the two Missionary Societies. The collection on Easter Sunday evening should be for the benefit of the Sunday School. On motion, the rule requiring applications for letters of dismission to come before Session, was rescinded, and the Moderator was authorized to grant such letters, reporting the facts at the next meeting of Session. May 2, 1833. — Pursuant to due notice a congregational meeting was held this evening in the Lecture Room, after prayer meeting, at which the pastor, the Rev. F. E. Miller, acted as Moderator, and Wlliam Nelson was elected secretary. Nominations having been called for and a ballot taken, William Moore was elected Elder for the term of three years. On motion, Elders Muzzy and Nelson consenting, their terms in the Eldership were fixed at three years instead of six, in order that two elders might be elected annually for the term of three years. June 6, 1888. — The Session met in the Church parlor. Mr. William Moore having been elected to the Eldership May 2, 1888, and ordained and installed May 27, took his seat with the Session for the first :ime. Annual Report to Presbytery. April 1, 1887, to April 1, 1888. Elders 4 Deacons 0 ( Added on examination 20 Communicants- " " certificate 19 ( Total of Communicants 274 ■n ,.• ( Adults 8 .Baptisms ■< T , ■ ^ ( Infants 11 Sabbath School Membership 834 Home Missions $ 120 Foreign Missions $ 146 Education 5 Sabbath School Work (Publication) 12 Church Erection 14 Relief Fund 48 Freedmen 8 Sustentation 14 Aid for Colleges 6 General Assembly : 5 Congregational $ 5,606 Miscellaneous 64 447 Sept. 5, 1888. — The Moderator and Elder Moore were appointed a com- mittee to confer with Mr. William Barbour relative to establishing a Sunday School at Ilaledon and to report at a subsequent meeting of Ses- sion. December 7, 1888. — The Moderator reported that Mr. William Barbour had removed from Ilaledon to Paterson, and hence an end had been put to the project of establishing a Presbyterian School at Haledon. April 10, 1889. The Moderator presented the following summary of the work of the church for the year: Elders 5 Deacons 0 Added on examination 19 " certificate 14 Total of Communicants 276 Baptisms — Adults 3 Infants 10 Sabbath School Membership 372 Contributions: Home Missions $ 256 Foreign " 167 Education 15 Publication (Sabbath School work) 15 Church Erection 150 Relief Fund 155 Freedmen 15 Sustentation 15 Aid for Colleges 15 General Assembly 44.71 Congregational 6,318* Miscellaneous 109 Total $7,269.71 May 1, 1839. — Pursuant to due notice from the pulpit, a meeting of the communicants was held this evening, in the Church parlor, after prayer meeting, the pastor presiding, and William Nelson secretary. Elder Clark was nominated by the Session for re-election, and was unanimously chosen for the term of three years. September 6, 1889. — The Moderator reported having, with Elder Nel ♦Including rronsys borrowed to meet deficiency in current receipts. 448 son, made an exhaustive survey of sites available for the establishment cf Presbyterian Churches. Sites could be had on Broadway near Thirtieth street— lots from $1,000 to $1,500. On Totowa — lots from $150 to $600, near the Old Ladies' Home. On Albion Place — from $100 to $150 per lot. Report received and com- mittee continued. February 5, 1890. The Committee on Albion Place Mission presented a written report, as follows: Mr. H. C. Camp will donate one lot and will sell other lots at $100 each. Mr. John M. Gould will donate one lot next to Mr. Camp's, leaving us to buy all that we need of Mr. Camp; or he will give $150 cash if Mr. W. G. Fenner and Mr. C. Lambert will do the same, and we may buy any- where in Albion Place; or he will donate one lot along the Notch Road, and sell three lots adjoining, and two in the rear, for current prices, making a plot 100 x 150 ft for $1,000. Your Committee has conferred with Mr. W. G. Fenner, Mr. Samuel Murray and Mr. Samuel Phillips. Mr. Fenner was at first inclined to look favorably at the project, but in a recent interview he has expressed him- self of the opinion that the movement is premature. Mr. Murray thinks that an effort ought to be made to secure ground, even if nothing is done with it for some months, and of the various offers he considers that of the plot on the Notch Road ns the most advantageous to the enterprise, and he thinks that if a year's time was allowed, the people at Albion Place would be able to raise $500 of the purchase money. Mr. Phillips agrees with Mr. Murray, but estimates that in the course of a year the people at Albion Place might raise $800 of the purchase money. In view of these facts your Committee respectfully recommends that an immediate pur- chase be made of Mr. Gould, of a plot of gound 100 feet front on the Notch Road by 150 feet on Silleck street. Respectfully submitted, F. E. Miller Win, Nelson, Committee Paterson, N. J. Feb 5, 1890 Report received. March 7. i8go. — The Session resolved to nominate Elders Muzzy and Nelson for re-election to the Eldership at the approaching Congregational meeting for the election of Elders. The Moderator and the Clerk were appointed a Committee on the Di- rectory for the ensuing year, and were authorized to print 500 copies. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor were granted the use of the Church at its approaching anniversary, and the use of the Church was also granted to the Local Union of Christian Endeavor Societies for its annual meeting on the first Thursday evening of May. 449 March 26, iSgo. — The Moderator announced that upon invitation of himself and Session's Commissioner, Elder Nelson, the Presbytery of Jersey City would meet in this Church on the third Tuesday in April, at 10 o'clock A. M. On motion it was resolved that we give Presbytery a cordial welcome, and Elders Muzzy, Clark and Nelson were appointed a Committee of Ar- rangements for the entertainment of Presbytery. April 16, iSgo. — On motion, the annual Congregational meeting for the election of Elders was changed from the first Wednesday evening in May to the last Wednesday evening in April.* The Moderator presented the annual report to Presbytery, which wts accepted and ordered to be entered upon the minutes, said report being as follows: Elders 5 Deacons 0 Added on examination 11 " " certificate 31 Total Communicants 295 Baptisms — Adults 3 " Infants 14 Sabbath School membership 359 Funds contributed — Home Missions $181. Foreign " 219. Education 15. Sabbath School 15. Church Erection 50. Relief Fund 47. Freedmen 70. Sustentation and Synodical Aid 83. Aid for Colleges 15. General Assembly 35.62 Congregational 6,287.f Miscellaneous 25. ' April 30, 1890. Pursuant to due notice, a congregational meeting was held this evening in the Lecture Room, after Prayer meeting, at which the Pastor, the Rev. F. E. Miller, acted as Moderator, and Mr. James Tasney was elected secretary. The Session nominated Elders Samuel V. *This change was made by a unanimous vote, at the request of the Moderator, who wished to attend the annual dinner of a military society, which was appointed for the first Wednesday evening in May. tlncluding money borrowed to meet deficiency in the current income. 45o S. Muzzy and William Nelson for re-election, and, there being no other nominations, a ballot was taken and they were unanimously elected. September 10, iSgo. — Elder Muzzy, cf the committee on proposed Totowa Sunday School, reported that Rev. J. 15. Gallaway, of the Third Church, had taken possession of the field, and started a Mission, and that therefore the way was not clear for any enterprise there on the part of this Church. Report received and committee discharged. At the request of the Moderator, the use of the church was granted to the Paterson Evangelical Alliance for a temperance meeting in October or November, at the pleasure of the alliance. December 10, iSgo. — On motion of Elder Nelson, the pastor was authorized and requested, on behalf of the Session, to co-operate with the other Presbyterian Churches of the City, with a view to the closer union of the churches in the matter of church work. March 4, iSgi. — The Moderator was authorized to have printed 5G0 copies of the Church Directory. It was unanimously agreed to nominate Elder Moore for re-election at the next congregational meeting. Annual Report to Presbytery, to Apri 1, 1891. Elders 5 Deacons 0 Added on Profession 18 " " Certificate 19 Total Number of Communicants 314 Baptisms — Adults 7 Baptisms — Infants 11 Sunday School Membership 385 Money raised : Home Missions $308. Foreign Missions 260. Education 20. Sunday School — Missions 46. Church Erection 35. Relief Fund 20. Freedmen 70. Sustentation 15. Aid for Colleges 15. General Assembly 42.02 Congregational 5,721..-);; Miscellaneous 231. 45i April 29, 1891. — A meeting of the communicants was held this evening in the Lecture Room, after prayer meeting. On motion of Elder Clark, Elder William Moore was unanimously re-elected, for the term of three years. Eider Clark moved to adjourn, which was carried on a rising vote, 89 to 36. June 10, 1891. — On motion, it was unanimously voted to allow the pastor six Sundays in July and August for his vacation, to be selected by himself. Septemb?r 11, 1891. — The Moderator asked, in behalf of the Evangel- ical Alliance^ for the privilege of holding a temperance meeting in the Lecture Room sometime during the winter. On motion, leave was granted. On motion, leave was given to the proper representatives of the Lake View Presbyterian Association and of the Presbyterian Sunday School at Albion Place to canvass this congregation for subscriptions. The Pastor reported that a Presbyterian Sunday School had been or- ganized at Albion Place last Sunday afternoon, with sixty-five persons present. ATovsinbsr II, iSjr. — The Moderator was authorized to make a state- ment of the needs of the Lake View Presbyterian Association from the pulpit, and to say that a Committee representing that church would can- vass the Congregation for funds. He was also authorized to furnish the committee with a list of names of persons to be called upon, and with a circular letter of introduction to the congregation. December 11, 1891. A communication was received from the teachers in our Sunday School, as follows: "Resolved, That we recommend to the Session of the Church the adoption of the plan of systematic weekly offerings for benevolent and Sunday School work, and that the expenses of the Sunday School be de- frayed out of the Church treasury." Mr. Nelson offered the following: Whereas, the General Assembly of our Church agreed in 1881 "that each church should have a plan of giving, and each member should be taught to set apart regularly a certain proportion of his income to the Lord ;" and whereas, in 1886 the General Assembly adopted a new Chapter in the Directory for Worship, to wit: "Chapter VI. Of the Worship of God by Offerings," wherein it is declared to be "proper and very desirable that every member of the Congregation may be trained to give of his substance systematically, and as the Lord hath prospered him, to promote the preach- 452 3 ing of the Gospel in all the world and to every creature, according to the command of the Lord Jesus Christ; that an opportunity be given for offerings by the Congregation in this behalf every Lord's day;" and whereas, the plan of systematic weekly offerings has been very successful wherever tried, resulting almost invariably in a very much larger number of members of the Congregation giving, and in a very much larger sum being contributed — Resolvedy That it be referred to a committee of three members of the Session, of whom the Pastor shall be one, to consider the expediency of adopting the system of weekly offerings, and report on the whole subject at a subsequent meeting of the Session. The resolution was adopted, and Elders Nelson and Clark were appoint- ed such Committee, with the. Pastor. Mr. Muzzy moved that the Trustees be requested to relinquish the col- lection taken up on the first Sunday in the month, in the morning, in order that it be appropriated to the Benevolent Funds of the Boards of the Church. Agreed to, unanimously. Mr. Clark moved that the Pastor be requested to present on the first Sunday of each month, the aims and needs of the respective Boards of the Church. Agreed to, unanimously. April 13, 1892. The Committee on Systematic Beneficence submitted the following: The Committee on Systematic Beneficence would report: Your Committee would recommend the introduction of the system of weekly offerings, as recommended by the General Assembly, for the spread of the Ciospel throughout the world. Of the various plans it is recommended that the system be adopted which calls upon every member of the Church to pledge himself or herself to a stated weekly offering, to be put in an envelope each Sunday, and drop- ped into the contribution box. A record should be kept of these pledges, and an account opened with each person so contributing. This system must be purely voluntary. No member of the Church should feel under compulsion to pledge a certain sum, nor to give a certain sum, except so far as urged by conscience. It is recognized that many now give as liber- ally as their means will allow, who do not use the envelopes hitherto in use. Many will prefer to give in this way heieafter. They must be at liberty to do so. Still, it seems to be generally admitted that the system of pledging, and placing the sum pledged weekly in an envelope, bearing the number of the giver, is the preferable plan, yielding the best results. A series of cards, envelopes, etc., is submitted herewith, with the recom- mendation that they be adopted. "Respectfully submitted, "April 13, 1892. ( F. E. Miller, Chairman. Signed-! Wm. Nelson, f H. I. Clark." 453 The Committee also submitted the draft of a circular to be sent to every member of the Congregation. The report of the Committee was received and adopted, and the draft of circular was also adopted, and the Committee on Systematic Beneficence was directed to sign the same, and to inaugurate the new sjstem as soon as practicable. CIRCULAR. Dear Friend: — The General Assembly of our Church in 1886 adopted a new chapter in the Directory of Worship, wherein it is declared: "In order that every member of the Congregation may be trained to give of his substance systematically, and as the Lord hath prospered him, to promote the preaching of the Gospel in all the world and to every creature, accord- ing to the command of the Lord Jesus Christ; it is proper and very desir- able that an opportunity be given for offerings by the Congregation in this behalf every Lord's Day." This is a duty that comes home to every one. All that you have is the Lord's. He does not ask you to give it all to Him. But can you not set apart a stated portion of your probable income, for his service ? It is desirable that every member of the Congregation shall give a stated portion of his or her income, weekly, to the Lord. In his way every member is trained to giving systematically. Moreover, we want you to study for yourself the various Boards of the Church, their work and their needs and to give to each according to your interest therein. The experi- ence of other churches has shown that great results are gained by small offerings. Our Lord Jesus did not despise the widow's mite. Our church has 314 members. Last year we raised about $1,450 for Gospel work. This was less than ten cents per week for every member. Did you give all you could afford to give ? If every member were to in- crease his or her contribution during the coming year by only two cents a week, that would increase the total by $300. The Session has decided to follow out the direction of the General Assem- bly, and to introduce the system ot weekly offerings. It is earnestly hoped that you will respond to this call. If you do, please indicate on the en- closed card the sum that you feel able and willing to pledge yourself to give weekly during the rest of this year. Sign your name and address, and drop the card in the contribution box next Sunday. You will then be furnished with a useful and ornamental calendar, containing envelopes and cards for the rest of the year, in which you may enclose your weekly offer- ings. An account will be kept of every contributor. The smallest child will have name and gift recorded here, as well as in Heaven. A record will be kept by the Treasurer of the Session, and no one else will have any knowledge of the sums given. Thus none need feel the slightest delicacy 61 454 about giving small sums. If at any time you wish to withdraw your pledge, you may do so upon notice to the Treasurer. F. E. Miller, ) Wm. Nelson, [■ Committee. H. I. Clark. \ Annual Report to Presbytery— April 1, 1891 to April 1, 1892. Elders 5 Deacons 0 Added on examination 13 " " certificate 18 Total of communicants 317 Baptisms — Infants 7 Adults 0 Sabbath School membership 395 Home Missions $379. Foreign " 348. Education 15. Sabbath School Work 10. Church Erection 320. Relief Fund 31. Freedmen 15 Sustentation or Synodical Aid 15 Aid for Colleges 15 General Assembly 41 30 Congregational 6,373. American Bible Society 27. Miscellaneous 992. % 7,887.30 June 10, 1892. — On motion, the Pastor and Elder Nelson were appoint- ed a committee with power, to procure a seal for the Session, and to agree upon the design thereof. August 24. 1892. Elder Nelson offered the following minute and moved that it be entered on the records of the Session: "The Session desires to place on record its high appreciation of the faithful and painstaking discharge of his duties as an Elder of this Church by Mr. Henry I. Clark, for a period of six years, during most of which time he acted as Treasurer of Session. lie was zealous in every good 455 work that in his judgment was calculated to promote the interests of the Church, and spared neither time, ability nor money to that end. The Ses- sion regrets that Mr. Clark has felt constrained by certain circumstances to decline his unanimous re-election to the office he filled so well. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this minute to Mr. Clark." The Moderator expressed his dissent to the minute, and desired to have it entered on the minutes. Also his protest. He sug- gested for the second sentence, "He was zealous in behalf of the Church." This amendment was not agreed to. He suggested as an amendment, to strike out the words "and spared neither" and to substitute the words "and gave," which was accepted by the mover. He also sug- gested and insisted that the words "so well" be stricken out, and the words "with marked fidelity" be substituted, which was agreed to: Yeas-the Moderator and Elders Lock wood, Moore and Arnold. Nays-Elders Muzzy and Nelson. After two or three other verbal alterations, the minute was unanimously adopted as follows: "The Session desires to place on record its high appreciation of the faithful and painstaking discharge of his duties as an Elder of this Church by Mr. Henry I. Clark, for a period of six years, during most of which time he acted as Treasurer of Session. He was always zealous in every good work that in his judgment was calculated to promote the interests of the Church, and gave time, ability and money to that end. The Session regrets that Mr. Clark has felt constrained by certain circumstances to de- cline his unanimous re-election to the office which he filled with marked fidelity. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this minute to Mr. Clark." September 7, 1S93 — The Session met in the church parlor. Present — the Moderator and Elders Nelson and Arnold. Opened with prayer by the Moderator. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Elder Nelson offered a minute relative to Elder Lockwood, which was modified at the suggestion of the Moderator and adopted as follows: "It is with deep regret that Session learns that it is the intention of Elder James D. Lockwood, for nearly forty years a member of this Ses- sion, to discontinue his attendance henceforth on the services of this Church. Mr. Lockwood has attended this Church during all his long life of nearly fourscore years, except when residing for some years elsewhere, and Session deeply deplores the circumstances which have made it impos- sible for Elder Lockwood to continue attending the Church to which he has been devoted all his life. Under all the circumstances, the Session advises that Elder Lockwood's name be retained on the roll of Elders and 456 of members of this Church. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this minute to Mr. Lockwood." Tne Moderator stated that he had granted letters of dismission to Samuel V. S. Muzzy, one of the Elders of this Church; Lucy V. Muzzy, wife of Samuel V. S. Muzzy; Henry Muzzy, and Hattie S. his wife; All to the Church of the Redeemer, Mrs. Sarah J. Crane: in this city. Mary E. Crane; Jane Townsend. Elder Nelson stated that inasmuch as he desired to withdraw from the Church at this time, as Elder Lockwood declined to attend the Church any longer, and it was doubtful if Elder Moore would again attend, he would offer, for himself and in behalf of Elder Muzzy, to assist in the adminis- tration of the Lord's Supper on the coming Sabbath, if they should be desired by the remaining members of the Session — the Moderator and Elder Arnold. Closed with prayer by Elder Nelson. INDEX. Academy, meeting for election of trus- tees held in, 5. Ackerman, Abram, subscription of, 315. David, subscription of, 315. J.. Miss— member of a committee, 244, 445; subscription of, 253. J. A., Mrs. subscription of, 254. M., Miss, soprano, salary of, 118. N., subscription of, 276. P. W., subscription of, 314. Ackerman & Titus, subscription of, 316. Adams, Mrs. Thomas, subscription of, 316, 317. Peter- 201, 202, 205; chairman church meeting, 72; pew owner, 154; sub- scriptions of, 252, 308, 309, 316, 319, 430. Robert, subscription of. 297. 320. Thomas, subscription of. 309,317. Advertisement calling meeting to organ- ize church, 218. Agnew, John, bill of, 218. Aitchison, William, subscription of, 320, 322. Albion Place Mission — report of com- mittee on, 448; Sunday School organ- ized at, 451. Aldermen, Board of— church site offered to for City Hall, 261; communica- tion from, 135; petition to, 211; re- monstrance sent to, 141. Alexander, Mrs. (Kate), subscription of, 316. Allen, Alpheus S, subscription of, 320, 321. D. K., cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 308. Mrs., subscription of, 315. Stephen — member of a committee, 105; pew owner, 154; subscrip- tions, of 252,314,320,321; trus- tee. 69. 70. 71, 72. 73, 74, 75, 88, 89. 90, 92,93, 94, 96, 98, 100, 104, 105. Allison, James, subscription of, 253. Miss (Mary), subscription of, 254. R., subscription of, 254. William, subscription of, 322. Alyea, D. I., subscription of, 276. American Bible Society — collection for, 397; life members of, 494. Anderson, Clementina, received, 348. James, received, 353; subscription of, 317. Jane, received, 351. Andrews, C, subscription of, 315. J., subscription of, 315. Andruss, N. P., salary of, 208, 209, 234. Angus, James, 70 — deed from, 221, 243, 247, 248; donation of, 251; lot given by, for Mission School, 139; mortgage held by, 151, 243; resignation of, 120; subscriptions of, 317, 320, 321; trustee, 119. William — cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 318. Annan, D., subscription of, 253. Annandale, Miss, subscription of, 254. Anniversary, seventy-fifth, committee on celebration of, 444. Apollo Hall. 198. Archdeacon, Peter, subscription of, 316. Arnold, William A., Elder, 455, 456. Assembly's Committee on Benevolence and Finance, collections to be for- warded to, 417. Assembly's Psalms and Hymns, recom- mended by Session, 349. Atherton, Charles E.— chorister, 108, 113, 118,119,120, 121; claim of, 124, 128; communications from, 111, 112, 115, 122; resignation of, 117. John G., 127. W. P., subscription of, 315. Atkinson, Miss, subscription of, 254. Atterbury, Eleanor C, dismissed, 437. Josephine K., dismissed, 437. Sydney D. , dismissed, 437. Auchinvole, David, 325 — Deacon, 326, dismissed, 328; Elder, 326, 327, 328, subscription of, 267; trustee, 3, 269; 270,271,275. Avery, Rebecca, received, 341; dis- missed, 365. Axtell, D., cemetery lot owned by, 303. Ayres, E, I., subscription of, 322. B , Mary — cited to appear before Session, 382; suspended, 383. B , Mrs. Sally, 377, 378; cited to appear before Session, 378, 379; sus- pended, 380. Bacon, Samuel, 73. William, subscription of, 317. Bailey, Benjamin, subscription of, 318. Bainbridge, Mary T., subscription of, 280. 308. Bakeman, Margaret, widow, received, 331,332 Baker, Emily M., dismissed, 437. George M., dismissed, 437. Job F., subscription of, 267. Baldwin, S., subscription of, 315. Bamber, David — estate of, 200; subscrip- tion of, 322. Mrs. David, 177,212. Mrs. Mary, subscription of, 320. Banker, H , 236, Subscription of, 254. Bannister, H ., subscription of, 315. Barbour, Mrs. Robert — petition signed by, 148; subscription of, 177, 430. Robert — communication from. 266 of a committee, 249, 254, 259 264; subscription of, 252, 320 trustee, 242, 247, 248. 250, 251.254,255, 256, 259. 262, 264,265, Thomas, subscription of, 319. William, committee to confer with about Mission School, 447. Barkalow, Daniel— 93, 96; subscription of, 308,316. Esther E , dismissed, 436. Henrietta S., dismissed, 436. John S.— 189, 200, 212; dismissed. 436; resolution of, 406, 409; sec- retary church meeting, 110, 116; trustee, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 120. Barnes, A. S.. bill of, 245. Alfred W., chairman church meet- ing, 250. Mrs. ,212. Mrs. A. W., subscription of, 253. Sally L D, 421; dismissed, 437. Sarah K., dismissed, 437. Bate, Mrs, ,208,209. W. B., 216. Beach, Catharine, widow, received, 332. John, 329, 410, 413, 414, 416. Mary (Mrs. John), received, 329. Beam, John R , 295, 298. Beam & Taylor, subscription of, 314. Beckwith, Alexander G., 167. Charles D . , 212; subscription of, 253 K C , subscription of, 321 Becroft, Thomas, subscription of, 315. Beemer, Amos, subscription of, 315. Beggs, Eugene, 133, Hugh -cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 280, 305, 306. Beh, Frederick, 73. Bel) — committee to purchase, 84; com- plaint about ringing of, 196; fire alarm attached to, 135; ringing of, 196, 197; subscription for, 85, 86, 321, 322. Bell, Anna D. (Mrs. E. '1'.)— dismissed, 436; subscription of, 320. Edward T, — 415, 426; committee on corner stone laying at Church of the Redeemer, 434; communica- tion from, 417; dismissed, 436; subscription of, 253, 430. Benjamin, Eliza, dismissed, 391. John, cemetery lot owned by, 303. J. & D.,50. Benson, John— 46, 61, 63, 363; cemetery lot owned by, 302; deed of for pew, 311, 312; dismissed, 394; Elder, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357,358,359,360, 361. :J>62, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370. 371.372,373, 374. 375, 376, 377, 378,379,380,383, 385, 391; of a committee, 359, 360,361, 362,368, 375, 377, 383, 387, 388, 390, 392; received, 339; subscription of,306. Ruth i Mrs. John), received, 363. Sophia, dismissed, 394. Bentley, lames— received, 355; subscrip- tion of, 306. John V.— of a committee, 136, 138, 139, 146, 147, 149, 160, 162, 180, 181, 416; subscription of, 252, 320, 322; trustee. 132. 133, 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 143, 153, 159, 161, 163. 164, 169, 170, 172, 174, 175. 182, 184. Mrs. |ohn V — of a committee, 244, 445; subscription of, 253, 308. Sarah, dismissed, 392. Berdan, T. H ., subscription of, 253, 320, 322. J H., Jr., subscription of, 254, 322. Mary, dismissed, 437. Berry, John VV. — 45, 350; cemetery lot owned by, 302; subscription of, 276. Elizabeth (Mrs. lohn), 45; received, 350. Mary, received, 335, 336. William, 335, 336. Bertholf, Sarah, received, 356 Beyes, Pamela, subscription of, 317. Bible Class, time for meeting of, 404. Bible Society, collection for, 397. Bland, Thomas, subscription of, 268. Blauvelt, Cornelius C , subscription of, 315. Cornelius, Jr., subscription of, 318. Henry I., contract for painting church given to, 133. H. S., bill of, 171, 177, 18:!, 188, 200, 202, 208. 209. 235. J. H., Clerk. 160. Blauvelt & Wadsworth, bill of, 258. Blundell. John — cemeterv lot owned by, 302, 303; subscription of, 317. Mrs , subscription of, 308. Board of Aldermen, 135, 141, 211, 261. Church Erection, plan to be pro- cured from, 214. Education, 135, Health, 261. Trade, 261 . 459 Bogardus, Rev. , subscription of, 317. Bogert, David, subscription of, 314. Boice, James, communication from, 191. Bonnell, Thomas, subscription of, 267. Bonney, Mrs. , subscription of, 253. Boon, Catharine, received, 341. James, ;>41. Booth, James— 168, 231; of a committee, 184, 190, 198, 210, 229; subscrip- tion of, 252, 320, 321. 430; trus- tee. 184, 185, 186, 187, 191, 192, 193. 194, 195. 196. 197. 19S. 199, 202, 203, 204, 206, 209, 211, 214, 215,216,217,218, 222, 227, 229, 241,244.440. Mrs James, subscription of, 177, 320. Kev. Henry M., candidate, 412, 415, 416 Boulon, R. M . map of, 73. Bowen, Phebe Frances, dismissed, 391. Bowering, John — librarian of Mission School, 419; report of, about furnaces, 193 Bowlsby, Mrs. , subscription of, 254. Bowman, H ., subscription of, 317. J. H. — subscription of, 316. Sarah, received, 353. Bowne, William V — resignation of, 25; subscription of, 302; trustee, 20, 21, 22,24. Boyd, Elizabeth, received, 339. John, 369. Kennedy, 339. Nancy, received, 369. Brainerd, Simeon, 50 Bresbuhl, John — received, 335, 336; dis- missed'. 338. Brigham, Antoinette Gibson, dismissed, 439 Briscoe, Catharine V. D., dismissed, 437. Biiscoe, Sarah J ., dismissed, 437. Brooks, Ann, received. 338. 339. HattieJ , dismissed, 437. James— 269, 338, 339; received, 363; subscription of, 301. Jane, received, 356. Robert, cemetery lot owned by, 303. Broughton, lohn, subscription of, 317. Brower, Christopher — 329; cemetery lot owned by, 3u3; dismissed, 394; sexton, 28. 35, 36, 37 38, 41,44, 45,47,52,55,57,58 61,63. Elizabeth (Mrs. C), received, 329; dismissed, 394. Margaret (Mrs. Richard} — received, 348 Richard C— 348; received, 350. Brown, George, 163. John, subscription of, 315. John J . , subscription of, 314. John P. subscription of, 315. Phebe (Mrs. Zadock) — 325; dismissed, 333; application for relief of, 406. Rev. Wm. Y., candidate, 228. Zadock — 269,325; application for re- lief of widow of, 406; Deacon, 329; dismissed, 333; Elder, 326, 327. 328, 329, 331,332; subscrip- tion of, 268. Brownlee, Hugh, subscription of, 317, 321. James, 212; subscription of, 254. Buchan, T. R., 167. Buffum, Sampson \V.— subscription of, 306; trustee, 55, 56; dismissed, 390 Building Committee, 4, 9, 10. Bumsted, David subscription of, 315. Margaret, subscription of, 315. B u nee, Dr. Hiram, received, 373. Burden, Ann, received, 360. James, received, 360. Burnet, Charles D., collector, 238. David— 310, 312, 400, 401, 411; ceme- tery lot owned by, 302; chairman church meeting, 80, 82, 94, 107, 113, 116, 119, 125; claim of against church, 57, 58, 59, 60, 65; clerk of Session, 390, 409, col- lector, 69; commissioner to Pres- bvtery, 409; Elder, 390, 391, 392, 395, 396, 397, 416; of a committee, 84, 85, 396; pew owner, 154; re- ceived. 360; resignation of, 404; resolutions about death of, 418, secretary board of trustees, 52; 55,56,57,58,59, 60. 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73; sec- retary church meeting, 51, 55, 56.58.59,61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 74, 75; subscription of, 280, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309. 314, 321; trustee, 28, 29, 31, 32, 51,61,63,66. Mrs. Eliza, subscription of, 178, 320. Burr, Lemuel, dismissed, 394. Mrs Theresa, dismissed, 394. Burying Ground— see cemetery. Bush, Henry, received. 326. Butler. B W., subscription of, 426. Henry V. — of a committee, 107, 108; subscription of, 305, 308, 321; trustee, 106. Mary J., dismissed, 437. Mrs. H. V., subscription of. 280, 308. Patrick, subscription of, 316. William— deed of release from, 221; mortgage held bv, 151, 157; study- built by, 114, 130, 131; subscrip- tion of, 308, 309, 316. Bylard, Dr G. A„ subscription of, 315. C , Clarissa -reports about, 365, 374, 375, 376; cited to appear before Session, 367, 368; before Session, 372; confession of, 373. C , Ellis E., reports about, 395; suspended, 396 C , lames — cited to appear be- fore Session, 380; suspended, 381, 382 C , Margaret, suspended, 359. C , Mrs. Grace, committee ap- pointed to converse with, 392 C , Thomas— reports about, 359, 360; cited, 361; suspended, 362. 460 Cairns, Hugh, subscription of, 868, Caldwell, Rev. Robert E., candidate, 236. Calkins (Caulkins), Charles rl.— Dea- con, 405, 406, 409, 417; subscription of, :<22. Calvin, Josiah F. — subscription of, 317; suit against, 93, 96. Camp, H. C.,448. Campbell, Allan — received, 365; subscrip- tion of, 301. John, subscription of, 301. Mary (Mrs. Allan), received, 365. Samuel, 269. Canaan, Mrs. Ann, cited, 383. Canady, I., cemetery lot owned by, 30}. Candy, Thomas D., dismissed, 391. Canfield, Silas D., subscription of, 322. Stephen— County Clerk, 291 , 293 ; sub- scription of, 269, 307. Canvassing Committee, 215, 216, 217. Carlick,John D., cemetery lot owned by, 303. Carlyle, Rev. — ., candidate, 412. Carmichael, Alexander, subscription of, 267. Carpenter, Miss B , subscription of, 254. James, 365. Julia, received. 365. Carrick, Alexander, 32. Carrick, Robert, subscription of, 280, 305, 306, 308, 321 . Carshore, William, bill of, 208, 209 Carter, Martha, subscription of, 321. Carter & Doremus, subscription of, 314. Cataract City Bank, President of, 403. Catlin, Jacob — 39 ; before Session, 392 cemetery lot owned by, 302; meetings at store of, 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 49 50, 51; received, 369; resignation of 56; Secretary Board of Trustees. 25 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,36 88; subscription of, 306; superintend ent of cemetery, 52; trustee, 40, 41 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52. 55, 56 Cellarius, A., bill of. 200, 202, 235, 246. Cemetery— 30, 31, 52, 61,82, 109, 141, 142, 146, 160, 176, 187, 188,235,246,260,265 agent of, 38; building lots to be sold in, 264; committee on, 160; report of 90,93,115, 147, 160; deeds for, 21 S 219,221,255,271,277, 291, 295, 299 deeds for lots in, 57. 67, 86, 90, 113 115,147,205,206.207.2!;!, 257. 313 fence of, 22. 31, 33, 35, 75, 76, 77, 84 114,115,146,159.160, 191, 192, 193, 233,249,250,255; line of, 191, 192 193, 207, 218; list of lot owner-, 302 303, 304; map of, 205, 206, 207, 250, 279; ordinance of Board of Health about, 261; presentment of Grand Jury about. 159, 160; rules and regu- lations of, 89, 90; sale of lots in, 79, 113, 165, 200, 201, 209. 234, 245, 251, 258,260,263; sidewalk at, 206. 207, 218; superintendent of, ! title of, 25S. Centinel of Freedom, advertisement in, 5. Certified copies of deeds, 218, 219, 220, 221. Certificate of incorporation of trustees, 218, 270. Chadwick, Albert F., dismissed, 437. Annie P., dismissed, 437. P., subscription of, 317. Chamney, Mrs. , subscription of, 320. Chapin, Rev. .candidate, 228, 236, 237. Chappel, Aletta, received, 328, 329; dis- missed, 332. James, 328, 329, 332. Cheyne, Mrs. John, dismissed, 445. John, dismissed, 445. Chiswell, Robert, subscription of, 316. Choir, 61, 107, 127, 136, 141, 151, 152, 165, 176, 183, 1S8, 200, 201, 245, 251, 258, 262. Christian Endeavor Society, to be organ- ized, 413. Christie, Charles E. — committee to ex- amine, 417; received, 417. John C, 175, 18S, 197; bill of for tuning organ. 166. 171, 177, 1S3, 188,200,202,208, 209, 235, 245, 251,258,263. Church Directory, 448, 450. Church Erection, collection for, 247, 251, 259. 263, 446, 447, 449. 450, 454. Church of the Redeemer— 201, 226, 228, 234; corner stone of laid, 434; invited to communion sen ice at First Church, 443; list of persons dismissed to unite with, 436; organization of, 434, 436; reasons for organization of 437, 43K. Churchfield, Anna, 330. Circular about Systematic Beneficence, 453. Clark, Mrs. Catharine, — life member American Bible Society, 404; subscription of, 320. Eleanor (Mrs. Wm. ), received, 350. Elisha B., cemetery lot owned by, 302; resignation of, 25; Secretary Board of Trustees. 20, 21, 22. 24; subscription of, 302, 304, 305, 306,307; trustee, 20, 21. Edward H., — 321; communication from, about bell, 85; resignation of, 120, 121; subscription of, 314, 317, 321, 322; trustee, 119; vote of thanks to, 85. Henrv, 413, 414. 415, 417; chairman church meeting, 69, 109, 110, HI, 134, 140, 143; commissioner to Presbvterv, 417; Elder, 401, 409, 416, 449, 451, 452; of a committee, 416, 417, 418, 452; pew owned by, 154; President Board of Trus- tees. 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119. 120, 121, 122. 124, 125, 126, 127. 126, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135. 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 147, 154; resigna- 401 tion of, 143; resolution about death of, 420; secretary church meeting, 6S, 71; subscription of, 280, 305, 306, 308,309, 316, 320, 321 ; treasurei board of trustees, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87; treas- urer of Session, 404; trustee, 70, 72. 74, 75. 76, 88, 89, 98, 100, 106, 321, 4i)6. 407, 412. Henry 1., chairman church meeting, 213, 223, 440; commissioner to Presbytery. 442; Elder, 227, 229. 241,443,445,447; member of a committee, 149, 188, 199. 202, 203, 248, 249, 254. 259, 264, 444, 454; minute about, 454, 455; President Board of Trustees, 204. 205, 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 218, 222, 223. 226, 227, 230, 231, 233, 234, 236, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,243,245.247, 250, 251, 254, 255, 256, 257. 259, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 300, 301, 440; Secre- tary Hoard of I rustees, 152, 153, 157,159,160,161, 162, 163, 164, 165,168,169,170, 172, 173, 174, 175. 176, 178. 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189; sub- scription of, 252; Treasurer Dev- ereaux Fund. 427; trustee, 143, 144,147,150, 190, 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199,201. Mrs. Henry 1. , of a committee, 244, 445. Herbert, collector, 259. Jane ( Vlrs. John), In, 325. John — 325; cemetery lot owned bv, 302; subscription of, 269, 320; trustee, 6. 144,269. John, Jr. — cemetery lot owned bv, 30.-S; subscription of, 301, 306, 307. John E., subscription of, 252. Rev. John F.— 61, 64; claim of , 60 commissioner to Presbytery, 63 Moderator of Session. 391, 392 resignation of, 64; subscription for moving expenses, 304; sub- scription for salary of, 304, 305 Morton — 321; bill of, 258; subscrip- tion of, 253, 320 Rose Ann, received, 351, William L. — 350; chairman church meeting. 67; cemetery lot owned by. 302; Secretary Board of Trustees, 50, 51; secretary church meeting, 37, 64; sub- scription of, 280. 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 317; Treasurer Board of Trustees, 44, 47, 48, 49, 52, 55, 57, 58,59,60,61, 64, 65, 280, 304; trustee, 35, 36, 37, 38. 39, 40, 41, 42,43,51,56,57,61, 63, 66, 67, 68; usher, 175. Wilson & Company, subscription of for bell. 321. Clawson, Rachel, received, 3C0. (Clasen), Simeon — 360; subscription of, 302. Clergymen, subscription for support of, 268. Close, Grace (Mrs. James) — received, 342; subscription of, 320. James — 343; claim of, 51, 55, 57; pew owner, 154; subscription of, 280, 301, 304, 305, 307, 308, 509, 322; trustee, 26. 30,32,63, 70. Jane, Mrs., 403. Mrs. A., 177; subscription of, 253. Cluss, Allan, subscription of, 253. James B., subscription of, 314. John L., subscription of, 317. Sarah, Mrs., dismissed, 394. Cobb, William M , subscription of, 301. Coldthurst, William— 245; subscription of, 253. Cole, Kreeman, subscription of, 317. Henry, 124, & Doremus, subscription of, 315. L., 167. Mrs. , 212. Collections— 397, 417, 446; foundation plan fur, 406. Colleges- collections for aid of, 247, 251, 259, 263, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454. Collet, Mark W. — cemetery lot owned by, 302; cemetery lot, deed for, 3i3; subscription of, 307. Robert, subscription of, 269. Collier, Abram, subscription of, 317. & Company, bill of, 208, 209. Collins, Edward E., subscription of, 280, 304. Colt, Aime— subscription of, 308. Catharine W — 272, 273; received, 342. Eliza P., subscription of, 308 Elizabeth (Mrs. John J.) — received, 333; dismissed. 333. John-48, 49. 50, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60, 65, 70, 269, 272, 273; chairman church meeting, 20. 32; executor of Peter Colt, 282, 283; pew owner, 154; resignation of, 15; Secretary Board of Trustees, 8, 9, 10, 11; subsciipticn of, 280, 304, 305, : 06, 307, 309; trustee, 3, 4,6,7,8,9,15,270,271,275. John J. -received, 332, 333; dis- missed, 333. John O., subscription of, 280, 305, 310. Mary, subscription of, 308. Meta, subscription of, 308. Morgan G. — deed from, for parson- age, 293, 295, 298; subscription of, 316,321. Peter, 209, 274, 325; chairman annual meeting, 13, 14, 3~; daughter of, 124; estate of, 24. 28, 32, 51, 55, 57. 58, 60, 65, 66, 220, 282, 289, 294, 297; President Board of Trustees. 7. 8, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13; received, 333, 334. Phebe (Mrs. Samuel) — 325; dismissed, 352 Rosweli L.— 15, 72, 74, 75, 220, 289, 290, 294; chairman church meet- ing, 63, 64, 68; Governor S. U. 462 M., 272, 273, 288, 290, 291, 293; lot donated by, 30"; pew owned by, 154; release from heirs of, 255; subscription of, 280, 304, 307, 308, 309, 316. R — O. .subscription of, 305. Samuel— 269, 325, 352; before Ses- sion, 348; Deacon, 341; Elder. 326,327,328,329. 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338. 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 314, 345, 346; mem- ber of a committee, 345; Presi- dent Board of Trustees, 6; re- ports about, 347; resignation of. 15; subscription of, 267; suspend- ed, 349; trustee, 3, 4. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. 12, 13,14,15,270,275. Sarah, 325; subscription of, 280, 308. Sarah Lyman (Mrs. Peter), 124, 325; subscription of, 280, 308. Thomas O., subscription of, 316; witness to deed, 293. Combs, Thomas, received. 356. Committee on General Supervision of Church Property— 185, 186, 187, 197, 204, 206, 233, 255, 262, 265; appoint- ed, 162, 169, 175, 180, 184, ISO, 196, 202, 210,238, 249, 254,259, 264; report of, 192, 205, 207, 211, 239, 240, 250, 256, 257, 266. Committee on Plans for Sunday School Building, 214,215, 216. Communion service — 420, 424, 446; Church of Redeemer invited to at- tend, 443; collection taken at for poor fund, 247, 252, 259, 263; wine for, 445. Concert to pay for organ, 113. Concert of prayer, when to be held, 391. Conckling, Gabriel T.— received, 336; dismissed, 338. Joseph — received, 328, 329; dis- missed, 333. Conger, L , subscription of, 306. Congress Hall, church site to be sold at, 285. Conklin, Lewis, subscription of, 317. Conover, J. — , 246. Cook, F., subscription of , 276. Rachel, received, 353. William — member of a committee, 142, 146, 160; resignation of, 170, 171, 172; subscription of, 320; Treasurer Board of Trustees, 153, 162, 163, 164, 165, 169, 171, 173; Treasurer Mission School, 422, 425; trustee, 140, 143. 146, 150, 152, 159, 161, 168, 170, 174. Coon, Anna, received, 336. Elizabeth — received, 336; dismissed, 346. Samuel — 269, 336, 246; subscription of, 269 Cooper, , organist, 127. Corner stone, laying of, 5. Cortelyou, Ida Amelia, received, 418. John W., Elder. 404,406, 409,416. Corwin, Mrs. , 212. Cory, James, subscription of, 322. Coulson, Mr. , 408, 409. Coulter, Michael. 167. Mrs. , 212. Robert, subscription of, 318. Courter, Margaret, received, 348. Coventry, Mrs. Mary, dismissed, 394. Cowen, David, subscription of, 305. Cox, Samuel A., Moderator of Presby- tery, 342. Crady, Mark W., cemetery lot owned by, 303. Crane, Benjamin— 211, 230, 250; ceme- tery lot owned by, 303; member of a committee, 182, 389; sub- scription of, 253, 317, 320; trus- tee, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 169, 172.174,175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 184 Clarissa, received, 351. David D., ludgeof Court of Com- mon Pleas, 278 Job, 331, 332. Mary (Mrs. Job)— received, 331, 332; dismissed, 356. M. S., subscription of, 315. Rev. Dr., address of at Dr. Horn- blower's funeral, 433. Sarah J., dismissed, 456. Crane & Garrison, bill of, 78. Crane & Son, B., subscription of, 246, 252. Crassous, Frederick H., dismissed, 436. Hattie A , dismissed, 436. Crawford, Peter — 3, 4, 269; subscription of, 269. Creamer, Robert T., subscription of, 314. Crismon, Elizabeth — received, 349; dis- missed, 360. Josiah, 349, 360. Crooks, James-205, 208, 209, 264, 266; communication from, 248; salary of, 234. Crosbv, Henry B., subscription of, 315. Cross Street M. E. Church, 93. Crossett, Ann, bequest of, 249. Mrs. William, 252 William-39. 152, 169, 310, 412; pew owner, 154; subscription of, 304, 306, 309. 319, 322; trustee. 68. Crossman , pew owned by, 154. Cundell, George B., subscription of, 322. William -45, 56, 90, 93; cemetery lot owned by, 303; member of a committee, 280; pew owner, 154; President Board of Trustees, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73; subscription of, 280, 304, : 05. 306. 307, 308, 309, 314, 321, 322; subscription of em- ployes of, 314; trustee, 58.59,60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. 68, 70. Curie, Frederic, subscription of, 316. Cunningham, Adeline, subscription of, 253. 320. Jane, (Mrs. Robert)— received, 340; subscription of, 314 Robert, 340; subscription of, 267. Cuper, James, received, 353. Curran, Patrick, subscription of, 315. Dale, Thomas M., 160. 463 Dalling, May, dismissed, 437. Mrs. Robert, 177. Robert— 161, 177; collector, 153, 162, 163, 164, 165, 169, 171, 173, 174, 177, 180, 1.S3, 1*4,188, 190, 196, 200, 202, 208, 210, 234, 238; dis- missed, 437 ; subscription of, 316, 320, 321; trustee, 85. Dandy, Sallv — received, 349; dismissed, 367.' Danforth, Charles — pew owner, 154; sub- scription of, 2S0, 306, 307, 308, 309, 321, 430. Mary— dismissed, 436; subscription of, 319, 320. Mrs. Charles, 178. Davis, Margaret, widow, received, 329. Day, David H. — collector of pew rents, 59, 61; resignation of, 63; sub- scription of, 306. Mrs. Mary, received, 377. Silas, received, 377. Deacons— 446, 447, 449, 450, 454; elected, 326, 329, 341,351, 405; plan of for col- lections, 406. Deeds — certified copies of, 218, 219; for old cemetery, 218, 219, 271, 277, 295; for new cemetery. 221, 291, 295, 299; for church property, 218, 271, 2S6; for Elm street school property, 219; for lot in old cemetery, 313; for par- sonage property, 220, 221, 289, 293; for pew, 311; for pew, form of, 310; for Westminster Church site, 221. Deeds of Release — for church property, 219; for Elm street school property, 219. Degraw, Elizabeth, received, 348. John, 348. Margaret, received, 348. Walter, received, 353. Delaplaine, Nicholas, 7. De Puyt, A., bill of, 235. Derrom, Andrew- 189, 200, 212, 213, 222, 223,226,227,408, 410, 411, 438; dismissed, 443: Elder, 401, 409, 417, 431, 435, 436, 439, 440; member of a committee, 431, 432,435; parsonage to be built bv, 88, 94, 95, 97, 99, 100, 103, 104, 105. 106, 108, 109; subscrip- tion of, 321, 322; trustee, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 89, 91 . Andrew, Jr., dismissed, 437. Brothers, 178. James, plan of, for lecture room, 186. Jennie L., dismissed, 437. Katie L., dismissed, 437. Desk to be built, 9. Devereaux, John, 124: subscription of, 308. Mary C, bequest of, 123. 124, 126, 130, 135, 144, 147, 181, 182, 200, 205, 208, 249, 250, 257, 266, 427, 428. Devosney, Thomas, subscription of, 317. DeWitt, Moses E. — chairman church meeting, 61; subscription of, 304. Dickerson, Philemon— 273; note on, 19. Dickey, Catharine, (Mrs. Wm.) — re- ceived, 374. Esther, received, 334. William— 325, 334, 274; cemetery lot owned by, 303; committee on call, 48; Elder, 398; moderator church meeting. 46, 58, 88; sub- scription of, 267, 280, 304, 305, 306, 307. 308, 322; trustee, 6, 28, 29, 30, 43, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. 68, 69. Dickinson, Andrew— 216; contract of on Sundav-school building, 228, 233, 235, 246, 252. Dickson, Walter— 241; bill of, 258, 263 Directory of church members, 448, 450. Disabled Ministers, collection for, 247, 252, 259. Discipline, Church, cases of — B , Mary, 382, 383. B ------- . Mrs. Sally, 377, 378, 379, 380. Crane, Clarissa, 365, 367, 368, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376. Collins, Ellis E , 395, 396, C \. Grace, Mrs ,392. C , Margaret, 359. C , Thomas, 359, 360, 361, 362. Canaan, Mrs. Ann, 383. Catlin. Jacob, 392. Colt, Samuel, 247, 348, 349. Cuper, James, 380, 381, 382. Ellis, Sarah, 392, 393. F , Lvdia, 357, 358. 370, 371. H , James, 344. 345, 346. H - -- , Lydia, 370,371. H , Robert, : 83, 384. Harrison, Moses, 387. L k, Henry H ., 384, 385, 390. M , Patrick, 385, 386, 396, 398. M , William, 394. Mc- --, John, 345, 346. McE Robert, 377, 378, 380, 382, 384, 385, 386. Magee, John, 368. Mcllhose, James, 392, 393. P n, Mrs.. 395. Paul, Alexander, 388. Ryerson, Clarissa, 375, 376 R - - - h, Mrs. Mary Ann, 402. Ray, William, 398, 399. Robinson, Mrs. Margaret, 377, 378, 380, 381,382. Rutherford, John, 375, 376 S , Widow Esther, 374. Sanford, Charles, 403. Sclator, Robert, 380, 381 Van G - - - - , Richard. 354. 355. Van Houten, Fohn G., 392. 393. Van Ness, Catharine, 392, 393. Van Ness, Giles, 392, 393. Van Riper, Garret, 385, 386, 387, 389. W s, Margaret, 388, 389. W t, Nancy, 388. Woodruff, Absalom B., 399, 400, 401 . Districts, Congregation divided into, 391, 402. Dixon, D. A., subscription of,317, Dodd, Mehetable — received, 336; dis- missed, 340. Stephen — received, 336; dismissed, 340. Domestic Missions, Board of, collections for, 397. Donehughey, Elizabeth, subscription of, 316. Donlevy, P. J., 257. Donnelly, , cemetery lot owned by, 307. Doremus, D. D., subscription of, 318. H. I., subscription of, 315. Mrs. Henry C. — 212; subscription of, 253., Ralph, subscription of, 306, 308. Dougherty, H , subscription of, 314. Miss M. A., subscription of, 253 Douglass Jacob, 269; subscription of, 276. William, subscription of, 315. Draney, James, 212. Dresendorfer, John, subscription of, 315. Drew, Issacher, subscription of, 315. John, subscription of, 315. DuBois, Right Rev. Bishop, 124. Duffey, Ann — received, 352; dismissed, 357. Dumont, A. Henry, Moderator of Pres- bytery, 395. Dunkerly, James, subscription of, 320. Dunlap, Thomas, 167, 212. Dunn, James, subscription of, 317. Mrs. , 177, 178. Dunning, Elniry, subscription of, 268. Durie, D — , subscription of. 316 Mrs. , subscription of, 316. Duryea, Rev. Dr., address of at Dr. Hornblower's funeral, 433 Dutch Reformed Church of Totowa, 0. Eagles, Charity (Mrs. Wm.)— received, 329; dismissed, 337. Margaret, widow — received, 329; dis- missed, 337. William, 329, 337. Earle, Eliza, widow, 374. Eaton, Charlotte, dismissed, 391. Rev. Sylvester— 49; called, 47, 48; cemetery lot owned by, 303; Moderator of Session, 390; re- signed. 57; subscription for, 305, 306. Edge, P., cemetery lot owned by, 304. Education, Board of. collection for, 247, 252, 25S, 263, 397, 446, 447, 449, 450, 451. Edwards. C. E., 213. Carrie C. — communication from. 157, 158, 159, 318, 319; subscription of, 177,252. Edmund G.— 168. 177,443, 444; mem- ber of a committee, 184, 189. 190, 196 198, 202. 203, 205, 207, 210, 214, 217, 229. 237, 238. 248, 249. 254, 259. 264; secretary Board of Trustees, 190, 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 205, 206. 208, 209, 211, 215. 242, 243. 264, 265; secretary church meeting, 213; subscription of. 252; Treasurer Board of Trus- tees, 210, 214, 226, 236, 240, 247. 250, 254, 255, 256, 259, 260, 261, 262,264, 265, 266; trustee, 184, 185, 186, 187, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 222, 231, 233, 236, 238, 239,240,241,244, 245, 257, 440; vote of thanks to, 210, 212. John — 408; chairman church meet- ing, 110; mortgage held by, 151, 157, 158, 159; pew owned by, 154; President Board of Trustees, 88, 89, 91, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 100, 104, 105, 106, 118; subscription of, 319, 321, 322; trustee, 88. Egleston, Battell & Company, subscrip- tion of, 321. Ekings, R. M., communication from about parsonage, 266. Elders— 446. 447, 449, 450, 454; election of, 222, 223, 227, 326, 329, 341, 351, 405, 418, 419, 429, 442, 444, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451 . Ellis, Sarah— 393; cited, 392. Ellison, Dr. William— 32, 51,55, 57, 58, 60; received, 363; subscription of, 276, 302. Elm Street Infant School, deed for, 219. Ely, George B , subscription of, 317. English, George, subscription of, 317. John, 220. English, Van Blarcom & Company, sub- scription of, 316. Ensign, , 96. Espie, Mrs. Ann, dismissed, 394. Essex County records, 26. County Express, 5. Evans, Eleanor, dismissed, 437. Fannie F., dismissed, 437. Hattie A., dismissed. 437. John, subscription of, 315. Miss , 127. Mrs. William L., subscription of, 177, 320. (Evins), Phebe, received, 349. Q. N., & Company, bill of, 245. William L.. 415, 416. W. W., subscription of, 253, 320. Evangelical Alliance, use of church granted to, 450, 451. F , Lydia — before Session, 357; con- fession of before church, 358. Faux, John, sexton, 247, 254, 259. Fawcett, G — , subscription of, 276. Fayerweather, John S., subscription of, 314 Female Infant School Society, 219. Fence — bequest to be used for, 249. 250; contract for, 265, 266; subscription for, 280. Fenner, Edmund, subscription of, 320. Mrs. Dr., 189,242. William G. — 442, 448; chairman church meeting, 244, 445; com- missioner to Presbytery, 442; member of a committee, 224, 225, 226, 228, 236. 237, 248, 254. 259, 264, 442; subscription of, 252, 320; trustee, 229, 231, 233, 234, 236, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 243, 405 247, 249, 250, 251, 255, 256, 259, 260,21)1,262,265,266. Ferguson, Eliza Cottle — received, 336, 337; dismissed, 374. William, 336, 337; dismissed, 374; subscription of, 301; trustee, 16, 17,18,19,28. Ferris, Apollos, received, 376. Joseph, 350; subscription of, 302. Mary, cemetery lot owned by, 302; received, 350. Field, , chorister, 85, 91, 105. Field & Inglis, subscription of, 322. Fielding, Henry, trustee, 34,35. Fields, Elizabeth, received, 376. James, 376. Fifield, H ., subscription of, 308. Finance Committee— 89, 206, 229; ap- pointed, 88, 94, 108, 113, 202, 203, 210, 238, 254, 259, 264; bill referred to, 105; report referred to, 98, 112, 204, 211, 218, 233, 240, 243, 247, 248, 249, 250, 255, 256, 260, 261,264,265,266. Fire alarm system in church tower, 135. First Free Independent Presbyterian Church, persons dismissed to unite with, 390,391. First German Presbyterian Church, 219. First National Bank— 123, 126; account of Treasurer at, 211. Fisher, Alice, Mrs. . received, 328. F'isher, Elizabeth D., received, 34S. Rev. Samuel- 10, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31,33,38,39, 45, 46, 47, 51, 55, 57; corner stone laid by, 5; land surveyed for, 278, 279; Moderator of church meeting, 34; Moderator of Session, 327, 328, 329,331,332,333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345. 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 351, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 302, 363, 364, 365,367,368,369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 383, 385; parsonage of, 9, 15; pew deeded to, 27; resignation of, 46, 47; salary of, 16, 17, 29, 32, 41; subscription of, o01. Flavell, Wright, 72, 220. Flood, Catharine, dismissed. 394. Isabella (Mrs John), received, 327. John, 269. 327; resignation of, 14, 57; subscription of, 302; trustee, 7, 8, 9,10, 11,12, 13,14. Florence Brothers, 186; bill of, 177, 178, 188,200,202, 210. Fonda, A. P .subscription of, 321. Fonda & Smith, subscription of, 321. Forbes, Agnes, received, 421. Henry, 421; subscription of, 314. Force, .cemetery lot owned by, 303. Mrs. Clementine, dismissed, 394. Ford, John, Moderator of Presbytery, 340. Foreign Missions, collections for, 247, 252, 258, 263, 397, 435, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454. Formation of First Church, 218, 269, 270, Forshee, I. S., subscription of, 276. Fowler, DeGrasse B., 167, 189, 255; deed from, 293, 295, 298. Julia C. deed from, 293, 295.298; subscription of, 321. Francis, Maria (Mrs. Alexander), re- ceived, 423. Fraser, A. G., Moderator of Presbytery, 356. Freedmen, collection for, 247, 252, 259, 263, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454. Freeland, David A., 269. Lydia, received, 349. Freeman, U. W., cemetery surveyed by, 278, 279. Frelinghuysen, Theodore, 25, 26; Attor- ney-General of N. J , 278, 279; note on, 25. French, Mrs. — .subscription of, 314. Frier, Mary Ann, received, 353. Friesman, Aleida, received, 358. S E.,358. Frost, George, 167, 189; subscription of, 320. Mary — resignation of from choir, 203; salary of, 208, 209. Furdon, , 47. Furnace, 192, 193. Gafney, M., subscription of, 254. Gallagher, John, subscription of, 315. 'I'. A. , subscription of, 316. Gallaway, Rev. J. B.,450. Garbrecht, Henry L., subscription of, 317, 321. Gardner, Ann — received, 347; dismissed, 366. James, received, 347. Jane — received, 358; dismissed, 366. Mary (Mrs. James), received, 347. Nancy — received, 347; dismissed, 366. Thomas, 347; received, 366; dis- missed, 366. Garrabrant, John, 8. Uriah, constable, 33. Garretson, Margaret, received, 356, Mary, received, 364. Garrison, Abraham, subscription of, 316. C. G., 45; subscription of, 280, 306, 308, 316. John — cemetery lot owned by, 303; pew owned by, 154; subscription of, 280, 301, 306, 308, 309, 316, 322; trustee, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75. Mrs. D., subscription of, 316. R. B., 239; bill of, 235, 246. Garside & Beaumont, bill of, 95. Garside & Brother, bill of, 166. Gattv, James, subscription of, 269. Gehr'ing, Miss --, 239, 245. Mrs. — , 189. Gerau, J. S., bill of, 235. T., 1£8. German Presbyterian Church, First, 78. General Assembly, contribution to, 446, 447,449,450. Geroe, A., subscription of, 315. Benjamin, subscription of, 317. 466 Gibson, Mrs. M., subscription of, 254. Gildersleeve, Obadiah — received, 360; dismissed, 362. Gillespie, Mrs. — , subscription of, 253, 316. Gledhill, Joseph, subscription of, 280, 805, 309, 316. Mrs William, 167, 200; subscription of, 308. Robert, subscription of, 315. William, 139, 291; Secretary Board of Trustees, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79; subscription of, 314, 321; trustee, 74. Glover, George, subscription of, 253. Godden, Christopher, 167, 189. Mrs. Christopher, subscription of, 253, 320. Godwin, Abram H., subscription of, 314, 322. Abram, Jr. — 349; donation by, 44; resignation of, 19; subscription of, 301, 306; trustee, 17, 19, 32. Caleb Munson— 369; claim of, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60; Commissioner to Presbytery, 46; Committee on call to Pastor, 48; Elder, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, a50, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 380, 383, 385, 390, 391, 392; member of a committee, 9, 48. 344, 347, 354, 359, 362, 368, 374, 375, 378, 382, 384, 388; Presi- dent Board of Trustees, 15, 16, 18, 19; received, 337; dismissed, 394; Secretary Board of Trus- tees, 12, 13, 14; subscription of, 268. 302, 304, 306, 307; trustee, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. Evelina (Mrs. C. M.) — received, 369; dismissed, 394. General, hotel of, 367. Henry, 4, 269; subscription of, 269. Margaret, received, 349. Martha (Mrs. Abram, Jr.), received, 349. Godwin & Warren, meeting of Trustees at office of, 20, 21. Goetschius, John H., 212, 221, 419; mem- ber of a committee, 225, 226, 442. Goetschius, John I., subscription of, 317, 320. Gordon, James, subscription of, 315. Miss H., subscription of, 253, 320. Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs, 421 . Gould. Aaron, subscription of, 268. Abraham — 161, 419; chairman church meeting, 68, 106; dismissed, 394, 437; Elder, 405, 416, 423, 435; sub- scription of, 316, 820; Treasurer of Session, 420, 422, 423; trustee. 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 93. Catharine Ann, received, 423. Encrease, 328; executors of, 8; sub- scription of, 269. Hannah (Mrs. Abraham), dismissed, 394. Hiram, subscription of, 316. Jemima M., dismissed, 437. John F., subscription of, 269. John M. — 448; dismissed, 437; sub- scription of, 308, 316 320,322. John k.— 269, 325; Deacon, 326; Elder, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338. 339, 340,341,342,343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354. 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361,362,363,364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 383, 385,390,391, 392, 395. 396, 397, 409; President Board of Trus- tees, 14; subscription of, 280, 306, 309; trustee, 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 29, 31, 33, 61, 270, 271, 275. Mary S., received, "336, 337. Mattie, subscription of, 320. Moses E., subscription of, 316, 322. Mrs. Thomas, 177. Nancy (Mrs. John R ), 325. Rebecca, received, 336, 337. Sarah H.— received, 336, 337; dis- missed, 391 . Stephen D., subscription of, 322. Stephen b., 269; subscription of, 268. 269. Sydney, dismissed, 437. Thomas, chairman church meeting, 71, 75; pew owner, 154; subscrip- tion of, 252, 309, 314, 320, 321. Graham, Archibald— cemetery lot owned by, 303; plans for Parsonage drawn by, 87; subscription of, 317. Miss R , 203, 208, 209; salary of, 234. Mrs. Archibald, subscription of, 253. Grand Jury, presentment by, 159, 160. Granger, Rev. H. C.,421. Grant, Libbie J., dismissed, 437. Greaves, Martha, 167; subscription of, 322. Mrs., subscription of, 254. Greer, John, subscription of, 318. Gregson, Mrs. — , subscription of, 253. Griffith, Andrew, subscription of, 317. Mrs. Maria, dismissed, 394. Sarah, widow, received, 351. Griggs, John W., 168, 260, 265, 320. H , James — before Session, 345; sus- pended, 346 H , Mrs, Lydia— cited, 370; suspend- ed, 371. H , Robert — cited, 383; suspended, 384. Habben, John, subscription of, 314. J. & H., bill of, 149, 166,171. Hagerty, B. M., cemetery lot owned by, 302. Haledon. Committee on Mission School at, 447. Hali, Lawrence, subscription of, 307. Hall, Charles Henry, 403. J. G., 70. John P., subscription of, 306. Mary — see Kane. 467 Thomas, bill of for new organ, 308, 309. Halliday, Thomas, subscription of, 208. Halstead, Fred. ,241. G. G., bill of, 258, 263. Halsted, i). W., secretary church meet- ing, 43; sexton, 45, 46. W. H , subscription of, 315. Hamilton, tlizabeth — received, 342; dis- missed, 347. James, 347; received, 342; reports about, 314. Richard, subscription of, 315. Hampson, Mr. , subscription of, 315. Hanes, J. L., subscription of, 322. Harmon, William IW . , 108; Commis- sioner to Presbytery, 231; subscrip- tion of, 252, 320, 322. Harper, James N , subscription of, 317. Harris, , subscription of, 315. Harrison, John, sub*cription of, 314 Moses — received, 358; cited, 387; be- fore Session, 387. Hartley, Charlotte, dismissed, 391. Ira, 239; bill of, 177. 186, 188, 246. John, dismissed, 391 Mrs. B , subscription of, 318. William, subscription of, 315. Hastings, A , bill of, 245. Hatheway, Hiram — cemetery lot owned by, 303; chairman church meet- ing, 131; dismissed, 394; subscrip- tion of, 306, 316, 320; Vice-Su- perintendent of Mission School, 419. Mary — dismissed, 394; subscription of, 253. Hay, PhilipC. Moderator of Presbytery, 373. Hayes, Mrs , subscription of, 318. Health, Board of, 201. Heard (Hurd), Abram, subscription of, 316, 320. 322. Hearse— charges for use of, 38; commit- tee to procure, 29; storehouse for, 39; subscription for, 301. 302 Hedge, H. O — organist, 76, 79,80; sub- scription of, 314, 322. Henkle, Charles A , subscription of, 253 Hennion. David D., subscription of, 315. Mary, subscription of, 276. Henry, David -bid of, 216; bill of, 208, 209, 246, 258, 263. G W., subscription of, 320. Thomas, received, 358. Hequembourg, Charles — cemetery lot owned by, 303; clerk church meet- ing, 34. 35, 36, 37, 40, 46, 47; Elder, 383, 385; member of a committee, 384, 385. 386, 387. 388, 389; Secretary Board of Trustees. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49; subscrip- tion of, 306; trustee, 35, 37; meeting of trustees at house of, 38, 40, 41 , 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48. Herrick.C. M., bill of, 258, 263. Hess, John P., 97. Hewson, E. L., subscription of, 253. Hewson, James W., subscription of, 320,321. Mary Ackerman, dismissed, 437. Hilton & Menger— bill of, 218; cemetery line surveyed by, 192, 193. Hinchman Mrs. Elizabeth, received, 376. Hindle, John H , 96; bill of for Dr. Hornblower's funeral, 195, 200, 202. Historical Sermon, 151, 421. 422. Hobart, Garret A., 415; subscription of, 320. Jennie, dismissed, 436. Hodge, Rev. Dr. A. A., address of at Dr Hornblower's funeral, 433. Hogan, Esther, received, 353. John H., 245; elected trustee, 202, 205; subscription of, 253, 320 Holden, Elizabeth, subscription of, 315. Wiliiam, subscription of, 317. Holliday, Kev. William A., candidate, 412, 415. Home Missions, Board of — collections for, 217,252, 258, 263, 435, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454; letter from secretary of, 443. Hopkins, P. R.. map of church property drawn by, 274 Hopper, A. A., subscription of, 318. Albert, cemetery lot owned by, 302. Cornelius P., 06; cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 280. Ellen, Mrs., subscription of, 315. Garret, subscription of, 315. 1 . A . , subscription of, 253. Jacob, subscription ot, 315. John — attorney, 284, 301; subscription of, 280, 308,309. Mrs. J. H , subscription of, 820. Robert 1., subscription of, 253 Hopson, W. A., subscription of, 315. Hopwood, Rev. I. B., moderator of church meeting, 410, 411, 412. Hornblower, Joseph C, Judge of Cir- cuit Court, 281, 282. 283. Matilda, 131; life member American Bible bociety, 404. Rev William H., 69, 78, 83, 90, 106, 109, 115, 122, 220, 290, 294, 425, 438; call to, 65; call of, from Theological Seminary, 406; fu- neral of, 192, 195, 431, 433; his- torical sermon by, 151, 421, 422; letter from. 414; member of a committee, 70. 396: Moderator of Session, 395, 396, 397, 409; resig- nation of, 406, 407, 408; resolu- tion about death of, 431, 4y2; subscription of. 321 . William B., communication from, 432, 433 Hover, ]ohn, received. 368; dismissed, 369. Susanna, received, 368; dismissed, 369. Howard. John, subscription of, 267. Howell, Henry, Jr., 269; subscription of, 269. Howland, Grace, received, 347; dis- missed, 347. 408 Hoxsey, E. C, subscription of, 306. Thomas D., subscription of, 306. Huber, Christian, subscription of, 314. Hudson, H. C, subscription of, 320. Mrs. , subscription of, 254. Mutual Insurance Company, church insured with, 81. Huffman, John, 76. Hugginson, William, dismissed, 391. Hughes, Ann, received, 360. Elizabeth, received, 353. Lizzie J . , dismissed , 437 . Robert G., subscription of, 253, 320. Robert S., subscription of, 253 Hughson. Robert, cemetery lot owned by, 302. Hulme, William, subscription of, 318. Hunter, A., cemetery lot owned by, 303. Huntoon, J. P., subscription of, 315. Hurd, Mrs. A., subscription of, 253. Huston, Rebecca, received, 355; dis- missed. 385. Robert, 355, 385; received, 351. Hutchinson, Rev. D W., communica- i urn from, 248; pastor Westminster Church, 243. Hyllier, Rev. Asa, Moderator of Session, 325, 326. Hymn Books for Mission Chapel, 429; new to be purchased, 159, 162, 163, 397.421, 423, 424. "11 ymns and Songs for Social and Sab- bath Worship." 424 Imbrie, Dr. C. K , address of at Dr. Hornblower's funeral, 433. Imlays, Miss — , subscription of, 308 Inglis. Anne, Miss, communication from, 157, 158. 159, 318,319. C , Jr., subscription of, 314. David, death of, 404; Elder, 401; resolution about, 404, 405; sub- scription of, 322. John, 240. William, subscription of, K20, 321. Ingram, Lewis, subscription of, 322. Ingraham, David, subscription of, 320. Inslee, Catharine, received, 341. John, 341; received, 390. William, cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 306. Insurance— 208, 209, 235, 245, 251, 258, 263. committee on, 117. 118. on bell and organ, 172. on Lecture Room, 211. on piano, 211 on Sunday School Building, 211, 214,229. Jackson, lames, subscription of, 276, 316, 322. lohn P., witness to cemetery deed, 278. Lydia, received, 356. Matthew — pew owned by, 154; resig- nation of, 113; sexton, 63, 64, 68, 69,71,72,73,74, 75. 77, 79, 80, 81, 82. 84, 85, 88, 94, 107, 108, 109. 112; subscription of, 314, :-21. Jacobus, Cornelius C, received, 330; dismissed, 333. Mary, recnved, 330; dismissed, 333. James, Barbara (Mrs. Jos.), received, 358; dismissed, 370. Joseph F., 269, 358, 371 . William, subscription of, 317. Jameson, John, subscription of, 318. Janvier, Rev. C. A. Rodney, call to, 230,231; letter from declining call, 232, 233. Jaqua, S., subscription of, 322. Jeffrey, Jane, received, 360. Jenkins, James, 372; received, 358. Rachel, subscription of, 263, 314. Sarah, received, 358; dismissed, 372. Johnes, Ann H., received, 364. John A., received, 360. Rebecca, received, 360 Johnson, Anna, received. 348 Anna, Mrs , received, 369; dis- missed, 369 C. E., subscription of 321. James, subscription of, 317. Jonathan, subscription of, 317. Martha H., dismissed, 437. Walter B , subscription of, 253. Jones, John A., cemetery lot owned by, 303. Jordan, Miss — , subscription of, 254, Kane, Mrs. Mary, 167,212; received, 404. Kanouse, P. , Moderator of Presbytery, 376. Keeler, Annie P., dismissed, 437. Charles. 167; dismissed, 437; mem- ber of a committee, 126; Secre- tary church meeting, 128; sub- scription of, 253, 320, 321 ; Trus- tee, 125. Florence, dismissed, 437. Lillian M., dismissed, 437. Minnie B., dismissed, 437. Keenan, John, 70; chairman church meeting, 69; Clerk Circuit Court, 284, 289; pew owned by, 154; sub- scription of, 306,308, 309, 316. Kellv. Mary Ann, received, 351. Widow Phebe, received, 363. Kendall, H , D. D., Secretary Board of Home Missions, letter from, 443. Kerr. Mary C, dismissed, 437. Kesler, Harman, subscription of, 317. Ketcham, Tredwell, subscription of, 306, 314. King, Aaron. 269. 339, 340; chairman church meeting, 51; Commis- sioner to Presbytery, 46; Deacon, 351; dismissed, 394; Elder, 340, 341,342,343,344, 345, 346. 347, 348,349,350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355,356,357,358, 359, 360, 361, 362. 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369,370,371,372, 373, 374, 375, 376,377,378,379, 380, 390, 391, 392; member of a committee, 344, 345, 347. 354, 362, 365, 368, 370,371,374,375, 377, 380, 385. 392, 393; President Board of Trustees, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32; re- ceived, 326, 327; resignation of 409 as Treasurer, 25; subscription of, 267, 301; Treasurer Board of Trustees, 20, 22, 24; Trustee, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, '27, 32, 48,61. Aaron. Jr., cemetery lot owned by, 302. Barnabas, Moderator of Presbytery, 331. Brown, 325; President Board of Trustees, 20, 21, 22. 24, 25, 27, 28; Secretary Board of Trustees, 3. 4, 5. 6; subscription of. 268, 301, 308; Trustee, 269. 270, 2i5. E B. & Company, bill of, 9! 94, 95,105,106, 165, 171, 177, 183, 188, 200. 202, 208, 209, 235, 246, 251, '-'58; contract of, 92; sub- scription of. 317, 321 . King, Electa (Mrs. Robert), received, 342. Eliza (Mrs. James)— received, 342; dismissed. 344. Isabella, widow. 325. James W. , 42, 342. 344; meeting of T.ustees at office of, 33. 34, 35; President Board of Trustees, 33, 34,35,313. Martha (Mrs Aaron), received, 339; dismissed, 394. Robert, 4, 269, 326, 342; subscription of, 267; Trustee, 14, 15, 16, 17. IS, 19, 28. 29,30,58.61. Kittredge. Rev. A. E., D. D., sermon preached by, at installation of pastor, 444. Kugler, Rev. J. B , Moderator of Pres- bytery of Jersey City, 444. L 'k, Henry H., cited. 384, 390; be- fore Session, 385; suspended. 390. Ladies' Hospital Association, communi- cation from, 141, 142. Lake, Rosena. received, 352. Lake View Presbyterian Association, 451 Lambert, Catholina, 448. I., subscription of, 276. Lane, Nathaniel, subscription' of , 317. Lang (Laing), Annie L., member of a committee, 213, 217: dismissed, 437. Lang, J., subscription of, 254. Larkey, James, received, 360. Larkin, Asa G. , subscription of, 209 Larmour, Jane, received, 347: dismissed, ?66. William, 347; received, 339; dis- missed, 366. Lauback, Rachel, subscription of, 320. Laurence, George H., subscription of, 314. Lauterman, D. P., subscription of, 318. Laverack, D., subscription of, 314. Lawback, Mr. , 50. Laws, Francis, note of, 89, 95. Lawton, Mrs. Lucy, dismissed, 394. Pliny, dismissed, 394 Leal, John R , subscription of, 320. Mary E., dismissed, 437. Lecture Room, account of, 235, 246, 251, 252. committee on chairs for, 180, 181. committee on heating, 138, 139, 140, 185. committee on repairing, 63, 137, 186. committee to raise debt on, 243, 244, 445. roof of destroyed by fire, 211. Leman, John, subscription of, 316, 317' Lemon, John N., cemetery lot owned by, 303; subscription of, 308. 322. Levine, Anthony, 336. (Lovine) Leah, received, 330 Library, subscription for, 113. Lindsay, Mrs. — , subscription of, 254. Linford, Abigail, received, 348. John. 348; received, 349 Local Union of Christian Endeavor So- cieties, use of church granted to, 41S Lockey, James, dismissed, 373. Lockwood, Daniel F., 209, 337, 338; member of a committee on call to pastor, 48; subscription ot, 268, 302; Trustee, 19, 20, 21,25, 26, 28. Helen (Mrs Daniel), received, 337, 338. I. B , subscription of, 308. James D., 19, 70, 455, 456; Clerk church meeting, 72, 80, 81, 83, 86,88,92,93, 107; collector, 72, 73,74,75,76,77, 78. 79, 80, 81, 84, 88. 89, 107, 108. 109, 113, 116; commissioner to Presbytery, 231, 442; F.lder, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229,231,241,398, 401, 409, 436. 439, 440, 442, 443; member of a committee, 103, 106, 112, 237; minute about, 455; pew owned by, 154; resignation of, 117; sec- retary Board of Trustees, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 93, 94, 104; subscription of, 252, 280, 305, 306, 309, 316, 321; Trus- tee, 71, 74, 75, 90, 91, 94, 96, 100, 105, 111. 114, 115. Lord, Eleazer, 364. Love, James, 269; received, 326, 327; dis- missed. 354. Low, H. M., subscription of. 316. Mrs. — , soprano, 141, 148. Lowrie, Rev. Dr , address of at Dr. Hornblower's funeral, 433. Lowry, Daniel, cemetery lot owned by, 303. Lucie, Mrs. — , 167. Luck, Thomas, cemetery lot owned by, 303. Lum, Tames, 145; subscription of, 253, 314. John, 129; bond and mortgage given to, 89, 91, 97, 157; interest on, 106. Lyon, Enos, received, 332, 333; subscrip- tion of, 268. Lyons (Lyness), Mrs. — , 167, 212. M , Patrick, 396; cited, 385; before Session, 386, 398; suspended, 398. 03 M 1, William, before Session, 394. Mc , John, committee, to converse with, 345, 346. McE , Robert, reports about, 377"; be- fore Session. 378, 382; cited, 380, 382, 384, 385; suspended, 386. Machinists' Association, subscription of, for bell, 322. Mackey, Daniel, subscription of, 317. MacPherson, James, subscription of, 308. Magee, Mary (Mrs. Patrick), received, 365. Magie. Rev. David, D. D , 149, 180, 181, 197, 198, 220, 412, 415, 426, 427; call to, 410, 416; committee to confer with, 198, 199; communication from, 223,227; member of a committee, 195; Moderator of Presbytery, 363; Mod- erator of Session, 162, 229, 416, 423, 427, 431, 433. 436, 439, 440; resignation of, 223, 224, 225, 226; 227, 228, 439, 441; salary of, 171, 207, 209, 234; sub- scription of, 177, 252; testimonial to, 225. Major, Elizabeth, received, 349. Mary, received, 349. Malcolm, James, subscription of, 317. William S., subscription of, 322. Manning, Sally, received, 364. Manson, I., subscription of, 314. T., subscription of, 314. Map of church property, 56. Marcellus, Edo, 9,240. Markham, Alzamon, subscription of, 268. Hosea, subscription, 268. Marselis, Cornelius L, subscription of, 316. Marsh, Ann, received, 355. Dr. — , 187. Pamelia. received. 358. Sarah, widow, received, 360. Martin. Dr. G P., subscription of, 316. L. H., bill of, for communion wine, 166. Luther, subscription of, 320. Miss E., subscription of, 254. Mrs. — , cemetery lot owned by, 303. Marvin, Jonathan 1)., received, 333; dis- missed, 335 Mason, E. R., subscription of, 315. Melvin subscription of, 315. Masonic Society, 31, 33. Matches, Robert, subscription of, 315. Mather, E. , subscription of, 254. Mathe%vs, James A., subscription of, 315. McAdam, John, received, 374. McAllister, Alexander, subscription of. 317. James, subscription of, 253. Mrs. A., subscription of, 253. Mrs. Nancy, 76. McAllum, Mrs. Janit, received, 343; dis- missed, 369. McCarter, George S., 212; dismissed, 437; note held by, 166, 183 Louise S. , member of a committee, 213,217; dismissed, 437. McCarty, Rev. Mr., 363. McClane, Thomas, subscription of, 317. McClellan, James, bill of, 166, 171. McCloud, Dr., 344. McCown, William, subscription of, 268. McDowell, Rev. John, Moderator of Session, 327 Rev. William A., Moderator of Pres bytery, 336. McElhose, Margaret, received, 337. Robert. 337; received, 347. McEnally, Thomas, 269. McFarland, Ellisan, received, 373. Thomas, received, 373. McGaw, James, subscription of, 317. McGee, Isaac, 212. John, 337, 338; dismissed, 373; re- ceived, 341; reports about, 368; sexton, 22. Mary (Mrs. John), received, 337, 338. Patrick, 48, 365; chairman church meeting, 64; received, F69; sub- scription of, 307, 308, 309, 316, 321 . R. C subscription of, 253. William, licensed to preach, 394. McGill, Mr. — , subscription of, 315. McGiven, Thomas, cemetery lot owned by, 302. McGlory, Ella, received, 343, 344. James, 343, 344. Mcllhose, James, cited, 392; suspended, 393. Mcllroy, Maria, dismissed, 437. Samuel, dismissed, 437; Elder. 429, 431, 436; member of a committee, 175,180,181. 184, 189, 190, 192, 195, 202, 206. 210, 217; resigna- tion of, 218, 229, 436; Superin- tendent of Mission School, 424; Treasurer Board of Tiustees, 172, 173, 174, 180, 184. 190, 196, 202, 207, 209. 210, 211, 234; Treas- urer Mission School, 426, 427, 429,430; Trustee, 176, 179, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 193, 194, 197, 198,199,201, 203, 204, 205, 211, 216, 217; vote of thanks to, 210. McKee, Joseph, subscription of, 306. Nathaniel, 269; subscription of, 267. William, subscription of. 318. McKnabb. Thomas, cemetery lot owned by, 303. McLaren; Mrs. — , subscription of, 254. McLean Brothers, 186. McLean, Mrs. Dorothy, received, 353. McLees, Maggie, subscription of, H20. Miss — . communication from, 265. McLoughlin, William, subscription of, 254. McMuller, Ellen, widow, received, 369. McNab, John A., member of a commit- tee, 213, 217; subscription of, 253. McNiel, Ann, widow, received, 341 . McN'ulty, Rev William, communication from, 122; funeral sermon by, 124. McRae, A., subscription of, 253. McWhinney, William, subscription of, 317. Megie, Rev. W. H., application of, 421: engaged to preach in Mission Chapel, 419,420. Melville, Mrs. —,254. Memorial Church Fund, 175, 177, 409, 417, 425, 426. Mendelson, S., subscription of, 315. Menealy's Sons, A,, subscription of, for bell, 321. Menish, Eliza (Mrs. Hugh), received, 350. Hugh, 350; received, 337, 33S Menzies, William, subscription of, 253. Mercelis, Jacob, subscription of, 315. Mercelius, I ., 91. Merselis. Edo P., subscription of, 316. Methodist Episcopal Church, First, cem- etery of, 159, 20T, 221, 291, 296. Millar, Davies, subscription of, 315. Miller, Agness, received, 363. Bridget, received, 358. G. S., subscription of, 276. Jacob, 358. James, 188. Miss — , subscription of, 253. Mrs. R., subscription of, 254,320. Rev. Frank E. 234, 236; call to, 237; member of a committee, 447, 448, 452, 454; minute about installation of, 444; Moderator congregational meeting, 446, 447,449; Moderator of Session, 443; salary of, 245, 251, 258, 262; subscription of, 253. Robert, receiver, 373; subscription of, 308. 309. Thomas, subscription of, 317. W., subscription of, 253. Millholland, A. C. , subscription of, 253. Milligan. John, received, 423. Millington, Joanna (Mrs. Win,), re- ceived, 423. John, received, 423 William, received, 423. Mills, G. A., subscription of, 316. Henry, Moderator of Presbytery, 339. Ministerial Relief Fund, collection for, 247, 252, 258, 263, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454. Minor, Rev. Albert Dod, candidate, 228. Mission Band, to be formed, 445. Mission School, 146. at Albion Place, 448, 451. at Haledon, 447. at Spring street, 419, 422, 424; church to be organized at, 428, 429, 430; collections for, 403, 406, 425; committee on building for, 141; com- mittee on enlarging, 147, 148, 421, 425, 426; concert given by, 177; debt on, 425; fence to be erected around, 149; janitor of, 145; mortgage on, 151, 158, 171, 177, 183, 188, 208, 209, 318; officers of, 419, 422; organ for, 425; subscription for, 425; superintendent appointed, 424; superintendent, res- ignation of, 424; supply for, 181, 419, 420,421, 422, 423, 424,425, 427, 428; Treasurer of, 426, 427. Missionary to be engaged, 402. Missionary Society, Young Ladies', 444. Woman's, 444. Missions, Foreign, collection for, 247, 252, 258, 263, 435, 446, 447. 449, 450, 454. Home, collection for, 247, 252, 258, 263, 435, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454. Mitchell, A., subscription of, 254. U., subscription of, 253. Dorothy, received, 336. Edward. 336. Mary (Mrs. Wm). received, 365. William. 365; received, 374; subscrip- tion of, 322. Moffet, G., bill of, 258. Monks, Miss — , subscription of, 253. Montgomery, Andrew, subscription of, 316. John, received, 358. William, subscription of, 317. Monthly Collections, 247, 252, 258, 263. Moore, Adam, 333, 334; subscription of, 268. James, 39; cemetery lot owned by, 302. John, subscription of, 317. .Mrs. W., subscription of, 320. Sarah (Mrs. Adam), received, 333, 334. William, 161,227,241,443, 444, 455, 456; Elder, 262, 446, 450, 451; member of committee, 447; Trus- tee, 132, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140. Morehead, R., subscription of , 315. Morrell, Mary, pew owned by, 154; sub- scription of, 322. Mrs. R. , subscription of, 316. Robert, 310; chairman church meet- ing, 56, 59; collector, 63; sub- scription of, 280, 305. 306, 308, 309; Trustee, 56,57,58,59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. Morris, Michael, subscription of, 316. Moiris & Essex R. R. Co., parsonage property offered to, 260, 261. Morrison, James, 159. Morrissee, James A., communication from, 255. Morrow, David, subscription of, 307. J. H., bill of, 258. John, subscription of, 276, 301, 316. Morse, E C, subscription of, 253. Mortgage on Elm street property, 221 . Mosely, — , subscription of, 318. Moser, Andrew, subscription of, 315. Moses, H., subscription of, 317. Orestes, received, 352; dismissed, 360. Mosher, Ira, schoolmaster, 15, 29, 30. M osier, J., 28. Mott, Rev. George S., candidate, 412, 415. Mott Iron Works, J. L., contract for iron fence awarded to, 266. Moyle, William, subscription of, 314. Mudge, Rev. Lewis T., candidate, 228 Mulford, Hannah, received, 327; dis- missed. 333. William, Elder, 328, 329, S81. 332; received, 327; dismissed, 333. Munro, George, received, 348; dismissed, 374. Munson, Amos, subscription of, 304, 306 Israel, subscription of, 280, 305, 308, 314, 322. Miss Theo., subscription of, 253 S. — , subscription of , 309. Murchant, Liger, received, 338, 339; dis- missed, 343 Murphy, John D., 220; subscription of, 31 S Murray, J ', bill of, 258, 263 Rev. Nicholas, Moderator of meeting for election of pastor, 65. Samuel, 448. Music Committee, 91, 188. 192, 197, 203, 257; appointed. 127, 132, 145, 153,162, 169,175,180,184,190, 196, 202, 210, 238, 248, 254, 259, 264; appropriation for, 140, 147, 149, 153, 240. 248; peti- tion sent to, 148; report of, 123, 211, 240,260. Muzzy Brothers, bill of, 208, 209, 235. 246, 252; subscription of, 252. Edward H., subscription of, 25'-!. Harry 145; subscription of, 253; dis- missed, 456. Henry, 79, 80, 81, 82, 150, 152, 16i; 179, 190. 407, 409, 414, 422; Commissioner to Presby- tery, 409; Elder, 401, 409, 416. 423. 431; member of committee, 409; pew owned by, 154; Presi- dent Board of Trustees, 74, 75; resignation of, 88; resolution about death of, 435; Secretary Mission School, 419; subscription of, 321; Trustee. 76, 77, 78, 79, 83, 84, 85, 87. Mrs. Henry, member of a commit- tee, 244, 445; dismissed, 456. Samuel V. S , 177 455; chairman church meeting, 244, 257; dis- missed, 456; Elder, 241, 441, 445, 446, 448, 450; member of a com- mittee, 175, 180. 182, 184, 190, 192. 199,202, 203, 210, 213, 214. 217. 222, 225, 238, 442, 444, 149, 450; resignation of, 242; subscrip- tion of, 252, 320; Trustee, 168, 169, 170, 171, 176, 179.180, 181, 184, 185,186,187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201,204,205,206, 211, 212, 215, 216,226.227, 229, 231, 233,234, 238,239, 240, 241; usher, 175. Mrs. Samuel V. S . member of a com- mittee, 244, 445; dismissed, 456. Myers, George W , 216, 235, 246, 252 Nazro, James — Elder, 383, 385; received, 366; Treasurer Board of Trus- tees. 31, 32, 34. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,41,42,43,44; Trustee, 30,31, 37. Jane Eliza, received, 366. Maria, received, 366. Rachel Ann, received, 368, 369. Nealon & Farnon, 216, 239, 246, 251, 265. Nelson, Ann, dismissed, 403. Elizabeth, dismissed, 403. Jane P., dismissed, 403. William, dismissed, 403. William, 416, 455, 456; Clerk of Ses- sion, 444; Commissioner to Pres- bvtery.231,449; Elder, 241, 444, 445, 446, 418, 450, 451; member of a committee, 205, 206, 207, 210, 213, 214, 217, 225, 226, 228, 229, 238, 248, 219, 254, 255, 259, 264, 442, 444, 448, 419, 452, 454, 456; Secretary Hoard of Trustees, 210, 213, 214', 215, 216, 217. 222, 221, 227,229,233,236, 237, 238, 239, 240,241.212, 213, 244, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250, 254. 255, 256, 257. 259,260.261, 262, 264, 265, 266; secretary church meeting, 134, 135,140,143, 146. 150, 152, 160, 161, 168, 169, 174, 178, 179. 183, 184, 189, 190, 195, 201, 202, 209, 210,223,226, 230, 231, 233, 234, 241,244, 245, 250, 251, 257, 262, 406,409.410.411, 412, 416, 441, 445, 446, 447; subscription of, 252. 320; Trustee, 205, 209, 211. 218, 222, 231, 244, 245. 440, 448; vote of thanks to, 256; witness to deed, 300, 301. Nesbit, Elizabeth — received, 344; dis- missed, 354. John — received, 344; dismissed, 354. Nevin, Rev. Charles W , candidate, 236, 237. New Jersey, State of, deed from for cemetery, 25, 277. Newton, Peter B., subscription of, 269 Nichols, Thomas, received, 423. Nicoles, William, 269. Nicoll, Hannah, received, 349. William, 349 Norbury, lohn, subscription of, 317. North River Insurance Company, Church insured with, 81, Norwood, lohn & Co —bill of, 166, 177, 183, 188, 208, 209, 258; estimate of, 186. Oates, E . , subscription of, 25". Oborski, F. , 203, 257, 259; communication from, 248; organist, 148, 152, 175; resolution about, 247; salary of, 207, 209, 234, 263. Ocean Bank, N. V , Treasurer to deposit money in, 71. Old Ladies' Home, 448. O'Neill, Charles, subscription of, 317. John, subscription of, 314, 321 . John, Jr., subscription of, 314 Oothout & Brother, William, subscrip- tion of, 321. Orchard, Carrie, 127. John Y. -collector, 117, 120, 121, 126, 127. 128; member of a committee, 103, 107, 111, 114; subscription of. 321; Trustee, 94, 96, 97, 100, 105, 106,108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 119, 121, 122, 125. 473 Lizzie, 1127 . Organ, 176; bill for, 308, 309; bill for tuning of, 166, 171, 177, 183, 188; committee to procure new, 67, 111, 112, 119; motor for blowing, 188, 191; proposal to repair, 197; sub- scription for new, 307, 308. Organist, 107, 127, 132, 136, 141, 145, 152. Orphan Asylum, Paterson, donations to be received for, 404. Osborne, Edward, subscription of, 322. Overman, Rev.L. L., salary of, 429. P . Mrs., 395. Pack, Amos S., 56; subscription of, 314. Parke, Jane, 336. Mrs. A., subscription of, 314. Parker, John, subscription of, 314. Moses, cemetery lot owned by, 303. T., subscription of, 276. Parkes, Thomas, subscription of, 267. Parkhurst, Ziba, subscription of, 306, 307. Parochial School, to be established, 397. Parsonage, 21, 90, 91, 92, 93. 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 104, 105, 106, 114, 129, 130,131,187; bill for painting of, 79; committee to examine, 81, 86, 88, 9S, 238; committee on repairs of, 138, 139, 2H9; deed for, 220, 221, 289, 290, 291, 293; debt on paid, 157, 318, 319; insurance on, 137; lease for, 9, 262, 266; mortgage on, 161, 157; plan for, 87; resolution to build new, 86, 87; subscription for debt on, 319, 320; taxes on, 214; title of, 250, 258; to be sold, 87, 130, 131,248, 249, 255, 256, 259, 260, 261, 264, 266. Parsons, A., subscription of, 276. Passaic County Hank, 89. Passaic River, 219, 277, 285, 297. Passaic Water Company, bill of, 200, 201, 208, 209, 235. 245, 251, 258, 263. Pastor called, 47, 65, 230. 231, 237, 416; resignation of, 46, 57, 64, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 406, 407, 408, 439, 441; salary of, 12, 13, 16, 17, 32, 41, 48, 58, 64, 66, 69, 82, 83, 109, 110, 115, 116, 118, 138, 140. 151. 165, 171, 173, 176, 183, 188, 200, 201, 207, 209, 230, 231,407, 408, 416; vacation of, 451. Paterson Bank, 28. 32, 71. Chronicle, 19, 21. Evangelical Alliance, use of, church granted to, 450, 451. Gas Light Co.. bill of, 165, 171, 173, 177, 188, 200, 201, 208, 209, 245, 251,258,263. Insurance Co., 157, 159. Intelligencer, 29. Paterson, Jane, received, 346, 347; dis- missed, 361. Robert, 269, 346, 347, 361; subscrip- tion of, 267. Railway Company, permission to erect poles granted to, 266. Savings Institution, interest on Devereaux Fund to be deposited in, 208, 257. Memorial Church Fund depos- ited in, 417, 425, 426. Patton, Mrs. L. G-, subscription of, 254. Paul, , subscription of, 306. Alexander, received, 356 ; cited to appear before Session, 388. Nancy, received, 356. Paulison, Peter, 26. Paxton, Edda M., dismissed, 437. Pearce, A. V., [A. W.] 167; letter of thanks to, 140. Catherine Z», dismissed, 437. Mrs. A,, subscription of, 320. Pearson, Alexander \V., communion wine to be purchased of, 445. Peers, Augustus, subscription of, 318. Peiser, S., subscription of, 315. P-elham, Charles, 172. Pennington, Aaron S., attorney, 281, 282, 283, 288, 289 ; chairman Church meeting, 62, 63, 74, 86 ; pew owned by, 154 ; resignation of, 74 ; subscription of, 280, 305, 306, 307, 809, 321 ; Trustee, 66, 67.68,69,71.72, 73. Anna B., dismissed, 437. Catharine C.,167; subscription of,308. William, l: 0, 131. 218. Personette, John S., 90, 51, 55, 57, 60; death of, 66, 67; member of a com- mittee, 280 ; subscription of, 280, 304, 305, 306 ; Trustee, 63, 64, 65, 66 Pert, Rev. Mr. , salary of, 429. Pettibone & Dodge, subscription of, for bell, 321. Pettigrew, , cemetery lot owned by, 303. Mrs. , subscription of, 254, 316, 426. Pews, 31, 36, 39, 50, 58, 61, 82, 83, 91, 106, 115, 116, 118, 122, 123, 128, 129,136, 137, 144, 145, 153, 176, ISO, 191, 197, 204, 208, 245, 246, 252, 255, 259, 263 ; bill for rent of, 233 ; building of, 10 ; conditions of sale of, 22, 23, 24 ; deeds for, 13, 27, 57, 67, 311 ; form of deed for, 13, 310 ; list of owners of, 154, 204, 206; owners of meet, 47, 81,82,110, 115. 116 ; rent from. 165, 182, 188, 200, 201, 207, 209, 231, 245, 251, 258, 260, 262, 265 ; rent of to be collected, 16, 20, 49 ; renting of. 222 ; sale of, 12, 19, 21, 22, 26, 29, 34, 47 ; statement of delinquent holders of, 212 ; statement of uncollected rents, 167, 189, 200. Philip, servant of Increase Gould, re- ceived, 328. Phillips, A., subscription of, 316. Rev. Mr., 357, 358. Samuel, 448. Phin, M. J., subscription of, 320. Mrs. J., subscription of, 253. Piano, for Sunday School, 175, 178, 182, 183. Piercy, Sarah, received, 349. Pierson, Elizabeth, received, 363 ; dis- missed, 364. Jeremiah H., 343, 344. Josiah, subscription of, 305. Sarah, received, 343, 344. 64 474 Pirton, Thomas, Clerk of Presbytery, 330, 335. Pitt, J. B., witness to deed, 278. Plummer, W. H., subscription of, 305, 309. Pollard, Oliver, 43, 45, 49, 304 ; subscrip- tion of, 304, 306 ; Superintendent of Cemetery, 56,57,58 ; Trustee, 56, 57, 58 ; resignation of, 59. Polley, John, member of acommittee, 237. Mrs. , subscription of, 253. Poor Fund, 417, 422 ; collection for, 247, 252, 259, 263, 397. Pope, Samuel, 73, 220 ; subscription of, 317, 321. Porter, \V. S.. 197. Post, Aaron, dismissed, 394. Ann, received, 363. Ellen, received, 373. Francis R., claim of, 12. Henry H., received, 356 ; dismissed, 373 : subscription of, 276, 302. H. V., subscription of, 276, Jacob, 336, 337. Jane, received, 338. John H , 239, 240, 246. Lydia (Mrs. Jacob), received, 336, 337. Mariah (Mrs. H. H.). dismissed, 373. Martin, dismissed, 437 ; pew for, 199 ; pianist, 192, 197, 431; salarv of, 200,202. Mary, mortgage of paid, 251. Mary Ann (Mrs. Aaron), dismissed, 394. Samuel, 30. Prall, E. T., subscription of, 314. Presbyterial Fund, 163, 175, 183. Presbyterian Burying Ground, 114. Presbyterian Church, First, anniversary of, committee on, 444 ; annual meet- ing of, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 20, 30, 32, 31, 35, 37, 40, 43, 51, 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 80, 83, 87, 94, 106, 107, 109. Ill, 113, 116, 119, 125, 128, 131, 134, 140, 143, 149, 150, 160, 174, 178, 183, 189, 195, 201, 208, 23, 244, 250, 257, 262, 444, 445, 446, 449, 451 ; appropriation for carpeting of, ]97 ; bell for, 57, 84, 85; subscription for, 321, 322; be- quest for iron fence, 249, 250 ; build- ing of destroyed by fire, 69 : building of, resolution about, 3, 4, 69, 70 ; building of, subscription for. 276 ; committee on heating, 192, 193 : con- gregation of, divided into districts, 391 ; corner stone of, laid, 5; deeds to, 60, 66, 218,271,272,273,286,287,288; fence to be erected around, 265, 266 ; ground staked out for, 5 ; insurance on, 137 ; map of, 274 ; meeting of, in First Reformed Church, 69 ; meeting of pew holders of, 47, 82, 110, 115, 116 ; meeting of Session and Trustees of, 61, 440, 442; meeting of, to call Pastor, 65, 230, 236, 410, 411, 412; number of communicants, 446, 447, 449, 450, 454 ; offered to city for city hall site, 261 ; organization of, 218, 269, 270, 325 ; plan for, 3. 4, 274 ; property of, tu be sold, 56, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 ; sale of pews in, 12, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 34, 35, 39, 41 ; seal to be procured for; 9, 2, 36 ; sewer assess- ment on. 200, 207; sold bv Sheriff, 281, 282, 283, 284. 285, 2S6, 287 ; spec- ial meeting of, 62. 82, 86, 213, 223, 226, 230, 236, 241, 244, 400 ; subscrip- tion for debt on, 309, 310 ; subscrip- tion for fence, 280 ; subscription for rebuilding, 314, 315, 316; title of, to be perfected, 265 ; Trustees of, elect- ed, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 20, 30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 43, 51, 55. 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77. 78, 80, 81, 83, 87, 94, 106, 107, 109, 111, 113,116, 119, 125, 128, 131, 134, 140, 143, 149, 150, 161, 174, 178, 179, 184, 189, 195, 201, 209, 234, 244, 245, 251, 257, 262. Presbyterian Church, First German, 78. Second, of Paterson, communication from, 421; pastor of, 410, 411, 412, 424 ; persons dismissed to unite with, 394. Second, of Newark, 10. sites for establishing, 448. Society, agreement to form. 218, 269. Presbytery of Elizabeth Town, 62. 396. Presbytery of Jersey City, 409, 419. Presbytery of Newark, 62. Presbytery of New Brunswick, 65. Presbvterv of New Jersey, annual report to, 440, 447. 449, 450, 454 ; minute from. 330, 334 ; to meet in First Church, Paterson, 449. Presbytery of Passaic, 402. Press Printing and Publishing Co., bill of, 245, 258, 263. Publication Fund, collection for, 247, 252, 58, 263, 446,447. Pulpit, committee on repairing, 66 ; com- mittee on supplies for, 57, 228, 229, 230 ; new to be built, 49. 50 ; subscrip- tion for, 306, 307 ; subscription for debt on, 307; supplies for, 200, 201, 208, 209, 234, 245. 251, 263, 409. Pye, Jeremiah, collector, 128, 129, 132, 135, 140, 143, 144; sexton, 113, 115, 116,121, 122, 1.0, 12S, 129, 132, 135, 140, 143. Quackenbush, David P., subscription of, 314, 315. Quin. Arthur, subscription of, 317. William D., cemetery lot owned by, 302 ; subscription of, 314. R , Mary Ann, suspended, 402. R , Mrs. Clarissa, committee to con- verse with, 375, 376 ; reports about, 374. 375. R , Mrs. Margaret, cited, 380; before Session, 381; suspended, 382, 383. Raeburn, W., subscription of. 254, Rafferty, P., subscription of, 317. Ramage, John, 408, 414, 421,425; com- munion service in charge of, 420; Elder, 418, 419, 423; rmmberof a 475 committee, 130, 137, 138. 146, 147, 149, 162, 420, 422, 424; resignation of, 424; subscription of, 320, 321; super- intendent of mission school, 419, 422- Trustee, 128, 129, 132, 133. 134, 135, 136, 139. 140, 143, 144,145,147,1511, 152, 153, 157, 158, 159, 161,163, 164, 168. Ramapo Works, 46. Ramsey, Charlotte, dismissed, 437. G., subscription of, 315. I., subscription of, 315. James, 189, 212. James P , dismissed, 437. Sarah, dismissed, 437. Randolph, A. D. F.