Shelf. ■#^ u *ty, PRINCETON, N. J. Division <•» Section Number 637? Com Lli 'mcnfs> °f * \ Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchillOOgalb R. C. GalbraithJr., D. D. Pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, CHILLICOTHE, O. THE HISTORY OP THE CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY, FROM ITS ORGANIZATION IN 1799 TO 1889. PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF PRESBYTERY, BY THE REV, R, C, GALBRRITH, Jr., 33. C, PUBLISHED BT H W, GUTHRIE, HUGH BELL and PETER PLATTER. COMTnTTKK OJf PUBLICATION ApPOINTXP BT THE PBTt8BT1BBT. CHILLICOTHE. OHIO: »«©TO OAJfJCTTE BOOK AND JOB OFfJOII. QC JSSG, PREFACE. la Presbytery at South Salem, April 12,-13, 1887, "R. C. Gal- braith, Jr., and S. D. Crothers were appointed a committee to write up the History of Presbytery." And, as this had necessarily to be done, for the most part, by one person, Mr. Crothers must not be blamed for the faults, omissions, or other imperfections of this History, whicli 1 have used all care to make accurate in its statement of facts; nor is any other person to be found fault with, or considered accountable, for the occasional expressions of opinion that I have taken the liberi ; to make. I wish also here to acknowledge my indebtedness to the Rev. Dr. Biggs for his valuable counsel and advice, and especially to the Rev. H. W. Guthrie, for reading and correcting the manuscript, verifying the numbers and for valuable assistance in proof reading, and to the other members of the committee of publication, Messrs. Hugh Bell and Peter Platter, with him, for the kindly interest that they have taken and the work that they have done in preparation for the publication of the History. If the work has any value, the thanks of the Presbytery are specially due to the following named person?, who have most kindly advanced twenty five dollars each, to secure it s publication; thanks which can be expressed, in no other way, so well as by taking an interest in, and workiDg successfully in obtaining subscribers to the work, that so the committee may be able to speed- ily reimburse them for what they have advanced to expedite tho Presbytery's work, and enable the committee to obey the PresbyteryV. order: — Peter Platter, Hugh Bell, Nathaniel Wilson, Theodore Spet- nagel, Adam Nebbergall, of the Pisgah Church ; B. B. Frost, J. McL. Welsh, A. E. Culter, D. C. Anderson, of Frankfort; Richard Enderlin, (iii) IV frBEFACJ!. Judge John M. Vamnetei, M. C. Hopewell, The Hev. Richard (jr. Lewis, and The Honorable D. M. jVlassie, all of Chillicothe with the exception of the two noted. 1 have given the facts about all the ministers and churches in so far as I was able, and have done the best that I could, to make the History reliable and readable, and I think that he, who has not had experience in such an undertaking, has but little idea of the labor re- quired. When we are dead and the Presbytery has another History writ- ten, may he who writes it generously record our virtues and kindly criticise our faults. R. published a number of articles, most- ly controversial, and his friend* thought that it was an irre- parablo loss, that he was prevented by death from 'finishing the work on which he was engaged. Poier Wilson who has been mentioned above as one of tho first ministers who were members of Presbytery, but who was not present at tho firs f , and who died before the second meet- ing of Presbytery, was received into the Presbytery of Transyl- vania from Abingdon Presbytery in October, 1797. In April. 1798 he received a call from the church at Cincinnati, to which Wid. Aithurs had preached after Mr. Kemper's resignation, but a pro- test being made by members of said church, the caso w is put into the hands of a committee to go there and settle difficulties. At an intermediate meeting, in August, a request caino from the congregation in Cincinnati for Mr. Wilson's settlement. The clerk was ordered to writo to Mr. Wilson and the elders of the church, directing them to be pmsent at the Fall meeting, for an investigation of the matter, but they not appearing, were cited, with any that might feel aggrieved to appear, at tho Spring meeting, that the difficulty "between Mr. Wilson and tho Session might bo settled." In the meantimo the presbytery was divided — Mr-. Wil- son was appointed to open Washington Presbytery, at Johnston's Fork, with a sermon, and so the business came for a settlement into our Presbytery, and in the minutes of the first meeting there 13 the following record; "A letter from Messrs. Miller and Reedor, to the moderator of Presbytery, relating to the subject of complaint between them and the Rev. Peter Wilson, and con- taining reasons for their non-attendance, was produced and read. A-so an extract from the minutes of Transylvania Presbytery and the other papers relative to that business were read and considered, and after mature deliberation, it was agreed to go into a decision on that business, at Orangodale, and in order to such an event, resolved that, Mr. Wilson, Messrs. Miller and Reeder and "diosver else may feel aggrieved, be, and they are hereby, cited to appear there, that measures may be taken for an amicable and final adjustment of the existing difference between them. On motion, resolved: that Messrs. Campbell, McNemar and Darlington, be a oommittoe to draft letters to the Rev. Peter Wilson, Maasers. Miller and Reeder, and the people of Cincinnati, who prepared tho call to Mr. Wilson, acid to make report to-morrow CHTLLICOTHE PRESBTTERT. 45 morning." At the next meeting, October 24, 1799, it is recorded that, "The Rev. Peter Wilson departed this life, July 24, 1799. Of course the business pending with respect to him, was con- sidered as terminated by that unexpected and much lamented event." The Rev. ffm. Speer, who was also marked absent from the first meeting of Presbytery, was born in the bounds of upper Marsh Creek church, in what is now Adams county, Pennsylvania. He grad- uated at Carlisle, at the age of 24 years, in 1788, and remained there until 1791, in the only theological class ever taught by Dr. Nesbit. He was pastor of the Falling Spring church, Chambersburg, Pennsyl- vania, from 1734 to 1797. In the Summer he started on an exploring tour into what was then known as the North Western Territory, and traveling on horseback came to Chillicothe, which was then but one year old. Finding there a few Presbyterian families, he organized the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe which Church was, after a fashion then prevalent of naming churches, called Newhcpe Church. This church was taken under the care of the Presbytery of Transyl- vania, October 3, 1797, and April, 1798, Mr. Speer, at a meeting of the Presbytery in New Provi lence Church, not far from Danville, Kentucky, accepted the call of the church to become its pastor. Ho was pastor of this church until tho meeting of Presbytery at Cincinnati October 6 9, 1S02, when tho relation was dissolved and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Carlisle From 1803, until his death in 182D, ho labored in the united congregations of Greensburg and Unity, in the Presbytery of Redstone, which Presbytery he joined April 9, 1803, and was soon after installed in the above churches, to which he had begun to preach soon after leaving our Presbytery, and therefore did not present his certificate to the Presbytery of Car- lisle, but to the Presbytery in which he had found a field of labor. While in our Presbytery at tho meeting at Red Oak, April 14 15, 18)1, '"Mi'. Spaer was appointed treasurer, whose duty it, shall be, to receive all monies collected within the bounds of the Presbytery, for tho purpose of defraying the expenses of commissioners to the Gen- eral Assembly, and for paying the postage of the extracts of their minutes to this Presbytery, and account with Presbytery at each ses- sion, for the money he may from time to time receive." He served in this office until October 7. 1802, when, upon his resignation, John P. Campbell was elected treasurer. Two men had applied for admission lo Presbytery — the first, in the meeting at Cincinnati, October 710, 1800, concerning which ap- plication, this is the record: "Presbytery having maturely considered 46 THE HISTORY OF THE the request of the congregation of Springfield, (Springdale,) relative to Mr. John W. Brown, found insuperable objection to taking Mr. Brown under probation for the gospel ministry, or even permitting him to exerciso the functions of a public teacher, in their bounds. The law of the General Assemblv designed to regulate their Presby- teries in receiving foreign clergymen, requiring certain literary ac- complishments as indispensable, which Mr. Brown does not possess; and the unfavorable reports, too extensively prevalent relative to his moral character, leave Presbytery no alternative, but to refuse him their countenance. And while they are disposed to hope the best, as to his personal piety, and willing as they are to treat him with all possible tenderness, yet finding him destitute of very important qualifications, and that goneral good report, so necessary in an evan- gelical teacher, think themselves not at liberty to recommend him to the congregation of Springfield, though in another way solicitous to pay every attention to them as a vacancy under their care." In the minutes of Presbytery, at Eagle Creek, October 6-8, 1801, there is this record, concerning the other application: "An address from the people of New Market, respecting the restoration of Mr. Robert \V. Finley, formerly member of the Presbytery of Transylva- nia, and by them deposed was read. Presbytery having also heard Mr. Finley as to his desire of returning, Resolved that longer time will be necessary to evidence the nature of his repentance, and heal the wound he has given to religion." • In Gillot's History, it is stated, on the authority of James B. Finley's autobiography, that Mr. Robert W. Finley was the first preacher to the Presbyterian church in Chillicothe. The statement in the autobiography is on the 109th page, and in these words: "The first public house, or hotel, kept in Chillicothe, was by a man by the name of Benjamin Urmstodt. The first store was kept by Mr. John McDougal. The first Presbyterian minister was the Rev. Robert W. Finley, and the first Methodist ministers were the Rey. Messrs Harr and Tiffin." Br. Moore in his History of the Presbytery of Columbus says: ^By 1832, Washington Presbytery had thirty-two congre- gations and five pastors. The most Northerly of these congregations in Ohio were at Chillicothe and vicinity. Here Wm. Speer had suc- ceeded Finley in 1798." "As I was satisfied that Finley never had been pastor at Chilli- cothe, I hunted up his record and received the following from the Rev. Leveus El.ly, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Transylvania: "In re R- W, Finley, received February H* from Redstone Presbytery. ClllLLlCOTltE PRESBYTERY. 47 February, 1795, he is accused of drunkenness; not present, but peti- tions for a session meeting to be ordered, to inquire concerning him- self, and to try certain persons for scandal. This refused, a letter is banded in from him, denouncing Presbytery, and declariDg his re- nunciation of the authority and connection. Presbytery then de- posed him and declared his charge vacant. In April he appeared, said he misunderstood, and signed a paper, and was restort-d; his trial was ordered; July, Presbytery met at his place, sent for him twice. He sent word they need not trouble themselves for he should not come; aleo sent a letter renouncing jurisdiction again. Sus- pended; his charges of scandal dismissed; cited to the next Presby- tery. October, having disregarded four citations and continuing to preach, he is deposed. He was pastor of Ash Ridge and Con- cord Churches. I find no record of his being in Ohio. [Signed.] Yours truly, L. Eddy, S. C. T. P. Davidson, p. 127, says: "The Rev. Robert Finley, originally from South Carolina, was received from Redstone Presbytery, February 20th, 1792, with a high character, which ho soon contrived to forfeit. Rumors of habitual inebriety coming to the ears of the Presbytery, they insisted on a trial. He was pertinacious for an investigation by a committee, and renouncing their jurisdiction, he was suspended in 1795. He made concessions and was restored, but figain proving contumacious, was again suspended, and continuing nevertheless to preach, was finally deposed October 6, 1796." The above being true, I certainly think it a piece of great impu- dence, at which I was astonished, for the Rev. James B. Finley to put also, in his autobiography, in a notice written by "Professor Bas- eom, the great pulpit orator of the West," of his brother John P. Finley, the following which is found en page 422: "He" (referring to a son of Robert W. Finley) "evinced an aptitude to learn, that in- duced his father, a distinguished Presbyterian clergyman, who is now at the age of seventy, a Methodist traveling preacher, to give him a classical education." I think that the truth about the matter is, that after he was deposed from the ministry, Mr. Finley lived for a short time in Chillicothe. It is certain that he never had any offi- cial connection with the church there, and that Wm. Speer organized the church and was its first pastor. Mr. Finley was received into the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1812. At the first meeting of Presbytery after the SyDod's action in ref- erence to McNemar, Thompson and Dunlevy, which was at Cincin- nati, October 5th and 6th, 1803, the Rev. Robert "WileoD, who had 48 THE HISTORY OF THB bo ?a supplying Washington, Kentucky, was received from the Pres- bytery of Lexington, and continued at Washington, for one-half of his time, and at Germ an town for one-fouith. He was descended from ancestors who had been driven by persecution, for (heir religious belief, from tho North of Ireland to Western Virginia. Ke was born in 1772, and, after laboring for a short time in Virginia, he came the Presbytery of West Lexington and Synod of Ken- tucky, a dismission aud recommendation of the Rev. Robert Wilson* as a number in good sfcauding, be forwarded to him by the Stated Clerk." Mr. Wilson was born in Western Virginia in 1772. He came to Kentucky as a missionary in 1793, and on the expiration of his mis- sionary work, married and settled in Washington, where he remained till his death, October 31, 1S22. He was an able and estimable man, and while his labors were greatly blessed in his own charge, " it was through his unwearied exertions that the churches of Augusta and Maysville were organized; and those of Smyrna and Flemingsburg owed tj him their preservation when languishing without a pastor.'' The Assembly had, on petition of the Synod of Ohio, made the Ohio river the dividing line between the Synods of Ohio and Ken- tucky. The action of the Assembly, as recorded in the minutes of 1815, was as folio W3: 'A petition from the Synod of Ohio, praying thai an alteration of the line dividing that Synod from the Synod of Kentucky, so that the Ohio river shall be the line dividing the two aforesaid Synods, was overfcured. The prayer of the petition was granted, it baing understood that the connection now subsisting ba'weaa the congregations of Cabin Creek and the Rev. William Williamson ba not thereby affacted. agreeably to the petition of the elders of said congregation, which had baen forwarded to the Assem- bly and road." "It was ordered that Treacle's Creek be known on our records as a congregation, instead of Harmony." Micaiah Fairfield, a licen- tiate of the Presbytery of Ohio, was appointed to itinerate as a missionary within our bounds, for three months, and report to the Committee of Missions." At Red Oak, April 31 and 4th, 1816. London, Treacle's Creek, Paint and Bethel, petitioned for supplies. Union presented a peti- tion, praying "to be permitted to continue among them, for one year, the ministerial labors of the Rev. Wm. Jones, of the Presbytery of Lancaster," which was granted. "On motion, resolved, that the congregation of Nazareth, which has moved its place of worship to the town of Hillsborough, be hereafter known on our records by the CHrLMCOTHE PBESBYTEBY. 77 name of the First -Presbyterian Church of Hillsborough." The Rev. Samuel Baldridge Avas made stated supply at Treacle's Creek and London. The Rev. John Boyd Avas dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. He had preached at Straight Creek and White Oak most of the time that he was member of Presbytery, generally preaching at Straight Creek half of the time and at White Oak one-fourth. He died at Indian Creek, near Hamilton, August 20, 1816, in the forty - eighth year of his age. He Avas sick about two weeks with bilious fever. Matthew G. Wallace preached at his funeral from Rev. 14:13, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." He was very acceptable to the Indian Creek congregation, who deeply lamented his loss. He left a wife and eight children. '• The Presbytery having engaged to support Mr. Wm. C. Blair, a pious young man, while obtaining a collegiate education at Wash- ington College, Pennsylvania, Avhere his expenses will probably be not less than two hundred dollars per annum, it Avas determined, by vote, that each settled member of Presbytery be held bound for eight dollars out of each hundred of salary promised, to be paid annually to the Presbyterial treasury, so long as it may be needed for the above purpose." This of course they expected to collect, in great part, from their congregations. Do we give that much now to the Board of Education? The Presbytery seem, however, to have found that assessment rather large, for at the meeting held at " Buckskin Meeting House," April 2d and 3d, 1S17, it Avas ordered " that for the purpose of edu- cating poor and piou^ youth for the ministry, the members of this Presbytery be held responsible for six per cent, on the sums promised to thorn respectively, instead of the eight per cent, required the last year." At this time, also, '"the congregation of Buckskin requested leave to be known hereafter, on the records of this Presbytery, by the name of Salem, to Avhich the Presbytery agreed." "A petition from the town of Ripley, on the Ohio river, formerly a part of Red Oak congregation, praying to be recognized as a separate congregation, was presented, read and granted." "A petition from a people on Eagle Creek, praying to be known on our minutes by the name of Eagle Creek congregation and to receive supplies, Avas brought in and read and granted." Eagle Creek, however, had appeared at the iirst meeting of Presbytery, and Mr. Dunlevy had, at a meeting at Cabin Creek, April 8th and 10th, 1800, accepted a call to that church; Presbytery had also met there, October 6-8, 1801. But the church had beeu broken up by the troubles connected with, and springing from, the New Light schism, and, as we have seen, preacher and 78 THE HISTORT OF THE people had gone with the Shakers, and now this was a different church, and was in Brown, while the other was in Adams county. At this Buckshin meeting Frauklinton withdrew the call for three- fourths of Mr. Hogo's time, and presented one for his whole time, which he accepted. At Rocky Spring, August 6th and 7th, 1817, the Rev. R. G. Wilson resigned the office of Stated Clerk and the Rev. James H. Dickey was elected in his place*. The Rev. Reuben White was received from the Presbytery of Winchester. James H. Dickey asked that Presbytery should dissolve the relation between himself and the church of Pisgah. Notice was sent to the church to appear at the next meeting At, Chillicothe, October 1st and 2d, 1817, Mr. Dickey renewed his request, and. the congregation giving their consent, through Mr. Benjamin Blair, the relation was dissolved. The congre- gation of Hillsborough, (formerly Nazareth,) requested leave to with- draw their call to the Rev. N. Pittinger, in order to their presenting to him a new call. On inquiry it appeared that it was a mutual agreement between Mr. Pittinger and the congregation. The request was therefore granted and the call from Nazareth congregation was withdrawn, and that from Hillsborough was presented to Mr. Pittin- ger and by him accepted. New Market and White Oak asked that the Rev. Reuben White be appointed to supply them; but as they had made no arrangement for his support, Presbytery did not ap- point him. but left him at liberty to supply them as he thought best. At the nest meeting, at West Union, April 8-9, 1818, they pre- sented calls; New Market, for one-half and White Oak, for one- fourth of Mr. White's labors, which he accepted and his installa- tion was appointed for the first Wednesday of June, at the house of Mr. J. Davidson: Gilliland to preach and Williamson to preside. As the report that was made afterward by this committee, may be interesting I have copied it, u The committee to install the Rev. Reuben White, in the congregations of New Market and White Oak, report to the Presbytery, that, agreeably to appointment, they met at the house of John Davidson, Esq., on the 3d day of Jnne 1818. and performed the duty assigned them. A respectable num- ber of both congregations attended. The installation sermon was from 1st Thes. 5: 12, 13. The questions in our form of government appointed to be put, in such cases, were put to the minister and people and by them answered in the affirmative. After which a solemn and appropriate charge was delivered to each, and the whole concluded with prayer.'' "James Gilliland, C. C." I wondered why he was not installed in the church building CHILLICOTHE PKESBTTlSRY. 79 and bad about come to tbe conclusion that Mr. Davidson lived balf way between tbe two cburcbes, and tbat bis bouse was cbosen therefore, for convenience, wben another and what seems a probable explanation occurred and that is that perhaps tbey had no church building. At the West Union meeting, also, calls were presented for Mr. Dickey from Salem and Concord, each for one-sixth part of his time; this was a division of the third that Pisgah formerly had. Why they did not at once present calls each for half his time, as thej did at the next meeting, is more than I can understand. "The Rev. Wm. Dickey, of Muhlenburgh Presbytery, having moved into the bounds of this Presbytery, with a view to settlement, informed us that the Presbytery to which he belongs, having failed to meet, on their adjournment, he had not been able to obtain a dismission." '•Presbytery, therefore resolved, that though they cannot recieve him as a member, yet from their general acquaintance with Mr. Dickey, they will acknowledge him as a brother, in good standing, provi- dentially sojourning among them and bound to attend to the duties of a minister of the gospel, until he shall obtain a regular dis- mission." Not being able to appoint him stated supply, as re- quested by the congregations of Washington and Pisgah, they permitted them "for the present, to obtain his ministerial labors, on such terms as shall be mutually satisfactory." "An agreement by the congregation of Washington and a petition founded on that agreement, that the said congregation be divided and that the upper division be taken under the care of Presbytery, as a sep- arate congregation, by the name of Bloomingburgh, was presented and granted." "A petition was received from a number of people, residing on the Rocky Fork ©f Paint Creek and on Brush Creek, praying to be taken Tinder the care of Presbytery as a congregation and to be known by the name of Ebenezer."' This petition was granted. In Presbytery at Salem, August 26-27, 1818, the pastoral relation existing between the Rev. Robert B. Dobbins and Smyrna was dissolved. Also, on account of failure of his health, the Rev. Wm. Williamson resigned the pastoral charge of West Union and Cabin Creek, but at their request was permitted to supply them, at discretion, until the next meeting of Presbytery. Mr. White was now preaching at Eagle Creek, the fourth part of his time. At the meeting at Red Oak Church, April 7-8, 1819, Man- chester presented a call for half the labors of Wm. Williamson, as he had continued to preach there after the relation between him and West Union and Cabin Creek was dissolved; this was, in reality, but 80 THE HlS'TOKi' Or THE a change of the old call which had been for one-third of his time. The relation between the Rev. Robert B. Dobbins, and the church at Willianisburgh, was dissolved, and after this, though for a long time a member of Presbytery, he was not again installed as pastor of any of the churches. At Hillsborough, September 29-30, 1819, he was mado stated supply at Nevill, for one year, for one-quarter of the time. In Presbytery at Manchester, April 5-6, 1826, he was permitted to supply White Oak, for one year, for as much of his time as may be convenient; then, in 1827, he was made stated supply there, for one year, and continued there until in Presbytery at West Union, April 6-8, 1830, when he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. But in Presbytery at Bed Oak, April, 1-4, 1834, he was received agaiu from that Presbytery, and linally in Presbytery at Salem, September 29-30,1835, he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Schuyler, after which he does not again appear on the records. In Presbjtery at Hillsborough, September 29-30, 1819, Mr. James Coe, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Bedstone, who was licensed at Greensburgh October 22nd, 1817, was received and appointed to spend ten days on Brush Creek and Snnlish. When he came into our Presbytery it was in answer to a petition sent in, April 7th, from West Union for his services for one year, he was dismissed from Bedstone to our Presbytery April 20th, 1819. The pastoral relation between the Bev. Nicholas Pittinger and the churches of Hillsborough and Bocky Spring was dissolved. An- drew W. Poage, licentiate, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. The Bev. Wm. Dickey was received from the Presbytery of Muhlenburgh, and accepted a call for the whole of his minis- terial services from Washington and Bloomingburgh, and the time for his installation was fixed for the second Saturday of November, 1819; The Rev. James H. Dickey to preach and Dr. Bobert G. Wilson to give the charge; this was attended to 'on the day and by the persons appointed. In his appointment to this service the title Dr. is for the first time in the minutes given to Mr. Wilson. Wm. C. Blair a student in Princeton Theological Seminary, was taken under the care of Presbytery and parts of trial assigned him. In Presbytery at Columbus, October 19, 1820, Mr. Blair was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of New Brunswick. He was received again from that Presbytery in Presbytery at Hillsborough September 24-27, 1822, and, as he had been appointed a mis- sionary to the Chickasaw Indians by the Missionary Society of the Synods of South Carolina and Georgia, he was ordained. The Bev. CFTILLICOTHE PRfiSBVTERV. 81 James Gilliland preached from Prov. 11:13, and Dr. E. G. Wilson gave the charge. He was oid aired September 27, 1822. In Pres- bytery at Cbillicotbe, May 5, 1824, be was dismissed to the Presby- tery of West Tennessee. He was a graduate of Jefferson College and spent two years in the Theological Seminary, at Princeton. At the Hillsborough meeting, Eeuben White was made stated supply, for one-fourth time, at Eagle Creek, for one year; this, with his pastorate, would take all his time. The next meeting was at Salem, April 5th and 6tb, 1820, where the Eev. John Eoss was received from Eed Stone Presbytery, and Straight Creek and Eipley petitioned each for half his time, until the next meeting of Presbytery. John Eoss had been ordbined and installed pastor at Somerset, in Eed Stone Presbytery, December 3, 1817, and was dismissed from that charge and to our Presbytery in the meeting at Mount Pleasant October 20, 1819. He was born in Ireland; graduated at Middlebury College; spent two years in Princeton Seminary, and after leaving our Presbytery was pastor at Muncie and Milton, Indiana. James Coe was made stated supply at West Union, for two-thirds of his time, for half a year, with leave to spend part of his time out of the bounds of Presbytery. The Eev. Nicholas Pittinger was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. The Washington Education Society, auxiliary to the society under the care of the General Assembly, was organized according to a recom- mendation of the Assembly to the Presbytery. It appeared, on a call of the members, ''that the gospel had been preached during the last year, and attended to by the people with regularity. Catechetical instruction, particularly of the youth, in Bible classes, had been gen- erally attended to; the concert of prayer is almost universally atten- ded; most churches have their weekly prayer meetings and the Lord's Supper frequently administered; but no special awakenings have taken place and there is much cause to complain of stupidity and deadness." At the meeting at Eed Oak. September 27th and 28th, 1820, "a petition from the town of Greenfield and vicinity, praying to be taken on our minutes as a congregation, by the name of Greenfield, and to have the three-fourths of the ministerial labors oC the Eev. Samuel Crothers, was presented and read." Mr. Crothers was received from the Presbytery of West ington and the j etitior of tl e Greenfield people was granted. Tie Gr< enfield church was o Ji 1820, with sixty memb< rv, tv • i ; -five of whom wera Foittx r n pd hers of the Hop Run church. The fhst ciders were Elijah Ehkpatrick, Wilson Stewart and Hugh Ghormley. "A petition from seme inhab- S2 XHS HISTORY OF THS aunts of Lioftfl county. Living on Indian Creek, praying to be known jn our records as a vacancy by the name of Indian Creek, and for dies, was handed in, read and granted." This seems to be a vacancy yet, bul not now known on our minutes. John Ross was made stated supply at Ripley and Straight Creek, until the next stated meeting. Hillsborough and Rocky Spring petitioned for the ministerial labors of the Rev. S. D. Hoge for six months and that his labors be equally divided between them. Mr. Hoge was of the Pres- bytery of Winchester and whs present at the meeting as a cor- responding member. The congregations were permitted to employ him. At. the next stated meetiug. which was in Hillsborough, April 3-6, 1S2L, he was received into this Presbytery on a certificate from i\ it , Presbytery of Winchester and accepted calls from Hillsborough and Rocky Spring, each for one-half of his time; and it was "ordered that Messrs. Samuel Crothers and James H. Dickey be a committee to install the Rev. S. D. Hoge. pastor of the churches of Hillsborough and Rocky Spring: that for that purpose they meet at Rocky Spring on the 26th of May next, at twelve o'clock; that Mr. Dickey preach the sermon and that Mr. Crothers preside and give the charge." Mr. James Coe whs dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami as a licentiate in good standing. He was afterward pastor of Piqua. Messrs. Wm. Williamson, Jaines Gilliland and John Ross were appointed a com- mittee to install the H,ev Dyer Burgess, at West Union, the fourth Wedues lay of this month, April. 1821; Gilliland to preach, William- son to preside and give the charge, and Ross his alternate. Mr. Bur- gess had been received from the Presbytery of Miami, at an interme- diate meeting held in Columbus October 19, 1820. The Rev. John li,»v-« was left at liberty to supply Straight Creek and Ripley, they having petitioned for him. until the next meeting. ■The inhabitants of New Richmond and Susanna presented a petition praying to be taken under the care of Presbytery as a congre- gation, to be known by the name of New Richmond and Susanna." Their request was granted. The Rev. S. Crothers was continued as supply at Greenfield, for three-fourths of his time, for six months. Ii) Presbytery at West Union, September 19th and 20th, 1821, the Rev. James Robertson was received from the Presbytery of Lancaster and accepted calls from Treacle's Creek. Upper Liberty, (now Milford Center,) and Lower Liberty, each for one-third of his time; and 'Mh^i^. James Hoye. William Dickey and Samuel Crothers, or any i wo of them, were appointed a committee to meet at Lower Liberty, . ou the 9th day of November next, to install Mr. Robertson pastor of OBILLIOOTHE FBESBTTERT. S3 these congregations. Mr. Crothern was appointed to preach the sermon and Mr. Win. Dickey to preside and give the charge, nna granted." This was, I suppose, a resignation pro forma, the congre- gation of Franklinton having changed their name to' the First Church of Columbus, and moved across the river; for Dr. Hoge is always spoken of as pastor of the First Church of Columbus, for about fifty years. Dr. Moore says of him: "James Hoge, D. D.. was- born in Moorfield, Va., in 1784. His studies, both classical and theological, were pursued under the direction of his father, Moses Hoge, D. D- He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Lexington. Virginia, April 17th, 1805. * * * His whole life was spent hem The Presbytery of Columbus was moulded by him. He was a power in the community, which he saw grow from a wilderness into a populous city. He was released from his charge June 30th, 1857. but continued to labor as he had opportunity almost to the time of his death." He died September 22d, 1863. The church at Franklinton was organized in February, 1806. "For the first eight years the First Church worshipped exclusively at Franklinton, (Columbus, on the east bank of the Scioto, not being settled until 1812.) In 1814 a log building, twenty-five by thirty, was erected on Spring street near Third, and the services were alternated between Franklinton and Columbus. In 1821 the population of the latter was 1,400. A new house of worship had been built on the earner of Town and Front. The name of the congregation was changed to "The First Presbyterian Church of Columbus," In 84 THE HISTORY OF THE Jane, 1322, "the congregation requested that Rev. James Hogo bo appointed their stated supply until January 1, 1823." * * :;: A new call w:u made out and Mr. LC >,'\ Jane 28, 1S23, " in place of the former call, which was \vi naacaof the c i i \j; e .if the n '.:ao or the church and their pi ice of moating." "It was not deemed necessary to install him anew."' — (Moore.) At tii a West Union meeting, also, Mr Henry Vandeman was received as a candidate nailer care o? Preabytery, "and was directed to prepare an exegesis on the thoma, "An Cltrlstus sit DeusV and a h > nily on the subject of Christian experience, to bo delivered at the next meeting." Mr Vandeman wis a member of the Cmcord church, an 1 at the mooting at Concord, April 3-5, 1822, delivered the above. At Hillsborough, September 21-27, 1322, he delivered a discourse from Hab. 6:18; at Greenfield, April 1-3, 1823, a lecture on Psalm 119: 57-61. At West Union, September 30-O.utober 3, 1823, he delivered a sermon from II )b. 11: i, was examined and licensed October 3, and in Presbytery at Concord, April 6-8, 182 1, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus, where ho was called to and was for many years pastor of the Delaware church. He was ordained and installed by that Presbytery October 19, 1822, pastor of Delaware, Radnor and Liberty, and in 1835, when the Presbytery of Marion was formed, was with his church assigned to that Presbytery. As the West Union mooting w is the last stated meeting of Pres- bytery, under the name of Washington, I will add the report of the c:>m nittee appointed to designate the route of the members in ful- filling a missionary tour of eight days each, before the next stated meeting. "That Dr. Wilson spend eight days on the waters of the Scioto, above Chillicothe, on Paint and Sun fish: Mr. Williamson, eight days on Ohio and Brush creek; Mr. Gilliland two days at Ripley and six at discretion; Mr. Andrews eight days on Indian Creek and Paint Creek; Mr. Dobbins six days between White Oak and Little Miami and two at Straight Creek; Mr. James Hoge eight days on Scioto below Franklinton, and on Darby and Deer Creeks : Mr. William Dickey eight days on the headwaters of Paint, Little Miami and Deer Creeks; Mr. Robertson eight days on the waters of Darby and Deer Creeks; Mr. J. H. Dickey, eight days at Ebenezer and on Paint and Deer Creeks; Mr. Crothers eight days on the head waters of the East Fork of Little Miami; Mr. White six days between White Oak and the Little Miami and two at Straight Creek; Mr. Burgess, eight days on Brush Creek and on the Ohio above Manchester; Mr. S. D. Hoge, eight days at Ebenezer, on Brush Creek and at Ripley; Mr. Ross, eight days at discretion.' 1 CHILLICOTHE PEESBTTEEX. 85 Presbytery was in the habit of appointing select, or special sessions, when requested, and they thought it expedient, a practice that was affcorward forbidden by the Assembly, because ruling elders only have jurisdiction over "chose whom they represent. The Presbytery therefore cannot authorize them to serve in other churches. The appointment by Presbytery of a special session, that is composed of Eiders belonging to different congregations, even to try a case of discipline is entirely unconstitutional," so the Assembly decided in 1823 aad 1824. As showing this custom: In Presbytery, at Salem, April 5-6, 1820, "A petition from Mr. Eben- ezer Sutherland, suspended by a decision of the Session of Red Oak Church, praying for a new trial, was presented and read and committed to Messrs. Hoge, Dobbins and Keys, to report thereon." This committee reported that, in their opinion, Mr. Sutherland "had such additional light to cast upon the subject as entitles him to a new trial and they beg leave to recommend a select session." "After consideration the Presbytery adopted the above report, and Messrs. Richard Rounceville, Thomas Kirker, James Baird, John Moore and Joseph McKibben, elders, or any three of them, with the Rev. R. B. Dobbins, Moderator, were appointed to be the session to rehear the case of Mr. Sutherland, which has been adjudged, by the Red Oak Session, or any other charge that may be regularly brought against him. This select session was appointed to meet at the Red Oak meeting-house on the second Wednesday in June next at 10 o'clock A. M." In 1820, there were in the whole Presbyterian church 741 min- isters, 1290 churches 72,096 communicants, 8,021 of whom had been added in the last year. CHAPTER FV "At a meeting of the Synod of Ohio, in Chillicothe, October 1821. the following resolutions were adopted, viz: "That the coun- ties of Ross, Fayette. Highland. Pike, Adams. Brown and the eastern parts of Clermont and Clinton, shall constitute a Presbytery, called the Presbytery of Chillicothe. They shall hold their first meeting, at Concord, on the first Wednesday in April next, at twelve o'clock, and shall oe opened with a sermon by the Rev. Samuel D. Hoge, or, in his absence, the senior member present, who shall also preside until a Moderator be chosen." "The following members compose the Presbytery of Chillicothe: Revs. Robert G. Wil- son, Wm. Williamson, James Gilliland, John Andrews, William Dickey, James H. Dickey, Samuel Crothers, Dyer Burgess, Reuben White, Robert B. Dobbins, Samuel D. Hoge and John Ross. The records and papers of the Presbytery of Washington shall be deliv- ered to the Presbytery of Chillicothe hereby constituted.'' "A true extract from the records of Synod. Robert G. Wilson, Stated Clerk." The above precedes, in the records, the minutes of the first meeting of the Presbytery under the new name; which meeting was held as appointed, at Concord, April 3-5, 1822, and was opened with v sermon by the Rev. Samuel D. Hoge, from 1st Cor. 2:2 — "For I am determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." At the same time the Presbytery of Columbus was formed, "to consist of the counties of Pickaway, Franklin. Madison, Union and Delaware, with those parts of Champaign and Logan lying east of the line from the head of the Little Miami to the head of the Scioto." The members present at the Concord meeting, were Messrs. Robert G. Wilson, pastor of the church at Chillicothe; James Gilliland, at Red Oak; Dyer Burgess, at West Union; William Dickey, at Bloomingburgh and Washington; James H. Dickey, at Salem and Concord; Samuel D. Hoge. at Hillsborough and Rocky Spring: Reuben White, at Npw Market and White Oak; Samuel Crothers, who was supplying, but at this meeting accepted a call to Greenfield for four-fifths of his time, and a committee was appointed to install him, the second Saturday of May, (1822), R. G. Wilson to preside, Samuel D. Hoge to preach and James H. Dickey, CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTEKY. 87 the alternate of either. Robert B. Dobbins, who seems at that time to have been without charge, was also present. The members absent were Messrs. Wm. Williamson, pastor at Manchester; John Ross without charge, who at the last meeting had been granted leave to travel out of bounds, and at this meeting was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami; and John Andrews, dismissed at this meeting to the Presbytery of Redstone. He had been publishing a paper in Chillicothe, said to have been the first religious news- paper ever published, jaud of which The Banner, of Pittsburgh, claims to be the successor. This paper was ''The Weeekly Recorder, a newspaper, conveying important intelligence and other useful matter, under the three gen- eral heads of Theology, Literature and National Affairs." The first number of this paper was published July 5th, 1814, and was an eight page, three column paper, the printed matter on each page measur- ing eight by not quite ten inches. In the first number is the follow- ing announcement. "The Weekly Recorder is published on Thursday, By John Andrews. Terms — Two dollars per annum paid within two months; two dollars and twenty-five cents at the end of six months; two dollars and fifty cents at the end of the year. No subscription received for less than one year; nor any discontinued until all arrearages are paid. A failure to give notice of the discontinuance of a subscription at the end of the year, will be considered as a ne w engagement. Gentlemen who procure ten subscribers and are an- swerable for the payment, receive their papers gratis. UUP ALL letters addressed to the Editor, except such as contain returns of subscribers' names, or remittance of money, must be postpaid." The last page contained advertisements, one of which announced that Maharshallalbashbaz Garrison, had taken up an estray horse. I suppose that it is a misprint and intended for our old friend Mahershalalhashbaz and shows that some persons then at least, kept up the good old custom of giving their children Bible names. The paper was continued at the above price, until Vol. 3, No. 1, whole number 105, when it is announced at three dollars per annum, but "From subscribers in difficult circumstances, two dollars will be received in advance, and the remaining one at end of six months." Advertisements were discontinued and while it was still an eight page and three column paper, it was so enlarged that the printed part on a page, measured eight inches and a half by ten inches and three quarters. I have looked over the first three volumes and think that, for the time, it was an excellent paper; indeed it would not compare unfavorably with many papers now published. THE EISTORY OF THE The elders present, at the Concord meeting, were Messrs. Archi- bald Hopkins, Isaac Templin, John Emmory, Hugh Ghormley, Andrew Hemphill, Salmon Templin, Victor Larrimore, Abraham Shepherd and Hugh Cochran. It was a time of peace and quiet in the churches, from 1811, when the Presbytery of Miami was formed, until the first meeting of the Presbytery under the new name; for the Presbytery of Chillioothe is but the Presbytery of Washington renamed, the boundaries having been before this so changed, that Washington was in another Presbytery and in a state no part of which was in the bounds of this Presbytery. The churches had increased in numbers and in strength and were seeking in various ways for the good of men and their own upbuilding. As has before been stated a Bible society was formed. The first meeting, when it was organized, was at West Union, January 26 1814. Its first annual meeting was at Concord Church, on the 11th and 12th of October of the same year, and was "opened with prayer by the president, the Rav. James Gilliland; received the Reports of the Directors and Steward, and elected the officers for the ensuing year. The Directors reported, 'That they Lad pur- chased 329* Bibles, that these Bibles had been transported from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and thence forwarded, in a boat down the Ohio, and that they were expected shortly to reach the places of their destination.' The Steward reported, 'That the receipts, for the use of the society, from the time of its organization, amounted to §301.65. that of this sum $244 had been employed in the purchase of Bibles and defraying the expense of carriage to Pittsburgh, leaving a balance in the treasury of |60.65.' " The Society elected the Rev. Wni. Williamson, President; the Rev. James Gilliland, Secretary; Mr. Drayton M. Curtis, Steward; Gen- eral Samuel Finley, Revds. Robert G. Wilson, John Andrews, James Hoge and James H. Dickey, Directors. At the annual meeting, in Hillsborough, September 6, 1816, it was resolved, that a meeting of the Society bo held, the third Thursday of October, to determine whether the Society should become auxiliary to the American Bible Society, or unite with others to form a State Society. This meeting was in Chilhcothe, October 17 1816 and it was "Resolved unanimously, after mature delibera- tion ■ that it is expedient that this Society become auxiliary to the American Bible Society, and that the monies collected by us, which may not, in the opinion of this Society, be necessary for the supplying of the destitute, within cur bounds be Eolely at tho disposal of that Society." The cffiurs of the Society then were, CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 89 the Rev. James Hoge, President; the Kev. Kobert G. Wilson, Vice President; Mr. John McLaudburgh, Steward; Revds. Robert G. Wilson, John McFnrland, J. II. Dickey, J. Andrews, and Mr. Joseph Miller, Directors. All of them, preachers to, or members in, the churches of the Presbytery, except the Rev. John McFar- land who preached to, and Mr. John MeLandburgh who was mem- ber of the Associate Reformed Church in Chillicothe. The American Bible Society was instituted in 18JG and, in its first annual report, dated May 8. 1817, occura the following: ''The managers are happy to state, that the following societies, in exis- tence previous to the formation of the American Bible Society, have become Auxiliary;" In the list which follows is, '"Scioto Bible Society, (Ohio) October 17th." They were also beginning to establish Sunday Schools, as th© following notice copied from "The Weekly Recorder," February 23, 1816, shows: "All those who desire to be taught, or to have their children taught to read the Holy Scriptures, are hereby informed that a number of young persons, having associated, for the purpose of teaching a Sunday School, will be employed a part of every Sabbath, in the instruction of those who may attend. Adult persons who cannot read, but who desire to learn, will receive particular attention. Parents are requested not to send small child- dren who cannot read words of three letters, except such as have no other opportunity of learning. Black persons will have a separate room. School will open at nine o'clock in the morning, for reading, and at three, in the afternoon for catechising. It will be held in the Academy until a more central place can be obtained. Books will be furnished for those who are not able to procure them, as far as the funds of the Society will extend." In the same paper April 10, 1816, the following appears: "It is with pleasure we announce the progress that has been made in the business of the Sunday Schools that have been recently insti- tuted in this town, by the commendable zeal and exertions of a few young men. A school for the instruction of children on the Sabbath day was opened, not long since, by two young men, who agreed to bear an equal proportion of the necessary expenses of book«, fuel, etc. They w ere soon joined by two others* A gentleman gratuitous 1 ^ furnished a load of lirewood, and another generously presented live dollars, for the benefit of this school. At first it was kept in a private room, and attended by about ten or twelve children. But in four weeks tho number of scholars so increased, that it became necessaiy to seek a mere spacious room for their 12 yO THE HISTORY OF TH2 accommodation. It was, therefore, removed to a largo apartment iii the upper story of the Academy, and the list of the pupil's names has swelled nearly to one hundred. Or the plan on which this school is conducted, the following is a sketch: T.':o morning is chiefly devoted to reading. Such of the pupils as aro able to read the Scriptures, usually read three lessons, aud in the racantimo aro requited to memorize and rehearse a select veriO of each lesson. Such as are unable to read the Scriptures, are furnished with books suited to their capacities, and proper to bo used on tho Sabbath. The principal exercises of tho evening are memorizing and reciting catechisms, psalms, hymns, etc. Eight or ten have committed to memory Brown's small catechism, which contains abovo two hun- dred plain questions with answers. This was accomplished by one in two weeks. Arid one has learned tho Assembly's Shorter Catechism throughout, in three weeks. Bat besides tho school of which wo have now given a brief account, we aro happy in being ablo to state, that a school has been instituted and is now kept in a lower room of the Academy for tho instruction of people of color, who aro considerably numerous in this place, and have heretoforo had little opportunity of learning io read. This school consists of children and adults, the number of whom as their names stand on tho roll, amounts to about forty. It is conducted on the same plan with tho other school. The people of color generally behave well in school, are attentivo to their lessons and the im- provement of some is manifest." Also in the Weekly Recorder for Juno 4, 1817, the following: "On Saturday tho 31st ultimo, most of tho teachers of the Sab- bath schools, in this place, met, agreeably to previous notice, and formed themselves into a society to bo distinguished by tho name of "The Chillicotho Association of Sabbath School Teachers." Tho draft of a constitution being presented, was considered, amended and adopted; and officers for tho ensuing year wero elected. J. Andrews was chosen President; D. M. Curtis, Vice President; J. H. March, Secretary; D. W. Hearn, Steward; and tho samo persons with J. Pitkin, managing committee. This association being in- formed, that the Fomalo Cent Society of Chiilicothe had made a present of eighteen dollars to the teachers of tho Sabbath schools in this place, for the benefit of tho schools under their care, resolved, unanimously, that the thanks of this Association bo presented to tho Female Cent Society, of Chiilicothe, through their president, for their charitable donation. The object for which this association was formed is to establish ai_d conduct Sabbath Schools in this place, CEIIXICOTHE PRESBYTERY. e>| by combined, harmonious and systematic exertion, on principles calculated to load the scholars to the knowledge of God and the way of salvation as revealed in the Scriptures." It is an interesting fact that all the men who are named, as engaged in this, which seems not to have been for the benefit of any special church were Presbyterians, Mr. D. W. fleam being a member of the Associate Reformed Church. This, done in Cbillicothe, I haye reason to be- lieve was also attended to all over tho Presbytery. As showing the success of this Association I will make another quotation from the Recorder of July 16, 1817: '■ On last Lord's day at four o'clock P. B£, the several Sabbath Schools in this town met in their respective school rooms, agreeably to a previous arrangement- and thence proceeded, under tho direction of their teachers° to the Presbyterian meeting-bouse. They occupied and filled most' of the pews in the lower part of the house. By returns that have been made to the secretary of tho "Chillicothe Association of Sabbath School Teachers," the whole number of scholars belonging to the sev- eral schools is ascertained to bo upwards of five hundred and twenty The greater part of these were present on tho occasion of which we are speaking. So many children, male and female, from five to eighteen years of ago, wo are confident, never before were collected in any houso for public worship in this place. The school consists of people of color, of various ages, which is under tho care of Mr James Hill, occupied a part of tho east end of the gallery. Those seats above and bolow, which wero not occupied by the school* were crowded by the citizens, and tho friends of religion of the different denominations. * * * =:= Three hymns of praise were sung prayer was twice offere 1 up, and an appropriate address was delivered by tho Kev. William Beaachamp, first to tho scholars, next to the teachers, and finally to the parents and governors of families The whole scene was interesting and gratifying to the people who were present." The ladies also were engagsd in work. In the Recorder, April 17, 1316, under heading, <■ Female Cent Society of Chillicothe," is the following: "A society of this denomination has lately been organized in this town., A constitution has been adopted and subscribed by ab^ve twenty females, and there is reason to hdpe that the number ml! bo considerably augmented. Agreeably to the constitution, the Society is to consist of females only, married or unmarried; and they are to be such as sustain a religious or moral character. Those who become members are required to pay one dollar, in advance, and one cent a day through the vera-, to be discharged quarterly. The funds 92 THE HISTORY OF THE are to bo distributed in Lhe following manner: one-fourth is to be sent to thp professors of the Theological Seminary at Princeton, and one-fourth to the Theological Seminary at New York, to be applied to the use of such * l -u L*ats oE divinity 'as may need pecuniary aid. Oae-fourth is to be given to such students in ihis state as have been received, as candidates for the ministry, by soma Presbytery, and are preparing to attend either of the aforesaid seminaries, and for which they may requi.i assistance. The remaining fourth is to be dis- tributed in alms, for the relief of the indigent and in procuring books for poor children who may attend the Sunday-schools in this place." In December, 1816, a similar society was formed in Washington G. H., of which the officers were a president, secretary and treasurer; membership in which was secured by signing the constitution and paying twenty-five cents quarterly. The whole object of this society was to aid in educating young men for the ministry. These societies were formed at other places in the Presbytery, as at West Union and Manchester. Local tract societies were also formed. There was also a society formed called the " Paint Association." Whether it ever accomplished much or was successful' in carrying out its pro- visions I have not been able to discover, but a meeting was held at Hop Run church, Ro3s county, Ohio, October 29, 1816. A sermon was preached by the Rev. J. H. Dickey; the Rev, N. Pittinger was chosen chairman, and the Rev. Samuel Crothers, then in the Asso- ciate Reformed Church, was elected clerk, and the following pro- amble adopted: "We, the undersigned, inhabitants of Ross, Fayette and Highland counties, desirous of aiding in the work of training up young men for the ministry of reconciliation, do agree to associate for that purpose, and to be regulated by the following constitution." Then followed ton articles, giving the name, making provision for officers, defining their duties aud prescribing as qualification for office, membership in some church, ''holding tho doctrine of the Scriptures as exhibited in the Assembly's Shorter Catechism." Why they stopped with tho catechism I cannot tell. Members were to pay not less than one dollar annually for the support or teachers and of poor and piou3 young men, and not less than one dollar yearly, for three years, "for the purpose of furnishing snitable buildings and apparatus for schools, these payments to commence as soon as it shall be determined, by a general convention, to carry into effect the design of these associations." There seems to have been a society in Chillicothe, and also one in Washington, Kentucky, for educati'-t: young men for the ministry, and this was to co-operate with them Thus when the Presbytery met at Concord, the churches seem to CHTLLICOTHE PRE5BTTERT. 93 havo boon working, with much activity, for the moral and religious improvement of the people. Bat two ministers, formerly members, were left oat of bounds — the Rev. James Hoge, of Columbus, and the Rev. James Robertson, who had been installed at Lrnvr Liberty on the ninth of the preceding November. The Rev. Samuel Crothers was chosen Moderator. Although he now ; accepted a call and had been supplying the church there for a time, that was not the first of his preaching in Greenfield, for in 1810. he had settled in Chillicothe and preached there and to the people in the region about Greenfield. In March, 1813, he left Chillicothe, settled in Greenfield and gave the church there all his labors. Chillicothe was then his nearest jt ost- offije, and he never received a letter without paying at least thirty- seven and a half cents postage, and this after riding twenty-one miles to get it. He was at this time connected with the Associate Reformed Church. He had spent four years in the Theological Seminary, at. New York, under the instruction of Dr. Mason. After living in Greenfield five years, he returned to Kentucky where he had been brought up, his parents having removed, while he was a youth, to Lexington, Kentucky, from near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where Mr. Crothers was born October 22d, 1783. While he was in Ken- tucky, he joined the Presbyterian church and, in 1820, ho returned to Greenfield, at the invitation of most of his old parishioners, who wished also to change their church relation, and now ho accepted their call to bo their pastor and entered up*on a work that lasted during his life, a most prosperous pastorate. His installation was appointed for the second Saturday of May; Dr. Wilson to preside, S. D. Hoge to preach, and J. H. Dickey alternate. We will hear of him again and often. The Rev. John Rankin was received from tho Presbytery of Ebenezer, in Kentucky, and accepted calls from Ripley and Straight Creek, each for one-half of his ministerial labors, and Messrs. Burgess, Gilliland and Dobbins were appointed a committee to meet at Ripley on the 15th inst., (April 15, 1822,) to install him; Mr. Burgess to preach the sermon, Mr. Gilliland to preside and give the charge, and Mr. Dobbins the alternate of either who may fail to attend. Mr. Rankin was born in Jefferson coanty, East Tennessee, February 4' 1793. He was educated at Washington College and licensed by the Abingdon Presbytery. Ho was for a time pastor cf Caneridge and Concord Churches in Nicholas and Bourbon counties, Kentucky, before coming to our Presbytery. He was the founder of what was called the Free Presbyterian Church of America, which excluded slaveholders from membership. This church at length united with 94 THl HISTOBT OF TH1 the New School body. Mr. Rankin died March 18, 1886, in the ninety- fourth year of his ago. Benj-imin Spillmao, John Pitkin and Adam 15 Gilliland, gradu- ates of Jefferson College, were taken under care of Presbtery as can- didates for the ministry. These all had parts of trial assigned them and attended the different meetings of Presbytery until, in Presby- tery, at Hillsborough, December 3d, 1823, Mr. Spillman, having com- pleted his trials, was examined and licensed. In Presbytery at Con- cord, April 6-8, 1824, he was dismissed to the care of the Presbjtery of Muhlenburgh and does not appear again in our records. Mr. Spillman was born in Garrard county, Kentucky, August 17th, 1796; graduated at Jefferson College in 1822, and studied theology with Dr. "Wilson at Chillicothe. In 1824 he was ordained and installed, by the Muhlenburgh Presbytery, pastor of Sharon church, Illinois, where he remained for two years. In 1S26 he organized the church in Shawneetown, Illinois. At this time and for seventeen years he labored as an itinerant missionary, but in April, 1842, be was installed by the Kaskaskia Presbytery, pastor of Shawneetown. In 1844, he became pastor of Chester church, remaining there until 1851, when he was again called to Shawneetown, where he continued to labor until his death, May' 3d, 1859. John Pitkin, who was Dr. Wilson's son-in-law, and studied the- ology with him, was licensed at West Union, October 3d, 1823, and in Presbytery at Ripley, September 28-30, 1824, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Athens, having received calls from the congregations of Water ford and Wooster. In the minutes of the General Assembly for 18SS his name is first in the list of the Presbytery of Zanesville— John Pitkin, II. R., Mount Yernon, Ohio. No man to whom I wrote a letter of inquiry answered more promptly, and as the letter is remarkable for one of his age, I copy it. Mt. Vernon, O., Dec. 17, 1888. "Dear Brother Galbraith /—The place and date of my birth was Poultney, Vermont, May 12, 1794. My academical education was completed at Chillicothe, Ohio. My collegiate course was fin- ished at Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and I graduated in 1821, and was ordained by the Presbytery of Athens in 1825. I labored at Waterford and Wooster six years as pastor. At Dresden and Muskingum as stated supply, six years, then, until I was 75, I labored at Milfordton, with the exception of four years at Delaware. Your Brother in tho Gospel, John Pitkin." Adam B. Gilliiand was licensed, in Preabytery^at Concord, CHILttGOTHE PHESBtTESl. 95 April 8, 1824, and in Presbytery at Red Oak lie accepted a call, from Hillsborough, where he was ordained and ins' ailed June 2nd, 1825, bis sermon as part of trial, for ordination, was from Titus 3:8; James H. D.c'-iey preached from 1st Peter, 4:11; Win. Dickey presided and gave the charge. This relation, then constituted, was dissolved, at Mr. Gillilaud's request, the church concurring, in Presbytery, at West Union, April 1-3, 1828, and Mr. Gilliland was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati, at Greenfield, October 9- 10, 1828. It was also resolved, at the Concord meeting, "That it be a standing rule of this Presbytery to appoint, at each meeting, two members to preach, at the subsequent meeting, on certain specified subjects in theology; provided, always, that the deliveiy of these discourses shall not interfero with the business of Presbytery." John Ross was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. The next meeting of Presbytery was at Hillsborough, Septcm-* ber 24-27, 1822. At this meeting which was mostly taken up with hearing parts of trial of the candidates, "The churches of Ripley and Straight Creek presented their annual reports varying in point of phraseology from the form prescribed by the General Assembly, using the words, 'on profession of faith,' for 'on examination' and in relation to baptism, for 'adults'; and the words 'of believers households,' for 'infants,' wherefore, resolved: that these churches be directed to conform to the form prescribed, by the Assembly." "The Rev. John Rankin entered his dissent from the judgment of Presbytery directing the sessions of Ripley and Straight Creek to make their annual reports according to the form prescribed, by the General Assembly." And because he did it, I have noticed this, as indicative of his character in always standing up and fighting for what he thought right and proper, in little, as well as in greater things, indeed nothing seemed little to him that he thought wrong and everything was wrong that did not agree with his ideas. At the meeting at Greenfield, April 1-3, 1823, the following action was taken : "On account of the languishing state of religion among us; Resolved, that the third Thursday, of the present month, be set apart as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer." At West Union, September 30, October 3, 1823, the pastoral relation between Wm. Dickey and the congregations of Washing- ton and Bloomingburgh was dissolved and Mr. Dickey was "direct t j d to bestow one-half his ministerial labors, at Bloomingburgh, until the next eemi-annual meeting of Presbytery." "A petition was received from sundry persons in and around Wilmington, pitying 96 THE EI3T0BT OF THB to be received under the care of this Presbytery as a congregation to be known by the name of Sharon." Their request was granted. "A petition was presented to the Presbytery by it number of persons liv- ing in Georgetown and its vicinity, praying Presbytery to give them leave to form a church in that place;" granted, and they asked for supplies. In Presbytery, at Hillsborough, December 3, 1823, tho llev. S. D. Hogo requested that tho pastoral relation between him and the Hillsborough and Rocky Spring churches be dissolved and the churches consenting, ••Therefore, Resolved; That tho pastoral relation existing between the Rev. S. D. Hoge and the above congre- gations be dissolved, and it is hereby dissolved and that Mr. Hoge be dismissed from this Presbytery to join the Presbytery of Athena." The Rev. Samuel Davies Hoge was born in Shepherds- town, Virginia, in 1791. He graduated at Hampden Sidney College, in 1810, studied theology wiih his father, the Rev. Moses Hoge, D. D., and was licensed to preach by the Hanover Prcbbytery, May 8, 1813. Ho was installed in 1816, by the same Presbytery, pastor of the churches cf Culpepper and Mr.dison, in Virginia, and preached to them until April, 1821, when he removed to Ohio. When he left our Presbytery he had accepted tbe Professorship of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the Ohio University, at Athens. He died in 1826. At the request of tho Rev. Reuben White the pastoral relation existing between him and the congregations of White Oak and New Market was dissolved and Mr. White was granted leave to travel out of bounds, until the next meeting. At Concord April 6-8, 1821, the Rev. Nicholas Pittinger was received from the Presbytery of Miami and left at discretion, as to the disposal of his time, until the next meeting of Presbj tery. Tho Rev. Win. Dickey was made stated supply, at Bloomingburgh, for three- foui'ths of his time, for one year, the congregation agreeing to pay him three hundred dollars for his services. Iu Chillicothe, May 5, 1821, "A letter was received from a committee of tho Board of Trustees of the University of Ohio, informing Presbytery, that tho Rev. Robert G. Wilson, D. D., had been unanimously elected to tho presidency of that institution, and requesting that he be dismissed from his pastoral charge and from this Presbytery, that he may enter upon the duties of tho office to which ho has been chosen. On inquiry it appeared, that the congregation of Chillicothe had been duly apprized of the application, and they, in a written memorial expressed their strong attachment to their pastor, and regret at thought of separation and their unwillii gness to assent to it; yet deemed themselves Luund to submit to tLe decision of Piesbytery." CH1LLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 97 Dr. Wilson having expressed his views of the case, and referred it to Presbytery withdrew, as did also Mr. John Thompson, elder, from Ctillicothe. A resolution was then made to grant the pi aver of the petition and after deliberation and prayer to Almighty God, for direction, it was carried in the affirmative. "Therefore, Re- solved; That the pastoral relation between the Rev. Robert G. Wilson, D. D., and the First Presbyterian congregation of Chil- licothe be dissolved, and he is hereby dismissed from this Pres- bytery, to join the Presbytery of Athens and he is recommended to that Presbyiery, as a member in good standing." The Rev. James H. Dickey was ordered to preach in Chillicothe, on the fourth Sabbath in June, and I suppose then to declare the pulpit vacant, although that does not appear on the record. At Ripley, September 28-30, 1824, the Rev. Nicholas Pittinger accepted a call, from Rocky Spring, for one-half of his time and the Revds. Samuel Crotbers and James H. Dickey were appointed a committee to install him, on the last Friday of November next> at 12 o'clock; Crothers to preach and Dickey to preside. Mr. Pit- tinger was also appointed stated supply of New Market for one- third of his time for one year, and of Ebenezer for one-sixth of his time. Adam B. Gilliland was made stated supply at Hillt-borough, for six months. At Red Oak, April 5-3, 1323, "A call from Chillicothe, for fcho Rev. James Hoge, of the Columbus Presbytery was presented, with a request for leave to prosecute it before that Presbytery, which leave was granted, but Mr. Hoge did not accept. The Rev. Wm. Dickey was again made stated supply, at Bloom ingbutgh, for three-fourths of his time. Sandy Spring asked for supplies and for the administration there of the Lord's Supper and Mr. Rankin was appointed "to labor eight days, in Brown and Adams, includ- ing a Sabbath for the administration of the Lord's Supper at Sandy Spring." At the meeting held in Hillsborough, June 1-2, 182-5, princi- pally for the ordination and installation of Mr. Adam B. Gilliland an appeal was brought up from the action of the session of < 1 field, in suspending Mr. from the communion of the cl for dancing, concerning which the following is in the min "The appeal of Mr. was taken up, and after hearii documents and the parties, Presbytery decided that the aprea, not sustained, for the following reasons: 1st; The Scriptures com- mand us to do all things, whatsoever we do, to the glory of Godj 18 98 THE HISTORY OT THE but promiscuous dancing is not performed with a view to the divine glory. 2nd; The Apostle calls it a work of the flesh, Gal. 5:21. (The word reveling includes dancing.) And it is said that they which do such things shall not enter the kingdom of God. 3d; Our Confes- sion of Faith prohibits dancing. (See larger Catechism on the 7th commandment.) 4th; Promiscuous dancing is, in its nature, calcu- lated to divert the attention from serious reflection. 5th; It is evi- dent that the practice of dancing tends to irreligion and especially to licentiousness." James H.. Dickey obtained "leave to travel with- out the bounds of Presbytery previous to the next meeting of Pres- bytery provided he can obtain the consent of his congregations." A committee was appointed consisting of the Revds. James H. Dickey, Dyer Burgess and Wiljtam Dickey, "to examine the credentials of traveling ministers, who may wish to preach within our bounds." At the next meeting, at West Union, September 28-30, 1825, J. H. Dickey was appointed to prepare a History of the Presbytery. At Rocky Spring, January 3d, 1826, the congregation of Chillicothe, presented a call for the labors of the Rev. Wm. Graham of the Presbytery of Miami and were granted leave to prosecute it before that Presbytery. At the meeting at Manchester, April 5-6, 1826, Mr. Graham was received from the Presbytery of Miami, accepted the call from Chillicothe, and the Revds. Nicholas Pittinger, Samuel Crothers and James H. Dickey were appointed a committee to install him the fourth Wednesday of June next; Dickey to preach, Crothers to preside and give the charge, and Pittinger, "to alternate either that may fail." The following question was proposed to Presbytery: -Is it expedient, in any case, to solemnize the rites of marriage on the Sabbath day?" It was answered in the negative. "A petition was presented by a number of persons, living on the West Fork of Brush creek, praying to be known, on our minutes, as a congre- lion by the name of Mount Leigh." This petition was granted. Mount Leigh is now in the Portsmouth Presbytery, and in the Assembly's Minutes for 1888, reports one hundred and forty members. Presbytery refused to grant a similar petition from, "Sundry persons on Hill's Fork of Eagle Creek requesting to be known as a congre- gation by the name of New Providence. At Bloomingburgh, September 27 and 28, 1826, Union was given leave to apply for the ministerial labors of the Rev. Wm. Jones, and Reuben White was made stated supply at Mount Leigh. In Pres- bytery at Red Oak, April 4-5, 1827, Wm. Dickey accepted a call from Bloomingburgh for three-fourths of his time and James H. Dickey, CHXLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 99 Dyer Burgess and A. B. Gilliland were appointed a committee to install him on the third Wednesday of May next, at twelve o'clock; Gilliland to preach, Dickey to preside and give the charge, and Burgess the alternate of either. Reuben White was continued at Mount Leigh, for one-third of his time. Alexander T. Rankin was taken under the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry and "An mors Christi'vicaria s^7?" was assigned him as a subject for exegesis. Mr. Rankin attended the various succeeding meetings of Presbytery reading his exegesis, a critical exercise on 2nd Gor. 5:16, a popular lecture on Romans 5:1-5, and preaching his popular sermon from 1st John, 3:2. He was licensed at Ripley, April 2, 1829, and at Hillsborough, January 5-6, 1830, he was dis- missed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, September 25-27, 1827, "It was resolved to appropriate ten dollars of the Presbyterial fund, in purchasing one hundred copies of a pamphlet, from Dyer Burgess, on the subject of slavery, to be distributed among the members. and, if possible, sold by them, at twelve and a half cents per copy, and the proceeds returned to Presbytery." This is the first reference to slavery, on our minutes, but by no means the last. "Presbytery had a free conversation on the subject of making provision for supplying the convicts, in the Ohio State Prison, with the preaching of the gospel, and it was unanimously resolved to lay the subject before the Ohio Synod, at its next meeting and request them to adopt means for effecting this object." Was our Presbytery first, in this, as in so many other good works? "On motion it was resolved that the ministers of this Presbytery be hereafter required to pay to the 1 Presbyterial fund, annually, at the rate of six and a fourth cents on each hundred dollars of salary respectively promised them." In Presbytery at West Union, April 1-3, 1828, the Rev. Adam B. Gilliland asked in writing: "Is it expedient for half a dozen of members of the Presbyterian church, living within two and four miles of their minister, to form a weekly prayer-meeting and invite another preacher to attend and preside and exhort statedly, without having invited their own pastor, or asked his advice, or that of the Session?" Mr. Gilliland also presented a paper containing a request, for a dissolution of the relation between him and the church of Hillsborough, "for various reasons therein assigned." The rela- tion was dissolved and his question answered: "It is not expedient, as it is caclulated to produce divisions in the church, and to weaken the hands of the pastor and church session, and is inconsistent with their 100 THE HISTORY OF THE I promise to their pastor, that they will give him all proper support and encouragement and obedience in the Lord." i- R u 13. Gilliland was born, in Lincola county, th Carolina, ' 22 J, 1794, gri at Jefferson Colli i isylvaniaiu 1821. He studied theology with his father at Ked Oak, Ohio. After leaving our Presbytery, being dismissed to the ibytery of Cincinnati, October 9, 1828, he took charge of Bethel churcb. in Butler county. Ohio, in 1829, and remained there, ten years. He was then called to Riley, then to Venice in the same 'county, and remained thereover twenty years. In his old ago he lived with his daughter in West Dayton, Ohio, and preached occa- sionally, when able. He died January 5, 1835, and was buried at Venice, Ohio. The following questions were taken up by Presbytery: " 1st: Is it the duty of Christians to abstain entirely from the use of ardent spirits, except when necessary as a medicine?" Answered unani- mously in t 1 o affirmative. "2d: What is the duty of ministers and church sessions in regard to those members of the church who in dnlge in the unnecessary use of ardent spirits, or. by exampV otherwise, encourage others to do so?" To this the Presbyterv unanimously answered: "It is their duty diligently to endeavor by every means in their power, to enlighten the minds of the people on this subject." The treasurer was directed to appropriate six dollars of the Pre-ibyterial fund to purchase for Presbytery, Dr. Beechei's sermons on intemperance. There had been some progress made in the cause of temperance even before this time. 'When James H. Dickey was installed in Buckskin, Concord and Pisgah churches, as T have been credibly informed, there were fourteen distilleries within the bounds of these congregations, and all run by men of good stand- ing in the community. At once he began enlightening the peopl< to the sin of intemperance and persuading them to turn from it. Until the opening of the Ohio canal, to have these little still-houses work their corn into whisky, was about the only way in which the farmers could dispose of the grain which the new soil brought forth so abundantly. A gentleman still living, and of undoubted veracity, who was brought up in the neighborhood of Union church, says that at about the year 1811, one morning, a Presbyterian clergyman, an elder in the church, and a judge of the court, all met at the still-house owned by another elder of the church, each of the three with his gallon jug, which he had filled with whisky. There were then tluee associate judges of the court; the other two did not need to go from home for whisky, as each had a still-house of his own. The still- CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 101 house was four miles from where the judge lived, but I suppose that Presbyterian elders excelled in the manufacture of the beverage, as they usually do in whatever they undertake, for there wero seven other still-houses nearer his home than the one where they met. It must not be supposed that the judge was an intemperate man, or one against whose character anything could be said. He was a man uni- versally respected and whose reputation was never tarnished by a breath of suspicion, and was among, if not the very first, in the whole region to discover the bad effects of what was then a universal prac- tice, and soon became a most earnest and pronounced advocate of temperance, working with his might for the advancement of the cause, until he took a cold, which was the cause of his death, from exposure in going to speak at a temperance meeting. The minister and elders were also men of the best reputation and character. The Hon. E. D. Mansfield describes the first temperance meeting which was held in Cincinnati, which took place in 1828: " The meeting was held at three o'clock in the afternoon, and, for those days, was really large and respectable. Many old citizens were present who were familiar with old whisky, and upon whose cheeks it blossomed forth in purple dyes. To these, and indeed to the great body of people in the West, a temperance speech was a new idea. Dr. Drake was the speaker, and they listened to him with respectful attention, and were by no means opposed to the object. The speech, however, was long. The doctor had arrayed a formidable column of facts. The day was hot, and after he had spoken for about an hour, without apparently approaching the end, some one, out of regard for the doctor's strength, or by force of habit, cried out, " Let's adjourn a while and take a drink." The meeting did adjourn, and McFarland's tavern being near by, the old soakers refreshed themselves with " old rye." The meeting again assembled, the doctor finished his speech and all went off well. Soon after, the temperance societies began to be formed, and the excitement then begun has continued to this day." Mr. Bell, an elder in the First Church, Chillicothe, tells of his staying one night at a country tavern at which, also, a minister who supplied a church in this Presbytery for a time, but who was never a member of it, had put up for the night. In the morning the landlord called to the preacher, saying: " Hurry up, Mr. ■, and get your bitters; it is time for prayers." The preacher hurried up, took his dram of whisky and then conducted family worship. It would appear from this as though the temperance cause had made "considerable progress. Such a case now would certainly call for the exercise of some * Episcopal supervision." 102 THE HISTORY OF THB Also, at the West Union meeting, ,l on inquiry it was found that there had bean no settlement bet.veeen the trustees of West Union congregation and their pastor,'' (Dyer Burgess, who had been in- stalled in April, 1821,) "since his installation; wherefore the church was directed to attend to this subject and report to Presbytery at their next meeting." Dyer Burges3 requested of this Presbytery "permission to travel for a few wenks without their bounds." This is a sample, from many others, to show something of the exercise of Episcopal supervision by the Presbytery in those days, the good old days. I think that now Presbytery would be surprised at such a request, and say: "It is of no use to ask us. Go if you want to, or have any business that calls you." Concord and Manchester were directed to settle with their pastors and report at the next meeting. When Presbytery met at Greenfield, October 9th and 10th, 1828, Concord appears to have made settlement. In reference to West Union, a committee appointed reported the following resolution: "Resolved, that the West Union church be required to take such measures, in regard to their obligation to their pastor, as will, agreea- bly to the discipline of the church and the principles of moral duty, prevent the recurrence of such difficulties in future, and report to Presbytery at its next meeting. In Presbytery at Ripley, April 1st and 2d, 1829, West Union reported settlement in full, and the pastoral relation between them and the Rev. Dyer Burgess was dis- solved. At the Greenfield meeting this action was taken in reference to Manchester: " Whereas, the church of Manchester has neglected to comply with the order of Presbytery, at their last meeting, requiring a settlement with their pastor, Resolved, That they be cited to appear before Presbytery, at the Spring meeting, to show cause, either by a settlement with their pastor or otherwise, why the relation between them and their pastor should not be dissolved." In the Ripley meet- ing, April, 1829, Manchester reported that they were engaged in attempting settlement with their pastor and had partially succeeded. They were directed to complete their settlement and to report at the Fall meeting. At West Union, September 29 to October 1, 1829, when they had settled, the pastoral relation between Mr. Williamson and the Manchester congregation was dissolved, " at the request of the parties." At the West Union meeting, April, 1828, there was a trial and decision worthy of notice. Mr. had been suspended by the session of the Rocky Spring church ; what the charge against him was does not appear. He appealed to Prasbytery when it met at Hillsborough, in September, 1827, but the Presbytery sustained the CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTEKY. 103 session. After this the session had restored him to membership, and now he brings iu a complaint against the session, the nature of which also does not appear, but Presbytery appointed the Rev. Mr. Graham to manage the appellant's case. u The documents in the case were read, after which the parties were heard and withdrew. After dis- cussion, a motion was made to sustain the complaint, as far as respects the proceedings of session upon his restoration, which was carried in the affirmative. Nevertheless, as it appears from their records, that the session acted precipitately and irregularly in restoring Mr. , Presbytery decided that he be considered as standing in the same situation as before he was restored." Mr. did not take much by that motion. His complaint was sus- tained, but he was put out. The Stated Clerk, in the West Union meeting, April 13, 1828, laid on the table a printed memorial to the next General Assembly, by the Synod of Indiana, on the subject of slavery, which was read, and Presbytery referred the following ques- tions to the next General Assembly: "Is the man who buys or sells or holds a slave, for the sake of gain, a partaker in guilt with the man-stealer, and may such a one be admitted to, or continued in, the communion of the Presbyterian church?" In Presbytery at Ripley, April 1st and 2d, 1829, Ripley withdrew their call to the Rev. John Rankin and presented one for all his time, which was accepted and the relation between him and Straight Creek was dissolved; also that between the Rev. Nicholas Pittinger and Rocky Spring. Hugh Stewart Fullerton and Wm. Lyle Keys were taken under care of Presbytery as candidates for the ministry. Mr. Fullerton was given "An mors Christi vicaria sz7?" as subject for Latin exegesis. At West Union, September 29fch to October 1st, 1829, he had 1st John 2: 1,2 given him as subject for critical exercise. At West Union, April 6-8, 1830, he read a critical exercise on the subject assigned him and was licensed April 8th, 1830, as the fallow- ing record in the minutes declares: "The Presbytery proceeded to the examination of Mr. Fullerton as to his knowledge of church history and the sacraments, which was sustained as parts of trial for licensure. Whereupon the Presbytery resolved to proceed to his licensure," of which the following is the record: "At West Union, the 8th day of April, 1830,' the Presbytery of Chillicothe having received sufficient testimonials in favor of Hugh Stewart Fullerton, of his having gone through a regular course of literature, of his good moral character and of his being in the communion of the church, proceeded to take the usual parts of trial for his licensure; and, he having given satisfaction as to his accomplishments in litera- 104 THE HISTORY OF THE ture, as to bis experimental acquaintance with religion, and as to his proiiciency in divinity, and other studies, the Presbytery did and hereby do express their approbation of nil these parts of trial. And he having adopted the Confession of Faith of this church, and satisfactorily answered the questions appointed to be put to candi- did ites to be licensed, the Presbytery did and hereby do license him, the said Hugh Stewart Fallerton, to preach the gospel of Christ, as a probationer of the holy ministry, within the bounds of this Presby- tery or wherever b • shall be orderly called." Mr. Keys was given, as his subject for exegesis, "Quo modo lex usui sit fidelibmV At West Union, September 29th to October 1st, 1829, he requested leave to go to Andover Seminary, which was granted. At Chillicothe, April 3-5. 1832, he withdrew from the care of Presbytery on account of ill health; but having recovered, he again put himself under the care of Presbytery, at West Union, April 2-4, 1833, and was licensed at Red Oak, April 4th, 1834. But in Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 5-7, 1836, Mr. Keys returned his license to the Presbytery aud retired from the work. This was done of his own will and I suppose on account of his health. At the Ripley meeting the following was presented from the Greenfield church: ki The session of the church at Greenfield request the advice of Presbytery in the following case, viz : A member of the church in taking a drove of hogs to Virginia, last fall or winter, repeatedly drove on the Sabbath. His plea is that he was late in getting to market, and provisions were becoming dear, and that, by resting on the Sabbath, these difficulties would have been considerably increased. By order of session. Samuel Crothebs, Moderator." In answer to this, the following resolution was adopted, viz.: "Resolved, that the proceeding with a drove on the Sabbath is as really a violation of the fourth commandment as any other secular employment and that there is nothing in the plea, presented, in this case, which constituted an exception." At Hillsborough, April 30, 1829, Samuel Davis Blythe was received, from the Presbytery of West Lexington, accepted a cab from the church of Hillsborough and was installed at two o'clock the same day. The Rev. William Graham presided and gave the charge. The Rev. James Blythe, D. D., of West Lexington Pres- bytery, who was invited to sit as corresponding member, by invitation, preached the sermon. I suppose he had rode over on horseback, from Kentucky, to see his son installed. In the Assembly of 1829, on petition from the Synod of Ohio, it CHILLICOTHK PEESBYTBKI. 105 was "Resolved; That a new synod be constituted by the name of 'The Synod of Cincinnati,' to consist of the Presbyteries of Chil- licothe, Cincinnati and Miami, and the Synod of Cincinnati shall hold their first meeting in Lebanon, on the fourth Thursday of October next, at eleven o'clock A. M., ana shall be opened, with a sermon, by the Rev. James Kemper, or, in case of his absence, by the senior member present, who shall preside until a Moderator shall be chosen." Mr. Kemper was pr^-put and preached from the words of Jacob: "With my staff I passed over this Jordan and now I am become two bands." — Gen. 32:10. At West Union, September 29, October 1, 1829, the pastoral relation between the Rev. Wm. Williamson and the Manchester church was dissolved. The Rev. Nicholas Pittinger was made stated supply, at Pisgah, for one-fourth of his time, for one year. Straight Creek was granted permission to call itself the Presbyterian church of Georgetown. "A number of the inhabitants of Huntington township, Brown county, requested to be taken under the care of Presbytery and called the congregation of Huntington, which was granted." This is now in Gallia county, in the Presbytery of Ports- mouth, and in the Assembly's Minutes for 1888 is marked vacant; it has thirty members. Presbytery unanimously adopted the following: "Resolved; That the buying, selling, or holding of a slave, for the sake of gain, is a heinous sin and scandal, and requires the cognizance of the judicatories of the church." John P. Vandyke, a licentiate, was received from the Presbytery of Miami and accepted a call from West Union, and was assigned John 6:37-40, as a text for trial sermon for ordination. Several members in connection with the church of Williamsburgh, requested permission to be organized into a church, to be known by the name of New Versailles The request was granted, provided the consent of Williamsburgh church be first obtained. But we hear no more of them. The Revds. Samuel Crothers and W T m Dickey were appointed a committee to report to Presbytery, at their next meeting, on "the mode of procedure proper to be observed in organizing churches." James Dunlap and Isaac Shepherd were taken under the care of Presbytery, as can- didates for the ministry. Mr. Dunlap was assigned as subject for Latin exegesis: "An Christus mortuus est pro nobis et pro peccatis nostris?" and was directed to pursue his studies under the care of the Rev. James Gilliland. He was licensed at Hillsborough, October 5, 1831. Mr. Shepherd was given for his exegesis: "An Christus sit Deusf and was granted leave to study theology under R. H. Bishop, D. D., and in Presbytery at Hillsborough, October 14 106 THE HISTORY OF THE 5-6, 1830, he was recommended to the care of the Oxford Pres- bytery. But in Presbytery at Hillsborough, October 4-6, 1831, he returned his recommendation to Oxford Presbytery, which he had not presented to them, and was directed to prepare a critical exercise on Romans 8:2, that had been before assigned him; however, at Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1832, he withdrew from the care of Presbytery, sending them the following letter: Brown County, March 27, 1832. To the Presbytery of Chillicothe: It is with feelings of the deepest regret, that I am compelled to ask of Presbytery, permission to discontinue my theological studies. For doing this and for having deferred the reading of my critical exercise, I deem it a duty to offer my reasons. When I placed myself under the care of Presbytery, I did it under the impression that I had a talent for the ministry, and only needed its development by the ordinary course of means, to make me useful in that situation. In this I have been deceived. My difficulty consists in an inability to express my ideas, in any other than general terms, and never without having committed them to writing. My mind takes a general view of every subject, without being able to trace it through its ramifications. That is, every proposition appears true or false at the first glance, and I can give some of the general, but not the particular reasons for its being so. Owing to this circumstance, I can express my ideas on any subject, in five or ten minutes, at most, and then I can say no more without repetition or introducing extraneous matter. Another difficulty arising from the same cause is this: I have never been able to pi ay in public, without a form, and until lately in my family. These difficulties, after a trial of more than two years, appear to me to be insuperable. They are such as i';iu be appreciated but by few, except those who feel them. I will here remark that I commenced the study of Divinity voluntarily. I considered it the most useful, the most honorable em- ployment of man. My views of the subject have not changed. I relinquish it from necessity, and in doing so, I can say I am not actuated by any motives of interest or preferment, that this world holds out. I have no deep laid schemes of avarice or ambition to Hxecute. My only prayer is that God may bless and direct, by his unerring Spirit, the talents which he has given me, so that whatever station I may occupy, I may be the humble instrument of advancing his glory and the good of my fellow beings. Respectfully, Isaac Shepherd. At Hillsborough, January 5-7, 1830, the Rev. J. H. Dickey CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 107 resigned the office of Stated Clerk, and the Rev. Samuel D. Blythe was elected in his stead. The Rev/»avid Monfort was received from the Presbytery of Miami He supplied the Sharon church, (Wil- mington,) for a time, and at this meeting requested aid to enable them to build a house of worship, and the members were directed to ask aid for this purpose, from their several congregations. Mr. Monfort remained but a short time, being dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsville, in the meeting at Hillsborough, October, 5-6, 1830. David Monfort, D. D., was born in Adams county, Pennsyl- vania, March 7, 1790. He was educated in Transylvania University; graduated at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1817; was licensed by the Miami Presbytery in 1818, and soon became pastor of Bethel Church, in Oxford Presbytery. Here he labored for several years. Afterward he was stated supply for Terre Haute Church, Indiana. He was then one year at Wilmington and when he went to Craw- fordsville Presbytery, he became pastor at Franklin, Indiana, and continued there for twenty years. In 1851, he was a member of Whitewater Presbytery, and for a few years remained without charge. In 1857, he removed to Macomb, Illinois, where he died October 18 1860. He was much beloved by the people in the different churches to which he ministered. The Rev. Jesse H. Lockhart, from th* Presbytery of French Broad, was also received and a call was presented for him, from Eagle Creek, which it was decided could not be put into his hands until the "congregation make a more satisfactory statement of the means provided for his support." Messrs. Gilliland and Crothers, the committee appointed to prepare a pastoral letter to the churches under our care, on the subject of slavery, reported two forms of letters, both of which were adopted, and it was resolved that they be published together, and that eighteen thousand copies be printed. Messrs. Gilliland and Burgess were appointed a committee to attend to the publication, and one hundred dollars were subscribed by the members to defray the expense. James H. Dickey, David Monfort and Wm. Graham, a committee, reported the following plan, which was adopted for the conduct of the missionary operations of the Presbytery: "1st; That a committee consisting of four ministers and two elders be appointed, to whom shall be entrusted the management of missionary business, within the bounds of this Presbytery, whose duty it shall be to report their doings, at every Spring meeting of Presbytery. 2nd; That this committee, be directed to open a correspondence with the Assembly's Board of Missions, (established in 1816,) and with the American Home Mis- 108 THE HISTORY OF THE sionary Society," (tootsy nized and name changed from United Domestic Missionary Society of gfew York, not denominational, but Congregationalism Datch Reformed and Presbyterian,) "and as fat icable obtain the aid of both thes ss for the supply of the destitute within our bounds. 3d; That it be recommended to all our congregation*, to form themselves into Missionary Societi for the aid of Missions within our bounds, and that it shall be left to the several congregations, to choose to which of the above named societies application shall be made for aid in their behalf. 4th; That Presbytery now elect this committee, and that two min- isters and one older, having the greatest number of votes, serve for two years, the remainder for one year, and that hereafter one half the members be elected annually to serve two years." James H. Dickey and Samuel Crothers, and elder W. H. Allen were elected for two years; John Rankin and Wm. Graham, and elder Thomas Kirker for one year. The Stated Clerk was directed to inform "the Presbytery of Columbus that Mr. Jones a member of that Presbytery had been, for some years past, supplying two congregations within our bounds, which have not bad leave I apply for his services, save for six months long since elapsed. Mr. Jones was a member of the Presbytery of Columbus at its organ- ization, and continued in it, until his death; he was ordained in December, 1810, was pastor at Clear Creek. (Amanda.) Walnut Plain and Middletown, (Lithopolis,) and died, October, 1867. I remember having seen him once or twice at meetings of the Presbytery of Columbus. He was then quite an old man, but very active, for one of his age. He was very fond of music and in the early time, taught a great many singing schools. Dr. Hoge said of him that he could take up his whole time, during the week, riding from place to place, teaching singing, but never failed to preach a capital ser- mon on the Sabbath; how he prepared for preaching was a mystery. Mr. Vandyke's sermon was heard and sustained as part of his trial for ordination, and Presbytery resolved to ordain and install him, at West Union, on the Wednesday succeeding the first Tuesday in April, John Rankin to preach and James H. Dickey to preside and give the charge. The next meeting of Presbytery was accordingly held at AVest Union, April 6-8, 1830. and Mr. Vandyke was ordained and installed pastor of that church, April 7th. Mr. Rankin preached, according to appointment, from 2nd Timothy, 2:3. The Rev. Jesse Lockhr^ accepted a call, for half his time, from Eagle Creek; and the Harvey 0. Higloy was appointed to preach and the Rev. James CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 109 Gilliland to preside, with the Rev. John Rankin to be alternate to either at Mr. Lockhart'a installation, the exact date of which is not given either here or at the next meeting of Presbytery, when the committee reported that he had been installed. Rocky Spring pre- sented a call for two-thirds of the ministerial labors of the Rev. Dyer Burgess, which he held for consideration, until the next 'ing of Presbytery. The following presented by the committee appointed at the meeting of Presbytery in West Union, September, 1829, and which, at the last meeting had been laid on the table, was taken up and adopted: "Resolved; That inasmuch as organizing churches is, in our ''Form of Government, (Chap. 10, Sec. 8,) enumerated with the duties of Presbytery, all congregations within our bounds, who wish to be organized, must apply to Presbytery for the appointment of a committee for that purpose; and any organization of churches witnout such application and appointment will be considered by this Presbytery, as irregular." The Rev. Harvey O. Higley was received from the Presbytery of Newburyport. Mr. Higley, not attending the subsequent meetings of Presbytery, in Presbytery at Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1832, the Stated Clerk was directed to write to him on the subject of his moving out of the bounds of, and absenting himself from, the meeting of Presbytery. At Red Oak, September 25-26, 1832, the Stated Clerk reported that satisfactory reasons had been given for Mr. Higley's long absence, and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Lancaster. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, October 5-6, 1830, the church of Manchester presented a call for one-half the time of Lindley C. Butter, the consideration of which was postponed until Mr. Rutter should obtain his dismission from the Presby'ery of Philadelphia, of which he was a licentiate. Mr. Burgess informed Presbytery that he accepted the call from Rocky Spring, presented at the last meeting, and the last Tuesday of January was fixed as the time for his installation, Mr. Crothers to preach. Mr. Graham his alternate; Mr. James H. Dickey to preside and give the charge, Mr. Wm. Dickey his alternate The Rev. James H. Dickey requested that the pastoral relation between him and the Concord church be dissolved, which was done, but Mr. Dickey was continued as stated supply, until the next Spring meeting, as was requested in a letter of which the followiug is a copy: "The congregation of Concord, having been informed by their present pastor, of his purpose to apply to Pres- bytery for a dissolution of the relation which has long subsisted between us, hereby express their consent to such a measure, provided Mr. Dickey be appointed to labor [among us, as a stated 110 THE HISTOKY OF THE supply, ualil the next meeting of Presbytery. We are induced to take this step that we may be in a situation the more readily to obtain the settlement of another pastor, speedily. Signed by order of the congregation met at Concord, this 27th day of September, 1830. Frederick Ware, John Henry and Andrew Hemphill, John Hamilton, Charles Briggs, James McConnell and Robert Stewart, Ruling Elders and Deacons." The Rev. Reuben White was dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsville. Mr. White, after his pastoral relation with New Market and White Oak had been dissolved, in 1823, had for the greater part of the time been stated supply at Mount Leigh. Benjamin Templeton, a colored" member of the Manchester church, was taken under the care of Presbytery to assist him in obtaining an education for the ministry. At the meeting of the Presbytery at Rocky Soring, January 25th and 26th, 1831, it was recommended that collections be taken up in the churches, to raise funds for his education until application in his behalf could be made to "a education society." In Presbytery at Greenfield, October 17-19, 1836, when he had to some extent pursued literary and theo- logical studies, in Indiana Theological Seminary, he was taken under the care of Presbytery as a candidate, and had parts of trial assigned him, and, in Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 3d and ith, 1838, he was licensed and appointed to labor as missionary, for six months, in the Presbytery, under the direction of the education committee. In Presbytery at Ripley, September 11-14, 1838, he was appointed to labor as missionary and then to have leave to travel out of bounds. Where he went to does not appear, but likely into the New School, which was then, as we shall see, considered a hostile camp, a fortified place of the enemy. This Presbytery, however, seems even in the heat of the controversy, never to have lost their charity for the New School brethren. Mr. Pittinger was made stated supply at Pisgah, until the next Spring meeting. The next meeting of Presbytery was at Rocky Spring, January 25th and 26th, 1831, when "the congregation of Rocky Spring, having declared themselves unable to comply with the terms of their call for the ministerial labors of Mr. Burgess, requested that his installation be indefinitely postponed, and the request was granted. Win. B. Worrell, a licentiate of the Presbytery of New Castle, was received; after this he does not appear on the record. Mr. Worrell was a native of Pennsylvania and graduated at Princeton Seminary, and in its semi-centennial catalogue is marked as domestic missionary, no place being indicated of which he had been pastor. The case of a CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. Ill member and Baling Elder of the Rocky Spring church "charged with the profanation of the Sabbath by traveling," "in two instances," was referred to the Presbytery. The accused was heard in his defense and explanation, and " after deliberation, it was decided that Mr. , in both the above cases, was guilty of profaning the Sab- bath, and that the apologies offered do not exculpate him; and though he admits impropriety in the last day's travel, even this is so modified as not to be satisfactory. On the whole, Presbytery are of the opinion that Mr. has sinned and that he ought to be, and hereby is suspended from his ofnce of Ruling Elder, and from the communion of the church, till he give evidence of repentance. Lindley C. Rutter was received, a licentiate from the Presbytery of Philadelphia. At the meeting in Manchester, April 5th and 6th, 1831, he was ordained and installed pastor of the Manchester church, and in Presbytery at Hillsborough, October 4-6, 1831, the relation was dissolved and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of New Castle. Lindley Charles Rutter was born at Pine Forge, Berks county, Penn- sylvania, September 3, 1807; received his cla'ssical education at Read- ing, Pennsylvania, studied theology at Princeton Seminary, was licensed by the Presbytery of Philadelphia, April 22, 1830. After leaving our Presbytery, January 29, 1833, he was installed pastor of the united churches of Centre and Upper Perry, Pennsylvania, from which he was released December 24, 1834. He was installed pastor of the united churches of Chestnut Level and Little Britain, May 22, 1835; was released from the church of Little Britain April 10, 1860, and continued pastor of the church of Chestnut Level alone until released, April 13, 1875, on account of the failure of his health. He lived among the people he had served so long at Chestnut Level, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, until his death, which occurred March 2nd, 1882. He was an earnest and successful preacher of the gospel. Presbytery next met at Union, Merch 4th, 1831. The principal business of this meeting was to ordain and install the Rev. Hugh Stewart Fullerton. Dyer Burgess, however, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati, and Augustus Pomeroy was received from the Presbytery of Athens. His stay with us was but that of a way- faring man, for in Presbytery at Red Oak, September 25th and 26th, 1832, he was dimissed to Oxford, or to Cincinnati Presbytery, either of them, at his option. The Rev. Wm. Dickey had been appointed to preach at Mr. Fullerton's ordination, and the Rev. James H. Dickey to preside. Concerning this, the record in the minutes is, " The Pres- bytery proceeded to the ordination of Mr. Fullerton, and after a 112 TnE HISTORY OF THE sermon from 2nd Corinthians, 4:7, Hugh Stewart Fullerton fl agreeably to the order prescribed in our Form of Government, ordained to the work of the gospelininistry, and installed pastor of the Union Church." The next meeting of Presbytery was at Manchester, April 5-7 ? 1831. The Rev. Robert J. Hall was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati and appointed stated supply at Georgetown. "The treasurer was directed to pay to the treasurer of Synod live dollars from the Presbyterial fund, to defray in part the expense of pub- lishing an address on the subject of slavery, to be published by an order of Synod." " It was resolved that in deciding on applications for admission to membership in this Presbytery, and in watching over those who are already members, we will consider a connection with a Masonic fraternity unlawful and inexpedient." This I sup- pose referred only to ministers, though it may possibly have referred to membership in the churches. The Sandy Spring church had " leave to apply for the labors of Mr. Eleazer Brainerd, of the Pres- bytery of Athens, till next meeting of Presbytery." Messrs. Rankin and Rutter were appointed to organize a church in Huntington, and, at the next meeting, reported that they had done so. Huntington had been for some time an unorganized congregation under our care. " It was resolved that trafficking in ardent spirits, except for medicinal and mechanical purposes, is inconsistent with a Christian profession; and that church sessions be, and they are hereby, en jo. to use all proper measures for banishing this sin from the church ; and the Stated Clerk was directed to send a copy of this resolution to all the churches under our care." At the meeting in Hillsborough, October 4-6. 1831, it was announced and put on record that, "on the 23d of April last, the Rev. Nicholas Pittinger was removed by death." Mr. Pittinger had been an active member of Presbytery for the greater part of the time since October, 1810, when he was received from the Presbytery of Hartford, and accepted calls from Nazareth, Rocky Spring and New Market, each for one-third of his time. The last references to him, in the minutes, being when he was appointed stated supply for one year, one-fourth of his time, at Pisgah, in the fall of 1829, and then at Hills- borough in 1830; October 5th and 6th, he was made "stated supply at Pisgah until next spring," and in the record of the meeting at Ro3ky°Spring, January, 1831, which reads thus: "It being under- stood that the church in Clinton is supplied and that the Rev. N. Pit- tinger is unable, through ill health, to preach at Pisgah, Messrs. Crothers and J. Dickey were directed to nil their mission of eight CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 113 days at Pisgah and Sinking Spring " I suppose that Clinton means Clinton county, as I have found no church of that name. Mr. Pit- tinger was buried at Rocky Spring The Rev. Wilson C. Hollyday, at my request, has written as fol- lows: "Mr. Pittinger was stout, tall and erect in person, square across the shoulders, and had an intelligent and commanding counte- nance. He preached with intense earnestness, straight from the heart. He threw the shot and shell of. God's word thick and fast- Every small boy and girl, every father and mother, every grandfather and grandmother, delighted to see the goodly shake of his head and hear the trumppt tones of his voice, as it rolled out on his audience, rattling with the thunders of Sinai. He had large congregations, and especially in summer and at communion seasons, which were gener- ally held in a grove, as the house would not hold half the people." I think, too, that he must have been very strict in the exercise of discipline, since Mr. Hollyday writes that, during his ministry at Rocky Spring: "Big John Wilson was digging a mill-race, and the whole community being interested, turned out to assist. There were, I think, about sixty persons present. To get done that day they chose captains and divided ; one captain and his men took the north end of the race, the other the south end, and to work they went, each striving to have his end finished first. I was one of them, and we made the dirt fly out with a will; we worked in earnest. When dinner-time came neither party would go, each saying to the other, " you go first." To decide the dispute, the captains tcok a chip, spit on one side and threw it up, one saying wet, and the other dry, and if the wet side was up when it came to the ground, then the wet had it. I was one of the party that went to dinner first, by the decision of the chip, and I was glad, for I was hungry and wanted my dinner. Elder Wm. Wilson was one of the captains, and for this appeal to the lot Mr. Wilson was called before the session. As it was a customary thing everywhere, and nothing had been said against it, Mr. Wilson said he had done nothing wrong; but Mr. Pittinger and the other elder said he had, and that it was an improper use of the lot; and so the discussion of the lot began among all the community, and even among the boys in the schools, as the chip was their favorite way of tossing up and choosing their places on the play-ground. The sentiments of the Rev. Mr. Pittinger and the session prevailed, as being correct in principle, and the practice of throwing up the chip on such occasions was abandoned and not used in the schools, nor at any neighborhood gathering. As Mr. W r ilson still contended that he had not done wrong, and he and the session could not agree, he was 15 114- THE HISTOKY OF THE suspended aud the session would not restore him, except on confession that he had done Wrong. Mr. Wilson then made a visit to the ltev. K. G. Wilson, D. D., thou of Athens, bo ask for counsel and advice. Dr. Wilson told him that the session was correct in principle, but owing to the common custom, in the use of the lot, the sentence of the session should be mild, and advised him to go back aud confess a^ far as he could, aud admit that while he did not intend any wrong, yet the principle claimed by the session was correct. This confession and admission was readily accepted and they gladly restored that best elder, aud the sacredness of the lot was ever afterward regarded in that community." '"How groat a matter a little fire kindleth." But Dr. Wilson was wise, as he always was, in putting out such tires without leaviug smoke and stench. Mr. Samuel Strain, one of the good men, who were elders in the Rocky Spring church, was married four times aud was the father of twenty-two children, the twenty-first of whom, and the only one living of the whole family, is my old friend, the Rev. David •). Strain, the excellent pastor of the church of Virginia, in the State of Illinois. The llev. Jacob W. Eastman, from the Presbytery of Newbury- port, in Massachusetts, was received into Presbytery aud accepted a call for one-half his time from Rocky Spring. The Rev. Samuel Crothors was appointed to preach at his installation, and the Rev. James H. Dickey to preside, with the Rev. Win. Dickey and Wm. Graham their alternates. The congregation of Ebenezer, in Brown county, was, at their request, taken under the care of this Presbytery, ami Samuel Elder took his seat, as a representative of that congrega- tion. The Rev. Robert J. Hall accepted a call from Georgetown, and the Rev. James Gilliland was appointed to preach, and the Rev. J. P, Vandyke to preside at his installation, with the Revs. John Rankin and Jesse K. Lockart their alternates. The congregation at Salem were permitted to change their call to Mr. Dickey, "so as to secure throe-fourths of his ministerial labors, for which they promise him two hundred and ninety dollars." " The committee appointed at the last meeting, on the communication from Baltimore Presbytery rela- tive to foreign missions, reported the following resolution, which was adopted, viz.: Resolved; That the command of our Lord and the perishing condition of the heathen world loudly call upon us to co-operate with our brethren, who are engaged aud those who are engaging in the work of foreign missions, and to endeavor to arouse the churches under our care to greater co-operation in this important work." The Board of Foreign Missions was established in 1837. The Synod of Pittsburgh formed, in November of this year, 1831, The CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 115 Western Foreign Missionary Society. The American Board of Com- missioners for Foreign Missions, to which many of our churches long contributed, and to which I suppose reference was made in the above, in the words, " who are engaged, etc.," had been engaged in the work for some years, having been incorporated by the Legislature of Massachusetts in June, 1812. The following question was proposed to Presbytery: "What is the duty of sessions toward members who withdraw from tbe Presby- terian church aud connect themselves with other denominations, without asking a dismission?" Presbytery answered, "When any person shall, without giving notice of his intention, or applying for a dismission, leave the Presbyterian church and join a church of a different denomination, his conduct shall be considered criminal, requiring the cognizance of the church courts." I think that now we would consider it a "good riddance of bad rubbish," and not worthy of anybody's "cognizance." Ebenezer, in Brown, obtained leave to apply to the Presbytery of Cincinnati, for supplies until the next stated meeting. George G. Poage and Joseph T. Irwin were taken under the care of Prebytery as candidates for the ministry. Mr. Poage attended the succeeding meetings of Presbytery and was licensed at Bloomingburgh, at the meeting of September 24-26, 1833. In Presbytery at Salem, September 1835, he accepted a call from Bainbridge for one-half of his time and was ordained and installed pastor at Bainbridge, April 8, 1836. James H. Dickey preached from 1st Cor., 1: 17. Wm. Gage gave the charge to minister and people. His pastorate there, however, was a very short one, as the relation was dissolved in Presbytery at Greenfield, October 17-19, 1836. In Presbytery at West Union, April 4-7, 1837, Mr. Poage was dismissed to the Sydney Presbytery. Mr. Irwin was given, as the subject for his Latin exegesis, "Quid fundamen est Justificationis peceatoris apud Deumf and afterward had, for his critical exercise, Rom. 6:17; for popular lecture Heb. 6 from 16th verse to the end of the chapter; and for his popular sermon, James 2:17. He was licensed at Bloomingburgh September 26, 1833. Mr. Poage and Mr. Irwin both studied theology with Dr. Crothers. The next was an intermediate meeting, at Chillicothe, January 17-18, 1832. The Revds. Gamaliel Beaman and Wm. Gage were received into Presbytery the first day of the Session, on a certificate of which the following is a copy: "New York, Dec. 23, 1831." "This certifies that Rev. Gamaliel Beaman and Rev. Wm. Gage, are members, in good and regular standing, of the Third Presbytery 1X6 THE HISTORY OF THE of New York, and are hereby, at tbeir own request, dismissed to unite with the Presbytery of Chillicothe. . By order of Presbytery. H. G. Ludlow, Stated Clerk." Tbere was great trouble, in the Chillicothe Cburch, many being greatly dissatisfied with the pastor, others warmly attached to him. A member of the church had written to the Presbytery, finding fault with Mr. Graham's methods and doctrine, charging him, among other things, with hurrying over the administration of baptism, "in a kind of irreverent manner;" "Neglecting to read the words of the institution, in the administration of the Lord's Supper, not debar- ring the ignorai t, profano. etc. ; substituting as a text, or foundation, for his Wednesday evening lectures, the words of men," "that is some expression from a hymn sung, or a portion read from a news- paper, or pamphlet, instead of the Word of God." For frequently introducing trite, stale and common ideas, in order to fill up different parts of bis discourse." etc., etc. "For advancing, from the pulpit, doctrines to the following effort: 1st; That a man ought to be willing to be damned for the glory of God. 2nd; That the Spirit of God never worked on an unregenprate beart, or on the heart of tl e wicked." This was presented to Presbytery, at its meeting in April 1831. But "Presbytery decided that there was no ground for taking up these charges." The trouble grew, however, and there was a communication presented to Presbytery, at this January meeting, as follows: "We. the undersigned, members of the First Presbyterian Church, in Chillicothe, and others, laboring under diffi- culties which, to us, appear to be grievous to be borne and desiring to have the ministrations of the Word of God, which we cannot enjoy under present arrangements to edification, pray your reverend body to dissolve the pastoral relation existing between us and the Rev. Wm. Graham." This was signed by forty-five persons. Among other papers presented, there was one dated January 16. 1832, in which it was stated that the persons who had subscribed for the support of Mr. Graham and "who are warmly in favor of his continuance, represent seventy-three communicants; the names of the subscrhVrs are also given and the amount sub- scribed $476. The record of the meeting of Presbytery begins: "The Presbytery of Chillicothe met, on the call of the Mod- erator, to decide on the expediency of dividing the First Pres- byterian Church of Chillicothe, or, of dissolving the pastoral relation existing between the Bev. William Graham and the said congregation. Papers being called for, there was presented a statement of the grievances of the Chillicothe congregation CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 117 and a request for the dissolution of the pastoral relation, existing between the Rev. Wm. Graham, and said congregation: also a request, from a part of the congregation, for the continued labors of Mr Graham in case the congregation be divided." The papers were committed to the Revds. Samuel Crothers, James H. Dickey and Wm. Dickey, which committee made the following report, which was adopted: "The committee to whom was referred the petition for the dissohition of the connexion between Brother Graham and his congregation, report; That from all that has come before them, it appears that, since Mr. Graham first came among this people, he has labored as a faithful and a zealous minister, and that a majority of about two-thirds of them are much attached to him and willing to make considerable sacrifice to retain him, as their pastor; yet such is the dissatisfaction existing among the minority, and their anxiety for a dissolution of the connexion, tbat in view of the whole case, it is their opinion, that regard to the future comfort and usefulness of Brother Graham, as well as the peace and prosperity of the congregation, requires that they should recommend the following resolution, viz: Resolved; That the pastoral relation existing between the Rev. Wm. Graham and the First Presbyterian church of Chillicothe be dissolved, and that said church be, and it bereby is, declared vacant." The resolution was adopted and Presbytery then adjourned. In 1830 there were, in the whole church, 1,491 ministers, 2,158 churches, 173,327 communicants, who contributed, for benevolent purposes, $184,192. CHAPTER V. When Presbytery] met again, in Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1832, it bad fourteen ministers enrolled. Tbe pastors were James Gilliland, at Red Oak, tben probably tbe largest cbnrcb in tbe Presbytery: Samuel Crotbers, at Greenfield; Samuel D. Blytbe, at Hillsborough; Wm. Dickey, at Bloomingburgh; James H. Dickey, at Salem; Jacob W. Eastman, at Rocky Spring; Hugh Stewart Fullerton, at Union; Robert J. Hall, at Georgetown; and Jobn P. Vandyke, at West Union. In addition there was Wm. Graham lately pastor at Chillicothe; William Wiliamson, without charge; H. O. Higley living out of bounds; Wm. Gage and Gamaliel Beaman who bad but recently come info the Presbytery. Bloomingburgh had leave to employ Mr. Dickey, for the remaining fourth of his time, so that he was now to be fully occupied with that church. Concord and Pisgah presented calls for the Rev. Wm. Gage, the former for two-thirds, the latter for one- third of his time, which he accepted, and the Rev. J. W. Eastman was appointed to preacb, and Wm. Dickey to preside at his installation, the second Wednesday of June, with S. Crotbers and G. Beaman alternates. The Judical Committee, to which was committed the reference, from the session of West Union, reported, "That it was the case of a man charged with the sins of attending a Masonic Lodge, denying the proper divinity of the Son of God, and the personality of the Holy Spirit, and also of contumacy, and therefore does not require the interference of Presbytery; especially when the session assign no reason for such interference; and they recommend that the case be remanded to the session of West Union, that they may proceed therein, according to the discipline of the church." It would not be bard to tell what the session did with him. Poor fellow, be ought to have called for a division of the question. Verily these good men, our fathers, did sometimes very much mix things. "The committee to which was referred the question, submitted by the synod of New York, viz: Is baptism, by a Roman Catholic Priest, valid? made a report which was adopted: "That, in their opinion, this question ought to be answered in the negative, because the defection, corruption and idolatry of that body, is so great that we cannot CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 119 recognize them even as a branch of the church of Christ, and this, perhaps, the Presbytery ought now, the rather to say, because, as we believe, the advocates of that heresy, are now practicing a system of concealment, and insinuating themselves, inlo the confi- dence of many who have no suspicion of their corruption." The Assembly of 1875 declared, "That the decision of the question, (concerning baptizing a convert from Romanism) be left to the judgment of each church session, guided by the principles gov- erning the subject of Baptism, as laid down in the standards of our church. Min. 1875, p. 514. The church of Ebenezer, in Brown county, had leave to take the name of New Ebenezer. The following petition was presented "To the Presbytery of Chillicothe, to meet in Chillicothe, April, 1832. The undersigned, members of the First Presbyterian church and congregation of Chillicothe, would respectfully represent that it is their opinion and belief that their own spiritual welfare, and the glory of the head of the church, would be best promoted by their existence as a separate church. They would therefore pray you, to set them off and form them into a separate church and congregation, which shall be known and designated by the name of the Second Presbyterian church, of Chillicothe." This was signed by forty-six members and seven supporters. The prayer of these petitioners was not granted and Nathaniel Sawyer, one of the petitioners, gave notice that he would complain to Synod. The Rev. Dyer Burgess was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati and the Rev. John Forbush from the Presbytery of Athens. Mount Pleasant presented a call for the Rev. H. S. Fullerton, but the church was informed that the Presbytery could not regularly present the call to Mr. Fullerton, unless it came through the Presbytery of Columbus, in which the church was. The church of Chillicothe asked leave to employ Mr. Fullerton, as stated supply for one year, and it was resolved, that Mr. Fullerton have leave to supply that church for half time, until the next stated meeting of Presbytery. "A petition was presented from some members, late of the church of Felicity, requesting to be organized into a church. John Rankin, Robert J. Hall and elder Duncan Evans were appointed a committee to meet there, and, if they deemed it expedient to organize them." This committee reported in the meeting at West Union April, 1833, "that they had organized the above "members" into a church to be known by the name of Unity. White Oak church asked: " What is the duty of the church session toward members of the church who neglect to dedicate their children 120 THE HISTORY OF THE to God, in the ordinance of baptism, on account of doubts and dirh- culties in their minds respecting the rights of infants to that ordi- nance?" Presbytery answered, "that they should endeavor to in- struct BUch persons better and bear with them patiently." At Chilli- cothe, October 10th and 11th. 1832, the call from Mount Pleasant was put into Mr. Fullerton's hands, which, however, he did not accept. James Dunlap was appointed to labor three months as "a missionary in the vacancies and destitute settlements." John Wright McCor- mick was taken under care of Presbytery to be educated for the ministry. The Rev. Wni. Graham was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. He linally went into the New School church. The following petition was presented : Piketon, October 2nd, 1832. To Chillicothe Presbyter;/: Reverend and Dear Brethren— We, the undersigned, believing it to be for the honor of God, for the promotion of the cause of Christ, in this place, and for the promotion of our own spiritual welfare and growth in the Christian graces, do petition your body to be organized into a church. The reasons for this petition are known to most of the members of Presbytery, some of which are the follow- ing: 1st. We have the prospect of enjoying the stated means of grace another year. 2d. There is no Presbyterian church in this county. 3d. We are, and many of us have long been like sheep without a shepherd, and we feel that to be united into one body would be a great privilege, would be the means of promoting our personal piety and our acquaintance with each other as the professed followers of Christ, and would make us more watchful and guarded in our daily conduct and deportment. 4th. We feel the need of being watched over by our Christian brethren, of being encouraged and strengthened by each other's counsels and warnings and prayers, and affectionately reproved of our faults, and the aiding each other in our Christian warfare. For these and many other reasons, which are obvious to Presbytery, we hope and pray that our petition may be granted, if, in your wisdom, it should not be deemed inexpedient G. C. Beaman, E. G. Beaman, John Mearus, Jane Mearus. Sarah Pascall, Samuel Reed, James Henderson, Lavise Steenberger, Rachael Henderson, Jonas M. Anderson, Silas C. Anderson, Eliza- beth Ann Stokes, Sarah Larance, Margara Ostrander, Wm. Hampton, Mordecai James, Mary James, Robert Clark, Sarah Ann Howard, John Corolus. John Gilbert, Elizabeth Butt, Ezekiel Matthews, Letice Matthews." James H. Dickey, H S. Fullerton, Wm. Gage, and elders Robert Stewart and Anthony Walke, were appointed a CHILL1C0THE PRESBTTJSKX. 121 committee to visit Piketon, and if it appeared to them expedient, to organize a church there. This committee reported at West Uuion, that they had organized a church, which was to be known by the name of Piketon. Francis Rutherford, a licentiate of the Genesee Consociation, was taken under care of Presbytery. Mr. Rutherford remained under the care of Presbytery until the meeting April 2-4, 1833, when he was dismissed to the Presbyteiy of Madison. John Calvin Eastman and Elias Vandeman werp taken under care of Pres- bytery as candidates for the ministry. Mr. Eastman attended the succeeding meetings of Presbytery; read a Latin exegesis, a critical exercise from 1st Peter, 3: 10, to end; popular lecture, Matt. 11: 27, to end; and popular sermon, Acts, 16: 3. All of these were sustained as parts of trial, and he was licensed at Union, Friday, September 19 , 1834, Mr. Vandeman, who was a graduate of Ohio University at Athens, in the meeting at West Union, April, 1833, read a Latin exegesis from " An Christus pro omnibus mortuus sit ? " and at Bloomingburgh, September, 1833, read a critical exercise from 2nd Peter, 1: 16, to end, and then was, at his own request, dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus, by which he was licensed, and in May, 1835, ordained and installed at Truro and Hamilton; after preaching to which churches, for a short time, he died. At the meeting at West Union, April 2-4, 1833, James Dunlap reported that he had labored two months and a half, as a missionary, and the treasurer was ordered to pay him seventy-five dollars for his services. The Rev. Robert Rutherford was received from the Pres- bytery of Lancaster and made state! supply at White Oak, until the next stated meeting of Presbytery, with leave to labor half his time, as a missionary, at New Market. He was dismissed to the Presby- tery of Wabash, at West Union, April 4-7, 1837. Dyer Burgess was made stated supply at Sandy Spring, for one year. The Rev. John Forbush accepted a call from Mount Leigh, and the Revdf. Jacob Eastman was appointed to preach and S. D. EJythe to preside at his installation, with J. P. Vandyke and R. J. Hall their alternates. The relation between the Rev. H. S. Fullerton and the Union Church was dissolved, and Mr. Fullerton accepted a call from Chillicothe, and the Revds. S. Crothers to preach and J. H. Dickey to give the charge, were appointed to install him, with Wm. Dickey and S. D. Blythe their alternates. The following resolutions, concerning missions, were adopted: "Resolved, 1st. That this Presbytery conduct its own missionary operations. 2d. That an itinerant plan of performing missionary labors be adopted. 3d That, for the present, this Presbytery be 122 THE HISTORY OF THE divided into two districts, and that John P. Vandyke, James Gilliland aud Thomas Douglass be a committee, for the southern division, to report at the next meeting of Presbytery, the line of division, and make arrangements respecting the preaching places in these districts, the manner of raising funds for the itinerant preachers, and a selec- tion of suitable persons to ride in this service/' It does not appear that very much came from this arrangement. The following pream- ble aud resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the Stated Clerk was directed to forward them to the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly: "Whereas, there exists in the Presbyterian church an unhappy diversity of opinion respecting the division of Presbyte- ries according to elective affinity, and as it is doubtful whether any decision of the Assembly, on that subject, would put the question to rest and produce a uniformity of practice in the Synods, therefore, .Resolved: That the next General Assembly be requested to send down to the Presbyteries the following question, viz.: Shall the second section of the tenth chapter of our Form of Government be amended by adding to it the following words: Described by geo- graphical limil The New School controversy was beginning to show signs of its coming. Thomas S. Williamson M. D., a ruling elder, of the Ripley church, was taken under care of the Presbytery, as a candidate for the ministry. He attended the succeeding meetings, read a Latin exegesis on "An mors Ch/risti vicaria si!/" 1 Critical exercise on Ps. 2, from the 7th verse to the end; preached from Mark 10:l(i, and was licensed, at lied Oak A[jril4, 1834. At Union September 18, 1834, having been appointed by the A. B. C. F. M. as Foreign Missionary, he was ordained as an evangelist. This was the eminent and excellent Dr. Williamson, so long a missionary to the Indians, in Presbytery, at Bloomingburgh, September 24-2U, 18o3, the relation between the Rev. Samuel D. Blythe and the Hillsborough Church was dissolved. Mr. Blythe also resigned the office of stated clerk and the Rev. John P. Vandyke was elected to that office. Mr. Blythe was dismissed to the Presbytery of Madison. The Rev. Mr. Chute of the Miami Presbytery, being present, took his seat as a corresponding member, and "The communication of James Hcge, informing Presbytery that there was still a balance due Mr. Chute for his ministerial services, in the Ohio Penitentiary, of $49.50, was taken up. Whereupon, the treasurer of Presbytery was directed to inquire at Synod, the proportion due from this Presbytery, that the amount may be furnished him." The subject of Foreign Missions was taken up and the following adopted : 1st Resolved, That this Presbytery CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 123 cherish an undiminished confidence in A. B. C. F. M., and recommend increased exertions, to our churches, for sustaining the operations of that Board. 2nd. Eesolved, That while this Presbytery approves of the measures of the Western Foreign Missionary Society, especially those which relate to sending missionaries to Western Africa, they conceive it inexpedient to become auxiliary, as a Presbytery, to that Society, although they recommend it to the confidence of those within our bounds, who may feel disposed to contribute to its funds. 3d. Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the Corresponding Secretary of the Western Foreign Missionary Socipty. Robert Rutherford was appointed stated supply at White Oak, for half time, until the next meeting, and the other half at New Market. Union had leave to employ James Dunlap for half his time, until the next meeeting, and for the other half he was to work as a missionary. The subject of using tokens, on sacramental occasions, was taken up, and "on motion, Presbytery decided that the use of them is proper and often necessary and should not, therefore, be discontinued." The committee to prepare a consolidated report, on the subject of Missions, reported the following which was adopted: "1st. That Presbytery be considered as one missionary district. 2nd. That the following places be considered as points of particular attention, viz: Union, Bainbridge, Bourneville, Ebenezer, Manchester, Hnntinsrton, Sinking Spring, Unity, Cedarville, Wilmington and vicinity, Hillsborough, Washington, Dunkeld's School House, Orrs School House, Yankeytown, Clark's Prairie, West Liberty, Wade's settlement and the several black settlements, within our bounds. 3d. That each stated minister, within our bounds, be requested to lay this subject before his congregation and take up a collection, at least once a year, and that a missionary sermon be preached at each meeting of Presbytery. 4th. That as far as practicable all appli- cations, for the appointment of missionaries, be made to Presbytery, and that the selection of missionaries be made by Presbytery, at the stated meetings, and that a committee of three ministers and two elders be appointed to act in the interim." Joseph G. Wilson A. B., of Western Reserve College, was taken under care as a candidate for the ministry. After having, at the several intervening meetings, read his Latin exegesis, his critical exercise from John 6 :G3, his popular lecture from Mat. 13 :24-30 and preached his popular sermon from Ps. 73:28, all of which parts of trial were approved, he was licensed, in Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 7, 1836. At the meeting in Red Oak, April 1-4, 1834, the Rev. John 124 THE HISTORY OF THE McDonald was received from the Presbytery of Sangamon; at the meeting preceding, the Manchester church had been granted leave to employ him. He did not remain long in Presbytery; at the meeting in Union, the next, September after he was received, he obtained leave to labor, out of bounds, and in September 1835, at Salem, he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Palestine. The Rev. Samuel Steel of West Lexington Presbytery, being present, was invited to sit as a corresponding member, and granted leave to labor in our bound.',, until the next meeting of Presbytery. "On application made in behalf of the people of color, in Brown county, Presbytery "Resolved to ostablish a school or schools among them, and Messrs. Burgess, Rutherford and Wm Keys were appointed a committee to devise a plan for raising the necessary funds." This committee made the following report which was adopted: "Resolved, 1st. That an education committee of five, be appointed, whose duty it shall be to raise funds, to employ a teacher or teachers, to superintend the school or schools and to report to Presbytery, at each meeting, the state of the funds and of the school generally. 2nd. That a subscription be immediately opened for money, to be paid to the committee within three months. 3d. That each member of Presbytery be appointed an agent to solicit donations and forward them to some member of the committee as soon as practicable." •lames Gilliland, Dyer Burgess, Robert Rutherford, Archibald Hopkins and Abraham Pettyjohn were appointed this committee. A request was made by sundry persons in the neighborhood of Clark's Prairie, for the half of Mr. James Dunlap's labors, for one year. This was granted, and the people of that neighborhood were recommended to the Assembly's Board of Missions for assistance. The Presbytery sent a memorial to the Assembly on the subject of Slavery. In Presbytery, at Hillsborough, June 4th, 1834, the Rev. Samuel Steel was received from the Presbytery of West Lexington. "A. call was then presented from the church of Hillsborough, for the pastoral labors of Mr. Steel, which was put into his hands and by him accepted. It was then resolved that the installation of Mr. Steel be performed on Friday the 13th instant, and that Mr. Crothers preach, on the occasion, and Wm. Dickey be his alternate, and that James H. Dickey preside and give the charge, and Jacob W. Eastman be his alternate." That Friday was a lucky day for the Hillsborough church. "A petition from several persons, of Clark's Prairie, praying to be organized into a church, was taken up and James H. Dickey, Wm. Gage John Finch and James CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 125 McCoy, were appointed to organize the church, and. if they find the way clear, to do so." This committee reported at Union, the next September, that they organized a church, by name, Green- land. To the question: "Does it belong: to the office of Deacon, to assist at the administration of the Lord's Supper?" the Presbytery answered: "Resolved, That in the judgment of this Presbytery, neither the Scriptures, nor our Form of Government, have assigned the work of handing around the elements, in administering the Lord's Supper, to any particular office, or person, and that therefore no reasonable objection can be made to the Deacons assisting, if the Session require it." Mr. James Dunlap preached a sermon, from Ps. 17:15, which was sustained as a trial sermon for ordination, and Presbytery agreed to ordain him at the next meeting, and install him pastor at Union, to which he had accepted a call, in April, at Red Oak, and appointed James H. Dickey to preach, and Samuel Crothers to preside and give the charge, with James Gilliland and John Rankin alternates. The next meeting was, therefore, at Union, September 17-19, 1834, when Mr. Dunlap was ordained and installed, and Dr. "Williamson was ordained as an evangelist, on the 18th, and John C. Eastman licensed the 19th. Joseph T. Irwin was made stated supply, at Sharon. "The church of Ebenezer presented a request for a change of name to that of Bainbridge, which was granted." "The committee appointed on the subject of Communion reported, which report was amended and adopted, and is as follows, viz: According to our form of Government, the power of admitting persons to communion, in ail organized churches, is wholly vested in the church session. Our Book of Discipline recognizes only two ways by which church sessions are to judge of the qualifications of those whom they admit to communion. One by examination, or personal acquaintance. The other by well authenticated certificate. In view of these general principles, the committee recommend the following resolutions, viz: 1st. Resolved, That the piactice of inviting, to our communion, all persons who are in regular standing, in other evangelical churches, is unconstitutional and highly dangerous. 2nd. Resolved, That the members of other churches adopting our Confession of Faith and Form of Government, and also of such bodies as have entered into stipulations with our General Assemblies, for inter-communion, between the two bodies, may be received, on authentic certificates. 3d. Resolved, That should members of other churches, not adopting our Form of Government, and having no connection with our General Assembly, 126 THE HISTORY OF THE wish to commune with us, they ought to be admitted only on exami- nation, and the same evidence of piety should be required of them which we require of our own members. 4th. Rasolved, That no person should be received into the communion of our church, either on certificate or examination, who refuses to be under the care and government of some evangelical church." At Red Oak, October 14th and 15th, 1834, " the committee on education among the colored people reported, whereupon, that com- mittee was authorized to employ a teacher, in the lower settlement, for at least six months, and the Presbytery pledge themselves for his support." Sinking Spring promising to pay John Forbush two hun- dred dollars for his labors, for one year, was recommended to the Board of Missions, for aid, Presbytery not having sufficient funds to provide further for his support. The following was adopted as the form of commission and instruction to missionaries of this Presbytery : " To J — — L : "Dear Brother — You are hereby commissioned to labor as a missionary, in the vacancies and destitute places, within the bounds of the Chillicothe Presbytery, for the term of . In perform- ing this service you are expected and required to endeavor to find out the most destitute neighborhoods, and to preach the gospel to them as God may give you opportunity, being careful, as far as practicable, to send forward your appointments in due time. When you go into a destitute settlement, try to find out the person or persons who will be most likely to favor your designs, and consult them about the best mode of operation. In families where you abide, endeavor to make the subject of religion a main topic of conversa- tion, avoiding carefully all harsh and censorious remarks on those who may differ from you, and endeavoring with meekness to instruct them that oppose themselves. Where you lodge, if family worship be not proposed by some member of the family, propose it yourself, but do not force it without the consent of the head of the family. Frequently explain, to the people where you go, the plan of the Presbytery for sending out and supporting missionaries; and wher- ever it may appear expedient, attempt to make collections for the missionary fund, either from individuals or congregations, as may seem best. Endeavor to find out the state of religion and morals in every settlement which you may visit, anil what prospect there may be of a church being formed there in future. Whenever you may find a considerable number of people anxious to form a Sabbath- school, a temperance society, or a Bible society, give them all the CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 127 aid in your power. Should you find any vacancy, wishing to be organized, inform thern that it is their duty to apply to Presbytery. Keep a journal, and note particularly your journeyings, your minis- terial labors, your discoveries on the subject of religion, and your collections. And of the whole make report, at our first meeting after you shall have completed your mission. That the Lord may direct you and bless your labors, is the prayer of the Presbytery." " Signed by order A B , Clerk." A meeting of ministers and elders of the Presbyterian church, held in Philadelphia, May 26, 1834, had adopted a paper called " The Act and Testimony," which was an appeal to the church at large and which was adopted in terms by about 374 ministers, 1,789 elders and 14 licentiates, and, either entire or substantially, by five Synods an 1 thirty Presbyteries. The paper was drafted by Robert J. Breck- enridge. It bore testimony against alleged " alarming errors which have hitherto been connived at, and now at length have been counte- nanced and sustained by the acts of the supreme judicatory of our church." Specified errors in doctrine and discipline, and church order, and recommended "that on the second Thursday in May a convention be held in the city of Pittsburgh, to be composed of two delegates, a minister and Ruling Elder from each Presbytery, or from the minority of any Presbytery, which may concur in the senti- ments of this "Act and Testimony," to deliberate and consult on the present State of our church and to adopt such measures as may be best suited to restore her prostrated standard." Concerning this the Presbytery took the following action: "Whereas, there is a paper called "The Act and Testimony," circulating extensively, and asking to be adopted by Presbytery, sessions and individual members of the Presbyterian church, Resolved, that the sessions and members under our care be advised that in the judgment of this Presbytery it is inex- pedient to sign that paper. 1st. Because we are unwilling to counte- nance the insinuation that our Confession of Faith and catechisms are so vague and indefinite, as regards the fundamental doctrines of the gospel as to render such a course necessary. 2nd. Because signing that paper is no test of orthodoxy. The errors, therein testified against, are plainly condemned by our Confession of Faith, and if there are ministers who are so destitute of principle as to subscribe that Confession while they hold such errors, they can, with equal ease, sign " The Act and Testimony." 3rd. Because we do not know any, within our bounds, who hold such errors, and the insinuation that a large proportion of Presbyterian ministers hold and preach such, is, in our opinion, slanderous, and calculated to 128 THE HISTORY UF THE frighten conscientious Christians from the communion of the Presby- terian church. 4th. Because, if such heresies do prevail, signing that paper is not the course pointed out by the Word of God, for saying those who have made shipwreck of faith, or for purifying the church from defilement. The exercise of discipline is the means ordained by the Lord Jesus for that purpose. Any course calculated to divert the minds of the members or judicatories of the church from the faithful exorcise of discipline, is, in our opinion, worse than useless. We view it as a mistaken notion, that, by signing the paper in question, we would acquit ourselves, in the sight of God, of all responsibility " arising from divisions and discords in our church." 5th. Because, instead of "looking back with sacred joy to uur church's love of human rights," we ought, in our judgment, to mourn her instrumentality in riveting the chains of slavery on millions of her fellow-men, many of them the little ones committed by the Savior to her care. She retains, in her communion, ministers and elders, and some hundreds of private members, who are making their fortunes by robbing the poor of their liberty, and defrauding them of their hire, aud hindering them from the discharge of those duties which God requires of all men, and withholding from them the means of salva- tion, and, in defense of their evil work, they are reviving the papal heresy that reading the Word of God is neither necessary nor proper. It is questionable whether the advocates of any of the heresies enumerated in " The Act and Testimony" have done as much towards bringing the Word of God into disrepute, and causing the enemy to blaspheme, as Presbyterians have done, in their efforts to make the Bible justify the sin of slaveholding. 6th. We consider the proposed convention at Pittsburgh as justified neither by the letter, nor spirit of our Form of Government, and as calculated to excite suspicions and jealousies, and encourage divisive courses, and as a gross impo- sition on the hospitality of Pittsburgh." B. H. Rankin was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati and preached his trial sermon, for ordination, from Heb. 7:25. All his parts of trial having been sustained, the third Tuesday of January next, was appointed for his ordination and installation at Huntington. He was accordingly ordained and installed, at that time, January 21st, 1835. James Gilliland preached and Samuel Crothers presided and gave the charge. This relation continued until September, 1837, when, in Presbytery at Bloomingburgh, it was dissolved and Mr. Rankin was dismissed to the Presbytery of Logansport. Addison Coffey and Stephen B. Riggs were taken under the care of Presbytery, as candidates for the ministry OHZLLICOXHE PRBSBTTEBY. 129 Mr. Coffey at the succeeding meetings of Presbytery read a Latin exegesis on "An Christas pro omnibus mortuus sitV a critical exercise from James 1:25, and bis other rogular parts of trial, all of which were sustained, and he was licensed at Chillicotbe, October 21, 1836. Mr. Coffey was born in Greenfield, March 5, 1807; grad- uated from the University of Ohio, at Athens, in 1834, with the first honor, and at the Western Theological Seminary, in Alleghany City. In 1837, he accepted a call to Lebanon, and remained there about two years and a half. His next settlement, as pastor, was at Coshocton. In 1847, he removed to Peoria, Illinois, and on the 26th of October, 1848, was installed pastor of the First Presbyterian church of that city?and continued in that relation until the day of his death, April 6, 1855. Mr. Biggs at the different following meetings of Presbytery read his Latin exegesis, a critical exercise from Gen. 4:6, 7; delivered a popular sermon and was licensed at Chillicothe October 21, 1836. Having been appointed by the American Board a missionary to the Sioux Indians, ho was ordained as an evan- gelist, in Presbytery at West Union, April 6, 1837. In Presbytery at Salem, September 10-12, 1839, his name was dropped from the roll, he having become a member of thf> Presbytery of Bipley, New School. He became very useful and eminent as a missionary; among other works he edited a grammar and dictionary of the Dakota language, which was printed, under his supervision, by the Smithsonian Institute. He was honored with the degrees of D. D. and LL. D., and for his scholarship, and the many excellencies of his character was admired and loved by all who knew him. He was born at Steubenville, Ohio, March 23, 1812. He prepared for college at Bipley, O., and in 1834 graduated at Jefferson College in Canonsburgh, Pennsylvania, and studied theology in the Western Theological Seminary at Alleghany. After an active and most useful life preaching to, and writing for, and about the Indians, he died August 24, 1883. In Presbytery at Huntington, January 21, 1835, a call from Washington church for half the labors of Mr. J. C. Eastman was presented and accepted, and John 4:20, was given him as a text for trial sermon for ordir.ation, to be preached at the next meeting of Presbytery. "At the request of Eagle Creek congregation its name was changed to that of Busselville." In Presbytery at Georgetown, April 7-9, 1835, "A request on the part of Sharon for a change of name to that of Wilmington was presented and granted." '-The committee on the rejection of our memorial on Slavery, by tho last l? 130 THE HISTORY OF THE General Assembly reported Also the committee to prepare another memorial on Slavery, tu the next General Assembly. " These reports were accepted. Presbytery, also, adopted the following resolutions on the subject of slavery. "1st. Resolved; That giving or bequeathing slaves to children or others, as property, is a great sin, and when committed by members of the church, ought to subject them to church censure. 2nd. Resolved; That to sell a slave his own liberty, except when tne slave was purchased at his own request, aud has failed to remunerate his master for the price paid, is a great injustice, and ought to be made a term of communion. 3d. Resolved; That to offer a slave his freedom only on condition that he will leave his country and go into a foreign laud, is unjust and cruel, and ought to subject a church member to censure. 4th. Resolved: That when a slave is emancipated, whose services have been of much value to his master, refusing to give him a reasonable compensation for his labor, when the master is able to do it, or turning him out to the world, when he wishes to stay as a tenant, or hireling, is a grievous siu, and when committed by a church member ought to subject him to suspension, until he repent. 5th. Resolved; That when a master advertises a reward for a run- away slave, against whom no other crime is alleged than escaping from his master, he is guilty of a scandalous sin, and forfeits his right to the sealing ordinances of God's house. 6th. That to apprehend a slave, who is endeavoring to escape from slavery, with a view to restore him to his master, is a direct violation of the dhine law, and when committed by a member of the church, ought to subject him to censure. 7th. Resolved; That any member of our church who shall advocate, or speak in favor of such laws as have been, or may yet be. enacted for the purpose of keeping slaves in ignorance, and preventing them from learning to read the Word of God, is guilty of a great crime, and ought to be dealt with as for other scandalous crimes. 8th. That should any member of our church be so wicked as to manifest a desire to exclude colored people from a seat in the house of God, or at the .Lord's table with white people, he ought, upon conviction thereof, to be suspended from the Lord's table until he repent." The Stated Clerk was ordered bo send a copy of these resolutions, for publication, to the editors of the Ohio Observer, Standard, Luminary, Fhiladelphian, and Cincinnati Journal, and to send the memorial, (which is not copied in the minutes,) to the next General Assembly. J. C Eastman passed his trials for ordination, and a meeting CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 131 was appointed to be held at Washington, the second Wednesday of May, at 11 o'clock, when he was ordained and installed, May 13th, 1835. Jacob W. Eastman preached, from 1 Kings, 2:2: "I go the way of all the earth ; be thou strong therefore and show thyself a man." Wm. Dickey presided and gave the charge, and Win Gage addressed the people. This relation continued until November 25th, 1840, when, in Presbytery at New Petersburgh, it was dissolved, and Mr. Eastman was dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsville, The Rev. John Calvin Eastman, son of the Rev. Jacob W. Eastman and Mary Webster, was born at Groveland, near Haverhill. Massa- chusetts, March 17, 1813; his mother was a cousin of the great statesman, Daniel W T ebster. He united with the church, of which his father was pastor, October 7, 1827; attended College, at Amherst, and in 1831 removed with his father to Ohio. After leaving our Presbytery, he became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Crawfordsville, Indiana, in which relation he continued for ten years. In 1850, his health failing, he removed to Hanover, Indiana, and became financial Agent for the college in that place; but his health continuing to decline, he died, at Hanover, July 22, 1852. Two of his sons became ministers in the Presbyterian Church. Edward Weed was received at the Georgetown meeting, as a candidate, and was assigned, "An Christus mortuus est pro nobis et pro peccatis nostrisf" He also afterwards had 1st. Tim. 6:1.2, given him as a subject for a critical exercise, and 1st. Cor. 1:23, for a popu- lar sermon; passed all his parts of trial and was licensed at Russel- ville, in Presbytery, in November, of the same year, and was appointed a missionary in the Presbytery, for one year, with special reference to the colored people, and with leave to travel out of bounds. In Presbytery, at Ripley, September 11-14, 1838, still a licentiate, he was dismissed to the Western Reserve Congrega- tional Association. At Salem, September 29 to October 1, 1835, Joseph T. Irwin accepted a call for one-half of his time, from Wilmington, and Romans. 3: 28, was assigned him as a text for a trial sermon for ordination, to be delivered at the next meeting, at which time he preached, was examined, ordained and installed, at Wilmington, December 16, 1835. John Rankin preached the ordination sermon ; Wm. Dickey presided and gave the charge. This relation continued until in Presbvtery. at Ripley, September 11-14, 1838, when it was dissolved, on account of the state of Mr, Irwin's health, at his request, In December, 1839, at Greenfield, Mr. Irwin was dismissed 132 THE HISTOKT OF THE to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. The relation between R. J. Hall and Georgetown was dissolved, and at the next meeting, at Russel- ville, Mr. Hall was dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsville. " A request from sundry persons, in the vicinity of Sinking Spring, to be organized into a church, was presented to Presbytery, whereupon John Forbusk, J. W. Eastman, Adam B. Wilson and Terah Templin were appointed a committee to organize them, in case they should find it expedient." At the next meeting they reported "that they had organized a church, by the name of Brush Creek." Presbytery adopted, as a standing rule, "That all discourses of candidates, as trials for license in this Presbytery, shall be heard by the Presbytery alone." I suppose, if the candidates had been consulted, they would have preferred a congregation for the discourses, and the Presbytery alone for the criticisms. A circular letter on slavery was reported and the Stated Clerk was directed to send a copy of it to each Presbytery under the care of the General Assembly. This letter, which was a long one, spoke of division, alienation, and decline of vital godliness, as prevailing in the churches, and declared that but little success attended the means of grace, and the efforts of the church for the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom; that for all this there was a causa, and that cause existed in the church, and that the belief of this Preslytery was that that cause was the sin of slavery, as it existed in the church. Then the resolutions that have been quoted above, in the account of the meeting at Georgetown, were introduced with the request that the several Presbyteries would adopt them, and a statement of their belief that every Christian church, or union, or association of churches, was entitled to declare the terms of admission into its communion, and t'ae qualifications of its ministers and members, and that they could "see no good reason why the church, or any branch of it, should hesitate to exclude, in a regular way, this sin, merely because we find it involved in our political relations." The whole concluded with a prayer for guidance, and was signed by John P. Vandyke, Stated Clerk, "by order of Presbytsry." This does not seem to have met with much favor. I have exam- ined copies of a number of the answers leceived and find only one that adopted the resolutions, as they were, and that was the Presbytery of Huron, which adopted the resolutions, and added the assurance that they would "stand by the brethren of Chillicothe in defense of them, in the General Assembly, or elsewhere." This was signed by Xonopbon Betts, Stated Clerk, Wakeman, Huron county, CHTLLICOTHE PBESBYTEBY. 133 Ohio, and was dated April 21. 1836. The Presbytery of Columbus answered thus: "Columbus, April 18, 1836. The Presbytery of Columbus to the Presbytery of Chillicothe: Dear Brethren — We have received your letter, containing your views of slaveholding, and of the measures that should be adopted to deliver the church from the guilt of cherishing this evil in her bosom, and have given it a serious and respectful consideration. In the conviction that the holding of slaves and the entire system of policy, connected with this practice, is indeed a great evil, and may justly be regarded as a curse to our country and to the church, in the United States, we accord with you in the opinion thai all proper means of removing it should be sought out and used without hesita- tion. We must be permitted to doubt, however, whether it is the imminent, and exclusive cause of the religious declension, and other tokens of divine displeasure which we suffer; whether the measures which you propose are legitimate and wise and whether it is prac- ticable for us, as a church, to apply this, or any other remedy, in the existing state of things, both safely and efficaciously. On the whole, the best consideration which we are able to give this embarrassing and portentous subject leads to the conclusion, expressed in the following resolution, which we have unanimously adopted: Resolved, That Presbytery are not by any means prepared to approve the views, or adopt the resolutions communicated by the Presbytery of Chillicothe, respecting the exercise of discipline, in the case of slaveholders; and they deem it improper for them to act on this subject, at present, because it is referred to the next General As- sembly, for their determination. With sincere respect and brotherly kindness, and with prayers for your prosperity as a judicatory of the church, We are yours in our common Lord. By order of Presbytery. James Hoge, Stated Clerk." The Presbytery of Winchester, Virginia, sent this as their action: '"Resolved, That this Presbytery cannot entertain any such docu- ment as that sent to us by the Presbytery of Chillicothe, and that the Stated Clerk be directed to send it back to the Stated Clerk of that Presbytery, with this minute appended. True copy. Attest: Henry Foote, S. C." Henry, however, added of his own head: "P. S. By way of query: Has the black man a home in Ohio, by law? Has he not been driven off, though free? Look at these things, my brethren If Ohio 134 THE HI8T0BT OF THE cannot endure a fraction, how could the South, the whole mass of free colored men? The Presbytery feele no bitterness against their brethren in Ohio, who, while they seem to stand up for the black man, drive him from the Lord's table, by driving him from the country. Southern men belong to the same church with their servants, and commune at the same occasions. Let Ohio wash her own hands, before she cries out against a spec she sees upon her neighbor's." I suppose he knew how to spell "speck," but got it confused somehow with the spectacle that, in his view, the Ohio brethren were making of themselves. By far the longest and best written communication that they received was from the Presbytery of Amite. New Orleans, and signed by Benjamin Chase, Stated Clerk, Amite Presbytery. Considered merely as a literary composition, without reference to its doctrines, which few would now approve, it is admirable: its sarcasm and irony are rarely equaled. I only wish that I could find room to copy all of it. This, however, is the conclusion: ''If yon be sincerely desirous of removing the evils which yon enumerate, as the cause of your distress, and which you assign as the reason of your com- munication, we are prepared to render you any assistance in our power. We do not suppose that we could render you assistance in any better way than by the recommendation of some rules, the careful observance of which we think would, in due time, completely remove the evils of which you complain. We wish it, however, to be distinctly understood that we respectfully and affectionately recom- mend these rules to your attention, and exhort you to observe them, as brethren, and not as being invested with ecclesiastical authority over you: Never attribute effects to causes which do not produce them. Never employ improper means for the attainment of the most desirable ends. Be not wise over that which is written. Let your sentiments respecting sin and holiness be derived from the Bible. Avoid unprofitable questions and such as gender strife. Devote yourselves wholly to the ministry of the gospel, according to the example of the apostles, avoiding questions which relate to the political condition of those among whom you labor, especially of those in other parts of the world whose condition you cannct improve, and who are not the subjects of your special ministerial charge. Preach not on subjects which are merely moral or political, but preach Christ Jesus and Him crucified, teaching also from house to house after* the example of Paul. Let the grand object of your preaching be the promotion of the glory of God in the conversion of souls, and in their preparation for the duties of life and the holiness of heaven. CHILLICOTHB PBESBYTBBY. 135 Attend to the faithful discharge of duty, in your own sphere of action, in that manner which your own conscience approves, allowing others to discharge their duties in their own sphere of action, in that manner which their own conscience approves. If you faithfully observe these rules and strive to be of one heart and one mind, and fervently sup- plicate these divine influences which will enable you to exercise charity towards one another, then you may confidently hope that divisions will pass away, that alienation of affections will be un- known, that vital godliness will increase, and that success will attend the means of grace. That these precious blessings may speedily descend upon you, is the fervent praver of your brethren in the Lord. New Orleans, March 18th, 1836. Benj. Chase, Stated Clerk, Amite Pby." In Presbytery, at Russelville, November 18-19, 1835, it was "Resolved; That it be recommended to all the churches under our care to subscribe and forward petitions to Congress for the abolition of slavery and of the slave trade as speedily as possible, within the District of Columbia." Daniel Gilmer was received as a candidate for the ministry, and at the several meetings following, read his exegesis and passed his other parts of trial and was licensed, at Bloomingburgh, September 14, 1837. In April, 1838, at Hillsbor- ough, he accepted a call, from Greenland, for half of his time, and Romans 12: 1,2, was given him for text for his trial sermon, for ordi- nation. He was ordained at New Petersburgh, May 16, 1838, and J. C. Eastman to preach, H. S. Fullerton to preside, with Wm. Dickey alternate to either, were appointed a committee to install him, at Greenland, which they did, and so Greenland had its first pastor. This relation was dissolved in Presbytery, at Greenfield, December 10-11, 1839, and Mr. Gilmer had leave to travel out of bounds. He was dismissed to Oxford Presbytery April, 1840, but in Presbytery at Greenfield, September 14-15, 1841, he returned the certificate, which he had not presented to the Oxford Presbytery and was dismissed to Ripley Presbytery, New School. In Presbytery, at Wilmington, December 16, 1835, Wm. H. Rogers was taken under care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. Mr. Rogers, having passed the various parts of trial, was licensed, at Bloomingburgh, September 14, 1837. In Presbytery, at Hillsborough, April, 3-4, 1838, he accepted a call from Manchester and Huntington, was ordained in Presbytery at New Petersburgh, May 16, 1838, and John P. Vandyke to preach, Jesse H. Lockhart to preside and Dyer Burgess alternate of either, were appointed a com* 136 THK HlsTORi' O* TH1 inittee to install him pastor of the above churches. In Presbytery, at Greenfield, April 2ud, 1839, at his request, his name was taken from the roll as he considered himself a member of Ripley Presbytery, New School. Id Presbytery, at Hillsborough, April 5-7, 1836, a call was presented from Circleville. for the Rev. H. S. Fullerton, but, "After hearing a protest from the congregation of Chillicothe, the Presbytery decided not to put the call into his hands." Dyer Bur- gess was made stated supply, at Manchester, for six months. The pastoral relation petween the Rev. James Dunlap and Union was dissolved. Presbytery sent a memorial to the General Assembly on Slavery. This seems to have been regularly attended to at every meeting of the Assembly. Georgetown had a call for the Rev. J. P. Vandyke, who had proposed to leave West Union, but, as he had now concluded to stay there, the call was not presented to him. The committee on the education of colored people reported and the treasurer was directed to pay Samuel Moss §17.50, for digging and walling a well for the school-house in the Brush Creek settlement. This committee made regular reports, but as the reports were not copied in the minutes, I have not been able to ascertain how much was done in the matter of educating the colored people. In Presbytery, at Greenfield, October 17-19, 1836, "A petition was presented by Abraham Green and others, residing in Adams and Brown counties, who live remote from places of public worship, requesting to be taken under the care of Presbytery as a vacant congregation, that themselves and families might be furnished with supplies of preaching. Resolved: That said request be granted and that said persons be known by the name of Eagle Creek congrega- tion." The church at Ripley gave Mr. Rankin leave to act, for one year, as agent, for an "Anti- Slavery Society," and James Dunlap was appointed to supply them, at their request, which he did for six months, when he requested leave to discontinue. J. G. Wilson was granted leave to travel out of bounds until the next meeting. The standing rule requiring candidates to deliver their popular sermons in the presence of Presbytery alone, was repealed. The rule, however it may have been with the sermons, was not popular. The pastoral relation between the Rev. H. S. Fullerton and the Chil- licothe church was dissolved. The Rev. James H. Gass was received from the Presbytery of French Broad, Tennessee, and made stated supply at Georgetown, until the next meeting. At that meeting Mr. Gass received a call, from Georgetown, which he held, for consideration, and, in Bloomingburgh, September 12-14, CHfLLICOTHE PRESBtfTfiR*. 137 1837. he was dismissed to the Presbytery of French Broad; but at Hillsborough, April 3-4, 1838. he returned the certificate, accepted the long pending call from Georgetown and the third Sabbath of May was appointed, for his installation; John Rankin to preach and James Gillilaud to praside. He went with the Ripley Presbytery. J. C. Tibbals, a member of the Ripley church, was taken under care as a candidate and I suppose that he, too. went with the New Schcol as he disappears from the minutes. Isaac N. Taylor was also taken under care as a candidate. Mr. Taylor was afterward licensed at Ripley, Septembei 14, 1838; ordained as an evangelist, at Green- field, June 11, 184.0; and at Washington, September 8-9, 1840, web dismissed to the Presbytery of Dayton. In Presbytery at West Union, April 4-7, 1837, the usual memo- rial, to the General Assembly, on Slavery, was prepared and the churches were also recommended to send memorials. The standing order of Presbytery requiring members to spend eight days in mis- sionary service, between the stated meetings of Presbytery was rescinded. "A reference, for final decision, from the session of Man- chester, in the case of John Anderson charged with the sin of slaveholding, was taken up. Mr. Anderson not appearing, the records of session were read and the roll having been called to afford the members opportunity to express their minds, it was unanimously resolved: That John Anderson be, and he hereby is, excluded from the communion of the church, for the sin of slaveholding until he give satisfactory evidence of repentance." In Presbytery at Bloomingburgh, September 12-14, 1837, Eleazer Brainerd was received from Athens Presbytery. He after- wards went with the Xow School, and his name was dropped from the roll, in Presbytery at Salem, September 10-11, 1839. "Thomas Woodrow, a member of the Congregational Union, of England, presented a request to be received into the Chillicothe Presbytery, which was read, together with other papers certifying his geed standing, as a minister of the gospel, his character and attainments. On motion his case was referred to Samuel Crcthers, James H. Dickey and Wm. Keys to repoit thereon." This committee reported the order prescribed by the Assembly, in the Digest, on the subject of receiving ministers ficm foreign bodies and in accordance with the rclo. Mr. Woodrow, hr.ving b:en examined on experimental religion and theology and, he having adopted our standards of doctrine and discipline and promised subjection to this Presbytery, in the Lord, was received as a minister on probation for one year," and made stated supply, at Chillicothe. The following was presented to 18 138 THE HISTOKT Of THK Presbytery and adopted, \iz: " Whereas, in the opinion of this Pres bytery, the rule of the late, and some preceding Assemblies, that the commissions of their members should not be publicly read, but examined by a committee, is both unconstitutional and dangerous; and whereas we believe that our Form of Government, Chap. 12, Sec. 7, has been altered to accord with that mode without a vote of the Presbyteries; Therefore, Resolved; That a committee be appointed to inquire into that subject, and, if necessary, prepare a memorial to the next General Assembly, touching the same and report at our next stated meeting." This committee was afterward dissolved at the request of its members without making a report Presbytery also adopted the following: u Whereas the declaration of the last General Assembly, that the synods of "Western Reserve, Ctioa, Geneva, and Genessee, were not constitutionally branches of the Presbyterian Church, is, in the judgment of this Presbytery, not true. Therefore, Resolved; That from and after the time when the commissioners from Western Reserve Synod were excluded from the house, that body was no longer a constitutional Assembly of the Presbyterian church and therefore, the inferior judicatories are not bound to obey any of their injunctions." A protest against the adoption of the above respecting "'the act of excision" was put on record, as follows: "The undersigned, members or the Chillicothe Presbytery, do hereby protest againt the decision of said Presbytery respecting the proceedings of the last General Assembly, which decision declares that said body ceased to be the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, after the exclusion of the members of the Western Reserve Synod; because 1st. We consider said declar- ation, not true. 2nd. Because the taking such a stand, by the Presbytery, has an evident tendency to throw it out of its connection with the Presbyterian Church. Joseph T. Irwin, James H. Dickey. Samuel Steel. John C. Eastman, and elders Joseph McLean, Wm. Keys and John Morton." The above protest was written by the Rev. Samuel Steel, whose conservatism and excellent judgment were often of great benefit to the Presbytery. The following reso- lution was also adopted: "Whereas the press of the Alton Observer nas been destroyed, by a mob, because the editor advocates the principles of Liberty: Resolved; That we recommend that collections be made in all our churches, to aid in the re-establishment of said press, and that we solicit all the friends of Liberty, in our country, to co-operate with us, in sustaining the freedom of the press." The pastoral relation between Robert H. Rankin and Hunt- ington church was dissolved and he was dismissed to the Presbytery CHILLIOOTHE PIJESBTTEHT. 139 of Logansport. Joseph G. Wilson was dismissed tc the care of the Presbytery of Salem, Indiana. Mr. Wilson had been, since he was lic9ased, for the most part, traveling out of the bounds of Presby- tery. The church of Chillicothe was permitted to employ the Rev. Thomas Woodrow, to labor with them until the next Spring meeting of Presbytery. Wilson C. Hollyday and John Wright McCormick were taken under care of Presbytery. They attended the several meetings succeeding; their parts of trial were sustained, and they ware both licensed, in Presbytery, at Salem, September 12, 1839. Mr. Hollyday was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami, in Presbytery, at Washington, September 8-9, 1840. Mi. McCormick accepted a call to Greenland Church for one-half his time; he was ordained and installed there June 11, 1840. John Rankin was moderator of Synod ab its meeting, in 1837. At the Bloomingburgh meeting, a call from the church of Union Grove. Illinois, w^,s put into the hands of the Rev. Tames H. Dickey, which he accepted, and the pastoral relation between him and the Salem Church, was dissolved, and Mr. Dickey was dismissed and recommended to the Presbytery of Peoria. The dissolution of the relation was on September 12, 1837. Mr. Dickey continued in Illinois, until December 24th, 1856. At the age of 76 years and two months, when, everywhere in the christian world, men were preparing to celebrate with joy and thanksgiving, the coming of our Lord, he took his departure for that blessed land, whose glories seen from afar, had cheered, comforted and allured him and made this inhospitable world to him the vestibule of heaven. All the country hereabouts, where he had preached and labored, has had in it, in all the years since his departure, men and women who were the better for his residence and work here; persons whom he had taught how to live and how to die. Some yet linger who have seen the light of his kindly smile, and felt the grasp of his hand; a clean hand and a strong one; and heard from him words of cheer and consolation and taught their children to reverence his name and hold him in perpetual love and esteem. His memory is as ointment poured foith and all the land is fragrant with its perfume. He was a manly, upright, honest man, of tender sensibilities, and of attractive manners, so simple that you forgot that they were elegant. Ha drew men to him with his graces and held them with the steel hooks of his worth. His sermons were always good, never a failure; there was never a time when his friends had cause to be ashamed, but, in every situation they were proud of him. He was a pastor in whom the hearts of hie people could safely trust. Never glowing 140 THE HIRTOIIT or THX and burning and flaming up into such propb tie and almost inspired speech aa occasionally MI from Lis brother William's lips, when one great sermon held up as a torch, da whole year; but, burning with flame • 1 beautiful, that afforded men light, for all needed duties, and made their everyday work holy, and showed them that doing daily, what the day brought to do, was what made nigu saints; was what kept men's feet ever on the way to heaven; that patent, constant, persevering walking with God, kept men ever under His hands held out in benediction. So he preached, and living as he taught others to live, he was ready when God called him. In Presbytery, at Red Oak, December 20, 1S37, James Shaw appeared, seeking license. Mr. Shaw had passed through the usual parts of trial with the approbation of the Presbytery of Ohio, to whom, however, he stated, that he designed when about to be licensed, to take exception to the Confession f(f Faith. The question was then taken, shall Presbytery pureed to licence Mr. Shaw? and decided in the negative: yeas 9, nays 23, >ion liquet 5. Then, at Pittsburgh, October 25, 1837, the Ohio Presbytery ' ; on motion, resolved; That Mr. Shaw be, and he is hereby no longer a candidate under the cara of this Presbytery, and that the Stated Clerk furnish him with an extract from the minutes touching his case, if desired. A true copy from the m'mute3 of Presbytery. Attest, Win. Jeffery." Mr. Shaw then appeared before the Presbytery of Chillicothe, with a certificate of his good standing as a member of the First Presby- terian church of the borough of Alleghany, and of his having passed satisfactorily, to the Board of directors, through the entire course of studies prescribed for the Western Theological Seminary and also the following extract from the minutes of the Presbytery of Ohio. "Mr. Shaw having been examined 4s to bis views of the Confession of Faith, Chap. 23, Sac 1 and 2, stated that he believed that God had armed the Civil Magistrate, with the power of the sword, that in his opinion war is seldom just, yet he did believe that, under the New Testament. there may be just and necessary occasion for war and that, in such cases, the magistrate may wags war." While this had not been sufficiently warlike for tho Presbytery of Ohio, it seemed heroic enough for our Presbytery, and he was taken under care and licensed at Ked Oak, December 20, 1837. Mr. Shaw was appointed to labor, as a missionary, for oue month within our bounds, with leave to travel out of hounds, previous to our next meeting. He eventually traveled into the New School Pres jytery of Ripley. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, April cd and 4th, 1S38, Salem CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTER*. 141 presented a call to the Rev. H. S. Fullerton, which he accepted, and Wm. Gage to preach and Wm. Dickey to preside and give the charge, wore appointed a committee to install him the Friday previous to the last Sabbath of June. Good Friday came late to the Salem people that year. Gamaliel Beamaa was dismissed to the Presbytery of Athens. While in this Presbytery he had supplied Piketon church, but was not installed as pastor. The usual memorial on slavery was sent on to the General Assembly. In Presbytery at Ripley, September 11-14, 1838, Rocky Spring having increased their subscription from §200 to S300 per annum, prayed Presbytery for leave to alter the call to their pastor, (Jacob VV. Eastman,) from one-half to three-fourths of his time, which was granted. Robert J. Hall was received from the Presbytery of Craw- fordsville and dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. He came in at one door and went out at the other. He came back again, however. James Shaw was appointed stated supply at White Oak church, for six months. The Rev. Joseph T. Irwin requested to be released from his pastoral charge in Wilmington, on account of his ill health. " The elder from said church stated that the congregation had given their consent, though with much reluctance." The request was granted, the relation dissolved and Mr. Irwin was permitted to travel out of bounds. Previous to the next meeting, Bainbridge pre- sented a call for Mr. Irwin, which was not accepted. Robert H. Hollyday, a graduate of Miami University, was taken under the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. Having passed his pir.s of trial, Mr. Hollyday was licensed September 9,h, 1810, and in Presbytery at Greenfield, September 14th and 15th, 1841, he was dis- missed to the care of the Presbytery of Sidney. Mr. Hollyday was barn in Buckskin township, Ross county, Ohio, September 1, 1815, in the bounds of Salem Church, in which ho was baptized in infancy, and, on profession of faith, at the age of fourteen or fifteen, was received into the communion of that church. He graduated at Miami University with the class of 1833; studied theology with Dr. Crothers, and Greek exegesis with the Rev. H. S. Fullerton. In October, 1840, he began to preach in Bellefontaine, Ohio, as an assistant of the Rev. Joseph Stevenson, preaching there one-half of his time and the other half in West Liberty and Stony Creek, now Spring Hill church. There was then no organized church at West Liberty, but in the fall of 1841 an organization was effected, and a call give j. and accepted by Mr. Hollyday, who was ordained and installed pastor of the West Liberty church. He resigned this pastorate in the spring of 1S42. In April, 1843, he accepted a call 142 THE HISTOBY OP THE from the church of Findlay, which he had been supplying for a year, and was installed. This relation he held until the spring of 1854; thon, still residing in Findlay, he supplied the churches of Enon Valley and Harmony until the spring of 1853, when he accepted a call to the Rockhill church, in the St. Clairsvillo Presbytery, which charge he resigned in June, 1860. In the spring of 18G1 he became stated supply at Upper Sandusky, and continued in that work for three years. In the spring of 1864 he returned to Findlay, where he still resides. Since his return he has served the churches of Arcadia, Fostoria, Bluffton and North Bethel, his work being mostly of a missionary character. In 1867 and '68 he spent a large portion of his time in the interest of Wooster University. He has written a history of the Synod of Sandusky, and, also, a " Centennial history of the Presbyterian Church in Northwestern Ohio and Lima Presbytery." The Rev. Thomas Woodrow, " who had been under care of Pres- bytery as a foreign minister," was received as a member of Pres- bytery and directed to present his papers to the Synod of Cincinnati, at its next meeting. Mr. Woodrow accepted a call from Chillicothe, and his installation was appointed fir the first Friday in November: Wm. Gagr to preach the sermon; H. S Fullerton to preside and give the charge; D. Gilmer and J. C. Eastman alternates. It was resolved " that the roll be called, that every member may express his views in relation to the two bodies claiming to be the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church." After this the following resolution was adopted: " That no division which may take place in the Synod of Cincinnati, at the next meeting, shall be considered as dividing this Presbytery, and that we will endeavor to preserve our integrity and harmony as long as possible." In Presbytery, at Greenfield, April 2-3 1839, "The following resolution was offered and seconded: Resolved, that the Presbytery proceed as usual to the appointment of commissioners to the next General Assembly. After some discussion, this resolution was post- poned, for the purpose of taking up the following, viz: Whereas, the General Assembly of 1838, declared out of the Presbyterian church, without charges, citation, or trial, about one-fourth of all the commissioners present, from Presbyteries against whom no regular process had ever been instituted, and proceeded to pass acts requiring Presbyteries to deal with those commissioners who refused to acknowledge the constitutionality of the Assembly, thus organized, and declaring those ministers and elders willing to adhere on the basis of 1837 and 1838, whether a majority, or minority, should be considered the true Presbyteries, and others CHIXXICOTHE PRESBYTEBY, 143 as out of the Presbyterian Church. And whereas, the Synod of Cincinuati, in October last, in obedience to the above acts and in compliance with arrangements, by a convention previously held, to control the proceedings of said Synod, adopted a resolution calling on the Presbyteries of Cincinnati and Chillicothe to report whether they had taken order with their commissioners, for not acknowledging the constitutionality of the Assembly which sat in the Seventh Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, the result of which was the excision of the larger part of the body called the Presbytery of Cinncinnati and, (as it was called by its leading advocates,) a mild censure of the Presbytery of Chilli- cothe, assigning as a reason for taking no further order on the subject, the probability that the next Assembly would take cognizance of their doings; believing, therefore, that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, in these United States, as defined by the constitution, has ceased to exist, and desirous also of avoiding, in future, illegal and vexatious prosecutions, for adher- ence to what we believe to be the doctrines of the Word of God, and the constitution of the Presbyterian church, in reference to church government and discipline: Resolved; That no commis- sioner to any General Assembly be appointed by this Presbytery, (amended by adding,) for this year, and then adopted, by the following vote: Ayes, Daniel Gilmer, Joseph T. Irwin, James Dunlap, Wm. Gage, Samuel Crothers, John. Forbush, J. W. Eastman, J. Menary, J . McConnel, John R. Strain, F. Ware, James Templin, David Matthews, and Robert Braden ; Noes, Thomas Woodrow, Samuel Steel, David Jolly, James Murray, Joshua Robinson, J. C. Eastman, John P. Vandyke, Isaac Templin, Nathaniel Montgomery, and Anthony Walke." Those who voted no, adopted and signed the following protest, which was put on record: "The undersigned members of the Chillicothe Presbytery do hereby protest against the act of said Presbytery, which refuses to elect commissioners to the General Assembly, and do hereby complain to the Synod of Cincin- nati of said act for the following reasons: 1st. Because the pre- amble to the resolution, contains a very defective and incorrect statement of the facts therein, and such as is calculated to throw contempt and reproach on the higher judicatories of the church. 2d. Because the resolution itself is a virtual departure from the government of the church, inasmuch as it is a direct lefusal to com- ply with that part of it which requires each Presbytery to elect commissioners to the General Assembly." The following action was taken: "Whereas Hugh Carlisle has for a considerable time, been 144 THE HISTOBY Of THE laboring in the ' without having reported himself, in any way. to this Presbytery, ^ d was appointed a com- mittee to . church i rtain the facts respecting the case." I do not find, hov. that Mr. Gage made to Presbytery concerning this, and suppose that the matter was satis- factorily arranged. Jainefl Gilliland. Dyer Largess, and Wm. H. Rogers stated that, considering themselves members .of Ripley Pres- bytery, they wished their names taken from our roll. Their request was granted. James Gilliland was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina. October 28, 1TG9, graduated from Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, October 1702; studied theology with the Lev. W. C. DavL. author of "The Gospel Plan;" ^as licensed by the Presbytery of South Caro- lina, September 2G, 1794. and ordained and installed pastor of Broadway church, in the same Presbytery; hia son. W. \\". Gilliland, of Ripley, Ohio, says concerning him : "He became an abolitionist while at College, and some eleven or twelve members of the Broad- way church objected to his ordination, because he preached against slavery; he admitted it, and the Presbytery advised him to d when he asked the Synod what he should do. thinking the p. tery's advice was contrary to God's counsel. The result was, he left Carolina and came to Brown County, Ohio, in 1804. He settled at Red Oak and was installed Noveml er, 1SCG. He preached there for thirty-seven years against slavery. He was the first abolitionist minister in Brown County. He died at Led Oak, February 1st, 1845.'' Mr. Gilliland also says concerning his father: "I have felt hurt to hear, and Bee in pri] es on tne Rev. John Rankin as the first abolitionist, in Brown County; this I know is not true. My father was preaching against slavery in 170G-7 and 8, in Carolina, and from 1805, to 1845, in Ohio. Rankin was only four years old in 1796, and when he came to Ripley, in 1822, the church organized here by tho Rev. James Gilliland. was largely abolitionist. Mr. Rankin was a good man and a wain abolitionist, but the foundation was laid here by my father before Rankin came. 'Honor to whom honor is due,' I say." From all of which, it would seem that he, at least, trained his son in the way of the abolitionists. He published numerous pamphlets and was a] d by Pjesl ytery to answer the letters of Amite and &J eries. on Slavery. The Rev. H. S. Fulleiton, in personal recollections of Mr. Gilli- land, published in Sprague's Annals cf the American Pulpit, says among other things: "Father Gilliland was a very humble and modest man. He shrank from everything like ostentation or display. CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 145 In preaching, more perhaps than any man I ever knew, he hid him- self behind his subject, especially when that subject was the cross. 'Self, nothing; Christ, all in all,' seemed to be his motto. W hile diffi- dent, he was far from being timid. He was distrustful of himself, but not of the cause he espoused, or the doctrine he pxeached. He never embraced doctrines until he was well convinced that they were true; or appeared as the advocate of a cause until he felt confident that it was right, and then he seemed to say, 'What I have written, I have written.' He never appeared to ask the question, 'Are my sentiments popular?' but simply, 'Are they true?' and when this question was answered in the affirmative, nothing could induce him to shrink from their avowal, on all proper occasions. There were some memorable instances, in the course of his ministry, of his exhibiting an almost martyr-like spirit in adhering to his honest convictions. Father Gilliland was of a social, cheerful disposition. Although never forgetful of his dignity, as a christian minister, there was a vein of good humor and pleasantry, in his conversation, which made him a highly attractive companion. Neither the infirmities of old age, nor the depressing effects of disease, destroyed his vivacity, when among his friends, or his animation, when in the pulpit. A short time before his death he remarked to me, 'I hear one class of men who preach the doctrines of the Gospel very well; but none of us preach enough on experimental religion.' The remark seemed to me as just as it was characteristic." I am indebted to the Hon. Wm. P. Cutler of Marietta, for a letter from which I have taken the following, concerning the Rev. Dyer Burgess, who was born in Springfield, Vermont, December 27, 1784: "At the age of sixteen years, soon after his conversion, he began to preach as a Methodist minister, but finding his views more in accordance with Congregationalism, he joined that church and studied theology with the Rev. Dr. Wines. He was ordained at Colebrook, Vermont, but came to Ohio in 1816, and was received into Miami Presbytery from the Northern Association of Vermont, September 2, 1817. About this time he established the Presbyterian church at Piqua, Ohio." "In 1840 he was employed to preach in Warren, Washington county, Ohio." H> was very earnest in his opposition to Slavery. "At one time, while traveling on an Ohio river steamboat, a rope was prepared for his neck, from which he was saved only by the prompt and efficient interference of friends." It was not a thing which added to a man's personal safety, at that time to be known as an abolitionist. "He was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian General Assembly of 1818, from the 19 146 THK HISTORY OF THE Presbytery of Miami, and presented a paper upon the subject of slavery which Led to the adoption of the celebrated declaration of that body condemning the whole system." Rev. Dr. George A. Baxter of the Presbytery of Lexington, Dr. Ashbel (ireen of the Presbytery of New Brunswick and Mr. Burt:- were the committee who prepared that celebrated deliverance. James H. Dickey represented our Presbytery in that Assembly. "His personal appearance and address were such as well qualified him to lead in the discussion of a subject that absorbed the atten- tion of all. and at that time excited the positive hostility of a lar^e majority of his hearers. He was strongly enlisted in opposition to Masonry; and at one time published a newspaper in Cincinnati upon that subject. His views upon temperance and the use of tobacco were as positive as upon other subjects, and boldness as well as the personal power that he exhibited in the discussion of all such topics, gave him the marked characteristics of a radical reformer. Notwithstanding the energy and decisive persistency with which he supported his own views, often giving the impression of "rancor and ill will, yet he was one of the most enjoyable of companions. Having an extensive personal acquaintance, and memory fully stored with early reminiscences, be possessed also a most happy faculty of communicating his thoughts, while all acrimony disappeared by close contact, in social intercourse." His labors in Washington county, where he spent the latter years oi his life, were in the Presbyterian churches of Belpre, Warren, and Watertowmhe was not. however, pastor of any of these churches. He died August 31, 1872, at the age of 88 years. At the meeting, in Salem, September 10-12, 1*39. "The com- mittee on the case of Manchester church reported. Their report was accepted and after amendment adopted and is as follows: "Kesolved, That the elder from that portion of the church of Man- chester, adhering to this Presbytery is entitled to a seat, because, in the present distracted state of the Presbyterian church, the right of the majority of the elders of the session of Manchester to retain their relation to this Presbytery is as unquestionable, as that of the miuority to be connected with another. By this resolution the Presbytery does not wish to say that the brethren whose delegate has baeu received, have just cause for withdrawing their support from brother Rogers, and from refusing to attend on his ministrations. On the other hand they believe it to be their duty, under the present distressing circumstances of the church, to pay the stipends they promised him on settlement, and to attend on his ministry, as tbey 6HILLI0OTHE PRESBYTBRY. 147 believe the doctrines he preaches, to be in accordance with the word ni Grod, and the Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church." The following resolutions on Slavery were adopted: •'Whereas we are bound as christians and as officers, of the Church of Christ, in every proper way, and on all proper occasions, to bear testimony against sin and especially against those sins for which wo have reason to believe that God is pleading a controversy with the church; and whereas it is desirable, on various accounts, in our present circumstances especially, that there should be a distinct understanding of our views and of the course which we intend to pursue in reference to the sin of slavery. Therefore, 1st. Resolved; That slaveholding, and justifying the holding of men as slaves, are heinous sins against God and man, and that the exercise of discipline for these, as for other heinous sins, cannot be omitted without a flagrant dereliction of duty. 2nd. Resolved; That this Presbytery will not receive as a candidate for the ministry, license, or ordain any one known to hold slaves, or to justify the practice of slave- holding. 3d. Resolved; That pastors and church sessions, under our jurisdiction be, and they hereby are, enjoined to prohibit all ministers known either to hold slaves, or to justify the holding of slaves, from exercising the functions of the ministry, in the churches under their care. 4th. Resolved; That the Presbytery cannot hold fellowship with any Presbytery, Synod, or other ecclesiastical body, while it tolerates, under its jurisdiction, either the sin of slaveholding, or the justification of the sin of slaveholding, and especially the justification of it, by appeal to the Scriptures, which, in the judg- ment of this Presbytery, is blasphemy of Almighty God, and a shocking prostitution of his Word." The ayes and noes on the foregoing resolutions were called for, and were as follows: Ayes, Wm. Dickey, Samuel Crothers, John Forbush, H. S. Fullerton, Wm. Gage, T>. Gilmer, James Stewart, P. Mc Williams, D. Evans, H. Lucas, G. Brown, A. McLean, A. Price, John Shepherd and Wm. Garrett; Noes, Samuel Steel, John P. Vandyke, Thomas Woodrow, John C. Eastman, James McLung, Charles Stephenson, Samuel Patton, James Pollock and James McLintick. It was "resolved that the names of the members formerly belonging to this Presbytery, and now belonging to the Ripley Pres- bytery be discontinued from the roll of this Presbytery." Cornelius A. Hoyt was taken under the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. He was licensed in Presbytery, at Greenfield June 11, 1840. In Presbytery, at Concord, April 6th and 7th, 1841, the sea- 148 THE HISTORY OF THE sion of Salem church was ordered to cite and try C. A. Hoyt charged by common famp, "with having countenanced and aided his brother in marrying a ^cond wife while his fir.->t is still living." In Presby- tery, at Greenfield, September 14th and 15th, 1841, Mr. Hoyt applied by letter, for dismission to the care of the Presbytery of Logansport, Indiana. "In connection with this letter it was resolved to attend to the ease of Mr. Hoyt, as referred to the session of Salem church, at our last meeting. The records of said session were read, after which the following was presented and adopted, viz: The Session of Salem (Jnnrch, having been called upon to state what they had done incDtnpliance with the order of the Presbytery, in the case of C. A. Hoyt, stated that they had called before them said Hoyt, on a charge of common fame, of aiding and abetting his brother, Milo Hoyt, in the sin of bigamy, and that, after hearing the statement of his conduct, in the matter, they had found him guilty, and he neither complained nor appealed from the decision. The Session did indeed excuse him, on account of the unlimited confidence, which he pro- fessed to place in the statements of his brother, but he ought to have considered his brother a partial and interested witness and exercised a judgment of his own, in a case of so much magnitude." "Whereupon, Resolved; That the license of C. A. Hoyt to preach the gospel, as a probationer for the ministry, be, and it hereby is recalled, till he give satisfactory evidence of repentance. Resolved; That the Stated Clerk, be directed to forward a copy of the above to C. A. Hoyt and also to the Presbytery of Logansport." The committee on the records of Salem reported, taking excep- tion because "the session find him. (C. A. Hoyt,) guilty of the charge and then acquit him, because of his views when performing a wicked action. Mistaken views, while they may detract from the magnitude of the crime, cannot take it away altogether." The whole case was referred to the session for review. Iu Presbytery at Pisgah, April 5th and 6th, 1842, Salem session reported that they had complied with the directions of Presbytery. C. A. Hoyt also applied for the restoration of his license, and consideration of thp question was postponed until the next meeting of Presbytery. In Presbytery at Waverly, August 30th and 31st, 1842, Mr. Hoyt's license was restored and he was given leave to travel out of bounds until the next stated meeting. In Presbytery at West Union, April 4th and 5th, 1843. he accepted a call from Bethel and Wilmington: and Romans 3: 21-23, was given him as text for trial sermon for ordination. He was ordained and installed in Presbytery at Wilmington, June 16, 1843. Wm. Dickey preached the ordination sermon, and Mr. Hoyt, having CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 149 been ordained and installed pastor of the united churches of Wil- mington and Bethel, his name was added to the roll of Presbytery. In 1839 the Old School Church had 1,G15 ministers, 1,073 churches, 126,583 communicants. The New School had 1,093 ministers, 1,260 churches and 106,000 communicants. CHAPTER VI. When Presbytery met in Greenfield, December 10th and 11th, 1839, there were left, after the names of those who were now in the Presbytery of Ripley had been dropped, of pastors. Win. Dickey, at Bloomingburg; Samuel Crothers, at Greenfield; Samuel Steel, at Hillsborough; Thomas Woodrow, at Chillicothe; Hugh S. Fullerton, at Salem; Win. Gage, at Concord and Pisgah; -John C. Eastman, at Washington; Jacob W. Eastman, at Rocky Spring; John P. Van- dyke, at West Union, and Daniel Gilmer, whose pastoral relation with Greenland was dissolved at this meeting, and who was not again settled in this Presbytery, but in Presbytery at Greenfield, Sep- tember, 1841, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Ripley. In addition to the above there were Joseph T. Irwin, who at this meeting was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati; John Forbush, who seems to have had no regular charge since the relation between him and Mount Leigh had been dissolved, in September, 1834, and who was dismissed to the Presbytery of Lancaster in April, 1841. and James Dnnlap, at this time without charge. " A petition was presented from several members of Chillicothe church, with others, members of other evangelical churches, requesting Presbytery to organize them into a church to be called Second Chillicothe." This was granted, and H. S. Fullerton, Wm. Gage and James Stewart, with Robert Stewart, alternate to James, were appointed a committee to meet in Chillicothe as soon as convenient, to organize said church.. The committee met in Chillicothe, December 21, 1839, and organized the Second church with twenty-six members. Richard Long and Amos Ford were cbosen elders. In Presbytery at Hillsborough. April 7th and 8tb, 1840. the committee reported that they had attended to the matter, and Amos Ford, Ruling Elder from Second Chillicothe. took his seat, in Presbytery. In Presbytery at Concord, April 6th and 7th, 1841, the Stated Clerk was directed to inquire if the Second church of Chillicothe still wanted to be under the care of this Presbytery. I cannot find that they made answer, and there is nothing further in the records of the Presbytery concerning the church. I suppose that the name was dropped from the roll of churches, and thus alone the fact was recognized that the church had left, the Presbytery. In a copy of CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 151 some of the minutes of the church I find that in November, 1840, the Rev. George Beecher removed from Rochester, New York, and took charge of the church, at which time, also, the church became inde- pendent and adopted a constitution of which the following is the preamble: "The Presbytery of Chillicothe having connected itself with the New Basis General Assembly, the church voted that this church be henceforth independent and that they adopt the following constitution." The constitution was a curious mixture of Congrega- tionalism and Presbyterian isrn. All the business of the church was to be transacted •"by its members who are over twenty-one years of age and none others shall be considered acting members." In cases of discipline, the person accused, or any other acting member of the church, who was dissatisfied, could appeal from the decision of the session, within a week from the time that the decision was declared, to the church, when "the whole testimony shall be laid before the church and the accused shall be heard in his own defense, and the vote of the majority of the acting male members of the church present shall be final and conclusive in the matter." This, or some- thing else, seemed to be productive of many church trials. During Mr. Beecher's life the church grew rapidly in membership, but was probably never so prosperous at any time after his much lamented death, concerning which the following is in their records: "July 1st, 1843, this church endured a most melancholy and distressing visitation of Divine Providence in the death of her beloved pastor, who accidentally shot himself while shooting birds, in his own garden. The corpse was takeu to the church, and a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Woodrow. Afterwards, on the same day, his remains were conveyed to Putnam, and there interred." Before this sad event the church had ceased to be independent, having been received into the Presbytery of Ripley April 13, 1842, reserving, however, the right to settle cases of discipline within themselves. The church was continued for a number of years and was preached to by several ministers, the last of whom was the Rev. B. F. Stone, who was afterward one of the most successful teachers ever in our public schools, and then Probate Judge of Ross county for a number of years, and is at present practicing law in Chillicothe. Synod had found fault with some of the proceedings of Presby- tery with their action, in reference to commissioners to the General Assembly and concerning slavery. There is no copy in the minutes of the Presbytery, of the exception and reproof, but from the action of this Greenfield meeting we can understand what they were. " The committe on the minute of Synod — Samuel Crothers, H. S. 152 THE HISTOBY OF THE Fullerton, Samuel Hibben and George Brown, reported, and, after some discussion the report was ameuded and adopted, 1 ' (Crothers, without doubt, wrote it,) and it is as follows: " The committee on the resolutiou of the Synod requiring this Presbytery to review and rescind their resolution on slavery, as unbrotherly in its bearing and unconstitutional in its tendency, report— 'That the resolution which the Synod requires to be reviewed and rescinded as unbrotherly and unconstitutional, contains three distinct propositions. 1st, That slaveholding is a sin against God and man. 2d. That justifying it, by appeal to the Scriptures, is blasphemy of Almighty God and prostitution of His Word. 3d. That we cannot have fellowship with any ecclesiastical body which tolerates these sins in its communion. The Synod expressly admits that our testifying against slavery is a right admitted, a duty enjoined by our highest court.' The allusion, we presume, is to the following decision by the General Assembly, in the year 1818, viz: 'We consider the enslaving of one part of the human race by another a gross violation of the most precious and saredc rights of human nature, and as totally irreconcilable with the spirit and precepts of the gospel of Christ, etc' It would be uucharitable to believe, without palpable evidence, that any ecclesi- astical body is corrupt enough to deny that to attempt to prove, by the Scriptures, that God allows such iniquity in His church, is to blaspheme the Holy One and to prostitute His Word. The title which the Holy Spirit, in the Scriptures, gives to a body which would deliberately assume such a position and act accordingly, is ' a habita- tion of devils.' The Synod also admits that our resolution does not necessarily imply an intention to withdraw immediately from the Presbyterian church, or any branch of it. But the objection is, that should any ecclesiastical bodv, with which we are now in connection, persevere in tolerating the sin, or the blasphemy, or the prostitution of the Scriptures, against which we testify, it would lead to with- drawal of fellowship from that body. And it is admitted that this is the correct view of the matter. But we had no right to assume that this would disturb any existing relation to the Synod. In the year 1830, the Synod of Cincinnati decided that 'buying, selling or holding a slave, for the sake of gain, is a heinous sin and scandal, requiring the cognizance of the judicatories of the church.' They appointed a committee to defend their decision, in a printed address to the churches. They set apart the third Thursday of the January following, as a day of 'humiliation, fasting and prayer,' and called upon all the ministers and sessions under their care 'to convene their respective churches and cry mightily to God that He would not CHILLICOTftE PRE8BYTEK1\ 153 visit in His wrath, but would, in mercy, give repentance to such as are guilty of depriving their fellow-men of th^ir natural rights and especially of the means of instruction and grace.' At a subsequent meeting they prohibited one of the churches from employing a min- ister of the Synod of Kentucky, because he was a slaveholder; and proclaimed to the churches and to the world that they would encour- age no minister from the South to settle within their bounds, till he had washed his hands of the sin of slaveholding; and every charge now brought against this Presbytery was then urged against the Synod, by the apologists for slavery. The Presbytery of Chillicothe, therefore, had no right to assume that their resolution would affect the Synod, because they had no right to assume that the Synod was chargeable with hypocrisy, in all or any of their movements against slavery, or that they had apostatized from their own published decla- ration, accompanied with humiliation, fasting and prayer. No mere man can foretell that it will lead to withdrawal of fellowship from any of the bodies with which we are now in connection, unless he can foresee their impenitent perseverence in that defense of sin, by the Bible, which amounts to a declaration that it is an unholy book and that its author is au unholy God. Besides, should this warning prove ineffectual, the Presbytery will be competent to name the bodies from which fellowship is withdrawn. The Synod give it as their opinion that we ought, according tp our resolution, either to rescind it or peaceably withdraw from the body. But we cannot consistently withdraw until every scriptural and constitutional means of reforma- tion has failed. In that event the path of duty is plain. When our Lord was sending, perhaps, the last message He ever intended to send His peop'.e, by way of revelation, till the trumpet shall sound for the final judgment, He charged them, as they regarded His favor and as they would not be partakers of the judgments about to be poured out, to separate themselves from the body which had become so corrupt as to make merchandise of slaves and souls of men, and were living in other enumerated sins, not one of which is more heinous than making the God of the Bible the author and approver of such iniquity. Rev. 18: 4-13. To say that the constitution binds us to everlasting fellowship with slaveholders and blasphemers of the living God, is to use the constitution of the church of Christ as a cord for binding and delivering her into the hauds of the uncircumcised. This Presbytery has a right to complain of the disregard of the con- stitution, in the course which the Synod has taken in this case. Our Book of Discipline, (chap. 7, sec. 1st,) expressly requires that when any grossly unconstitutional proceedings appear in the records of any 20 lijJ- THE HIBTOEY OF THE judicatory, the first Btep to be taken by the judicatory next ab tu cite the judicatory, alleged t" have offended, to appear at a specified time and place, and -how what it lias done. But while at - deprived of the advantage- of this course, pains are taken, in the S\ nod's preamble and resolutions, to iix on us the charge of g] unconstitutional proceedings. They charge us with a measure which is ' un scriptural, unconstitutional, irregular, clearly unconstitutional, .unbrotherly in irs bearings, and unconstitutional in its tendency, an indirect excommunication of Presbyteries and Synods, a an thod nut of memorial, but of revolutionary right, painful and aggravating to the feelings of brethren, calculated to defeat its object, not justified by our ordination vows.' &c., t V.c. And then an effort seems to be made to show that, notwithstanding all this guilt, ours is to be judg- ment tempered with uncommon mercy. The committee of Synod entreat them, as with bowels of compassion, 'to exercise all the forms of counsel and exhortation and all the feelinsrs of forbearance and mildness, rather than excite any one by our action to take what we believe to be an unhappy fetep, both for'themselves and the church.' We do not recollect to have ever seen, in the course of our lives, an ecclesiastical paper, even on a case of the most flagrant immorality or heresy, in which such a profusion of epithets is employed to depict the guilt of the accused, accompanied with such profession of tender- ness. Probably it will reconcile many minds to the disregard of the constitution in the case, on the ground that the crime was so great that the constitutional rules could not reach it, or that such was the. tenderness of the Synod that they could not find in their hearts to apply them. It is worthy of special remark that the charge of nnscriptural, unconstitutional, have required us to rescind without review. A Presbytery may be required to review and correct, or review and decide conscientiously, with the understanding that their decision will be subject to review and perhaps reversal by the higher court. But to require us to review and rescind as unbrotherly and unconstitutional, regardless of our convictions to the contrary, and in defiance of the command of God always to speak the truth in our hearts, is to require us to utter what we believe to be a falsehood, and to do it officially. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTEKY. 155 eourt constituted in the name and by the authority of the Lord Jeans. Yet we can account for the decision of the Synod without supposing that any member of it would knowingly do us wrong. It is one of the fearful arrangements of heaven that when such sins as slave- holding and the defense of it by appealing to the Woid of Gcd, are admitted into the church, as a fretting leprosy they pollute all thfct are in it, and it is one of the penalties which God has annexed to (be scandalous neglect of discipline, which is manifested in the admis- sion of such sins, that they soon become sacred, and for their defense the most sacred rules will be violated and the most precious rights disregarded. The General Assembly, notwithstanding the decision that slaveholding is 'a gross violation of the most precious and sacred rights of human nature '— 'utteily inconsistent with the law of God and totally irreconcilable with the spirit and principles of the gospel ot Christ,' to prevent it from being disturbed, in the Presby- terian church, has suppressed the right of petition and closed the door against discussion. The painful truth is that slavery, in addi- tion to stripping millions of our citizens of their natural rights and the means of salvation, has corrupted to the core, the faith, the morals, the government and the discipline of the Presbyterian church. Your committee recommend the adoption of the following resolutions, viz. : 1st. Eesolved; That to require us to review a reso- lution on a subject involving the glory of God and the present and eternal welfare of millions, with no alternative but to rescind it. as unbrotherly and unconstitutional, regardless of our convictions to the contrary, is an exercise of power unknown to our Form of Govern- ment, repugnant to the Scriptures and without parallel or precedent in any regular proceedings in the history of the Presbyterian church. 2ud. Resolved; That we have no disposition to secede from the Presbyterian church, and that we are prepared voluntarily to rescind our resolution on slavery the moment the Scriptural or constitutional rule which it violates is pointed out. 3d. Resolved; That testifying against such sin.-, as slaveholding and blasphemy of God and His Word, declaring them to be heinous sins, and that we cannot have fellowship with them who tolerate them, is a duty enjoined in the Word of God, and from time immemorial universally conceded as a constitutional privilege, and this Presbytery knows no consideration which can ever move thorn to relinquish it. 4th. Resolved; That by ecclesiastical bodies which tolerate, in their communion, slave- holding and blasphemy of God, by appealing to the Scriptures for its justification, we mean those bodies who do not exercise discipline for them, as for other sins.' " 156 THE ntSTORV OF TJTF. The Presbytery also, possibly not knowing but what they might be driven out from home and looking around b> see. if worst come to worst, whether any of the neighbors would take then in, wanting to make friends to themselves of the mammon of unrighteousness, adopt* d the following preamble and resolution. "Whereas the Presbyteries of Chillicothe and Ripley, th under distinct organizations, and having different ecclesiastical relations, are still one in faith and worship, in their form of church government and their plans for the promotion of the glory of God, and the salvation of souls, and for the relief and deliverance of the oppressed: and whereas, such bodies are under solemn obligations to avoid even the appearance of that bigotry which emboldens infidelity, and to exhibit that oneness which in our Lord's inter- cessory address to the Father, is urged, by the affecl I r ition, 'that the world may know that Thou hast sent- me and hast loved them as Thou lovest, me.' Therefore, Resolved; That Hugh S. Fullertou, Wm. Gage and George Brown be, and they are hereby appointed a committee, to meet, or correspond with a similar com- mittee, should such be appointed, by the Presbytery of Ripley, for the purpose of reporting, For the consideration of said Presbyteries, such regulations as may se Pra calculated to promote their mutual comfort, peace and co-operation, in the work of their common Lord and Master." It, would appear that the Ripley Presbytery were not so brotherly, for, in Presbytery, at Greenland. June loth and 11th, 1840, "the committee appointed some time since, to write the Presbytery of Ripley, reported a communication from said Presby- tery, in which said Presbytery refused to enter into any special correspondence with this Presbytery; which was received and the committee was discharged." At this Greenland meeting. Robert G. Wilson D. D. was received again into membership from the Pres- bytery of Lancaster. In Presbytery at Washington. September 8th and ( .)th. 1840, "A petition was presented, by sundry persons of Clinton county, praying to he organized into a church, which was read, and, on motion. Wm. Dickey, Samuel Steel and .Joseph Gillespie, were appointed a committee to visit them and if they should deem it proper, organize them into a church." The Stated Clerk was directed to e;ive written notice, of this application, to the church of Wil- mington, and the committee was direct id to meet, the first Weduesday of October, at three o'clock P. M. They did meet, at that time, and organized a church which was called Bethel. "The committee on the establishment of a depository, reported, which CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 157 report was approved: 'That, in their opinion, the interests of the church will be promoted by the establishment of a depository, in Chillicofche, for the books and publications, issued under the care of the General Assembly, and that, at least for the present, the depos- itory be under the care of Thomas Woodrow, and that a committee of three ministers be appointed, to assist him with their counsel, whenever it may be necessary.' " Robert G. Wilson, Wm. Dickey and Wm. Gage were appointed that committee. At the meeting at Concord, April 6th and 7th, 1841, the Rev Wm. Burton was received from the Presbytery of Ohio; at the September meeting in Greenfield, the same year, he was appointed stated supply at Piketon, for one year. He continued to preach there as stated supply until he accepted a call from that church in Presby- tery at Belfast, April 2nd and 3rd> 1844. His installation was appointed for the third Thursday in June, R. G. Wilson to preside, Thomas Woodrow to preach, with H. S. Fullerton and Wm. Gage their alternates. In Presbytery at Pisgah, April 5th and 6th, 1842, the Rev. Adrian Aten was received from the Presbytery of Oxford, and accepted a call, from Red Oak; his installation was appointed for the Friday preceding the first Sabbath of June, with H. S. Fullerton to preach, Wm. Dickey to preside and give the charge, and John P. Vandyke and Samuel Steel, alternates. "The committee on the petition of certain members at Frankfort, made a report and the following was adopted: Resolved; That a committee of two ministers and two elders be appointed to visit Frankfort and act on the whole subject according to their discretion. S. Crothers and R. G. Wilson ministers, and James Mc Connell and Robert Stewart, elders, were appointed that committee." This committee reported in Presby- tery at Waverly, August 30th and 31st, 1842, that they had attended to the matter and finding the people not prepared for the organiza- tion of a church, they did nothing in the way of organizing them, and so ended the effort of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, O. S., in the matter of establishing a Presbyterian church in Frankfort, although the people there had built a brick house * for a church, which however was never entirely finished, and was afterward sold and used for a number of years for a wagon and carriage making establishment, and afterward for a tanyard. Mr. McCormick how- ever preached there. Sabbath afternoons for six months, or a year, during the time that he was pastor at Greenland. After this, no effort was made by the Presbytery to establish a church in Frankfort, but l r >8 THK HISTORY OF THE May 17, 1851, the church in Frankfort was organized by the Rev . John Rankin, who was then in the Free church Presbytery of Ripley. The following persons were the original members: William Latin, M. D., Mahala Hegler Latta, Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Nye, Wm, R Elizabeth Boss, D. C. Anderson, Isabella Douglass, and Maggie Douglass. Win. Rosa was elected elder, at the organization. The Rev. Leroy Rankin and the Rev. Mr. Moore supplied the church until 1863. when the Re* J. R. Gibson was called and remained /f4"£. pastor of the churcn nntil November, 18ffc. September 28, 1865, the church went with its Presbytery into the Scioto Presbytery, New School. The Rev. R. C. Galbraith, Jr., supplied the church, in connection with Concord, from January 1867 to January 1809, when the Rev. B. T. Dewitt began his work there and continued until May 1871. when R. (\ Galbraith, again supplied the church, remaining until December 1880. The church had, at the re-union, been brought into the Chillicothe Presbytery where it ought to have been from the first. George McKinley, a member of the First Church, Chillicothe, and Nathaniel Williams were taken under care of Presbytery as candidates for the ministry. Mr. McKinley regularly attended the succeeding meetings of Presbytery, reading a Latin exegesis on "Quid significai Sacramentumf^ a critical exercise on Romans 6:23, and at Concord, October 7-0,1845, delivered his popular lecture on Mat. .">: 1 -6. The above parts of trial were sustained and, at his request, he was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Salem, Indiana. Mr. McKinley was born in Warren township, Jefferson county. Ohio, December 18. 1M4. In April, 1815, his father and mother, both of whom were bom in county Donegal. Ireland, removed to the neighborhood of Chillicothe, Ohio. Until he was eighteen years of age, his life whs spent upon his father's , farm. At the age of nine- teen he became a member of the First Church, Chillicothe, on pro- fession of his faith. He received his literary education at the Ohio University in Athens, and began his theological course with Dra. Thomas Woodrow and R. G. Wilson, and continued it at the New Albany Theological Seminary and was licensed to preach by the Salem Presbytery, the name of which was afterward changed to New Albany. He entered upon his first pastorate, at Petersburgh, Illinois. September 1, 1S16. In 1857. he removed to Middletown. Illinois. In September, L858, he accepted a call to Champaign, Illinois, and continued thereuntil in February. 1870, when at his own request the pastoral relation was di olved and he went to New CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. ^59 Mexico, for his health. After remaining there for sometime, his health was partially restored and he returned to Illinois, and ful- some years lived upon his farm seven miles southwest of Champaign. He organized the Prairie View church and preached in it for live years during the time that he lived upon his farm, but increasing years and failing health at length made it necessary that he should withdraw from all regular work, and he removed to Champaign, where his last years were spent. He died May 21, 1887, and was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery. He was a faithful, earnest, minister of the gospel and held in universal respect. . The Kev. C. N. Wilder preached, May 29, in the church at Champaign, a memorial sermon from Acts 11:24. "A good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith," in which sermon he spoke of himself as having been, during all the years of his ministry in that church, greatly strengthened by the presence of Mr. McKinley and "by his beautiful Christian life." Mr. Williams who remained in the Presbytery we will hear of hereafter. In Presbytery, at Waverly, August 30th and 31st, 1842, the Rev. Charles Danforth was received as a member. He had sundry papers, testimonials of character etc., but was examined, as not belonging to our body. I suppose he had been New School' or Con- gregationalist, but the records do not show where he or his papers came from. Manchester was granted leave to' employ the Rev. Richard Graham, for six months; he was afterward, at Blooming- burgh, August, 1843, received into Presbytery, as a member, and at Bainbridge, April 1st and 2nd, 1845, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Redstone. Mr. Graham was a native of Ireland, graduated at Princeton Seminary, was pastor at Van Wert and Apple Creek, Oval, and Sewickly, Pa., and died 1851. In Presbytery, at Hillsborough, Nov. 24, 1842, twenty-three persons, members of the Russelville church, which had gone into the Ripley Presbytery, requested to be taken under the care of the Presbytery of Chillicothe. Their commissioner, Adam Wilson, stated the causes of the division, in that church. "1st, Dissatis- faction with the Ripley Presbytery, 2nd, Unsound views of doc- trine held forth, by sundry ministers, visiting said church." He also stated that no member of Chillicothe Presbytery had employed any agency in dividing said church, and that they would endeavor to accommodate the other part of the congregation, in respect to the use of the church, and did not intend to take any advantage, in the way of excluding them from their equitable claim, in the church property. The prayer of the petitioners was granted. ItJO THE HISTORY OF THE In Presbytery at West Union, April 4th and 5th, 1843, Joseph M. Gillespie, John Huston and James S. Fullerton, were taken under care of Presbytery an candidates for the ministry. Mr. Gil- lespie at several succeeding meetings of Presbytery, read an exegesis on "An mars Christ i uicaria sit T a critical exercise on Heb. 1:3, popular lecture on Mat. 5: 10. and had leave of absence for one year to study the Hebrew language at New Albany, Alleghany or Prince- ton. He preached his popular sermon and was licensed at Concord, October 9th, 1845. Mr. Fullerton had given him, for exegesis, " Quare, in Adamo, ornnea moriebanturf* Heb. 9: 26, last clause, for critical exercise; John 15: 1-8, for popular lecture; and Romans 13: 14 for sermon which last he delivered and was licensed, in Presbytery at New Market. September 4, 1844. C. A. Hoyt accepted a call from the churches of Wilmington aud Bethel and was assigned Rom. 21-22 for trial sermon for ordination; he was ordained and installed at Wilmington, June 14, 1843. Wm. Dickey preached the ordination sermon. In the Presbytery at West, Union, there was also brought to the attention of the Presbytery, the " quarrel and difficulty" at Man- chester, in reference to the use of their house of worship, the congre- gation being divided into nearly equal parts, one part claiming to belong to the Chillicothe and the other to Ripley Presbytery. Pres- bytery advised "that the church property should be exposed to public sale aud sold to the highest bidder: it being understood that none but th^ parties, by their representatives, should be allowed to bid and that the purchaser shall pay one-half the pur- chase money to the other party and receive full and entire pos- session of said property." In Presbytery, at Bloomiugburgh, August 29th and 30th, 1843, Charles Thayer was taken under care, as a candidate for the ministry. He read, at the various following meetings, an exegesis, on "A J verbum Dei regula sola fid ei et vitaet" a crftical exercise, on Romans 8:3; popular lecture, on 2nd. Corinthians 5:1-5, and was then granted leave of absence, for one year, to study the Hebrew language at New Albany, Alleghany, or Princeton. He delivered his^popular sermon, at Concord, and having passed all his parts of trial, was licensed, October 9, 1845. The subject of churches relin- quishing a part of their pastor's ministerial services, for the purpose of supplying, in part, destitute churches and neighborhoods, was taken up and on inquiry, it was found: "That in general, the ohurches are not willing for such an arrangement." "It was, Re- solved; That the Stated Clerk be directed to inform the churches of OHII/LICOTHS: PKKSBKTEKi. 161 Piketon an.' Waverly that Presbytery will expect them, at its next stated meeting, to make regular application for the services of Wm. Burton, if they wish to retain him as their minister. The following on slavery was adopted: "Whereas, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, is composed, in part, of min- isters and elders, who buy, sell and hold their fellow men, as property, under laws, which make them mere chattels personal, in the hands of their owners; under a system which takes from them their inalienable rights and all the fruits of their labors; which deprives, nearly one-sixth of the population of these United States, of the means of salvation, which God has instituted, and substitutes the soul ruining inventions of the Man of Sin; which by anni- hilating marriage among colored persons, and depriving females of protection, from unprincipled whites, has to a fearful extent, converted thirteen of the States and most of the Territories into so many great brothels; a system which interferes with all the divinely constituted relations, and forbids the discharge of any and every duty which they owe to God and man, excepting as the fellow worm claiming them, as his property, may please to grant indulgence; and whereas the Assembly in 1818, decided that this sin is a gross violation of the most precious and sacred rights of human nature, utterly inconsistent with the law of God, which requires us to love our neighbors as ourselves*, and is totally irreconcilable with the spirit and principles of the gospel of Christ, which enjoins that all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, and that it is "manifestly the duty of all Christians, to use their honest eudeavors, to efface as speedily as possible, this blot from our holy religion; and to obtain the complete abolition of slavery throughout Christendom and the world" — Yet, notwithstanding this, their decision, they have refused to repent themselves, or to use the proper means to bring those under their care to repentance; and, on the other hand, regardless of this decision, have continued to extend the privileges of the church, freely to slaveholders, slave traders, and slave breeders, and worst of all to ministers who deiend the heaven daring system, by appeal to the Scriptures; thus proclaiming, iu. the hearing of our children and before a scoffing world, that the Word of God is not pure, and that its author is not mfinitoly holy; and whereas the Assembly, in contempt of our right to petirion and discussion, have persevered in refusing to hear respectful memorials, on the subject of slavery, or to present them to be discussed, thus depriving us of a privilege which the proudest despot of Europe 21 IG2 i m m story up the seldom dares to refuse bo the humblest peasants in his dominions; and whei Presbytery, after laboring in vaiu. during more than fifteen years, bo obtain a bearing, by memorial aud discussion, ou the floor of the Assembly, and apprehending a crisis, when it might be accessary to take higher grounds, did, at their meeting, in Salem, in September, 1839, adopt a number of resolutions declaring, in Bnostance, that "slaveholding is a heinous sin against God and men: that defending it by appeal to th^ Word of God, is a prosti- tution of his Word: and a blasphemous denial of His infinite holi- ness, and that they could hold no fellowship with any ecclesiastical body that practices and tolerates such sin: and whereas, this Presbytery,' anzious, if possible, to avoid the necessity of the i resort, forwarded iu 1842, another memorial to the Assembly, respectfully remonstrating against this sin, and urging some efficient action for its removal, which was met. by various efforts to prevent it from being discussed, until at length the memorial was laid on the table until 1843. Therefore, as a duty which we owe to them and to ourselves, to our children, to the millions of our oppressed brethren, to the churches under our care, to our country, and to our God, resolved: That we do hereby aud solemnly protest against the doings of the General Assembly, in protecting such daring criminals from the censure of the church, and in refusing to hear and consider our memorials, remonstrating against the sins of which they are guilty, and wa regard it as a gross dereliction of duty, totally incon- sistent with the character of a court of Jesus Christ." It was also resolved that the Stated Clerk of this Presbytery be directed to inform the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa, that Alexander Smith, a member of said Presbytery, on his way to the last General Assembly, according to current aud uncontradicted fame, did, by taking from Cincinnati, as his slave, a colored female, brought thither by himself, commit an act which, according to the constitution and laws of Ohio, is kidnapping and punishable in the penitentiary. The following was also adopted: " Whereas, the Pres- byterian church iu these United States has. in holy and adorable providence been. since 1837, unhappily split into two great divisions; and whereas, it is believed that a large portion of ministers aud elders and private members, in each of these divisions, who consider these distinct and independent organizations of Presbytery and Synods and General Assemblies, as uot only an evil and schism, but also a great sin, and the occasion of much sin, in which all are. more or less involved, aud which has a most unfriendly influence on the success of the gospel, both iu our own and foreign lands. Therefore, CHILL1C0THE PRESBYTERY. 163 Resolved; That mere ecclesiastical connection, shall not hinder tho members of this Presbytery, though ecclesiastically connected with what is called the Old School organization, from cherishing ministe- rial and Christian communion as God, in His providence, may give us opportunity, with all ministers and private members who are in good and regular ecclesiastical standing in the New School organiza- tion." When the book went up to Synod, the " Record was approved, except the resolution in reference to ' doings of the General As- sembly in protecting such daring criminals,' &c, the language of which was declared to be w too severe and censorious:' and the representation of the case representing the individual named, as guilty of the sin of kidnapping, whereas, if the statements of one of their own members which must, it is presumed, have been before them, be true, there is no evidence of guilt in the specified case, and thereforo the conduct of Presbytery in this case is unkind and worthy of condemnation. Signed, D. K. McDonald, Moderator." In Presbytery at Belfast, April 2d and 3d, 1844, in answer to a a question, it was resolved that the ordination of Elders and Deacons should be performed by the imposition of hands and, also, " Resolved ; That it be recommended to the members of this Presbytery, that ordinarily, the action sermon be preached by the minister in charge, on sacramental occasions." A memorial was presented from Red Oak, and a committee reported upon it, and their report, which is as follows, was adopted: "That inasmuch as slaveholding, for the sake of gain, is, in our judgment, utterly inconsistent with the law of God and totally irreconcilable with the gospel of Christ, it is of vital importance that every lawful and proper means should be used for purging the church of this enormous sin. The committee therefore recommend that the action contemplated in the memorial, be encouraged by this Presbytery, and that it be recommended to all the churches under our care, to forward memorials to the next meeting of the General Assembly, and also to the ne ::t meeting of the Synod of Cincinnati." The following is also in the minutes of that meeling: "Presbytery then proceeded to the appointment of delegates to the next General Assembly, whereupon it was moved to postpone the appointment of delegates for this year, which motion was not carried. The main question was then proposed, viz.: Shall one minister and one elder be appointed as delegates to the next Assembly? This motion was lost. Dr. R. G. Wilson dissented from, and protested against, this decision. Thomas Woodrow gave notice that he should complain to Synod because of this decision, for the following ■ reasons, viz. : 16A TUB TTTSTORV OF TTTE 1st. It, is contrary to the constitution, which we hav* solemnly ad ip l ol and by whicb all our proceedings ought to be governed. [See Form of Government., chap. xii.. Bee. 2 ntiL, sec. 1.] 2nd. By this decision myself and con'- are virtually cut ofF f.-om th j General Assembly of the Pr an church, in fchi United States, being deprived of the privilege of represent at inn in our supreme judicatory. 3d. Any reasons advanced by the brethren, in carrying this strange decision, appear to m^ wholly unsatisfactory. because they militate against that, fundamental law. in our con-titu- tion. that the majority ought to govern. Tn this Belfast Presbytery first appear- thy Rev. J. A. I. Lowes, for many years afterwards a member of thi* Presbytery, but now belonging to the Portsmouth Presbytery. He was and is in every respect most excellent and worthy. He appears in the following minute: " The committee to employ a missionary to labor within the bounds of Presbytery, reported that they had employed 3. A I. Lowes, who presented a report of missionary services rendered during the term of three months. The report was accepted and the treasurer was authorized to pay him. at the rafe of ?33.30 per month." In the same meeting it was '' resolved that Mr. Lowes be employed as a missionary for the term of one month within the bounds of the Presbytery" The Rev. Wm. Burton accepted a rail from Piketon, and his installation was appointed for the third Friday in June, R. G. Wilson to preside and Thomas Woodrow to preach, with H. S. Ful^erton and Wm Gage, alternate-. In Presbytery at New Market. September 3d and 4th. 1844, J. A. I Lowes accepted a call from New Market, wn = examined and ordained, and installed Wednesday, September 4th The following is from the minutes: "Presbytery had reenss unlil candle-light; After recess Presbytery met, a sermon was preached by Jacob W. Eistman, Wm. Dickey presided and gave the charge to Mr. Lo-. ho having answered the questions to be put before ordination, which ordination was performed by the laying on of the hands of the Pres- bytery Chas. Uanforth gave the charge to the church over which the sail Lowes wa j iustalled pastor. J. A. 1. Lowes was then received as a member of Presbytery, and his name entered on the roll. The church of Rass^lville obtained leave to empl<\v him one-half of his time. Mr Lowes 1 trial sermon for ordmf- tion was from Enhesiaos, 2:8. The nomination of delegates to the Assembly was taken up and the following adopted: " Whereas, this Presbytery, at its last stated meeting, refnsed t"» send commissioners to the General Assembly, thus neglecting bo onmoly with the form CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 165 of government: Therefore, Eesolved; 1st. That wo hereby express our regret on account of said delinquency. 2nd. Resolved; That we now, in accordance with former usage, proceed to nominate commis- sioners to the next Assembly. Whereupon, William Burton, minister, and H. S. Fullerton, alternate; Samuel E. Hibben, elder, principal, and Jacob Shepherd, alternate, were nominated." There is a kind of tradition that for a long time tht 3 Chillicothe Presbytery refused to send delegates to the General Assembly. I am glad to know that the truth about this matter, and the only foundation for the tradition is, that they refused this one time, and then had the liaanhood to express their regret. Leave was granted Bainbridge church " to apply to either Missionary Board for some assistance " in the support of Mr. Urmston, whom that church desired to employ as their missionary- When the book went up to Synod that fall, for review, it was discovered that, at the Belfast meeting, April, 1814, the Rev. Joseph T. Irwin, onw of the excellent of earth, had been invited to sit as a corresponding member, therefore, for that, as well as other action, " the following exceptions were taken by the Synod to the above proceedings of Presbytery, viz , (page 135 of Records), 'Joseph T. Trwin, of Ripley Presbytery, being present, and invited, took his seat as a corresponding member,' which Presbytery is only known to us as a part of the schism which took place a few years past, and our General Assembly, not having opened a correspondence with them, it was highly improper to invite one of their members to take part in the deliberations of our church courts. (Page 145 of Records.) This Presbytery refused to appoint commissioners to the General As- sembly. This was a violation of our form of Government and a dangerous precedent, which, if carried out by other Presbyteries, would destroy the existence of the Assemblv. The action therefore seems to demand the disapprobation of this Synod, and the Synod hereby do disapprove of this action of Chillicothe Presbytery, and enjoin it upon them to send commissioners to the Assembly." (Signed) "J. L. Belville, Moderator Synod." Hillsborough. December 18, 1844, the Rev. N. M. Urmston, from the "Litchfield Association North," was received into the Presbytery, accepted a call from Bainbridge, and his installation wits appointed for Wednesday, April 2nd, 1845, Wm. Dickey to preside, Samuel Steel to preach, S. Crothers and Wm. Gage alternates. In Presby- tery at Bainbridge, April 1-2, 1845, when the above installation was attended to, the pastoral relation between the Rev. Jacob W. East- man and the Rocky Spring church was dissolved, also that between the Rev. John Wright McCormick and Greenland. Mr. Lowes 166 THE HISTORT Or THE obtained leave to labor one-half of his time, which New Market did not claim, either in or out of bounds. James Dunlap obtained leave to labor out of bounds. "The following notice was given, in writing, to the Presbytery, viz.: The undersigned respect- fully gives notice, that he intends to apply, to the next General Assembly, for such an alteration of the bounds, betwixt the Synods of Cincinnati and Ohio, as will place the churches of Chillicothe and Union within the bounds of the Ohio Synod. (Signed) Thos. Woodbow." The following committee was appointed to present the views of this Presbytery before the General Assembly in opposition to said contemplated alteration, viz.: Messrs. Samuel Steel and Adrian Aten. A motion was made to indefinitely postpone the appointment of commissioners to the General Assembly; Adrian Aten and John Shep- herd voter] in favor of it; R. G. Wilson. J. W. Eastman, Samuel Steel, Thos. Woodrow, John P. Vandj ke, Wm. Gage, H. S. Fuller- ton, G. A. Hoyt, X. M. Urinston, Charles Danforth, James McCoy James Stewart, Saml. E. Hibbeu, Thomas Carothers, James Wilson. Thomas Wilson. J. W. Blair, J. Donaldson, A. Wilson and Daniel John, voted against it. Then the indefinite postponement having failed, the motion to appoint commissioners was renewed, when Messrs. Samuel Crothers, Thomas McGarraugh, Robert Stewart, George Brown, J. A. I. Lowes, A. B. Wilson, George Adair, James Dunlap and Wm. Dickey asked to be excused from voting on this matter, f<>r the following reasons, viz.: 1st. Because the General □ably is annually composed in part of those who now hold their fellow-men as property, under a system which takes from them their inalienable rights and the means which God has instituted for their salvation, and frequently of those who prostitute the word of God, to the defense of this heinous sin, as a divine institution. 2nd. Because the Assembly, for more than twenty years, have utterly refused to hear a memorial or argument, in favor of universal liberty and the universal enjoyment of the means of salvation. 3rd. Because while we cannot sit, nor vote for the appointment of a brother, to sit dumb in such a body, yet as some of the brethren hope that the next. Assembly will pursue a different course in this instance, they are unwilling to hinder them from Bending commissioners." Presbytery then appointed commissioners, those who had been nominated at the Fall meeting. "Against this action the following protest was offered, viz: we. the uudersigned, members of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, feel it to be our duty to enter our solemn protest against the action of the Presbytery by which they determined to send commissioners OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTER!. 167 to the next General Assembly, for the following reasons: 1st. Because that each General Assembly has forfeited the confidence of this Presbytery, by the manner, in which they have, every year, for the last twenty years, treated the memorials and petitions, laid before them by this Presbytery and the churches under its care, on the subject of slavery. 2d. Because the General Assembly having every year, during the last twenty years, perseveringly refused to bear testimony against slavery and to exercise the power belonging to them, of deciding controversies respecting doctrine and discipline, of reproving, warning and bearing testimony against error in doc- trine, or immorality in practice, in any church, Presbytery or Synod; and having virtually denied the right of petition to this Presbytery as a constituent part in the organization of that body, has violated, on their part, the compact by which the body exists each year, and therefore the Presbytery are released from their obligation to comply with the compact, on their part. 3d. Because the action of the Presbytery, in this case, is mischievous in its tendency. It is calculated to make the impression, on all our churches, that this Piesbytery acquiesces in the pro-slavery views of the General Assembly indirectly expressed by their refusing, for the last twenty years, to bear testimony against slavery and declare it a sin, and in direct conflict with the Word of God and and the constitution of the Presbyterian Church in these United States." (Signed,) \ Adria ^ Aten < v ° ' ( John Shepherd. ''The following case of conscience was presented to Presby- tery for their advice touching it, viz; a member of the Presby- terian ^church, who has ten dollars for the cause of Foreign Missions, and who fears that funds, sent to the heathen, in the name of a church contenancing slavery, will not accomplish the desired object, asks the advice of Chillicothe Presbytery as to the application of the above named funds." "In answer to the above the Presbytery advise the person to hand the amount to brother Steel, to be forwarded by him, to aid the Foreign Missionary Board of the General Assembly." The following was also adppted: ''Whereas, a publication has appeared, in several papers of the country, unjustly reflecting on the character of this Presbytery, by stating that we had passed a reso- lution declaring our intention to cease all connection with the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, unless said Assembly should, at the next meeting, take such action as is calculated imme- diately to free the church from slaveholding; "Therefore, Besolved; L6S THE HISTORX OF TH2 That we hereby disavow the charge thus made, and direct our Stated Clerk, to have this denial inserted in such of the public prints as he may think proper.'' While 1 am sincerely thankful that the Presbytery never did pass any such resolution, I must couf<- ss that I wonder that they did not. and am not at all surprised that it was reported that they had. When the book wen: to Synod, the following exceptions were taken and put upon the records: "1st There is a record of the reception of a minister, from a Congrega tional Association, (the Rev. Mr. Urmston,) without the adoption of the constitution of our church, contrary to the order of the General Assembly and the spirit of the constitution itself. The cormniitee therefore, recommend that it be enjoined on the Presbytery of Chillicothe still to require the adoption of our standards, in this instance. 2ud. There is a record of the dismissing a minister, (the Rev. J. W. McCormick,) at his own request, to unite with the Pres- bytery of Ripley, which body is not in our com.- The testi- monials properly given in such a case should not be a dismission, but a certificate of standing. 3d. There are several imperfect minutes, or cases of imperfect action. A committer report, and no order appears to have been taken in regard to their report. Several members ask to be excused from voting, and it is not said whether the request was granted, or refused, while the question was deemed of high importance, inasmuch as a number of weighty reasons were assigned and recorded, why they asked to be excused, and two members entered a solemn protest which, with its reason.-, was recorded on the minutes." October 20th, 18 i- r >. (Signed.) Thos. J. Biggs, Moderator. In Presbytery at Concord, October 7-9, 1845, the pastoral rela- tion between the Rev. C. A. Hoyt and the Wilmington and Bethel churches was dissolved, and Mr. Hoyt was granted leave to travel out of bounds until the next stated meeting. H. S. k'ullertou and Samuel Hibben were nominated for commissioners to the General Assembly. "'The following protest was then offered and admitted to record, viz.: The undersigned protest against the decision of Presby- tery to nominate commissioners to the next General Assembly for the following reasons, viz.: 1st. Because, according to the declaration of that body last year, the next Assembly is to be viewed not as a judicatory instituted by the Head of the church, and built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, but as a body organized and administered on the conceded principle that men who steal, or take forcibly their neighbor's person, his wife and children and all the fruits of his CH1LLI00THE PRESBYTER?. 1G9 labors, and, for the purpose of making him submit to his brute condition, take from him the Word of Life and compel him to live on the popish abomination, "oral instruction," are not to be bi ought to repentance by the prompt and faithful exercise of discipline, as in other cases of liagrant iniquity. The undersigned believe that such a body exhibit some of the essential marks of anti-Christ. 2d. Be- cause, according to the Word of God and the constitution and standards of the Presbyterian church, th<> discipline, which every minister and elder is bound to sustain, is the exercise of that authority and the application of that system of laws which the Lord Jesus Christ hath instituted in His church, and the offences of which they are bound to take cognizance, are these things in the principles and practice of a church member which are contrary to the Word of God, and which, if they be not in their own nature sinful, may tempt others to sin, or hiuder their spiritual edification; and therefore the declaration of the last Assembly, that they are to be regulated by the bargain, that to exercise discipline upon slaveholders is neither more nor less than an open declaration of apostasy, and the undersigned cannot consent to be partakers with them, by assisting in the annual organization of such a body for such a purpose. 3d. The General Assembly after having for twenty years, refused to treat respectfully, memorials on the subject of slavery, have at length decided that memorialists, who ask that body to make the holding of slaves a matter of discipline, are to be viewed as persons pursuing a course at war with the existence of the Assembly and the union of our beloved country. And the undersigned have no wish to be treateb as traitors, and no desire for a seat in a body so rncreant to its own publicly declared conviction, as not to exercise the discipline of the church for the sin of treason." (Signed,) Samuel Crothers, Jas. Duni.ae, John Shepherd, P. Me Williams. A. Aten, W. Wilson, J. A. I. Lowes, D. Matthews, J. Henry, J. P. Smith Some resolutions were also offered, recommending the churches to take up a collection for the Board of Domestic Missions, under the care of the General Assembly, and appointing the first Sabbath of November as the time for the collection, and, "whereas, some of our churches have conscientious scruples respecting the propriety of contributing to this Board, on the ground that it is pledged to support missionaries in the South, who are known to yield obedience to these wicked laws, which will allow of no instruction to slaves, 22 170 WE HI8TOHY (» THE excepting oral instruction. Therefor*', Resolved; That it be recom- mended, t<> such churches, to contribute on the expi dition that the funds given by them shall he expend. m1 in the free Si There was also a long report on the Bubjecl of a minister of the gospel exercising the office of a civil magistrate, which w:i- adopted. It concluded thus: "Resolved; That when a minister of the g< not regularly released from the obligation imposed by the Word of God and his own ordination vow-, to .1 diligently and faithfully the duties of the gospel ministry, lakes an oath to dis charge the duties uf a civil magistrate, he is chargeable with an irregularity and dereliction of office which the Presbyter] cannot countenance." In Presbytery at Chillicothe. April t", -S, L846, "a petition for the organization ot a church in Cynthiana was presented to Presbyt >ryj whereupon Messrs. Steel, Urinston and P. Taylor were appointed to visit said place and inquire into the expediency of organizing said petitioners into a church, and to organize them, if in their judgment it was proper to be done." This committee, at the next meeting of Presbytery, reported that they had organized a church there, to I"' called Cynthiana. John Huston and -J. S. Fullerton were granted leave to travel out of bounds until the next stated meeting of Presby- tery. They warmed up again on shivery and adopted the following: ••Whereas, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, in these United States, has, for many years past, refused to bear testi- mony against slaveholding. as a censurable offense, ami whereas, the last General Assembly did set Forth and sanction the sentiment that the holding of slaves, under some circumstance-, is uol a sin. and that the renunciation of it ought not to be made a condition of member- ship in the church of Christ; Therefore, Resolved: That if by slaveholding the Assembly meant the conduct of the man who takes advantage of the slave laws to hold his fellow-men as his property, to be used for their master's profit, we would solemnly protest against the declaration of the Assembly. Resolved, 2d; Thai ir by slave- holding the Assembly meant (he conduct of the man who. according to law, may be considered a slaveholder, but does not assume the power which the slave code gives him, further than is necessary to emancipate his slaves as soon as practicable, we highly approve of their decision. Such a case implies qo guilt on the part o\' the individual." The paper that was tirst presented was as follows: " Whereas, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, in the United States of America, has, for many years, refused to beat ti sti- mony against slaveholding as a censurable practice, and, whereas, the CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 171 last Assembly did set forth and sanction the sentiment that the holding of slaves, under some circumstances, is not a sin, and that the renunciation of it ought not to be made a condition of member- ship in the church of Christ; and whereas, the Synod of Cincinnati did, at its meeting in October last, declare that they cordially approve of the action of the General Assembly, in refusing to make slave- holding, in itself, without regard to circumstances, a bar to Christian communion; Therefore, 1st. Resolved; That the Presbytery solemnly protests against those declarations of the Assembly and Synod of Cincinnati, as being contrary to the Word of God and the constitution of the Presbyterian church. 2d. Resolved; That this Presbytery will henceforth dissolve the connection with the General Assembly and Synod of Cincinnati, until they shall return unto the principle of the Word of God and the constitution of the Presby- terian church in relation to slavery." This, however, did not carry, but was adopted as above, though at one time they came perilously near the e Ige of the precipice, for they adopted the preamble and the first resolution, when " Messrs. Crothers, Dickey and Vandyke were appointed to prepare a minute explanatory of the views of those who voted in favor of the preamble and resolution, with the hope that some who voted in the negative might be able to vote in the affirmative." But when the explanation was made, the whole was voted down, and the modified and mollified form above was adopted. The following paper was presented to Presbytery, and, on motion, was admitted to Record: "Whereas, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, in the United States, has for many years past refused to bear testimony against slaveholding, as a censurable practice: and whereas the General Assembly did, at its meeting, in May last, set forth and sanction the sentiment that the holding of slaves, under some circumstances is not a sin, and that the renunciation of it ought not to be made a condition of membership, in the church of Christ; and whereas the Synod of Cincinnati did, at its meeting in October last, declare that they cordially approve the diction of the General Assembly, in refusing to make slaveholding in itself, without regard to circumstances, a bar to Christian communion; and, whereas the Presbytery of Chilli- cothe has, at its present meeting, refused to protest against this action of the General Assembly and Synod of Cincinnati, and to decide on the character of slaveholding; Therefore, the undersigned believing that the General Assembly and Synod of Cincinnati, in this action have departed from the Word of God and the constitu- tion of the Presbyterian church, in a vital and fundamental pnn- 172 THE HISTORY OF THE ciple; and that the Presbytery of Chillieothe, in this matter, recreant to thp trust committed to them, by the Head of the Church, does hereby, in the fear of God and the conscientious discharge of duty. decline the jurisdiction of said Presbytery until they shall come to what he believes to be the principles of the Word of God and the Constitution of tbo Presbyterian church, in regard to slaveholding " (Signed.) Adrian Ateh. "The older from the lied Oak Church, was requested to inform said church, of the course taken by their pastor, with the expectation that, in due time, the church would inform the Presbytery whether they approve the course, or otherwise. The constitutional questions, as directed by Synod, were proposed to Mr. Ormston, who answered them satisfactorily, A certificate of character and ministerial stand- ing was given to Adrian Aten, at his request It was 'Resolved; That while, in the judgment of this Presbytery, a minister of the gospel may l>e justifiable in devoting part of his time to literary institutions, or to some labor necessary to the support of himself and family, yet as a general principle they will consider it irregular for one under their care, to engage in secular employments, without first applying for the advice of Presbytery." " In Presbytery at Sinking Spring, September 8 10, 1846, the following was found in the Session Records of Greenfield: "August 15, 1846, Session met agreeably to adjournment: opened with prayer: members all present. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the session reported. Their report was received, and after deliberation and discussion, was unanimously adopted, and is. as follows: Whereas, The General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, and the Synod of Cincinnati continue to be composed in part, of those who hold, and by their example persuade others to hold, their fellow-men as slaves, under a system which declares them to be mere 'chattels personal in the hands of the owners :' under a system which strips one-eighth of the population of these States of those personal and inalienable rights which God has given to every human being: a system which robs them of all the fruits of their labor, excepting so much as may be necessary to enable them to endure oppression: a system which interferes with all the divinely constituted relations, and sunders the strongest and tenderest ties, whenever the covetousness of the master may demand it: a system which forbids the discharge of any and every duty which they owe to God and man, excepting so far as a fellow-man may please to grant indulgence; a system which substitutes a filthy state of concubinage OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 173 for marriage and compels females to submit, to the demands of unprincipled white men; a system which in disregard of the life of their souls, takes from them the Word of God and substitutes oral instruction, and such oral instruction only as their drivers may consider favorable to the safety and perpetuity of their enslavement. The sins which constitute the slaveholder s crime, to wit: covet- ousness and extortion, (or taking, by force, that which is another's,) were considered, in the apostolic churches, so repugnant to Christian character that the apostle speaks of it as a well known fact, as a matter of course, that christians who had been guilty of them, had repented and tied to Jesus Christ for pardun : 'Such were some of you, but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.' He classes these sins with the most scandalous breaches of God's law. and declares that those who live in them shall not inherit the king- dom of God. He records as the standing injunction of Heaven, for all generations, "not to keep company if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard or an extortioner, with such an one not to eat." Vide ls-t. Cor. 6: 9-ll"and 5: 11. We have no disposition to leave the church of God, God forbid— but whether it be a duty to withdraw fellow- ship from those who, after years of expostulation, will persevere in practicing, or defending, so gross a sin as slaveholding and the abominations inseparable from it, is a question settled by the exam- ple of our Lord, and His forerunner and disciples. Tbey did not leave the church of God; but, by baptism they drew the line be- tween those who repented and those who. in addition to other sins, held on in making God's house of prayer a den of thieves. Beyond that time they held no communion which would imply a re cognition of them as obedient children of God, no communion whicn was not common to all who were ceremonially clean enough to enter the courts of God's house. Our Saviour urged his disciples to evince their faith and obedience to Him by pursuing this course, even at the hazard of being deprived of the privilege of hearing the Scrip- tures publicly read in the Synagogue, on the Sabbath day, and of being deprived of all the privileges, civil, or religious, the loss of which is implied in being put out of the Synagogue, The General Assembly has put the extinguisher on the hope of seeing the Presby- terian church purified from this iniquitous system, by the exercise of discipline; and without discipline the church never whs and never will be purified, from any gross sin of long standing. Tbey refused to rebuke those ministers and theological professors who prostituted 174 THE HISTORY OF THE thn Word of God, to the defense of slaveholding and even those live ways of slave-making, (by birth, captivity, etc.,) so revolting to common sense and common decency that they never were tolerated without limitation, even by pagans on the coast of Africa. The Assembly declare 'that neither the Scriptures nor our constitution authorize them to present any particular course to be pursued, by the churches under their care, for removing slavery;' that 'slave- holders were admitted to churches organized by the Apostles;' that, Christ and His apostles did not make slaveholding a b«r to com- munion; that they, 'as a Court of Christ, have no authority to do it,,' and that to exercise discipline for this sin would be inconsistent with the conceded principle on which the Ass< mbly was originally organized, and would be virtually dissolving itself. They have, even recently furnished additional proof, if any were wanting, that hope of any speedy change of sentiment or purpose, respecting this crying iniquity, is delusive. They have required the churches in their future statistical tables to exhibit, in a column separate from that of the whites, the number of pious slaves. It is difficult to conceive what could be the design, but the probable effect is obvious. Such tables will be neither more nor less than a shameless proclamation of the extent to which the Presbyterian church is engaged, in holding the members of the Saviour's body in the condi- tion of chattels personal. It will help to confirm every infidel who has intelligence enough to know that religion, to be worth anything, must make its possessor an honest man. It will help to cheer np the spirits of many an ignorant slaveholder, when troubled at the thought of going to judgment, rioting on the unpaid labors of the fatherless, the widow and the stranger. He will rejoice when he sees the extent to which Christians, engaged in the same business, profess to be going to heaven. And if the Spirit of Cod should be pleading with some oppressor, to break the chains and let his "little ones" go free, what will be the effect when our statistical reports inform him that the practice about which he is permitting his mind to be troubled, is no bar to communion among the wisest and best men, in one of the largest denominations in our land? The command of our Saviour is "Let your light shine," but the General Assembly must have had some mysterious object in view, when they command the churches to let their wickedness shine. It evinces a bold determination to sustain slavery. They have pro- cl aimed it on their minutes that the testimony against slavery, issued in 1818. declaring it to be utterly inconsistent with the law of God, and totally irreconcilable with the Spirit and principles of CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 175 the gospel, as interpreted by them, accords with their own decision in 1845, which makes it a sin, so entirely harmless and venial, that it was no bar to communion with Jesus Christ and his Apostles. We need not be told that, at the last meeting our commissioners were permitted to speak out their sentiments. The amount of it is that, for once, they did not take from them a right which the ascended Saviour has guaranteed to the humblest officer in the house of God, and one which no body of men can take away, but at the risk of incurring the divine displeasure. And it is to be feared that this rare condescension will be considered as imposing a lasting obligation to silence and submission. It is a humiliating fact that we have been so long familiar with appeals to the Scriptures, and other efforts of that body to defend those who are degra ling and plundering millions of men and women and little children, that we are beginning to feel patient and thankful, if our own commis- sioners are permitted to escape. But the repose of the oppressor will not be disturbed next year. We have adjourned, to meet in one of those slave regions, where the man who opens his mouth against the sin of slaveholding, must make up his mind to abide the conse- quences. In the meantime, the Synod of Cincinnati are far gone from the ground they once occupied. They have repented of tbeir refusal to receive a minister because he had sold a woman ; of their forbidding one of their churches to call a minister, from another state, because he was a slaveholder; of their proclamation to the South that those who wish to be received must wash their hands of this iniquity; of their day of fasting, on account of this am; of tbeir earnest exhortation to the people under their care, to assemble in their respective churches, and cry mightily to Cod for forgiveness, and plead with him to avert from us His wrath. As an unequivocal pi-oof of their having taken back their repentance and prayers for pardon, they have, within the last two years, received a slaveholding minister who, at the time of his reception, avowed it that he had bought, sold and held human beings, as slaves, and that he then held a man whom he would probably sell. Thus, as to their future course, they have settled their principles. Thus the churches, of the South, are informed that if any one is willing to leave his slaves in the hands of the overseer, and seek a region where he can live on the gains of oppression, undisturbed by the cries and tears of the oppressed, the door of Synod stands open, and he may calculate on the government and discipline of the Church being employed, not to bring him to repentance of his sin , but to defend him as a brother in good standing. It is painfully manifest that the various means 170 THE HISTOKY OF THE employed, during a period of from sixteen to twenty-five yean past, to induce those bodies to change their course, have beennol only unavailing, but have been made the occasion for a more settled determination to persevere, and for the propagation of principles, by way of apology, which are subversive of the Scriptures and the declared faith of til*' Presbyterian Church." This long preamble was followed by a resolution which is quoted in the report of N. M. Urmston ami Samuel E. Bibben, committee to examine the records of the session of Greenfield Church, which report is, as follows: "Your committee have examined with rare these records aforesaid and do hereby recommend the approval thereof, with the exception of a declaration upon the subject of slavery found on page 90 % inclusive, together with a resolution and further declaration, at the close of said document, which resolution and subsequent declaration are as follows: "Resolved; That this session cannot in future, hold fellowship with the Genera] Assembly or the Synod of Cincinnati, till they repent and bring forth funis worthy of repentance, and in the language of the Presbyters of Chillicothe, in 1839, they further declare that they cannot hold fellowship with any Presbytery, Synod, or other ecclesiastical body, while it tolerates under its jurisdiction, either the sin of slaveholding. or the justification of the sin of slavehol ling, and especially, the justification of it by appeal to the Scriptures, which in their judg- ment, is blasphemy of Almighty God and a shucking prostitution of His Word. Your committee would by no means impugn the the motives of the brethren who passed this resolution and. by their subsequent declaration, charge the Synod of Cincinnati and the General Assembly with blasphemy of Almighty God, still, a proa ing so novel in its character, so entirely unauthorized by anything in the system of Church Government, to the observance of which all ministers and elders are bound by their ordination vows, and one which involves in it the exercise of a power incompatible with the rights of church members, demands, of course, the prompt inter- ference of the superior judicatories, and in view of the aforesaid declaration and resolution your committee recommend for your adoption the following resolutions: 1st. Resolved ; That the fellow- ship, or connection of a church session with the General Assembly, is of an indirect character, and chiefly through the medium of Pres- bytery: hence so long as the session retains its connection with Presbytery, and Presbytery with the Assembly, the link which binds the first to the last remains necessarily unbroken, any resolution, or declaration of the session, to the contrary, notwithstanding. The OHlLLlCOTHtE PRESBYTERY. 177 act of the Greenfield session, so far as the Assembly is concerned, is therefore delusory in its character, and inoperative in its nature. 2nd. Kesolved; That so far as the matter relates to Synod, the aforesaid resolution of Greenfield Church Session, being directly subversive of Chap. VIII, Sec. 1st, of the Form of Government, v.'hero it is declared to be agreeable to Scripture and the practice of primitive Christians, that the church be governed oy congregational, presbyterial and synodical assemblies, and Chap. IX, Sec. 6th, which provides for the election of delegates by the session, to the higher judicatories; and indirectly subversive of Chap. XI, which provides for the existence of Synod, and declares that it shall convene at least once in a year; and a departure from the principles avowed and constitutionally required to be avowed at the time of their ordination; is evidently unconstitutional and therefore null and void. 3d. Resolved further; That no church session has power to release itself from a plain, constitutional obligation, so long as it retains its connection with the body of which it forms a part, nor can it, by any vote, resolution, or declaration, change the relation of a particular church to the body, either in whole, or in part, without the sanction of the members of said church. 4th. Resolved; That acts, or resolutions of this character, being destitute of legal author- ity, and also destructive of the rights of church members, possess no binding force whatever." What could have been meant, by the fol- lowing, which, however, failed to pass, I cannot comprehend. "The following preamble and resolution was presented to Presbytery by the session of Red Oak church, viz.: Whereas, the Presbytery of Chillicothe did, in 1839, declare that they cannot hold fellowship with any Presbytery, Synod, or other ecclesiastical body, -while it tolerates under its jurisdiction, either the sin of slave- holding or the justification of the sin of slaveholding, and, whereas, in our judgment, the General Assembly does tolerate under its jurisdiction, the sin of slaveholding and justifies this sin by appeals to the Word of God, in declaring that Christ and the inspired apostles did not denounce the relation as sinful, in itself, or incon- aistent with Christianity, and that slaveholders were admitted to membership in the churches organized by the apostles; and, whereas, the Synod of Cincinnati declared its cordial approbation of the action of the Assembly, in refusing to make slaveholding, in itself, a bar to Christian communion, said Synod does equally, in our judgment, tolerate and justify the sin of slaveholding. And whereas, the Presbytery of Chillicothe does hold fellowship with the Assembly and Synod of Cincinnati, by continuing their con- 23 17*S THE HISTORY UP THE nection in the said bodie-,; thererefore, K Dhal as long as the Presbytery of Chill icothe continues to bold fellowship with Assembly and Synod, we oaaaol hold Fellowship witb the said Presbytery, without violating the resolution of 1839. After some discussion of the foregoing preamble and resolution," the vote was taken by yeas and nays — 4 yeas and 22 nays. A call from Rocky Spring for bis pastoral labors was put into the hands of Joseph 51. Gillespie, which he agreed to accept, and Romans, 5: 1U. was given him as a text for trial sermon for ordina- tion, but iu Presbytery, the next January, at Rocky Spring, on account of continued ill health. Mr. Gillespie returned the call. The relation between the Rev. J. A. I. Lowes and New Market was dis- solved, and Mr. Lowes was granted leave to travel out of bound-- until the next stated meeting. Mr. Charles Thayer was dismissed to the care of Marion Presbytery. Mr. John Cromwell, a licentiate of the Manhattan Congregational Association, was taken an ler care of Presbytery. Mr. Emilius Grand Girard was licensed the last day of the meeting, Thursday, September 10. 1846. Mr. Grand Girard had been taken under care of Presbytery at New Market, September 3d and 4th, 1841, and had read his exegesis, and a critical exercise uu Rom. 8: 1-4, at the intervening meetings, and now preached his popular sermon on Isaiah. 5: 1, and was licensed. "It was resolved, that a certified copy of the proceedings of Presbytery on the subject of slavery, on which A. Aten's declination is predicated, be trans- mitted to thw session of Red Oak church, that they may be informed as to the course pursued by their pastor, in declining his connection with Presbytery, and that said church be requested to inform the Presbytery whether they concur with theii pastor in said declina- tion." At the next meeting of Presbytery, which was at Rocky Spring. November 24, 184(>, "the elder from Reel Oak church informed the Presbytery that their late pastor hi 1 ce tse 1 preaching to said church, and consequently they asked permission to engage supplies until the next stated meeting of Presbytery: wherefore, it was resolved, l9t. That inasmuch as the Rev. Adrian Aten has declined the jurisdiction of this Presbytery, and withdrawn his con- nection, as pastor, from Red Oak church, said church is hereby declared vacant. 2nd. That the session of Red Oak be authorized to obtain supplies until the April meeting. Johu Huston was disnii- to the Presbytery of Logansport, and James S. Fullerton to the Presbytery of Iowa. Mr. Fullerton was born iu the vicinity of Chillicothe. Ohio, July 4, 1819, educated at Ohio University, Athens, and at the Western Theological Seminary, Alleghany. When he left CHILLICOTHE PBESBYTERT. 179 our Presbytery he began preaching at West Point, Lee county, Iowa, and was ordained by Iowa Presbytery, the only" one then in the' State. Three years later he went to Marion, in Linn county, October 1, 1849, and preached also to the Linn Grove church, to which place he removed with his family in May, 1855, having resigned his charge at Marion. Before 1860 he gave up his charge at Linn Grove on account of ill health, suffering greatly from curvature of the spine, but continued to preach whenever health and opportunity permitted. But three Sabbaths before his death he assisted at the communion. He continued to reside at Linn Grove, near Mount Vernon, Iowa, until his death. He was consistent and conscientious in life and conduct, much beloved by the people among whom he lived, and remarkably patient in his long and severe affliction, bearing all that came upon him with Christian submission. He died May 13, 1874: The Rev. J. L. Wilson preached at his funeral, from the text, Prov. 14: 32, "The righteous hath hope in His deatb;" a text suggested by his death-bed exercises and conversation, as most appropriate. Mr. Huston is still living. He was born November 14, 1816, in or near Circleville, Ohio, and joined the church at South Salem when about fourteen years of age. He studied theology with Dr. Crothers, and the Rev. H. S. Fullerton; was ordained by the Presbytery of Logans- port. He has preached also in Ohio. Illinois and Missouri, and is now in Nebraska; and in the Minutes for 1888, his address is given at Atkinson, Nebraska. He is stated supply of Green Valley church. The next meeting of Presbytery was also at Rocky Spring, January 26th, 1847. At this meeting James Gilliland Hopkins was licensed. He had been under the care of the Presbytery of Ripley, and had passed parts of his trial for licensure, but when taken under care of our Presbytery at Rocky Spring, November 24, 1846, "Presby- tery deemed it advisable, inasmuch as he came from another body, to carry him through all the trials prescribed in the Form of Govern- ment;" so he was examined and read a critical exercise on Hebrews, 6: 4, 5; had a subject for Latin exegesis assigned him; the Epistle to Philemon for a popular lecture, and Hebrews, 1:8, for a popular sermon: and at this meeting delivered them, was examined and licensed. Presbytery also resolved to take measures for the ordina- tion of E. Grand Girard, as evangelist, with a special view of supplying a French settlement within our bounds; whereupon, Psalms, 25: 11, was assigned him as the subject for a sermoo. In Presbytery at Pisgah, April 6th and 7th, 1847, Mr. Lowes had leave to travel out of bounds until the next meeting of Presbytery. The .Rev. Samuel J. Miller, of Cincinnati Presbytery, asked permission to ISO THK HISTORY OF THE labor in the cburch of Wilmington, as a slat ed *-n f»i»l.v- His request was granted. Washington had leave to employ James G. Hopkins, licentiate, as a stated supply for one year. Mr. Grand Girard was ordained as an evangelist; H. S. Fullerton preached the ordination sermon, and Samuel Steel gave the charge. The date of the ordina- tion was Thursday, April 7, 1847. Messrs. Steel and Grand Girard, ministers, and J. M. Johnston, elder, were appointed a committee to organize a cburch in Mowrytown, if they should find it expedient, burch of Cyntbiaua bad leave to apply to the church extension fund, for assistance in building a new church. J. M. Gillespie had leave to travel out of bounds until the next mooting of Presbytery, olio wing was put on record: "Presbyterj would record, with humble submission to the wise arrangements of Heaven, in the <1« atb of brother John Cromwell, whom they received, at the last Rtated meeting, as a licentiate, under their care. He went the way of all the 6arth, on the fifth day of October, 1846, resting on that Savior whom he preached. Presbytery would bear and feel the admonition that we, in like mauner, must, soon give a. -count of our stewardship." In Presbytery, at Red Oak. September 7th and Sth, 1847, tie Rocky Spring Cburch presented a call for the Rev. James Duulap, which, however, be did not accept. Mr. Lowes had leave to travel out of bounds, until the next meeting. The Rev. S. J. Miller was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. The committee appointed at the last meeting, to visit Mowrytown reported that they had organized a church there, "to be known and designated by the name of White Oak " "Sundry members of Mount Leigh church mted a request to he recognized as under the care of Chillicothe Presbytery, and wishing their organization completed by the elec- tion and ordination of elders. (Their former elders having withdrawn, to unite with another denomination.) Whereupon it was resolved that a committee lie appointed to visit them and, if expedient, to attend at the election and ordination of elders among them." .!. P. Vandyke, James Dunlap and Daniel John, were appointed this committea It was also thought to be time for another resolu- on slaverv. Therefore, it was "Resolved; That the system of slavery, as warranted by law and sustained by some portions of the church, is at variance with the Scriptures, and this Presbytery is still impressed with the conviction that to make this appear, is a debt we owe to the purity of our religion." The following was also adopted: "Whereas, The Rev. Win. Graham has published pro- slavery sentiments for which he had been suBpeo led and has since been received into the Presbytery of Philadelphia; Therefore, CHTLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 181 Resolved; That, a committee be appointed to prepare a memorial to the Synod of Philadelphia, to be laid before the Presbytery, at its present meeting." S. Crothers and H. S. Fnllerton were appointed that committee and reported the following which was adopted, and the Stated Clerk was directed to forward it to the Synod of Phila- delphia: "The Presbytery of Chillicothe would ask leave to call your attention to the fact that the Philadelphia Presbytery has received, as a member in good and regular standing, Rev. Wm. Graham and to express our hope that you would take such measures as you, in your wisdom, may think proper, to correct the action of said Presbytery which we, for the following reasons, believe to be improper and irregular: First, said Rev. Wm. Graham was sus- pended by the Synod of Cincinnati, New School, on the charge of teaching great and dangerous errors, and this decision has never been reversed. Second, by receiving him, under these circum- stances, into our body, we not only treat with contempt the Synod of a sister church, but give our sanction to the doctrines which that Synod had condemned." In Presbytery, at South Salem, April 4th and 5th, 1848, a memorial on slavery was forwarded to the General Assembly. "A request from sundry persons, in the French settle- ment on Bell's run, was presented to Presbytery, praying to be organized into a church, in case they shall find it expedient." Thomas Woodrow, on account of feeble health, resigned his pas- torate at Chillicothe and the church was declared vacant. Dr. Woodrow was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1791, graduated at Glasgow University, and studied theology with Drs, Wardlaw and Ewing. He did missionary work for a time in the Orkney Islands, and in 1821, settled in Carlisle, England, pastor cf the Independent Church. He removed to America in 1835, and settled in Brockviile, Canada, whence he came to Chillicothe, Ohio. After resigning the pastorate of the First church. Chillicothe, he supplied Dr Hoge's pulpit, Columbus, Ohio, for a time and was received into that Pres- bytery, April 17, 1849. He then preached at Worthington, Ohio, from which charge he was released April 27, 1857. He then became pastor at Nicholasville, Kentucky, where he remained until 1861; the 16th of December of that year he was again received into the Presbytery of Columbus, and June 1st, 1863, was installed at Scioto, from which charge he was released May 8, 1865. He died in April 1877, at his home near Columbus. Dr. Woodrow was a line scholar, a good preacher and specially powerful in prayer. He was conserv- ative in his views and thoroughly Presbyterian in his belief. "His sermons were always instructive and pointed. He loved to dwell on 182 THE HISTORY OF THE the great cardinal doctrines of the Gospel, and to proclaim theiu in their simplicity and fullness." The Rev. Joseph T. Irwin was received from the Presbytery of Ripley, and Win. P. Eastman from the Presbytery of Tuscarawas. Mr. Eastman was appointed stated supply at Union and Greenland. S. P. Dunham was received from the Pn-d.ytery of Athens and made stated supply, at Rocky Spring. for six months. Wm. C. Kniffen was received from the Presbytery of Richland, and the Red Oak church had leave granted to employ him as stated supply, until the next stated meeting of Presbytery. Mr. Grand Girard was made stated supply at Brush Creek; James G. Hopkins, at Washington, and S. J. Miller at Wilmington, all for the same time. The Mt. Leigh committee reported that they had completed the organization of that church. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, September 6th and 7th, 1848, the committee to visit the French settlement, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them, and that they organized a church, to be known as the French Church; the report was accepted and adopted, and the name of the church put on the list of churches under the care of this Presbytery. Thomas "Woodrow had leave to travel out of bounds, and Charles Danforth was dismissed to the Presbytery of Scioto, New School. The church at Washington had leave to employ J. G. Hopkins, for six months; Chillicothe to employ Irwin Carson, of the Presbytery of Washington; Greenland and Union. W. P. Eastman; Rocky Spring, S. P. Dunham; Wilmington, S. J. Miller; Brush Creek and White Oak, E. Grand Girard; and New Market and Mount Leigh, James Dunlap, all until the next stated meeting. '"Sundry memorials, from different churches, were pre- sented asking the Presbytery to utter its decided testimony, on the subject of slavery, " and not to neglect so good an opportunity, "the memorials were put into the hands of Crotbers, Steel. Miller, and G. Hopkins to report to this Presbytery:" they reported and the following was adopted: "1st. That this Presbytery adhere to the declaration made by the General Assembly of 1818, and often reiterated by us. iu a variety of forms, during the last twenty years, viz: That the enslaving of one part of the human race, by another, is viewed by us, as a gross violation of the most precious and sacred rights of human nature; utterly inconsistent with the law of God, and totally irreconcilable with the spirit and principles of the Gospel. 2nd. That, as a Presbytery, we are determined to license no one to preach the gospel, and to invite no one into our pulpits, or into fellowship, as a member of Presbytery, who. according to the Word of God, and the principles of our Confession of Faith, is guilty of OHILLICOTHK PRESBYTEKT. 2b3 the sin of oppression; or who perverts the Word of God to its defence. 3d. That in the exercise of discipline, the avowed slave- holder, for the sake of gain, ought not to be considered the only offender; for our Book of Discipline defines an offence to be 'anything in the principles or practice of a church member which is contrary to the Word of God, or which, if not in itself sinful, may tempt others to sin, or mar their spiritual edification.' 4th. Resolved - That while we thus strenuously guard ourselves against aiding and abetting the sin of slavery, we cannot but disapprove the practice of those, who separate themselves, and exclude from fellowship, in the Lord's Supper, credible professors of faith in the Redeemer, confessedly as sound in regard to the sin in question as themselves, because they retain membership in a church not as yet purified from this sin, and who entertain different views as to some of the means necessary for its removal. The tendency of such a course is as disastrous, in its results, as it is unscriptural and schismatical in principle." A very mild deliverance indeed I think that the Free Church movement was beginning to make itself felt and the Presbytery were shrinking from the result of their deliverances, which had taught many of the people to believe that the proper thing to do, was to withdraw from their connection with Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly, and effect a new organization; at least I can account for the change in their utter- ances in no other way. In Presbytery at Greenfield, April 3d ami 4th, 1849, "The following overture, from the session of Greenfield, was presented- "Does membership in an Odd Fellows Society, require the cognizance of the church judicatories?" It was answered: "That as it respects the propriety of Church judicatories discountenancing the formation of Odd Fellows Societies, and advising their members to have no fellowship with them, we have no doubt, and, in case such advice is disregarded, it is, in the opinion of this Presbytery, the duty of the judicatory to proceed as directed by our Discipline." AVash- ington presented a call for two-thirds of the labors of James G Hopkins, which call he did not accept; he was appointed to labor as a missionary, in the Presbytery for one month. S. J Miller was continued at Wilmington; James Dunlap, at New Market and Mt. Leigh; and James Huston was licensed. Mr. Huston had been given the subject for his Latin exegesis in Presbytery, at Pisgah, April 6th and 7th, 1847, and at the various succeeding meetings had read that, and a critical exercise on Romans, 1: 3, delivered a popular lecture on Psalms 130, and, at |84 '111. SISTOBJ "i THE Greenfield, after ln^ popular Bermon <>n 2nd Corinthians, 5: 11. 12, be was licensed, Wednesday, April 1. IM'.t. In Presbyter} at Chil- licotbe. May St U and '.»rh. 1849, the Rev Irwin Carson wa I f |(llll the Presbytery of Washington, and accepted a call [ rom the First Church of Chillicothe, and was installed Wed- nesday, May 9th, 1849; Wm. Dickej presided and proposed the constitutional questions, Wm. Burton preached, Samuel Steel gaye the charge to the pastor, and Wm. C. Kniti'm to tlie people. Charles Danforth returned his certificate of dismission, and was granted to travel out of bounds. James G Hopkins accepted a call from Washington, and 2nd Corinthians, 4:19, 20, was given him hh text for trial Bermon for ordination, and Presbyterj agreed to meet in Washington, the first Tuesday of June. Wh< d the time had come and Presbytery was assembled, June 5, L849, "a paper was pre- sented signed by some members of Washington Church, purporting lobe a remonstrance against the installation of .lames G. Hopkins, as pastor of that church, when, on the question of its reception, and after a free discussion the following resolution was adopted: Resolved; That the paper presented by the members who abstained from voting at the moderation of the call for J. G. Hopkins, cannot be entertained. 1st. Because it expressly, and by insinuation, prefers charges which cannot be received but in a regular way. 2nd \\'e cannot encourage church members, in voluntarily absent- ing themselves, when calls are to be made out for pastors, by listen- ing to after complaints." After having made the above most righteous decision. Presbytery proceeded with the examination of Mr Hopkins and heard his sermon and sustained his parts of trial. But "in view of some supposed informalities in the call from \\ ash- iugton Church, it was agreed to postpone, for the present, the con- sideration of ordaining and installing Brother Hopkins; and the Washington Church was directed to hold a congregational meeting, on Monday next, at ten o'clock A. M., and should the way be open, to make out a call for J. G. Hopkins as their Psjstor; at which meeting Wm. Dickey was appointed to preside." This meeting was held and the call made out, and the moderator of Presbytery, Wm. C. KuilVen. issued a call June 21st. 1849, for a meeting of Presbytery at Washington, on the third of J uly. at 11 o'clock, "for the purpose of ordaining and installing James G. Hopkins." Mr. Hopkins was therefore ordained and installed pastor of Washington Church, July 3d, 1S4<). Samuel Crothers preached. Wm. Dickey presided and gave the charge to the pastor and Wm. Gage ad- dressed the people. In Presbytery at Eckmansville, September OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 185 4th and 5th, 1849. a memorial was presented from the deacons of Rocky Spring Chnrch, and Wiu. Gage, H. S. Fullerton, S. J. Miller and Wui. A. Ustick were appointed a committee to report thereon, aud presented the following, which was adopted: " In reply to the request of the memorialists, the Presbytery present the following statements and advice: It is no doubt proper, and required by Christian courtesy, that our churches be opened to any evangelical minister, of good standiug in his own body, to preach occasionally, for the accommodation of any who may be members of, or favorable to the church with which he is connected, when he comes as a peaceable ambassador for Christ, to promote the cause of our common Lord. But should there be good reason to believe that the intention is to stir up contention, and produce division and form separate organizations, unscriptural in nature and injurious in operation, then and in that case, it is not only the privilege but the bounden duty of the church session to withhold from such the use of their house of worship." According to our Form of Government Chap, ix, Sec. 6. the session is required, "to concert the best measures for promoting the spiritual interests of the congregation" and, according to their ordination vows they are bound to study the peace, unity and purity of the church. (See Form of Government, Chap. xiii. Sec. 4, 5.) From the knowledge which Presbytery have of the state of things, in the Church of Rocky Spring, they do not hesitate to say, that in iheir judgment, it would be highly improper, for the session of said church, to grant the use of the house to any person who may desire it, when the presumption is that division and separate organization will follow. And further, in the Directory for worship, chap, vi, see. 6, we are taught, "It is expe- dient that no person be introduced to preach, in any of the churches, under our care, unless by consent of the pastor, or church session, and further, that it is irregular, for the session of a vacant church, to invite a minister to supply them, statedly, without the consent of Presbytery." This was an eminently wise and proper decision, but they came pretty near being too late in shutting up the fold to protect the Old School lambs from the Free Chnrch wolves. The relation between Wm. Burton and the Piketon Church was dissolved and Mr. Burton's "request to be dismissed from this Presbytery to become united with another body" was granted and "the Stated Clerk was directed to furnish him the testimonials usual in such cases, viz: A mere certificate of standing." Win. C. Kniffen was dismissed to the Presbytery of Michigan. Mr. Kniffen studied theology one year at Princeton, N. J., was pastor at Reading, Ct 24 ISO" IHK HISTORY OF THE Slay's Lick, K>.. Orangeville, X. V.. Bast Nankin. Mich, clear v reek, O. and Hopewell, Kv.. ami died ls.~>7. He was at Princeton the winter of L822 3. The church at Brush (.'nek obtained lease to apply t<> the Church Extension Committee for aid to build a house of worship. A member of the Greenfield Chnrch appealed From the action of the session, in suspending him because he was air Odd Fellow: the session was sustained, and he gave notice of an appeal to Synod. The death of the Rev. Joseph Taylor Irwin was recorded. Mr. Irwin was horn near Greenfield, Ohio, ftfaj 15, 1805. ih' wenl t- Athens to prosecute his studies in the University of Ohio, in January 1S25, and graduated in September 1833. He studied theology with Dr. Crothers, in Greenfield, in company with George C. Poage of Ripley, Ohio. After he ceased preaching in W ilmington, he accepted a call to Felicity. Clennpnt County. Ohio, where he preached from 1838 to 1843, when on account of failing health he was compelled to resign his charge. In August of the same year, being somewhat better, he began to teach, in Salem Acad- emy. He died May 23d, 1849. 1 knew Mr. Irwin well, as a boy Knows his teacher. 1 began the study of Latin and read the Reader and Caesar with him. when he taught in Salem Academy. He was in poor health, having had to quit the active duties of the ministry, on that account, as he soon had also, to quit teaching. He was ready in speech and had many of the qualities of an excellent extei speaker, and I am sure, that but for his health he would have been ;t man of much more than ordinary reputation, as he was of more than ordinary ability, as a preacher. A fine scholar and of excellent literary taste and pleasant gentlemanly manners, of kind heart. taking a warm interest in the boys and girls who were his pupils and showing it by words of cheer as well as of kindly when necessary, he made an impression upon me that willnever pass away. Mr. ETullerton, we thought, and rightly, a prince of preachers, but when, at rare intervals, Mr. Irwin, whose manner of preaching was entirely different, preached, he had no cause to be ashamed of his sermon, nor had the congregation reason for regret. I remember well. too. the solemn husli and stillness that came over the village of South Salem, the day that Mr. Irwin died. It was adayofgloom and darknesH and real Borrow, for lie was the friend of everj man who knew him. All knew that a good mau had departed, and every man felt that he had lost a personal friend and so without blot or stain, or suspicion of either, upon his character, having tiad wrought into him, and upon him. meetness and fitness tor heaven, he went to the place that his Lord had prepared for him, even as he had CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 187 prepared him for it. James Huston accepted a call from Sinking Spring, and Kom. 12:1, was given him as text, for his trial sermon, which he preached, in Presbytery, at Sinking Spring, November 1st, 1849, and was ordained and installed pastor of that church, John P. Vandyke preached the ordination sermon, N. M. Urmston presided and Irwin Carson gave the charge. In 1849 the Old School Church had 1,860 ministers, 2,512 churches; received during the year 8,976 members on confession of faith, and had 200,830 communicants. The New School Church had 1,453 ministers, 1,555 churches; received during they year 10,190 members on confession of faith and had 139,047 commu- nicants. CHAPTER VII When Presbytery mpt at Bloomingburgh, April 2d and 3d. l s "0. it had pastors Wm. Dickey, at Bloomingburgh; Samuel Crothers, at. Greenfield; Samuel Steel, at Hillsborough; N M. Qrmston, at abridge; Hugh S. Fullerton, at South Salem; Irwin Carson, at Chillicothe; J. P. Vandyke, at West Union; I Q Hopkins at Wash- ington; Win, Gage, at Concord, and Pisgah; and .lamps Huston, at Sinking Spring; Robert G. Wilson. D D., now an ■ » 1 ■ 1 man. was without charge, living with his daughter, Mrs Irwin, at South Salem; E. Grand Girard was still supplying Brush Creek, White Oak and French Church; J. W. Eastman was without charge: C Danforth had leave to travel out of bounds; W. P. Eastman sup- plying Onion; James Dunlap supplying New Market and Mount Leigh; Samuel 0. Miller supplying Wilmington; S. P. Dunham. Rocky Spring, and J. A. I. Lowes, Principal of South Salem i >my. "' An application, on behalf of that portion of West Union church which usually meets at Eckmansville, f>>r their organization ite church, was presented and read, whereupon Pres- - lived to grant sail request," and "James Hnston and J i a > i") ml and G. Hopkins and A. W. Young, elders, v » ap »ointed a committee to effect said organization, if expe- dient." It was resolved that the movement in favor of establishing a new Theological Seminary at Cincinnati, "is inexpedient and unneces ary, not called for by the present exigencies of the church." v M irket and Mount Leigh had leave to continue James Dunlap, as supply, until next stated meeting. J M. Gillespie had leave to travel out of bounds. Robert S. Fullerton. who had been taken under care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry, in Pres- bytery at Red Oak. September 7th and 8th, LS47. and who had read hi-- Latin < and critical exercise on 1st Peter. 2:6, and attende I Theological Seminary at Alleghany, delivered his popular lecture on Phil. 3: 8-11, popular sermon on 2nd Cor. 5: 17, and was licensed Wednesday, April 3, bso<>. with a view to his ordination as an evangelist, which ordination took place at South Sal^m. April 23, 18"»(l Wm. Dickey preached the sermon. Win. Gage proposed the constitutional questions and offered the consecrating prayer. Mr. Fullerton was born in Bloomingburgh, Ohio. November 23, 1821. CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 189 He was educated at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, studied divinity at the Western Theological Seminary, Alleghany, Pennsylvania. He entered upon the service of his Master as a foreign missionary, under the care of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. He was stationed at Minpoorhee, Agra, Futtehgurgh, Dehra, &c, in Northern India. He was a most devoted missionary, and his brethren held him in high esteem. He died October 4, 1865, of cancer, at Landour, on the Himalaya Mountains. He was buried in the Mission Cemetery, at Dehra, the station to which he belonged. But a few weeks before his death, and when the fatal nature of his disease was ascertained, he wrote in a letter: "All I have to do is to wait till my Heavenly Father calls me home. The thought of dying in India does not trouble me. For the past fifteen years I have gone forth bearing precious seed, which I have sown broadcast among this people, and in the great harvest I should like to awake among my sheaves. But it matters not where I end my days. I have had many sleepless nights and suffered a great deal of pain during the last month, but my mind has enjoyed perfect peace. I know whom I have believed. I have no fear of death. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this evidence that the religion which I have preached to others is founded on a rock, the Rock of Ages," He was of a cheerful, happy disposition, and in the Sepoy rebellion also showed himself to be most manly and courageous. Henry W. Taylor, a licentiate of the Presbytery of New Bruns- wick, was received to the care of Presbytery at the Bloomingburgh meeting, accepted a call from Piketon, and was assigned John 4: 14, for his trial sermon for ordination. He was ordained and installed pastor at Piketon, -Tune 4th. 1850; Wm. P. Eastman preached, Irwin Carson proposed the constitutional questions and gave the charge to the pastor; H. S. Fullerton gave the charge to the people and Wm. Gage offered the ordaining prayer. In Presbytery at Cynthiana, September 3d and 4th, 1850, a petition for the organization of a church in Brush Creek township. Scioto county, was presented, and John P. Vandyke and James Huston, ministers, and S. Williams, elder, were appointed a com- mittee "to visit the neighborhood, inquire into its locality and the expediency of organizing a church there." The committee before appointed to visit Eekmansville, reported that they had organized a church there, to be called Eekmansville. This new church presented a call for one-half of the time of J. P. Vandyke. It was. however, determined to retain this call until West Union should have regular notice of the application, and give Presbytery the information neces- 100 THE HISTORY OF THE sary for regular action in ir< disposition. The pastoral relation between the Rev. V M. Urmston and Bainbridge was dissolved, also thai between -J. G. Hopkins and Washington. The time was changed Eor Dominating commissioners to the General Assembly. From the fall to the spring meeting. John McLean, who had been a student at Salem Academy, preached his popular sermon, and was jed, Wednesday, September 4th, 1850. Mr. McLean, in Presby- tery al Red Oak, September 6th and 7th. 1817, had been examined and taken under care of Presbytery a 1 - a candidate, and had. at the different meetings, passed his parts of trial, having had assigned him Heb. i : •"■. for critical exercise. Eph. 2:4-7, for popular lecture, and John, 1: '-". , . for popular sermon. He had. also, for a time, attended Semi i \lleghany and studied theology with Dr. Crothers and H. S. Fuller ton. He made a popular and useful minister. The Rev. If. S. Fullerton was elected Moderator of Synod in the fall of 1860. In Presbytery at Manchester. April 1st and 2d, 1851, thirty- four members of Hillsborough church requested to be organized into a separate church. This request was granted, and Samuel Steel. E. (hand Grirard and elder X. Murphy were appointed a committee to organize them. The committee on the church in Brush Creek township, Scioto county, reported that they had organized a church there called Palace Hill. It was resolved that this Presbytery vor to support the Rev. Robert S. Fullerton, missionary to ludia. H. \V. Taylor, on account of continued ill health, resigned his charge ;,t Eiketon. James Huston resigned at Sinking Spring and accepted a call to Piketon, and the first Tuesday of June was appointed for his installation: Irwin Carson to preach and W. I'. Eastman to give the charge. The Saturday before the third Sabbath of April was appointed for the installation of J. P. Vandyke, at Eckmansville, and James Duulap was apppointed to conduct all the se At the next i at Union, September 2d and 3d. John ry was licensed. Mr. Kingery had beeti taken uuder candidate, in Presbytery at Eckmansville, •tli and 5th. 181!). and at the different meetings had gone through with his parts of trial -a Latin exe critical exercise on First Thes. 5: 7. popular lecture on ; 125— and now was >• Union, Wednesday, September 3, L85L He had been a Btnd< lemy. The Rev. Robert \V. Wilson, of the ' Oxford, was received into this Presbytery. Mr. Wilson came to be a teacher in Salem Academy. Charles Danforth had leave to travel out of hounds, until the next stated meeting. Trav- CHILLICOTHE PKE8BYTERY. 191 eling out of bounds seems to have become a regular business with him. H. W. Taylor was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. Mr. Taylor was born at Athens, Ohio, December 21, 1822. He united with the church at Athens when fourteen years old. He graduated at the University of Ohio, in the same place, in August, 1842, and at Princeton Theological Seminary, in 1849, was licensed by the Presbytery of New Brunswick, April 26th, 1848. After his gradua- tion at Princeton he supplied the Presbyterian church at Lancaster, Ohio, for six months, during the illness of the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Cox. In October, 1849, he took charge of the churches of Piketon and Waverly. Upon leaving our Presbytery . he went to Xenia, Ohio, where he was pastor from May, 1851, to May, 1855. He then was stated supply of the churches of Eaton and Camden, in the Presbytery of Oxford, from July, 1855, to July, 1860. He became pastor of the church of Franklin, in the Presbytery of Miami, in July, 1860, and remained in that relation until July, 1870. In that year he received a call to the Columbia street church, in Newport, Kentucky, where he was pastor from September, 1870, to September, 1876. • He then was stated supply to the church in Falmouth, Ken- tucky, in the Presbytery of Ebenezer, until September, 1882, since which time he has resided in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, and is a member of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, and has been engaged in supplying vacant churches and doing missionary work among the weak churches. • J. M. Gillespie returned his license and ceased from the work of the ministry, on account of his continued ill health. He after- wards studied medicine and is now a practicing physician in the village of Bloomingbnrgh and an elder in the church there. S. J. Miller accepted a call from Washington, and the Friday before the last Sabbath of October was appointed as the time of his installa- tion, Samuel Steel to preach, Wm. Dickey to give the charge, and Irwin Carson the alternate of either. The committee to organize a church at Marshall reported that they had done so, and the Marshall church presented a call for the Rev. E. Grand Girard, which was put into his hands and accepted, when the Saturday before the first Sabbath in November was fixed as the time for his installation, Samuel Steel to preach and Samuel Crothers to preside and give the charge. James Dunlap was made stated supply at Mount Leigh ; John McLean at New Market; W. P. Eastman at Union, and N. M. Urmston at Sinking Spring. It would appear that Mr. Dunham had been supplying at Red Oak, for it was asked that he should be continued there; but afterward, probably because he was 192 THE HISTORY Of THE not willing to remain, I test was withdrawn. A paper referring bo tli-> Fugitive Slave Law was adopted and "is as follows, riz.: [nas- mnoh as the Word of God, and the constitution of the Presbyterian church, make it the duty of Presbyteries to resolve questions of doctrine and discipline, seriously and reasonably propounded, and to condemn erroneous opinions, which injure the peace or purity of the church, and inasmuch as the minds of some serious pers. are known to be embarrassed in reference to the law usually styled 'The Fugitive Slave Law.' the Presbytery of Chillicothe considered it their duty to publish the following declaration: 1st. Resolved; That the authority and law of the Most Ugh God are paramount, and therefore when the laws of man's making contravene His authority and laws, by making it a penal offense to discharge any of the duties we owe to God or our fellow-men, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, or receiving and entertaining the stranger, knowing him to be claimed by a fellow-mortal, or by requiring us to assist the oppressor in catching human beings who are escaping from a land where they are held as chattels personal, deprived of their inalienable rights and the means of salvation, we should obey God rather than man. 2nd. Resolved; That no intelli- gent and conscientious man ought to feel himself bound to regard the requirements of the Fugitive Slave Law. It is written in God's book, to be read of all nations, in every age of the world, ' Woe unto uim that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong.' ' That useth his neighbor's service without wages and givethhim not for his work.' The slaveholders of the South hold their slaves by the same tenure by which Pharoah held his, v. . .: they are the children of slave mothers. For that sin God rained down judgments, even hailstones and coals of tire on the land of Egypt. The righteous Judge of all the earth doomed the whole nation of Amalekites to extermination for the sin of vexing and hindering the slaves when they were escaping from their masters. The God of Israel made it a standing ordinance in His church, that no Ammonite or Moabite, even to the tenth generation, should enter into the congregation, because they did not meet the slaves with oread and water, and assist them in escaping from a land of slavery. It was also a law of perpetual obligation that no man should deliver to his master a slave escaping from his master. The standing injunction of an inspired apostle to all Christian servants deprived of their freedom is, ' Art thou called, being a servant, care not for it, but if thou mayest be free, use it rather.' 3d. Resolved; That if it oe a Christian privilege to disregard the claims of God's law, because CHiLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 193 the laws of man's making require it, the prophets and apostles and all martyrs who parted with their lives rather than sin against God, ' died as the fool dieth.' 4th. Resolved ; That to assist slave- hunters to catch men, women or little children, who are escaping from slavery, or in any way to assist in carrying out a law so flagrantly iniquitous as the Fugitive slave Law. is a sin requiring the cognizance of the judicatories of the church, and the church sessions under the supervision of this Presbytery are enjoined, in cases of conviction by due process, to exclude the impenitent from the communion of the church, until they give satisfactory evidence of repentance. 5th. Resolved; That Presbytery would not be understood as advising active resistance to any of the laws of the .and, but enjoin upon all under our authority, to submit quietly to the penalty of the law, when they cannot with good conscience obey its precepts." It was, also, at this meeting, "resolved, that Presbytery cannot but regard those churches that continue brethren with them, as stated supplies, without the sanction of Presbytery, as acting disorderly; and they would hereby remind the vacant churches that the relation of stated supply can be constituted only through the Presbytery, and that those churches that wish to continue the relation must apply to Presbytery at each stated meeting." Sinco the last stated meeting, two members of the Presbytery had died; Robert G. "Wilson D. D. April 17 and James G. Hopkins June 29. Dr. Wilson who was first received into the Presbytery in 1805, was a man of mark and ability and would have been recognized as such, anywhere. Wishing to get something concerning him from some one else, I wrote to my college classmate and life loug friend, his grandson, the Hon. J. W. McDill, of Iowa; a man also of power and influence, and who, as he grows older, grows more and more like my recollection of Dr. Wilson, and received an answer which 1 will transcribe, premising that I asked him for the anecdote of Calhoun which I remember we laughed at, when we were boys. "My recol- lections of my grandfather all refer to the time when he was an old man, having retired frcm all active work With reference to that period I have many and most pleasant recollections. It was my duty to read the newspapers to him each morning. He maintained an active interest in political affairs, to the last, and as I read the Congressional debates to him, he would explain the differing views of the political parties to me. Although a mere lad, he made such matters very plain to me, and such was his accuracy of distinction, that I have never yet found that he erred in his explanations, or illustrations. It seems to me now, as I recall those conversations 25 194 THE HISTORY OK THE that he must have been a close student of public affairs, and Lad a very intelligent view of tin- merits of the different questions dis- cussed by public men. He passed away when i was still a boy. I have seen and known intimately a great many prominent men sii thru. 1 must be partial i« bim, at least I know 1 loved him, but he et to me to have been our of the men 1 ever knew. 1 here was a p< rsonal dignity abont him that absolutely commanded respect, and y< - a man of the simpli Bt habits and manners. He was a true republican, and knew men and women ply as men and women. Often, as the reading was ended, mind went back to his earlier days, and many an incident of his early life was brought forth. In his boyhood, in .South Carolina, he attended an Academy with Andrew Jackson as member of the school. He recollected that the incipient hero of New Orleans was the worst boy in the school. Grandfather was a graduate of Dick- inson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He told me James Buch- anan was a classmate, but 1 do not remember that he had any \ vivid recollections of Mr. Buchanan. In South Carolina he lived neighbor to Patrick Calhoun, father of the celebrated John C. Calhoun; in fact Patrick Calhoun was an elder of his church. Of the great statesman he remembered having spent an evening with him on his return from College. He impressed grandfather as a young man having a very comfort imation of his own ability. brick Calhoun was an able man, a prominent citizen and of un- bounded conceit. At one time lie was appointed by the governor of South Carolina, an Associate Justice of the Abbeville district Court of Assizes. The appointment tilled him with pride. A little time ai grandfather was appointed, by his Presbytery to • work in North Carolina; mounting his horse one day he started rth Carolina. As he passed Patrick Calhoun's house the old Qtleman hailed him and learning that he was going to North Caro- lina, he a9ked if he had any credentials. Grandfather replied he had proofs of his mission from the Stated Clerk. 'That may do for the Kirk,' said Calhoun, 'but I'll give you credentials that will go with lu'-n of the world;' whereupon he wrote out and handed to him the following paper: 'Know all men. b\ these presents, that the Rev. EL Gh Wilson is a duly ordained minister of the gospel ,n good standing, in the Presbyterian church, and is duly commis- ed, by his Presbytery, to do mission work in North Carolina. Witness my hand, (Signed.) Patrick Calhoun, A. J. A. C. Ass. After leaving the house, when grandfather read the paper he CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 195 was convulsed with laughter on seeing that the mystic letters which stood as abbreviations for Associate Justice, Abbeville Court of Assizes, read so as to give the justice tbe name of that much ma- ligned, stupid and noisy beast of burden, the Jackass. Telling over the incident to me, more than fifty years afterward, the good old man would still be convulsed with laughter at the ludicrous conjunc- tion of the abbreviating letters. I feel that I have written too much already, and yet to me it is an entrancing subject. I have often wondered how grandfather, an old man, could be so pleasant a com- panion to me, a mere boy, and, in thinking it over, I am reminded of what Cicero said, 'As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth.' I think he kept to the last his zest for life, something of his youth. I was at his deathbed. He died, as he lived, a Christian, and no writing has ever been stronger proof to me of the genuineness of Christianity than my recollection of the good man's death. I think he saw through the gates of pearl just as his soul plumed its wings for flight from earth." Dr. Wilson was born in Lincoln county, North Carolina, Decem- ber 30th, 1768. He graduated at Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, in 1790 and studied theology under the direction partly of his pastor, the Rev. Mr. Cummins and partly of the Rev. Wm. C. Davis. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of South Carolina, April 16, 1793, and on May 23d, 1794, was ordained and installed pastor of Upper Long Cane Church, in Abbeville district. He at the same time preached to the church at Greenville. He was offered a pro- fessorship in South Carolina College, and was also invited to become Principal of an Academy in Augusta, Georgia, but declined these offers to become pastor of the church in Chillicothe, Ohio. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity, from the college of New Jersey, (Princeton,) in 1818. After resigning the Presidency of the Ohio University at Athens, on account of the increasing infirmities of age, and returning to Chillicothe to live, not content to remain in- active, he labored, as stated supply, in Union Church for seven years. In Presbytery at Marshall, April 6th and 7th, 1852, S. P. Dun- ham was made stated supply, at Wilmington; James Dunlap, at Mount Leigh; E. Grand Girarcl, at Rocky Spring; John McLean, at New Market and W. P. Eastman, at Union; all until the next stated meeting Sylvanus Jewett, a licentiate, was received, from the Presbytery of Columbus, and accepted a call from the church of Bainbridge; Eph. 2:8, wad given him for text, for trial ser- mon, and the first Tuesday of June, at one o'clock, was ap- 106 THE HISTORY OF THE pointed for his ordination and installation, S. Crothera to preach, li. \V. Wilson to give the charge to the pastor and H. S. Fnllerton to the people. J. R. Kingery had leave to travel out of bounds. Presbj i iv also adopted the followir l;Thatthifi Presby- tery deem it highly inexpedient for young men, who have the ministry in view, to enter into the marriage relation, be license to preach the gospel." In Presbytery at Red Oak, May 1th b id 5th, 1852, John McLean was made stated sup] ly at White Oak, until the next stated meeting, and Jacob W. Eastman was dismissed to the Presbytery of Madison. The Eev. Jacob Weed Eastman was born at Sandwich, N Hampshire, in 1790. He was a descendant, of Roger Eastman, a puritan of the pilgrim days, who came to Massachusetts from Eng- land, in 1638. He attended college at Dartmouth, entering about 1809. For some years he conducted a classical school, preparing students for college, and was licensed to preach by a Congregational Association in 1815, and December 13, 1815. was ordained and installed at Methuen, Massachusetts, and continued there until He then supplied a church at North Reading, Massachusetts, for two or three years, and then came to our Presbytery. He moved to Hanover, Indiana, in 1851. and died of cholera there. July 2nd, 1852. He was quite feeble during the last few years of his life The Rev. Wilson C. Hollyday writes concerning him: "He came to Rocky Spring, if I remember correctly, at the close of one of those interesting occasions, in the church, by which it had been blessed at different periods. He was I think full six feet high, full and large around the chest, fair complexion, not very dark hair and was a fine looking man. He was a good and very earnest preacher, fluently, and direct to his hearers, without manuscript; he was very much blessed in his labors and loved by his people, but after a num- ber of years of earnest work his health failed and he was unable to preach and labor as he had done; he was troubled with disease of the heart. As a preacher he impressed his hearers with the feeling that he very much desired their souls' salvation; he was sometimes called a revival preacher, owing no doubt, to his very urgent way in urging sinners to come to Chri c t. * At Bainbridge, June 1st, 1852, when Presbytery met specially to ordain and install Mr. Jewett, Cynthiana obtained leave to employ the Rev. N. M. TJrmston until the next spring meeting. A request was presented from members of Pik< arch, and some others living in Waverly and vicinity, that a church might be organized at Waverly. X. M. Urmston and James Huston and OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 107 ruling elder, D. B. Wifcherow were appointed a committee to look after this, and at the next meeting reported that it was inexpedient. At Bio jmlugbargh, Saptember 7th and 8th, 1852, John McLean, licentiate, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Miami. The pastoral relation existing between James Huston and Piketon was dissolved, and Mr. Huston was given leave to travel out of bounds. The relation between the Rev. John P. Vandyke and West Union and Eckmansville was also dissolved, and Mr. Vandyke made stated supply at Red Oak, until the next stated meeting. E. Grand Girard was continued as stated supply at Rocky Spring, James Dunlap at Mount Leigh, and J. R. Kingery was appointed stated supply at West Union and Eckmansville. W. P. Eastman ac- cepted a call from Union, and the Saturday before the first Sab- bath of November was appointed for his installation, S. Jewett to preach, H. S. Fullerton to preside and Irwin Carson to be alternate to either. The Rev. R. W. Wilson accepted a call from Blooming- burgh, and H. S. Fullerton was appointed to preach, and Wm. Gage to preside and give the charge to pastor and people, at his installation, the time for which, however, is not recorded. Mr. Wilson was installed as co-pastor with the Rev. Wm. Dickey. Nathaniel Williams who had been taken under care of Presbytery at the meeting in Pisgah, April 5th and 6th, 1842, and of whom nothing is said for some years, in Presbytery at Manchester, April 1851, had 1st. Cor. 6:20, assigned him for a critical exer- cise, and afterward read that, and delivered a popular lecture from Mat. 5:1-6, and at this Presbytery preached a popular sermon from John 3:16, was examined and licensed, Wednesday, September 8, 1852. In Presbytery at Greenfield, April 5th and 6th, 1853, John P. Vandyke accepted a call from Red Oak, and the Saturday before the third Sabbath of May was appointed for his installation, S. Jewett to preach, James Dunlap to preside and give the charge, and Wm. P. Eastman alternate of either. E. Grand Girard ac- cepted a call for five-eighths of his time, from Rocky Spring, but the committee to install him are not named in the records, nor the time appointed; at the next meeting, however, the committee re- ported that they had attended to the installation. James Huston was left at discretion, as to supplying Piketon, Nathaniel Williams was made stated supply at New Market, James Dunlap at Mount Leigh and Eckmansville, S. P. Dunham at Wilmington. The church of Greenland was granted leave to employ, until the next stated meeting, the Rev. Job Broughton a member of the "Indepen- 108 THE HISTORY OF THB dent Congregational Association of the Western Reserve" who was present, at this meeting, and sat as a corresponding member. The committee on the records of Bloomingburgh church, "Report that they tind on the records, the case of a member suspended, from the communion of the church, because of adherenoe to the Masonic Fra- ternity, on which they think it proper, for the sake of uniformity of procedure on the subject, that the Presbytery express their opinion." The report was accepted and the roll called for the members bo express their opinion in this matter, after which: "The following resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz: 1st. Resolved; That Presbytery approves the action of the church of Bloomingburgh, in suspending from the communion of the church, a member for being an adhering member of the Masonic Fraternity. 2nd. Resolved; That this Presbytery would again declare its opinion that Masonry and Odd Fellowship are anti-ohristian and sinful in principle and practice." The Stated Clerk was directed to send these resolu- tions, for publication, to "The Presbyterian of the West." They adopted, also, the following, on another subject: 1st. Kesolved; That the practice of spirit rapping, (so called,) as it prevails, in many parts, is, in view of this Presbytery, a revival of the old abomi- nation of necromancy, so decidedly condemned in the Word of God. '2nd. Resolved That the Scriptures give all needed information respecting the occurrences of the invisible world, and 4hat any attempt to obtain additional information, on these subjects from the spirits of deceased persons, gives evidence of an unbelieving, rebel- lious spirit, and lays a just foundation for the discipline of the church. 3d. Resolved; That Presbytery highly approve the action of the session of Piketon church, in suspending, from the commu- nion, those members who practiced this delusion. In Presbytery at New Market, September 6th and 7th, 1853, the Rev. Job Broughton was received into Presbytery, on certificate, and made stated supply, at Greenland. J. R. Kingery was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Ripley. John Russell Kingery was born in Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, June 30, 1822, and joined the church at South Salem, at an early age. He went iuto the Free church, as this Ripley Presbytery was connected with that body, but where he preached I have not been able to discover: I think he was never settled as a pastor, but after a time turned his attention to teaching, for the mo He taught for a time in Bainbridge and afterward in Frankfort, a year or more I think in each place and wherever he was, showed himself an honest man, and a sincere christian. He received his classical education at Salem OHILLICOTHE PRESEYTEKV. 199 Academy, and also taught there as an assistant; when the war broke out he enlisted in the 89th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in the service, June 15, 1864. The pastoral rela- tion between the Rev. S. Jewett and the church of Bainbridge was dissolved, and Mr. Jewett was dismissed to the Presbytery of Mississippi. N. M. Urmston had leave to travel out of bounds, James Huston was made stated supply at West Union and Nat. Williams at White Oak, for a portion of his time. Charles Danforth, who had written a letter to Presbytery, when it met in Marshall, in April, 1852, declining the jurisdiction of the Presbyterian church, and declaring his withdrawal from the Presbytery of Chillicothe, and to whom the Stated Clerk had written, that the Presbytery could not accept his declinature, until informed of his intention to unite with some evangelical church, and to whom he had written again and again, by order of Presbytery, was at length, at this meet- ing, dismissed to the "Congregational Association of Medina county." Nat. Williams accepted a call from New Market, and Phil. 2: 12, 13, was given him as a text for trial sermon, for ordination. H. S. Fullerton was appointed to preach, James Dunlap to preside and give the charge to the people, and J. P. Vandyke to the pastor, at Mr. Williams' ordination and installation. The church of Eck- mansville presented a call for James Dunlap, for one-half of his time, which was put into his hands for consideration, and he was appointed stated supply at Eckmansville and Mount Leigh. "Presbytery deeming an expression of opinion, on the subject of Theological education in the West, not improper in the present pos- ture of affairs, Therefore, Resolved; 1st. That we regard the late action of the General Assembly, as leaving the New Albany Theo- logical Seminary in the hands of the Synods hitherto united in its control, and as devolving upon them the responsibility of sustain- ing or dissolving it. Resolved; 2nd. That we regard the new Seminary, projected by the Assembly, as unsuitable for meeting the wants of the Presbyterian church, in the great North West. Resolved; 3d. That we are favorable to continuing the support of New Albany Theological Seminary." "The following resolution on Temperance was adopted, viz: Resolved: That we will use our earnest and unwearied efforts to secure a law, in this State, similar to the Maine Liquor Law, and that we advise our church members to do the same." In Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 4-5, 1854, a call, from Mount Leigh was put into the hands of James Punlap, which he held for consideration. The relation between the Rev. Irwin Carson and the First Church of Chillicothe was dissolved 20l) THE HISTORY 01' THK Nathaniel Williams preached his trial sermon, was examined and or- dained, and the lirst Sabbath of June was appointed for his installa- tion, and S. Steel and E. Grand Girard were added to the commit- tee before appointed for his installation, but as the committer so large, I suppose that each of them, with the exception of Dr. Steel, concluded that he would not be missed, and so when the time came, Dr. Steel was alone, and himself attended to all the duties of the installation. The relation between the Rev. J. P. Vandyke and Red Oak was dissolved. Mr. Dunham was continued as stated supply, at Wilmington. James Jolly Wilson was licensi d, At Union, September 2d and 3d, 1851, he had been assigned si for a Latin exegesis, and afterwards, at the different meetings, bad read that, and a critical exercise on 1st Pet. 5:13, and delivered a popular lecture on Phil. 3: 12-16, and a popular sermon on Heb. 2:10, and was licensed Thursday, April 6, 1854. At this meeting also, "The following action was taken in relation to the Nebraska Bill, viz: whereas a vigorous effort is now making, in Congress, to repeal the Missouri Compromise and thus throw open the Nebraska Territory to the ingress of slavery: Therefore, Resolved: Thai bytery has observed, with the most painful solicitude, the passage of this measure in the Senate, and the too great favor which it meeis in the Lower House. Resolved; That this measure is not one of mere politics, but is vitally connected with the existence of our civil and religious liberty, with the advancement of Christ's Kingdom, and with the highest welfare of man. Resolved; That Presbytery do earnestly deprecate the success of this measure; 1st. As friends of freedom, because, while ostensibly based upon the principle of self government, it is really sanctioning and promoting a most odious system of despotism whieh tramples in the dust, the dearest rights of man. 2d. As patriots, because slavery is in conflict with our republican institutions, diminishes prosperity, tarnishes our national character, hinders our heaven appointed mission, in behalf of oppressed earth; and the extension of this evil will endan. ger the continuance of our government. 3d. As Christians, because this measure permits the extension under the protection of our gov- ernment, of a system which is at war with the principles of our holy religion, which tends to ruin the souls both of masters and slaves, and to hinder the progress of Christ's Kingdom in the world. Resolved; That as American citizens we do most respectfully, but earnestly petition Congress not to pass the Nebraska and Kansas Bill so long as it contains these objectionable provisions; and should it pass Congress, we do most earnestly and respectfully petition the CHILLICOTHE HiESBYTEKY. .201 President not to give it his signature. Resolved; That the Stated Clerk be directed to transmit a copy of these resolutions to Mr. Taylor, representative from this District, and to the President of the United States, also to the editor of 'The Presbyterian of the West' for publication." In Presbytery, at South Salem, September 5th and 6th, 1854, West Union and Manchester had leave to employ Mr. Uriubtuu, until the next stated meeting. James J. "Wilson, licentiate, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Logansport. James Jolly Wilson was born near Hillsborough, Ohio, March 22. 1829, united with the church .of Cynthiana, Pike county, in 1846. He took his literary course at Salem Academy, and Hanover college, studied theolgy with the Rev. N. M. Urmston and Samuel Steel, D. D., was ordained by the Presbyterv of Logansport, in November, 1854. In October, 1857, he united with the New School Church, having removed to Bethel, Shelby county, Missouri, where he was stated supply and pastor of the Pleasant Prairie Church, for twenty-three years. In 1883, he was released from the pastoral care of the church, but writes, "yet, in mercy, God spares me and permits me to preach about half the time to this dear church." In the minutes he is marked H. B., Bethel, Missouri. The Rev. Dr. Samuel Steel was appointed Stated Clerk in the place of the Rev. John P. Vandyke, who resigned the office, and also requested and obtainpd a dismission to the Presbyteiy of Craw- fordsville. Mr. Vandyke had been a member of Presbytery for twenty-five years. He was an active and useful minister, distin- guished for preaching doctrinal sermons, and specially for present- ing the doctrine of election frequently in his seimone, and dwelling much on the decrees of God. I remember his personal appearance, tall and slender, and intellectual locking, but was not sufficiently ac- quainted with him to be able to describe his characteristics. I do not think that I ever heard him preach. He was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, October 18, 1803, graduated at Miami Uni- versity, in 1826, being a member of the first graduating class. He was also, for a time, M aster cf the Grammar School in that Univer- sity. After leaving our Presbytery he labored in the Frankfort Church, Indiana, es stated supply, not accepting their call on account of illness of himself and family. In 1856, he accepted a call to Pleasant Ridge chinch in the Presbytery of Cincinnati, and there preached, with occasional intermitsions, en account of his health, (he had for some time been suffering with pulmonary con- sumption,) until in the summer of 1862, he removed to Reading, Ohio, where he died, August 33, 1862. In "Wilson's Almanac fur 26 202 THE HIS l • iMD 1863, il . ■ butlittle interrup- tion, daring the whole of his li - last sickness. He preached in all three thousand eight hundred and ointy three Ber- mons, which amounts to not much les* than tl oDsaweek. Of these. tMi> thousand nine hundred and ninety wer< shed while at West Union; two hundred and forty while at Red Oak; one huudred and sixty while at Frankfort; and three hundred and thirty eight, while at Pleasant Ridge." "In his last illness he was sustained by divine grace. He enjoyed in a high degree the ho] and consolations of the gospel which be had so long preached to others. He. bore his sufferings patiently, and often spoke of bis future prospects with unwavering confidence." At Uhillicothe, April 17th and 18th, 1855, Wm. C.Anderson, D. D., was received from the Presbytery of Oxford, and a call from the First Church, Chillicothe, was put in his ham!.- which he was permitted to hold, for consideration, until the next stated meet- ing-. The Bev. Edmund McKinney v. ved from the Presby- tery of Cincinnati. The Kev. Irwin Carson was dismissed to the Presbytery of Des Moines. James Dunlap declined the calls that he had been holding from Eckmansville and Mount Leigh, and was continued as stated supply, to these churches for six months. The Rev. Wm. Gage asked for and had granted a dissolution of the pastoral relation between himself and Pisgah, but agreed to supply them, for one-third of the time, as he bad been doing, until the next stated meeting. Mr. Henry F. May complained against the action of Eckmansville church session, of which action the following is the substance: ll Hei ry F.May for himself and wife, presented a certifi- cate of their membership, in the Presbyterian church in Monticello, and desired membership in this church, but he stated to the session, that he is a member of the Odd Fellows' Society, and was such at the time he received his certificate. Session considered the matter. and conversed with Mr. May, as to the impropriety of his holding such connection. It was proposed to receive him on condition he would promise to decline his connection with said society for the future. This he refused to do. Whereu] ion unanimously declined receiving him into membership. Mr. May gave notice that he would complain to Presbytery <>f this action of the s< ssion," and so this case came up ar.d the session was sustained by a vote of live to twenty-two. Notice was given of an appeal to Synod. The com- mittee to examine the records of Presbytery at Synod, took exception to the action which is recorded in the minutes of Presbyterj as follows: "The committee are of opinion that the Presbytery erred in C1IILLIC0THE PRESBYTERY. 203 not sustaining the said complaint, inasmuch as {he action of the Eck- mausville session did virtually establish a new term of communion which they had no right to do." Synod also sent an order to receive Mr. May, and iu Presbytery at Bainbridge, Ap.il 21, 22, 1857, "The Session of Eckmansville were directed to comply with Synod's order, and receive Mr. Henry F. May into the church, notwithstanding his connection with the Society of Odd Fellows." "The following paper was presented to Presbyter}- and after consideration was unani- mously adopted: whereas, the Synod of Cincinnati, at its last meet- ing in Oxford, appointed a committee to take into consideration the expediency of establishing acollege withiu the bounds of said Synod, and make report at the next meeting; and, whereas the late Benja- min H. Johnson, sen. in his last will and testament, appropriated ten thousand dollars, to be paid to the Trustees of any College for young men, which might be established, in Hillsborough, and in successful operation after the lapse of six years from the time of his decease: and whereas the citizens of Hillsborough, desiring the estab- lishment of such an institution of learning, and deeming the loca- tion to be one eminently adapted, in many respects, for such pur- pose, would be willing to contribute liberally to aid the enterprise; Therefore, Resolved; That this Presbytery do hereby recommend the town of Hillsborough, Ohio, to the consideration of Synod, for said College." In Presbytery, at Bloomingburgh June 5th and 6th, 1855, John M. McElroy, of Greenfield church, Thomas M, Hopkins of Red Oak, and Hugh S. IVcick of Bloomingburgh were licensed. These had all prepared for College, at Salem Academy, and graduated; McElroy at Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Hopkins at Hauover, Indiana; and TJstick at Miami University, Ohio. Mr. McElroy was taken under the care of Presbytery by dismission from the Presbytery of Blairs- ville, at South Salem, September 5th and 6th, 1851, and at that meet- ing read a critical exercise on John 14: 8-9, and also delivered a pop- ular lecture on Heb. 12:18-24, and was assigned Romans 5:11, for popular sermon, which he delivered at this Bloomingburgh meeting. He had attended Semiuary at Princeton, New Jersej% as also did Mr. Hopkins who was taken under care of Presbytery at Blooming- burgh. September 7th and 8th, 1852, and given subject for Latin exegesis, "An mors Christi vicarius sitV which he read, as also a critical exercise on 2nd Cor. 5:21, and delivered a popular lecture on the 1st Psalm, and a popular sermon on Gal. 3:1, these last two at the meeting when he was licensed. Mr. Ustick, who attended Semi- nary at New Albany, Indian!}, was taken under care of Presbytery 201 THE HISTORY OF THE at Now M .tkot. September 6th and 7th, 1853, and given u OmnU Scriptura divinit ts t Latin exegesis, which when he read it wn sustained i of trial, aa were also the other parts. Isaiafiohap 55 . ■ L:12, popular sermon. The above then won* licensed, at Blooi • ^.'Inesday, June o\ 1855. John MeConndl McElroy D. D., was >orn near Greenfield, Ohio, January 21, 1830, became a communicant, in the Greenfield church, in March 18J3, Btudied at Salem Acad emy until prepared to enter th« junior class in Jefferson College at Canons- burgh, Pennsylvania, from which institution, ho graduated with the class of 1851. He taught two years in thp Presbyterial Academy at Eldersridge. Pennsylvania, was received as a candidate for the min- istry by the Presbytery of Blairsville, and studied theology with the Rev. Alexander Donaldson, for one year, spent two years in Prince- ton Theological Seminary from October 185;}. to May 1855, and was licensed as above. He was ordained and installed pastor of the church of Ottumwa, Iowa, by the Presbytery of D;»s Moines, Dec. 6, 1855, and coutiuued in that relation until April I860. .During that time, he was Principal of the Ottumwa male and female Seminary, for five years, and was also county superintendent of schools for two years. He was pastor of the Batavia Church, Iowa, from September, 1869, to April, 1833. He supplied the Kirkville Church, one year, from April, 1883, to April, 18S4. Since M S5, he has had charge of the Eist Eid oha pel. a mission connected with the First Presbyterian Church of Ottumwa, where his labors have been greatly blessed. In Presbytery at Rocky Spring. Sep. 4-5, 1855, The Rev. A. "R. Naylor was received from th* Pr . of Cincinnati and "the church of Piketon was permitted to employ him at the pleasure of t. i eputi es." James Dnnlap was continued as BUpply at Mt, Leigh and Eckmansville. John "A. McElroy was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Des Moines. Dr. Wm. C. Anderson declined the call from Chill rad was d I and recom- mended to the Presbytery of California, where he ! .reach in the First Church of San Francisco. Dr. Ai was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, August 18, 1804. He graduated from Washington College in the class of 1824, studied Theology under the instruction of his father, the Rev. John Anderson D. D., and was licensed by the Ptf of Washington. Dec. 13. 1827. He spent the first year of his ministry, in preaching to vai unsupplied congregations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. lh ftjl WH&ei of 1S28-9 as missionary of the General Assembly's Board The Rev \v. C. Anderson, D. O. OHILLICOTHE PBESBYTERY. 205 he preached at Hillsborough, Forks of Yadkin, and in the mountains of North Carolina. In the summer of 1829. b 1 an agency for the General Asseml rd of Missions, jand visited tho Pres- byteries in Pennsylvania, NewY ! i,in Tennesse, Alabama and Mississippi. March 1 3i"gned the agency and settled as pastor of the church of Pigeon Creek, in Washington County, Pennsylvai ig install* L7, 1832. In 1836, July 15, he resigued his charge to accept the general agency of the Western Foreign Missionary Society, for the Mississippi valley. In 1839 he settled at New Albany, Indiana. His health failed in 1841, when he resigned his charge and traveled abroad; returning in the fall, he went, still in pursuit of health, toCentral America. In 1843, he was chosen professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, in Hanover College, where he remained but a short time. He afterward preached for a time at Washington. Pennsylvania, and in the fall of 1845, he bec.ime pastor of the First Church, Dayton, Ohio. His health failing, in 1849, he went to Europe, to the health resort Graf- fenburg, in Austria. While in Europe h<> was elected president of Miami University, and began his work there in tho fall of 1849, and resigned his position in 1854. The University was never more pros- perous than under his management. He then came to Chillicothe, and as we have .vvii, went thence to becoi »r of the First Church of San Francisco, California, which pastorate he resigned in 1863; returning from California he preached for a time at the First Church. Cincinnati, then at New Albany, Indiai e, and in 1866, accompanied his brother Col. -'. B. Anderson to Europe, Fgypt and Palestine. In 1868, he . on, the Hon. John A. Anderson vras residing. In the spring of 1870, he sailed for Europe, and spent some months Munich, in Bavaria, but with no im; health. He returned home in August 1870, and two weeks later, bigui I passed away. He was buried in Hi^l ■ - . where his wife had been buried in Janu - Oxford. Ohio, where I first knew him, edily came to love him, as president of Miami University, he was abundantly • ! , and showed him- self a man of great tact and ability. No nan could have kept the boys in better order than he did, no man < .<■ ezerted a better moral and religious influence ovi he did, no man was ever more easily appro.i . w I 11. pu! a bash- ful boy at ease in his presence, or ghl of impudence, or overfamiliarity. with the He accorded all his rights to every one with whom he came in contact, treated all the 206 THE HISTORY OF THE boys a* young gautleinen, without any regard to wealth or family position, gave all a fair showiug, inakiug them bo know at once, thai they were to stand on their own personal merits, and while he wt not at all exacting, a boj verj aoon knew that all his demands had to be complied with. Of most kindly, generous aud honorable disposition, he made himself at home anywhere and at onoe secured the respect of all who met him. He was the model christian gen- tleman. He kept up the standard of manliness, and the high grade of scholarship established by the venerated Dr. Bishop, which had made the University Famous, and Bent out from it bo many men, who became most useful and eminent in church and state. He kept his students, in the class room, always interested, and had a way of occasionally giving a reproof that was very amusing to all except the one who got. it, aud was very interesting to him until the stroke came, quick and sharp, like the crack of a whip, and utterly unex- peoted bv everybody, for he was not bo poor in resource- as to make it necessary for him to use u stereotyped form. 1 will venture to give one or two examples, though I cannot give the life and spirit, aud genial friendliness, and good humor which made them so exquis- ite. A young man in the mental philosophy clas-. he became quite a distinguished preacher afterwards, was called upon to recite, and it was soon evident that he had not studied the lesson; he however had some faiut idea of it, and the Doctor kindly prompted ' him. when he would repeat what the Doctor said, as though he was about to give the whole of it without any more hesitation, and then come to a stop aud say, that somehow, it had slipped his memory, he knew it, but eouldu't, somehow, quite, get hold of it. this was repeated once or twice, and finally, when the Doctor prompted him again, he ran on in a glib way, with somethiug that was not in that part of the lesson, but which he evidently supposed was, and when the Doctor graciously said, "that will do." and called the next, he sat down feeling that he had redeemed himself, and made a pretty good recitation after all. He was not through yet, however: for when the recit finished the Doc- tor looked at his watch, and said that there were a few minutes re- maining of the hour for recitation, and he would tell us a story, and began: "In Western Pennsylvania, among the Scotch Irish, the best people in the world, a preacher suspected that one of the elders was not as well instructed as lie should be iu the doctrines of the church and truths of religion, and went to Bee him. determined to test his knowledge. The preacher asked him if he kne> bh command- ment. 'Certainly.' he answered. I learned the commandments long ago.' 'Please repeat it, then,' the preacher said. The elder stood CJUJXLICOTHE PKESIiVTERY 207 in silence for a moment, and then said: 'I declare I have for- gotten the first word. Just tell me the first word.' 'Thou,' the preacher said. • O. yes. yes,' said the elder; "thou, thou, thou. Just tell me another word.' 'Shalt,' the preacher said. ' Why, certainly,' said the elder; 'if is very strange that I should have forgotten it. Thou shalt, thou shalt. I don't see what is the matter with me to-day. If you would tell me another word.' ' Not,' the preacher said. "Thou shalt not, thou s-h-a 1 t not. Why, Parson, it's the strangest tiring in the world, but somehow I feel sure, if you would just tell me another word." 'Kill,' said the preacher. 'Yes, yes,' said the elder; 'now it comes to me. I can't imagine why I could not think of it at first. Thou shalt not kill thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox. nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's. Curious, parson, isn't it, how a man will sometimes forget what he knows so well ? ' Then turning pleasantly to the young man. as though he was asking an inno- cent question, the Doctor said: "Mr. B., have you'noticed that some of the young men in college sometimes recite in that manner?" Another time a classmate of mine came to recitation with the bosom and collar of his shirt very much soiled. We were studying Guizot's History of Civilization. At the close of the recitation, Dr. Anderson said that while the author was very entertaining and instructive, and pointed out the progress of civilization in a very satisfactory manner, for the most part, that he did not give the credit that he should to the Reformation, which the Doctor considered the most potent factor of all, bringing men to a sense of their own worth, freeing them from the shackles of medieval superstition, quickening them to increased activity of thought and action, bringing about wonderful inventions, itening and' ennobling labor, making it no longer drudgery. And s-j he went on, speaking in the most eloquent manner, which I will not attempt to describe, but which captivated us and fixed our atten- tention, until he had us all hanging delighted and expectant on his words; and then suddenly droppiug into a conversational and more familiar tone of speech, he said: "'To such an extent have things progressed, young gentlemen, that now it is scarcely an exaggeration to say that a man eau go to one end of a machine and drop in a shirt and then go to the other end and take out a Testament. But, if the Reformation had never occurred, then" — and while we awaited another burst of eloquence, he suddenly turned his face toward the young man above-mentioned and said: "Mr. M. you might have kept your shirt and worn it as long as you pleased without changing." He had a most happy faculty of always, anywhere, putting boys or 208 THK HISTORY meD in a good humor with then " and making the most of them. I remember once, : >', before I was licensed, taki '" him and some others at a farm-house auch as I nan farmers generally provide on such The old gentleman had. killed a sheep, and we had mutt linner, which was very good, but which I thoughl '' * r. turning to our host, Baid, in 1 : . inimitable waj : "Colonel, what i spaWent mutton this is; your.flocl mustb of the South Down variety." The Colonel was of course delighted, and even to m< »w, the mutton seemed to becoi ■ ■' ' ''" TUT Princeton, ami one ;it New All logical Seminary. Indiana, and was license wa, S. 0. Kerr to the care of the Presbytery of Des Moines, and K. C. Galbraith Jr. to the care of the Presbytery of Columbus; he was then preaching to the church of Lancaster. A call for H. S. Ustick from the church at Hamilton, Ohio, was put into his hands, and having signified his willingness to accept it, he was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Oxford. Mr. Ustick was ordained and installed, at Hamilton, in May, the next month after he had been dismissed to the Oxford Presbytery. On the 31st day of October, in the same year, he died, having been attacked, in Septem- ber, with typhoid fever. I knew Mr. Ustick well; we were prepared for college together, at Salem Academy, graduated in the class of 1853, at Miami University, together, and were fcxrethi r in New Albany Seminary. He was born at Bloomingburgh, Ohio, Septem- ber 9,1832; at the early age of eleven years, he united with the church, at Bloomingburgh, and very early formed the intention of devoting himself to the ministry. He grew to be a handsome and most pleasant gentleman, beloved by all, and his early death was most sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. He was an attractive speaker, with pleasing presence and persuasive manner, «.f more than ordinary ability, having all his powers well in hand, and, if he had been spared, would without doubt, have been most popular and useful in the church, a workman who would not have been ashamed. At this (Bainbridge) Presbytery, Samuel Hibben was licensed. Mr. Hibben was born at Hillsborough, O., January 31. 1834, received into the chnivh there, at the age of seventeen; prepared for college at Hillsborough, with that capital teacher. Dr. Sams, and after having •nt some time at Hanover college, went to Miami University from which he was graduated in June, 1853. Be took, as he deserved to take, the first honors of the class. In L868, he graduated at Dan- ville Theological Seminary. I remember how greatly moved my father, who was an elder in Presbytery when he was license J. was in telling me about Mr, Hibben's sermon, preached as part of trial for CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 213 lioense; much more than he had beeu in hearing mine, but I did not wonder at it; and somehow I think he was proud of me for having been a classmate with such a man as Samuel Hibben. I know that I am proud of it yet. Mr. Hibben was taken under care of Presby- tery at Chillicothe, April 17-18, 1854, and given "An mors Christi vicarius sit?" for exegesis, which with critical exercise on Rom. 3:25» popular lecture on Ps. 15, and popular sermon on John, 3:16, he delivered at the different succeeding meetings of Presbytery, and having passed all his examinations and attended Theological Semi- nary at Danville, Kentucky, he was licensed, at Bainbridge, Wednes- day, April 22nd, 1857, and made stated supply at Mount Leigh and Eckmansville for six months. The Rev. Alexander Leadbetter, a member of the Presbytery of Connecticut was given leave to preach to the church of Marshall, at their request, for the same length of time. Presbytery also adopted some regulations in reference to supplying the vacancies — that every minister would be expected to spend one Sabbath, in missionary labor in the Presbytery, every six months. That every vacant church would be expected to take up a subscription for supplies and report to Presbytery, or to a committee of missions the amount ; this to be increased by an annual collection from every church having a pastor or stated supply; the money thus collected, to be employed in supporting an itinerant missionary, or missionaries within our bounds. The salary of a missionary to be $40 per month. If any vacant church should refuse to take up and report this subscription, Presbytery would regard that church as intimating a wish to furnish its own supplies and in that case would send it none. If necessary Presbytery would apply to the Board of Domestic Missions for aid in carrying out this scheme. Cynthiana and Sinking Spring churches obtained leave to employ the Rev. Job Broughton, for six months. The following was adopted : '-Whereas we have heard, with pleasure, of the founding, by the Presbytery of Newcastle, of the "Ashmun Institute," expressly for the liberal education of our free colored population; and whereas we have heard of the happy location, congenial climate, religious influence, and gratuitous advantages it offers to colored young men for obtain- ing an education; Therefore, 1st. Resolved; That this Presbv- tery highly approve the general object of this Institute; 2nd. Resolved; That we have no hesitation in recommending it to the church for their patronage, and their cheerful and liberal co-opera- tion in this work of faith and labor of love." In Presbytery at Marshall, Sep. 1-2, 1857, the committee appointed to organize a church, at Leesburgh, reported that they 214 THE HISTORY OF THE had done so and Peter Eekley an elder from that church, took his seat as a member of Presbytery; Alexander Leadbetter was received from the Presbytery of Connecticut. Mount Leigh and Eckmans- ville presented calls for Mr. Samuel Hibben, each for one-half of his time, which calls he was permitted to retain, for consideration. Cynthiana presented a call for Mr. Broughton, for half time, which he held. Leesburgh was given leave to employ Mr. Wm. S. Liv- ingston until the next stated meeting. The Rev. E. McKinney was dismissed to the Presbytery of Whitewater. Mr. McKinney was born in Pennsylvania, graduated at Washington College, and was at Princeton Seminary one year. 1837, was missionary to the Indians, stated supply at Montgomery, and a teacher at Dunlapsville, Indiana, James Dnnlap had leave to travel out of bounds. It was "Resolved; That Presbytery greatly regret that action of our General Assembly, by which they refused to hold any further intercourse with the Congregational bodies i t New England, in correspondence with us, who have remonstrated with us on account of our connection with slavery, and that we highly approve of the conduct of Brother Lowes, our ministerial delegate to the Assembly, in opposing said action. Resolved: That we also greatly regret the declaration of our ably as recorded ou page 44 of the Minutes, that the position of our church on the subject of slavery, needs no further explanation, while it is notorious that there is much diversity of opinion, both in the church and out of the church, as to what that opinion really is." "On motion it was Resolved; That these resolutions be transmitted to the 'Presbyterian of the West." for publication, together with the fact that they were unanimously adopted." The Rev. John Wise- man accepted a call from Greenfield church, and Monday, Sep. 7th, was appointed for his ^installation, A. Leadbetter to preach, A. R. Naylor to charge the people and Win. Gage to preside and charge the pastor. The committee to whom was referred the memorial from the church of Greenfield, (Wm. Gage, W. P. Ea tman and James Stitt,) reported as follows, which was adopted: "We consider it inexpedient for the Presbytery to lake any action at present on that part of the memorial which seeks to have the subject of slavery ted, (through tie i to the General Assembly, because the next met ring of ;• . '. . ia to be at an extreme point, and consequently there will, in all probability, be but a small represen- tation from Northern Presbyteries, and therefore a full expression of the vie^vs of the ehurch could not bo expected. Your committee, however, would present the following paper as expressive of our views, on other parts of said memorial: Whereas this Presbytery CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 215 believes it to be the duty of church judicatories, as well as individ- uals, to bear testimony, in every proper way, against all systems of moral wrong that may be established by human governments; there- fore, 1st. Resolved; That we hereby approve of the action of the General Assembly of 1818, on the subject of Southern slavery as a noble testimony against its injustice, and in favor of the righteous treatment of colored people. 2nd. Resolved; That so long as the church adheres to said testimony, we see no just ground for depart- ing from her communion, even if the allegation be correct, that there are members of the body who dislike the action of the Assem- bly. 3rd. Resolved ; That the modern doctrine, promulgated by some, that slavery as it exists, by law, in the Southern States, is righteous in principle, and of Divine appointment, is, in view of this Presbytery, wholly without support in the Word of God, and an outrage upon common sense. 4th. Resolved; That we do not intend to intimate, by the above, that it is our purpose to rest satis- tied with the mere fact that our testimonies against slavery are not repealed; for it is our design to use all the proper and lawful means in our power, to give practical effect to our testimonies." In Presbytery, at Hamilton, Ohio, during the Session of Synod, October 1, 1857, a call was presented, from Sinking Spring, for one- half the time of the Rev. Job Broughton, which together with the call from Cynthiana that he held, he accepted, and A. R. Naylor and S. J. Miller were appointed to install him at Cynthiana, and N. Wil- liams and S. P. Dunham, at Sinking Spring, at such times as might be agreeable to the parties. At Washington, April (5th and 8th, 1858, S. C. Kerr returned his certificate and gave reasons why he had not presented it to Des Ab'iaes Presbytery. Greenland was permitted to employ W. P. Eastman part of his time. Wm. Williams was licensed. He was a si : lent of Salem Academy." and studied Theology, privately, under the direction of Dr. Samuel Steel. He was taken under the care of Presbytery, at Greenfield, April 15th and 16th, 1856, and given for his Latin exegesis, "An Christus mortuus ' sit pro nobis et peccatis nostris?" He afterward had, for critical exercise, John 2: 1-2 for lecture, 1st John 3:1-2, and for popular sermon Heb. 12:25, which he preached at Washington and was licensed, Wednesday, April 7th 1858. The Rev. James Dunlap was dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus. Mr. Dunlap was born near Ripley, Ohio, September 6, 1804. He graduated at the Ohio University, Athens, in 1829, and studied theology with the Rev. James Gilliland and Dr. S. Crothers, and as 21(3 THE HI8TORY OK THE we have seen was licensed and ordaiued, and worked in this Presby- tery. In 1857 he removed with his family to Midway, Madison County, Ohio, where he remained eight years. He was not there employed as pastor, but was diligent, in his Master's cause, preach- ing in vacant churches and doing home missionary work; and as a result of his labors the Presbyterian Church at Midway was organ- ized. In 1865 he, with his family, removed to Springfield, Ohio. Here he took great interest in a mission chapel, organized partly through his instrumentality, under the care of the First and Second churches. On the day of his death he wrote for about two hours; and was sitting up and dressed when the fatal attack of neuralgia of the heart came on, and he died at his home in Spring- held, March 31, 1883. Though he had nearly reached four score yeare, he had felt but little of the feebleness of age, having en- joyed' unusually good health, never having been confined to his bed, by sickness, although for a few weeks before his death, he had not felt quite as well as usual, and had several premonitory symptoms of the disease which so suddenly proved fatal. The following is from a history 'of the Mount Leigh Church published a few years ago, prepared by the Rev. Mr. Carson and Rev. Mr. Kerr. "In the year 1848, Rev. James Dunlap became the stated supply of the Mount Leigh Church. The church was small and struggling to sustain the ordinances of the Sanctuary; yet through the faithful labors of Mr. Dunlap and the cordial co-operation of the session, the church steadilv grew in numbers. Peace and harmony prevailed, especially in the latter years of Mr. Dunlap's labors. The records show an increase of one hundred and ten members, during Mr. Dun- lap's ministry of nine years." In Presbytery at Mount Leigh, September 7th and 8th, 1858, W. P. Eastman was made stated supply at Greenland for part of his time. West Union and Manchester presented calls for Wm. Will- iams, which were put into his hands and held, for consideration. Mr. Livingston was made stated supply at Leesburgh. until the next stated meeting. Mr. Samuel Hibben having accepted the calls which had been presented him from Mount Leigh and Eckmansville preached his trial sermon for ordination, from Acts 18:24-25, and was ordained and installed pastor, at Mount Leigh, Wednesday, September 8, 1858. Wm. Gage preached. Samuel Steel presided and gave the charge to the pastor, and J. Wiseman to the people. E. Grand Girard and N. Williams were appointed to install him at Eckmansville, Grand Girard to preach, preside and charge the pas- tor, and Williams to charge the people. Mr. Lowes was dismissed CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 217 to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Isaac Jackson Cushman, a mem- ber of the chnrch at Bloomingbnrgh, was licensed. He had been under the care of Presbytery since the meeting of Presbytery at Greenfield, April 5th and 6th, 1853. He read at the meeting suc- ceeding an exegesis on "Ego sum vitis, cos palmites" a critical exer- cise on Heb. 12: 1-2, a popular lecture on Heb. 6: 4-6, and a popular sermon on Gal. 6: 14, and was licensed September 8, 1858. The Revds. John Wiseman, H. S. Fullerton and R. W. Wilson, "The committee appointed to prepare a minute, in regard to Father Dickey's death, made a report which was adopted and is, as follows: Presbytery would record the following minute, in testimony of their affectionate remembrance of our departed brother in Christ, Rev Wm. Dickey. Wm. Dickey was a native of South Carolina, but spent the greater part of his earlier life, in Southern Kentucky, where he united with the church, and was licensed to preach and ordained to the work of the ministry, by the Presbytery of Transylvania. In the year 1817, he removed to this state, and organized the church of Bloomingburgh, on the 22nd of November of that year. After forty years of faithful and eminently successful labors, as a pastor, he preached his last sermon, to the same church, on the 22nd of November 1857. He died, on the 5th of December, 1857, aged eighty- three years, lacking one day and was buried on the anniversary of his birth, His end was singularly calm and peaceful. Among his last words, he remarked that he chided himself, that although he knew that he was drawing very near to the solemn event of death, yet he could not feel alarmed. Death was stripped of its terrors?, the grave was conquered." Mr. Dickey was a peculiar man. If you did not look closely at him, and only took in the outline of the great landscape of his face, you might think him not much of a man, not much to look at cer- tainly, but if you stopped to regard more closely that great mouth and thick, heavy nose, with expanded nostrils, and those eyes, set wide apart, like sparkling lakes, overshadowed by eyebrows, like forests, you could not help feeling that he was a man of weight and power. Those great features of his, too, you could not help seeing, had a most kindly expression, and if ycu but heard him speak you would see that whole, great face light up with a beauty that you would never forget. His preaching was peculiar. Sometimes he would stop, and stand, for quite a while, in utter silence; his right arm put behind him, from the elbow, crossing his back, he stood and swung from side to side and seemed to be looking for a thought, or for words to clothe it; and after you had seen him do this a few 29 21S THE HISTOUT OF I'll i. times you would always, thereafter, be satisfied that he would lind what he was looking fur, at least what he found was always - thing that surprised and delighted you with its aptness. His was uo groping of a blind man, but the intelligent reaching out after and laying hold upon, and lifting up, thai so yon could Bee it, of jusl tin- thing that he wanted to show you, and which he held up so in the light that you could not help seeing it. It was not the poverty of his resources that made him stop and hesitate; it was the very embarrassment of riches. Here were many things crowding for utterance; he could not say them all. and after lie had said what he did choose to say, you were satisfied that he had chosen wisely; at least you cculd not see how he could have said anything better than this which thrilled through your whole being and moved you to tears, or nerved you to endurance, or, as blast of trumpet, summoned you to active performance of duty. He was a modest man, easily touched, of most tender sensibilities. It was not. however, always safe to presume too much on his forbearance. Whan he was old and feeble he preached once in a church that had a choir in the gallery, that sung with art and skill, and was accompanied, or led, by instru- ments of music. He announced and read a long hymn for the lust one, and the choir took the liberty of singing only a part of it. For the second hymn he chose one that had but two verses, of four lines each, deliberately and reverently read it, and then lifted thai great face and turned his innocent eyes up toward the choir, and with voice soft as velvet, said: " The choir will please sing all of this." No man ever doubted his religion; but it did not always turn out that, on a given occasion, he would say just what you expected from him, or indeed just what, to you. the case seemed to require. Once he was thrown from his buggy and rendered unconscious by the Bhock, and some persons, either seeing the accident, or discovering him lying in a stupor, carried him to the house of a parishioner who lived nearest to the scene of the accident, where he was taken to the spare room and laid in the visitors' bed. The report went out that he had been killed, and there was, of course, alarm, excitement ami great sorrow. He came to himself after a time, but was still not able to go to his home, when the elders of the church, in a body, called upon him. One of them, who was a line talker, one of the best, and who could have made most excellent and religious use of such an occur- rence, after they had held some religious services, said to him: '• Well, Father Dickey, you have been very near death. You were just at death's door and have been most mercifully restored, to go in and out before us, as we hope, for many years yet. When you came OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 219 out of the darkness and saw again the blessed light, what was your lirst thought .'" The old man straightened himself, and, seeing that he was about to speak, a solemn hush came over the little assembly, and he began: " Wheu I opened my eyes I saw that I was not at home. I looked about the room and saw the carpet, the chairs and everything handsome and in tine order. I looked over the bed and saw that all the bed-clothing was fresh and clean, the sheets looked white as snow, and then I thought— I wonder if, before I got into this nice bed, I washed my feet." In Presbytery at South Salem, April 9-11, 1859, a meeting that began on Friday adjourned over the Sabbath and then began a session on Monday. S. C. Kerr was dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus. Samuel Hibben was given leave to travel out of bounds, and A. Leadbetter was made stated supply at Wilmington for two-thirds of his time. Mr. Grand Girard introduced to the Presbytery Mr. Valentine Roudiez, who desired to be received as a licentiate. Recommendations concerning his standing were pre- sented from ministerial brethren in France. Mr. Grand Girard and Mr. Druhot were appointed a committee to conduct his examination, which was approved, and Mr. Roudiez was received, and the French church had leave to employ him to preach to them until the next stated meeting. Resolutions were passed recommending Oxford Female College to the churches, for aid, and also that the Presbytery were in favor of the General Assembly, which was to meet in Indianapolis next month, taking the direction and control of the "Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the Northwest," and " that if a sum equal to the amount presented to the General Assembly of 1853, in behalf of establishing the Danville Seminary, shall be presented to the next Assembly for the Seminary of the Northwest, the said Assembly should select a suitable location, appoint Directors and a Faculty, and take any and all necessary measures to secure the opening of the institution, as early in the autumn of 1859 as the Directors and Faculty so appointed may deem advisable." The churches were also earnestly requested to take order for securing as large an amount of funds pledged for the said Seminary as may be practicable, and to send a statement of the amount, with the form in which the pledges were made, to the Stated Clerk, that so he could make a report to the Board of Directors before the meeting of the Assembly. The " American and Foreign Christian Union " was recommended to the confidence of the churches and the religious community generally. In Presbytery at Greenfield, June 1st and 2d, 1859, the Rev. 220 THE HISTORY OF THE McKnight Williamson was received from Hocking Presbytery. This was a special session "to consider the question, slmll Presbytery accept the offer proposed to be made to it of Salem Academy by its trustees? — to receive Mr. Williamson and to dismiss the Rev. Samuel Hibben to the Presbytery of P.i >ria," which last, however, was not done at this meeting. It was "resolved that the offer of the trustees of Salem Academy, to transfer that institution to this Prea bytery, be accepted, ou condition that a deed for the property shall b9 mad* which shall be satisfactory to Presbytery." Some other resolutions were passed, relating to this matter, and Presbytery then adjourned to meet in Salem, June 28th, when the arrangements for the transfer of the Academy were completed. The old Board of Trustees, who made the transfer, were Win. (rage, H. S. Fullertoo, Samuel C. Hamilton, M. D., Satterfield Scott, Alexander McLean and Samuel Hitchcock. The new Board of Trustees, who had been appointed by the Presbytery, were Satterfield Scott, H. S. Fullerton Win. Gage, S. P. Dunham, Wm. Pinkerton, R. \V. Wilson, John Wiseman, Wm. P. Eastman, R. L. Stanton, Hugh Bell, R. S. Douglas and A. W. Seymour. The Academy has been since, and still is, under the care of the Presbytery, and is doing good work in its field. Mr. Hugh Bell was born at Circleville, O.. January 31, 1815. He joined the church at that place about 1S2S, when the Rev. Wm. Barton, who in his infancy had baptized him, was pastor there; was elected and ordained elder in the Union church, May 25, 1855, and afterward, having removed to Chillicothe, was installed in the First church, Nov. 13, 1870. He was appointed trustee of Salem Academy at this time, and at the Synod of 1870, was appointed trustee of Wooster University, both of which offices he yet holds, and has attended faithfully to all their duties, never having failed in attend- ance upon any of the meetings of the Trustees at Wooster. He has attended sixty meetings of Presbytery, having been present many times more than any other elder. The same faithfulness has distin- guished him in his attendance on the services of the church and the meetings of its session. In all his work in and for the church, he has been able and judicious, and. shown himself to be a man of excel- lent judgment, as well as of most kindly spirit. I think that his record for attendance upon the meetings of Presbytery, is rarely equaled. In Presbyterv at West Union, Sep. 6-7, 1859, Rocky Spring and Cynthiana presented calls for the Rev. McKnight "Williamson, Rocky Spring for one-half of his time, and Cynthiana for one-third. The Rocky Spring call was put into his hands, and that from Cynthiana Hugh Bell. Elder in Eirst Presbyterian Church, CHILLICOTHE, O. CHTLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 221 laid on the table until the next meeting. Wm. Williams accepted calls from West Union and Manchester, and 2nd Thess. 1:11-12, was assigned him for trial sermon, which he preached that evening, and was ordained Wednesday, Sep. 7, 1859, McKnight Williamson presided, Mr. Wiseman preached, Nathaniel Williams offered the ordaining prayer, Mr. Naylor gave the charge to the pastor and Dr. Stanton to the people. The Rev. J. A. I. Lowes, then of the Presby- tery of Cincinnati, who was present as a corresponding member, was elected Principal of Salem Academy. The French church presented a call for Mr. Valentine Rondiez, which was laid on the table until the next meeting, and Mr. Grand Girard was requested to present Mr. Roudiez's papers to Synod. "A petition was presented from sundry persons, at New Holland, asking to be organized into a church; and Messrs. Fullerton, Gage, Wilson and Pinkerton, were appointed a committee to attend to this request, if the way be clear, at such time as may suit the people, and committee respectively." The Rev. S. P. Dunham who had been appointed to prepare a minute, on the death of Father Broughton, presented the following which was adopted: "This Presbytery is again called upon to record the death of another of their members, the Rev. Job Broughton, who departed this life, November 16, 1858, in the 67th year of his age. Mr. Broughton had been a preacher of the gospel for nearly forty years. That portion of his ministry, which was exercised within our bounds, was greatly blessed to the good of God's people, and the salvation of souls. He was a zealous and faithful minister of the gospel. To do good and to glorify God was the high aim of his life- His last sickness was short and severe. He met death with compo- sure, and through the grace of Christ, was enabled to triumph over his last foe. May we be enabled to follow him, as he followed Christ, that we may at last share with him and all the redeemed, in the glory and blessedness that await all that love God." I have found out from other sources, that Mr. Broughton was born July 15, 1791, at Coatsheath, England. He studied for the ministry at Lutter- worth, was licensed by an "Association of Independents," and labored as a missionary for seventeen years ; his health declining, he left England and arrived in New York, in 1829, remaining there for two years, during which he was not engaged in the ministry; then he came to Ohio and was engaged, before he connected himself with this Presbytery, in farming and preaching to a Congregational church. The disease that caused hiH death was pleurisy. Presby- tery also, at this session, adopted the following resolution, which would seem to show that now the Presbytery would have been 222 THE HISTORY OF THE thankful for small favors: "Resolved; That the General Assembly, by its former approvals of the "Colonization Society," has at least shown that it was dissatisfied with the existence of slavery in our country, and that it was willing to use every practical mean- of checking the evils thereof; Presbytery cannot but regret, therefore, the failure, in the last Assembly, of an attempt to reaffirm their previous testimony in favor of the Colonization Society, especially as there is known to be a disposition, in some parts of the church, to annul all past testimonies against slavery: and this failure of the Assembly to reaffirm its former action, may seem to be a step in that direction." It would seem to me that the Presbytery, itself. had taken several steps "in that direction" since they took action on this subject in 1835. Mr. Fullerton presented the following resolu- tions which were adopted: 1st. Resolved; That the Presbytery greatly regrets the refusal of the last General Assembly, to elect as professors, in our North Western Seminary, any of the men who have been repeatedly elected as professors, by the eclesiastical bodies within the field for the special benefit of which the Seminary was designed. 2nd. Resolved; That we regret this the more, because in the case of at least one of those elected to chairs, in the Seminary, the Synods of the North West had frequently expressed their unwillingness to give him a chair in their Seminary, by the election of one who has been considered as antipodal to him, in some views of Christian morality and church polity. 3rd. Resolved; That while the Presbytery cannot take any active part in sustaining the Seminary of the North West, as at present organized, and do not feel at liberty to advise our candidates, for the ministry, to place themselves under its influence and instructions, still we do not regard ourselves as bound to express any further disapprobation of the Assembly's action in the premises." In meeting of Presbytery at Hillsborough, Sep. 20, 1859. during the Session of Synod, the Rev. J. A. I. Lowes was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Valentine Roudiez accepted the call from the French Church, and Rom. 5:12. was given him as a text for trial sermon, for ordination. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for an effort to endow Salem Academy: nothing how- ever was ever done, in this regard. "The Synod of Cincinnati were requested to take such action, as to secure a change, in the boundary line, between the Synods of Cincinnati and Ohio, so as to throw the town of New Holland into Chillicothe Presbytery, and Brother Wil- son was appointed to bring the matter to the attention of Synod." McKnight Williamson having had the call, from Cynthiana, put into OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 223 his bauds accepted it and the Rocky Spring call, and Messrs. Wise- man and Naylor were appointed to install him at Rocky Spring and N Wdliams and S. Steel to install him at Cynthiana. The pastoral relation between the Rev. Samuel Hibben and the churches of Mount Leigh and Eckmansville was dissolved, and Mr. Hibben was dismissed to the Presbytery of Peoria where he went to become pastor of the Second Church of Peoria, in which relation he remained for three years, when his failing health caased him to resign, which resignation was, with much regret, accepted, as he had given great satisfaction to all the people. He then became Chaplain of the Fourth Illinois Cavalry, hoping thus to serve his Master, and also to regain his health. This was in 1861-2, but his health was not permanently benefitted, and he died Mime 10, 1862. There was trouble in the French Church, in reference to Mr. Roudiez, and a meeting was appointed and held, at Mo wry town, Dec. 6th and 7th 1859. Things were not settled, however, and it was afterward deter- mined, not to ordain, or install Mr. Roudiez at present, and at length it was reported in Presbytery at Greenfield, April, 1861 that Mr, Roudiez had joined another body, and his. name was "removed from our minutes as a licentiate." At the meeting in Marshall, April 10-12, 1860, it was reported that a church had been organized at New Holland, "with nine members, and two elders." Mr. Wm. S Livingston, a licentiate, was dismissed to the Presbyterv of New Lisbon, and the Rev. John Caldwell. M. D., was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. At South Salem May 1st and 2nd, 1860, Mr. Grand Girard was granted a certificate, so that he could travel out of bounds. Samuel Dickey Crothers was received as a candidate from the Presbytery of Transylvania, subjects: for exegesis, -An sit Dens benevolensT criti- cal exercise 1st Pet, 3: 18-22; lecture the 29th Psalm, and popular sermon Gal. 6:14, had been assigned him by the Presbytery from which he came, and at this time he passed all his parts of trial and was licensed May 2, 1860. Mr. Crothers was born at Greenfield, April 20, 1833, joined the church, at South Salem, on profession in 1853, prepared for college, at Salem Academy, attended college at Princeton, New Jersey, and Danville, Kentucky, graduating from Centre College in 1858, and at the Theological Seminary in Danville, after a three years course. In Presbytery at Red Oak August 25th and 26th, 1860, the Rev. Herman Veith was received from the Presbytery of Hudson. Mr. Veith labored among the German people, in Portsmouth. In 1859, the Old School Church had 2,577 ministers, 3,487 224 THE HISTORY OF THE churches, and received on profession 23,945, and Lad communicants 279,630. The New School had 1,545 ministers, 1,542 churches, rnd received on profession 10,705 and had communicants 137,990. CHAPTER VIII. At the close of 1860, there were in the Presbytery Pastors: Wm. P. Eastman, at Union and supplying Greenland; R. W. Wilson at Bloouiingburg; John Wiseman at Greenfield; McKuight Williamson at Rocky Spring and Cynthiana, and supplying Marshal] one-fourth of the time; Samuel Steel D. D. at Hillsborough; Robert L. Stanton D. D. at Chillicothe; E. Grand Girard at Red Oak; Wm. Williams at West Union and Manchester; Wm. Gage at Concord; A R. Naylor at Pisgah; H. S. Fallerton at South Salem; S. J. Miller at Washington; Nathaniel Williams at New Market, and supplying Mount Leigh; and S. P. Dauhain at Bainbridge. J. A. I. Lowes was principal at Salem Academy ; Valentine Roudiez was in trouble at the French Church ; and. since April, 1860, J. Caldwell was supplying the church at Eckmansville; A. Leadbetter was at Wilmington, and Herman Veith war. preachiag to the German people at Portsmouth. In Prpsbytery at Greenfield, April 2-4, 1861, I. J. Cushman licentiate, was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Cincinnati Mr. Cushman was born in Monongahela county, West Virginia, near Morgantown, September 19, 1830. He was brought up in Fayette county, Ohio, where he came with an uncle when five or six years old. He prepared for college at Salem Academy, and graduated , from Miami University with the class of 1858, and the same year accepted the prineipalship of Salem Academy. November 30, 1860, he accepted a call from the Bethel church in the Presbytery of Cincinnati and continued pastor of that church until his death, August 26, 1881. He was an earnest Presby- terian, a faithful and beloved pastor, whose loss was greatly lamented. John Fallis, a member of Hillsborough Church, who had been taken under our care as a candidate for licensure at South Salem. May 1st and 2nd, 1860, was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Transylvania. Samuel Cromwell, an elder in the Wilmington Church, in whose christian character and faithfulness the Presbytery had confidence, at his request, was permitted to cease acting as an elder, in that church. Leave was granted the French church to employ Mr. Grand Girard, for part of his time, provided satisfactory arrangements could be made with him and the Red Oak church. The committee that had been appointed to organize a church at Winchester, (Messrs. Steel, Williams and Caldwell, min- isters, and Samuel Hibben and Wm. John, elders,) reported that they had organized a church there, with twenty-three members, and that 29 22G TDE DISTORT OF TOE Andrew Bay and Harvey A. Darlington were elected and ordained ruliageldera The name of the church was the "Firs! Presbyterian Church of Winchester." Mount Leigh and Winchester had leave to procure their own supplies, until the next stated meeting. McKnighl Williamsoa was appointe 1 stated supply al Marshall, for one fourth of Ins time, until the uext stated meeting. The committee to inquire into the expediency <>f preparing and publishing a history of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, reported progress, and were con- tinued, bul it would appear that they did nol continue long enongh in that laudable and delightful business. The following was also a loptod: " To the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to meet in Philadelphia, on the third Thursday of May, 1861:" Dear Brethren; It seems probable from statements made, in our public papers, that Rev. N. S. Rice D. D., will, at your meeting, resign his place, in the Theological Seminary of the North West. If this resignation should be made and accepted, we would requesl yon to elect, in his place. Bev. E. 1). AfacMaster J>. D. We believe that his habits of study, his pre-eminent qualifications for the chair likely to he vacated, and tin feelings and wishes of the North West, all conspire to reuder our request reasonable and proper." The following was also adopted: "The committee to whom was referred the memorial of the Bession of the Red Oak Church, submit the fol- lowing for the adoption of Presbytery: The Presbytery had no iatention of treating the former memorial of the Session, in an 'unconrteous and unchristian manner.' or to 'set it under the table,' b it took no action on the memorial further than to refer it to a committee, simply because the committee, inadvertently, failed to submit anj action for their adoption. The Presbytery would further declare that their opposition to American Slavery has not diminished in the slightest degree, bul has rather been increased and confirmed, by the developments of the nature and tendencies of that system which have been mad" in the current events of the present day. Presbytery still regard it as 'a blot on our holy religion,' as utterly irrec incilable with the law of God, and the principles of the gospel, and as furnishing a just ground of reproach to our church and nation. \\ e therefore feel more than ever disposed to use our •honest, earnest and unwearied endeavors,' by all lawful and judi- cious means, to effect its abolition." Rebert 1>. Herron and Thomas Fullerton were licensed. Mr. Herron was taken under care at South Salem and given "Nonne mors Christi oicarius sitf* for an exegesis, and Kuruans 8: 19-23, for critical exercise, and afterward Psalm 23, OHILLICOTHE PBESBYTERY. 227 for popular lecture, and John 3: 16, for popular sermon. Having passed all his parts of trial, he was licensed Wednesday, April 3, 1861. Mr. Herron was born October 15, 1834, near Hillsborough, Ohio, united with the Presbyterian Church at Hanover, Indiana, in 1853, graduated at Hanover College, 1856, attended Danville Seminary; was ordained, as evaugelist, at Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, Wednesday, June 4, 1862; was stated supply at West Union and Manchester 18 months, became chaplain of the 11th Kentucky, V. I. At Chattanooga, Tenn., while in charge of the hospital, contracted illness which made him an inmate of the hospital for three months; resigned his commission at Nashville Tennessee, October 19, 1861; was stated supply at Pleasant Ridge, Presby- tery of Cincinnati, Jan. 1, 1865, to Dec. 31; from Jan. 1, 1866, to the fall of 1880, supplied as pastor elect, Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio; was called to the churches of Danville and White Lick, Presbytery of Indianapolis, and took charge of them in the beginning of 1871, and remained in that Presbytery until in the early winter of 1877. then was called to Montezuma, in Presbytery of Iowa city, where he was pastor for nearly six years; from Aug. 1882, to the fall of 1885, supplied the First Church, Independence, Kansas, when on account of ill heaith he resigned. For two years, as his health permitted, he did general and evangelistic work, and then was called to the churches of Fredonia and New Albany, Kansas, of which churches he is still pastor. He has received between five and six hundred into the church on profession and by certificate, and five active and useful ministers, now in the work, "were under the moulding and directing influence of his ministry." Thomas Fullerton was born at Chillicothe, Nov. 16, 1831, joined the church at South Salem, in 1819, prepared for college at Salem Academy, and entered the junior class, of Miami University, and graduated in the class of 1853. He studied and practiced law, at Columbus, Ohio, for a time, and then at Peoria, Illinois, when he determined to enter the ministry; studied Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, was taken under care of Presbytery at this meeting, and read an exegesis on "An Christus vere DeusV a critical exercise on Col. 11:16, delivered a popular lecture on Deut. 33:26-29, popular sermon on 1st Peter, 1:8, and was licensed at Greenfield, Wednesday, April 3rd, 186 L. At South Salem, April 30 and May 1st, 1861, The Rev. Nathan S. Smith was received, after examination, from the Methodist Protestant church, and took his seat as a member of Presbytery. The Presbytery prepared and, seru) the following! 228 THE HISTORY OF THE From the Presbytery of Chillicothe, in session at South Salem April, 1861, to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, to be held in Philadelphia on the third Thursday of May, 1861: "Fathers wn brethren -Inasmuch ih we have reason to believe, from published sermons and other publications, issued by ministers in connection with our church, that many, oven of our own ministers and members, regard the action of the Assembly of 1>18. on the subject of American slavery, as virtually repealer I by the action of 1846, and whereas, this view of the matter ha- been publicly endorsed in one of our Southern Synods, and given as a reason for not repudi- ating your testimonies, and deeliniug your jurisdiction; We do, therefore, most earnestly, yet respectfully, beseech your venerable body to vindicate the truth which our beloved church has so nobly asserted, on this subject of slavery, from the beginning, by some explicit declaration, showing that you still believe and teach the sentimeuts uttered in 1818, and urging upon ministers and sessions to give careful heed to the admonitions of that delivr At Union August 27th and 28th, 18&1, McKnight Williamson was made stated supply at Marshall, for one-fourth of his time. The pastoral relation between Wm. Williams and the churches of West Union and Manchester was dissolved, and Mr. Williams was dis- missed to the Presbytery of Schuyler, and the churches had leave to procure their own supplies. Samuel 1). Crothers was made stated supply at Mount Leigh and Winchester, until the next stated meeting. Thomas Fullerton was granted leave to travel out of bounds. "The report of the committee on the minutes of the Assembly was taken up and adopted, and is as follows: The com- mittee on the minutes of the Assembly report: Tu accordance with the action of the Assembly, Resolved; That Presbytery give all diligence to the duty of seeking out and encouraging young men of piety aud promise, with reference to entering the ministry Resolved: That it is the duty of the churches to support and patronize our Presbyterial Academy, and that Presbytery devise some meaDs of calling attention to the subject. Resolved: That Presbytery cordially endoi-se the resolutions of the last General Assembly, upon the state of the country, and commend the noble sentiments, therein expressed, to the careful and prayerful considera- tion of all our members. Resolved; That Presbytery express their satisfaction with the action of- the Assembly, in its review of the records of the Synod of South Carolina. Also, in their answer returned to a memorial sent up by this body, on the subject of slavery, which acts, taken together, are distinctly understood as 0HILL.IC0THE PRESBYTERY. 229 roaffirruiug the action of 1818, on the subject of American slavery; Resolved; That, in accordance with the injunction of the Assembly, Presbytery will give more special attention to the subject of Sys- tematic Benevolence, within our bounds.'" This was the first time, for many years, that the Presbytery was satisfied with the action of the Assembly. It was, also, " resolved that Presbytery urge upon the churches, within our bounds, the duty of earnestly observing the day appointed, by the President of these United States, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, iu reference to our existing national troubles." Norman Jones was taken under our care, as a HceDtiate, he having answered the constitutional questions propounded to can- didates, affirmatively, Wednesday, August 28, 1861. Mr. Jones was born at Washington C. H., November 28, 1832. He united with the church, at South Salem, where he attended the Academy in prepa- ration for college. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1857, having entered the juuior class, when he left Salem Academy. He studied theology at the Union Theological Seminary, in New York City, finishing the course there in i860. Before graduating, he was examined by the Congregational Association of Brooklyn, and recom- mended, by that body, to the churches, which is equivalent to being licensed, and preached the summer after he had graduated, in the East. When he appeared in Presbytery, being a member of the Congregational church, he was, by direction of Presbytery, taken into the church of Union, by the session, and then received into the Presbytery as a licentiate. At Greenfield, September 10th, 1861, it was "resolved that this Presbytery is highly gratified with the proclamation of Major Gen- eral McClellan, enjoining the observance of the Sabbath upon the armies under his command; that we express our gratitude to God for His favor in disposing him thus to respect His law; and that, in this, we see additional encouragement to pi ay earnestly and hope confidently for the success of our armies, in their efforts to preserve our highly favored Government from destruction, by a most wicked rebellion. At Hillsborough, April 1st and 2d, 1862, George H. Fullerton, a licentiate, was received to our care, from the Presbytery of Alleghany City. Wra. Coleman and George T. Crissman were licensed. They had been taken under care of Presbytery at Union, August 27th and 28th, 1861, from the Presbytery of Alleghany City, in whose care they had beeu while attending seminaiy at Alleghany, and, as it appears, had been assigned subjects for Latin exegeses and critical exercises. When received they were given, Mr. Coleman, Romans 5: 1-5, for 230 THE niSTOKY OF THE popular lecture, and Romans 5:6, for popular sermon; and Mr. < i man, 2nd Corinthians, 6: 14 is, for popular Lecture, and 2nd Corin- thians, 7: I. for p >pular sermon. These, together with each a Latin exegesis and critical exercise, were all delivered, and they v. licensed. Wednesday, April 2d, 1862. Norman Jones, licentiate, was dismissed to the can- of the Presbytery <>f .Miami. The Itev. N. S. Smith was. also, dismissed to the same Presbytery. At Winchester, Wednesday? June 4th, 1862, Samuel D. Crothera was ordained and installed pastor of the churches of Winchester and Mount Leigh, and Robert B. Herron was ordained as an evangelist. Mr. Crothers' trial sermon, for ordination, was from 1st Timothy. 3: 15. Mr. Herron's was from Romans, 8: 28. Dr. Stanton preached the ordination sermon, from 2nd Timothy, 1: 9-10, Mr. Wiseman proposed the questions and offered the ordaining prayer, McK night Williamson delivered the charge to the two brethren, and Dr. Steel to the people of Winchester and Mount Leigh. John Barrett was licensed. Mr. Barrett was born near New Market, Sept. 5th, 1832, and joined the church at that place, in his seventeenth year. Ee prepared for college at Salem Academy, and graduated at Miami ■University, with the class of 1860. He studied theology at Alle- ghany Seminary. He was received under the care of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, at Union, September 27th and 28th. 1861, from the Presbytery of Alleghany City, under whose care he had been, while a student at the Seminary, and was assigned, for lecture, 2nd Cor. 5: 18 19; for popular sermon, 2nd Cor. 5: 20. He passed all the parts of trial, (his subjects for Latin exegesis and critical exei are not given, as they appear to have been assigned him by the other Presbytery,) ami was licensed Wednesday. June 4th, 1862. At Pisgah, August 2(5 and 27, 1802, Wm. Coleman, having been appointed Chaplain of the 117th Regiment O. V. I., mustered into the service of the United States, was ordained as an evangelist, His trial sermon was from Mat. !): 28; Samuel L). Crothers preached, Dr. Stanton presided and Mr. Wiseman gave the charge to the newly ordained minister. The Rev. John Caldwell was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. The relation between Nathaniel Williams and the churcb of New Market was dissolved and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Palestine. Dr. Stanton having been elected to a professorship, in Danville Seminary, the rela- tion between him and the First Church of Chillicothe was dissolved. to take effect iu September: he was also granted a certificate to the Presbytery of Transylvania, and resigned his office of Stated Clerk, t. which olbc^ Mr, Lowes was elected. The following paper OHILLICOTrre PRESBYTERY. 231 was adopted: " Whereas this Presbytery Las shown itself the friend of the oppressed, and as American slavery lies at the founda- tion, and is the principal cause of the present troubles, which dis- tract, and should humble our nation, therefore, Resolved; 1st. That we can but rejoice in the growing and healthy public sentiment, in the loyal and border States, in the more harmonious views, in the different denominations of Christians, especially in our branch of ^ the church, against the system. Resolved; 2nd. That the spiritual and eternal interests of these slaves made free, in the District of Columbia, by an act of Congress, and those made so in the course of the war, and which are found collected, in several localities, should demand the attention of all benevolent and Christian people, and therefore demand the attention of the churches under our care. Resolved; 3rd. That our several churches be requested to take up collections, on their behalf, and send the amount thus raised, to the American Tract Society, or to such society as may be engaged in the work of teaching, and preaching to them the everlasting gospel of Christ." The committee, on the minutes of the General Assembly, reported the following which was unanimously adopted: "1st. On c trrespondence: Resolved; Thar, Presbytery is highly gratified that the Assembly has instituted a friendly correspondence with the New School, and the United Presbyterian churches, and the Presbyterian church of Ireland. This indicates, we trust, a drawing together of the different branches of the Presbyterian family, and the approach of the time when they shall be one in spirit and in outward organiza- tion. 2nd. On the state of the country: Resolved; That we take pleasure in recording our hearty endorsement of the Assembly's expression of attachment to the Federal Union, and loyalty to the Federal Government, and of the rebuke administered by it, to treason and rebellion in our land. This second deliverance places oar church unmistakably upon record, as a worthy successor of the loyal old Presbyterian church of 1770." At South Salem, April 7th and Sth, 18G3, the church of Lees- burgh was dissolved, and the only remaining elder directed to dismiss the members to Hillsborough, or to such other churches as they may desire, and place the records of the church in the hands of the Stated Clerk. McKnight Williamson was permitted to supply Marshal], part of the time, until the next stated meeting. R. C. Gal- braith, Jr., and W. Gr. Hillman obtained leave to labor in our bounds, until the next stated meeting, and did so labor, Oalbraith at Green- land, and Hillman, in the First Church, Chillicothe. Eckmansville presented a call to S. D. Crothers for one-half of his time, which he 232 THF. HISTORY OF THE accepted, the churches that he was serving consenting to the arrange- ment, and the first Wednes lay of June whs appointed for his installa- tion, E. Grand Girard to preach, Dr. Steel to preside and give the charge to the pastor and S. P. Dunham to the people. George H. Fullerton, licentiate under the care of Presbytery, was dismissed to to the care of the Presbytery of Columbus. Tht> Rev. George Humphrey Fullerton, D. D.. was boru at Bloomingburgh, Fayette county, Ohio. February 27th, 1838, united with the church, at South Salem, February 23rd, 1861, prepared for College, at Salem Academy, graduated at Miami University with the class of 1N58, was two years at Alleghany, and one at Princeton, 1858 1861, was taken under care of the Presbytery of Alleghany City, September, 1858, and licensed by that Presbytery, April 2lst. 1860. He spent the vacation after licensure preaching at Greenupsburgh and Greenup Union, Kentucky. He preached for about lour months, after leaving the Theological Seminary, at South Charleston, Clark county. Ohio, was chaplain of the First Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry mustered into the service of the United States from October, 1801, to October. 1862. He preached at Lancaster, Ohio, from December 14th, 1S02, to October 1st. 1864, and during this ministry was ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Columbus, May 4th, 18(33; preached at Sandusky, Ohio, from October 2d, 1H04, to November 3d, 18(17; at Lane Seminary church from November 17th, 1807, to November 2\K 1N74: ai Springfield, Illinois, from December 17th, 1874, to June 29th, 1879; at Walnut Hills church, Cincinnati, Ohio, from August 19th, 1879, to October 10th, 1886, and began Ins ministry at the Second Presbyterian church, Springfield, Ohio, November 7, 1880, where he is now pastor. The pastoral relation between the Rev. A. R. Naylor and the Pisgah church was dissolved; also that between the Rev. John Wise- man and the Greenfield church, to take effect the first of July. It was recommended to the churches that they observe Thursday, April 30. appointed by the President of the United States, for fasting and prayer. Samuel M. Crissruan, a member of the Red Oak church, was licensed. He had been received as a candidate, at Union, August 7th and 28th, 1801, and had, in the me antime. read an exegesis on, '•J/o/.s Christi vicarius est" a critical exercise on John 21:15-17, and delivered a popular lecture on Rom. 12: 1-2 and a popular ser- mon on 2nd Cor. 5: 21, and was licensed, at Salem, Wednesday, April 8, 1803. In Presbytery, at Washington C. H., Sep. 1st and 2nd, 1803, the Rev. A. R. Naylor was dismissed to the Presbytery of Saline, and S. M. Crissman to the care of the Presbytery of Peoria. Arthur CHIIXICOTHE PBEBBf TE»?. 238 R. Naylor was born in Harrison County, Kentucky, Dec. 20, 1812, graduated at Miami University, 1841 ; studied theology at Associate Reformed Seminary, Oxford, O., licensed by Oxford Presbytery, April, 1842, ordained by Presbytery of Cincinnati, 1844, preached at Read- ing, Feesburg and Ebenezer; pastor at Pisgah, Ross County, Ohio, 1855 to 1863; stated supply in Indiana nine years, in Illinois, four years; pioneer missionary in Kansas eight years and is now H. R. Retired. His address, in the Minutes, is Wichita, Kan., where his son Prof. J as. M. Naylor is principal of a large and nourishing Academy. N. M. Urmston was made stated supply at New Market, he had been received again into Presbytery, at this meeting, from the Pres- bytery of Wyaconda. John Barrett accepted a call, from Pisgah, and Wednesday September 17, at 11 o'clock A. M., was appointed ior his ordination and installation. Eph. 11:8, was given him as a text for his trial sermon and W. G. Hillman was appointed to preach, S. P. Dunham to preside and make the ordaining prayer, R.W. Wilton to give charge to the pastor and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., to the people. Chillicothe, Greenfield and Salem had leave to procure their own supplies. W. G. Hillman was received from the Presbytery of Logansport. Mr. Hillman had been supplying the First church of Chillicothe and continued to do so, while he remained in the Pres- bytery. R. C. Galbraith, Jr., was received from the Presbytery of Columbus; since he had been dismissed, to Che care of that Presby- tery he had preached to the church at Lancaster, Ohio; after supply- ing them, for a time, he had been ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Columbus, June 9, 1857; for four years of the time he had been chaplain at the State Reform Farm, preaching there every Sabbath afternoon. He was also commissioned chaplain of the Third Brigade, First Division Ohio Volunteers, mustered into the service of the United States, and served as chaplain at Camp Dennison, and in West Virginia; his commission is dated May 10, 1861; he was in the service but four months. His pastoral relation with the Lancaster church was dissolved October 8th, 1862. Pres- bytery adopted the following; *'On the state of the country: "Resolved; That this Presbytery cordially approve of the papers adopted by the General Assembly on the state of the country, as professing undiminished loyalty to the Federal Government, aiid au earnest desire for the suppression of the rebellion; also as acknowl- edging our great sinfulness, as a people, owning the justice of God, in bringing this heavy calamity upon us, because of our national transgressions, and the need of our turning from them to God, by repentance and prayer, and of amending our ways that his wrath 80 234 THE HISTORY OF THE may be turned away from ns.' " The committee, (Lowes, Eastman and Wilson,) appointed to prepare a minute, with reference to the decease of Brother* Gage and Fullerton presented the following, which was adopted: "Since the last meeting of the Presbytery, our dear brothers, William (rage and H. S. Fullerton have ceased from their earthly labors, and have entered into the rest of their Lord: the former on the ninth of July, and the latter on the seventeenth of August last. The-M brethren had been pastors of churches' within our bounds, each for about one-third of a century, and at the time of their death still sustained this relation, the former having been pastor of the church of Concord thirty-two years, and the latter pastor of the church of Salem twenty-sis years Their most earnest wish was that they might die with their people. Their wish was gratified. The praise of these brethren is in all the churches. They rest from their labors and their works do follow them. To this dispensation of God's providence and grace we bow, with humble submission. He doeth all things well. What is our loss is their infinite gain, and yet our tears must tlow at the many precious memories which cluster around these brethren. AVe feel uur bereavement. And while we are sure that the great Head of the church, will raise up others, to take their place in the work of the ministry, we. who have been so long associated with them, feel that very tender ties have been severed, and that links which bound us to earth now bind us to heaven, ami that as very dear friends have beeu taken from us, we should be drawn nearer to that friend that sticketh closer than a brother. May God grant us grace to follow in the steps of these brethren, as they followed Christ." Win. Gage was born in Salem, Massachusetts. Nov. 16. 1799; the same year in which the Presbytery was organized. He joined the church in South Beading, when about nineteen years of age. prepared for college, in Bradford and at Philips Academy, entered college at Amherst, in 1824, and graduated in 1828, when he imme- diately entered the Theological Seminary nt Andover. and after having been there three years, graduated in 1831. He was licensed, in April, 1831, by the "Congregational Association of Andover," during his last year in the Seminary. He received a commission, from the ''American Home Missionary Society.'" to labor in the West, and set out for his chosen held of labor, having probably but a vague idea of what he should find, or of what his work would be, but impelled by that ''hungering for the horizon", which, while it leads many toward the setting sun, to lind the gold piled OHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 235 np there, for men of adventure and enteprise, does also lead some to press forward to find work that will enrich them forever, and whose reward while it has much of sweetness, even here, is found, in full excellency, in the world to which he, who, in the strength of his youth, journeyed to the far West with high ambition and much hope, has gone, with an assurance of everlasting blessedness, having planted in the soil of the churches to which be ministered, soil often watered with his tears, seeds that will grow and wave in golden beauty, and bring forth for his enrichment, perennial harvest; to where the earthen cup of simple water, given in Christ's name, comes back to the giver, a golden cup, with jewels encrusted, filled, for his drinking, with the wine of God's love. On his way West, he stopped in New York city and connected himself with the Third Presbytery of New York, by which he was ordained as an evangelist, and dismissed to our Presbytery, into which he was received in January. 1832. He preached, as we have seen, at Concord and Pisgah, the relation with Pisgah being dissolved in 1855, and at Concord, by his death. It is said, in his memoir, in Wilson's Almanac, that "such was his punctuality that though his constitution was never robust, and though the church of Pisgah was eight miles distant from his residence in the bounds of Concord, yet, with two exceptions, during the twenty-four years that he ministered to that church, he never failed to fulfill his Sabbath appointments." He was pastor at Concord some years longer, and during all these years, he kept the church well informed, in all the general movements for good and blessing. The temperance cause found in him, a warm friend. He was also, from the first, an earnest advocate of anti- slavery principles, and kept the churches well informed in all the movements for human freedom. I well remember his talks before sermon, on Temperance, Anti-Slavery, &c, and the accounts that he gave of the meetings of Presbytery and Synod. He was descended from the Puritans, and many of the traits of that people were strongly marked in him. In his theology, he was thoroughly Old School. In his feelings he was New School. Although living so long in this State, he never became acclimated, he was always a New Englander. The ways and manners and pronunciation of the East clung to him. He made but little of Christmas, but Thanks- giving day was the one day of the year that, to him, was clothed in royal purple: to it he looked forward with eager anticipation, and when it came he thoroughly enjoyed it. His gestures and all his ways were foreign to this part of the country, but none of them were offensive. He did not hate you, or treat you badly, he even 238 THE HI8T0BY 07 THE oved yon none tho less, because you* were not born in Massa- chusetts, but he could scarcely keep from pitying you, and possibly showed you extra kindness because of his compassion. In my infancy his hand sprinkled upon my face the waters of baptism, and later broke for me the bread of my first communion, and was laid upon my head in ray ordination, and during all the intervening years, I had been receiving instruction from him, and I cannot but kindly and lovingly remember him. He was naturally a very modest and I think, in some respects, a timid man. but he had always the courage of his convicf ion«, and was ready to stand boldly upon what, after conscientious examination, seemed to him the side of justice and right. The question with him was not. what is most popular? or what will be most immediately profitable? but. what is right? what is in accordance with God's law? He was remarkably well informed, on all subjects. I think I never knew a man whose information was so general. He read on all subjects, and had a tenacious memory, and, I think, a kind of system by which he recalled things. I have often asked him questions, and about many things, and never failed to get the information that I sought, though sometimes he would talk a long time before he came to the particular 'thing about which I had inquired. He talked easily, fluently, and always cor- rectly, never forgetting his grammar. His words and ideas flowed in a continual stream, as from an ever full fountain. I do not think he was ever at a I033 for something to say, and yet I do not think I ever knew a man, to whose sermons an extra amount of study added more. He was always conscientious in his preparation for preach- ing, but sometimes when he had wrought, and re- wrought his sermons, they came, with every word polished, and every thought clear and well defined, and were, in their composition, models ;>f literary finish, and elegance of diction, and these, delivered with such wealth of feel- ing, that his utterance was half choked, tremulous, and sometimes for a moment suspended, until he could control his emotions, with no noise or bluster, but with that quietness that comes when feelings are too intense for noise and clamor, every word warm with passion, and wet with tears, could not but have effect for good upon all who heard them. He succeeded Mr. James H. Dickev, and, knowing what a man he was, he held him in great veneration and strove, and successfully, to nourish what he had planted, while he was himself sowing the same seed. A frequent expression of his, in preaching, and used to clinch the nails that he had driven, was. 'That is the doctrine which Brother Dickey preached, and which I try to preach.'" And so he did his work and went to meet his rewarding Lord. CHILIJOOTHE PRESBTTEKT 237 Hugh Stewart Fullerton was born near Greencastle, Pennsyl- vania, February 6, 1805. He was descended from that Scotch-Irish stock that did and suffered so much for Christ and human freedom, and, transplanted to this country, has furnished so many men of mark, in all departments; and of that descent he was proud. He Jived, while a boy, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on a farm, in Orange county, New York, and in the city of Baltimore, whence, his father having been unsuccessful in a business venture, the family removed to Fayette county, Ohio, in 1815. He made public profession of his faith, in Bloomingburgh church, when quite a youth, 'and soon after- ward taught a school in Frankfort. At that time Sunday-schools were being established, and the good people thought that they should have one organized in that village, and Mr. Fullerton then, as always, interested in every good work, was ready to do what he could to make the enterprise a success. A meeting was called, and a number of persons attended to talk the matter over, among others Mr. Fullerton and my father. After deliberation and consultation, they all came to the conclusion that there was no man among them so well qualified for superintendent as " Granddaddy Somersett," a man universally respected and the most religious man in the town. The old man accepted the office. Then they began to choose teachers, when the new superintendent said that they would have two teachers to each class, so that any pleasant Sunday, if one of the teachers wanted to go hunting, the school work would not be interfered with. This seemed so reasonable a proposition that they all fell in with it. Then the superintendent put on his glasses, and taking a Testament in his hand, said that they must each read a few verses, and he would assign them to their classes, giving to each class two who read most alike, so that the scholars should not be confused by having teachers whose reading was different. Then h6 handed another Testament to Mr. Fullerton, and said he would begin with him. Not expecting such an ordeal, as Mr. Fullerton said when he told tho stdry, and seeing the old man looking so wise, he became confused and so embarrassed, in the august presence, that he read so that he supposed no one understood what he said. The old man called on my father to read next, and as he had recently come from Ireland, and had not yet got the brogue from his tongue, his reading was also hard to be understood. But the superintendent was delighted, and said that he had never heard two men read so much alike; so they were assigned to one class. He did not say whether either of them ever availed themselves of the hunting privilege. Mr. Fullerton attended college, nt the Ohio University, 238 THE HISTORY OF THF Dr. Wilson being, at the time, president of the institution. He studied theology under the direction of Dr. C'rothers, whom he always held in highest esteem, and who had for him warmest love and affection. Although he was, as we have seen, for a time pastor at Union and Chillicothe, the greater part of his ministerial life was spent in the service of the Salem church, and excellent service he gave thorn. Not satisfied with the ordinary work of a minister, he was foremost, in every public enterprise, and no good work was done in the neighbordood that was not guided by his eyp and helped by his hand. Not many such things were done there, the doing of which did not originate with him, and which, if he had not been there, would not have been done at all. The Academy, that has proved a blessing to many, and lifted up the whole neighborhood, was the product of his thought and work and prayer: and, as long as he lived he carefully watched, and tended, and loved it. It was a vine of his planting, and to him it was a great delight when he saw fruit ripening upon it, or when the odor of its bloom rilled the neighbor- hood with fragrance. His preaching, while full of instruction, was also most attractive in its style, and of that character that feels around men's hearts, and persuades them to holiness, and nerves them for duty. To many of the boys, who came from different parts of the surrounding country and from the neighboring counties, to become students of the Academy, his preaching was a revelation. They thought that they had never heard preaching before, and they were right — they never had heard such preaching as he gave them. Used, many of them, to formal disquisitions, that however excellent they might be, of their kind, and instructive to those who would patiently listen, and were able to understand the technical, theo- logical words that were used, and had an idea, such as many of the excellent and solid elders and laymen, in that doctrinal age did have, of what supralapsarian and sublapsarian. and the five points meant, yet to these boys they were dry as dust. But here was a man alert, sprightly, who took hold of things, and so held them up that these boys and girls could see what they meant, and without pushing a whole system of theology, with all its rough points and fittings, down their throats at once, did, yet in quiet, pleasant, skillful manner, weave all the threads of doctrine through his discourse, and make its web, and then embroider and adorn it with fact and fancy, and make it glow with the golden luster of real, not simulated, feeling, until the whole system of the Calvinistic theology had become a garment beautifully fitting and adorning them, and which they were glad to put on and wear for all the remainder of their lives. It was inter- CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERS' 23y eating to watch the new boys-many of them had been teaching- school, and were men old enough to vote and work the roads, but still we called them boys— it was interesting to watch them, when they came listlwsly into church and then had their attention caught, and used and held. I do not suppose they knew what it meant, but it was the involuntary admiration that men have for a work of genius, as distinguished from that which they force themselves to have for a work of talent, and which they imagine is the very highest excel- lence, until they do happen to see that which genius has wrought Mr. Fullerton was a very hospitable man and his house was an exceedingly pleasant place to visit. I remember many delightful visits that I. a boy, made there, made pleasant, not only because of the nice. times that I had with the children, but also of the kindness and pleasant condescension, to our capacity, of the head of the house I remember, too, especially, one great Christmas turkey, not only as brown and juicy, and cooked to a turn, it lay upon the smoking platter, upon the dinner table, around which we crowded and sat with folded hauds, while Mr. Fullerton reverently craved God's blessing, and then what clatter of tongues arose while, with skillful use of the carving knife, he separated, for us, 'generous portions of the toothsome bird. There are no turkeys now so savory, so rich in juices, so delightful in solids. But I have also earlier reeollec. tions of the great bird, that he had skillfully fed and fattened, with bearded breast and feathers glittering in the sunlight, with metallic shades of black, and dark green, and deep golden bronze, and head hooded with scarlet. We boys locked upon it with admiring eyes and hungry desire, and then the evening before Christmas, we went oat, Mr. Fullerton at the head of the little procession, to where the fowl was cooped, and carried it to the wood-house, where, with skill that showed he was not unaccustomed to such work, with one stroke of the axe, Mr. Fullerton severed its head from its body, and then locking upon it. as. beating its great wings, it turned and struggled in death, his tender sensibilities were aroused and, in almost the tone in which, in his sermons, he expressed pity for the unfortunate, he said, "Poor fellow! poor fellow! we have treated you badly." Things began to be almost too solemn for me, when Tom— I wonder if years and added dignity have made him forget how to say such things now— said, "I don't know, father; I think we have done all that could be done, for a turkey: we gave him benefit of clergy in his death." Thursday, Sep. 17, 1863, the Rev. John Barrett was ordained and installed pastor of Pisgah church, At South Salem, Dec. 23, 1863* 240 mr HiBTon OS jut the pastoral relation between the Rev. Samuel D. Crothers and the churches of Mount Leigh, Winchester and Eckinausville was dis- solved. In Presbytery, at Hillsborough, April 5-7, 1864, G. T. Crissman was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Rodk River, and Thomas Fullerton to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Mr. Crissman was born in Milroy, Pennsylvania, May 25, 1836, united with the Presbyterian church, at South Salem, October, 1856, was educated at Salem Academy and Miami University, graduating from the latter, July, 1860. After he was licensed, for some months he supplied Eckmansville, Belfast, Sinking Spring and Piketon. In March, 1863, he went to Portage City, Wisconsin, and supplied the church there, for a few months; was ordained by Rock River Presbytery, April 1864, and ministered to the church at Morrison, Illinois, for fifteen years. In September, 1879, he moved to Nebraska, and established the church at Kearney, and, February, 1883, was elected Sy nodical missionary, for the Synod of Nebraska, in which capacity he served until he accepted a call to the church at Hastings, Nebraska, in November, 1885, since which time he has been pastor of that church- Mr. Fullerton had served as chaplain of the 17ih Ohio Volunteer Infantry, mustered into the service of the United States, from Sep- tember, 1861, to October, 1862. Then, after his father's death, he preached to the Salem Church, and continued his study of theology until the spring of 1864. In May, 1864, he was ordained and installed pastor of the First Church of "Walnut Hills, by the Presby- tery of Cincinnati. In November, 1866, he went to the First church of Springfield, Ohio. In 1870, he took the chair of Rhetoric and English Literature, in Wooster University. In October, 1872, he accepted a call to Park church, Erie, Pennsylvania, where he remained until September, 188i. Since which time his address ban been, the Rev. Thomas Fullerton D. D., Pastor of the West street church, Georgetown, D. C. W 7 . G. Hillman had leave to labor out ot bounds. McKnight Williamson was made stated supply at Mar- shall. Wm. P. Eastman was now supplying Piketon, part of the time. R. C. Galbraith, Jr., accepted a call from Concord, and Wm. P. Eastman was appointed to preside and preach, J. A. I. Lowes to give the charge to the pastor and John Barrett to the peopte, at his installation, which was appointed for Saturday, June 18, and was then attended to. The following was adopted: "W 7 hereas, the National government has promised protection to our missionaries, within our lines, in the Southern States, therefore, Resolved; That we earnestly recommend the Board of Domestic Missions to send as OfilLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 241 many missionaries as practicable, to this field, giving special atten- tion to the wants of the Freedmen, who are providentially thrown upon our hands." At Eckrnansville, May 10th and 11th, 1864, Mr. Eben Muse, who for a time had supplied Concord church, was received from the Presbytery of Ebenezer, as a licentiate, accepted calls from the churches of Mount Leigh and Eckrnansville, and was assigned 2nd Cor. 4:7, for his trial sermon. He was ordained and installed pastor of Eckrnansville, Wednesday, June 11, 1864. E. Grand Girard preached and presided, McKnight Williamson gave the charge to the pastor and John Barrett to the people. The Friday before the second Sabbath of June was appointed for his installation, at Mount Leigh, N. M. Urmston and Wm. Coleman to attend to it, arranging between themselves as to what part each should take. In Presbytery at Greenfield, June 8, 1864, Alexander H. Young a licentiate of the Presbytery of Cincinnati, obtained leave to labor in our bounds. At Manchester, August 30th and 31st, 1864, S. D. Crothers who had been supplying the Greenfield church since he had left Mount Leigh and Eckrnansville, accepted a call from that church, and McKnight Williamson was appointed to preside and preach, J. A. I. Lowes to give the charge to the pastor and John Barrett to the people, at his installation, the time for which was to be fixed by the committee. This installation was delayed, however, because of some trouble in the settlement with Mr. Wiseman, the former pastor of the Greenfield church. Mr. Wiseman thought that the church was indebted to him some four hundred dollars, and the churel> thinking that he had agreed to a reduction of salary, and holding bin receipt in full, supposed that they had satisfied all just claims upon them, and the Presbytery held the same opinion as the church, but Mr. Wiseman, claimed that there had been no formal reduction in his salary, no congregational meeting in reference to it, and that the receipt was not 'in full of all demands," but simply "in full;" which meant that the full amount of money, namtd in the receipt, had been received, and appealed to Synod from the decision of the Presbytery; and the Synod, taking bis view of the situation, the church was directed to pay the claim, and did so. This delayed the presentation of the call to Mr. Crothors, and then his installation after he had accepted it, and so Mr. Crothers was not installed until in November, 1864, and when that time had come I!. W. Biggs presided and preached in place of McKnight Williamso:,, who had been appointed. The Rev. Henry Weed Biggs was received, 31 242 THE HISTORY OF THE at the Manchester meeting, from the Presbytery <>f West Virginia., and accepted a call from the First church uf Chillicothe, and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., was appointed to preside and preach, W. P. Eastman to give the charge to the pastor, and 8. D. Crothers, to the people, at his installation, which was fixed for Wednesday, Sep. 21, 1804. when the different members of the committee performed the parts assigned them. Henry Weed Biggs D. D. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, March i5, 1828, was taken into fall 'membership in the First church at Cincinnati, to which city his father had removed to become a professor in Lane Seminary. He took his literary course in Cin- cinnati College, his theological at Princeton Seminary, a full course in each, was received under care of Presbytery of Cincinnati, June 1849, licensed by that. Presbytery, June, 1851, ordained by the Pres- bytery of Crawfordsville. April 10, 1852. His first charge was a mission field. Lebanon. Hopewell and New Prospect churches. in Indiana, where he labored from October, 1851, to the spring of 1853. His second charge was Princeton. Indiana, from the spring of 1853, until January, 1855. July fi. 1855, he began to preach at Morgantown, West Virginia, where he continued until August 16, ' 1864. For some reason the installation of Mr. Muse, at Mount Leigh, had been delayed, and Mr. Coleman was released from the committee, and Dr. Steel put in his place, and the time for his installation, was fixed for Monday, after the second Sabbath of September. Mr. Urmston was made stated supply at New Market, Brush Creek and Winchester. The Rev. John Wiseman was dismissed to .the Presby- tery of Whitewater. Mr. Wiseman was born in 1801, in Lanark- shire. Scotland, near Strathavau. He was educated at Glasgow University, finishing his literary career in 1824, taking the degree of A. M., and his theological course at "Divinity Hall." in the same Institution, under the direction of the celebrated Dr. Ralph Ward- law, in 1827. He was licensed by the Congregational church, ami ordained and installed, as co-pastor, with Dr Roby, of that church, in Manchester, England. Afterward he spent some time in Garlis- town, in the South of Scotland, whence he removed to Wick, an important seaport town in the North of Scotland and was. for a number of years, pastor of the Congregational Church, in that place. Then he removed to Arundel, in the South of England; while there the disruption of the church of Scotland took place, and Mr. Wise- man united with the Free Church of Scotland, and took charge of St. Peter's Scotch church, in connection with that body, in the city of Liverpool. In 1860, he came to the United States. He first located The Rev. H. W. Biggs. D.13. Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, CHILLICOTHE, O. OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 243 at Stonehouse Plains, New Jersey, as pastor of the Dutch Reformed church there. In 1853, he came to Ohio, and became pastor of the Presbyterian church, at Williamsburgh, in Clermont county. In the history of that county, it is said, " The Rev. John Wiseman was in charge of the Presbyterian cburch from 1853 to 1857, and was a man of great force of character." Then he came to our Presbytery and to the Greenfield church. Thence he removed to Rushville, Indiana, where he supplied the church until January, 1869, when he went, as stated supply, to Camden, Preble County, Ohio, remaining there nearly two years ; then he went, as stated supply to the church, at Delhi, near Cincinnati, where he remained until April, 1873, when, on account of the infirmities of age, he was compelled to give up his work. He died, at the house of his son, Mr. G. E. Wiseman, in Danville, Kentucky, May 2, 1876. He was buried in Fern Cliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. The pastor of the Rushville church says, "He served the church here, very acceptably, and he still has a warm place in the hearts of many of my people. " The pastor at Delhi says, " His memory is still green and honored by all who knew him." Another writes, "I found him a very genial friend, a man of varied and extensive information, gifted with an extraordi- nary memory, well versed in theology, and an able and instructive preacher of the gospel. I visited him often, and always came away benefitted and refreshed. " The Cincinnati Gazette, in a notice of his death, speaks of him as "a man of considerable learning, and a preacher of more than ordinary ability. " The following, on Slavery, the State of the Country, and the Freedmen was adopted: "This Presbytery would record their satis- faction that the General Assembly, of our church, haye taken such ground, and so unanimously passed such action on the wicked system of American slavery, which has oppressed generations of our fellow men, whose bitter fruits have cursed our beloved land for so many years and which has culminated in the strenuous and base effort to rend in twain and destroy our government, bringing desola- tion and death into so many households, and all the miseries of a civil war. Therefore, we would express our gratitude to the great Head of the church, that our church now stands squarely upon the principles of human freedom, as taught in the blessed Word of God and which are in accordance with the spirit of our holy religion. We would also earnestly urge upon our people, not to slacken,their efforts in the support of the government, in its efforts to overpower and break down the military and naval forces of the rebels now en- gaged in the misguided and wicked work of breaking up, if possible, 244 THE HISTORY OF THE this government, to establish a separate and distinct one within the tii iii. trial Limits of the United States, whose principal foundation stone is said to be 'human bondage' and whose special inission.it claims for itself, is to perpetuate it to future generations, and to extend it to other parts of our continent, hitherto consecrated to freedom and free labor. We feel also grateful that so many of these downtrodden and oppressed people, whose guilt with maDy is thai 'iod created them with a black skin, have already, through the chances of war, obtained their liberty; many of whom are doing, in various ways, good service in our country's cause, and for the expec- tation, that, through like chances, those who remain, in their chains, will he, in due time, liberated. In view of the fact that many of these people, being in a state of transition, from slavery to freedom, obtaining it in such a manner and at such a time, when the nation is convulsed, its industrial and commercial interests greatly deranged. especially where these people are mostly located, mauy must neces- sarily be dependent, for a time at least, upon the government, and upon the bonevolence of a christian and philanthropic public. We therefore hail, with pleasure, the action of the late Assembly, estab- lishing two committees, one East, the other West, to devote their time to furthering the temporal and spiritual interests of these Freedmen, and we would recommend, to all our churches, to sus- tain said committees, by their contributions." Grand Girard and Lowes were the committee that, prepared the above. A* letter was received from the President of the Cincinnati branch of the U. S. Christian Commission ai.d resolutions passed, approving the objects and commending the work of that commission and recommending liberal contributions to it. Iu Presbytery at South Salem, Nov. Oth and 10th, 1864, A. H. Young was received, from the Presbytery of Cincinnati, to the care of this Presbytery; he accepted a call, and was ordained and installed pastor of the church, at South Salem. His trial sermon was from Heb. 11:1. McKuight Williamson preached and presided, R, W. Wilson gave the charge to the. pastor and S. J. Miller to the people. The ordination was Nov. 10, 1864. In Presbytery at llocky Spring, April 4th and 5th, 1865, the Rev. Robert B. Herron was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincin- nati. The Rev. Elijah Euhus, of the Presbytery of Columbus, was now supplying the Wilmington church, where he labored for a year or more. I remember this Rocky Spring Presbytery, princi- pally from the fact that Mr. Barrett and I were most hospitably entertained at the Loiii-o of one of the members of the church and 0HILL100THE PREBBYTERT 245 were given a nice room, in which to stay, with a nice bed, in which we were expected to sleep, but in which we lay and talked for the greater part of the night. In the morning, with that politeness, which is natural to him, Mr. Barrett said to our host, " I trust our talking did not disturb you last night. " " Oh no, I did not mind it, "he replied, ''but the old lady kept up an awful grumbling." Could it have been that our talk was the cause of the grumbling? In Presbytery at South Salem, June 6th, 1865, S. M. Irwin, a member of Salem church, was licensed. He had been taken under care of Presbytery at Greenfield, June 8th, 1864, and had given him, for parts of trial, for exegesis, " Quo modo peccator justificatus est?" for critical exercise, Hebrews 7: 1-6; for popular lecture, Psalm 23, and for sermon, John 3: 16, all of which were delivered, and he was licensed, Tuesday, June 6th, 1865. He was appointed to labor one month at Palace Hill, Sinking Spring, and Wilson's neighborhood on Sunfish, for which Presbytery was to pay him forty dollars. At Bloomingburgh, August 29th and 30th, 1865, the Rev. Eben Muse and Dr. Samuel Steel wore appointed a committee to attend the next meeting of the Presbytery of Ripley, and express to them our fraternal congratulations, and our hope that the way may soon be clear for the reunion of the branches of the Presbyterian church, with which we are severally connected; and Messrs. E. Grand Girard, S. P. Dunham and Price Taylor were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of Presbytery, expressing our views on the subject of reunion, which resolutions, when presented, were adopted, and are as follows: 1st. Resolved; That we rejoice at the increasing spirit of Christian union, in the different branches of the church of our common Lord, and feel in this, the work of Him whose last prayer on earth was, that His children might all be one, that the world might believe that He was sent out by the Father. 2ud. Resolved; That the glory of Christ and the spirit of His gospel, on the one hand, in connection with the fearful increase of worldliness, infidelity, papacy, and the divisions of the various churches of our laud, on the other haud, demand that there should be more unity among Christians, especially those who are substan- tially one in faith and practice. 3d. Resolved; That we reciprocate the fraternal sentiments of the neighboring Presbytery of Ripley, and feel grateful to the Head of the Church, in the hope that the different branches of the Presbyterian family will soon be one in spirit and in name. 4th. Resolved; That we adopt the sixth reso- lution of the above-named Presbytery, unanimously adopted at its 246 THE HISToKY OF THE late meeting, mutatis mutandis ; "that we recommend llir> churches at Red Oak. Winchester, Mount Leigh ami Manchester, iu connee- tion with this Presbytery, to use such means and adopt such measures as shall tend to union, at the earliest moment consistent with the best interests of said churches and their pastors, with the churches under the care of the Presbytery of Ripley, at their places." Dr. Steel. Mr. Grand Girard and Judge Samuel F, McCoy presented the following report on the state of the country, vvhich was adopted: "This Presbytery would fail in their duty to God and themselves, if they should nob put on record, at this period of the history of the rebellion and civil war, which has brought so many calamities and such desolation upon us as a country, their heart-felt gratitude to the Ruler of the universe aud the Governor of the nations of the world, for the success that has attended the efforts of our Gov- ernment in breaking down the armed power of this wicked rebellion. Therefore, we would devoutly and thankfully recognize His hand, in the removal of His just and holy indignation, which had been kindled against us, on account of our national and individual sins. These signal blessings were vouchsafed, we believe, in answer to the prayers of his people. Iu the hour of our distress we called upon Him, and He heard and was propitious unto us. He guided our armies and gave us the victory. The gratitude of this nation, more- over, ought to bring us under stronger obligations, if possible, to put away every evil, to remove every act of injustice from our land, aud to encourage the people to renew, or continue their earnest and fervent prayers uuto him, for our rulers, that, iu the final settlement of the various questions involved in the harmonious restoration of those States, v -nee in rebellion, Ihey may obtain that wisdom which cometh from on high, and which is the proper moans to lead all those engaged, into a happy solution of all these intricate and difficult subjects. Therefore, 1st. Resolved; That we do now express our gratitude, for those auspicious results, to God, aud would earnestly entreat Him to pour out His spirit upon the people of this nation. in order to the production of a spirit of union and love, among all the inhabitants thereof, that oppression aud strife and all clannish prejudices may cease, aud that our civil rulers may be so directed, by the divine hand, as to become a terror to evil doers and a praise to those that do well. 2nd. Resolved; That we recommend to our people to pray and to' labor for the spiritual good of those who, in the providence of God, have been, and are to be, delivered from the bondage under which tbey were, and are yet, held." John A. Putz was licensed. He had been taken under care of Presbytery as a can- CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTER!. 247 didate, in the meeting at Rocky Spring, April 4th and 5th, 18G5, and had read an English critical exercise, (not being a classical scholar,) delivered a lecture on Psalm 1, and a sermon from 1st Timothy, 1: 15, and was licensed, at Bloomingburgh, Wednesday, August 30th, 1865. At Cincinnati, October 21-23, 1865, during the meeting of Synod, the relation existing between the Rev. E. Muse and Mount Leigh and Eckmansville churches was dissolved. At Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1866, K. L. Stanton, D. D., was again received into the Presbytery, on a certificate, from the Presbytery of Transylvania, and was appointed a delegate to the General Assembly, which elected him for its Moderator, the only time that the Assembly has honored itself by choosing its presiding officer from the Presby- tery of Chillicothe. Indeed, for much of the time, the Assembly, I suppose, did not look with much favor upon the Presbytery, as cer- tainly the Presbytery did not upon it; but fortunately that feeling has passed away, and, I sincerely hope, forever. Robert Livingston Stanton, D. D., was born at Griswold, Connecticut, March 28, 1810. He graduated at the literary department of Lane Seminary, in 1834, was a student in the theological department of that institution, 1834- 1836. He was ordained December, 1839, by Mississippi Presbytery, and was pastor at Pine Ridge, Mississippi, 1839-184 L; at Woodville, 1841-1844; New Orleans. Louisiana, 1844-1851; from 1851 to 1854 President of Oakland College, Mississippi; pastor at Chillicothe 1855-1862; Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics in Dan- ville Theological Seminary 1862-1866; President of Miami University 1866-1871. He did editorial work on the Independent in New York City, 1871-1872, and on the Herald and Presbyter, Cincinnati, 1872- 1878. After this time he resided in Washington City, D. O, and died May 28, 1885, at sea, on his way to England, whither he was going hoping to restore his health. Dr. Stanton was a man of much learning, a good preacher, a warm friend and capable of doing many things well, not so remarkable for any special thing, but a man who could do good work in any department. He was an excellent pres- byter, and made one of the best presiding officers that ever moderated the General Assembly. It was a session that required great skill, cooluess and self-possession, but even those who held directly opposite views from those which the Moderator was known to enter- tain, gave him great praise for the absolute impartiality with which tie decided all points of order, and for his excellent performance of all the duties of Moderator. The name of the Brush Creek Church was changed to Belfast. The committee on the records of Greenfield church reported, "That 248 the insTonr or ttt? they have examined the records and recommend that they be approved, as far as written, with the following exception: That the session transcended its power in refusing to receive Mr. LeFevre, an applicant for church privilege, who. according to the wording of the minutes of the session, "gave satisfactory evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit, upon his soul," because he declined to forsake the order of Odd Fellows, with which he was connected. (See Assembly's Digest, page 804.)" "Leave was granted to the Session of Greenfield, to add au explanatory minute in their book." The following in reference to the decease of the Rev. R. W. Wilson, was adopted: "It is our sad and painful duty to record the death, since our last meeting, of Brother Robert W. Wilson, a member of this Presbytery. Brother Wilson was the son of the late Rev. Robert Wilson, formerly a member cf the Washington Presbytery, of which the Presbytery of Chillicothe is but the continuation; he was born in Washington, Mason County, Kentucky, on the 12th day of July, 1821, and was licensed to preach the gospel, by the Presbytery of Oxford, on the 23rd day of March, in the year 18-43, and'was ordained to the work of the ministry by the same Presbytery, and installed pastor of the church of Bethel, in the bounds of that Presbytery. He removed within the bounds of our Presbytery in the year 18-P.J, in the autumn of that year, and was engaged in teaching, for two years, in the Academy, at South Salem, in connection with the Rev- J. A. I, Lowes. Having received a call from the church of Bloomingburgh, in this Presbytery, he was installed there as co-pastor, with the late Rev. Wm. Dickey, and at the death of the latter, he became sole pastor of that church, in svhich relation he continued till his death, which occurred on the 31st day of October, in the year 1805. He was a brother beloved, and in his death we are admonished that what- ever work remains for us to do. in the cause of Christ, must be done quickly, for soon we too, must cease from our labors." I was a student at the Academy, when Mr. Wilson taught there. He was a remarkably pleasant man, beloved by all his pupils, a saintly man, whose piety, while not obtrusive, you felt to be real, a part of him, not put on like a garment. He was a thoroughly good man, no one disputed, or doubted this. Modest and retiring, he was yet always ready to do his part and was found ever at his place. A consistent, honest, earnest, christian man, he was of great usefulness wherever he lived, and much beloved by the people to whom he ministered, who sincerely mourned his departure. In Presbytery, at South Salem, May 15, 1800, the Rev. Edward Cooper was received from the Presbytery of Miami, and accepted a CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTERY. 249 call from Bloomingburgh Church. S, J. Miller was appointed to preside and preach, S. D. Crothers to give the charge to the people, and H. W. Biggs to the pastor, at his installation, which vvas appointed for the last Thursday of June. The relation between the Rev. S. J. Miller and the Washington church was dissolved, at his request. John Lambert Gage, a member of Concord Church, and son of the late Rev. Wm. Cage, was licensed. He had been assigned when Presbytery met at Salem, Juue 6, 1865, for an exe- gesis, '■•Quae, est Sanctificatiof", for critical exercise, Phil. 3: 8-15, for lecture, Ps. 47: 1-6, for popular sermon, Rom. 12: 1; he read and delivered these and was licensed May 15, 1866. At Red Oak, August 28th and 29fch, 1866, the Rev. Herman Veith, who had been laboring among the German people, at Ports- mouth, was dismissed to the Presbytery of Hocking, in whose bounds his work was. Dr. Stanton was dismissed to the Presbytery of Oxford. H \V. Biggs, A. H. Young and ruling elder, D. Dustman, who had been appointed, at the last etated meeting, reported that they had organized a church, in Chillicothe, to be known as "The German Presbyterian church of Chilliccthe," and John A. Putz, was ordained, as an evangelist, and appo nted stated supply to that church. At his ordination, Dr. Steel piesided and gave the charge, and the Rev. A. H. Young preached. S. J. Miller was continued supply at Wilmington and New Holland. Mr. LeFevre was requested to sell the church building at Russelville, and place the net proceeds in the hands of the Treasurer of the Presbytery. The following resolutions were adopted: "Resolved; 1st. That we cordially approve of the initiatory steps toward re-union, taken by both the Assemblies which met, aL St. Louis, during last May and June. Resolved; 2d. That as a Presbytery we recommend to our churches and people, to pray that the Head of the Church may send his Holy Spirit, for wisdom and guidance to the committees of conference, appointed by these Assemblies, that he may also incline the hearts of the members of each branch towards each other, and that all the hindrances and difficulties in the way of organic union, may soon be entirely removed." Salathiel Milton Irwin was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of South Missouri. Mr. Irwin was born at South Salem, Nov. 23, 1836, joined the Salem Church, April 12, 1851, pie- pared for college, at Salem Academy, graduated at Hanover, Indiana, in 1861, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1866. He was ordained by the Presbytery of South West Missouri, at Deepwater, Nov. 25, 1866, was stated supply at Little Osage, one year. Septem- ber 15, 1867, he went to Geneva and took charge of Geneva and S3 -5\ tbe old Presbytery of Chillioothe, bis name was dropped from our roll." Tbe liev. Alexander H. Young was born at Louisville, Ky., Feb. 13, 1838, graduated from Miami University, with the class of 1859; from Lane Seminary, in 1863; supplied ihe churches of .Monroe and Felicity, during part of 18013: was called to the Salem church in tbe spring of 1804; ordained by tbe Presbyter} oi Chillioothe, and installed in tbe cburcb at South Salem, Nov. 8, 1864; left South Salem Feb. 28, 1869; preached to tbe Oxford church, N. S. from Marcb 21 to Sep., 1809; to tbe United cburcb, at Oxford, from Nov., 1869, to January, 1872; to tbe Greenville, New Jersey, Dutch Reformed Cburcb, from 1872 to 1881, and at Newton. New Jersey, to tbe Presbyterian Cburcb of which he is now pastor, since 1883. Tbe following on Re-union of O. S. and N. S. was adopted: '• Wbereas botb brandies of tbe Presbyterian cburcb, have ezj tboir agreement in doctrine and polity: and whereas their reunion, witbout unnecessary delay is highly desirable, therefore. Resolved; That we would cordially approve of reunion on the basis of our com- mon standards, pure and simple, leaving all matters which have been subjects of negotiation between tbe two bodies, to be after- ward settled by tbe united church. Resolved; 2nd, That the above preamble and resolution be sent up to the General Assembly with the action taken last fall, on the basis sent down to the Presby- teries, by tbe General Assembly, with instructions that we are wil- ling to uuite with tbe other branch, on either of the papers as a basis of union, our preference being the paper adopted at the present meeting. Robert N. Adams, a member of the Greenfield church and graduate of 'Miami University, and who had been a Brigadier General, in the late war, was taken under care of Presby- tery, passed all bis parts of trial, the subjects of none of which are recorded, and was licensed April 14, 1809. The Missionary Field, in the eastern part of Clinton county, including Reesville and Bloomington, was recommended for aid to the Board of Domestic Missions, for six months from March 14, 1809, to the amount of fifty dollars, in support of the Rev. S. J. Miller. At Concord, Tuesday May 11, 1809, the Rev. Norman Jones was recoived from the Presbytery of Miami and accepted calls from Union and North Fork and bis installation was appointed for Friday, CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTERT. 257 May 21st. Messrs. Prestley, Crothers, Biggs and Platter were appointor! to attend to it, with no assignment of the parts they were severally to take. The Rev. R. K. Campbell and the United Presbyt nian Church, Greenfield, were received, on certificates of dismission from the U. P. Presbytery of Chillicothe. This church is now again in its old connection. The Rev. W. H. Prestley and the United Presbyterian church of Chillicothe, were also received on similar certificates, from the same Presbytery. The names of these ministers were put upon our roll and the churches enrolled as the Second Presbyterian Church of Greenfield, and the Third Presbytnrian church of Chillicothe. The Chillicothe Church now received, was organized about the year 1806, under the care of thf» Presbytery of Kentucky, subordinate to the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Church. It had remained without a pastor until Ja luary 31, 1811, when the Rev. Samuel Crothers was ordained and installed pastor of the united congregations of Chillicothe and Hop Run, which latter was the same church that, with a new name, had now been received, the United Presbyterian Church of Green- field. Iu 1813 Mr. Crothers gave his whole time to Hop Run and in June, 1814, the Rev. John McFarland was ordained and installed in the Chil ieofche Church. Mr. McFarland continued until 1820, when he resigned and united with the Presbyterian Church, at about the same time with Mr. Crothers, whose classmate he had been in the Theological Seminary. In the Spring of 1825 the Rev. Joseph Claybaugh was ordained and installed pastor. He remained until he resigned in 1839, at the call of Synod, to become the able and efficient teacher, in the Theological Seminary, at Oxford, Ohio. He was the whole Seminary, filling every chair and doing his work exceedingly well. He was indeed a very remarkable man and served well his day and generation. In November, 1813, the Rev. Win. T. Finley, D. D., until recently, for many years, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, Newark, New Jersey, was installed pastor, and continued in that relation for twelve years. In Novem- ber, 1856, the Rev. Wm. H. Prestley was installed pastor and came with the church, as above, into our Presbytery. Thomas Ghormley, a ruling elder of the Third church was also enrolled and took his seat as a member of Presbytery. The following resolution on re-union was adopted, at this Concord meeting: "Resolved; That we here >y, on our part, authorize the Assembly to consummate the Union, ft their coming meeting, without handing down the basis again to ihe Presbyteries." Of the Session of the Third Church at this time received into 83 2£>$ TPTf HIBTQBT OF THP. our Presbytery, Win. II Prestly, the moderator, (who is further spoken of elsewhere,) Peter Platter and James Thompson are still living, while Joseph \Y. McCague, James T. Bonner and Thomas Ghormley have entered upon their reward. Peter Platter was born November _1, 1804, at Locust Grove, Adams County. Ohio. He has been all his life actively engaged in Farming, is b man <>f tine business capacity, of much general intel- ligence and specially skillful in all things connected with farming andstock raising. He has always merited and held the respect of all his friends and neighbors for the uprightness and consistency of his life and is held in affectionate esteem by all who know him for his kindly feeling and genial pleasantness <>f manner. He was ed and ordained an elder in the Third Church November 'Si. L838. Thoroughly indoctrinated and sincerely believing the confession of Faith to be in accordance with the teachings of the Word of God, lie has been evei a loyal member of the church and a most liberal giver to its support. James Thompson was born in Carrickfergus, county of Antrim. province of Ulster, Ireland. He was ordained elder in the Third church, April 2nd, 1865. A man of good judgment and sterling principle he performed well the duties of his office, and his depart- ure, when he moved to Edge wood, Effingham county, Illinois, where he now resides, was much regretted. He was a blacksmith by trade and a thorough going Presbyterian by profession and prac- tice. He was thoroughly loyal to the country of his adoption. During the civil war a man entered his shop and uttered disloyal sentiments whereupon Mr. Thompson laid aside Ins apron, and the tools with which he had been working, and administered to the man a complete castigation. The Third church, then in connection with the United Presbyterian church, having listened to a course of lect- ures, h\ the pastor. Mr. Prestly, on the book of Psalms, concluded to "praise God with organs;" when Mr. Thompson was solicited for a subscription to purchase an instrument, he replied: "Well, if you've concluded tc worship Cod by machinery, I'll help if you'll get a good machine." He was a faithful member and otftcer aud is still held in grateful remembrance by all his old friends and acquaintances in the church. Joseph W. McCague was bom at Sinking Spring, Ohio, August 5, ISIS, graduated at Miami University, with the class of 1839, studied law and was admitted to, but did not engage in its practice, having turned his attention to merchandizing in which he was engaged in Chillicothe for a number of years. He died Sabbath Pktki: Pi.attsr. James T. b.inkkk. •James Thompson. .loss™ W. Mi C Session of Third Presbyterian Church, Chillicothe, Ohio. 1869. THE HISTOTIY OF THE 259 April 3, 1881. To him, religion meant a great deal, and be sincerely endeavored to shape his life by its precepts. He was an earnest consistent Christian with charity for all, but with special love for his own church. On the morning of April 2nd, 1857, the congregation of of the Third church were greatly distressed, their church was burned, and they knew not what to do. This distress was greatly relieved wheu they discovered that, without having mentioned the fact to any one, Mr. McCague had, at his own expense, insured the house for seven thousand dollars. He is still greatly missed in the church whose spiritual interests he guarded as carefully as he did its temporal. Mr. McCague was ordained elder in the Third Church, then the U. P. Church of Chillicothe, April 2nd, 1865. James T. Bonner was born July 18, 1811. Like all the other members of the Session he was a thorough going Presbyterian, positive in his convictions, and controlled in his life by sense of duty. In his own family, and also in that of his wife, whose father and grand father were elders there were five generations who have been connected with the Third church. Mr. Bonner was well established in, and held with strong grasp, the great doctrines that underlie all holy living and quicken and nerve men for the duties of this life and prepare them to boldly meet the future. He was a man of strong convictions and consistent living, and died, as he had lived, with abiding faith in God and in the plan of salvation. He was ordained an elder in the Third church April 2nd, 1865. He died May 3, 1884. Thomas Ghormley was born in Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, July 6th, 1799. For many years he was engaged in merchandizing, for two terms he was Treasurer, and for two terms Sheriff of Ross county; no man ever doubted his honesty, or his courage. He did w ell and faithfully whatever he undertook. He was fond of music and, understanding its principles thoroughly and having a most pleasant voice, for fifty years he led the church's music, with great skill and to universal acceptance. He was ordained elder in the Third church November 22, 1838, and performed well the duties of the otfice and was in every way worthy to be associated with the many men of strong convictions and consistent living, of intelligence and judgment, who have, in the Chillicothe Presbytery, been elders in the various churches— -men who thought for themselves and were not mere figure heads in the government of the church. I only wish that I were able to give fuller accounts of many of those men of this Presbytery, who have magnified and are now magnifying the office of ruling elder, and in it serving well their rlay and generation. After a protracted illness Mr. Ghormley died December 18, 1888. 260 THE HISTORY OF THE In Presbytery at Bainbridge, August 31 and September 1, 1800, the Rev. II \V. Big^s reported a church organized, at fcfassieville, with 31 members, called. West Scioto Presbyterian Church, and Benjamin Chestnut, an elder from that church, took his seat a- a member of Presbytery. Mr. M. D. A. Steen was dismissed to the i are of the Presbytery of Columbus. Moses Duncan Alexander Steen D. D. was born near West Union Ohio, April 24, 1841. 11" united with the O. S. Church at Mount Leigh, of which his father. Aaron F. Steen, was an elder. He spent three years at Salem A sademy, and graduated from Miami University, June 27. 1806. and from the Theological Seminary of the North West, at Chicago April 1, 1889. In 18SS, he was for a time in the Seminary, at Priuceton. He was ordained, at Vevay, Indiana, by the Presbytery of New Albany. September 8, 1870. In his summer vacation, 1868, he prei ched at Mount Sterling and Sharpsburgh, Kentucky. He was state supply at Worthington, Ohio, 1860-70; and at Vevay, Indiana. 1870 72: pastor at Solou, Ohio, 1872-3 and at Conneautville, Pennsylvania, 1873-4; stated supply, Waterford, Pennsylvania, 1874-75: pastor at Ludlow, Kentucky, 1875-81; stated supply at Pleasant Ridge, Cin- cinnati Presbytery, 1881-82. In September, 1882, he acc^ pted an invitation to Davisville, California, but a few months after beginning his labors there, was called back, by severe affliction and de.'-uh. at the old hoznestead. In September, 1883, he accepted a call to the Tabernacle church, Gunnison, Colorado, where he remained a year and then was stated supply at Black Hawk, Colorado, 1884 85, and at Snohomish, Washington Territory, 1885 and '80. In May, 1886, he accepted an invitation from the Bethel church, W< i dbridge, California, Presbytery of Stockton, of which church he is still stated supply, so marked in the Minutes of 1888. The Rev. Jol n Woods was received from the Presbytery of Sidney and made stat •«! supply, at Bloomiugburgh. S. J. Miller was continued in Clinton county, including Reesville and Bloomiugton; Grand Girard at New Market, for one year; Eastman at Palace Hill, part of his time; and McKnight Williamson at Marshal and Cynthiana. Deeming his cast- an extra- ordinary one Diogenes Caron was licensed, with intention that he should preach to the French Church, and he turned out, like most such, an extraordinary man. The overture sent down by he Gen- eral Assembly, submitting to the Presbytery for its action, he Basis of re-union of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, was considered, and the vote being taken by callii.j: the roll, the question contained in the overture was unanimously answered in the affirmative and the Basis of re-union was thereby approved. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 261 la Hamilton, Ohio, during the session of Synod, Presbytery met, October 22, and also October 25, 1866. At this time the church of Fall Creole was received under care of Presbytery, on certificate of dismission, from the Presbytery of Chillicothe, of the U. P. Church. The Rev. W. J. McSurely was received from the Presbytery of Cin- cinnati, and accepted a call to become co-pastor, with Dr. Steel, at Hillsborough; R. K. Campbell was appointed to preach and deliver the charge to the people and S. D. Crothers to the pastor, at his installation, the time for which was to be fixed by the parties and did take place December 1, lo69. William Jasper McSurely D. D. was bjrn iu Adams county, Ohio September 1, 1834. He was brought up in the Associate Reformed church, and entered into its communion in March, 1853. He graduated from Miami University in 1856, aud studied theology in the Associate Reformed Theological Seminary at Oxford, Ohio, was licensed by the Chillicothe Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Church, April 11, 1888, and ordained at Oxford, Ohio, by the First Presbytery of Ohio of the United Presby- terian Church, May 3, 1859; was pastor of the U. P. Church, at Oxford, for nearly nine years; then went to the U. P. Church at Kirk wood, Illinois, where he labored fifteen months, then united with the Presbytery of Cincinnati O. S. and preached at Loveland, Ohio, for one year, and then came, iuto our Presbytery. The Rev. Irwin Carson, was made supply, at Piketon, for one year. R. J. Hall returned the certificate that he had taken, but had not presented to the Presbytery of Oxford. In Presbytery in the Third Church, Chillicothe, April 5th and 6th. 1870, the Rev. John Woods accepted a call from Bloomingburgh. and Rev. George Carpenter was appointed to preach, S. D. Crothers to deliver the charge to the pastor, and John Barrett to the people, at his installation, at such time as it may suit the convenience of the congregation. R. N. Adams was ordained as an evangelist. Mr. McSurely preached from 1st. Cor. 16: 9, Mr. Dunham presided, and S. D. Crothers gave the charge to the evangelist. Mr. Adams' trial sermon was on 1st Peter, 1 : 16. The ordination took place April 6th, 1870. H. W. Biggs and S. F. McCoy were appointed a committee, to organize a church at Waverly, if the way be clear. Messrs. Grand Giraid, McSurely aud Lowes were appointed a committee to draft a paper, in respect to the memory of the Rev. Samuel Steel, D. D., removed by death, since the last meeting of Presbytery, and pre- sented the following, which was adopted by a rising vote: "God, in His allwise providence, having taken from our midst, and from his field of labor, where he had, for thirty-five and a half years, been a 262 the ittstort ok Tire faithful pastor and worker, Rev. Samuel Steel, D. P , nnr beloved brother and co-presbyter, therefore, Resolved; 1st. That wo deeply regret our lose, and yet we can acquiesce in God's will, rejoicing in the belief that our worthy and honored brother has fought the good fight to the end, kepi the faith ami received the crown of righteous ness. Resolved; 2nd That we extend our* sympathy to his beloved family, in their affliction, and off er our prayers for God's sustaining care, in their behalf. Resolved; 3d. That we are. by this provi- dence, reminded that our days of labor and trial will not always continue; thai the Master will also call us from these, and hence, that as ministers and eiders, in the church of Christ, and in thie Presbytery, it is our duty to 'work while it is day.' looking for the blessed hope of a glorious immortality ." Samuel Steel, D. 1).. waa born near tho city of Londonderry. Ireland. .May 29, 1796. Hi*, father's name was -lames Steel, and his mother's. Ann Smith. He studied Latin and Greek with Patrick Quigley, and afterward pursued his studies in a classical school. taught by the Rev. John Alexander, of the Covenanter church. He sailed for this country, from Londondeiry. in August. 1816, and landed in Philadelphia the latter part of September, where be engaged, as a clerk, in the store of his brother John He joined the Pine street church, October 11. 1819, and. after a time, had his thoughts turned to the ministry, through the instrumentality of his brother Robert, who preache 1 at Abington church, ten miles north of Philadelphia. He, therefore, gave up his business and went to his brother's and studied with him, and in June, 1822, went to Princeton Seminary, where he remained two sessions. He then went, as a tutor, into the family of Mr. James Caldwell, of White Sulphur Springs. Virginia, arriving there in May, 1823. Ho was licensed to preach, at a meeting of the Lexington Presbytery, at Mossy Creek church. Augusta county. Virginia, April '_M. 1824 At Lebanon church, April 28, 1825, he was dismissed to the care of Muhlenberg Presbytery, but seems to have presented his certificate to, and been received by, the Presbytery of Weal Lexington, by which body he was ordained, at Winchester. Kentucky, November 26, L825. In Kentucky he preached at Winchester, Richmond, Sugar Tree Bidge, Hopewell and Horeb. In November, 1828, be visited Hillsborough, in company with S. 1 >. Blythe, then recently licensed. At a com- munion, held then, great interest was manifested and meetings were continued, until a hundred new members were received. After this Mr Blythe accepted a call to Hillsborough church and remained there, as pastor, until September, 1833. He was succeeded by CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 2GJ Mr. Steel, who bad been acting, for a year, as agent in the West, for the Board of Education. When the year, for which he had engaged, closed, he came fco Hillsborough, arriving with his family in the beginning of May, 18154. He was installed pastor of the church June 13, 1834, and remained in that relation until his death, November 22, 1869. Dr. Steel was a man greatly beloved and greatly loving. Him- self a man of peace he lived, in stirring times, and was associated with, and greatly beloved anil always trusted by, men who were con- tinually in the right, who never laid their armor down, and who would have thought it sin and shame and inexcusable cowardice for them to ever show the white Hag. He was utterly unlike Dr. Crothers; two good men could scarcely have been more unlike; they were yet always warmest friends. They were, I think, complementary to each other, each supplying some excellence that was not so conspicuous in the other. Dr. Crothers did the lighting, Dr. Steel was the beloved physician, taking care of the wounded, pouring balm upon their hurts, or often indeed, preventing the tight. When the waves of passion were beginning to lift angry crests, he frequently suc- ceeded in pouring oil upon the troubled waters, and making all smooth and calm. The one was radical, the other conservative. They both built up large congregations and held them well together so long as they lived, and, when they died, were greatly missed and sincerely mourned. Dr. Steel was a man who knew what he wanted, and planned and worked for and did come into its possession; but what he got he gained by skill and address, and gentle, wooing methods, that made men willingly grant his desire, persuaded that they were prompted by their own generosity and kindness of feeling, uot kuowing that they had been brought on and up to this with art and skill, that they had been led by one who hail a loving interest in them, and who, when they would uot lead, had perceived it before they had felt the drawing that they would resist, and who then, with gentle touches, had turned and pushed them whither he would have them. If Dr. Crothers wanted anything he went and took it. Dr. Steel waited patiently until some one offered it to him, and felt obliged when he acceped it. He was skilled iu ecclesiastical law and master of that kind of debate that first disarms a man, and then kills him off so neatly that he does not know that he is dead, and his corpse walks around and tells others how nicely he came off. He never pressed a point any further than was necessary to gain the end that he desired. He never spoiled a victory by striving, after he had gained it, to drive his opponent to disastrous rout, and force humili- 264 THE HISTORY OF THE ation upon him, but was always satisfied with the substantial gains of victory. His theology was Old School. He cordially accepted the Reformed theology, in all its breadth and depth, and, being con- servative, in all things, did much to hold back the more impetuous from action, which in their cooler moments they would have repented. I have to say, however, that which may seem to be opposed to what I have said above — that he was probably the best tighter that was ever in the Presbytery; but it was when he fought in the defense. Every man, who was suspended from the church, and feeling himself oppressed appealed to Presbytery, came to Dr. Steel to have him manage his case, and he found, in him, one who managed well, who took personal interest in his client, aud fought for him as long as there was slightest hope. I remember, in the last years of his life — in fact it was at the spring meeting before that in which his death was reported— a man who felt himself aggrieved had asked me to plead his case, and show that the session should not have suspended him, and should now be directed to restore him. We wanted help, and called the Doctor out and told him what we wanted, but he said that he was not strong enough and could not venture to tal& part. When the case was through and the time had come to vote, of course I had no vote, but Dr. Steel had perfect right to. He had. indeed, only heard the case as it was presented in the Presbytery, for he declined to take part, not because of his view of the case, but from lack of strength and without hearing anything of it;, but when the vote came he declined to vote. We had gained our point when the vote was counted, but we had nothing to spare. Afterward, in talking about the case, with the Doctor, I said that I thought that he had a right to a vote, under the strictest construction of the law, as he had done nothing aud heard nothing beforehand calculated to prejudice him one way or the other, when he said: "'I could not make an impartial judgment in the case of a man who had asked me to defend him; unconsciously my sympathies go out toward him. and they may warp my judgment mere than I know." Dr. Steel was q< a a man who could forsake, or desert his friends, and it was a great excellence of his character, and showed his true nobility of soul, that he always reckoned among his friends? those who craved or needed bis help. He was largely instrumental in shaping the polity of the Presbytery, and one of those who, holding long pastorates and being men of grace and culture and natural ability, gave character to, and made the Presbytery of Chillicothe what it was. and what, in the main, it yet is. The two Assemblies of 1869 had met, in the city of New York, BfilLLICQTBB ttUSSSYTEBY. 266 the 20th day of May, the 0. S. in the " Brick Church," the N. S. in the "Church of the Covenant," and sent down to the Presbyteries connected with them, which were required to meet on or before the loth day of October, 3869, the following questions, to which tney were required to give a categorical answer: '* Do you approve of the re-uniou of the two bodieH now claiming the name and rights of the Presbyterian church, in the United States of America, on the fol- lowing basis, namely: The re-union shall be effected on the doctrinal and ecclesiastical basis of our common standards; the Scriptures of the 0:1 and New Testaments shall be acknowledged to be the inspired Word of God, and the only infallible rule of faith and practice; the Confession of Faith shall continue to be sincerely received ;it:d adopted as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures; and the Government and Discipline of the Presbyterian church, in the United States, shall be approved as containing the principles and rules of our polity?" They also adopted the following: "Each Presbytery shall, before the first day of Noveuber, 1869, forward to the Stated Clerk of the General As- sembly, with which it is connected, a statement of its vote on the said Basis of j\e-union." " The said General Assemblies, now sitting, shall, after finishing their business, adjourn to meet in the city of Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania, on the second Wednesday of November, 1869, at 11 o'clock A. M." "If the two General Assemblies shall then find and declare that the above named Basis of He-union has been approved by two- thirds of the Presbyteries connected with each branch of the church, then the same shall be of binding force, and the two Assemblies shall take action accordingly." "The said Gen- eral Assemblies shall, then and there, make provision for the meeting of the General Assembly of the United church, on the third Thursday of May. 1870. The moderators of the two present Assemblies shall jointly preside at the said Assembly of 1870, until another moderator is chosen. The moderator of the Assembly now sitting at the Brick church aforesaid, shall put all votes and decide questions of order, and the moderator of the other Assembly shall, if present, preach the opening sermon; and the Stated Clerks of the present Assemblies shall act . 9 Stated Clerks of the Assembly of the United Church until a Stated Clerk, or Clerks, shall have been chosen thereby ; and no commissi >ner shall have a right to vote, or deliberate, in said As- sembly, i. jtil his name shall have been enrolled by the said Clerks and his commission examined and filed among the papers of the Assembly." " Each Presbytery of the separate churches shall be entitled to the same representation in the Assembly of the United 2titj THK HISTORY 01 EBB Church in 1870, a* it is entitled to iu the Assembly with which it is now connected." L'he Report of the Joint Committee of Re-union, from which the above is extracted, was adopted by the N. S. Assembly unanimously, and by the 0. S. by a vote of yeas 285, nays i). The Presbyteries, of which there were 1 1 1. answered the overture sent down. 126 iu the ainrinative, in writing, and 3 in the negative, viz. : Hudson, Rio Janeiro, and West Lexington. Some of the Presby- teries had been unable to meet in time, and for some such reasons a few did not answer. There were, however, but the above three iu the negative, aud the above programme was therefore carried out, and thus the church, so long divided, became one, and the letters O. S. and X. S., by a slight change of position, became SONS, and pointed out the fact that all were the sons of one Father, and sharers in a common heritage. The Rev. John Barrett, pastor of the Pisgah Church, and Mr. John R. Allston, an elder in the First Church, Chillicothe, were delegates to the Assembly that took the above action, aud the dele- gates to the first Assembly of the Re-united Church were the Revda. J. A. I. Lowes, Principal of Salem Academy, and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., pastor of the Concord Church, with elders Samuel P. .McCoy, of the First Church, Chillicothe. and Wm. Thomas, of the Pisgah Church. SamneJ F. McCoy was born iu Chillicothe, Ohio, March o, 182U. He graduated at Miami University, in the class of 1839, studied law and was admitted to its practice, and was, for nine years, Judge of the Probate Court uf Ross county, Ohio. He joined the church, July 22, 1843, was ordained and installed elder of the First Church, Chilli- cothe, April 23. lS(io -the church in which he was born and to whose commuuion he had been received. He has always been active, in all church work, ready ever to take his part. In the religions instruc- tion of the young people he has always taken a great interest. He hab been President of the County, and also of the State, I'oion Sunday-School Associations, anil in his own church has been always actively engaged in the Sabbath-school. While he is a thorough Presbyterian, he has charity for all denominations, and rejoices iu all the prosperity of Zion. He has, for many years, been much inter- ested in, aud an officer of. the K<>-- County Bible Society. He is of that Scotch-Irish stock, that so abounds in the Presbyteriau church, aud is strongly marked with its characteristics. He is a true friend, never forgetting those to whom he has become attached, magnifying their virtues aud extenuating their faults, but not making special effort to appreciate those who are uot in any way congenial. He is far from being all things to all men, but like all men who are Judge Samuel, K. McCoy. Elder in Eirst Presbyterian Church, CHILLICOTHE, O. CHTLLTCOTTfE PRERBYTFRY. 267 themselves of worth, while he strives to love all men, and so fulfill the command, he loves his friends without any effort. If they are his special friends, loves th^rn well enough to give them a scolding, when they need it, and ho thinks they can appreciate it, I have known him long, and except that I have determined to say nothing of the living, could heartily speak of him, and other elders in the Presbytery, as well as of those excellent brethren in the ministry, words of warmest praine and commendanon. The Presbytery has always had in it good men and true, and has now in it men of as much talent, of as kindly feeling, and of as sterling moral worth as it ever had. May God grant that it may be blessed with a succession of such men to remotest generations. In 1869. the O. S had 2,381 ministers, 2,740 churches; received on profession of faith that year 15,189 and had communicants 258,9(33. The N. S. bad 1,848 ministers, 1,721 churches; received on profession 9,707 and had communicants 172,500. In 1870 the Re-united church had 4,238 ministers, 4,520 churches; received on profession 32,003, and had 446,561*communicants. CHAPTER IX. The first meeting of Presbytery, aftnr thp reunion, wa.-s at Wash- ington, August 30th and 31st. 1870. The boundaries had been somewhat changed, by the Synod of Cincinnati, in spec'al session, held at Cincinnati, by dirpction of the Assembly, and mnde to con- form to geographical lines, and included, as they yet dt, the counties of Ross. Highland, Fayette. Clinton. Vinton and Pik>. In the minutes of the General Assembly for 1871, the first meeting after the Presbyteries wptp consolidated, the Preshytery had in it churches and ministers as follows, which, although anticipating somewhat, I put here to show what the changes had been: M«' rshall and Cynthiana, supplied by McKnight Williamson; Bainbringe. S. P. Dunham, pastor; Wilkesville, Warren Taylor, pastor; Waverly, Irwin . Carson, stated supply; Fall Creek and New Market, E. Grand Girard. stated supply: Chillicothe, First, H. W. Biggs, pastor; ht also sup- plied Memorial; Chillicothe, Third, Wm. H. Prestly. pastor; Salem, R. K. Campbell, pastor; Concord, R. C. Galbraith, Jr., parlor; Hills- borough, W. J. McSurely. pastor; Bloomingburgh, John Woods, pastor; Greenfipld, Second, Francis Rea, a foreign minister, sup- plying: Greenfield. First, Samuel D. Crothers, pastor: New Plymouth, T. M. Stevenson, stated supply: Pisgah, John Barrett, paf t<-. Grage a <■an.li.latf. ander our care was dismissed to thp Presbytery of Colorado. Wm. Coleman was dismissed to tils Presbytery of Osage. Homy Bartlett Gage was born in. Concord Township, Ross County. Ohio, June 15, 1845. Hp graduated at Marietta College, in 1869, studied theology at Princeton Seminary, was.licensedby the Presbytery of Colors lo. at Golden, April, 1871. Hp was the first licentiate of our church in the Rocky Mountains. Hp was ordained September 8, 1872. From 1870 to '73 he was in charge of the churches of Colorado oity and Colorado Springs: from L873 to »76 at Central City, Colorado; from 1876 to '70, at Colo- rado Springs, the second term. November 15, 1870. he was installed pastor of the church at Pueblo, Colo-ado, and in the Minute 1888. he is marked pastor of Arlington church. Riverside. Cali- fornia. Win. Coleman was horn near Carrolton, Carroll County, Ohio. November 27th. L836; ten years later rhe family moved to Adams County, near FekmansvilJe and became connected with the O. S. church of that village. In October, 1856, he entered Salem Acad- emy where he was prepared to enter the junior class at Miami Uni- versity at which institution he graduated in 1860. He then studied theology two years at the Western Theological Seminary at Alle- ghany. While in our Presbytery in addition to preaching, he wa< principal of the Public Schools at West Union, for three years, and at Manchester one year. His health having failed, when he left our Presbytery he was for two years on a farm in Western Missouri. January 1. 1872, he became stated supply of the First Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hill. Missouri, and waB installed there as pastor October 1. This pastorate continued until the fall of 1875. when for a few months hp was pngagpd in educational work. October 1676, he took charge of the church of Columbus, Kansas, where be CHILLICOTHE FKESBYTEKY. 271 remained until the spring <>1 1881, v^hen Le accepted h call to Garuett, Kansas. After five years labor there tbe pastoral relation was dissolved on account of his ill health. Since then he has not resumed regular work, not feeling that his health has been sufficiently restored. In the meeting of Presbytery at Cincinnati, during the ses- sion of Synod, October 21, 1870, a petition was presented from tbe Rocky Spring Church, requesting that as they were greatly reduced in numbers, and not able to support a pastor, they should be united with the Second Church of Greenfield, the pastor of that church to preach at the Rocky Spring Church, on afternoons as might hereafter be agreed upon. This petition was signed by nineteen officers and members. The following action of the Second Church, Greenfield, was also presented: "Resolved; That we, as a congregation, consent to the consoli- dation of Rocky Spring Church, with us on the terms set forth in their petition to Presbytery." On motion the prayer of the petitioners was granted. The Rev. Warren Taylor was re- ceived from the Presbytery of Cincinnati and accepted a call from the church of Wilkesville; H. \\ . Biggs was appointed to preside and give the charge to the pastor, R. N. Adams to the congregation and Dr. Nelson, of Lane Seminary was invited to preach at his installation, which was appointed for the first Sabbath of November. Mr. Taylor was born at Langdon, New Hampshire, October 6, 1814. He united with the Congregational Church, at Lewis, Essex County, New York, in September, 1821. He pursued his Academic studies at Geneva Lyceum. N. V, Rloomtield Academy, N. J., and Union College. X. Y. In 1836 and '37, he taught in public schools, and in 1838 and '39 he was employed in a bjok- store in New York City. He afterwards taught in the public school at Bridgeport, Connecticut, and then managed the Academy at Somerville, N. J., and prepared a class of young men to enter the junior class at Rutger's College. While teaching in Bridgeport aud Somerville he studied theology with some assistance from the ■Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Hewitt, and the Rev. Abraham Messier, pasto r of tiie Dutch Reformed Church of Raritan, with which church Mr. Taylor was last connected, as a private member; he ceased teaching in the Academy, in October, 1842. In 1843, from January to April he continued the study of theology and preparation of his parts of trial, under the direction of the Rev. N. B. Purington of Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio, and April, 14, 1843, was licensed, 212 ilii HIBffOftS 01 Tlifc by the Presbytery oi' Trumbull and at once became stated supply at 13 mrdman, where a year later he was ordained aud installed; about a year later, in 1845, he left Boardman, having accented a call Erom the church iu Ellsworth, which church believed iu close cotuuiuniou, and as Mr. Taylor was unable to bring the church to his own more liberal views, be resigned bis pa.-,! orate, at the end of his lirst year. He was stated supply of the church in B-azetta, two years, and of the church iu Farmington lour years. In all he was in the Presbytery of Trumbull nine years. From 1852 he occupied a mission held in Jackson County, Ohio, in the Presbytery of Scioto, and for two years was stated supply of the church iu Gallipolis, in the Presbytery of Athens. In October, 1866, he ac« cepted an invitation to the care of Montezuma, Indiana, and neigh- boring churches, but was soon stricken down by extreme nervous prostration. He returned to Ohio, but remained inactive and heJplesc, for two years. In the spring of 1859, he became stated -apply of Madison church in the Presbytery of Scioto, where he continued for three years. For the next three years, he waB, part of the time in the army, and part of the time taught school. Jn March, 1865, he became stated supply of the church at "\\ ilkesvilie, and continued thus for four years, when he accepted a call to become pastor of the Sixth church, in Cincinnati. When he had held this place for a year and a half, he accepted a call to the pastorate of hi» former charge at Wilkes\ille, as above. The Rev. Hubert K. Campbell accepted a call from the Salem Church and John Bar- rett was appointed to preach, S. D. Crothers to preside aud give the charge to the pastor, and Win. H. Prestly, to the people, at his installation, the time for which was not specified. Robert K. Campbell D. 1). was born in Washington county. Pennsylvania, May (J, 1832. He had a birthright in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, was a student at Itichmond Academy, in Ohio, and graduated at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, in 1852, attended Theological Seminary at Alleghany, Pennsylvania, and Oxford, Ohio. He was taken under the care of the Moiiougahela Presbyter; of the Associate Reformed church, in 1853, and ordained August, 1856. He was pastor of Sycamore and Hopkiusville churches, in the First Presbyterj of Ohio, l. P, lor nine years, and of the Second Church, Greenfield, for live years, when he accepted a call to Salem Church. In Presbytery at Greenfield, Nov. 1870, the pastoral relation exist- ing between the Rev. W. W. McKinney and Mount Pleasant church was dissolved, and Mr. McKinney was dismissed to the Presb> tery exnuaco'mE PBESBrrflBx. 2?3 of Pittsburgh. Wm. McKinney D. D. was born at Boalsburgh, Cen- tre county, Pennsylvania, May 14, 1837, graduated from Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, July, 1857. He made a profession of religion at Hollidaysburgh, during the revival of 1858, when he was studying law, and September, 1858, entered the Western Theological Seminary, at Alleghany, and graduated April, 1861, was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Ohio, now Pittsburgh Presbytery, April, 1860, and was ordained, October, 1861, by the Presbytery of Alle- ghany, now Butler Presbytery, and installed in the church of Centre. After a pastorate of four years, he resigned, in July, 1865, to accept the eo-e iitorship of "The Family Treasure," a religious monthly started and edited by his father, the Rev. David McKinney D. D., at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He remained in this work for about two years, su pplying a good part of the time the Freedom church. In April 18'; 7, he accepted a call to the Mount Pleasant church, Kings- ton, and after a pastorate of three and a half years was dismissed as above, to accept a call from the church of Mingo, in Pittsburg Pres- bytery; this charge he resigned because of failing health in June, 1875. The next year and a half ill health prevented his taking a charge, but April, 1877, he accepted a call from the churches of Conneau.! ville and Evansburg, Pennsylvania, in Erie Presbytery. After two years he gave all his time to Conneautville, being pastor there seven years and a half; in Oct., 1881, he moved to Wooster, Ohio, for the education of his family; while there he supplied vacant churches* and did literary work. August, 1886, he accepted the editorshio of "The Presbyterian Observer," Baltimore, Maryland and helc. the position for about two years. He still resides in Balti- more, and is engaged in writing for religious papers and doing evangelistic work. He received the title, D. D., from Wooster Uni versity June, 1887, and a week after from Lafayette College; while Doctor McKinney well deserves the honor, I hardly know what he will do with two degrees. If it were my case I would prefer to have one of them made transferable. At Greenfield, February 28, 1871, Samuel L. Gillespie, was ordained, as an evangelist, and dismissed to the Presbytery of Cor- isco, W« a Africa, J. A. I. Lowes presided and gave the charge, and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., preached. Mr. Gillespie, a member of the Bloomicjrburgh church, had been taken under the care of the Pres- bytery ii t Red Oak, August 28th and 29tb, 1866, and in Presbytery at Washington, August 30th and 31st, 1870, was given for parts of trial, for Latin exegesis, "De Sanctificatione ,•" Critical exercise Rom. 8: 19-23; lecture, Gal. 5: 22-23, and sermon, Heb. 9: 7; he 35 274 Tilt* BT8TOB1 Ot THK passed all the parts of trial and was ordained at this Greenfield meeting, without having been licensed. When the minutes were reviewed at Synod in Springfield, Oct. 23, 1871, they were approved, "Except in the case of the ordination of Mr. S. L. Grillespie, which aotion the Synod regards as not strictly regular and not justified by any actual necessity, inusinueh as it would have been better to license him, and leave the question of his ordination to the Presby- tery within whose bounds he was to labor." Samuel Lovejoy Gil- lespie was born June 12, 1838, near Bloomingburgb, Ohio. He united with tbe Bloomingburgb church, at the age of thirteen, and prepared for college at Salem Academy. While at the Academ.v he enlisted in Co. A, First Ohio Cavalry, and served throughout the war; the date of his enlistment was June 1st, 186L He returned to the Academy in 1865, graduated from Washington and JeflY Pennsylvania, with the class of 18G8. and from Princeton Theolog- ical Seminary in 1871. In March, 1871, he went as Missionary of our Foreign Board, to the Graboou Mission in West Africa; in 1872, he was placed in charge of the Kvangasimbu Station, Corisco. In Marcii. 1874. he returned to the United St;. and in July of the same year he was appointed to Utah, by the Board of Home Mis- sions. He labored at Oorinne, Utah, and Evanstou, Wyoming, until June. 1877. when under care of the Home Mission Board he began a mission at Brigham City, among the Mormons, among whom he still labors, being stated supply of the Corinne church, Box Elder, Utah. In Presbytery at Frankfort, April 11th and 12th, 1871, K. K Campbell and Warren Taylor were reported installed. The pastoral relation existing between R. C. Galbraith. Jr. and the Concord church was dissolved, and he began to supply the Frankfort church, and Hebor Gill began to supply the < oneord church. Luke DeWitt was appointed to preach and declare the pulpit vacant, at Concord, which lie did the next Sabbath, after which Mr. Gill, with- out an interval, began to preach there. The Presbytery next met at Chillicothe, pursuant to a call issued bj the Moderator, as follows: "The Presbytery of Chillicothe will meet in First Presbyte- rian church, of Chillicothe. on Tuesday, the llth of July, at 11 A M , to take such action^ as may be proper, in the case of Rev. Fiaucis Rea. under care of Presbytery, and charged ■/. ith the sin and scandal, of drunkenness. Signed, \ v ai:hkx Taylok, Moderator." Wtien the Presbytery met, at the appointed time. "'The following paper was read and adopted: "Whereas Rev. Francis Rea, a foreign minister under carp of this Presbytery, is charged by public rumor, with the sin. of drunkenness, as is well known to this body; and Whereas the Presbvtery has been called together, in view of said rumor; and Whereas further, Mr. Rea is present with us. Therefore. Resolved; That he be requested to make, to Presbytery, a full state- ment touching his character and conduct involved in said rumors '' A written statement prepared by Mr. Rea. was then read by Mr Wright, (an elder of the Second Greenfield church,) accompanied by renv rks expressive of the state of feeling in the congregation. After hearing from Mr. Rea, and also from the elder of the church. a petition signed by more than half the members of the church and by as many adherents of the church, asking Presbytery to deal leniently with Mr. Rea, was read, as was also a petition from five of the elders of the church asking a thorough investigation of the rumor? charging Mr Rea with drunkenness. The following resolu- tion was then presented, and after discussion was adopted: "Resolved; That Rev. Francis Rea be instructed to suspend his labors as stated supply to the Second church of Greenfield, until the current rumors, affecting his christian character, be investigated by a com- mission appointed by Presbytery, said commission to report to an adjo irned meeting, to be held on the first Tuesday of August, at three o'clock P. M., in the Presbyterian church at Washington" Revds. H. W. Biggs and Geo. Carpenter, and Elder S. E. Hibben. were appointed said commission. Presbytery therefore met in Washington. August 1, 1871. when the commission appointed at the last, meeting, reported, as follows: ''The commission to investigate the rumors affecting the christian character of the Rev. Francis Rea, beg leave to report, that they visited Greenfield, on July 12. to seek for testimony on the charge of his having been intoxicated, in March last. After a careful consideration of the testimony of several wit- nesses, they found no evidence to substantiate the charge. They also appointed a day to visit the cities of Cincinnati and Dayton, to J earn what testimony there was as to th« truth of the. rumors of hie having been intoxicated in thos« places: but before the day named, they received information, Froi 8 ■ iliabl* source, thai 'been 3e?n intoxieat I, on the streets bi Greenfield, at a subsequent date They therefore again visited that place and obtained the foiloxrins- testimony, viz: *Th e undersigned in the presence of the omniscient and heart •searching God, to whom we shall answer, do sincerely and truly affirm and declare that on Friday, July 14. 1871, we saw and con- versed with Rev. Francis Rea, in the town of Greenfield, Highland 276 THE HISTORY OF THE county, Ohio, that, from his conversation and condnct. wo are well convinced that he was under the influence of intoxicating honor, and have no hesitation in saying that he was drunk. Signed, Martha Mi-rrat. A. J. Wright. July 27. t871. G. J. Ruck They also learned that he had been guilty of the sins of lying and fraud, and had left the place for part* unknown. All of which is respectfully submitted. Signed, Henry W. Biggs. Chairman. George Carpenter." The report was accepted and the following action was taken: "Whereas the Presbytery having heretofore received Rev. Francis Rea, a foreign minister, as a probationer under the charge of Presby- tery, and it appearing to the satisfaction of said Presbytery that the said Francis Rea has been guilty of the sin of drunkenness, since he has been received as a probationer. Therefore, be it resolved: That the said Francis Raa be rejected, and that his name be stridden from our roll as a Probationer, under the charge of this Presbytery." "The Stated Clerk was instructed to publish the action <•: Presby- tery, in regard to Mr. Rea, in our Religious Papers." In Presbytery at Greenfield, Sep. 12. 1^71, the following resolu- tions were adopted: "Resolved; 1st. That we recommend all the young men in our bounds, who are students of Theology, to pnt themselves under the care of Presbytery whether they desire aid from the Board or not. 2nd That we direct all our candidates to report, in person, every year at the fall meeting: of Presbytery. 3rd. That we require annually, at our Fall meetings, from each candi- date's pastor a written statement of his diligence in his attendance upon the means of grace, and of his apparent, progress in the chris- tian life. 4th. That the students in Theology be required to deliver annually before the Presbytery at its fall meeting, a specimen of progress in addition to the trials for licensure laid down in the book." Good resolutions, but I think they were not much, or long observed. In Presbytery at the Second church. Greenfield. Tuesday. Nov. 14, 1871, the Rev. A. B. Brice D. D. was received on certificate from the Presbytery of Athens, accepted a call from the Second church of Greenfield and was installed. He had been supplying them for some time before this, and in anticiDation of thi call Pres- bytery had, at a meeting: held in Springfield, during the sessions of Synod, made au informal arrangement, as to what persons should t«ke paxt in the installation, and had, in tbi<= way, appoint ad H. W. Ofi'lLLICOTHK PRESBYTERY. 277 Biggs to preach and preside, but at the request of Mr. Biggs, who presided, Henry B. Gage, of the Colorado Presbytery, who was pres- ent, as corresponding member, preached the sermon. S. P. Dunham gave the charge to the pastor, W. J. McSurely to the people. A called meeting was held at Chillicothe, Feb 6, 1872. at which the relation between the Rev. Norman Jones and the Union and North Fork churches was dissolved, and Mr. Jones was dismissed to the Presbytery of Fort Wayne. At South Salem, April 9th and 10th, 1872, the Rev. Wm. H. Prestley declined a call from Seneca church of Geneva Presbytery. "A petition from certain persons for the organization of a church to be called Mona Mission was presented, whereupon Win. H. Prest- ley. and elders. Hugh Bell. S. F. McCoy. Peter Platter and James T. Bonner were appointed to organize a church in answer to the peti- tion, if the way be clear. The Rev. E. Grand Girard. being about to take a tour to Europe, was furnished with proper testimonials of his standing. R. N. Adams was dismissed to the Presbytery of Neosho. Brainerd T. DeWitt was dismissed to the Presbytery of Marion. Mr. Be Witt was born in Marietta, Ohio, April 28, 1840, graduated from Marietta College, with the class of 1865, studied theology one year at Auburn Theological Seminary, and one year at Lane, he was ordained by the Presbytery of Scioto in April, 1868, was stated sup- ply at Frankfort, Ohio, from 1868 to 1870, was at Van Wert, where he was installed pastor, from 1871 to 1873; stated supply at Gilroy, California, from 1874 to 1876; at Sturgis. Michigan, from 1877 to 1879; pastor at Fairview, Pennsylvania, from 1879 to 1885, and in 1885, he became pastor at Elizabeth. Pennsylvania, where he still is. "The following petition, from the Second church, Greenfield. \va* presented and referred to the committee on Bills and Overtures." ''To the Presbytery of Chillicothe, to meet in South Salem, April r>. 1872. I)ear Brethren: We. the undersigned petitioners, members and ex-members of the Second church, Greenfield, would represent to your body, that said congregation, before changing their ecclesias- tical relation from the United Presbyterian church, to the Presby- terian church of North America, did adopt unanimously, a series of resolutions, declaring that in the public worship, in the church, the inspired psalmody should be n«ed to the exclusion of hymns, of human composition, said resolutions not to be set aside, but by a vote of three-fourths of the congregation. And whilst adopting the resolutions, above referred to, on the subject of Psalmody, we kept ourselves within the rules of the Presbvterian cburcl. on that sub- 2?K TT7F TTTSTOTiT OF TV". ject. Said church having adopted the version of thp book or Psalms, originally composed, by Francis Rouse, a> her system of praise, con- sequently thp resolutions, referred to above, were and are, legal and binding on the congregation uotiJ repealed, or set aside, according to their own provisions. Ami wp farther believe that without the adoption of said resolutions, that the aforesaid ecclesiastical change could not have be >n made. And we world also represent to you that about the last of January, or the first of February of the present year, a meeting was called under the auspices of A. J. Wright and others, which meeting was composed oi about one thjrd of the con- gregation. And the meeting, so called and so composed, proceeded to repeal the aforesaid resolutions, which they asserted they accom- plished by a majority of four, or five, oi that minority of the congre- gation in attendance, and immediately introduced the hymns as *be system of praise of the congregation, by about the same vote, thug changing essentially the worship of the congregation, and perpetra- ting a great wrong upon your petitioners. Your petitioners are con- scientiously opposed to the use of uninspired hymns, in the worship of God. and they are thus cut off' from participation in that delight- ful part of worship And now we pray yon to declare the proceed - jf the above recited meeting, null and void, and of none effect, and th is place the worship of said congregation in the same state in whioh it was. when we connected with your Presbytery. We also appoint James Wart, our commissioner, to present our petition. Signed, RuTHERFOBD COLLIER, and 58 others The committee reported: "Your committee are <>f the opiuion that the manner of introducing the hymns into the worship of said church was unwise, but we tire also of opinion that to restore the former status would, under the present circumstances, be prejudicial to its. best interests. Therefore. Resolved; That the prayer of the petitioners be not granted.' 1 The committee wa* made up of wise and good men — McSurely, "Biggs, and elder Hugh Bell— but it ft] *rs to me that the prayei of the petitioners should have been granted. Things, however, ha into s l> >hap< iflremem'fct rightly. I i«t a )(\'- >j the enure! Dff, in whatever Q€ piestion >d. As to the ' iV right, and tba others who assisted him, [thought then, nuu -.^i^u yet, that it deserving of the severest condemnation. H. F. Olmstead and Joseph Provost were licensed. Mr. Provost. peaking English, his examination was by a committee — the Harris. Grand Girard and Warren Taylor, H?id elder Fred. Druhot. Mr. OftmsteaaVhad been under care of Presbytery since April ^-"5, CtaLLICOTHE PBJSBSxtfKKY. iJe and preach, Win. P Eastmaa tu give the charge to the pastor, and William H Prestley, to the people, at his ordination. The Rhv. John Woods was dismissed to the Presbytery of Chicago. Mr. Woods was boru at Hamilton, Ohio, Judo 19, 1838. He united with the church at Ham- ilton in 1855, graduated at Miami University, with the class of I860, studied theology one year at Alleghany and oue at Princeton, was licensed and ordained, by tut* Presbytery of Oxford, in September, 1861, with a view to his accepting a commission as chaplain of the Thirty-fifth Regiment Ohio Voluuteers. In thi-> capacity lu« served during the fall aud winter of 1861 and '62, and was, f « a time, also, ia the service of the Christian Commission. Before the close of tue war he accepted a call to the church of Urbaua, where he romaiued until 1868: want to Bloomingburgh in I860, to Chicago in 1873, Fort Wayne in 1871; Chico, California, 1875-6; Cedar Falls. Iowa, 1877-8. Since 1878 he has resided in Minnesota, aud been engaged in various kinds of Home Mission work, and since February, 1881. has been pastor of the Merriam Park Presbyterian Churen, in the city of St. Paul. At Greeu field. April 8-10, 1873, the Rev. Clark Kendall was received from the U. P. Presbytery of Caledonia Mr. Keudall wai supplying the church at Bloomingburgh. Messrs. McSurely and Williamson, a committee, appointed at Hillsborough, to orgauize a church, "at a point near Sugar Tree Ridge, known as the Lyle neighborhood," reported that they had organized a church, to be known as Bethel, with twenty-four members, and that John Lyle and Joseph Lyle had been olected ruling eldeis. "The name of the White Oak church was stricken from the roll, the members having united with the Mowrytown church." James R. Collier, David Ross Moore aud J. B. Johnson were licensed. James R. Collier was boru at Greenfield, Ohio, xVpril 26. 1845. He joined the U. P. church, at Greenfield, on profession of his faith, March 9, 1866, graduated at Miami University, June 27, 1871, and at Lane Seminary, May 14, 1871. was taken under care of Presbytery at Greenfield, and licensed, with Messrs. Moore aud Johnston. April 9. 1873, after having p i all the parts of trial, the subjects for which are not given. Mr. Johnstou had been taken under care of Presbytery at South Salem, at the meeting April 13th and 11th, 1869. At Bainbridge, September 9th and 10th, 187L5. McKmght Wil- liamson was, at hiH own request, dismissed to the Presbytery of St. Clairsville. Mr. Williamson writes from Petersburg, Huntington county, Pennsylvania, concerning himself : "I first saw the light CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 281 in a farm-house, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1800, my parent's ninth son, and only survivor. Seven of the ten sons graduated; the three elder at Dickinson College, one at Washington, Pennsylvania, and three at Jefferson, myself one of the three, I graduated in September, 1820. Five entered the ministry, all staunch Presbyterians; one practiced law, the other- was a clerk at Washington, in the Comptroller's office. He paid the expenses of four of us who entered the ministry, from Academy to Theological Seminary. He, himself and the lawyer were indebted to my oldest brother, who entered the ministry, for their education. My Seminary studies of three years closed about September 28, 1825, at Princeton. I was licensed June 9, preced- ing, by the Presbytery of Carlisle. My first pastorate was at Dick- inson; my ordination, by Carlisle Presbytery November, 1827; my church 12 miles from my birth-place. I was their first pastor. In eight and a half years, I was called to Lower Tuscarora, Presbytery of Huntington; my pastorate there extended to ten years and six months. In 1846. I went West and spent four months missionating in Iowa. I then settled in Eastern Ohio, accepted a call from a church in St. Clairsville Presbytery, and remained seven years and six months; then supplied a church in Zanesville Presbytery one year; then found a charge, in Hocking Presbytery, where I remained from April 1854, to November 1859, when I set my face toward your (Chillicothe) Presbytery. After leaving your Presbytery I passed into the bounds of St. Clairsville, and in 1881, came into Huntington county, Pennsylvania, accepting a call from a small congregation near this village, which some years since was relinquished. I don't preach much now; my Presbytery deeming it best to be lenient towards such an old man. Though one of the oldest Presbyteries in our now grand old church, I am about the oldest who has ever been a member of this Presbytery." For a man wbo is so nearly in his 90th year I think this is a grand letter. I sincerely hope that he may live to be a hundred, and that all his years may be crowned with blessings. Heber Gill was made stated supply at North Fork and Concord, and Clark Kendall continued at Blooming- burgh. Mr. Gill had supplied Concord while he was Principal at Salem Academy, but now he lived between the churches of Concord and North Fork, and supplied both churches. The committee on bills on overtures reported the following as having been placed in their hands, viz: '"Does this Presbytery consider promiscuous danc- ing such an offense as to warrant and demand the discipline of the Lord's house?" The committee recommended the following answer; 282 THE HISTORY OF TITE viz: "Yes; as to the extent to which that discipline should he carried each .session, being familiar with the peculiar eircnmstaaces, is beet fitted to judge, as the particular cases may arise." This report was received and adopted. At Portsmouth, October 17, 1873, Presbytery held a meeting timing the session of Synod and received the Rev. \Y. P. Hughey who presented credentials of good standing, in the Ohio Conference, of the M, E. church, and professed his acceptance of the doctrines and government of the Presbyterian church, and was enrolled as a member of Presbytery. Mr. Hughey, however, was not satisfied, the thought of having broken off his connection with the church, in which he had been brought up, troubled him, and in a called meet- ing, at Chillicothe, December N. 1873, at his request, he was given a certificate of standing and dismission to the Methodist Episcopal church. He afterward practiced medicine, for a number of years, at Bainbridge, Ohio, whence he moved to Frankfort, Ohio, August 15, 1887, began the practice of medicine there, and died November 26, 1887. A called meeting of Presbytery was held, at McArthur, Decem- ber 30, 1873, at which J. B. Johnston was ordained and installed pastor of the McArthur Church; his trial sermon was from Ps. 105: 17-22. The Rev. J. K. Gibson, of the Presbytery of Portsmouth, being invited, . preached the ordination sermon; R. K. Campbell presided; John Barrett gave the charge to the pastor, and H. W. Biggs to the people. The next day was appointed for his installa- tion, at Hamden, Mr. Barrett to preach and preside; \V. H. Prestley to give charge to the pastor, and R. K. Campbell to the people. At Kingston, April, 14th and 15th, 1874, the Rev. Clark Kendall accepted a call from the Bloomingburgh church; W. J. McSurely was appointed to preach and preside S. P Dunham to charge the pastor and Geo. Carpenter the people, at his installa- tion. David Ross Moore was, at this meeting, ordained as an evan- gelist and dismissed to the Presbytery of Dayton, His trial sermon was preached from Isaiah 9: 0, Mr. McSurely preached the ordination sermon ; T. M. Stephenson presided, and Mr. Lowes gave the charge to the evangelist; his ordination was on April 15. Mr. Moore was born at Rising Sun, Indiana. January 9.1850; he united with the church at Reading, Ohio, in 1803. his father was then pastor of that church; he prepared for college, at Salem Academy, gradu- ated from Miami University in 1871, from Lane Seminary in 1874, from Princeton Seminary in 1878. He preached at the Venice Church, Presbytery of Cincinnati, from 1874 to 1877; at Brookviile, CHILLICOTHE PRESBtTERY 283 Indiana, from 1878 to 1880; at Frankfort Indiana, from 1880 to the fall of 1881, then he again was pastor at Brookville, from 1881 to 188G, when he accepted a call to Logan, Ohio, where he was installed in April 1886. Nelson Carr, a student, under care of Presbytery, and who had been attending Danville Seminary was dismissed to the care of Platte Presbytery. J. A. I. Lowes was granted leave to labor out of bounds. The relation between S. D- Smith and Mount Pleasant was dissolved, to take effect July 20, 1874. The following action was taken, in reference to the Women's Temperance Crusade, which may be interesting as showing the state of feeling, at the time. "During the last three months, a remarkable Temperance Revival has been in progress in Hillsbor- ough, Washington C. H., Greenfield, Chillicothe, McArthur, Hamden, Frankfort, Bainbridge, Kingston, Leesburgb, Wilmington, Lexington, and other towns and villages. This work has been characterized, by an unusual out-pouring of the spirit of giace and of supplication, a degree of harmony among the different evangelical denominations hitherto unknown in this region, a great progress in public sentiment as regards the subject of temperance, and the development of a large amount of talent, hitherto con- cealed, among the lay members of our churches. Thousands of persons have been induced to sign a pledge of total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors, as a beverage. Many have been reclaimed from habits of intemperance. Numerous saloons have been closed, and their proprietors induced to engage in other means of gaining a livelihood. The christian ladies in these communities, deserve the warmest commendation for the heroism they have displayed, in the ardent, self-denying and persistent labors which have been blessed with such encouraging results. The developments of this work have been such, that the query has been started, in many minds, whether the Presbyterian church has not deprived itself of much efficiency in the past, by keeping the female part of it3 member- ship too silent in our devotional meetings. We feel that a great work has been accomplished, but much remains to be done, even where success has been greatest; strenuous and persistent efforts will have to be made, in order to maintain the ground that has been gained. The grace of God must be constantly sought after, if souls are saved, not only from intemperance but from eternal death. Our experience during the past year, is full of intimations that God is more ready to bless than we are to believe, or to ask for his favors with importunity." Of course this movement did not effect the permanent good, that its more enthusiastic supporters and 284 THE HISTORY OF THE advocates expected, but so we are led on, and if hut a little lasting good is effected, we should be thankful, and considering the little as an earnest, as first fruits, should press on. looking for. expecting, in God's good time, the abundant harvest. At an adjourned meeting in South Salem, Tuesday, May 12. 1874. Horatio F. Olmstead was ordained. His trial sermon was from 1st Cor. 15: 22. R. K.Campbell presided, H. W. Biggs preached, and S. D. Crothers gave the charge to the evangelist. After his ordination, Mr. Olmstead was dismissed to the Presbytery of White- water. Mr. Olmstead was born at Allensville, Switzerland county, Indiana. He united with the Salem church, April 25, 1865, while at the Academy, where he was a student for four years. He was at Hanover College one year, and studied theology at Lane Seminary and began preaching to Providence church, in Whitewater Presby- tery, while still in the Seminary, and remained with them until September, 1876. From October, 1876, to October, 1879, he had charge of the Versailles, Dillsboro and Sparta churches. From November 1st, 1879, to November 1st, 1887, he had charge of Rising Sun and Palmetto churches; then he took charge of the church in Mount Carmel, Indiana, of which he is still stated supply. Thomas M. Stevenson, H. W. Biggs, and J. B. Johnston, a commission, appointed at the last meeting, to organize a church at Zaleski, reported that they had performed that duty. At Fall Creek, September 8th and 9th, 1874, the Rev. S. D. Smith had leave to labor oat of the bounds of Presbytery. James R. Collier was ordained; Clark Kendall preached; Dr. A. B. Brice presided, and R. K. Campbell gave the charge to the evangelist. The ordination was on Wednesday, September 9, 1874 Mr. Collier had leave to labor out of bounds. He became stated supply of Mason and Somerset churches, in the Presbytery of Cincinnati, September 17, 1874, and remained thus until December 17, 1879, when he accepted a call from Jackson, Ohio, beginning his pastorate there January 1, 1880, and remaining until April 9, 1883, when he began to preach to the Walnut street Presbyterian church, Louisville, Ken- tucky, was installed as pastor of that church, and still remains there. In Presbytery at Greenfield, March 9, 1875, the pastoral relation between the Rev. Wm. H. Presley and the Third church of Chilli- cothe, was dissolved. The following resolutions, adopted by the congregation, were read, and, on motion, put on the records of Pres- bytery: "Resolved; That in the Rev. Wm. H. Prestley we have had an able minister, in word and ordinance, a prudent counselor to those who have sought his counsel, an able adviser to the anxious, CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 285 inquiring soul, a sympathizing pastor to the sick, and a spiritual comforter to tho afflicted and bereaved. Resolved; That in assenting to the dissolution of the pastoral relation that exists between us, and to the severing of those ties of affection, made strong by loDg years of christian fellowship, we do assent in humble reliance upon the King and Head of the church, that we each, pastor and people, may realize the truth of His declaration, that all things shall work together for good to those that love the Lord." The dissolution of this relation was to take effect on the fourth Sabbath of March. Mr. Prestley was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated at Miami University, in the class of 1852, studied theology at the Theo- logical Seminary of the West, Oxford, Ohio, A. R. P. church; was licensed by the First Presbytery of Ohio, April, 1854; ordained by the Presbytery of Big Spring, 1855; supplied a church at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, from May, 1855, to November, 1856; when he was called to, and installed pastor of, the First Associate Reformed Pres- byterian church of Chillicothe. In April, 1869, with this church, he united with the Presbytery of Chillicothe, Old School. In 1875, Mr. Prestley accepted a call to the First Church, Tuscola, Illinois. In November, 1876, he accepted the call of the First Church, Decatur, Illinois, and was installed pastor in June, 1877, which relation continued until January, 1889, when he presented his resignation. At Bloomingburgh, April 13th and 14th, 1875, Mr. Grand Girard accepted a call from the Mount Pleasant church, and John Barrett was appointed to preside and preach, George Carpenter to give the charge to the people, and H. W. Biggs to the pastor, at his installa- tion which was to take place at such time as the committee and congregation should appoint. The Rev. Samuel Davies Smith was dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus. Mr. Smith was born January 17, 1817, in Clinton township, Franklin county, Ohio. He united with the church at Worl hington, of which church his father was an elder. He prepared for college at Mount Holly, New Jersey; attended college for a time at Dartmouth, New Hampshire, but graduated from Oberlin, Ohio, in 1840, and in theology, also, at Oberlin, in 1843. He was ordained by the Lorain County Associa- tion, and soon after settled, as stated supply, in Covington, Indiana, where he remained four years. In 1844 he was received into Craw- fordsville Presbytery. He supplied Wabash City church three years, beginning in 1848. Being then in Fort Wayne Presbytery, he organized there the churches of Pleasant Grove and La Gro. In 1851 he was received into Dayton Presbytery, and supplied Addison 286 THE HISTORY OF THE and Nashville, and organized Tippecanoe church. In 1854 ho went to Yellow Springs, organized the church there, and was installed pastor for one-half of his time, June 21, is.",;",, preaching the other half at Morrow. After four years labor at Yellow Springs, he resigned his pastorate there, and, for two aud a half years, gave his whole time to Morrow. In I860 he removed to Lyme, Huron county Ohio, where he remained until 1864; then, for three years, he was agent for the American Bible Society. In 1868 he began preaching at Delhi, Delaware county, and continued there over three years. After he left our Presbytery he preached at West Rushville, Bethel and Bremen, until 1878, when he began preaching at Reynoldsburgh and Grove City. In 1882 he went to Lithopolis, where, in the Minutes of 1888, he is marked as stated supply. He was once Mod- erator of the Synod of Cincinnati. The pastoral relation existing between Joseph Provost and the Mowrytown church was dissolved, and Mr. Provost was dismissed to the "French Protestant Evan- gelical Church of Cauada," he having received a call from the French Church of Montreal. B. H. Lea, a licentiate, was received from the Presbytery of Union. The following paper was adopted: "Resolved; That Presbytery recommend to the ladies of our several churches, to hold a convention in Chillicothe, on the first Tuesday of September, for the purpose of organizing a ' Ladies' Presbyterial Missionary Society.' Resolved further; That we recommend that each congre- gation send two ladies to represent it, in said convention." At Wilkes ville, September 14th and 15th, 1875, the Rev. James R. Collier was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati, in whose bouuds he had been laboring since his ordination. The Rev. J. A. I. Lowes was dismissed to the Presbytery of Portsmouth. Mr. Lowes was born September 3, 1816, in Warren county, Ohio, twenty miles from Cincinnati. He united with the church of Pisgah, in the Cin- cinnati Presbytery, when about eleven years old, graduated from Miami University, with the class of 1841, studied theology in the A. R. Seminary there, under Dr. Claybaugh; was licensed by the Presbytery of Oxford. March 23, 1843. After his ordination, by the Presbytery of Chillicothe, he preached at New Market two years, then preached at Mount Carmel, Indiana, two years; came to Salem, as principal of the Academy, in 1848; went to Oxford, in the fall of 1870, taught in Miami University until the fall of 1872; taught in the University of Wooster from 1872 to 1873; returned to Oxford, while the University was closed, and taught, with Professor Bishop, a private school, in the University building at Oxford, one year; then preached two years at Felicity and Cedron churches in Portsmouth Key. H W. Guthrie, lilliooilie, < > 1 1 i ■ >. CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTERY. 287 Presbytery; superintended the public schools at New Richmond, Ohio, from 1876 to 1881; then went to Portsmouth, in 1881, and superintended the public schools there, for two years, since which time he has been teaching a private school in Portsmouth. There may be better men than Mr. Lowes, but they are not plenty. Heber Grill and J. B. Johnston were permitted to labor out of bounds, until the Spring meeting. Charles Brouillette and Charles Chavez were licensed. Mr. Brouillette was taken under care of Pres- bytery, at this meeting, and passed his parts of trial, the subjects of which are not given, except sermon on Phil. 2: 12-13. Mr. Chavez, not speaking English, his exercises were in French, and were given to E. Grand Girard, R. C. Galbraith, Jr., and elder Fred. Druhot, to examine. This committee reporting favorably, the two brethren were licensed, Wednesday, September 16th, 1875. Mr. Chavez's popular lecture was from Rom. 8: 1-4, and sermon from Mat. 7: 13-14. He was educated at Montreal, Canada. B. H. Lea was ordained; S. D. Crothers presided, R. C. Galbraith, Jr., preached, and Clark Kendall gave the charge to the evangelist. The ordination was Wednesday, September 15. The Rev. Hugh Wylie Guthrie was received from the Presbytery of Columbus. Mr. Guthrie was born near Mount Vernon, Knox county, Ohio, November 22, 1827. He joined the Blooming Grove Presbyterian church, Richland Presby- tery, O. S., October 22, 1844; prepared for college at Martinsburg Academy, Knox county, Ohio; graduated at Ohio University, Athens, August 4, 1852, and at tbe Western Theological Seminary, Alleghany City, Pennsylvania, in May, 1856. He was licensed by Alleghany City Presbytery, O. S., April 10, 1855, and ordained, as an evangelist, by the same Presbytery, April 9, 1856; was missionary for five years, among the Chippewa and Otoe Indians, in Michigan, and Kansas Territory; preached five years in Goshen Presbyterian church, in the Presbytery of Cincinnati; for five years in Mount Carmel church, in Whitewater Presbytery; two years in Russelville and Sardinia churches, Ripley Presbytery, N. S.; five years in New Holland and Mount Sterling churches, in Columbus Presbytery; five years in North Fork and Concord churches, and six years in Union and Memorial churches, in this Presbytery. Mr. Guthrie began to supply Concord and North Fork churches immediately after Mr. Gill ceased preaching to these churches, in 1875 ; he also, for some months, sup- plied the First Church, Chillicothe. During the war, at which time he was preaching at Goshen, he rendered service at Camp Dennison, in the hospitals, and by occasional preaching to the transient regi- ments; also, spent some time under the direction of the Christian 288 THE HISTORY OF THE Commission, in hospital work at Chattanooga, after the battle of Chickamauga; and at the time of the famous John Morgan raid, answered the call for troops, and served at Camp Denuisou and in forced march in pursuit of Morgan's marauding band. In the work of preparing this History for the press, Mr. Guthrie has rendered very great service, for weeks laboring faithfully and cheerfully. I acknowledged this labor in the preface, before it was done, because I hoped to get it, but the event has proved better than my ex- pectations, and I want again to express my sense of obligation. A letter was presented to the committee of bills and overtures, (R. C. Galbraith, Jr., Clark Kendall and Judge S. F. McCoy,) from three members of the First Church, Greenfield requesting that a meeting of Presbytery should be appointed to inquire into a matter about which they felt aggrieved; but it seemed best to the committee, and Presbytery agreed with them, that H. W. Biggs and S. E. Hibben should be a committee to visit Greenfield, and endeavor to arrange for a quiet settlement of whatever difficulties they might find ex- isting there. The members who requested the meeting were members of the Masonic fraternity, and the thing that aggrieved them was that a lecture, with accompanying illustrations, in opposition to Free Masonry, had been delivered in the church. When the committee visited Greenfield, to the honor of those who had been aggrieved, and also of the officers of the church, it should be recorded that the committee found them reasonable, sensible, Christian men. who had more confidence in, and esteem for, each other, and for the honor of the church, than to permit themselves to be estranged, when they came to prayerfully consider the matter, by a thing of this kind, and a reconciliation, perfect and complete, was effected, and those who belong to the fraternity, and those who do not, have since worked together as honest Christian men, having confidence in the Christian integrity of each other, as they should always have done, and as it is to be hoped they may ever continue to do. This is the last that we hear of Masonry, in the action of Presbytery. In Presbytery at Washington, October 21, 1875, during the session of Synod, Charles Brouillette and Charles Chavez, were ordained as evangelists. Mr. Brouillette's trial sermon was from Phil. 2: 12-13. Mr. Chavez, not speaking English, E. Grand Girard and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., were appointed a committee to examine him and hear him read his sermon, and reported favorably to him and they were ordained October 21. Mr. Grand Girard preached, Mr. Crothers presided, and Mr. Biggs gave the charge to the evan- gelists. Mr. Chavez was granted leave to labor out of bounds. The CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTER*. 289 committee to prepare a memorial of the Rev. Irwin Carson, presented the following report, which was ordered to be put on the records: " The Rev. Irwin Carson was born in Ohio county, Virginia, August G, 1809, and educated in West Alexander Academy, and Jefferson College. He engaged in teaching in Winchester, Virginia, and there began the study of theology, under direction of the Rev. Dr. John McClusky, at West Alexander. He was licensed to preach August 31, 1839, and ordained in 1843 or 1844, while supplying the church of Moundsville. In 1848 he came to Athens, Ohio, to supply the pulpit of Dr. Hoge, during his visit to Europe; while there, he received an invitation to supply for six months, the First Church, Chillic >the, and, at the expiration of that time, was called to the pastorate. He labored successfully in that church, for six arid a half years. Over seventy members were added to the church during his ministry. In 1855, his health failing, he resigned his charge and removed to Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he preached four years. His labors ohere were greatly blessed, and to-day that church is one of the most flourishing in the State. In 1859 be returned to Ohio, and preached for a number of years, as stated supply, to the church of McArtciur. His health again failing, he removed to Chillicothe, bought property, and resided thei-e till his death, preaching as he had opportunity. After suffering for many months, in May 31, 1875, he died, in full assurance and comfort of the gospel he had so long preached." Since the last meeting of Presbytery, the Rev. Alexander Lead- better had gone over to the silent majority. Mr. Leadbetter was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, on the 3d of April, 1804. After a preparatory course, in the grammar school of that city, he entered the University of the same city, October 10, 1820, and went throng b the regular course of studies there required to take the degree of A. M. He took a high prize in the Creek class, which had enrolled about one hundred and fifty. After taking his degree, at the University, he pursued his studies for four years, at the Theo- logical Seminary of the Relief Synod, finishing his course there in 1829, and the same year was licensed to preach by the Relief Presby- tery of Glasgow, and for several years labored in the gospel under the direction of that body. In 1834 he came to America, landing iu New York iu September. About a month after landing he began to preach at Somers, Westchester county, New York. In 1836 he became connected with the Bradford Presbytery, and soon after accepted a call from the church .of North Salem, and was installed in 1843. He afterward preached in New Hartford, Connecticut, 290 THE HISTORY OF THE remaining there until 1852. In 1857 be visited Ohio aucl remained in our Presbytery, laboring as stated supply in the churcheBof Marshall and Rocky Spring, and finally removed to Wilmington, where he remained, although not able, duriug his last years, to preach. He died at Wilmington, on the 4th of October, 1875. At Greenfield, January 1st, 1870, at a called meeting, the pas- toral relation between the Rev. A. B. Brice D. D. and the Second church of Greenfield was dissolved, and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Athens. Dr. Brice was born at Harmony Furnace, Harrison county, West Virginia, Oct. 20, 1818. He prepared for college at Greene Academy, Greene county, Pennsylvania, where he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He attended college at Alleghany College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, was licensed at Millsboro, on the Monougahela, in 1840, and ordained at Bethel church, Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, Oct., 1841; after some years he was called to edit "The Cumberland Presbyterian," was editor seven years; then was twelve years pastor at Tarlton, Ohio, and seven years at Beverly, Ohio. Then he went into the Athens, and soon after into the Chillicothe Presbytery. After leaving our Presbytery, he preached three years at Nelsonville, and then preached in the Columbus Presbytery, at Amanda and Greeucastle. and then at the Greenfield church, in Fairfield county, and at Grove- port where he is still pastor, so reported iu the Minutes of 1888. He has been nearly half a century in the ministry, and still has health and strength, and enjoys his work. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 11th and 12th, 1876, Charles Chavez was dismissed to the Presbytery of Maum»*e. Mr. Chavez was born in France. After he was dismissed from our Presbytery, he preached, for a time, at Stryker, Ohio; then at St. Ann, Illinois, to the Second Presbyterian church; then at Mulberry, Kansas, thence he returifed to St. Ann, where he joined the Baptist church and is still in that connection. Heber (iill had leave to labor out of bounds and was granted a certificate of standing. The Rev. S. W. Elliott was received from the Presbytery of Louisville. Pres- bytery had, as was then required by a standing rule, an evening session, spent in hearing addresses, from several of the members, in the interest of Sabbath Schools. A standing rule was adopted, requiring the administration of the Lord's supper, at each stated meeting; which, when convenient, was to follow immediately the opening sermon. Diogenes Carcn, who had been absent for a long time, not answering satisfactorily the letters that the Stated Clerk had been directed to write to him, a committee had been appointed OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 291 to visit him, and made the following report to the Presbytery: "The committee, to confer with brother Diogenes Caron, con- cerning non attendance upon the meetings of Presbytery, beg leave to make the following report: His excuses were that he had not time, nor monej 7 , to attend. Concerning his wish to be continued as a licentiate, he said, 'I do not expect ever to seek regular work, nor do I feel that I am qualified for such labor.' We recommend that the license of Mr. Caron be withdrawn. (Signed) Chas. Brouillette B. H. Lea." The report was received and adopted, and the Stated Clerk was directed to communicate to Mr. Caron, the action of Presbytery in his case. The following resolution was adopted: "Resolved; That Presbytery has heard, with great pleasure, that the Woman's Mis- sionary Society has appointed its next annual meeting at the same time and place as our stated meeting in the fall, and trusts that there will be a full representation from all the societies." At Chillicothe, May 16, 1876, the Rev. John O. Proctor was received from the Presbytery of Wooster, and accepted a call from the church at Piketon. H. W. Biggs, W. P. Eastman and S. W. Elliott were appointed a committee to install him, at such time as shoiald be agreed upon, by the parties. This installation, however, did not take place, as Mr. Proctor, on further consideration con- cluded it was his duty to decline the call; he however continued, for some time, to supply the church. The Rev. John O. Proctor and elder Geo. W. Lauman were appointed a committee to organize a church b.i Buchannon, in P ke county, if the way be clear; this com- mittee, however, did not organize a church there, and were after- ward discharged. At Chillicothe, Sep. 12th and 13th, 1876, the Rev. Charles Brouillette was dismissed to the Presbytery of Wiff, Ontario, aDd the French church was granted leave to procure their own supplies. Mr. Brouillette was born in Quebec, Canada, Dec. 6, 1847. He was baptized and brought up in the Roman Catholic church, until he was ten years old. His parents removed to Illinois, and settled in Kankakee county, and left the Roman Catholic church, and he joined the Presbyterian church with them at St. Ann, in Illinois, in 1857. After a year spent in a collegiate Institute at St. Ann, he went to Montreal, Canada, and took a three years course in the McGill University, and afterward took three years in theology in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, and came to our Presbytery immediately after graduating. After leaving our Presbytery he 202 THE HISTORY OF THE supplied the Presbyterian ohurch of St. Louis, Province of Quebec, from April, 1877, to Dec, L879; from January, 1880, to Sep., 1 181, he was pastor of tbe ohurch at New Glasgow, Quebec In Sep., 188.1, under appointment of our Board <»f Home Missions, be vent to Nebraska and took charge of the church of Alexandria, which church he served for fire years, and then resigned to take charge of lower, Ohiowa and Tobias, three new ohurches organized on the territory formerly occupied by Alexandria, and is still in charge o' them. His P. O. address is Alexandria, Nebraska. The Rev. Heber Gill was dismissed to the Presbytery of West Virginia; he is uow at Earlville, Illinois. The following resolutions were a- opted: "Resolved; 1st, That Presbytery bus learned, with great p easure and thanksgiving, of the work the Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society has accomplished, in organizing auxiliary societies in the various churches, and in the collection of funds, and that we do hereby most heartily endorse their efforts, and pledge them our earnest support. 2nd. Resolved; That we extend thrm a cordial invi- tation to meet at the same time and place of our stated mtietings, whenever it may suit their convenience and pleasure. 3rd. R< s dved; That a copy of these resolutions he transmitted to the socie y, now in session, in the Third church of this place." At Lebanon, Oct. 20, 1876, at a meeting held during the session of Synod of Cincinnati, which body honored itself by choosing for its moderator the Rev. D. Samuel Crothers, of our Presbyter? Mr. G. E. Gowdy, a licentiate, was received from the Presbytery of Day- ton and accepted a call from the Second church of Greenri<>! 1 Mr. Gowdy was ordained and installed pastor of that church Friday, Dec, 8, 1876. He preached his trial sermon from Job 26: 4, W. J. McSurely preached the ordination sermon from Mat. 13: 83 H. W. Biggs presided and gave the charge to the pastor and R. K Camp- bell gave charge to the people. At the Lebanon meeting, til so, the Rev. R. N. Adams was received from the Presbytery of Neosho. The relation between Warren Taylor and the Wilkesville church was dissolved. Fall Creek. Marshall and Belfast were permirted to employ Mr. J. McDowell, a licentiate, to supply them for one year. John Thompson was recommended to the Board of Publicat on as a missionary for that Board, for our Presbytery in connection with the Presbytery of Portsmouth. Mr. Thompson labored as missionary in the Presbyb-ry for Home years, and did efficient service. He is now and has been for some years, working as a missionary, looking after the poor, etc., etc., in the employ of the First Church of Pittsburgh. My first CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 293 acquaintance with him was at a Sabbath School celebration, in a grove near Lyndon. He had a board set up as a shelf, and was standing behind it, with some books laid on it. I bought one of his books and left it with him, until it was time to start for home; in the meantime, I fell in with one of my neighbors, from near Frank- fort, who had gone up on the train and invited him to take a seat with me in my wagon, on his return, which. invitation he accepted. When the time to start came, I went to get my book, and while Mr. Thompson was tying it up, my friend, who was quite an exhorter, and even had license to preach, though not in our denomination, picked up "Hodge, on the Atonement;'' when Thompson, with an Irishman's desire to make a sale, and a North of Ireland brogue, which I wish I could write down, said, "That is a fine book, my friend; I'd advise ye, till buy it." "Oh, I don't know," said my friend, "I have read a great many books on the Atonement, and none of them have satisfied me." "Well," said Thompson, "buy this one, ye'll find the truth, it gives the true doctrine." "I guess," said the exhorter," I'd find it, like all the rest, nothing but blood, blood; for my part, 1 never could see anything, in the character of the Lord, that would make him to be pleased with blood." I then thought, I must say something, and so said, "Without shedding of blood, is no remission." When he said, "Yes. I know Paul says that, but then I never could see the use of it; I like to look at things in a common sense sort of a way." Then Thompson, laying aside bis salesman's voice, and assuming a fatherly tone, said, "My friend, I'd like till give ye a little bit of advice, and that is not to read anything on the subject; it takes a man of purty strong mind till understand it, and if you go on at it, you'll get yourself all through other, and wont know what you believe, at all, at all." That shot finished him and I saw that Thompson didn't need any help from me. At Washington C. H., April 10th and 11th, 1877, T. M. Steven- son was dismissed to the Presbytery of Dubuque. Mr. Stevenson was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, February 19, 1828, grad- uated from Muskingum College, at New Concord, in 1851, taught one year in an Academy at West Csrlisle, and then was Superin- tendent of Union Schools, Dresden, Ohio; in 1856, he to^k charge of the Union Schools in McConnelsville, Ohio. In 1860, he went to the Seminary of the North West, Chicago, was licensed to preach by Zanesville Presbytery in 1861, ordained and became chaplain of the 78th Regiment O. V. I., in 1862, in which position he remained to the close of th« war, in 1865, then for three years was again super- intendent of Schools at McConnelsville and supplied Deerfield, and 201 THE HISTORY OF THE Bristol churches, la 18K8, he was called to the church of New Plymouth then in connection with the Hocking Presbytery. \Yhen he left our Presbytery he wont to Hopkinton, Iowa, where he preached until 1880 when he again became master of New Plymouth, which had^ been transferred to Athens Presbytery. Hecontinned ae pastor of \ow Plymouth and Berea churches until 1888, when he resigned and settled in Dresden, and again supplied for a time the churches of Bristol and Deeriield. The Bristol church he still supplies one-half the time and spends the other half of his time among the vacant churches. Benjamin II. Lea was dismissed to the Presbytery of Logausport; Mr. Lea, 1 ad supplied New Market, Marshall, Belfast and Bethel; John J?. Johnston i<» the Southern Association of Illinois, and John O. Proctor to the Presbytery of Wboster. .John O. Proctor was born in Carlisle. Pennsylvania, October 30, 1818, graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, with the class of 1830; studied theology one year at Princeton; the rest of the time privately, part of the time with the Rev. Dr. Alex. T. McGill; he was licensed by the Carlisle Presbytery, April 13, L843, and ordained by the same, May 20, 1843; was pastor in Williams- port and Hancock, Maryland, from May 29, L843, to January 1, 1853. He preached in Virginia, to the Geifcrdstown and Tuscarora churches from January 1, 1853, to May 28, 1861; to the Dillsburgh and Petersburgh churches, in Pennsylvania, from April 1,1862, to April 20, 1865, and from May 1, 1805, to May 1, 1866, to the Buck Creek church in Ohio. From May 1, 1866 to May 1, 1873, he preached to the Lexington an 1 Bellville churches in Ohio; from May 1, 1ST:', to May 1, 1875, he preached to the I'tica ami Bellville churches; then, for half his time from May 1, 1875, to April 1, 1876, to the Ontario church in Ohio. After leaving our Presbytery, he supplied the Clear Fork church, in the Presbytery of Wooster, half his time from December 23, L877, to April. 1878. He preached to the Doylestown and Holnaesvilla churches from April 1. 1878, to April 1, 1879; after which he preached, for another year to the Doylestown church; from May 16, 1881, to October, 1881, he preached, for half time, to the Ontario church, since which time he has had no regular charge. He resides in "Wooster. Ohio. Vinet E. Taylor who had been taken under th j care of Presbytery, at Wilkesville, September 11th and 15th, 1875, having passed his parts of trial satisfactorily, was licensed, Wednesday April 11, 1877. Vinet E. Taylor was born at Farmington, Onio. September 19, 1840; he joined the church at Wilkesville. Ohio, in the spring of 1867; was educated at Marietta College, and was three years studying CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 295 theology, at Lane Seminary, leaving there, in the Spring of 1882, there being an interval of four years, between his second and third years. His parts of trial, for license, were, Exegesis Pec- cati eventum in patef 'actionem divinam;" critical exercise 1 Tim. 3: 14-16; lecture Luke 7: 36-50, and seimon Ps, 127: 1, first clause. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Larned, April 8, 1878; preached in Ness county, Kansas, from August 25, 1877, to August 25, 1879; at Ludlow, Kentucky, from May, 1882, to August, 1884, and has preached, at West Lebanon, Indiana, from 1884 until recently when he became stated supply, at Mahomet, Illinois. At South Salem, July 24, 1877, the Rev. John Noble was received from the Presbytery of Athens, and Mr John O. Pierce, a licentiate, from the Presbytery of Palmyra. Mr. Pierce accepted a call from the Third church of Chillicothe, preached a trial sermon, and was ordained, Mr. Biggs presided and preached the ordination sermon, from 2nd. Cor. 5: 14. Thursday July 26, at 7:45 P. M., was appointed for Mr. Pierce's installation; R. K. Campbell to preside and give the charge to the people, Geo. E. Gowdy to preach the sermon, and R. C. Galbraith Jr., to give charge to the pastor. The installation took place, at the time appointed. John Owen Pierce was born in Carthage. Rush County, Indiana, October 15, 1845. He prepared for college at Watson Seminary, Ashley, Mis- souri. He was matriculated at Westminster College, Missouri, in the fall of 1870 and graduated with the class of 1873. In 1874 he entered the Theological Seminary at Princeton remaining there two years; his third year was taken at the Union Theological Seminary in New York city, from which he graduated in the spring of 1877. He joined the Presbyterian church at Ashley, Missouri, in December, 1866, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Palmyra in the spring of 1875, while still a student of theology, and spent his summer vacation preaching at Weston, Missouri. The next summer vacation he preached to the church at Mound City, Missouri, and raised money enough to build a church near that place. In Presbytery at Pisgah. September 25th and 26th 1877, Clark B. Gillette was received from the Presbytery of Steuben, and a call was put into his hands, from Piketon, which he held under advisement, but did not ever accept, and in Presbytery, at Chillico- the the next March, the 26th, he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Geuessee. Mr. Gillette was born at Perrington, Monroe County, New York, graduated at Union College, 1871, was at Union Theo- logical Seminary, 1870-72, and at Auburn, 1872-3. He was licensed June 1, 1873, by Rochester Presbytery, and ordained October 22, 290 TIIK HISTORY OF THE 1873 by Northumberland Presbytery, was pastor at Emporium, Penn- sylvania, 1873 5, stated supply at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1875; Campbelltown 1875 L877, \\ averly, Ohio, 1877-1878. Oakfield and Elba, New York, 1878 1881. pastor at Nelson, Pennsylvania, 188J 1885; at Parker City 1885 1886, and at Franklin Street church. Elmira, New York, 188G, where he is still pastor. He went into the army as private, in the 33d N. Y. V. t. in August. 1802, and received his discharge November 25, 1865, at which time he was captain in the 23d U S. Colored Infantry. S. P. Dillon was received from the Presbytery of Portsmouth, and R. N. Adams and John Noble were appointed a committee to install him, at New Plymouth, to which church, he accepted a call, the time for the installation was left to the discretion of the committee; Warren Taylor was dismissed to the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, and Yinet E. Taylor, a licentiate, to the care of the Presbytery of Emporia. The relation between Clark Kendall, an! the Church of Bloomingburgh, was dissolved. At Troy, Oct. 19, 1877, during the session of Synod, the New Plymouth church petitioned Presbytery to unite with it in requesting Synod to transfer it to the Presbytery of Athens, which petition was granted, and in due time, the transfer was made. S. P. Dillon was dismissed to the Presbytery of Athens. In the Assembly'- .Minutes for 1888, he is marked S. S., Litchtield, Nebraska. At Memorial church, April 30th, May 1, 1878, the committee that had been appointed to visit Shaionville, reported that they had organized a church there of sixteen members, to be known as the Omega Presbyterian church. Piketoo and Omega presented a call for K. N. Adams, which he accepted, and John Barrett and S. D. Crothers were appointed a committee to install him, which they did June 13, 1878. The parts of service performed by each are not stated. John N. Wright, Milton E3 Caldwell and J. N. Krviu were licensed, May 1st. Mr. Wright had been taken under care of Pres- bytery, at Chillicothe, May 1(1, 1870, and had assigned him as parts of trial, for Latin exegesis, "Quomodo peccator Justificatus estP } for critical exercise, 2nd Cor. 5: 20-21; for popular lecture, Eph. 2: 1-7; and for sermon, 1 Pet. 4: 18. Mr. Caldwell had been taken under care of Presbytery at South Salem, July 24, 1877. his parts of trial are not given, except lecture on Isa. 50: 1-9. Mr. Ervin was taken under care cf Presbytery, at this meeting, and passed alibis parts of trial, the subjects are not given, except his sermon, on 1 Tim. 1: 10. After these brethren were licensed, on the same day. Mr. Johu N. Wright, having been accepted, by the Board, as a mission- ary to Persia, was ordained, K. K. Campbell presided and offered th CB1LLI00THE PRE8BTTBRY. 297 ordaining prayer, Geo. Carpenter preached from Mat. 16: 15-16, and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., gave the charge to the evangelist. Since the last meeting of Presbytery one of the members had taken his departure for the better land; the Rev. Luke DeWitt, who was born in Herkimer county, N. Y., 1797; studied at Fairfield Col- lege, graduated at Auburn Seminary, 1828; was ordained at Utica, and preached three years, at Litchfield, New York, then became pastor at Salem, Ohio, and spent most of his remaining life there, and in Athens Presbytery. "A private letter says of him: As a min- ister he was very successf ul, if the number of souls one has been instrumental in saving, is to be the standard of success. I know of one place, in the early part of his ministry, where, in a great revival, that lasted for nearly a year, between two and three hundred were converted, and I have heard him say that he never knew of but two that went back. Quite a number of them became ministers. I think he would gladly have gone to Greenland, or to the South Sea Islands, if God had only said 'Go.' His salary was always a sec- ondary consideration with him. He was at the General Assembly that met at Philadelphia, at the time the church was divided into Old and New School. He lived to see them again united. During his last sickness he often made such expressions as, 'What a blessed hope the gospel gives,' 'Sweet rest, sweet rest,' 'The land of Buelah, its scenes delight, its prospects enchant me.' " The above is from the Necrological report of Auburn Seminary. Mr. DeWitt died at his home, near Lattas, Ross county, Ohio, of pneumonia, Oct. 31, 1877, aged 80 years. At South Salem, Sep. 24th and 25th, 1878, Samuel C. Kerr was received from the Presbytery of Columbus, and S. W. Elliott was dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsville; he however did not present his certificate of dismission to that Presbytery, but returned it at the meeting in Frankfort, the next April. Presbytery met at Ripley, Oct. 18, 1878, during the session of Synod, and Joseph Provost returned the certificate which had been granted him, at a former meeting; his name was enrolled, and the French church had leave to employ him as stated supply. A called meeting was held at Greenfield, Dec. 3, 1878, when the relation between the Rev. Geo. E. Gowdy and the Second church of that place was dissolved and Mr. Gowdy was dismissed to the Pres- bytery of Dayton. Mr. Gowdy was born at Xenia, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1848. He united with the Presbyterian church of Oxford, Ohio, in 1869, was licensed to preach by the Dayton Presbytery in 1874, took his collegiate course in Miami University, graduating in 1872, studied 298 THE niSTOBY OK THE Theology in Lane Seminary, graduating in 1875. This was followed with a Post Graduate course of one year at Princeton. In Decem- ber, 1876, he was ordained and installed pastor of tun Second Pres- byterian church of Greenfield, which he served till Dec. 1st, 1878. From that time till the present he has been serving the New Jersey church at Carlisle, Ohio. At Frankfort, April 8th and 9th, 1879. the Rev. Ferdinand Von Krug was received from the Presbytery of Portsmouth and accepted a call from the Bloomingburgh church; W. J. McSurely was app tinted to preside and preach. R. K. Campbell to give the charge to the people, and R. N. Adams to the pastor. The installation took place, May 25. Hamden was permitted to employ J. M. Nourseas stated supply; Union and Greenland, \V. P. Eastman. New Market, Marshal and Belfast presented a call for J. G. Galbreath, a licen- tiate, who had been supplying them "through the winter," and W. J. McSurely was appointed a committee to make arrangements for his installation. Milton E. Caldwell, a licentiate, was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Cleveland. S. D. Crothers resigned hi-; office as treasurer of Presbytery, and Geo. Carpenter was elected in his place. At New Market, September 9th and 10th, 1879, John N. Erviu was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Ebenezer. Mr. Erviu united with the Greenfield church in September, 1869, graduated from the University of Wooster, June, 1875, from Lane Seminary, May, 1879. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Ebenezer, and installed pastor of the church in Dayton, Kentucky, April, 1880; he had supplied that church from August, 1879; he is still its pastor. S. \V. Elliott was continued stated supply at Wilmington. Hamden And McArthur were permitted to employ R. G. Lewis; Union and Greenland, W. P. Eastman; and Wilkesville, Mr. Welsh. H. W. Biggs resigned the office of Stated Clerk, and Robert K. Campbell was elected in his place; Robert N. Adams was elected Perma- nent Clerk, and George Carpenter, Treasurer, all for three years; Presbytery having, at this meeting, determined to elect these officers for a term of years, and not as formerly for an indefinite period, and also added to its list of officers a Permanent Clerk. James G. Galbreath, a licentiate from the Athens Presbytery, was received to our care and accepted a call from New Market, Bethel, Marshall and Belfast He preached a trial sermon, for ordination, from Isa. 12: 2. U W. Biggs presided, R. K. Campbell preached, S. 1). Crothers gave the charge to the pastor, and John Barrett to the people, at the ordi- nation and installation of Mr. Galbreath as pastor of New Market CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTKRY 299 Wednesday, September 10, 1879. The services were held in the Baptist church, a very handsome building, which was kindly offered for that purpose, the Presbyterian church not being large enough to hold the people. W. J. McSurely and S. D. Crothers, with such ruling elders as they should select, were appointed to install Mr. Galbreath in the other churches, and he was installed at Belfast, September 14th; at Bethel, 15th, and at Marshall the 16th of the same month. James Gill Galbreath was born at SpriDg Hills, Champaign county, Ohio, October 29, 1850. He united with the Mount Pleasant church, Ross county, on profession of his faith, January, 1869; pre- pared for college at Vermillion Institute, Haysville, Ohio; graduated at Marietta, with the class of 1875; studied theology at Lane Semi- nary ; graduated there in 1879, and was licensed at Nelsonville, Ohio, by the Presbytery of Athens, April 13, 1878. The committee appointed to prepare an obituary minute of the Rev. John Noble, reported the following, which was read and ordered to be spread upon the records, and a copy sent to the widow of the deceased : " John Noble, a member of this Presbytery, and pastor of the church in Wilkesville, Vinton county, died March 25, 1879, aged fifty-six years. He was born in 1822, in Berea, Hamilton county, Ohio. In 1841 he united with the Presbyterian church of Elizabeth and Berea. In 1853 he graduated at Miami University. His theo- logical studies were pursued at Lane Seminary; after graduating there, he labored for a time in Sabbath-school and mission work. After this he preached at Newport, and Warren, in Washington county, and then at Wilkesville. An elder in this, his third and last charge, writes of him: "Brother Noble was greatly loved by his congregation and the community. His love for the good of souls, and his manifest trust in Christ, brought him near the hearts of men.' He was so short a time connected with this Presbytery that he was not much known by its members; but a good report comes from those who did know him, and we believe that he lived and died in the fear and love of God, and so is one of the blessed ones who have entered upon their reward. '* In Presbytery at m Hamden, September 30, 1879, the pastoral relation existing between S. P. Dunham and the Bainbridge church was dissolved, and S. C. Kerr was appointed to declare the pulpit vacant. A request was presented that the Second Church of Green- field should be dissolved, to take effect the 27th of November next, which was granted, and the Stated Clerk was directed to give "such certificates as may be necessary to carry out this action." R. G. Lewis, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Portsmouth, was received, 300 THE HISTORY OF THE ordained as an evangelist, and made stated supply of Hamden and McArthur. His trial sermon was from 1st Chron. 28: 8. S. P. Dunham presided, S. D. Crothers preached and J. O. Pierce gave the charge. The Rev. Richard Gregg Lewis was horn at Portsmouth, Ohio, February 28, 1850; united with the First Presbyterian church of that place, in the winter of 1866-7; he graduated from Portsmouth high school, June, 1867; attended Salem Academy from January, 1869, to July, 1870; graduated from Marietta College, June, 1876, and from Lane Seminary, May, 1879. He preached at West Union, Ohio, from June to September, 1878, and at Hamden and McArthur, from June, 1879, to June, 1880. He then moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, since which time he has had no regular charge, but supplied Mona for about two years, and from April 22, 1886, to December 7, 1888, was editor and proprietor of the Scioto Gazette. The Presbyterian church, in the United States, in 1880, had 5,044 ministers, 5,489 churches, received on profession of faith, 26,838, and had 578,671 communicants. CHAPTER X. When Presbytery met in Greenfield, April 13th and 14th, 1880, there were on its rolls, as reported to the General Assembly, twenty-four ministers and thirty-three churches. The pastors were Emilius Grand Girard of Mount Pleasant chureh; Henry W. Biggs, D. D., First Chillicothe; George Carpenter, Washington; Robert K. Campbell, South Salem; Wm. J. McSurely, Hillsborough; Samuel D. Crothers, Greenfield; John Barrett, Pisgah; Robert N. Adams, Piketon and Omega; Ferdinand V. Krug, Bloomingburgh ; John O. Pierce, Third Chillicothe, and S. S. at Mona; and James G. Galbreath, New Market, Bethel, Belfast and Marshall. The stated supplies were Nathaniel M. Urmston, so marked in Minutes but not stated what church he supplied; Samuel P. Dunham, Memorial; Wm. P. Eastman, Union and Greenland; H. W Guthrie, North Fork and Concord; Robert C. Galbraith, Jr., Frankfort; Joseph Provost, French Church; Richard G. Lewis, Hamden and Mc Arthur. Without charere, Clark Kendall, who had moved out of bounds and was residing at Xenia; Samuel C. Kerr, Lyndon, John A. Putz, Zaleski, and Samuel J. Miller, Washington C. H. S. W. Elliott was marked in transitu; John N. Wright, Foreign Missionary, Tabriz, Persia. Wilkesville church was at that time supplied by a Cumberland Presbyterian, temporarily. Bainbridge, Wilmington, Zaleski, Cynthiana, Sinking Spring, Fall Creek and New Peters- burgh were vacant. The Rev. Samuel W. Elliott was dismissed to the Presbytery of Crawfordsyille. S. W. Elliott, Ph. D., was born near Dayton, Indiana, November 29, 1844, united with the church of Hanover, Indiana, in 1863, went through the Sophomore year at Hanover College, Indiana, graduated from Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, with the class of 1867, and from the theolog- ical seminary at Alleghany in 1870. He was licensed by the Presby- tery of Logansport, in 1870, and from June, 1870, to February, 1874, preached at Woodburn and Russel, Iowa. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Des Moines, June, 1871. From January, 1875, to Jan- uary, 1876, preached to the Warren Church, Louisville, Kentucky; from July, 1876, to December, 1879, preached at Wilmington, Obi©: from December, 1879, to October, 1882, preached at Thorntown Indiana. From November, 1882, to January 22, 18£8, preached at 302 THE HISTORY OF THE West Union, Ohio, and began preaching to the Mount Pleasant Church, Kingston, Ohio, January 29, 1888. S. P. Dunham whs made stated supply at Memorial. Wilkesville was permitted to employ Mr. Welsh, of the Cumberland church until next fall. W. J. McSurely, R. K. Campbell, S. D. Crothers, Marshall F. Nelson. Strawder J. Parrott and Samuel Stewart, the committee that had been appointed to organize a church at New Petersburgh, reported that, duty performed the 12th of October last. On the day of the organization forty-five members were received, forty-four from the Second Greenfield and one from the First Greenfield church. Allen Strain was elected and installed ruling elder. C. P. Wise, a ruling elder, from that church, which was now enrolled, took his seat as a member of Presbytery. R. N. Adams and S. F. McCoy were appointed a committee to visit Zaleski, "ascertain the condition of things, and if deemed best to disband the church." "The following resolutions were adopted: 1st. Resolved; That the trustees and treasurer of each congregation under the care of this Presbytery, be required to present semi-annually to such congregation, a de- tailed statement of its financial condition. 2nd. Resolved; That the report of the performance or non-performance of this duty, be in- cluded in the report to Presbytery of the settlement with pastor or stated supply. 3d. Resolved; That the pastors and stated supplies of the churches, which have not heretofore had such reports, be in- structed to read these resolutions to their congregations at the earliest convenient opportunity." In Presbytery at North Fork, July 13, 1880, Milton E. Caldwell was received from the Presbytery of Cleveland. Mr. Caldwell was born near South Salem, February 25, 1849, prepared for college at Salem Academy, and graduated from Wooster, in 1875, and from Western Theological Seminary in Alleghany, in 1879. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Cleveland at Collamer, December 9, 1879; from June 1st, 1879, to June 1st, 1880, he preached as stated supply at Northtield, in the Presbytery of Cleveland. September 8, 1880, he left for Bogota, South America, where he is doing excellent work as a Foreign Missionary, and is stated supply of the church there, which is on our roll, Mr. Caldwell being still a member of our Presbytery. In Presbytery at Mowrytown September 14th and 15th. 1880, the pastoral relation between the Rev. J. O. Pierce, and the Third Chnrch of Chillicothe was dissolved and the church was granted leave to procure its own supplies until the next spring meeting. New Petersburgh was permitted to employ the Rev. Geo. B. Beecher CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 303 of the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Wilkesville was permitted to unite with the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Harrisonville in the support of a pastor, "at the same time advising the church, to secure, if practicable, the services of a minister of our own denomination." The following resolutions in reference to supplies were adopted: "1st. That each church, served by a stated supply, shall annually ask permission of Presbytery to supply its own pulpit, and every minister, so supplying the pulpit, shall be annually ap- pointed to that service. 2nd. That no vacant church shall be per- mitted to make arrangements for the supply of its pulpit, without first asking and obtaining the consent of Presbytery to such arrange- ment; that in the interim of the meetings of Presbytery, the commit- tee on vacant churches, shall be a commission of Presbytery to act in all such cases. 3rd. That it shall be considered just ground of complaint to his own Presbytery, for any minister, belonging to another Presbytery, to labor within our bounds, or to enter into engagement to supply any vacant church under our care, without having first obtained leave either of Presbytery or of its committee so to do. 4th. That the Stated Clerk be instructed to publish the foregoing in the Herald and Presbyter." The Synod this Fall chose the Rev. W. J. McSurely of our Presbytery for its moderator. In Presbytery at Chillicothe, October 22, 1880, the Rev. Wm. M. Galbreath was received from the Presbytery of Bellefontaine. William Morrison Galbreath. was born on Broad Creek, Harford county, Maryland, August 11, 1813, graduated at Jefferson Col- lege, 1835, and at Princeton Theological Seminarv in 1838. He was licensed by the Presbytery of New Castle O. S. in Lower Chanceford church, September, 1838, ordained by the Presbytery of Marion O. S. June 10, 1839, and installed pastor of the churches of Milford Centre and Lower Liberty; he remained there nine years; being laid aside from preaching, with a sore throat, he engaged in teaching for one year, and then, in 1850 became pastor of Springhills and Logansville; after four or five years gave up Springhills, but con- tinued at Logansville, and organized a church in De Graff to which he preached, together with Logansville, serving in the pastorate of these churches until 1866. He also in connection with these sup- plied the church of Covington more than three years, and the church of Mt. Jefferson more than four years, and in 1865, organized the church of Turtle Creek which he supplied for hree years. His throat difficulty returning he went to Kingston, Ohio, and was Principal of the Academy there, five terms. After this, he preached at Amanda, four years, and organized the church of 304 fHE HISTORY OF THB Greenfield, in Fairfield county, Presbytery of Columbus; he was stated supply of the church of Barlow two years, and of Watertown one, in the Athens Presbytery; was stated supply for Olive church, for two years, and Caldwell one, in the Pres- bytery of St. Clairsville; then of Beechgrove church in Athens Presbytery three years. In 1877, he had a spell of sickness which made him unable to preach for several years, and after remaining idle for a year, he took charge of the public schools of Rushsylvania, Logan county, and continued there for nearly three years, when broken in health he removed to Greenfield, Ohio, and so came into our Presbytery, in which he has supplied the church of Hnrnden for two years, Wilkesville three years and Piketon one, each for half the time. The Rev. Norman Jones was received from the Presby- tery of Fort Wajne. During his absence from Presbytery, Mr. Jones had preached six years to the church of Decatur, to the pas- torate of which he was called when leaving our Presbytery. He then removed to Bluffton, also in Indiana, where he supplied the church for 18 months and in the spring of 1880, returned to Washington O. H., where he still resides. The Rev. Clark Kendall was dismissed to the Presbytery of Dayton. Clark Kendall was born at Xenia, Ohio, January 14, 1825, graduated from Miami University with the class of 1845, studied theology under Dr. Claybaugh at Oxford, Ohio, at which place he became a member of the Associate Reformed church. Ho was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Springfield, in the Spring of 1848, was ordained and installed pastor of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church, Buffalo, New York, inthe Spring of 1849, by the Presby- tery of the Lakes, and remained in that pastorate for 22 years, when he came into our Presbytery. After leaving Bloomingburgh where he was pastor for five years, he organized a Presbyterian church at Seven Mile, Ohio, and preached to it for one year, since which time he has had no regular charge. His residence is in Xenia, Ohio. At a called meeting in the parsonage of the First Church Chillicothe, March 5, 1881, the pastoral relation between the Rev. Robert N. Adams and Waverly and Piketon was dissolved and Mr. Adams was dismissed to the Presbytery of Red River. Robert N. Adams, D. D. was born, in Fayette countj, Ohio, September 15, 1835, prepared for college in the Greenfield High School, entered the Freshman class in Miami University, in September, 1858, and near the completion of his junior year, enlisted as a private in a company composed principally of students of the University. He CHILLICOTHE PRESBVTBBY. 305 was in the service four years and four months, was successively private, captain, lieutenant-colonel, colonel and brigadier-general At the close of the war he studied theology privately for one year, and then in 1867, he entered the Seminary at Alleghany where he remained for two years. He was stated supply at Hamden and McArthur, five years, and pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at Ottawa, Kansas, for three years. In the Spring of 1877, he was installed at Waverly, Ohio. In 1880 he was called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where he remained for six years. In the fall of 1886, he was appointed by the Synod of Minnesota, Superintendent of Missions for that State, which position he still holds. In Presbytery at Hillsborough, April 12th, and 13th, 1881, the Kev. Wilson C. Hollyday was received from the Presbytery of Des Moines and the Rev. George B. Beecher from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. G. B. Beecher was born Sep. 7fch, 1841, at Zanesvilie, O. He united with Plymouth church, Brooklyn, in the spring of 1858, Graduated from Yale College, 1861. Entered Andover Theological Seminary the same fall and was there three years. Was licensed by the East Windsor Association of Congregational churches, at Hart- ford, Connecticut. Was ordained and installed Pastor over the Howe Street church, New Haven, Connecticut, in 1866. Was received into the Cincinnati Presbytery, 1872, and installed pastor of the First church, Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb., 1873, and continued its pastor until Feb., 1879. The Rev. Wilson C. Hollyday was born in Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, within the bounds of the Salem cvhurch, Nov. 26, 1810; in the summer of 1829 he united with that church. He began the study of Latin with the Rev. Joseph T. Irwin who was then study- ing theology with Dr. Crothers, and continued his preparation for college with Dr. Smith Latta, a graduate of Ohio University, who for a time taught a classical school at Concord, the school room being near the church. Mr. Hollyday attended the school in 1830 and 1831; in Jane, 1837, he graduated at Miami University ; he studied theology with Samuel Crothers D. D. and the Rev. H. S. Fullerton, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Chillicothe at South Salem, Sep. 12, 1839, having been taken under care of Presbytery at Bioomiug- burgh, Sap. 12-14, 1837. In June, 1841, he whs ordained and installed pastor of the churches of Salem and Newton, by the Presby- tery of Sidney, and continued in that relation with the Salem church seven, and the Newton church fourteen, years. Within the bounds of the Sydney Presbytery, Mr. Hollyday organized four churches during 8» 306 THE HI9TOET OK THE the fifteen years that he spent in that field. In 1853, he resigned the charge of the Newton church, and spent one year as principal of the graded school of St. Miry's, Auglaize county; then he removed to Iowa, and settled iD West Point, Lee county, where he taught an advanced school for three years, preaching also, as he had opportun- ity, to destitute churches; he then took charge of the churches of Eddyville and Kirkville; while in charge of these churches he pro- cured the erection of a brick church in Eddyville. At the breaking out of the war he resigned his charge and began an advanced school in Albia, Monroe county, Iowa, where he taught for three y«ars; ho then took charge of the churches of Chariton, Osceola and White- breast, and the adjoining country, 50 by 30 miles, in which there was no other Presbyterian church, afforded him an opportunity which he improved for missionary work. During twenty-six years of active labor Mr. Hollyday was instrumental in organizing ten churches, and eight houses of worship were built under his direction. In December, 1880, he was so injured by a fall that his active labors were closed, though he has often preached since as he found oppor- tunity. He recently resided with his son on a farm near Greenfield. I am indebted to him for interesting reminiscences some of which I have been able to make use of in this History. He died May 13, and was buried at Greenfield, Wednesday, May 15, lb89. THE THI11D CHURCH MANSE, CHILLICOTHE. The Third church at this time rebuilt the Manse making commodious, comfortable and convenient. OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 307 Robert C. Galbraith, Jr., accepted a call from the Third church at Chillicothe. He had been supplying at Frankfort, after he had resigned the pastorate at Concord, until the winter of 1880 when he began to preach in Chillicothe. R. K. Campbell was appointed to preach and preside, John Barrett to give the charge to the pastor and Dr. Biggs to the people at Mr. Galbraith's installation in the Third church, which took place Thursday evening, July 7, 1881. The Rev. J. O. Pierce accepted a call from Frankfort and Mona, which two churches were declared one pastoral charge, R. K. Campbell to preach and preside, H. W. Biggs to charge the people and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., the pastor, were appointed a committee to install him, the time to be arranged by the committee and churches. Wm. A. Smith, a licentiate, was received from the Presbytery of Cincinnati and accepted a call from the Bainbridge church . The Rev. John N. Wright was dismissed to the Presbytery of Oroomiah, Persia. The Rev. John N. Wright was born near South Salem, Feb. 8, 1852, prepared for college at Salem Academy, graduated from Woos- ter with the class of 1875, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1878. He started for Persia in May, 1878. Most of his time since has been spent at Tabriz, but for about three years he has been at a new station in Salmas. For the past few years he has been engaged in revising the Old and New Testaments, and adapting them to the special idiom now mostly used in Persia. He has also been Treasurer of the Mission most of the time that he has been in Persia. After ten years of faithful service he is now enjoying a well earned and much needed rest among his friends at South Salem, intend- ing soon to return again to his chosen field. S. P. Dunham was continued supply at Memorial, W. P. East- man at Greenland, Norman Jones at North Fork, Joseph Provost at French church, and Geo. B. Beecher at Ne^ Petersburgh, all until the next spring meeting. Warren Taylor was made stated supply at Concord, for the current year, and J. P. Lemmon, (Cumberland Presbyterian,) at Wilkesville. The relation between Mr. Grand Girard and the Mount Pleasant church, at Kingston, was dis- solved and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Portsmouth. 'The Rev. Emilius Grand Girard was born at Hericourt, France. June 4, 1816, and died in EckmansviJle, Dec. 23, 1887. In 1830, he united with the French Reformed church. He attended the Mont Beliard Academy, and went from there to the city of Strasbourg where he pursued his studies under private instructors, preparing to enter the Polytechnic school, for about three years . He came with the family fcp the United States, arriving in Cincinnati in 1833. In 308 THE HISTORY OF THE 1839, he connected himself with the Presbyterian church; at that time he had a strong desire to prepare for the ministry and become a missionary to Turkey. He studied theology with Dr. Steel of Hillsborough, was licensed and ord lined by our Presbytery, and preached in Us bounds a' we have seen. Before coming to Kingston he had. for a number of years, beginniug in 1866, united with his sister in the management of rhe Highland Institute in connection with his preaching to the French, New Market and Fall Creek churches. After leaving our Presbytery, he was installed pastor of the Eskmansville church, May 27, 1882. having supplied them from the time of his dismission to the Presbytery of Portsmouth. He continued in that pastorate until his death. The Rev. 8. C. Kerr, (for a number of years a member of the Presbytery of Portsmouth,) preached at his funeral, from the text, "But now they desire a better country: that is, a heavenly," Heb 11; 16. In this sermon he said. "This christian brother and friend was greatly beloved. He was a most welcome visitor wherever he went. He was abundant and untir- ing in all christian labors. It was his meat and drink to do his Mas- ter's work. In his preaching he was earnest in declaring the truth of God, denouncing sin, warning and entreating the unrepentant to be reconciled to God. Thus many will praise God throughout eternity for the benefits received from his ministry. He was gentle and kind- hearted toward all men, and by his efforts and prayers, reconciliation was effected where troubles had arisen in the church." Mr. Grand Girard was a faithful member of the Presbyteries to which he belonged, and was much beloved by the members of these bodies, as well as by the people in the various churches to which he ministered. In Presbytery at Bainbridge, June 7, 1881, Warren Taylor was received from the Presbytery of St. Clairsville. Dr. Biggs, R.K. Campbell and S. F. McCoy, who had been appointed a committee at the last meeting of Presbytery to organize a church at Bourneville, if they should find the way clear, reported that they had organized a church there, June 6th, 1831, consisting of fourteen members. This church had adopted the rotary system of eldership and elocted James G. Steel ruling elder for five years, Joseph Baum for four years and Benjamin Rennard for three years. They had also made out a call for Win. H. Smith iu connection with that which he had accepted from Bainbridge. Mr. Smith then having accepted the calls was ordained and installed. At Bainbridge, he preached his trial sermon from John 1: 12, Dr. Biggs preached the ordination sermon from Isaiah, 8:18, R.K.Campbell presided and gave the oharge to the pastor and S> D. Crotbers to the people; Dr. Biggs, CHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTEBT. 309 Warren Taylor and S. D. Crothers were appointed a committee to install Mr. Smith at Bourneville, which in due time they did. In Presbytery at Concord, September 13th and 14th, 1881, the committee that had been appointed for that purpose, reported that they had organized a church at Waverly, with twenty-four mem- bers and two elders, viz.: C. T. McCoy and S. M. Seibert. The church was then enrolled. The chairman of the committee on vacant churches, (Dr. Biggs,) was authorized to grant certificates of dismis- sion to members of the Zaleski church, and the name of that church was stricken from the roll. At Wilmington, December 13, 1881, the Rev. Julius Strauss was received from the Presbytery of Athens, and accepted a call from the church of Wilmington, and was installed. S. D. Crothers preached, George Carpenter presided and gave the charge to the pastor, and Norman Jones to the people. Julius Strauss was born in Germany, October 11, 1825, united with the church in 1819; studied theology in London, and was licensed by the Presbytery of Baltimore, June, 1852. The Presby- tery of New York appointed him to re-open and re-organize the church of Morrisani i, which afterward became the Potts Memorial Church. He preached there until 1857, then went to Canada, having received a call to the Markham Church. In 1865 he came to Ohio, and preached in Constitution, in Barbour and in Nelsonville churches, in the Presbytery of Athens; then, in the Presbytery of Chillicothe, he was at Wilmington church from 1882, to 1887, and is now preaching to the Batavia church, in the Presbytery of Cincinnati- At Kingston, February 17, 1882, at a called meeting of the Pres- bytery, the Rev. D. L. Chapin was received from the Presbytery of Athens, accepted a call from the Mount Pleasant church, and was installed. George Carpenter preached and proposed the questions, H. W. Biggs gave the charge to the people, and R. C. Galbraith, Jr., to the pastor. At Presbytery in the Third Church, Chillicothe, April 11-13' 1882, the Rev. J. P. A. Dickey, of the Methodist Episcopal church, made application for admission to this Presbytery. His papers were referred to F. V. Krng, H. W. Biggs and Thomas D . Rogers, which conmittee reported them in order, when he was examined on church government and theology, and received and enrolled as a member. Mr. Dickey was born May 4, 1828, near where South Salem now is. At the age of twelve he was received into the communion of Salem church, on profession of bis faith; studied at the Academy in Greenfield, and also at Salem. After his marriage, he removed to 310 THE HISTORY OF THE Fayette county and connected himself with the Protestant Methodist church of White Oak. Served in the army, in the 114th Regiment O. V. I. He was licensed to preach in the Protestant Methodist church in 1865. and was ordained in Mechanicsburgh, September. 1868, by the Rev. J. White, of Brooklyn, New York. Preached to the M E. church at Bainbridge one year, and to the Presbyterian church at Mount Sterling three months before he was received, as above, into the Chillicothe Presbytery. Wra. Addison Ervin was taken under care of Presbytery, passed his examination, preached trial sermon, from John 8: 31-32, and was licensed. THE THIRP PRESBYTERIAN" CHURCH. CHILLICOTHE. OHILLICOTHE PBESBYTEBY. 311 Mr. Ervin was born near Pisgah Church, April 15, 1847; pre- pared for college at Salem Academy ; graduated from Wooster, with the class of 1871, and in the Law Department of the Iowa State University in 1873; studied theology at Lane, graduating in 1884, when he went to Aurora, Indiana, as pastor of the church; but in 1888, resigned his charge, and since has been preaching in Chatta- nooga, Tennessee. The committee on the death of Samuel P. Dunham reported as follows: " The Rev. Samuel P. Dunham, since the last meeting of Presbytery, has departed this life — having fought a good fight he has gone to enter upon his reward. Therefore, 1st. Eesolved ; That we do hereby express our thankfulness to the Great Giver of all good, for the generous gifts and graces bestowed upon our departed brother, and especially for the continuance and increase and ripening of these graces to the very end; that so he preached better and better year after year, and as he ripened for heaven, seemed to grow intel- lectually, and to receive also such unction of the spirit, that his words, warm and loving, touched men's hearts and came unto them like a benediction, and so those in the churches to which he came to minister in his old age, were drawn to him, and held him personally in great esteem and tender love, and were also greatly strengthened and comforted through the words of grace and peace that he brought as messages from the Master. 2d. liesolved; That whilst we miss his cheerful presence, and will long feel the loss of one so hopeful and courageous, we rejoice in the long testimony that he bore for Christ, and know that God took him at the right time, the best time; that He watched and cared tenderly for him; and when his work for others was done, he himself was ready for the Master's work above. The Lord called, and the soldier of God answered to the roll call in the church triumphant." In the Narrative there is also this refer- ence to the death of Mr. Dunham: " We lament the death of Rev. Samuel P. Dunham, who labored in our bounds about forty years; and at the same time we are grateful to God for permitting him to continue in active service to the close of his life." Mr. Dunham died Sabbath, January 15, 1882. It was a bleak dreary, winter day when Mr. Dunham left this earth and went to the land that is perpetually blessed with all the excellencies of every clime — a dark, gloomy day, the ground covered with wet snow and cold, wet mud. The doctor, who had been to see him in the morning, told me at noon, when I came from church, that he was quite sick from a severe cold that had fastened itself upon him, and that he feared threatened his life; and after dinner I got a buggy 312 THE HIST OUT OF THE and drove out to Mas9ieville, where he had been living, preaching to Memorial and Union churches with great acceptance. I went, expecting to find him very sick, evon dangerously so, but I found him dead. I was at his burying, and again at a memorial service held in Union church, where several of the brethren spoke with much feeling, recounting his virtues and telling of his excellencies, and 1 could cordially endorse all that was said. He was a good man, and one whom you liked better the longer you knew him. He was, too, a good preacher, and seemed to preach better the last years of his life than he had ever done. He brought fourth fruit in his old age. He was intense and impressive. He could see but one thing at a timo, but that thing he saw so clearly, and it made upon him so vivid an impression that, having once seen it, he not only never lost sight of it, but he never could see it in any other way, and so, peculiarly sus- ceptible to external influences before he had made up his mind, after he had come to his conclusion, he was as immovable as a rock. I enjoyed his fellowship and company greatly, whenever I was per- mitted to be with him, and, in common with the other brethren of Presbytery who had long known, did mourn and miss him. The Rev. Samuel P. Dunham was born in Newport, Rhode Island, August 4, 1809. He joined the church in Philadelphia, in June, 1830, and began studying for the ministry with the Rev. James Patterson, pastor of the church with which he had connected himself. In 1832 he came to Ohio and entered the college at Marietta, where he remained for four years. He then, for two years, studied the- ology, also at Marietta, with Dr. Lindsley and the Rev. L. G. Bingham. He was licensed to preach by the Athens Presbytery, April 5, 1838. He preached at Barlow and then at Logan, from which place he, after a few years, removed to Frankfort, Ohio, and preached to the Greenland church for a few months; then preached for a time at Rocky Spring, and one winter at South Salem, sup- plying the church there during Mr. Fullerton's illness; then, for a short time, preached at Red Oak; then, for about three years, supplied the church at "Wilmington. From Wilmington he went to Bainbridge, beginning his long work there the first Sabbath of April, 1855, preaching to Bainbridge, andJBourneville for twenty-two years. His last sermon at Bainbridge was preached the 28th of Sep- tember, 1879. In Presbytery at Marshall, July 11th and 12th, 1882, Mr. Leslie J. Overman, a member of the Hillsborough ehurcb, was licensed. Mr. Overman had been taken under care of Presbytery at North Fork, July 13, 1880. He was examined and his examination was CHITLICOTHE PRESBYTERT. 313 sustained, as were also jhis other parts of trial — his Latin exegesis on "Quid est Sanctificaliot" critical exercise on 1st Peter, 3: 18-20; popular lecture on Mat. 13: 31-32, and seirnon from 1st John, 1: 7, and he was licensed Wednesday, July 12, 1882. In Presbytery at South Salem, September 12tb, and 13IL, 1882, the standing rule requiring a stated meeting in July, (which had been adopted wi h other standing rules in Presbytery at New Market in September, 1879,) was rescinded. R. K. Campbell was elected Stated Clerk, Geo. Carpenter, Treasurer, and S. D. Crothers, Permanent Clerk, all for three years. At Columbus, 0., during Synod, October 18, 1882, Leslie J. Overman was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Portsmouth. Leslie J. Overman, was born near Hillsborough, Ohio, in 1853, became a member of the Hillsborough church, graduated from the University of Wooster, in the class of 1879, from Princeton Seminary in 1S82, was ordained by the Pres- bytery of Portsmouth, at Manchester, Ohio, in the fall of 1882; after preaching at Manchester for a year, he went South and was called to the McNeille church of Nashville, Tennessee, in the Southern Assembly. After three years, in 1887, he became associate pastor with Dr. Oots t > the church of Talladega, Alabama; after six months he accepted a call to the First Presbyterian Church of South Pittsburgh, Tennessee. This church is in connection with the Northern Assembly, and Mr. Overman, (in Apri<, 1888,) connected himself with the Presbytery of Kingston in connection with our Assembly, and in December, 1888, came to Montgomery, in the Cincinnati Presbytery, where he is now preaching. In Presbytery at Mount Pleasant Church, Kingston, April 10- 12, 18S3, J. O. Pierce was released from the Mona branch of his pastoral charge. H. W. Guthrie, who had been supplying them, was continued at Memorial and Union. In Presbytery at Greenfield, Tuesday June 12, 1883, Alonzo A. Rogers delivered popular lecture on Lake 18: 9-14, and sermon on 1st Tim. 1: 15; his Latin exegesis and critical exer- cise, subjects not given, were referred t> acorn rnkteo, who reported recommending their approval; having then been examined and passed with credit all the parts of trial, he was licon&ed. Mr Rogers was born near Groeulield, March 2G, 1852. Hi- prepared for College in Miami Classical School, Oxford, OLio. and entered the Sopliomoro class in Wabash College, and gra-luafced with the class of 1879, studied Theology at Lane, graduating in t'ae Spring of IS83. He btgan to preach as stated supply to the church of Foit Howard, Wisconsin, in July, 1383, and was ordained and installed pastor to 40 314 THE HISTORY OF THE that ch arch November Gth, of Hie same year, where he preached until 183G, when, on account of ill health, he was compelled to resign his charge, and to desist from active work for two years and a balf. He then became pastor of the church of Caldwell, Kansas, but was there only a short time, when the call came for him to cease from earthly labors, and he died Friday evening, November 1G, 1SS8. "He was an active, energetic, persistent worker and bad an ardent desire to preach the gospel. It was a heavy cross that he bore when physical health did not permit bim to preach. He was ready for the Master's will to be accomplished in bim, though he longed so much that he might be spared to tell of tbo love of Christ. Sad are the hearts of his people, over this bereavement, but they believe with bim, 'It is well.' " Presbytery met in the parsonage of the First Church, Chilli- cothe, August 14, 18S3 and dissolved the pastcral relation existing between the Rev. D wight L. Chapin and the Mount Pleasant Church and dismissed Mr. Chapin to the Presbytery of Cleveland, where ho became pastor of the church in Akron. Mr. Chapin was born in California, Michigan, July 7, 1847, he united with the church in Spartansburgb, Pennsylvania, iu 1SG4, graduated from Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio, in 1872, studied theology at Lane, was licensed by the Presbytery of Cleveland, at Rome, Ohio, June 10, 1874, ordained by Athens Presbytery, April 10, 1876, he began his ministry at Middleport, Ohio, in May 1875, and continued with that church till January, 18S2, and lately has been again called to Middleport. In Presbytery at Bloomingburgb, September 11th and 12th, 1883, A. A. Rogers was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Winnebago. The relation between Wm. A. Smith and the churches of Bainbridge and Bourneville was dissolved, and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Red River. Wm. M. Galbreath was continued as stated supply at Hamden and Wilkesville; II. W. Guthrie at Memorial and Union; J. P. A. Dickey at Piketon and Waverly; George B. Beecher, at New Petersburg b, Norman Jones at North Fork, and Joseph Provost at French Church. Greenland reported the employment of J. O. Pierce, pastor at Frankfort, to preach to them Sabbath afternoons and Mr. Pierce continued to supply tho church while he remained at Frankfort. The committee en Temperance made the following report, which was unanimously adopted and the Stated Clerk directed to ask its publication in the Herald and Presbyter and the Scioto Gazette. ''In the report of the standing committee on OHILLICOTHE fBESBYTEBY. 315 Tomperauce to tho Assembly of 1882, occurs the following ar- raignment of intemperance; 'that it is a ceaseless tempter and destroyer of men; that it makes happy men and happy families wretched, producing four-lifths of human crime, and nearly all its pauperism; tempting everybody from childhood to old age, and destroying countless millions: instead of disappearing with any advancing civilization, connecting itself therewith, it waxes worse and worse in these perilous times.' By our last Assembly this evil is spoken of as the 'Scourge of our race.' Concerning this evil, thus arraigned, our Assemblies have often spoken. The standing committee of last $ ear thus sums up on this point: 'The church's deliverances beginning in 1812 and continuing through the intervening seventy years, until now, increasing in frequency with every increased emergency of the case, but sounding forth in the average as often as once in two and a half years, these deliv- erances always keeping abreast with the bast Christian sentiment of the time, have uttered a clear and steady voice against the manufacture, sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, have encouraged repressive and prohibitory legislation,' and yet in spite of all the teachings and warnings of the ehmch and the repressive influence of the State, this evil continues. As Christian citizens, in this state, we are now confronted with a responsibility, that we should meet not as partisans, but as in the sight of God. Looking to other commonwealths wo 6ee that license does not restrain this evil; looking around us we see that taxation does not restrain. In the Providence of God, it is now for the voters of Ohio to say, whether or not this business of drunkard making shall be like theft, or murder, a forbidden thing, an outlaw. Every voter's hand is now placed on the door of the saloon, and the question is, Shall ice shut it? Our political affiliations have nothing to do with this matter; we may vote as we please touching our political parties, so there need bo no political feeling or interest to hinder our acting with reference to the advancement of religion and morals. If we believe it would be right to close the dram-shop let us vote to do so. If we believe this would tend to save young men and reform drunkards let us vote to close it. If we believe that it would tend to elevate our communities morally and religiously, and take away hindrances to the work of the church, let us shut the door. Our counsel to the people under our care is, that they weigh this matter not as partisans, but as christians. Our counsel to such of them as are voters is, that they cast their ballots in the way that will rnoet emphatically rebuke the sin of intemperance 816 TBS HISTORY OT THB and drunkard making and will most directiy and entirely cast out this evil. Since God's providence brings it to us to say what the constitution of our State shall be, lit this be our answor, it shall be prohibitory. (Signed.) George Carpenter, W. J. McSur^lt, Sam'l. D. Crothehs, Hugh Bell, Aaron Seymour. Committee. In Presbytery at Wooster, Oct. 24th and 25th, 1883, during the meeting of Synod, S. C. Kerr was made stated supply at Cyntbiana for six months. At Chillicothe, Oct. 30, 1883, the pastoral relation between the Rev. Ferdinand Von King and the Bloomingburgh church was dissolved, and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Carlisle. Ferdinand Von Krug was born in Crumstadt, Germany, in the Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt. January 26, 1S50, when he was fourteen years old he was confirmed in the Lathern church. In 3868 he came to this country and united himself with the Second German Reformed church, at Cleveland, Ohio. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Cayuga, April 14. 1875, and October 24, of the same year, he was ordained and installed in the church at Hanging Rock l>y the Presbytery of Portsmouth. After leaving our Piesby- tery, he became pastor of the church at White Haven, Presb\ tory of L'bigb, where ho remained until 1886. Since December, 1S86, ho has been pastor of the Kingston church, Presbytery of Lukawana. S. C. Kerr was made stated supply at Sinking Spring once a month. Sabbath afternoons, in connection with his work at Cyntbiana. In Presbytery at Washington C. H., April 8-10, 18S4, John H. Jones, of the Presbytery of Mahoning, who was supplying Bloomingburgh church, was invited to sit as a corresponding mem- ber. The pastoral relation between the Rev. George Carpenter aud the Washington church was dissolved, to take effect the first of July. Since this relation was dissolved Mr. Carpenter has supplied in 1885, Amanda, Hamdwn and Wellston churches; in 1886, Amanda and Wellston; in 1887, North Fork, Memorial and Wellston: in 1888, North Fork. Union and Wellston, which last three he still supplies. Amanda is in the Columbus Presbytery, and Wellston in the Pres- bytery of Portsmouth. The church of Wellston was organized in the summer of 1885. Early in 1888, they dedicated a house of worship, which is one of the most convenient and beautiful church buildings in thia part of tbe country, and Mr. Carpenter and the good people CHTLLICOTHE PBESBYTERY. 317 of Wellston deserve much credit for their self denying and successful work. R. G. Lewis was continued stated supply at Mona, H W. Guthrie at Memorial aod Union, Win. M. Galbreath at W.lkesville and vicinity, Norman Jones at North Fork and George B. Beecher at New Petersbnrgh. Oaaega church was dissolved and its name stricken from the roll, and the chairman of the standing committee of Home Missions was directed to give letters of dismission to what- ever members there may be, to connect with such other churches as they may choose. Synod's overture with reference to making said Synod a representative body was answered in the affirmative. The standing committee on Ministerial Relief made by order an additional report which was adopted and is as follows: '"Presbytery having heard with ploasure, of the purchase of a house and lot, in South Salem, as a Home for Honorably Retired Ministers within our bounds, authorizes the persons named in the deed, to wit: George B. Beecher, Richard G. Lewis, James McL. Welsh, Robert C. Galbruith and Henry W. Biggs, to care for and manage the prop- erty, until other arrangements are made. We also direct all our ministers to call the attention of their people to this enterprise and have collections taken up, in their several churches, on the first Sabbath of May for its benefit. The persons aforenamed, in this report, are appointed a committee to ascertain the steps necessary in order that Presby'ery may become a body corporate, under the laws of the State of Ohio and report at the September meeting." Wm. A. Ervin was dismissed to the care of the Presbytery of Whitewater. The Rsv. Samuel F. Suarpless was received from the Presbytery of Dayton, and accepted calls from Bainbridge and Bourneville churches, each for half of his time, and his installation at Bain- bridge was appointed for the second Tuesday of June, at half past seven P. M., George Carpenter to preach and preside, R. K. Camp- bell to give the charge to the pastor and S. D. Crothers to the ppople; and at Bjn.rneville on the first Tuesday of June, at half pa3t seven P. M., John O. Pierce to preach and preside, Addison M. Chapin to deliver the charge to the pastor and Richard G. Lewis to the people. Samuel F. Sharpless was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 9th, 1851. He united with the Third Presbyterian church of Cin- cinnati, April, 1839. Graduated from Marietta College with the class of 1875, and from Lane Seminary, May, 1879. He was licensed by the presbytery of Cincinnati, April 10, 1878. He supplied the First Presbyterian church of Monroe, Butler County, Presbytery of Dayton, from Dec. 8, 1878, to May 13, 1879. He was received into the Presbytery of Dayton as a licentiate, on certificate from Preeby- 318 THE HISTOET OF THE tery of Cincinnati, April 9, 1S79, and by that Presbytery ordained and installed Pastor of the Monroe church, May 13, 1879, which pastorate he resigned, Fub. 14, 1884, and was then dismissed to the Presbytery of Caillicjthe and accepted calls, and was installed at Bourneville, June 3rd, and Bainbridge, June 10, 1881, Addison M. Chapin was received from the Presbytery of Whitewater and accepted a call from tho Mount Pleasant church, and Thursday, July 10, at half past seven P. M., was appointed for his installation, George Carpenter to preach and preside, H. W. Biggs to give the charge to tho pastor and D wight L. Chapin, of the Cleveland Presby- tery, to be invited to give the charge to the people. Tho next meeting of Pre.-bytery was at Bloomingburgh, April 29, 1881, when the Rev. John H. Jones was received from the Pres- bytery of Mahoning, accepted a call from and was installed Pastor of the Bloomingburgh church. II. W. Guthrie preached, George Carpenter gave the chargo to the people and 11. K Campbell to the pastor. John II. Jones was born in Wales, Dec. 18, 1836. He united with the Welsh Congregational church, in 1858. He received his Literary education in Western Preserve College, graduating with the class of 1867. Studied Theology at Union Park one year, and two years at Audover, where he graduated ia 1S70. He was licensed by the Andover Congregational Conference, in 1869, and ordained by Trumbull and Mahoning Conference in 1871. He was received into the Presbyterian church by Wooster Presbytery at the spring meeting in Plymouth, Ohio. 1877. He preached to Bristol and Blooniaeld Congregational churches, from 1870 to 1874, to the First Presbyterian church, Plymouth, Ohio, from 1874 to 1878, to the First Presbyterian church, Akron, Ohio, from April, 1878, to November, 188 L, and began preaching to the Presbyterian church in Bloomingburgh, Feb. 1st, 1884. In Presbytery at Concord, Sep. 9bh and lOih, 1884, George Carpenter had leave to labor out of bouuds until the next meeting. Delegates were elected to Synod which had now become a represent- ative body. The Rev. John W. Wilson was received from the Pres- bytery of Alton. The following persons were appointed a standing committee on Temperance: Norman Jones, W. J. McSurely and James P. Robinson. The following minute was adopted with reference to the death of the Rev. Nathaniel M. Urmston: "Entered into rest, August J27. 1834, Rev. Nathaniel M. Urmston, in the eighty- sixth year of his age. He whs ordained as an Evangelist by the Presbytery of Coshocton, in 1828, and first labored as a missionary in Ohio and Kentucky. Then,' after preaching some time in Oonnecti- CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTER?. 319 cut, he came into the bounds of this Presbytery, 1844, and, with the exception of six years spent in Iowa and Wisconsin, the remainder of his life was spent among us. His miQd was clear and calm and active to the end. He was a cheerful christian. His hope was bright. He was also remarkably trustful. He trusted the Lord for the earthly things, and for the heavenly. No one could hear him pray without feeling that he lived in close and tender communion with God. His ministry was a successful one, and his example was winning and helpful. Without suffering, or protracted illness, or fear, he passed away. Wm. J. McSuRELY, George Carpenter, Sam'l F. McCoy, Committee, Mr. Urmston was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, April 12, 1799, and is said to have been the first white male child born in that place. The first meeting of our Presbytery was Tuesday, April 9th, and he was born the Friday of the same week. His father's house was the first house built in Chillicothe that had both shingle roof and glass windows. He studied Latin for a time with Dr. Robert G. Wilson; but while he was yet a boy the family moved to a farm near Sinking Spring, where his father built a brick house that is still standing. He studied at Augusta, Kentucky, and graduated at Princeton Theo- logical Seminary, in 1826. During vacations he taught singing- school, and went with a classmate to his home in Connecticut, for that purpose, and there met the young lady who became his first wife. Shortly after his marriage he came, as homo missionary, to the churches of Millersburg and Hopewell, in Holmes county, Ohio, about 1827. After laboring there some time he took charge of the church in Millersburg, Kentucky In 1832 ho returned to Connecticut, and as there were no Presbyterian churches there at that time, he became connected with the Congregational church, and labored there in the churches of Newtown, Cornwall and Sherman, until 18-14, when he came to our Presbytery. In 1S57 he went to Keokuk, Iowa, to make his home with his oldest son, and, after a short residence there, took charge of the churches in Waterloo, Athens and Missouri. In 1863 the war broke up these churches, and Mr. Urmston being a strong Union man, found that he could do no work in that State, and returned to Ohio, and lived the remainder of his life near Hills- borough. Thomas S. Huggart was taken under tho care of Presbytery. His Latin exegesis and critical exercise were approved by a com- 3'20 THE HISTORY OP THX mittee. He delivered a popular lecture on Romans, 6: 1-6, and a popular sermon on John, 3: 16, and was licensed Wednesday, September 10, 1884. Mr. Hnggart, who had been, for some years, Principal of Salem Academy, aud who now was licensed to preach, was born in Ireland, April 13, 1845. He joined the Reformed Presbyterian church. He received his literary education at Westminster College, Pennsylvania, and graduated at the Theological Seminary at Princeton, Now Jersey. After leaving this Presbytery ho was received as a licentiate into the Presbytery of Marion, by which he was ordained aud installed pastor of the church of Ostrander, in December, 1881, having begun to supply that church in October of that year. He remained there until April, 1880, when he went to Lancaster, Ohio, where he became pastor of the First Presbyterian church, remaining there until early in 1889, when he accepted a call to Shelby, Ohio. The Rev. Samuel Finley, D. D., who had been received from the Presbytery of Dayton, at the April meeting of Presbytery, in Bloomingburgh, was installed pastor of the Concord C Lurch. S. F. Sharpless preached and presided, W. J. McSurely gave the charge to the pastor, and R. C. Galbraith to the people. ra* CONCORD (BUILT A.D. IS22) AS REMODELED 1847. Samuel Finley was born in West Miillletown, Pennsylvania October 26, 1818; united with the Associate Reformed church, on profession of his faith, when he was in his 16th year. He was born and brought up in that church. He graduated at Franklin College, CHILLICOTHE PRTCSBYTERT. 321 Ohio, in 1839; studied theology in the Theological Seminary of the Associate Reformed Church, at Alleghany City, Pennsylvania, and was licensed by the Second Presbytery of Ohio, July 7, 1841, and ordained by the same Presbytery, sine tituio, October 12, 1842. He was commissioned by the General Synod to labor one year in Lafay- ette, Indiana, and entered upon his work there in October, 1842, and in May, 1843, the General Synod, in answer to a petition from the church at Troy, Richland county, Ohio, directed that he should go to that church, of which he was pastor from October, 1843, till 1845. In 1845 he was elected Principal of Edinburgh Academy, Wayne county, Ohio. He entered upon his work there in 1846. In the fall of 1848 he went to Chillicothe, as Associate Principal of the Academy in that place. In the spring of 1850 he became President of the Chillicothe Female Seminary, and remained there until February 11. 1853, when he became President of Madison College, at Antrim, Ohio, a college under the care of the Associate Reformed General Synod. He resigned the presidency of this colleen, August 4, 1856. On the 27th of August, 1856, he was dismissed by ihe Second Presbytery of Ohio to unite with the Zanesville Presbytery of the O. S. Presbyterian church, into which Presbytery he was received, Tuesday, September 9, 1856. He was pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian church of Pitts- burgh from May, 1857 to 1861 ; Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in the Western University, of Pennsylvania, from 1861 to 1863; taught a classical and mathematical school in Pittsburgh from 1863 to 1865. He was pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church, Dayton, Ohio, and Chaplain and Professor in the Western Military Academy from 1865 to 18" T 0, and pastor of the Ne2 Tin: ni*TOKY ok i B1 and the manse, in the yard of which there was a table covered with an abundance of substantiate and delicacies, to tcuij t ami ^atisU the appetite, came in for its share of praise All were of one mind in thinking thai they had never -pen a country church so hai dsome and elegant, and with such beautiful surrouudings, and in praying that the people there might be abundantly blessed and prospered in all good things. I"" i ' wiiw ■iJ.iiri ill rT''-,'" '- i v' ".-Hi"' Tv' " • v ,,r— - ' CONCORD CHUHCH, 188-i. In Presbyter; at Washington C. H., October 1G, L884, Thomas S. Huggart was dismissed to the Presbytery of Marion. The Rev. Sainuel B. Alderson was received from the Presbytery of Ebenezer, accepted a call from Washington church, and wae installed Thursday, October 16. Wm. J McSurely preached and presided. Hubert K. Campbell gave the charge to the people, and Norman Jones to the pastor. Samuel B. Alderson was born in St. Charles county, Missouri, on the 22nd of June, 1850. He united with the Presbyterian church ut Fultou. Missouri, in connection with the Southern Assembly, while attending college, in the winter of 18G7; attended Westminster College at Fulton, Missouri, two years; then went to Blackburn University, Carlinville, Illinois, and graduated in the class of 18G9. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERl'. 323 He was taken under the care of the Presbytery of St. Louis and licensed by them to preach, in the spring of 1872; graduated from McCormick Geological Seminary in the spring of 1873, where he had spent his first year, but the great fire so interrupted affairs, in the second year of his course, that he left aud went to Danville, and completed the second year's course, and returned to McCormick for the third year's course. Upon graduating, he was invited to supply the church at Maysville. Kentucky, for one year, at the end of which he was unanimously called to become their pastor. He united with the Presbytery of Ebeuezer, and was ordained and installed pastor or the church at Maysville, June 28, 1874, where he remained eleven and a half years, when he was called to Washington C. H and installed as above. CONCORD-MANSE WEST-FRONT 1864. Piketou and Waverly presented calls for the Rev John W Wilson, which he accepted; and R. K. Campell was appointed to P TJ? »f* weside ' S - D Crothers fc ° ^ve the charge to tne pastor, and H. W^Biggs to the people, at his installation. He was installed by these brethren at Waverly, November 6th, and at Piketon De- cember 11th. ' The standing committee on Sabbath Schools made a report as previously ordered, which was accepted and adopted and is as follows: -Your committee, having been directed to consider tbe propriety and advantage of a Presbyterial Sabbath School Asso- ciation, and if favoring the same to propose a plan, submits the £Zll\TT: ndatiunH: 1St That We °^™* a P'esbyterial Sabbath School Association, with this Constitution, namelv: Art. 1st The name of this organization shall be the Sabbath School Assoc*. 324 THE HISTORY OF THE Hon of the Chillioothe Presbytery. Art. 2nd. The object of this Association shall he to proiaote the interests of our Sabbath Schools by all proper means, such as bringing the workers together at stated times, for mutual counsel and eneoirageruent. for better acquaintance with each other and with their duties and obligations and to secure concert of action upou all natters of general interest to the cause. Art. 3. This Association shall be composed of all the minister;; and the officer^ and teachers of the Sabbath Schools within the Presbytery. Art. 4. The officers of this Association shall bo a President, eleven vice presidents a corres- ponding secretary, and a treasurer, who shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Association, and hold their offices for one year, or until their successors are chosen. They shall be elected by ballot, unless otherwise determined, and shall perform the usual duties of such officers in simile r organizations, and such ether duties as may be required by the Association. These officers shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Association, of which five members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. Art. 5. The Association shall meet semi-annually, at times and places ai ranged by the Executive Committee. The Spri ig meeting of each year shall be the anm.al meeting for the electioi of officers and reports of committees. Special meetings may be called by the executive committee, and of all meetings, both stated ; nd special, due notice must, be given. 6. The Executive Comn ittee shall carry out the plans and instructions of the Association, and provide funds for its necessary expenses. It shall make its own by-laws and fill its own vacancies occurring between the stated meetings of the Association. It shall collect the statistics of tLe Sabbath Schools within the Presbytery, and forward the same to the Secre- tary of the Sabbath School work of the Board of Publication and make a full report of its proceedings to each annual meeting of the Association and also to the Spring meeting of Presbytery." The next article provides a method of changing any part of the consti- tution at any meeting of Presbytery due notice of the intention to make a chai ge having b«en given. Then a list of persons, appointed to serve in the various offices until the annual election, is given and finally it is provided: "That the Executive Committee of this Association take the place of Presbytery's standing committee on Sabbath Sclool s." I do not know whether making the Synod representative, had necessarily the effect of making it four times as critical as it had formerly been, but the following exception recorded in the chillicothe presbytery. 325 minutes of Presbytery looks that way. "On page 167, it is recorded that the 'Presbytery adopted the following report : The Chillicothe Presbytery having voted to receive the revised Book of Discipline asa whole, takes exception to Sec. 26 of Chap. IV, etc' Your com- mittee think that the word adopt should be substituted for received' and recommend the approval of the Records with the exception noted." In Presbytery at Chillicothe, April 14,-16, 1885, George Carpen- ter was again granted leave to labor out of bounds for six months. Mr. Carpenter had been supplying the Amanda church in the Columbus Presbytery and also the church at Hamden each half time. J. P. A. Dickey was made stated supply at Hamden for haif time, until the n^xt stated meeting and had leave to labor out of bounds for the other part of his time. H. W. Guthrie was con- tinued at Union and Memorial, G. B. Beecher at New Petersburgh and Norman Jones at North Fork. In Presbytery at Frankfort, May Oth, 1885, the Rev. Warren Taylor was dismissed to the Presbytery of Athens. The Revds. John Barrett, S. D. Crothers and R. K. Campbell, the committee to which Robt. C. Galbraith's paper on the examination of candi- dates for the ministry was referred, made the following report, which was adopted: '"Your committee having considered the paper put in its hands and approving its general provisions, recommends its adoption with a few quite immaterial modifications, so that our me' hod of procedure hereafter in this matter shall be as follows: Candidates for the ministry applying to this Presbytery for licensure shall be examined on experimental religion and motives for seeking the gospel ministry, in the presence of the Presbytery, and shall answer such questions orally as the committee or other members may propose. But the other examinations shall be in writing, and the committee on the different parts of trial shall prepare such questions as every young man seeking the ministry ought to be aide to answer, not such as are designed to show the skill of the examiner, but to bring out the knowledge of the candidate. 1st. The committee on systematic theology shall prepare iwenty-five questions, which shall comprehend the distinctive doctrines of the reformed theology; substantially correct answers to twenty of which will be required of the candidate. 2nd. Twenty-five ques- tions on the natural sciences shall be prepared by the committee, fifteen of which mist be aaswered. 3d. On the mental and moral sciences the committee shall prepare ten questions on each, seven of each ten mus-t be correctly answered. 1th. On the Latin, Greek 326 THE HISTORY OF THE and Hebrew languages, candidate* >hall he given a short passage, in each, and be required to translate, point out the different parts of speech, give the cases of the nouns, and moods and tenses and principal parts of the verbs, and a proficiency of equal proportion shall be required as in other branches. 5th. On church govern- ment the committee shall prepare ten questions, eight of which must be answered, fith. On church history and the sacraments, the committee shall prepare ten questions on each, and seven, of each ten must be answered." The above was adopted and since its adoption Presbytery has conducted the examination of candi- dates in accordance with its provisions. In Presbyter> at South Salem. June 18, 1885, the Rev. Leo. Dionne. of the Presbytery of Montreal was received into Pres- bytery and made stated supply to the French church. Mr. Dionne was born at Ste. Anne de la Perade, Province of Quebec, June 14, 1844, was born in the church of Rome, which church he left at the age of 19, having entered the Protestant missionary schools near Montreal. His literary education was received at McGill University. Montreal, and his theological at the Presbyterian college of the same city. He was licensed and ordained in Montreal, Nov. 1, 1870, by the "Synode Des Eglises Evangeliques." Fur several years he worked in connection with the "French Canadian Mis- sionary Society." Thinking a change of work would be beneficial to his health, he accepted the position of French teacher in Bishop'.*- College and Grammar School at Lennoxville. Canada, which position he rilled from September, 1875 to July, 1877. After leaving Lennox- ville, he accepted a call from the French and English congregation of Joliette, in the Presbytery of Montreal, where be preached for five years. After leaving Joliette he continued his connection with the Presbytery of Montreal, laboring for the most of the time within its bounds until his reception into our Presbytery. In Presbytery at Hillsborough. September 8th and Otb. 1885, the committee appointed to consider the state of the Sinking Spring church, made the following report, which was adopted: "1st We have ascertained that the last surviving member of the Sinking Spring church, Mrs. Ann Shoemaker, has removed into the bounds of the Marshall church. We therefor* recommend that her name be trans- ferred to the roll of the Marshall church, and that the Sinking Spring church be declared to be dissolved." The second resolution ap- pointed a committee to examine as to the title to the property, &c. The third was in reference to the bell, a gift from Presbytery, which the committee recommended should be donated to Belfast church. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 327 J. G. Galbreath was elected Stated Clerk; Norman Jones. Per- manent Clerk, and George Carpenter, Treasurer, all for three years. The report of the committee on incorporation was adopted, and is as follows: "At a stated meeting of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, held at Hillsboro', Ohio, September 9, 1885, it was ordered: That, for the purpose of securing the benetit of the law relating to religious and other societies, (Chap. 15, Title II. of the Revised Statutes of Ohio.) Strawder J. Parrett, George B. Beecher, Robert C. Galbraith, Richard (_i. Lewis, Samuel D. Crothers and Samuel F. McCoy, all of whom are freeholders, be. and they are hereby, elected and created a Board of Trustees, of the Presbytery of ChiHicothe. said Presby- tery being connected with the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, m the United States of America; and they being members of the said denomination, the said trustees, so elected, to serve in the order of their names as above written, for six, five, four, three, two. and one years, respectively, and until their successors are elected and qualified: such successors to be elected at the stated fall meeting of said Presbytery, and to hold their office for the term of six years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The said Trustees shall hold and control and have charge of, for the purpose aud under the direction of said Presbytery, all the property, personal and real, or mined, now owned by said Presbytery, or held in trust by any person or persons therefor, or of which said Presbytery may hereafter become possessed. The Trustees shall also exercise the rights and powers, enumerated in section 3-786, in the case of any congregation which may have or shall become extinct; and they may act as Trustees to houses of worship, or other property that shall properly come into the hands of said Presbytery, and to hold and invest, &c., as provided in the section above named, and as may be provided for by an act amendatory thereto. We certify that this was passed by the Presbytery of Chillicothe, in due form at Hills- borough, Ohio, September 9th, 1885. (Signed) Samuel Findley, Moderator. J. G. Galbreath, Stated Clerk." The pastoral relation, existing between John. W. Wilson and Waverly and Piketon churches, was dissolved. In Presbytery at Greenfield, April 13th aud 14th, 1886, Warren Taylor was received from the Presbytery of Athens. The Stated Clerk was directed to put the letters H. R. after the names of W. C Holly day, Wm. P. Eastman and Warren Taylor, in his report to the General Assembly. Piketon obtained leave to employ Wm. M. Gal- breath, until the next stated meeting. The other supplies were 328 THE HISTORY OF THE continued as before, except that R. G. Lewis ceased to supply Moua. Park W. Taylor, who was taken under care of Presbytery at Green- field, June 12, 1883, was licensed. His latin exegesis, " De Discip- line/, Christ ianor am:" and critical exerciso on 1st Cor., 10: 1-6, were recommended for approval by the committees, and he delivered a popular lecture from Hebrews, 1: 1-3, and sermon from Rom. 8: 1, which were sustained as parts of trial, and he was licensed Wed- nesday, April 14th. Mr. Taylor was born at Montezuma, Park county. Irdiauai December 1st, 1857, united with the church in Cincinnati when he was thirteen years old; graduated at Wabash college, with the class of 1884, and at Lane Seminary in 1887. He was dismissed from our Presbytery to the care of the Presbytery of Steub^nville, in meeting at South Salem, April 12th and 13th, 1887, by which Prt sbytery he was ordained April 27th, 1887: and in June was iustalled pastor of Scio Church and Buchanan Chapel; he also supplies Ridge Church. John W. Wilson was dismissed to the Presbytery of Columbus. Mr. Wilson was born in West Columbia, Mason county. West Virginia, April 4th, 1858. He united with the Pr-sbyterian church of Carliusville, Illinois, September 6, 1878. He attended McKendree College one year, but finished his literary course at Blackburn Uni- versity; graduated in 1882; studied theology at Lane, and graduated there in May. 1884; was licensed May 20, 1883. and ordained Sep- tember 10, 1884, by Alton Presbytery. His first charge was Waverly and Piketon, where he labored fifteen months, from June 1, 1884, to September 8, 1885; then he supplied Frankfort and Greenland four months, in the absence of Mr. Pierce, and began to preach at AVest Rushville, Bethel, and Bremen, in the Columbus Presbytery, March 1. 1886. of which churches he is now pastor. Iu Presbytery at Chillicothe, May 18, 188G. Joseph Provost was dismissed to the Congregational Council of Springfield, Massa- chusetts. Mr. Provost had been, for the last year, laboring out of our bounds. Joseph Provost was born in Canada, of Roman Catholic parents. but in 1866, while attending the Point.* mu Tremble missionary school, he became a Protestant. In 1867 I.- went to Switzerland to pursue his studies, first at Geneva, and then stndied theology at Neuchatel, under Prof. Godet; was licensed and ordained by the Chillicothe Presbytery, and preached three years at Mowrytown, to the French Churcb, then four years at Montreal. Canada, and then again five years at Mowrytown. Since 1884 he has been working among the French Roman Catholics*, at Springfield, Massachusetts CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTKBY,. 329 under the care of the Congregational Home Mission Board. They organized a church there one year ego, and now, 1888. have fifty- seven members, all of whom were originally members of the church of Rome. The church of Bogota, United States of Columbia, South America, was taken under care of Presbytery, and M. E. Caldwell appointed stated supply. (This church is a mission church, and Mr. Caldwell a foreign missionary supported by the Board.) John McCoy, a member of the First Church, Chillicothe, who had been taken under the care of Presbytery, as a candidate for the ministry, in the meeting at Frankfort, May 19, 1885, presented his Latin exegesis on "An fuerit necesse Christum satisfacere pro nobis%" and critical exer- cise, Romans, 6: 1-5, and delivered a popular lecture from Istaah, 40: 27-31, and sermon from John 3: 3, and was licensed. Mr. McCoy was born at Chillicothe, October 20, 1861; received to the communion of the First Church, Chillicothe, April 7, 1877; graduated at Wooster, with the class of 1884, and at Princeton Theo- logical Seminary, May 10, 1887, where he tcok the George S. Green fellowship n Hebrew, giving him the advantage of a year's study in Germany. After his return from Germany he was ordained as an evangelist, at a called meeting of Presbytery, in the First Presby- terian church, Chillicothe, August 21, 1888. The Rev. J. P. A. Dickey preachei his ordination sermon, from Matt, 27: 19-20; R. C. Gal- braith, Jr., gave the charge to the newly ordained minister, who was then dismissed to the Presbytery of Central Dakota, and is now preaching at Faulkton, in that Presbytery. The next meeting of Presbytery was at Kingston, September 14th and loth, 1886. Mr. Alderson's opening sermon, from 1st Cor. 9:14: "Even hath the Lord ordained, that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel," was, by request of the Presbytery, published in the Scioto Gazette. Piketon had leave to employ Wm. M. Galbreath, until the next stated meeting, and North Fork, which Mr. Jones had ceased to supply, had leave to procure its own supples. The following resolution, presented by the standing • committee on temperance, was adopted: "That Presbytery would emphatically endorse the deliverances of th.9 General Assembly, on the temperance question, and would urge the duty of laboring for the extermination of the liqaor traffic, and would warn the people against indifference to the power and influence of this great evil." At Washington C. H., Nov. 16, 1886, the pastoral relation exist- ing between the Rev. Julius Strauss and the church at Wilmington was dissolved, and he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. 330 THE HIHTORT OY THF In Presbytery Ht South Salem, April 12th and 13, 1887, "R. C (ialbraith, Jr., and S. D. Crothers were appointed a comnritttee to write up the Hi8tory of Presbytery." The last meeting of the Presbytery, in the year 1887, was at Wilkesville, Sep., 13th and 14th. At this meeting "The stand- ing committee on Foreign Missions made a report which was accepted and the following resolutions were adopted: Resolved; 1st. That all our churches be exhorted to increased liberality to the Board of Foreign Missions, whose work furnishes probably the truest and largest field for the exercise of that disinterested benevo- lence which is so essential to the true christian spirit and character- Resolved; 2nd. That the women in those churches in which no \\ . F. M. Ss. have been organized, be most earnestly and affectionately ur^ed to emulate their sisters of the other churches, in their zeal for the extension of the Kingdom of Him, who has. in all ages, so hon" ored and blessed woman, and that they, without delay, establish h W. F. M. S. for efficient work in their own churches. Resolved; 3rd. That the Sabbath Schools which have contributed to Foreign Mis- sions be urged, 'Not to be weary in well doing, but more and more to excel in this grace also,' by increased efforts to enlarge their gifts, and to enlist the co-operation of all the members of the school in the good work. That the schools which have given nothing, be urged to begin at once and give to the Lord." The next resolution recommended "The Church at Home and Abroad," and the 5th> That the sessions of the churches should be instructed to take action Ht their tirst meetiugs, to make these resolutions efficient and be required to make report of their work and its success at the next Regular meeting of Presbytery. Dr. Biggs and Mr. J. McL. Welsh were appointed a committee to visit McArthur and obtain the money needed to securo the Sherwood fund. This they did. The Pastoral relation between Addison M. Chapiu and the Mount Pleasant church was dissolved to take effect the last Sabbath of the month, and Mr. Chapin was dismissed to the Presbytery of Logansport. The fol- lowing resolution was also unanimously adopted: ''That in dismiss- ing Bro. A. M. Chapiu to the Presbytery of Logansport, we deplore the necessity that moves him from our bounds and from the pas- torate of one of our churches. He has been a good Presbyter and a faithful, instructive preacher of the gospel. In leaving us he carrieH with him our highest esteem and our ardent prayer for his succews. We cordially commend him to the christian love and affection of the brethren among whom God may cast his lot. May the great Head of the Church give him many harvest sheaves, the crown of a true minister's life." CHILLICOTHE PRESBTTERV. 331 Mr. Chapin was born at Brookville, Indiana, February Oth, 1845, made profession of his faith, Nov. 29, 1863, and was received into the church at Spartansburgh, Pa., of which his father was then pastor. He graduated from Western Reserve College, in 1869, and from Lane Seminary, in 1872. August 31, 1873, he accepted a call from the church of Solon, Ohio, and was ordained and installed Pastor of that church, Dec, 17, 1873, having been licensed by the Presbytery of Erie, May 21st, 1871. Ho closed his pastorate at Solon, Oct. 28, 1877. He was stated supply to the church at Aurora, Indiana, from April 1st, 1878, until October 14, 1883, and began preaching at Kingston to the Mount Pleasant church the next Sabbath. He is now stated supply to the Second church of South Bend, Indiana. The pastoral relation was also dissolved between J. O. Pierce and the Frankfort church, to take effect the last Sabbath in the month. Mr. Pierce however continued to supply the Frankfort and Greenland churches, for another ypar, after which he went to Yale College to take a post graduate course, giving special attention to the study of the Hebrew language. The following resolutions on Temperance, and the report of the standing committee were adopted without, opposition, it having been explained, by the author of the resolutions, that they were not to be understood as a recommendation to vote the Third Party ticket. "Resolved; 1st. That seeking the destruction of the Liquor Traffic and the removal of its attendant evils, we commend Prohibi- tion as the best system of legislation for the accomplishment of this purpose. Resolved; 2nd. That we will labor earnestly to secure the introduction of Scientific temperance instruction in all the Public Schools of the State." Before the next meeting of Presbytery two brethren, beloved, who have long been members of the Chillicothe Presbytery, took their departure. Samuel James Miller died Sep. 24, 1887. He was born, Lancaster, Pa., June 11, 1802; was at Princeton Theological Seminary, 1826-27; licensed by Presbytery, New Castle, April 2, 1828; ord lined by the Presbytery of Miami, Oct. 7, 1829; pastor, New Lexington, Ohio, from 1829 to 1836; at Pleasant Ridge from 1836 to 1843. Stated supply at Bethel and Pisgab, from 1843 to 1845; at Wilmington, from 1845 to 1851 ; Pastor at Washington C. H, from 1851 to 1866; stated supply, at New Holland and Wilmington, from 1866 to 1870; home Missionary, preaching in the bounds of Presby- tery from 1871 to 1873; honorably retired in 1874. Wm. Plummer Eastman was born at Hollis, New Hampshire, Sep. 20, 1813; graduated from Dartmouth College, in 1842, from 332 THE HISTORY OF THE Andover Theological Seminary, in 1845, was ordained by Tuscarawas Presbytery, May 5th, 1846; stated supply at New Comerstown and Coshocton, 1845 to 1847; pastor, Union 1853, to 1867. Principal of schools at Piketon, from 18G7 o 1870. and at Kingston f.-om 1871 to 1874; stated supply at Union and Greenland, 1875 to 1881!; died Oct. 2nd. 1887. The Rev. Norman Jones writes, concerning Mr. Miller, that daring the fifteen yeais that he labored a Washington C. H. he was "the faithful spiritual guide of the people, many were added to the church, and the members were built up and instrw ted in the faith of the gospel. When he became pastor of this church, it was in a depressed and languid condition. There had 1 een serious difficulty and trouble in the church. Two of its most active and influential elders and one of its prominent deacons, had just withdrawn from the church, and with their families had connected themselves with a sister evangelical church, thus weakening and disheartening the little flock of which be had just taken charge. The church building was old and very uncomfortable to worship in, and a debt of long stau ling, w is hanging over the congregation. In a short timf , however, the debt was paid, and in a few years, the old building was replaced by n new and comfoitnble one. and the spiritual aud financial condition of the church vastly changed for the better. ThDse fifteen years of ministerial labor in this church, are bearing fruit now, after the toiler has gone to his reward. Mr. and Mrs. Miller wore permitted to live to see, and with very many relatives and friends, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The happy event occurred April 23, 1870, and was the first, golden wedding ever witnessed in Washington, and perhaps the first in the county. The number who came to offer their congratu- lations to the aged couple, and also to join in the social festivities of the occasion," was very large. Many kind letters were received from old friends and acquaintances of the family, who, unable to be in attendance, yet desired to present their gifts and affectionate con- gratulations. All fonr of their living children and all of their grandchildren, with many other relatives were present on this happy occasion to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Miller." Their children then living, were Mrs. Hugh Kemper, of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, since deceased; S. J. P. Miller. M. D., of Milwau- kee, Wisconsin; the Rev. F. E. Miller of Patterson New Jersey; and Miss Ida Miller. "Eight years and five months after this happy anniversary, the tie which bound husband and wife together, for 60 many years, was severed by death. For some years before Mr. CHILLICOTHE PKESBTTERT. 333 Miller's death his eyesight had been failing him, but for the last three years he was totally blind. Those years of partial and total blindness, however, were not years of useless existence. Unable any longer to engage in the active duties of life, his days were passed at home with his family, and in pleasant intercourse with his many friends, who came to see him and whom he, and his family, were always glad to welcome when they came. The remembrance of these visits will not soon be forgotten by those who enjoyed them. As might have been expected, when his time came to die, he was f ally ready, and waiting for the Heavenly Bridegroom. Trusting implicitly in the merits of Christ, he had no fear of death, nor terror of the grave. Now that Father Miller is gone, he needs no one, in this community, to praise his memory; and yet we cannot pass by a life, bj honest, so true, so upright in every way, without a word of commendation. It is but just to the memory of such a one, to record some of the virtues which shined out so brightly in his long and useful life. In all those relations which he sustained to others, of husband, father, friend and citizen, he set before us an example worthy of our imitation. He was industrious, frugal, considerate and obliging, in all his earthly career. His was a life of honor, influ- ence and usefulness in every community in which he ever lived. Among those to whom he was best known, he was the most highly esteemed. Iu religious belief, he was a thorough Calvinist, and never hesitated, when it seemed proper to do so, to avow his belief in those doctrines. They were in full accord with the deepest and strongest convictions of his heart and conscience. His preaching was plain, pointed and practical; always bringing the truth to bear upon the hearts and consciences of his hearers. As a pastor, he was ever mindful of his duty, having a constant watch and care over all the flock committed to his care. The vows taken by him, at his ordination, were kept continually in remembrance. He was always interested in church matters, even after he was confined to his home by total blindness and the infirmities of old age. In his last sickness, as he was nearing the other world, he inquired, as had been his habit before, where Presbytery was to meet, and about the welfare of its members. We may well believe that his interest in the church, of which he was a mpmber and a minister for so many years, is not lessened, or destroyed, now that he is taken from us, but augmented and quickened, like that of other redeemed ones, who like him, have preceeded us to the better land. Ek;hty-five years of earthly labor have passed away and our friend has gone home to errjny the rewards promised by the ]\1 aster." 334 TUK HISTORY OF THE Mr. Eastman's death took j)lace on Sabbath, and the day for eomoinuion in the Uniou Church. Mr. Guthrie, who was then preaching to the people of thai ohurch, thought that it would be fit and appropriate, to have a few of the neighbors gather at Mr. Eastman's house, in the afternoon, that with him they might partake of the blessed sacrament of the supper, which in the forenoon had been celebrated at the* church. And since Dr. Biggs and I had long known Mr. Eastman, and did hold him in high esteem, he thought it would be | ! tasant also to have ua there, and with Mr. Welsh, an elder in the Third church, we went, and found Mr. Eastman lying in bed, but glad to see us, and speaking plainer than I had heard him, since the attack of disease that had made him lose his hold upon and memory of words, a cunous disease called Aphasia, a name in its meaning descriptive of the malady. When I went into the room he greeted me kindly as he did the other brethren, his voice seeming to have much ■■>{ the old heartiness We prepared for the services, and he began to lift himself into a sitting posture, in the lied, when he was told to lie still and we would raise him, at the proper time. Dr. Biggs read the words of institution, and was making some remarks appropriate to the occasion, standing in the door between the room in which the bed was. and that in which sll of the little company, save Mr. Guthrie and myself, were. I noticed that Mr. Eastman's breathing grew heavy aud thought, he will drop into sleep and we may have difficulty in arousing him; when he turned himself and in a strong, clear voice, said, ''Gentle- men. I will have to excuse you for a moment; please step into the other room." We did as he requested, and his daughter went into the room where he was. and closed the door, which, in a minute she opened, saying as she did so, '"Father is dying," and he was. After his death we did finish the observance of the sacrament, and eat th" bread and drink the wine. But for Mr. Eastman God had something better than even this communion with his Lord, together with those who had long known and loved him; for him, there was fellowship and communion with the saints in light and with his Lord sitting in visible glory upon the throne. Mr. Eastimm was. in many respects, a peculiar man, outspoken and brnsque in his condemnation of what he did not approve. Those who did not know his tenderne-s of heart, and judged him only by his sometimes outward appeaiance, might think him harsh and -. v >re: but a visit to him. at his own home, would quickly dispel the illusion, and the longc-i and more intimate your acquaintance with him. the hotter you liked hirn. He was always distrustful of his CHILL1C0THE PKKSBYTEKY- 335 power as a preacher, and was a very much better preacher than he thought he was. I have heard him a number of times, and always with pleasure and profit. He was honest and fearless, had about him none of the arts of diplomacy, but was an independent, manly Upright, tender-hearted, loving man — one of the excellent of earthi who become the ornaments of heaven. He was an earnest, uncom- promising Christian man, without pretense or cant, who faithfully labored in the work to which God had called him, without complaint or murmur, and having finished the work that God had for him to do here, he entered in upon his reward. At Bloomingburgh, April 10th and 11th, 1888, the White Oak Church petitioned Presbytery to restore its name to the roll of churches. The petition was granted, and J. G. Galbreath and W. J. McSurely, ministers, and J. McL. Welsh, John McNicol, Hugh Bell and A. Hurst, were appointed to receive members and have care over this church, until such time as elders may be chosen and installed. Samuel W. Elliott, Ph. D., was received from the Presby- tery of Portsmouth. The pastoral relation between John H. Jones and the church of Bloomingburgh was, at his request, dissolved, to take effect the last Sabbath of April, at which time Mr. Jones was directed to declare the pulpit vacant. Mr. Jones was granted leave to labor out of bounds, and the Stated Clerk was directed to give him a letter of recommendation. Bloomingburgh church had leave to procure their own supplies, until the next stated meeting. The trustees of Salem Academy were permitted to elect their treasurer for the term of five years. Concord Church was chosen for the place of the next meeting, and it was ordered that a Sabbath-school con- vention be held at that church, September 13th. At Concord, September 11th and 12th, 1888, the Rev. John Wright, of Oroomiah, was present, and took his seat as a corre- sponding member. Halsey W. Clark, a licentiate, was received on certificate from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Edward Pinkerton, a member of Salem church, was taken under the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. James G. Galbreath was re-elected Stated Clerk; Norman Jones, Permanent Clerk, and Geo. Carpenter, Treasurer, all for the term of three years. Washington C. H. was chosen as the place for the next stated meeting. There was a called meeting, however, at Greenfield, November 5, 1888, at which the pastoral relation between the Rev. J. G. Galbreath and the churches of Marshall , Belfast, New Market and Bethel was dissolved, to take effect November 11. A call from White Oak, for half time was placed in the hands of Mr. Galbreath, which he 33t> THB HISTWKY OF THK accepted, and W. J. McSurely aud Geo. B. Beecher were appointed a committee to install him. The details of the installation were left to the committee. Mr. Galbreath was granted leave to labor the other half of his time out of bounds, and has been supplying the church of Sardinia, in the Presbytery of Portsmouth. He was installed at White Oak, December 20, 1888. Dr. McSurely presided and charged the paster, and Mr. Beecher preached and gave the charge to the people. There was another called meeting at Bloomingburgh, December '27th, 1888, at which Mr. Halsey W. Clark accepted a call from the Bloomingburgh church, aud was ordained and installed pastor of that church. S. D. Crothers preached the ordination sermon, S. B Aklerson gave the charge to the pastor, and Norman Jones to the people. The Kev. Halsey W. Clark was born at Campbell, Steuben county, New York, October 22, 1858; took his literary course at Geneseo, New York, and graduated from Lane Seminary, May 3, 1888. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Cincinnati, in April, 1887. From May to September, during the seminary vacation, 1887, he supplied the church of Wapakoneta. and during the last year of his seminary course, supplied the Bond Hill church, near Cincinnati. At Chillicothe, March 5, 1889, there was a called meeting, at which, in order to perfect their title to the property, that so they could get aid from the Board of Church Erection, to rebuild their church, which, with the manse, had been destroyed by tire, the Wilkesviile church was dissolved, and the Kev. H. W. Guthrie, with elders Messrs. Hopewell and Welsh, of Chillicothe, and Paine and Moore, of Hamden, were appointed a committee to organize a church at Wilkesviile, of the same persons who had been members, to the trustees of which, when elected, and the church had become incor- porated, the trustees of the Presbytery shall be directed to make a a deed for the property. This was done by Messrs. Guthrie and Moore, of the committee, March 10. The former elders were elected and installed. At Washington C. H., April 9th and 10th, 1889, J. H. Jones was dismissed to the Presbytery of Mahoning. Matthan M. Marshall was received from the Presbytery of Lima, and accepted a call from tbe churches of New Market, Bethel, Marshall, and Belfast. Geo. B. Beecher and J. M. Hibben were appointed a committee to arrange for his installation, at Marshall and Belfast, and J. G. Galbreath and John McNicol to arrange for the same at Bethel and New Market. Mr. Marshall was boru March 8, 1851, near Bellevue, Huron CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTEBY. 337 couaty, Ohio; attended college at North Western College, NaporviHe, Illinois; studied theology privately with ministers of the United Brethren church; was licensed to preach by Sandusky Annual Con- ference of the U. B. Church, at Rising Sun, Wood county, Ohio, Sep- tember 8th, 1883; was ordained at Helena, Sandusky county, Ohio, September 23, 1883, by Bishop J. J. Glossbrenner; was received by letter into Lima Presbytery, at Celina, Mercer county, Ohio, Sep- tember 22, 1886? supplied Kalida church for two years and three months, and then began his labors in our Presbytery. During his ministry in the U. B. Church he had charges at North Robinson, Oary, and Yanlue, two jears in each place. During theee six years nearly two hundred were added to the churches to which he min- istered. M. B. Cooley, an ordained deacon in the M. E. Church, was received as a licentiate. Mr. Cooley was born near Athens, Ohio, May 15, 1840; studied two years at the Ohio University; joined the M. E. Church March 3, 1852; wa- licensed to preach November 16, 1867; ordained Deacon September 29, 1872, by the Rev. L. Scott, D. D. He preached on the Plymouth circuit one year, on Hamden circuit one year, on the Pleas- anton circuit three years, and on Coalville circuit one year. He preached at Harmar Station one year, and one year at Buchtel Sta- tion. He lives at McArthur. Presbytery also received Messrs. S. L. McKee and T. S. Mc- Williams, licentiates, from the Transylvania Presbytery. Mr. McKee was born in Columbia, Adair county, Kentucky, October 11, 1859, graduated at Center college, Danville, with the class of 1883, and from Princeton Theological* Seminary with the class of 1888, He assisted the Rev. Dr. S. D. Wishard in evangelistic labors in Kentucky, in the summer vacation of 1886, and assisted his brother, Jas. L. McKee, in mission work, in South Eastern Kentucky, during the summer of 1887. During the summer of 1888, was engaged in Sabbath School Missionary work. From October 1, 1883 to April 1st, 1889, was a missionary, under the Board of Home Missions, for Transylvania Presbytery, in the churches of Clay and Knox counties, Kentucky. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Tran- sylvania, in session at Lancaster, Kentucky, Sept. 12th. 1888. He is now supplying the church at Frankfort, O. Mr. McWilnams, a native of Kentucky, and graduate of Centre college, and of Princeton Theological Seminary, which Seminary he attended for one year, having been two years in Seminary, at Danville, Kentucky, accepted a call from the First church of Chillicothe, to become co-pastor 48 ^ 33* TBB BISTORT <)V THK with Dr. Biggs, and Juii-» 11th at half past two o'clock P. M., was appointed for his ordination and installation, if the way be clear. Dr. McSurely to preside, S. B. Alderson to preach, H. \V. Guthrie to give the charge to the pastor and Dr. Campbell to the people. The Presbytery now has twenty-seven ministers and three licen- tiates, one candidate for the miuistry, Mr. Edward Pinkertou, who was taken under our care September 12, 1888; he is a great grandson of the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Wilson. There are thirty-four churches on its roll; and there # were reported to Synod last fall 3.812 communicants in connection with its churches. The meeting at Washington was pleasant and profitable. The people there who had recently been blessed with a large increase in numbers, were also rejoicing over their new church, a beautiful building, and well arranged and handsomely furnished. In order to contrast the style of architecture at th<> beginning of our Presbytery, and now. I have procured an engraving of the First Presbyterian church in Columbus in 1814, then in our Presbytery. I suppose that then many of the l'IKST CUUKJU. C0JLUMBU8, 1814. churches were of similar character, but this is the only one of which I could procure an authentic representation: the engraving is copied from one in Wilson's Presbyterian Almanac This building was erected on Spring street near Third, and after it was built, the ervices of the church were alternated between Columbus and Franklinton, using this building in Columbus until 1818. OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERS. 357 As will be seen from the picture the church at Washington, built more recently than any other in the Presbytery, finished but a short time before the meeting of Presbytery there, is very un'ike the build- ing used for four years by the church in Columbus. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WASHINGTON, C. H Of thf ministers now in the Presbytery, Mr. Burred is in thf 26th vear of his pastorate at Pisgah, his first and only charge. Dr. Biggs is in his 25th year at Chillicothf. Dr. (froth era is in his 25th year at Greenfield; Dr. McSurely in h h 20th year at Hillsborough, and Dr. Campbell in his 19th vear at Salem. 338 ■ THE HISTORY OF THE After what is found on page 258 concerning James Thompson had been printed, I received the following- which will correct a mis- take that I made concerning the place of his birth and show further the character of the man. I regret that I did not have it in time to put it in its proper place. "James Thompson was born in county Down, Ireland, in October 1816, received bin early impressions of religion from his parents who belonged t j that branch of the Presbyterian Church known as the Covenanters, and has great cause for thankful- ness that his early training was of so strict a character." He says: "The fear of God and the regard for the Sabbath that were impressed on my mind in childhood, remained with me through life aud ssved me from many a fall . Losing my mother, at the age of nine years, I was early thrown on tuv own resources, but succeeded through what some would call great difficulty in getting a trade, and coming to this country, where, by the blessing of God, we have raised a family of which we need not be ashamed. Truly we may say God has been good to us." At the meeting in Chillicothe First church, June 11, 1889, T. S. Mc Williams was ordained and installed*** pastor of the First Church, and S. L. McKee was ordained as au evangelist. Dr. McSurely preached the ordination sermon, Mr. Alderson who had been appointed to that duty not being able to be present. Mr. Guthrie gave the charge to the young brothers and Dr. Campbell to the people The Rev, T. S. McWilliams and the Rev. S, L. McKee then being invited, took their seats as members of Presbytery, making now 29 ministers on our roll. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 339 The following is a list of the chairmen of the standing commit- tees of the Presbytery. Home Missions, G. B. Beecher, Hillsborough. Foreign Missions, S. W. Elliott, Kingston. Education and Aid for Colleges, R. C. Galbraith, Jr. Chillicothe. Publication and Sunday Schools, S. F. Sharpless, Bainbridge Ministerial Relief, R. K. Campbell, South Salem. Church erection, W. J. McSurely, Hillsborough. Freedmen, H. W. Guthrie, Chillicothe. "Vacant Churches and Supplies, S. B. Alderson, Washington, C. H. Beneficence, J. G. Galbreath, Sardinia. Temperance, S. C. Crothers, Greenfield. EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES. Experimental Religion and Motives, Geo. Carpenter, Chilli- cothe. Theology, R. C. Galbraith. Jr., Chillicothe. Natural, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Norman Jones, Wash- ington C. H. Languages, S. W. Elliott, "Kingston. Church Government, History and Sacraments, H. W. Guthrie, Chillicothe. Subjects for Trial, R K. Campbell, South Salem. In 1888, the Presbyterian church, in the United States, had, ministers, 5,789; churches. 6,543; additions on examination and profession of faith 51,082; on certificate 34,322; communicants 722,071. And so endeth this History of the Presbytery. CHAPTER XI. ORDER FO MEETINGS OF PRESBYTERY, WITH NAMES OF OFFICERS AND A LIST OF ELDERS PRESENT. 1st Meeting. — Johnston's Fork Meeting House, April 9th and 10th, 1799. Present: John E. Finley, John P. Campbell, John Dun- levy and Richard McNemar, ministers. Elders: Win. Johnston, S tiun Sroff and Joseph Darlington; John Hart the 2nd day took Wen Johnston's place. John E. Finley, Mod.; John P. Campbell, T. C. and also S. C. 2nd. — Baptist meeting House, Washington, Ky., Oct. 24, 1799. Elders present: Edward Harris, Sebastian Sroff and Robert Robin- son. John E. Finley, Mod.; John P. Campbell, T. C. 3rd. — Orangedale, Nov. 15th and 10th, 1799. Elder present: David Reeder. John E. Finley, Mod.; John Dunlevy, T. C. 4th.— Cabin Creek, April 8-10, 1800. Elders present: John Donaldson, Robert Robb and Hans Ireland. Richard McNemar. Mod,; John P. Campbell, T. C. 5th. — Cincinnati, Oct. 7-10, 1800. Elders present: Andrew Hen- derson, Thomas McFarlin and Aaron Tullis. John E. Finley, Mod ; James Kemper, T. C. 6th.— Red Oak, April 14th and 15th, 1801. Elders present: Joseph Darlington, Joseph Yeats, Sebastian Sroff and Hampton Pangbourno. Win. Speer, Mod. ; Joseph Darlington, T. C. 7th.— Bethany, August 5th and 6th, 1801. Elder present: Seth Huron. Wm. Speer, Mod.; James Kemper, T. C. 8th. — Eagle Creek, Oct. 6-8, 1801. Elders present: James Baird and James Lyon. James Kemper, Mod.; John Dunlevy, T. C. 9th.— Springfield, (Springdale.) Nov. 11th and 12th, 1801. Slider present: Moses Miller. James Kemper, Mod.; Richard McNemar. T. C. 10th.— Washington, Ky., April 13-15, 1802. Elders present: James Jones, John Campbell, James Ewing, Charles Shepherd and Thomas Beuington. John Dunlevy, Mod.; Matthew Green Wallace, T. C. 11th. — Cincinnati, Oct. 6-9, 1802. Elders present: Joseph Reeder, Robert Gill, Stephen Wheeler, Moses Miller and Francii Bedle. John E. Finley, Mod . ; John Thompson , T. C. 12th.— Springfield, April 6—11, 1803. Elders present: Joseph CHILLICOTHE PEE8BYTEKI. 341 Reeder, Daniel Robins, Aaron Tullis, Stephen Wheeler, John McCormick, Wm. Wilson and Robert Robb. John Dunlevy, Mod.; James Kemper, T. C. 13th. — Cincinnati, Oct. 5th and 6th, 1803. Elders present: John Evans, Joseph Reeder and James Lyon. John E. Finley, Mod.; James Kemper, T. C. 14th.— Red Oak, April 4-6, 1804. Elders present: Jonathan Whitaker, John Naylor, John Bovelle, Robert Robb and Isaac Shep- herd. James Kemper, Mod.; John P. Campbell, T.C. 15fch.— Mr Buokhannon's House, July 25th, 1804. Elders pres- ent: Sampson McColiock, John McCabo and Matthew McClung. James Kemper, Mod. ; Robert Wilson, T. C. 16th.— -Washington, Ky., Oct. 3rd and 4th, 1804. Elders pres- ent: Daniel Reeder and Edward Harris. At this meeting Kemper elected Treasurer and S. Clerk vice J. P. Campbell. James Kem- per, Mod.; Robert Wilson, T. C. 17th.— Hopewell Church, April 3rd and 4th. 1805. Elders pres- ent: Wm. Logan and John McConnell. John E. Finley, Mod.; Mat G. Wallace, T. C. 18th.— Straight Creek, August 28th and 29th, 1805. Elders present: John Fee, Wm. Logan, Matthew McClung and Joseph Van- horn. John E. Finley, Mod.; Mat G. Wallace, T. C. 19th.— Buckskin, Oct. 2nd and 3rd, 1805. Elders present: Wm. Patton. John McConnell, Jonathan Whitaker and James Ewing Wm. Williamson, Mod.; Robert Wilson, T. C. 20th.— Cincinnati, April 2nd and 3rd, 1806. Elders present: Jesse Reeder, David Stocton, Stephen Wheeler, Robert Robinson, John Campbell, Isaac Shepherd and Adam McPherson. Robert G. Wilson, Mod. ; Mat G. Wallace, T. C. 21st.— Chillicothe, Oct. 1st and 2nd, 1806. Elders present: Samuel Salisbury, Wm. Anderson and Hugh Cochran. James Kemper, Mod.; Robert B. Dobbins, T. C. 22nd.— Lebanon, April 1st, and 2nd. 1807. Elders present: Jon- athan Whitaker, Jonathan Tichenor and John McClain. Wm. Robinson, Mod.; Robert G. Wilson, T. C. 23rd. -Lebanon, Oct. 14th and 15th, 1807. Elders present: Archibald Boyd, Adam McPherson. Ralph Vorhis, Benjamin Perlee, Joseph Vanhorn and Daniel Reeder. Mat G. Wallace, Mod. ; Robert Wilson, T. C. 24th —Nazareth. April 6-8, 1808. Elders present: Joseph McCoy, Joseph Darlington, Alexander Martin, John McConnell and James Ewing. At this meeting Robert G. Wilson was elected 342 THE HISTORY OF THE Treasurer and S. C. vice Kemper. James Gilliland, Mod.; Robert Wilson, T. C. 25th.— Franklinton, June 10th and 11th, 1808. Elder present: Wm. Reid. James Gilliland, Mod.: Robert G. Wilson, T. C. 26th. —Liberty, June 14, 1808. Elders present not noted. James Gilliland. Mod.; Robert G. Wilson, T. C. 27th. -Washington, Ky., Oct. 6th and 7th, 1808. Elders pres- ent: Archibald Boyd, John Bovell and Edward Harris. Mat G. Wallace, Mod.; Win. Williamson, T. C. 28th.— Buckskin, April 5th and 6th, 1809. Elders present: James Scott, Archibald Hopkins, David Edmonson and Garrett. Vhores. Robert B. Dobbins, Mod.; James Hoge, S. C. 29th.— Red Oak, October 4th aud 5th, 1809. Elders present: Hugh Cochran, Michael Fisher, Richard Rounceville, Stephen Wil- lis, John Naylor, Joseph McKibben aud John Campbell. James Hoge. Mod.; Wm. Williamson, T. C. 30th.— Cbillicothe, April 4th and 5th, 1810. Elders present, Samuel Finley, Thomas Kirker, John Miller, William Kinkead, Wm. Read, Joshua Ewing, Daniel Skinner, John McClain, Silas Huron and Garrett Vhores. William Robinson, Mod,; James Hoge, T. C. 31st. — Cincinnati, Oct.3-5, 1810. Elders present: Andrew Moore, George Fee, Joseph Mc Marry, James Barber, Joseph Parks, John McCormick, James Gallaher, Daniel Reeder and Samuel Strain. James Welsh, Mod.; Robert G. Wilson, T C. 32ud. — Hillsborough. April 3rd and 4th. 1811. Elders present: David Dryden, Alexander McCoy, David Jolly and James Wilson. Samul Woods, Mod.; Wm. Williamson. T. C. 33rd.— Rocky Spriug, June 26th and 27th, 1811. Elders pres- ent: James Robinson, Richard Rounceville, Hugh MctJl el land and John McLean. Nicholas Pillenger, Mod.; Wm. Williamson, T. C. 34th. — Buckskin, August 26. 1811. Of this meeting no record, but know that it was held, as Mr. James Dickey was then ordained and installed. N. Pittinger. Mod.; Wm. Williamson T. C. 35th.— Manchester. Oct, 3rd and 4th, 1811. Elders present: Samuel Finley, Wm. Means, Alexander Martin, David Jolly, John Fee, David Miller. Joshua Ewing and John Martin. John E. Fin- ley, Mod.; Wm. Williamson, T. C. 36th. -Chillicothe. April 1st and 2nd, 1812. Elders present: John McClean, James Baird, Archibald Hopkins. John Fee, Alexan- der White, Archibald McClain, Wm. Reed and John McLean. James H. Dickey. Mod.; R. G. Wilson, T. G. GftlLLlCOTHE PRESBYTERS. 343 37th.— Bed Oak, October 7th and 8th, 1812. Elders present: John Evans, Robert Brooks, John Bovelle, John Fee, John Garrett, Benjamin Blair, and William Garrett. 38th.— Rocky Spring, April 7th and 8th, 1813. Elders present: ftlathew McClung, John Davidson and William Taylor. Robert Wilson, Mod.; Robert B. Dobbins, T. C. 39th. — Washington, Kentucky, October 5-7, 1813. Elders pres- ent: Joseph Darlington, William Kinkaid, Samuel Tweed, Edward Harris, James Watts and David Edmiston. James Gilliland, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 40th.— Red Oak, November 24th and 25th, 1813. Elders pres- ent: Stephen Willis, Samuel Tweed and David Jolly. James Gilli- land, Mod.; James Hoge, T. C. 41st. — Buckskin, April 6-8, 1814. Elders present: Robert Rob- inson, Samuel Salisbury, John Moore, Richard Evans and John McClean. Robert Wilson, Mod.; William Williamson, T. C. 42nd. — Concord, October 11-13, 1814. Elders present: Joseph Miller, Samuel Salisbury, William Garrett, Thomas Petti John, Joseph McKibben and John McConnell. John Andrews, Mod.; Robert B. Dobbins, T. C. 43rd. — Nazareth, April 5th and 6th, 1815. Elders present John Mel jean, Joseph Nelson, Johu Evans. William Keyes and James Barbour. Wm. Williamson, Mod.; R. G. Wilson, T. C. 44th.— Chillicothe, October 17th, 18tn, 20th, 23rd 25th, 1815. Elders present: Joseph Miller, Samuel Salisbury, John Davidson, William (iarrett. John McCiean, James Stewart and David Bay. Presbytery adjourned from 18th to 20th and from 20th to 23d. James Gilliland, Mod.: James Hoge, T. C. 45th. lied Oak, April 3rd and 4th. 1816. Elders present: Wm. Robb, Stephen Willi:?, Victor Larrimore, David Jolly and Robert Edmiston. Nicholas Pitting". Mod.; Robert G. Wilson, T. C. 46th.— Hillsborough, September 4th and 5th, 1816. Elders pres- ent: Joseph Darlington. John Laughlin, James Watts and James Harper. James Hoge, Mod.: James H. Dickey, T. C. 47th— Buckskin, April 2nd and 3rd, 181r Elders present: James Robinson, Wm, Means, Alexander McCoy, Hugh McClelland and David Edmiston. Robt. B. Dobbins, Mod. ; Robt. G. Wilson, T. C. 48th— Red Oak, May 21st, 1817. Elder present: Stephen Willis. Robt. B. Dobbins, Mod.; Wm. Williamson Clerk, pro tern This was a called meeting in reference to some witnesses that Presbytery of Lancaster wanted in a case before them 49th.— Rocky Spring, August 6th and 7th, 1817. Elders present; 344 THE OTtfTOKT «*' THE James Robinson, Thomas Kirker, Wm. Kinkaid, Salmon Templia and John Henry. James H. Dickey, Mod.; James Hoge, T. C. At this meeting the Rev. Robert G. Wilson resigned the office of Stated Clerk and James H. Dickey was elected in his place. 50th— Chillicothe, October 1st and 2nd, 1817. Elders present: John McClain, John Laughlin, Wm Keys, Michael Fisher and Alexander McLean. James H. Dickey, Mod.; James Hoge, T. C. 51st — West Union, April 8th aud 9th, 1818. Elders present: Robert Brooks, Wm. Kinkaid, John Swan, John Morton, Joel Berry- man and Thomas McGarraugh. For some reason, that does not appear Mr. Dickey was elected and served part of the time as T. C, Robt. G. Wilson, Mod.; James H. Dickey and James Hoge, T. C. then resigned and Mr. Hoge was elected. 52nd.— Salem, August 26th and 27th, 1818. Elders present: Thomas Kirker, James Salisbury, David Jolly, Archibald McLean; Amos Pettyjohn, John McConnell and Henry Snyder. Reuben White, Mod.; Robt. G. Wilson, T. C. 53rd— Chillicothe, October 15, 1818. Elders present: S. Strain, David Edraiston and John Davidson. Reuben W bite, Mod. ; Robt. G. Wilson, T. C. 54th— Red Oak, April 7th and 8th, 1819. Elders present: Richard Rounceville, Ralph Voris, Dan. Evan3, Archibald McLean, Samuel Auderson, David Murray and John Moore. Wm. Williamson, Mod.; Robt. G. Wilson T. C. 55th- -Hillsborough, September 29th and 30th, 1819. Elders present John McClean, Robert Robinson, Douglas B. Shelleday, Wm. Garrett. John Morton, Joel Berryman, James Biird and Elijah Allen. Wm. Dickt-y. Med.; Robt. G. Wilson, T. C. From this on R. G. Wilson, D. D. 56th.— Salem, April 5th and 6th, 1820. Elders present: Robert Nelson, Samuel Waddle, James Murray, William Taylor, Archibald Hopkins, Wm. Keys and Victor Larrimore. James Hoge, Mod.; Robt. G. Wilson, D.D..T. C. 57th.— Red Oak, September 27th and 28th, 1820. Elders present: Robert Brooks, William Kincaid, James Stewart, John Henry, Thomas Pettyjohn, Joseph Campbell, James Baird, and William Garrett. John Andrews, Mod.; Rob*. G. Wilson, D. D., T. C. 58th. — Columbus, October 19, 1820. Elders present, James Manary and Frederick Ware. James Hoge, Mod. pro tern. ; Robt. G, Wilson, D. D., T. C. 59th — Hillsborough, April 3-6, 1821. Elders present: James Salisbury, Thomas McGarraugh, Joel Berryman, Wilson Stewart, CHILLICOTHE PHESBYTEBV. 345 David Murray, John. Morton and Richard Evans. Robt. B. Dobbins, Mod. ; James H. Dickey, S. C. 60th.— West Union, September 19th and 20tb, 1821. Elders present: John McLean, Richard Rounceville, (spelled also 'ceval and 'seval.) Alexander McCoy, John Long, Robert Smith, Win. Garrett, John Poage, Jonathan Moore, Joseph Darlington and David Bay. Samuel D. Hoge, Mod.; R. G. Wilson, D. D., T. 0. 61st.— Chillicothe, October 18, 1821. Elders present: David Bay, John Laughry, Hugh Miiligan, Robt. Smith, Samuel Strain, Thomas Kirker, Ralph Vorhis and Joseph Gillespie. Samuel D. Hoge, Mod. ; Rcbt. G. Wilson, D. D., T. C. This was the last meeting under the name of Washington Presbytery. 62ud. — and 1st under name of Chillicothe. Concord, April 3-5, 1S22. Elders present: Archibald Hopkins, Isaac Templin, John Emmery, Hugh Ghormley, Andrew Hemphill, Salmon Templin, Victor Larrimore, Abraham Shepherd and Hugh Cochran. Sam'l. Crothers, Mod.; R. G. Wilson, D. D., T. C. 63rd— 2nd. Hillsborough, September 21-27, 1822. Elders pres- ent: John Thompson, Robert Robinson, William Kinkaid, John McCorinick, Hugh Miiligan, John Morton, Samuel McConnell, John Evans and James Morrow. Dyer Burgess, Mod.; Robt. G. Wilson, D. D., T. C. 64th— 3d. Greenfield, April 1-3, 1823. Elders present: George Haynes, James Manary, John McConnell, Andrew Hemphill, Terah Templin, Joseph N. Campbell and James Salisbury. John Rankin, Mod. ; James H. Pickey, T. C. 65th— 1th. West Union, September 30, October 3, 1823. Elders present: Robert Brooks, Alexander McCoy, David Murray, James Stewart, Amos Pettyjohn, Wilson Stewart, Abraham Shepherd, Andrew Cooper, John Swau and Robert Edmiston. William William- son, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 66th — 5lh. Hillsborough, December 3, 1823. Elders present: Douglas B. SitelUday, Hugh Ghormley, David Edmiston, Robert Smith and Wm. Garrett. Wm. Williamson, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 67th— 6th. Concord ; April G-8, 1824. Elders present: James Manary, John McConnell, Frederick Ware, Samuel Strain, Terah Templin and James Murray. R. G. Wilson, D. D., Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 63th— 7th. Chillicothe, May 5th, 1824. Elders present: John Thompson and Alexander McLean. Dr. Wilson dismissed to Athens Presbytery. William Dickey, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 43 346 THB HiSTOKY Of THE 69th— 8th. Ripley, September 28-30, 1824. Elders present: Richard Rounceville, Wm. Huggins, Thomas Kirker, Wm. Claybaugb, John Morton, Charles Porter, Wm. Keys, Samuel McConnell, John Moore, Archibald McLean, James Garrett and Hugh Milligan. Nicholas Pikinger, Mod.; James II. Dickey. T. C. 70th— 9th. Rod Oak, April 5th and 6th, 1825. Elders present: Israel Donaldson, Archibald Hopkins, Andrew Gunning, Philip Mc Williams, John Henry, John Evans, Walter Dun, Amos Pettyjohn, Salmon Templin and James Manary. Robert B*. Dobbins, Mod.; Samuel Crothers, T. C. Tist— 10th. Hill sboro', June 1st and 2nd, 1825. Elders present: Samuel Salisbury, Samuel Strain. John Morton, Hugh Gbormloy and Samuel Key.*. Robert B. Dobbins, Mod.-, Samuel Crothers, T. C. 72nd— 11th. West Union, September 28th and 29th, 1825. Eld- ers present: Robert Brookes, Ralph Voris, Samuel McConnell, David Murray, James Manary, Wilson Stewart, Dan Evans, John Swan, Joseph N. Campbell and John Thompson. James Gillilland, Mod.; Samuel Crothers, T. C. 73rd— 12th. Rocky Spring, January 3, 1826. Elders present: Samuel Strain and Hugh Milligan. Nicholas Pittinger, Mod. ; Jas. H. Dickey, T. C. 74th— 13th. Manchester, April 5th and 6th, 1826. Elders pres- ent: Richard Rounceville, Archibald Hopkins, James Baird, James Stewart, John McConnell, Alexander McLean, Jonathan Moore Thomas Parmer, Anthony Walke and Thomas C. Poage. Samuel Crothers, Mod. ; James H. Dickey, T. C. 75th— 14th. Bloomingburgh, September 27th and 28th, 1826. Elders present: James Baird, James Manary, Philip Mc Williams John Henry, Anthony Walke, John Shepherd, Salmon Templin and William Blooin. Dyer Burgess, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 76th— loth Red Oak, April 4th and 5th, 1827. Elders present: Israel Donaldson, Archibald Hopkins, William Garrett, James Baird, Joseph Gillespie, Wilson Stewart, John Morton, William Keys, Thomas Bennington, Samuel Patton, Samuel Drydeu, John Moore and Moses Baird. William Graham, Mod. ; James H. Dickey, T. C. 77th— 16th. Hillsborough, September 25-27, 1827. Elders pres- ent: Archibald Hopkins, Thomas Douglass, David Murray, Samuel McConnell, David Jolly, Alexander McLean and John Swan. John Rankin, Mod.; William Graham, T. C. 78— 17th. West Union, April 1-3, 1828. Elders present: Na- thaniel Montgomery, Jacob Shepherd, William Wilson, James Ewing, James Stewart, Robert Wilson, James Ellison, Robert Poage, CHILLICOTHE PRE8BTTERT. 347 Richard Long, Terah Templin, Hugh Ghormley and Moses Baird. James H. Dickey, Mod. ; William Graham, T. C. 79fch— 18th. Greenfield, Oatober 9fch and 10th, 1828. Elders present: John Shepherd, William Garrett, Thomas Kirker, Elijah Allen, John McConnell, Robert Braden, Duncan Evans, Robert Smith, Dan Evans and Israel Donaldson. William Dickey, Mod.; William Graham, T. C. 80th— 19th. Ripley, April 1st and 2J, 1829. Elders present: Israel Donaldson, Douglass B. Shellyday, John R. Strain, James Stewart, William Matthews, John Waddle, Thomas Young, Thomas Kirker, Richard Long, William Keys, John C. Poage and Moses Baird. James Gilliland, Mod.; William Graham, T. C. 81st— 20th. Hillsborough, April 30th, 1829. Elders present: William Keys and Richard Long. William Dickey, Mod.; William Graham, T. C. 82J— 21st. West Union, September 29th, October 1st, 1829. Elders present: Nathaniel Montgomery, Archibald Hopkins, Alex- ander McLean, James Ewing, Robert Poage, James Thompson, William Kirker, David Jolly and Alfred Beasly. Dyer Burgess, Mod.; William Graham, T. C. 83rd— 22d. Hillsborough, January 5-7, 1830. Elders present: John Shepherd, Samuel Dryden, John R. Strain, Hugh Milligan, Andrew Barry, Isaac Evans, John Laughead, Alfred Beasly and David Murray. S. D. Bly Hie, Mod. ; William Graham, T. C. At this meeting "James H. Dickey resigned the office of Stated Clerk, and Samuel D. Blythe was elected in his place. 84th— 23rd. West Union, April 6-8, 1830. Elders present : Jacob Shepherd, Israel Donaldson, Thomas Young, Joseph S. Gillespie, Hugh Ghormley, Samuel McConnell, Abraham Shepherd, Caleb Smith, Alfred Beasly, W. H. Allen, James Manary, Thomas Kirker, Moses Beard and Jonathan Moore. David Monfort, Mod. ; Samuel Crothers, T. C. 85th— 24th. Hillsborough, October 5-7, 1830. Eiders present: Josiah McClean, James Stewart, Philip McWilliams, Andrew Hemp- hill, William Garrett, John C. Poage, Isaac Collett, Alfred Beasly, Samuel Keys, William King, Thomas Kirker, Jacob Shepherd, Robert Smith, William Ellison and John Swan. Jesse H. Lock- hart, Mod. ; William Graham, T. C. 88th— 25fch. Rocky Spring, January 25th and 26th, 1831. Elders present: Robert Braden, William Ploom, John Means, Samuel MoOonnell, Thomas Ki rker and P. McWilliams. Dyer Burgess, Mod. ; Samuel Crothers, T. C. 348 THE HI8T0BT OF THE 87th— 26th. Union, March 4, 1831. Elders present: Alexander MoClean, Join McLean an-T. D ivid Corbit. James II. Di'key, Mod ; Samnel Crothers, T. C At this meeting H. S. Fallerton or-lained and installed 88th— 27th. Manchester, Apiil 5-7, 1831. Elders present : Ralph Vories, Elijah Allen, Joseph M. Campbell, Aaron Wilson, Richard L'">ng. Jamei Campbell. David Mitchell and Nathaniel Montgomery. John P. Vandyke, Mod ; Win Graham, T. ('. 89th— 28th. Hillsborough, October 4-6, 1831. Elders present: r Shepherd, John Morton, Charles Porter, James Thompson, Edward Francis, William iff. Vorris, John McCoy, William Garrett, Thomes Stevenson, Abraham Pettyjohn, Terah Templin and Samuel Dryden. H. S. Fnllerton, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 90th— 29th. Chillicothe, January 17th and 18th, 1832. Elders present: J. S. Gillespie, James Ellison, David Corbet t, William Wilson, Israel Donaldson and John Henry. H. S. Fullerton, Mod.; James H. Dickey, T. C. 91st— 30th. Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1832. Elders present: J. Poage, James Manary. J. Waddle. Samuel Patton, Joshua Robinson, Samuel MeCoanell and Garrett Snediker. Robert J. Hall, Mod.; H. S. Fullerton, T. C. 92nd— 31st. Red Oak, September 25th, and 26th, 1832. Elders present: Archibald Hopkins, Hti^h Ghormley, John Morton, Abraham Shepherd, Samuel C. McConnell, George McCoy, Dan Evans. David Murray, John Moore, William Cunningham, Caleb Smith, Duncan Evans. James Kirker, Robert Smith, Moses Baird, Robert Stewart and William Anderson. Jacob W. Eastman, Mod. ; William Graham, T. C. 93rd— 32nd. Chillicothe, October 10th and 11th 1832. Elders present: Hugh Milligan, Robert Wilson, Robert Stewart, John McCoy and Anthony Wdlke. Jacob W. Eistman, Mod.; William Grrham, T. C. 91th— 33rd. West Union, April 2-4, 1833. Elders present: James Salisbury, William Ustiek, George Adair, William Evans, Dan Evans, James EHison, Joshua Robinson, John McClean, is Harper, William King, Mose* Baird, Joseph McFadden. Wi'liam Ellison and Thomas Douglass. William Gage, Mod.; J. p. Vandyke, T. C. 95th— 31th. Bloomingburgh, September 24-26, 1833. Elders present: Samuel Hibben, Israel Donaldson, Samuel G. More, John Shepherd, Elijah Allen, Boston Taylor, Philip M^Williams. John Morton. John McLean, John Henry, Robert Smith, Robert Clark, John Swan, William Bloom, Thomas MoGarraugh and Joshua CHILLICOTHE ±>RESBVTEK¥. k9 Robinson. Robert Rutherford, Mod. ; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. At this meeting John P. Vandyke was elected Stated Clerk, vice S. D. Blythe. 96!h— 35th,— Red Oak, April 1-4, 1834. Elders present: Archi- bald Hopkins, Jame3 Laugh ry, Isaac Evans, Wm. Garrett. John D. Evans, Aaron WilsoD, Jobn Henry, Robert Clark, John B. Mc- Clanahan, Win Matthews, Wrn. Keys, Nathaniel Montgomery and John Waddle. Gamaliel C. Beaman, Mod. ; James H. Dickey, T. C. 97th, 36th.— Hillsborough, June 4, 1334, Elders present: Moses Stitt, James McConnell, John Morton, William Wilson, James Murray, Amos Reese, John Finch, David Jolly. James McCoy, Garret Snediker and Isaac Collet. John Forbusb, Mod.; Dyer Burgess. T. C. 98Mi— 37th.— Union, September 17-19, 1834. Elders present: Wm. A. Ustiek, Moses Baird, Wm. Cook, Israel Donaldson, Salmon Tempi in, John McCoy, George Adair, and Samuel Dryden. John McDonald, Mod.; John Rankin, T. C. 99th— 38th. Red Oak, October 14th and 15th, 1834. Elders present: Ralph Voris, William Anderson, Ihomas Kirker and Samuel G. Moore. Samuel Crothers, Mod.; J. H. Dickey, T. C. 100th— 39th. Huntington, January 21st, 1835. Elders present: Thomas C. Poage, Thomas Kirker and Joseph McLean. Samuel Crotbers, Mod- ; J. H. Dickey, T. C 101st— 40th- Georgetown, April 7-9, 1835. Elders present: ohn Shepherd, Thomas Stevenson, Adam B. Wilson, Alfred Beasly, Robert Poage, Samuel Linn, Thomas Kirker, William Huggins, ames Thompson, Israel Donaldson Jamas Pollock and oijpi S. Gillespie. Samuel Steel, Mod.; J. P.Vandyke. T. C. 102d— 41st. Washington C- H., May 13, 1835- Elders present: Hugh Ghormley, J. R. Strain, Anthony Walke, Thomas Stevenson, James McCoy and Isaac Tern plin- William Dickey, Mod.; William Gage, T. 0- 103d— 42d. Salem, September 29th October 1st, 1835. Elders present: John Shepherd, Adam B. Wilson, Robert Steele, Dan Evans, Archibald B« Lewis, Andrew Hemphill, John McCoy, Nathan Gilbert, William Garrett. David McMaster, Moses Baird, James Kirker, Price Taylor and Benjamin Laughead. Jesse H. Lockhart, Mod.; John P. Vandjke, T. C. 104th— 43d. Russelville, November 18th and 19th, 1835. Elders present: James Salisbury, Charles Porter, James Kirker, Abraham Fftttyjohn, Isaac Collet, Duncan Evans, James Murray, Boston 350 THE HISTORY OF THE Taylor, Wm. Evans and Thomas McGarraugh, John Rankin Mod.; John P. Vandyke, T. C. 105th— 44th. Wilmington, December 16, 1835. Elders present: James Pollock, Hugh Milligan and Benjamin Laughead. John Rankin, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 106th— 45th. Hillsborough, April 5-7, 1836. Elders present: T. Kirker, A. Hopkins, Moses Stitt, John Waddle, Robert Braden, Samuel G. Moore, George Haynes, William Keys, Joshua Robinson, Abraham Pettyjohn, Amos Reese, Wm King, James Murray, John Wilson, David Mathers, William Garrett and James Wilson. Wm. Dickey, Mod.; S. Crothers, T. C. 107th— 46th. Bainbridge, April 8. 1836. This an adjournment to ordain and install Mr. George G. Poage. Elders same as at Hillsborough, with exception of a few excused. William Dickey, Mod.;S. Crothers, T. C. 108th— 47th. Greenfield, October 17th-19tb, 1836. Elders present: Jacob Shepherd, William A. TjKtick, Hugh Milligan, John Morton. William Garrett, Alfred Beasly, Thomas Stevenson, Thomas Howard, David Jolly, Isaac Collet, Joseph McLean, William Buckner, Abraham Pettyjohn and W 7 illian> John. Jacob W. East- man, Mod.; Samuel Steel, T. C. 109th— 48th. Chillicothe, October 21. 1836. An adjourned meeting, present as above with addition. Elders: H. B. Wilson, Israel Donaldson and C. Furry. Jacob W. Eastman, Mod.; S. Steel, T. C. 110th— 49tb. West Union, April 4-7, 1837. Elders present: William A. Ustick, J. McConnell, P. J. Buckner, A Nelson, Nathaniel Montgomery, John B. McLanaban, John Laughry, B. Taylor an^J. DarliDgton. Dyer Burgess, Mod.; S. Crothers, T. C. 111th— 50th. Bloomingburgh, September 12-14, 1837. Elders present: Daniel Hughs. Jaccb Shepherd, Hugh Lucas, Philip Mc- Williams, William Garrett, James Manary, James Kirker, John Morton, Joseph McFadden, Edward Francis, James Ellison, Richard Long, William Key.", Joseph McLean, John McCoy and Joseph P. Smith. John P. Vandyke, Mod.; William Gage, T. C. 112th— 5lst. RaJ Oik, D^uombjr 20th, 1837. Elders present: Jacob Shepherd, William John, Charles Porter, Samuel G. Moore, Hugh Lucas, Duncan Evans and John Anderson. John P. Vandyke, Mod.; William Gago, T. C. 113th— 52nd. Hillsborough, April 3rd and 4tb, 1838. Elders present: Gordon Hopkins, Price Taylor, George Haynes, Hugh Milligan, Andrew Horvey, George Adair, Samuel Dryden, Wm. Evans, Isaac Collett, David Matthews, James Pollock. James H. MoClintick, 0B3LJLIC0THE PRESBYTERY. 351 Isaac Evans, Wm. Kirker, John Henry, Henry Wise, Joseph P. Smith, Joshua Robinson, William Matthews, Duncan Evans, James Langhry, William Ellison and Matthew Gilbert. H. S. Fulleiton, Mod.; Samuel Steel, T. C. 114th— 53d. New Petersburgh, May 15, 1838. Elders present: William Garrett, Eobert Braden, Israel Donaldson, William Ander- son and Adam B. Wilson. H. S. Fullerton, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 115th— 54th. Ripley, September llth-14tb, 1838. Elders pres- ent: Jacob Shepherd, William A. Ustick, Adam B. Wilson, Wm. Wilson, Alfred Beasly, Aaron Wilson, William Kirker, Saterfield Scott, Samuel Barr, William Keyes, Alexander McLean, Caleb Smith, William Matthews, Charles Stevenson and William Griffin. Joseph T. Irwin, Mod.; Samuel Steel, T. C. 116th— 55th. Greenfield, April 2nd-3d, 1839. Elders present: James Menary, James McConnell, JohnR. Strain, James Ellison, Robert Braden, David Jolly, F. Ware, James Templin, Isaac Tern- pliu, James Murray, Nathaniel Montgomery, Joshua Robinson, Anthony Walke and David Matthews. William Dickey, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 117th— 56th. Salem, September 10-12, 1839. Elders present: James Stewart, Philip McWilliams, Dan Evans, Hugh Lucas, Geo. Brown, Alexander McLean, James Pollock, Abraham Price, Samuel Patton, James McClung, Charles Stevenson, James McClintick, John Shepherd and William Garrett. James Dunlap, Mod. ; S. Steel, T C. At this meeting names of those who had gone into Ripley Pres- bytery N. S. were dropped from the roll. 118th— 57th. Greenfield, December 10th and 11th, 1839. Elders present: James Stewart, James McConnell, Samuel E. Hib- ben, Anthony Walke, William Kirker, George Brown, Thomas Stevenson, Robert Robinson, IsHac Collett, Price Taylor, Israel Don- aldson, John Shepherd. Joseph Smith, William Garrett, Hugh Lucas and James McCoy. Thomas Woodrow, Mod.; S. Steel, T. C. 119th— 58th. Hillsborough, April 7th and 8th, 1840. Eiders present: Joseph S. Gillespie, John R. Strain, William John, Richard Evans, George Brown, James McConnell, - James Pollock, David Matthews, Jacob Shepherd, James McClintick, James Templin and Amos Ford. Samuel Crothers, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 120th— 59th. Greenland, June 10th and 11th, 1810. Elders present: William A. Ustick, W. Taylor, P. McWilliams, A. Price, J. McCoy, A. McLean and B. Taylor. Samuel Crothers, Mod.; S. Steel, T. C 352 THE HISTORY OF THE 121st— 60th. Washington, September 8th and 9tb, 1840. Elders present: Joshua Robinson, Hugh Ghormley, Joseph Gilles- pie, Jaines MeClung, Samuel Linn, Anthony Walke, Robert Wilson, Thomas Stevenson, Joseph McLean, James Templiu, Israel Donald- son, William Wilson, and James McOiintick. John Forbush, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 122nd— 61st. New Petorsburgh, November 25th, 1810. Elders present: Jame9 McConnell, William Garrett, Samuel E. Hibben, David Matthews, William Taylor, Abraham Price, John Wilson and Jacob Shepherd. John Forbush, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T- C. 123rd— 62nd. Concord, April 6th and 7th, 1841. Elders pres- ent: George Adair, Philip Mc Williams, James Ellison, Frederick Ware, Hugh Lucas, George Brown, Abraham Price, John McLean, Moses Stitt, James Pollock, John Shepherd and Nathaniel Mont- gomery. J. W. McCormick, Mod- ; S. Steel, T. C. 121th— 63 id. Greenfield, September 14th and 15th, 1841. Elders present; Moses Stitt, Joshua Robinson, Hugh Milligan, William Garrett, Noah Evans, William Kirker, Daniel Hughs, George Brown, John McLean, Joseph \V. Blair, Thomas Howard, John Shepherd and Joseph McLean. J. P. Vandyke, Mod.; S. Steel, T. C. 125th— 64th. Pisgah, April 5th and 6th, 1842. Elders present: James Mauary, James M^Oonuell, Joseph H. Wilson, L. S. McClure, T. C. Poage, Thomas Stevenson, George Brown. Joseph McLean, Joseph P. Smith, John Carol us, James Wilson and Jacob Shupherd. Wm. Gage, Mod.; Samuel Steel, T. C. 126th— 65th- Waverly, August 30th and 31st, 1842. Elders present: James Stewart, Samuel Reed, John McLean, David Jolly, James Ellison, Robert Stewart, Gordon Hopkins, Charles Stevenson, Thomas Wilson and Robert W. Garrett. Adrian Aten, Mod.; J- P- Vandyke, T. C. 127th— 66th. Hillsborough, November 21th, 1842. Elders pres- ent: Hugh Ghormley, Wm. Keys, James Ellison, Gordon Hopkins, Wm. Taylor and James A. McClintick, Adrian Aten, Mod.;J«P- Vandyke, T- C 128th— 67th- West Union, April 4th and 5!h, 1843. Elders present: Moses Stitt, George McMillen, Jacob Shepherd, Joseph Darlington, David Pricer, Thomis Robiison, Robert Jones, Charles Stevenson, Aaron Wilson and Joseph H. Wilson. Thomas Wood- row, Mod. ; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 129th— 68th. Wilmington, June 13th and 14th, 1813. Elders CHILLI COTHE PRESBYTERY. 35S present: James Stewart and Isaac Collett. S. Crothers, Mod.; H. S. Fulierton, T. C. 130th— 69th. Bloorningburgh, August 29th and 30th, 1843. Elders present: John McCoy, James Menary, Hugh Qhormley, George Adair, Noah Evans, Gordon Hopkins, James McLung, Charles McCollister, George Parrett, J. W. Blair, Absalom Douglass, Israel Donaldson and Joseph P. Smith. Charles Danforth, Mod.; Thomas Woodrow, T. C. 131st— 70th. Belfast, April 2nd and 3rd, 1844. Elders present; James McConnell, James Stewart, John R. Strain, William Keys, John Shepherd, Daniel John, Samuel Reed, James C. Steel, James Manning, Price Taylor, Joseph McLean, William Evans, Thomas E. Purdy and Thomas Wilson. J. W. Eastman, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 132nd— 71st. New Market, September 3rd and 4th, 1844. Elders present: Robert Garrett, Samuel Linn, Jacob Shepherd, James McClung, Thomas Robinson, Robert Jones, Philip Mc Will- iams, Thomas Stevenson, J ames A. McClintick and John Laf abre. C. A. Hoyt, Mod.; J. P, Vandyke, T. C. 133rd— 72nd. Hillsborough, December 18th, 1844. Elders pres- ent: James Murray, P. Mc Williams, T. E. Purdy, Price Taylor, Caleb Smith, George Adair, Samuel Linn, William Taylor and Thomas Wilson. C. A. Hoyt, Mod.; S. Steel, T. C. 134th— 73rd. Bainbridge, April 1st and 2nd, 1845. Elders pres- ent: James McCoy, Jame3 Stewart, A. B. Wilson, George Adair, Sam- uel E. Hibben, Thomas Carothers, John Shepherd, Daniel John, Rob- ert Stewart, George Brown, James Wilson, Thomas Wilson, J. W. Blair, Thomas McGarraugh, Israel Donaldson and Aaron Wilson. William Burton, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 135th— 74th. Concord, October 7-9, 1845. Elders present, James Stewart, Philip Mc Williams, William Wilson, Samuel Reed, Samuel E, Hibben, William B. Franklin, John Shepherd, James McClung, Alexander McLean, Satterfield Scott, Thomas E. Purdy, Joshua Robinson, Joseph P. Smith, Robert Jones, James Pollock and Israel Donaldson. N. M. Urmston, Mod. ; S. Steel, T. C. 136th— 75th. Chillicothe, April 6-8, 1846. Elders present: William Pinkerton, Robert Templeton, James B. Herron, David Wills, Gordon Hopkins, Daniel John, James McConnell, John Lafa- bre, George Adair, Thomas E. Purdy, Price Taylor, James McCoy, James Pollock and Israel Donaldson. Moderator's name not given, J. P. Vandyke, T. C. At this meeting S: Steel resigned the office of Treasurer and Samuel Crothers was elected in his place. 44 * 354 1H1. HiSTUttr U> THE L37th— 76th. Sinking Spring, September S lu, 1846. Elders present: Philip McWilliams, Jarnes Menary, Thomas Wilson, Samuel E. Hibben, William Kirker, Isaac Evans, .Robert Coyner, John Mat- thews, John Morrow, Lawrence McClure, James Wilson, Isaac Col- lett, John ft. Strain and John Shepherd. W T illiam Dickey, .Mod. ; J P. Vandyke. T. C. 138th— 77th. Rocky Spring, Nov. 24th, 1846. Elders present: Win. Piukerton, A. B. Wilson, Noah Evans, Robert Wilson, Price Tay/or, John Shepherd and William Wilson. William Dickey, Mod. -, J.P.Vandyke, T. C. 139th— 78th. Rocky Spring, January 26th, 1847. Elders pres- ent: William A. Ustick, William Wilson, David Pricer, Robert Coyner, Thomas C. Poage and Gordon Hopkins. William Dickey, Mod.; William Gage, T. C. 14Uth— 79th. Pisgah. April 6th aud 7th, 1847. Elders present: James Stewart, Hugh Ghorinley, J. M. Johnston. Samuel Patton, William Allison, George Adair, Joseph McLean, Isaac Collett, James McOlung, J . S. Hearne and J. H. Wilson. William Dickey, Mod.; \\ uliam Gage, T. C. 14 1st— 80th. Red Oak, September 7th and 8th, 1847. Elders present: William A. Ustick, Robert Templeton, John R. Strain, John Black, Samuel Patton, Jacob Shepherd, William Kirker, Robert Stewart, James Mannon, William B Cooper, Israel Donaldson Aaron Wilson and Newton Murphy. J. A.I. Lowes. Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 142nd— 81st. South Salem, April 4th and 5th. 1848. Elders present: Philip Me Williams, William A. Ustick, Noah Evans, Anthony Waike, Gordon Hopkins. James MeClung, Israel Donaldson, George Parrett, Price Taylor, James McConnell, Thomas F. Purdy, George M. Dixon, Caleb Smith, Joseph H. Wilson, James Pollock, George Adair, Joshua Robinson and Abraham Price. Samuel J. Miller, Mod. ; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 143rd— 82nd. Hillsborough, September 6th and 7th, 1848. Eld- ers present : James Menary. Thomas Caruthers, Robert Templeton, William Wilson, Thomas Barry, Gordon Hopkins, John Potter, Geo Ware, George Parrett, James Pollock, J. W. Blair. Samuel Cromwell Thomas F. Purdy, Joseph Smith. Israel Donaldson, James Wilson, Isaac Kibler and J. W. Steene. E. Grand Girard. Mod.; J. P. Van- dyke, T. C. 144th -83rd. Greenfield, April 3rd and 4th, 1849. Elders pres- ent, William A. Ustick, A. B. Wilson. Thomas Barry, William John Satterneld Scott, Joseph Harper. John Hunter, J. W. Steene OHILT.IOOTHE PRE8BVTEH7. 355 William Wilson, Joseph Wilson. James Wilson. Anthony Walke. and Thomas Wilson. William C. Kniffen, Mod : J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 145th— 84th. Chillicothe. May 8, 1849. Elders present: Israel Donaldson, Robert Stewart, Anthony Walke, Samuel Reid and James Pollock. William C. Kniffen, Mod.; William Gage, T. C. 146th— 85th. Washington, June 5, 1849. Elders present: James Menary, A. B. Wilson, Joseph Harper and Jamps Pollock. William C. Kniffen, Mod.; William Gage, T. C 147th— 86th. Washington, July 3, 1849. Elders present: Milton Dunlap, James Menary and James Wilson. J. A, I. Lowes. Mod. ; Win. Gage, T. C. 148th— 87th. Eckmansville, September 4th and 5th, 1849. Eld- ers present: William A. Ustick, George Adair, Noah Amen, John Shepherd, William Kirker, Thomas Wilson, W r illiam Fulton. Samuel Cromwell, William Allison, Israel Donaldson, Newton Murphy and William Sharp. James G. Hopkins, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke. T. 0. 149th— 88th. Sinking Spring, November 1, 1849. Elders pres- ent: Joseph Harper, Philip McWilliams, Newton Murphy. Thomas Wilson and Noah Aman. James G. Hopkins, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T.C. 150th— 89th. Bloomingburg. April 2nd and 3rd. 1850. Elders present: James Stewart, R. Tempkton, D. Lunbeck. S. Reed, S. E Hibben, S. Bacon, Gordon Hopkins, D. John. Robert Stewart. Satter- field Scott, J. Pollock, John Morrow. Price Taylor, James Wilson and Aaron F. Steene. Irwin C arson, Mod. ; S. Steel, T. C. 151st— 90th. South Salem, April 23, 1850. Elders present: George Brown. P. McWilliams. Robert Stpwart and John Anderson. Irwin Carson, Mod. : William Gage, T. C. 152nd— 91st. Piketon. June 4th, 1850. Elder present: O. J. Phelps. Irwin Carson, Mod.; William Gage. T. C. 153rd — 92nd. Cynthiana, September 3rd and 4th, 1850. Elders present: William Pinkerton, George Adair, John Anderson, Samuel Patt on, John Finley, John Potter, Robert Stewart, James Wallace, Eiiphaz Taylor, Sanford Williams, J. W. Blair, Thomas Purdy, John Matthews, John Anderson, James Wilson, Aaron F. Steen, Terah Templin and Samuel Cromwell. Wm, P. Eastman, Mod.: J. P. Van- dyke, T. C. 154th — 93rd. Manchester. April 1st and 2nd, 1851. . Elders present: William Kirker, A. F. Steen, James Gilliland, N Murphy. Samuel Cromwell, Thomas F. Purdy, John Anderson and Thomas JDarrimer. James Hustou, Mod. j S. Steel. T. 0. 155th— 94th. Union, September 2nd and 3rd. 1851. Elders 356 THE HISTOKY OF THE present: Thomas Larrimer, Adam B. Wilson, William John, Sanford Williams, George Parrett, James McConnell, James Wilson, James McCoy, Gordon Hopkins, Samuel Patton Joseph Wilson, Thomas F. Purdy, John H. Walker, James Scott, Noah Evans, Abraham Price and A. Johnson. N. M. Urmston, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. 0. 156th— 95th. Marshall, April 6th and 7th, 1852. Elders present: Joshua Robinson. William Pinkerton, George Adair, J. B. Black, David Pricer, Thomas E. Purdy, Aaron W. Seymour, James Wilson, John Campbell and Terah Templin. R. W. Wilson, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 157th— 06th. Red Oak, May 4th and 5th, 1852. Elders present: James McClung, James McClintick and John Anderson. R. W. Wilson, Mod.; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 158th— 97th. Bainbridge, June 1st, 1852. Elders present: James Stewart, Noah Evans, Joseph Harper, J. A. Wallace, A. W. Seymour, N. Murphy, W. B. Cooper and Thomas Rogers. R. W. Wilson, Mod.; H. S. Fullerton, T. C. 159th— 98th. Bloomingburgh, September 7th and 8th, 1852. Elders present: Joseph B. Smith, James Menary, Philip Mc Williams, Gordon Hopkins, Alexander McLean, Eliphaz Taylor, Thomas F. Purdy, Alexander Brown, Newton Murphy, Aaron F. Steen, Daniel John and Thomas Robinson. James Dunlap, Mod.; John P. Van- dyke, T. C. 160th— 99th. Greenfield, April 5th and 6th, 1853. Elders present: Joshua Robinson, Thomas Larrimer, Wm. Pinkerton, M. Dunlap, Thomas Rodgers, S. E. Hibben, Thomas Carothers, James Gilliland, J. Potter, Joseph Harper, James C. Steel, Sanford Williams, J. W Blair, William B. Cooper, Price Taylor, James Templin, James Wilson, John Campbell. James McClung, A. Johnson, James N. Wilson and Thomas Hawes. Sylvanus Jewett, Mod.; J. P. Van- dyke, T. C. 161st— 100th. New Market, September 6th and 7th, 1853. Elders present: James Stewart, Moses Stitt, John M. Johnston, William Kirker, David Pricer, Sanford Williams, J. W. Blair, William Laughead, Aaron W. Seymour, John Clark, James Wilson, Azur Young, John Scott, Thomas F. Purdy, Daniel John and George Euvrard. E. Grand Girard, Mod. ; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 162nd— 101st. Hillsborough, April 4th and 5th, 1854. Elders present: William Pinkerton, Moses Stitt, A. R. Wilson, Thomas Barry, John Shepherd, James H. Wilson, S. Williams, Isaac Evans, Henry D. Ritter, Samuel Patton, William John, John Walker, William CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 357 Kirker, James McClintick and Price Taylor. H. S. Fullerton, Mod. ; J. P. Vandyke, T. C. 163rd--102nd. Salem, Sep. 5th and 6th, 1854, Elders present: W. K. McCoy, James Monary, William Ustick, Philip Mc Williams, Noah Amen, Elijah Hopkins, George Ware, James Steel, James Allen, Thomas Wilson, Thomas E. Purdj, James Templin, John Anderson, and James Wilson. Nathaniel Williams, Mod. j R. W. Wilson, T. C. At this meeting Dr. Steel was elected Stated Clerk vice J. F Van- dyke, resigned. 164th— 103rd. Chill icothe, April 17th and 18th, 1855. Elders present: Joshua Robinson, James Stewart, Thomas Larrimer, Sam'I E. Hibben, David Wills, James Allen, John Morrow, Alexander Brown, John Clark, James Wilson, Adam B. Wilson, John Walker, James A. Wallace, Thomas Hawes, R. C. Galbraith, Sen., Daniel John and Shepherd Dunlap. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; E. Grand Girard T. C. 165th — 104th. Bloomingburgh, June 5th, 1855. Elders present, James Mauary, William Pinkerton, Hugh Bell, Joseph Harper,Thomas Rogers. James Allen and Robert Templeton. S. P. Dunham. Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 166th— 105th. Rocky Spring, Sept. 4th and 5th, 1855. Elders present: William Pinkerton, William A. Ustick, Adam B. Wilson, Andrew Johnston, J. M. Johnston, Shepherd Dunlap, Adam Nebber- gall, Satterfield Scott, James Allen, Thomas F. Purdy, J. M. Wilson, Daniel John, James Scott, Aaron Steen and Sanford Williams. William C. Anderson, D. D., Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 167th— 106th. Chillicothe, September 28th, 1855. Eiders pres- ent: James A. Wallace, James Allen, P. Mc Williams, S. Dunlap, Price Taylor, S. E. Hibben, T. F. Purdy and Thomas Rogers. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; S. Steel, 168th— 107th. Greenfield, April 15th and 16th, 1856. Elders present: Hugh Bell, Moses Stitt, Adam B. Wilson, A. M. Strain, S. E. Hibben, William B. Franklin, S. Kincaid, R. C. Galbraith, Sen., Joseph Harper, George Parrett, J. N. Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Alexander Brown, J. G Junkin. James Wilson and Andrew John- ston. J. A. L Lowes ; Mod. ; R. W . Wilson, T. C. 169th— 108th. Pisgah, June 3d and 4th 1856. Elders present: William Pinkerton, Robert Templeton, Isaac Evans, R. C Galbraith. Sen., Robinson Smith, Thomas Rogers and Noah Amen. J. A. I. Lowes, Mod ; R, W. Wilson, T. (!. 170th— 109th, Bloomingburgh, September 2ud and 3d.. 1856. Elders present: G.W. Anderson, Moses Stitt, William Ub tick, Wil- liam Cowman, Noah Evans, David Wills, Scott Kincaid, Joseph 358 THE HI8T0KT OF THE McLean, William Thomas, David Pricer, James Allen, T. G. Hawes, John Morrow, Price Taylor, John Clark, John Anderson, James Wilson and Thomas Robinson. R. L. Stanton, D. D., Mod.; A. K. Naylor, T. C. 171st— 110th. Bainbridge, April 21st and 22nd. 1857. Elders present: Hugh Bell, William A. Ustick, D. E. Boies, Albert Adams, George Adair, Joseph Kibler. David Wills. R. C. Galbraith, sen . Joseph Harper, R. Wilson, James Allen. T. Wilson, J. McClintick, Price Taylor, John Clark, J. N. Kirker, James Wilson, J. Porter, J. Gibbony and Noah Amen. A. R. Naylor, Mod.; R. L. Stanton T. C. 172d— 111th. Marshall, September 1st and 2nd, 1857. Elders present: W. McCoy, James Stitt, J. W. Devoss, J. N. Walker, J. D. Black, George Ware, Adam Nebbergall, D. Pricer. James Allen. T. F. Purdy, Alexander Brown, John Anderson. James N. Wilson, A. F. Steen, Fred Druhot, Daniel John, Andrew Johnston, James Scott and Samuel Culbertson. J. Wiseman. Mod. ; R. W. Wileon, T. C. 173d— 112th. Hamilton, October 1, 1857. Elders present not reported: this was meeting during sessions of Synod. John Wise- man, Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 174th— 113th. Washington, C. H., April 6th and 7th, 1858. Elders present: James Stewart, Joshua Robinson, Robert Templeton, Thomas Rogers, Noah Evans, David Wills. George Snediker, R. C. Galbraith, Sen., R. Smith, Alexander McLean, James Allen, James N. Wilson, S. Cromwell. John Morrow, A. W. Seymour. J. G. Junkin. Robert Story, William John, Peter Ecldey, Noah Amen and William L. Blair. Samuel Steel, Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 175th— 114th. Mount Leigh, September 7th and .8th, 1858. Elders present: William Pinkerton, J. Wilson, S. E. Hibben, J. Wal- lace, William B. Franklin, R. Kerr, Hugh Bell, J. W. Blair. G. Euv- rard, D, John. J. N. Kirker. J. Campbell, J. Scott, Isaac Kibler, Joshua Robinson, Peter Eckley and William Storer. Job Brongh- ton. Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 176th— 115th. South Salem, April 8th, 9th and 11th, 1859. Elders present: Hugh Bell, David E. Boies, John S. Murray, Thomas Barry, Samuel Patton, Adam Kelly, William Thomas, James A. Wallace. James N. Wilson, Daniel Shoemaker, John Morrow, Alexander Brown, John Clark. Robert Story, James H. Wilson, Frederick Druhot, Johnson Shepherd and Peter Eckley. Wm. P. Eastman. Mod; Samuel Hibben. T. C. This meeting was on Friday Saturday and Monday 177th— 116th. Greenfield, June 1st and 2nd. ]859. Elders, present Joseph Harper, Hugh Bell", P. McWilliarns, Thomas CH1LLI0OTHE PRESBYTEB*. 359 Rogers, William PiukertoQ, James A. Wallace, James Allen, Joseph McLean and Alexander Brown. Wm. P.; Eastman, Mod; A. R. Naylor, T. C. 178th— 117th. South Salem, June 28, 1859. Elders present: Thomas Rogers, William Pinkerton, William Thomas, J. M. Gilles- pie and James A. Wallace. Wm. P. Eastman, Mod. ; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 179th -118th. West Union, September 6th and 7th, 1859. Elders present: Alexander McLean, Wm. Pinkerton. Hugh Bell, George Snediker, J. Porter, J. Scott, J. Wilson, J. Anderson, J. Walker, F. Druhot and S. Culbertson. McKnight Williamson, Mod.; A. R. Naylor, T. C. 180th— 119th. Hillsborough, September 29th, 1859. Elders present: P. McW T illiani8, D. Pricer, Wm. Thomas, Daniel John, James Gibony, Alexander Brown, Fred Druhot, Scott Kinkaid, and Eli Templin. McKnight Wiliamson, Mod.; A. R. Naylor, T. C. 181st— 120th. Mowry town, December 6th and 7th, 1859. Elders present: J. M. Johnston, Adam Kelly, Fred. Druhot and Samuel B. Long. S. Steel, Mod. ; E. Grand Girard, T. C- 182nd— 121st. Marshall, April 10th- -12th, 1860. Elders present: D. Pricer, Price Taylor, Joseph Bryan, Joshua Robinson, H. C . Stewart, Robert Kerr. Eli Templin, Samuel Waddell, James Wilson, Johnson Shepherd, Wm. Dinsmore, Thomas Wilson, John Morrow, Albert Adams, Frederick Druhot and Peter Eckley. Wm. Gage, Mod; J. A.I. Lowes, T.C. 183d— 122nd. South Salem, May 1st and 2nd, I860- Elders present: Hugh Bell, Joseph Pinkerton, J. W. Devoss, George Adair, S. E. Hibben, Joseph McLean, Wm. Thomas, George Parrett, Peter Eckley and Alexander McCoy. Wm. Gage. Mod.; J. A. I. Lowes T. C. 184th— 123d. Red Oak, August 28th and 29th, 1860. Elders present; S. E. Hibben, R. G. Galbraith, sen., Thomas Steel, Wm. Pinkerton, Hugh Bell, Scott Kincaid, E. Cleveland, Fred. Druhot John Potter, Wm. John, Peter Eckley, James Scott and J. N. Kirker. S. J. Miller, Mod.; J. A. I. Lowes, T. C. 185th— 124th Sidney, September 27th and 28th, 1860. Eld- ers present: James Allen, James A. Wallace and D. E. Boies. S- J- Miller, Mod- ; J. A. I. Lowes, T- C- 186th— 125th. Mowrytown, November 14th, 1860. Elders present: Fred. Druhot and S. B. Long. Samuel Steel, Mod.; R. L» Stanton, T- C- 187th— 126th. Greenfield, April 2nd-4th, 1861. Elders present : 360 TTTE ITTSTORY OP THE Noah Evans, P- Mc Williams, James Allen, Robert Wilson, R. C- Galbraith, sen-, Win- B- Franklin..). M- Pinkerton, Adam Nebergall, J- P- Smith. John Morrow, M. Steen, Thomas Rogers, Noah Amen and.Peter Eckley, John Caldwell, Mod-; J- A- I- Lowes, T, C. 188th— 127th- South Salem, April 30tb and May 1st, 1861- Elders present: J- N- Wilson, J- A. Wallace. George Ware, Wm- B. Franklin James Stitt, VVm. Thomas, Hugh Bell, James Wi!son, sen-, Wm. Storer, Alexander Brown and Peter Eckley. S. J. Miller, Mod- ; J- A- I. Lowes, T. C. 189th— 128th. Union, August 27th and 28th, 1861. Elders present: S E. Hibben, J. W. Devoss, James A. Wallace, W. A. Ander- son, Price Taylor, Thomas Steel, Alexander Menary, Wm. Thomas, James Templin, Joseph Smith. Peter McKee, Eli Templin, Alexander McCoy and H. Darlington. N- S. Smith, Mod.; J. A. I. Lowes, T. C 190th— 129th. Greenfield, September 10th, 1861- Elders pres- ent: J- R- Black, Robert Wilson, George Warp, Win- Thomas, Peter Eckley, Wm- Pinkerton, Joshua Robinson, John Walker and J- W Devoss. N. S. Smith. Mod.: J. A. I. Lowes, T. C. 191st— 130th. Oxford, October 18th, 1861. Elders present: Wm. B. Franklin, Adam Kelly, and Moses Stitt. S. Steel, Mod.; R. L. Stan- ton, T. C. 192d— 131st. Hillsborough, April 1st and 2nd, 1862. Elders present: Thomas Barry, Albert Adams, Levi Pricer, Aaron W. Sey- mour, Robert R, Kerr, Joshua Robinson, John Morrow, Thomas Robinson, James Gibbony, Wm. Cowman, Robert Story and Peter Eckley. John Wiseman, Mod.; J. A. I. Lowes, T. C. 193d 132d. Greenfield, May 8th, 1862. Elder present: P. Mc Williams. John Wiseman, Mod.: J. A. I. Lowes, T, C. 194th— 133d. Winchester, June 4th, 1862. Elders present: Hugh Bell, Thomas Rogers. John W. Devoss, A. J. Rea, J. W. Blair, J. W. Steen, and Daniel John. John Wiseman Mod. : R. L. Stanton, T, C. 195th— 134th. Pisgah, August 26th and 2fth, 1862. Elders present: John B. Black. Philip Mc Williams. Joseph Bryan, Isaac Evans, George Ware, Thomas Steel, William Pinkerton, Adam Nebbergall, Hugh Bell, Daniel Clifton, William L. Blair, Thomas Rogers, J. N Kirker, .William John. William Diusmore, Alexander McCoy, Thomas Wilson, Eli Templin, John Morrow, Alexander Brown and Thomas Hawes. R. L. Stanton, Mod. J. A. I. Lowes, T. C. At this meeting J. A. I. Lowes elected Stated Clerk vice R.L. Stanton resigned. 196th— 135th. South Salem, April 7th and 8th, 1863. Elder, t CH1LLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 361 present: S. E. Hibben, R. Terripleton, D. Pricer, G. Ware, A. Brown, W. B. Franklin, D. E. Boies, William Thomas, Hugh Bell, John CUrk, J. H. Walker, Noah Amen, S. Laird and A. F. Steen. S. D. Cn thers, Mod.; R. W. Wilson, T C. 197th— 136th. Washington, C. H., September 1st, and 2nd, 1863. Elders present: Thomas Barry, Albert Adams, James Allen, James A. Wallace, Joseph McLean, Samuel Waddel, Hugh (J. Stewart, Adam Nebbergall, Joshua Robinson, Adam Kelly, Thomas Steel and Daniel Clifton. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; J. D. Crothers, T. C. 198th- -137th. Pisgah, September 17th, 1863. Elders present: Edvard Irwin, George Ware and Joseph Harper. S. P. Dun- hat i, Mod.; S. D-.Crofchers, T. 0. 199th-- 138th. South Salem, December 23rd, 1863. Elders present: William Pinkerton, Hugh Bell, William Thomas, James A. vVallace, John Murray, John Potter and Alexander Brown. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, T. C. 200th— 139th. Hillsborough, April 5-7, 1864. Elders present: J. M. Johnson, Albert Adams, Joseph McLean, Price Taylor, H. C. S.fwart, William Thomas, Hugh Bell, G. Snedeker, John Potter, ,1. EL Walker, Eli Templin, J. H. Gibbony, H. H. Darlington and W. H. Dinsmore. W. G. Hillman, Mod.; R. C-Galbraith, jr., T. C 201—140. Eckmansville, November 10th and 11th, 1864. Elders present: James Gibbony, John Potter and H. Darlington- William Coleman, Mod.; John Barrett, T- C. 202nd— 141st. Greenfield, June 8th, 1864. Elders present: George Ware, J. W- Devoss, Eli Templin, Joseph Harper and Sam'l Wi ddel. S. J. Miller, Mod.; R. C. Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 203rd— 142nd. Manchester, August 30th and 31st. 1864. Elders pre sent: David Pricer, W. H. Anderson, W. B. Franklin, J. W- Blair, A F- Steen, Peter McKee, Robert Story, William John, Andrew Rea and John Morrow. N- M. Urmston, Mod.; Eben Muse, T. C. 204th— 143rd. Springfield, October 21st, 1864. Elders present: Hugh Bell, William Pinkerton, Samuel Waddell and Albert Adams. N. M. Urmston, Mod.; Eben Muse, T. C. 205th— 144th. South Salem, April 9th and 10th, 1864, Elders present: James A. Wallace, Robert Kerr, P. McWilliams and Hugh Be 1, S. J. Miller, Mod,; R. W. Wilson, T. C. 206th— 145th. Rocky Spring, April 4th and 5th, 1865. Elders present: S. E! Hibben, R. Templeton, J. A. Wallace, Joshua Rob- in&on, J. H. Walker and A. Hurst. John Barrett, Mod.; R. C. Gal- bnith, Jr., T. C. 207th— 146th. South Salem, June 6th, 1865. Elders present; 46 302 THE HISTORY OF THE Thomas Hogers, George Ware, William Thomas, Isaac Evans audi I jshua Robinson. John Barrett, Mod.; R. C. Galbraith Jr. T. ('. 208th— 147th. Blooniingburgh, August '29th and 80th, 1866. Elders present: Noah Evans, J. N. Wilson, Price Taylor, Thomas Rogers, John Morrow, William Pinkerton, Hugh Bell, Robert Mc- pherson, S. F. McCoy, William Anderson, Albert Adams, Adam AVbbergall, James A. Wallace and Alexander McCoy. McKnight Williamson,- Mod.; R. C, Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 209th— 148th. Cincinnati, October 21st, 1865. Elders present: James A. Wallace, Price Taylor, 8. F. McCoy, Hugh Bell, S. Laird, K. Li. Kerr, W. L. Ghormley, D. E.Boies and S. Kinkaid Mc Knight Williamson. Mod.: John Barrett, T. C. 210th— 149th. Chillicothe, April 3-5, 1866. Elders present: J. M. Johnson, J. W. Devoss, David Pricer, Josef b McLean, Price Taylor, Daniel Dustman, A. Menary, Wm. Thomas, Hugh Bell, A- Kelley, John Morrow, J. H. Wilson, Eli Templin and James Scott. E.Grand Girard, Mod. : R. C. Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 211th— 150th. South Salem, May 15, 1866. Elders present: Aaron W. Seymour, Hugh Bell, Dan. Dustman, Albert Adams, David Pricer and Erskine Boies. John Barrett, Mod.: R- C- Galbraith, Jr., T. C 212th— 151st. Red Oak, August 28th and 29th., 1866. Elders present: Noah Evans, Samuel Waddel. Hugh Bell, Scott Kinkaid, P. McKee, E. C. Irwin, Wm. Pinkerton, Frederick Druhot, A. W. Young, J . H. Gibbony, Abraham Hurst, and Theo. Williams- A H Young, Mod.; Wm- Coleman, T. G 213th— 152nd. Xenia, October 19th and 20th, 1866. Elders pres- ent: S. E. Hibben, James A. Wallace. Alexande? Menary, Robert Templeton and Price Taylor. A. H. Young, Mod- ; H- W. Biggs, T. C. 214th -153rd. Greenfield, April 2nd and 3d, 1867. Elders present:-/. M. Johnston. Philip Mc Williams, J. N- Wilson, David Pricer. George Ware, Alexander Brown, J- R. Allston, Joseph Har- per. W. K- McCoy, J- H. Walker, Eli Templin. H. H- Darlington. Abraham Hurst, J Kirchenschlager ai d William Morrow. H. W. Biggs, Mod.; John Barrett, T. C. 215th— 154th. AYashington, June 11, 1867. Elders present: R. Templeton, Joseph Bryan, Wm. Pinkerton, Joshua Rcbinson and Thomas Rogers. John Barrett. Mod.; R. C. Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 216th— 155th. Winchester, August 27th and 28th, 1867. Elders present: S- E. Hibben, Samuel Stewart, I. C, Yandoman, Levi OHILLIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 363 Pricer, Thomas Steel, Hugh Bell, Adam Kelly, George Euvrard, A, W. Young, James McMaster, Eli Templin, Peter McKee, J. A. Kirker, Samuel Laird, W. H. Diusmore, A. Hurst, S- B. Long, J. Kirchenschlager and John Steel. R. Galbraith, Jr., Mod.; A. H Young. T. 0. 217th— 156tb. Hillsborough, April 7th and 8th. 1868. Elders present: J. M. Johnston, Aaron Seymour, Theophilus Williams, Alexander Menary, J. F. Murray, William Thomas, S. J. Parrett, Hugh Bell, Joshua Broughton, James McPherson, Frederick Druhot, J. Y. Steen, W. B. Gilbert, James Scott, Abraham Hurst, J. R. All- ston, James Steel and John Hunter. Edward Cooper, Mod.; H. W. Biggs, T. C. 218th— 157th. Concord, September 1st and 2nd, 1868. Elders present: S. E. Hibben, J. W- Devoss, James A. Wallace, Joseph Mc Lean, Alexander Brown, S. F. McCoy, D. E. Boies, Wm. Thomas, Hugh Bell, Edward Kelly, Allen Strain, Campbell Dick, Alexander .McCoy and John Steel. George Carpenter, Mod.;H. W. Biggs, T. C. 219th— 158th. Chillicothe, October 16, 1868. Elders present; S. E. Hibben, Price Taylor, Thomas Rogers, Alexander Menary,, Wm. B. Franklin, I- C- Vanrleman. W. L. Ghormley, Robert R. Kerr David Pricer, Moses Stitt, John Steel, George Snedeker and Joseph McLean. George Carpenter, Mod. ; H. W. Biggs, T. C. 220th— 159th. South Salem, April 13th and 14, 1869. Elders present: Thomas Barry, Albert Adams, Joseph Parrett. James A. Wallace. Joseph McLean, Alexander Brown, John R. Allston, Wil- liam Pinkerton, William Thomas, Joshua Broughton, John Hopkins, William John, Conrad Lehning and John Steel. John E. Carson, Mod. ; H. W. Biggs, T. C. 221st— 160th. Concord, May 11, 1869. Elders present: John R. Allston, James Steel, Moses Stitt, George Ware and Thomas Ghormley. George Carpentar, Mod.; H. W. Biggs, T- C. 222nd— 161st, Bainbridge, August 31, September 1, 1869- Elders present: Noah Evans. W. L- Ghormley, Wm- Robinson, James A- Wallace, Price Taylor. S. F. McCoy, H. C Stewart, John Steel, Fred Richard, William Purdy, B. F. Doak, James H. Wilson, Elih emplin, Thomas Gormley, Benjamin Chestnut, J. W. Baird and Thomas Wilson- Wm. H. Prestley, Mod,; S. F. McCoy, T. C. 223d— 162nd. Hamilton, During Synod, October 22 and 25, 1869. Elders present: J. M. Johnston, H. C. Stewart, Adam Nebbergall, J, S. Murray and S. J. Parrett. Wm. H. Prestley, Mod.; H. W. Biggs. T. C. 364 THE HISTORY OF THE 224th- -103rd. Chillicothe, Third Church, April 5th and 6th 1870. Elders present: S. E- Hibben, J. W- Devoss, I.C. Vandom u. William McCoy, T W. Williams, Samuel Laird, James A. Wall use, Alexander Brown. S. F- McCoy, James Stitt. William Thomas, W H. Dins more, Abraham Hurst, Thomas Ghorudey, Rutherford Collier and Joshua Broughton. R. R. Campbell, Mod.; John Woods, T. C. 225th -104ud. Washington, C. H., August 30th and 31st. 1 $70, Elders present: Price Taylor, John McNichol, James Hunter, James Barrett, Joseph McLean, Peter Platter, A. M. Blaine., Adam Neber- gall, James Steel, Levi Pricer, Wm. Piukerton, John B. Black, \ Bartenshaw, D. A. Lamb, William Ross, Joshua Broughton, Bo i it R. Templeton and Thomas Fletcher. Wm. J. McSurely, Mod.; John Woods, T. C. 226th— 165rd. Cincinnati, Oct 21st, 1870. Elders present: 8. F. McCoy, J. W. Devoss, Rutherford Collier, M. T. Nelson, Tho mas Rogers, li C. Stewart, James A. Wallace. D. C. Anderson, J din Miller and Dr. Shannon. W. J. McSurely, Mod.; John Woods, 1. C. 227th— 106th. Greenfield. November 1st, 1870. Elders pres it: S. F. McCoy, K. W. Shannon, D. C. Anderson, Alexander Watt and John W. Devoss. William H. Prestley, Mod.; John Woods,, T- C. 228th— 167th. Greenfield, February 28th, 1871. Elders pres- ent: William Thomas, Alfred L. Wilson, Philip Mc Williams and Rutherford Collier. W.J. McSurely, Mod.; R. C. Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 229th— 108th. Frankfort, April 11th and 12th, 1871. Elders present: Thomas Barry, D. A. Lamb, Enos Wilson, William De -lin, Eli Templin, Hugh Bell, J. T. McLean, Peter Platter, Albert Ad;.ms. A. M. Blain, Adam Nebbergall, James Stitt. William K. McCoy, 5 . R. Parrett, Joshua Broughton, J. D. Matthews, J. D. Mundell. William Burtenshaw, C. S. Hawk and Aaron Seymour. "Warren Ta; 1 jr, Mod.; Robert N. Adams, T. C. 230th— 109th. Chillicothe, July 11th, 1871. Elders present S. E. Hibben, Price Taylor, Joseph McLean, Thomas Ghormley, A. M. Blaiue. William Ross. William Thomas, William K. McCoy, David Pricer and Joshua Broughton. William J. McSurely, Mod.;Hebei Gill, T. C. 231st— 170th. Washington C. H, August 1st, 1871. Ellerfl preseu: William Robins, S. F. McCoy, A. M. Blaine, George Haiper, William Pinkerton, Joshua Broughton and D. C. Anderson. E. K_ Campbell. Mod.; S. F. McCoy, T. 0. 232nd— 171st. Greenfield, September 12th and 13tb, 1871. Elders present: S, E. Hibben, Alexander Brown, D. A. Lamb, Ab:a- CHILLICOTHE PRESBVTERY. 365 ham Hurst, J. H. Wilson, James McClintock, R. E. Moorehouse, Philip McWilliams, A. Strain, S. F. McCoy, William Thomas, William Pinkerton, John Steel, A- L. Wilson, John Clark, John Sturgeon, H. Bradley, George Ware and Fred Druhot. S. J- Miller, Mod.; Norman Jones, T, C. 233rd— 172od. Springfield, Second Church, October 20th, 1871. Elders present: Rutherford Collier, John Steel, I. C. Vandeman, Hugh Bell, William Thomas, S. J. Parrett and S. E. Hibben. W. J- McSurely, Mod.; John Woods, T. C. 234th— 173rd. Greenfield, November 14th, 1871. Elders pres- ent: William L. Ghormley. Rutherford Collier, William Pinkerton, John Steel, Hugh Bell, Alfred L. Wilson and Adam Nebbergall. W. J. McSurely, Mod.; W. H.Prestley, T. C. 235th— 174th. Chillicothe, February 6th, 1872. Elders pres- ent: Hugh Bell, Thomas Ghormley, S. J- Parrett, William Thomas, John Steel and Moses Stitt. R- K. Campbell, Mod,; John Barrett, T. C 236th— 175th- South Salem, April 9th and 10th, 1872. Elders prebent; Charles Wilson, David A. Lamb, Alexander Brown, I. C. Vandeman, Hugh Bell, J. T- Bonner, R. R. Templeton, J. W- Baird, Adam Nebbergall, Thomas Larrimer, Jame9 Steel, David Pricer, Samuel Frederick, William Ross, Joshua Broughton, William Bur- tenshaw, Enos Wilson, Joseph McLean and Fred Druhot. A- B. Brice, Mod; John Barrett, T. C. 237th— 176th. Hamden, September 10th and 11th, 1872. Elders present: J. Hurst, Fred Druhot, Hugh Bell, Thomas Ghormley, A- Strain, D. E. Boies, John Steel, William Bartlett, William Ross, W. Burtenshaw and Thomas Miller. John Woods, Mod. ; George Car- penter, T. C. 238th— 177. Mo wry town, October 17th, 1872, Elders present: Fred Druhot, Wm. Purdy, S. F. McCoy and J. W. Baird. A. B. Brice, Mod. ; John Barrett, T. C- 239th— 178th. Hillsborough, October 18th, 19th and 20th, 1872. Elders not given. This was meeting held during the sessions of Synod- John Woods, Mod- ; John Barrett, T. C. 240th— 179th- Greenfield, April 8-10, 1873. Elders present: John H. Walker, John S. Murray, William Purdy, I- C. Vandeman, J. B. Black, William Pinkerton, Joseph Harper, John Steel, Camp- bell Dick, Alexander Brown, Joseph McLean, Joseph Druhot, D. C. Anderson, D. A. Lamb, William Burtenshaw, J. C. Stewart, Joseph W. McCague, John D. Mundell and A. E. Culter. R. C. Galbraith, Jr., Mod.; R. K. Campbell, T. C. 366 THE HISTORY OF THE 241st— 180th. Bainbridge, September 9th and lOtb, 1873. Elders present: M. T. Nelson, Price Taylor, Jonathan Jennings, George Russell, Hugh Bell, Robert Tern pie ton, J. W. Baird, B. R. Kerr, D.^E. Boies, James Steel, James A. VV T allace, William Hays, Robert McNichol, John Sturgeon, J. D. Muudell, Abel Kent, John Miller and Campbell Dick. Heber Gill, Mod.; S. D. Smith, T. C. 242nd— 181st. Portsmouth, October 17th, 1873. Elders pres- ent: William Ross, David Pricer, Fred Druhot, Hugh Bell and William Pinkerton. R. C. Galbraith, Mod.; A. B. Brice, T. C. 243rd— 182ud. Chillicothe, December 8th, 1873. Elders present: Thomas Ghormley, Hugh Bell, William K. McCoy,* Abel Kent, and John Steel. R. K. Campbell, Mod. ; H. W . Biggs, T- C. 244th— 183rd. Mc Arthur, December 30th, 1873. Elders pres- ent: William Hays, J. M. Johnston and Hugh Bell. R. K- Campbell, Mod.; John Barrett. T. C. 245th— 184th. Kingston, April 14th and 15th, 1874. T. Spet- nagel, John McConnell, R. Templeton. John Steel, S. J. Parrett, R. W. Shannon, George S. Fullerton and D. C. Anderson. T. M. Steven- son, Mod. ; George Carpenter, T. C. 246th— 185th. South Salem, May 12th, 1874, Elders present: Robert Adams, James A. Wallace and Theodore Spetnagel. A. B- Brice, Mod.; H. W. Biggs, T- C. 247th— 186th. Fall Creek Church, September 8th and 9th, 1874. Elders present: John H. Walker, John McNiehol, James Hunter, S, J. Parrett, William Ross, John H. Black, Ri.therford Collier, Wm. Pinkerton. Frederic Diuhot and Eli Templin. Clark Kendall, Mod- ; J. B- Johnston, T. C 248th and 187th. Dayton, October 17th, 1874. Elders Present: Hugh Bell, W. M. Pinkerton. Robert McNichol and George Rosselot. A. B. Brice, Mod.; J. A- I. Lowes, T. C. 249th— 188th Greenlield, March 9th, .1875. Elders present: Lewis Leib, Albert L. Wilson, Hugh Bell, J. W. McCague, Moses Stitt and William Thomas. A. B. Brice, Mod.; H. W- Biggs, T- O 250th— 189fch. Bloomingburgh, April 13th and 14th, 1875. Elders present: Lewis Leib. N. Throckmorton, Price Taylor, Hugh Bell, Wm. Devlin, S. J. Parrett. Wm. Ross, Joshua Broughton, Samuel E Hibben, Peachy En. in. J. M. Gillespie, John Steel, Frederic Dru- hot, Abraham Hurst and J. R. Lyle. William P. Eastman, Mod.; R K. Campbell, T. O. 251st— 190th. Wilkesville, September 14th and 15th, 1875. Elders present: Thomas Miller, Samuel F. McCoy, Levi Pricer. S. E. Hibben, Rutherford Collier, George Sowerby and F. Druhot. S. D. Crothers, Mod,; R. K. Campbell, T. C. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 367 252nd— 191st. Washington C. H., October 21-28, 1875. Elders present: R. A. Linn, I. C. Vandeman, S. F. McCoy, Joseph McLean, Adam Nebbergall, Thomas Larrimer, John Steel, S. J. Farrett, Alexander McCoy, J. D. Mundell, Price Taylor, Robert Tempieton, Peter Platter and Wm. Burtenshaw. S. D. Crothera, Mod. ; R. K. Campbell, T.C. 253rd— 192nd. Greenfield, January 1st, 1876. Elders present: Lewis Leib, A. L. Wilson and William Thomas. S. D. Crothers, Mod.; R. K. Campbell, T. C. 254th— 193rd. Hillsborough, April 11th and 12th, 1876. Elders present: Alexander Brown, William K. McCoy, J. M. Gillespie, Theodore Spetnagel, James A. Wallace, William Ros«, S. E. Hibben, Robert Adams, James Steel, William Purely, Abraham Hurst, T. H. Lyle, Eli Templin, John D. Mundell, James Robinson, William Burtenshaw, J. G. Crothers and F. M. Thomas. 11. W. Guthrie, Mod.;R. K- Campbell, T. C. 255th— 194th. CLillicothe, May 16th, 1876. Elders present: J. W. Baird, Moses Stitt, Theodore Spetnagel, S. J. Parrett, John S. Murray and Wesley Bragg. S. D. Crothers, Mod.;R. K. Campbell, T. C. 256th— 195th. Chillicothe, September 12th and 13th, 1876. Elders present: Price Taylor, John Miller, George M. Lauman, William K McCoy, D- E. Boies, S. F. McCoy, I. C. Vandeman, John Steel, Alexander M. McCoy, W. M. Bartlett, James A. Wallace, Rutherford Collier, William Thomas, George Rosselot, William Burtenshaw, Joseph W. McCague, R. W. Shannon, George Suwerby, John M. Baird and Daniel Cliftou. George Carpenter, Mod.; S. W Elliott, T.C. 257th— 196th- Lebanon, October 20th, 1876. Elders present: S. E- Hibben, I. C. Vandeman, A. L. Wilson, Lewis Leib, Robert Adams and Hugh Bel.. S. D. Crothers, Mod. ; W. J. McSurely, T. C. 258th— 197th. Greenfield, December 8th, 1876- Elders present: R. R. Kerr and Hugh Bell- S. D. Crothers, Mod.; W. J. McSurely, T. C. 259th— 198th. Washington C. H., Apiil 10th and 11th, 1877. Elders present: Aaror W. Seymour, W. H. Storer, S. F. McCoy, D. C. Anderson, John MeNichol, Joshua Broughton, Albert Adams, J. W. Baird, Bennett Payne, R. S. Evans, Thomas H. Dick, James Steel, J. L. Caldwell, Adam Nebbergall, S. J. Parrett, Wm. Devalon, J. W. Lenor, Alexander Menary and J. W. Lyle. R. N. Adams, Mod.;S.F. McCoy, T.C. 260th— 199th. South Salem, July 24th, 1877. Elders present: 363 TIJK HISTORY Ob THE David Pricer, Robert Kerr, Joseph McLean, Peter Platter and S. F. McCoy. H. W. Guthrie, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, T. C. 261st— 200th. Pisgah, September 25th and 26th, 1877. Elders present: D. E. Boies, Theodore Spetnagel, Wesley Bragg, John Steel, Levi Pricer, Charles "Wilson, W. L. Ghormley, Joseph Harper, J. W. Baird, Thomas Fletcher, J. L. Caldwell, and Abram Hurst. George E. Gowdy, Mod.; Theo. Spetuagel, T. C. 262nd— 201st. Troy, October 10. 1877. Elders present: Hugh Bell, Rutherford Collier, Levi Pricer and Peter Platter. Geo. E. Gowdy, Mod.; J. O. Pierce, T. C. 263d— 202nd. Chillicothe, March 26, 1878. Elders present: Joseph McCagne and Theodore Spetnagel. K. C. Galbraith, jr.. Mod. ; Theodore Spetnagel, T. C. 264th— 203rd. Memorial Church, April 30, May 1, 1878. Elders present: Alexander Brown, Daniel Clifton, Theo. Spetnagel, George Goodchild, James Steel, Wm. Boss, David Pricer, Erskine Carson, Albert Adams, R. R. Kerr, George Fullerton, Thomas Dick, Thomas Ghormley, Moses Stitt, George Sowerby, J. L. Caldwell. Henry Bradley and Robert Blackwell. R. K. Campbell, Mod.; J. O. Pierce, T. C. 265th— 204th. Sonth Salem, September 24th and 25th, 1878. Elders present: Alexander Brown, Hugh Bell, I. C. Vandeman, John Steel, William Anderson, D. C.Anderson, S. J. Parrett, Peachy Ervin, Wm. Thomas, J. W. Baird, W. M. Pinkerton, Robt. McNichol and Fred. Druhot. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; H. W. Guthrie. T. C. 296th— 205th. Ripley, October 18th and 10th. 1878. Elders present: J. M. Gillespie, S. F. McCoy, Fred Druhot, Abram Hurst and Eli Templin. Geo. Carpenter, Mod.; H. W. Guthrie, T. C. 267th— 206th. Greenfield, December 3d, 1878. Elders present: Lewis Leib. S. P. Dunham, Mod.; R. K. Campbell, T. C. 268th— 207th. Frankfort, April 8th and 9th, 1879. Elders pres- ent: A. W. Seymour, Joshua Broughtou, W. M. Pinkerton, Theodore Spetnagel, William Bryant, W. A. Ustick, James Steel, William An- derson, William Ross, S. J. Parrett, A. G. Matthews, Rutherford Collier, R. R. Kerr, Peter Platter, John R. Caldwell, John McNichol, Fred Drnhot and George Sowerby. E. Grand Girard. Mod. , Theo. Spetnagel, T. C. 269th— 208th. South Salem, May 22, 1879. Elders present: A, \V. Seymour, David Pricer and Wm. Thomas. R. C. Galbraith, Jr., Mod.; H- W. Guthrie, T. C. 270th— 200th. South Salem, June 5, 1879. Elders present: Wm. Thomas, Alexander Brown and David Pricer. R. C. Galbraith, jr., Mod.; H. W. Guthrie, T. C. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 369 271st— 210th. New Market, September 9th and lOtb, 1879. Elders present: A. W. Seymour, Hugh Bell, Wm. A. Ustick, S. S. Pangburn, Albert Adams, Wm. Thomas, J. Teenor, Abrani Hurst, Eli Templin, J. W. Lyle, E. Tissot, Wm. Purdy, Robert McNichol, and Strawder J.Parrett. Sam'l W. Elliott, Mod.; R. N. Adams, T. C. 272nd— 211th. Hamden, September 30, 1879. Elders present: Hugh Bell and B. R. Payne. Sam'l P. Dunham, Mod.; S. D. Croth- ers, T. C. 273rd— 212th. Lebanon, October 22, 1879. Elders present: James Steel, Sam'l F. McCoy, Wm. Pinkerton and David C. Ander- son. Sam'l W. Elliott, Mod.; Samuel C. Kerr, T. C. 271th— 213th. Greenfield, April 13th and 14tti, 1880. Elders present: Aaron W. Seymour, R. VV. Shannon, Albert E» Culter, James Steel, Edward C. Irwin, Adam Nebbergall, W. A. Falconer, James T. Bonner, Fred Druhot, Moses Stitt, Joshua Broughton, George Stewart, Isaac C. Vandeman, A. G- Matthews. Robert Templeton, David A. Lamb, Abram Hurst, Robert McNishol and C. F. Wine. Ferd. V. Krug, Mod.; R. N. Adams, P. C. 275th— 214th. North Fork, July 13, 1880. Elders present: Hugh Bell, James Steel, John Thomas, Wm. Ross, David Pricer, Peter Platter, Joseph Russell, W. K. McCoy, J. D. Mundell, John McConnell. Sam'l C. Kerar, Mod.; R. N. Adams, P. C. 276th— 215th. Mowrytown, September 14th and 15th, 1880. Elders present: Theo. Spetnagel, Jos. R. Lyle, George Rosselotaiul Robert McNichol. Henry W. Biggs, Mod.; Wm. J. McSurely, T. C. 277th— 216th. Chillicotbe, October 22, 1880. Elders present: Erskine Carson, Wm. Ross, George Goodchild, Moses Stitt, Levi Pricer, Robert McNichol, Joshua Broughton, Hugh Bell, Robert Irvin, Wm. Thomas, Rutherford Collier, James Mana^y, Isaac 0. Vaudeman, Emil Tissot, John Steel, Thomas Ghormley and Henry Brown. H. W. Biggs, Mod. ; R. N. Adams, P. C. 278th— 217th. Chillicothe, First Church Parsonage, March 5th, 1881. Elders present: Hugh Bell and J. R. English. H. W. Biggs, Mod.; George Carpenter, T. C. 279th— 218th. Hillsborough, April 12th and 13th, 1881. Elders present: Aaron W. Seymour, J. D. Mundell, Samuel F. McCoy, James Steel, Joseph McLean, D. C. Anderson, S. J. Parrett, S. S. Pangburn, Peachy Ervin, Peter Platter, William Purdy, George Russell, F. M. Thomas, George Stewart and S. M. Strain- John O- Pierce, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, T. C. 280th— 219th. Bainbridge, June 7th, 1881. Elders present: 47 370 TI1K niSTORT HI Till' AaroD W. Seymour, Joseph McLean, Peter Platter, Fred Drnhot, ■! . I). Mnndell. David Pricer and S. F. McCoy. James G. Galbreath, Mod.;S.D. Crothers, T C. 281st— 220th. Concord, September 13th and 14th, 1881. Eldera present: Alexander McCoy, David E. Boiea, Isaac Vandeman, George Ware, Alfred E. Wilson, Thomas Fletcher, Joseph Banm, Samuel F. McCoy, James Steel, Strawder J. Parrett and ltobert R. Kerr. William A. Smith, Mod.. Samuel F. McCoy, T. C 282nd— 221st. Springfield, October 21st and 22nd, 1881. Elders present: Albert G. Adams, Joseph McLean, J. T- Bonner, Alexander McCoy. William A. Ustick, T. A. Day, Alfred L- Wilson, Stewart V. Wright, James Steel, George Rosselot and Samuel F. McCoy. William A Smith. Mod.; Samuel F. McCoy, T. C. 283rd— 222nd. Wilmington, December 13th, 1881. Elder pres- ent: David A. Lamb. George Carpenter, Mod.; David A. Lamb, T. C. 2S4th— 223rd. Kingston, February 17th, 1882- Elders present : Thomas Ghormley and R. W. Shaunon. George Carpenter, Mod.; R- 0. Galbraith, Jr., T. C. 285th— 224th- Chillicothe, Third Church, April 11-13, 1882. Eiders present: Joshua Broughtou, S F. McCoy, Wm. Robinson, R. C. White, Thomas Ghormley, Strawder J. Parrett, Charles Wilson, Thomas D. Rogers, Adam Nebbergall, John Sfeel, S. M. Strain, Frederick DruhOt, J. M. Gillespie, William Ross. W. H. Storer, John Miller, R. W- Shannon, W. K. McCoy and David A. Lamb. George B. Beeeher, Mod.; S, D. Crothers, T. C. 286th 225th. Marshall, July 11th and 12th, 1882. Elders pres- ent: Stewart V. Wright, S. S. Pangbnrn, Thomas D. Rogers, E. Tissot and J>. Hudson. Richard G. Lewis, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, T. C. 287th— 226th. South Salem, September 12th and 13th, 1882. Elders present: Alexander Brown, John R. Entrekin, Hugh Bell, William A. Ustick, John Steel, David Pricer. Richard S. Evans, Alfred L. Wilson, Robert R . Kerr, David A. Lamb, Peter Platter, Thomas Fletcher, Eli Templin, James Wilson, Allen Strain and George Rosselot. Dwight L. Chapin. Mod.; James G. Galbreath, T. C. 288th— 227th. Columbus, Oct. 18, 19, 1882. Elders present: David T. Brown, J. B. Templeton, Robert McNichol and Isaac Van- deman. Dwight L. Chapin, Mod.: S. D. Crothers, T. C- 289th 228th. Kingston. April 10 12th, 1883. Elders present: Joshua Broughtou, Samuel Frederick, George Stewart, Hugh Bell, James Steel, John McConnell, D. C. Anderson, Stewart V. Wright, CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 371 Rutherford Collier, David A. Lamb, Peter Platter, John E. Steel' Frederic Druhot, Joseph Baum, C. T. McCoy and George Sowerby. Dwight L. Chapin, Mod.; W. J. McSurely, T. C- 290th— 229th. Greenfield, June 12th, 1883. Elders present: Joshua Broughton, Hugh Bell, William Ross, David Pricer, Ruther- ford Collier, James T. Bonner and -Joseph McLean. Richard G. Lewis, Mod,; W, J. McSurely, T. C. 291st— 230th. Chillicothe, First Church Parsonage, Aug. 14th, 1883. Elders present: Hugh *Bell and S. Holderman. William P. Eastman, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, T. C. 292nd— 231st. Bloomingburgh, September 11th and 12th, 1883. Elders present: Aaron W. Seymour, Robert W. Junk, James Stitt, Hugh Bell, Isaac C. Vandeman, John Steel, R. C. White, Alexander McCoy, Strawder J. Parrett, James B. Herron, Thomas D. Rogers, Adam Nebbergall, James McL. Welsh, Peter Strausburgh, R. L. Purdy, George Rosselot and Moses Stitt. John P. A. Dickey, Mod.; S. D. Crothers, P. C. 293rd— 232nd. Wooster, October 21th and 25th, 1883. Elders present: Alfred L. Wilson, Samuel F. McCoy and D. L, Dnnlap. John O. Pierce, Mod.; S. D. Crothors, P. C. 294th— 233rd. Chillicothe, First Church Parsonage, Oct. 30th, 1883. Elders present: Hugh Bell and David E. Boies. John P. A- Dickey, Mod.; Richard G. Lewis, T. C. 295th— 234th. Washington C. H, April 8-10, 1881. Elders present: Hugh Bell, William Robinson, James McL. Welsh, John W* Baird, David A. Lamb, Charles Wilson, Peachy Ervin, Frederic Druhot, J. D. Mundell, Joseph McLean, Marcus Clark, James G. Steel, Alexander Brown, Henry Auit, James R. English, Joseph M. Gillespie, Adam Nebbergall and James Steel. Win. M. Galbreath, Mod. ; S. D. Crothers, P. C. 296th— 235th. Bloomingburgh, April 29, 1884. Elders present: Hugh Bell, James MsL. Welsh, Stewart V. Wright, Joseph McLean and George Stewart. John P. A. Dickey, Mod.; Norman Jones, T. C. 297th— 236th. Concord, September 9th and 10th, 1884- Elders present: William Anderson, Samuel F. McCoy, Strawder J. Parrett, Alfred L. Wilson, James Steel. Robert N. Irvin, Eli Templin, Joseph Baum, C. T. McCoy, Thomas Fletcher, Robert A. Pricer, S- S, Pangburn, William Thomas, Frederic Druhot, Joshua Broughton, Aaron W. Seymour, James P. Robinson and Ephraim Hnutfr. Samuel F. Sharpless, Mod. ; S. D. Crothers, P. C. 298th— 237th. Washington C. H., October 16th and 17th, 1884. Elders present: Strawder J. Parrett, James P. Robinson and Joseph 372 THE HISTORY OF THE M. Gillespie. -John P. A. Dickey, Mod.; S, L. Urothers, P. C 299th— 238th. Cbillicothe, April 11-16, 1885. Elders present: John Miller, S. F. McCoy, Peter Platter, David A. Lamb, Wm. Thom- as, Frederic Druhot, John Jefferson, D. C. Anderson, Aaron W. Seymour, George M. Ustick, R. C. White, William K. McCoy, David Pricer, J. N. McConnell, James Steel, Milton Strain, Simon Halderman, Joshua Broughton, James G. Steel and C. T. McCoy iddison M. Chapin, Mod.; Nownan Jones, T. C. 300th 239th. Frankfort, May 19th, 1885. Elders present: S. F. McCoy, Stewart V. Wright D. C. Anderson and J. N. McConnell. Addison M. Chapin, Mod.: S. D. Crothers, P. C. 30 1st -240th. South Salem, June 18, 1885. Elders pre- Hugh Bell, B. R. Payne, Fred. Druhot, Strawder J. Parrett and C. T. McCoy. James G. Galbreatb. Mod.; S. D. Crothers, P. C. 302nd— 241st. Hillsborough, September 8th and 9th, 1885. Elders present: Hugh Bell, Daniel T.Brown, D. A. Lamb, A. G. Matthews, James Steel, J. S. Pinkerton, J. B. Entjrekin, Abraiu Hurst, A. W. Seymour, J. G. Steel, T. D- Rogers, F- M. Thomas, C. T. McCoy add P. S. Rosselot. Sam'l Fiudley, Mod.; S. D. Crothers. P. C. 303d 212ad. Greenfield, April 13th and 14th, 1886. Elders present: John McConnell, S. F- McCoy, John B. Steel, Moses Stitt, Peter Platter, Strawder Parrett, David A. Lamb, Adolph D. Rogers, Rutherford Collier. Robert Kerr, James Steel, James Parshall, D. E. Boies, Charles M. Wilson, John Jamison. R. \Y. Junk, Abram Hurst and 0. T. McCoy. S. B. Alderson, Mod.; Norman Jones, P. C. 301th— 243d. Cbillicothe. May 18, 1886. Elders present: S. F. McCoy, S. J. Parrett, Peter Platter. R, L. Irvin and A. W. Seymour. Sam'l F. Sharpless, Mod. ."»f)5th— 214th. Kingston, September 14th and 15th. 1886. El- ders present: S. F. McCoy, J, W. Baird, E. C. Erwin, James Steel, G- F, Rosselot, James May, I. C. Vandeman. Joseph Baum, Eli Bawrett and C. T. McCoy. Sam'l D. Crothers, Mod.; Norman Jones, P. C. 306th -215th. Washington C. H, November 16, 1886. Elders present: I. C. Vandeman and J. M. Gillespie. S. D. Crothers, Mud.; Norman Jones, P. C. 307th— 216th. South Salem, April 12th and 13th, 1887. Elders present: J. L. Howser, D. E. Boies. S. F. McCoy, C M- Wilson, James Steel, Joseph McLean, Win. Ross, David Pricer, John Mc- Nichol, E. C. Erwin, Wm. Thomas, J. McL. Welsh, John Miller, Eli Templin, Fred Druhot, C. T. McCoy, and Robert Harper. J. H- Jones, Mod. ; Norman Jones, P C. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 373 308th— 247th. Wilkesville, September 13th and 14th, 1887. Elders present: John McConnell, Hugh Bell, John Deary, C W. Hudson, Peter Platter, S. J. Parrett, Fred Druhot, Simon ^Holder- man aud 0. T. McCoy. George Carpenter, Mod.; Norman Jones, P. C. 309th— 248th. Bloomingburgb, April 10th and 11th, 1888. Elders present: George Ware, Hugh Bell, J. McL .Welsh, S. V. Wright, Wni- Thomas, J. M. Gillespie, George F. Rosselot, J. R. Entrekin. Wm. Robinson, D. C. Anderson, S. C Wilson and A. Hurst. John O. Pierce, Mod- ; S. V. Wright, T. C. 310th— 249th. Chillicothe, First Church, August 21st, 1888. Elders present: Hugh Bell and J. McL. Welsh. H. W. Guthrie, Mod.; S.C.Kerr, T. C. 311th— 250th. Concord, September 11th and 12th, 1888. Elders present: George F. Rosselot, Wm. Thomas, J. M. Gillespie, I. C. Vandeman, R. L. Irvin, W. D. Auderson, C. T. McCoy, J. P. Roberts, Joseph McLean, M. C. Hopewell, Thos. Fletcher, Peter Platter, S. V. Wright, A. T. Rogers and A. M. Wilson. M. E. Cald- well, Mod.: N. Jones, P. C- 312th— 251st. Greenfield, November 5th, 1888. Elders present; S. J. Parrett, T. M. Elliott, A- Hurst and R. Kerr. S. D. Croth- ers, Mod. ; N. Jones, P. C. 313th— 252nd. Bloomingburgh, December 27, 1888- Elders present: I. C. Vandeman and J, M. Gillespie, M. E. Caldwell, Mod.;N, Jones. P. C. 314th— 253d. Chiliicothe,|First Church, March 4, 1889. Elders present: Peter Platter, M. C. Hopewell, John Miller and S. V. Wright. George Carpenter, Mod. ; S- V. Wright, T. C. 315th— 254th. Washington C. H, April 9th and 10th. 1889. Elders present: Hugh Bell, W- D. Anderson, S. J. Parrett, J. McL. Welsh, John McNichol, John Miller, J. Driggs, S. Halderman, Fred. Druhot, W. A. Ustick, D C. Anderson, J. L. Howser, Joseph Baum, Daniel Williams, Eli Barrett, D. A. Lamb, Emile Tissot, John T. Collier, Samuel Jamison, George Stuart, Adam Nebbergall and S. M. Strain. W. J. McSurely. Mod.; N. Jones, P. C. 374 THE HISTOHY OF THE Summary. In the following, the figures after the names show the number of times that an elder has attended Presbytery. Next, is the name of the church of which he was a member, and the succeediug name and date the place and time of his first appearing in Presby- tery. Thus: Andeison William, was a member of Presbytery at four meetings. He was a momber of the Concord Church, and first at- tended Presbytery at Chillicothe, October 1, 1806. Anderson Wm., 4, Concord. Chillicothe, Oct 1, 1806. Anderson Sam'l, Concord, Red Oak, April 7, 1819. Allen Elijah, 3, Bloomingbnrgh. Hillsborough, Sep. 29, 1819. Allen W. H., Hillsborough. Adair George, 14, Rocky Spring. Anderson John, 8. Allison Wm., 2, Pisgah- Amen N., 7, Hillsboro' and Marshall. 1849. Anderson J.; at this meeting, 2, J. A's. Cynthiana, Sep. 3, 1850. Allen James, 12, Washington C. H. South Salem, Sep. 5, 1854. Anderson G. W,, UnioD. Bloomiugburgh, Sep. 2, 1856. Adams Albert, Greenfield. Bainbridge, April 21, l7. Anderson Wm. H., 3, Concord. Bioomingburgh , Aug. 29, 1865. West Union, April 6, 1830. West Union, April 2, 1833. Ked Oak, Dec. 20, 1837. Pisgah, April 6. 184 1. Sinking Spring, Sep. 4, Allstou J. R., 4, Chillicothe First Auder&on D. i'., 14, Frankfort. Adams Robert, 2. Greenfield. Ault Henry, Ntnv Petersburg. Anderson W. D., North Fork, 2. Baird James, 5, Eagle Creek, Benington Thos., 3, Fleming. Bedle Francis. Turtle Creek. Bovelle John, 3. Boyd Archibald, 2, Cabin Creek Barbour James. Brooks Robert, 2. Blair Benjamin. Pisgah. Bay David, 3, Treacles Creek. Berryman Joel, 2. Bloom William, 3. Baird Moses, o, Sandy Spring. Braden Robert, 5, Salem. Greenfield, April 2, 1867. Cincinnati, Oct. 20, 1870. South Salem, May 12, 1874. Wash. 0, H., April 8, 1884. Concord, Sep. 11, 1888. Eagle Creek, Oct. 6, 1801. Washington, Ky., April 13, 1802. Cincinnati, Oct, 6, 1802. Red Oak, April 4, 1804. Lebanon, Oct. 14, 1807- Cincinnati. Oct, 3, 1810 Red Oak, Oct. 7, 1812 Red Oak, Oct. 7. 1812. Chillicothe. Oct. 17, 1815. West Union, April 8, 1818. Bioomingburgh, Sep. 27, 1826. Red Oak, April 4, 1827. Greenfield, Oct. 9, 1828. 0HILL10OTHE PRESBYTEKY. 375 West Union, Sep. 29, 1829 Hillsborough, January 5, 1830, Went Union, April 6, 1830. Greenfield, Oct. 17, 1836. West Union, April 4, 1837. Ripley, Sep. 11, 1838. Salem, Sep. 10, 1839. Blooniingburgh, Aug. 29, 1843. Red Oak, Sop. 7, 1847. Hillsborough, Sep. 6, 1848. Blooniingburgh, April 2. 1850. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 7, 1852. Blooniingburgh, Beasly Alfred, M. D., 5. Barry Andrew, Hillsborough, Beard Moses. Buckner William, Georgetown. Buckner Philip J., Georgetown. Barr Samuel, Brown George, 8, Salem. Blair Joseph W., 7, Belfast. Black John B. 4. Hillsborough. Barry Thomas, 8, Hillsborough. Bacon S., Chillicothe First, Brown Alex., 25, Bainbridge. Bell Hugh, 60, Union and First Chillicothe. June 5, 1855. Boies D. E„ 13, Bloomingburgh. Bainbridge, April 21, 1857. Black J. D., Marshall, Sep. 1, 1857. Blair William L., 2. Washington C. H., April 6, 1858. Bryan Joseph, Washington C. H. Marshall, April 10, 1860. Black J. R. Greenfield, Sep. 10, 1861. Broughton Joshua, 17, Greenland. Hillsborough , April 7, 1868. Baird John W., 11, Second Greenfield, and Salem. Bainbridge, Aug. 31, 1869. Blaine A. M., 4. Washington C. H, Aug. 30, 1870- Burtenshaw Wm„ 8, Hamden. Washington, Aug. 30, 1870 Barrett James. Washington C. H , Aug. 30, 1870. Bradley Henry, Wilkesville. Greenfield, Sep. 12. 1871- Bonner J. T., 4, Third Chillicothe. South Salem, April 9, 1872. Bartlett W. M., 2, New Plymouth. Black John H, Bragg Wesley, 2, Memorial. Blackwell Robert, Omega. Bryant William, Memorial. Bauni Joseph, 4, Bourueville. Brown David T., Brown Henry, Piketon. Brown Daniel T., Salem. Barrett Eli, 2, New Market. Campbell John, 3. Cochran Hugh, 2, Union. Campbell Joseph N., 3. Cooper Andrew. Hamden, Sep. 10, 1872. Fall Creek, Sep. 8, 1874. Chillicothe, May 16, 1876. Memorial, April 30, 1878- Frankfort, April 8, 1879. Concord, Sep. 13, 1881. Columbus, Oct. 18, 1882. Chillicothe, Oct. 30, 1882- Hillsborough, Sep. 8, 1885. Kingston, Sep. 14, 1886. Washington, Ky., April 30, 1802. Chillicothe, Oct. 1, 1806. Red Oak, Sep. 27, 1820. West Union, Sep. 30, 1823. Claybaugh Wm., Bloomingburgh. Ripley, Sep. 28, 1824. 376 THE HISTORY OF THE Collett Isaac, 9. Corbett David, 2, Union. Campbell James, Georgetown. Cunningham William. Clark Robert. Cook William, Greenfield. Car©lns John, Piketon. Hillsborough, Oct. 5, 1830. Union, March 4, 1831. Manchester, April 5, 1831. Red Oak, Sep. 25, 1832. Bloomiugburgh, Sep. 24, 1833. Union Sep. 17,1834. Pisgah, April 5, 1842. Carothers Thos., 3, Chillicothe First. Bainbridge, April 1, 1845. Coyner Robert, 2, Pisgah. Cooper Wm. B., 2, New Market. Cromwell Samuel, 4. Campbell John, 3- Clark John, 7, Greenland. Cowman William, 2. Cnlbertson Samuel, 2, West Union Cleveland Edward H., Greenland. Clifton Daniel, 4, Greenland. Chestnut Benjamin, Memorial. Sinking Spring, Sep. 8, 184G. Red Oak, Sep 7, 1847. Hillsborough, Sep. G, 1848. Marshall, April (3, 1852. New Market, Sep. (5, 1853. Bloomiugburgh, Sep. 2. 185(3. Marshall, Sep. 1, 1857. Red Oak, Aug. 28, 1860. Pisgah, Aug. 26, 1862. Bainbridge, Aug. 31, I860. Collier Rutherford, 13, Greenlield First. April 5, 1870. Culter A. E., 2, Chillicothe First. Caldwell J- L., M. D., 4, Piketon Crothers J. G., Greenfield 2nd. Carson Erskine, 2, Hillsborough. Clark Marcus, Greenland. Collier John T., Greenfield. Chillicothe Third, Greenfield, April 8, 1873. Washington, April 10, 1877. Hillsborough, April 11, 1870- Memorial, April 30, 1878- Washington, April 8, 1884. Washington, April 9, 1889. Darlington Gen. Joseph, 6, {Member 1st Constitutional Conven- tion, of Ohio.) West Union. Donaldson John. Dry den David. Davidson John, New Market. Donaldson Israel, 20. (Membei Hon of on io.) Dun Walter, Chillicothe First. Dryden Samuel, 5. Douglass Thomas. 2. Douglass Absalom, Dixon George M., Belfast. Dunlap Milton, 2, Greenfield. Duulap Shepherd, 2, Greenfield. Devoss J . W\, 0, Greenfield First. Druhot Fred, 29, French. Johnston's Fork, April 9, 1799. Cabin Creek, April 8, 1800. Hillsborough, April 3, 1811- Rocky Spring, April 7, 1813. ■ of is/ Constitutional Conven- Red Oak, April 5, 1815- Red Oak, April 5, 1825. Red Oak, April 4, 1827. Hillsborough, Sep. 25, 1827. Bloomingburgh, Aug. 29, 1843. South Salem, April 4. 1848. Washington, July 3, 1849. Rocky Spring, Sep. 4, 1855. Marshall, Sep. 1, 1857. Marshall Sep. 1, 1857. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 377 Diusmore Win. H., 4, Palace Hill. Dustman D., 2, Chillicothe First. Darlington H. H.,4, Winchester. Dick Campbell G, 3, Marshall. Doak B. F. Devalon Wm., 3. Washington C, H Drnhot Joseph, Mo wry town. Day J. A. Dunlap D. L., Washington 0. H. Dirk Thomas H., 2, Marshall. Derry John, Wilkesville. Driggs J., Hamden. Ewiug James, 5, Cincinnati Marshall, April 10, 1860. Chillicothe, April 3, 1866. Union, Aug. 27, 186(5. Concord, Sep. 1, 1868. Bainbridge, Aug. 31, 1869. Frankfort, April 11, 1871. Greenfield, April 8, 1873. Springfield, Oct- 21, 1881. Wooster, Oct. 24, 1883. Washington, April 10, 1887. Wilkesville, Sep. 13, 1887- Washington C. H., April 9, 1889. Washington, Ky., April 13, 1802- Evans John, 5, Straight Creek. Edmiston David. 5, Salem. Evving Joshua, 2. Evans Richard, 3,Hillsborougb. Edmiston Robert, 2, Salem. Evans Daniel, 7, Hillsborough. Evans Daniel, lied Oak. Emery John, New Market. Ellison James, 8, West Union. Evans Duncan, 5, Straight Creek. Evans Isaac, 7, Salem. Ellison Win., 3- Elder Samuel, Ebeuezer, in Brown. Evans William, 4. Evans John D. Evans Noah, 12, Hillsborough. Cincinnati, Oct- 5, 1803. Buckskin, April 5, 1809 . Chillicothe, April 4, 1810. Buckskin, April 6, 1814. Bed Oak, April 3, 1816. Red Oak, April 7, 1819. Red Oak, April 7, 1819. Concord, April 3, 1822- West Union, April 1, 1828. Greenfield, Oct 9, 1828. Hillsborough, Jan. 5, 1830. Hillsborough, Oct. 5, 1830; Hillsborough, Oct. 4, 1831. West Union, April 12, 1833. Red Oak, April 1, 1831. Greenfield, Sep- 14, 1841- New Market, Sep. 6, 1853, Washington, Euvrard George, 4, Mowrytown. Eckley Peter, 10, Leesburgh and West Union April 6, 1858. Evans K, S., 2. Hillsborough; Washington, April 10, 1877. Ervin Peachy, 4. Hillsborough, April 12, 1881. Entrekin J. R., 3, Mount Pleasant, South Salem, Sep. 12, 1881. English James R., 2.. Piketon. Chillicothe, March 5, 1881. Erwin E. O, 2. Kingston, Sop. 14. 1880. Fee John, 4. Straight Creek, Aug. 28, 1805. Fisher Michael, 2, Franklinton. Red Oak, Oct. 4, 1809. Finley Samuel Gen., 2, Chillicothe First. Chillicothe, April 4, ISK). Fee George. Cincinnati. Oct. 3, 1810. is 378 Tin- bistorv ca IT!P ancis Edward, 2. Hillsborough, Oct. 4, I J' inch John. Pisgab. Hillsborough, June i. Furry Christopher, New Market, Ohillicothe, Oct. 21, 1836 Ford Amos, Chiilieothe Second. Hillsborough, April 7. 1840, Franklin Win. B., S. Ohillicothe First. Concord, Oct. 7. 1845, Fulton Win.. Bell, -:• Eckmansville, Sep. 1. 1849. Finley John. Cynthiana, Sep- 3, 1850. Fletcher Thomas, 6, Wilkesville. Washington. Aug. 30, 1870. F ilconer Win. A... Hamden. Greenfield, April 13, L870. Frederick Samuel, Mount Pleasant. South Salem, April!). 1872. Gill Robert. Cincinnati, Oct. G. 1802. Gallaher James. Cincinnati, Oct. 3, 1810. Garrett John. Red Oak, Oct, 7, 1812. Garrett XV !«•« 'lain Archibald, 4. Chillicothe, April 1, 1812. McLean Alexander, 10, ©oneord. Chillicothe, Oct. 1, 1817. McGarraugh Thomas, M. D., 5. (represented Fayette Co. in Legislature 1N26 1832- 6 years Associate Judge-) Washing- ton, Greenland and Greenfield. West Union April 8, 1818. McConnell Sam'L, 9, Rocky Spring. Hill -thorough, Sep. 24, 1822 Mc Williams Philip, 28, Greenfield. Red Oak, April 5, 1825 McClean Josiah. • Hillsborough, Oct. 5, 1830 McCoy John, 6, Union. Hillsborough, Oct. 4, 1831 McCoy George. Red Oak, Sep. 25, 1832 McFadden Joseph. West Onion, April 2, 1833 McClauahan John 13., 2, West Union. Red Oak, April 1. L834 McConnell James, 8, Concord. Hillsborough, Jane 4, 1834 (There was also a James McC. elder in Greenlield, from 1833.] McCoy James. 9, Union. Hillsborough. June 4, 1834 McLean Joseph, 28, Concord. Huntington, Jan- 21. 1835 McMaster David. Salem, Sep. 20, 1835 McClintick Jae. A., 0, New Market. Hillsborough, April 3, 1888 McClung James, 9, West Union. Salem, Sep. 10, 1839 McLean John, 8. Concord, April 6. 1841 McClure L. S.. 2. Chillicothe Fast. Pisgah, April 5, 1S42 McCollister Charles. Bloomingburgh, Aug. 29, 1843 CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 383 McMillen George, Hillsborough. West Union, April 4, 1843 McCoy Win. K, 11, Union. Salem, Sep. 5, 1854. McLean Alexander, 2, Salem. Washington C. H, April 6, 1858. McCoy Alexander M., 13, New Holland, and Frankfort. South Salem, May 1st, 1860. McKee Peter, 3, West Union. Union, Aug. 27, 1861. McCoy Samuel F., 28, Chillicothe First. Bloomingburgh. Aug. 2!>, 1865. McPherson Robert, Bloomingburgh, Aug. 29, 1865. McMaster James. Winchester, Aug. 27, 1867. McPherson James. Hillsborough, April 7, 1868. McNichol John, 5, Fall Creek, and Hillsborough. Washington, Aug. 30. 1870. McClintock James. Greenfield. Sep. 12, 1871 . McCague Joseph W.. 4, Chillicothe Third. Greenfield, Sep. 12, 1873. McNichol Robert, 8, Fall Creek. McConnell John. 6. Concord. McCoy C. T., 8, Waverly. IVIcConuell J. N., 2. Greenfield First. Naylor John 3, Washington, Ky. Nelson Joseph, 2. Nelson Robert. Nelsou A. Nebbergall Adam, 18, Pisgah. Nelson Marshall T., 2, Hillsborough Pangbourne Hampton. Patton William, Chillicothe First. Perlee Benjamin, Parks Joseph. Pettyjohn Thomas, 2. Pettyjohn Amos, 2. Poage John C, 4. Porter Charles, 3. Parmer Thomas. Poage Thomas C, 4, Hillsborough. Patton Samuel, 9, Chillicothe First- Poage Robert, 3. Ploom Wm. Pettyjohn Abraham, 4. Pollock James, 12, Washington C. H, Price Abraham, Greenland. Bainbridge, Sep. 9, 1873- Kingston, April 10, 1883. Kingston, April 10, 1883. Chillicothe, April 14, 1885. Red Oak, April 4, 1804. Nazareth, April 5, 1815. Salem, April 5, 1820. West Union, April 4, 1837. Rocky Spring, Sep. 4, 1855. Cincinnati, Oct. 21. 1870. Red Oak, April 14, 1801. Buckskin, Oct. 2, 1805- Lebanon, Oct. 14, 1807. Cincinnati, Oct. 3, 1807. Concord, Oct. 11, 1814. Salem. Aug. 26. 1818, West Union, Sep. 19, 1821. Ripley, Sep. 28, 1824. Manchester, April 5, 1826 Manchester, April 5, 1826^ Red Oak, April 4, 1827. West Union, April 1, 1828. Rocky Spring, Jan. 25, 1831 Hillsborough, Oct. 4, 1831. Georgetown, April 7, 1835. Salem, Sep. 10, 1839. 384 TITF HISTonV OF TnE Pricer David, 26, Salem. Parrott George, 6. Salem. West Union, April I. 1843. Bloomingburgh, Aug. 29, 1843. Pnrdy Thomas P., 10, New Market. Pinkerton Wm., 28, Bloomingburgh Potter John. o. West Union. Phelps O. J. Porter J. 2. Pinkerton Joseph, Bloomingburgh. I'inkerton J.M. Pricer Levi, 7, Salem. Parrett S. J., 26, Salem. Parrott Joseph, Washington. Purely Wm.. 0, New Market. Platter P., 11, Chillicothe Third. Pinkerton W. M , 3, Bloomingburgh. Payne Bennett R., 3, Hamden. Pangburn S. S.. 5, Hillsborough. Belfast, April 2. 1844- . Chillicothe, April 6, L846 Hillsborough. Sep. 0. 1848. Piketon, June 4. 185U Bainbridge, April 21, 1857. South Salem. May 1. 1800. Greenfield, April 2. 1861. Hillsborough, April l. 1862. Hillsborough, April 1, 1862. South Salem, April 13, 1869 Bainbridge. Ang. 31, 1869 Wash. C. H. Aug. 30, isTii Dayton. Oct, 17. 1874. Wash. C. H.. April Id. 1ST 7 New Market. Sop. 9, 1879. Pnrdy 11- L.. New Market. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 11. 1883. Pricer Robert A.. Chillicothe Third. Concord. Sep '.». 1884. Parshall .lames. Now IVtersburg. Greenfield, April 13, 1880. Robinson Robert, (i. Reeder David, 2. Robb Robert, 3. Reeder .Joseph. 3 Robins Daniel. Reeder Jesse- Reeder Daniel, 2. Washington, Ky. .<)<■!. 24,1799 Orangedale Nov. 15, 17 ( .>0. Cabin's Creek. April 8, 1800. Cincinnati, Oct (i, 1802 Springfield, (Springdale.) April (!. 1803. Cincinnati, April 2. ism;. Lebanon, Oct. 14, 1807. *Rounceville Richard, 6, Turtle Creek. Red Oak, Oct. I. 1S( iil • Reed Wm.. :'», Franklinton- Robinson -James. 4. Robb \\ in. Robinson Joshua, 2b, Union. Reese Amos, 2. Reed Samuel, 5. Robinson Thomas, 5, Marshall. Rogers Thomas, 10. Rocky Spring. Ritter H. D-. Washington C. H. Rea Andrew J.. 2, Winchester. Robinson \V.. 4. Washington C. H. Richard Fred, French Church. Pranklinton, June 10. 1 110. Rocky Spring, June 26, 1811. i; : Oak, April:!. 1816. Chillicothe, April :>>. 1832. Hillsborough, June I. 1834. Waverly, Aug. 30, 1842, West Union, April 4,1843. Bainbridge, June 1, 1852. Hillsborough, April 4. 1854. Winchester. June 4. 1803. Bainbridge, An;/. 31, 1869. Bainbridge, Ang. 31, 1879. *SpeLled also Rounseville and Rounseval. CHILLICOTHE PREBBSTERY. 386 Ross William, 14, Frankfort. Robins William. Russell Georare, 2. Rosselot George, 6, French. Robinson J. P., 3, Wash. C. H. Russell Joseph. Washington C. EL, Aug. 30, 1870, Washington C. H., Aug. 1, 1871. Bainbridge, Sep. 9, 1873. Dayton, Oct. 17, 1874. Hillsborough, April 11, 1876. North Fork, July 13, 1880. Rogers Thomas D., 4, Greenfield First. April 11, 1882. Rosselot P. S., French Church. Rogers Adolph, T., 2, Hillsborough Rosselot G. F., 3, French Church. Roberts J. P., White Oak. Sroff Sebastian, 3. Shepherd Charles. Shepherd Isaac, 2. Stockton David- Salisbury Samuel, 5, Red Oak. Scott James . Skinner Daniel. Strain Samuel, G, Rocky Spring. Stewart James, 20, Bloomingbnrgh Chillicothe, Oct. 17, 1815. Swan John, 6, Salem. Salisbury James, 5, Red Oak. Snyder Henry, Washington C. H. Shellyday Douglas B., 3. Stewart Wilson, 4, Greenfield. Smith Robert, 7, New Market. Shepherd Abraham, 4 . Shepherd John, 17, Red Oak. Shepherd Jacob, 14. Red O.tk. Strain John R., 8. Rocky Spring. Smith Caleb, 5. Stevenson Thomas, 8, Pisgah. Snediker Garrett, 4, Georgetown. Stewart Robert, 9, Concord. Stitt Moses, 10, Bloomiugburgh. Steele Robert, Salem- Smith Joseph P., 9, Union. Scott Saterfield, 5, Salem. Stevenson Charles, 4. 48 Chillicothe Third, Hillsborough. Sep. 8, 1885. Greenfield. April 13, 1886. Kingston, Sep. 14, 1886. Contord, Sep. 11, 1886. Johnston's Fork, April 9, 1799. Washington, Ky., April 13, 1802, Red Oak, April 4, 1804. Cincinnati, April 2, 1806, Chillicothe, Oct. 1, 1806. Buckskin, April 5, 1809. ChiJlicottie, April 4, 1810- Cincinnati, Oct. 3, 1810. and Washington C. H. West Union, April 8, 1818. Salem, Aug. 26, 1818. Salem, Aug. 26,1818. Hillsborough, Sep. 29, 1819. Hillsborough, April 3, 1821. West Union, Sep. 19, 1821. Concord, April 3, 1822. Bloomiugbnrgh, Sep. 27, 1&26. We.it Uniorn, April, 1828 Ripley, April 1, 1829. West Union, April 6, 1830. Hillsborough, Oct. 4, 1831. Chillicothe, April 3, 1832. Red Oak, Sep. 25, 1832. Hillsborough, June 4, 1834 Salem, Sep. 29, 1835. Bloomiugburgh, Sep- 12, 1837. Ripley, Sep. 11, 1838 Ripley, Sep. 11, 1838- 386 THE H18TOBY OF THE Steel James 0., Salem. .Belfast, April 2, 1844. Steep J. W.. 2. Hillsborough, Sep. 6. 1848_ Sharp William, 2. Eckmatisville. Sep. 4, 1849. Steeu Aaron F., 7. Blooinmgburgh, April 2, 1850. Scott James, 3. Union. Sep. 2. 1851. Seymour Aaron W.. 20, Bainbridge. Marshall, April 6, 1852. Scott Johu, 3. New Market. Sep. 6, 1853. Strain A. M. Greenfield, April 15, 185(5. Smith Robinson, Pisgah. Pisgah, June 3, 1856. Stitt James, 4. Marshall, Sep. 1, 1357. Story Robert, 4. Washington C. H., April 6. 1858. Storer William, 2, Belfast. Mount Leigh, Sep. 7, 1858. Shoemaker Daniel. South Salem, April 8, 1859. Shepherd Johnson, 2. South Salem, April 8, 1859. Snediker George, 3. West Union, Sep. 6, 1859, Stewart H. C, 6, Bloomingburgh . Marshall. April 10, 1860. Steel Thomas, 5, Chillicothe First. Red Oak, Aug. 28, 18G0. Scott James, 2. Red Oak. August 28, 1860 Steen M. Greenfield, April 2, 1861. Smith Joseph. Uniou, August 27, 1861 . Steel John, 22, North Fork. Winchester, August 27, 1867. Stewart Samuel, Greenfield. Winchester. Aug. 27. 1807. Steel James, 22, North Fork. Hillsborough, April 7. 1868- Strain Allen, 5, Ne w Petersburg. Concord, Sep. 1, 1868. Stitt Moses, 10, Union. Chillicothe, Oct, 16, 1868. Shannon R, W., M. D.. 7, Mt. Pleasant. Cincinnati. Oct. 21. 1870. Sturgeon John, 2, Frankfort. Greenfield , Sop 12. 1871. Stewart Joseph C, Wilkesville. Greenfield, April 8, 1873. Spetnagel Theodore, 11, Chillicothe first. Kingston, Apr. 14, 1*74. Sowerby George, 5, Moua. Wilkesville. Sep. 14, 1875. Storer W. H., 2, Belfast, Washington C. H., April 10, 1877. Stewait George, 5, Bloomingburgh. Greenfield, April 13. 1880. Strain S. M., 3, New Petersburgh. Hillsborough, April 12, 1881, Steel John R., 2, Wilkesville. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 11, 1883. Strausburgh Peter, Wilkesville. Bloomingburgh. Sep 11, 1883. Steel James G, 3, Bourneville. Washington C. H-, April 8, 1884- Strain Milton. New Petersburgh. Chillicothe, April 14, 1885. Tullis Aaron, 2, Turtle Creek. Cincinnati, Oct. 7, 1800. Tichenor Jonathan. Lebanon, April 1, 1801. Taylor William, 5, Salem. Rocky Spring, April 7, 1813. Tweed Samuel, 2. Washington, Ky., Oct. 5, 1813. Templin Salmon, 5, Hillsborough. Rocky Spring, Aug. 6, 1817. chillicothe pkesbytert. 387 Tempiin Isaac, 3, Bloomingburgh and Washington C. H. Con- cord, April 3, 1822- Thompson John, 3, Chillicothe First. Hillsborough, Sep. 24, 1822. Tempiin Terah, 6, Hillsborough and Marshall. Greenfield, April 1, 1823. Thompson James, 3, Straight Creek. West Union, Sep. 29, 1829, Taylor Boston, 4. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 24, 1833. Taylor Price, 30, Bainbridge. Salem, Sep. 29, 1835. Tempiin James. 5, Greenland. Greenfield. April 2, 1839. Templeton Robert, 14, Greenfield First. Chillicothe. Apr, 6, 1846. Taylor Eliphaz, 2. Washington C. H. Cynthiana, Sep. 3. 1850. Thomas William, 35, Pisgah. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 2, 1856. Tempiin Eli, 17, Marshall. Hillsborough, Sep. 29, 1859. Tempiin Robert R. Washington C. H., Aug. 30, 1870. Throckmorton N., Mount Pleasant. Bloomingburgh, April 13, 1875. Thomas M. D., 3, Fall Creek. Hillsborough, April 11, 1876- Tissot Emile, 4, French. New Market, Sep. 9, 1879. Teenor J„ Wilmington. New Market, Sep. 9, 1879. Thomas John. North Fork, July 13, 1880. Templeton J. B., Greenfield. Columbus, Oct. 18, 1882. Ustick Wm. A., 21, Bloomingburgh and Washington C- H. West Union, April 2, 1833. Ustick George M., Washington C. H- Chillicothe, April 14, 1885. Vanhorn Joseph, 2. Straight Creek, August 28, 1805. Vorhis Ralph, 6. Lebanon, Oct. 14, 1807. Vhores Garrett, Cincinnati. Buckskin, A.pril 5, 1809. Vorries Wm. M., West Union. Hillsborough, Oct. 4, 1831. Vandeman Isaac O, 14, Washington C. H. Chillicothe, Oct. 16, 1868. "Wheeler Stephen, 3. Cincinnati, Oct. 6. 1802. Wilson Wm., 3, Rocky Spring. Springfield, Apr. 6, 1803. Whitaker Jonathan, 3. Red Oak, April 4, 1804. Willis Stephen, 4. Red Oak, April 4, 1809. * Wilson James, 23, Salem. Hillsborough, April 3, 1811. White Alexander, Hillsborough. Chillicothe, April 1, 1812. Watts James, 2, Rocky Spring. Washington, Ky., Oct. 5. 1813. Waddle Samuel, 6, Washington. Salem, April 5, 1820 Ware Frederick, 4, Concord. Columbus, Oct. 19, 1820. Walke Anthony. 10. (Represented Ross county in Legislature, *Wilson Jaines drops out awhile end thm in hep., 183S, begins and afterward orjce therr i« James Wilson. Sen — so there mnr-t have been two, whMi J rannot distinguish. 388 THE HI8T0KT OF THE 1831.) Chillicothe First. Waddle John, 4, Greenfield. Wilson Aaron, 3, Russelville. Wilson Robert, 6, Salem. Manchester, April 5, 1826. Ripley, April 1. 1829. Manchester, April 5. 1831. Chillicothe, Oct. 10, 1832. Wilson Adam B., 13, Greenfield First. Salem, Sep. 29, 1835. Wilson John. 2. Hillsborough, April 5, 1836- Wise Hpury. Hillsborough, April 3, 1838. Wilson Wm.. 5, Rocky Spring. Riploy, Sep. 11, 1838. Wilson Joseph H.. 7, Rocky Spring. Pisgah, April 5, 1842, Wilson Thomas, 12. Waverly, Aug. 30. 1842. Wills David. M. D„ 4, Chillicothe First. Chillicothe, Apr. 6, 1846. Ware George, 13, Concord- Wallace James A-, 25, Salem. Williams Sanford, 6. Walker John H., 11. Wilson James H., 0. Wilson e ftimes N., 6, Wash. C. H. Wilson James, Sen., Cynthiana. Williams Theophilus, 2, Marshall. Watt Alexander. Wilson Alfred L, 10, Salem. Wilson Enos, 2, Cynthiana. Wilson Charles, 4, Hillsborough, Wise C. F., New Petersburgh. Hillsborough, Sep. 6, 1848. Cyutbiana, Sep. 3. 1850. Cynthiana. Sep. 3, 1850. Union, Sep. 2. 1851. Greenfield April 5, 1853. Greenfield, April 5, 1853- South Salem, April 30. 1861. Red Oak, Aug. 28. 1860. Greenfield, Nov. 1, 1870. Greenfield. Feb. 28, 1871. Frankfort. April 11, 1871. South Salem, April 9, 1872. Oreen field, April 13. 1880. Springfield. Oct, 21, 1881. Wright Stewart V., 8, Salem. White Rob. Cushing, 2, Concord. Chillicothe Third, Apr. 11, 1882. Wilson James, Cynthiana. South Salem, Sep. 12, 18S2. Welsh James McL., 7, Chillicothe Third. Bloomingburgh, Sep. 11, 1883. Wilson Charles M., M. D., 2, Washington C. H. Greenfield, April 13, 1886. Ware George, Jr., Concord Wilson S. C, Bainbridge. Wilson A. M., Greenfield. Williams Daniel. Marshall, Tents Joseph. Young Thomas, 2. Young A. W., 2. Bloomingburgh, Apr. 10. 1888. Bloomingburgh. April 10. 1888. Concord, Sep. 11, 1888. Washington C. H., April 9. 1889. Red Oak, April 14. 1801. Ripley. April 1. 182P. Red Oak, Aug 28, 1866. • chillicothe presbyter's. 389 The Woman's Presryterial Missionary Society. Id accordance with the recommendation of the Presbytery of Chlliicothe, on Sept. 8. 1875, a convention of ladies was held in the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, for the purpose of or- ganizing a Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society. Mrs. Rev. George Carpenter of Washington C. H., was elected to preside, and ♦Mrs. A. L. Evans, (now Mrs. Gov. Hart,) Secretary. By special in- vitation, Mrs. Rev. Nathan Smith stated the object of the meeting and the advantages and necessities of a woman's organization for the carrying on to completeness the Home and Foreign Missionary work. After other short addresses, "The Woman's Chillicothe Pres- byterial Society" was formally organized, sixteen churches beiDg rep- resented: viz: Bloomingburgh, represented by Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Steel and Mrs. Shell barger; Concord, by Miss Gage and Miss Lucas; Chillicothe First by Mrs. Sill and Mrs. S. F. McCoy; Chilli- cothe Third, by Mrs. Peter Platter; Greentield, by Mrs. Bush, Miss Smith and Miss Collier; Greenland, by Mrs. Clifton: Hillsborough, by Mrs. Dr. Steel and Mrs. Evans: Mount Pleasant, at Kingston, by Mrs. James May; Marshall, by Miss Smith and Miss Bond: Memo- rial Church, Massieville, by Miss Renick and Miss Lunbeck; North Fork, by Mrs. Steel; Salem, by Mrs. Vandeman, Mrs. Kline aDd Miss Parrett: Union, by Mrs. Stitt and Miss Eastman; Wilkesville, by Mrs. Warren Taylor and Mrs. Deemer. The devotional exercises of this meeting were conducted by Mrs. Irwin Carson. A committee was appointed: Mrs. Rev. Clark Kendall, Mrs. Sill and Miss Gage, to draft a constitution. An essay was read by Miss Annie Ustick: "'Why should Christian women work for heathen women?" giving point and aim to the object before the meeting. Miss Everett of the Syrian Mission addressed the convention, after which officers for the year were elected: President. Mrs, George Carpenter; Vice Presidents, Mrs. R. K. Campbell, Mrs. Warren Taylor, Mrn. W. J. McSurely, Mrs. A. Seymour, Mrs. James May, Mrs George M. Us- tick and Miss M. A. Gage: Corresponding Secretary, Miss Annie Ustick: Recording Secretary, Mrs. H. W. Biggs; Treasurer, Mrs. Peter Platter. It was resolved that this society co-operate as auxil- iary with the N. Y. Ladies' Board. The first annual meeting was* held in the Third Church, Chillicothe, Sep. 13. 1876, at which 16 societies were represented and enrolled. The address of welcome was given by Mrs. M. R. Bartlett who was also elected Treasurer, which office she tilled for three years. Letters were read from Miss Mary Cort, of Siam; from Mrs. Graham, of Utah, pleading for the Mormon women and children, and from 390 THE JIISTURY OF THE Miss Grand Girard, of Highland Institute, urging the need for a Home for the children of missionaries: all of "which letters created much interest aud .sympathy. Miss Noyes, of Canton, China, was present and gave an account of the progress of the work in the the held. January 19, 187(i, the executive committee met at Dr. Dunlap'B, in Greenfield, at which time it was resolved that, the Presbyterial unite in the support of Miss Jennie Nelson as our foreign missionary* The Annual of 1877 was in Greenfield, and there were delegates present from 15 societies. Two interesting features of the meeting were the presence and address of Miss Rankin, the pioneer of Mexican missionary work and in service there for twenty years, find the Misses Maggie and Addie Ramsey, daughters of the Rev. J. R. Ramsey, of the Seminole mission, whose aim had always been tie mission work, as soon as their educational training under Miss Grand Girard was complete. At this time, after deciding to date the fiscal year of this society, from March to March, to agree with that of the Boards, it was also decided, after the next meeting, to hold the Annuals, in the Spring. To the sincere regret of the society. Mrs. Carpenter and Miss Ustick offered their resignations and in accepting them the following was adopted: "Whereas, our indefati- gable President, Mrs- George Carpenter, and our worthy Corres- ponding Secretary Miss Annie E. Ustick, have declined serving longer: Resolved; That we accept, with uufeigned reluctance, their resignation, recognizing the unusual duties, and peculiar responsi- bilities which have devolved upon them, and the personal reasons for the step. We would also express our sense of obligation to Mrs- Carpenter for all she has been to us, and our gratitude to Him who guides all things that, during this, the formative period of our existence, one so well fitted to lead and to mould, to plan and to exe- cute, was granted to us, and we would assure Mrs. Carpenter and Miss Ustick that we shall continue to cherish the respect, sympathy and love, which have been awakened, and shall ever pray that Heav- en's richest blessings may rest upon them and their labors. | Signed.] Mas. M. R. Bartlett, Mrs. E. M. Carson, Mrs. H \V. Biggs, • Miss M. A. Gage. Miss M. E. Collier. Committee. Mrs. Dr. H. W. Biggs was chosen President arid Mrs. Lulu Rob- inson, Secretary. Miss Jennie Nelson. Missionary to India. (HII.I.K'OTIFE PBtiSBYtfcRY. 391 At, the meeting of 1878, held ia Hillsborough, much sadness was caused by the precarious health of Miss Jennie Nelson, who had been adopted as missionary, and whose work in India had been greatly blessed in her own school and among the poor lepers also. The burden of prayer was for Miss Nelson, and the longing was great that she might be enabled to return to India, where her heart was. For the following I am indebted to Dr. McSurely: Jane A. Nelson, daughter of John M. Nelson and Mary L. Trimble, was born July 7th, 1832, at Hillsboro, Ohio. She comes of a family honored and influential in the Hillsboro church. Her father was a deacon. Her brother John F. Nelson is a deacon, and her brothers James A. and Marshal T- Nelson were ruling elders. Miss Nelson graduated at the Oakland Female Seminary, in Hillsboro. in 1850. For some years she taught very acceptably in Cooper Institute, at Dayton. Ohio. While there she was specially active in Sabbath School work among the colored people, and also as a visitor to the prisons. In 1878, she wea> as a Missionary to India, and was stationed at Dehra, Lahore and Woodstock. In all these places she labored very faithfully and successfully, until in 1878, she- was obliged by failing health to return Her knowledge of music, her intelligence, and sprightliuess, and affability, and zeal, and de- votion made her a very interesting and useful woman. She was most highly esteemed by all who knew her, and, unconsciously to herself, exercised a great influence over them. In her Jarge-hearted- ness, her tact, and her piety, she was a born Missionary. At this time the foreign work was changed from the New York Board to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Philadelphia. An interesting paper, "Incidents in Miss Nelson's Missionary Life" was read by Miss Grand Girard. Dr. Jessup, of Beirut, was present at this meeting. In April, 1879, Miss Maggie Ramsey was adopted as the Foreign Missionary of thn Fresbyterial Society, Miss Nelson's ill health having caused her withdrawal from the work. Miss Maggie had sung her way, into all hearts, at an earlier meeting. This year the meeting was held in Washington C. H. The society was much encouraged by the report of newly formed Mission Bands and Branches. Good old Dr. Bushuell and his wife were there. He was on his last vaca- tion from his work in Africa, looking for recruits and for some one to till his place. Alas, that they were only found when the grave held his worn out body. Mrs. Dr. Kumler. then of Cincinnati, was also present, and urgently pressed the necessity for growth in knowledge. If workers would grow in missionary grace, they must 392 THK HrSTORY OF TDP read missionary literature and know what in needed and what they are trying to do. Mrs. Rev. MeMulliu. of CircleviJle, made a beauti- ful address, lu the midst of earnest plans for work, there was agaiu a call for sadness in the death of Mi.-.s Annie Ustick, who had been uio<4 active, from the beginning, as an officer ami helper, most efficient. Resolutions "in memoriam" wore offered by Miss Gage and adopted with silent prayer. At this meeting Mrs. Ferris was elected Treasurer. In 18K0, the R«v. Mr. Dunlap, from Siam, was at the Annual, a well attended earnest meeting, held in Kingston. He had with him a little Siamese girl named Lucy, whom the V. L. Branch of the First Church, Chillicot.be, have since had under their educating care. The sixth Annual was held in Chillicothe. April 20, 1881, ami. for the first time, without any missionary help. The ladies of the Presbyterial were quite equal to the occasion- A paper was read on the Creek Mission by Miss Lillah Deutou, one of Miss Grand Girard's pupils. [She also sang in the Creek language, and wearing their costume. She was preparing to become a missionary among the Creeks, her own people. Since then she has realized her desire 'and, during the year of 1887, the Presbyterial Society sent means to aid in the erection of a school building in Tulsa, her missionary home. In the evening there was an excellent address by the Rev. J. L. Perry on '"The Light of Asia." In Greenfield, April 19, 1882, sixteen societies were represent ed and among those present were the Misses Lennington, daughters of a missionary at Rio Clara, Brazil. They furnished a very interesting paper on "Life in Brazil/' The Rev. Mr. Butler, of Ningpo, China, was present and gave short talks, during the day and evening, with the map of China before him. The original of the map had been made by the Jesuits 110 years previous, lie spoke of Ningpo. a province the size of the State of Ohio, with 2G millions of people and 77 walled cities, and referred to the mission of Nanking held for the past two years by one solitary woman. Honor to her name, and thn brave Christian loyal heart of Mrs. Albert Whiting. The Mormon work and outlook was treated in a paper by Airs. George M. Ustick, and from this time there has been a new interest in that department of the Home work. Mrs- Dr. Biggs look her leave of the Society, as its President, much to the regret of the mem- bers and Mrs. G. M Ustick was elected her successor. The eighth Annual, in 1883. brought the ladies to Hillsbor- ough again and with them Mrs. Charles Walker, one of the secreta- ries of theN. Y. Ladies' Board, also Mrs. Dr. Kumler and the Rev« CHILLICOTHE PRE8BYTERY. 393 Mr. Thackwell of Iudia. The repoit of the work of the different auxiliaries was usually given tersely, by one of the delegates. At this meeting, that of the Hillsborough Society was given in full by that mother in Israel, and in missionary work, Mrs. Gen. G. McDow- ell, who added words of advice and instruction in a gilded setting of kindly wisdom. Since then the busy hands and kindly voice have gone into a higher field of labor and love: The children's band had an interesting missionary exercise, under charge of Mrs. Dill and while the evening previous had been devoted to hearing Mr. Thack- well and Mrs. Walker, the evening, concluding the regular meeting, was given to a social reception held at the parsonage, and much enjoyed. Washington C- H. had the next meeting, beginning with a pub- lic service on the eve of April 15, 1884. Mrs. /Sill, of Chillicothe, gave a "Review of the past fifty years of missionary work," and Mrs. True, of Japan, made an address giving special information concerning the work in Tokio. During the meeting of the next day, the closing public work of Mrs. Agues Wells' life was given in a paper: "Home obstacles to missionary labor." Mrs. De Golyer, of Cincinnati, gave a new impetus to the Young Ladies' Branches. To close the meet- ing, a social reunion was held in the evening, at the Rev. Mr. Carpenter's. One of the most delightful of all these Annuals was the 10th, at the Concord church, later in the year than usual, June 3rd and 4th, 1885. Here everyone in the neighborhood seemed to have given up home cares and duties, to entertain the Presbyterial Society. Din- ner and supper were served in the dining room of the church and the lovely building, with its beautiful floral ornaments, was crowded all the time. The Rev. Samuel L. Gillespie, missionary in Box Elder, Utah, was present among the friends of his boyhood days. His depictions of life in Utah, especially of a Gentile's life, were most vivid, and his startling pictures of the infamy and degradation of women under the Mormon rule, appealed to the sympathies of the whole convention. Miss Mary Cort, of Petchabnri, Siam, was also at Concord, and a rare treat it was to see and hear her. A "Confer- ence Hour" was introduced and one, two or three minutes, made use of, by different persons, in a few thoughts, words of prayer, praise, or Bible text recited. "A trip around the world," with five minute calls at each place, was given by the young folks, and excel- lent music was interspersed during the day and evening. The Decennial meeting was held at Chillicothe, in the First church, April 21st and 22nd, 188G; the Rev. Dr. Biggs presided at 49 3^1 mi: BIST0B1 OF TFIT' the evening meeting and made one of bis characteristic, pithj and genial addresses- He was followed by the Rev. Dr. Stratton, of Circleville, and Mrs. Hamlin, tben of Cincinnati, and Mrs. I -? < I . who read a paper on "Freedmen," prepared bj Mrs. Dr. A. A. E. Taylor. The morning prayer meeting, of the next day. was led by Mrs. Southward, of Greenfield. Fifty-one delegates reported at roll call. The opening prayer was offered by Mrs. Dr. Nathan Smith of Columbus, who had aided at the organization of this Society. At this Remembrance meeting, the old friends were gathered as fully as they could be. The annual report of the Treasurer gave a total of $1758, and the decennial report showed th^t $15,343.23 had been contributed to Mission work during the ten years of the life of the Society. The Recording and Corresponding Secretaries presented very graphic and encouraging reports and showed especially the Missionary Spirit that had been evolved in the churches of the Pres- bytery. Letters were read from Miss Everett, in Syria. Miss Byers, Home Missionary in Utah whom the society was partly supporting, and Mrs. Magsrie Ramsey Candor, the foreign missionary, in Bogota. Special prayer followed the reading of these letters- Cordial greetings were sent to the Woman's Board of the North AVest. in convention the same day in Indianapolis. Mrs. McSurely presented a paper: a A brief retrospect of the past ten years of work, as a Pres- byterial. v The Rev Dr. Galbraith one of the friends who had made an address at, the organization, gave the convention fifteen minutes full of good things, above all else showing the honor it was to be a christain woman, doing a christian woman's work. Mrs. Hamlin led the devotional exercises of the afternoon, after which, in the elec- tion of officers, Mrs. Dstick declining re-election. Miss Grand Girard was chosen President, It was an honor to the Society that such a rare woman should he its President. It was urged in the decennial meeting, that the Home funds should be concentrated, as much as possible towards Miss Byer's salary. ($450,) which the Presbyterial hoped ultimately to pay entirely aud also to raise at least one schol- arship ($45) for the Mary Allen Seminary. Crockett, Texas. An excellently written memorial paper, prepared by Mrs. Dr. Biggs was a sad reminder of fifty-five sister workers who had been called up higher, during these ten years. Mrs. Dr. Nathan Smith made an address, touching on the past, its anxieties and successes, and ringing with prophecies for the accomplishments of the future. The praise meeting was the heartsome part of the afternoon, filled with thoughts of praise and thanksgiving and prayer from. a large number of the delegates present; then there was a brief talk from OHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 395 Mrs. Drais, President of the Methodist Chillicothe District Society. Concluding the Praibe Hour, was the Free Will offering, a decenniad tribute, which was brought forward, by the representatives of the several auxiliaries, and laid upon the table, as the voice of the bringer repeated a chosen passage of Scripture. Hearts were touched and eyes moistened as some of the steps were so feeble and the aged voices so trembled; yet above the human weakness was a joy shining out, in this little service for Christ. The offering $323.30 was equally divided between the Home and Foreign General funds. After a very pleasant entertainment, given by the children. Miss Nellie Vause. President of the "Young Ladies' Branch of the First Church, Chillicothe," opened the ''Young Ladies' Hour," with delegates pres- ent from six societies. They gave a prepared Responsive Reading of great interest; then Mrs. Hamlin gave a short address especially for the benefit of the young ladies, and the hour closed with recita- tions and music. The retiring President gave words of encourage- ment and advice, also thanks to the Presbyterial for standing by her side so faithfully, during the time of her service. • Resolutions of thanks were given to the friends and helpers of Chillicothe, and with prayer, praise and benediction the Society adjourned. A social evening was spent in the church parlors, finishing up the business and pleasure of the day. One year later and a large number of the same persons were gathered in the first week of April, 1887, in Bloomingburgh Presby- terian church, for another meeting. Miss Grand Girard presiding- The salary of the teacher at Box Elder was pledged ($450) and a little later, by action of the Executive Committee, $100 was pledged for part of the salary of the matron in Mary Allen Seminary. This year's report was the largest yet made; the total amount, Home and Foreign and "Box- work" was $2,232. Up to this time although there had been some changes, some dropping out, some uniting, altogether there had been 20 societies, and fourteen bands and branches during the twelve years of the life of the Presbyterial. The President made a very interesting address on the life of Mrs. Janvier, for many years a missionary in India, and whose husband was murdered there, at a heathen fete. Mrs. Sharpless, of Bain- bridge, answered the question: "Why is this a crisis in Mission Work?" Mrs Norman Jones the question: "How can each woman help in this crisis?" The "Conference Hour," was full to overflow- ing with prayerful thought and apt quotations, interspersed with songs of praise. Miss Grand Girard, owing to her many duties and the state of her health, declined re-election and Mrs. George 3% THE HISTORY OE THE M. Fstiek was again chosen President. Mrs. Maggie Ramsey Can- dor was present and the great joy of the meeting was in hearing her tell of her work in Bogota and other cities in South America. "A plea of nation 1 -" was given by seven young ladies, representing Mexico, China, lodia, America, Isles of the Sea and Africa- These were delegates from the Young Ladies' Branches and appeared in costume. The Rev, Mr. Labaree, from Persia, made an address specially regarding the translations that nave been made, and his efforts in that line. Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Candor gave concluding music and the Society adjourned to hold the next years meeting in Kingston. For the above I am indebted to the kindness of Mrs. George M. Ustick, whose interesting account I have, however, taken the liberty of abridging very slightly, The following is from Miss Mary A. Gage, who from the begin- ning of the society has been among its earnest supporters and most efficient officers. In the decennial report, that she made at the meet- ing in the First church of Chillicothe, she speaks of their tirs: meet- ing at the same place when the ladies at the request of the Presby- tery and on the invitation of the ladies of the first Church, Chilli- cothe, met Sep. 8th and 9th, 1875. "For what .'" We hardh knew ourselves. We only knew our Master had need of us, even us; but it almost seemed a plunge into darkness. Looking back, we can now see, that while God was bidding us lighten darkened corners and hearts, he was, at the same time, leading us, step by step, out of the darkness into his unfathomable light, and we can only exclaim: "What hath God wrought!" "not unto us, but unto his name be all the glory." Ourdecadeseparat.es itself into two parts. The first five years were formative. We had to create our machinery, to arrange, re-ar- range and adjust so as to secure the largest results, with the least friction and the smallest expenditure of time, strength and means. There were many difficulties to be met and overcome, not merely as to the how, but the why. What need was there for women's socie- ties ? Were not the old and regular .channels sufficient? Would this moyement result in anything more than division and lessened established church contributions? Would our annual meeting and other necessary additional expenses pay financially? Could the women transact business as well, and handle money as economically as their more experienced brothers? Could busy housewives and overtaxed mothers spend the time and strength, required in this work, without neglecting all important duties? Nothing is so con- vincing as success itself; these and many other questions «ere CHILLICOTHE BRESBYTERY. 397 long since satisfactorily answered. We had to become acquainted with ourselves and with each other- We knew but little of the needs and nature of the work undertaken. Not only the church generally, but the* whole community looked with curious gaze upon us. We had voices, but some of us had to learn to use them by the hardest; there were sealed lips to be opened in prayer, God only knows what that cost; pens untouched, the taking up of which, for Christ, caused many a mental and spiritual struggle. The incrustation of mission- ary ignorauce, and consequent indifference, or even opposition, had to be broken up; and strength for such efforts came only by prayer and fasting. But there was the glow of newborn zeal and love, the enthusiasm of visible progress, and the conviction that it was God's voice calling us into new, untrodden paths. This was pre-eminently the time for seed sowing. The foreign missionaries, at our annual meetings, aided us much by their presence and talks. A few months after our organization, Mr. Myers, from Northern India, two years later Miss Rankin, of "Twenty years in Mexico," and as our semi-decade closed, Miss Loving, of Syria, instructed and cheered us. Another educational force was found in the extra, spe- cial calls responded to, as a Presbyterial : 1st; a carriage, for our mis- sionary, Miss Jennie Nelson, for which two hundred dollars were secured, After Miss Nelson's release from missionary work, the. carriage was transferred to the mission and was much prized by the remaining members. Then there was busy work in preparing the Christmas box for the hundreds of heathen and Moslem boys that Miss Nelson was trying, by song, to bring to Christ, at Lahore, India; and two thousand caps, as many bags and chromos, engravings, tops, marbles, knives, etc., were sent and greatly enjoyed by teachers and scholars. Last, but not least, our semi-decade went out freighted with a general and hearty response to our Board's appeal for its decennial thank offerings. Our lirst year, we accepted Miss Jennie Nelson as ou»* mission- ary, rather as an educational force, for our contributions were so scattering that only a small portion of her salary was ever paid by this Presbyterial. But, by the fifth year, we were a thoroughly organized body and sufficiently unified to pay the outfit , traveling expenses and salary of our second missionary, Miss Maggie Ramsey, (now Mrs. Candor,) who had just graduated from the "Highland Institute," to Wewoka, Indian Territory. When the convention met to organize the Presbyterial, five church societies were already actively engaged in mission work. Three of these, namely: Hillsborough, Greenfield and Chillicothe bicame auxiliary to the Presbyterial, at 398 THE HIBTOUV OF THE once: Bloorningburgh. two years later, while South Salem remains independent. The three societies first mentioned reported a mem- bership of 135. At the end of the year, the whole number of auxil- iaries was fourteen societies and two bands. When we closed uiiv semi-decade, we numbered fifteen Women's societies, in as many churches, three Young People's societies and seven Children's bands. In the meanwhile we had lost two auxiliaries, Greenfield Second, by the disbandmeut of that church, and New Plymouth, by its transfer to Athens Presbytery. In several of our smaller churches auxiliar- ies had had a brief existence, but the remaining societies had passed their probationary stage, and were on a fair basis of permanency and steady work- The last semi-decade has been the continuous heat and glow of a mass, not yet indeed at white heat but thoroughly ignited. At its beginuing we were ready to pay traveling expenses and the usual allowance for outfit of our missionary to Bogota, Miss Maggie Ram- sey. A special call for an organ, for her. was answered with $100, while, from the auxiliaries, came spontaneous personal gifts, money to buy a gold watch, and many articles, useful and ornamental, of considerable money value. During this period the minimum of our foreign contributions was fixed at $600. The distinctive work of the second five years was to bring our Home work to a similar standard of efficiency with the Foreign, and in the tenth year, the total for Home Missions, including the Decenuial thank offering, was $1222.77. Through our contributions the past ten years, and our gifts to our missionary visitors, at our annual meetings and to our auxiliaries, we now hold-siock, as a Presbyterial, in every field occupied by our Presbyterian Board, while our box work has sent cheer into homes and schools in more than twenty States and Territories, from Massa- chusetts to Alaska, from Minnesota to Texas. Miss Gage afterwards wrote: At our Annual meeting, April, 1887, we took an advanced step and pledged $500 to the \\\ H. Ex. Committee; $450 to support entirely one teacher, at Box Elder, Utah, and $50 for the general fund: and a few months later, through the Presbyterial Ex. Committee, we pledged 8100 toward the matron's salary at the Mary Allen Seminary, Crockett, Texas, This will give us a permanent minimum cash basis on which those, all along the line, can depend, in both departments of our Home work, as we have had in our Foreign work for some years. Two and a half years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Candor returned to this country. Dur- ing their sojourn here, we have been giving to the much neglected genaral fund. Nobly have our auxiliaries stood the test of no ClllU.rOOTHE PKE8BYTERT. 399 special object. As the Candors are now on the way to their old home, Bogota, we shall resume the salary of Mrs. Candor and antic- ipate much pleasure and profit through the renewed companionship and correspondence. Our statistics of membership, auxiliaries and Young People's and Children's Bands, missionary literature takeu, etc., etc., have not varied materially for some years. There have been some changes in the Presbyterial officers. The first year of these two, Miss E. L. Grand Girard, long and widely known and loved as the Principal of the ''Highland Institute," Hillsborough, became our President, and Mrs. George M. Ustick took Miss H. M. Findley's place as Vice Pres- ident. The next year Miss Grand Girard declined a reoomination, and Mrs. Ustick was re-elected. Mrs. Jamison of Roxabell, was cho- sen a Vice President, while our faithful and popular Recording Secre- tary, Mrs- J . P. Robinson resigned, and Miss Anna M. Welsh, of Chillicothe, was elected to till her place, the other officers being retained. Last year our Presbyterial requested the auxiliaries tu make their January meeting a praise meeting, with thank offerings. The request was cordially complied with, by several of the auxiliar- ies, with both spiritual aud financial benefit, and we trust the observ- ance will become general." The Society has had four presidents. Mrs. George Carpenter, two years; Mrs. H. W. Biggs, three years; Mrs. George M. Ustick five years; Miss Grand Girard, one year; succeeded by Mrs. George M. Ustick re-elected, and who is now serving her seventh year. The Recording Secretaries have been Mrs. H. W. Biggs, two years; Mrs. J. P. Robinson eight years; and the present Secretary, Miss Anna M. Welsh. Corresponding Secretaries: Miss Annis Ustick, two years; MissSallie Fullerton, (now Mrs Carter of Versailles, Ky.,) six months; and Miss M. A. Gage, the present secretary, eight years. Treasurers: Mrs. Peter Platter, one year; Mrs. M. R. Bartlett, three years; Mrs. E. L. Ferris, six years. The vice presidents have been, at different times; Mrs. Aaron Seymour, of Bainbridge; Mrs. R. K. Campbell, of South Salem elected, but did not serye; Mrs. James May, of Kingston; Miss M. A. Gage, Roxabell; Mrs, W. J, McSurely. of Hillsborough; Mrs. Geo. M. Ustick, at first of Bloomingburgh, then of Washington C. H. ; Mrs. A- B. Southward of Greenfield: Miss H. M. Findley, now Mrs. William Leslie of Roxabell; Mrs. H. Sill, Chillicothe; Mrs. H. W. B'ggs, Chillicothe; Mrs. E. M. Carson, Chillicothe; Mrs. Elliott, Greenfield; Mrs. C. P. E. Rhul- inan, Hamden; Mrs. Marshall Nelson; Mrs. Warren Taylor, Mrs. E. A. Steele, Mrs. Samuel Jamison of Roxabell ; Mrs. Peter Plat- 400 THE HISTORY OF THE ter,Chillicothe; Miss Mattie Collier, Green Hold: Mrs. V. Dill, Hills- borough; Mrs. Geo. Carpenter and Mrs Geo. Ustick. Mrs. H. \V. Biggs and Miss Mary A. Gage have been on the executive com- mittee from the first. Five of the executive committee, which consists of all the officers of the Society, have been called up higher; Miss Annie Ustick, Mrs. Mary Bartlett. Mrs. James May Miss Emily Grand Girard and Miss Mattie Collier. The Society, from its organization, Sep. 8, 1875, to March 1, 1888, has contributed to various missionary objects in cash and boxes of clothing, &c, sent out, $19,287.89. For all the above, I am indebted to the two ladies before named, Mrs. George M. Ustick and Miss Mary A. Gage. As both wrote concerning the same things, I had, reluctantly, to abridge somewhat and leave out here and there, which omissions I bave not marked, and trust that I have not, in abridging, mutilated the the excellent papers that they so kindly furnished for my n:e. It will be seen that the Society has done nobly, as Presbyte- rian women always do that which they undertake. The ladies of the Presbyterial have reason to congratulate themselves for what they have accomplished, and I know that, although unauthorized. I will be sustained in offering to them the congratulations of the Presbytery, for the hearty manner in which they have come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERY. 40l A Short History of Salem Academy. This child of Salem church, and the adopted child of Chillicothe Presbytery, came into existence during the early days of the pastorate of the Rev. H. S. Fullerton, at South Salem, Ohio. This minister and people, had, for some time, felt the great necessity of better educa- tional advantages for the children of the church and community, and after much consultation and much prayer, a public meeting was called to consider the question : "Shall we endeavor to establish an Academy in this place 1 ?" The question" was decided in the affirmative, and a building committee was immediately chosen. At once the work began, and the enthusiasm and activity were great. Money was given freely, and some, who had not money, contributed material and labor. A blessing seemed to rest upon the people in their undertaking, for, as has been said by one who shared in all the hopes and anxieties of that time, "Almost every stone in the building was laid with a prayer." That summer a building was erected, and, in the fall of 1842, the Academy was open d under the temporary charge of James S. Fullerton, afterwards a Presbyterian minister in Iowa, and John Hus- ton, now Presbyterian minister in Nebraska, and Miss Martha J. Fullerton, afterwards a missionary among the Indians. A large number of students came in during this first year, and the school was well organized. In the fall of 1843, John C. Thompson, of Lebanon. Ohio, a graduate of Miami University, became Principal. His good manage- ment and thorough teaching comtftended him to all, and to all he was endeared by his kindness and nobility of character- He lies buried in the old cemetery at Greenfield, Ohio, under a monument erected by his pupils of Salem, Frankfort, and Greenfield schools- In the year 1844, the Rev. Joseph T. Irwin, graduated by Ohio University, became associated with Mr. Thompson, as teacher of languages, a position in which he faithfully labored for more than four years. He died in 1849, at his home in South Salem. After the resignation oi Mr. Thompson in 1848, the Rev. J. A. I. Lowes, a graduate of Miami University was chosen principal. His associate principals were the Rev, Robert W. Wilson, who died pas- tor at Bloomingburgh. O., and Mr. James Long, afterward principal of the Public Schools in Chillicothe, O. , and now living in Washing- ton, D. C. Though changes and trials occurred, still these years of I _ TTTF. HISTOTIV i 'I Till the Academy were prosperous and bright with promise. The home putrouage increased, and its reputation spread ing abroad brought many pupils from a distance. Another building was put up, two literary societies of the youug men, and oue among the young ladies, were in active operation, and a wholesome rivalry, stimulated all to excellence. In 1858, Prof. Lowes resigned, and the Rev. I. J. Cushman, took charge for one year. In the spring of 1859, the institution, by a vote of the stock- holders, was transferred to the care of the Presbytery of Chillicothe, since which time it has been managed by trustees appointed by that body. Mr. Lowes, having been re-elected, resumed the office of Principal in January, 1860. Soon began the war of the rebellion, and during all those bloody years on a hundred different battlefields, aud in every state where the conflict raged, were Salem students, fighting, bleeding, starving, dying for their country. The school was of course reduced in numbers by the frequent calls for volun- teers, but continued doing good work. In 1870, Prof. Lowes was offered a professorship, in Miami University, and resigned the position he had so long and success- fully occupied. His place was supplied by the Rev. Heber Gill, a graduate of Hanover College. About this time the increasing num- ber of High Schools, in our towns, and of preparatory departments, in our Colleges, began to affect the school by diminishing its pa- tronage from abroad, but Prof . Gill's thorough methods of instruc- tion and fine literary taste did much to keep up its former repu- tation. He left, after three years, to devote himself to the work of the gospel ministry. He was succeeded by Prof. T. J. Dague whose efforts and enthusiasm brought a large number into the school. In December, 1876, he removed to Chillicothe, and Mr. J. O. Caldwell took charge until other arrangements could be made. In Sep. 1877, the Rev. T. S. Huggart became principal, remaining in charge seven years. During this time a monthly course of lectures was inaugurated, to be delivered mostly by ministers of the Presbytery, and such other men of ability, in our neighboring towns, as would be interested in the Institution. These lectures have since been kept up with considerable regularity, and with interest and benefit to the school and community. In former days each of the three literary societies had its library, and some stan- dard volumes were common to all the school, but, in process of time, most of the books had been worn out or lost. In 1883, the Rev. R. Q. Lewis, a former student of the Acad- CHILLIOOTHE I'liESBYTEKV. 403 emy, now one of its trustees, whose benefactions to the school have been frequent and liberal, proposed to give one hundred dollars to be used as a library fund, on condition that others would raise an equal sum for the same purpose. The offer was accepted, the money raised, a room fitted up and a number of books purchased. These have been added to, from time to time, until quite a good library has been secured. In [1884, Prof. Huggart closed his energetic administration, and left to enter the work of the ministry, for which he had previously prepared at Princeton, N. J. His successoror was Prof. J- O. Caldwell, graduated by the University of Michigan. During his stay, the school increased in numbers. The course of study was revised so as to be better adapted to that of our Synodical Univer- sity at Wooster. The old philosophical apparatus, bought in the early days of the school, was resurrected from a state of disintegration and dust, carefully packed, and sent to the same firm in Cincinnati from which it had been purchased some forty years before. It was re- paired, but still needs many additions, to meet the requirements of modern science. Prof. Caldwell left in 1886 and is now Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy in Wilmington College. The pres- ent Principal, Prof. W. W. Findley, graduated by Monmouth Col- lege, 111., took charge in Sep. 1886, and the school seems to be prospering in his hands. Before the Academy was transferred to the Presbytery, the assistant teachers in the regular academic de- partment were Mr. J. R. Kingery, afterward a Presbyterian minister who died in the army; Miss Elvira McCune, afterward Mrs. Thomas Crothers, who died at Albany, Illinois; Miss Eliza D. Baird, now wife of the Rev. George "W. Mechlin, D. D., Day- ton, Pa.; Miss Sarah Lowes afterward married to the Rev. Mr Irwin of Muncie Indiana; Mrs. Cynthia Lowes, who died at Oxford Ohio; Miss Joanna Lowes, now of Gleiidale, Ohio; Mr- Henry Morrow, a former student, now deceased and the Rev John Bar- rett, now the pastor of Pisgah church. After the school came un- der the care of Presbytery the assistants were Mrs. Dague, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Huggart, Mrs. Caldwell, Miss C. E. Fullerton and Miss Mary Findley. It is unfortunate that of many years the records cannot be found, and therefore the whole number of students who have been at Salem Academy cannot be determined; but during its long existence hun- dreds have there sought instruction, and learned Jessons helpful in 404 THE HISTORY OF THE after life, many conferring honor upon the Academy, by the positions of importance and usefulness they have since occupied. Among the students who have attaiued special prominence may be mentioned, the Rev. Stephen M. Merrill, D. D. and L. L.. D., Bishop of the M. E. Church, one of the early students of the Acadcmv, a man wbose name is held in honor in all the land. Later the Hon. Granville Barrere of Canton, Illinois, who ably represented his district in the Congress of the United States. Judge Alfred Yaple of Cincinnati, one of the ablest men at the bar, and who has recently published a very important work giving evidence of much legal learnirg, was for some years a student at the Academy, as was the Hon J. W. McDill, who has been Railroad Commissioner of the State of Iowh. and represented his district for two terms, in the Con- gress of the United States, and has also been United States senator from Iowa. The present popular and able Governor of our State, the Hon. J. B. Foraker, was a student at Salem Academy, and our present representative, in Congress, the Hon- J. J. Pugsley was also for some time a student there. The Mi-isiouaries who have gone forth from this school to for- eign lands deserve special mention. The Rev. Thomas MeCague and Mrs. Matilda Lowes MeCague, his wife, now of Omaha, were for some years connected with the mission of the U. P. Church at Cairo, Egypt. The Rev. S. L. Gillespie now a home missionary, in Utah, was for three years at the Gaboon Mission, West Africa. The Rev. J. N. Wright and his wife Mrs. Letitia C. Wright, and Mis-; Mary Jewett, went as missionaries to Persia. The Rev. Milton Caldwell is at Bogota, Soirth America, and the Rev- Wm. McClure labors in Siam. The Rev. John P. Williamson of Greenwood, Dakota, has given the labor of his life to successful misson work among the Dakota Indians. A host of teachers has been sent out over our own land and as Presidents of Colleges, and Principals and assistants in Public Schools and Mission schools, are advancing the cause of education and truth. Among those longest engaged in this occupation maj be mentioned the Rev. J. F. Spence, D. D., President of Grant Memoi- ial University, Athens. Tennessee, and Prof. John M. Coyner, Ph. D., and Mrs Alary Wilson Coyner, his wife, who founded the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute in Utah. Mrs. Coyner was the first woman com- missioned by our Board of Home Missions; she did well her appointed work aud at length departed from this world of sorrow and went to live with him in whose service here her life had been spent. She died at Chillicothe, January 30, 1888. 1 knew Mary Wilson CHILLICOTHE BBESBYTEKY. 405 when she was a school girl and then, as in all her after life, she was a hopeful, diligent, consistent follower of the Lord Jesus. Of the large number of Gospel ministers, educated at Salem Academy, who as Home Missionaries, or pastors of the stronger churches have done or are now doing good work for the Master, many have been licensed by the Chillicothe Presbytery, and several are now well known and honored members of that body. The fol- lowing is a list of those who were students at Salem and went into the ministry. As this list is made up of those ^hose names can be recalled, by memory, it may not be complete, but is at least nearly so. The Rev. Stephen Merrill, D. D- and L. L. D„ Bishop in M. E. church; John McLain, who was formerly pastor of Presbyterian church at Tiffin, Ohio, but who died a number of years ago; Wm. W. Williams; James Bail, M. E. church; Henry Q, Graham, U. P. church; James Huston, dead; James J. Wilson, Bethel, Mo., H. R. ; Samuel P. Sloane; Stephen K. Kane, M. E.; Banner Marks, M. E.; Johu P. Williamsun, Greenwood, Dakota; J. R. Kingery, died in army; John M. McClung, Junction City, Kansas; Thomas Hopkins, D. D„ Denver, Colorado; John M. McElroy, D. D., Ottumwa, Iowa; Thomas McCague, U. P.. Omaha, Nebraska; David Kingery, Garden City, Kansas; J. F. Spence, D. D., M. E., Athens, Tennessee; S- 0. Kerr, Lyndon, Ohio; John P. A. Dickey, Washington C. H., O; John Waterman, Protestant Episcopal church in Missouri; Hugh S. U stick, died, pastor of Hamilton Presbyterian church, Ohio; R, 0. Galbraith, Jr., D. D„ Chillicothe, Ohio; Thomas Fullerton, D. D.. Georgetown, D. C; S. D. Crothers, Greenfield, Ohio; James M. Adams, M. E. ; Isaac Mackay, M. E. ; Harvey Gray ; George H. Ful- lerton, D. D., Springfield, Ohio; Abram B. Lowes, Washington, Pa.; I. J. Cnshman, Bethel, Cincinnati Presbytery, dead; David J. Strain, Virginia, Illinois; Norman Jones, Washington C. H, Ohio; Wm. Sayre, M. E.; Wilder N. Middleton, M. E.; John Barrett, Lyn- don, Ohio; George T. Crissman, Hastings, Neb.; Samuel Crissman, Freeport, 111- ; Wm. Coleman, Garnet, Kansas; M. D. A. Steen, D. D., Woodbridge, California; John L- Gage, La Crosse, Wis.; Henry B. Gage, Riverside, California; S. J. Todd; S. L. Gillespie, Box Elder' Utah: S. M. Irwin. Geneva, Kansas; Frank E. Miller, Patterson, New Jersey; Wm. Erviu, Chattanooga, Tenn.; John Ervin, Dayton, Ky.; Thomas Gossard, Red Oak, Ohio; Andrew V. Stout, Olathe, Kansas; James R. Collier, Louisville, Ky. ; Horatio F. Olmstead, Mount Car- mel. lad.; David R. Moore, Logan, Ohio; David E. Platter. Canton, Ohio; Milton Caldwell, Bogota, & A. ; John N Wright, Salmas, Per- sia; J. K. Gibson, Hardin, Ohio; R. G. Lewis, Chillicothe, Ohio; 406 THE HISTORY OF THE John Davis, M. E. ; George Logan, United Bretbreu; William McClure, Bangkok, Siam; William M. Evhus, Manchester, Iowa; Lewis Barr, M. E., and C. D. Greeley, Congregational church. The preceding has been kindly furnished tc me by Miss C. E. Fullerton, but in several separate parts at different times, which I have tried to put together, so that, for any awkwardness in the join- ing, I am responsible, Miss Fullerton having given me permission to make such use as 1 thought best of what she wrote. At a meeting of the Directors, June 20th, 1880, the President officially informed the Board that- Prof. Willis VV. Findley had, in proper time, according to the terms of the contract, offered his resig- nation, and given notice of his desire to have said contract terminated at the close of the present school year. Whereupon the following action was taken: Resolved; 1st. That, whilst we vote with great reluctance, Mr. Findley's resignation be accepted, and our contiact with him termi- nated, as he requests. Resolved; 2nd. That we regard it as a very kind and favorable Providence which brought the Professor amongst us, and cannot but be thankful for his efficient work and good influence, both as a teacher and as a man. Resolved; 3rd. That we extend to him our congratulations on his call to the high and noble missionary work, and wish him great success in his new field. Resolved; 4th. That these resolutions be read to the public at the Commencement this afternoon and a certified copy of them be put in the hands of Professor Findley. At the same meeting Mr. F. C. Koons, A. B., of Hanover college* and highly recommended as a man of Christian character and cul- ture, was elected to take Mr. Findley's place as Principal- I trust that he will be eminently successful and that Mr. Findley, who goes to Bogota, South America, to establish a school under the care of the Board of Foreign Missions, may have upon him and his work the abundant blessing of God. jurixieoTUE rtcKativrKKY. 407 List of Illustrations, R. C. Galbraith, Jr., D . D Frontispiece Wm. C. Anderson, D. D M 205 Hugh Bell, 220 H. W. Biggs, D, D., 242 Session of Third Church, Chillicothe, 258 Judge S. F. McCoy, 266 H W. Guthrie, 287 Third Church Manse, Chillicothe, 306 Third Church, Chillicothe, 310 Concord Church Old 320 Concord Church New, 322 Concord Manse, 323 First Church, Columbus, in 1814, 338 Washington 0. H. Church, 338 Miss Nelson, 391 408 THE HISTORY OF THE Index. Abolitionist in Brown County, the first, 144 Academy Salem 220, 221, 222, 228, 269, 335 History of, 401 Academy Bloomingburgh, 254, 269 Act and Testimony 127 Action Sermon, . . . .' 163 Amite Presbytery, letter from, 134 Alton Observer, 138 Anecdote of Tanner's Son, 13 American and Foreign Christian Union, 219 Appeal from Session of Rocky Spring, 102 Ashmun Institute, '.'13 Assembly, refuse to send Commissioners, 142, 143, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168. Assembly General, First, 8 Assessment on preachers for education, 77 Aten Adrian's withdrawal, 171 and 172 Baptism of children neglected, 119 and 120 Baptism Romish, 118 and 119 Baptized youth, instruction of, 64 Barks the 23 and 24 Beecher Lyman's Sermon, 74 Bible, destitute of, inquired for, 73 Bible Society, 71, 74, 88 Bible Societies, American and Scioto, 89 Books and tracts, distribution of, 72 Boy preaching, 18 Business transferred, 30 Boundary of Presbytery, 268 Cabin raising, 7 Campmeeting, at Cane Ridge, 12, 18; at Cabin Creek, 17; Concord, 17; at Eagle Creek, 18; at Pleasant Point, 18; Indian Creek, 18; North Carolina, 20 Camp-meetings, Origin of •. 10 Candidates marrying, 196 Candidates, mode of examining, 325, 326 Case of conscience, $10 167 OflfLLICOTHE PRESBYTERY 409 Catechetical instruction generally attended to 81 Catechists, manner of their appointment, etc., 41, 51 Chairmen of Standing Committees, 339 Change of bounds, — Dr. \Voodrow\s petition, 1G6 Christian Commission, U. S., 244 Church at home aad abroad, Recommendation of, 330 Churches, manner of organization, 109 Churches and preachers, 1799, 30; 1811, 68; 1821, 86; 1832, 118; 1839, 150; 1850, 188; 1860, 225; 1871, 268. Clerk, Treasurer, etc., elected for term of years, 298 College Oxford Female, Resolutions Recommending, 219, 115 College Sy nodical, Expediency of establishing . 203 Colonization Society, Assembly's approval of, 222 Colored Schools, Reports of Committee on, 126 Columbus Presbytery, letter from, Concerning Slavery, 133 Commission and instruction to Home Missionaries, .126 Commissioners to General Assembly, 138 Commissions of Members of Gen'l Assembly, nomination of, . . . .190 Committee appointed to visit Ripley Presbytery, 245 Committee on traveling ministers preaching in our bounds, 98 Committee that made the famous deliverance on slavery in 1818,.. .146 Congregational bodies, Correspondence with; 214 Contributions to Missionary and Presbyterial fund, 60, 67, 69 Correspondence with N. S.. U. P., and F C, of Iieland, 231 Country, state of. Resolutions concerning, etc.. 228, 231, 233, 246 Crusade, women's temperance, Action in reference to, 283 Cumberland Presbyterians, origin of, 9, 65 Churches, manner of organization, Presbytery 109 Churches and preaching places mentioned at 1st meeting, 30. 31 Churches urged to pay their pastors 250 Churches and preachers, 30, 68, 86, 118, 150, 188, 225, 269, 301 CHURCHES AND PREACHING PLACES. Alexandria, petitioned for supplies 65 Allen's Mr., on Whitewater HH Augusta. Kentucky, asks for half of Findley's time, 49 Bainbriflge, 75, 115, 125, 141, 165, 190, 198, 1S9, 209, 210, 212, 299, 307, 308, 314, 317 Baptist Meeting House, Washington, Kentucky, 31 Bath, to be known on Minutes as Bath congregation 01 Belfast, Highland County, 240, 247, 250. 294, 298. 299. 335< 336 Bell's run, a French settlement, 181 52 4 Id THK HISTORY OV THF Bethany, on beads of Turtle Creek and Little Miami 48 Bethel, Hamilton township, AYarren county 70 Bethel, near Wilmington, Clinton county 156, 160, 168 Bethel, in the Lyle neighborhood 280, 294, 208. 299, 335, 336 Beulah asks for supplies, 51, 55, 61 Big Bottom, on the Scioto river, 65 Big Indian, name changed to Smyrna, 48, 49, 63 Bloomingburgh, 79, 80, 95, 96, 97, 98, 118, 197, 249, 255, 260, 261, 269, 280, 296, 298, 316, 318, 335, 336. Bloomington, Clinton county, 256 Blue Ball, formerly Dick's Creek, Butler county 50 Bogota, South America, Mission station, 329 Bourneville, Boss county 123, 308, 314, 317 Bracken, Kentucky, 35, 40, 49 Brush Creek, Adams county 51, 79, 132, 182, 186, 242, 247 Brush Creek township, Adams county, 189, 190 Buck Greek, Champaign county, 51 Buckhanon, Pike county, 291 Buckhanon's on Indian Creek, , 48 Buckhanon Mr. house, Presbvtery met at, 1804, 51 Buckskin, name of church changed to Salem 32, 48, 61, 77 Cabin Creek, Mason County, Ky., 15, 17, 32, 36, 56, 70, 79 Caneridge, near Paris, Boubon county, Ky., 12, 17, 19, 39 Cedarville, Green county, 123 Chillicothe First, 32, 46, 53, 69, 98, 116, 119, 121, 136. 137, 181, 182, 184, 200, 202, 204, 208, 230, 231, 233, 242, 337. Chillicothe German, 249 Chillicothn Second, became a New School church, 119, 151 Chillicothe Third, formerly Associate R'f'd. 257, 284, 295, 302, 307 Cincinnati, Settlement of, 5, C'h. organized, 41, .• . . . .32, 52, 59, 61, 66 Circleville, presents a call to the liev. H. S. Fullerton 136 Clark's Prairie, where Greenland C'h was established, 123, 124 Clear Creek, near Lebanon. Warren county 31 Clear Creek, first location of the Hillsborough Church, 58 Clinton, probably intended for Clinton county,- 112, 113 Clinton county 252, 25(5, 260 Columbus, church first established at Fiauklinton, 83 Concord, 53, 61, 68, 79, 109, 118, 240, 274, 281, 287, 307, 320, 321 Concord, Kentucky, general campmeeting at, 17, 39 Cynthiana, 170, 196, 213, 214, 215, 220, 222, 223, 260, 269, 316 Darby Creek, Supplies appointed to, GG CHILLICOTHE PRESBYTERS. 411 Dayfcon, Kemper appointed to supply one Sabbath,, etc. .49, 52, 56, 66 Davidson John's House, Reuben White installed at, 78 Dearborn, Indiaua Territory 65 Deer Creek, Supplies appointed to, 66 Deerfield, Warren County, (South Lebanon, P. O.,) 66 Denny's Station, On Mad river 32 Dick's Creek, now Blue Ball, in Dayton Presbytery, 32, 50 Dry Fork of Whitewater, a preaching place in 1806, 55 Duck Creek, now Pleasant Ridge near Cincinnati, 41, 49, 65 Dnnkeld'8 School-house, a preaching place in 1833, 123 Eagle Creek Congregation, petitions for preaching, 136 Eagle Creek in Adam's county, near West Union 18, 30, 49, 56 Eagle Creek in Brown county, (Russelville,) 77, 79, 107. 108, 129 Eagle Creek, Presbytery at; 1801 should follow Oct. 6-8 on page 49. Ebenezer, name changed to Bainbridge, 79, 97, 125 Ebenezer in Brown county, taken under care of Presb'y.,. . . .114,115 Ebenezer New, formerly Ebenezer in Brown, 119 Eckmansville, 188, 189, 190, 197, 198, 199, 202, 204, 213, 214, 216, 223, 231, 240, 241, 247. Fall Creek, Highland co., received from the U. P. C'h, 261, 269 Fairfield, asks for supplies, 48 Fayette county, Inhabitants of, petition for supplies, 69, 70 Fish Lake, request the adminstration of the Lord's Supper, 69 Flemingsburgh, Fleming county, Kentucky, 15, 42, 48 Forks of Mad river, Kemper appointed to supply, 49 Frankfort, at first Free C'h then N. S.,157, 158, 268, 274, 307, 331, 337 Franklin, Mr. Welsh appointed to supply, 56 Eranklinton, afterwards First Church, Columbus, 48, 58, 83 French Church, 182, 208, 209, 219, 222, 223, 225, 260, 268, 307, • 314, 326 French Settlement, in Highland county, 179, 181, 182 Gallipolis, Dunlevy appointed to preach at one Sunday, 50 Georgetown, in Brown county, 96, 112, 114, 132, 136 Germantown. Mason county, Kentucky, 49, 56 Greenfield First, ... .81. 82, 86, 93, 172, 177, 210, 214, 232, 233, 241, 288 Greenfield Second, 257, 271, 276, 277, 278 ; 297 Greenland, 125, 135, 139, 165, 182, 198, 209, 215, 216, 231, 298, 307. 314, 331. Hamden, Vinton county, 269, 282, 298, 314, 325 412 THE rtTSTORY OF THE Hamilton, Butler county. Ohio, .'52. 49 Harmony, afterwards known an Treacle's Creek, 70, 76 Hillsborough 76, 7s, 80, 82, 96, 97, 99, 104, 124, 261 Hockhocking and Walnut Greek • 62 Hold's Creek settlement, congregation in, ,...30 Honey Creek, Win. Robinson appointed to supply 51, 55, 56 Hopewell, in Hamilton county, Dear Cincinnati 31, 50, 65 Hopewell on Brush Creek, 73 Hop Run, an Associate llefd Church near Grennfipld, 0„. .81, 92, 257 Home's .Mr. at Brush Creek, preaching place in 1709 32 Huntington, in Huntington tp„ Gallia CO., 105, 112, 128, 135, 138 Indian Creek, supplies appointed to 66 Italian Creek, Harrison county, Ky., 18, 51 Indian Creek, Ross county, O., .-. 82 Johustou's Fork, Meeting House, whore the Presbytery first met,. ..30 Kingston, See Mount Pleasant. Kinnickinnick congregation asks for supplies 54 Lawrenceburgh, Mr. Baldridge app. tosupp. one-half the time 66 Lebanon, recog. as congregation and Mr. Steel made sup 54. 56 Leesbnrgh, Highland county, 213, 214, 216. 231 Lee's Creek, Mason county, Kentuckjr, 31, 40 Leniou, formerly Orangedale near Lebanon, Ohio, 55, 56 Liberty, asks for snp. and to be known as a congregation, 54 Liberty Lower, Jas. lvoberlson accepts call for one-third of time. . .82 Liberty North, asks for supplies as often at-: possible, 48 Liberty Upper, now Milford Ceuter, Union county 82 Locust of Licking 48. 19 London, Rev. Samuel Baldridge made stated supply at, 77 Mad river, forks of, Kemper appointed to supply one Sabbath, . . . .49 Manchester,. . . .48, 56, 70. 79. 105. 109, 121, 135 136, 146. 160, 201, 216, 221, 228, 246, 253. Marshall 191, 208, 213, 226, 228. 231, 240, 260, 269, 204. 298, 299, 335, 336. Massieville, com. app. to organize c'h at and report of. 255. 260 Memorial, first called West Scioto 260. 302, 307, 313. 314, 317 Mona 277. 307. 313. 317. 328 Mount Leigh 98, 121. 180, 182, 183, 188, 195 r 197, 199, 200, 202, 204, 213,. 214, 216, 223, 226, 228, 230, 240, 241, 242, 246. 247. dklLOCOTHB PKESBYTEUY. 413 Mount Pleasant, 49, 51, 56, 119, 120, 268. 269, 272, 279, 283, 285, 307, 309, 314, 330. Mo wry town. White Oak church organized at 180 McArthur, Vinton co., formerly in Hocking Pby, 269, 282, 298, 330 Nazareth, C'h moved and name c'h'd to Hillsborough 58, 65, 76 Neville, Root. B. Dobbins appointed to supply for one year, 80 New Holland, Pickaway county, 221, 222, 223, 249, 252 Newhope, the name originally of First C'h of Chillicothe, 45, 69 New Market,. . .49, 58, 78, 97, 121, 123, 164, 178, 182, 188, 183, 195, 197,. 199, 230, 233, 242, 260, 294, 298, 335, 336. New Petersburgh, Highland county, 302, 307, 314, 317 New Plymouth, now in the Presbytery of Athens 268, 296 New Providence, on Hill's Fork of Eagle Creek, . • 98 New Purchase, at the head of Main Paint Creek, 59 New Richmond and Susanna, pet. to be known as congregation, . . .82 New Versailles, petitioned for by members Williamsburgh C'h. . .105 North Fork 252, 253, 256, 277, 281, 287, 307, 314, 317, 329 North Liberty, asks for supplies as often as possible 48 Nottingham, a settlement on White Oak Creek, 70 Oak Run, a settlement on the waters of Deer Creek 69 Obanion Creek, 66 Ohio Salt Works, on Ohio river opposite Sandy Spring, 69 Orangedale, afterwards called Lemon, near Lebanon, 25, 31, 55 Omega, name of church organized at Sharonville, 296, 317 Otr's Scuoolhouse, a preaching place in 1833, 123 Palace Hill in Brush Creek township, Scioto county,. . . .190, 245, 260 Paddy's Run. asks for supplies, 54 Paint Congregation, on Paint Creek, (Bainbridge.) 75 Piketon,... ..120, 141. 144, 161, 164, 185, 189, 190, 197, 204, 261, 291, 296, 304, 314, 323. 327, 329. Pisgah, Ross county 63, 78, 110, 118, 208, 232, 233 Pleasant Point, Ky., general camp meeting at 18 Pollock Run, Hamilton county, near Cincinnati, . .* 50 Red Oak, . .31, 48, 55. 63, 172, 178, 182, 191, 197, 200. 208. 209, 246, 254 Red river, the starting point of the great revival 9 Reesville. a preaching place in Clinton county,- 256, 260 Ripley, originally part of Red Oak congregation, 77, 82, 103, 136 Rocky Fork of Paint, and on Brush Creek, (Ebenezer.) 54, 79 Rocky Spring, 63, 80, 82, 96, 97, 103. 109, 110, 114, 141, 165, 178, 182, 195, 197, 208, 210220, ,22, 271. Runyen's Mr., the Rev. Wm. Robinson appointed to preach at,. . . .51 414 THE HISTORY OF THE Kusselville, church originally called Eagle Ck.,. . . .129, 164, 249, 253 Salem, (Buckskin.) 77, 79, 114. 140, 233, 240, 244, 272 Salisbury Samuel's house, tbe Rev. Jas. Gillilaud installed at, 56 Salt Lick or Ck, on O. river opp. Moses Beard neighborhood, 00 Sandy Spring, now in the Pby of Portsmouth, 69, 97, 112, 121 Sardinia, in the Presbytery of Portsmouth, 336 Scioto Salt Works. R. B. Dobbins to supply one Sabbath,. ....... .51 Seven Mile, Matthew Green Wallace supplied, 32, 51, 66 Sewell's, preaching p]ace on Todd's Fork, 66 Sharon, (Original name of Wilmington Church,). . . . 96, 107, 125, 129 Sharonville, church organized at, 296 Sinking Spring 123, 126, 132, 187, 190, 213, 215, 240, 245, 326 Skeles, Mr. Hayden to preach two days at 67 Smyrna, Congregation originally called Big Indian. . . .63, 69, 71, 79 Springfield, in Hamilton county, (Springdale) 25, 30, 33 Straight Creek, Georgetown, Brown county,.. . .50, 55, 63, 82,83, 103 Sunfish, petitioned for supp. and to be known as congregation,. . . .65 Sycamore, Hamilton county, near Cincinnati, 49 Todd's Fork, Mr. Robinson to preach on, 66 Treacle's Creek, originally called Harmony, 76, 82 Turtle Creek, a congregation near Lebanon, 21, 49 Tyger Creek, asks for supplies and to be taken under care, 65 Union Ky., petitioned for supplies at first meeting 30.35, 48, 60 Union, Ohio,. . . .49, 53, 69, 98, 112, 121, 123, 125, 136. 182, 195, 197, 252, 253, 256, 277, 298, 313, 314, 317- Unity, at or near Felicity, Clermont county, 119 Wade's Settlement, a preaching place to be looked after, 123 Wallstnith, Mr. Hayden appointed to preach two days at, 67 Walnut Ck., with Hockhocking pet. for one-fo'th Mr. Hogestime. .62 Washington C. H, 71, 79, 80, 95, 129, 131, 180. 182, 183, 184, 190, 191, 249, 316, 322, Washington, Ky., after which the Pby was first named 30, 56 Waverly 161, 197, 261, 304, 309, 314, 323, 327 Wellston, in the Presbytery of Portsmouth, 316 West Fork of Brush Creek, (the church of Mount Leigh,) 98 West Liberty, a preaching place to be looked after 123 West Scioto, name of C'h afterward chang'd to Memorial, 260, 269 W T est Union 56, 79, E0, 82, 105, 108,H88, 197, 199, 201, 216, 221 White Oak,. .. .49, 71, 78, 121, 123, 141, 180, 182, 196, 199, 280, 335, 336 CfllLLtCOTHE PRESBYTERY. 415 Whitewater, 51, Mr- Baldridge to supply half time, 66 Wilkesville, 268, 271, 292, 298, 302, 303, 307, 3 '4, 317, 336 Williainsbnrgh, Clermont county, 56, 63, 71, 80 Wilmington,. . . .95, 125, 129, 131, 141, 168, 180, 182, 183, 195, 198, 200, 210, 219, 244, 249, 254, 298, 309, 329. Wilson's neighborhood on Snnfish, S. M- Irwin a pp. to labor in, 245 Winchester, 225, 226, 228, 230, 240, 242, 246 Yankey town, a preaching place to be looked after, 123 Yellow Springs asked for supplies and to be cared for, 63 Zaleski, church orgauized at and disbanded 284, 302. Dancing as act of worship, 22; promiscuous, 98, 281 Deacons; Can they assist in administration of Lord's supper?. . . .125 Denial of intention to separate from General Assembly, 167, 168 Delegates to Assembly, refusal to app. 142, 143, 163, 164. 165, 166, 168 Depository at Chillicothe, for books, tracts, etc 156, 157 Discourses of condidates to be heard by Presbytery alone,. .132, 136 Disorderly conduct at meetings in Great Revival, .14 Division of books, tracts, etc., bought for Presbytery, 72 Division of Presbytery and Synod; forming Miami Presbytery, etc. 64, 67, 68, 73, 76 Domestic Missions and Slavery, Resolution concerning, 169 170 Education of young man for ministry, assessment for, 77 Education of young men for the ministry, 92 228 Elders who were present at first meeting, 30 Elders and Deacons, ordination of, how performed, 163 Elective affinity, resolution concerning, j22 Exscinding Acts, resolution concerning, 23g Fasting, observance of day of recommended, 95, 229 232 Female cent societies, formation of in the Presbytery, 91 92 Finley J. B.'s account of experience in Great Revival in Ky H First steamboat that went down the Ohio past Cincinnati,. 59 Fraternal letter to Ripley Pby. and the answer received 156 Foreign Missions, report of committee and resolutions adopted, .330 Foreign Missionary Societies, H. B. C. F. M., etc. 114 115 Freedmen, contributions to aid them recommended, 244 Free Presbyterian church or America, 93 ^§3 1 or Free Masons, 1 12) 193, 252,' 288 Frontier Settlements, supplies to, arranged for, 51 Fugitive Slave Law, resolutions condemning, 192 410 THE HISTORY OF THE General Assembly, the tirst meeting of, . . . . History of Presbytery 3, 54, i 58, 98, 330 History of the Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society, 3b9 Hog driving ou the Sabbath, 104 Home Mission work in bounds of Presbytery,. . . .51, 63, 121, 122, 123 Incorporation of the Presbytery of Chillicothe 317. 327 Intercourse with N. S., ministerial and christian 163 Jefferson College, an outgrowth of the great revival, 65 Jerks, originating in the great revival, 11, 14, 23 Kentucky in the early part of the century 7, 8, 74 Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery 20 Laugh holy, a recognized part of public worship, 14 Leave to travel out of bounds, H)2 Liberty Hall enlarged into Washington Academy (54 Lord's Supper to be administered at each stated meeting 290 Louisiana Territory, purchase of by the Uuited States, 7 Maine Liquor Law, resolution approving and recommending,. . . .199 Man from West Union greatly charged 118 Man living near the meeting-house, 75 Marrying on the Sabbath day not expedient, 98 Marrying young men before licensed, inexpedient, 196 Meeting of Ripley Presbytery N. S. and Chillicothe at same place and time, 251, 252 Members who leave without dismission, 115 Members original of the Washington Presbytery, 30 Members of Ripley Presbytery dropped from the roll, 144 Memorial from Red'Oak on slavery, 163 Miami Presbytery, the formation of, 31, 64, 68 Miami University, date of its establishment, .65 Ministers not permitted to accept the ofhce of Civil Magistrate, 170 Minister's Home at South Salem, 317 Missionaries appointed in the bounds of the Presbytery, 63 Missionary, contributions to, and Presbyterial funds, 60, 67, 69 Missions Foreign, resolutions concerning, .....114, 122 Missionary operations of Presbytery in its own bounds, 107, 121, 123 Missionary Boards, local missionrry societies recommended, 107, 108 Name of Presbytery changed from "Washington to Chillicothe,.. . .86 OrilLLIOOTUE PRESBVTERY. 417 Nebraska Bill, action in relation to, 200 New Albany Theological Seni., its continuance recommended, .... 199 New lights or Bible Christian church, origin of, 9, 20, 41 New School, tbe manner in which it was regarded, 110. 122, 162, 1G5 North West Seminary, resolutions concerning 219, 222 Number of communicants in Presbytery in 1813 and 1888,.. . .71, 838 Odd fellows, action of Presbytery concerning, 183, 186. 198, 202, 248 Ohio, admission of into the Union, 5, 6 Ohio University at Athens, date of establishment of, 65 Ordaining candidates as evangelists, without advice of Synod,. . . .71 Order of meeting of Presbytery and names of officers present,. . . .340 Ordination of Elders and Deacons by the imposition of hands,'. . .163 Ordination sine titulo, former custom concerning, 58 Ordinance of 1787, 5 Organization of the Presbytery of Washington, 5, 30 Organizing churches to be by act of the Presbytery, 109 Oxford Female college, resolutions recommending, 219 Paint Association for the education of young men for ministry, 92 Pastor's salaries, how much the churches paid, 74 Penitentiary, arrangement to supply convicts with preaching, 99, 122 Permanent Clerk, a now office in the Presbytery, 298 Petition of members of Hillsborough for separate church, 190 Prayer meeting, Adam B. Gilliland's question concerning 99 Preaching to destitute churches by the pastors of the Presbjtery, 160 Preachers and churches, in 1799, 30; 1811. 08;in 1821. 86; in 1832, 118; in 1839, 150; in 1850, 188; in i860, 225; in 1871, 268; in 1880. 301 Preachers and secular employment, 1 72 Preachers must attend meetings of Presbytery 62 Presbyterial fund for purchasing or publishing religious tracts, etc., 69, 70. 74, 99. Presbytery at Eagle Creek. Oct. 6-8, 1801, year omitted, .on pnge 49 Presbytery of Chillicothe, constituted by the Sxnod of Chic- hii Presbytery of Columbus, formed by the Synod of Ohio 86 Presbytery of Marion, date of formation of, S4 Presbyt'-ry meeting in private houses, 69 Presbytery of Springfield, the New Light Presbyti ry '20 Presbytery of Tuscaloosa, information sent to 1 62 Presbytery of Washington, constituted by the Synod of Virginia, 30 Protest of Adrian A ten and John Shepherd 100. 167 Public land-), Gen. Harrison's bill regulating the sale of 6 53 418 THE HISTORY OF THE PREACHERS AND OTHER PERSONS MENTIONED. Adams Robert N., D. D., 250, 201, 269, 277, 2%, 298, 304, 305 Alderson Samuel B., Pastor of Wash. C. H. ehurch, 322, 323, 329 Alexander Dr 27 Allen W. H., 108 Allston John R., an elder in the First church of Chillicothe, . . . .260 Anderson D. C, an elder in the Frankfort church, 3 Anderson John, suspended from the church for slave holding, . . . .137 Anderson W. C, D. D., President of Miami University, 202, 204, 208 Andrews John. Editor of the first religious newspaper, 71, 87 Aten Adrian, Pastor of the church of Red Oak, 157, 172, 178 Atherton Isaacs VV., stated supply at Red Oak, 252, 253 Baldridge Samuel, stated supply at Wash, and London.. . . .00, 73, 77 Bangs Dr- Historian of the M. E. church, 9 Baurn Joseph, an elder in the Bourneville church, 308 Barrett John, Pastor of Pisgah church, 230, 233. 239, 244, 200 Bates Ephraim, commissioner to P'by from Chillicothe and Union, 53 Bates Uzal, commissioner to P'by from Sycamore church, 42 Bates Issachar, one of the Shaker missionaries, 25 Baxter George Dr ., 27 Beaman Gamaliel, first preacher to the church of Piketon, 115, 141 Beard Moses, commissioner to P'by from Union church, Ky., 30, 00 Beauchamp Wm., 91 Beecher George, Pastor of Second chmch, Chillicothe, 151 Beeeher George B., stated supply at New Petersburgh, 302, 305, 307, 314, 317 Beecher Lyman, D. D., 74 B.'ll Hugh, elder in First church, Chillicothe, 3. 220 Belville J. L., Moderator of Synod, 165 Betts Xeuophon, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Huron 132 Bi^s H. W.. D. D., Pastor of First C'h, Chillicotlu\ :;. 241. 242, 269 Biggs Thos. J. , Moderator of Synod, 168 Blair Benjamin, commissioner to Presbytery from Pisgah, 78 Blajr Wm. C, a young man educated by Presbytery, 77, 80 Blythe James, D. D 104 Blvthe Samuel Davis, Pastor of Hillsborough church, 104, 122, 202 Bone John, petitioned for examination of McNemar and Thompson, 37 Bonner James T., an elder in Third church, Chillicothe,. 259 Boyd Archibald, elder from Cabin Creek 60 Boyd John, stated supply at Straight Creek and White Oak, 71, 77 Brainerd Eleazer, went with the N, S. at the division, 112, 137 CHILLICOTHE PKESBYTERY 419 Brice A. B., D. D., pastor of Greenfield Second church, 276, 290 Broughton Job, 198, 209, 210, 213, 214, 215, 221 Brouillette Charles, 287, 288, 291, 292 Brown J. W., Presbytery refused to take him on probation, 46 Buchanan Mr., Presbytery met at the house of, 51 Bucknall James, supplied Mount Pleasant one year, 57 Burgess Dyer, . .fjL *• •$£•« ./£&. . .109, 110, 119, 121, 136, 145, 146 Burton Win., preached at Kingston and Piketon, 57, 157, 161, 164, 185 Caldwell John Rev., M. D., 223, 230 Caldwell Milton E., Foreign Missionary, 296, 298, 302, 329 Campbell John Poage, first Stated Clerk of Presbytery, 30, 42, 43 Campbell R. K., D. D., pastor of the Salem church, 257, 272, 279, 298 Carlisle Hugh, supplied the church at Piketon, 143 Carpenter George, pastor of Washington C. H. church, 57, 251, 298, 316, 318, 325, 335 Carr Nelson, a theological student under care of Presbytery,. . . .283 Caron Diogenes, for a time a licentiate, 260, 290, 291 Carson Irwin, pastor of First Chillicothe, 182, 184, 200/202, 269, 289 Carson John E., pastor at Red Oak, 254 Chapin Addison M., pastor of Mouut Pleasant church,318, 330, 331 Chapin Dwight L., pastor of Mount Pleasant church, 309, 314 Chase Benjamin, Stated Clerk of Amite Presbytery, 135 Chavez Charles 287, 288, 290 Chestnut Benjamin, an elder in West Scioto church, 260 Chestnut Thomas M., pastor of Mount Pleasant church 57 Chute Rev. Mr., preached to the convicts in the Penitentiary, 122 Clapp Charles, of Union Village 15 Clark Halsey W., pastor of Bloomingburgh church 335 336 Claybaugh Jos, D. D„ pastor of A. R, Pres. church, Chillicothe, 257 Cleland Dr., 24 27 Coe James, supplied West Union, 80 81 82 Coffey Addison, pastor First church, Peoria, III., 128, 129 Coleman William, Garnett, Kansas, 229. 230 270 Collier James R., pastor Walnut st. church, Louisville, Ky., 280, 286 Cook Isaac, applied to be received as a candidate without a classical education, 63 Cooley M, B., a licentiate residing at McArthur, Ohio, 337 Cooper Edward, D. D., pastor of the C'h at Bloomingburgh, 248, 255 Crawford James, one of the first Presbyterian ministers in Ky., 19 Crissman George T., D. D., pastor at Hastings, Nebraska.. . .229, 240 Crissman Samuel M., licensed by Chillicothe Presbytery .232 Cromwell John, a licentiate for a time under care of P'by, . .178 180 420 THE HISTORY OF THE CromweL Samuel, an elder in the Wilmington church, 225 Crothcrs Samuel, D. D., 81, 82, 93, 210, 211, 257, 263 Crothers S. D, D. D, 3, 223, 228, 230, 231, 240, 241, 269, 292, 298, 330 Culter A. E., an elder in the First church, Chillicothe, .3 Cutler William P , of Marietta, Ohio, !45 Curtis Drayton, Secretary of Scioto Bible Society, 88 Cushmsn I. J., pastor of Bethel church, Cincincati P'by, 217, 225 Danforth Charles, dismissed to a Congregational Association, 159 182, 184, 190, 199 Darlington Harvey A, an elder in the Winchester church, 226 Darlington Joseph, an elder present at the first meeting, 30, 36, 51 DeWitt Brainerd T., preached to the Frankfort church, 158, 268, 277 DeWitt Luke, came into P'by from the N. S. at Reunion,' 268' 297 Dickey James Henry, pastor of Concord, Pisgah and Salem, G(i 68 78, 98, 109, 114, 139, 146 Dickey J. P. A., received from the M. E. church, . . .309, 310, 314, 325 Dickey R. F., for a time a student under care of Presbytery 279 Dickey Wm., pastor at Bloomingburgh, 79, 80, 95, 96, 97, 98 118 217 219 Dill Francis, petitioned for exam, of McNemar and Thompson, 37 Dillon S. P., preached at New Plymouth, 296 Dionne Leo, preaches to the French church at Mo wry town 326 Dobbins R. B., pastor of Concord and Buckskin, 51. 53, 61, 71, 79, 80 Dolbear Benjamin, supplied church of Mt. Pleasant one winter,' 57 Dunham S. P., pastor at ^Bainbridge, 182, 191, 195, 198, 200, 209 210 212, 299, 302, 307, 311, 312 Dunlap James, 105, 120. 121, 123, 125, 136, 166, 182, 183, 188, 191 195 197, 199, 200, 202, 204, 214, 215, 216 Dunlevy John, went to the Shakers, 21, 26, 30, 31, 40, 56, 77 Eastman Jacob W., pastor of Rocky Spring C'h 114, 141. 165, 196 Eastman J. C„ pastor of Wash. C. H C'h 121, 125, 129, 130* 131 Eastman W. P 182, 191, 195, 197, 215, 216. 240, 252, 260,298 307 327, 331, 334, 335. Eckley Peter, an elder in the church at Leesburgh 214 Edmiston David, an elder in the Buckskin church, 61 Elder Samuel, an elder of church of Ebenezer in Brown, 114 Elliott S. W., Ph. D., preaches to the Mount Pleasant C'h,. . .290,297 298, 301, 335. Enderlin Richard, advanced' money for the publication of this Hist., 3 Entrekin Col. John, and elder in the Mount Pleasant C'h, 50 Ervin J. N. pastor of church in Dayton, Ky 296 298 OfllLLlUOTUE PlUSSIil'TKlU. 421 Ervin Wm< A.., preaches in ( >ga, Tenn., '510, 311. 317 Evans Richard, Esq., Presbytery held a session at his bouse, 69 Ewiug Jas., pet. lor examination of McNemar and Thompson, 37 Ewiug John, pet. fur examination of McNemar and Thompson .',1 Fairfield Micaiah, a missionary in the bounds of the Pby 76 Fallis Johu, a candidate under care of Pby., 225 Finch John, one of committee to organize Greenland C'h 121 Findley Samuel, D. D.. pastor of the OoncordC'h, .32u, 321 Findie\ Win. T., D. L>., pastor of the U. P. C'h Chillicothe, 257 Finley John E., the first Moderator of the Presbytery,. ... . . 30, 34 Finley J. B., Account of Great Revival 11 Fmley It. \\\, (Iu last ii e of pHge, 46. read Feb. 1792- ) 46 Finley (Ten. Samuel, an eider iu the First C'h LhilJicolhe. < v 8 Finley Samuel, D. D.. on page 320 -.Liquid be spelled Findley. Fletcher Thomas, an elder in tue Wilkesville Church, 268 Foote Henry, Stated Clerk of Pby. of Winchester, Ylrgiuiei 133 Forbush John, pastor at Mount Leigh L19, 121, 126, 150 Ford Amos, an eider iu the Second ( ,*h Chillicothe 150 Fmst 1>. JJ., who advanced money to secure th< pub. of thiN blist.,..3 Fuliertou Geo. H„ D. JJ., pastor of Sec. C'h Springfield, U., . .229, 232 Fullerton 11. S-, pastor of F'st Chillicothe, and Salem, 103, 111. 119, 120, 121, 136, 141, 234,237. 2M9. Fullerton J a-. S., preached to several C'hes iu la, 160, 170, 175 Fuliertou K >bertS., Foreign iii§sionary to India, «88, lb9, 190 Fullerton fiiOK., D. D- 226, 227,228, 210 G'ige II. B, pastor of Arlington C'n, Ltiverside California. ...-270 ■ lohii L„ preaches in Lacrosse, VVisc nsni, 749, 25 Gage Win., pastor of Coi cord I Pi ihC'hs, 1.15, 118,202, 234 236 Gaibr, ith ttobt. C, Jr., D. D... .158. 201), 212, 231, 233.240. 206, 274, 307, 330. Galbivatb James (i . Staled. Ul'k of the Pby 2J8. 299, 3! Galbteath Wm. M., Honorably retired 3()3. 304, 314, 317, 327, 329 Garrison Mahprshallalhashbaz *7 ( i . ,ss .lames H., staled supply at ( Georgetown, . . 136 Ghormiey Hugh, one of t lie hi. -a elders of Greenfield SI Ghormley Thos,, an elder in t; Fhird C'h Chillicothe, 7. 257, -50 Gibson J. Ii.. pastor of the church in Frankfort 158 Gill Hnber, Principal of Salem Academy and supplied Concord and North Fotk, 274. 281, 287. Gille-spie Joseph M.. .M. D., for a time a licentiate, under care of Pby. 160, 178, 188, 191. 422 THE HISTORY OF THE Gillespie Sam'l L., F. M. to Africa— H. M. in r T r?di 273, 274 Gillette Clark, stated supply at Waverly and Piketon, 295, 290 Giililaud Adam JB., pastor of Hillsborough Church, 94, 97, '.> ( J, 100 Giililand James, pastor of Red Oak Churcli, 53, 54, 50, 75, 144 G-illilaud W. \\\, and elder in Riplej Church, 144 Gilmer Daniel, first pastor of Greenland church, 135 Gowdy George E., pastor of Greenfield Second C'h, 292, 297 Graham Richard, supplied Manchester Church, 159 Graham Wm., pastor of First C'h. Chiiiicothe, 98, 116, 120, 180 Grand Girard Emilias 178, 182, 191, 195, 197,208, 209,210,223, 225, 260, 209, 277, 285, 307,308. Gray J. H., supplied Greenland church a short time, 253 Green Dr. Ashbel, of the Pby. of New Brunswick, 55, 58, 140 Green Abraham, petitioned for Eagle Creek, congregation, 136 Guthrie H. W., supplied Concord and First Chiiiicothe, 3, 287, 288, 313, 314, 317, 325. Hall Robert J., pastor of the church at Georgetown,. . . .112, 114, 132, 141, 255. Harper Joseph, the Rev , at New Petersburg!], Nov. 25, 1840, Wil- mington, was granted leave to employ Mr. Harper as supply for one year. Harris Edward, one of committee to write church at Cincin., 52 Harrison General, Hart John, an elder present at the first meeting, 30 Haydon Daniel, pastor of Duck Creek and ^Hopewell C'hs, 65, 07 Hazard Mr., of committee to write history of the church 55, 58 Hearn D. W., elder of the Asso. Ref d Church, Chiiiicothe 90 Herron R. B., supp. \V. Union and Manchester, .220, 227, 230, 244 Hibben Samuel E., an elder in Hillsboiough Church, 288 Hibbeu Samuel Rev., pastor of Mt. Leigh, and Eckmansville, . . . .212, 214, 216, 219, 220, 223. Higley Hervey O., received from the Pby. of Newb'yport, 109 Hill James, taught first S. S. in Chiiiicothe for colored children,. .91 Hillman W, G., supplied First Chiiiicothe, , 231, 233,240 Hodge Mr., preacher present at beginning of Great Revival, 9 Hoge James, D. D., pastor of First Church Col.,. 55, 58, 78, 83, 93, 133 Hoge S. D., pastor of Hillsborough and Rocky Spring C'hs,. . . .82, \ 6 Hollyday Robert H.. pastor of church in Findlaj", O., .141 Hollyday W. C„ preached and taught in Iowa, . . . .129, 305, 300, 327 Hopewell M . C, advanced money for the publication of this history, 4 Hopkins Jas. G., pastor at Wash. C. H., 179,182, 183, 184,190 CHIIXIOOTHE PRESBYTERY. 423 Hopkins Thos. M., D. D., pastor Capitol Avenue C'h Denver, 203, 209 Hoyt Cor. A., paator of Wilmington and Bethel, 147, 148, 160, 168 Hoyt Milo, a member of the the C'h at South Salem, 148 Huggart Thos. S., Principal of Salem Academy, 319, 320, 322 Hughes James, preached at Urbana, 76 Hughey W. F., M. D„ received from the M. E. church, 282 Huston James, pastor Sinking Spring and at Piketon,. .183, 187, 190, 197, 199, 209. Huston John, stated supply in Nebraska, 160, 170, 178, 179 Irwin Joseph T., pastor at Wilmington,. . .115, 125, 131, 141, 150, 165, 182, 186. Irwin S. M., pastor of Geneva church, Kansas, 245, 249 Jackson R- H. Principal of Bloomingburgh Academy, 254, 269 Jeffery Wm., Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Ohio, 140 Jewett Sylvanus, pastor of the Bainbridge Church, 195, 196, 199 Johnson Benj. H.,Sr , left money to endow college in Hillsboro', . .203 Johnson H. C, rector of the P. E. Church, Newark, O., 251 Johnston J. B-, dismissed to the Congregationalists, 280, 287, 294 Johnson Wm., an elder present at the first meeting 30 Jones James, pet. for examination of McNemar and Thompson,. . .37 Jones John H., pastor at Bloomingburgh, 316, 318. 335, 336 Jones Norman, 229, 230, 256, 277, 304, 307, 314, 317, 329, 335 Jones Wm., supplied Union Church, 76, 108 Kendall Clark, pastor of Bloomingburgh C'h, 280, 282, 296, 304 Kemper James, pastor Cincinnati, 30, 41, 60, 69, 105 Kerr Samuel C. W. C, Lyndon, Ohio, 210, 212, 219, 297. 314 Keys Wm. Lyle, a licentiate of the Pby. for a short time, 103, 104 Kingery John K, sup.W. Union and Eckmansville, . . 190, 196,196, 198 Kirker Thomas, member of Missionary committee 108 Kirkpatrick Elijah, one of the first elders at Greenfield 81 Kniffen Wm. C, received from the Presbytery of Richland, . .182, 185 Krug Ferdinand Von., pastor of Bloomingburgh Church 298, 316 Kuhns Elijah, supplied Wilmington Church, 244 Lamme Wm., pet. for examination of McNemar and Thompson,. . .37 Lea B. H., supplied New Market, Marshall and Bethel 294 Leadbetter Alexander, preached at Wilmington,. . . .213, 214, 219, 289 LeFevre Mr., declined to forsake the order of Odd Fellows, 248 Lemmon J. P., a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, .307 424 THE HISTORY OF THE Lewis Richard G., stated supply at Hamden and Mc Arthur, 4, 298, 290, 300, 317, 328. Livingston Win. S., stated supply at Leesburgh, . . . .212, 214, 210, 223 Lockhart Jesse, pastor of Eagle Creek Church, 107, 108 Loug Richard, an elder in the Second C'h Chillicothe, 150 Lowes J. A, I., 164, 165, 178, 179, 180, 214, 216, 221, 222, 230, 266, 261), 283, 286. Lyle John, an elder in the Bethel Church 280 Lyle Joseph, an elder in the Bethel Church, 280 March J. H., among first S. S. teachers in Chillicothe, 90 Marshall Matthau M„ pastor of New Market, Bethel, Marshall and Belfast 336 Marshall Robert, prominent in the great Revival, 2J, 39, 41 Massie the Hon. D. M., advanced money to publish this history 4 May Henry F., complained of Eckmansville session, 202 Meachara John, one of the Shaker missionaries, ....„.„ 25 Miller Joseph, director of Scioto Bible Society 89 Miller Moses, protests against action of Presbytery, 36 Miller S- J., 179, 180, 182, 183, 191, 249,252, 254, 256,260, 331,332, 333 Mills Samuel J ., visit of to Kentu ky 74 Moufoit David, supplied Wilmington Church,- 107 Moore David Ross, pastor Presbyterian C'h, Logan, 0-, 280, 282 Moore \Vm„ D. D., History of Columbus Presbytery, 8 Moss Samuel, paid for digging and walling a well, 136 Muse Eben, pastor Mt. Leigh and Eckmansville 241, 242, 247, 250 McCabe John, pet. for examination of McNemar and Thomson. 37, 51 McCague Joseph W., elder in the Third C'h Chillicothe 258 MeClane Fergus, pet. for ex. uf McNemar nnd Thompson 37 Mc( • lellan General, Pby. gratified with proclamation of, 229 McClung Matthew, present at meeting at Mr. Buchanan's, 51 McCollock Sampson, present at meeting at Mr. Buchanan's 51 McCouuell John, one of committee to write to Cincinnati, 52 McCounell James, elder in Concord Church, 157 McCormick John Wright, pastor Greenland C'h,. . . .120, 139, 157, 165 McCoy C. T., an elder in Waverly Church,. 309 McCoy James, one of committee that organized Greenland C'h 125 McCoy John, preaches to the Faulkton Church, Dakota, 329 McCoy Samuel F., an elder in First C'h Chillicothe 266, 267 McDonald D. K., Moderator of Synod 163 McDonald John, supplied Manchester, •. 123, 124 McElroy John M., D. D., pastor of C'h in Ottumwa, Iowa,. . .203, 204 0B£LLI0OTUE PKKSBYTERY. 425 McFarland A-, supplied Mount Pleasant Church, 57 McFarlandJohn, pastor of Associate Ref'd C'h Chillicothe, . . .89, 257 McGee John, M. E. p>eacher prominent in Groat Revival, ••. . .9 McGee VVm ., prominent in Great Revival, 9 McGready, prominent in Great Revival, 9. Sermon of, 29 McKee S. L,, supply at Frankfort, 837 McKinley George, pastor of church in Champaign, Illinois, 158 McKinney Edward, received from Cincinnati Presbytery,. . .202, 214 McKinney W. W., D. D., pastor of Mt. Pleasant church, 58, 268, 269, 272, 273 McLandburgh Jno., member of Associate Reformed C'h, Chillicothe, 89 McLean John, stated supply at New Market and White Oak, 190, 191, 195, 196, 197 MacMaster E. D., D. D., professor in Seminary of the North West, 226 Mc Murray Joseph, petitioned for Dr. Wilson for one year at Cincin- nati, 66 McNemar Richard, went with the Shakers, 15, 21, 26, 30, 36, 38, 40, 56 McSurely W. J., D. D., pastor of the church of Hillsborough, 261 Mc Williams T. S., associate pastor First church, Chillicothe, 337, 338 Naylor Arthur R., pastor of Pisgah church, 204, 208, 232, 233 Nebbergall Adam, advanced money to publish this history, 3 Noble John, preached to the Wilkesville church, 295, 299 Noble Seth, applied for admission to the Presbytery, 55 Nuurse J. M.. stated supply at HamdeD, 298 Olmstead H. F., stated supply at Mount Carmel, Iud., 278, 279, 284 Overman L. J, preaches at Montgomery, Cincinnati P'by, 312, 313 Pierce John O., pastor Third Chillicothe and Frankfort, 295, 302, 307, 313, 314, 331 Pinkerton Edward, a student under care of Presbytery 335, 338 Pitkin John, H. R., Mount Vernon, Ohio 90, 94 Pittinger Nich., pastor at Hillsborough, 65, 80, 81, 90,97, 103, 110, 112 Platter David E , pastor of church in Canton. Ohio 279 Platter Peter, advanced money to publish this history, 3, 258 Poage Andrew W., 75. 80 Poage George G., a licentiate dismissed to Miami P'by, 115, 186 Pomeroy Augustus, supplied Mount Pleasant church, , . .57, 111 Prestley VVm. H. , pastor of Third church, Chillicothe, 257, 258, 277, 284, 285 Preston Mr., commissioner to Presbytery from Springdale, 34 Proctor John O., called to the Piketon church, 291, 294 54 426 TITK HISTORY of' THK "Provost Jos . pastor of French church, 278, 279, 297, 307, 3U, 328, 329 Pnrviance David, member of the Springfield Mew Light P'by 21 Putz John A.., stated supply German Pres. U'h, Chillicothe, 246. 249 Rankin Adam, represented Transylvauia P'by al 1st Assembly, 8, 9 Rankin Alexander T„ dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati. 99 Rankin John. pastor at Ripley 93, 95, L03, 136, 139, 144, 158 Rankin Leroy, supplied the Frankfort church H 158 Rankin Robert H., pastor at, Huntington, 12.S, L3fl Ray Andrew, one of the first elders in Winchester church 226 Rea Francis, a foreign minister received on probation 274. 276 Rend Win., elder present at Dr. Hoge's ordination, 59 Reeder Daniel, petitioned for examination of McNemar and Thomp- son, 37 Reeder Joseph, petitioned for Mr. Kemper at Duck Creek, 42 Reeder Samuel, member of committee on catechists, .... 51 Rennard Benjamin, elder in the Bourneville church, 308 Rice David, one of the first preachers in Kentucky, 8, 27, 41, 42 Rice N. IS., D. D., professor in Seminary of the North West 226 Riggs Stephen R, D. D., L L. D., missionary to the Indians, 128, 129 Robb Robert, an elder in Cahin Creek church 51 Robertson James, pastor of Treacle's creek, Upper and Lower Lib- erty, 82, 83, 93 Robinsou James, preached at Mount Pleasant and Union, 56, 57 Robinson Win., received from West Lexington Presbytery 51 Rogers Alonzo A„ pastor at Fort Howard, Wis., and CaMwell, Kan- sas, 313. 314 Rogers Wm, H, pastor at Manchester and Huntington,. . .135 136, 144, 149. Rotidiez Valentine, supplied French church 219. 221, 222, 223 Ross John, supplied Ripley and Straight Creek .81, 82, 87 Rutherford Francis, dismissed to the Pby of Madison 121 Rutherford Robert, supply at White Oak 121, 123 R utter Lindly C, pastor of Manchester Church 109. Ill Sams Dr., Prin. of Hillsborough Academy 212 Sawyer Nathaniel, gave notice of complaint to Synod 119 Seibert S. M., an elder of Waverly Church 309 Sharpless Samuel F., pastor at Bain bridge and Bourneville, 317, 318 Shaw James, stated supply at White Oak 140. 141 Shepherd Isaac, ceased to study for the ministry, 105, 106 Shoemaker Ann, the last member of Sinking Spring Church,.. . .326 Small Andrew, pet. for examination of McNemar and Thompson, 37 CHILLICOTHE PKE8BVTKRY 427 Smith Alexander, reported to the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa 162 Smith Daniel, visited Kentucky in 1814 74 Smith N. S., D. D., dismissed to Pby of Miami 227, 230 Smith S. D.. pastor Mount Pleasant, 279, 283, 284, 285, 286 Smith Wm. A., pas. Bainbridge and Bourneyille, 307, 308, 314 Speer Wm., the first pastor of First Chillicothe 30, 45, 53 Speer Wm., D. D., wrote on the Great Revival, 64 Spetnagel Theodore, advanced money to publish this History 3 Spillman Benjamin, examined and licensed, 94 Sroff Sebastian, an elder present at the first meeting, 30 Stanton R L., D. D„ pastor First C'h, Chillicothe, 208, 230, 247, 249 St. Clair Gen. Arthnr, territorial Governor of Ohio, 6 Stearns Timothy, pastor of Mount Pleasant Charch, 49, 57 Steel Archibald, 31, 56. 58 Steel James G., an elder in Bonrneville Church 308 Steel John, an elder in North Fork Church, 252 Steele John, pet. for examination of McNemar and Thompson, ... .37 Steel Samuel, D. D., pastor of Hillsborough 124, 201. 261, 264 Steen M. D. A., D. D. supplies church at Woodbridge, Cal.,. .253,260 Stevenson T. M., supplied New Plymouth, 268, 293, 294 Stewart Wilson, one of the first elders of Greenfield Church, 81 Stone B. F., preached to Second Chillicothe, 151 Stone Barton W., a leader of the New Lights, 21 , 39 Stout Andrew, stated supply, Olathe, Kansas City, 253. 254 Strain Alleu, an elder in New Petersburgh Church 302 Strain Samuel, father of 22 children, 114 Straus Julius, pastor of Wilmington church 309, 329 ^Taylor Henry W., pastor of Piketon, 189, 190, 191 Taylor Isaac N., 137 Taylor Park W ., pastor of Scio C'h and Buchanan Chapel, 328 Taylor Vinet, 294, 296 Taylor Warren, 271, 274. 292. 296, 307, 308, 325. 327 Templeton Benjamin, a colored man licensed by Presbytery, . . . .110 Thayer Charles, dismissed to Marion Presbytery, 160. 178 Thomas Wm., an elder in Pisgah Church, 266 Thompson James, an elder in the Thii-d Chillicothe C'h 258, 33$ Thompson John, Colporteur, 292, 293 Thompson John Rev 20, 22, 33 38, 40, 41, 56 Tibbballs J. C, taken under care of Presbytery, 137 Tichenor Jonathan, pet. for examination McNemar and Thomson, 37 Urmston N. M.,164 190, 191. 196, 199, 201, 212, 233, 242. 250. 318. 319 428 THE niSTORY OF THE Usfciok H. S., pastor of Church at Hamilton, O., 203, 212 Vandeman Elian, paator of Truro and Hamilton, Columbus Pby, ..121 •Vandemau Henry, pastor of Delaware Church, 84 Van Meter Judge John M., advanced money to publish History 4 Vandyke J. P., pastor W- Union, . .105, 108, 136, 189', 190. 197, 200. 201 Vandyke Rev. Mr., of Winchester 252 Veith Herman, preached to the German people of Poitsmouth, . . .249 Vhoris Mr., asked for Dr. J. L. Wilson's reception, 60 Wallace Matthew GK, pastor at Cincinnati, 32, 56 Waugh Wm., pet. for examination of McNemar and Thompson,. . .37 Weed Edward, missionary to colored people in Pby., 131 Welsh James, preached at Daj ton, 52, 62 Welsh J. McL., advanced money to publish this History, 3 Welsh Mr., Cumberland Presbyterian preacher, 298, 302 Welsimer David, a member of Greenfield church, , 252 Wheeler Stephen, member of committee on catechists, 51 White Reuben, pastor White Oaks and New Market,. . .78, 96, 98. 110 Whittaker Jonathan, pet for ex. of McNemar and Thompson, 37 Williams Nathaniel, pastor at New Market 158, 197, 199, 200, 230 Williams Wm., pastor West Uuion and Manchester, 215, 216, 221, 228 Williamson McKuight,. .220, 222, 226, 228, 231, 240, 260, 269, 280, 281 Williamson Thomas, M. D., Missionary to the Indians, 122, 125 Williamson Wm., pastor at Manchester, 53, 56, 70, 79, 105 Wilson Adam, 159, (This should be Aaron Wilson.) Wilson James J., dismissed to, Pby. of Logansport ,. . . .200, 201 Wilson John W.. pastor at Piketon and Waverly,. . .318, 323, 327, 328 Wilson Joseph G., dismissed to the Pby of Salem, Ind., 123. 139 Wilson Joshua L., D. D., pastor of First C'h, Cincinnati 60, 61. 66 Wilson Nathaniel, advanced money to publish this History 3 Wilson Peter, oue of the original members of Pby, 30, 44 Wilson Robert, pastor of Washington, Ky., 47, 56, 76 Wilson Robt- G., D, D.. pastor of First Chillicothe, 53, 69, 96.. 156, 193 to 195. Wilson Robert W., pastor at Bloomiugburgh, 190, 197. 210. 248 Wilson William, an elder in Rocky Spring Church 113 Wise C. F., an elder in the New Petersburgh Church 302 Wiseman John, paator of First Greenfield, 212, 214, 241, 242 Withero w D. B., an elder in Piketon Church, 197 Woodrow Thomas, D. D., 137, 139. 142, 181, 182 Woods John, D. D., (received honorary degree from Miami Univer- sity, Jane, 1889,) 260, 26.1, 268, 280 OHILLICOTHE t'KEHBYTKKY. 429 Woods Samuel, pastor of Liberty, on Darby, 59, 61, 75 Worlcy Malcham, tho first Shaker convert in Turtle Creek church, 26 Worrell Wm. B , received from the Presbytery of New Castle,. . . .110 Wright John, of the Presbytery of Ohio 59 Wright John N., Foreign Missionary to Persia, 296, 307, 335 Young Alexander H., pastor of Salem church, 241, 244, 255, 256 Youug Kobert, supplied North Fork nnd Union 253 Youngs Benjamin S., Shaker Missionary, 25 Recorder Weekly, the first religious newspaper, 87 Records of Bioomingburgh church, committee on, 198 Records of Greenfield church, extract from, 172 to 177 Remonstrance against urdaining Hopkins at Washington C. H.,. .184 Reports from Ripley and Straight Creek, 95 Request to be excused from voting for delegates to the Assembly, 166 Reunion, etc., 245, 249, 255, 256, 257, 260, 264, 266 Revival Great 8. Results of, 8 and 27, 28 and 64 Ripley Presbytery, 147, 156 Rocky Spring, appeal from session of, 102 Rocky Spring deacons, answer to Memorial, 185 Roll called on N. S., or O- S., 142 Roll, Synod of Kentucky at its first session, 52 Rolls the 23 Sabbath marriages not expedient, 98 Sabbath Schools, 89, 90, 290, 323, 324, 335 Sabbath, traveling on, Ill Sacrament at Walnut Hill, disorder at, 14 Salaries of Preachers, 74 Schismatics, a departure from the New Lights, 22 Seminaries Theological, 64 Seeking out young men for the ministry 228 Sermon Action, who should preach, 163 Sermon McGready's, 29 Sermons on Theology to be preached before the Presbytery 95 Session Books, to be reviewed at Spring meetings, 64 Set off from Presbytery, 76 Settlement with pastors required, 62, 102 Shakers appear, 25 Slavery, 99, 103. 105. 107, 129, 130, 132, 135, 137, 146, 147, 151, 155, 161, 168, 170, 172, 176, 177, 180, 181, 182, 214, 222. 226, 228, 231, 243 Special sessions, formerly appointed, 85 430 THE HISTORY OF TfTR Spirit, rapping* and Piketon church, 198 Standing 1 rule to inquire about, preachers and churches, 62 Standing rule requiring a Staled meeting in July 313 Stated Clerk. Treasurer and Permanent Clerk 30, 45, 51, 52, 78, 107, 122. 201, 230, 269, 298, 313, 327, 335 Stated supplies, to be appointed, 193 State of the country, 228, 231, 233, 246 Statistics in 1812 . 71 Strange resolutions from Red Oak, 177 Students to put themselves under care of the Presbytery, 27(5 Supplies and churches, 60, 303 Supplies appointed, 56, 66 Supplies, route of in 1821, 84 Supplying vacancies, regulations concerning, 213 Summary, 1810, etc., 67, 85, 117, 149, 187, 223. 267, 300, 339 Sunday Schools, 89, 90, 290, 323, 324, 335 Sunday School libraries, . . 252 Synod of Cincinnati, . . 105 Synod of Kentucky, 52 Synod of Ohio, 73 Synod of Virginia, 30 Synod, new applied for, 70, 71. Granted, 73, 74 Synod, a delegated body, — 317, 318 Synodical college, — .... 203 Synod's exceptions, and answer to, . 151, 163, 165, 168, 324 Systematic benevolence, . . 229 Temperance, 100. 283, 314, 316, 329. 331 Temperance, standing committee on, 318 Theological Seminary, 64 Theological Seminary New, at, Cincinnati. 18S Theological Seminary, New Alban\, 199 Theological Seminary of the North West, 219.226 Tokens, use of, 123 Transylvania Presbytery 8, 68 Treasurer and Stated Clerk, 30. 45. 51, 52, 78, 107. 122. 201. 230. 269, 298, 313, 327, 335 Treeing the devil 11 Trial discourse?, heard by Presbytery alone. 132, 136 Trustees and Treasurer of congregations, duties of. 302 Turnpike, the tirst in the United Stales. 7 Union Village, near Lebanon, Ohio, 26 CHILLICOTHt .PRESBYTER? 431 Vacancies, to pay supplies, 55, 60 Wages, a condition of Laborers in 1800, 33 Washington Academy, enlarged from Liberty Hall, . .64 Washington college, beginning of, 64 Washington Education Society . . • .81 Wayne's Treaty with the Indians at Greenville, 6