the Michigan Presbytery on the use of fuging tunes &c. was 'taken up and adopted as an answer to the question of said Presbytery, and is as follows, viz: In relation to the request of the Michigan Presbytery, to explain the standards of our church in relation to fuging and repeating tunes, it is sufficient to say we judge it most conformable to our standards to refrain from the practice of fuging-that the whole congregation sing the same words at the same time, and that repeating tunes may be sung where sessions judge it conducive to edification. Took up the report of the committee of Overtures on the memorial of the 1st Presbytery of Ohio, and so much of the report of the Presbytery of Indiana as relates to the subject of Education, and the resolutions added were adopted, viz: 1. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to report to Synod on the plan and location of such a school at the next meeting. 2. Resolved, That the memorial of the 1st Presbytery of Ohio be published in the minutes. The Memorial. To the Second Synod of the West, the 1st Presbytery of Ohio would respectfully represent: That being deeply impressed with a sense of the duty of bringing forward a suitable number of sound men of character and ability to labor in the office of the holy ministry, and at the same time fully aware of the danger to the orthodo xy and morality of young boys that may arise from sending them to public institutions, in almost any location before their principles and habits are fixed, and also considering some peculiar difficulties under which State Institutions frequently labor; we have attempted to establish a Grammar School or Academy within our bounds. That attempt has not succeeded. We have had indeed a school in operation for the last two years, in which ten or twelve youths have been attending to classical studies; but that scheel has failed. At least there is not that hope of success which warrants the employment of an efficient and permanent teacher. Still the wants of the church call on us loudly to educate as many pious and promising youths as we can for the holy ministry; and we doubt not other Presbyteries see the necessity of suitable and strenuous efforts for this purpose as well as we, We have therefore concluded to call the attention of Synod to the subject, and suggest the propriety of concentrating her efforts, in establishing a school of respectable character, mainly for the purpose of educating youths of our own denomination, that are looking to the office of the ministry. In suggesting this to Synod we do not mean to give countenance to the prevalent practice of getting up sectarian colleges. We regret that such institutions are multiplying in our country, and that they are likely to prove great obstacles in the way of the attainment of greater unity in the church. We believe that it would be much better if all the youth who aspire to the knowledge of the liberal arts within reasonable limits would finish their collegiate course, at one well endowed and well conducted institution. But our academy, such as we propose might be a very useful auxiliary to such a collegiate institution. There are also reasons to fear son e evil results to our State institutions from a popular current which threatens to augment and sweep from these institutions not only every thing like strict orthodoxy but every characteristic of Protestantism, or even christianity. While we would not prematurely abandon our State institutions to such a fate; but should labor in common with christians of other denominations, and patriotic citizens to maintain them, in purity, honor, and usefulness; we ought to provide for ourselves a foundation for security in any emergency, that may arise: while by a good preparatory training we may fit our sons for entering good State institutions with honor to themselves and with advantage to the institution. We therefore hope Synod will take the matter under consideration and act in the premises as her wisdom may direct. All which is respectfully submitted. By order of the Presbytery. JOHN REYNOLDS, S. W. M'CRACKEN. Committee. Messrs. Macdill, D. D., James Caskey and James Worth were appointed on the above committee Took up the report of the committee of accounts. olutions appended were adopted, viz: The res 1. Resolved, That the clerk be as he hereby is directed to Issue an order on the Treasurer in favor of Dr. Macdill for $12,00 the amount paid by him for the printing of the minutes. 2. Resolved, That the clerk be as he hereby is directed to issue an order in favor of Dr. Clay baugh for $522,00 the amt. due him for his services as Professor during the last year. On motion of Messrs. Pressly and Bonner, Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns it will adjourn to meet at Richland, Rush Co. Ia., on the 2d Wednesday of October 1845. While the resolution was under consideration Synod adj'd. Closed with prayer. VOL. II-SIG. 20. 2 o'clock P. M. Synod met. Opened with prayer. Members generally present. Read the minutes of the forenoon. The resolution under consideration when Synod adjourned again recurring, various amendments were proposed. It was finally amended as follows and adopted: Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns finally, that it will adjourn to meet at Sparta, Randolph Co. Ill., on the 3d Monday of Oct. 1845 at 2 o'clock P. M. The committee appointed to examine the minutes of the 1st Presbytery of Ohio reported the following: Your Committee appointed to examine the minutes of the 1st Pres-bytery of Ohio, report, That they have attended to that duty and find them correctly kept. Read the report of the Presbytery of Ill. To the 2d Synod of the West to meet at Oxford Ohio on Wednesday Oct. 9th 1844, The Presbytery of Illinois respectfully submit the following, REPORT: That during the year they have held four meetings. At the first held in St. Louis in April last, Mr. John P. Pinkerton, having delivered the trials previously assigned him to the entire satisfaction of Presbytery, was solemnly licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus, and has since been laboring among our vacancies with great acceptance. At the same meeting a certificate of good ministerial standing for Mr. Jackson Duff, from the 1st Presbytery of Ohio, was laid on our table, and he was received as a probationer under the direction of this Presbytery. Calls were also received from Harrison and Virginia Grove, lowa Territory, and Union, Randolph Co. Ill. The former directed to Mr. Jackson Duff, which being put into his hand was by him accepted, and trials for ordination assigned him. The latter directed to W. M. Graham, of the 1st Presbytery of Ohio, which was transmitted to that Presbytery. At an adjourned meeting of Presbytery held at Ilarrison Iowa in June last, Mr. Duff having acquitted himself to the entire satisfaction of them, was ordained and installed Pastor of the United congregation of Harrison and Virginia Grove. At the same meeting a certificate of good ministerial standing from the 1st Presbytery of Ohio was presented for Mr. W. M. Graham, and he having accepted a call from Union, trials for ordination were then given him. At the same meeting Mr. Fulton transmitted to us his demit of his charge of Peo ria and Harmony, and after the regular constitutional steps were taken, the connection between him and his charge was dissolved. At At our regular fall meeting in Union Mr. W. M. Graham having delivered the regular pieces of trial to the entire satisfaction of Presbytery, was ordained and installed Pastor of said congregation the same time a certificate of ministerial standing for Mr. Henry H. Johnson from the Presbytery of Chillicothe. was received and accepted, and on a request of the congregation of St. Louis, and on his own petition, he was ordained in St. Louis, at an adjourned meeting held in that place, in view of more extended usefulness in that congregation where he is to labor for the ensuing year. The supplies appointed by General Synod have all been in our bounds, and labored according to appointment with the exception of Mr. McGreggor. Mr. Sturgeon not having connected himself with our Presbytery according to appointment of General Synod, we have not given him any appointments." The health, peace and prosperity of our settled congregations are good and flattering, yet we hear that the health of Mr. Fulton is yet delicate. Our ministers are faithful in preaching, visiting and in giving youthful instruction. And our congregations are punctual in the observance of family devotion, and we hope true and vital piety prevails. Much has been effected, we hope, by the blessing of Jehovah on the labors of Dr. Claybaugh in our bounds, through the past season, and we would humbly ask a similar favor from others of the brethren. Whilst we have reason to rejoice in the number added to our Presbytery through the past year, we have yet reason to lament our wants. Many call but they are not answered. Our bounds cannot be supplied by our own strength, and many congregations and vacancies are languishing for the bread and water of life; yet we hope the time is not far distant, when the heritage of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters do the deep. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. M. GRAHAM, JOSEPH THOMPSON, Committee. A statistical table accompanies this report. On motion of Messrs. Prestly and Thompson, Resolved, That the Trustees, and Superintendents of the Theological Semi ary appointed last year by continued. On motion of Messrs. Reynolds and Jeremiah Morrow, Resolved, That hereafter Dr. Clay baugh's salary as Professor in the Theological Seminary shall be $600,00 per annum. On motion of the same, Resolved, That as probably a member of Synod may be expected to visit some of the Eastern cities next spring, dona- tions will be thankfully received from members of the Associate Reformed church and others who may be disposed to contribute to the enlargement of our library. On motion of S. W. McCracken and Resolved, That the clerk of Synod be as he hereby is directed to draw an order on the Treasurer of Synod in favor of the Trustees of the Theological Seminary for $400,00 to be paid after the order of Dr. Clay baugh for his salary, and the order of Dr. Macdill shall have been paid. On motion of Messrs John Graham and James Prestley, Resolved, That Dr. Macdill and Mr. Worth be and hereby are appointed to superintend the printing of the minutes of our present session, and that they be and are directed to have 300 copies printed and distributed, and that Dr. Macdill be requested to have them printed also in the Christian Intelligencer, and likewise that the clerk be and hereby is directed to issue an order on the Treasurer of Synod for the expenses of said printing. On motion of Messrs. Sawyer and Mayne, Resolved, That the following persons be appointed to preach in the vacancy of Dayton during the ensuing winter as follows, John M. Graham 3d Sabbath of Dec.; James Prestly 2d do. of Jan.; S. W. McCracken 2d do of Feb.; John Reynolds 2d do March; J. M. Gordon 1st Dec.; J. F. Sawyer 4th do of Feb. Took up the Report of the Committee of Overtures on the affairs of New Zion Richland and Bethesda, which being conconsidered, the appended resolutions were adopted. On motion of Messrs Prestly and Thompson, Resolved, That the whole report be adopted and printed with the minutes. The Committee of Overtures on the paper from New Zion setting forth certain difficulties between that session and the session of Richland and Bethesda congregations, REPORT: That they have attended to the matter as carefully as their time afforded them an opportunity. They have reviewed the action which Synod had in the case at Xenia in 1842 when the difficulty was first introduced into Synod. They have reviewed the course which was |