Ross, John B., Bladensburg, Md. Rosser, W. L., Franklin, Tenn. Roudebush, G. S., Natchez, Miss. Roux, Marc, New Orleans, La. Ruffner, Wm. H., Lexington, Va. Rumple, Jethro, Salisbury, N. C. Russell, G. A., Somerville, Tenn. Rutherford, E. H., Petersburg, Va. SAFFORD, HENRY, Greensboro', Ga. Salter, I. H.,Lower Peach Tree, Ala. Sample, W. A., Memphis, Tenn. Sanderson, D.D., Eutaw, Ala. Savage, W. T., Granada, Miss. Sawtelle, B. N., Tuscumbia, Ala. Saye, James H., Lewisville, S. C. Scott, John A., Lexington, Va. Scott, R., Beverly, W. Va. See, C. S. M., Fisherville, Va. Shanks, D. W., Fancy Hill, Va. Sharp, J. D., Kaufman, Texas. Shaw, C., Black River Chapel, N. C. Shearer, J. B., Black Walnut, Va. Sheetz, W. C., Morgantown, N. C. Shepperson, J. G., New London, Va. Shepperson,C. M.,Mt. Pleas't Texas Sherrill, R. E., Ofahoma, Miss. Sherwood, J. M., Fayetteville, N. C. Shive, Rufus W., Searcy, Ark. Shotwell, A., Ben Franklin, Texas. Shotwell, N., Rutherfordton, N. C. Silliman, A. T., Marshall, Texas. Simpson, F. T., Washington, Ga. Sinclair, A., Charlotte, N. C. Singletary, W. H., Kingstree, 8. C. Singleton, H. L., Wilmington, N. C. Sloan, J. A., Colliersville, Tenn. Smith, A., Fayettville, Tenn. Smith, A. P., Aberdeen, Miss. Smith, B. M., Hampden Sidney, Va. Smith, C. R., Douglas, La. Smith, D. F., Jacksonville, Ala. Smith, Henry, Abingdon, Va. Smith H. A., Centreville, Ala. Smith, II. C.. Paulding, Miss. Smith, D.D., H. M., N. Orleans, La. Smith, H. P., Gogginsville, Va. Smith, H. R., Huntsville, Ala. Smith, J. H., Greensboro', N. C. Smith, J. P., Big Lick, Va. Smith, R. C., Milledgeville, Ga. Smith T. E., Cartersville, Ga. Smith, W. A., Bastrop, Texas. Smyle John A., Livonia, La. Smyth, O. H. P., Louisville, Miss. Smyth, D.D., T., Charleston, S. C. Somerville, W. C., Columbia, Texas. Somerville, J., Bridgeville, Ala. Sprunt, J. M., Keenansville, N. C. Squier, J., Port Deposite, Md. Stacey, James, Newnan, Ga. Stanfield, S. A., Milton, N. C. Wailes, B. M., Nelly's Ford, Va. Watson, Samuel L., Zeno, S. C. Watts, W. B., Mount Ulla, N. C. Wood, M. D., Decatur, Ga. Woodburn, J. A.......... Woodrow, James, Columbia, S. C. Woodruff, John, Gainsville, Fla. Woodworth, M. W.,Burlington, W.V Wright, A., Boggy Dep., C. N. YATES, W. B., Charleston, S. C. Young, A. W., Memphis, Tenn. Young, A. Z., Woodville, Miss. Young, H. P., Galveston, Tezas. ZIVELY, J. H., Austin, Texas. THE UNITED SYNOD OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THIS organization was formed August 27, 1857, in Richmond, Va., being composed of Presbyterian ministers and churches which were previously connected with the Presbyterian Church (N. s.). They held their first regular meeting April 1, 1858, in Knoxville, Tenn. A full account of the organization, together with their annual proceedings, is published in The Presbyterian Historical Almanac for the years 1859, 1860, 1861 and 1862. Since that date, owing to the late civil war, I was unable to obtain the official records of its annual sessions until the present time, and though the Synod has passed away as a distinct branch of the Presbyterian Church, the following account of its last meetings is placed upon permanent record: In 1861 the Synod adjourned to meet in May, 1862, in the Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tenn.; but at the time specified the near approach of the armies of the United States rendered that place inaccessible to most of the commissioners; hence the meeting did not take place; but it was subsequently agreed to meet in May, 1863, in Knoxville, Tenn. Accordingly, the United Synod met in the Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tenn., May 21, 1863, and was opened with a discourse by Rev. John J. Robinson, the last Moderator present, from 1 Timothy vi. 5: "From such withdraw thyself." Rev. FIELDING POPE, of Union Presbytery, was elected Mod erator. CHANGE OF NAME.-It was Resolved, That the following overture be sent down to the Presbyteries: Shall the form of government be so altered that wherever the name of our body occurs, the phrase "Confederate States" be substituted for "United States?" PASTORAL LETTER.-It was Resolved, That a pastoral letter from this Synod be sent to the members of our churches at home, and to our candi dates and church members in the army, in reference to the peculiar duties, temptations and trials induced by the present period of war and calamity. SLAVERY.-It was Resolved, That Rev. J. J. Robinson, Rev. T. H. McCallie and William M. Cocke, Esq., of Tennessee Synod; Rev. J. D. Mitchell, D.D., C. L. Mosby, Esq. and James T. Johnson, Esq., of Virginia Synod, be a committee to report to the next United Synod (1864), a paper discussing the duties and relations existing between master and slave, and also the relations existing between the State and the slave. UNION WITH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. It was Resolved, That whereas, our brethren of the late General Assembly which met in Columbia, S. C., have appointed a committee to confer with any committee which may be set apart by the United Synod upon the subject of a union of our respective Churches; and, whereas, the elaborate minute published in the proceedings of the Assembly, explanatory of the spirit, motives and objects of the movement on their part, seems to the Synod every way sincere, honorable and satisfactory; therefore Resolved, That the Synod will appoint a committee of five ministers and two elders to confer with the Assembly's similar committee on the important subject proposed. It was Resolved, That the next United Synod be held in New Dublin church, Va., May 19, 1864. In 1864, owing to the state of public affairs, and the means of transportation being out of order, the meeting did not take place; but Rev. Thomas D. Bell, the Stated Clerk, after consultation with several brethren, called a meeting to be held in Lynchburg, Va., Aug. 25, 1864. This meeting elected A. CONVERSE, D.D., of Hanover Presbytery, Moderator; Rev. James M. Chain, Permanent Clerk, pro tem. ; and J. Randolph Tucker, Esq., Temporary Clerk. The plan of Union with the General Assembly of the Confederate States was unanimously adopted; also the following: Resolved, That the foregoing plan of union, having been adopted by the General Assembly and the United Synod, is hereby declared to be in full force. Arrangements were adopted to carry out the preceding resolution, and to wind up the affairs peculiar to the United Synod, and on Saturday, Aug. 27, 1864, it adjourned sine die. * MINISTERS WHO JOINED THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U. S. The official proceedings of the United Synod as far as published consist of eight octavo pamphlets, making in all 224 pages. The proceedings of the meeting for 1864 were not printed, but were sent to me by the Stated Clerk. The full account of the plan of union and all matter pertaining to it is set forth in The Presbyterian Historical Almanac for 1865, pp. 315. During the existence of the United Synod, the total number of ministers and licentiates was 155. Of this number 72 joined the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the union; 26 joined the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (N. 8.); 9 joined the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (0 s.); 24 have died, and 24 have passed away, and there is no official record that they are at this time (1867) in connection with any branch of the Presbyterian Church. The 72 ministers joining the Presbyterian Church are divided as follows: 17 are pastors, 36 are stated supplies, 7 are teachers, editors, &c., 9 are without charge, and 3 are licentiates. They reside in the following States: Alabama, 3, Arkansas, 1, Louisiana, 1, Mississippi, 8, North Carolina, 1, South Carolina, 1, Tennessee, 18, Texas, 3, Virginia, 32, unknown, 3. MINISTERS WHO JOINED THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U. S. MINISTERS WHO HAVE JOINED THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (N. 8.) MINISTERS WHO HAVE DIED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNITED SYNOD. MINISTERS WHOSE NAMES DO NOT APPEAR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER BRANCH OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The number of churches in connection with the United Synod during its existence was 233. At the time of the union the number was 190. The total numerical strength of the churches was 10,568, as follows: With over 300 members, 1 church; between 200 and 250 members, 6 churches; between 150 and 200 members, 12 churches; between 100 and 150 members, 14 churches; between 50 and 100 members, 40 churches; between 25 and 50 members, 50 churches; less than 25 members, 56 churches; number of members not given, 11 churches. These churches were located in the following States: in Alabama, 10 churches; Arkansas, 2, Maryland, 1, Mississippi, 25, Missouri, 10, South Carolina, 2, Tennessee, 84, Texas, 5, and Virginia, 51. *Memoirs of these ministers will be published in The Presbyterian Historical Álmanac. NAMES OF CHURCHES IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNITED SYNOD AT THE TIME OF UNION. 55 24 Middlebrook, Va.... 33 Richmond United, V 331 33 Richmond 3d, Va... 141 14 Rockford, Tenn....... 156 34 Rockv'e & Beth'a, V 147 11 14 Mobile, Ala............ 57 Rogersville, Tenn... 130 13 Rogersville, Ala..... 12 12 Royal Oak, Tenn... 75 Alexandria, Va...... 2001 Elk Ridge, Tenn..... 631 Mars Hill, Tenn..... 169] Richland, Tenn...... 18 27 7 M. Hermon, Miss.. Sharon, Va....... CHURCHES ONCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNITED SYNOD, BUT NOT AT THE TIME OF UNION. Balt.,1st Cons'al,Md 141] Harmony, Tenn..... Bethel, Tenn......... 6 Harmony, Ala........ |