he labored for many years, many yet bear testimony as to his excellence. He frequently was honored by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania and adjacent states, in electing him as Secretary and President of that highly respectable and reverend body. Few men live, in whom so many excellencies were united. He was master of many languages and among them, he read with most pleasure, the Hebrew, Arabic and Syriac. He was a respectable Mathematician and, a great admirer of Euclid's propositions. He was an ardent admirer of the constitution of the U. States, & well understood the principles & institutions of the government of the U. States. So notorious was this fact, that he was offered one of the highest posts of honor within the gift of the State of Pennsylvania. He declined the offer however, unwilling to lay aside the holy office of an Ambassador of Jesus, before God should remove him from this sublunary, world. Having arrived at the age of 53 years, he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, after having lingered for a long time with a pulmonary affection. During his illness he evinced that fortitude and resignation, which is peculiar to true children of God only, and earnestly admonished all with whom he had intercourse, to seek the Lord Jesus Christ, as the only way to life everlasting. A more particular biography of this great and good man, is contained in our German Magazine. The demands on our time, prevent us from translating it, for the present.-Editor. A JEWISH PREACHER. Mr. Levin, a Jewish Proselyte, who studied Divinty under Professor Tholuck, at Halle, has lately been appointed Lutheran Minister at Brezezyn, where he has a flock of six hundred Protestant families, to whom he is said to preach the Gospel powerful. The people know that he is of the Jewish Nation; but so far from despising him, they seem to have a particular affection for him on that account. When he delivered his first sermon, the aisle of the church was crowded with Polish Jews. He is deeply interested about his own nation; to whom he has now a most favourable opportunity of testifying of Christ.-Landon Miss. Register. It is said that the Croup, one of the most dangerous and rapid of diseases, may be effectually checked by the external application to the throat of equal parts of camphor, spirits of wine and hartshorn, mixed together. Minutes Of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland. On Saturday October 16, 1830, the Ministers and Lay-delegates. assembled at Taneytown Frederick county, Md. At 2 o'clock, P. M. the Rev. D. F. Schaffer delivered a preparato ry discourse from Hebrews xiii: 10. At candlelight Mr. F. J. Ruth. preached from Rev. iii. 20. On Sunday morning the Rev. Dr. Kurtz, delivered a Synodical discourse from Matthew xiii. 4-9. Rev. Morris preached in the Presbyterian church, Text, Jer. viii: 6. In the afternoon, the Secretary preached in the Lutheran church from Phil. iii. 10. and Rev. Albert in the Presbyterian church, Text, 1 Thess. v. 19. At candlelight, exhortations were delivered by Rev. J. G. Morris, B. Kurtz and D. F. Schæffer. On Sunday af ternoon, the Lord's supper was administered to the members of the Synod, and then to many of the Laity present. Monday 8 o'clock A. M. The Synod was constituted as usua President Dr. Kurtz, offered to the throne of grace, a fervent prayer. The following brethren took their seats. 1 Rev. Dr. Kurtz, Baltimore 7 D. F. Schoeffer, Frederick 8 B. Kurtz, Hagerstown 10 LAY-DELEGATES. J. N. Hoffman, Taneytown J. Albert, Manchester 1 John McDonald, Frederick 15 A. Lichtenwalder, Taneytown 2 John Culler, Middletown 3 Jacob Kausler, Hagerstown 17 William Grimes, Woodsboro' 8 Rev. S. K. Hoshour was absent. 4 6 D. Martin, Baltimore J. Kuhn, Manchester E. Easter, Cumberland. Agreably to the constitution, the officers for the ensuing year, were now elected, viz. Rev. DAVID F. SCHAEFFER, President. ABRAHAM RECK, Secretary. M. WACHTER, Treasurer. Rev. F. Ruthrauf appeared, as delegate from the East Pennsylvania Synod and was admitted to the usual privileges. Rev. Leidy of the German Reformed church, and Rev. Winders of the United Brethren society, were introduced to the Synod. Documents and letters were handed to the President, which were disposed of as will appear. Resolved: That Rev. J. G. Morris, be released from the obligation imposed upon him at the last Synod, to preach a Missionary ser mon. On motion by Rev. Haverstick, Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed to take in hand, the matter, in relation to Rev. N. B. Little and Haverstick; whereupon, brothers B. Kurtz, J. N. Hoffman and J. Winter were appointed, and reported, That this case has been amicably adjusted to the full satisfaction of the parties concerned. Brother Little having proposed to remove from Cumberland, and to take charge of other congregations, so soon as practicable. The committee, therefore, respectfully recommend 1. That brother Little be appointed missionary for three months, and that the President of the Synod have authority to extend the time to six months if expedient, and that his missionary efforts be principally directed to Cincinnatti Ohio. And in this case he obligates himself to discontinue his labors in Alleghany County so soon as his necessary engagements shall be fulfilled, and to enter on his missionary tour about the beginning of January next or sooner. 2. That brother Haverstick continue his ministerial labours in the Cumberland district, and that the several congregations composing said district are hereby requested, to unite in calling and supporting him, as their regular Pastor. The Synod adopted the report unanimously. Resolved: That the constitution, for the government of Synods, as prepared and recommended by the General Synod, be now read. Whereupon it was read and after a few amendments adopted. The Parochial reports, were now called for and transmitted as follows viz. The monies collected for the treasury of the Synod were now received, viz. Resolved: That the resignation of Rev. B. Kurtz as director of the Seminary be accepted. An election for Directors of the Seminary was now held. Rev. D. F. Schaffer was elected for four years, Rev. A. Reck for five years, Rev. J. N. Hoffman (in the room of Rev. B. Kurtz) for two years and Lewis Medtart, Esqr. for five years. The Synod adjourned to attend Divine service, Prayer by Rev. A. Reck. Monday 2 o'clock P. M. Prayer by Rev. Albert. Messrs. Kausler and McDonald appointed to examine the late treasurer's account, reported that they found it correct, and that there remained in the treasury $257 87 On motion three brethern, (viz.) B. Kurtz, Morris and Hoffman, were appointed a committee, to devise a plan on the subject of holding district conferences. The committee reported, that this Synod should be divided into two districts and the Catoctin Mountain be the dividing line; that the first meeting of the Western district be held at Middletown, Frederick County, beginning on the second Wednesday of November next; and the first meeting of the Eastern district, be held at Woodsborough, commencing on the second Wednesday of December ensuing, which all was accepted by the Synod. On motion the Synod adjourned until 8 o'clock next morning, prayer by brother Win ter. This evening at candlelight, the Parent missionary and education society of our Synod held its annual meeting, when several addresses were delivered. Tuesday morning 8 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Rev. B. Kurtz. The Rev. Professors Schmucker and Dr. Hazelius and the Rev. Mr. Heyer, appeared as delegates from the West Pennsylvania Synod. Rev. J. Ruthrauf and Godwalt were admitted as advisary members. The proposition concerning Streit's legacy now occupied the attention of the Synod, and after some debating on the subject, it was Resolved, that, the proportion falling to this body, should, after the example of our sister Synod of West Pennsylvania, go into the funds of our Seminary. Rev. B. Kurtz only in the negative, requested that his protest against the above resolution be spread on the minutes. On motion by Rev. B. Kurtz, Resolved, that whereas the exercise of Scriptural discipline is of the utmost importance to the preservation of the purity of the church and the promotion of its dearest interests; and whereas we have a printed discipline based upon the di rections and precepts of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was adopted and recommended some years since by this Synod, but which there is good reason to apprehend, has not been faithfully administered, in consequence of which the cause of vital piety is suffering in our Zion, while at the same time we are justly censurable; therefore Resolved. 1 That all the Ministers belonging to our Synod be required henceforth, conscientiously, to carry the discipline into effect. 2 That in order to facilitate the more effectual observance of said discipline, each Minister be required to keep a church-book, somewhat in the form as setforth below, with six columns. Names of When When When Members Admitted Suspen- Excomded munica ted When Removals Restored by death or otherwise Now the following brethren were appointed delegates to our sister Synods, namely, Rev. B. Kurtz to East Pennsylvania Synod, Rev. Haverstick to West Pennsylvania Synod, Rev. N. B. Little to Ohio Synod, the Rev. B. Kurtz and J. Winter to the Synod of Virginia, and the Rev. D. F. Schæffer to the Synod of New York. The Delegates to the general Synod, to meet at Winchester 1831, were now elected, viz. Rev. D. F. Schæffer and A. Reck, John A. Bentz of Boonsborough David Martin of Baltimore, Rev. J. Reck and J. Winter their alternates. On motion resolved that our President write a letter to the president of the Ohio Synod, informing him, concerning the appointment of brother Little, and requesting his co-operation in promoting this plan. Whereas our two Professors and Rev. Heyer were a committee appointed by the West Pennsylvania Synod to confer with our Synod in relation to the appointment of an agent to missionate through the boundaries of their and our Synods, the President appointed Dr. Kurtz, A. Reck and J. G. Morris, a committee to confer with the above committee on said subject. The committee recommended that the following resolution be adopted, viz. that this Synod unite with the Synod of West Pennsylvania in employing the services of the Rev. B. Kurtz, as general agent to organize new congregations, to visit such as are vacant, to establish education and missionary societies, to collect contributions for the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, and subscribers and subscription dues for the Intelligencer and German Magazine; that both Synods unite in remunerating him for the time employed in the boundaries of each Synod and that he be requested to pay particular attention to our people in the District of Columbia. And, that if the Rev. B. Kurtz find it inconsistent with his duty to engage in this work next spring, he confer with the President, as to the immediate plan of his operations. The above resolution was unanimously adopted. Rev. Heyer stated that as agent of the American Sunday School Union, he wished to confer with this body, whereupon, Rev. Bager and Hoffman, were appointed, a committee and reported, 1. Resolved, that we as a Synod approve of the object of the Lutheran Sunday School Union. 2. Resolved, that the members of this Synod co-operate with the agent of this Union, and as far as practicable promote by pecuniary aid and otherwise, the object of his agency. Both resolutions were adopted. On motion Resolved, that this Synod form itself into a Temperance Society, on the plan of entire abstinence from ardent spirits, (except in cases of sickness,) as the only safe foundation of the temperance cause, and also warmly recommend the formation of similar associations throughout the bounds of this Synod. |