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Resolved, that the Rev'd Albert Barnes be requested to purchase a Bib'e for the use of the pulpit at the expense of the congre- gation.
The following persons were nominated and appointed to take up the collection in the gallery, viz: Jonathan Condict, John G. Conkling and Elijah Oliver.
Sept. 13th, 1826. The annual Parish Meeting was held this day in the meeting house.
Edward Condict, Esq'r, was chosen Mod- erator, and Jabez Mills. Clerk.
The minutes of the last Parish Meeting was read, and the following person, viz : Mr. Joseph Cutler was appointed Trustee for the ensuing year. The Treasurer's re- port was read and accepted, and Moses Cherry appointed Sexton for the ensuing year at the same as last year, viz : Sixty- two dollars.
Res'd, that a committee of five persons be appointed, to superintend the singing in the church, whereupon the following persons was appointed, viz : Jonathan J. Oliver, John B. Jones, Edwin Ford, Matthew G. Lindsley and Jonathan Pierson.
Resolved, that the above committee be empowered to employ a chorrister and pay him any sum of money, by order on the Treasurer, not exceeding forty dollars pr. annum. Resolved, that a collection quar- terly to defray the above expense of chor- rister, and that Jeduthan [Condict ?], Amos
The minutes of the last Parish Meeting was read, and the resolution of the last Par- | Pruden, Aaron Bunnel and Ira Pruden, be
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appointed to take up the collection in the gallery. Adjourned.
Sept. 17th, 1827. The annual Parish Meet- ing was held this day in the meeting house, pursuant to due notice given. Joseph Cut- ler was chosen Moderator, and Jabez Mills. Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting was read, and the following persons were appointed Trustees, viz : Ezekiel White- head, Silas Condict, Loammi Moore, Edward Condict, Charles Ford and Stephen A. Prud- den. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. Moses Cherry was appointed Sexton, with the same salary as last year, $62.00. The same committee was appointed to arrange the singing as last year. The following Resolutions were adopted, and ordered to be recorded on the minutes, viz :
Res'd, that the Singing Committee shall not pay out, or order to be paid, any sum of money to a chorrister exceeding forty dollars. Resolved, that it be the duty of the Trustees, at the Annual Parish Meeting, to exhibit a statement of all the funds and property of the Parish, in such form as to show how much has been added. or taken from, the funds the past year, and for what ; also the amount of money collected on the seats. Adjourned.
Septem. 18th, 1829. The annual Parish Meeting was held in the meeting house, pursuant to due notice given. Edward Con- dict, Esq., was chosen Moderator, and Ira C. Whitehead, Esq., Clerk.
The minutes of the last Parish Meeting were read. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. The meeting proceeded to the appointment of six Trustees, whereupon Ezekiel Whitehead, Dr. John B. Jones, Loammi Moore, Stephen A. Prudden, John W. Cortelyou and Charles Ford was ap- pointed.
Resolved, that three persons, to-wit : Ezekiel Whitehead, John B. Johnes and Loammi Moore be appointed the Singing Committee for the ensuing year.
Resolved, that there be paid to the chor- ister for the ensuing year any sum not ex- ceeding $28.00 ; and that to raise the same for collections be taken up.
W Dec. 21, 1829, Parish meeting was held this day in the Meeting house, Pursuant to adjournment. Ezekiel Whitehead was Chosen Moderator, and John W. Cortelyou,
Clerk. L. Moore, Treasurer, made a report or statement of the expenditures and rec'ts of the Parish funds for five years last past, which shows a deficiency of about Seventy dollars pr annum. Whereupon the Parish after due consideration voted, that it is not expedient, at this time, to make an assess- ment of one per cent. on the seats and pews in this house. Parish meeting adjourned.
May 3, 1830. Parish meeting was held this day in the meeting house, agreeable to notice, given. Col. Joseph Cutler was chosen Moderator, and F.Childs, Jun., Clerk.
Voted unanimously that this meeting are opposed to the removable of the Rev'd Al- bert Barnes from this church and congrega- tion.
Voted that a committee of seven be ap- pointed, to draw up a statement of facts in relation both to Mr. Barnes and this church and Congregation, and submit the same to the Presbytery which are to meet at Bottle Hill, on Tuesday next.
Voted that the Committee Consist of the following Persons ; viz-I. C. Whitehead, . Loammi Moore, Deacon Sam'l Freeman, Dr, J. B. Johnes, Henry Vail, Francis Child. Jun., and Ezra Mills. Adjourned.
June 2d, 1830. A Parish meeting was held this day in the meeting house, pur- suant to due notice given.
Ezekiel Whitehead was chosen Moderator, and Zebulon W. Conkling, Clerk. The fol- lowing resolutions was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that Jonathan Oliver be ap- pointed a Commissioner, to attend the meeting of the Presbytery at Westfield, on the Ninth Inst., to inform the Presbytery that it is the determination of the Congre- gation at Morris-Town, not to make any fur- ther objections to the dismissal of the Rev'd Albert Barnes from this Congregation ; But wish to express our willingness that a dis- mission be given him, if he desires it.
Resolved, that the following Persons be appointed a Committee, to supply our pul- pit, until further orders from the congrega- tion ; viz. Lewis Condict, John B. Johnes, Gabriel H. Ford, Lewis Mills, Loammi Moore, Stephen A. Prudden, Ira C. White- head.
Resolved, that four of the Committee of supply form a quorum to do business. Ad- journed.
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MINUTES OF THE SESSION.
Aug. 26, 1830. Lewis Mills was appointed to act as Clerk of this Session during the time of our vacancy.
Resolved, that the Session continue the regular monthly meetings for prayer.
Dec. 4, 1830, Resolved, that the meeting in the Church on the Sabbath for the re- mainder of the winter be opened at eleven o'clock.
TRUSTEES AND PARISH.
23d August, 1830. A Parish Meeting was held this day in the meeting house, pursu- ant to due notice given ; when the Rev'd John Ford was chosen Moderator, and Stephen O. Guerin, Clerk.
The following resolutions was unani- mously adopted :
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Resolved, that it is inexpedient at pre- sent to take a vote for the choice of a Pas- tor.
Resolved, that the congregation approve the measures taken by the Committee of supply and wish them to continue their ex- ertions in the same manner as formerly. Adjourned.
Sept. 20th, 1830. The annual Parish Meeting was this day held in the meeting house, pursuant to due notice given. Ga- briel H. Ford was chosen Moderator, and Zebulon W. Conkling, Clerk.
The minutes of the last Parish Meeting was read. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted.
Resolved, that Joseph Cutler and Ezekiel Whitehead be reappointed as Trustees for the ensuing year.
Resolved, that the gentlemen who com- posed the singing Committee tor the last year be reappointed ; viz. Ezekiel White- head, John B. Johnes, and Loammi Moore.
Resolved, that the Committee give not over Twenty-eight Dollars for singing, and that the Chorister be paid out of the Parish funds.
Resolved, that Moses Cherry be reap- jointed as Sexton for the ensuing year, the salary to be as last year, Sixty-two Dolls.
Resolved, that the Trustees devise and report some plan at the next Parish Meet- ing, to meet the deficiencies between the re- ceipts and the expenditures of the Parish funds.
Voted by the Parish that an assessment of one per cent. be added to the present salary on the pews and seats.
March 21st, 1831. . A Parish was this day held at the Session house, pursuant to due notice given ; when Rev'd Daniel H. John- son presided as Moderator, and John F. Voorhies was chosen Clerk.
The following resolutions were adopted. That we proceed to the election of a Pas- tor.
Rev'd Jonathan B. Condit was then nom- inated.
Resolved, that we take the votes by Poll.
The votes being taken, One Hundred and Five were given in favor of Mr. Condit, and Twenty-three votes against him ; Mr. Con- dit being elected by a majority of Eighty- two votes.
Resolved, that the call for Mr. Condit be now inade out.
Resolved, that the call be signed by the members of the Session and the Trustees.
Resolved, that the Trustees have the meeting house insured against fire for the sum of Six Thousand Dollars. Meeting ad- journed.
At a meeting of the Male members of the congregation, held at the Session House, on Monday, May 30th, 1831, (accord- ing to previous notice from the Pulpit,) to take into consideration the expediency of presecuting the call for the Rev'd Jonathan B. Condit for our Pastor.
Peter A. Johnson, Esq., was elected chair. man, and John F. Voorheis, Clerk.
The commissioners appointed at the last meeting, to prosecute the call for Mr. Con- dit, before the Presbytery of Elizabeth Town, were called upon to report ; upon which Mr. Lewis Mills, one of the commis- sioners, made a statement of the proceed- ings before that body.
On motion of Mr. Lewis Mille.
Resolved, that it is inexpedient to pro-
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secute any further the call for the Rev'd Jonathan B. Condit. The resolution was seconded, and resolved to take the vote by Poll.
And Resolved, that all persons who pay salary be permitted to vote on the question.
The vote being polled the above motion was lost. Forty-one votes appearing in favor and seventy-eight against it.
On motion of Silas Lindsley, Esq.
Resolved, that the idea of calling Mr. Condit be now given up. Carried in the affirmative.
Resolved that the last resolution be read from the Pulpit next Sabbath.
Meeting adjourned. John V. Foorheis, Clerk.
19th Sept., 1831. Pursuant to a regular notice given, a Parish meeting was held in the Church, the Rev'd John McDowell pre- siding as Chairman, and S. O. Guerin, Clerk. The following resolutions were adopted.
Resolved, that the Parish proceed to the election of a Pastor.
Resolved, that the votes be taken by Poll.
The Rev'd Joshua N. Danforth of Wash- ington City, having been nominated as Pas- tor, there were Sixty-two votes in favor of him, and Forty-four against ; leaving a ma- jority of eighteen Votes.
The minority being unwilling to yield ; whereupon the majority unanimously pass- ed the following resolution ; viz. Resolved, . that the majority yield to the wishes of the minority and relinquish the prosecuting of the call for the Rev'd Mr. Danforth. Ad- journed.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH OF MORRISTOWN, BOOK 2ND. [*]
1831. September 22nd. The annual Pa- rish meeting was this day held at the meet- ing house agreeably to notice given, when Peter A. Johnson was chosen Moderator, and John F. Voorhies Clerk.
. . . The minutes of the last Annual Parish Meeting were read. The Treasurer's re- port was read and accepted with the ex- ception of the tax paid on the Parish lands.
Resolved, That so much of the Treasurer's report as related to the payment of taxes be referred to the Trustees, and by them be reported to the next Parish Meeting.
Resolved, That the rule heretofore in force in appointing Trustees be repealed, and that they be appointed annually.
Resolved, That the following persons be appointed Trustees, viz : John B. Johnes, Francis Child, Jun., Silas Lindsly, Joseph Cutler, William Sayre, Ezekiel Whitehead, Charles Ford.
Resolved, That the Treasurer be appoint- ed by the congregation.
Resolved, That Peter Freeman be appoint- ed Treasurer.
Resolved, That John B. Johnes, Loami Moore, Lewis Mills, and Jonathan Thomp- son, be appointed a Singing Committee.
Resolved, That the Chorister be paid the usual sum of Twenty-eight dollars, and that two collections be made during the year to be added to the above sum.
Resolved, That Moses Cherry be reap- pointed Sexton 'for the ensuing year, the Salary to be as last year, Sixty-two dollars.
Resolved, That the additional one per cent. ordered to be assessed upon the seats at the last parish be removed.
. Resolved, That the Trustees be instructed to effect Insurance on the Meeting House for the sum of Six Thousand Dollars.
Resolved, That the Trustees be instructed to have the grounds in the vicinity of the Church kept clear of all obstructions.
Resolved, That the session be requested to act as a Committee of Supply.
An application was received from the Ladies of the Fragment Society, for the grant of a Lot of land on which to build an Infant School House, which was referred to the trustees with full power at their dis- cretion to grant the request, and on such terms as they shall deem to be reasonable and propper.
Resolved, That the Rev'd Joshua N. Dan- forth be employed as a supply to perform the Pastoral duties in this congregation for the period of Twelve months at a Salary of One Thousand Dollars and that Doc't Lewis Condict be requested to correspond with Mr. Danforth on the Subject.
The inale members of the Presbyterian Congregation in Morris Town met in the
[*] Title of second volume of Parish minutes. From this date the minutes of Trustees's meetings, with three excep- tions, are recorded in a separate volume.
MINUTES OF THE SESSION.
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Session Room on the 26th day of Decem- ber, 1831, agreeably to a public notice, for the purpose of electing a pastor.
The Rev. A. G. Frazer having been in- vited to preside as Moderator appeared and took the chair. Peter A. Johnson was chosen Clerk.
The meeting was opened with Prayer. On motion it was unanimously resolved that the meeting proceed to the election of a Pastor and that the Votes be taken by ballot.
The Rev. Charles Hoover and the Rev'd M. Hall were nominated as Candidates, on counting the votes it appeared that Mr. Hoover had Sixty-four Votes, and Mr. Hall
Thirty-Five. The moderator then requested the minority to yield to the majority, where- upon the question on motion being taken by holding up the hand, with the exception of 4 or 5 it was unanimous. The modera- tor then declared the Rev. Charles Hoover duly elected Pastor. On motion it was re- solved, that a call be made out for the Rev'd Charles Hoover and that the congregation agree to give him Nine Hundred Dollars per year, to be paid in half yearly payments.
Resolved, That the Deacons and Elders sign the Call in behalf of the Congregation. and that P. A. Johnson and Jonathan Thompson be appointed Commissioners to prosecute the call.
PASTORATE OFTHE REV.CHARLES HOOVER, From Feb .. 1832, to March, 1836.
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MINUTES OF THE SESSION.
Wednesday, Feb, 8, 1832. Charles Hoover was installed pastor of the Morristown Church by the Presbytery of Elizabeth- town. Mr. Frazer preached. Dr. Mc- Dowell presided and gave the charge to the pastor, and Mr. Magie the charge to the people. [Mr. Hoover] commenced his labors, Jan. 20, 1832.
March 1, 1832. Session met and was opened with prayer.
Present : C. Hoover, moderator, Peter A. Johnson, Jonathan Thompson, Wm. Enslee, Lewis Mills, Sam'l Freeman, Timo- thy Tucker, Jonathan Oliver. Absent : David Lindsley, Stephen Young, Henry Vail.
David C. White appeared before Session as an applicant for admission to the church, and after a satisfactory examination was received.
Miss Anna Mead was received as a meni- ber of this church upon certificate from the Pres. Ch. of Chariton, Saratoga Co., N. Y.
Mr. Jona'n Thompson was appointed to attend the meeting of Presbytery at West- fjeld, on Tuesday next, March 6th.
Adjourned to meet on Monday, March 12, at 2 o'clock. Concluded with prayer. [Ap- parently Mr. Hoover was Clerk throughout his pastorate.]
March 13, 1832. Resolved that Session meet on the first day in each month for re- ligious exercises.
Resolved that it is expedient to hold a protracted meeting, commencing on Thurs- day, 29th inst.
July 3, 1832. Resolved that it be recom- mended to the church to e'ect six addi- tional elders at the next preparatory lec- ture.
Aug. 31, 1832. On Friday, after prepara- tory lecture, the church elected the follow- ing persons as elders : Stephen A. Prudden, Sylvester R. Whitehead, Jonathan D. Mar- vin, John W. Cortelyou, John B. Johnes, John R. Freeman, Jonathan Pierson ; and they were duly set apart to their office on Sabbath, Sept. 9, 1832.
Sept. II, 1832. Mr. Mills offered his re- signation as treasurer of the Session, which was accepted, and Mr. Cortelyou was ap- pointed in his place, to whom the balance in the late treasurer's hands was paid over, amounting to $13.77. as per account on file,
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Nov. 15, 1832: Resolved that it be re- commended to the church to elect two ad- ditional deacons at the next preparatory lecture.
Nov. 30, 1832. At the preparatory lecture on Friday, Nov. 30, 1832, the church elected Stephen A. Prudden and Timothy Tucker to the office of deacons in this church ; and they were set apart the following Sabbath.
Dec. 11, 1832. Resolved that the first Monday in January next be observed in this church, agreeably to the recommen- dation of the Gen. Assembly, as a day of fasting and prayer for the conversion of the world. The day was observed, and was one of great interest and solemnity.
Sept. 5, 1833. Session met at foot of the pulpit, and divided the communion collec- tion, amounting to $29.41, among the poor of the church.
Dec. 13, 1834. Mr. Cortelyou, late treas- urer of Session, having removed from this town, Dr. Johnes was appointed in his place.
Resolved. that Dr. Johnes and Mr. Mills with the pastor, be a committee to procure additional furniture for the communion, table, viz : two cups and five plates in ad- dition to those now in use.
Dec. 31, 1834. Session then proceeded to a careful revision of the list of church members.
Nov. 13, 1835. The following minute was adopted in relation to the Rev. Albert Bar- nes, viz :- [The minute was never inserted in the blank left for it. I. (R. S. Green), therefore insert an extract from the diary Resolved, That the resolution passed at the last annual parish meeting respecting the appointment of Treasurer be recinded, and that hereafter the frustees appoint the treasurer, and that they be required to take from him a Bond with ample security for the faithful performance of the duties of his appointment. of Stevens Johnes Lewis, son of Joseph, under date of Nov. 26, 1835, viz : " A meet- ing of the prominent members of the church -held a meeting in reference to their late pastor, Rev. Albert Barnes, removed to the city of Philadelphia ; the object to pass re- solutions to sustain and encourage him while undergoing the fiery trials and perse- Resolved, that Jonathan Thompson, John B. Johnes and Loami Moore be the Singing Committee for the ensuing year. cuting zeal of certain self-styled 'orthodox' members of the Presbyterian Ch. A great cry of ' heresy' has been raised, and an at- Resolved, That the Trustees pay the Chorister fifty dollars for his services the ensuing year. tempt made to thrust him out of the Lord's vineyard, or at least to destroy his useful- ness and popularity. What will come of it Resolved. That Moses Cherry be ap- two dollars, is difficult to tell ; a fire has been kindled. pointed Sexton at the usual salary of Sixty- which will not so easily be quenched."]
March 12, 1836. The following minute was adopted :
Whereas, Session have for some time past been proceeding with reference to cer- tain errors alleged to be uttered by *; and, whereas, upon conference held with him this day. he has expressed himself disposed to study the things that make for the peace and edification of the church, and regrets it he has given occasion by unguarded expres- sions for uneasiness on his account, There- fore,
Resolved, that the case be dismissed, with all the papers etc., relating to the same.
TRUSTEES AND PARISH.
Morris Town, Sept. 22nd, 1832. The an- nual parish meeting was held this day in the meeting house in persuance of notice for that purpose given.
Dr. Lewis Condict was chosen Modera- tor; Z. W. Concklin. Clerk.
The minutes of the last annual Parish meeting were read and approved.
The Treasurer's report was read and ac- cepted.
Resolved, That the subject of taxing the church lands be referred to the Trustees, and that they make report to the next an- nual Parish meeting.
Resolved, That the following persons be appointed Trustees, viz: Loami Moore, Francis Child, Jr., Silas Linds!y, Joseph Cutler, William Sayre, Jr., Ezekiel White- head, Charles Ford.
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Resolved, That the Committee appointed at the last annual parish ineeting on the application from the ladies of the Fragment Society be continued for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That the Trustees together with Dr. Lewis Condict, John B. Johnes, and Edward Condict, be a committee for the purpose of surveying and laying out walks, cutting down trees, and making such other improvements in the church yard, as to them shall seem proper.
Resolved, That Jonathan Thompson. Silas Condict, and James J. Scofield, be a committee to examine into the facts and circumstances in relation to a claim pre- ferred against the Congregation by Mr. John Mills, That they report the same to the Trustees,and that they with the Trustees be authorized to pay Mr. Mills such sum as to them shall seem equitable and just.
Resolved, That the Trustees be request- ed to alter and repair the steps in front of the church.
Resolved, That the Trustees be directed to notify all persons indebted to the Con- gregation on Bond or Note, on which the interest has not been paid for two years, that unless the interest is paid within three months fiom the time they severally re- ceive such notice, the Bonds or Notes will be put in suit ; and that the Trustees be di- rected to institute suits against all persons, who shall neglect or refuse to pay the in- terest in arrears after notice given as afore- said.
Resolved, That there be appointed at every annual Parish ineeting a clerk of the Congregation, who shall remain in office until the next annual Parish Meeting ; whose duty it shall be to attend and act as clerk at all meetings of the Parish during the year for which he is appointed, and who shall take charge of and keep a record of the proceedings of the Congregation.
Resolved, That Ira C. Whitehead be clerk of the congregation for the ensuing year.
Morris Town, 23 Sept., 1833. The annual parish meeting was held this day in the meeting house in pursuance of notice for that purpose given. Dr. John B. Johnes was chosen moderator, and Ira C. White- head Clerk of the Congregation for the en- suing year,
The minutes of the last annual Parish meeting were read and approved.
The Treasurer's report was read, show- ing a balance due him of $48.672, which was accepted.
Resolved, That the Committee appoint- ed at the last annual parish meeting on the subject of taxing the church lands be con- tinued for the ensuing year.
The Treasurer having stated to the Con- gregation that no settlement had been made with Moses Cherry, the sexton, for several years past, it was on motion, resolv- ed, that the Trustees settle with him for his past services, and that henceforth they settle with the sexton, and pay him annually.
The following persons were appointed Trustees for the ensuing year, viz : Ezekiel Whitehead, Silas Condict, Silas Lindsly, William Sayre, Jr., Loammi Moore, Joseph Cutler, Francis Child, Jr.
The following persons were appointed the singing Committee for the ensuing year, Jonathan Thompson, John B. Johnes and Loammi Moore.
Resolved, That the Trustees pay the chorister $50. for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That the Committee appoint- ed on the application of the ladies of the Fragment Society be continued for the en- suing year.
The Trustees having reported (verbally) that nothing had been done touching the improvements in the Church yard, It was resolved that the same committee be con- tinued on this subject, for the ensuing year.
The Trustees having reported to the Con- gregation, that in pursuance of a resolution of the last annual parish meeting, they had had an interview with Mr. John Mills upon the subject of his claim against the con- gregation, and had examined his accounts and papers, and were of the opinion that he had no legal claim upon the congregation for the amount alleged to be due him. For the pupose however of compromising all differences between the congregation and Mr. Mills, they were willing to allow and pay him a certain sum of money. Inas- much however, as it does not appear to the Congregation, that Mr. Mills is willing to accept this sum in satisfaction of his claim against the congregation, it was, Resolved, that Silas Condict, Francis Child, Jr.,
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James J. Scofield, and Silas Lindsley be a committee to confer with Mr. Mills upon the subject of these differences ; that they report to the Trustees, and that the Trus- tees be directed to pay him the sum which the committee agreed to allow him, if in their opinion it is right and proper, and Mr. Mills is willing to accept it.
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