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The United Synod.
--This body, in session in the Rev. Dr. Read's Church, resumed its business yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. E. H. Cumpston was elected Moderator, and Rev. W. H. Vernon temporary Clerk.
The morning session was chiefly occupied in appointing committees and preparing business for future action.
A proposition was made, and referred to a committee, to modify the name of the body by substituting "Confederated" for "United" States.
Before noon a recess was taken to 4 o'clock P. M.
At 4 o'clock the Synod met, and received various reports and narratives.
Chattanooga, Tenn., was selected as the place for holding the next annual meeting.
Rev. Horace P. Smith, of Piedmont Presbytery, took his seat as a member.
The free conversation on the state of religion was made the first order of the day for to-morrow morning.
Rev. James N. Bradshaw was requested to preach at night on the subject of missions.
Adjourned to to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
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