The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
MINISTERIAL AND RELIGIOUS.

The Rev. T. II. CLELAYD hayingresigned
the pastoral charge of the ID Presbyterian
church, Natcbez, Mississippi, has taken
charge of the churches of Union and Ben
salem. His post Office address is Union
church, Jefferson county, Mississippi.
HoPEwELL PREsBYrERY, at its recent
meeting licensed MIR. VIM, H. Adams, and
received Rev. J, II. kaufman from the
Presbytery of Baltimore.
Rev. r. X. Porter, and Rev. VIM. Finn
we're granted leave Of absence to continue
their former labors in the array.
The narrative gives cheering evidences
Of the presence of the Spirit inthe churches
Of Athens, Washington, Woodstock, He
broa, New Lebanon, Bethany, Thyatira
and Nj Zion. 1t also mentions hopefully
the increasing interest in the religious in
structicn Of servants in many parts of the
PresbYtery. The important recommended
ton Of the PresbYtery that the servants
should be regularly instructed in religious
things by some member of the white family
in a "home Sabbath-schOol," has been in
some instances, acted upon.
Rev. Dr.. r. Nolan, lately Chaplain,
was elected Col. of his Regt. and accepted.
tits stated that large majority Of the
regiment under his command, numbering
thousand brave Mississippians, are profes-
sors Of religion and members of Christian
churches.
The PREsDYrGRY OF FAYETTEVILLE met
at Pee Dee church, Richmond county, n.
c., October 2nd.
The number Of delegates in attendance
was small, owing mainly, perhaps, to the
fact tAa. presbytery met in an extreme
corner of lis Bounds, and g. point diff
cuts Ct access by public conveyance.
The free conversation on the state Of
religion did not reveal as favorable q coudj-
ton OF spirituality among the churches as
is desirable, yet more favorable than some
a; least of tue members had been led to
fear actually existed. One pastor reported
nearly hundred additions to the member
sd;p Of his charge during the past year
AooJher church has recently been gracious
ly visited by an outpOuring Of the Spirit.
which resulted in large and very valuable
accession to its membership. n addition
TO these the Spirit has been mauilestly pre-
sou. in other instances in the conversion Of
sinners and the building up CT saints But
Notwithstanding these instances Of gracious
presence, the state Of religion in the
churches is not what it ought to be. Cold
ness, wordiiness and thopgdtlessness pre-
vail TO an alarming extent. The state Of
the country absor5s more Of the thoughts
of God people than the interests of Christ's
kingdom viii justify; and unless there is a
speedy change for the better in many of
tbem-uuless Christ has more of their
thoughts, aims and eGoyts-serious and
lasti0g evil must be the result.
Mr. James Il. Cotton, liceutia.e Of tire
Presbytery, who, sons few months since,
vas appointed Chaplain TO the 53cd Regt.
n c. T., was ordained to the full work of
the ministry as an evangelist.
Mr.. Angus n. Ferguson was licensed to
preach the gospel, as q probationer for the
holy ministry.-N c. Presbyterian.
SYNOD OF TENNESSEE, n. S-Tbis body
met September % a, in the Second Presby-
terrain Church, knoxville Rev. j. j Robin
son delivered the opening sermon. Rev.
G.. a. Caldwell was chosed Moderator. On
Saturday morning he was compelled by
sickness 70 return home, when Rev. J. N.
Bradshaw was elected Moderator for the
remaining sessions of Synod.
A request was made to Synod by the e.
ders of the church at Bristol to have their
connection changed from New River to
Holstou Presbytery. This request was
granted.
The Evangelical Trac. Society of Peters
burg, Va, aud the Confederate States Bible
Society were commended to the confidence
aud support of tae churches under the care
OF Synod.
Some discussion was had on a resolution
adverse TO the licensure and ordination by
the Presbyterias Of any man holding anti
scrip'ural or abolition doctrines. 0aing
to tae gravity and Importance Of the sub
Jet, the small number Of members present,
and the lateness Of the hour at which the
subject was introduced, action was deferred
till the next meeting, anu the following per-
sons were appointed committee t. pre-
pare, and present at that meeting, paper
expressing the views and principles of Sy-
nod in regard to the matter referred to,
viz : Rev. Jas. McChaip, Rev. J. J. Robin
son, and Elders r. l. Wilson, Dr.. Samuel
Pfide and E S. Watson.--C Christian O5ser-
Ger.
Austin College at Huntsville, Texas,
opened again on the lst of October, under
ths Presidency Of Rev. Dr. Mckinney. Dr..
Bailey continues TO manage its financial
concerns.
/ THE NORTHERN EPIsCoPAL TRIENNIAL
CONFERENCE.-The body is now in session
/ in New York, A Committee on the Rebel
lion, consisting Of nine members of the
Convention was appointed. Ii was pro-
posed to print three hundred copies OF any
| papers in tue possession of the Secretary
porporGug to be- journals Of the General
Convention of tae Protestant Episcopal
Church in the so.called Confederate States,
or such parts Of the same, as may throw
light upon the questions now under con-
sidera,ion in this house."
The Rev. DR.. Vintou offered preamble
and resolutions, relative to the conservation
Of a Bishop.
Therefore, resolved, That the House of
Bishops :oncurring. this General Con-