The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1866-10-10
aeliaiun5 antelligente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PfesJytery of North Mississippi. S.
J. Reid with Rev. ID. 6. Doak.. alternate.
FavetteviHe Rresbweyy.-Rev D. d. Nc.
Bryde and Rev n Mckay. Ruling Elders
DR.. D. Sinclair and Col VIM Mel. Mckay.
P,esLyte,y of Wiachesta-Rev j. r. Ora
ham, with ruling elder }. d. Armstrong.
PfesJytery of Nashville Rev. H. b. Boude,
with ruling elder George Thompson
Pole Green and Salem Church., in Hano-
rey, is enjoying a deeply interesting season
of revival. Meetings are held at Salem every
day, and there have been a number of CONVEX
sions. Rev. II. NJ Painter is assisting the
pastor, Mr. Denny.
Oliret Church, Ne,o Kent Co., Ia.-Last
Sunday was an interesting day at Ollvet 1t
was a communion occasion, for which the
minds of the members had been prepared by
wide spread interest in religion, and many con-
versions in several protracted meetings recent
| ly held by other denominations in the vicinity
in which they had participated and by pre-
| paratory services held at 0livet during last
week Six persons We're received into the
church on profession of their faith, and two
by letter 1t was a solemn and tender season
to Christians, by whom it was felt to be a time
Of refreshing from the presence Of the Lord.
The services on Sunday were conducted by
Rev. p Fletcher of Richmond, who is now
regularly supplying that field
Edn,onSon Church, Mississippi Letter from
Rev. S. j. Reid to the Presbyterian hder.
"The Presbytery of North Mississippi,
which met last week at Senatobia, in DeSoto
county, had delightful meeting Many of
our churches reported to Presbytery times of
refreshing from the presence Of the Lord. Our
little church Of EdmOnson, ten miles South Of
Memphis, commenced meeting on the third
Sabbath which lasted about ten days We
had the assistance Of Bro. III. III. Paine for
four days. The rest Of the time | had no
ministerial help-but the Lord was with us in
a most wonderful manner A most solemn
and interesting feeling seems to pervade the
whole congregation. Some II or ID professed
TO have found Christ precious to them. Over
twenty others were deeply concerned, some Of
whom have since made profession. To God
be all the praise.
GyeeaJ,4er ResJytey, West TUgiaia.-Dr.
j. A. Waddell, Of Union Monroe county, w.
Va, has been licensed to preach the Gospel,
and been assigned to the churches at the
White Sulphur Springs and Anthony's Creek
in Greenbrier county as his present field of
labor In speakingsof his examination in the
Greenbrier Presbytery which met at Hills
boro, Pocahontas county, w. Va, on the 10Th
ult., the Greenbrier Independent says:
His examination on the Classics, on the
Arts and Sciences, Church History, and The
ology, were of the most satisfactory kind. His
trial pieces were of very high order, bearing
with them great clearness and weight OF argu-
ment, as well as beauty and elegance Of COM
position.
The PresJyteIy of Cherokee met in Rome,
Georgia, on the 10Th ult. There were present
during the sessions ten ministers and fifteen
ruling elders.
The meeting was pleasant and harmonious.
Rev. j. +. Lanneau was chosen Moderator and
Rev. r. w. Miner, temporary clerk.
Rev. T. +. Smith was dismissed to join the
Flint River Presbytery
Mr. VIM. A. Miner was taken under care Of
Presbytery as a candidate for the Gospel min
istry The statement was made to Presbytery
that there were five or six other candidates
within the bounds
Great efforts are being made by our people
to repair the wastes OF war in this perhaps
the most desolated region of our Southern
Zion Reports from various churches present
a most encouraging state of religion in our
bounds. More than three hundred have been
added to the churches, most OF these the fruits
of gracious visitation experienced in several
of the congregations. Our churches are all
at peace, and with the blessing of the Master
on all the earnest efforts Of Christians, pros
perity will soon again smile over our Church.
Meeting of Orr Church Judicdt0ries. Good
advice from W. w. p, in the Christian Oh
| SeYUer.
"Messrs Editors 1t has been a long time
since the meetings of our Judicatories, in their
present results, and in their far reaching con-
sequences, were more import mt than the meet
ings of our Presbyteries and Synods land l
may add, our General Assembly, this fall
This consideration should secure full atten.
dance. Every minister, unless proyIdentialy
hindered should be at his post. Every session
should take the necessary steps to be fully re-
presented When every member Of Presbyte--
ny and Synod is present at the time and
place appointed for meeting, to hear what God
the Lord will speak unto them--andto inquire,
as did the fallen prosecutor, Lord, what will
thou have me to do?' such a manifestation of
interest on the part of all will refresh the feel
ings and encourage the hearts of the brethren
who are present. 1t will do more, by sending
out favorable influence through the churches
at large"