The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1866-10-10

Neao Hmm Book.-A member of our As
senby Committee in the work of the rev.
sion and remodelhng Of our hymn book, Rev.
G. S. DOd OF Plaquemine, La, hives at so
great distance from other members Of the
committee that he has no opportunity OF Shar-
ing their labOrS. But meanwhile, he lSStead-
lily engaged in the preparation Of collection OF
psalms and hymns, reaching some 500 or 100,
with suggestions of appropriate tunes, which
II Is presumed will be offered, at the proper
time, TO the committee : Judgment
PresJytaiR hdec
Presbyterian Church Il, NeirJeR, y. e.
Many of the Southern churches are m need,
but there are few of them We feel disposed
to plead for Just now. We make an exception,
however, in the ease Of the church at New
bern, North CarOlma-the church m which
the beloved and lamented SuattOn, lately pas
tor of che church in Salem, New Jersey, la
bored 50 long and faithfully. The church
building was occupied as a hospital by the
United States forces during the latter part OF
the war, and the government has done nothing
20 repair damages 4 few days since a diSas-
trOus FIRE swept through the town, making
those who were poor poorer, and the Strug-
CHING church appeals to those whom God has
been pleased to deliver from such evils for
help. We will gladly transmit any thing that
may be sent to the editors for the purpose Of
helping this people TO reht their sanctuary.
Philadelphia Presbyterian.
Rec w. IT, Morrison, formerly of New
Harmony, East Alabama, is supplying the
church at Lake City, Florida.
Rec. H1Yy Mcdonald Of Mississippi, has
regained his health, and has nearly recovered
from his lameneSS, and taken charge of a
school and small congregation at Monticello,
Miss.
Reurak-From the Southern Presbyterian,
Athens, Georgia
Eve are now enjoying a very remarkable
outpOUring Of the influences Of the Holy Spirit
upon the churches and people of this place.
a series Of meetings was commenced by our
Methodist brethren in which the pastors and
people Of the other churches were cordially
invited to iOin and the Spirit has come with
such power among us that the whole people
are moved. Such a work of grace has not
been Witnessed here for twenty years. OF the
students of the University, over one hundred
IN number, all but tWenty-tour now profess
faith in Christ. In the Young Ladies Insti-
tute, the same precious influences have been
felt. Twcnty-Six have already been received
by our session, and the work is still going on,
and the interest Is deeper than ever. Every
thing moves forward with quiet and order, but
our meetings are thrOnged by those earnestly
seeking salvation.
BessLeJa Church, South Caroliaa.-A sea
son Of special religious interest has recently
occurred in the BeerSheba church, in the Pres
bytery Of Bethel The services In connexiOn
with this occasion were continued for week,
and resulted in the addition of about thirty
persons to the communion of the church, on
profession Of faith. OF these nine were young
men. This old and interesting church has been
much revived and strengthened, and amid all
the trials and discOuragements of these 'evil
days is rejoicing in the light of His eOunte-
nance whose favor is life, and his loving kind
ness better than life.
Ameac,s, Georgia Sept 3rd, IS66-A
correspondent says
Our churches in this State are vet in
condition TO do but little, compared to what is
required for the support of the ministry. The
efforts made are certainly very cOmmendable,
aud we hope that the day Is not far off when
the Church will be relieved from its present
pecUniary endorsements
Ia many places in this region the churches
have been visited of late by gracious Outpour-
ingS OF the Holy Spirit, in which Christians
are greatly refreshed, and impenitent sinners
hopefully converted to God.
4 Nelg Ptst0y's Telcome.-A correspondent
writing from Charlestown, Virginia, under
date of October 9Th gives an account of the
pleasant way in which their new pastor was re-
ceiyed:
THE Rev A. C. Hopkins reached here YES
terdGy % enter upon his duties as pastor OF the |
Presbyterian Church of this place, made va
cant by the resignation of Rev. Dr. DUttOn, on
account Of IN health. Upon the arrival Of Mr. |
Hopkins and family, they found that the ladies
of his congregation Owith that energy which 4
characterizes the daughters Of Virginia, had /
put the church and parsonage In complete or /
der by fresh paint and otherwise and also filled /
the pantry with all necessary subsistence for
some time.
The gentlemen not wishing to be behind
hand, presented their pastor with a substantial
horse. All gave him a hearty and heartfelt re-
ceptiOn, aud their prayer Is that the Lord will
bless his labOrs to the building up of His cause
in their church and community.
Southern Cklrcbm0R. Rev. Philip Slaught-
er, Of Va, Is to be an associate editor OF the
Southern Churchman, published in Alexan-
dria, and his abilities and learning will cOntri-
butte to the interest and usefulness of that
paper The Churchman, under the conduct
Of Rev. Mr. Sprigg, has increased Its cmcula-
ton, especially amongst the members Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia, and
is to be enlarged and otherwise improved.
Rec. Il. B. BoahCHght of Buckingham
county, Virginia, has been elected the pastor
Of the Baptist church in LewiSbUrg, Green
brier county, West Virginia.