The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-12-18


The Rev. j. r. Gillaud, Its former pastor,
has removed to Mount Holly, Arkansas, and
the church Is now without permanent supply
The churches in that section of country are
greatly impoverished; and it is stated that, to
support pastor, II will be necessary for neigh
boring churches to unite. An effort Is making
to effect an arrangement Of this sort
Southern Presbyterian.
Bishopvils and Hephzibah Churches, S. c.
The Rev. w. \. Gregg, pastor elect OF the
BishOpvIlle and Hephzl0ah churches, was IN
stalled on Saturday, November 10th.
The installation services, conducted by the
Rev. MeSSrS. L. Il. English, w. Nj. Reid, and
W Brearley, We're peculiarly solemn. 1t was
touching scene when the fathers aud mothers
in Israel came forward and gave the pastor OF
then choice the right hand of Christian lei
lOwShip. Three OF the younger portion OF the
congregation protested their faith in Jesus
and were received into full communion with
the church.
The post Office Of the Rev. W. G. Gregg is
BishOpville, ). Z.
= Ssy. Edward wurtz IS -spending the winter
ubbably supply the church
IA, Florida as he did last Wlnter7dur
similar sojOurn. Our readers will re-
member that this church was blessed with a
revival of religion soon after MIR. Wurtz la
bOrs, and several members added on profession
of faith.
Rev. Henry C. Carter, of Dalton, Georgia, l.
calling for help TO build their house of worship
Their church ed6ce was destroyed by the
Federal troops IN Sherman 5 march-and 50
Z great Is the poverty of that section of the
I State, they cannot of themselves raise all the
money required, 81, 900. Any contributions
will be thankfully received.
Rev. W. h. Jeffries has taken permanent
charge of the Westminster church Louisville,
and regular services, morning aud evening,
will be held In that church hereafter.
Correspondents will please address Mr. JEFF
fries, care OF Davidson and Robinson, Louis
vile, Ky.
The Rev. Elias B. Inslee.-We have just re
eeived letters from Mr. I>lee, from which We
learn that he had a prosperous voyage from
New York TO Shanghai. All tn, members OF
his family were quite well.
Presbyterian Books in Montgomery, Ala.---Joel
White, OF Montgomery, Ala, will keep on
hand a supply of the publications of our COm-
mittee. Churches needing Hymn Books, OF
Sabbath School Books, may be supplied by
. calling upon him.
Pleasant Ridge Church, Ala.---Rev. T., ~ Hut
ton 5 church at this place has been blessed with
revival Of religion. The descent of the Spir-
1t was like a gentle, continual shower upon the
mOwn grass. This was Is might have been ex
pected, as the work was confined chiefly 10 the
children and youth of the congregation. Nun
bers sought an interest in the prayers Of the
church, and the inquiry meetings were unuSu-
ally large and interesting. Seventeen united
with the church.
Revival at Oxford, Miss.---In addition to the
notice we gave Of this blessed work week or
two since, we find in the Presbyterian Lpdec
some very interesting facts;
1.-The interest in the University became so
great in few days, that nearly the entire body
OF students petluoned the Faculty TO suspend
Vie exercises tor two days, which was generously
ranted; aud, by second petition, was con
Rg the week.
prayer and inquiry meetings daily
lne' c-ilege, except when these exercises were
pried to allow the plOuS young men an OppOr-
sunity OF cOnverslng with their friends on their
Yspirltua interests. A prayer meeting was also
held in the church in the forenoon for the ben
, eft of all anxious inquIrers; preaching every
night aud an invitation extended TO all who de
ked to seek their souls salvation. It was
poriOus sight 20 see scores Hooking to the al
Tar; some who were hardened IN SIN, of whom
out of doors, so crowded was the house, TO the
altar. This was truly fulhlment of the llth
chapter of Isaiah. Every Christian appeared
10 lie inspired with new zeal. There were
about one hundred and twenty-6y conversions
M all about seventy of these were students OF
he University, and about thIrty-hve OF the Fe-
,ale College Several new converts OF the
University have decided TO study for the min
ry, and some are undecided. We have now
out twenty candidates for the ministry, and
bout three-tourths Of the students are pro-
sOrs OF religion.
Preaching Of Rev. Stuart Robinson at Nash
he.-The Methodist ChriStjaR Adrocdte says:
ave do not remember hearing 50 good a
,rmOn from any preacher not OF our faith
nd order Indeed, his manner, spirit, teach
n.y. all cOrrObOrated the intimatlOn which we
have received OF his Methodist anJecedentS.-
He ignored all theological technicalitles, aud
handled his hearers for an hour aud half on
the danger of delay Of conversion with such a
| power of argument and force of appeal aS
| seemed to be wholly irresistible. Why does
not every preacher, knowing the terror OF
] the Lord, thus persuade meU.
The idea of Mr.. Robinson's antecedents be
! ing Methodist will be new to him.
Memphis COlOred Conference of the NJ. E.
Church, sOuth-BishOp Pane says OF the re-
/ cent meeting Of this Conference at jackson,
| Tenn
at is the first ever held by our Church.
\ and marks an epoch In our Church History.
} Over one hundred preachers, and nearly a.
many lay delegates from distance, attended
the session. We tried to instruct them as TO
! their duties as ministers and Christians. La
| initiating the enterprise, We departed as little
g, ,...ssssSale from onr regular mode Of holding
| Annual Conferences Every thing was done
orderly aud MethOdiStically. Character was
examined andq qualifications as to gifts graceS
aud usefulness ScrupuiOuSy investigated be-
fore election 70 O,ders. The Secretary Is quite
an intelligent cOlored man, and many OF the
members read and write, aud all are trying TO
'learn. Some Of them | have known for many
years, and all who were admitted and elected
to Orders are well reported as good, reliable,
and useful ministers of Jesus Christ While
the greater part we're from West Tennessee,
representatives of Middle Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Alabama, and Mississippi were pre-
sent; good number from the last. Most OF
them We're men beyond middle age, and not
few had been the slaves OF preachers and OF
well known members Of our Church, and were
strongly attached TO old master.
No white men are regular members of this
Conference even brother Taylor, who has
so unSel6shly devoted his time, talents, aud
money to carry out this work. lie and tue
other white preachers, whose names are IN the
list of Appointments as Presiding Elders, are
members of other Conferences, or local preach
erS acting as supplies. They are necessary
TO supervise the work and guide in the admin
istratlOn of the Discipline.
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