The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-12-25
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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbytery of st. Louis.

FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbytery of st. Louis.
A pro re nata meeting of the Presbytery OF
st Louis was held in the Walnut Street
Church, ST. Louis Tuesday Dec 10, 1861,
The first item of business was to receive the
second Church of Jerseyville, Illinois On
reading the minutes Of meetings held by the
congregation and session, and hearing the ell
der who bore the application, 1t appeared that
it is the unanimous wish of the church and ses-
sion to be connected with this Presbytery.-
The request was granted, the said Church re-
ceived under the care. and its name placed on
the roll of Presbytery.
Alexander A. McReynods, ruling elder from
the church, appeared and took his seat in
Presbytery.
Presbytery declined to put call from the
Second Church at Jerseyvllle, into the hands
of Rev. Samuel Lynn.
At the same time Presbytery took occasion
to record their high sense OF brother Lynns
ministerial faithfulness and ability, and their
gratitude to God for the firm stand brother
Lynn has taken in defense of the crown rights
of Jesus Christ and the great principles OF
true Presbyterianism
Rev. J. H. Brookes ID. d., and ruling ell
der, D. H. Bishop were directed to visit, at
their earliest convenience, the Second Church
of Jerseyville, and assure the brethren there
of the deep interest of Presbytery in their
welfare. ,
Presbytery proceeded to consider the appli.
cation of VIM. A. Shaw Nj. d., to be received
as member of the body.
After full discussion, the following minute
was adopted
civilian A. Shaw was for many years an
ordained minister of the Gospel in the Presby-
terrain Church, but. having withdrawn to unite
with the Baptist Church, he lost his connec-
ton with the Presbytery, which, we learn, has
since been dissolved Letters were read from
well known brethren who were formerly intl-
mately acquainted with brother Shaw, and
who speak of him in the most favorable terms:
Presbytery then examined brother Shaw, and
he was unanimously received as member OF
this body.
PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly.-The Nash
u7le Union aud Dispatch, which gave full re-
port of the proceedings, thus sums up its
opinion of our Church Court:
every subject of Church interest was tho.
roughly and ably examined, the discussions
were conducted in a spirit of Christian frater-
nity, and the action had was harmonious and
satisfactory. The bounds of the church juris-
diction were enlarged, and important and val
liable accessons to its Presbyterial communion
were made The ancient standards were reset,
and the delverances are characterized by that
firm adherence to principle and judcious con-
servatism which is the leading feature Of Pres
byterian Church poity. The subject of edu-
cation enlisted much attention, and move
ment for the establishment of University,
with muniGcent endowment, was inaugurated.
To regard to all things of secular nature, cal
culated to distract counsel, and impede the
true work of the church and religious progress,
this Assembly was model to be initiated; and
the presence and ministratons in the city, Of
such body of eminent clergymen, have i'm
parted healthy moral SAVIOR to this commu-
nifty, which will long be appreciated.
Revival at Henderson, Ky.-Rev w. A. Har-
rison writes to the Free Christian Common
,cealth, that a very encouraging state Of
things exists in the Henderson Church, KY
Already twenty eight persons have united with
the church, and others are inquiring. Mr..
Harrison expects Dr. Hendrick, Of Paducah,
to come to his assistance and thus continue
the meeting
The Prssbytsry of Orange, N. c., after duly
examining Duncan Latta, Freedman, has
authorized him to exhort the colored people
under the supervision of the Presbytery. y
This action, as we understand it, is in accord
ance with the recommendation Of the Memphis
Assem- bly,
Installation-On Sunday, December End,
Rev. T. l.. Devaux was installed pastor of the
Presbyterian Churches of Madison and Oak
land, in Florida. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Clisby,
of Thoma sville. Charge to the Pastor by Rev.
Mr. Alexander, of Quitman; and Charge to
the congregation by Rev. Mr.. Fraser, of Mon
ticello.
Organic Union of Presbyterians.-A cores
pendent of the Banner of Peace says
$50 far as the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church is concerned, the question of organic
union need not be agitated again until there is
great change in the minds of one or both
parties Whether that change will ever come
the future must develop. Judging from pre-.
sent Indications We should say it is not very
near.
What, then, is the duty of Cumberland
Presbyterians in view of these developments?
answer: l. We should, with renewed vigor,
apply ourselves to the work of perfecting our
own organization. building up our own enter
prises Henceforth We are to do good in the
world mainly through the organism and agen-
cies of our own Church. To strengthen and
develop that Church is our most direct road
to usefulness. As Church we are in our in.
fancy, but will have ample time to mature be-
fore our separate ecclesiastical existence is
terminated; 2 We should make greater eff
forts to make known our distinctive peculiari-
ties to the world. The impression has been
made upon the minds of many (greatly to our
detriment) that we have nothing sufficiently
distinctive to justify separate organization.
But We now see, more clearly than ever before,
that there is difference between us and other
Presby terians, which constitutes an insupera-
bic barrier to union. We should set forth and
explain that difference. We should preach,
write, publish, and circulate our distinctive
doctrines until they are generally understood.
Our Church possesses two important advan-
tages which should be turned to proper ac-
count. First, We have Presbyterian form of
government separated from the fatalistic fea.
lures of Calvinism, to degree that can be
claimed by no other Presbyterian Church.
Second, we have system of doctrine which
rejects the extremes OF both Calvinism and
Arminianism. We occupy medium ground
! And If doctrlnal basis of union Is ever found,
upon which orthodox Christians can unite,
that 61Sis must approximate oar MeOf0gicdt
position 1t Is ours to show to the world that
there is medium ground that can be defined
anu nlaihlaincu, anu upon WHICH we can stanu,
united, prosperous, and perpetual Church.
Child's Paper for the Virginia Protestant Epis-
copal Sunday School Union.-Rev. Mr. Dashiell,
Rev. Drs. Peterkn and Minnegerode, of this
city, have been appointed a committee to in.
quire into the expediency of establishing a
Child's paper. They have issued circular
to the churches, showing the necessity and
practcabllity of the paper, and soliciting
pledges for subscription Of packages from 5 to
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