The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-04-15

IN The Rams church, on the last luursuay vi
September, III A NJ.
Presbytery of Savannah at its recent meeting,
licensed j. W. Quartcrman to preach the gos-
pei As q probatIoner.
1t was resolved that the next regular meet
ing of Presbyterv be held ut FleD1ngton,
Liberty county, GA, on the 18th Of October
Dext at o'clock p NJ
The Assembly Overture on Mental Culture"
The Presb, teries of Savannah and Augusta
both dissent entirely from the opinion that
cit comes clearly within the province Ut the
organised Church of God" to look after the
mentnl as distinguished from the naordt cul-
ture OF the people of God, and dlsclalm any
right, as court of Jesus Christ, 10 exercise
any control over the secular education OF the
people.
Rev. c. K. Caldwell was installed pastor of
the Church of Denmark, Tenn, on the Sd
Sabbath in March, by the Presbytery Of the
Western District The services were conduct
ed by the Rev. Evander McNair, Of Jackson,
and the Rev. Prof Cameron. Mr.. Caldwell
breaches all his time at Denmark, to good
congregations composed mainly Ut North Car
olinians. His many friends in the old North
State will be glad TO learn that his health is
very good, and that he writes hopefully OF the
prospect for usefulness in that rich and grow
ug country.-N Z. Presbyterian
The Church in staunton. Wave learn, from
private correspondence. that since the commu-
Mon in February at which time an Increased
religious interest was manifest in the church,
forty one in all Have been added 10 It's cOmmu-
mon Some of these were pupils from the
Blind Institution and there Is an interesting
class from these pupils in connection with the
Sabbath school. The blind have also commenced
a prayer meeting among themselves. Though
by Gods providence they are deprived Ut the
light of day, the same gracious Providence ln-
clines their hearts TO seek Tor the light OF lite.
Il will bring the blind by way they knew
not, | will make darkness light before them.
Rev. L. C. Ransom has recently been installed
pastor of The First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, Memphis, Tenn, recently occupied by
Rev. DR.. Davis.
The First Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Nashville, has enjoyed a gracious outpourlng
of the Spirit. Thrry-two have been added
to the church.
Lebanon Church, Tenn---The Presbytery Of
Knoxville recently met in this Church. A
correspondent who was present, writes US:
"We had delightful meeting of Presbyte-
~ altnOugn our DOuy IL ~ SiDdl HC SHuich
in which we met (LebanoD,) was almost utter
ly disorganized by the war. but still a little
remnant wa> left At the fall meeting OF Pres
bytery petition, signed by thirty-three persons
ia that congregation; came up asking for the
reorganization of the church. We appointed
n commission for that purpose, and when the
duty was perf1rmed the church proceeded to
elect its officers and chose two for elders aud
two for descOns-al energetic and true men
and all, except one chosen a. a deacon, accepted
the positions to which they had been elected.
On account Of the absence OF one OF the elect
ed elders physician, professionally engaged
on the third Sabbath in March, the time set,
the ordination and installation was postponed
until the forenoon Of the 2Dd instant, the day
on which the Presbytery was 10 meet, at which
time they were regularly ordained and installed
We had a most encouraging attendance during
the meeting. The congregations were large,
and gave most serious attention to the preached
Word, and we are glad TO know that many
we're awakened to anxious concern about their
souls The meeting was closed on Monday
night In the forenoon OF Monday however,
meeting of the congregation having been pre-
viously called for the purpose two additional ell
ders were elected. One of the former bench
Of elders who served before the war-the only
ono Lett 90 this chutch has been inca pacitated
for two years past 10y spinal disease, and has
| been bed ridden nearly all that time He is
now improving and We hope he will be able
| before long to appear in his usual place in the
-anctuary, and then if the two elected on Mon
dry, shall see their way to take part in the Of
| tice with those already indicted Lebanon will
have tench Of five elders, who will serve her
well"
IF We could only get two more men, and
| we're able TO sustain them, we would soon, un-
der the blessing Of God, make a report from
This region that would cheer the hearts of our
people all over the country. II | had the
means to support two good, prudent, earnest,
industrious ministers OF our Church, | would
put them right to work in this region. in the
fullest confidence that | would thus do more
for the glory of God and the salvation of men,
than conld accomplish with the same amount
in any other way under the sun.
Rev. J. J. Alternately, being engaged as stated
supply supply TO che Pennsylvania Run Pres
byterian Church, his Post office address is
changed from Louisville to Paramount, Jeffer-
son county, Ky. .
Rev. T. H. Cleland, late of Fayette, Miss,
has removed to Clinton, Hickman county, Ky.
Rev. D. Harrison's Post Office address is
changed from Liberty Hill, s. c., to Fort
Mill, York District, s. Z.
Rev. w. H. Russels Post Office address is
changed from Greenvllle, Tennessee, to Con-
cord. Knox County, Tennessee.
Rev. J. D. MoClinto,k has had, and continues
TO have, con siderable religious interest in his
congregation at Catetsblrg. KY Some fifteen
persons have been received on profession.
Fort Smith, Ark.-H. 7. Morton writes to
the Presbyterian Lder:
Il desire though your paper to call the at
tentiun of Presbyterlans, who are leaving their
homes, to this section of Arkansas. Fort
Smith is situated on the Arkansas river az the
pont where it enters the State OF Arkansas.
Its population is estimated at 1900 besides the
regular garrison stationed here The climate
is very foe AMI healthy; not liable to the ex-
tremes of those States farther north or south.
This is decidedly the fruit region of the South.
Our apples aud pears are not excelled In the
maI ket OF Philadelphia. Peaches and cherries
are grown as well here in the MridIe States,
and grapes, though but little cultivated. do as
we'll here as anywhere in the country. Wheat,
corn and cotton do we'll here. We have
growing population of honest, clever people,
and thriving business town. We bave three
schools and Presbyterian church enjoying
the regular mini>tratlons OF the gospel every
Sunday We have good Academy under
Presbyterian influence. Good lands are album
dant at prices varying from So to S25 per acre,
according to location and improvements
Any persons, desiring Ither information with
reference to removing to this place, Will please
address me, stating distinctly their names and
Post Office Permit me To add that the white
population are largely III the majority here.
The Revival In Selma, Ala-lt seems to have
hepn q pr,ciuus out Doutinp on all the churches.