The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-06-10

appointed 10 prepare minute IN regard TO the
death Of Rev. Ebenezer Hotehkin. ThiseOm-
mittee subsequently reported minute, which
was adopted and is as follows:
Since the last meeting of PreSbytery, We
have been called to mourn the loss of another
fellow labOrer in this part OF the Lord IS vine
yard. On the 2Sth of last October, our be-
loved brother HOtchSin was released from his
earthly labOrS and SufferingS, and permitted TO
enter into the JOY Of his Lord. HIS death was
unexpected both to himself and his brethren.
For some time he had been feeble, and at the
last meeting of our PreSbytery be was advised
to journey to his friends at the North, with
the confident hope of regainlng his health
But he who holds the springs OF hte in his
hand, and who dOeth all things well, had 9th
erwise decided. He lived TO reach the place
OF his nativity, where he received the kindeSt
sympathy and care of his surviving relatives.
He rapidly declined and died in few days at
ter his arrival, and was buried by the side Of
his elder brother.
The death of brother Hotchkin is severe
loss to this PreSbytery, and to the Choctaw
people. The number of labOrers in this field
had been sadly diminished before the death of
this dear brother, and those that are left are
few indeed, and very feeble. But the Lord
knows better than we do, how to dispose OF
his servants; and it becomes Us not only TO
submit but to feel that all is right.
Brother Hotchkin was born In 1903, and
Joined the ChOctaw Mission as a teacher in
1928. In 1882 be was licensed to preach the
Gospel, and 1871 he was ordained to the full
work of the Gospel ministry among the Chloe
taws.
He was a devoted labOrer in his Masters
vineyard, aud bore a large share in the man
agement of boarding and other schools for the
education Of ChOctaw children.
What adds to the intensity of this affection,
is the death of Mrs. Hotchkin in less than one
month after that of her beloved husband. In
life they exemph6ed the excellence and beauty
Of well regulated Christian family, and in
death they were not long divided.
OF Mrs. HOtchkin, brother Stark says, g
was with her the last three days, and feel it
was one of the greatest privileges Of my life.
| have never before witnessed such an exhibit
ton Of the supporting power Of the gospel
Her suferlngS were intense, but she was pa
tient as lamb. She asked US to pray earn
eStly, that she might not be deceived as to the
foundation of her hope This she was not,
and seemed 10 us not to have any doubt.
Mrs. Hotehkin was born in Hartford, Penn,
in 1903, and came to the Choctaws in 1928
She was married November I'd, 1880. BLESS
ed are the dead which die in the Lord from
henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they
may rest from their labors, and their works do
follow them.
The Rev A. Wright and ruling elder Amos
Williams we're appointed Committee on the
Narrative of the State of Religion.
This Committee made a report which was
received and adopted.
Petitions were received from the sessions of
the Bennington and Jacks Fork churches
asking for minister.
Committees were appointed to respond to
these petitions A petition from the Sandy
Greek neighborhOOd, requesting the services
Of Rev. Allen Wright. A Committee was APP
pointed to respond to the same
A resolution was passed authorizing the
ministers of this Presbytery to employ native
helpers in their respective fields, to the extent
that to them may seem profitable, and they
have the means to meet the expenses of such
helpers
Religious meetings were held twice each day
during the meeting; at the church in DoakS-
vile, at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the white pOpu-
lation and at ? clock p. NJ, at the school
house for the eolored people. These meetings
were well attended, and there seemed to be an
interesting state of feeling among the hearers.
One circumstance which added to the inter
est of the meeting, was the presence of fifteen
children, the children and grandchildren OF
.ssSlOnaries. An interesting meeting was had
for the children Sunday evening.
q. g. COPELAND, Stated Clerk.