The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-03-17

remain. After q confidential interview, in
which the condition of things was fairly
stated. the old man left the matter for his
decision. The calmness and affection, and
dignity of Mr.. Kelly in this matter affected
Mr.. Armstrong more than all the soliclta'
tions. He felt he was dealing gwith the clear
head and the warm heart Of a good man.
When after violent struggle in his own
breast, Mr.. Armstrong announced his convic-
tion that he ought to return to New jersey
Mr.. Kelly bowed in sorrow and silence; and
never discussed the subject again. A vacil-
lating man he did not respect. While there
was prospect of retaining his minister, his
feeling was earnest; but whenit was decided
against his wishes, he said calmly, the WiU
of the Lord be done.
The next stated preacher was Mr.. Francis
Bowman, who still lives, and probably would
not like to have q memorial of a life not yet
completed, hung up as the vicar OF Wake
field s wife, for his encouragement. While
he was pastor, another effort was made for a
church building. 1t was supposed that the
two denominations, the Presbyterian and
Episcopalian, could both build house, and
could occupy it, on alternate Sabbaths, to
advantage and in harmony. The house was
erected; Mr.. Kelly and those associated
with him contributed lib orally, and their full
share, on the expectatio that the two de
nominations were equal owners, with equal
rights of occupancy. When the papers OF
conveyance to Trustees were finished and
recorded, Mr. Kelly, to his surprise, found
clause inserted giving higher and prior
right Of occupancy to the Episcopallan de-
nomination. He demonstrated, but without
effect. He proposed to the church of which
he was elder, to refuse to occupy the build
ing on such terms. The Presbyterians paid
their subscriptions and refused the house
the terms of occupancy being dishOnOrable
In due time another building was erected
for Presbyterian worship; and houses also
for the Baptist and Methodist congregations
and a chaplaincy was established in the
University.
Mr.. Kelly's house was The preachers rest
and for long time preachers of all denom
nations enjoyed his hospitality, which was
unabated after the different denominations
had provided a home for their ministers.
Early in his religious life Mr.. Kelly
adopted the resolution Of acob, recorded il
the lastverseof the 2Sth cha Oter of Genesis
''And of all that thou shalt, give me, viii
surely give the tenth unto thee" This res
oluton he kept religiously to the last of hi
life. He cherished all the benevolent oper
ations of the Church, and gave as liberall.
as his means allowed; His spirit grew pure
and his faith brighter as he advanced il
years. He acted in the faith that, he shoulc
see the salvation Of God.
The Church of God prospered, and Mr.
Kelly grew old: but grace triumphed.
The latter years of his life, the infrmitie
incident to age came upon him; and in tn
fall of 1880, on visit to the August
Springs, he passed away, somewhat sudden
ly, but in great peace, in full belief OF
joyful resurrection, having numbered u
three score years, in the full posses sion o
his mental powers. 1t is easy to see tha
dignity of department, sweetness of ma nnerS
sterling integrity, and devoted piety mad
up the man.
Mrs. Kelly survived her husband man
years, acting continually on her hush. md
principle, of giving literally for the pros per
ty of the Church of God. For some year
before her death her body, naturally del
cate, became oppressed with weakness, nc
active usefulness was at an end; and g
times her mental operations and he
spiritual exercises became dimmed; but b'
fore her death, on the 10th of Angus
1868, she rallied in bodily strength an
vgor to give a testimony for God, an
passed away, in the qllietness of ge ut
sleep, in her 73rd year. The great cross
her life was in conseque nee of the death
her husband, who had been an affectionat
helper in all her sickne sses, which were no
unfrequent. Her efficiency in life had bee
in her modesty and simpl icity, and affection
ate, earnest piety, sustai ned by the mani
virtues of her husband. Without him sh
felt lost in maze of events that were eve
bringing something new. Her thoughts an
her means were still devo ted to the church
and it was grief to her that she could nc
work as she had been accu stoned, when sh
leaned on the arm of Mr.. Kelly.
Peace be to the ashes. and glorious re
surrection to the Kellys' of Charlottesville
SENEX.
Look Till it Grows on Him"
One night T found. at the late meetin,