The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-24
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The Prssbytsry of London.-Is about to overture
the English Presbyterian Synod to ordain Evange-
lists, in order to meet the exigencies of the ne
elected English, and the careless Scotch. Of the
latter there are 10000 in Liverpool alone.
The church at Galesville Wis, have invited Rev.
Henry r. Wilson to supply their pulpit, and he
has entered upon his labors with encouraging pros
poets of success.
The Theological Class at Futtegurh, and four
young men pursuing their studies under private
tuition, passed satisfactory examination at re-
cent meeting of Presbytery. A native Christian
was received under its care, having the ministry
in view.
Another Famine in India.-In the Rajpootana
and some other districts of India, the failure of
the rains has caused recurrence of the horrible
scenes of 1859 and 1866. Natives have been known
to sell their children for rupee to buy rice which
now buys but twelve, where once it bought forty
pounds There is food neither for man nor beast
The Mission bungalows are besieged by beggars,
and they can neither in prudence be supplied nor
in mercy turned away Children are offered to
the orphanages and missions to save them from
death by starvation
Brazil.-At meeting in New York for Chris
tan work, Rev. A. L. Blackford, who had just
arrived from Brazil, where he has been mission
airy of the Presbyterian Board over eight years,
described that country, which embraces half the
population of South America, as also ripe for the
work of Eyangelization. Less than ten years ago
the first missionary sailed from this country for
Brazil. Now there are nine Christian missionaries
who preach in the Portuguese language, about one
to million inhabitants. Large numbers of the
people had been converted by the dissemination
of religious tracts and books. They had organized
four churches, with about two hundred communi.
cantS, and everything was ready for the formation
Of other churches.
Record of the Canada Presbyterian Church we
find the following item:
1.-THE religious movement in Gait still continues
Multitudes come together nightly for religious ex.
ereises and conference, and many appear to be
added to the number of those who believe. The
work still extends Besides Ayr and Puslinch,
we have heard of work, more or less decided, in
Glenmorris, st. George, Ingersol and other places
We trust that the showers which are watering
some places may extend to others, and that
throughout the whole of our borders there may be
vouchSafed genuine revival of pure and unde6led
religion through the faithful preaching of the
word, resulting in the awakening and conversion
of many, and the exhibition, in the characters
and lives OF professed believers, of the fruits of
the Spirit to the praise and glory of God.
Rev. Dr. Kidder, of the Garrett Biblical Insti-
tute, has in preparation work on the Christian
Passionate, its character, responsibilities and du
ties. Having lectured upon pastoral theology for
twelve consecutive years, and also during that pc
Rod made an extensive, if not complete, collection
of the literature of that department, he is now
aiming to condense the fruits of his experience
and study into form available particularly to
young ministers. When completed, the volume
may be expected to appear as companion book
to the authors Treatise on Homiletics," of which
a revised and enlarged edition has just been issued
Italy.-The march of the work of the gospel in
Italy through the labors of the Waldensian Synod,
has been slow, but ever onward. From having a
single pastor at Turin seventeen years since, they
now number 26 stations, 10 ministers, Is lay evan
gelsts, and 1886 communicates. The attendance
on public worship is 5000
Biblical Method of Religious Financiering -There
is a little missionary church at 0orfa, in Eastern
Turkey-"Ur of the Chaldees' which has in
oorporated in the confession of faith assented to
by every member, promise to follow what is held
to be the biblical rule or method for raising the
money needed for religious purposes. 1t requires
OF every member the regular payment of a full
1.-THE Of his income " for the support of schools,
preaching, and other expenses of worship and in
Struction In the congregation, and that for pur
poses of benevolence, for the poor and missionary
objects, it is the duty of every Christian to LAY
by him in store, as God has prospered him, every
first day of the week, according to Cor. xvi ID
And to secure fidelity and repress covetous ten
denotes, each one will keep written account of
his income and expenses. 1t is easy to see that a
community of families trained under this method
will advance in business habits and capacities.
DR.. MKerrOw.-0ne of the most influential minis
tiers of the United Presbyterian Church in Eng.
land, has just formally resigned his charge as
senior minister of Brunswiek-street congregation,
in Manchester, The Reverend Doctor has been
minister of this congregation for great number
of years, and is one of the most popular speakers
in the district.