The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-29


Revival at Duffelds, West virginia.-Rev. John
A. Scott, writes from Dufields, Jefferson county,
West Virginia, under date of December 18th -
1--WE are experiencing at this time gracious visi-
tation from God. Some fifteen or more are eX-
pressing hope of salvation, and Others are nquir-
ing the way Of life.
Presbyterian Church. Warrenton, va.-We OBJ
serve by the TINE Iader, that the Rev. William
r. Richardson, of Waynesboro, Augusta county,
Virginia. has accepted call from the congrega-
ton of the Presbyterian church, in Warrenton,
Virginia, and is expected to enter upon his new
field of ministerial labor about the beginning of
the new year.
Rev. Mr.. Stricken, son of Joseph Stricken, ESQ,
of this city, has been called to the pastorate of the
Second Presbyterian church OF Lynchburg Mr..
Stricken is at this time at the Union Theological
Seminary of Prince Edward county. He is said to
be young gentleman of fine promise. -Lgachburg
| Virginia.
Case of Rev. " C. 0strom.-Tbe Presbytery of
New Orleans in session in the City of New Orleans,
December 6, 1869, arraigned Rev. V. c. Ostrom,
member OF this Presbytery, now resident in
Texas, on the general charge of unfaithtuness to
his covenant obligations |. As Presbyter. 2.
As minister of the word. 3. As private Chris
tan. The specification under the first head was
THAT for several years past he has practically
broken all connection with Presbytery, neither at
tending the meetings of his own, nor transferring
his relations to any other Presbytery more accepta
bic to him" The specification under the I'd head
was, that he has ceased from the public and
habitual proclamation of the Gospel" The specif-
cation under the Sd head was, THAT it does not
appear, that he attends the ordinances and wor-
ship of the Sanctuary"
The Presbytery found all these charges and
specifications fully proved by the testimony of
sufficient number Of competent and credible wit
nesses, and by a unanimous vote found him guilty,
and passed sentence upon him of deposition from
the Gospel ministry
Within the last two years, there has been built
within the bounds Of the Presbytery of Central
Mississippi, nine new churches at cost Of $l5,
| 000-and the old ones have been repaired. Eight
new churches have been organized, and have now
an average membership OF from twenty to forty.
1t is interesting fact that these important steps
of progress have been taken in connexion with re-
vivals of religion.
Venerable Pastor.-Tbe Rev. Dr. Ingram. of
the Free Church, INST, is still preaching almost
every Sabbath once, and often twice, although he
has arrived at the ripe old age of ninety-four
years The Rev. Doctor was licensed in 1902, so
that he has been preacher for the long period Of
sixty-seveh years.
The Work has been Commenced. speak of the
effort recently initiated Of raising Sustentation
Fund in the Synod of Kentucky, sufficient to make
the salary of every minister, exclusively devoted to
pastoral or missionary labors, 81 600. We under
stand that the members of some of our smaller
churches, visited by DIR. Brock, the Chairman of
our Synodical Committee for this cause, have taken
hold of the work bravey, and will give it their
cordial and liberal support. Their example will
not be lost on our more favored and wealthy con-
gregations. Observer and Commonwealth.
Floral College, North CarOina.-Since the war,
Floral College, like many other institutions of
learning, has had hard struggle for existence
John G. Blue, Esq, President Of the board of
Trustees took charge Of the College year ago,
and under his efficient management and that of
those associated with him in impartng instruction,
the prospects of the institution are much improved
On Thursday. the board Of Trustees elected the
Rev. d. Il. Frierson, of Harmony Presbytery, S.
g., Principal of the College.