The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-09-15

Mr.. W. N Dickey, of Concord Presbytery is
preaching Tyler and other places near it, in the
Presbytery of Eastern Texas. His Post Office is
Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.
Rev. William E. Hill has been called to the pas
torate of the Third Presbyterian church, Rich.
mond, Va.
Religious Interest in Nottoway county, Virginia.
Rev. Dr. Pryor writes "The Lord has graciously
poured out his spirit on my congregation. About
As persons have protested conversion.
A Church Blessed in Frederick County va-We
learn by gentleman recently from Winchester
Va, that country Congregation few miles dis.
tant from Winchester, under the Ministry of the
Rev. George L. Leyburn, has been blessed with
evident tokens Of the presence and work of the
Holy Spirit Services were held for several days
in succession, in which Mr.. L. was assisted by the
Rev. Thomas &. Converse At the close of one
of these services, after the congregation was dis
missed several young people came forward without
invitation, inquirng what they must do to be saved
A rich blessing, we trust, has followed that meet
ing.
Recent Missionary Intelligence.-TAe Missionary
for September saws, 1--WE have before us letters
from the China Mission as late as the 1lth June,
and from the Mission of Colombia as late as the
Dist July. Nothing of special importance is COM
municated in relation to the China. The extract
from the letter of Mr.. Helm, will be read with in
terest. Mr.. Pratt writes from Barranquila as late
as the Dist of July, which shows that we are
brought into close Communication with his mission
He had secured suitable room, at moderate
price, for holding Spanish service which he was
about to commence, and which he had every rea.
son to suppose would be well attended The call
for Christian teacher, published in our present
issue, we hope will be read and seriously pondered
by our young men,
Demopolis Church. Ala.-The congregation at
Demopolis is just completing new and beautiful
church building Iii said that when it is finished
it will be one of the handsomest churches in the
country.
But this church is vacant. At least, it has no
minister. We hope its joint pastors-the session
take care that public services are regularly main
tanned, as we remember was the case, with such
good results, in their neighboring church at Living
stone twenty years ago. But they desire to secure
minister, for half his time for the present We
would call the attention of brethren seeking field
of labor to thu point Demopolis is town of 1000
of zeal and energy is desired Only such ministers
ought to be desired any where. There ought not
to be any other kind Southern Presbyterian.
Church at Yellvillo, Arkansas - The Rev. j. w.
McCord states in recent note that he held two
days meeting at Yellve, Ark, closing on the
first Sabbath in August, at which, he says, II
organized a Presbyterian Church, with eleven
members, six males and five females, all heads of
families but one Two Of them were prominent
citizens of Yellville, who had never made public
profession OF religion until month before when
they stood up before the congregation and public
ly professed their faith in Christ, and their fixed
purpose to renounce the world and live for the go-
ry of God and the promotion of His cause in the
world. Three Elders were elected and two ordain-
ed, one OF them having been an Elder for many
years years in one of our churches in North Caro-
lima. we had most interesting communion sea-
son on Sabbath, which [ doubt not has made an
impression In Yelville that will be lasting. There
SIX or seven other persons, in or Yelville,
who will unite with the church shortly, and we
have reason to hope that we will be able to build
up shortly an efficient and working church there
1t has been hard work to get a start there, but
perseverance will accomplish wonders. Let God
have all the glory.
Religious Interest in Middle Tennessee The Rev.
VIM. h. Caldwell states in a recent note that Swan
Greek Church, In Lincoln county, under the care of
the Rev. A Euloe. has recently been much revived
and encouraged. During late protracted meet
ing OF SIX or seven days continuance, there were
SIX or eight cases of conversion, and two were
added to the Church. Several others will proba.
bly, join that Church.
Bethany Church, in Giles county, enjoyed very
pleasant communion on the third Sabbath of Au-
gust The services were continued till the follow
ing Sunday. night with good congregations and
happy, results we trust About twenty persons
came forward to ask an interest in the prayers of
the Church. Some ten or twelve were entertaining
a good hope through faith in the Saviour, at the
close of the meeting. There have been some adj
ded to the Church and others will be at an early
day Bethany Church is under the care of Rev. |
w. E. Caldwell.
Richland, Or as it is commonly known, Brick
Church in Giles county, in charge Of Rev. w.
Stoddart, has been greatly refreshed during last
week. Eleven persons were added to the Church |
during the meeting, and several others made pro-
fesson of faith who have notas yet attached them.
selves to the Church.
These Churches are all within the bounds of
North Alabama Presbytery.