The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-08-11
&eliaiuas gntelliaente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

is now being made to raise means to erect mon
ument to the memory of this great and good de-
ceased minister of the Gospel All who knew DR..
Hardin will be pleased to assist in this enterprise
The object has already met with much practical
announcement.
The attention of pastors and Church Sessions,
wherever Dr. Hardin was known, is earnestly in
vited to this subiect-with the request that they
Immediately appoint an agent to present the same
to all the friends of Dr. Hardin Funds may be
sent to W. II. VERNON, Cornersville, Tenn.
Chairman of Committee.
DR.. Hardin's Monument.
Rev. ]. B. shearer, Principal of the Black Wal
nut Academy, in Halifax county, Va, and minis
ter of Spring Hill and Mount Carmel churches,
has been elected President of West Tennessee Col
lege an institution OF high repute at Jackson,
Tenn. Mr. Shearer's talents as distinguished
scholar and an accomplished teacher quality him
for great usefulness in the office to which he is
Called Christian Observer.
From Christianville, VA correspondent Of the
Presbyterian Banner writes:
"Presbyterianism, although weak, is on the
increase, and a church was organized here on
the 4th of July, with a few members, who have
presented a call to the Rev. Mr.. kirkpatrick,
of Danvile A Sabbath school was organized I'M
der favorable auspices, and has been daily on the
increase An Episcopal church was also re-opened
on yesterday-re opened | say-for services were
discontinued there as well as in many other places
of worship since the war; The country is now fill.
ing up with Northern people, and the churches OF
all denominations are better attended. Old Vlr
ginia," and especially this country, has at last
bright future. 1t would be strange indeed if
country so highly favored of heaven, so healthy,
so fertile, so we'll watered, would not prove "a
land flowing with milk and honey" Some of our
Northern friends have discovered the advantages
of cheap lands and beautiful country but there
is yet room for thousands and the sooner they come
the more reasonably they will secure homes. There
are great many farms that must be sold, on &C
count of the embarrassed condition of their present
owners, and those who have little ready capital
can secure pleasant homes on very favorable terms.
Almost all Christian denominations rerepresent-
ed here, and schools are becoming more numerous,
There are certainly great inducements for North.
ern men to settle here, and we only wish more OF
them would examine and sector themselves. Good, :
old fashioned Presbyterians will meet with hearty
welcome, butnone here so ilibera as to discour-
age those of any Christian denomination.
The Synod of North Carolina-A correspondent
of the North Carolina Presbyterian is giving, in a
series of letters, interesting statistical facts
about this Synod He argues in favor of divis-
ion of the Synod. In No. 8, he says:
"The prosperity of the Synod has not been as
great, even as the circumstances would seem to
demand In 1852, II years ago, Orange consisted
of 30 ministers and AZ churches. In 1868, Orange
reports 90 ministers and 81 churches This shows
that in II years, Orange has lost I ministers and
added to her list 4 churches. Orange has much
vacant territory and II years ago, she had 30 min
listers, and what has this large Presbytery accom-
plished? She has lost ministers and added 4
| IL, obas has in
part, crushed out her fe and greatly crippled her
energies. Taking the past II years for our data,
in little more than so years, this venerable Pres
bytery is destined to become extinct. In 1852,
II years ago, Orange had ministers enough to have
formed 10 Presbyteries. But ministers enough to
have formed 10 Presbyteries II years ago, have
only added churches in that length of time.
am satisfied that large numbers associated together
has a tendency to diminish sense of individual
responsibility. Small bodies will accomplish more,
in proportion to their numbers in given time.
In 1871, | think, Fayetteville was set off, by Or
ange, with members. Fayetteville has since di
vided and erected the Presbytery of Wilmington,
in 1868, with 10 ministers and licentiates-
now Fayetteville numbers 20 ministers and Or
ange 49, Orange is venerable for age-possesses
much territory But she has neglected her people
from necessity. Her organism is so unwieldy.
In 1852, II years ago, Concord consisted of 81
ministers and 60 churches-one minister for every
two churches ministers enough for the erection
of 10 Presbyteries. In 1868, after period of II
years. Concord reports Al ministers and SO church.
es, showing an increase OF 10 ministers and 9
churches In this Presbytery there has been some
gain both in ministers and churches, but the gain
is quite small. Concord is highly favored Sec
tion in soil, climate, productions and population,
and yet, she has made but little advancement in
II years-a part of them years of great prosperity
She has much unoccupied territory, and l ask,
when will she occupy it at the rate of churches
in II years2 And yet she is afraid to divide, and
with force Of 10 Presbyteries, in II years, she
has only added 9 churches. | am fully impressed
with the belief that large bodies divide out re.
sponsibility in circle and accomplish but
little In the way of progress. How much less
could Concord have done, in II years, and do any.
thing at all-10 ministers and churches?"
Revival in Arkansas-Rev. j. S. Wibanks
writing to the Presbyterian and Lsder, says
"We have just closed one of the most interest
ing meetings that it has ever been my privilege to
attend. The point at which this meeting was held
is some five miles from Dardanee-a point at
which have been preaching once month-within
the bounds of the Dardanelle congregation. We
had preaching for five days, the interest increasing
every day. But as had no assistance and an
other meeting had been appointed at Russeville,
was forced to close it.
Fifteen persons united with our church, on pro-
fession of their faith. Some who attended the
anxious seat, and who declared themselves ready
70 embrace Christ, will unite with other denomina-
tons. And we have good reason to hope and be-
eve that who were convicted at this moot
ing, will unite with us.
Of the fifteen, but four were members of Pres
byterian families leaving eleven received from
material not recognised as Presbyterian.
Rev. Dr. ]. A. Lyon, of Columbus, Miss, after
visiting GAINESVILLE, Tenn, to decide whether to
accept the Presidency of Stuart College, writes to
the South. Western Presbyterian:
81 returned home with my mind favorably i'm
pressed, and strongly inclined to accept the posi-
tion-unless Providence clearly indicated otherwise
and with this end in view, rendered to the con.
gregation my resignation of the pastoral charge of
the Church but the unanimity and cordality with
which my own congregation opposed my leaving
them; the promptness and lberality with which
they have placed me in comfortable situation
adding nearly 1000 to my actual salary-and the
friendly feelings so generally manifested towards
me, outside of my own immediate charge, have
touched my heart-re-assured me in my pastoral
work, and lead me to the conclusion that it was
not the will Of Providence that | should, at this
time, abandon field in which have so long, and,
for the most part, so pleasantly labored. -"
Rev. E, H. BUST has accepted an invitation to
supply the Cheraw church His post office address
has been changed from Society Hill to Cheraw,
S. C.
Resigned.-At a meeting of the Vestry of st.
Pauls church held recently, the resignation of
Rev. James Grammer as assistant rector of Grace
church, Lynchburg, was received to take effect on
the last Sunday in August.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Green
vile, S. c., declines the proposition from the
Trustees of Union University to remove to Muir
freesboro, Tennessee, The chief reason is, that
endowment of the Seminary, were contributed on
condition that they should, in case of its removal
from Greenville, be turned over to Furman Uni