The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-06-02

CcuuueI, lfOm naLt. Nl. 0U.
Rev. G. III. DObbS, was received by letter from
the PreSbytery of Louisville
Rev. Edward Ees was granted leave to labor
within our bounds until the next regular meeting
of Presbytery.
A call for the pastoral services of Rev. G.. II.
DObbs, from the Washington church, was placed
in his hands Having Signi6ed his acceptance of
the same, heiw installed. Rev. H. NJ. Seudder
preached the sermon, presided, and proposed the
constitutional questions, and Rev. j. Il Spilmau
delivered the charge to the pastor elect and to the
people. H. NJ. SCUDDER, S. Clerk.
Rev William E. Hill has entered upon his duties
at the Third Presbyterian church, Richmond
his Post Office address Is therefore changed from
Hampton Sidney to Richmond, Va.
Rev William S. Lacy.-It is stated that it is in
contemS pation to call this brother to the PreSby
terrain church in Wytheyille, Virginia-which has
been vacant since the removal Of the Rev. ]. Fl.
MARTINI to Tennessee.
Rev. James P. Smith, of Big Lick church, Mont
geometry PreSbytery, has received a unanimous call
to thel church in Fredericksburg, lately made va
cant By the death Of the Rev. I. w. Gilmer.
Rev H. M. Smith has resigned the position of
Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of New Orleans,
and Rev.yWm. Finn was elected to the place.
Rev. R, G. Drank, who recently left Lexington,
Ky, to fake charge Of a church in St Louis, has
reeelvedI the handSOmest and most gratifying re-
ceptiOn possible from the people to whom he has
been chosen to minister. He was met at the cars
by one gor more elders, and conducted to the par
sOnagef, where everything was IN the most perfect
order Eawaiting his arrival. Servants were en-
plOyeld, the furniture arranged, the arder and
pantry both filed with everything needful, fires
and gas lighted in the house, a bountitul meal
spread, and check handed him for one quarter
salary in advance
The Lexington Gazette says: I'VE only hope
that they may not expend all OF their attentions 10
THE beginning. He has done remarkably well for
eighteen or twenty years on much milder treat
me mt
Interesting Decision by the Old School Assembly,
Some time previous to the war, a lady, member
OF the Fredericksburg church, donated to the
Board of Domestic Missions $4,000 in Virginia
bonds 10 support a missionary in Virginia, to
be nominated by her. and after her death the fund
to be entrusted to the Synod OF Virginia. This
lady has since expressed her desire that the fund
Should now be entrusted to the Synod of Virginia.
7 Dr. Musgrave stated that the Board acceded to
the request and asked the Assembly to empower
them TO carry out this arrangement. The Assem-
bly, gave the requisite permission
This at once secures 70 that section OF Eastern
Virginia, permanent missionary, and Its result
IN our favor is due in no small degree to the wis
dom, foresight, and energy OF the late Rev. L.
W. Gimer.
= Division Of Concord Presbytery.-The line pro-
posed making the Catawba River the hne Of diyi-
sion from the South Carolina State line to the
Eastern borders of Caldwell and Watauga eOun-
! ties, thence along the Eastern borders Of said
counties to the Tennessee line, not being Satslae
tory 70 ALL the whole matter referred to com
mttee selected from all parts Of the PresbytCry,
to report at the next meeting The cOmAittee is
as follows: RcvS. j. Rumple, j. Rankin, r. n.
Davis, T. n. Paxton, g. ID. Parks, with ruling ell
ders +. Nye Hutchinson, and j. B. Rankin.
Rev. W. W Pharr has accepted call from the
church of Mallard Greek and Ramah, n. g.
Rev. Dr. s. c. Pharr has accepted a call from the
church of Thyatira and Franklin, Rowan county,
NC.
Rev J. Rankin has accepted a call from the
church Of Lenoir, n. C., for one half his time.
The Presbyterian church in Fayetteville, N. c.
has very recently enjoyed rich season Of refresh
ing. We are advised that there were quite num-
Der OF additions to The church, and among them
two young men who hope 10 give themselves TO
the service OF Christ as ministers OF the gospel.
Weekly Observation-Disclosures churches in the
Presbytery OF Concord have adopted the plan Of
weekly collections
Revival in Galveston, Texas,-Rev, NJ. psssinS
writes to the South acestern Presbyterian
Our series OF meetings winch nave Ueen con-
tinued through thirty three days, closed last Sab
bath, when our Spring Communion was celebrated
Twenty two were admitted on profession OF their
faith, two by letter. and one was restored. These,
! together with nine on profession and the two by
letter. received Just six weeks before, increase our
membership thirty-six. Of this number from
the thirty-One on profession, thirteen are heads
of families six teachers and twelve are scholars
in the Sabbath School. Eleven were also baptized
We feel that the results of the meeting, beyond
the present a1ceSSiOns will be felt many days hence
An unusual sOemnity and depth of feeling per
vaded the congregations while the members OF the
church were greatly refreshed.
Pass Christian Miss-A church was organized
on the 9TH ult, by the Presbytery OF New Or
leans, at Pass Christian. Let it be welcomed TO
our number, and remembered in our prayers
''May the little one become thousand"
The Pass, though in former years only sum
mer resort, promises to become place of impor-
lance. There are resident there, a number OF ex
eellent Christian families, cultivated and refined,
who, driven from their homes by the issues of the
81 war have taken up their abode in that quiet,
q beautiful retreat. There are, already, two good
schools in the place, under Presbyterian auspices ;
one for young ladies' conducted by the Misses
Morrow, which, | think, offers many attractions
to those who wish to send their daughters from
home; and one for boys, conducted by Rev. Mr.
Cameron who is highly commended as an expe
rienced and skilful teacher.-S W Presbyterian
The Episcopal Council for the Diocese of Virginia
met in Fredericksburg May 20 The opening SER
mon was preached by Rev, W. Q. Meredith, of
Winchester, from the text: $50 nightly grew
the word of God and prevailed. Acts xix: 20.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper admin
istered by Bishops Johns and White, and partaSen
of by all the clergy and lay delegates in attendance.
Among the most interesting subjects before the
convention was that portion OF the Bishops report
which referred to ritualiSm. 1t was placed In the
hands of a special committee, composed OF Rev. Z.
W. Andrews, ID. D.. Rev. J. Packard, ID. d.,
Rev. w n. Pendleton, ID. d., Rev e. j. Gibson,
Rev. William Friend, Rev. j. A. Latane; Judges
Shefey, MOneure, Parker, and Messrs Foster and
Carter
The question of admitting ST. Stephen church,
Petersburg, composed OF eOlOred people, into
union with the Diocese, being favOrably reported
upon By the Standing Committee, elected 4 highly
interesting debate
Ii was finally agreed to refer the subject 20 a
special committee OF fifteen. The committee are
Rev George ii. Norton Rev. William Norwood,
ID. D., Rev w Sparrow ID. d., Rev, j. Peterkln,
ID. d.. Rev j. III Wing6ed Rev. W. L. Hy-
land, Rev. W. C. Meredith, Rev. X, 4. Davis,
and Messis. Powell Davis, Ewell, Williams Tay
lor Bryant, and May.
The report of this committee was finally sub
stituted BY a resolution offered by Mr. boswell OF
Richmond, that the congregation IN question be
assured of the earnest desire of the brethren of
the Council, lay and clerical, for their growth
and prosperity and that they be admitted to
the union with the diocese, and be cared for
by the standing committee of the Missionary
Society This does not give them representation
of clergy or laity in the Council
committee Of three clergymen and three lalty
was appointed on motion Of Dr. AOdrewS to con
slider the subject of the relation of eOOred churches
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