The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-08-18
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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

10 JOIN the Indian MISSION III connection WIFI Jul
Church.
We are pleased to learn of the establishment of
fine Female Seminary at Holly Springs, Miss,
under the Presidency of Rev. Fl. H. Paine.-S.
W. Presbyterian.
Rev. M Green has declined the call to Jackson
Street church, Mobile.
Martinsburg, West virginia.-A friend writes =
1T NAV be gratifying to the friends of the Cen
trail to know that eighteen dollars ($lS) of the
money given by our church to the Foreign Mis-
sons was raised by the infant class in connection
with this church. The class numbers about TWEEN
ty, the Oldest scholar is not even twelve years DID,
"Three or four of the scholars got up a little
sewing society, and they had festival, at which
they made fifteen dollars and they still have some
articles on hand. | wish you could have seen
their bright happy faces as they brought their
money to "be sent to the missionaries" At a
congregational meeting held in the church last
night they elected MIR. Jacob Miller OF this coun,
ty, and Mr.. Blackburn Hughes, of Cumberland
county, Va, as ruling elders.
Rev. 7. Edwards Converse proposes to start from
Louisville, KY, for our mission field in China
about September 18th. Until that time cores.
pondents should address him at the office OF the
Christian Observer, Louisville, KY. Subsequently
J. NJ w. Farnham, Shanghai, China. Postage,
vta San Francisco, ten cents.
Elizabethtown, Ky-A friend writes: "A sad
calamity befel our town on Saturday last. Just
before the eclipse the best business portion of the
town was destroyed by fire. Our church was won
derfuly preserved though it took fire on the root
two or three times.
This is the church over which Rev. 2. p. Flour.
noy, late of Prince Edward county, in this State, has
been recently installed pastor, and wide circle Of
friends here will rejoice with him that the house Of
the Lord was saved from destruction
Religious Interest at Walden, Miss-A correspon-
dent of the Christian Observer says:
"We have just closed meeting of much inter.
est at the Hopewell church. The word preached
had free course, and was glorifed. Saints were
quickened, and sinners converted. 1t was pre-
cious season of refreshing from the presence of the
Lord. That church has been specially favored in
this regard, that the baptised children are early
made savingly acquainted with Him who loved lit.
tie children and took them in his arms and blessed
them. On this occasion six of them were received
into the church on the profession of their faith in
the Lord Jesus. 1t is worthy of note and OF
thankfulness to faithful covenant. keeping God,
that nearly all the lambs of this flock are gathered
into the fold OF the good Shepherd.
What an encouragement for believing parents to
look to God in faith for the salvation of their
dear ones whom they dedicated to His service and
glory, in the sacred ordinance of baptism. He is
faithful, and He will honor the faith of parents in
Him, giving spiritual life unto their children.
Coored Churches.-At late meeting of Charles
ton Presbytery, request was received from the
session OF Zion church, for its organization agree
L., Al ,>Io tad h,, fha loct A
sembly. A similar paper was received from the
colored congregation of the same church, worship
ping in Calhoun street, accepting the plan of the
General Assembly, and asking to be organized in
accordance with it. After full discussion the re-
quest was unanimously granted, and the session of
Zion church was authorized to carry out the plan
of the Assembly
Fayetteville Church, Tenn.-We are glad to learn
that the Fayetteville congregation have put their
house of worship in state OF thorough repair, at
cost of $780, The church is small, numbering
only forty-fve members; but the people had a
mind to the work. A brother writing to us respect
ing it, says: 1.-The Lord gave us the will, and
opened to us the way, and the work is finished.
To God be all the glory.
This church and Union church in Marshall county
are under the care of the Rev. James Watson
formerly Of Alabama. Both churches are in q
HOurlSnlHg cOnulIlOna
Uniontown, Ala-fThe Rev. j. s. Arbuthnot, Of
Perry county, Ala, writes as follows
''We have had, re6enty, meeting of some in.
terest at UniontowH resulting in the addition Of
four members. Some two years ago, | was invited
to take charge Of that church, and to supply them
with preaching twice month. When [ begar
my labors in that place, there were but eight OF
ten members and they, widely scattered Now We
number between twenty-five and thirty. We have
had twelve additions since April last, and other,
congregation contributed three hundred and fifty
dollars for the purpose of repairing the church,
thing very much needed-and the building now
looks like new one.
Uniontown is situated in one of the most fertile
parts OF Alabama, and for eight months in the
year is very pleasant place of residence 1t is
considered very healthy, and is surrounded by one
of the best farming countries in the South. II
you know Of any Presbyterians who are dissatisfied
with their present homes, send them to this por.
ton Of Alabama; for here they can enjoy church
ciety, and productive lands. The town is on the
Selma and Meridian Railroad, and is easy of &C
cess from any part of the country"
Rusk, Texas.-Rev. A. p. Silliman, of Rusk,
Texas gives some account of gracious outpour-
ing of the Spirit of God upon that community. In
a communication to the Southwestern PresJyte.
rian he says:
Our village has again been graciousy favored
with gracious refreshing from the presence of the
Lord. For weeks before, the attendance and at
tenton at the sanctuary appeared remarkably good.
Sometime previously to our late communion on
the 4th inst, Gods people had been led to seek
reviving influences. Such were the hopeful indi-
cations that it was deemed advisable to continue
our services day and night. A manifestly in.
creasing interest was observable every day. In
answer to prayer, as | verify believe, the church
became powerfully revived. Soon, more than
twenty anxious inqurers enlisted the sympathies
and prayers of Christians few prominent
heads of families-old Texan residents-cases
of long standing-became awakened-all of them
sought and found peace in believing: and nearly
all of the younger portion Of the awakened among
them my Oldest son. Our meeting was protracted
sixteen days, with marked quietness, and yet much
tenderness and undated interest The Rev. DR..
Young, resident minister of the M. 4. Church
here, rendered efficient aid. Already, ten persons
have united with eur little church-others will
We feel much strengthened and encouraged, and
evidently desire that the Spirit Of God may not be
grieved away, by our highly.favored community. +"
ORPHANS HOME, Tuskegee, Ala
Mr.. EDITOR: We desire to acknowledge through
the columns Of your paper donation of fifty BIZ.
bles and fifty Testaments recently made to the
Orphans Home Of the Synod Of Alabama by the
American Bible Society, Astor Place, New York.
These books are all of good size, beautiful type,
and handsomely bound, and are most valuable
and acceptable donation to our Home.
The Bible Society will accept of our thanks, for
thus remembering the orphans under our charge
in the distribution of the word of God.
Very respectfully,
JAMES X. HAzEN, Chm n Ex Committee.
A. r. HOLDERBY, Superintendent.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South pays its cor.
responding Secretary Of Foreign Missions salary
of $4,000.
FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.