davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Judge Robert NJ. Hudson.

Died, at his residence in Fincastle, Va, on
Monday, April 10Th, 1869, in the ffty-eighth year
of his age, Judge Robert Mccullough Hudson;
having been for about sixteen years Judge of the
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia.
Judge Hudson was born and raised in the Bethel
congregation in Augusta. He pursued his AGA
demic studies at Washington College, receiving a
diploma of graduation from that Institution, which
is dated April 1929, forty years before his decease,
and which bears the signature of George A. Bax-
ter as President of the College.
Mr.. Hudson wrote in the clerks Office of the
county of Augusta whilst reading law in Staun-
ton; and subsequently entered the Law School OF
Judge Briscoe G. Baldwin in the same town.
1t was there too, it is believed, that he became
communicate of the Presbyterian church during
his law studies; as his sobriety of character and
conduct was, even then, proverbial.
After graduating in Judge Baldwin's Law
School, he went to Covington to practice law
But he remained there only short time; and re-
moved to Fincastle in 1884, entering the excellent
Botetourt Bar of those days. and uniting with the
Fincastle church on certificate. Here he prac.
ticed law in partnership with several persons. and
finally with his connexion, Fleming B. Miller, ESQ.,
And here his happy married life commenced in
the same community in which it has had its earthly
termination.
Mr. Hudson held, at one time, the Office of
Commonwealth S Attorney for the county of Craig
and was member of that Legislature which,
twenty years ago. sat at the Fauquier Springs to re-
wise the Laws of Virginia.
Under the State Constitution of 1852, Judge
Johnston was first elected Judge of this Circuit
but he died after short term on the Bench
And Judge Hudson was elected to succeed him in
July 1853, and reelected in May 1862.
He was ordained ruling elder in the Fincastle
church in 1851 ever took a deep interest in
church and Bible class; made an humble and spir-
itual prayer at prayer meeting and was always
in his place in the Session when at home and able
to attend.
His last days were days of suffering borne like
a Christian. One of the remarks of these days
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
For THE CENTRAL PREsBYrrRIAs.
Arkansas Presbytery.

Dear Brother Brown,-I have Just returned
from the meeting of our Presbytery at Searcy Val
ley church, White county, and knowing the inter
est you feel in these distant parts Of the earth
propose writing you few lines to let our brethren
in the east know what we are doing for the cause
Of our Saviour
The first remark | will make isthat l had to trave
five hundred miles to reach our place of meeting
so no one need be uneasy in this country lest he b
hampered in his field of labor. ~ g-e
The attendance was unusually full; no ministe
rial member being absent, if my memory serves
me correctly, except dear father Moore, the be
loved ttPioneer' '-(whosc articles in your pape
have afforded so much pleasure and profit, OF ou
cause in this State.) We sadly missed bis word
counsel, his deep devotional spirit, his singlenes
of aim, his ardent love for his Masters work; anf
earnest were the prayers which went up to tn
Great Head of the Church for his speedy re
covery. qe0g eli ~ 'idb9 ~
While we have much to discourage us in thi
new and unexplored field of labor, yet it graft
flying to see how generally difused was the system
of our Church, greater portion Of our congrega
tons contributing to all of our Committees, ant
most Of them having adopted with encouraging
success the wonder working plan of weekly contri
buttons. iIS r.s,, ~.
We have now thirteen efficient laborers in tn
vineyard of the Lord, and yet we still lift up tn
Macedonian cry to our younger brethren Of on
Theological Seminaries and others in our siste
Eastern States, "Come over and help US. w
can easily find employment and support for doubl,
our present number. q,
Had the time, should like to tell you how
much / was reminded by the beautiful surround
ings of Searcy Valley of my early colporteur abor
in your own lovely valley, where so large portion
of your ministerial life has been spent; but thil
must be reserved for others
My hands have been full of work during all the
winter months, and my health is not as good as
would desire. Would that l had the energy and
strength of ten men to labor and toll for Christ ii
this destitute land.
The health of my family may demand change
of field in the fall. But for this fact would b
perfectly willing to ''spend aud be spent" in tn,
service of my Master in my present location.
Rev. l. ]. Long, of Batesville, is our delegat
to the General Assembly and Carroll county tn
place of our next Presbyterial meeting.
Yours in Christ Jesus, T. w. w.
Helena, Ark, April 10Th, 1869.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Of the PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES,

VIII meet in the Government Street Presbyterian
Church. in the City of Mobile, on the third Thurs
day 1.-THE 2Oth,) of May, 1869, at II o'clock, A. M
The opening sermon viii be preached by the Rev,
John N. Waddel, D. D., the Moderator OF the last
Assembly.
The undersigned, Committee on Commissions,
will meet in the Lecture Room of the above named
church, on Wednesday the 10th of May, at
o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose Of enrolling Com
miSsioners.
The Presbyteries viii please remit, by the hands
of their Commissioners, the amount of their re-
spectve assessments, in accordance with the sehe,
dule printed on page 1S6 of the minutes Of 1867.
JOSEPH Il. WILSON, Stated Clerk.
WILLIAM BROWN, Permanent Clerk
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

that this body had no further connection with the
Old Assembly, and therefore no concern about the
matter The question of sending delegates to the
New York Assembly was also put at rest on the
same ground. 1t is evident that these brethren
have lost all loyal feeling toward the once venera
BILE old Assembly Church. They do not even re-
tain vestige of decent regard for her, or OF
desire to have the former relations restored, but
rather rejoice in being cast out of the synagogue
for their loyal adherence to the Son Of God. The
Rev. B. T. Lacy was not present at our meeting,
and still retains his connection with the Synod OF
Virginia 1t is very plain to my own mind, that
the Synod and Church of Missouri are perfectly
at one in principle and spirit with the Southern
Church and Assembly. The external bond only
is wanting, and what God hath Joined together,
man cannot long keep asunder. After most
agreeable session of two days, we parted from the
brethren with many regrets. The Rev. 1. Y.
Smith, Stated Clerk of Presbytery, and full
blood Appomattox county Virginian, renamed
with for few days longer to supply the lack OF the
other brethren. So ends the chapter and my let
ter. Yours fraternally,
J.F. B.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
Commissioners to the General Assembly.

Presbwery of West Halouer.-Rev. Dr. j. w.
Handy and elder A. d. Dickinson.
Presbytery Of Montgomery. A. Hart and
elder j. j. Wade.
PresJWe7y of Leringtoa-Rev. j: R. B,wmar
and Rev. w. I. Richardson, with ruling elders q,
A. Bruce and j. Brooks
PreS5ytery of East HdaoUer.-Rev. DR.. Converse
and elder DR.. Robert Shore.
Presbytery of Abingdon. Rev. A. L. HogsheaG
and elder DR.. Maxwell.
PtesJytery of West Lexington, Ku-Rev. DR.. j
D. Matthews and elder Glass Marshall.
Ptesbytay of Muhlenbmg Ky-Rev R. X
Smoot and elder D. Banks.
Pfesbytery of Raducah, Ku.-Rev. W. H
Thompson and elder d. Fl. Hughes.
Ptesbytery of Wamtngton Colin Shaw
and elder DR., Neill Graham. y5g ~ lG
Presbytey of Fayetteville Rev D. Farley ant
elder W. B, Wright.
PresJytery of augusta. Rev G. H. Cartledg
and elder Q. A. Rowland.
Presbytery of Charleston -Rev. DR.. j. L. Cir
ardeau and elder A. Crawford.
Presbytay of Harmony Rev. Messrs. G. R
Bracket and j. L. Bartlett, and ruling elders j
L. Kennedy and Alex Mcqueen.
Presbuterv of South Carolina Rev Messrs
John McLees and w. f. Pearson, and ruling ell
ders Baxter and I. A. Evins .,. ala
PresJytery of Bethel Rev D. Harrison ant
ruling elder DR.. j. A. Reedy.
Ptesbutery of Ooachita. Rev David Kerr AM
ruling elder James II. Johnston. -,p a.a5
Presbytay of arkansas. |. j. Long.
Presbytery of Central Ohio.-Rev. Robert Nor
rison and ruling elder William Killen. i
PresJytery of Ne,o Orleans. R. S. Nc
Alister and elder j. A. Naybin.
Presbytey of Louisiana. Rev. A G. Payn
and elder S. ?. Graves
| Presbwey of Brazos,-Rev. W. c. Somervill
and ruling elder James Sorley.
Presbytery Of Mississippi. -Rev Mr.. Trawick an
ruling elder j. NJ. Hooker r G
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
&eliaions gutelliaeute.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbytery of Fayetteville.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.

Smyrna church obtained leave, for season. to
secure the services of Rev. H. NJ. Brearly of the
Presbytery of Harmony.
Rev. Messrs. H. G. Hill and j. P. Mcpherson
and Dr. D. Sinclair were appointed committee
to prepare and submit to Presbytery next fall a
new form of questions, to be sent down to church
sessions. The Committee on Standing Rules were
continued until next fall
Rev. Mr.. McNair reported that he had not de-
clared Mt. Tabor church vacant, because arrears
were still due, whereupon he was continued.
PUBLICATION
Resozred, 1st That tie Office bearers of each
church be directed to take up collections imme.
diately, for the purpose Of providing Sabbath
School books and other religious reading for the
children and youth Of their congregations.
RESOLVED, I'd. That said collections be used in
purchasing the books of the Committee now in
the hands of the corresponding member of Publ
cation, at Manchester-at least so far as the supply
on hand will meet the demand.
SUSTENTATION.
Rev. j. NJ. Sherwood resigned as chairman, and
Rev. II. G. Hill was elected in his place. B.
Fuller, Esq, was chosen to ill the vacancy occa'
stoned by the death Of Hon. j. G.. Shepherd
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.
The special committee, to whom the communi.
cation from the Trustees of Davidson College had
been referred, presented their report, which was
accepted, and after some discussion said report
was laid upon the table, and the following adopted
as a substitute, viz, efn VI
Resolred, That this Presbytery do not concur
in the proposition to change the constitution of
Davidson College. ...t si.,qIay.s
The Presbytery of Wilmington, through their
Stated Clerk, Rev.L McKinnon, presented a re-
quest for share in the Trusteeship of Davidson
College, whereupon the following paper was
adopted, viz:
Resolued, That the Presbytery of Fayetteville
agree to an equal division with the Presbytery Of
Wilmington in the present representation of stock
of Fayetteville in Davidson College, and that the
Presbyteries of Concord and Bethel be requested
to concur in the action Of this Presbytery.
Lumberton church asked leave to employ Mr..
A. McFadyen, Licentiate of the Presbytery of
Wilmington, and Lebanon the services of Rev. II.
A. Monroe of the same Presbytery, which requests
were granted.
David McAlister and Alexander McKinnon were
taken under care Of Presbytery as candidates for
the ministry.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
The Southern Review for April, 1859.

This number has been late in making its appear.
ance. But it's ten articles, handsomely spread
over its one hundred and forty-four large, clean,
white pages, in clear type, make it welcome at any
time, and to any body who loves well-written ar.
ticles, couched in clear and forcible STYLE The
fifth article, on "Positiveism in England" mani.
testify from the pen of its Senior Editor, is ami
hilating review of the mischievous atheism Of
Auguste Comte and John Stuart Mill, and that
ilk, who are caught in the meshes of ''the Posi-.
tive Philosophy, the shallowest Of all systems,
or pretended systems, that have been spawned in
this prolific century The Reviewer has not left
them an inch of ground to stand on-he has left
them hanging in their own rope, and charity for
bids that they should be "out down." in spite Of
all sentimentalism about the use of 'gibbets. y
This article alone is worth years subscription to
the ReOieo, to say nothing Of the nine others on,
What is Liberty? Recent Researches in Geogra.
ply, Women Artists, The Legal Profession, The
Atmosphere and the Ocean," American and Eng
fish Law, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Sun,
Alcyone, Poem, and Notices Of Books, which
are very well written @
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
rRusrEEs OF rHE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The annual meeting of the Trustees of the Cen
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States, viii be held in the city of Column
bia, S. c., on Thursday the 18th day of May, SO.
The following gentlemen constitute the present
Board Thomas c. Perrin, Joseph Il. Wilson,
Jesse H. Lindsay, James Hemphill, Rev. George
Howe, Robert Adger, ]. A. IngGs, j. A. Ansley,
John Whiting Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, j. Harmon
Brown, T. j. kirkpatrick, D. N. Kennedy, John
Handy, Rev. Samuel Mckinney
JESSE II. LINDSAY,
Secretary and Treasurer
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
Presbytery of Harmony

Convened April 7th, at Hopewell church, Marion
county. South Carolina and was. opened by a SER
mon by the Rev. j. L. Bartlett, the last Modera
tor, after which it was organized by the election
of the Rev. Mr. Dow, as Moderator. and the Rev.
W. W. Mills, as temporary clerk.
utHI stf CALLS.
Three calls were presented one for the Rev.
Mr. Corbett from the Little River church, and by
his acceptance Presbytery dissolved his pastoral
relation with the church at Cheraw; one for the
Rev. Mr.. Mcdowell, from Union, White Oak and
Williamsburg churches, was placed in his hands
until the next regular meeting of Presbytery.
another for Licentiate Edwards from Aimwell
church, was placed in his hands until the next
regular meeting Of Presbytery.
THE NARRATIVES
From the churches presented picture of sun.
shine and cloud. The giving to the various objects
had become more general and systematic, and the
colored people in some localities were returning to
their old communion. Some additions to church
es were also mentioned, but the narratives gave
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

Virginia Military Institute-InformatiOn is
received from Lexington, of date the Goth inst,
that deep religious interest has become manifest
in this Institution. The prayer meetings last week
were attended by very large numbers many were
earnestly seeking the way Of life, and gcody
number had already found peace with Cod
What blessing would it be to see such true
revival of religion there, and in Washington Col
lege, and in the whole community, and in all our
institutions of learning, as would efectually turn
the hearts of multitudes to God
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
OFFERS FOR 1859.

1. For erery frs names of new subscrib-
ers deemed responsible, the agent shall be
entitled to a copy of the Central Presbyterian
for one year.
2. Any person sending the names of new
subscribers, together with payment for one
gear, may retain for compensation seventy:frs
cents upon each.
Or, if preferred, for evsry three such paid
subscriptions, the agent shall receive copy
of the Central Presbyterian without charge
for one year.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

Piedmont Life Insurance COmpany.-Atten-
tion is called to the claims of this AOurishing Com
pany, set forth in the advertisement under Special
Notices.
1t is not for US to discriminate between different
associations; the public must Judge for themselves
We take pleasure, however, in saying that this
Company is in the hands Of gentlemen (al resi-
ding, we believe, in the South who are well
known to the country, and who enjoy the public
confidence in a high degree.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

Foreign Missions. more is needed
than to remind the Churches that next Sabbath
is the time appointed for the contribution to this
great object The letter of our Secretary, Dr.
Wilson, presents the claims of Foreign Missions
and the wants of that enterprise of our Church in
a light so impressive, that we can do nothing bet
ter than to refer our readers to it, for the strongest
inducements to give "as the Lord hath prospered.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

The Presbyterian Board of Publication has just
added to its ''Series for Youth :"
Cousin AMY, or Home Duties; PIP. 2l6.
IRAsULE, and other Stories, compiled for the
Board; pp. 2l6.
ANNIE's INFLUENCE, or, she hath Done what
she Could" By Marion Howard. PIP. PSI.
The Rsdeemers' Last Command is the title of a
small tract by pastor, which has just been issued
by the Presbyterian Board of Publication.
The Inspiration of the Scriptures is the title of
tract of thirty-siz pages, by Rev. f. I. Brown,
d. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church at st.
Paul, MINI. Published by the Presbyterian Board.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

The american Educational Monthly for May
has the following articles: The Education of Idiots
Foreign Educators Deceased in 1868; Woman S
Complete German Grammar; The Decoration of
School Rooms; Easy Experiments in Elementary
Chemistry; Make Home Happy; Education and
Clique with several other short articles on educa-
tional topics. j. w. SchermerhOrn & Co., IA
Bond street n y
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

HEAVENLY RECOGNITION: A sermon preached
by Rev. L. D. Junkin, upon the occasion of the
funeral of Mrs, PinkertOn, wife of Rev. William
PinkertOn, of Augusta county, Va. A sound, ju-
diciOus and edifying sermon-full of Scriptural
comfort to the bereaved.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

BREAKING A BUTTERFLY; or Blanche Ellerslie' S
Ending. By the author of Guy Livingston, F"
Sword and Gown" &C., &C. Illustrated. New
York: Harper Brothers.
1T Is NEVER Too LATE TO MEND. A Matter. of
fact Romance. By Charles Reade New York
Harper 4 Brothers.
THAT Boy OF NoRCoTTs. By Charles Lever.
With Illustrations. New York; Harper & Broth
ers.
A. H. Christian & Co.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28
A. H. Christian & Co.

THE LOST FATHER. A Story of a Philadelphia
Boy By the author of The Chinaman in Cali.
fornia, etc. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Publ
cation Committee, 1884 Chestnut street. lSmo
DID. 3l9. Price s. cents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

Objections to Life Assurance article
under this head on the first page, should have had
the signature of its author, IS. B. c." 1t will
be concluded next week.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

Directors of Union Theological Seminary
William Fl. Crow, from the Synod of North Caro-
lima, should have been inserted in the list hereto
fore published
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

The Editor of the Central Presbyterian is alb
sent on visit to Southern Florida, expecting also
to attend the meeting of the General Assembly.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

FARMERS GAZETTE. The April number is the bes
we have seen, and rich in variety and quality.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-04-28

LITERARY BULLETIN, Monthly Record of Cur
rent Literature for April West 4 Johnston
Richmond, Va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-12
THE COURTS.
SUPERIOR coURr-srEcIAL TERM.

Before Justice Fitkidn.-A Valid Marriage
Mary Durand agt. Joseph Durdnd-The plaintiff made
affidavit that the defendant had repeatedly promised
to have a religious marriage ceremony performed and
had lived with her 6 years as her husband treating her
and calling her his wife during that time. They had
Ave children when three months ago che says he drove
her from him aud grossly libeed her. motion was
eee 10 the S opinion OF the Court Tue Court
has vacated the order OF arrest rendering the following
stiute several causes OF action IN which an
order OF arrest could 90 granted Inc , OnH
In the affidavit IL ID not made airmavey TO appear that
the plaintiffs Co sue or MAINTAIN am any saeh
dav states facts showing tho palnth To be Inc wife OF
the defendant That husband or wife cannot maintain
personal law against the other for damages for
personal injury from either IL clear The remedy IL by
Criminal prosecution and bill IN equity a separa-
ton In this case the affidavit shows while there
O7RGt ceremony Of marriage either religious
OF marriage contaminated 10y living cohabiting
gether and wife for 10 years: Tie plaintiff prom
promise foSook all others aud kept herself exclu
svey to him as his lawful wife aud The mother Of his
children for l6 years during all which time the defendants
kept and maintained and cohnbited with tho plainln.
openly and publicly acknowledging her to be his wife
Within all the authorities this Is sufficient TO constitute
the parties husband and Wife The defendant would DO
estopped. against the plaintiff and all the world from
denying the relationship The affidavit show very cruel
and nhuman treatment on the part OF this defendant,
could see any legal grounds which IL can DO
done. On the argument OF the motion It occurred
the manner set forth In the affidavit rrpudiated
this OF marriage the plaintiff might take him at
sole On further reflection, however, IL becomes clear
aud apparent that the contract Of marriage thas
he aside and admitted 10y the OF the parties
The plaintiff. therefore, being the wife Of the defendant
cannot have action against husband for any
OF the forth IN the aday IL no action can
be maln aimed for any OF the causes or action forth in
tho affidavit OF the defendant cannot be arrested
for such The order Of be vacated but
without costs.
Booti's Theater and ne theatrical B,.ou,t In tho
above Judge Flthian decided. yesterday that tho
defendants only restricted frU distributing The
bouquet inside the theatcr and dissolved tue Injunction
as " any other restraint