The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-05-18

Red River Presbytery-A correspondent Of the
South Western Presbyterian says of this Presby-
terry:
81 was present at it's first meeting in Minden
sixteen years ago. There were six ministers then,
all young aud full Of life and zeal IN the Master $
cause. -Four of them have finished their labors on
earth and gone to their reward; one has gone away
and know not whether he lives or not. Six mln-
listers were present at the last meeting only one OF
whom was present at the first At the first meet
ing only gray headed; az the Inst. all out
one. Aud there are "A nUUi0er OF vacant churcheS
scattered over large extent of country Who will
come and help us? We will give you hearty
welcome and plenty of work.
Revivals in New Orleans-Probablyn no city in the
continent has witnessed more remarkable revivas
of religion than New Orleans. Recalling the Won
derful results with which God acknowledged the
ministry of Larned and Parker and Breckenridge,
and Scotland Polk, and Hawks, and Cross. and
Winans, and Duncan, and others; we note IN so
doing, the rise, increase and the establishment OF
many Protestant Churches where, in the memory OF
survivors, there was none.
The present year, in connection with the two
preceding years shows an extraordinary addition to
the membership of our churches
1t would be difficult to designate large church
membership in this city, which has not become
such within these few years. We are glad to COM
memOrate in tais brief recital the growth Of Trinity
Church from mere group of people to a mass of
wOrShippers-tO name the constantly increasing
prosperity Of the Felicity st. and the Carondelet
St Methodist Episcopal Churches-all these with
Others which might be mentioned Smaller by rea-
son Of location enjoying an invariable increase OF
membership. ln our own field of Christian cultlva-
ton, our larger churches; the LIST church DR.
Palmer S. and Lafayette church (Nlr. Markhams.l
and Prytauia Sc. Church (Mr. Malards) have en-
joyed regular and large increase OF membership
The same may be said prOpOrtlOnatey OF other
churches though but lately obtaining pastors, Rev.
MeSsrs Finn and Dickson. J. South- WeSterR Ffes-
byteriea.
CuIleOka and Fountain Hill, Tenu.-Culleuka is a
pleasant, thriving village on the Nashville and
Decatur Railroad, ten miles south of Columbia,
Tenn. 1t has population of several hundred,
fifteen business houses, aud is surrounded by fine
farming country The Methodists have a CON-
modious house Of worship at this place; the base.
ment OF which is used for mixed school, there
being eighty scholars In attendance
This point has been watched with some interest,
for several months by the Presbyterians as point
where they might by special effort and the blessing
of its great Head, build up aselEsustaining church.
There was here, at the opening OF this year, only
one Presbyterian family, but several others each
side of the railroad.
The Fountain Hill Presbyterian church, distant
about seven miles, being very weak in numbers
and means, determined, after full and free dis
cussioD 70 remove their place OF worship TO CUl
eOka and unite with the Presbyterians in and
around that place in building up stronger church
than they could otherwise hope to do. There hav-
ing been several additions to this church already,
the number is now thirty three Several others
expect soon to unite by letter from other churches
The Presbyterians having no place of worship,
the Missionary BaptSts kindly offered them the use
of theirs, for any time not occupied by themselves.
The Presbyterians have determined to make
vigorous effort to build church ediice at this
place; and having the choice of several lots offered
them, have appointed committee to select oca-
tion, and will in a few days commence raising
means for this purpose.
The evangelist of the Presbytery of North Ala
bama has given much and earnest attention to this
field since entering upon this work, having preach
ed there once a month since the lst of January,
and expects to continue his labOrs there until the
church shall employ a minister. On the fourth
Sabbath Of this month, a collection was taken up
Tor the SuStentation cause, which has been for
warded to che Central COmmittee,-C Cor. RreSJyte-
rjaH and IudeU.