The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-02-23
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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Harrisonburg, va-At the January communion,
there were nine accessions to the Presbyterian
church, of which Rev. j. r. Bowman is pastor.
Rev. R. W. Mecklin's Post Office address has
been changed from New Prospect to Blacks Wells.
Choctaw county, Miss
Rev. J. L. Kennedy's Post Office address has been
changed from Equality to Pendleton, S. G.
Rev. H M. Brearley's Post Office address has
been changed from Shoe Heel, n. c., to Bennets-
vile, 5. Z.
Rev. James Morton, of Malvin Greek church, has
received and accepted call from the First Pres
byterian church, Washington, Mo.
Durant, Miss.-A friend writes: "We have a
little church here of some twenty members, and
preaching once a month, by Rev. Mr.. Alexander,
of Koscusko We are making an effort to build
church, and hope after while we shall succeed.
The Presby terian church at this place is rapidly
approaching completion, under the skful work
manship of Messrs Mcclure Starbuck 1t
will, when completed be a very neat building
Dardanelles, Ark, Transit
Presbyterian Church, Indianola Texas.-We learn
that the building of this church will shortly be
commenced. The ground has already been pur-
chased, and the arrangements made for its cree
ton 1t is pleasant to see schools and churches
established; it gives evidence of the morality and
refinement of a community, and tends to invite
population. -IadianOla Bulletin.
Church in Galveston, Texas.-Since the 10th Of
December, 1868, eighty-two have been received
into the First Presbyterian church, in Galveston
fifty on examination and thirty-two by certificate.
Burning of Sugar Creek Church.-This venerable
church, in three miles of Charlotte, North Caro-
lima, was burned by an incendiary, the night of
the 10th inst. Thousands in other States all over
the South and West will learn of its destruction
with deep sorrow. Emigrants from this congrega-
ton and their descendants are scattered far and
wide and carry with them the characteristics OF
Sugar Greek, study independence, integrity, fair
dealing and love for truth.
This congregation was organized in 1865 under
Rev. Alexander Craighead a celebrated minister
in his day. He is the true father of the Mecken-
burg Declaration of independence, May Goth,
l775 more than a year before the National De
claration. That Convention that met in Charlotte
on that bright May day was largely from Sugar
Creek, and its President, Abraham Alexander,
was an elder in that church. The congregation
was as true as steel in the dark days of rs, and no
less through all the changes OF the gallant and
righteous Confederate struggle 1t is sad to think
that a church with such history has persisted in
such base and cowardy way.-SoutheTR Home.
Religious Interest in Louisville, Ky.-There is
great deal of religious interest IN the city OF Louis
vile among the Methodists, Baptlsts and Episco-
nalians. 1t St. Pauls Episcopal church, meetings
have been held nightly which we're largely at
tended, and characterized by deep and pervading
interest In the conduct of these meetings. it is
stated that the Rev. L. T. Perkins, the rector,
disnensed with his ministerial robes and his prayer
hook and preached with JUNCTION that was richly
blessed In several Of the Methodist churches
the interest has been very intense. Last Sabbath
n;ght hundreds left the Shelby Street church who
could not obtain entrance large numbers of hope.
full conversions are reported. A similar state of
seriousness exists in the Twelfth Street Methodist
church, and in several Of the Baptist churches.
Observer and Commonwealth.
Theological Seminary at Columba.-We invite
the attention of Presbyteres and churches, to the
action of the Synod of Mississippi in relation to
this important interest.
SYNOD recommends that the sum Of $500 be
raised for the relief of this institution to be ap.
portioned as follows:
Presbytery of Mississippi 500
Presbytery of Central Mississippi, 200
Presbytery of Tombecbee, 200
Presbytery of Louisiana, SOL
Presbytery of New Orleans, $50
IF is further recommended that the Rev. DIR.
Stratton be appointed to attend to the collection
in the Presbytery Of Mississippi; Rev. W. 7. Hall
IN the Presbytery of Central Mississippi; Rev.
MIR. Bardwe in the Presbytery of Tombecbee;
Rev. James Stratton in the Presbytery of Louis
lana: Rev. Mr.. Markham, in the Presbytery of
New Orleans; and that the first Of April, 1870, be
fixed as the limit of time within which those sums
are to be raised and transmitted to Columbia.