The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-12-20

Rev. James l. Wallace having accepted call to
supply the churches at Cleveland and Athens, his
post office IS changed to Cleveland, Tenn.
An Evangelist Needed The Presbytery of Savan-
nah has instructed its Committee Of Missions to
engage the services Of an evangelist to labor within
their bounds
Rev. F. N. Woods, present pastor of the Presby-
terian church at HARDWOOD, Va, has received
call from the church at Culpeper Court House.
Rev. A. E Chandler having accepted call to sup
ply the churches Of Soddy, Sale Greek, and Wash
ingtOn, his post othce Is changed to SOddy, Tenn
A New and beautiful church was dedicated at
Washington, Tenn, on the Sd Sabbath IN Noyem-
Der. By Rev. James A. Wallace assisted by Rev.
\. +. Chandler.
Davidson College, North CARDINAL correspOn-
dent Of the North Carolaa Presbyterian says:
A fortuigbts' stay in this quiet nook and nur-
sery Of the church has satisfied me that neither
newspaper correspondents nor able editors need
hope 70 disturb the even tenor of It's way by
suggestions of this or that "change for the bet
ter Davidson has a parcel of men at the helm
who are not likely to shift their course with every
wind Of doctrine Il is an able, conscientious aud
very bard working faculty they have there; men
whom IL is impossible but their pupils must respect
and Ike IN the recitation room, and out OF 1t; and
10 whom the nearer associations OF private life
bring only a warmer degree Of reverence and atec-
ton. L, Is very pleasant and unique little CON-
munity, composed apparently of good Samaritans,
each member adding his own particular SOUce and
flavor 90 the coUgOSitiOn Of the whole; and all
working ha,InsniCusly together. Prot Blake, keen
and active; Prot. Anderson, with tenderness and
ben'gnlty OF c0Entenance that draws the heart out
70 bim at once Prot. Richardson, the courteous
and agreeable gentleman; aud Prof Martin, brim-
mi of nd n,fhu Oh fol ~
lla5of Prof. Wynn, being a newly married man,
saw but little Of, be being necessarily busy taking
care Of his wife. Health and prosperity and IN
erase to the faculty Of Davidson.
Of the College itself, and Of the students, saw
little or nothing OF their kind aud affectionate
attention around the sick bed of Professor | can
not trust myself to speak now A very singular
want Of taste is the most striking feature in the
buildings and grounds and laying off of the village
Everything looks iumbled aud dingy 1t Davidson
chooses to resent this criticism cannot help it. 1t
Is the QUietest place In the State, venture to say
Everything seems to 20 ike cl0ck-work steadily
aud punc,ualy, and with a strict eye TO business.
As to dissipation don't suppose there is so much
as a cigar going there. A deep snow and now and
then a rabbitbunt are all the young gentlemen have
10 look forward 10. and to ensure the latter, the
former must always happen on Saturday. SO that
the chances are against this TiOtOus proceeding
Davidson Is a good place to study 10, and to mind
ones cyn business, fer there is nobody elSeS
business TO %. md.
Virginia Bible Society A called meeting of The
Board OF Managers was held az The Bible Rooms
on Tuesday, the l2h Instant, Dr. Woodbridge in
the chair.
The Rev. Dr. Hoga opened the meeting with
prayer.
Rev. ~ W. Staples read letter from the Rev.
+. w. Gilman, Secretary American Bible Society,
communicating the gratifying intelligence that the
Board If Managers Of the American Bible Society,
az their asst meeting, had made a grant of five
thousand dollars in bibles and testaments to the
Virginia Bible Society to aid IN the prosecution Of
the great work Of supplying the destitute of the
State with the word Of God.
This communication called forth the Warmest ex-
pressions Of gratitude for the munifcent gift
Dr. Edwards presented the following paper
touching this liberal donation, which, on motion,
was unanimously adopted and a copy ordered to be
forwarded to the Board Of Managers of the Ameri-
can Bible Society.
Whereas, we have learned that letter Just read
addressed to Committee Of this Board, that the
American Bible Society has made donation of
five thousand dollars in bibles and testaments for
the use Of the Virginia Bible Society, therefore:
Reso}red, That we hereby acknowledge with pro-
found eradication, and return to the American
Bible Society our very sincere thanks for the time
h and acceptable aid in the work Of furnishing
the destitute Of cur field Of labor with the word Of
GCd
Two new suxi iaries were recognized w:
Tazewel County Bible SOcsty-JameS V. Kelly,
President; j. T. Chapman, Secretary; r. q.
Fudge, treasurer.
Hanover County Bible Safeguarding at
Ashland, Colonel II. 2. Jones, President; Prof
5. NJ. Shepard, Secretary; w. z. Mayo, Treasurer
Rev. j. Calvin Smith was appointed agent for
the Western District Of Virginia, and Rev Y. i.
HOyle agent for the Southern Central District
Steps were taken to secure Bible Missionary to
canvass the city Of Richmond, aud supply the des
titute with the bible.
The Virginia Bible Society, older then the
American Bible Society since the war has been
greatly crippled in its resources, and hence, has
% some extent failed to accomplish its noble pur-
poses. now greatly encouraged By the interest felt
in its behalf In all parts Of the State, enters upon
It's mission not only with new vgOr but with every
assurance Of success in its grand mission.
Il. b. BENTLEY,
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