The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-10-18

Rev. Thomas N Boyd has taken charge Of the
Presbyterian church Of Monticello, Ark, and his
Post Office is changed from III Dorado to that place.
The Bell for the new Presbyterian church in
Stanton, measures eleven feet IN. circumference,
and weighs 1908 pounds. Cost $3.50
Ta5b Street Church, Petersburg, has been thor
oughly repaired, and was occupied again on Sab
bath 0y the congregation and Rev. f. II. Ruther'
ford, pastor.
Rev. T. L Singleton, for six years past the pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church, OF Whining
ton, y. g., resigned October lst.
Rev. Walter W. Williams, D. D., has accepted a
call to the rectorShip of Trinity church (EpscOpall
OF Staunt0n, recently made vacant By the removal
Of Rev. James A. LatanC to Wheeling, West Va.
Presbyterian Church, Sixth District New Orleans.
This church. IN charge of Rev B. Wayne, had a
solemn aud interesting communion last Sabbath.
The small building was crowded to Its full capacity,
suggesting very strongly the pressing need OF large
en- accommodation. Sixteen persons were received
into church membership, two by letter and four
teen BY profession of faith. Two were heads of
families aud the rest yOnng people, most of whom
have been gathered In from the Sabbath School
The Spirit Of God Is evidently blessing the laborS
of His servant. The church and congregation are
growing steadily, Their greatest need, so far as
externals are concerned, is a suitable building
With g more cOveuient location and an attractive
comfortable house, their prospects would brighten
considerably, and they would find great encourage
ment Co expect large aud enduring reSults.-S W..
FrtSgtTjQB
Cartorsvills Church, Ga.-The pastor of the Car
tsrsyile church writes to the Presbyterian and H.
der
Il closed a few days ago little protracted ser
vice in my church, resulting IN ten aceesSOns to the
church. all Of them but on profession Of faith.
There are others who WILL it is hoped, unite with
us before long. The entire membership has been
much refreshed, and feel much encouraged by this
addition TO their small number.
"Three years ago. when their present pastor
came 90 them, they had a membership Of thirty
two, and could only raise $500 for preaching. Now
the membership is about doubled, and they pay
$3.50 for preaching. Thus by steady growth, with
out any extra means being employed, the Lord Is
strengthening our hands and encouraging our
hearts.
Revival in Lebanon Church, Ky.-A correspondent
advises Us Of a powerful work of grace in Lebanon
Presbyterian church, Grant county, KY, of which
the Rev. w. w. Evans is the faithful and beloved
pastor. He was assisted by his brother the Rev.
j. vi. Evans, of MaysEck, KY, who did most of
the preaching, The church was not only revived
and encouraged, but sinners were converted.-
IhTty-Oue persons were added to the church,
thirty on profession Of their faith, aud one by let
ter. OF this number seventeen are males, and
range from ten TO sixty years Of age. Thirteen
are heads Of families. Wives rejoice over husbands
saved, huudands over wives, parents over children
born again, and brothers, sisters and friends are
made happy together. Ii was a time long to be
remembered, aud long viii this people remember
with gratitude the good brother who labOred so
faithfully with them during this series of services
The meeting continued eleven days, preaching
morning and night most Of the time, and notwith-
standing the very busy season with farmers, the
house was filed TO Its utmost capacity We trust
that we are thankful for these gracious evidences
Of God S presence amongst Us. To God be all the
prasc. Yours truly,
W T. CARLISLE "