The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-09-27

cational course will not be of long duration.
There was larger attendance of the eldership
than usual at this meeting, and more general dis
position than heretofore to participate in the dis
cusslon OF questions before the body and to aid in
carrying on the work in the various departments.
La view Of all the surroundings incident to young
and weak Presbyteries, we feel that we ought to
thank God and take courage
The next regular meeting was appointed to be
held at Brown Marsh Church in Bladen county,
on Thursday before the second Sabbath in March
next
Associate Reformed The annual meeting of the
Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church in the South met at Long Cane church,
South Carolina, on Thursday, 1lth inst, and ad-
journed the following Monday. 1t was very full
and harmonious meeting. Some items are gath
cred from their paper.
The Rev. John Wilson of Arkansas, was elected
Moderator
Erksine College-Rev W. NJ. Grier, a son of
Dr. Grier, the late President, was with great COR
diality chosen to preside over that institution He
vantages and it is believed will prove a very ac-
ceptable and useful officer A scheme was adopted
with great unanimlty for endowing the College by
raising within ten years $780, 600.
Neo Financial Scheme" According to the
arrangement made year ago, the Synod this year
has undertaken to raise the money necessary to
carry on her work as church, by apportionment.
The whole amount supposed to be necessary was
divided among the Presbyteries, and they are to
divide it again among the churches, and the SEES
sions are expected to divide it again among their
members This is a new thing with US, but it has
the sanction of the Bible and II is hoped that il
will have fair trial. and if it does, there need be
no fears of the result
The Union Question-The reference from the
Memphis Presbytery on the subject OF union
with the Presbyterian Church, was put into the
hands of the Committee on Overtures. They re.
ported unavorably to any action, declining to enter
into any negotiations. This report was adopted.
A different course would have been preferred by
some. In the Judgment of few, at least it would
have been better to have presented platform, or
basis such as our churches could have adopted
themselves, and then left our brethren to accept
or reject. But past negotiations have resulted so
fruitlessy, and the recent union in Kentucky has
proven so un union like that the mind of the
Synod seemed to be, that it was better not to open
up negotiations again, at present.
We do not know what is alluded to in saying the
recent union of one of their Presbyteries with the
Synod OF Kentucky has proved - 50 un-union-ke."
We desire however to say, as the Central Pesby-
terrain has often said before, that every thing per
tanning to this question ought to be done in spirit
of brothery kindness and charity. While there
would be manifest advantages in an organic union
between the two churches if it could be effected in
way generally acceptable yet a strife about union
would be deplorable. We are entirely content
with the disposal our brethren have made of the
matter. Let the question rest, and let US await
the light which events may cast upon it. We can
still be cordially one, and love as brethren.
Rsalmody-The committee was enlarged, and
was directed to examine the new book of Psalms
issued recently by the United Presbyterian Assem-
bly, North, and if it be found suitable for use in
the churches they are to recommend it, and the
churches are to be allowed 30 introduce it.
Convention of Elders and Deacons -The semi au-
nual meeting of elders and deacons of the Presby.
terian Churches in Guilford county, met at the
Presbyterian church in High Point August, 9th.
The meeting was not so large as usual, owing to
meetings in progress and the time Of running of
cars, q o'clock A. NJ Nevertheless there was
considerable interest manifested in the working of
our churches in the cause of our Master; so that
we had very pleasant and | trust, profitable
meeting. The discussions of pleasant,
gentle and earnest character, and seemed to be en-
joyed by the people in attendance, Judging from
the marked and courteous attention given during
both morning and afternoon sessions.
High Point church has a membership of 3S, |
was told and hope working pastor and set of
officers. AS you know, brother Johnston, of Lex
ington, is preaching for them. He held com
munion there assisted by brother j. Henry Smith,
the Sabbath following cur meeting, and sufficient
interest | learn was manifested to preach nearly
every night last week I do trust that n plorious
outpouring of the Holy Spirit is near them.
When the call was made for ministers to report
what missionary work they had performed since
last meeting, brother Johnston, being the only
minister present, responded satisfactorily. He gave
very fattering report of the prospects and future
of our church at Mount Airy, N. q.
O that we all would do ,ohat zoe can to advance
the cause and kingdom of our Lord and Master
Then how soon we should hear of churches being
erected, old ones sustained, and the cause of our
beloved Zion advancing, frightening her cords
and strengthening her stakes
Yours in Christian bonds, Y.
North Carolina Presbyterian.