The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-09-06
AeIIaions gntelliNente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Roanoke Presbytery.

This body met at Ridgeway, Henry county, Vir
ginia, on the 23rd Of August. and was opened with
sermon by Rev. John NJ Cochran. Ten minis
ters and six ruling elders we're in attendance
Rev H. R Laird was chosen Moderator, aud
Rev. Messrs John NJ. Cochran and Vim. H. Mat
tbews, Clerks
The usual routine of business at the fall meet
ing was transacted. The principal discussion was
about the employment OF an evangelist, and the
means of supporting one. The matter was finally
referred to the Committee of Missions, with in
structions to employ an evangelist if practicable.
Charlotte Court House was chosen as the place
for the next stated meeting, on Wednesday the
18th of April next
Rev. w. r. Atkinson was added to the Com
mittee OF Missions
1t was ordered that hereafter "Narratives" in
writing shall be sent to the Presbytery at each fall
meeting in regard to the state Of religion, embrac
Ing all the topics usually included in the " free con
gersation'' on that subject.
Calls for the pastoral services Of Rev. Il. K.
Laird we're presented from Spring Hill and Nit.
Carmel churches which were accepted by Mr..
Laird. Rev. Messrs Whaley and Atkinson were
appointed to install him at Mt Carmel on the Sat
urday before the third Sabbath Of September, and
at Spring Hill on the Saturday before the fourth
Sabbath.
Mr. Isaac v Scott, youngest son of the late
Rev. VIM. G. Scott, pastor of Bethesda church,
was received as a candidate for the ministry.
The following re8-sessment for the PresbYteral
Fund was adopted, viz:
Bethesda, 81; Bethlehem, s; Buestone, 4:
Boydton, 5; Briery, Is; Buffalo, II; Castle Craig
6; New Concord, 5; Ola ksyille, 10; Cab Greek,
8; DanvlIle, 25; Diamond Hill, $50; Halifax 9.
Fl, 6; Hat Creek, 5; Henry, /; Meherrin. L;
Mercy Seat, 6 Mt. Carmel, 3; Penuel, Pitt
sylyana C. Fl, s; Providence, . so; Roanoke,
II; Rough Greek, 3 Spring Hill, u; Village, 20;
Adjourned to meet in Mr.. Atkinson's study,
Charlotte Court House, on Wednesday the 9th of
September, at 10 A. NJ.
HUGH A. Brown, Stated Clerk
Seven of us matted for the aoagon" at Reid
vile, n c.. enjoying from Tuesday noon till We'd
nesday morning, from the friends who received us
there, degree Of attention and kindness not sur
passed by even Virginia hospitality An APP
pointment for preaching had been authorized, and
notwithstanding untavOrable weather, (for the
rains had set in, after the long and distressing
drought) a good audience assembled at night in
the Academy Rev. Mr.. Laird preached. The
Wagon proved not to be the one expected, hay
ing plain uncovered box bed, but one of the COW
cred peculiar shaped wagons OF that region afford
ing perfect shelter from rain. And Mr.. Richard
son, an elder in Bethesda church, of Orange Pres
bytery, living in the vicinity, with his characters
tic kindness and liberality, sent his ambulance,
mules and driver, on account OF the state OF the
road, consequent upon the heavy rains that had
fallen, to carry part of the load. The writer was
in the wagon, and enjoyed the ride, which was in
fact attended with no discOmtOrts.
The people of Ridgeway, Of all denominations
received Us with a hospitality equal to that of
Reidsvie, making our stay among them exceed
ingy pleasant. There being no press OF business
before the Presbytery, there was preaching daily,
morning, afternoon, and night And notwith-
standing the wet weather, which continued till we
adjourned, after the second day full congregations
attended upon the preaching. If the weather, and
roads had been good the crowds would have been
oppressive. On Sabbath more than enough Were
present to fill also the "od church, dilapidated
but roomy and, for so hot day, very pleasant
place for an assemblage. Rev. MIR; Davis re.
NAMED after Sabbath to continue the services
through the week.
The new church We found to be neat, we'll pro-