The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-07-05


Of diSmissiOn to the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa
A commission on eOlportage, consisting of
MesSrs J. Stephenson Frerson, S. w. Mitchell,
and elder J. w. s. Ridly, was appointed, with a
view Of employing another oolporteur, If the way
be clear, provided Presbytery be not pecuniariiy
bound In any manner
The following resolution was adopted Presby-
terry having heard with regret, Of the sudden i'll
ness of one Of our number, the Rev. VIM Mack,
ID. D., does hereby express its sympathy for him;
and with the earnest hope that he may soon, BY
the good blessing Of the Lord, be restored to his
usual health. And that copy Of this resolution
signed By the Moderator be sent to our afflicted
brother W. II. VERNON, s. Clerk
Terrible Disastsr.--Rev. w. j. Mccormick Of
MicanOpy, Florida, writes to the Presbyterian and
hder, June 10th.
"a sad and awful calamity has befalleu this
entire eommunity-one that makes US all stand
aghast at it suddenneSs and righteousness.
ave were all at a Sabbath School celebration,
enjoying ourselves with the dear children at Orange
Lake. After brief religious services at our church
in town, we all moved off in wagons, buggies, ETC.,
to the Lake. All went off very pleasantly up to
the hour Of dinner. After that. some of the young
people proposed a sail IN a large boat About
thirty went on board of it, and sailed off upon the
smooth waters thOughtess of danger. When about
three miles off, sudden gust OF wind upset the
boat, and all were thrown into the water The
young men who were with the party kept cool, and
succeeded in placing many Of the sinking ones on
the up- turned craft. But several persisted, not
wthstanding the almost herculean exertons of this
band. ROW-bOats were sent out to their rescue !;
and on their return we found that two Of our elders
and several Of our members, had been sadly be
reaved.
"Oh how heavily, my brother, has all ibis fallen
upon deeply stricken community 1t IS a sight
- L. ~. IL
have reason 70 thank God that their children were
not also taken. Indeed, it is a marvel that so few
we're lost when so many were endangered l
write al this amid the mourning and lamentations
Of my dear Frustrated people. Pray for US that
We all may get the sanctiied use of this sad and
sudden bereavement,
Tbs Rev. DR.. J. I. Girardeau and the Zion Church,
Charleston, S. C.-At meeting Of the congregation
Of Zion church, June S5th, letter was read from
the pastor, Rev. j, l. Girardeau, rosigning his
pastoral charge. He says:
The reasons which have governed me in tax.
ing this painful step are the following: First, the
condition Of my voice and chest appears to me to
necessitate change; and, secondly, l am con-
WINGED that longer continuance Of my pastoral
relation would nor tend 70 promote the growth OF
the congregation.
do task dissolution Of the relation between
I could not gain my own consent to leave you so
long as | feared that a change might prove detrl-
mental to your interests. But | trust that the
church has now arrived at that stage at which
change VIII not only not iniure but promote Its
prosperity.
1t viii cost me bitter pang not only to part
with you, but TO leave Charleston. Her very dust
Is dear to me. And 1 pray God that, if it is his
blessed viii, may not be sent out Of South Caro-
hna, but be permitted to suffer with her IN her
present trials, and TO contribute what labor am
capable Of for the interests Of her beloved and
afflicted people. But, wherever may go, | shall
10 hie's latest day bear with me the affecting re-
membrane Of your loving kindness, and dedicate
to you a chief place In the prOfoundest affections
Of my soul.
The congregation after due dehberation,
ResOlUed, l. That We have received the letter
of resignation Of our beloved pastor, the Rev. j.
/. Girardeau, ID. D., with unfeigned surprise and
profound sorrow, and cannot bring ourselves to be-
heye that Providence designs to take him from US
3 That We as a church and congregation fully
and afectiOnately reciprOcate the kind feelings OF
confidence and regard so tOuchingly expressed in
his letter, and deeply sympathise with him In this
the hour Of his affection and trial. and pray that
God in his wisdom and mercy may restore him to
health and point out 20 him clearly the path OF
duty and usefulness
8. That We cordially tender to him leave Of
absence from pastoral labOrs for such a time Us
may be necessary for the restoration OF his health.
We cannot, however, obtain our consent voluntari-
y to unite With him "in requesting the Presby,
terry to dissolve the relations existing between us
but, as we claim TO be true Presbytezians-wi willing
10 abide by the constitution and standards OF our
Church-We viii consent that the subject be placed
before Presbytery, and if that body accedes to the
request Of the pastor we shall be constrained to
submit 10 the decision, however painful 1t may
be.
The Presbytery Of South Carolina, at its recent
meeting, June nth, ordained, after the usual ex'
aminations, Mr. j. S. Young The committee tC
confer with ruling elder r. A. Fair reported, re-
commencing that Presbytery proceed at once to
his ordination without any OF the usual examina
tions and tests. The report was adopted, together
with minute offered by the committee in connec
ton with the report setting forth at length the
reasons for this course. Mr.. Fair was ordained a
an evangelist on Sabbath, at the same time will
Mr.. Young Rev Dr. Adger preached the Ordi
nation sermon from Tim. ! II and II.
MOrgantOn Church, n c., has secured the ser
vices Of Rev. Il. b. Anderson, Of the Presbyter!
Of MeckleHburg, as stated supply.
Rev. Albert A. Morse was installed pastor of thu
Gainesville church, Alabama, on the first Saturda.
in May.
The pastor finds himself most pleasantly situated
"A very desirable residence furnished by the con
EreLaL0ns q IcdcoudOic cuppOIbs q 6SuOAOuo NAAAS
tan people, an efficient eldership ana diaeonate
and many praying and working people.
Mrs. I1sleo's Post alice address is Plaquemine
Louisiana
The Degree Of D. D., was conferred on Rev. w
w. Harsha, Of Jacksonville, Ill, and on Rev. j
S Grasty. of Shelbyvile, KY, by Westminste
College, No., at its late commencement.
Nj George T 6etohius has accepted a call to tn
church al Albany, Ga. He entered upon his dutle
at Albany about three weeks ago.
Rev. wm Banks was installed pastor Of the Wax
haw church on the Dist ult. Mr.. Banks Is ais
supplying Unity church, at Fort Mill.
Last month, ten persons were added to the WAY
haw church, and five to Unity Thus 1t is see
that Mr. Banks has great reason to be encourage
in his new field Of labor.
Rev J. q. Gillespie is supplying the churches
Raleigh Mason and Bartlett His Post Othce &C
dress has been changed from Brownsville to Bar
lett, Tenn
Chinese Missions.-We are happy to learn th'
the United States Minister to China, the Hon. Nj
Lowe, confidently expresses the opinion that tn
Chinese Government will be held hrmly to a
treaty stipulatons; and that missionaries in tn;
land seem 70 apprehend no serious interruption
their labOrS, notwithstanding the formidable pr
clamatiOn iorbiding every thing that would brlr
the ancient systems OF religion into disrepute.
Presbyterian and hl0eE.