The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-04-23
Fayetteville Pre- 1bytery.
Norfh Carolina Presbyterian says:

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The North Carolina Presbyterian says:
This body met at Big Rockfsh church, N. O.,
the 10Th inst, and was opened with sermon by
Rev. d. d. McBryde. There was quite full at
tendance of ministers and elders. Frequent divine
services we're held during the session. The PEG.
pie turned out in large numbers, coming from
every direction for miles around, aud evnced fair
share of interest 10 the proceedings, whether re.
ligious or Presbyterial Their hospitality seemed
TO be upbounded, the members and visitors being
most amply provided for. We we're never SO near
Scotland in all our lite the Macs being the pre-
dominating prefix, and the eager, and sometimes,
enthusiastic interest being so like, we imagine,
what it was when John Knox watched with eagle
eve over the Kirk, or what It'll when an expectant
congregation of Scotch hertors" assemblies to
greet and welcome the Presbytery. All that was
wanting to complete the illusion was the "ineVita
BILE plaid" Success to these warm hearted chill
dren of the CovenaDters, aud many such gather
ings may there be for their pleasure and profit.
Some of the most important items OF business
we're the following: Mr.. James Albert Smith, a
candidate under the care of this Presbytery, and
student of the Theological Seminary at Coum-
bia, S g., was, after pretty close examination
upon bis various parts OF trial, licensed as pro-
hationer for the gospel ministry. Mr. Angus Nc
Donald. who has been for some time under the
care of Presbytery, was examined upon some parts
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received as candidate. The Rev. Neil Mckay.
| D. D.. and Gen. A. ID. Mclean were appointed
commissioners 10 the General Assembly at Little
Rock. Arkansas.
Revised Discipline The Presbytery have ex-
ahmed the Revised Discipline and appreciate the
digent labors of the Assemblys Committee
They find in it many things to approve and some
| changes that they cannot sanction; yet In the
divided state of sentiment in the Church in regard
to the proposed changes, they deem it best to de-
fer wholesale efforts at revision, and to discharge
the revising committee.
J. p MoPHERsoN, Stated Clerk.
Rev. B. T. Cochren's Post office address has been
changed from Eotts Mills to CORTLAND, Miss.
Rev. L. CASTOR has resumed charge of the
churches of Clarendon and Macedonia, in Monroe
county, Ark. His address is Clarendon, Ark.
Rev. Neander H. Woods Post Office address is
changed from Hampden Sidney, Va, to Norfolk,
Va.
Rev. P. H. Daltons Post office address is changed
from Washington, N. C., 10 Davidson College,
NC.
The Fourth Presbyterian Church Of New Orleans
has extended call to Rev. w. McEwee OF Ken
lucky, to become their pastor.
The Series of Meetings at the Napoleon Avenue
church, n. o., resulted 10 the addition of nine
members to the church on last Sabbath.
Rev. D. F. Smith recently of Meridian, Miss,
| has accepted an Invitation to become Stated Sap
Ply to the church at Athens, Tenn. Correspon-
dents will note the fact.
Lexington, va.-The communion service at the
Presbyterian church on Sunday last was occa.
sion of unusual interest. Nine or ten young per-
sons, all under twenty years of age, were received
into the church on profession of faith. Deep seri-
business pervaded the entire congregation, and all
present seemed profoundly impressed by the
solemn service. The pastor was assisted in the
pulpit miniStrations by Rev. Mr.. Price, OF High
Bridge. The meeting was continued on Monday
and Tuesday evening. -Gozette
Minister Wanted The Spring Hill and Port
Royal churches in Maury county, Middle Tenncs-
see, have been made vacant by the removal OF the
Rev. F. A. Thompson to Franklin, Tenn, and de.
sire the services OF minister. The two churches,
which are only four miles apart, can aud will pay
a salary of eight or nine hundred dollars Rev.
Mr. Thompson, of Franklin, will give information
Rev Anthony Graybill passed through Columbia
few days ago. 90 his way to Eastern Mexico, tor
the purpose Of exploring that region with refer
ence 10 the establishment of mission there
The Rev John w. Neil of San Antonio, will &C.
company him on this exploration.
Rev. George D. Purviance, a member Of the Pres
bytery of Baltimore, died at his residence in Bal
timore, Md. on Monday, the 7th inst, in the 59th
year of his age. Mr.. Purviance was native of
Baltimore son OF the late Judge Purviance, and
was for number of years pastor of the Fourth
Presbyterian church in that city, now the Rev. Dr.
Lefevre's.
Rev. J. C. Williams, pastor Of Hopewell church,
Mecklenburg Presbytery, writes April 8th, as fol-
lows: I'VE have just closed very precious and
profitable meeting 10 my church. The hearts of
| Christians were greatly gladdeued- were
| impressed-Qute a number OF accessions to the
church-some heads OF families some young men,
and some from the ranks Of our Sabbath School,
We feel it is our privilege to thank God and take
fresh courage. North Carolina Presbyterian.
Rev. S. J. Bingham informs US of a deep religious
interest in the Churches at Enterprise, Miss. At
| the last accounts eight had united with the Pres
byteran church, aud nine more we're considering
the matter. Some forty persons have been
ceived into the different churches since tie meet
ing commenced The interest continues.
Mr. g. w. Wright elder of the Brashear City
church, reports communion season, March Both,
when four members we're received on profession.
The services were conducted by Rev. d. A. Todd
who, under the direction of Presbyterys Commit.
tee OF Domestic Missions is visiting the Teche
country with an eye to settlement if the way be
clear in that interesting feds w. Pesbyte-
| RAN.
The Mobile Churches Mobile has three Presby-
terrain churches. As TO the Government St church,
all that need be said of this old and established
communion is that, it continues its vigorous and
prosperous life under the efficient ministraton of
its pastor, Rev. DR.. Burgett, by whose able direc-
ton it has before and since the war; maintained
its place in the foremost rank of the Southern
churches
The Jackson st. church has been for two years
under pastoral care OF our excellent brother, Rev.
| L iward 2. Palmer, and delicate and difficult
work has been successfully accomplished Two
churches 1.-THE ID and 3D. had for years, in local
prJxmity maintained separate and struggling lives,
neither having attained strength. A few years
since, the building OF the Second church was sold,
aud the two churches were combined under the
present name. Brother Palmer was called to the
united charge, and his and faithful labors
have already had this grateful coDsummatlon, the
Two congregations having harmonlously become
one; a church strong In position and membership
and ably differed having replaced the two, which
apart were small and laDgulshing Organizations.
Warren ST. Chapel, as yet a missionary church
Jas we are accustomed to call the new enterprises
In our cities Is known to your readers through
your published account of the recent labors of Rev.
A. j. Witherspoon, now domestic missionary In
your city. A young brother IN the opening # his
ministry. Rev. j. s. Mcbride. with capac. = and
energy, is working induslrousy this fresh and
promising field, lying in the Southern portion Of
the city.
The harmony that appeared among these sister
churches was most pleasing feature, the evidence
OF present strength and prospective growth. Cor.
s. W. Presbyterian
Brownsville Texas-As our Committee of For.
eign Missions have in view the establishment of
mission in Mexico, and Brownsville, on the Rio
Grande is the key to that portion of Mexico, it is