The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
Presbytery of Memphis.

organize this church as soon as, no JneI J1ugmeh1
il may be desirable, and aid their cburen in seeur
Ing a suitable minister white OF cOOredl as sup
ply. The Presbytery promises 70 aid 10 the sup,
port Of Its minister, aud IN securing house OF
worship. These things are recon mended as
necessary 20 the highest spiritual interests OF the
cOlOred people and with the expectation that, as
soon as there shall be three organized churches
9TH pastors, they may be set apart as a separate
and independent Presbytery.
ECGnge'istic Work. The Presbytery expressed
its thankfuiness Tor what mas been done, approved
the diligence of the evangelist, the Rev. A. Shot
well asked the churches which lad been supplied,
70 contribute literally possible, resolved that
no church which Is able 90 support pastor should
be entitled 70 be regularly visited 0y the evangelist,
and determined to obtain tue whole Tine OF an
evangelist.
The Narrative records the building Of one new
church, and states that some OF the members have
determined to e0nSecrate One'tenth OF their income
20 the Lord.
Presbytery adjourned to meet during the SEES
siORs OF Synod.
Rev. Stuart Robinson, D. D., expected to sail from
Genoa, Italy, on September 18th, Tor Alexandra,
Egypt.
Rev s Henry Bell has received and accepted a
call from tie church at Brunswick, ia. lie will
enter on his labors In October, and will probably
De OrQdineu 10 tue lalL
The Church at Asheville, n. c., has finished a
neat and comfortable parsonage Tor their pastor,
the Rev. W. B. Corbett.
Rev. Robert Gray, of Abingdon Presbytery, Va,
has received and accepted anlnUtatlOn TO serve the
church az Spring Hill, Naury county, Tenn, as
stated supply for twelve mouths Mr.. Gray has
gone on to Virginia tor his family, and will enter
on bis work in a short time.
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vile and one of his children, were considerably
bruised last week. by an accident while they were
riding The horse took fright, and the rOekaway
was upset on a pile of rocks and badly broken;
but prOvidentially, It's inmates though painfully
bruised, we're not seriously injured.
Rev. J. Martin. Of Messy Greek, Z Tenn, &C
cording 10 the HoistOa Methodist. has received and
accepted call from the Presbyterian church at
Atlanta, Ga.
Clinton, S. C.-The church to which Rev. w. P.
jacobs minister's encourages ITS pastor By evidences
OF spiritual health. During August thirteen united
with It. Rev. MesSrs. Fair and Nicholson assisted
the pastor in a meeting which lasted ten days
The neighb0nng chBrches are also blessed. Eight
have been added 70 Rocky Spring church, five to
Bethany, and six to New Harmony.
Concord Church Iredell county, n. O., has en-
jOyed gracious revival, forty i've persons lndug-
ing hope IN Jesus
Rev R. 2 Johnston, writes Of an interesting meet
ing az Goshen church, Castor county n. O., which
for some years has been IN a languld condition
Some additions were made, and new elders and
deacOns elected.
Rev. Matthew B shaw, a Hcentiate of the Pres
bytery of Ouachita has removed to Clinton, La,
70 take charge Of the Presbyterian church. be
has been quite sick, but has recovered, and writes
hopefully OF his prospects OF doing good IN bis
new charge.
Crockett, Texas.-The Presbyterians have had
most interesting meeting which has lasted about
ten DAYS. The Rev. Mr. Luckett, President Of
Austin College at Huntsville, assisted by the Local
minister, Rev. Mr.. Tenney, are the only ministers
conducting the meeting Other ministers are eX
pected from abroad, and the Reys. Mr. WOllam
and Putchard have kindly volunteered their assist
ance, therefore the meeting IS announced 70 con-
tinue.-E, Texas Herald
Rev. DR.. Baeamau. Of Charleston, S. O., has had
another slight attack Of paralysis. The venerable
man has been quite disabled for years, only wait
Ing and desiring to depart and be with Christ. He
is 81 present very weak, though clear and cheerful
in mind. The belief Is, that he will not be able to
leave bis bed again.
The Presbyterian church at Decatur Ala, was
destroyed during the war. A piOus ruling elder
who moved into the town last January, searched
q
Now there is neat little church, membership
Of fourteen, a Sunday School, and a weekly prayer
meeting, with preaching twice month from a
minister, who Is teaching 10 Huntsville.
SYNOD Of Msmphis.-Steps will be taken to post
none the meeting of the Synod of Memphis from
The 2i Of October 70 the 18Th Of November owing
10 the distraction produced by che presence OF cpl
demic disease within our bounds.
w. A. GRAY Moderator.
The Presbytery Of North Mississippi will be
postponed 10 November llth.
Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church, N Orleans
The work on the interior of this church Is now
done. The beautiful simplicity and neatness OF
the audience room is admired by all who have seen
IL Thankful 20 the author Of ak good for the
abundant favor with which he has blessed the eu-
terprise from the beginning The brethren Of this
church expected to have It set apart to public wor
shin by a solemn dedication on the 2Stn ulL The
successful completion OF this enterprise Is mainly
due to the perseyerlng energy Of Rev. Mr.. Wayne.
State Of the Missionary wOrk-Rev Mr. HOus-
ton writes:
'' Up 10 the time of ny leaving Hangchow, moth
ing unusual had appeared IN the progress of our
work. You have, perhaps been informed OF the
day of fasting and prayer which was observed by
our little church there, seek the Lord blessing,
and especially 70 pray that native pastors and help
ers NAV be raised up among US. The attendance
Al the street chapel has been good. as usual aud
we have continued to sell books. There have been
no additions, though, 70 the church. doubt not,
however, We viii conquer IN the end
Rev. E F. Hyde speaks of interesting meetings
held the latter part OF September at Richland and
Providence churches IN South Carolina PresOy-
terry. When be reached Riehland, says be, Broth
er Law had been preaching for nearly week, and
i found on Friday morning sixteen persons who
proiessed their faith IN Christ and were admitted
10 the church One more was admitted on Sab
hath. when the meeting closed. Oae OF those re-
,.sived into the church was an aged man brought
IN al the eleventh hour, four Others were heads OF
families, the rest young men and women. The
meeting was throughout the whole time character
lied by seriousness and sOlemnity, with no unusual
excitement. / feel very grateful to the Head Of
the Church that be has thus sgaally blessed the
lsbors of brother Law, aud has given me occasion
M rejoice with hin and Richand church 10 this IN
gathering of souls At Providence be was assist
ga by Mr.. TbOrnwel, student OF the Seminary
where an interesting meeting was held, and suose
ouenty four persons were received into the church
al Beaver Dam, the fruits OF the meeting az FroV
dence.- Southern Presbyterian.
Revival at Sherwood Churchill G. H., cor
respondent OF the North Carolina Presbyterian
a new church, bearing the above name, ha
been built on the Wilmington road about Mn
miles from Fayetteville. Ii Is called after Rev
John NJ Sherwood, deceased, who preached to
two wears at a school house near the present build
imp. ana whose labors were highly appreciated b.
ne people in that vicinity A meeting was com
mepced az this church by Rev. Joseph Evans, as
sisted by Rev I'll. O.. Hill and Rev. A. n. Fergu
son. ON the 18th ult, Ii lasted week with seryIc
every day and night The congregations were yer
GOOD and the religious interest solemn, pervaSlv
and Vel sustained. For Two days and nights man
Of the people manifested their zeal by coming t