The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-22

Richland Church.-A correspondent Of the Dis.
patch, speaking of this church in Greenbrier Pres
terry, says:
"Richland church, in which the Presbytery has
been holding its sessions, is situated in beautiful
country nearly west of Lewisburg, and about six
miles distant. The name, taken from that of the
tract of land formerly owned by Lewis Stewart, is
very appropriate, as there is not richer land in
all this region. This tract is now divided into
four good farms of about four hundred acres EACH
owned respectively by Henry Stewart. @. L. Pey-
ton, George Price, and Robinson Stewart-the
latter nephew of Lewis Stewart.
The church was one Of those chapels built up
under the ministry of that good and great man
DR.. McElhenuy. whose works are following him."
1t was organized but few years ago, has good
Sunday School and an efficient corps of officers s.
1t has had but two pastors-Rev d. S. Syden-
stricken, and j. II. Lewis, who is now laborlng
with acceptance to the people.
| had the pleasure Sunday of worshiping in the
Lewisburg church, large stone edifce put up
several years ago.
Should you ever visit this church, 60 into the
yard, and at the rear, by looking up about fifteen
or twenty feet on the wall, you will see the fol-
lowing inscription:
This building was erected in the year 1896
at the expense of few of the first inhabitants of
this land, to commemorate the affection and es-
TEEN for the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ"
Reader, if you are inclined to applaud these
virtues, give God the glory.
As | stood there on that bright Sabbath morn
ing looking at that monument of these virtues
1t seemed to be the voice of the dead which was
saying "Give God the glory" There by the side
OF that church where he preached for more than
half-century lie the remains Of DR.. McElhenny
| unmarked by a tablet nothing to show where he
lie except the shape of the grave and a simple
head and foOt-board Ought not Greenbrier Pres
bytery to think itself hOnore1 by putting up some.
thing to mark the last resting place of one who
did more to its upbuildiog than any other man T.?
The citizens of Lewisburg may not be unwilling to
share its honor, Tor although many Of them do
not remember the old pastor, yet their fathers,
who were buried by this venerable man, now lie
side-by.side with him"
Rev. A. ]. Witherspoon the city missionary in
New Orleans, has been Frustrated by the dengue
fever but we are grati6ed to hear Of his recovery
and return to his labors. The superintendent and
teachers of the Second Mission Sunday School,
under the care of the brotherhood Of the First
Presbyterian church, DR.. Palmer's, have addressed
him letter. expressive of their high appreciation
of his CONSTANT and effective abors in behalf of
the school, They say:
For Its increase In members at this season of the
year. and for the deep interest manifested on the
part vi many Vi tu6 parents Vi tue CnlllIGu We
feel that we are largely indebted to you More
especially do we congratulate you in having been
the instrument of awakening SO great an interest
on the subject of religion, and in bringing so many
to the cross OF Christ our Saviour, as witnessed at
our last communion. Your abors of love we feel
have been source of comfort and blessing, and
we hope and pray that they may long be continued,
and may meet the Divine approval and blessing.
Sincerely in the bonds of Christian fellowship,
your fellow servants.
A Church at English Grove, Atchison county, Mo-
Rev. u. w. Price has recently dedicated COM
Portable and tasteful building at this place. A
large number of the coIonists were from Green.
brer county, West Virginia, and upwards OF 500
was given them from that section. The entire
cost did not exceed $500. Iii promising field
Of usefulness, and minister is needed at once,