The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-06-24

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is making visits to his old friends and kindred in
Rockbrldge. He is now the " Patriarch" OF Lex
ngton Presbytery, having reached the advanced age
OF Is years yet full OF strength and vigor. On
Sunday before last he preached at Oxford church,
and on last Sunday in the Presbyterian church OF
Lexington. Lexington Gazette.
Convention of Elders and Deacons -We learn that
Convention of the Elders and Deacons of Meek
lenburg Presbytery will convene in Charlotte on
the 2lst OF July at ii A. NJ. A full attendance is
requested.
We have before given our views upon the use
tulness of these Conventions, and do not propose
to discuss the subject again. The history OF these
meetings from the very beginning justify the re-
mark that outside OF the regular courts OF the
| Church no fundamentally is more efficient Tor
good, real. lasting, substantial good, than these
associations when judiciously managed, and with
a view to the glory OF God. They are not, do not
profess to be, Legislative bodies, but dduiSOry-
They stir up the minds and hearts of the officers
OF the Church, revive their sense of the sacred
ness OF their functions, show how largely the
Church is dependent upon these officers for an ef-
hclent management of all her important interests
and send them back to their congregations graver
more thoughtful and more useful men. By all
means, let the Elders and Deacons of Mecklen-
burg Presbytery, as many as possible be present
at this meeting, and by prayer and counsel pre-
pare themselves to become more efficient workmen
In the Master S serviCe.-N g. Presbyterian.
what Ladies Can Do-The Rev. L. p. Mutually
ct CoVngt0n, Ky, to whom all contributions tor
Foreign Missions from churches in Ebenezer Pres
bytery, are directed to be sent by the Presbytery
wishes US to mention for the encouragement OF La
dies Missionary Societies in other parts OF the
Church, that the Ladies Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church in Paris KY, of which Rev.
Il. ID. Blanton is pastor, has raised one hundred
and seventy dollars for Foreign Missions Their
example is worthy Of imitation Ebenezer Pres
bytery promises to be the banner Presbytery in the
work of Foreign Missions in the Synod of Ken
tucky.- Christian Observer.
COpOrtage in Mecklenburg Presbytery com
mittee appointed in Mecklenburg Presbytery met
the committee from Concord Presbytery, in Char
lotte, on the lst inst The basis of union between
these two bodies proposed by Concord Presbytery
in order that Mecklenburg should receive onehalf
the services of the colporteur, was adopted by
Mecklenburg and Rev. t. 2. Johnston, the col
porteur, will devote himself equally to the two
Presbyteries. -SOuthern Home.
Messrs. Jster 6 Dickinson, proprietors of the Re.
RgiouS Herald. Of this city, have purchased the
Baptist Record of Petersburg, West Virginia.
The Baptist General Association OF West Virginia,
at its meeting last week, adopted resolutions en-
dorsing the Herald and recommending it as the
organ Of the twenty thousand Baptsts OF that State
The Southwestern Presbyterian says "the Rev.
Leroy j. Hasey, d. d., will preach the commence
ment sermon at the University of Mississippi on
Sabbath, Dist June and William +. Mellen, Esq,
OF Natchez Mississippi will deliver the annual ora
ton before the two Literary Societies on Wednes.
day, oath June" DR.. Halsey has declined the
professorship recently offered him at Danville
Seminary, KY, aud will remain in the Theological
Seminary at Chicago
DR.. B. N Smith in the Dutch Reformed Synod
The ~ Y. Observer, in notice of the proceedings
of this body, says: 1.-The Synod aso listened to a
delightful speech from DIR. Smith of Union Semi
nary, Va. He won the hearts OF all by his urban
ity and pleasant words. He remained for several
days and moved about through the Synod like a
member"
Fernandina, FlOrida.-A correspondent of the
Southern Presbyterian says:
1.-The services 10 the Presbyterian church at this
place on last Sabbath we're solemn and impressive.
Rev. w. j. Mccormick, Of Gainesville was pre-
sent by invitation, and ofi,ated in manner which
told that he was an old soldier of the cross, we'll
drilled in his Masters delightful service.
1t was precious communion season, but it was
more. Before the little band of Christians came
around the sacramental board many eyes were
filled with tears at what they had witnessed; for
the number of other rites attended to unusual,
and rendered the occasion very impressive. Five
persons were received into the church-three by
letter and two on profession of faith In Christ
Three children baptized and one of the adults,
young lady, who was rejoicing in the privilege Of
confesslng Him before men who has promised to
confess such before the angels of God And this
was followed by another scene less calculated to
stir the tenderest emotions: the ordination OF two
elders and three deacons. They are noble young
men, who, having heartily responded to the Divine
CALL we're thus soemnly set apart to the response
bic duties of the respective ecclesiastical Offices to
which they had been elected on the day previous.
love to see the young men running to the rescue
of Zion. Would that the church had many such
as these willing to bear the heat and burden of the
day.
We trust that this is but the precursor of that
event for which we are longing and praying
baptism of the Holy Ghost, such that there will not
be room to receive the blessing.
Acknowledgment for Foreign Missions.-Rev. Mr..
McIwane writes the Old School Presbyterian:
At the request of Rev. Edward Martin, please
mention in your columns that the children mis-
slouary society of the First Presbyterian church,
st. Charles, Missouri, has sent to our treasury
twenty. five dollars for missions schools in foreign
lands
You will permit me to take this opportunity to
say to pastors Of churches, and superintendent of
Sabbath Schools, in your Synod, that the mission
school work belonging to our foreign missionary
fields, is growing very rapidly, and calls for the
earnest support of the young people of the church
es The Sabbath School children are endeavoring
to support this branch Of our work, and it is hoped
that many OF the schools of the Synod OF Missouri
viii! at once follow the happy example of our young
friends at ST. Charles, and enter vigorously upon
this good work. united effort is all that is need
cd tn piu m nd
others will interest themselves in this matter much
good will be accomplished The Missionary will
be sent free to the superintendent Of all contri-
buting schools, when their address is furnished
In the Old School Presbyterian of June 5th are
two pleasant letters concerning our Assembly The
following extract from one of these letters, writ
ten by member of the Missouri delegation will
be read by our people with much pleasure
''We cannot refrain from again adverting to the
welcome extended to the Missouri commissioners
by the Assembly officially by its members individu-
ally, and by the good people of Columbus. On
the floor of the high judlcatory. on the street. in
the elegant homes thrown wide open, in the hearty
speech, in the pressure Of our hands, and often in
the eye gstening with tears of joy, we heard and |
saw, and felt that every body was glad that were
there Enthusiastically the freedom of the house
and of the city was accorded to us. Brave men,
grand women, by their courtesy their refined, Law.
ish hospitality have rendered beautiful Columbus
green spot in our memory, where two weeks of
rare pleasure have made US younger, and enriched
us with attachments that add to the brightness of
this life and to the bissful anticipations of eter-
nifty"
Chesterfield Bible sOoiety.-The anniversary of
this society was held on last Sunday night, in the
Manchester Baptist church. 1t was the largest
Bible Society meeting ever held in the town. The
meeting was presided over by Rev. w. G. Lump
kin, elected President at the last annual meeting
Addresses we're delivered by the Rev: DR.; Wood