The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08
DR.. Smith, of the Union Theological Seminary,


course of the morning was based upon lst Samuel.
I'd chapter, Both verse" For them that honor me
will honor, and they that despise me shall be
lightly esteemed"
In the midst of region famous for It's strong
religious sentiment. it would seem strange that Dr.
Smith should think we needed any words to I'm
press upon us the duty OF adherence to religious
principles. But yet the appropriateness OF the
sermon, both as to time and place. must De con-
ceded. DR.. Smith impressed upon bis hearers the
duty of claiming for religion that it was principle
for action, and not a mere sentiment for Sunday
His remarks upon religious education were espe-
cialy seasonable in these days when the mere men
ton of religion as part of the instruction in
schools and colleges is always met with derision,
when education of the head is all that IS thought
to be necessary to fit men to become useful and
upright citizens His strong and earnest words
and the boldness and drectness of their utterance
are much to be commended. and we hope will not
fall UNDECIDED Lexington Gazette.
Atlan'a, Ga-Rev. R. @ NJ. writes to the s.
W. Presbyterian
ut gives me great satisfaction to inform your
readers that Presbyterianism is growing with the
city 8 growth. The First and the Central PreSby.
| terian churches the former under the pastoral
care of Rev. Mr.. Martin, the latter under DR..
Leftwich, are Furnishing. The membership Of the
Central has increased to about 400 and they will
be compelled to arise and build, or to swarm
out, if they continue to advance at the same rate
in the next five years. The FIRST has sent out q
colony. Both organizations have Mission churches
on hand and good buildings, served BY two licen-
tiates, Messrs. Latimer and Dahney. The mission
building connected with the Central church 1.-THE
only one saw in which the last named brother
abors is finished structure, with cupola and BELL
and seats over 300 people, 1t presents within and
without handsome appearance, IS OF recent cree
tion and unencumbered by debt | understand
that this noble church, in addition to meeting all
its engagements and building the Mission chapel
has raised about 81 500 for the liquidation OF the
debt of the Foreign Mission Committee. Ine
ladies also have on hand another project, the pur
chase or building OF parsonage, and are making
encouraging progress.
Columbia Seminary regard to the declina
ture of DIR. Girardeau, the Southern Presbyterian
saws: 1.-The appointment is still really 10 hl'
hands, and must remain there until the meeting Of
the next Assembly. We have heard no reasons
assigned for declining; but whatever may be the
reasons, circumstances not now thought OF by
either DR.. Girardeau or any one else, may arise
which may lead him to reconsider his present de-
termination, and at length, as we earnestly hope
Weld to the unanimous voice of the highest court
of the Church, which met with remarkable anc
enthusiastic response from every quarter. The
chair must remain vacant until next spring. A.
with the other vacant chairs its duties will be dis
charged by the Professors in other departments
Under the existing Constitution, no other provi
sion can be made. When the Constitution shal
have been changed in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the last Assembly, the Board OF Di
rectofs, which can meet at any time, Will elect
The expedient of giving the Board power to cleo
Professionally would be of no use; for no one mt to-
J 80 important an Office would accept temporary
appointment. But the Board has not now ever
this power
Union Church, Miss.-Rev. HI. M. Morrison
writes: About wear ago Rev. DR.. Mclnns, tn
evangelist, and |, organized Union church will
two points for preaching. one at Waterford, Miss:
the other at place known as Mcintyre. AT TIL
latter point we have just closed an interesting meet
ing. Rev. Edwin Cater, of College Hill, was will
me, and preached most acceptably making SOM
of tho most stirring appeals accompanied with tn,
most convincing arguments, that have had TIT
pleasure of listening to In many day. and hope
that much good has been DONE, We have an in
telligeut people, good country, and inviting field
and Presbyterians looking out for new HON.
might do better here than by going further West.
Christian Observer.
Taylorsville, Ky.-The Rev. j K. Hitner, pas
tor, writes under date of August 81 "A very in
teresting meeting has been in progress at the lay
louisville church, KY, tor the past ten days. God
people were much revived and strengthened Il
their faith, new plans were adopted for the promo
ton of Christs cause, and nine were added to tn
church. Rev. VIM. r. McEIroy. of Perryville
} preached tor us number of able ard earnest ser
mons. while brother Hooper, who was promoting
the Sunday School cause 10 the country, great.
aided us by his jealous eff)rts and pleas for tn
Master. These brethren will not soon be forgotten
by our people; but. to God be all the praise 70
His goodness aud mercy to u.s. Christian on
SerUer.
Rev. DR.. Stuart Robinson returned home las
week and preached twice last Sunday to crowde'
house. He lectured at night on the General Pres
teriau Council He states that the draft of con
stitution that was prepared by the committee 0
our church was the basis of that adopted by tn
conference The basis of representation. 9TH
number of congregational which is very Favorable
to the Church South, was not prepared by its com
mittee.- Christian Observer.
Catlettsburg Ky.-The new house of worship 70
the Presbyterian church at Catlettsburg, Of whicl
the Rev. w. w. Evans is pastor, is rapidly ap
preaching completion, and will be ready for dedi
cation by the first OF November. The edi6ce i
Gothic in architecture, and binds fair to be one
the handsomest churches in the Synod of Ken
lucky Christian Observer.
Berkeley Springs Church. W. VA bell of ricl
tone. mounted in the most approved manner ha
just been placed in the tower of this church, O
which Rev. II. Cumpston is pastor. 1t is the
gift of Mrs Pendleton, wife of Lieutenant Com
mander Harry Pendleton. u 8. N, and daughter
of DR.. Backus, OF Baltimore. 1t was hung on the
first anniversary of the dedication of the church
Christian Observer.
Independence Female College, Mo.-Rev. j. E
Wheeler, pastor of the church at Independence
has been elected President of the Female College
in that city The Trustees could not have made
better choice. Mr.. Wheeler's relation to the
church will not be interrupted.-M Louis Pres.
byerian.
Increase of Pastoral Support THE Southern
Home says There is some progress ip that di
rection, but there is not church in the land that
gives one6fth of what it could give without incon-
venience. Christian people prefer to put their
money iu safe bank to putting it into the Treas
ury OF the Lord. The bank bursts, and there is
no treasure laid up above, and all is swept away
below.
The centennial anniversary of Bethany (Presby.
teriau) church. Lredell CO., N. c., was celebrated
with appropriate services on yesterday A large
the pastor Rev. Il. (. Rockwell, + II johnson,
Hon. W. M. Robbins. Mr.. George R. McNeill and
others. salisbury Watchnsan, August 26M.
Rev. DR.. George Howe, about two weeks ago.
preached few days at Horeb church in Fairfield
county, s. c. During the meeting, ten young
persons, children of the covenant, were admit.
ted to full communion 10 the church on profession
of their faith.
Columbia Theological seminary.-The last Gene.
raj Assembly changed the Constitution Of the Co
umbia Theological Seminary so that the Directors
will hereafter meet in September instead OF June.
Accordingly the next meeting will be held on Tues
day, Sept. 2Sth. at p. NJ.
The Directors are Rev. DR.. J. Leighton Wilson,
Rev. DIR. d. Mcqueen, Rev. j o. Lindsay, Rev.
John Douglass, Kew. A. w. Cisby, Mr.. William
H. Tackson Mr. Henry Muler Hon James