The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-11-10

The Prssbytsry of Louisiana at it's recent meeting
adoFted resolutions opposing the action OF the
General Assembly 10 regard to the Pan Presbyte-
terrain Council
Rev w f Gillespie was dismissed to the Pres
bYtery o. Central Texas.
Nr DOrrtnee Perny was received as a candidate,
To- Dexf ~ e'tnR / be held at Clinton, La =,
ri 20 1876, at IL A. VI.
Tbs Presbytsry Of Mississippi. in the Narrative
ate hat toe reports from the churches are very
encouraging In some there has been a rich spir
ltnsl harvest n tbe last SIX moths, and none are
on the decline,
At the la'e meeting Of Cherokee Pfesbytery, the
Rev NJ Brkbead E,sd rbe following paper,
Sir6 view Of lis being acted upon at the next
regular meeting:
Whereas, provision is made in our Form Of
Government tor both adjourned aud called meet
i1gs Of Presbytery, TO cover any contingency that
NAV arise betwees regular meetings, therefore,
ReS0iCeo. That the sessions of Cherokee Presby-
terry hereafter &c annual
ruling elder 10 the church at Union Point, Ca.
OF which the Rev Henry Newton is pastor, writes
to the Southern Presbyterian
After many years Of spiritual drought, we are
nov rejOiciug IN gracious revival Gods Spirit
is being poured out upon the community, and
Christians are rejoicing, bsckshders are being re
claimed, AID sinners converted About fifty souls
are rejoicing in Saviour fourd Bless the Lord.
. ny soul and all that Is within me, bless His
holy name.
Tiers are most ENCOURAGING evidences of the
gracious presence Of the Holy Spirit at R1ck6sh
church, in Dlpln county at which place Rev. B
f. Marable, evangelist of Wilmington Presbytery,
has been preaching fer several days Fourteen
persons have been received into the church, and
The services are sti continued with increasing 10
terest-N C. Presbyterian
Rev. Dr. BroOkes Of St. Louis, No The St Louis
Presbyterian says
q We see that the First church in Indianapolis
has been making an impOrtunate call for the ser
vices OF De. BrOokeS, and we are happy to say
without success. Ii strikes US as preposterous as
well uuRenerous to harsss with calls to strange aud
smaller fields man who is enshrlned in the aHec
tons of bis large congregation, and whom the
Master Increasingly blesses in this great city, the
center OF tremendous influence, both good and bad ,,
shelby Church The Rev r. T. Johnston writes
on the lst inst, to the North Carolina PfesJyte-
riaR
I'VE have Just closed an interesting meeting
here, which commenced last Thursday. The new
house Of worship having been completed, was ded.
icated yesterday Rev. j. Douglas preached the
sermon from | Kings, viii 43, and | read the
dedication prayer Eght persons were added to
the membership, and the Lords Supper admin
istered for the first time in our new church.
The little flock seem much encouraged, and
hope to be able soon to hold regular services for
them. Large congregations attended, and an ex
celleat spirit was manifested By the other denomi
nations during the entire occasion"
ruling elder 10 Sugar Creek church. North
Carolina, of which the Rev. G. D. Park is the
pastor sends the following:
You will be glad to hear that old Sugar Greek
church Is still eT jlyiog the outpouring OF Gods
Spirit-yes more sbundantly; and we look for
still greater things. For FIVE months we have en-
joyed one continued blessing. Gods own people
have been greatly revived. aud many hayward ones
brought into the fold. AT the communion in Au-
gust, and yesterday, fortynine have been received
into the ehuroh-thirty- nine on examiDatiOu.-
Twenty young persons, nearly oil children OF the
church, stood before the pulpit yesterday and pub
hcly confessed Christ before men. There has been
no excitement: but quiet, and We are eonstrain-
ed to hope, gracious work Of grace. To God be
all the praise.
Change Of Nems-The Rev. E D. Frierson
writes TO the Southern Presbyterian that at the
late meeting of Fuseumbls Prssbytery o commit
tee was appointed to correspond with North Ala
bama Presbytery and ask that body to drop It's
name and LEI the TuScumbla Presbytery have 1t,
Stree al the churches OF North Alabama Presby-
terry are in Tennessee, except Huntsville, which is
willing to be transferred to Tuseumoia. The North
Alabama brethren consented, and their "nsmes
and style will be worn by the Tuscum6ia breth-
rem when the report Of their committee shall have
been adopted.
First Presbyterian Church. Louisville, Ky-The
Christian O5SerUer says: Tie Rev. W. j. Lowry.
ID. d.. pastor elect OF this church. vas to commence
his services with them on last Sabbath. They
have united with the Seventh and Chestnut street
has been engaged aud will be occupied by the
united congregations on Sunday mornings and
nights-We presume, until the way IS opened for
them to worship in a church of their own.
The Selma Times says OF the new Louisville pas
tor:
Me. Lowry is universally recognized as one of
Selma loses one of the best preachers she has ever
had. Not only is be gifted and brilliant minister,
but he is also one of the purest and best men we
ever knew. His ministry here, commencing just
after the war, has been extremely fruitful, ana his
congregation is one of the most intelligent and 10.
Ruental 70 be found in the South. His personal
popularity Is very great and but few men have as
many devoted personal friends. His sphere OF
usefulness in Louisville will be very greatly en-
larged, and while We regret to lose him, We con-
graduate the people Of Louisville on their good for
tune.
The WRckeSier NelCS announces he death of the
Rev. w. U. Meredith, an hOnored minister OF the
Episcopal Church.