The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-08-18
Religious sutelligente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES


over which he has been pastor more than twenty
years. Although DR.. Ross Is in very remarkable
health for a man near seventy nine, yet he has long
felt that the highest interests Of the congregation
wonld be advanced by the labOrs OF a younger pas
tor Circumstances, however, have prevented, till
now the result he has reached under Divine guild
aDce as he trusts Tending 10 this end. the Doc
tor has resided for the last year, at the Huntsville
Female Seminary, OF which Mrs. Ross is the prln-
cipa where he will De as much pleased to see his
visiting brethren and friends as he at the par
sOnsge so long his home
Perry County. Miss The Rev. j. W. MOseley
writes to US as follows " We have the pleasure
OF announcing most glorious work of grace at the
EnOl church. [ began IN the school Of Mr.. Nc
NJ allen aud passed from thence to all in the vicln-
ity. | relched Exon on the 10Th OF July, began
daily preaching, which continued for eighteen days
We administered the sacrament three consecutive
SAObaths, and during that time admitted twenty
seven members to the church, and performed the
rite Of baptism iorty-six times. Old gray headed
men, heads Of families, we're brought IN with the
middle aged and very young There was no NOISY
excitement, the work being carried on by the pow
er of the Holy Ghost, through prayer and the
preached Word. The people felt so deeply CRATE
full, although poor in this worlds goods, they gave
the preacher over sixty dollars besides bestOwlng
90 him o, her evidences Of love and at etlOn. Our
dear brother MeMullen abored greatly for the sue
cess Of the effort and God abuudsntly blessed him.
lie is young theological student, full OF fash and
-she Holy Chest IL our theological schools are
turning out such degOtees to Christ, we can only
say, Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth,
good will TO men. - ChristiBR Observer
Clinton, S C.-Rev. W P. Jacobs writes to the
Southern Presbyterian, August 5 b..
lis with gratitude that inform you Of the
good dealings OF the Divine Spirit with us. We
have Just closed an exceedingly pleasant meeting
Of six DAYS continuance in the Clinton Church,
during which the Rev. Messrs. Stewart aud Mich
olson did faithful service The meeting was no.
ticeabe f)r two things. o re of these was the pre-
paration for it. Several weeks previously many OF
our male members formed what they called
Brotherhood, the desire being to include every
male member OF the Church in it. This Brother
hood was organized for prayer-eaeh member re-
spending when called on or conducting the meet
ings II n qnired and also for conference about the
best way Of Strengthening and winning souls The
prayers ct the Brotherhood we're specially Tor re-
wal The whole church also had their thoughts
turned 10 this direction. Then again, IN the re
suits Of the meeting, one thing was remarkable
Tioelre young men and only one young lady were
received 10 the communion.
We feel very much encouraged, aud believe that
much has been done toward elevating the tone OF
piety in our church. 10 one particular trust
much has been accomplished the encouragement
gregatiOn. My own heart has been refreshed not
httle
St. Louis Itoms.-The 50 Louis Presbyterian
says:
Rev. DR.. Brank was called suddenly from the
city last week. to attend the funeral OF his father
10 Kentucky, who died at the age oil 80 years
Rev Drs Brookes and Rutherford are absent for
brief and needed rest.
A n NIL - -
relatives and friends in st. Louis, and is filing the
pulpit of Walnut Street Church, during the alb
senee Of Dr.. Brookes.
Rev. r. S. Campbell, of Columbia spent last
Sabbath IN this city. 10 the evening of that day,
he preached the sermon at the joint service OF Dr.
Tudor 5, M +. South and DR.. BroOkes, and DIR.
Ruthertord's congregations.
Rev. D. w. Gauss, late Of Cape Girardesu. IA
vOred US with visit on his way TO BOonVie, Mo-,
to the church in which place he has accepted call
Our BOonvile friends are to be congratulated on
their COED fortune In securing the services OF this
most estimable brother His correspondents will
please note bis change of post office.
a Sabbath School FOR freedmen il Tuscaloosa Ala
"A correspondent of the Southern Presbyterian
visited this school few Slbbaths ago and reports
it as in a most prosperous condition. He says;
a. did not have to study very hard to discover
the secret of this success. | saw that it was con
Quoted by some Of the very best people IN the CON-
munity, who have for years, some OF them Tor many
wears eheerfuly given good degree OF time to
this sell denying work. The superintendent Is one
Of the ruling elders OF the church, and Is admirably
adapted to this undertaking; and his whole soul
seemed to be in it. Aud well have these brethren
and sisters been rewarded for their noble efforts.
God has blessed the school, There Is steady lm-
prOvement manifested by most OF the scholars, IN
general intelligence and conduct. and 10 singing
Gods praise and in seriptura knowledge. And
within the last year or two about i've OF the schol-
ars have united with our church on profession OF
faith.
was present last May at so examination Of the
school before the Presbytery then in session, and
then saw and heard enough to show how well these
children are taught most admirable feature
was brought out, which seems to have become un-
fashionable in our other Sabbath Schools, lett be-
lind We suppose, in the progress of the modern
system. | refer to the committing to memory,
not only Of hymns but of large portions OF Scrip
ture. Ii was quite refreshing to On old fashioned
taste to hear these coored children recltlng whole
Psalms and other chapters OF the word OF GOd,
without any error or omission, and with remarka-
bic auency, readiness and expression. We heard
ministerial brother say, | wish | could have my
own children taught in this way. Like myself,
he could not get accustomed to the prevailing
practice of allowing children to read all the answers
from the Bible, and never committing one word to
memory"
Pass Christian, Miss The organization of a Pres
bvterlan church at Pass Christian Miss, which has
been necessarily delayed hitherto, was completed
ON the n inst by the election, ordination and In
stalation OF Dr. @. B. New, aud W. j. Pattison,
ruling elders. Eight mem bers were added TO the
roll on certificate, and one on profession OF faith.
This little congregation deserves great credit for
building one Of the nesest Of country churches,
which we are happy to say is entirely free from
debt They are enjoying the services of Rev. Mr..
CLARK. a recent graduate OF Union Seminary, and
look forward to oonsummate the pastoral relation
ere long. There was feeling OF deep gratitude
10 God 10 these services. to see realized at last
homes so long cherished The services were con
Quoted by Dr.. Palmer.-S0u'h Western Fresty'e
ran.
.a5:ag.a Corner s,7ao SgraaRab Go. August
lOth.-Ihe Cornerstone Of the Wesley Aonume9-
raj Church was laid to-day with imposing ceremo-
MES Addresses we're delivered by Rev. DR.. Arson
of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr.. Myers OF the
Methodist church, and Rev. Samuel Pierce. The
latter is in his ninety first year. and laid the corner
stone. Georgia is the first place where John Yves
lev lsbored in America. Ministers OF all Protest
tant denominations participated
Nav Church Organized Rev James A. Latane,
Of the Reformed Episcopal Church, organized 6
church at Sheppard's in King aud Queen county
last Sunday.
Rev. Paul Brown is supplying some churche
in Greenbrler Presbytery, on the line Of the Ches
apeake and Ohio Railroad His Post Office for th
present is Fort Spring, Greenbrier county, Yves
Virginia.
Associate Reformed Synod of the sOuth.-Mrs. AM
J. Wallace OF Lowell Ky, has, given 50 600 to th
endowment OF the Theological Seminary, anC
$1,000 the annual interest of which is to be used 70
the support Of aged or disabled ministers, or tn