The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-04-14
Florida Presbytery

James Little. Rev ]. G Grow was chosen Mode
rator, and Rev. w. H DODGE, Clerk.
The stated clerk, Rev. DIR. Jacobs, having re-
moved out of our bounds resigned that office which
ne had SO ably filed, and Rev. w. j. Mccormick
was elected in his place. The pastoral relation be-
tween DR.. Jacobs and the Tallahassee church was
dissolved, and be was dismissed to connect himself
with the Presbytery of South Carolina
The death of our beloved brother, Rev. P. NJ.
Mckay, was officially brought to our notice, and a
committee consisting of Rev. Messrs b. l. Baker
and j. Q. Grow, with elder j. Vann, was APP
pointed to prepare memorial OF him.
The usual routine of business engaged our active
attention, and compelled US to hold three sessions
each day, except the first A new and interesting
feature of our present sessions was the holding OF
special services 10 behalf both of the Foreign and
the Domestic missionary work. An entire sitting
was set apart tor each cause, to the end tnat we
aud our charges might be warmed 40 to renewed
zeal In these great departments OF church labor
The addresses delivered by the brethren on those
occasions were of character calculated to do good
With regard to the former cause, the Presoytery,
at the close of an interesting service passed unanl
mously the following paper:
ReSolred. l. That this Presbytery in the exer-
else OF that trust committed to US by the Master,
does earnestly and reueRedy eDjoin it upon our
churches TO see to it that. IN the matter OF Foreign
Missions, We do conscientiOusy bring all the ntheS
into Gods stOrehouse, so that the Saviour's com
mand Go ye into all the world, shall be literally
fu filed
? That the ladies' in all our churches be encOur
aged to form themselves into auxiliary missionary
associations in aid Of this great cause.
With regard to the second cause, In addition to
the stirring up of pastors and their charges to this
home work so as to increase Its means, Its useful
ness, and its efficiency, it was moved - that our
missionary sppontees to vacant churches ard des
titute fields be instructed to present the cause OF
SuStentation to them.
A committee of visitation TO the Live Oak
church, consisting of Rev. Messrs. Little and
Dodge with elders McGehee and A. Il. Hagan,
was appointed The same committee was instruct
ed also to inquire into the status of the Suwannee
church and report at our next meeting Rev. >.
r. Preston was appointed to preach IN the Ialla-
hassee church, and to declare its pulpit vacant
The Rev. w. j. McCormick was declared elect
ed a trustee of Davidson College, beginning with
our last fall sessions for one year. and Rev. james
Little, from the same time for two years, so as TO
have that subject annually on our docket.
Rev. w. j. Mccormick, on account OF additional
duties imposed on him by Presbytery, resigned bis
positions as chairman on the Committees OF Edu-
cation and Publication. Rev. s. 4, Preston was
chosen to Gil the first vacancy, and Rev. w. h.
Dodge the second.
The Committee to organize churches IN South
Florida was continued also the other to organize
one at Freeport in West Florida "a this last sS
committee Rev. B. l.. Baker was chosen to MI
Rev. p. NJ. McKsys place, and Rev. W. j. Nc
COrmick that of DR.. Jacobs.
Tue Rev. w. B Telford and ruling elder Col
r. II. NJ Davidson were chosen principal COmmls-
sioners to our next General Assembly, and the
Rev. j. Q. Grow and ruling elder DR.. L. MOntgom
cry their alternates.
la view OF the fact that we met so far south as
We did this time, we had very encouraging atten-
4 L., hoe apnfutQ md sou
elders present. IL was, too, harmonious gather
ing Of Christs disciples; all INTENT we trust, upon
the prosperity OF Zion.
Presbytery adjourned, at the close of its prayer
meeting on Sabbath afternoon. to meet at Month
cello church on the Wednesday evening before the
FIRST Sabbath in November next I'D J at half past
seven o'clock. STATED CLERK.
Wilmington, N. C-The North Carolina Pres
bvterian SAYS "A very marked religious feeling
having recently manifested itself 10 the First Pres
byterlan church in this city, series OF morning
prayer meetings, intended also as preparatory ex-
ercses To the communion on next Sabbath was ap-
pointed by the pastor and entered upon last Mon
day. The attendance has been large and interest
ed, and the evident wish, hope and belief OF the
congregation is that God will pour out abundantly
OF His reviving Spirit upon the entire church
Preaching may be expected to- night and to-mor-
row night at eight clock, and on Sunday morning.
st which time also the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered The pastor, Rev
DR.. Wilson, will be assisted by Dr. Miller OF Char
lotte."
Union Street Presbyterian Church. Memphis Tenn
Il was our pleasure 70 worship with this eongrega
ton on last Sabbath. 1t was their regular com
munion occasion. Rev. Dr. Waddel who is sup
plying the pulpit, preached the sermon--a discourse
OF rare merit, as q clear, simple, yet powerful ex
= h ,,la az bOW
God could be Just, aud yet mereitul in the saliva
ton of bis people. 1t was solemn, impressive
occasion causing all to feel that 1T was good to be
there The names Of thirteen persons were an
nounced as having been received since the former
communion-some by letter, and others on proies
sion of their faith in Christ. This young church
is giving decided evidence of being 10 healthtul
and growing state.-COr. st. LOUIS Presbyterian.
Rev. DR.. ]. Leighton Wilson reached his home in
South Carolina last week IN excellent health. The
day after he landed In New York, he delivered an
address on Brazil and Brazil missions in the Madi
son Square church, at the request OF the officers OF
the Northern Board Of Foreign Missions. He
also delivered addresses at Baltimore and the
Union Theological Seminary on bis way home
wards Last Saturday the students of the Column
bis Theological Seminary, and on Sunday the 20
lumbia church. had the satisfaction OF bearing him
describe the religious condition OF Brazil. and the
Southern Presbyterian.
First Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tenn Ga
the 18th ult, this church. by a unanimous vote
extended call to Rev Eugene Daniel to become
their pastor. Mr.. Daniel has been supplying the
pulpit of this church since the first of January
with constantly increasing satisfaction to the con-
gregaton, and il was expected that be would con-
tinue to labor supply until the end OF the year.
But so steadily has he grown upon the confidence
and affections of the entire congregation, steps
have been taken to settle him at once as their IN
der shepherd.-S Louis Presbyterian.
Rev. I. P. Johnston writes to the Southern Pres
byteriaa Tue Rev. A. + Chandler, who, for
some two years past, has been preaching at Back
Greek, n. c.. since the middle of February last,
has been confined to bed in consequence of wound
on the knee from an axe. His case has been so
serious as to cause anxiety to his friends as to the
result Ii is hoped that the worst is now past,
but he has the prospect OF long confinement be-
fore he will be able to preach again
Election Of Chaplain.-At meeting Of the Facul-
~ of the University of Virginia held April lst,
Rev r. J. MeBryde was elected chaplain for the
two years commencing October lst 1875 Mr..
MeBryde is a graduate OF the Episcopal THEOLOGY
cal Seminary, near Alexandria Va, and since his
ordination has been IN charge OF Lexington Parish,
Amherst county, where he has been very success
full in his ministry He has added largely to the
membership Of his different congregations, reawak-
eped life and interest 10 the church which was IN
most lanRuishing condition, owing to a vacancy OF
several years duration; built a new rectory, re-
paired his churches, and given a new impetus to
church work He is an earnest worker aud good
preacher, and gentleman of popular and pleasing
manners He is married, with one child, and is
the only brother of Mr.. j. NJ. MeBryde Of this
county. He is q native of South Carolina, and is
said to sympathize earnestly with the moderate
men of his church ChrORicle.
we regret to learn from the Concord Sun that
Rev. JAS H. Thornwell, pastor of Popular Tent