The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-03-24

REV. j. LEIGHTON WILsoN.-It may be
inferred from letters received from members
of the mission at Campinas, Brazil, that oul
beloved Secretary of Foreign Missions, DR.
]. Leighton Wilson, has safely reached his
home. He will be heartily welcomed by the
whole Church, which will be anxious to hear
the result of his visit to South America.
MOgy Mirim, Brazil, February 10th, 1s75.-Rev
Mr.. Lane writes:
81 left Campinas last Friday, and after long
ride arrived at the little church in Penha. Last
Sabbath it was my happiness to receive FIVE adults
into the church at that point, also FIVE or six chill
dren were baptized, an elder and deacon elected
and the weekly Sabbath collection established.
feel much animated in regard to the work in that
region. Monday and yesterday | preached twice
each day at different points, and arrived here to-
day. This town has population of three or four
thousand. The aspect is not so favorable as at
Penha, but trust the Lord will plant here also a
Furnishing church. l will most likely remain here
three or four days. The prospects of the College
continue to brighten. You must get DR.. Wilson, as
he passes through Richmond, to tell you great deal
about Csmpinas"
Mrs. Lane writes, February Goth:
CDR Wilson has come and gone, and when this
reaches you, will, trust, be safely home again
His visit was such a comfort. do not know whether
he was conscious of it, but it seemed ss if his whole
bearing all that he said and all that he did, just
what we needed to strengthen and cheer and help
His impressions of the field aud what has been DONE
you will get best from himself. We only trust that
he may be able even partially to carry out his plan.
Mr.. Dabney writes by same mail
"Olr pupils always come in more slowly after
the mid summer recess, the one at Christmas, than
after the mid winter recess, because of the numer
Gus saints and festival days which occur after
Christmas, but the number is steadily filling up,
and will soon equal our accommodations The
number in the two schools now will be found some
where between a hundred, and hundred and
twenty, | cam state it definitely, and many more,
who stayed at home to participate in the "oarni
val' an absurd noisy festival of three days which
is finished tonight, will he coming in during the
next two or three days The prospects at present
is that we will have as many pupils as we take
The church too is increasing by gradual accessions
At the last communion season two OF the older of
the American pupils girls joined our little band.
A movement is on foot too to get house OF wor-
ship built as speedily as possible We hope and ex
pect during the present year.
The Church at Camplnas, Brazil, under the care
of cur missionaries now has thirty five members,
aud eight children in Sabbath Schools and Bible
Classes Three services are held every Sabbath be-.
sides the Sabbath School, and weekly prayer meet
ing well sustained, and the Monthly Concert ALSO
A collection is taken up every Sabbath morning.
aud during the last year amounted to $3.50 in gold
The total number of communicates OF the three
churches in the Sac Paulo Presbytery is sixty