The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-10-20

AeS0lCeQ, mat the elders 2u0 Otn6lS now %
posing MIR. Martin, be sRd are hereby advised, IN
case they cannot see their way clear to resume then
places under Mr. Martins ministry, to take eerti-
hcates OF diSmission to unite with some Other
church within our bounds and the session Of
Peaks church is directed to furnish them such GER
t6cstes, if at any time such application shall be
made.
Big Lick Church.-The Presbytery Of Monigom-
cry met recently at this church. Toe Sabbath ser
vices seem to have been unusually interesting
The church was so crowded with worshippers that
the folding doors between it and the lecture room
were opened, and this too filed.
Rev. T. w. Hooper preached an appropriate
sacramental discourse from John Xxx, 70, % after
which Rev. B w. Moseley administered the Lord S
supper TO q very large number OF COMMITMENTS,
among whom we're Methodist, L1tberans aud E0ls
oopslians.
At night q sermon was preached tr large con
gregation by kev. Dr. SheppeIs9n. L, mainly re
ferrej to the spiritual and ecclesiastical character
of the Church, being founded on Philippians |:
/. from the words, Saints which are in Christ
Jesus which are at Philppi, with the bishops and
deaeOns" Dr.. Sheppersou showed, first the quail
iieatoas Of members Of the Church, ard the priv
leges and duties of believers in respect 20 their
families and, second, the functions OF ruhcg aud
teaching bishops Tor elders and Of deseOns.
After the sermon, Rev. w. w. Houston proceed
fee of ruling elder Messrs Robert b Moorman, aud
Ferdinand Rorer, aud then ordained 70 the oth1e
of deacon MessrS. 4. Callahan Z. Il R9reT, and j.
w. Gish. Mr.. Houston delivered an impressive
exhOrtatiOn to the officers and PEOPLE, and then au-
nouneed the thanks which PresbYtery had voted 70
the people Of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
Others-who have entertained the members with
so much kindness
The increase in this church since the prOtrseted
meeting began here last spring by Rev. q. NJ How
ard has been very remarkable. The church had for
years had 20 pastor and had only fifteen members
and one elder Thirty-seven were added. The
house of worship subsequently removed to
New Lick and re6tted IN excellent style, pastor
called, and officers elected.
Memorial Services At the Tabb Street Presbyte-
Ran church, Petersburg Sunday night, Oo.ober
the late Rev. Isaac V. Scott, recently supply Of
the Old Street Presbyterian chapel.
A sermon TO young men, with lessons iron the
life and death OF Mr.. Scott was preached by Rev,
DR.. Witherspoon.
Manchester Church, va-0n last Sabbath, l7tb
inst, five persons were received on profession Of
faith. The pastor, Rev. w. A. Campbell, has
been encouraged in bis lsbors by steady accession
oi members from the organization of this church
four years sgO, the increase being from 20 to IS
The 61aceisl troubles have pressed with peculiar
70 believe fhst brighter dsy Is at hand, aud that
the htt'e band vii receive still greater strength
and growth
= The Prss6yssry Of augusta met Washington.
"a. Ruling e'6ar J. A. Bli.uDs was chosen Mod
sor and ruling elder II. d. Smith temporary
u tie sessions. 6centiate K. NJ Smith was
IS az evanselist; and ruling elder Il. p
PAS taken under the care Of the Presbytery
sndidatc for the ministry. Mr. Smith ex,
alton was sustained and subjects Tor trial
eees, 70 90 presented next spring, were assigned
him. Rev G. "a. Cartiedge made gratifying re
pOrt of tbe condition and prospects OF DAVIDSON
College The College vas cordially recommended
70 al who wish to have their sons or wards vel
educated under Christian Influences -S0etherH
PresJytertGa.
Rev. J. 9. Faeklsr .seiy Of ST Louis, Mo-, re-
quests his correspondents to address hlm not 81
Denisou, but at Dallas, Dallas county, Texas.
Rev. E Anderson Ia, removed from Clayton
Ala, to Shoe Heel, R)hesOn county, n. T., and
has taken charge of the L laud Female Institute
which has been started ~ that thorough sector
Presbyterian community
PALMYRA Prssbytery 10 Missouri now has six can
didates for the ministry studying under ITS care
One of the most interesting scenes OF ITS late meet
ing was the reception OF three, from ot1reu
churches.
JOussboro, Tena.-Rev. j. Albert Wallace wa
assisted in q sacramental meeting on October 3, g.
his brother Rev JamesA. Wallace OF SWeetwater
Tenn. The services were greatly enjoyed and YER
well attended through Monday night. Severa
asked an interest in the prayers OF Christians.
Monroe ChurCh.-Rev S. c. Alexander sends u
cheering news. At meeting In Monroe, elosln
on the Alb, seventeen persons were added to tn
church, making the whole number OF eommunl
cants now on the roll tbirty-twO. Brother Alex
ander says: We expect In short time to adj
twelve or fifteen more.
The Monroe and Wadesboro churches were q
esnized by Mr. Alexander about two years ago
The members of the latter, though feE 10 number
are bravely endeavOring to build them bouSe
worship. Any aid friends eau render will be eiSbi
appreciated and most thankfully reeelyed.-N [
Presbyterian.
Rev. C. NJ. Payne, pastor Of the I'd church, WI
mingtOu, n. g., returned to the city during u
early part of the week, after absence OF SOC
wee Ks on account Of his health. HIS Trends WI
be platiied to learn that his health has very mue
imrroyed, and that he Is prepared to resume u
important duties Of his pastOrate.-N. Z. ffeSD
terrain.
Wilmington Presbytsry met at Whiteville, n {
ON the 3Oth ult There was very fair attendant
on the part OF the eldership; four ministers WEI
absent Rev. j. K. Wilson, ID. ID was maC
Moderator During the session Mr.. h. A. Mile
icentia,e, was ordained as an evangelist
The Presbytery did not adopt the Assembly
plan for raising the Commissioners Fund.
The meeting was pleasant and harmonious on
and after the usual routine of business Presoyte
adjourned TO meet during the sessions Of Synod
Greensboro. The place chosen for its sprl
meeting was GOldsbOro'.
On the Sabbath, succeeding the meeting
Presbytery with this church, there were seven a
ditiOns to its roll OF members, six on exsmlnatl
and one BY letter.
Ths Laurel Hill Church, n c., has been made
REGIMENT OF a most gracious outpOurlng OF the liz
Spirit, BY which the hearts Of both pastor and p!
ME are greatly eheered Services commence
with the Fall communion, second Sabbath IN u
tember we're protrscted during the ensuing wet
with preaching principally at night, and during
occasion twenty-six persons, mostly those Just
tering upon mstured life, came forward TO aeAno
edge their Saviour. Rev. A. n. Ferguson,
pastor, was assisted in the mlnlstrauons oy II
]. n. Coble and Rev. A. NJ. McMllaD.-A.
Presbyterian.
Roberts Church, vacant church ten miles sol
of Anderson q. H., 5. O., has not been passed
in the general revival that has prevailed 10
limits of the Presbytery of South Carolina. II
a protracted meeting lasting eight days, eonduC
by Rev. Messrs James Il. ThOrnwel, John
lees. and ID. f. Frierson. The presence OF
Holy Spirit was very happily manifested.
faitb. hope, and love of believers were revlv
asst injuries were forgotten; unhappy dlylsl
were healed and twenty-five persons were 40
10 the communion of the church on exsmlnat
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