The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-01-12
geIigiuas sateIIigeufe.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

by many.
Rev. W Gillespie formerly of Mississippi, ha,
removed ms family TO Texas and is preaching al
Georgetown aud Bolton His present Post office
address is Georgetown, Texas.
Syeetws.er Tenn At the last communion ser.
vice OF the Sweetwater Church, under toe pastoral
care of the Rev. James A. Wsllsce, fourteen per-
sons we're received as members-three by certlh-
cate and eleven on examination and profession
Of their faith IN Christ. Nc. John 4. Gaines was
ordained ruling elder.
Acc, mac County, Va. AT the late communion at
Bell Haven, on Tue southern edge Of this county,
the eastern shore OF Virginia, four persons
Joined the Presbyterian church great encour-
sgement 60 the little fJek sod their shepherd the
Rev. II Vi. Anderson Christian Observer.
Rev. W. J. Lowry. D. D is encouraged in his
labors as pastor elect OF the First and Seventh
street churches His congregations are large and
attentive, and good deal Of seriousness prevails
Though there wese no extra services, SIX persons
were received into membership during last week.
Rev. W. q. Marques Mr.. w. FL. Marques was
ordained 20 the tut work Of the ministry By The
Presbytery of Missouri on November 25th. The
ordination sermon was preached By Rev. B. T.
| Lacy, ID. ID. Rev. II p S. Willis prOpouaded
y the constitutional questions, aud Rev. w. w.
Robertson gave the charge TO the newly ordained
q
ton county. His Post office is keytesville, Chsri-
tOa county, No.
Rev J. N Mccain, Of St Mary's Texas, is about
removing to Karnes county. His correspondents
are requested TO nOe the change of his Post office
address to Parma Maria, Karnes county. Texas.
Rev. John Moaat.-This able and faithful minis
ter OF the gospel departed this lite at his home in
Wheeling, West Va, Monday evening December
~. He ives born IN Scotland, came to this coun
toy when a mere boy, and after his conversion to
Christ hegan his preparation for the gospel minis
try. For several years he was the successful pas.
tor of The church OF 81. Gainesville, Ohio He WAS
then called to the Second church of Wheeling,
where his Instructive preaching and bis earnest
pety were held in high esteem.
Joint COmmunion-Ol last Sabbath the nan
bers OF the various Presbyterian churches 10 New
Orleans united 10 celebrating service which has
grown 10 be a custom among us And a very pleas
ant custom il Is Ga the first Sabbath 10 the yesr,
We are IN the ha0lt Of celebrating a Joint COM
munioo of the Lords Supper The annual re
uoiou OF the churches in this act OF homage 70 our
common Lord, Is calculated 70 draw forth the
sweetest feelings Of Christian sympathy aud friend
ship. The attendance on these occasions is very
large. Ol last Sabbath it was probably larger
than on Any previous oeoasiOn.-S w. PreS5yte-
rt1B.
Harrison, of HarrodsOurg, Ky, was elected nv the
elders of the Third Presbyterian church Of hnOx
vile, Teup., as temporary supply, until the Spring
meeting Of Presbytery. Nj. Harrison Is popular
In Knoxville having served the First Presbyterian
church before and 10 TO the commencement of the
war. This church have struggled manfully with
adverse circumstances. They have, however, TIL
umphed Their church, In North Rockville, viii
be- when finished, one Of the hGndsomest in the
city, IL is large and its architectural proportions
are bard to excel Mr., SImmOnds has charge OF
the Sabbath School, and faithfully and inteligeltly
does be discharge his responsible duties.
Special for Foreign Missions The fair, led By
the ladies OF Pine Street. church, ST. Louis. Mo,
December 18th aud 18th, at the residence Of Mrs.
X. w. Sire, yielded the handsome amount ct $500
Oar understanding IS that these good ladies' made
Jnis special efOrt to assist In relieving the nde6t-
edness ISIS UUO) OF the Assembly Committee OF
Foreign AtssIOas Ia addition, therefore 20 tie
above named sum, the Pine Street church will, at
the stated time, make a liberal contribution to
meet the current demands Of that Committee,
st. Louis Presbyterian.
The Church in Fulton, no There is at present a
pleasant state Of religious interest IN the church at
Fulton. Al their recent communion, the services
were prolonged through the succeeding week there
being prayer meeting during the day 10 the col
lege, and meeting at night 10 the church, Nine
teen persons were received into the church on pro
fessiOn OF faith and by letter.
Several promising young men 10 the college are
amongst toe converts. Some OF the students OF
the female college also made profession Of faith.
The services were conducted by Drs Fisher and
Hill and Prot. HerSmsn. Will not our readers
pray that this work may widen and deepen until
all the youth, the hope OF the Church, gathered
there, may come under its DoWer2 Who can tell
how many useful ministers of the precious gospel
may result from it?-St Louis Presbyterian.
Religious Intersst-The 81 Louis Presbyterian
contalns uouces OF several churches in Missouri
that are eIjlying gracious season OF revival -
Rev w. l. HoWSOa writes that at Augusta church
i've have been added, and the communion sdmiais-
tered tor the first time 10 three years. Inc con-
gregation are preparing to build a new church
AT California, Rev. B. Il. Charles has had five
additions
from Marshall a correspondent writes: The
church is refreshed The ukewarm and nominal
professor OF religion, With tears Of sorrow for past
delinQ has returned TO the post Of duty -
The revival has been from within, working out
Wardly. And now the whole town seems to 81
asking the way Of life. Sinners Of every class sr'
asking tor the prayers OF the people OF God.
Rev J. Dewitt Duncan, was installed as pastor o
the Fifth Presbyterian church, Louisville JanLsrI
%. The sermon by Rev. Dc. Lowry was an able
earnest, pointed discourse from the text, w
nreaeb oot ourselves but Christ jesus toe Lord
and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake Z
Cor. iv: s. DE-. l. p. YaTd4L gave the charg
to the pastor, ana Dr. Stuart Robinson, In hl
charge 10 the people, greatly eheered them. To-
history Of the little church has been history o
peculiar ditf ,udes few months ago It's Il lancla
d fl ,ulties we're so great as to seem almost lnsur
mountsbe But some Of It's members have exhlb
tied hberahty hat was astonishing aud Outsld
friends have shown . disposition to help congre
gatioa so willing to help Itself Now, ony te'
hundred dollars mere are needed to clear OF To
floating debt, and enable the church We trust I
enter anew upon career Of very great usetulne,
In a portion of the city where there are promlsln
opportunities for large growth. Mr. Duncan was
member Of the bar 10 this city before be entere
the ministry, and IS cordially welcomed By man
old friends ChrjstiaR Observer.
Missionary Lecture Rev n. II. Houston, r
turned Missionary, delivered most admirable le
ture in the First Presbyterian church, Wilmington
NC, on the night OF Sabbath last, on the sutie
of our Mission Work in China.
The lecturer in clear and impressive name
set torch the capsbility Of the Chinese 70 recel'
the truths of the gospel, aud Gods wOnderl
providence as exercised toward them, and was r
olete With most valuable information respecuI
the doctrines aad teachings Of Contuciu9, the Bud
hists religion, the difficulties 70 De overcome
eyaugehzing the people, and the encouragement
to all more favored to labor in that behalf, wi
the assurance that Gods word would De ultimate
fulfilled, AID the knowledge Of the Lord cover q
earth as the waters cover the channel OF the gre
deco.
Ga Monday night in the Second Presbyteri
church Mr. Houston addressed more particular
the children, and exhibited many Chinese curlo
ties illustrating the peculiar habits and modes
living Of that people
THIS lecture, though addressed particularly to t
young aud listened 20 throughout by them vi
breathless interest, was enjoyed scarcely less
those Of maturer years. Indeed OF both address
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