The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
grIi0iuns sutelligeute.
FROM THE sOUTRERN sTATEs.

FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Rev 3. Ewing, D. D-We learn from the
Stanton Viadicat0r that the Rev D B Ewing
has resigned his pastoral charge of Hebron Pres.
byteFian eturcb Augusta county, and that he has
been rendered the DOsliion OF principal OF q female
school at Austin. Texes Il would be a source OF
deep regret for Dr. Ewing to leave the Synod Of
Virginia We have known him well for many
years. more faithful, earnest, true-bearted man
we never knew. Possessed OF a highly cultivated.
vigorous clear intellectual, and eminently sound
ji4gmen', man Of deep, earnest fervid piety, be
will be iiSbly useful in any 69d of labor to which
he may be called 1t is with the wsrmest feeling
of aft elton and gratitude that our mind reours to
his faithful self saeri6]ing srduous and successful
labOrs as pastor Of the churches of Madison and
D snge for some fifteen years. during part of
which time. be discharged with ability the duties
ct principal Of furnishing female school at Cor
dOnsville. We trust that be viii be called to some
appropriate field Of labor il Virginia, but where
ever be may 90. our best wishes will attend him
and his Interesting family Charlottesville Jefer-
SORi0R
Rev Blanton lately had the pleasure Of re-
celving thirty tour new members into the church
OF which he is pastor, in Paris, Ky.
Rev A MOHst has taken charge Of the Pine
Ridge snd Fayette churches 10 the PresbyteIy Of
Mississippi, Ard his correspondents will address
him at Washington, Adams county, Miss.
H ndsrson, KY A the last sacramento meet
ing OF the Presbyterian church at Henderson, the
pastor reported fourteen additions, thirteen on
profession OF faith. Two have since united with
toe church, and still other additions are expected.
Bryan Texas The Presbyterian church at Bry-
al has -prosDered under the care Of Rev. W. Fl.
Vernon Ii three and half years the church
building has been completed, an organ, bell, chan
delier, 81, have been placed in it and fifty five
members have been aided to the church. making
the whole number now eighty eight.
Petersburg, Va The fifty ninth annual meeting
Of the FIRST Sabbath School OF Petersburg was
he'd Sunday afternoon in the Tabb Street Presby-
terian church, when the following officers we're
elected for the ensuing year President Charles
Collier; Vie Pr sdent, A. @ Mel Raine Treas
urer. T. :. Seaburv Librarian, John DOnnan
Assistant Librarian. E Il Morton Secretary, B
b. Vaughan, Jr. Messrs. r O Osborne, l. Il.
Marhury and William Alexander we're ad1cd to
the Board Of Managers. Tae report Of the B ,ard
OF Managers for the past year shows very graft
fving condition of the school, This school was the
first ever formed 10 Petersburg, and has since
continued Its organization.
How the MOn'y Comes go 10 one church in Mjssis.
sippl every family has set apart missionary
hen The tile girls of r ebmOud Ky, raised
500 BY their own work A twelve year old boy
IN Georgia, collected $2l in dime contributions
among his SehoOlmstes 10 Sunday School. A lit
tie girl three years Old, 10 Petersburg, Va Of her
owo suggestion, brought one dollar aud halt in
silver pieces to her pastor as A Christmas pre-
sent for Jesus A htte girl eight years old,
made quilt containing one thou 'snd pieces, for
three dollars and gave 1t to foreign Missions
Christian O6SeTCer.
The Greenbrier Independent gives the following
r. no al tph1 haSh
on in Green Sulphur District for some weeks past
has closed, with the following result; 81 persons
converted AZ of whom j)iutd the Baptist, the
Presbyterian, and the remainder the Methodist
Church. Before the meeting closed, it was deter
mined to build new church, the present one not
being large enough to accommodate the cOugrega
tion"
At cOngrs. atiOnal meeting held at White Plaius
church on the first Sabbath 10 February, there was
a unanimous call extended to L'eentiate h. Gar
rus to become the pastor OF that ehuroh.-N
Presbyterian.
Library for the Young Men Christian Association
Of stsunton, Va The ladies' of Stanton held
festival recently and raised 5000 to procure books
for the Young Mems Christian Association.
Fulton Mo.-The special meeting in the church
at Fulton have been brought to close With graf
flying results Twenty eight persons confessed
Christ, and ten were received By letter Among
the converts are pupils Of the S5DOdieal Colleges,
male and female.
Somewhat in contrast with the kindness some
preachers are meeting in Texas. is the very no
generous treatment reported of others. A Texas
PAPER says, that while preaching in Sherman, Rev.
r Sheriff. vas robbed of his horse and saddle,
and that be says. this is the fourth time he has
been robbed within six months while attending
church once at Pilot Town, and three times at
ShermaD.
II this be so, good preachers are greatly needed
10 that region Of country. We trust that ere long
there may be much better condition Of morals
there s. W. Presbyterian.
Sabbath, February oh, was a pleasant occasion
at the Lafayette Presbyterian church, DR.. Mark
hams, New Orleans. Twenty-Five persons were
received into church membership-sixteen OF them
on profession Of faith.
Rev. H Byers. D. D., evangelist for the Pres
bytery Of Brsz IS is labOring at Bremord, Calvert,
Hearne, and Wheelock with encouraging prospects.
List month be organic. d a church at Hearne With
thirteen members, and others are exOectiug to jim
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