The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-06-27
SsIigiuns gutsIIigsute.
FROM THE SOUTpERN STATES.

Rev. Robert P. Kerr's Post office address is
changed from Lexington, Missouri, to Thomas
vile, Georgia.
Patterson's Creek, West Va-The church at this
| place. under the care of Rev M. w. Woodwork,
has been strengthened aud encouraged by the ordl.
nation and installation Of deacons, on the 10th.
Rev. W McElwse has been unanimously called to
the pastoral charge of the church az Palestine,
TezaJ The congregation showed thor Rpprecia-
ton of the services OF Rev. S. II. Lucket, who has
been hitherto supplying their pulpit BY presenting
him handsome service OF silver.
Rev. John S. Shaw was installed, on the 10th
inst. pastor of the churches at Rodney and Beth
ell, Mississippi. The services on the occasion were
conducted by the Rev. Joseph B. Stratton, 3D.,
| and the Rev. d. A. Panck. committee appoint
ed by the Presbytery Of Mississippi.
The Presbytery of Brazos receives under their
care Clarence V. Cavitt, as a candidate for the
ministry.
| The Presbytery also deposed from the ministry,
| for the cause of drunkenness, Joseph Boone. Mr.
| Boone gave notice OF appeal to Synod.-1ecdS
| Presbyterian.
Rev. F. L. Ewing who visits the General Presby-
terisn Council at e iinburgh. takes passage from
| New York on the steamer Nevada of the State
| Steamship Line which is to sail from New York
on the Dist inst. His church at Talladegs, Ala,
has given him leave OF absence for three months.
The Rev. G. w. Boggs takes charge Of his church
while he is away Christian Observer.
Piedmont Church, Franklin county va-An in.
teresting series OF meetings has been held at this
church during the last four weeks, conducted by
the Evangelist OF Montgomery Presbyiery, Rev.
| a. II. Price, assisted By Rev. g. NJ. Howard
The Spirit of God has displayed his saving power
in the conversion of number of persons, of whom
about forty six have united with the Presbyterian
church. The influence of the work is extending
| into Patrick and Henry counties. Large congre-
cations attend the preaching Of the word, which
has been pointed, practical and instructive.
The New steeple to the Tabb Street Presbyterian
Church, Petersburg, Wa correspondent of the
Dispatch says
1.-THE Presbyterian steeple continues to be a
place of popular resort to people OF adventurous
spirits and heads not easily confused. Our Pres
Oyteran friends glide up the giddy height with the
greatest avidity. The advantage which these breth-
ron have over other people is that, believing the
whole history Of the world to be forestablished,
their heads as calm at the top of Steeple as at
its foot.
Durham Church N Con- Sabbath, June 10TH
Rev. James ii. Fitzgerald, Of Hisboro, was in
stalled pastor of Durham church for halt his time.
The Rev. Mr.. Morrow preached the sermon, and
|
Mr.. Johnston gave the charge to the people both
were solemn and earnest, and we're heard by an
attentive congregation. This church is ye-in -
infancy, but is steadily growing and now has thirty
members, and new church building not quite fin.
shed, but the people are united and active, and
the pastor is much encouraged.
Rev W. H. Vernon the evangelist Of Brazos Pres
bytery, organized church June 3d. in Gulf
Prairie. Brazoria county, Texas, with eight mem
bers; DR.. 4 s. Weisiger being chosen and in.
stalled ruling elder. He expects to spend the 3rd
Sabbath in July with them and administer the
communion. He will now give the third and fourth
Sabbstbs to that county, including the towns Of
Columbia and Brazoria. They confidently expect
after this year to supports all his time in that
field. The new church started out with the right
spirit, giving collection for Sustentaton of $40 IS,
and paying the evangelist $l2 for his labOrs. Tea.
as Presbyterian.
Rev. James Stacy, D. D.-The following resolu-
tons were adopted by Atlanta Prosbytery at its
last meeting:
The prize offered by Mr. w. A. Moore, of the
First church, Atlanta, for the best essay on the
question of the Sabbath, having been awarded to
Rev. James Stacy, ID. D., beloved and honored
member of this body, therefore, be it
ResOlred, l. That 10 the essay of DR.. Stacy,
Presbytery recognized an eminently able and timely
discussion OF the various topics involved IN the
question OF the Sabbath.
.. That our pastors and sessions are earnestly
advised to take such steps as may be necessary to
secure the circulation of this valuable tract among
the families of their several charges.
8. That DR.. Stacy is hereby congratulated for his
success in the honorable contest which enlisted SO
many able competitors abroad as well as at home.
4. That the acknowledgements of Presbytery are
hereby rendered to Mr.. w. A. Moore, of the First
church, Atlanta, to whose generous public spirit
the Church is indebted for this noble contribution
to its literature,