The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-06-20

Kirk of the Clif-In accordance with the sp-
pointment of West Hanover Presbytery, Rev. DIR.
| J. M. p. Atkinson and Rev. Z. D. Washburn or
ganized new church under this name, in Louisa
county, Va. on Sabbath the Sd inst. The house
of worship, which in the nestness and other good
qualities of Its construction, Is credltaole TO the
good taste as we'll as the zeal of the congregation,
is about fifteen miles northeast OF Louisa Court
| House, about nine miles from IolerVllle depot
and about FIVE miles from Victoria Furnace; being
near the boundary between Louisa and Spottsyl'
vspis. 1t is pleasantly situated on CHI near
| North Anna river.
The services began with sermon on Saturday
afternoon. On Sabbath there we're two sermons,
the congregation present filing the house and the
yard. -,
The church consists of twelve members. The
ruling elders elected and ordained are MIR. James
Scott, Mr. James Holiday and Mr.. Ira +. Jordan
The Christian hospitality and kindness OF the
people, and the interest attending the services,
were well adapted to increase the regard OF Pres
bytery for this enterprise, by which organized
Presbyterianism is introduced into region where
it has previously been little known. 1t IS near
enough to Providence on the southery side, to re-
eeve visit. and preaching one Sabbath month,
from Rev. II. p. r. Mccoy, after long ride; but
in the region beyond, to the northeast, west and
southwest it will have an ample field over which,
it is to be hoped, that It's influence may yet be so
diffused that other new churches may spring up
where now there are none; though the country IN
many places is diligently cultivated by brethren OF
other denominations.
A Presbyterian Camp Meeting. Charles II.
Dobbs, writing to the Christian Observer says
THE Presbyterians propose holding camp
meeting, on the Waco Tap of the Central railroad,
some six miles from Marlin, in Benefits Woods,
EnOu Hny Iulo nd uvha Ts a n
of wood, water and grass.
Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, d. D., of New Orleans, has
agreed to be present. Rev. DR.. Smoot, OF AUSTIN
Rev. w. K. Marshall, of Marshall, Texas, Rev.
Messrs. Markham, of New Orleans, Neil, of San
Antonio, and McNeilly, of Houston, are expected,
besides a general gathering OF the Presbyterians,
ministers and people of Texas The meeting I'd.
v. will commence Thursday, August 10th. Sew
ersl thousand people are expected to be present.
waynssbOrO, VA correspondent of the Staun-
ton VadicatOr says:
The pews for the Presbyterian church have
been ordered, and before great while service will
be held In the body OF the church, the basement IN
which services have hitherto been held, being re-
signed to the Sabbath School A pipe organ cost
ing about three hundred dollars will adorn the gal
lery of the church.
As general thing one believes Sabbath Schools
are largely dependent upon their respective
churches for support but here the order of things
seems to be reversed, as the pleasing financial con-
dition of the Presbyterian church is in great
measure due to funds literally subscribed from time
to time by the school, The finely toned bell that
is now used was present from the scholars.
The New Erection congregation, Rockingham
county, Va, was recently favored by a series OF
sermons preached by Rev. I. M. Boyd, pastor OF
Mt. Horeb church, Augusta county, Va. 1t is be- |
heyed that brother Boyd has never read DR.. Stuart
Disconrses of Redemption, yet his man
ner OF preaching is very faithful illustration Of
the best method of presenting the gospel, as re-
IN that celebrated book: Preach not |
learning, philosophy, ethics, political economy
but the gospel '-Fdithfm Word.
The Second Presbyterian church, Staunton, Va,
was dedicated on Sunday the 10th. The building |
has been completed at cost OF 81, 500, of which |
the congregation has just paid all except $1,000 |
The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. |
Mutually, Of Lexington, Va, from l Tim. i Is, |
to the membership--two by certificate and three
by profession OF faith, one OF the latter being
deaf mute girl, who was baptized.
Rev. Dr. J. E. c. Dorsmus, of Vienna La, recently |
fell and broke his arm.
Rev. W. S. Lacy will deliver the literary address
before the Charlotte Institute, N. O., at the COM
mencemenG on the l9Ch.
Rev. George Morrison was installed pastor of The |
Grove Church, at Aberdeen, Maryland, on the % |
inst.
Rev. R. C. Reed has removed from Somerville, |
Tenn, to Smithville, Va.
Rev. DR.. ]. B. Adgsr, of South Carolina, preached
vice with great acceptance in the Presbyterian
,hureh in fredericksburg on Sunday last. Texts,
Ps. lyn l, 2; Matt. xiii: Is.
Rev F. Latimsr, Professor of Greek and Ger
nan at Davidson College, N g., has Just accepted
IN invitation to supply the pulpit of the Presbyte
Ran church, Columbia, S. O., during the summer
months
Rev. P. R. Laws correspondents are requested to
address him at Pittsboro. N. Q. Mr.. Law has
aiken charge of Mount Vernon, Pittsboro, and
Haywood churches.
The Presbyterian church of Union, West Va,
has lately been strengthened and encouraged by an
addition of twenty-three persons on profession OF
isith
Rev. r A. Miller will be addressed at Monroe, n
D., Rev. w. q. Baird at Oak Hill, N. g., Rev. j.
Stedman Black at Corinth, Miss. Rev. William
MeDonsld's Post office address has been changed
rom Charlotte to Mint Hill, Mecklenburg county,
n. C.-M G. Presbyterian.
The Gresnvills Baptist Theological Seminary will be
removed to Louisville KY, in September Ken
lucky has raised her 100000 towards It's endow-
nent. DR.. BOyce raised So 600 Of Virginia quota
while in Dsnyille.
Hawkinsvils, Ga.--A Presbyterian church was
organized in this town on Saturday, June 2ud, in
connection with Macon Presbytery. Rev. w. Nc
Kay and elder James Hoge attended as a commit.
tee for the purpose, Seven members united to-
gether, FIVE by transfer and two on profession of
faith. Capt John Fl. Martin and Mr.. Charles L.
Lsthrop were elected ruling elders.
Rev DR. 7. D. WithsrspoOn, of Petersburg, Va,
answered last Sunday nlghI the Unitarian points
made 10 the book of the Rev. John Miller, of the
Presbyterian Church, recently put on trial at
Princeton, n. j., for heresy in denying the doc
trine of the Trinity. DR.. Witherspoon S argument
is said TO have been Of great power and learn
Of Dispatch
Delhi, La AT meeting the early part of June
we haS the pleasure of receiving seventeen per-
sons to the communion of the church, few Of |
them heads Of families, the others from among the
young people of the Sabbath School
L. H. CLELAND.
Palmyra, MO.-Rev John A. Calhoun, of Kinks
vile, Iowa, has accepted call to the Southern !
church in Palmyra We extend to Mr.. Calhoun a
hearty welcome to our Synod, and commend him |
20 +ba L;nSDaSt raoords nf Our hrethren M IOuiS