The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-10

strength of Presbyterianism mainly lies, and in
the remaining section of what may properly be
called Eastern North Carolina we find one
church in Warren one in Halifax, one in John
ston, one in Edgecombe. one in Beaufort, one in
Craven, two in Carteret, one in Onslow, one in
Jones, one in Lenoir. and two in Columbus
fourteen Presbyterian churches in thirty two
counties, embracing nearly one-third of the
State. In this section we find the earliest set
Elements of the State, and yet our Church, itself
early established and having, more than any
other, made its impress upon the civil and edu-
cational history of the State, is comparatively
unknown.-Ib.
Sailing of Missionary.-Rev B. F.
Thompson, of Nashville Presbytery, sailed on
the steamer City of Rio de Janero from New
York for Pernambuco on the 9th of February.
He goes to reinforce the mission at Pernambuco.
and will, no doubt, be heartily welcomed by
Rev. j. Rockwell Smith, who has labored there
so long without an associate. His presence is
greatly needed there, as will be inferred from
the facts recorded in our monthly review 1t
is hoped that these brethren, as well as the great
work in which they engaged, will be remem.
bered by all who pray for the coming of Christ's
kingdom
Boonville, Mo.-The church at Boonville
(Rev. 0. W. Gauss, PASTOR has been the scene
of much religious interest during the winter
We learn that about twenty persons have been
added to its membership since the meeting of
Synod t ere in October.-S Louis Presbyterian
Columbia Seminary.-The financial con
dltion of the Seminary is much better than it
was last fall. Since December 1st nearly 81
500 have been Contributed for current expenses.
about $500 have been given to increase the
endowment and over $500 have been paid by
James Adger & Co.
The following students expect to graduate in
May: Messrs s. E. Bishop, A. NJ Fraser D. f
Frierson, j. A. McLees, L. H. Robinson, ]. NJ
Seabrook, and c. L. Stewart, of South Carolina
Messrs. j. T. Plunkett, G. M. Shepherd, and R
A. Webb, of Tennessee; Messrs F. ]. Brooks of
Virginia, B. D. Grier of Alabama, ]. L. D.
Houston of Arkansas, and A NJ. Sale of Georgia
Last Sunday evening Rev DIR. Leyburn
preached a sermon to medical students, who are
Just finishing their course OF study in this city.
The students were out in full force and occu-
pied seats in the body of the house The Doc
TOR took as his text the l4th verse of the 4th
chapter of Colossians. lie spoke of tie respon-
sibilities of the profession which these young
men about to enter; of the progress of
medical science; of the religious duties of the
physician; and of the splendid opportunities
which physicians possess of doing good to the
souls, as well as to the bodies of men. The con.
gregaton was very attentive, and seemed much
interested in the Baltimore Pres6y
terian
Northern Presbyterian.
Churches organized.-Two new Presby-
terian churches have just been organized in the
city of Baltimore. The first organization took
place on Tuesday evening, February 18th and
the new church. known as the Boundary Ave
nue. church, numbers nineteen members Mr..
William b. Phillips and Mr.. Richard K Cross
are the elders and Messrs, J. C. Barkley Ed
win F Arthurs, and Allen Marquand the dea
cons The church Immediately after its organ
zaton, elected the Rev George Purves, pastor.
most excellent choice though it takes from us
valuable copresbyter. The chapel is neat
structure, built of Falls Road stone, faced with
Baltimore county marble It is seventv-six
feet long by forty eight wide, will seat about
three hundred persons, and cost fifteen thousand
dollars
On Monday evening, February 23d, the or
ganization of the Lafayette Square Presbyterian
church was effected, the Rev DR.. Backus pre-
siding One hundred and thirty FIVE members
joined in the organization Mr. Oliver Day and
Mr.. Peter b. Small, Jr were elected elders, and
Mr.. A. II. Hasson, Mr. Ernest Robbins, Mr.. A.
d. keener and Professor Kerr deacons The
officers were duly ordained by the Rev DR..
Smith who delivered to them brief charges
The new church building is very complete in all
its appointments, and only about two hundred
dollars remain to be paid These churches start
with good prospects of success and usefulness
Baltimore Presbyterian.
Anniversary.-T one hundred and forty
eighth anniversary of the Market Square Pres
byterian church, Germantown, Pa, Rev f. P
Cowan, pastor, was duly celebrated on the 23d
OF February This is one of the oldest churche.
in Philadelphia, and has now church roll con.
tanning over FIVE hundred members. Mr. Cowan
read an historical sketch Of the church which
was originally Of the Dutch Reformed body.
As sign Of the vigorous life which has lasted so
long, we observe that the congregation propose
to build chapel at a cost Of $4,000, and have
set about raising the money needed, hoping that
the chapal will he doJ;co4oI 4. Al. rooa