The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-01
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.


not far from the celebrated Weyer's Cave. This
is one of the most beautiful, fertile, and popuous
section of the Valley of Virginia. 1t is more
over section in which Presbyterianism has al
ways prevailed and is now stronger than ever.
Large crowds attended the meetings from day
to day, interested not only in the proceedings of
the Presbytery, but in the preaching which was
unusually good. This Presbytery has not only
more large and fourishing congregations than
any other in the Southern Church, but also has
important missionary fields which it is cultivating
with much fidelity and success. The report on
Domestic Missions was full of interesting state
ments. and showed good exhibit in this all
important department of work.
An abstract of the proceedings will be
published next week. ~
late meeting of Lexington Presbytery at Mt
Horeb church, Rev. A. S. Mofett asked leave
to resign the pastoral charge of Lock Willow
church. The congregation which at the first
meeting declined to unite in the request, finally
agreed to do So The pastoral relation was
dissolved, and the church declared vacant
Romney, w. va.-Rev. Mr.. Woods. of
Martinsburg, assisted Rev. G. w. Finley in his
communion services at Romney, w. Va, last
week, august 2O), preaching five times, on Fri
day, Saturday, and Sunday. On this interesting
occasion there were some additions to the Rom
ney church, among whom were three children
of the devoted pastor, including his two oldest
sons. The congregations were good and atten-
tive, and the sermons impressive and convincing.
Presbytery of Columbia.-Meetingo of two
weeks closed with Rchland church greatly re-
vived and strengthened by twenty eight addi-
tions. DIR. Hoyte, who did the preaching has
received call to his old charge, Smyrna church,
Presbytery of Nashville.
Sailing of Observation-Disclosures. DeLacy
Wardlaw and Mrs. Wardlaw sailed from New
York on the steamer Para for Pernambuco, on
Thursday, the 9Th ult. Mr. Wardlaw is a re-
cent graduate of Union Theological Seminary,
Va, and member of the Nashville Presbytery.
Mrs. Wardlaw is the daughter of the Rev. VIM.
]. Hoge, D. D., so well-known to many of our
readers, and who was called to his rest during
the late war. We commend these Christian
friends 10 the prayerful remembrance of Gods
people Missionary.
Return of Missionaries.-Mrs. Lane and
her three children arrived in New York on
board the steamer Colorado, from Brazil on the
18th July. They had pleasant voyage, and
Mrs. Lane, though still feeble, was much better
than she was when she embarked at Rio de
Janeiro. They are now at her mothers home
in Rockbridge county, Va. Mrs. Lane enter
tains the confident hope that she will be able
to return to her work in Brazil in the course of
year-I6.
The Southern Home states that quite an in
terestlng religious meeting is being conducted
at Unity church in Lincoln county, N. c., Rev.
5. II. Chester is assisted by Rev. G.. L. Cook
A Glorious Ingathering.-A lady writ
ing on August Goth, informs us that for nearly
two weeks previous, Rev. ]. P. Cannon, of
Asheville, N. c.. assisted by Mr. w. W. Moore a
student of Union Theological Seminary, had
been holding glorious meeting at Swannanoa
church, near Asheville. Over forty persons
united with the church There were large
number of baptisms-several adults, and in some
instances whole families of children.-N. c.
Presbyterian. sD
Rev R. M. Loughridge who, previous
70 the war, was missionary to the Creek In
dams, expects to return to that field at the close
OF the present year.-TeraS Presbyterian. 4,
Corsicana Church.-The Presbvterians Of
Corsicana have been at work lately. They
have paid up all arrearages on the salary of the
faithful minister who recently was called from
them to become Evangelist of the Presbytery
of Central Texas: have plastered the new church
and done some other needed work on the build
ing and have called Rev. s. M. Luckett to
supply the pulpit. Mr.. L., has consented to
preach for them the 1st and End Sabbath in
each month till January LIST After which the
church hopes to secure all or at least three
fourths Of his time, and have him installed
pastor.-Ib. r.w er
Columbia Theological Seminary
Upon the reception of Dr. Girardeaus letter,
signifying his willingness to return to the Semi.
nary, the chairman called a meeting Of the
Board Of Directors to be held on Thursday. Au-
gust 10th. d1d"a i''1 To
AT the appointed time the Board met, and the
letter of DR.. Girardeau was read. They then
took action, which according to the instruc.
tons ot,the General Assembly, enables him " to
resume his charge Of the chair of Didactic and
Polemic Theology" and thus secures his con.
tnuance in the Seminary"
The question Of re-opening was then earn.
estly considered. The suspension of the ex.