The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-08-31
,5Ews FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.

.,cation the Presbyterian church has been
repaired and refurnished
Rev. Joseph washburn's Post Office ad
loss is changed from Athens, Ga, to Prescott
Nevada county, Ark.
rev. J. D. Thomas has offered the resip
,,,;on of his pastoral charge of the church at
wvtbeville, Va. Mr.. Thomas has been pastor
Il the church for twelve years, and will be hard
- supply his place with a more Jealous or use
ful pastor.
nullock's Creek Church.-Rev. w. w.
p.tcbford writes August 10Th: 1 closed last
,;,bt at Bullock's Creek church lin Bethel
presbytery) protracted meeting which con-
.nued through five days and six nights. Dur
;ns the entire services, the congregations were
large quiet. and attentive. Judging from the
t,ce Christians said in the heart, 1t is good to
;. here Twelve We're added to the church on
rrofsssion of their faith in Christ Four of the
twelve were baptized as adults.-N. C. Presbv-
terrain.
Pleasant Hill, Ga.-Rev. J. B. Morton, of
Elberton, advises us of most gracious meeting,
at which he assisted. at Pleasant Hill church,
in Hart county. 1.-THE members were greatly
revived, and four persons were added to the
church; one man, about seventy. FIVE years of
age, receiving the communion for the first time
in his life. Mr.. E. P. Mickle is much beloved
by all This young brother united with our
church and Presbytery recently. having been
educated for the ministry in the Lutheran
Church. suppose he will shortly be ordained
and installed at Pleasant Hill. Christian o.
server.
McDonough and Timber Ridge church
es have had very interesting meetings. Earn
est attention was given to the preaching of the
gospel, and deep feeling prevails. Three mem
bers were added to the former, two of them on
examination. At Timber Ridge, new church
in the country, FIVE were added, three on exami-
nation and two by letters.-Ib.>
friendship church. Ala, has Just closed
precious meeting. Over twenty persons made
a profession of faith. eight of whom were added
to the Presbyterian church, and nine to the
Methodist church. Rev. DR.. Moore, of the
Methodist church, assisted the Rev. w. A. Slay-
maker, of our own church. The meeting was
solemn and quiet, yet the people seemed much
moved-Ib.
writes US: "On the first Sabbath in this month
we had our regular services in Alabama church,
La, and the people desiring it. the meeting was
continued six days. 1t was a time of refresh
ing to our church, gracious season to all our
hearts. There was no undue excitement al
though eyes were suffused with tears and hearts
melted with love for the Saviour The word
was faithfully preached, earnest prayers went
up to God, and his mercy grew larger and his
blessings more copious each day. Fifteen per-
sons were received into the church on profession
OF their faith in Christ-all young men and
women and nearly all members of the Sunday
School. Others were deeply impressed, and
Will doubtless unite with some other branch of
the Church of Christ. Rev. Mr.. Sales, Cum
berland Presbyterian minister, was present, and
rendered me good assistance, doing most of the
preaching. "-Southern Presbyterian.
Leaving the Law for the Ministry
special session of the Winchester Presbytery
was held on Thursday the 18th of this month
IN the Presbyterian church of this city, to decide
whether they would recommend J. McCarty
Duckwall to the Theological Seminary of
Hampden Sidney, for the necessary course of
preparation to enter the ministry. 1t met at 4
clock, P. M. Among the ministers present
were Rev. Mr.. Woods Of this place, Rev. Mr..
White of Winchester, and Rev. Mr.. Wilson. of
Gerardstown Elder Boyd, of Winchester, Elder
Wiley, of Gerardstown, and Elder Riddle, of
Martinsburp The illumination IF Mr. nroI,
wall was highly satisfactory, and his recommen-
cation to the Seminary was unanimous He
Will accordingly leave early in September to
commence his theological studies Mr.. Duck
wall is well known to our citizens, he having
oeen for near two years in the Office of Hon. G..
D. Faulkner, and for the last few years regular
practitioner at our bar. During his residence
mere, Mr.. Duckwall has gained largely upon
tne confidence and esteem of our people.-Mar-
'"s6~rg Statesman, Vest Va.
Monroe, LA correspondent august
10TH writes to the Southern Western PresJvte-
rian:
a very interesting and delightful meeting
mas just been closed here. Service commenced
az the prayer meeting, on Wednesday night,
august Sd, and was continued by the pastor at
aight during the week, with two services on
sabbath, and on Monday morning The attend
Suce was encouraging from the beginning.
VI Monday DR.. Robert Price came over, and
preached that night, and twice day the rest of
'ne week, until Saturday night
On Saturday Bro. Planck, of Port Gibson
IL