The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-04-26
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

gret to the friends of that institution which has
prospered under Dr. Raymond's administration.
lie, however wishes to devote himself more
directly to the work of preaching the gospel.
DR.. Edward P. Palmer, of Mobile. Ala.
having announced his purpose to accept the
presidency of Austin College, his congregation
most reluctantly consents to his removal
Rev. William N. SCOTS Post office ad.
dress has been changed from Richmond, Va, to
Galveston, Texas.
Second Church, Petersburg. va-At
the April communion of this church (Rev. s. K.
Winn' PASTOR nine persons were received into
membership
Rev. c. w. Robinson has been released
from the pastorate of Glasgow church, by the
Presbytery Of Louisville, and dismissed to the
Presbytery of Mecklenburg, N c. He expects
to take charge of the churches of Wadesboro
Lebanon, and Polkton.
Rev. w. ]. Lapsley's Post Office address
is changed from Troy to Shelbyville, Ky.
Rev. w. s. Plumer Bryan, of Virginia,
has been called to the church at Columbus,
Miss.
Rev. j. H. Cotton was dismissed on the
11th inst, at his own request, from Concord
Presbytery to connect himself with Enoree
Presbytery. His postofice is Cross Hill. s. G.
Installation.-A commission of Winchester
Presbytery consisting of Revs. A. G. Hopkins,
j. R. Graham, D. D., and R. II. Fleming, met
on the 2lst inst, at Nineveh, and installedaRev.
Carson w. Hollis, pastor of the White Post
church. He will preach at three points in this
field, viz: White Post, Nineveh, and Milldale
Clarke county, Va.
At an adjourned meeting of Bethel Pres
bytery at Bethel church, South Carolina, held
Friday, April l4th, licentiate R. A. Webb was
ordained and installed co pastor of Bethel con
gregation
Rev. John Preston Marion, on proper testi
monials was received from the first Presbytery
of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South
Rev. j. S. erasty, D. D, is under medi-
cal care in St. Louis, with every prospect that
nftOr his contemplated trip for some months to
the mountains of Virginia. he will be fully re-
stored. For the present, and until otherwise
indicated, correspondents will address him at
1915 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis.
Rev. Dr. E. H. Harding, of North Care.
lima, who is supplying temporarily the pulpit of
the Third Presbyterian church, Richmond, Va.
preached last Sabbath both morning and night
Both discourses were impressive, and manifested
evidences of deep thought and clearness of ex-
preston.
Lewisport, Ky.-As Evang list 1 visited
this little place on the Ohio river in Hancock
COUntU X U Tho ob,,rcb I. L ! n
byterian preaching for more than a year, and
was much enfeebled and discouraged. In fact
the other denominations were about to absorb
the whole organization. Services were held for
fortnight, and under the operation of the Holy
Spirit twelve were added to the church. most
OF these were received upon examination and
were brought to take this step by the blessing of
God upon the presentation of his truth. An
additional Elder, Mr.. Edward Prentis, was
elected and installed, and the church has raised
Y2OO for minister for one fourth of his time
hope we can soon find a supply to take charge
OF this and several contiguous points which are
IN need of the means Of grace
Yours fraternally, W D. MORTON.
Eureka Springs and Ozark, Arkansas
A correspondent from Ozark, Ark, writes to us
april 14th): THE Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN
church at Eureka Springs has united with the
Presbyterian church. There is a membership of
80. Preparations are being made to build a
fine Presby yterian church edihce.
Forty persons lately joined the Cumberland
Presbyterian church here Ozark. There is no
Presbyterian organization at Ozark. Great revi
walls are now in progress all over this State. The
Baptists had revival in March last at Eureka
Springs, and 107 professed conversion. The
NJ E. church and the c. P church at Ozark are
holding series of meetings. Over 100 have
professed conversion"
Rev. ]. H. Bryson D. D.-The Hunts.
vile (Ala.) independent, april 9Th, says Our
entire community rejoices to learn that Rev. J
II. Bryson has determined to forego the Aatter.
ing inducement offered to him by the Presbvte
rians of Coyington, and will remain in charge Of
his flock in Huntsville. The deep solicitude felt
by citizens Of all denominations. by our varions
ministers, laymen and even non-church- going
people, lest the Doctor should determine to leave
Huntsville, is a testimonial of which anv one
may Justly feel very proud It must have
been quite temptation to him to be invited so
cordially to go to larger field of labor. for
Covington is practically portion Of Cincinnati.
However, he has finally determined to remain
in Huntsville"
The Third church, Louisville. lin the
west end Of the citv) reported 10 prosb-,4o-.. . q.