The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern PRESBYTERIAN

Lexington Presbytery met in Staunton,
Va September 18th, to consider the question
of placing the call from Lewisburg West Va,
in the hands of Rev j. w. Rosebro, and of dis
solving his pastoral relation to the Messy Creek
church. Rev. ]. E. Booker, Moderator. Eigh-
teen members present.
Elders Withrow and Arbuckle represented the
Lewisburg church and Elders Forrer and East
the Messy Creek church Notwithstanding the
strong protest of Messy Creek, Presbytery dis
solved the relation, and Mr.. Rosebro will go
in about two weeks.
Rev. DR.. Strickler notified his congrega-
ton Crinkling Spring church) yesterday 18th,
that he had decided to accept the call of the
First church at Atlanta Ga, with the consent
of Presbytery, which will convene on the 9th
inst. to take action in the matter. T. C. M.
Rev. E H. Harding, D D., has received
unanimous call to the church at Augusta
Ebenezer Presbytery, Ky.
Rev. DR.. ]. N. Craig of Holly Springs,
Miss, has been visiting his friends in the Valley
of Virginia. He preached in Staunton, Sunday
the 10th
Rev. G. L. Petrie, pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church, Charlottesville, Va, has returned
from Alabama and has entirely recovered from
the sickness which attacked him during his alb
sence. lie preached IL his church last Sunday.
Presbytery of Montgomery Mission
ary Supplies.-One Sabbath each, at discre-
ton: c. A. Miller, w. T. Hall, ]. NJ. Rawlings
A w. Ruff, John Ruff, w. R. Coppedge, F. G.
Railey, w. M. McPheeters, w. A. Dabney, w.
G.. Campbell E. W. McCorkle, K P Julian, B.
W. Moseley. Clifton Forge, P B. Price Floyd
county D. Blain; Clover Dale, R. R. Houston;
Giles county E. c. Gordon and w. H. Ochil-
tree; Rocky Mount, J G. Shepperson
P. B. PRICE, Stated Clerk
Rev. I. N. Campbell, late pastor of
Union church, has received pressing invita-
ton to consider a call from the church at Pearls
burg, Va This invitation will not be en-.
tertained as Mr.. Campbell has already a call
from the church at Strasburg Va. and has
signifed his intention of accepting it,
Nazareth in Enoree Presbytey-Rev.
r. II. Reid writes September 5th: We have
just closed avery interesting communion season,
at Nazareth. The meeting continued FIVE days,
Rev. Dr. Mack, agent of Columbia Theological
Seminary, preached The congregations were
large and attentive. Thirteen professed faith
in Christ and united with the church. Contribu-
tions were also received for the Seminary.-N.
C. Presbyterian
Mt. Carmel Fayetteville Presbytery
Rev. G. Alexander writes September 5th We
closed deeply interesting meeting last week at
Mt. Carmel, of FIVE days. Many tears were
shed Eight person made profession of faith in
Jesus. 1t was joyous sight to see an old man
with 81 years pressing upon him, coming for.
ward to ask the pryers of Gods people in his
behalf He is now 1 hope a little babe in
Christ.
The church seemed much revived. To God
be all the praise-Ib.
Rev. S II. Chester and Rev. G. /. Cook
Of North Carolina, will spend the winter in
New York for the purpose Of taking the course
Of Biblical Theology in Union Theological Sem
mary Of that city. Correspondents should note
the changes Of postoifce address
Rev. ] E Latham Post Office is Monroe
City, Mo-, instead Of Rensselaer,, No. His field
oflabor is unchanged
ArkadelPhia Ark-Am Glad to say that
my church at Arkadelphia is gIowing gradual
ly. On the fourth Sabbath slren grown persons
we're received upon profession Of faith A quiet
but steady influence has been manifest during
the year, and there arc others interested and
inquiring.-W. T. HowsoS in yl Louis P,e.-
Jyierian.
The Presbytery OF Dallas held called
meeting at the city Of Fort Worth. Texas. on the
9th inst. and took under their care as can.
didate TOR The Gospel ministry, Mr. Wallace
Boon. After standing very crsditsble exam
nation, Mr.. Boon, by direction Of Presbytery
started to Austin College to prosecute his
studies. We are pleased to learn that the pros
poets for building up this college are very fat
tering indeed.-U