The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-01


Rev. DR.. j. L. Fulton, of Allegheny Civ
Pa, has been preaching in the First church.
Augusta, Ga for some weeks past.
Rev. II. C. DuBose, one of our mission
aries to China, we'll known In this country bv
his labors and his writings has been spending a
few days in the city of New Orleans On Sun
day morning he preached in the First church
on Sunday evening at the Prytania church. He
addressed the ladies yesterday morning in the
lecture room of the First church. He left US
yesterday 'Ocstern Presbyterian
Rev. w. G. Woodbridge, late of Hot
Springs Ark, has declined the call of Browns
vile, Tenn, church, to become stated supply
for the current year. His address, until further
notice will be Memphis, Tenn, care Johnston
& Ford Masonic Block.
Corydon, Ky.-Rev Hamilton McCunagL
writes us There has recently been precious
work of grace in Corydon, Ky. The work per-
vsded the entire community, and all denomna-
tlons were strengthened. The Presbyterian
church received twelve members and is greatly
encouraged" S. Louis Presbyterian.
Springfield Presbyterian church at
Sykesville, connected with the Presbytery of
Maryland, has been vacant since the death Of
its pastor Rev. Charles Beach In the mean
time preaching has been supplied by various
pastors from Baltimore. Mrs. George Patter.
son, wealthy and benevolent Presbyterian
lady of this city, has donated FIVE thousand dol
lars for building female academy, on fine
lot near the church, literally given for the pur-
pose by Flank Brown. Work on the new
building has already begun, and the prosperous
school which now finds the parsonage too small
to accommodate it, will enter these new quar-
ters in the fall. The school is in charge of the
Misses Beach, Baltimore Presbyterian.
Port Royal, S. Cit gives us pleasure to
announce that the church at this place, has
gwen a unanimous call to Mr.. Thomas B. Craig.
a hcentiate of Enoree Presbytery to become
their pastor. This call Will be presented to
Charleston Presbytery at a meeting in April
next. Mr.. Craig has been laboring in the Port
Royal field since the beginning of last Novem-
oer' and has succeeded in gaining the confidence
and affection of the whole community. The
blessing from on high is manifestly resting on
his work.-SOuthern Pre8byterian
shelbyville' Tenn.--A meeting of nearly
three weeks duration has recently been held in
the Presbyterian church in this place. The
pastor was assisted by Rev. J. W. Lupton, of
Clarksville, who conducted two services daily.
and preached with great faithfulness and power.
The universal testimony is that much good was
done Christian people were revived back
sllders restored, and some sinners led to an. ac-
ceptance of the Saviour. About dozen per-
sons have been received into the church since
the beginning of the year, and it is expected
that several others will apply for admission as
soon as an opportunity is offered-C Christian
Observer.
First Church Nashville, Tenn.-Nine-
teen persons, all adults, were at the communion.
February 18th, received into the First Presbv
terian church, Of Nashville, Tenn More than
twenty five families and forty communicates
have been added to this congregation, within
a few months-Ib.
Northern Presbyterian.
By the recent large addition to the Third
fresbyterian church of Chicago of which DR..
a. H. hlttredge is pastor, its roll now presents
the large aggregate of $50 names
The Retirement of Rev. DR.. Stearns.-
We learn that at meeting of the congregation
of the First Presbyterian church of Newark N.
) =, held on the evening of February 14th Rev.
Jonathan F. Stearns, D. D., requested release
from active duty, and that in view of his state
Of health and advanced age, his request was
granted. AT the same time, and with strong
expressions of the grateful esteem and love of
his people, he was made pastor emeritus with
an annual salary of &, 800 for life.
Forty persons have been received into the
Fifth Presbyterian church, Indianapolis. Of
which the Rev. ]. R. Mitchell is pastor, as a re-
suit OF recent revival, and twenty.six addi-
tions have been made to the membership of
Memorial church. Of which the Rev. DR.. Edison
is pastor.
Debt-Paying.-When the Rev. Archibald
McCullagh became pastor Of the Ross Street Pres
byterian church, Brooklyn, ~ Y. four wears
ago, 1t was in debt $4,000 In a short time
floating debt Of $4,000 was paid of, but the
balance remained until less than month AGO.
The assistance Of Edward Kimball. the debt
raiser was secured, and at the close of the
service week ago last Sunday S3l 900 had
been raised. List Sunday the balance was
pledged. There are about four hundred mem.
bers in the church, and with few executions
they all became subscribers. The largest in
dividual subscription was about 81 200
Death in the Ministry. Rev. Charles
NJ. Oakley, member Of the Presbyterv Of