The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-08
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs
Southern Presbyterian.

wears writes Ior the OCduIttOR spectator hlSto-
nv of this church from its organization more
than 100 years ago. The first building on the
present site was erected of logs in the year 1777
Most persons made their own pews; some pretty
good but many of them with a round pole for
the back. 1t was taken down in 182l-22 and
the present house erected. Rev Archibald Scott
was the first preacher. The late DR.. f. McFar-
land was for long time the faithful pastor oil
this favored church. The present pastor, Rev.
James Murray, commenced his work as assist.
ant pastor to Dr. Mcfarland about IA years ago
The details given are of interest, not only to
the families in that congregation, but to very
many in all parts of the land. 1t would be we'll
if such history could be written and preserved
of oil our churches.
Rev j. M. kirkpatrick AT a meeting of
the Session of Martins Station and Laurel Hill
churches in Pulaski county, Va, the following
preamble and resolution was adopted:
Whereas the Rev. ]. M. kirkpatrick, who
has been for the last three months the stated
s lpply of these churches, and faithfully labored
among our people in word and doctrine, has re-
ceived call to the churches of Washington and
Columbus, Arkansas, and signifed his intention
to accept the call therefore
Resolved, That this Session, and the Session
of Laurel Hill, for themselves and the congre-
cations which they severally represent, do here
by tender to this beloved minister this express
sion OF their Christian love and confidence, and
their grateful appreciation of his past labors
among us; and commend both him and his ex-
cellent wife, with their dear children, to tho
holy care and keeping of our common Lord,
prs wing that they may go from us to their DIS
tant home and field in the security peace, and
faith Of tbA re opd oh &c II
January 25 1882. R. D. MARTIN
Union Depot, E. Tennessee-A new
church of twenty two members, two elders and
two deacons, was organized at Union on Janua-
ry 18th, by committee of Holston Presbytery.
Rev. James B. Converse was chosen pastor, and
he holds the call under advisement.
Rev. r. F. King, of White Stone, E. Ten
nessee, entertained donation party lately who
supplied his family with articles valued at from
$50 to $50.
Rev. T. M. Boyd, of Virginia, has accepted
unanimous call to the First Presbyterian
church of Savannah, Ca The call was made at
a congregational meeting held January Goth.
Second Church, louisville, KY. (Rev.
DIR. j. W. Pratt, pastor,) has subscribed $4,000
to establish new Mission in China.
Lexington, Ky.-The Christian O5ssrver
reports that the preaching of Rev. DR.. Guerrant
IN the First church of this place, (Rev. Dr. Bart
letts) has been very abundantly blessed. DR.
Bartlett is greatly encouraged and the church
wonderfully revived.
Marshall. Texas.-The Rev. Luther w
Wilson writes us from Marshall, Texas, that
mainly through the zeal and activity of some of
the ladies of this congregation a very eligible
and desirable piece of property has already been
purchased, upon which it is hoped at no distant
day to build a new church edifce, which is very
much needed. Upon the property there is also
a comfortable dwelling, which has been fitted
up for parsonage and is now occupied by my
self and family. We were also received in
very kind and cordial manner by the congrega-
tion.-,Souttern Pre8byterian
Laurinburg, N. C.-Rev. J. H. Coble, we
understand, will serve the Presbyterian church
at this place exclusively hereafter, and will
preach every Sabbath morning and evening.
That is prog ess, and we congratulate the
Presbyterians of Laurinburg Rev J H. Coble
IS greatly endeared to his flock at that point and
deservedly so for he has served them faithfully
for many years.-N C. Presbyterian.
Fort Worth, Texas.-A correspondent
writes to the. Teras Presbyterian from this
place: Our church is now free from debt, and
there is some talk of building new and much
larger church than the one we have, as it is
difficult to seat the congregations anything like
fair day. One member of the congregation,
not member of the church, has said that he
will give at least 81 900 if we would build
$500 church would like to see this preposi
ton carried into effect"
The Hot Springs Church. Ark. made q
unanimous call for the pastoral labors of Rev
Z. 7. Baird, D. D. of Uniontown, Ala. On
Sabbath January 22) Mr.. Alfred Wilmington
and Mr. L. G. Yony were elected elders, and
were ordained by the session at the evening SER
vice. Rev. VIM. ]. Woodbridge expected to
leave Hot Springs last week for Brownsville
Tennessee. He preached his farewell sermon
January %, from the text: " And finally bretb
rem farewell" &c. The Hot Springs church
however, is not closed because of the lack Of
pastor. If there is no minister present, services
are conducted by one Of the elders-C Christian,
Observer.
Columbia Seminary. Rev. T. II. Law,
secretary Of the Alumni Association, writes to
the Southern Presbyieriap that the day fixed by