The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-01
The Second Parish,

Agreeably to notice the members of the
Second Parish Church and Society assembled
at the Chapel of the State Street Church, Mon
day evening, Dec. 3lst Notwithstanding the
storm there was a goodly gathering OF the
members, both male and female.
The meeting was called to order by DR.. Per-
ry, and Joshua F. Weeks, Esq, was appointed
chairman. Prayer was offered by Mr.. New
man, The letter of Rev. Dr. Carruthers, re-
signing his pastoral charge, was read by the
chairman,
Dr. Perry then offered the following preamble
and resolutions: rel a
Whereas, The Rev. Dr. Carruthers has stately
mnistered to US the Word of Life for nearly twenty
years, and has faithfully earnestly and intellig-
bly, set before u in their purity the great cardinal
doctrines and precepts of the everlasting Gospel and
has at all times been the faithful aud sympathzing
the enquirer to the Way of Life; while ever at the
bedside Of the sick and dying, his words have been
light to the SOUL
And ,ohereas, In all the relations of Pastor we
deeply and sincerely feel and acknowledge that his
duties have been faithfully and earlessly performed
therefore
RESOLVED That we cannot consent that his relations
to US as Pastor should cease at this time, when
much need his counsels and aid.
Re50tUed, That hereby request him to reconsider
his resignation, and to withdraw the same; while we
ever pray that God will watch over and direct his
steps, and continue him yet many years successful
minister of His Word.
Brief remarks were made by Mr.. Chas.
Farley, Deacon Larrabee, Mr.. Newman, j. f.
Weeks, Mr.. Brock, Mr. S. Lincoln, Mr.. Gwynn,
Mr.. c. H. Farley, Mr.. Choate, and Mr. Soule,
all to one point, viz: that the preamble and
resolutions expressed their views completely.
The preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by a rising vote.
Messrs c. H. Farley and Daniel Reed were
appointed committee to wait upon DIR. Car
ruthers and present him with the resolutions
and request him to visit the meeting.
In a short time the committee returned. ae-
companied by Dr. Carruthers, who thanked
the meeting for the kindness and considera-
ton manifested towards him.
In relation to the resolutions the Doctor sub
stantially said: Gas you have left me to take
my own time for reconsidering my resignation,
and stating the conclusion at which 1 arrive,
can only say, that, as in all personal and Off
cial questions of duty, l shall lay this before
God, and notify you when am ready to
give my decision"
DR.. Carruthers then gave an interesting ac-
count of his mission work in behalf of the I'd
Parish, relating several incidents that had oc-
CURED while he was engaged in behalf of rails
ing funds for the erection of the Payson Me-
mortal Church. He said that from all that had
come before him, and from what he had heard,
there was no doubt the Second Parish would
be sustained
A vote was taken that it was expedient some
place should be secured for meetings of the
Society and the Sabbath School The meeting
then adjourned.
AT the close of the meeting two of the young
ladies of the Parish presented Dr. Carruthers
with an envelope containing $1l8 which they
had collected in very brief time.
The meeting throughout was pleasant and
united one t@