The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
geligians SateIIissute.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbytery of Bethel

Met at Rock Hill. S. c., March 30th. IL A. NJ,
and was onened with q sermon by the Moderator,
Rev. A. + Dickson, from Matt. XIV: g. Be-
hold the bridegroom cometh.
Present-seveueen minister and nineteen e.
ders. Rev. j. w. Query was elected Moderator,
aud elder Julius Mills Temporary Clerk.
Narratives from the churches gave encouraging
accounts of their work and indicated that the peo-
pie had been blessed with the gracious presence o
the Lord. Commendable interest was manifested
in the benevolent schemes OF our Assembly, and
there seems to be a growing spirit OF devotion to
their support.
Rev. II. Fl. Banks Financial Agent Of David
son College, was present and made an ADDRESS
touching the operations and wants OF that lnstlu'
ton; whereupon a resolution was passed COM
mending it to our churches and people Tor their
earnest prayers and hearty support
Rev. A. f. Dickson offered his resignation as
pastor of the church ct Chester. S. G. The con-
Qregatiou, through their representative, united in
this application with expressions OF regret and OF
warm affection for him personally. Presbyterv
complied with the request extending the time tor
carrying this Oh ect into eject to the first Of Osto
Der next.
Calls for the pastoral services of the Rev. j. B.
Mack, from the churches of Unity and Waxbaw,
were placed 10 bis hands aud accepted Arrange
ments were made for his installation On the second
Sabbath in May.
Licentiate B. G. Clifford was examined, and his
parts Of trial being sustained, he was ordained ss
an evangelist to the full work Of the ministry.
COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Principals Rev. James II. Sage, i der j. l..
Harris.
Alternates Rev. A. A. james, Elder julius
Mills.
Rev. j. Mouroe Anderson at bis own request,
was dismissed to Din the Presbytery OF Concord,
and the following resolutions adopted
| |. We regret tn learn that the health Of our
brother, Rev. j Monroe Anderson continues to be
feeble, ard we hereby express our deep and tender
sympathy with him in his trials
| 2 10 taking his name from our roll, we enter
tain pleasing recollection OF his past connection
with us as co laborer in the work of the Lord and
we tender him our best wishes and sincere prayers
| for his future welfare and success.
Licentate @. s. Robinson receive certificate
of transfer to the Presbytery of Mecklenburg
Fair Forest, in Union county, was chosen as the
place, aud Thursday before the second Sabbath in
October as the time tor the next regular meeting.
| A committee was appointed TO correspond with
our missionary the Rev. NJ. Fl. Houston, and en-
desvor TO make arrangements for visit from him
to this Presbytery in the interests of our foreign
work.
The subject of readjustng the boundaries of our
Presbyteres referred to Us by the Synod, was
placed in the hands Of special committee to re-
port at the next regular meetpc.
A recommendation from the Executive Commit
tee Of Suslentatiou and L ucatlon to appoint min
listers and elders to visit other churches than their
own in regard to contributions for these OH scf,
was adopted, aud the details OF the plan were LETT
with that committee.
Presbytcry assumed control Of its own h lucation
work and contributions