The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-01-19
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern PRESBYTERIAN.

ton with the Portsmouth church dissolved by
East Hanover Presbytery.
At a meeting of the Presbytery held in Ports
mouth, on the 1lth inst, for the purpose of con-
sidering the case. Rev. j. M. Rose presented a
paper asking the dissolution of his pastoral rela
tion with the Portsmouth church and asking
dismiss'on to the Presbytery of Memphis.
The Moder tor presented the proceedings
adopted by the Portsmouth Church, embodying
their action in reference to the Csc il hand.
Dr. T. d. Wtherspoon appeared in behalf of
the Second church of Memphis DIR. Wither-
spoon offered the following, which was unani
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the pastoral relation of Rev.
j. M. Rose and the Portsmouth church be dis
solved nd that Rev. ]. NJ. Rose be hereby dis
missed to the Presbyter of Memphis. and that
the stated clerk be directed to furnish Mr. Rose
with the proper testimonials and that our sym
pathy be expressed with the Portsmouth church
In being called upon to part with pastor so
useful, and bound by such mutual ties of affec.
tion. our prayer offered that God in his provi
dence may overrule all for the highest good of
the church, and that DR. Armstrong be appoint
ed to preach In the Portsmouth church at his
earliest convenience, and declare the pulpit va
cant.
After prayer by Rev. DR.. Witherspoon, and
the benediction by the Moderator, the Presby-
terv adjourned.
Rev. j. M. Rose will occupy the pulpit of the
Court Street Presbyterian church the remainder
of the month of January, and expects to be with
his charge in Memphis on the first Sunday in
February
The following members were present at the
meeting: Rev G.. d. Armstrong, D. D., Moder
ator, Rev. T. D. Wltherspoon. D. D., Rev. N
NJ Woods, Rev. L. E. Scott, Rev. ]. M. Rose
and the following Ruling Elders: Luther Shell.
don, Judge w. II. Burroughs and H. V. Nei-
meyer.
Rev. l.. E. Scott was appointed clerk.
Houston, Texas.-Rev E. D. Junkin, pas
tor, writes, January 7th:
am much encouraged in my work
Oery great work is to be done-its greatness at
times appals me-but thus far l have been not
only sustained, but encouraged by many ndica-
tons OF increasing interest. My Sabbath au.
diences have grown steadily, and the congrega
ton has become encouraged and hopeful. Since
my coming we have received twenty additions
most of them on certificate The Sabbath School
Is growing. and the attendance on the weekly
interest. 1t has been two months since my re-
turn with my family. We have been very cor
daily received, and although the weather has
been very untavorable we have received a great
deal OF attention from the people, both of my
own church and of other churches. Very few
days have passed that have not been marke bv
gifts OF kindness, and they have been very snb.
stantlal. including costly furniture by which
both Parlor and study have been furnished
provisions OF all sorts and in large profuslon,
and during the Chr stmas times. presents of all
sorts for the children. Such marks of kindness
and appreciation have warmed our hearts and
made us feel not only that we have fallen among
friends, but at home among them"
Rev. j. G. Dinwiddie has signifed his
Willingness to accept the call which has been
rendered him from the Concord church, and
Montgomery Presbytery will meet in Lynch,
burg Va, on the lst of February, to consider
the question of dissolving the present pastoral
relation.
The Second church. Louisville, XIV.
at Its communion last Sunday had six accession
to the membership Christian O5seruer.
The First church. Louisville, XIV, held
Its quarterly communion last Sunday. The
names OF between ten and twelve new members
were read. They had united with the church a
few at time from week to week The services
OF the week of prayer will be protracted, and
Rev. DR.. Hoyte, the evangelist from Tennessee
Is here to assist the pastor. Services every af
ternoon and night.-Ib.
Carlottesville, Va.-On Sunday morning
(9th) the Rev. Mr.. Petrie, of the Presbyterian
church, announced to the congregation that the
small balance of debt due on the Manse build.
ing, which remained after the New Years offer
ing, had been paid The church is now en-
tirey free from debt.-Wronicle.
Asheville Church, N. C.-The following
circular in regards to the Asheville church has
just been issued
regret to inform you that the Red Oak
Presbyterian church, in this county-the Dol.
lar Church"-in the erection Of which six wears
ago, you generously aided, was burned to the
ground few weeks since
After the erection of the church. the member.
ship more than doubled, large and interesting
congregations, composed largely of people Of
other denominations and of young people not
belonging to any church, assembled there when.
ever it was open, and the outlook became very
fine. Presbyterians had and kept the ear Of II q
people, and the church was the pride Of the coun