The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-16
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian

Rev. DR.. T. D. Witherspoon has signi-
he'd to the session of Tabb Street church, Peters
burg, Va, that he will ask the Presbytery to
dissolve the pastoral relation which he holds to
that church in order that he may accept the
call to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian
church of Louisville, KY. A meeting of the
congregation will be held on next Sabbath
(2oth) to consider the question of uniting with
the pastor in the request to Presbytery.
Should DR.. Witherspoon's request be granted,
the church in Virginia will give to Kentucky
one OF her ablest and best beloved pastors.
Second Presbyterian Church, Rich
mond' Va.-At the communion service in this
church last Sunday, the unusual spectacle was
presented of an audience in August large
enough to fill the house Five persons were
added to the church.
DIR. Hoge left the city on yesterday afternoon
for short visit to Nantucket During his alb
sence the Rev. Peyton Hoge will supply the
pulpit of the Second Presbyterian church every
Sunday morning at IL o'clock
Namozine Church.-Rev w. A. Camp
bell visited this church, in Amelia county, Va,
under the care of the Rev. ]. D. Dudley, and
preached on Sabbath, August 9Th, and during
the week following. The congregations on the
Sabbath at both services were many more than
could enter the house and throughout the week
the attendance was unusually good, the congre-
cation at the twelfth and last service being as
large as any except on Sabbath Christians
were apparently revived and encouraged The
unconverted all listened with deep solemnity to
the word preached number were awakened,
and several professed faith in Christ
On the Sabbath the congregation elected two
additional elders, D. A. Robertson and R. E.
Clay. At the closing service on Friday even
ing they we're by solemn service, conducted
by the pastor, ordained and installed = y
Missionary work.-Mr. J. C. McClung,
who was taken under care of Lexington Pres
bytery as candidate for the ministry, at an
adjourned meeting at Timber Ridge in June,
and who has been a student of Union THEOLOGY
cal Seminary for one year, has been spending
part OF his vacation in some missionary work in
Allegheny county, for the Virginia Bible So
ciety. He has done good work in carrying
Bibles to the destitute parts. He is now at his
home near Lexington. A B.
Installation.-On the 4th Sabbath of July
Rev. j. A. Scott Jr., was installed pastor of the
Hat Creek church. Virginia, by committee of
Roanoke Presbytery, consisting of Rev John
Davis and Rev. John C. Dinwiddie The services
were Protracted during the whole of the next
week. Brother Davis remained with the pastor
and preached 1t is believed that much good
was done by the faithful presentation of the
gospel. Mr.. Scott has the oversight of large
and important flock, and has had already many
tokens Of the thoughtfulness and kindness of
his devoted people. May God bless his work.
ADDISON.
Lewisburg, West va-A Congregational
meeting was held in the Lewisburg Presbyte-
rian church on Sunday, August 9Th, after SER
vices, to consider the question of calling pas
tor to fill the position made vacant by the
resignation Of Rev. M l.. Lacy, D. D. A call
was authorized by the congregation for Rev. J. .
W. Rosebro, of Messy Creek, Augusta county,
Va, and the salary fixed at 81 400 and the use
of the parsonage. 1t is understood that Mr..
Rosebro will accept the call GreenJrier Inae.
pendent.
At special meeting Of Concord Presby-
terry recently held at Mooresville, N. c., a com
mittee was appointed to organize a church in
Alexander county, and also committee to or
ganize church in Iredell, if the way be clear.
Church Intelligence from Augusta
County, Va.-There was a Sacramental meet
ing at Tinkling Spring church, Sunday, Aug. 9Th.
where Rev. a. II. Hamilton, Of Mt Carmel, as
sisted the pastor; at Bethel church where Rev.
G. r. Vaughan aided the pastor, and at Mossv
Creek church where Rev. Mr.. Painter. of Rapi.
dan cburchin Orange aided the pastor.
On Wednesday night, August 9th Rev. DR.
McIlwaine Of Baltimore, Secretary Of the Home
Mission Committee, preached at the I'd Presby-
terian church. Both Presbyterian congrega-
tions attended to hear this well known divine.
Staupton Vindicator
The Central Presbyterian church in
Washington City, Dr Pitzer s,) has commenced
work on new building, 30 by so feet to be
used as the audience-room, while the present
building will serve as lecture.room.