The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-01

hood from his home on the Suwanee
river, and as soon as it could be accom-
pllshed he organized small church, to
which, as far as his health permitted, he
mlnistered faithfully until his removal to
Texas in the spring Of 1879, where he
departed this life alter the lapse of one
year. During this period the number of
members had increased to about 35. and
a very comfortable house of worship was
erected, which event was great gratif-
cation to the pastor, as he saw it dedi-
Gated to the service of God few weeks
before taking final farewell of his flock.
During these three years they have had
only two visits from ministers of their
own denomination. The nearest Presby-
terian church is distant $50 miles. An
excellent minister of the Baptist church
IS engaged to preach to them twice a
month. But every Sabbath they come
together for a service in the Sabbath
school, and service of prayer. In this
way the dear little flock has been held
together, though reduced now to about
~ members by removals to other places.
They are prepared though few in num-
Der and of slender means, to give a min
lister $3.50.
And here I desire to make known the
situation of this interesting church to see
If 1t may not be suitable for some good
brother of our denomination to come
down and settle in this place. It may
be that these lines may meet the eye of
some one whose health demands climate
such as this place gives, eminently salu-
hrlous, and especially suited to bronchial
or pulmonary complaints. If he could
command little means of his own so as
to purchase an orange grove of moderate
size, such as he could conveniently take
care OF, he could with the aid of the
church, live comfortably and usefully.-
Will the newspapers of our church call
attention to this field, and if there is any
brother who desires further information
1t will afford me pleasure to give it.
A good physician also is much needed.
There is no educated physician from Point
Penalls to Anctote rivera distance of
30 miles-and which covers the whole
peninsula. The country is indeed pro-
verbally healthy, but there are cases in
which, of course, a good physician is as
much needed as in any other community.
Gentlemen of intelligence have expressed
the opinion to me that such man could
az once command a practice of $500. Is
there not some good Doctor (if Presby-
tenan all the better) who has some means
OF his own, and whose health or that of
his family, demands climate such as
this If so would be pleased to hear
from him.
This part of Hillsborough county is
occupied almost exclusively by white
people, and they value their privilege in
this particular. While there are people
OF liberal education and of intelligence in
1t, the great body are plain, good citizens.
| have never known community where
quiet and good order more completely
prevailed. Last year some one from a
distance set up store at Dunedin, on
Clear Water Harbor, for the purpose of
selling liquor. But the good folks around
understood their own interest and would
have no dealings with him. He was
literally starved out, and left them to do
without the light of his countenance. as
he had been left without the light of
theirs.
But as it is my intention to say some
thing more concerning this part of Flor
ida 1t must be reserved for another time.
WILLIAM Brown.