The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-01
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern PRESBYTERIAN.

mously adopted.
In view of the fact that our beloved pastor,
Rey. William N. Scott has received an unani.
nous call to- another field, and has deemed it
his duty to give the same go much considera
ton as to visit that church and as we believe
that his removal from us, at this time, would
be source of great injury to the welfare and
usefulness OF this church, no less than of per
sonal grief to every member of our congrega-
ton, and loss that would be deeply felt bv
this community generally: we desire to give
public expression, at least in part to these views
and feelings. Therefore,
Resolued l. That the confidence and esteem
which we cherish for our brother, as a man
and as minister of God, are firm and increasing
from day to day, and we believe that the pros
pect before him here is especially hopeful at
this time, since we see so many evidences of his
faithful work multiplying around u.s.
That we recognize the fact that the
measure OF mis- future usefulness and his comfort
In the work if he shall remain, are largely de-
pendent upon both sufficient moral and sub
stantlal support, and IN token of our good will
and faith IN these respects, we hereby express
our resolve by the Lords help to ext nd to him
every assistance in our power in furtherance of
these ends.
- nav NlllIO VIC WOulu uOJ presume 10 QlC-
tate the dealings of Providence, nor to question
the wisdom of our brother, in making a choice.
yet 1T is our earnest wish and PRAYER that the
way may be made perfectly plain for him to re
main with at this time
4. That the officers of this church are re
quested to take tle necessary steps to carry out
the wishes of the congregation as hereinbefore
expressed, and the Session is requested to enter
the proceedings of this meeting upon its records
bytery.-At the request of the pastor, Rev T.
M. Boyd, of Mt Horeb church. congrega
tlonal meeting was held on Sabbath last Feb
ruary 10Th, to consider the proprlety of uniting
with him in asking Presbytery to dissolve the
pastoral relation existing between them. The
meeting was organized with James G. Patter-
son, chairman, and A II. Roller, secretary
A committee committee consisting of j. S.
Craig, W. j. Bell, and G. S. Patterson, was ap-
pointed to draft resolutions appropriate to the
occasion; who reported the following which were
adopted:
Whereas our beloved pastor, the Rev. T. M.
Boyd, has requested this church to unite with
him in asking Lexington Presbytery to dissolve
the pastoral relation he at present sustains to
US ard While our own feelings and interests
would prompt us to protest against such action
yet we feel that in the providence Of God c'who
doeth all things well) we would not be iuu-
titled in making such protest Therefore
ReSoIDed, /. That we Though with great re-
luctance) unite with our pastor in his request to
Presbytery
2. That in doing this we desire to express our
unfeigned sorrow and our deep sense of the loss
we sustain.
B. That in parting with Mr. Boyd, we desire
that he shall carry with him assurances of our
ahectlonate regard as faithful pastor, and our
prayers for him and his loved ones that our
covenant keeping God may ever have them in
his holy keeping.
4. That we earestly and cordially commend
him to the Chistian love and confidence Of Gods
people, wherever God in his providence NAV
cast his lot
o. That copy of these resolutions be fur.
nished MIR. Boyd and the Central Presbyterian.
Church Organized at Barlow, Fla
organized, as Evangelist, February 18th. a
church of six members at Barlow, Fla. Mr..
John K. Richardson, formerly of Roanoke coun.
ty, Va, was elected Ruling Elder. Mr.. II. w.
Richardson, on a visit to Florida from Virginia
was present and assisted me in the work of or
ganization. Barlow. Is the seat of Polk coun
ty' and is surrounded with a fine country which
is rapidly filling up with good people.
Fraternally, VIC. F. WALLACE.
Wytheville, va.-The Presbyterian conere
CATION at this place has given very 7s.-rty
welcome to their new pastor, Rev. S. R. Preston
late of Blacksburg. The manse was provided
with everything necessary for the family, and
the people have given proof of their liberalitv
and thoughtfulness Above all, large congreca.
tions have greeted him on the Sabbath at the
church.
On the fourth Thursday, at the Kent
street Presbyterian church, there was meeting
OF the Presbyterian congregations Of Winchester
for prayer for colleges and other institutions Of
learning. Rev. r. II Fleming, Of Woodstock.
delivered an able and eloquent address in behalf
Of education
Houston, Texas. The many friends Of
Rev. DR.. Junkin, in Virginia, will be glad to
hear from him in his Texas home. In letter
Of February 22d, he writes
find my work ever increasing on nv hands
and am impressed with the great Importance Of
this field as a centre Of very wide influence. Nv
people have been very kind and considerate. and
we have gotten to feel very much at home
among them. Next week we expect to move
into the new manse which the Ladies Associa-
ton Of my church have built for us at a cost of
$4,000 including the city lots. 1t is very
fine and very comfortable house-decidedly the
best manse in the city"