The Nevada journal., 1852-08-14
"WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II, 1852.
For the Journal.
OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.

For the Journal.
OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.
According to previous notice from the
different pulpits in this place, q gene
raj meeting of the citizens, for the bet
ter observance of the Sabbath in our
midst, was held on Sunday evening, in
the Congregational church.
The meeting was very largely attend
ed; nearly every seat in the ample bull
ding was occupied. From the tone of
the meeting, ono could easily see that
men had come together most sensibly
impressed with the Importance of the
object on hand, and with mind de-
ternined to accomplish whatever they
might undertake.
Tho following are the resolutions
passed by the meeting:
Resolued That we respectfully request
the merchants and other business men
Of Nevada to close their doors on the
Sabbath, and that we pledge ourselves
to support those only who do SO, other
things being equal.
Resolced, That in view Of the huctua-
tiouS in our community, there be n
standing Committee of ten appointed
whose duty it shall be to obtain sigma
lures to the foregoing resolutions, and
call meetings when they deem it ne
cessary.
Resolved, That we recommend the
publication of an address to the citizens
of Nevada and vicinity; in the Nevada
Journal asking their cooperation in
sabbath observance 4" > ''
On caIl of the chairman, between
thirty and forty volunteers came for
ward to take the pledge for circulation
and obtain signatures to.it. "''''''
Thus at last, this work SO much wish
ed for by the most and best Of our citi-
zcns, is fairly commenced, and success
must attend "
One word moro. At first sight, some
may object to the clause Of the first
resolution, containing the pledge. The
sense of it is this An assurance to the
merchant or merchants who comply with
the request, that their loss of Sunday
business, in consequence Of others con-
tinuing to trade, will be made up as far
as possible by the pie dgca support Of
those who make the request. Such a
pledge we think is due to those who are
willing to lose or give up the Sunday
traffic. Con-.
AN APPEAL
To the people Of Nevada, and all others
having intercourse or busines, tciM our
merchants or traders.
The undersigned having been desig-
mated by their fellow citizens at meet.
ing convened on tho lst instant, to sug-
gest some measure that should be agree
able to all for the more appropriate
observance of the Sabbath than has
hitherto characterized this community,
to prepare an address to the citizens and
strangers among us, having that object
in view, most respectfully and affection
ately submit. the following few remarks
FOR their consideration:
Without arrogating to themselves, or
claiming for these whose organ they arc,
any sort of right to dictate course of
life or conduct to others, the undersign-
ed with full sense { as they trust of
the great Importance to any Christian
people, to observe, rs far as in them lies,
the received ordinances of the Supreme
Ruler of the universe, have in common
with the best and wisest among us
witnessed with pain and regret the al
most total neglect of one of the dearest
privileges Of our father-land, of the home
of our youth and manhood, the home to
which many Of our hearts turn with the
strongest ties Of affection and hope-the
due observance Of the" Holy Sabbath.
For this sad departure from the precepts
and example Of dur fathers-for this
turning into day Of carousal, of traffic,
and wild sports, the day Of rest, VIC have
not the poor plea of necessity. Why
then, fellow citizens, should this en-
frightened and Intelligent community
persist in its dcsecration
We speak to you as men-as Chris
tians-as Americans, to pause for mo-
ment and give this subject your most
candid reflection. We know, rs well
as Others that our noble constitution
guarantees to every man the right to
worship God according to the dictates
of his conscience. This high privilege
none more revere than ourselves; 1t is
boon of inestimable value. But we
would deferentially submit, whether it
is right just, or charitable on the part
Of those who regard all days alike, and