Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-06-10

The hour between - and 10 10 o'clock was
spent in devotional exercises, conducted bv Rev.
s J. White, of Lyons.
Rev. Mr.. Uford, Rector Of the Episcopal Church
of Muscatine being present, was invited to sit as
corresponding member
The order Of the day was then taken up, and the
Association listened to Rev. A S Kedzel, agent of
the Chicago Theological Seminary, and to Prof.
Haven in behalf of that institution.
After some business Of miscellaneous character,
and the appointment of some, committees, resolu-
ton was introduced through the Business Commit
tee in reference to the late Obern rescuers This
resolution elected considerable discussion. There
seemed to be but one feeling in regerd to the moral
bearings Of the case, but some members were in
favor OF adding resolution recommending our
churches to take up collections to aid the brethren
in Ohio in meeting the expenses of the trial.
The subject had to give way, however, to other
business, and was laid over to be taken up to-mor-
row at 10 1-2 O'clock.
| AFTERNOON SESSION. some preliminary
business, some time was spent in hearing from Del
egatcs sent from foreign bodies Rev. A. Stevens
presented the cordial greetings of the General Con-
vention Of Vermont. Rev. Pin ar Field presented
The Solicitations Of the General Association Of New
York. Rev. A. S. Kedzie appeared as the represen-
tative Of the General Association OF Michigan, and
Rev. E. B. Turner represented the General Associ-
alton Of illinois. Rev. K. K. Alden and Rev. F.
7. Perkins being present from Massachusetts, were
invite to speak in behalf Of the old Bay State
| Hhav both Odd in d;o1
pressions of the sympathy and cooperation of the
Congregational pastors and churches Of Mass. with
those Of Iowa.
SISaINa.-The hour between and O'Clock this
afternoon was spent in singing, under the direction
IT Rev D, Il. Jones, Of Columbus City. Tho object
was to enlghten the Association somewhat on the
best way of sustaining Congregational singing
| Specimens given Of the best rhythmic firms
of tunes for singing by congregation, and the
Association united in singing to illustrate the
points referred to. By the way, we wish that this
Association and those who are in attendance upon
it could be sent all over the country to give spec
mems of Congregational singing, for they 60 into
this exercise with a will.
Tbs CoLLArIos.-At $50 O'Clock, the ministers
and dol, gates, with their wives, repaired to tho
residence Of Rev. A. B. Robbins, by invitation,
where repast in val ting for them, served by
the ladies of the Congregational church, assisted
| by the y ung gentlemen. 1t was an occasion of
rare social interest. The divine blessing was in
voked by Rev. A. Turner. After the invited guests
had been abundantly served with tea, sandwiches,
cake and ice cream, the several gentlemen were
called ON for speeches, who responded in brief and
| happy manner, splicing their remarks well with
bits Of wit and pleasantly, which afforded rome
| harmless mirth. All seemed very happy, aud the
occasion closed with singing and prayer.
SATURDAY, June 4,
| The Association met at 8 o'clock, and was called
| to order by the Moderator. The usual devotional
exercises were had at the Psnng and also between
| the hours Of $50 and 1880 O'Clock. We cannot,
however. give the result Of tho lay until Monday.
Appointments For TIE SABBArH.-Tte appoint
uen,s at the C,ngregaI ional Church fer tomorrow,
| are as foIl"ws :-Rev- Prof. J. aven of the Chicago
Theological Seminary, will preach in the morning,
| and Rev. 4. K. Alden, of Massachusetts,, in the
rvening. In the afternoon the communion of thu
L'rd's Supper will be administered by Rev. Mr..
wilkinson of Fsir6eld.
The pulpits of the other Churches in town are
also to be supplied by members of the Association
The pulpit Of the Presbyterian Church will be sup
piled in the morning by Rev. E. Ripley and in the
evening by Rev. Mr.. Clark, of Chicago. The Rev
Mr.. Benton will preach in the Episcopal Church at
8 o'clock The Church of the United Brethren will
be supplied in the morning by Rev Mr. Westervelt,
and in the evening BY Rev. c. Gates The
Methodist Church will be supplied in the morning
by Rev. E. P Smith, and in the evening by Rev.
o. Emerson The German Congregational Church
will be supplied in the morning by Rev. Mr.. Frow-
lin, and in the evening by Rev. MIR. Langpaap.
This evening, Saturday there will be sermon
by the Moderator, Rev. VIM Salter of Burlington
good share of the morning and afternoon ses-
sions of the Association taken up by discussions
upon the reports Of the various committees. As
much as it might interest readers to have full
account of the speeches on the various questions
involved in these reports, shall only be able to
find room for the results. 1t is most interesting
fact to record, however that Notwithstanding the
intense interest felt by the members of the Assoc.
alton on these topics, and their diversity of sent
ment in respect to phraseology and detail, there
was the most perfect unity among them in regard
to the principles involved, and their final action
on every question, was unit.
CHURCH MUsIc.-The following resolution on
Church Music presented through the Business
Committee, after an animated discussion, was
adopted as a minute of the Association:
WHEREAS, The spirit and manner in which the
Psalmody Of our churches is performed has vital
connection with the pety of our members.
ResoLUed That we earnestly recommend to the
Directors of our Theological Seminary at Chicago,
that Church Music be speedily incorporated among
the branches of study to be pursued and taught
in that institution