The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-24
THE WASHINGTON MEETING.

The secor presbyterian church was crowd.
ed full Of ladies and gentlemen on Saturday
evening, to honor the memory Of Washington
and renew their devotion to their country by
listening to his farewell address.
Judge Drury acted as chairman Of the
meeting, and on taking the chair made
short, appropriate and effective address.
The Rev John p. Brooks, of the methodist
church, then made the opening prayer, which
was very comprehensive and appropriate, por
tions Of it affecting the audience to tears.
Next, music, "Our Country It's Of Thee"
&c., by the large and we'll appointed choir
organ by Prof Lighton.
Mr. Blackburn then read selections from
Washngton's farewell address.
Music-"The Star Spangled Banner"
Geo, Mxtcr, Esq, chairman of the com.
mttee on resolutions, then made the follow.
ing report
WHEREAS, We, citizens of Rock Island,
have assembled in accordance with the re.
commentator Of the president Of the United
States, as we'll as from the dictates of our own
feelings, to commemorate the birthday Of
Washington, by listening to his farewell ad.
dress, we deem IL proper to express our senti
ments Of filial reverence for the Father Of our
country, and in this time of our country'l
peril to renew our conservation to its service
Therefore, be it Resolved,
LIST. That we, children by birth or adoption
Of the country of which Washington was tht
Fabian bav IstonnJ IN tb,
counsels of his farewell address, hereby re
new our conservation to our country in the
pledge that those counsels shall be our guide
and the character of Washington our example
in the discharge of all our duties as citizens
Of the United States.
I'd. That we gratefully recognize in the life
Of Washington the truthfulness ana flial af-
lection of his childhood, the successful strug.
giles for an education of his youth, the faith.
full and efficient discharge of the duties of the
official positions Of his early manhood, the
prudent daring, the firm endurance and com.
prehensive plans of his military career, the
moral grandeur of the resignation of his com
mission, the mild and patriotic administra
ton of all his high civil Offices, and the ex
hibitlon in his private life of all the virtues
that can adorn an American citizen.
Sd. That while we sadly realize in the pre-
sent condition Of our country that portion
of the citizens of the United States have not
needed the counsels of Washington, we rejoice
IN the assurance that large majority look
upon traitors now as Washington looked upon
the traitor Arnold, and that it is their firm
resolve, cost what of blood and treasure it
may, that the union of these states shall be
preserved
attn That the civil administration of our
government, the comprehensive plans of
tne omcers, and heroic daring of the SOL
oiers OF our army, are SO far in accordance
with the counsels and example of WASHING.
ton that we feel assured that peace will soon
De our happy lot, and that the citizens OF the
United States Will transmit to future genera.
tons the blessings of life, liberty and the pur
suit OF happiness, under the flag and consttitu.
ton of Washington.
The resolutions were well received, the
third one being enthusiastically applauded
The meeting was addressed by the Rev. s
T, Wilson, the Rev. James Gray, and by Mr.
Mixter. The speeches were highly appro
pirate containing many gems of eloquence
and were frequently interrupted by enthus
asuc applause.
The resolutions were then unanimousl,
adopted.
Music-"The Red, White and Blue"
Mr.. Webster introduced the following reso
luton, which was adopted
Resolved, That in the late victories at Fort,
Henry and Donelson, We recognize with un
feigned pride and satisfaction the heroic dar
ing and bravery of our state volunteers, ant
that we are firm in the belief that the reputa
ton acquired by our troops now in the field
will not suffer by comparison with the glory
acquired by Illinois troops on the plains Of
Mexico.
Music" Stand up for Uncle Sam, my
Boys"
Closing prayer, by the Rev. Mr.. Magill, OF