The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-05-17

REPORT or rms COMMITTEE on THE DEATH
of REV WV u NIL, N MARSHALL LODGE.
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10 n, UorshipfW Master, Uardsns. and Brsts
rea Your Committee appointed 10 report on the
death 81 our worthy brother, Rev. WM II, HIiL,
submit the following, VIZ;
WHEREAS. We are In the MIDST VI a Tcvo-
luton that viii oyernru, OF uphola aud perpetu.
ate the principles Of free government viii
crush oat OF enlarge the advantages Of civil and
religious freedom that Will cuthrone Tyranny
and oppression. or give to ifremen their idst and
constitutional rights Aud
WHEREAS, Every philsnthropist aud christian.
every patriot and divine, il called upon 10 meet
the crisis through which we art passing. march
up 90 the conflict repcl the invader. and save our
coaniry from dcsolation and ruin and preserve
unisrnishcd the sacred rights secured to US by
he blood of llustrious snts. Add
WHEREAS. Our beloved brother VIZ. u. HUI.
governed by principles of the highest christian
patriotism. principles having their orgin in the
resources Of infinite EesafGhi, and Intimately con.
nectcd with the workings Of nfinus bsHsrasnr,,
conceived u to be his duty IN view of the ap-
preaching danger and the fearful sacrifice OF cy.
rrythinP tina, Is uear and dear 20 us upon earth.
talthough til,iug high calling and cmincn,ly use
ial in his holy profession 70 give up his charge
resign his position IN the church and throw him
self at once in defence OF our invaded rights :
And
wuERE,s The contest was pressing and The
calls of pur country were paramount 20 all other
considerations. a. the eneg,y were coming with Il
steady and firm determination to Osrrrun and sub
due our happy ard prosperous South, aud It was.
and still b. no time 10 parley. time 10 wait for
some 0ns ess 10 take the lead as surh tafd.ne-.
has been the Of all our defeats and reverscs
Brother lill. feeling II was time for action. quick
l8d pcrseyering. immediately raised company,
marched - the seat II war and then on the mem
oriblc ha,tlc.ie near Fort n9uelsan. while urg
s..a a
Tie tell a martyr 10 the CAUSE Of our confederate
independence: Therefore
Ressirsd hat we will emulate our brother
III Is christian patriotism, his Co. .einess and
zeal, his devotion TO the cause Va wkioh we are
struggling aud his unyiedng dciayiuiua on 10 be
a freeman, or die IN The struggle.
Rssoir,d further, That In the death Of Bro
Hill, our Lodge has lost worthy member our
eountry brave and noble defender, the MINISTRY
Of the Church u-eial aud influential co.lthofc'
society M general 4 valuable citizen. and kis be.
reaycd family their greatest earthly good. Yet
We Will not mufn1r or complain, bat will look
with confidence TO tho triumph Of the cause in
which be fell, and that his blood ire,ly shed
like the blood Of the martyrs OF primitive CHRIS
,ianiiy, will yet yield glorious harvest.
Rs,oirsd Sd That whilest we mourn oar great
loss. we will pcrpetuate the and The d..d- Of
our SIAN brother, as the god, and the true and
the brar, record OF which. shall be hed IN the
archives OF our Lodge, and an appreciation NJ his
merits. shall be written with the pen Of ds
mond on Inomorys tablet and laid away in mefa-
cry cabinet, never TO bc forgotten.
Rt,ousd tth, That Bro Hills bcreaycd family
shall have our syinpathiea. our prayers and the
bert Feelings Of our hearts. and should they at any
time need our assistance or protection, we will
stand ready Al a moments warning. 10 fly 10 their
relief, and 80 far * possible afford them the wan
ted aid
Rss@rsd ih, Tia, copy of the above preamble
a1d resolutions be- furnished by the Secretary Of
our Lodge to the family Of our worthy Brother.
a, an evidence of oar regard. and sympathy Tor
them IN their great los
Ind be II further Hssolesd. Tha, a copy OF the
foregoing preamble and resolutions he furnished
The tdltoi OF tbr Texas Republican dor publication
by The seeretay. Respectfully submitted.
{. A FRAZER,
Z 7. NJ JoussoS, Committee.
T. Is. Wilsos,
On motion, the above was unanimously adopted.
true copy from the records.
JOHN {. HARRIS Secretary