The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-02-18
THE JOURNAL.
COuderspOrt. Pa.
Wednesday, Feb. 1S, 1868


WHEREAS, 1t becomes necessary Tor US IN
order to counteract the evil influences by
which we are surrounded, and for the promo
ton and advancement of the cause of Chris
tianity, and to brighten our moral and social
standing; therefore,
l. ResolUed That we unite ourselves to-
gether as a body of Christian brethren under
the name of ''The Christian Association OF the
One Hundred ard Forty-Ninth Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers"
2. That the object of this association shall
be mutual improvement In all that pertains
to our Religious, Moral and Social advance
ment; that we will, rs far as practicable,
keep ourselves aloof from evil society, and
discard all those things which are calculated
to detract from the Christian character, and
that we will especially discountenance pro-
family. card PLAYING, and those amusementS
often resorted to by soldiers in the army.
3. That we will seek all opportunities OF
assembling ourselves together for the purpose
of social intercourse and prayer, and that We
will. by our daily walk and conversation
among men, try to set such an example before
the world as will be an honor to us and glo-
rify our Father who is in Heaven.
4. That we will attend daily to the duty OF
secret prayer, and call upon the God OF Hosts
1 n assist ,r in carruinn ont on )
and building up His Kingdom upon the earth
and that wherever we are, or under whatever
circumstances, we will so conduct ourselves
before men that we shall be known BY our
fruits as the faithful followers Of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
5. That we will, so far as practicable, con-
verse with and encourage, counsel, and advise
each other in the discharge of our duties, and
thereby watch over one another that we do
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g. That whenever we see or have reason to
believe that there are any others who are
striving to serve God, and are willing to sub
scribe their names to these resolutions, we
will cordially welcome them into our asSoci-
alton, and endeavor to throw about them
those hallowing influences calculated to do
them good, both body and soul.
n. B. Each memb ar of this association when
leaving his regiment either to be absent at
home or to be sent to the general hospital on
account of sickness or wounds, is provided
with certificate of membership, which also
gives the address of his parents or nearest
friends whom he would have informed in case
of his death. This certificate is signed by the
Leader and Secretary of the Association.
MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Geo W. Spear, Major j. G. McCullargh,
Captain co. Z c. L. Hoyt, lst Lieut. co. ;
H. Clay Weaver, lst Lieut. co. Lieut.. John
NJ. Chase; E. D. Carr, Sergeant co. g Erastus
Crippen, Sergeant; Charles P. McMasters, co.
B John T. Miller, o. s., co. G.; Robert Fox,
co. G D. L. C. Presho, Corporal; Jas. 5. NJ.
Bradley, Joseph Whiteman, VIM. Lewis, Luke
S. Mum, CO. B; David C. Heiges, CO. B A. B..
Cole. Sergeant CO. B; Samuel f. George, CO.
B James Mcdowell, co. B William Smith,
co. B George W. Mcdowell, co. B; Jas II.
Vanlew, CO. G; Luman Peck, CO. G; Silas E
Call, co. X; P. NJ. Welsbah, CO. c; Josiah
Werner, co. c.; John Kick, co. c; John
Spiger, co. G; john Fragrew, co. c; VIM.
Meyer co. c joseph L. Dale, co. B Newton
Read, CO. B Francis Palmatier, co. B Wm.
II. Read, co. II George W. Curry CO. B John
Henry, CO. D John Morris, Corporal, on trial ::
John Gram, Corporal, on trial; Geo. w.
Presho Jas. Simons, Corporal; Samuel
Sheeley. JAMES A. Dyer, President.
1t. JeuN NJ. CHAsE, Secretary.