Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-01-10
Special Ordsr No. 3
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL GEEERAL
DEPARTMENT OF TIE MISSOURI.
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Whereas, on account Of anmistskabls evidence OF
sympathy with the rebellion on the part0 Rev. samuel
B. McPhseters5 pastor Of the Pine street church, certain
loyai members Of his congregation about six months
since, urged him 70 Avow his sentiments openiy, and to
take q stand in favor Of the government, which hs has
refused 10 do, ana has slso published and circulated two
letters within the last two weeks, in which he not only
refuses to avow himself g friend Of The government, but
also refuses 70 declare whether he is ia favor Of the sue
cess If the authorities Of the nation in their efforts to
put down q cruel and deEelating rebellion, and has failed
to remove a widespread and increasing impression that
he desires the success Of the rebel cause ard whereas,
the SAD McRheetersi aetlng VIII others Of the same
denomination, has used all the influence Of his miuiste-
rial character T. prevent The body q he church with
which he is connected from declaring or mRnifestine its
LOYALTY Z the government. and hasrefured to observe in
their obvious meaning and intent the recommendation
Of the President Of the United States to the various
churches, and has allowed the inhpence Of his wits, his
brothers and his intimate associates to seduee him fron
an open snd many support Of the government into
active sympathy with tbs rebellion, whereby the inhu-
enee OF ms ministerial position hRz greatly encouraged
the enemies Of the government IN their wicked schemes
for It's overthrow, aud is still exerting an injurious indu-
enee, especially among the youth and other msmbers Of
his congregation, leading them 10 believe that be sym
pathizes with the rebels, AMI justhss their cause, and to
adopt sentiments Of Hostility 10 the government and to
become active rebels and whereas, in all his course Of
un9riendliness to the government, and sympathy with,
sad favor TO, rebels, the said McPheeters has been slim
ulated and encouraged, il not led on, BY his wife, who
openly ayoWs herself a rebel; whereby The said McPhee-
ters and his wifehaye forfeited their right &c the protec-
ton and favor Of the governments in their present posi-
ton, and have become promoters Of rebellion and
civil dfscord Therefore il is ordered that the Ead Ne
Pheeters and bis wifeleave the State Of Missouri within
ten days after the service Of this order, and that they take
mp their residence within the free States north Of Indian
apolis, aud west Of Pennsylvania, and remain there
during tins war; and that said McPheeters cease from
this date to exercise tie functions Of his Office within the
State Of Missouri, and that he deliver to the clerk Of the
session Of Pine street church eli books, records and
papers belonging to that church.
It's further ordered, that the church ediAce, booksanS
papers, at the coTnsFof Eleventh and Pine streets. be
placed under the control OK three loyal members Of PINE
street church namely George T. Strong, James D.. Cor
and John II. Ferguson, who shall see that It's pulpit
be flied by = ioya minister Of the Gospel, who can
invoke the bFTssing Of the Head Of the church Upon the
efforts Of the government and 70 re establish It's authority.
By comm nd OF Majors General CARTS.
:. A. DICK,
Provost Marshal-General, Department Missouri.