Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-09-12
OREGON II. <. Conference,

We publish below the resolutions of the
Oregon M. +. Conference on the war. They
will meet with the cordial approval of every
true patriot.
By the action Of the Conference we are to
lose our worthy friend Rev. N. Doanc, who
is assigned to the Seattle circuit, while Rev.
G. q. Belknap takes his place as Presiding
Elder of this district. Rev. W. j. Franklin,
who has been stationed in the Cl,ehalis valley
the past three years. has been sent to Walla
Walla, and B. G. Lippincott to the Dalles.
The Stars and Stripes float peacefully
over the place in which we meet. To us, at
tho present moment, this is fact of
great significance. We accept it as the
chosen, cherished emblem of our national lib
prty. more dear 10 us than any other, save the
precious cross of Christ. A terrible and I'm.
caled.fo, rebellion, gigantic in its dimensions,
unparalleled in til" history of earth for atrocity
and wickedness. has called its myriad host to
the battlefield, and We are just now in the
tolls ola fearful conflict to prevent the dis.
membrrmcnt, if not the destruction of the
best government on the face of the earth.
Myriatls Of lives, and over three hundred mil
lions of treasure hove been expended in the
struggle and the end is not yet.
We are fully convinced our cause is Just /;
and while its fortunes have been various, our
assurance of final success remains mistaken.
The recent achievements Of our whole army
encourage us. God is for us and though We
be severely and justly tried, He will vindi-
cate our cause.
We long for peace; but we see no hope for
it except in victory over every traitor in
arms. and the conquest of every acre Of rebel
soil. In crisis like tho present. it is the
most solemn duty Of every citizen to rally to
the support OK cause so glorious in itself. and
so vital to the very eXistance of the ma
ton. Therefore.
Rcsulred, l. That, MS members and min
listers Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
the bounds Of the Oregon Conference. we
chrcrfully renew our vows of uncompromsing
and unconditional loyalty to the United States
of America, a nationality We gladly acknowl-
edge, and resolve by Gods blessing to main-
tain.
2. That while it is our duty, enforced
alike by the word of God ard book of Disci-
pline, to submit to, and corporate with. the
regularly constituted authorities, we will most
earnestly enjoin the same upon our people,
/" Putting them in mind to BE- subject unto
principalities, and powers, to obey magi.
strates, aud to b. ready for every good work"
3. That while we recognizes tho right Of
the peoplc to discuss tho measures Of the
Government at the same time we would
counsel, that in the present critical condition
Of public affairs, this right is to be exercised
with great forbearance, caution and prudence !;
cheerful obedience rather than criticism is the
duty Of the hour.
4. That our prayers and our most earnest
efforts shall not DO withheld from the Govern
meut in its labors 10 crush the rebellion and
re-estnblish the Union. Ana we hereby as
sure the the authorities ut Washington, and
the army and navy Of the country, that we
sympathize most profoundly with their noble
struggles and sacrifices. Nothing shall come
between us and them.
WILLIAM ROBERTS,
=. NJ. STARR,
w. j. FRANKLIN,
DAVID RuTLEDGE,
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