The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-28


Tur union services at the lst presbyteri.
an church, on thanksgiving day, we're not at.
tended by as many people as six or eight
protestant churches in u city Of this size
ought to furnish still the house was fairly
filled and the services quite interesting
Rev. DR.. Davis read the proclamations of
President johnson and Gov. Oglesby, as
heretofore published in the ARGOS, and the
Rev, Mr. Haucy and Rev, Mr.. Burnett as.
sisted IN the services. There was also sing,
ing by the choir.
DR.. Wilson based his remarks on the 2lst
aud 22d chapters Of the Acts, especially on
the remark of Paul to the captain o, tie
band which put him under arrest; Il am a
man which am a jew Of Tarsus, d city in
Celicia, citizen of no mean city His
subject was citizenship" its blessings ana
privileges the necessity of an educated
comprehension Of the laws and institutions
Of the country lastly, christian clnzenShiP'
and the blessings for which we as a ration
and AS individuals should give thanks. The
sermon was a clear and interesting exposi'
ton of the dignity and importance of "citi'
zeuship," from the christian standpoint, and
was attentiyeIy listened to throughout.
In this connection we publish the follow
ing proceedings Of an adjourned meeting OF
the Presbytery Of Bureau, held in the new
church ut Presumption, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Nov. II and Is, We copy
from the Northeastern Presbyterian:
The committee previously appointed tc
organize n church at Pre- empton, having
failed to accomplish the work by reason OF
the great rains, the presbytery Of itself or
panized the church, consisting Of iiIteer
members, three Of whom, to.wit: Messrs
John Whitsitt, Hugh Livingston, and james
Henry, were unanimously elected and or
dained as ruling elders.
Rev. S. T. Wilson renewed his apphca
ton previously made, to have his relation al
pastor for fourteen years past 10 the first
church of Rock Island dissolved, where
upon, after careful consideration, the re
quest was granted, and Rev. W. W. More
head was appointed to preach in the church
on the last Sabbath in this month and de
clare the pulpit vacant. After which TIT
church has leave to secure its own supplies
The churches of BeulRh and Coal Valley
asked and obtained leave to secure theI
supplies till the spring meeting, and It
expected that the Rev. $. T. Wilson vii
supply them mainly.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
To the PresJytery Of Bureau;
WHEREAS, Some fourteen years ago, by tn
action of tho Presbytery, the Rev. 5. /. Wilso
was installed pastor of our church and
| WHEREAS, As we suppose, upon due consider
alton, you did, two years since, and again a
| your last meeting, cite us, as church and con
! grcgation, to Spear before your honorable body
! by commissioners, and show cause why said re
| lation should not be dissolved and
| WHEREAS, At a regular meeting Of sar
church and congregation, Elders James Hell
and James NJ. Buford were duly appointed com
missioners to answer said citation, Mt this meet
ing and the session of our church directed I
prepare and present to you such resolutions a
they in their Judgment might deem proper undo
the peculiar circumstances Therefore
Resolccd That when our said commissioner
appear before you, and make such statement
and answer such enquiries as may be made an
nut, we desire to leave the whole disposition {
this case in the hands Of presbytery, prayin
| God 10 direct you 70 such conclusions as shall
| to His glory and the good of His church, and &c
pecially to the branch of it where He has cast gu
lots
Rcsolocd, That during all the years that D
| Wilson has been our pastor, he has had the mos
undivided love, confidence and respect, as ma
and n christian minister Of every member OF u
session, and of almost every individual memb'
of tho church that no breath or word OF enV.
jealousy or distrust has ever dimmed the beaut
and purity of his christian life and cbaract'
among us and that should you dissolve the r.
lation so long existing betwHnn hin an" .,
| church we wish thnso ros0'7't'ohs maui" POI
yUur minutes, to witness, as above, to all, thi
if he leaves us he carries with him the love, Il
prayers, and the best wishes of his session, Il
church, and this people.
Resolred, That Of the depth Of his sympAth
and kindness in times of deepest affection, OF b
words of comfort and christian consolation
the dark hours of bereavement and sorrow, man
of us can testify from heartfelt experience
well as his full appreciation and enjoyment OF Q
the material joys and blessings, the world
prosperity and temporal welfare OF the membe
Of his church and congregation. More We nee
not say, less we could not, TO you, brethren, wi
have known him so well and so long.
A. K. PHLLRO,
J. B. PLUNMER,
J. NJ. BuFoRD,
JAMES KELLY,
Members Of the church and session Of the Fir
Presbyterian Church Of Rock Island, III.
| Nov. 10th, 1858.