Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-03-28
The Wheeling .. p. Presb, tery.


Wheeling Presbyiery of the U. P Church
closed its session in this place. We had bareh
time to state the object of meeting and its fin
al action, viz: The dissolution of the pastoral
relations between the Rev. W. T. Meloy and
the Z. P. congregation of Cadiz, Ohio, or
his acceptance of the call from the First U
p church of Chicago, Illinois. The follow,
ing abstract of the proceedings in the case is
Of public interest: Papers were read from
the congregation and Sabbath school of Cadiz
and one from the citizens of the town, urging
Mr.. Meloy to decline the call, and entreating
the Presbytery, if consistent with duty, not
to dissolve the PASTORAL relation.
The congregation was ably represented ON
the floor of Presbytery. The principal
speaker was Mr. j. c. Jamison, who address
ed the Moderator, as follows:
Mr. Moderator, and Gentlemen Of Pres6ytery:
/ appear here to-day, by appointment of
the United Presbyterian congregation of Cad
il, Ohio, to present the feeling of that people
on the question that is now under considera-
tion-that of diSsolving the relationship now
existing between that congregation and Rev.
w. T. MelOy, as their Pastor. | will say in
the beginning, gentlemen of PresOytery, that
do not expect any feeble words of mine to
influence you IN your decision of this impor
tant question, presuming that you will be
guided by what you shall each regard your
duty Nor do expect to utter any words OF
idle compliment to our Pastor; | shall endeay.
or to present the views and feeling of our coz
gregation, honestly and fairly, as understand
them to exist, and as well as ray be able to
do SO. Rev. w. T. Meloy came to US about
thirteen years ago, in answer to our almost
unanimous cali. Our congregation was at
that time in mourning and sadness over the
loss of one much beloved-Rev. j. S. Nc
Cready-who had sacrificed his life on the
field of battle, in defense of these principles
which he had 50 fearlessly advocated all his
life. 3Ir Meloy found US worshipping in an
old, dilapidated house, on back street of our
town. His acceptance of our call gave us
new courage, and in a few years we built d
new church on public street corner, which
is a credit to our town, and stands there, q
lasting monument of his labor and success.
But he has builded more enduring monu-
ment, TO himself, in the hearts of his people;
one that will last when brick and mortar shall
have crumbled. He has been in our homes in
times of cheer, and times of sadness; he has
married many of our sons and daughters; he
has baptized our children. Under his ad-
ministration our children have grown from
youth to manhood and womanhoOd. Many
of our aged members have gone to their rest,
and all have learned to love and respect him
[ speak what | know when | say that | dc
not believe there is a man, woman or child
in that whole congregation but desires him
to remain with us, and continue to be our
pastor. But if duty bids him go to another
and wider field, then we shall be compelled
to accept the situation, and bid him good by
and God speed. If on the other hand he
should decide, by the advice of this Presby
terry, to remain with US, we shall welcome
him back with open arms, and promise him
that encouragement and support that we have
given him in the past. But if you must go,
say to you, Mr. Meloy, whether in that field
to which you propose going, or wherever your
lot may be cast, you will ever have the good
wishes and prayers of our people for youi
prosperity and success. l will say farther to
you, Mr.. MelOy, that when you decide to go,
you are leaving a congregation and a COM
munity that have learned to love and respect
you for your ability and worth, where your
children have been born, and where you have
spent the flower of your manhood. Had
met here delegation from Chicago, as | had
hoped to do, should have said to them: We
do not blame you, we only admire and com
mend your good judgment in desiring the
Services of such Pastor. | should have said
to them further: Should Mr.. Meloy decide to
go to you, you will get Pastor worthy OF
your highest appreciation and respect; also
his amiable and accomplished wife, who is
fitted to adorn any society Having thus as
sured you of our confidence and respect,
should you still decide to 60, and after years
of separation, should you return to visit US,
let us hope you may find your congregation
still united, and continuing the good work,
which has so prospered in your hands. And
now, gentlemen of the Presbytery, having
thus stated our condition and feelings, on
this, to US. important question, all we ask of
you is to do your duty, as you may be able to
see it, keeping in view our interests as well
as those of Chicago.
The motion to present the call was sustain
ed by a unanimous vote. The call being
presented by the Moderator, Mr.. Meloy,
spoke as follows:
81 beg leave to remind the Presbytery of
Wheeling that amongst the painful eXper-
fences of this hour, is the thought of separat-
ing from you. | came to you thirteen years
ago, and have bad reason TO appreciate the
courtesies and brotherly favOrs so constantly
shown me. The pastoral relations of every
member, save one, have been changed during
that time. Let me assure you that the ex-
perience of going out from among you is Cne
of the most painful of my life. The tie that
binds me to Cadiz is very tender one and
l cannot command nv feelings to speak of it
now; that people do not desire me to remain
with them if | feel it my duty to leave them.
| shall part from them assured that they will
prosper. | have found among them many
AarOns and Hurs who have never ceased to
hold up my hands. They have been to me
first, last and always true friends. l promise
you nothing in regard to Chicago-nothing
but faithful work. l trust to SOW the good
seed of truth there, but let us not forget the
blessing of the Master must be given, else there
will be no precious sheaves-nO garncred
grain. l look for His blessing, and accept
this CALL
The call being accepted, the Presbytery by
rising vote, passed series of complimentary
resolutions, expressive of regret, sympathy
and confidence; and appointed MIR. Meloy to
preach and declare the pulpit of Cadiz con-
gregation vacant.
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