Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-02
PREsBYTERY OF IDAHO.



byteran Church OF Weston, Oregon, on
Thursday evening Sept. 2Sd, 1850, and was
opened with sermon by Rev. James Thomp-
son, of San Francisco
Rev Rob't Boyd, of WaIla Walla, WAS
chosen Moderator, and Rev. L. DefIen-
baugh of Lapwai, temporary Clerk.
Messrs. Thompson and Gamble, late Of San
Francisco Theological Seminary, were received
under the care of the Presbytery as Licentiates
from the Presbytery of San Francisco These
gentlemen having made application for Ordi-
nation, were examined with reference to their
acquaintance with experimental religion, and
their knowledge of Church Government and
Discipline, Philosophy. Theology, Church
History, and the Greek and Hebrew languages
Having shown themselves thoroughly ac-
quainttd with all these departments, the ex-
aminations were sustained by the Presbytery,
and Sabbatll evening appointed as the time
for their Ordination.
Rev. f. w. Morrison, of Weston. was at
his own request, received us member of this
Presbytery, from the Walla Walla Presbytery
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
A large delegation of Nez Perce Indians
were in attendance at the sessions of Presby-
terry. Among the number wars one ordained
Minister, and one Licentiate Three candi.
dates for the Ministry presented themselves
for Licensure, and having passed satisfactory
examinations, to their acquaintance with
experimental religion and knowledge of Theol-
ogy Catechisnl, and Church Government
they were licensed to preach the Gospel for a
period of two years, at the expiration of which
time, if they shall have proved themselves
of the Ministry.
Rev. /. NJ. Boyd, late Commission to the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church,
which met in Madison, Wis, in May, pre-
sented a very instructive and interesting re.
port.
Rev. Daniel Gamble preached on Friday
evening to large and intelligent audience,
and business of minor importance was trans
acted
On Saturday evening, the time appointed
for the Indian service. the house was filled tc
overlooking. Many who came being unable
, to hnd room. Two of the Indians preached
in English, and one i'll the Nez Perce language
q which was changed to English by an inter
prefer. Perhaps one of the most nterestin.
features of the evening was the singing o
songs by the Nez Perces, service i'll whicl
they engaged with great earnestness.
n Reports from the various churches of tn,
Prcsbytery showed that much progress hat
been made during the past six months.
u On Sabbath morning at II A. M, sermon
u was delivered hy Rev. e. l.. Deffen nbaugh, O
Lapwai. Two members were received int
the Church OIL profession of faith, and four b.
certificate. The Ordinance of Baptism W.,
e administered, and also the Sacrament of tn
d Lords Supper. In the evening a sermon wa
is preached by Rev L. NJ. Boyd, preparatory
If the Or.ination of MssSrs. Gamble and 1homr
n son. These LiceEt;;ltes were then or,laine
&c 10 the full work of the Ministry, by the layin
q On OF he hands of the Pre>bytcry, and b
&C prayer which was offered by Rev. Rob-
# Boyd of Wala Wa.la. The charge to til
d newly ordained minister, was delivered
e Rev. {. r. Shields, of Union.
It The final session was held on Monda
n ihorhihs. ~ large amount OF Important Dus
II ness transacted during these sittn.s, an
If all the members were greatly cheered wit
, the present bright outlook for the Presbyter
ic an cause within the bounds of the Presbyter,
y The following resolution was unanimous
adopted.
IN Rcsolrcd, That we express our since
W thanks to the people of Weston. for their u
=, tirins efforts in providing for our comfort, al
for the interest which they have manifest,
es in our meetings.
Mt Preslytery then adJonrned to meet in Il
IL Presbyterian church If Lewiston, Idaho,
the third Thursday of April next, at ! 80 p.