The daily gazette., 1883-04-04
Hr. MARKs,
Resolutions Passed by the Row Congrega
tlOn,


Resolutions Passed by the Now COngrega-
tlon.
The following resolutions have been passed
by the former members of the Old Swedes'
congregation who have projected church
of their own to be known as St, Marks :
WHEREAS, We, recent worshippers in the Old
Swedes' Church and members OF the cOngrega-
tion, did, on the 2lst day of February last, pet
ton the vestry of Trinity parish for redress or
grieva ,ces therein stated and
WHEREAS, The said vestry received said pett-
tiOn and requested that we, the petitioners ap-
point special committee to meet similar
committee Of the vestry to consult together
with view, us we supposed, OF adjusting all
difficulty and correcting whatever misunder-
standing may have arisen and
MHk EAs, We, the petitioners, did so appoint
the desired committee, which said committee
met the vestry-Walter Cummins, Esq,-an 1
had joint Interview and presentation OF the
matter, when our committee was led TO believe
that an answer to our petition would De forth
coming in due time; and
WHEaEAs, While awaiting said answer the
committee and petitioners were surprised TO
ind distributed ON a Sunday morning upon the
public streets of the city. and published in part
In a Sunday newspaper, a printed pamphlet
containing a historical sketch OF the Old
Church and the various sums of money the
building has cost by reason of Its being locked
up and put out Of service, with but few eKcep-
tiOns for the past i3 years, together with q
seemingly incidental allusien 10 the present
ticularly and notably remarkable for its
studied suppression Of the truth respe sting our
financial abilities; and
WHEREAS, The petitioners have been given
to understand BY The distribution Of this his
torical sketch that II is TO be considered as q
1nal answer to their petition; therefore
ResoIred, That in the Judgment of this meet
ing the course pursued by the vestry il undig-
nined and unbeciminS the action Of Christian
gentlemen having In their 0ft1cial keeping the
work and interests Of the Masters House.
Res0fUed, That having read and considered
the propositions Of the yestry as contained in
their public pamphlet we hereby soemnly de-
GRAFTON of justice and equity TO reject the offers
contained in said pamphlet and to characterize
the whole tenor of the report. so far as IL relates
to the petitioners, as deceptive and insulting.
Res0tved, That believing all hope and expec-
ia tiOn of reac hing any satisfactory adjustment
Of the difficulties which confront us have been
dissipated by both the matter Of the pamphlet
and the manner of its Issuance, we hereby con-
slider that any further interviews will the vestry
would be futile.
Resoired That in view Of these facts the
officers of this meeting are hereby authorized
and empowered to take immediate and active
measures toward the formation and strengthen
ing of this congregation, to the end that II may
be free TO offer its service and praise to the Most
High God, in Christian worship, under the
teaching and guidance of our beloved Mother
the Protestant Episcopal Church-by whose
care AMI instruction we have thus far been led
to do the work Of our Blessed Lord and Saviour
Jesus hrist.
Re5olved, That the newspapers of this city be
requested TO publish these procee tings, attested
by the officers Oi the congregation.
EDWARD HENRY ECKEL,
President of the Congregation.
WILLIAM IL. EWING. Secretary.