New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
THE CHURCH ACCEPTS 1T
ACTION AT LAST ON DIR. PAXTON'S POSITIVE
RESIGNATION
CIDES TO ASK TIE PKEsBYTEEY 70 PASS
FAvORABLY ON THE REoUEsr-EULo-
CYSTIC RESOLUTIONS FOR THE
RETIRED PASTOR

CYSTIC EESOLJ IlONS FUR The
RETIRED PASTOR.
The resignation Of the Rev. Dr. John r. Pax
ton as pastor of the West Presbyterian Church
was finally accepted last evening by the men,
bers Of his congregation, at meeting held IN
the church. The Rev. DR.. F. II. Marling pre-
sided and DR.. Wilcox was secretary The meet
ing was held Immediately after the regular
weekly prayer service. and was called for the
sole purpose OF taking some decisive action on
Dr. Paxton's resignation. The meeting. which
was devoid Of excitement, lasted about half an
hour. and about $50 members of the church. half
of them women. were present
Robert Jaffray read letter he had received
from DR.. Paxton saying that his resignation, as
accepted by the Board Of Trustees and the
session. must be presented to the Presbytery on
December il. Other letters already published
were also read. Mr. Jaffray then presented
letter, apparently written. he said. by Mrs Pax
ton and signed by DR.. Paxton. saying that the
resignation final and must be accepted by
the church. DR.. Paxton in this letter character
tied the printed report Of an alleged interview
with him at Bridgevillc as "garbled and raise
Logan c. Murray then introduced the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously adopted
by rising vote
Resolved. That In view OF the long-contnued Ill.
ness OF our pastor. and in accordance with his
earnest desire expressed TO the session. this church
unites with Dr. Paxton in requesting the Presby-
terry 10 dissolve all pastoral relations, ana
After Dr. Paxtons resignation had thus been
finally accepted the following resolutions of re-
gard were passed:
Whereas. the congregation Of the West Presby-
terrain Church has voted to accept the resignation
of DR.. Paxton pastor, 1t seems not only proper:
but privilege to give expression to feelings or
profound regret that the time has come when the
relation of pastor and people Is TO be dissolved;
and privilege also to declare that, in the eleven
church. large. and at times OVERLOOKING. congrrgs-
lions have attended the Sabbath services. thus
ness as preacher. ana that "A large number OF
members has been added TO the roll of member
ship of men and women from all stations OF life.
and that the prosperous and useful mission church
now grown 10 the condition Of a regular congre-
cation with very valuable property fpily paid i0f;
in that direction.
Resolved That it is with personal and serious
regret that we find his physical condition to be an
extremely critical one. and one which makes II
wishes In dissoving this relation. and further.
Resolved That shall look with affectionate
solictude for his future rehabilitation and settle
ment in full restoration to health. with the hope
abound. and that q blessing Of the Master whom
he breaches may rest upon and abide with him
Resolved That we not only express our graft
5p9e for n the hst p PzSn has ssSn gSu p
also that his services for the public and the coun
try at large have been felt and recognized
An engrosscd copy Of these resolutions
dered to be made and sent to Or. Paxton. Logan
c. Murray. James d. Laying and William L. Pat
ton were appointed committee OF three to APP
pear before the Presbytery at its meeting next
Monday. and to suggest that DR. Paxton's resg
nation take effect on December 81.
Another resolution asking the session 10 APP
point a committee Of twelve. TO consist equally
Of officers ana non-Ocers Of the church. to select
new pastor vas passed.