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" ' v PTT3TTTTT1TJ TTnTTrmrr tt Any mecdcd TTD J! DEVOTED TO RELIGION, MORALITY, Ll TKRATURE, AND GENERAL t NT F. L L I (1 E N C E . -T. MEREDITH, EDITOR. .VOUlll.NO.-2l. NKWHKItN, N. J., WHDNKSDAY, JUNi 11, 1837. WHOLE No. X2G . n rN a l r. v i MX . Ill i i i it ! i 111 i ii i i i it i i -ir ii TEIUU. The Dibucal Recorder is published every Wednesday, at 50 per annum, if paid within six iftouihs, or S3 if paid subsequently to that period. . : V i . ' t '.tiii .: . v.ir : XVUV liuiuu iiv n lit uvvuiuc ic9iivu-iuik ivi ai copies, or who will forward the names of six sub scrtbers,! shall be entitled to a seventh copy gratis. No subscription will be received fot less than Vine year, unless paid in advance and no discon tinuance will be allowed until arrearages arepaid. ; Persons wishing to discontinue w ijl be expected ti) give notice to that eiTect prior to the t.oramence jfient of a new year 5, otherwise they will be con sidered as responsible lor the asuing twelve the-nths. ; J ' ; All toiiimunicatirins except tjiose of agents who ct gratuitously, to secure attention, must he post '3 BIBLEj CONVENTION. Philadelphia April 26, 1837. '. In compliance Kith a call from a committee appointed for thejphrpose, delegates from various religious bodies connected with the Baptist de nomination in the United States, assembled this day at 4 o'clock, PL M . , in the meeting house of the First Baptist Cnurch to consider and decide upon the duty of the denomination, in existing circumstances respecting the translation jand dis tribution of the Sacred Scriptures. I The Convention was called to order bT Spen cer II. Cone, of New-York,and on motion, Ru ,fus Babcock, Jr. was appointed chairman pro tern, and Adiel Sherwood and Baron Stow, sec retaries pro tem. r ' J 1 The delegatjes then presented their creden tials, and the following list, duly certified, was made out. ' : . , ' ' f On motion, a committee of one from e ich state and district represented, was appointed to nonii- riate officers of the Convention, viz : 1 Adam VVilsin, Maine ; E E-Cummings, N. ilampshire; Ifa Person, Vermont; N. W. Wil liams, Massachusetts; J. Ii Welsh,! Rhode Isl land; John Cookson, Connecticut; Eion Galusha, New-York ; O.' S. Webb, New-Jersey, J. H. Kennard, Pennsylvania; C. W. Dehison, Dela ware ;. Ilira'tn Gear, j Onio; John Bjoth, Michi gan ; William Crane, Alary land ; Ol B, Bron, Dist. of Columbia ; Barnes B. Taylor, Virginia; Thomas Meredith, (North Carolina; Thomas Mason, South Carolina ; Adiel Sherwood, Geor i gia ; R. W. Cushmao, for Alabama: R. G. Green, Mississippi ; Samuel Love, Tennessee; Robert T. Anderson, Kent cky ; Isaac; Ferris, Indiana ; B. II. Chft,. Illinois. On motion, ResoUtd, That the officers be elected by hand vote. : V-.f.'V.: V - Resolved, That a committee of three bt ap pointed to prepare rules of order for the govern ment of the Convention. 1 The committee consists of B. T. Welch, O, C. Comstock, nuq J. M. Linnard On motion, j I Resolved, That when the Convention, shall 1 o clock to-morrow morn- translation in foreign languages. "v . : -: . By request, the resolution was divided, so as to separate the words "in foreig languages,'" As a substitute for the former-part, including the preamble, the following was proposed, end after discussion, passed: 7 j Resolved, That under existinsr circumstances. it is the indispensable duty of the Baptist denouH iuation irrjthe United States to organize. oTtlfsiinrl Society,for the purpose of aiding in the transla- lion, printing, aud circulation, of the Sacred Scriptures. j .-. The latterpart of the resolution, viz., "in for eign languages," vas laid on the table. The following resolution was offered: . j jResoced, Thatj a committee of one delegate from ideh State represented here be appointed I to whom E-halbe referred the consideration of the question, whether or not the proposed societv . I It! S . ' snau oecontineu to lureign iranslation : and tha the romuiiUee report at the cjpeuing of the next session. :- ; - r j j Pending the debate iipon ihis resolution, th Convention adjourned till half past seven o'clock Prayer by James B. Taylor, of Va. : Half-past 7, P. M 1 , ; "i, . The Convention mtt agreeably to adjourn ment ' ' t j ; ; . Prayer by D. Sharp, of Mass. The resolution under discussion at the close of the morning session was l.iitj on the table. The clause of ihe resolution which waslaid on the table in the morning embracing the words "in foreign languages" was taken up and discus sed.!; . - ,!. ; The following addition was proposed as an amendment- "-and for their circulation in the English language in the version now in common cration the Lord day, and to promote its diej observance. , On motion, f. Resolted unanimously. That this Convention teg to express their warmest thanks to the kind friends who have 10 hosnitablv entertained them during their visit in this city ; and lljatthev con aider the systematic and efficient means 10 pro- viae lor their accommodation as presenting an example worthy of i.nitatioa on all similar occa sions. Adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morfow morn ing. - Prayer by Stephen S.Nelson of Massachu setts. . Saturday, April 29. The Convention met agreeably to adjourn ment , Prayer by Samuel Williams c Tcasylva nia. The journal of yesterday was read and appro ved. " ; The committee to. whom were referred the communications addressed to the Convention, made the following report, which was accept ed. J The Committee to whom was referred the communications addressed to the Convention, mcludinc the credentials of the delegates, teg leave to Report That the documents submitted to them, con .: "Resolved. That th? articles now read and adon-1 The boor of final ranicr Lai it !rr-ih rr;-4 - . w - lev be tho conslilution of the Society, tororcinj he cfcjrct cf cur ccotoeauco 'tis tren itcured. its future operation. 1 We pan notr,in aErxtion and peace. If otne JIjLt djouimd till half past 7 o'clock. Prayer by It G. Green, of Mi. Evening. The Convention metigreeably to adjourn ment. woundt have teen made, tbev ate cot left 10 truer and eiteod LlrikeJ U GcJ, ilev Late Uea kindlv Lraled. If all is cot irsmediatcly jt'mei, which tbetncjt lanjoice Lad beped, tsuch it ccr tainlf secured both (at lie prctrct aod the ftlure, ia the corJialaod rnutaal concrnion which tere have lenetvedlr bound ua lonLer ia welccme, and I trait, icdiiolullete. The nature tfcur entrrprne, tod the pnnopal cf oui union, funmh the b$t ruaraatre of harmony aod aucccii. To .1 ! . r ry - J . . t I ! . . " . . . . ' ASine 11st 01 oiucers nas ween aircaay pua-i iuiiv iraoiuiea, to carnecrd and pemLit; bra lisned. it is ol course omitted berr. I r.cn y wr.ai an cdjcci Prayer by Heraan Lincoln, of Massachusetts. The Committee on nomination of officers r- ported a list, and the teport was uccepted. lished. it is of course omitted bere.1 IhenO what ao ebject how Lt.evtUct. Loir. Resolved, That thls list be the cfikcrs and fnooMmg Can we ever rr pent that we Lave la- managers ol the fcociety lor the ensuing year. I V . nT iaorct ia On motion j WM rui iona irena Kolted, That the PrtiJc,t and ShrrrUmr. L!?fJil,iT;.Vt;KVJ??i".,e.4I- br iuc!tfd loprrp.re.nd Mn-ai c.rcul.r .0 toVwTeTi JX .f I W I It" I? I the churches of our denomination, laying before ltrminrd rnrtzx lo rro,frUie ,jie aUt dn;-T! them these resolutions. '. vVt which, while we La here t, i, i! On motion. ? tied ua with uautterable drli-Li f U Itcsolvt'd, That the Board-of the Ilible Socie- the gotpel to ur own Leant, wiih si! its tlmful ty, be requested to publish and circulate tU mm-1 opp-,cin we lorri laeiouitci laeptniLir jtilo utes of this Convention. " UCV TVvoraru iue gta uair-t i On motion. ?i nere it cow lyinj cjen Ufcrerne, the nia- ui. vi iue ii4fim vienrrai. wcateaiwa it r i 1 1 'pi. . 1 .1 1 . e.i r .' . . .. . 1 I ureio mutioot. vrLica met ia In titr iwrrir. are clue to tne I'resiaent mr rut aoie. imnaniai.i ,i, r-r--. i, ,..t..j . . v 'C ' fllinlnri fnn("irl in (hit l.nir I .1 e .1 1 .... leniu vi iue cumtx-r wlku Lave caw avtrm UkdtUt the Ilt ti Kt Cif rr:Leri sist chiefly of letters, embracing credniials of crc due to the Secretaries, for the ability and fi the delegates composing the Convention ; togelh- delitv with which they have discharged their la- and conciliatory CAnduct in the chair. . wk-uwui ur vi lit C 1 f rr: 1 1 rmrr Resolved, That the thanks of thU Convention 1 names highly hooomed throw -Lout car land. ..a - .1 a a . m m - . llow allecttng is ILe nrnato thus furnithtd cf usei . Before tiking the question, the Convention ad journed till 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. Prayer by John Culpepper, of N. C. ! I ! Friday, April 2S. The Convention met agreeably lo adjourn ment.; "" .. i r Prayer was offered by W. T. Brantjy, of Pennsylvania. '1 The journal of yesterday was read and appro ved. ; j - It was ordeied thai the Secretaries continue to enrol the names of delegates who may present the requisite credentials. The communications addressed to the Con ven- tion, including the credentials of the ceJegates, were referred to a committee c nesting of C. G. Somraers, Lucius I361!es, and Jonathan Go er with the minutes of associations, state conven tions, and mission societies, some cf which con tain certificates of the appointment of delegates, and others, expressing the definite opinions of those bodies upon the Bible question. In near ly all the letters and minutes where particular instructions are given to the delegates, vour Com mittee Cud a very decided sentiment in favour of a distinct and unfettered organization, f r Uible translation and distribution. Cjiaulls G. Sommeus, Ch. On motion. Resolved, That this Convention regard the Christian Review as highly important to th in borious duties during the fession. The journal of to-div was read and approv ed. After the reading acd approval cf ibcoisutci, the President rose and remaikrd : I should do violence io my feeling. anJ ill re quite ih? kindness which the tnriubrrt ol this Con vention have manifested towards tae, were I lo al low the vote just pasted to be entered ta you ruio utet, without tome atknowleUjnirH, cn my part ol waai 1 owe thit body. Called racst uceiprc- tedlv to the duties of the Chair, it was noallecia tioQ of humility and telf distrust which led me to the earnest expressions ct regret which I tbco tit- teresls of religion and learning, and as entiilrd to i tered, and to desire being excused fium iis duties, the cordial and efficient sunnort of their brethren Mv breihren will bear with ne for a moment, u iih I... i nomination reported. indmduals for rec bffi- ndjourn, it be till 0 jag. j The'commitlee cf ommendina the following ct-rst' . " - I : , Rufus Baehock, Jr., President, Aw.-.. CJ t ....... T, c. j Secretaries, who -vere unanimously elected. Adjourned. . j . Prayer by Thomas Curtis, of Maine. Thursday morning, April 2' The Convention mt asrrecably to adjourn--rnent. - .. . - i - j 1R2T. Prayer was offered by S. H. Cone, of New- Vork. j ' . ; ' ':!-:. j J The journal of yesterday was read and appro ved. . ; . ; . i , :.i ' - j' The committee appointed to prepare rules of order reported, and their report was accepted without amendment, as follows : ; , ' 1. The President $hail take the chair precie ly at the hour to which the Convention adjourn ed. He shall decide all! questions of order and precedence, subject to an appeal to the Convention.1- I'; ' I 2. At every sitting, the business shall be open-1 cd and concluded by prayer. 3. All resolutions shall be presented in wri The unfinished business of yesterday was ta ken up, the question being on the amendment un der consideration when the Convention adjourn ed last evening. The discussion was continued, but before tak ing the question, the Convention adjourned till 3 o'clock, P. M. Prayer by Adtel Shermood, of Ga. j! Afternoon. The CJonvenlionj met agreeably, to adjourn vnent ' " " l ' Prayer by Henry Jackson, of Connecticut The discussion of the amendment under con sideration before adjournment, was resumed. After Prayer by John Peck, of . York, the question was taken, and decided in the nega tive, j - A motion was made to strike out the words "in foreign languages,'? and discussed. j . Pending the discussion, the Convention ad journed till half-past 7- o'clock in the even in?. . ' ! Prayer by T.Mbson, of S. C. i , throughout the country The Committee appointed i draft a constitu tion and nominate officers, reported a form of a constitution." This part ol the report Aasaccep1 ted, and the craft was taken up. each article by itself. While the first article was under consid eration, the convention adjourned till 3 o'clock P. M. Prayer by S. Love, cf Ten Afternoon. The Convention met agreeably to adjourn ment. ' i - lrayer by BenajaJi Cook, jr. of Con. The discussion of the Constitution was resum ed, and all the articles were adopted without amendment. : t CONSTITUTION., I Art I. The name of this Society shall be, I ue American and- Foreign Bible Socie- r TY. 1 Art. II. The object of this Society shall be. to aid in the translation, printing, and circulation, of the Sacred Scriptures, Ai;t. 111. Each contributor of three dollars annually shall be a member. Art. a v. Each contributor of thirtv dollars at one time sbnll be a member for life. i Art. V. Each contributor of one hundred and fifty dollars shall be a life director. ' I Art. v I. Eery Baptist minister who is a life me. nber, and all life director, bhall have tbe privilege of participating in the deliberations of the Board. human trar their nyrr. Baldv.: "nets. Mote than tuo thirds cf re pz:d away I crcr.sDcod Evening. ting, and distinctly read to discussion j and when they shall, at the reques divided that the questipnj rem the chair previous susceptible of division, of two members, be so 1 be taken upon the sepa- Art. VII. All Bible Societies agreeing to it 1 f IIAAV- SJI 6UI UU9 AUUUa III HiTT UtCOUlY J IIIU i ne convention mci agrerao.y to aujourn- Socit..- sLall be nuxiharie. nH th ofTr, f such societies shall be ex officio directors of this. Art. VIII A Board of Managers shall be appointed to conduct the business of the Society, consisting of thirty six brethren in good standing in Baptistchurches, sixteen of whom shall reside in me cuv oi new- i orw, or us vicinity; the m . whole board to be elected annunlly by the Soci cty, and to htdd their office until superseded by a new election. The board shall have power to rate points. iNo amendment shall be entertained that tends to destroy thejorigiual resolution, but substitutes may be admitted on postponement of the matter under debate. Members may. have the privilege of withdrawing what they have submitted, unless amended by the Convention. 4., No1 member shall speak more than twice to the same question, unless on leave asked and obtained, but may explain or correct a misappre: hension. -.. '; : j. .::- . A. v- i--,'t 5. Members speaking shall confine them selves strictly to the subject of discussion",' and s.hall not be interrupted except by the chair. G. A motion to adjourn shall always be in or der, and taken without debate. r The following additional rule was propos- "Any delegation may require that a question betaken by ayes and noes; and In such case ev ery Teligtous body "represented in this Conven tion shall be entitled to one vote." ' An amendment was offered striking out the words --religious body," and inserting "state and district" ; The rule and amendment were both laid on the . table, f The following resolution was offered : Whereas the American Bible Society has rati- . fled the resolutions of the Board of Managers, cassed Feb. 17. 1 839 Therefore. Resolved. That it becomes the duty of the Bap- M tist denomination of the United States to form a distinct organization for Bible distribution, and ment Prayer by James E. Welch,' of iNew Jer sey. . The committee to whom were referred the credentials and letters, reported in part, verbally, and were instructed to bnnz in a written) re port. The question was taken upon the proposition to strike out the words "in foreign languages" and decided in the affirmative. The follow ing resolutions were then proposed and passed : ; i ' Resolved That this organization be known by the name of the American and Foreign Bible Society. Hi. Resolved, That the Society conune us. euons fill such vacancies ns may occur in their num ber. Art. IX. The President, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurer, shall bo ex officio nembers of the board. Art. X. The managers shall meet monthly. durinc the ensuing year to the circulation of the 0r oftener if necessary, at such time anJ place word of God in foreign tongues. ' us they shall adjourn to, five of whom shall be a Resolved, That the; baptist denomination in quorum, the United States be affectionately requested to Art. XI. The managers shall have the pow srndto the Sccietv. at its annual meeting during Cr of aopointinir such persons as may have ren the last week in April, 1838, their views as toihel drred essential services to the Society, cither duty of the Society to engage in the work of home members for life or directors for life. distribution. ' . 1 Art. XII. At the meetings of the Society, TfIrl That a committee of one from each and of the bjard of managers, the president, or. state and district represented in this Convention in his absence, the vice president first upon the! u ;n0A tnHrfri constitution. and nominate list then present, and in the absence of all the a if a 111 IU 1 llLLru - v rr. , e .i a board of officers and managers for the ensuing . ... . 3 1 ll 14 Thecommittee coniempiaieu uy iue iuh u ution consists of ; Nathaniel Kendrick, New York; Thomas Curtis, Maine; Oren Tracy. New-Hampshire; I. Person, Vermont; Lucius Bolles, Massachu setts: O. Benedict, Rhode Island; DanieJ Dode, New-Jersey; ti. jacKson, onnecucui, usru Miles, Pennsylvania; Charles y. Dentson, Del, aware; S. P- Hill. -Maryland; U, u. tsrown. Dist, of Colombia.; Jll isau, Virginia; j. vui pepper, N Carolina ; Thomas Mason SoJar lina: Adiel Sherwood, Georgia; R. V. Cush- man Alabama, tw- vjrern.m.saii, ol I nvo Tennessee: Robert T. Anderson. Ken tucky J B-Cook, Ohio; John Booth, Michi gan ; I. Ferris, Indiana; B. Il.Clift, Illinois. . : Hn jmri inn Resolved unanimously. That the members of this Convention cordially concur witn tneirorem rcn of sister denominations, to secure from dc;e-! al mectin vice presidents, the treasurer, and in his absence, such member ns shall be chosen for that pur pose, shall preside. Art. XIII. The annual meeting of tbe Soci ety shall be held ut New York on Thursday af ter the last Wednesday in April in each year, or at any other time or place, at the option of the Society, when the accounts of the treasurer shall be presented, and a president, vice presidents, sec retaries, treasurer, and a board of managers shall be chosen for the ensuing year. . Art. XIV. The president shall, at the written request of six members of the board, calt special meetings of the board of managers, causing at least three days notice ot such meetings. Art. XV. The whole of the minutes of ev ery meeting shall be signed by the chairman and secretary. . Art. XVI No alteration shall be made in this Constitution, except by the vote of two-thirds ol the members ol the society present ai nn annu their usual indulgence, ia Tcfcriog lo my etnbar raising situation. Without env experience in du tiesot this kind, and with a perfect coocicusoess of the aupeiior funrti cf many in cur number, to whom on account cfibeir yean and wisdom, 1 had been accustomed to look with a degire cf venerea lion, and at whose fret 1 ever delight to ait for ia auction ; 1 was still more intimidated by thecoa victioa of the dignity and importaace cf the occa sion. The largest body ci baptized believers in tbe world, by a delegation unparalleled either for deliberation on tuples, ot auriassing interest : etr- tain to affect, favorably or otherwise, themselves, and no small part cf the world around them, I for numbers or inOaeoce amon; us, had assembled for many generations, ll bad been intimated also, that serious and wide differences cf judgment al ready existed among us: and those opposed to our denominational interests and rights, were already exulting in ill suppressed inanitestations ct satis faction, that our attempt to secure ourselves a gainst the wrongs we Lad suffered, would surely tail by divided counsels. It was scarcely to be expected, that under such circumstances, debates could conducted on topics cf most cxc;ting acj absorbing interest, without moving to tcmporaiy excess the minds ot the contention. When to all these anticipated sources of embarrassment, there was also added a consideration oftbe character cf the convention, consisting for tbe moat part, cf those of us who are more accustomed to sneak than io hear, and who have little opportunity to learn, by experience, tbe patient enduranceef con tradiction, you may easily conceive that the mo ment which surprised tne with the proffer cf ibis station, wat one of intense and disquieting solic itude. Unable lo secure your acquiescence io my withdrawment from the chair, after fervently lock ing up to Ilim who can strengthen the weak and cuide the erring, I cast myself on your indulgence. Need I say how soon my fears were dissipated? That a few hours experience was suScient to con vince me how needless was anxiety. The moral dignity of the occasioa.the mgottudr,aad the holy disiateresiedtess cf the great theme which tilled all hearts among us, evinced its potent itiflaeace to concentrate on itself the united desires, acd counsels, and action of ihos whom it hath drawn together. 1 cannot give utterance to the emotions which have been excited in toy own breast, ia yours, and in the attentive throor vhose absorbed later est has held them in your presence for the last tour days, by the blessed, uniting, vnlratniog in fljence cf thu gtcat theme. When differences cf opinion on some minor points differences honest ly, and long, and teoaciously entertained bare seemed for the moment about ta open a separating cnaun, now cennuui 13 witness the prcaiptllotr mz in of a full tide cf fraternal, Christian love, to unite, to cover, to cement ia tne. lie roust te ' more or less than human, who could witness such scenes unmoved. To the ceoeroua forbearancr, coocessioo,and candid indulgence which theCcn veition have delighted to exercise and manifest, roust it be attributed io no small degree, thai dis order and tumult have been entirely ualtaown,aod that scarcely any personalities have married the sweetness oftbe scene. A or would I fail ditinct- ly to acknowledge in this connexion, as resulting from the same source, that in the complicated du ties made obligatory upon me, while endeavouring to follow the meagre rules of order wbich'had been prescribed, sometimes eniorcing them with rigid exactness, and at others yielding to the obvious desire of the Convention for a wider license ia tbe applica;ioo,yoa have not called lor a single appeal, nor hesitated to sustain with a generous confidence erery requisition. Let me assuie you, tbar hijh ly as I appreciate this support, it is noticed here, to ascribe it as is due, to yourselves and sot lo me. . " ...isms and huugktcn, wkb their vcnci. -Lducrthy ci'cutrr. Late Id: the scene t. heir tills, and hare er'rrrd iYitt..;. rcit , But Rtile in their own rerrcru- llrv are? thustracshory and fadingthe toV.c ir.sii'Js'.icn whose ljuodations thry then laid ia faith and prayer, has risen to a ccrnmatdirg tlrviiicn, uhrrc. each year witnesses new arctsiiccs ti its resources, and wider and mere Licit rraaU from its operations. Seme thcuiands cf the hratlen base already ccrar.cn to Ursa Gcd for that undertaking, frtilecs itemed its begin nings, and uc trust that millions uill ttand ep in tbe judgment as trophies cli: succct a. W'c too, mnit die. Some cf our number sUl proba bly be removed io the v.cr!d cf ipiiiu U.'crc another nnniirrrat ; ar.d succinite years will continue to witness tbe thinning cf ihrte rsnkr, ti.l allarecne. But if this bloird Uck which we have arsocici. d to diffuse, is n.adc oar own directory, and God shall smile cn our bcrcb!e endeavour to disseminate fcis word, this inr.hu tion will net die; and ue shall enc day tattt iva rtord and its fruits on high, j Dear brithrrn cfthe CcnscLtion, receive frcm ray full Lean as ail it has to give, my uarmt tt, humllcM thanks, while I Lid you, ia this c&cial nllticn, pACEtt tLL. I The union hymn was then sung, anJ a clo sing prayer offered Ly brother Stcw, cf Boston. one fii tne iecrctarirs cfthe Ccnter.icn, when the f nal adjournment was announced, and all separated in lovc. . When I remember how many bate here risen to spe?k, at diUereut time and on various points of our deliberation, who, foi waolcftinte, have cot been beard and how many more eten hnndredi. as capable as the best among us, to entertain, en lighten, and guide, have not even made tit at tempt, 1 cannot but feel, what Is certainly a com mon sentiment nere, tnat such forbearance is a bove all praise. The presence and the silence cf these beloved bretbten, have cot Ut'cd to exrrt most salutary influence, an J together with tbe lif ting up of their hearts to Uod for his rracioas rui dance, have most efficiently assisted to tccure the auspicious result of car delibentnns. , ! l'rom the New York Observer. j AMERICAN rccn SOCIETV. ! This fociety held its ninth anniversary ai tic Rev. Mr. Somers' (Bjptist) church in Nauau strict, on Thursday. 1 1th intL S. V. S. Wilder. Esq. was called to the chair at 3 o'clock, V. M , and the meeting was opened with prayer Ly the Rev, J. Going, D. D, cfthis chr. The annual report was read by Win. LidJ, the General Agent, af;er which the following resolres were passed: I: Resolved, That the rertjust rraJbere erpttd and published under the direciisa cf tic Uxee utire Commiilce. Moved by the Rev. Mr. Hi Jy. cf Newark, N. I, seconded by tbe Rev. Browa Emcnicn, Jj. D.cfSa'.cm. Mass. - KcsttreJ, Thai Christians arc loand by the urongrst and most s-icrrd cllipiiioni, t'o remove the disgrace which the wars cf thriven dom have brought cn their religion. Moved by the Rev. G. C. Bcckuitb, cf Iw ell. !aIS., treended by Dr. Thcr.as Ccck cf this city. 8. Reiilted, Thst the custom cf war is ccc traryto the spirit, priccipVs. and ai.T.scftho gospel, ought ta beheld in drep abhorrence, end rest::rd, in i eierv prcper way pcaille. by every followrr cfthe lrincc cf Tccr. Moved by tbe Rev. Mr. CLcryer. cf Nctrark N. J, seconded by the Rev. Mr. Ceavclscd cf Detroit, Mich. 4. Res;!tel. That the srlrit cf the li-M it . smiles of haven cn cur tOorts during the rait year, and the cjexrxclrd preparation cfthe rub lte mind fjr appeals cn this subject, call ale? J on the friends cf peace, for much greater exer tions in this cause, and mike it desirable, that it Iran tetksztaJ dtliart should be raised this year, for the support cf lecturers and the circula tion of publication cn peace. Movid by the Rrr. Orin Fowler, cf Fall Ri- vcr..Ma., scccrdrd Ly V. illiam Ladd. cf Mi not, .Me. 5. RetdveU, That we ccr.iinco car m:ur:t that all minisicrs cl the gcpcl prraeh cn tbts Iran cacc on or near be eherrhe observe a concert cf prayer on cr r.rar tV.r,. cay.farthe universal prevalence cf peace; acd that a collection be taken up in aid cfthis eaatc. Moved by the Rev. Mr. Ucnt,cf Rhiladel phta. seconded Ly Mr. Rurleigh, cf HarcEe'd. Conn. These resolves were very ally supported, both by the roo.rers and seconders of thcra, wr.a pet few exceptions, owing to wasting lime. The pubhe nJcvtmg was then dismissed with a bene diction by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, cf Scclh Reading, Mass. Tbe society then continued its rarctbg fsr lz smesa, Messrs, I)c-ckith, Cotk. and Lsdd who had been appointed a commute for Vic purpose a: the lait annual ! draft cfa new constitution, founded cn tie bs:.
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