The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-16
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NNll-I' Ltisl.Ni SUI Ill \.
The conference between the Standing Com.
mtte' and the Clergy took place by Appoint
mcut ON Monday. Al the session of the Com
mlltfc, Naior Garden addressed the Chairman.
Jndec Johnston, Ia the following effect;
Mr. th96mdH=-hs an increase Of numbers
appears essential 10 the prosperity of this assuci-
alton, and as IL existence is to be attributed in a
girat measure, To the correct brnc, client. aud
p"ns sentiment, al ON clerical brothron frlt
with sleecutr aud IN opposition IL the prgpdce~
ol society, boldly expressed; the commands of
tod hcng mheSllatm"lv preferred 10 the opin-
IONS Of men, trust that TINY proposition i, sun.
ported, the officiating ministers in the several
Christian Churches within our city. Will from
Their pnlpfts, declare II tbcu. respective Cunore-
cations the objects of or association. and solicit
mon concurrence and support The signature
OF every individual who mitrs with as. vienna,
consider as an emancipation irom tho trammcls
81 erIur aud an encouragement to perseverance,
IA thor efforts "a do good aud fondly hope
tlat'he pmh} ot our views, thr manifestation Of
our dat, Ia tod and 10 our fellow man. viii rn-
SUI 70 Ms thc approving voice OF every reflect
me individual IN our community
Inc resolution was carried the Major then
proposed anothor}cry important mca sure, which
lies over for consideration.
mttr absence 81 Bishop Bowen. the RI Rev.
Doctor lHglaad reported from the Cherry that
they hhd met pursuant to the rcsourion ofthr So
c'ctY, ad framed the following address To the
belhreo; 10 BE- accompanied by copies of the
proceedings "a the Society
tHNrlFsroS. Oct 6, 1876.
h'. NG-Nr beg leaSr 10 transmit to ' on the
account of the proceedings ola society lately
formed ia HIS city,
"" doubt not that YOU are equally convinced
with Us OF thc proprioty OF an attempt to put an
end 70 Che criminal practice of duclliue
Ne have hecn instructed 10 request vour 60.
operation. In oar comply IN with TN, request,
da not deem as o5ull>nc; but lei us hop,. for
Aohr hlnd indulgence, and jealous and pcIscyer-
ing cooperation.
We remain, Rev SIR respectfully.
loui most ohrdieu, humble ser, ants
lhr secretary was directed to have a suili
''hh' nnmbrr -, copies printed for the di,trihn-
ton ofthe tlrrgs
hshop iusltad then stated that the object OF
het elgy IA" cling Ton the conference vas, "a
request NAT as the name, Of the respectable
individuals Who composed that Committee had
e., great weight an The opinion of the Statc. mean,
might be devised 10 unit. tins ,nGonp,.. If tboi,
names and character with the efforts of the cler
~. II was then resolved that a suitable lcttc,
subscribed by the standing Committee sbould h,
transmitted 10 the different dtstricts-and tn,
execution WIS committed 10 the Chairman /
haNh" been resolved that the Clergy should b,
requested to address their locks unnn the sub
Ject OF the association AT as early period as con
'enent and that the President should. after thi
address, call a meeting OF the Society, and thos,
gentlemen who were friendly To its object; ate
Il consultation amongst the Clcreymcn present
monday the22d, was fixed npon for the meeting
ana the ommittee stated that they would o,
'hat day also consider applications for admission
Some gentlemen were proposed and admitte,
members, and those present paid their subScrip
TONS for the present year.