Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-03-22
VOL mo. sc.
From the Olive. Branch. a. =. -. -
Report OF the Christian Union Association,
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three brethren of different evangelical
denominations was sent from the Chris
, tan Union Association, Of New-H Haven,
Conn, to this city, to confer with the
Christian brethren, in order to awaken an
interest for this blessed cause. After hay.
ing visited many ministers and laymen,a
and fully stated the object of their mission
meeting of those friendly to the cause
was held in the Tract house for consular
ton and prayer, which proved to be very
satisfactory and pleasing. A COMMITTEES
was appointed TO cause a subsequent meet.
ing, which was held at the SeaInen'sA
Friend Society room. At this meeting.
there were members Of seven evangelical
denominations present. @.'
The object Of the meeting and princi-'
pies of the Association, together with ihe
organization, progress and prospects of
the one in our sister State, were fully and
eloquently stated by the brethren eonpos-'
ing the delegation. The constitution Of
the Connecticut Association was then
read, preamble affixed, and the whole
adopted as the Constitution Of the New"
York Association. 1t is as follows
ent denominations, deploring the want Of
prayerful cooperation among the follow
ers of our common Lord, and believing
that direct and systematic effort to re-
move this evil is expedient, do herebyeas-
sociate, and adopt the following: -.
CONSTITUTION. ~ ~
ART. |. This Association shall becall.s
ed the Christian Union Association Of the
city of New- York. - a..
ART H. All persons who maintain a
regular standing in any evangelical
Church, shall, upon signing this Consti-
tuition, become members.
ART. III. This Association shall be
under the direction of a standing commit
tee, composed Of one or more persons Of
each of the regular Christian Societies Of
this city, which is representedin this As
sociation each denomination having the
privilege Of an equal number, which shall
have power to fill up its own vacancies. 81
w. The standing committee shall be
chosen annually at the first regular meet.
ing in the month of January; the old
Committee always holding office until the
new is appointed The Committee shall
elect Secretary, who shall also be Sec.
retary OK the Association for the year. 5
He shall Aeep the articles of the Associa-
ton, and agreement, and general record
of its transactions.
ART V. 1t shall be the duty of the
standing committee 10 meet monthly for
prayer and consultation upon the best
means for promoting the objects Of the
Association, TO determine the frequency,
time, and place of holding public meet
ings, and the manner in which they shall
be conducted, to appoint, from the differ
ent denominations TO which they belong,
persons to conduct the meetings; also, to
appoint delegates, when 1t shall be DEEM
ed expedicnt, to meet with similar Associ-
atoms. Four shall constitute quorum. g.
ART. vi. In its meetings, this Associ-
alton will not make differences on doctrin-
al points matter Of investigation, nor d.
vcrsity of usages in the manner of con-
Quoting worship subject of inquiry
nor shall i! be their design to interfere with
any distinctive pecuIiarities Of any order
or denomination leaving all such matters
to be conscientious views of those whom
it NAV concern. The Association aims at
the simple object of promoting brotherly
love and good will among all Christian
people.
ART VII. The earliest endeavors Of
the friends OF this cause are to be directed
to procuring means through the press, in
the form OF a religious periodical, or 9th
erwise, to advocate the great principles
aimed at by these Associations
ART. VIII. This Constitution may be
altered or amended, al any regularly mott
| fed meeting the Association; P70eided,
That notice be given of such proposed
amendment al least one week previous,
and two thirds Of the persons present
agreeing thereto. =
! After the signatures were taken, stand
ing committee was appointed according 10
the third article OF the constitution, with
directions to enter upon their duties at
once; to open correspondence with the
General Union Of Connecticut, and such
other as they may deem proper, and TO
cause a letter Of thanks to be written to
the n II. Association, for the Christian
spirit manifested by them in sending
delegation to assist in forming an Associa..
ton in this city SIso, to cause letter OF
thanks to the gentlemen composing THIS
delegation, for their faithfulness ana EN-
cheney GYM in procuring the Organization Of
this Association. Closed with prayer:
The scene was truly anitnating, and all
, n,esent were liberal partakers of the spirit
Of union; at parting all felt "how sweet
y h was for brethren to dwell together in,
i nnitv.,' At the first meeting Of the
Standing committee, several brethren were
appointed a. Subcommittee to sdraf
Fl Cirenl6y, addressed to- all evangelical