Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-06-07
VOL. IX....NO. 81.

any, DuI, So IuI dS HlS hHO"ISuSe e4-
tended, he could say that the views Of
those brethren and churches of whom he
knew something, were all most heartily in
favor Of giving the Scriptures 10 the most
faithful translation which could be procur-
ed.
Mr.. Sommers Of New York, said that
when the Beaufort District Bible Society,
in the state of South Carolina, received
the information as to the course which had
been taken by tie American Bible Socie-
ty, Co which it was then an auxiliary in
refusing to give the Baptists further as.
sistance in the circulation of their trans
lations OF the Scriptures, they immediate
ly convened their members and formed
constitution ior their own government
becoming auxiliary to "the American
and Foreign Bible Society,"" having de-
termined to be no longer auxiliary to the
former.
Mr.. Anderson of KY, briefly stated the
feeling and opinion of the Baptist denom-
nation IN the state of kentucky to be in
favor of distinct organization.
Mr.. Armstrong, of n. c., remarked
that when the convention which had been
held in the stale of North Carolina ad-
journed the result of their deliberations
was decidedly in favor Of distinct organ
ization, and that it should be Immediately
! formed.
MIR. Cone produced and read two letters
from distinguished individuals, who ex-
pressed their opinions to be in favor OF
secession from the American Bible Socie.
ty, and also Of the necessity Of forming
distinct Society. The first letter was from
VIM. B. Johnson, of Edgefeld, S. G..
dated April Is, 1887 y the other from
J. l., Ddgg, President of the Baptist BIZ
bic Society, Tuscaloosa, Ala
Mr.. Love, Of Tennessee, stated that the
sentiments of the Baptsts in the Eastern
and Western divisions Of the State from
whence he came were, that it was the du-
ty of the denomination to form n new and
distinct Society for the translating, print
ing, and circulation of the sacred Scrip
lures.
Mr.. Green of Mississippi, observed that
the Ba ptists of that State, as far as he
knew, approved Of the organization OF q
new Society
} Mr.. Booth Of Michigan could state, as
the delegate from the State OF Michigan,
that the Baptist denomination there desire
separate organization, and say they are
willing TO do all that lies in their powerto
sustain it,
Mr.. Sommers OF New Y ork, said: We
have on y heard the opinion of one broth.
er, that | recollect from the State of Penn
sylvania. For one, l should be happy to
T act in concert with him and other gentle
men of the city and State. do not sup
pose myself to be in possession Of the
opinions of the Baptists in Pennsylvania,
2 or Philadelphia. There are others deeply
interested in the question. hope some
+ other brother
d Mr.. Brant!y: The brother is not speak.
ing to order.
e Mr.. Sommers If not-It may be, how
y ever, that before decision is had, that
= some other brother may get up and give
bis sentiments
e MIR. Miles Of Pennsylvania, said that
d he was pretty we'll acquainted with the
g opinion entertained by the churches of the
s the state, and he should be happy to have
!, any deficiency in his own knowledge.
!, with regard 10 the remote part of the West
a supplied, as he had not latterly been con
n versant with the sentiments entertained
If there in regard to the question under con-
1t sideration. The majority of the men,
g bers of the churches, he doubted not, were
D. in favor Of distinct organization for the
Is purpose Of translatlng and distributing
e the Word of Life. He thought it would
e. be difficult to find one person out Of
Of hundred entertaining contrary sentiments
ID Mr.. Purnton, stated that the Baptists
Is of the Nor: hern part Of the State Of Penn
W. sylvania wished for distinct organiza-
" ton.
The President read the pending resolu-
lion, and then observed that the question
, was upon the first clause of IT, which is as
follows:
Resolved, That under existing cir
cumstances it is the indispensable duty of
the Baptist denomination in the United
lie States to organize distinct Society for the
h. purpose of aiding in thetranslatlon, print
BIT ing, and circulation Of the Scriptures"
in Mr.. Cone here briefly explained the
at objects of his amendments TO, or substitute
d, for, the original resolution
s. First. The amendment or substitute
ne was adopted. And then the first part OF
I'd the resolution as amended was adopted
2. The question then occurred on the
he last clause of the original resolution
I'd : in foreign languages
ed [When it became manifest that large
n majority were going Tor separate orsabizs-
= ,ion the next movement Of the opposition
~; IN was, TO restrict the operations to foreign
70 distribution.1 -
I'D Mr.. Sharp of Boston, would say a few
ed words with resneet to the restriction in