The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15


create them by some internal magic in the system
daughter and appsusc)
which was then under confederation found fault with the
conduct Of Mr. Childs in his capacity Of Editor Of the
STANDARD the societys organ The accusation though
not brought in definite FORM was based upon tertain
difference Of opinion politics, as we'll as some topic
intimately connected with the proceedings Of the sbol
ton Dir Childs defended himself with old,
and dry humor which caused some laughter The sub
ect dropped and then referred to select committee
dispose Of as they thought proper
Tn. PnrsIprSr then put the question Mr. Clapps
solution, which, after few remarks from M Deusen.
bury, was adopted.
the conduct Of the Baptist Triennia Convention lately
he'd in Philadelphia which was at direct issue with the
Baltimore Convention, he sad. were very we'll rsinem
bered wicked end agraceiu hut the resolution passed
At Phils sphia less Infatuated and oudscious not
less wicked The resolution vas 10 this tftc:--
Resolved, That while dscsim all connection with
slavery OF antrs!avery we hold ourselves free to tak
any course which VIC may think proper in Christian
spirit"
Thsre il (said Mr. o. passed by the Baptist Con.
vention composed of clergy aen from the
Eastern States and protesting in tho strongest way their
opposition to slavery before they went there 1t was worth
while to remember the conduct OF the Baltimore Convsn
ton. Amer they had passed resolution which ropu.
dated mpathy with the slave and the suerings of hu.
manity they sung the ny mn beginning
Lo what an interesting sight.
Are brethren who agreo" QLaughtsr)
At Philadelphia Immediately sfser a recurrence Of
ss o Of ss s as9 n. Re-,
sentitmsns Of NE question they should hare SEQ
son Y p,syn- ehsrs "a. strong expression Of horro.
SCI Mr. q continued" They swear prayer two."
Gausht.r) What then do they do They sung, alter
this gratifying settlement OF the question:"
:" Prass God frem whom all blessings flow ~
(some laughter and strong feling) Mr. G. read
marks made by Rev Mr. Caver Of Ohio Baptist clcr.
gymsn and contrss.ed them with those Of savshodng
minister showing that they worssless LIBERAL and
far more disgracsful ard tyranical
Mr.. PEILLIrs moved the following resolution -
Resolved. That we entirely dispTo,e Of the recent let
Of heca lie tel that
right for w to vote for sinner 20 sin spe
cial sgent, merely because the sinner himself not
making the OF the instead Of those Of the
voter the guide Of the voters actions and because that
VIII right for voter for slave holder at the next
election but wrong after propositions that
silsr strongly at war With not only sound morality but
also with practical common sense"
A long discussion arose on the resolution Mr.. Guilds
thoughts was hard to condonn mans bad actions and
not credit Kim with his good ones He waa against the
Mr. White hoped they would not confouni C. NJ Clay
with II Clay but il they made any remarks about IL
Clay he hoped they would call him by his right name
Mr. Carr wss against the discussion Of the individual
opinions Of Clay Van Buren them let them stick to the
grea. principles they were contending for.
Mr. VAN RANssLaR thought that the letter Of Clay
we'll that of Van Buren, had northern side and south
side they both toIy cloud laugh.er) lie ap.
proved Of CaIsius NJ Cay letter. and opposed to the
others
Mr. Earl looked with suspicion any appreciation Of
man who did little good and great deal Of evil
Mr. Garps again got up. but the cries Of question.
question sit down, order, chair chair stopped his pro-
gress for soe moments. At length he became audible
H. my his due
Iaughter) Yes he would give every man his due. al
though there was an old saying olive every man hi.
be well for the society to take care Of themselves
U.aughter)
The discussion proceeded with great spirit and turned
principally upon the fact Of Mr. Clay having emancpaed
his slaves
Mr. Earl end Mr. FOSTER strongly anma,lyerted on
the life character and public career OF Clay, who had
not friend to defend him but MIR Chlds and he seemed
to do it more for sake of tho fun than the mon.
Mr.. Brown introduced old lady from kentucky, who
stood up and said that her school fellow Of
Mr. Clay had learned ON himself that tho slaves who
were released were not his, but his mothers:
Mr.. QuIScY moved that the whole affair be left on the
table, Carried.
The President put the two resolutions Of MIR. Phillips
which reflected on j. @ Adams conduct in relation to
slavery.
Mr.. BurpuM spoke warmly in his defence. 1t was no
that he should be attacked because he did not
TO their mark He alluded TO his report in which he
denounced slavery q violation OF the laws OF God and
man. which more than clay Calhoun would Go
DR.. Smith supported Mr. Bufum's views at some
Mr.. VAN RANssLEn asked. with some warmth, if that
discussion on individuals was in order. he fel,
ThePRrsipEnT said that his had been mentioned,
end that his conduct had been alluded TO- he would de-
eide was in order to give them the advantage OF gorg
on - Uaug terry
MIR CLAIR thought that some step not taken to end
the debate might continue to the coming Of the Jews
Qaushter)-he moved to leave Il on the table. Passed
As the period had erivei for taking The yoes on
the address and resolutions other bus suspended
They both adopted other resolutions being ad.
ded not much differing from the Gret.
Mr. LoRINo entered the follow ing protest, which was
signed by two or three other men bcrs
The undersigned, members Of the American Anti
Slavery Society protest much OF the action OF
the present annual meeting undertakes to prescribe TO
its members the abstaning from voting and from every
other form Of political action under the government
Slavery duy because they view the moral test thus
set intoerant and proscrpve in its spirit and ten
dcncy anil narrowing the Anti Slavery platform and
while they regard prescribed Of action
not required by enlightened conscience they regard