Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-05

Of special devotion to the public worship
Of God, and the promotion Of the spiritual
good men.
3. Resolred, That the blessings which
we are enjoying from the labors and sac
ri6ces Of those who have gone before US,
for which labors and sacrifices, thar re.
gard for the Sabbath was an essential
means Of preparing them, ought TO lead
Us 10 this matter, coDseentiously and per-
IseverngIy TO initiate all that was good
in their example.
4. Resolred, That the influence Of the
observance Of the Lords Day, in the es-
Establishment OF our social, civil, and religi-
Gus institutions, was such az must greatly
endear i TO the hearts OF all intelligent
and consistent patriots; and the contin.
uance and legitimate operation Of these
institutions, will depend in no small de-
gree upon the manner in which the peo-
pie of this country shall meet the respon-
sibiIities and discharge the duties OF tina,
sacred day.
5. Resolred, That the increasing con
vicion which is manifested in various
parts Of our country, OF the duty and
utility of remembering the Christian Sab
bath and keeping it holy, and the conse-
quent dIminution Of secular business, and
the increase of the numbers who assemble
10 acknowledge The author of their bless.
ngs, are in our view tokens for good TO
the country, and ought TO encourage all
to give TO the observance OF this day, the
sanction Of their hbbituul example.
6. Resolred, That we witness with
great pleasure the influence which msny
editors, not only of the religious, but the
secular press Of our country are exertiDg
in favor OF the Lords Day, and trust that
their labors will be duly appreciated by
the patriotic Of all classes, and meet a
generous response from all the hearts OF
the people.
A motion was made and agreed TO that
the resolutions be adopted separately
The first resolution was accordingly read,
when
Richard Lennon, Esq, rose and OF.
fered the following resolution which
was also read:
Resolved, That the report Of the Stand
ing Committee be referred back to that
Committee with instructions TO insert in
their resolutions the words "the Lords
Day" in leu Of the word Sabbath" and
that the President be authorized 10 en-
large the Committee.
An animated discussion followed, which
was finally arrested BY motion TO lay
the resolution on the table. The motion
prevailed; and the Convention then took
a recess until O'clock, P. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The Convention re-assembled al 3 o.
clock, and the session was opened with
PRAYER by the Rev. Eliphale, Mott.
The resolutions reported by the Stand.
ing Committee were taken up and adopt
ed without dissent.
Whilst the fth resolution was pending,
short speeches we're made by the Rev.
Mr.. Powell, Of Philadelphia, the Rev.
Justin Edwards, oil Boston, Gen. Cameron,
of Philadelphia, the Rev. Mr.. Stlllman,
of New Yoik, the Rev. Mr.. Williamson,
of Pennsy lvania, and DR.. EDDY, OF New
Jersey. All Of these gentlemen dwelt
upon the civil, moral and physical bene.
fits derivable from the proper observance
of the Lords Day, and adduced many
facts of deeply interesting character in
proof of he positions assumed by them.
The Chairman of the Standing Com
mittee thon offered the following Iesolu-
ton, which was read:
ReSo7red, That in a free country, where
general intelligence and virtue are essen
tial to the purity and permanence Of civil
institutions, the observance Of the Sabbath
IS peculiarly necessary in order to secure
that respect for the Laws which is essen.
tal to public tranquility, aud that gentr.
al conviction Of moral responsibility on
which the safety OF property, and charac-
ter, and life, and the appropriate ENJOY
meut and use of these blessings depend.
At this stage of the proceedings MIR.
Richard Lennon objected to the word
ing OF the r solution. Another debate
sprung up, Mr.. Magruder, Of Virginia,
sustaining Mr.. Lemmon's views, and the
Rev. Justin Edwards, the Rev. Mr.. Ham
mond Of Pennsylvania, and others OPP
posing them. DR.. Thomas E. Bond, Jr.
of Baltimore, called for the question:
The call was sustained, and the resolution
was then adopted.
The hour Of five had now arrived, and
the Convention took another recess until
seven o'clock.
From he american Of Nor. %.
The evening session of this body on
Wednesday was opened with prayer by
the Rev. DR.. Eddy, of New Jersey.
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