American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-11-29

to take charge of all money belonging to the
Convention, and to superintend and publish the
proceedings. The expenses to be paid out o.
the money in their possession. The resolution
was adopted, and the committee consists oil
Messrs. J. G.. Hammer, B. kurtz, r. G.. Arm
strong, Fielder Israel, and C. w. Ridgley.
The Committee also reported a resolution
that it be recommended to the members of the
Convention to leave their address with the En-
rolling Committee, so that the proceedings OF
the Convention, when published, should be
sent to them. The resolution was adopted
In the course of the morning an informal de-
bate sprung up between the Rev Henry Scer,
of this city, and Rev. Mr.. Danforth, of Aexan-
dra, which would in all probability have proved
of an exciting character, but for the well-tmed
and Christian remarks Of the Rev. II. V. D.
Johns, of this city, and Mr.. Parker, of New
York, which acted like coil cast upon the
troubled waters"
A list was read Of the travelling routes on
which the rates had been reduced in favor of
members of the Convention 1t embraced near
ly all in the vicinity of Baltimore.
The Rev. T. II. Stockton offered resolu-
ton in relation to disseminating publications
encouraging the observance of the Sabbath
day.
MIR. X. Lennon rose to offer report, eX-
pTessive of his views and objects in the part he
took yesterday in the proceedings of the Con-
vention. lie spoke some time in explanation
Of his opinions on the subject of the differences
between himself and the Convention. He also
stated that his views had been misrepresented
! in some of the newspaper reports.
Mr. Cross replied, and as the discussion
seemed likely to become excited, several men,
bers interfered and it was arrested.
Mr.. Adams, the venerable President, then
rose and stated that as he purposed going to
Washington this evening, he would not again
be present in the Convention He would, there
fore, renew the expression of his thanks for the
honor done him, in selecting him to preside
over the Convention. He also expressed his
great qualification in listening to the discussions
that had taken place, and he had no doubt the
most favorable results would be produced by
the proceedings on the occasion. These results
would tend still further to confirm the memora-
BILE declaration of that great man, Mr.. Dupon-
cean, that the United States were in advance
Of every other Nation in the world III its OBJ
servance and regard for the Sabbath. He then
took leave of the Convention.
On motion, resolution of thanks, for the
able and satisfactory manner in which the Pre-
sdent had performed his duties, was passed,
!
at o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the absence of the President of the Con-
vention, the Hon. John Q. Adams, the LIST Vice
President, Judge Hall, of Delaware, presided.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Ringfair
The standing committee reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention
be given to the Trustees of the congregation
worshipping in this house, for the use of the
house, and for all the accommodations which
they have furnished during the session of this
Convention.
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention
be rendered to the families in Baltimore, who
have kindly opened their houses for the accom-
mediation and generous entertainment of most
of the members of this convention
Resolved, That the assistance which the We
nerable John Q. Adams, late President of the
United State, has rendered to the objects of this
convention, in the able, dgniied and kind man.
ner in which he has presided over our delibera-
tons, and in the testimony which he has borne
to the Importance of the Sabbath to the social
civil and religious interests of our country, de-
serves and receives our greatful acknowledge
ments, and that the Secretaries be directed to
transmit to him, with our earnest desire, for
his health, usefulness and happiness, that when
he shall have done with the things of the
world, he may be prepared for, and be received
to, that rest which renaineth for the people Of
God.
After the adoption of the above resolutions,
there being no business before the Convention,
short addresses upun the general subject of the
due observance of the Sabbath, were delivered
by the Rev. MIR. Eddy, of New Jersey, the Rev.
MIR. Longmore, of Penn, and A. Child, ESD,
attorney at law, of this city.
Our limits will not allow us to give even a
synopsis of the speeches of the above gentle
men, yet we cannot pass over this portion of
the proceedings without saying that the re-
marks of Mr. Child were of that peculiar and
impressive nature which came home to the
hearts and understanding of all who heard him.
He spoke for about thirty minutes, and was
listened to with profound attention.
AT the conclusion of the addresses, DR..
Boardman, of Philadelphia, took the floor, and
urged the Standing Committee to the Conven-
ton for its action. The resolution of DR.. b.
was, in substance, that as the Congress of the
United States had more than once sat upon
the Sabbath day, and the approaching session
being what is generally known as the short
one, it was more than probable they would
again encroach upon it. He wished a vote of
this Convention condemning the act, and APP
pealing to them, as lawmakers of the land, to
set good example to their constituents.
In the absence of the Chairman of the Com
mittee, DR.. Eddy rose to explain the cause
which influenced the committee in not report
ing the resolution. Among other reasons, he
was understood to say, thatit would be putting
themselves in conflict with the law of the land.
Their object was to accomplish the great good
they aimed at by moral suasion. 1t was also
feared by the passage of the resolution, it would
be the cause of opposition by one or the other