The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-02
NATIONAL LORDS DAY CONVENTION.

The following resolutions, reported by the Stand
ing Business Committee of the National Lords Day
Convention, sitting at Baltimore, were adopted by
that body without dissent on "Wednesday and Thurs
day last;
/. Resolped, That we especially recognise the Wis
dom and goodness of Jehovah in the appointment oil
the Sabbath IN the sanction which he gave TO II by
his own example, in his command to men to remem-
Der II and keep it holy and in the blessings which II
has been the means Of comforting upon those who
have kept il according to his WILL in all ages OF the
world.
2. Resolved, That we specially notice the kindness
OF the Lord in leading the Fathers Of our Country SO
extensively to acknowledge the sanctiy of his day,
and to observe II as day Of rest from secular busi
ness travelling, and amusement and Of special devo
ton to the public worship of God and the promotion
OF the spiritual good of men
g. Resolved, That the blessings which we are en-
JoyiDg from the Iabors and sacrifices oil those VINO
have gone before US, which labors and sacrihces,
their regard for the Sabbath essential means
of preparing them ought to lead us, in this matter,
c0nscentlously and perseyerngly to initiate all That
good in their example.
A. Resolved, That the influence Of the observance
OF the Lords Day, in the establishment OF our Social
civil, and religious institutions, was such as must
greatly endear to the hearts OF all intelligent ana
consistent patriots; and the continuance and legll
mate operation Of these institutions, will depend IN
no small degree upon The manner in which the peo-
pie OF this country shall meet the responsibilities and
discharge the duties of that sacred day.
5. Resolved, That the increasing conviction which
manifested in various parts of our country, oil Inc
duty and utility of remembering the Christian Sab
bath and keeping holy and the consequent dimlnu-
ton OF secular business, and the increase of the
numbers who assemble to acknowledge the Author
Of their blessings, in view tokens for good TO
the country, and ought to encourage all TO give to the
observance of this day. the sanction Of their habitual
example.
6. Resolped, That we witness with great pleasure
the influence which many editors not only OF the re-
gous, but the secular press of our country are ex-
ehing in favor of the Lords Day. and trust that their
labors will be duly appreciated by the patriotic OF all
hearts of the people.
7. Resoired, That in free country, where general
intelligence and virtue are essential the purity and
permanence Of civil institutions, the observance Of the
Sabbath is peculiarly accessory in order to secure that
respect for the Laws which is essential to public
tranquility, and that general conviction Of moral re-
sponsiby on which the safety of property, and cha.
racter, and life, and the appropriate enjoyment and
use OF these blessings depend.
s. Resolved, That public men, who are raised by
the surages of free people to places of official dig
nifty aud power, laid under peculiar obligations to
set an example, with regard to the Lords Day. which
shall be safe and sautary TO their fellow men, and
which shall tend to render the due observance of that
day universal.
been made given to for secular pursuits, they
have no right TO take any more for that purPose-no
more belong to them and if men take more they take
that which is not theirs; and though 1t may some
times promise some temporary good, 1t VIII not be
likely to end well for the Sabbatical Law was en-
craven not only on the tables of stone but on the
bodies and souls of men, and is armed with penalty
which no continued yolator of ii either annul OF
revoke.
10. Resolued, That bodies of men by being incor-
porated for private or public objects, have no more
right TO desecrate the Sabbath than individuals aud
that the members Of such bodies really bound
to observe IT IN their public and official acts they
are IN their individual and private transactions among
their fellow men.
III. Resoiped, That recognise in the public sat
men, in ef OSf cfi' capacity have Of late manifest
ed their regard for the Lords day. and their dispose
ton to assist those whom they employ in availng
themselves of The rest and the privileges which that
day was designed to afford.
H. Resolved, That the Sabbath is peculiarly the
friend Of the aborer and comes as an angel of mercy
10 give him rest from his toll TO point him upwards,
and help him TO rise in anticipation of and in prepa
ration for "that rest which remaneth for the people
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10. Resoiued, That it is not only the privilege but
the right OF the laborer TO rest on the Sabbath,
and right Of which he cannot be deprived, with
out great evil to himself to his family and 10 his ie-
low men.
H. Resolved, That it is proved by facts that on
ihe whole more labor can be performed by working
SIX days IN week and resting one, than can be per-
formed by working seven and that II can be done in
better manner, the pecuniary interest of men, no
less really than their moral duties, urge them to
speot that law OF their nature and of natures God
which requires day of weekly rest and Of devout
acknowledgment Of him the Maker Redeemer and
Governor Of the world
Is. Resolved, That as the dissemination Of a know
of nd 70 4 q a., S.h
bath, IS one Of the most powerful Of securing
its observance, II is recommended to all TO supply
themselves with interesting publications on this sub
Ject, and TO circulate them in all suitable ways as
extensively as possible
l6. Resolved, That should some good Sabbath ma
Dua be obtained by every family that all the children
and youth may understand the object Of the Divine
Beng in the appointment Of the Sabbath and the
reason why all should observe IT, they would IL is be-
lieved, greatly promote not only their own interest
but all the interests Of mankind.
IL. Resolved, That the efforts that are made by
shp-owners merchants and Others, TO give the rest
and privilege Of the Lords Day TO seamen, must tend
TO elevate their character increase their usefulness
and promote the good Of all
lS Resolrtd, That the connection between the de
secrstion Of The Sabbath and the use as beverage
Of intoxicating liquors, and The traffic in them for
that purpose and the AID which each affords in the
promotion Of the other, should lead the nds Of
Temperance, well a. of the Sabbath TO perseverc
in their judicous efforts TO each Of those evils
to be decreasing
10. Resolved, That in the following sentiments, ex.
pressed by the New York State Sabbath Convention
to the Directors Of Railroads who run their cars on
Sabbath Day, We cordially concur, and recommend
them the consideration Of all such persons through
out The United States.
THE sentiments alluded to are too long to be pub.
lshed at this time
Rev. DR.. Edwards read TO the Convention a letter
from the President OF the Baltimore and Susquehanna
Railroad IN answer to certain queries ptopounded To
him by he Maryland State Sabbath Association
The letter abounds in the most satisfactory informs-
ton as to the improvement in the condition Of the
men engaged on the road by the abolition Of Sabbath
work.
Rev. MIR. Eddy then read letters from ex Governor
Vroom, OF New Jersey, and Chief Justice lIornblow-
err OF New Jersey, each expressing their anxiety