Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
National COnrention ofmc Friends efhe Lord's

The Baltimore Sun OF yesterday gives Inc
full proceedings Of this Convention:
ain pursuance of the recommendation OF Inc
MARYLAND State Sabbath Convention, The dele
gates 10 National Convention, comprising about
1000 representatives from New York, Delaware,
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mary
land. the District of Columbia, and doubtless
other States assembled Tuesday morning, at III
o'clock, in the spacious Baptist Churcn on inc
corner of Sharp and Lombard Streets filling ii to
overflow"
The following were appointed permanent, Off
GERS:
President John Quincy Adams; Vice Presi-
dents, Hon Willard Hail. OF Delaware, Hon.
ThcoIo.e Frelnshuyson, of New York, DIR.
E.liphalet Mott, Rev Beverly Waugh, MIR. John
A. Brown, of Pennsylvania, Rev. Henry V. D..
Johns, OF Baltimore Rev. Edward kingstord.-
Secretaries. Harmar Denny, Charles w Ridge
| ", Rev. Charles A. Davis, Rev. Timothy Hill
man.
Mr.. Freinghuyson not being in attendance,
James Clark, Esq, of Pennsylvania was put IN
his place as Vice President.
The following resolutions were adopted:
II. Resolrca That we gratefully recognize the
greatness and goodness OF Jehovah in The APP
pointment of the Sabbath, in the sanction which
he gave 10 By his own example, in his command
10 men TO remember it and keep il holy, and in
The blessings which it has been the means OF con-
fcrrins upon those who have kept il according TO
his will in all ages OF the world
40 Resoitsd That we especially notice the
kindness of the Lord, in leading the fathers oil
our country so extensively 10 acknowledge the
sanctitv of His day, and 10 observe il as day OF
rest from secular business, travelling and amuse-
menr and of especial devotion 10 the public worship
of God and the promotion OF the spiritual good OF
men
"3. Iaesolred That the blessings which we are
enjoying from the labors and sacrifices OF those
who have eor: before us, for which labors and
sacrifices. their regard for the Sabbath was an
essential measure Of preparing them, ought to
lead us in this matter conscentously and perse-
veringly 10 initiate all that was good in their e1-
ample
a. Rss0lred, That the influence OF the obser-
yer of the Lords Dav, in the establishment oil
our social civil and religious institutions, was
such as must greatly endear TO the hearts OF all
intelligent and consistent patriots and The CONT
nuancc and legitimate operation OF these instlttl
tons will depend in no small degree upon the
manner in which the people OF this country shall
meet the responsibilities and discharge The duties
of that sacred day.
rs. Rssolrcd, Tha, the increasing conviction
which is manifested in various paris OF our coun-
try OF Tic duty and utility Of remembering the
Christian Sabbath and keeping il holy, and the
consequent diminution Of secular business and
the increase OF the numbers who assemble TO ac-
knowledge their blessings, are, in our view tokens
of good to The country, and ought TO encourage all
10 give 10 the observance Of this day The sanction
of their liberal example"
long discussion took place upon an Objection
raised By Mr. Richard Lennon against the
phrascoogv of The first resolution with regard TO
The observance of the SnJ5ah-Mr. l.. contend
ing that il might refer TO the Jewish Sabbath asainst
which he protested Mr.. Magruder OF Virginia
having taken the same view as Mr.. Lennon,
"was Interrupted By Kisses, and cries OF order,
whilst n number from the gallery cried turn him
oul, &C." Much confusion and disorder prevailed
The following resolutions proposed by The COM
mittee on business were not acted on, when the
| Convention adjourned till next morning:
| "Resolrcd, That we witness with great pleasure
the influence which many editors, not only oil the
religions, but the secular press Of our country, are
cycr;n- in favor OF The Lords day, and trust that
their !abors viii be duly appreciated by The pa
riolic of all classes, and meet generous response
| from all the hearts of The people.
"Resolrcd, That in free country, where gene
raj intelligence and virtue are essential TO the pu-
rity and rermanence Of civil institutions, The nh
sc1rancc If tie .SaJJah is peculiarly ncccssnru in
order 10 secure that respect for the laws which Is
essential 10 public tranquility, and that general
conviction of moral responsibility on which The
safety Of property, and character, and liic, and
the appropriate enjoyment and use OF these bless
! ings, depend