The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-21

sessng much Of general interest, do not consider il
necessary to give them at any length. The follow
ing may be regarded as important;
On motion of Prof. Reynolds, it was
"ssoirsd. That the Committee Of Foreign Correspond
appointed by the last general synod be
bodies Of our church in Europe and e.pse
ally Germany setting forth the condition Of church
this county and calculated TO the false impress
sons which have been made there. In regard doc
exists said address to be sent to min
sers ofthe Lutheran and evangelical chnrches where
the countries which II is thought desirable to reach
adopted.
Dr. Smucker, DR. Morris Prof H. smith, DR. Pohlmsn and
On motion Of Prof schaeer the above corresponding
committee directed to correspond with the several
societies In Germany and to request them to
their arrival In this country for instructions respecting the
most suitable fields Of labor with the understanding that
they spend at least year Of the theological
their employ ment az pastors"
The convention of the German Reformed churches
took up the question of slavery, at their meeting
Saturday. The resolution reads a. follows:
THE resolution in relation slavery declaring that it
Is not sin against God 10 be testified against by his
church for the rulers Of nation for their ind
sidua capacity to subject to- to hold in involuntary
hs doctrine Snasr s G h.psr q he
In relation TO standing Judicial decsra
that in relation 10 public FOCAL corensnns under he aa
that in relation to Psalmody under the that in
relation to the hesdship of the Messiah under the 9Th
he subject gave rise TO considerable discussion which
however was charssterned BY the kindsst feelings and
ds%nng the practice Of slavery and stating that he believed
striking out the resolution cited by the committee and in
sorting following which shall be deemed and consider
ed That the right TO liberty is inacnsble
right and that claim the right Of property In his
fellow right authorized by the moral law Of God
and under this claim dispose of his person and labor
then further discussed for time but in very guarded
manner and there evident disposition the Of
the members OF the convention to avoid any exciting de-
bate upon question in relation to which there exists
great difference not only in opinion but in between
the and SOUTH and which has therefore been the
cause Of much ileeng many christian churches The
general desire to avoid discussion and TO frame article
induced the postponeent OF the question the purpose
appointing acommee to report article the subject
committee rose and having leave to sit again appointed
the Rev Messrs Anderson. McMlsn and Connolly said
ION Monday afternoon the convention went again into
COMMITTEES on the articles reported in the mornings and after
spending some hour. therein, the following errors con-
81 That the institution of slavery existing these United
States at 4 not sinful on the part ofciv society
80 That slavery az exists in these United States not
o censurable offence.
's. That the civil government not bound to abolish
"a That IT is agreeable the word of God any person
Intentionally to induce those held in slavery to rebel against
their Masters.
III understand the construction of the above arti
cles, (and they are not very integbe) the reverend
clergy, who were present at the convention to
regard it part of their duty to NEEDLE with the
concerns of the South--a matter which is generally
and justly regarded of most doubtful propriety.
The Episcopal convention meets at 6 O'Clock this
evening at St. Andrews Church. The contest
seems to be narrowed down between Rev. Stephen
"A. Tying, of this city, and Rev. Samuel Bowman,
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania There is large num-
Der of the clergy and laity here and the election
eering among them is quite excited It seems TO be
admitted that the majority ofthe city clergy will 60
of course, accept the offer of ST. Georges Church.
New York, which will leave vacancy in the
Church Of the Epiphany here to be filled, at all
events.
The old custom-house will be sold positively this
evening, by public auction. The elegant and spa
cious establishment now occupied the custom
house, is without an equal in the Union. II was
originally built for the United States Bank, and was
purchased by the government for the sum of
$4,000, which is regarded as very low. Those
who erected this splendid and massive pile, did SO
under the belief that it would be the scene of many
vast and extensive financial operations; and SO il
was for short time; but the bubble has burst, and
now the broad flag of sour country" floats over
these marble halls, and the business of the govern
ment for this great and fourshing port is conducted
in its spacious and elegant rooms. This was
most gratifying change to the democrats; and re-
member well how they were delighted when it took
place.
Mr.. Greenhow's book on Oregon has at last found
its way into the market, and may now be had at
most Of our bookstores. This is the great work on
Oregon and California, and will no doubt be extern
sivey purchased. 1t is sold for three dollars at our
bookstores, and is worth every cent of the money.
The opera is drawing full houses at the Chestnut
street theatre. The Bohemian Girl" was produced
last evening to highly fashionable audience The
legitimate drama has been compelled to give way to
a. a. I'LL Al IL
played to empty benches, while Mr.. Seguin, Sig
nora Pico, Fanny Ellsler, and Taglioni, sing and
dance to over-crowded houses! cannot say that
am glad of the reform.
Z We have just received news of the arrival of the
Britannia at Boston yesterday morning. The news
is not very important. The Maynooth bill is pro-
crossing very slowly in the House Of Commons,
which ordeal it has not yet passed. The impress.
sion was, it pouid pass the Lords. Well, we shall
see. The London Times has bitter article against
this country, and would not be surprised if Caifor-
MIA the next object Enumeration to our Union.
The news, at all events, is not quite warlike and
clustering" as it was by the last steamer.
beg leave to continue the view presented in one
of my late numbers, of the American banking sys-
TEN.
General Hamilton possessed great abilities; but
his early life had been spent in the hustle of camps;
and his knowledge of finance and currency had been
drawn from the English systematic defects Of
which have not been properly understood in this
country until within the last two years. Mr. Pitt
thought that effective sinking fund could be made
by annual borrowings, and substantial currency
out of irredeemable paper; whilst the cardinal and
fundamental maxim Of the English fnanciers was.
that "public debts were public bessings"-the alb
surdity of which is soon perceived when we carry
it into private life, and confidently assure the bank
rupt merchant that "privatc debts private bless
ngs."
Secretary Hamilton did not adopt, to its full ex-
tent, the English doctrine but he certainly
travagan in his official declaration in January, 1890,
that "the proper funding of debt would render il
national blessing" In fact, by comparing the bud
gets of the chancelors of the exchequer Of that day
with the repo Is of our secretary, it will be found
that their principles Of finance nearly identical,
and that General Hamilton was applying to new
and vigorous country, the practice Of an old mon
archy, which was living upon expedients, drawing
from the people their very lifc-bood by inordinate
taxation, and rolling up enormous debt which il
neither expected nor intended ever to pay. The
national debt Of England is rolling stone, which
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