The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-16

mitee OF sixteen was appointed 10 prepare ana re-
port preamble and resolutions for the action Of the
body, to wit;
Rev. Dr. Fuller and DR.. M. T. Mendenhall, OF
s. c.; Rev. J. A. M'Kean and w. Crane, esq. Of
Md; Rev T. w. Sydnor, of d. c.; Rev. J. b.
Jeter and Rev. T.. Hume of Va; Rev. r. McNabb,
of NJ c.; Rev. B. M. Saunders and Rev. C. d.
Malary, of Ga; Rev. A. Travis, and Gen. E. d.
King, Of Ala; Rev. Isaac T. Hinton, and Rev. R.
Holman, of La; Rev. Isaac Mccoy, of KY.
Correspondence Of the Charleston Courierl
THE CONVENTION.
AUGUSTA, May 8.
The crisis has come and is past. The whole ques-
ton of the Bapsts has been settled, and by a
unanimous vote of the convention. An organization
is to he brought about Of all the churches whether
at the North or South, who are willing to unite upon
the broad platform Of the Bible. The principles OF
the constitution Of the Trennial Baptist Convention
are be embodied in this society those principles
which havs been shamefully and grossly violated by
abolition fanatics in New England. The convention
has not declared for the formation of new society
for the propagation of the Gospel; but simply for
the formation Of society for that purpose; the
ciety convention already in existence having lost
that character by travelling altogether out Of its
limits to take cognizance Of matters never contem-
plated to be within its reach. Its boards having
failed to take the word Of God their standard,
further cooperation with them in propagaing that
word must be altogether out of the question. The
preamble and resolution, which unanimously passed
after most protracted but serious, earnest and de-
iberate discussion between many of the most highly
gifted members of the convention, have obtained
for your readers.
REPORT.
The committee whom it has been referred report
preamble and cannot but their profound
Of the responsibility resting upon your body at the
present eventu crisis the integrity oil the naiionthe
interests of ruhthe sacred entepse.of converting the
heathsnare all involved in your deliberations That such
convention was imperousy demanded must be apparent
all The Boston board have their the Ala.
bama resolutions clearly and unnecessarily exceeded
their power. and violated their trust It ia question ad-
hitting OF debate, that the riennal convention
formed on the principle o. perfect equality Of members from
qualifications Of missionaries prescribed by the original
constitution Of that venonhe fifth article providing
that such persons ss are in full communion with some
regular church Of our and who furnish salts
factory evidence of genuine pet good talents and fervent
zeal for the Redeemers cause 10 be employ ed mis-
Besides this too the declaration Of the board that any
should offer himself missionary having slaves and
should insist on retaining them as his property could
appoint him. innovation and departure from the
coue hitherto pursued by the trennia convention such
And lastly this nracton of the resolution passed the
last spring Philadelphia and the general board at their
cision.
Amid such circumstances your committee esteem alb
rennal convention, and the lovers OF the Bible, shall
take their stand and assert the great catholic prnc
Your committee therefore, submit the following resou.
ton as all that they are now prepared to sug
gest to your body:
Rssoired That for peace and harmony and in order
accomplish the greatest amount Of good and for the main
ofhose crptul principles which the general
missionary convention OF the Baptist determination Of the
United States originally formed II is proper that this
convention at proceed to organize society for the
propagation OF the Gospel.
The report and resolution were defended by most
able and elaborate speeches from Messrs. Jeter Of
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Davis, and Baker of Georgia, Heartwe of Ala.
bama. The discussion was in every point most pa
tent and able and If there was any fault, it was
rather in the hardness than the haste in which the
measure was finally carried through.
Mr.. Burrowes delegate from the Pennsylvania
day. He made very able speech in defence of the
resolution before the House, and said that he could
speak for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, that they
were aggrieved and mortified at the course which
had been adopted by the abolitionsts in relation to
southern Shareholders, and that they sympathized
deeply with the present movement.
Mr.. Baker of Georgia, editor Of the "Index," sta
ted that he had on the best authority that all Ten
nessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Arkansas, would
unite upon any measures which the convention
might suggest. That they were only absent from
the convention in consequence of the short notice
that had been given.
Mr.. MNabb of South Carolina had no doubt that
his State would eventually unite on the same prin-
ciple
Tho Throne Of Grace was several times solemn
ly approached during the discussion-Dr Fuller Of
South Carolina and Mr.. Mallary of Georgia Off
ciating in prayer
The committee which brought in the report and
resolution were again sent out to draw up consttu
tons, byeaws, &C.. for the organization the pro.
jscted society. Several additional members were
added to it, which makes IL now stand thus: Rev.
DR.. Fuller and DR.. M. t. Mendenhall, of s. Car;
N A .ad oc /.
Rev r. w. Sydnor of d. CT Rev. J. b. Jeter and
Rev. T. Hume, Of Va; Rev. R. M'Nabb, Of N. c.;
Rev. B. M. Saunders and Rev. c. d. Mallory, of
Ga; Rev A. Travis and Gen. E. D. King, Of Ala;
Rev. Isaac r. Hinton and Rev. r. Holman, of La;
Rev. Isaac M'Coy, Of KY; Rev. Professor s. Fur
man, A. M, of South Car; DR.. Dagg, of Ala DIR.
Johnson, of s. c.; J. c. Crane, Of Va; Rev. Mr..
Heartwell, of Ala.
The convention soon after adjourned.