The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-12

been lost Thorn had they become extinct by chang
ing their and merging into any other body. Mr..
T. sitter having shown the great advantages to be de-
rived from this union proceeded to read to the meet
ing, adding occasionally the necessary explanatory
comments detailed plan for tho combined union and
organization of the three above mentioned societies.
Mr. t. then related several highly interesting facts In
relation to the operations of the society abroad espe
ciay in Italy He advertcd to the mpediments and DIM
cultcs which had beset the and agents OF
the society previous to the Of the late pot
cal events in Northern Italy, and stated that after the
Austrans had evacuated Milnn within three hours af-
ter their agents had entered and began to enjoy free
open field of religious operation from which they had
for long q time before been excluded by the Aus
trian power; so that they had been obliged work In
secret and with fearful caution.
Mr. Thompson having concluded, gentleman whose
could not ascertain at the remote corner OF
the building In which placed, then
forward and offered resolution to
the effect that In tho present crisis of affairs the
continent Of Europe, and ovents happening opening
liberty Of speech and thought in tho dark places Of the
earth 1t became the especial duty Of evangelical pro-
tcstants throughout the Mon to concentrate all their
utmost evangelical efforts in order to operate encrget
cay for the cvangelixation of the world The above
resolution was then put from the Chair and Carried,
con.
DIR. LEONARD BABoN then addressed tho meeting,
and directed his remarks chiefly upon the subject
ties referred to- He stated that Of those societies,
Of them viz: the Evangelical Alliance owed
its origin to n Bull by the late Pope Gregory, who
had also Illuminated from the domes Of tho Vatican
against the efforts objects and character Of the society
Dr. Bacon then enlarged eloqucntly and emphaticnlly
upon the topic of religious freedom and
and the fatal effects to religion which flow from tho
union OF Church and State This, he said tho first
great error OF the reformation-ths 1t was which had
at Geneva, lighted up the fro which burnt Servitas-
viz putting civil worldly and governmental powers
into the hands Of priests and suffering priests and
lers to rule with power together. Dr. b. then paid
glowing tribute Of admiration to the religious freedom
dawning under tho tr-colorcd flag in France
This ne observed was the 'annu; Mrao.s. OF the cen
this WAS tho golden opportunity which Protestants
ought to avail themselves of, to convert Roninists
from their hOrrid superstitions Not to embrace this
opportunity would be q crime
When DIR. Bacon sat down.
DR.. BERo, clerical teacher from Philadelphia, pro-
ceeded to address tho meeting and began by Offering
tho following resolution
Resolved, That tho present crisis OF events trans
plrnB on the continent OF Europe religious crisis
OF the highest moment and Importance, Which calls for
the prayers of all Protesants behalf Of tho progress
OF evangelical truth, and tho conversion OF thcir
brethren tho Roman Catholics from superstition and
Dr. BERa then proceeded to address tho meeting in
warm and ardent manner, urging tho eoessity Of
prayer arrest the owls which this
try from the increased influx Of Jcsuts aud Papists
from foreign countries These facts additional
incentives for increased effort and exertion Among
Borg mentioned that by tho oxcrtions OF the American
Protestant Society, over one thousand persons had
been hopefully converted aud brought out Of popsI
darkness to knowledge Of tho truth
:, Mr. K,yc, clerical gentleman on visit Of n re-
Igious character from Dublin in Ireland, to this
try, was thGp introduced by the chairman, and ad-
dressed tho Injecting in strain OF lofty oloqucnce,
such might be expected from Dublin, and which
did not disappont expectation. If the wisdom amt
sloquonos oI human beings could make human beings
wise, how wise they would become under such wisdom
and eloquence rs flowed last evening, both from DR.
King and all tho other clerical doctors and teachers
Dr. King proceeded in happy and witty strain, to
! liberty. He very literally urged upon his hearers
Catholics tho liberty Of believing what they
pleased, q" Protcstants claimed for tho themselves.
Mr.. King also showed the fact perhaps altogether
unknown to his hearers that tho Protestant church
bitter and cruel, he might have added also sangu-
nary prosecutor and he might have added in America
a. well as in Europe Mr. King then gave the follow
felicity of manner in illustration OF tho evil effects OF
uniting Church and State together. Tho anecdote,
occasion by Roman Catholic priest, who lectur-
ing in public against the Maynooh Grant and Mr. Pee
plan OF pensioning tho Irish Catholic priests which he
Sthe speakcr) looked upon Us union Of Church and
State not at any time to be desired. There a
and his wife who unfortunately after having lived
gether years in peace and concord, at last from
Disputes and to fool tired of each other and the hyme-
neal letters, Of silk but Of ron which bound
them together. 1t happened winters night that
as they sitting silent and suky the residc the
dog crept in and coming up to the fireplace laid himself
comfortably down upon the hearth-rug By-and-by
tho in and She too laid herself down aside Of
tho dog the rug and there the two together
snoosng and warming each other with their respective
iurs In happy and harmonious reciprocation OF the
kindness For tno the wife gazed in silence upon
the scene Of feline and canine concord which met her
eyes at last struck with feeling OF almost envy she
fetched deep sigh and with mournfu voice excnim-
cd "Alackaday Patrick and do but look there you
yon dog and cat how well they agree, and isn't 1t n
and sgrcc better together" "Arrah, my honey
cried Pat, Is that what you mcan darlingt And sure
together like you and me! So it was with Church and
State; tie them together and there is end Of
mony and concord keep them separate in America,
and all sects will agree to Disagree and be in harmony
together Mr.. King then concluded able. eloquent
LIBERAL spirited. witty and interesting address. by
apoogsng for the length Of time he had detained tho
audience.
Two Portuguese converts, father and son, from the
Island OF Madeira converts to the society, then
introduced to the meeting. fragment Of bible,
which had, 1t said been torn, in Madeira by the
mob, was exhibited Some remarks made and a
% the the
Ing was dismissed, with the usual concluding
monies.
American Baptist Home Missionary Society.
This Society met last evening, at Dr. Cones Church,
Broome street. Prayer by tho Rev. Mr. Harrison The
Rev. Mr. Coldcott, Of Boston, moved tho acceptance
Of the Treasurers Report which showed that the total
amount of receipts for the year ending April 1s 1s4s
is 500 1876 ST. of which S2O06s 70 were in direct contr-
buttons being S2340 OF more than last year The to-
tai amount disburscd for the period 347 co.
leaving in the hands Of the treasurer S479o 81 Of
which $4,000 80 in cash The liabilities OF tho
ciety on the LIST April were "a and it's
resources consisting Of the above cash balance the
balance Of previous temporary investment in govern
mcnt and donations in other stocks and proper
ty Of supposed value, 1897 S. which shows
lance against the Society Of S9.264 80 To meet this
balance and especially to provide FOR tho increasing
claims Of another year the dependence Of the Board il
entirely upon the beraty of their friends and patrons
in future contributions. The report won't further,
to show the missionary operations OF tho Society.
DR. TUCKER, of Buffalo, seconded tho report. which
was accepted. Tho following hymn was thon sung by
the choir
Behold how the Lord
Has grit on his sword;
From conquest to conquest proceeds!
How happy are they
Who live in this day,
And witness his wonderful deeds.
His word he sends forth
From south to the north;
From east and from west it Is heard;
The rebel Is charmed,
The foo IL disarmed;
No day like this day has appeared