The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-12-07

Meeting 81 rs subject or tine sabbath.
Pursuant q nrs,ous public notice, large and respectable
smhlnse convened Wednesday evening, December 9th,
1885, at the Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Square oI
10 purpose Of iebeiang upon the subject Of promoting
better Observance Of the sabbath in this city Alderman j.
W. STANTON called the meeting to order, and on his notion
Hon Judge THEo. Il, MoCALEB called to the Chair
ana THos ALLEN CLARKE appointed Secretary.
Prayer was offered, at the request Of the Chairman by Rev
Mr. BrArrIE after which, Judge MUCALEB addressed he
assemblage in substance, as follows;
1t with extreme diidence, elow-czens that appear
before you this evening to discharge the interesting ou as
Unworthy as 1 know am, to occupy my present gromi.
inyittion enannting from source entitled all times
profound respect, lend feeble aid to accomplish the
tV Nave ssmbie to take into consderatot such measures
as may be deemed most eNpedien and popes 10 PonSs N
the community in which we llye more solemn ai4 4 %
Observance Of the sacred institution q the Sabbath ne
the ost coeent argument its support Indeed It seems
somewhat strange that in civilized aud in Christian
Of an institution, which IS the nepaTabe copeomitet Of q
yizat9n pnd one q tn, man Pas upon winch il3 l
5 NJ 6sn M nry5nee of tRe SABBATH fo lie beeyerin
divine Revelation it is only necessary say that is found
among the few injunctions delivered by jehovah himself to
the great leader Of Israel amid the hunders Of Snal that
was ratified and enforced in the teachings OF the meek and
owly Redesmer Of manSipd during h plgImage N e
in all succeeding time Fo dgvae from line Of DUTY thus
clearly and specifically defined, would seem to be totally M
consistent with the obgatqs innosea upon ;
pie protesting to follow the pecepts and example o. men
In The prosecution Of object while we have desire OF
intention Interfere with the religious opinions Of others we
shall esoluey maintain our own Wehayeno IeTo9fhes e.
NY world Nv feI hal N lie Observance Of the holy inst
tuition Of the Sabbath, fall far short OF the standard o.
he 6o1 se Governed %e We believe hat BY the moral in
uence Of eXappehe only remedy seek to adopta IA
not how Others may esl on Ibis interesting subject, but viii
the fond predictions o. me scenes o. ny eeaega ny a
forever cherished IN my heart can truly say lhai ee
nothing more sincerely desire 70 Wines m W. eiS OF nl
flying influence impaired by the heavenly Quletude Of Ne1
England Sabbath.
the object Of asenbage here this evening, il is for you
determine what measures should be adopted for the PROMOTE
of that object
On notion the Chair appointed the following gentlemen
committee TO draft resolutions, vz JAMES j. DAY, }. w
I CROCKETT, J. w. STANTON, Dawn HADDEN and CHAa
GARDENER On motion, ALFRED HENNEN, ESQ, adde
/ to the committee.
During the absence of the committee, the meeting
dressed by JosEPH A. MAyBIN, ESQ.
Mr. DAY, behalf Of the committee reported the follow
Resoyced That we deem it highly desirable to take mo
efficient measures for the better Observance Of the sabba
o Resoiged, That with view to promote this object, II
meeting cordially invite the cooperation Of the Ministers Al
of New Orleans and Lafayette, well all other friends
o5 24a R R P o S5na am S nj ff
NJ in the Methodist Episcopal Church. in Poydra street,
Reseis5i That The secrsary Of ibis meeting a5dT5s not
of Invitation to the several Minister'S requesting them to 81
notice Of said contemplated meeting from the pulpit and mr.
the attendance Of their respective cations.
> ReSOkUed That deem highly eXpedien TO hold in Il
city SABBATH CONVENTION for the Southwest, during
ensuing season. and that recommend to the meeting to
held above designed, to fix the time and place for hod
such cOuyenon-uve the attendance and cooperation of
friends Of the Sabbath from the towns and country Of
Southwest generally, and make all the arrangements nee
!, sary ioi such meeting.
Which, after an animated discussion, were unanimou.
u adopted.
On motion, il further
Resqired, That appreciate the power eu2 influence
the public press essential the accomplishment
i the great end at winch aim and that earnestly nyo
the cooperation Of the conductors thereof in this city,
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen commtt
under the second resolution, viz; w. II. FOSTER, JAM
SAUL, w. NJ GooDRIcH, MOSES Greenwood and Tho
ALLEN CLARKE.
On motion Of ALFRED HENNES, Esq,
Ros0rc3 That the President be requested TO furnish to
Secretary copy Of his address, delivered this evening
that the daily in the city be requested publish
same with the proceedings Of this meeting.
/ Adjourned T. II. MCCALEB Chairman.
( Thomas ALIEN CLARKE. Secretary.