The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-11

Pursuant 10 call given through the various palpla
OF the city and the public press meeting of the young
men OF the different Protestant denominations and others
interested in the organization Of Washington Young
Mems Christian Association, held at the Masonic
Hail. corner OF T. and 10th streets, on Wednesday even.
Og, 9th instant al o'clock, and organized by the cleo
ton of Judge +. ]. Johnston as chairman, and w c.
Langdon, as secretary
The meeting having been opened with prayer by the
Rev. MIR Nouse the Char stated its objects, and the
designs with which bad been called AT toe request
OF Mr.. Dummer Mr. Langdon submitted a statement of
the steps which had already been taken, and the
agement which had been given by the different clergy.
men consulted.
A preamble and resolutions. submitted by Mr. Duncan,
after some amendments and debate, IN which the Rev
Mr.. Noble. Dr. l. d. Johnson. Messrs Dummer, Spur
rier, Lawrence Langdon, Miller, Davis Lane, Roth
well. and othefs took part. adopted as follows
Whereas the young of Washington, present or
cessity for the organization aud successful practical opera
lion Of Young Mems Christian Union Association Tor pu
poses OF mental moral, and religious Improvement there
Rssoioed That the meeting appoint committee 10 consist
oil one member from each denomination here represented
whose duty Il shall be to prepare and report 10 subse
cation and government such an association.
Rsotpfd aiso That those persons present who intend
their names with the secretary.
third resolution, requesting the Chair to appoint
committee OF three persons TO prepare and publish in the
city papers, an address to the young n Washington
and OF the Union, calling their attention 70 and defining
the objects OF this association, and soliciting their coun.
ienance and operation, was, on motion Of Rev Dr.
Junkin, laid on the table.
After some remarks from Mr. Lawrence and olhers
the meeting elected the following gentlemen, nominated
by their respective denominations. the committee on
the constitution and bylaws: w c. Langdon, from the
Protestant Episcopal Church. Jas N. Davis, from the
Methodist Episcopal Church; Judge 7 Johnston from
The Presbyterian Church, n ST. Edward Myers, from
the Presbyterian Church, O, s.; VIM G. Force, from the
Baptist Church; A. G Brown, from the Methods, Eps-
copa Church South Dr. l.. d. johnson, from the Meho-
dist Protestant Church.
1t was moved that the committee be authorized 10 re.
ceive additions from denominations represented at
this meeting but after discussion between Rev. Dr.
Junkin, Drs Lindsy and Johnson, Messrs Rockwell,
Sexton. Myers Spurrier Langdon, Duncan, Zeyely and
Davis, the motion withdrawn
On motion of the Rev. DR.. Junkins, il was
Resored That those persons here present. wishing
to become members ot this association be requested
leave their names with the secretary between this and the
next meeting
Ordered, That the Committee on Constitution and By
Laws be empowered call The ad burned meeting of this
association as soon as 1t may be ready to report.
Ordered, afso That the proceedings of this meeting
published in such of the city papers will give them
sertion.
In pursuance Of the second resolution about thirty FIVE
or forty gentlemen forward and enrolled themselves
and the meeting then adjourned
.WM. CHAUNCY LANGDoN, Secretary.