New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-21


BE concluded by asking Gods blessing upon IT.
Rev NJ Cannon then spoke somewhat to the sa ne
p--rose Another hvnu was then sung after which the
pastor explained iha. the various lily papers and reports
Of religious sooefies together With some Interesting Nca
documents concerning the titles OF the negnoorng IS
tates. history + their church and me New
their creed we're among the documents contained IN
the box which he placed in the hollow Of the stone
The stone was then laid, and collection announced
whereupon Mr. Cory spoke AID with an eloquence that
was irresistible talked about 500 out Of their pockets
everybody giving with the gre tesi cheeranes aud good
hunor After the collection he pronounced the o'nee-
ton, when the sssemblsge dispersed.
This Church will be handsome Doric structure OF
wood a by 20 feet. Mr. BE rsn, of No. Broadst,
and OF 6thav. and l25th St is the architect
YouSe Mrx's CHRIsrI.S AssooILrIos.-The monthly
ueetrg Of the Association held st evening. The
officer for the ensuing year elected az he last m-tng
entered upon their duties Howard Crosby ia the Chair
VD Collins Librarian, read address upon Reason
ard Faith wei written essay which was received with
satisfaction From the Treasures statement It appears
that the receipts for the last year amounted to s2509 ~
expenditures s2,4ls 70 balance s9l =.
Interesting correspondence has been held with assoeia
tors in Switzerland in Paris Washington, ard many Of the
cities Of the United Delegates from severa asso
ciaors have v,ted and have the pleasure Of sum
beIng among our members Christian friends from various
and distant parts Of the earth. Especially We have had
close relations with the interesting German Association OF
ttii City which las need Of sympathy and ad.
The sun OF 81 900 has reeenty been raised among
beIs for the purchase Of books for the Library which
nun 300 volumes Care has been taken in the se!ec
ton Of books II is deemed proper that this L5rry
should contain ALL nearly AL the works sssed from the
press
Isa matter Of congrstulaion with that heightened
courtesy and genuine good vii have uniformly prevailed
| IN our Intercourse.
We number now nominaly, about 1000 of whom by FAR
the greater part are active members There fiyfou
| IL members and seven honorary members
In establishing institution have really no Hsr %
iec in vev-no theories to produce for the 'stonsh
ment Of mankind we only seek to 10 better what has Al
way been regarded sacred duty. The raligoa taught
By our Divine Master and beautifully exemphed in his
life, IS ssScientfor us.
Tie Chairman Of the Library Committee says:
While has been eur determination to exclude novel,
and romapces we have felt it Incumbent to admit to some
extent works Of fiction Acknowledged to be Of md
moral or religious character In this matter however,
have endeayored exercise due prudence being Of oPn
ion that the omission OF good book is better than the nd
mission of one of doubtful nature. Oar Library at pre-
sent numbers 900 distinct works, 1900 volumes,
timing sO23t pages Of reading mater OF these We have
3-3 Moral and Religious works. 2j3 Biographical, % His
torcs 90 Poetica Scientific 10 Miscellaneous and 81
Travels
DEr.RruRE OF SrxANERs-The L. S steamship II.
lpos Cant Harsteip for A,pnwall with about 200 pass
eprers and he steamship prometheus. Capt Churchill for
San Juan del N,rts with 259 passengers sailed yesterday
afternoon The Uncle Sam for Rio de Jaaeo, Valparaiso
and San Francisco also sailed yesterday afternoon having
On board 81 passengers