New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-23

heartily rejoice over than the Liberation OF the AntSav
cry sentiment of that section from the Terrorism tina
now lilies and fasifes it,
BIBLE DIscUssIoy.-We acknowledge the receipt,
from Messrs A. j. Davis and associates of an invitation
to attend their proposed Bible Convention to be held
at Hartford Ct on the ID 3D. 4th and 9Th days of June
next-whch invitation are constrained to decline for
the following reasons: l. We do not feel qualified by
profound study ripe scholarship, and that mature consid
Grafton which the importance of the subject demands to
engage in any such discussion either defender of our
own views the assaiant ofadverse convictions Very
probably others will dip into it whose ignorance is
denser than ours but endeayor first to understand
subject pretty thoroughly before attempting to discuss it
in public g We do not believe such free meeting
as proposed well calculated to elicit and establish the
truth. Suppose half dozen thick-skuled bOres-who
not merely know nothing but glory in itnsist speak
ing twohrds of the time how they to be got rid Off
This is very important consideration to whose
time is limited and whose engagements pressing.
We might even 90 to Hartford to hear the Authenticity
and Authority of the Scriptures discussed by such men
as Dr. Alexander of Princeton, Dr. Williams of this
City. Dr. Bushnell of Hartford, &c, the one side,
and Theodore Parker Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry
c. Wright &C. on the other-we should not consider it
a waste of time to listen for an hour or two to Mr..
Jackson Davss view of the matter-bu to devote
one day to hearing what nobody knows who may see
fit to say about the Bible, really cannot afford For
g. We have newspaper which demands of us about as
much labor and one man can well give to intel
lectual pursuits, and beside this little farm, which
needs some attention. and to which propose to deyot
all our spare hours So it is clear that We cannot go to
Hartford to hear the Bible discussed about the season
when Winter Potatoes must be planted.
of course, we do not mean, and have not meant,
disparage the discussion proposed nor TO question
he good faith of the gentlemen who have issued the
call The Inspiration of the Bible is proposition
which every one in land blessed with the light of
Christianity either accepts virtually rejects and
which is therefore proper for candid aud cour-
teous discussion And far appears on les face,
the call for this Convention is perfectly fair one,
afording equal and ample opportunity for defense as
well as attack The assertions of some of our cotem-
rorares that this is TO be onesided dscussOn-that
the Bible is already judged and eondemned-seems en-
trey at variance with the facts There is not only no
exclusion of the defense of Inspiration intended but We
trust and believe that-as at the kindred Convention
held last Fall in OhiO-such defense will be made and
the asaants of the Scriptures obliged to confront and
respond TO it, We hope some clergymen thoroughly
qualified TO uphold the Authenticity OF the Scriptures
will be designated by the clergy of Hartford, If by no
Others to take leading part in this discussion, and
that no one will embarrass him by speaking on the side
of Inspiration except his request No matter what
the opinions and objects of the callers OF the Conven-
ton are il we're absurd TO send Missionaries to China
and Hawaii while declining TO improve such On oPpor-
tunity as is implied in this Call which We publish be-
low 1t will be that fair field cannot be denied 10
the believers in Inspiration without gross breach of
faith, which are sure is not contemplated
TO THE FRIENDS OF FREE DISCUSSION
The undersigned the Corresponding Committee, selected
bv large number of individuals olcItous for the advance
ment of the of Truth and Humanity hereby invite all
who are friendly free discussion to attend Convention
10 be held at Hartford Conn on Thursday Friday Saqr-
dav and Sunday I'd 3D. h and 9Th of June next, for the
puIose of freely and fully canvasng the ORIGIN. AUTHOR.
irY AND ISfLUENCE or THE JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN
SCRIPTURES.
Philosophers Theoogans Thinkers but in good faith
extended 10 all who feel interest in the examination OF
the questions above stated There are many who believe
that supernatural Revelation has been given 70 man;
many others who deny this and large number who
afflicted with perpexing Understanding between the 81
lent keposm ther reason and the fear OF absolute denial
II issuing call for Convention, have IN view the cor
ctou OF error by which party entertained and the
eef of those who stand between doubt and fear from
their embarrassing position
Scriptures have sub.ervcd an important end and believe
that their MISSIONS nearly completed and must be super
seded by new dispensatOn may believe that their
influence has been prudicia in every respect and that
they have been curse rather than bless. mankind
others NAV believe them perfect record of the Divine
will 10 ma-good in the past and for all time ne;
and others still may deny the plenary inspiration of the
Bible discardng much of the Old Testament and receiving
most or all of the New Still such diversity of opinion
instead of preudicrg the interest and good results which
ought 10 attend such Convention will rather tend TO in
crease lis interest and enhance its value the of
Truth
Doubtless free interchange Of thought is the best mode
Of exciting inquiry and of arriving at the Truth.
He who has Truth and keepsit,
Keeps what to him belongs
Blu a selfish action
And his fellow mortal wrongs
We invite therefore all who feel interest IN hs ques
ton without distinction of sex, color Sect or parry; "
,,. may dawn like brethren IN a