New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-07
MORNING SESSION on FRIDAY.


Tho proceedings were resumed this morning at 10
o'clock. The attendance az large on the first
day. After the singing of the 523d hymn and prayer
by Brother NEWELL Of Illinois,
The President said that the first business IN order
was the Reports Of the Committees
COMMITTEE OS SPANISH SCRIPTURES
The Rev Mr. ARyiraGE read this report, II states
that among the several versions OF the scriptures
commonly used by such Of the Spanish people as are
allowed 10 use the Bible at all there is not one that
has not been furnished by the priesthood Of the Pooh
Church and that each Of these versions is made 10
teach the dOgmas Of that corrupt communion. II
eoneratulates the Union that there is nov prospect
Of procuring thoroughly revised versiOn Of tie New
Testament on the GOd-lke principles of the Union for
that ancient aud powerful people whose ancestors
first received the Gospel from the lips OF the great
Apostle Of the Gerties hlmsef A; THE moment there
are about u 600 600 who speak the Spanish language
and Of these at least 900 900 live this continent
Spain at present is not opened 20 the distribution Of
the Scriptures but there many indications that be-
fore long great door viii be opened for the revival
OF the gospel. The people in Spanish America now
ever are differently situated for they are perfectly
willing 10 receive the oraces OF God, and there Is
every likelihood OF greet demand for the ne" YER
SION of the Scriptures IN South AmerGa. p pn
therefore hopes that by next year, mo nioie upu
will be able to fornsh copies OF the scripture III n
Spanisb language TO all the inhabitants OF the cont
nent who speak it, The report was accePOod anu
gwen to the Board OF Managers 10 oe prih'ed'
Tn. Raw n r. Baldwin Of Philadelphia read this
,enort. II briefly states that notwithstanding the
ereat labor and expense incident TO making this E1-
eIish ver,ion of the Scriptures the success which It
nndoubtedly viii meet with will be an ample reward.
The preiudices which have hitherto prevailed
against their efforts are yielding 10 the Obvious
propriety and necessity of the undertaking. The re-
port was also accepted and given to be printed.
on The GERNAS SCRIPTURES.
The Rev. Mr.. Shepherd read this report. II states
that there is great for thankulness account
of the spiritual interest Of Germany, the land OF Lu-
ther, and of Il former reformation but thls lana Is
nos the theaer of another reformation which is beng
effected by q second Luther, the Rev Mr.. Oncken.
Already more than 10 900 bibles printed in German
and neatly bound have been circulated. Several
Thousand copies are also IN circulation among the
Germans of this country. Luther reformed Popery,
but it is the mission OF Oncken to restore Chrls'
tianity.
This report was similarly disposed of.
on gHE sIANEsE Sculptures.
The Rev Mr. REMINGTON reported that they had
great cause for gratitude that they had already
ceent translation IN the Samese language which lad
been formerly furnished by Dr. Jones; Out fecom-
mends q version still more IN accordance with. the
original ard an appropriation for that purpose.
The report the Italian Scriptures will not be read
urtil the afternoon session. .
The Rev. Mr.. CHALhEN read the report on o9tu-
ares but as some names nave yer 10 nc HiseIcu' iS
disposal was deferred.
After the reading of the reports the Rev. joins YOUNG
Of Baltim proceeded to deliver long address, IN
which he INDICATED the course OF the Bible Union IN
relation 10 making version of the Scriptures.
After which the !, 0llth hymn vas sung.
The Rev. ). REMISGTON then addressed the meet
ing the subject as that OF the preceding
speaker.
Dr. ARaIrAcT then rose to propose the following
preamble and resolution: ~
Many Of the warm and strong friends o, the Amer
lean Bible Union among the people residing the Gres West
Valley well attend anniversary in New fors
City; held of the Union
west of the Allegheny Mountains therefore -
Resolred That annual meeting OF the American Bible
Union be held in City Chicago Illinois in the month OF
NAV next under the direction Of the Board of Managers az
which ell annve shall be provided or
those proceedings especially confined by the cons
tuition 20 the annual meeting.
After some observations in approval OF the resolu-
ton from several of the brethren il passed unan-
mOusly
The meeting then adjourned to o'clock.