New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-15
SECOND DAY.
MORNING SESSION

At9 o'clock the Board assembled in much larger
numbers than usual. The central position of this
city makes II favorable point for the assembage OF
great numbers Of the friends of this Board. The
church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and still
they came Ii became necessary TO institute another
religious service in the Pearl St Church, Doth Tor the
morning and the afternoon Prayer meetings were
also instituted at g o'clock in the Pearlst. Church
the North Church and the ectureroom OF this church,
so that YOU perceive this meeting OF the Board Is
attended by unusual interest
The proceedings were opened with prayer by the
Rev DR.. DE WITT of New-lOr
The reading of the abstract of the Annual Report
was then concluded.
The Rev. DIR. PoNRoY made some statements re-
speeding the origin of the Evangelical Aid Society
which grew out of the desire OF English Christmas 10
aid in the evangelizatiOn OF the western nations OF
Asia Ii seems that British Christians think that
American missionaries will be less likely to encounter
prejudice and therefore the most eth0lent agency
which they can employ to attain this DESIRED end
They are willing to cooperate with the Board through
the Church Missionary Society and are now raising
a subscription for this object
A communication from the Rev. Mr.. JoHssos. a
returned missionary, complaining OF the action OF this
Board was referred TO the Business Committee.
The following letter from HENRY HILL, Esq, re-
signing his position as Treasurer OF Inc board was
read az,
Hon Theodore FresghUyscn, Prssideat Of he 4 b. C. r.
DEAk SIR Having nearly reached the age OF sixty and hay'
ing held the Office Of Treasurer thirty two years woud INFORM
The Board through YOU that respectfully decline rec ecton
This decision after mature elaboration commune etsd
last year the Prudential Committee IL order that they might
have ample time for such measures as they deem proper
in regard 1t seemed to me TIA, o9nla ~ no
way perhaps render sefe n so e bv sHs
him. might be in my power IN becoming suai WIN
the duties Of the Office aud by giving him from time to time
information possess in regard to various matters
Of business which are now ~ Ros Un 1s s
individually also with the Secretaries was my pTy'
lese mehten to the Committee many months $50 genie
be vacant whom they will recommend THE Board
trust feel truly grateful to the Lord that save been Pe
health almost uninterrupted and with the privilege OF attending
annual meeuE and also for the confidence and haFo
tween the Committee aud the Secretaries and myself my
services have been al useful IL OWN In no small meas
the counsel and aid which they have constantly and
cheerfuly afforded Their unnumbered acts OF kndne
and friendship have laid under obligations to them when
forget For these and for assistance rendered 70 me
freely in many have made to them my most sin
and thankful acknowledgements Greatly also have been
aided by the Receiving AGENTS by individuals employed al the
Missionary House and by many other friends OF 10
When my connection with the Board commenced, IN the
wear 1922 tie annual receipts far from s6O and
the whole which had been received daring the previous
twelve years hiDg over $4,000 Its present annual
from the be ginning has been considerably than six mil
lions Of dollars ,,,,,,
spstnS re donations have hsd the privilege making
Board has been svease, les than ~ 900 year
80 sn been indy urged receive but this has
been as have had income property acquired
pteyously TO ~ connection win the ooala. m
Aboush nv present Official relation 70 me Board about
70 cease my interest in Its concerns wa saner no dm
last NAV be allowed in various ways 70 PEueipsis n the
efforts Of this favored institution TO extend the blessings OF
the Gospel in hssthen lands -, .. h.a..,.
female connected with the Gaboon Inison on hei Death
bed gave the Board what she bad u tos ~
the privilege Of shorng thirteen years on ns s1S' 80 o.
Western Africa" With the same spI. $500 H.
and In TESTIMONY Of continued confidence ana
Board will please accept the ncosed donation whh ss
make thank Offering that have been - i'As A4o
eervs the Board as its Treasurer -,
am dear Sir yOun respectfully and aseetSns,sS utrr
Accompanying this letter was check Tor s@'VVV
as a thank offering to the funds Of the Boara IT,
Chancellor WALwoRTH and the Hon. Mr.; ~ -
BARD Of Boston made remarks responding TO tnis 10.
ter recrettiuo the resignation commencing the Of:
fciency with which the Treasurer bad ever discharges