The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-13
LOCAL NEWS.


THr wAnneros CRY B,als soenry.-The ninsteen,h
anniversary Of the Washington City Bible Society held
ia the Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday
evening, the bth inst, the president in the chair.
The services commenced with the reading " portion q
scripure by the Rev Lsther a. yandoren Of New Jersey
and prayer BY the Rev T. y. Phelps, the pastor Of the
church.
The treasurer and the report Of board
managers then everay presented brief abstract Of
The same having been previously printed aud deposited IN the
pews
The auditing committee consist
ing OF Thomas Bsgden Robert Ricketts, and George Lowry
and, motion Of the Rev J. X. Eekard, il was
Resolved That report of which has been
presented be published under the supervision of the board Of
managers.
From this report appears that the pecunay Of
the society for the year. including the balance per last
port, Of 81 81, have been
From subscriptions and donations sen 90
From the sale Of Bibles and Testaments ss1 81
Making total Of g7s 50
OF this $50 Go have been transmitted the
American Bible Society S75 have been paid eonpensa
ton the deposaries; ssT 80 salary TO agent em
ployed for month s25 for printing and advertising
SIS ~ for freight Leaving 10 the hands OF the treasurer
balance OF 81 81.
The number Of volumes in the depository the
of year 36 Bibles and 7os Tesaments, cost
1906 90 There have been purchased 5S Bibles and
,46s Tetamens costing Si2 30 The issues from the
depository during the period have been by sale 40
Bibles and 52 Testaments amounting 1867 81 and by
gatutous distribution 40 Bibles and $40 Tesaments of the
SIC 7s leaving in the depository All Bibles and GAG
| Testaments, Of the value Of $40 GA.
The following donations have been made during the year
on specific applications, Wis
TO the sabbath School OF the Second Coored Baptist
Church, IL Bibles and IL Testaments.
To the Sabbath School Of the Sixth Presby Church.
| "a Bibles and "a Testaments.
TO the Sabbath School Of the First Coored Baptist
Church, Bibles.
To the Sabbath School Island Hail. tBaptist,) IL Bibles
and "a Testaments.
To the Sabbath School Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION "a Bibles and SO Testaments.
To the Mission Sabbath School, Capitol Hill, "a Teta-
| ments.
| "a Testaments
To ministers of the Gospel and other members for dest
te families and individuals ~ Bibles and EOS Testaments
The number of contributing members whose names have
been furnished present 1873 and the number OF life
members by the payment Of SIS at time or $40 in two
payments is 3S.
The Rev Samuel H. Cox, d. D., Of New York. delegate
from the American Bible Society having been introduced,
very able and appropriate discourse on the great
theme of the Pcnary Inspiration of the Bibles which was
listened throughout with marked attention by the large
audience
hymn was subsequently sung, and contribution made,
amounting, in cash and subscription, to $l5l rs.
On motion of Dr. +. Howard, it was
esolved That committee Of five be appointed TO nomi
officers Of the society for the ensuing year. to report at
an adjourned meeting OF the society.
". m. n.
Owen and COL b. f. Larned accordingly appointed
After the apostolic benedicon the society, motion,
adjourned to next Friday afternoon, at o'clock, same
place.
FalpAY, JUsE s--5, p. m.
The society met pursuance Of adjournment. Opened
with prayer by the Rev. p. d. Gurley, d. d.
sketch Of the proceedings at the anniversary meeting
| was presented.
The committee audit the treasurers account reported
in writing that they had examined the account found the
charges the supported by proper vouchers and in all
respects correct.
ensuing ycs reported through the chairman, the Of
the following gentlemen, rhc were elected
President. John p. Ingle, esq.
V,ce PrssidentsRev G. d. Cummins Rev. J.. c. Smith,
D. D., Rev. r. d. Garey, ID. d. Rev r. 7. Phelps, Rev.
8. P. Hill, and Rev J. q. Butler
.Sccretarg.-M Mitchell II. Miller
Treasurer. Michael Nourse
Directors.-Georgs J. Abbot, John w. Easily A. L. Ed
wards DR.. +. Howard Presley Simpson, Ulysses Ward,
Ieondas Coyle James L. Edwards Thomas r. Gray DR..
r. johnson, A. Rothwel, and A. N. Zevely.
On motion Of Col b. F. Larned, u s. A. it was
Resooed That the thanks Of this society due and are
hereby rendered. the Rev. Dr. Cox the delegate of the
American Bible Society for the appropriate At
After which, and general remarks by different gen
emen on the and best Of securing
lar annual contributions the Bible from ALL the soci
ety. motion, adjourned
Closed with prayer and bcnediction.
THE MAnyLAsD IssrirUTE.Ths successful and valuable
in the city Baltimore for the promotion Of
the mechanic arfor the development Of the useful and the
beauulw open its next annual exhibition the first
Tuesday in October The hall of the grandest in the
Unon know who have attended the presidential conven
tons Baltimore which nominated respectively Pierce and
Scott and energy have already
years operations, and exhibition far exceing all
previous win be result The Hon. Joshua Vansant has
been president of the institute Mr. Thomas Swan
chairman of the committee exhibition, and Mr. j. - Sci
by acuary These gentlemen cheerfally backed by
others lin committees) who have been long de-
voted TO the progress OF the fine and useful arts.
The and lecturers for the winter session
to be highest character Of intellect and popu
lar instruction OF this committee, Prescott Smith, esq.,
gentleman great energy and refinement Of taste the
| chairman.
ny ELEGR APH.