New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-08

DEh sUCce cded in obtaining the floor and cOnnehCeu
bis remarks amid considerable noise and coniuhon'
which subsided soon after be began. he sad
Go not knOT rs lsyman l. permitted 10 SPEAK
but | have few words tO say upon this 81 .Jec-.
Fiet year, ago when the sum required "as ms''ef
Of importance to me- appropriated sufficient sun 10
make myself and another lite Directors Of tins society;
have never before occupied noment Of It. tine anu
have always been a lover Of 80 interests hs'e
contributed regularly 10 ia e7ds. have not come
here TO advocate the policy o. any party or paPe anl
least of all have come here 10 defend newspaper
and especially The Indcpcadenf. with the origin OF
which | have had something to DO. IL / were
70 count the dOlsn lost in it, service, l
could point 10 more than five thousand rea-ons
whv -kould leave that paper 70 its own resources.
Aided that paper may be, Las no Influence upon
ne. But come II the simplicity Of a man VI cares
10 speak Bis senments, as ie director OF THIS n,i'
tution and AK the gentlemen who are connected wit,
1t, if they love as believe they DO love 1t, ana wish
to preserve the confidence Of Christian community
in il. that they acquit themselves Of the disre
pue Of anonymous publications. One OF the
reoIetaries Of this society Is charged with beng
the author Of q book called The Tables urned.
am merchant, and my assocatlatloGs are with mer-
chants who do not profess to square al their marks
by TIL same rule which governs this Society; but, Sir
on the oath page Of that book there an lmputaton
again-t honorable ard honest man, which. If perpe-
tIated by merchant in Lis DEALING, would cause HIN
TO be secuted and kicked out Of society Confusion
and cries of "Qu. stion would not truet such u
man. That publication was an Advertisement which,
Inde7endent on one occasion; yet it ia copied
into this book ard sent throughout the and a. the
sentiment Of the editors Of The IHdoych4en This
act was perpetrsted with no other purpose than to
create the impression that Tie Independent ready
TO cruelty the Son OF Go airos SD. say here that this
Tract Society MAINTAIN its standing until II
pudiates that act make atonement; and fur
ther ray that | viii cot contribute another dollar
until that act is apOJgizCd for. 1t s only because
have been actuaed by desire for the prosperity Of
the Society that | have come to make this
public appeal. What man here of any prominence
Las not received anonymous commandments
tens of a threatening character? believe that God
has given warrant Tor manly and open warfare-that
q manly and open IL sometimes necessary. But
using concealed weapons Is not permitted Confusion
il that pamphlet not d concealed weapon Is this
time. honOIed institution inGefensble Must they
circulate more widely this pamphlet? Loud cries of
"Queston" Sit down! "Order" ~
4 yoIcf-IIe is advertising Lis business.
Mr.. CHTTENDEs (arnid great coniusionl-I am A
member of the Pilgrim Church of Brooklyn, the Rev.
Richard :. StOrrs. | am bound a. faithful member
Of that Church loud cries Of Order and increased con-
fusion to say that the publications which have been
made IN the newspapers IN respect TO that Church and
ITS action at the last annual meeting are false hses,
and cries of Order! amid which the speaker made
efforts to be heard but finding his attempt Intellectual
he left The platform.
The President announced that he could not per-
nit the time of the meeting TO be taken up by the
discussion of such subjects
After a few remarks by two or three other speakers
all occupying the floor at the same time the motion to
postpone the election of officers to later period Of
the me etlng was carried.
Judge JTssUP then offered the subioned resolution:
Re.ord That a special COMMITTEES of fifteen be appointed
inquire into and review the Toceednss Of the Executive Com
mse, sId report to the LeXt annual meeting or at special
meens duly convened 10 be called BY said COMMITTEE their
discretion.
DIR. Br1HUSE-It was stated by Dr. Bacon that this
resolution was prepared after consultation with the
Executive Committee do not wish to take any step
adytTse TO their counsel.
The Rev DR.. KNox-The Executive Committee do
not shrink from any investigation. They have en-
Ceavored to perform their duty in reference 10 the
whole matter. They did not feel it competent for
them to invite the appointment of Committee. But
if such Committee s appointed the Executive Com
mittee will afford them every facility in their power to
enable them to make Il thorough search.
DR.. BETHUNE-l frankly confess that | am willing
to follow the lead of the Executive Committee but II
gentlemen find fault with the course of the Executive
Committee they have right to call for an investiga
tion To vote for this resolution would seem to make
a charge by implication against the wisdom or integ
riiy OF the Executive Committee, with which am per-
suaded the vast majority OF their constituents are sat
ised Such have been the remarks this morning that
II would seem impossible for person to trust his own
Judgment must confess also, that It Is very rare IN
the course of human experience to use and abuse the
frst person singular with 80 little purpose or eni
Lauger Ii II desirable that this should pass, lei
II be- 70; but DO not the necessity of It.
Chancellor WALwoRTH-I think the passage of the
resolution will quiet the matter. For my part nave
every confidence IN this result.
Dr. TYNG--I cannot suppose 1t is the purpose OF
tLe society or any gentlemen who are members OF
this meeting, TO 0rye that portion OF t1ls meeting
into an affirmative vote for Il committee OF investlgG
tion who are entirely satisfied with the proceedings OF
the Executive Committee The very proposition to
have commute Of investigation, II charge amount
ing TO libel upon The past transadlons OF
that Committee Cries of No-NO- Yes - fesl
| care not from what 1t comes. Go
down in Wall street and propose to the
stockholders of any bank committee OF investigation
to examine into the acts OF the board OF Directors Tor
the last five wears and viii be regarded a. evidence
Of strong dissatisfaction. II gentlemen here are dis
satisfied, they have right to inquire; but shall we
who are perfectly satisfied from the mere pressure Of
outward uhueuCes-for Il Is nothing esc-oe compelled
70 allow every man TO inquire about the operation of
the administration with winch We are fully and trium
pbapily satisfied and ID which We acquesce! Why
Should we who are satisfied be dragged into such
vote No, Sir, will vote for 10 such Committee OF
Inquiry. am perfectly satisfied OF the integrity OF
the Society. ana sooner Will l allow committee OF
architects and to dig down to the base of the
sprs of nv church. to If they have been properly
built No, Sir let them stand. Why should've take
Abuer bv the beard with the hand OF affection and
stick him in the Iibs with the hand OF suspicion I
Hsses ana applause.
DR.. Foo1E of Connecticut call the gentleman
TO order. say call the gentleman to order. lie
has 10 right to indulge in peI,onaliiics here.
Dr. 1YNG-l was personal 10 Joab anu NOBODY
else Laughterl. | claim that we are not bound, and
we should not vote for Committee OF Investigation
npes there is foundation given for suspicion against
the Executive Committee Question Question j.
Judge ASA BAcoS of Connecticut rose amid cries OF
Question: He said that he had never entertained
an opinion religious political, to which he was afraid
at any time to give full expression. And upon THIS
subject his opinions were to be found IN the Circular
which Chief-Jus,icc Williams had the great courage
TO send abroad regarding the action ana position Oh
tbe Secretaries And that Circular, be WAS happy TO
know was concurred in by Jo.iah Day late President
rf Male College; Chauncey 4. Goodrich, Nathanie!
W. Taylor, and other equally worthy and eminent men
NoIoE-Ilold up; no time Tor long stories now
Cries Of "QuestiOn')
Chancellor WALwoRrH-I propose to oiier tie io.-
lowing pre- amb!e: