The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-03
American Bible Union.

SECOND DAY.
The Convention assembled at half past ten esterday
morning. Rev Mr.. Randall led in prayer, afler which
the Committee Nominations reported the officers for
the ensuing year, as follows
Presidsnt-Rev. Thomas Armitage D u.
Vice Praldents-Rev Geo. W. Eaton, D. D Elder
Alexander Campbell, Professor E. Adkins, Wm. II
Munch DID,; j. j. Quicken; VIM Colgate Esq Eli Kelly
Elder T. Tanning, Rev. W. G. Crane Rev. T. G. Jones,
Q H. Trottman d r Campbell, l.. H.; VIM Nortoa
wilson 9. Hunt Rev; W W. Eyerts, y, D.; Elder Jacoo
Rev Samuel Baker, ID. ~; Thomas swain Edward James
Hon: Isaac Davis, Thomson strirgreow, $. W. Lynd,
Thomas, Elder James Challen, James Lyon Elder A. D.
Kelly, Jr.: Rev ); Pyper, D, 81 d T. = Whitney.
Rscord,nrg Serday-Rev. q. A. Buckbee.
Tedsw1-Eleazer Parmy.
Audi,or-Sy vestre Pier.
Managers for Three Pedrs-Tnos. Thomas, James "
Finn, G. c. Norton, i. g. Marsh, u. s. Parmee :. Re
mngton, j. W. sarles, Isaac I. smith, George II. Phin
Manager for Teo Yscrs, Holding Ouer-J 5. Backus
J. q Aaams, j. w. Holman, VIM. u. Murphy, = L. she
pard, Thomas Sulmau, George A. Mcrwin, Joseph IL
Townsend, John h Wells
Managers FOR one Ycar--ucius Crandal, vice S. r.
Kelly, deceased.
Holding 0ra-samuel Baker, VIM Himan, c. s. Hop
kns, o B. Judd, VIM. Colgate, John Seage, James n
shaw, Ezra Smith.
The adoption Of the repor. was opposed By DR.. LHLrs
who moved that the name OF Rev. DR.. Eaton be subst
iued for that OF Rev. Dr. Armiage TOR the oce OF Pre-
siicti Of the Union. The motion. after somewha
Lengthy discussion rejected and the report adopted
almost unanimously. When il thus disposed Of the
President, Rev DR.. Armtage, gave clear,
simple and Impressive account OF the manner IN
which his nad been presented for Office which
Le held. He bad refused accept the ooc, Let
elf be put In nomination until after the resignation OF
the Rev. Dr. NcClay, and then IL only al the
unanimous desire many of his brethren and
OF Dr. Mccay himself that he consented TO accept the
responsible position HIS remarks were listened TO with
Al the close Of Dr. Armtage's remarks, Rev Mr..
EykTs moved hs motion W be acted upon the next
fha MATT ha nalf. IA.
quire that the two Offices OF President Of Union
Chairman OF the Board o. the Union be vested n per
sen.
The motion was postponed alter brief de
bate Theeommii,ee on the German srpures next made
their report.
This report stated tina, thousands had been converted
through the circulation Of Luther's German Bible.
the lnbors lof Rev. j. g. Quicken, and the agency
of colpor.ours Within the last two years $1,000
twenty colportcurs In Rev Nj. ouckcn's ON
pioymcnt. seven arc In the pay OF the Union. Hts
letters state that translation OF the New Testament has
been made by parties In Germany the character
which has not been sscertaned The four Gospels have
Quicken and Romans; and Galatians have undergone q
similar preparation for usefu circulation under eye
Of The most eminent scholars In this country. But the
demands for the revised English Scriptures are so i'm
perative thai such aoors must be carried slowly
and must be considered as preliminary TO thorough
mission, TO be undertaken when the Board shall be
less employed.
The report Of tue Committee on Publications repre-.
sented that de psrtment 10 be in ourshng conc lten.
print 20 900 copies OF the report OF the
Committee. The motion adopted, af,er which the
Committee on Sranish Scriptures also made favorable
resor.
The follow ng abstract Of the report Of the Com.
mitteeon the English Scriptures:-
scholars selected from nine denominations OF Chris.
tsns have far advanced the the New Tesia.
ment 10 call for the Committee Final Revision Inc
general anxiety 70 see this Part Of the work complete
IL 20 great, that your committee would suggcst
the propriety OF directing undivided At.
ten,icn 70 q until II be ccnsumma,ed. Ae.
ouracy, however. s Of more importance than haste
ana the trends revision ought therefore wait "a.
tcny M. u be presented 10 them with all the per
lection that can be secured 10 BY toe scholarship OF tho
been devised by the Board of Managers and adopted by
the Union. According TO this plan the Greek text, as
published BY Bsgster sons 1851, s TO be made the
bass Of our revision except in cases where errors mat
text Known 10 exist since the publication OF the
ceved text many ancient Greek manuscripts have been
ound that unknown to King James reysiontne col
iaiion which, by eminent scholars with that OF other
manuscripts previously known, has brought 70
learned editors Tor the last 100 years generally agreed
that exist in the received text aud have corrected
them, revises are instructed 70 adopt such correc
but IN disputed cases where the learned arc not
agreed, they will soop, the text as found n Bags,ers
eoition.
ton adjourned meet again al hall past three O'CLOCK
Al that haur the proceedings we're opened with the
usual religious exercises.
The foIlosng resolution was presented by Rev. j. n
Fulton and Rev. VI II. wycson-
pasmuch a. opinion may have exs 3D. or MAJ
nVw tAs y h"hNtiplta1ph o any Ihc ~ Nan Alopied ID
The Union. therefore,
Resolved That every will rgidiy adhere 10 IN,
principles which first started his enterprise
require the Boaf 10 throw guard
those principles and 10 tn that the plans adopted
the Union are faithfully applied Ia carving Them
Ailer some remarks IRON Rev Mr.. j. ~ Farton, o.
ohio, and Rev, Dr J. y. Iynd, the resolution was unsn
mously adopted.
The report Of The Committee on Obituaries alluded q
the decsase during the past year Of Rev. = s. Church
oi st. LOUIS: Rev. Joseph Bourbon, and Rev Samuel ~
kilie OF whose character and efficiency the cause o.
the Ipjob IL spoke in the highest terms Of praise.
A resolution OF thanks 70 the Committee Of lnvestga
ton and directing the Treasurer TO say the expenses o
lie me rbcrs to this city, was unanimously adopted Tho
follow ing resolution was also adopted
Resolved That this meeting highly approve oi the spron,
mont tv Board OF committee " investigate he char
which alleged against the officers and managers Of IN
Union.
IN ,he evening able and elaborate address de
lived by Rev. m Bell, on the harmony Of OWN
rcve,.tious and after the transaction Of some mno
busint ss the Convention adjourned.
Rett re concluding, must take this opportunity
veuynrg our thanks the sdes Of the church Tor 1el
bourt ous hospitality, and the genuine cordially wf
wh'cb II was dispensed. We also make our acanou
la smstts At the same time, 10 Rev. Mr. Ruclbee IN
rores pcudnx secretary, Cor his many courtesses an
Il IN s,ota rf