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

ne Soniinittee let Us free Il from that
pcioh' but link we can put the resolution IN such
form a. not to cary with it any inputation II zen
tlemen Will come IN Christian kindness Will vote for
Tor OF this vote and vote in the neg
| alive on the vote. throw myself upon the honor OF
| Christian gentlemen that prooer vote he tstan
Dr. ADAMS sad be was satisfied that the vote VS..
| not Understood when il was taken.
| The motion TO reconsider was carried, aud the mo-
ton 10 take the question BY yeas aid nav, wa. os,
| VOICE. move 10 lay the table now
Mr. BLoss-|ote against LAYING on the table
Cssar and LIS wife both want sn investigation LAUGH.
| teri.
DR.. BETHusE-Can the question then be taken m
at any time
| A IoIcE-Yes.
| yoIcFs-Division Division,
Rev. Dr; ;. ii. Cox-It Is utterly imprsctcabe to
| divide tie house.
| Rev. Mr.. PHELPs-I move that all who ARE No,
members be requested to withdraw.
NoIcE-lt can he determined approximately BY
| rising Great confusionl.
| ASoTHYR-I move that we proceed to the election
| of officers ICries of d" No 10 81
ASoTHER-I appeal to the gentlemen present. for
the sake Of the Tract Society, not to lay this on the
| table.
yorcEs =" Order" Question "-'s Sit down in
| 'front.'
Tie question on the motion to lay on the table wss
VoIcEs-"I rs carred"-''No it isn't"-"It's lost"
-"Dvison." Increased confusion
DR.. BAcoN-unes- the question be taken in the
regular Parliamentary way, this meeting resolves itself
| a
| taken Nv Yeas and NAYS.
| DR.. HEwETT-1f this meeting has decided not to
vote by Yeas and NAYS, then the proceedings are en-
trely parlsmentary and there no foundation for the
| remark that Dr. Bacon has made.
DIR. Cox-I desire TO cay that no man has more
confidence in the administration of the Tract Society
tLan have. But Sir, am always in favor Of inves-
tpation if il il necessary; and Sir if there i any lie.
ce,sty for inve- CATION it il intrinsic bu, rela-
tive App'ause. But if there be suspicious il is wise
to meet them, especially when We know that when we
meet tbem we will blow them up Applause aud
Isuplterl am not afraid; want 10 prevent mill
tary and guerilla warfare for the whole year Laugh
| ter hisses and applause
several speakers here had the floor and maintained
it for a few minutes, until the Chair called the meeting
10 order 10 hear DIR. KNOX, who said: VIII YOU in.
| dulge me for few minutes ICries Of Clear him."
go on" Down in front" l have most affec-
tonate regard for this institution. | have been
nected with it from It's commencement have on two
occasions resigned my stations, which have been very
| laborious. when out of health. Bat my colleagues
would not accept my resigna;iors. My attachment
has gained. do not believe there is wrong in the
administration, bu. as it IL evident that there are ind-
viduas friendly TO the institution who think that an
investigation ought TO be had; and my impression is,
from the present sentiments manifested that will be
for the good of the institution to hear that nvestga
ton But hope it will be- guarded 80 as not TO throw
suspicion over the conduct of those who have intended
TO do their duty. | hope that those who resist the
appointment Of the Committee will yield lApplausel
Mr. BuILER-In Difference to the suggestions Of
the mbes Of the Committee, in order to relieve the
| question of embaYTa, sment will, with the permission
of the seeOnder, withdraw the motion to lay on the
table.
DIR. HAYES (of Fartford-The people desire this in
vestigatOn not because they have suspicion, but 10
| quiet Il.
DR.. KIRK of Observation-Disclosures, | yield 10 no man
in love for this Society do not vote for this inyes
! CATION at all because think that the Executive Com
mittee lave exposed Themselves to any just charges
But Sir, know that in Massachu laymen rs well
,le ot a
on the ground which we took at Albany in regard to
the deputation of the American Board. In that ease
investigation was not ordered because II was Pc
lieyed that there any derectiOn OF duty, but be
cause il was believed tla the interest OF the Board
| required il Applause
| The Rev Mr.. THoMPsoS-I have 10 offer the follow
| ing to precede and be part of the resolution:
e1Ie he En.e~tive committee on their part implying
any confidence IN them as to the management ot th
| Society, that a committee, etc.
| Judge JEssuP-In offering my resolution was
nctuated by dc sire TO advance the interest and use
fulness of the Tract Society; and believe the invest
CATION Necessary the purpose of restoring entire
confidence in the management, which, regret TO say
| has been very much shaken.
| A LAYMAN-I hope that the members will not 90
out of this meeting refusing TO appoint that committee
| Should they do So they would furnish fire5rani
which would 90 over this entire country and do much
| to injure our cause.
| Dr.. BETHusE-A good deal has been said about
Gears wife. That remark about the suspicion against
Cesas wife of the most atrociouS and unjust
ever uttered by against woman. IL was uttered
| by man who began democrat and ended a. n
tSrant Applause and laughter. 1t was this. that il
any rascal in the Court chose to suspect his wife,
therefore she must be trampled upon. | believe
! that It is unmanly to suspect wife unless
| ore has proof incontestible | ask, them has
any charge been brought against the management Of
| the Tract Society Would any of you listen to an
! impeachment Of any officer of the Government upon
the wish that his conduct should be inquired ntoi
Certainly not have no tar OF the result OF such an
Investigation; but do wish to be asked here even
upon plea of policy 10 cast one shadow OF reproach
upon the character and conduct of those in whom
have tie fullest confidence and who are very dear to
nv heart Loud calls of Question, Order &C.
The Rev. Mr.. THoMPSoS-There is a distinction be-
tween character and judgment; between personal rep
utation and integrity and mentn opinion. There may
be sufficient doubts of the judgment OF the Executive
Con mttee TO warrant al sSatlOn, anu that Is Oil
! the r,soution implies by any fair Interpretation.
The President then read the resolution Is proposed
| 10 be amended by Mr. Thompson.
| DR.. EKTHuSE-If we must take the toast, let Us
take it dry, with such butter proposed by The
amendment.
Mr.. THoMPsos-I offered my amendment TO satisfy
Dr.. Rethune. | will willingly withdraw 1t If 1t does
| not please him.
Or. BETHuSE (emphaticaly)-It does not please me
| at ell.
The resolution was then put by the President.
! The Rev. DR.. ADAMS of New York i happen to
! hold position on the publishing Comnittee IL the
! hopes that will come to a paternal unanmhy upon
this whole subject offer the following preamble to the
original resolution:
heTed' At this meeting differences Of opinion exist in re-
caro- 10 tie Affairs OF Le American Tract Society aud "ita "
caro- their publications appears from other Sources there
| io!e, ketolyed, &c.
! VoIcE-The Executive Boar, hes adopted reso-
luiiGn relative IS the proposed Investigation Voices
-" Let s hear it,
Tie Resolution referred 10 III being the action OF the
Executive Committee, saying that they woud iaeiI
tate the investigation if l Committee were appontedl
was here read
DR.. TrSC-1hu' is woman brought up to drink the
bitter water because nobody suspects her anu she Is
| wiling.