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

veied sTeca meeting TO be carc ~ sad >lee.a O'
81 their discretion.
DIR. Foor Of Connec,icut-Mr President, | have
been many vears a member OF this Society, and uuu
now have never spoken in it, meetings But can
Tot sit here and listen 70 PERSONALITIES 80 unoecouns
in house of God Cries OF Question, Question AMID
great confusonl. You NAV CIV question, you young
men. who have been speaking by the hour. was
NE mbtr Of TIE Tract Society when you were mewhng
and puking in your mothers arms Load .aughterl.
say that ruch conduct would not be tolerated IN any
legislative body. These personalities disgrace
"a among Christians. Let US have unaniuity. You
may gain victory, but il vii be wOeiul defeat.
You have twelve thousand life directors-but where
are they There are a few hundred here, and We
had better act cautiously. Personalities Will
Dive a man Question Question:. Oh. YOU may cry
qu, ston. but | fnd lungs for while longer
laughter. Let Us be unanimous, and not widen
this breach.
The Rev Dr. KRFBs renewed his amendment OF
upciminished confidence in the past administration.
MEMBER hoped Brother hrebs would withdraw
bis amendment, as il would lead to interminabe dis.
cussun.
nitteel ana other members advocated the passing of
Dr. Adamss resolution exactly a. It stood.
Dr. KRKBs withdrew the amendment
Dr. ADANs's RESOLUTION ADOprED.-The question
then put and carried, ana the chair ordered to APP
point the Committee.
II was suggested that the Chairman take time to
apront such Committee. Approved.
'IHE OLD OFFICERS REELECTED-The Rev. DIR.
carried unanimously:
Rred That officers the Society for the ensuing year
r,b,rs OF Winchester Tenn, be elected NcePresdent
rsce Of The Rev H. Donne decessed and ha the Rev John
The Re- I'd Lahrop D. n. Of New York aad the Rev MAJ
cous Hutton D. D.. Of New YORK be eectsI Directors in
the place Rev Drs Lnsiey Cone and brodhesd, de-
ApJorRNrsr TO THE TAEERyAcLE.-The Society
on the of the Rev Dr. hNox, adjourned to the
Tabernacle. The Board of Directors remained for the
election OF officers.
RY.YIycrIoN or THE Executive CoMNITrEEs.-
UIon going into ballot for Executive Committee, 1913
ballots wee cast Three votes were scattering, and
the 100 were cast for the following ticket, which Is
therefore elected:
rr5st;g n,,teThe Reg, yS5a KnG w p d. Pr y
Nm Adsms D. D.; Benjamin C. Cutler, d. D., Nehemiah
Acams d. D.. Boston. Mass
DI,t,iJutr,g Commfee-Wu Forrest, VIM Winterton, Al
fred NJ TreGw ell Oliver H. Lee, Richard NJ Je,up
Finance Copsittee-Rchard T Haines Moses Allen, Thos
Doremus, Rchsrd Felowes Geo " Titus esd, Oliver T.
CELEBRTED AT THE TABERNACLE.
Despite the uncopgenal state of the weather, vast
multitude assembled at the Tabernacle yesterday Al
TENDON 10 celebrate the Tkirty.rst Anniversary OF
the American Tract Society. There could not have
been less than from two to three thousand persons pre-
sent. Chief Justice WILLIAMS of Connecticut occu-
pied the chair.
- summary OF the results OF the year was theh teau
to the meeting.
The Rev. MIR. WISsLow spoke of the beneficial re-
suits ready enjoyed by society in India by the propa
CATION of the Gospel. If such happy effects could be
proSuced among Pagans, what sacrifices should we b.
prepared to make Many might explain the had not
The meansyet people could find money to offer up ut
the idol of Vanity. If, instead of Haunting in tho
rouphfares they would bestow their mites towards
feeding the hungry and clothing the naked they would
insure happiness to themselves and thhr fellow
creatures America is noted for her sweet homes,
where domestic peace is senctited by pure religion,
emapstirg from our love of the Book of Life What
off more precious be bestowed on heathens than
unr fua fln T. p-l
tracts disseminated among the llnd0o tribes. These
tracts are introduced TITO the temples where you may
see n venerable Brahmin earnestly reading them by
his dim lamp The hymns are chanted by little chi!
dren the harmony of whose voices enchant and bring
multitu Ies together. The reverend gentleman OBJ
served that previous to his return from Madras a
tact had been accidentally left by traveller IA an
obsure tent; it read by native, who called IN
his neghbor, until sensation was created, proving
how great Il matter a little fire kndeth.' More
tracts were called for, and ono wealthy man con
ccaCd his money, and took T. tedious journey IL
Madras for the express purpose Of nquring about
Society. He wished to be baptized on ascertainlng all
he wished earn and this is only one OF nnumerablc
instances, and should not rejoice that the shield oil
Christianity is spread over Asatc colony IdOatOrs
voluntarily fonook their kindred and destroyed their
idols Not all the offectionate endearments Ola pagan
mother could induce little child TO leave the Chris
tan community, and ultimately she was baptized.
Such glorious tfumpbs could only be perpetuated by
unrt RENTING energy to inspire national sympathy
toward those who yet under the ban of superti-
ton and bigotry. This Society has mighty work to
perform. More agency Is required. The rising gen
Grafton must be enlightened. Chi.drens hearts glow
ING with love and devotion will inspire and influence
their parents. voice from India seems whispering
in the wind, " Have compassion on us-we are lost.
Mothers ard daughters OF America, to you We appeal
in behalf If those poor Iindoos who-e souls have ouy
to be purified at the baptisma font to appreciate the
blessii % we enjoy. " omen govern the world ~
mariners guide the helms of vessels their influence
omnipotent. The voice of lementatlon comes over
m arna ma ftts
minds of millions now grOveng III darkness. l. there
no balm in Gilcad o yes; but the people want II
all for perfumery Ivoubd embalm your conscences.
You are commanded 10 90 forth and preach the y0s-
p.l Thi. Society j. all important. Its past labor Il
Guarantee Of what can be effected by devoted Chris
;iars Let there BE- light throughout the dark
realms of idolatry, md may confidently anticipate
a glorious victory ovor sohd sin and Ignorance.
The PRESIDENT appointed the following. Special
Committee of ffeen and added dis congratulations TO
the Tract Society their triumphs over Paganism.
Tie names of the Committee are: Henry Theodore
Fre!ngLuysen, New-Jersey; james DOn=lson, esq,
New.York; the Rev. Thomas Dewitt, ID. d., George
H. Stewart esq.,. Philadelphia; Judge Jessup the
Rev. Joel Hawe- ID. D., Albert Barnes ID. d., u.
HOPKINS, ID. D., Francis WGyand ID. d., Ray
Palmer, r. NJ. b. Anderson, Ii. D., the Reys >. ).
Schmelde, Gregory I. Stone, ID. d., John Mcleod,
ID. ID.
versal -ymputbv exhibited among all classes for the
propagation OF Christianity. When behold, aid he,
20 august On assembly, consulting OF grands.res and
Young men, merchants and majority If ladies, COM
Ing forward to celebrate anniversary, il proves in
contestbly The glory that has been dfused by this
Society-whlch is based on the spirit Of the age HE
Press in nghecu hands, Il the great Chr.tlanzer.
II rs awoke Europe from Id long dream OF darkness.
During the dark ages, there were men Of enighten-
m,1t who required only medium for disseminating
their rays of mental highland that medium was the
Printing Press. Sir, are called upon by Christ TO
make full of this most excellent gil, for the pub
listing of good tidilgs among men," Let as not
forget Christian friends that lie still guides h. dsc!
ple- now dwelling upon earth. The steam press Is an
Embodiment ofthe power Of God-for fixing inteIi5y
h.s words in our hearts. It is the leader of civ.
lizaton. What are electrical telegraphs but re-