The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-25
LOCAL MATTERS

S0tstt0U OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES D1N-ErkniHT
SesstoH-Thefe was nothing of q business charsc.
ter transacted during the evening session. The
exercises were opened with prayer, after which
Messrs Fox, of Philadelphia, Mccormack, of New
YORK, Shawn, Of Charleston, and Prof 6ayler Of
Cincinnati were successiveiy introduced 10 the
audience, and each delivered . brief address. We
do no more than justice to these gentlemen, In
saying that their efforts admirable specimens
OF pulpit eloqHence A numerous congregation
OF ladies and gentlemen listened with fxed atter.
tion throughout and we venture to assert there
were few, II any. among them, who were not dis.
posed to say, "It is good to be here"
After the close of the services, the Conve vention
adjourned to meet on Saturday, at O'Clock, P. N.
Saturday. May % The Convention re assem-
bled At o'clock, p M and after singing and
prayer proceeded to business
MI Rhees, of Washington, from the Committee
on Confederation, submitted . report adverse to
the proposition of Mr.. Cummins of Philadephia,
to instruct the Central Committee to draft consti
tuition and by laws for the governments Of the Con.
federation. The report of the committee was
adopted
The Committee on Confederation reported fa.
voraby upon resolution recommending the As.
sociations to consider the proprety and advantages
OF adopting mode or form of admission for MEM
bers which should impress upon the minds of those
who become connected with the organization its
importance and extent and the nature of their in
dividual duties and responsibilities. This resolu-
ton was adopted.
Mr.. Lowry, from the Business Committee re-
ported adversely to the resolutions of Mr. Cum.
mins, relative to the operations of the Bible So
ciety. the observance of the Sabbath, and the
lioration Of the working classes
The question being taken ON the adoption of this
report it was decided in the negative.
The resolutions were subsequently called up and
discussed, and the vote being taken, they were
lost.
The Convention resolved itself into committee of
the whole on the state of the Associations (Mr.
Rhees in the chair) and considered the follow
ing subjects Lectures, Libraries and Reading
Rooms.
On motion, the committee rose, reported pros
gress, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.
The Convention adjourned to meet again ut
o'clock, P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at the hour
appointed, and was opened with singing and
prayer.
When Associations were called for resolutions,
&c, Mr.. Price, of Richmond, presented communi.
cations from the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tioas of Washington. Pa Pittsburgh, Pa, and ST.
Louis, Mo, approving the objects of the Conven-
tion and giving reasons why they were not repre-.
sented.
Mr.. Richards Of Washington, offered the follow
ing:
Resolved, That we a. delegates to this Convention
being convinced OF the utility and happy influence
OF the confederation Of y.ung mems Christian asso
catioss and "seeling to usite those young men
who regard Jesus CHRIST a. their God and Saviour,
be His disciples in their doctrine and their life" do
earnestly solicit all similar associations in the United
States and British Provinces rot represented in this
confederation associate with In their eff rts for
the extension of His kingdom among men, and se cure
an immediate union with us, and representation
at our next convention
fully reci the kind feelings expressed by the
associations OF Europe towards Us, ard that we
pleags operation, and AJAX for continuation
of brotherly correspondence.
Nbor
On motion, the Convention resolved itself into a
COMMITTEES of the Whole on the state of the Asso-
ciations (Mr Sheldon in the chair,) and proceeded
to the consideration of the subjects before them.
When the committee rose, Mr. Lowry reported
as follows, the several subjects having been duly
considered
Members: That the distr ction of active and asso
cate members 10 of service and should be continued
and ii at some should be adopted to conne
the former class to those who are ready and willing
render service in he labos Of the Associations to
the extent of their ability
That efforts should be made to place each active
member some position of usefulness, and that the
one best adapted to his position and talents.
That Limitation of age IL not in all cases necessary
citation should always be retained in the hands OF
those tho are actually young men,
That the evangelical oasis OF mtembership IL essen
tsl to the peImsnept prosperity of any Assosiatlon
Meetings the attention OF ths Assoclatlons
should be especially directed to secure flu attend
snes Of the members at their eguiar meetings
| should be varied in their character and embrace
some consideration Of the business affairs of the 3d.
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meetings should tend to produce and foster devo-
tonai feeling and to the spiritual benefit OF those
who may be present
sociation should assemble weekly for prayer and sup
picatien that the blessings of God may rest upon
them in the ir lsbors, and that the Holy spirit may
guide them in the way he would have them to co.
That concert of time for holding this meeting ID
very desirable, and that it be recommended When
| practicable to be held upon Saturday evening
That Efforts should be made in all cases to secure
the attendance of associate members at these meet
infs nr,
Glasses for young men 10 work peculiarly adapted
to Associations. AID that each one OF them Of
urgently requested to embark in 1t without delay
That In view of the difference in circumstances II
various localities psriicuar plan can be propsset
for adoption in all but that each society snoul
ascertain by trial the plan bes. adapted for their use
That these glasses should be numerous In iars
cities, and located with view to the benefit OF ap
| prentices and young men in mechanical and mer
| camille establishments
That particular CAFE should be taken to secure tn
| attendance of associate members at these classes
Sunday Schools That the establishment OF n1stlol
| Sunday schools 10 enterprise we'll calculated q
| promote and deveope christian activity amcns IN
| memb .rs of the Assocatiors and neans OF doin
| great service to the cause OF the kedeemer
That where local circumstances do not seem to ca
for sep action the Associations be requested
| cooperate with the schools already established b
| collecting and publishing statistics, and concer
| teachers meetings
| Lectures and Sermoas--That courses of sermons at
dressed espeeislly TO young men are very vaiuaoie
| and that it be recommended TO the Assoc ations t
make arrangements for the delivery OF such sermon
| under their auspices
| That coarses of miscellaneous lectures are not
ways advisable profitable, and should be attempts
| only under favorable ciIcuu stances and when the
| will not divert attention from those enterprlse
| which are of paramount importance
| Libravies and Rooms.-.-That select library, con
| posed of works of decided religious and and mors
tendency, is Of great value both to members OF IN
Assoeiations and those under their infiafncs, but
not advisable in most cases. to aim &C the estaoii
mept of large libraries CT general charscter
| fnst suitable rooms for the purposes OF the Assoc
ations, In holding meetines accommodation OF nors
ries promotiye Of social intercourse and htorelrg
place of resort for young men, are OF great impoi
lance and ought to be kept open where cirou msssE
ces will justify it. but that in small Associations, 10
| much depe ndsnce should not be placed upon them
and "a effective organization may be SUSTAINED VIII
| out then
cstIss opportunities for usefulness peculiar to then
| which ought 70 be improved by the Associations.
Intellectual CldssIs That for tn purpose OF bring
ing under the ipus ice of the stations persons
literary tastes classes for literary exercises have pes
succe ssfuy introduced, are advisabie and ought
| be increased.
| Finances That the Associations cannot be to
careful In the mauagement ofthoi finances.
That uDder all circumstances debt anould Do AVOID
ed, and no obligations incurred until the means
1 eancelling them are provided.
l. That q reliable mode OF adding to the avsilabl
means Of the Associations 10 by subscriptions pays