New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

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net by nm emerged subscription list. Anytime IKE
tax 90 Assessment Associations was condemned.
The Travelling Certificate in English and French,
also r,c"uu, nded to members
Buffalo wa proposed rs the location OF the Central
Con uiitce ioi the ensuing year.
The RECOMMENDATIONS Of the Committee were adopt
ed by the Convention.
TIE subject Of Membership was then discussed il
Committee Of the Whole, also Meetings, Bible
Classes, &c.
To secure large attendance at the meetings, which
10 be the principal difficulty with most Of the
Associations II was stated that in New York notice
was sen: by post to every member. The result had
been great increase in the attendance. Now there
were from four TO six hundred every moth.
In Alexandra, Va every one elected to member
chip must come to the President desk and receive
certificate in person In the Staten Island Association
a charge is given TO every Few member.
a resolution unanimously adopted recommend
ing the Associations 10 consider the proprety and adj
vantages of adopting mode or form of admission for
members which should impress upon the minds of
those who become connected with the organization its
importance and extent land the ofther ndivid
ual duties and responsibilities.
Interesting accounts given of the Bible Glasses
in London and New-York by Mr.. Mccormick, AMI in
Cincinnati by Mr.. Sayer.
Mission Sabbath Schools have been established by
several of the Associations with great success, and
considered Of their most important means
OF Going good.
FRIDAY-AFTERSOON SESSION.
a Committee appointed at q former session pre-
GENITAL coMmr11sr.-wA. Hslbert. P. A. swan, Oscar
Lockhart St. John H. B.. NJ. Lessstt H,miiton c. W. T.
" haS; P0t.m9uth \ HI F. A B SheldoH Troy n ! B.
J. B. watkins Ricbnond Va; R. c. Glchrist. Charleston
% LCS o. cnssns s sd R.1 AssS.d San
The report was accepted, and the names proposed
were elected. The delegates from Charleston ). c.,
ana Troy. n. y, warmly urged their respective
claims Oh the Confederation the place to be selected
for the next Convention. Pittsburgh and Columbus,
o., also applicants by letter. After discussion
and baloting, il was decided TO recommend Charles
ton, 5. c.. the place for the next Annual COnven-
ton.
The Convention then considered in Committee of
the Whole the subjects OF prayer meetings lectures,
Libraries and reaGng-rooms classes for intellectual
improvement other Christian labOrs relations ~ the
church, &c.
On oil these points the fullest remarks were made
and information elected Ii Is impossible to give
outline of these proceedings, although they constituted
the mos. important part Of the sessions.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention WAS addressed by Messrs. Fox Of
Philadelphia, McCORNIcK OF n. y, THAEIN OF ). c.,
and SAYLER of Cincinnati. large audience of ladies'
and gentlemen present, and the addresses were
interesting and practical.
THIRD DAr-MORSISG.
In accordance with an invitation from the Richmond
Association, the members Of the Convention, with
many ladies accompanying them, left the Exchange
Hotel in five six Omnbuses, with carriages, Nc.
on an excursion. The day was delightful; all Nature
adorned in her most beautiful and rich attire the
roses III full bloom and all seemed 10 be bright
and cheering. Hollywood, the celebrated cemetery Of
Richmond, first visited; then the party WAS CON
Quoted through OF the large tobacco factories;
then the residence of Mr. Mayo at POwhatan the spot
where Capt. John Smith WAS rescued by POcaaonas,
was visited; and finally the company proceeded to
St. Johns Church. Here the celebrated speech OF
Patrick Henry was delivered, in Which occur the
memorable words, q" Give Inc liberty or give me
DEATH
MIR. S,YtER Of Ohio recited this speech with admi-
rabe effect.
Addresses were also delivered by Mr.. SrrGER and
Mr. PRICE of Richmond Mr. CCNMINGs of Philadel-
phia, Air. HALBERT Of Buffalo, Mr.. NICHOLS Of
Muse, and others.
AFTHRSOoS SESSION.
At 4 p. m. the Convention reassembled. A long
discussion took place on proposition made by Mr.
Cummings of Philadelphia to recommend merchants
end others to grant holiday to those employed by them
Saturday afternoons, and 10 close all places OF BUSH
ness early during summer evenings. 1t was the opn-
ion Of the Convention that it had enough objects to
consider and act upon without entering on matters OF
doubtful propricty.
EVENING SESSION.
On the motion OF Nj. RICHARDS of Washington the
frllOWiug resolutions were adopted:
Reed Th., wc, dole gates - this Convention being con
Of Yo.pg Men Christian Association. aud seeking to unit.
"tAo.e Soune uru who regard Jesus CHRIST %, hrI GOD and
Savior according to tie Holy Scriptures and VINO desire to De-
disciples in their doctrine snd III their life do earnestly
solicit al similar association. il the United state ami Bn:n
With W. effort, the extension Of HIS kingdom among
an with represent
alton ~ Convention.
hcored Tha tim, Confederation does chcertuy recip
ocac Aid feelings expressed by the Associations Of Europe
toward and that we peds" our cooperation ana ASK 10Y
continuation Of brotheily Jurisprudence.
Various matters were then disposed Of Votes OF
thanks were unanimously passed to the citizens OF
Richmoud for their hospitality to the church IN which
the Convention Yves held ts John J.. Ballard, pro,
pretor Of the Exchange Hotel for his Unprecedented
lberaty in giving entertainment 10 all the delegates,
on their arrival, free of charge Ne.
After general addresses by several members, the
Convention concluded all It's business.
On Sunday morning, aud on all the mornings of the
Convention o devotional meeting held at
the rooms of the Richmond Association. The most
fervent spirit was manifested; the short addresses
were sometimes deeply touching; and these morning
Gatherings Tor prayer ana conference cXered the hap
pest Influence the winds of all present, and doubt
less secured the harmony and unity which always pre-
vailed, even in the business sessions.
On Sunday the delegates visited the African Baptist
Church. said TO have , 90 MEMBER and the Sabbath
schools Of the city At night the Rev. d. h. Burrows
Dreachcd 10 the Convention. His theme was the ne
rrs.ity of Christ being formed in man, and the entire
CONSIDERATION TO him required by the gospel.
After the sermon the delegates gathered once more
together prayers and remarks were Offered and after
singing the familiar hymn, " Blest be the lie that
binds &C. the Convention adjourned SR' dr..
Or SATURDAY evening an entertainment was given 10
the delegate, by Dr.. Bottom and on Monday evening
nv Col Gordon, where strawberries and cream The
fiat Of the season. were plentifly supplied 10 crafty
The ANNETTE while delightful music and social
sntion and intercourse seemed to render the enjoyment
complete. >,
+b. citizen, of Richmond those of the weaiest and
most influential classes entertaining delegates.
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