Smyrna times., 1858-07-29
@A@ Frcachogs' Association of the
EastOn District of the M. c. Church.
MILFORD, July 90, 1858
MORNING SESSION.

MILFORD, July 90, 1858.
MORNING SESSION.
The above named association assembled in
the NJ f. church of Milfurd OH Tuesday morn.
ing last. Mr.. Murphy, the President; and Mr..
TODD, the Secretary, took their seats. and the
meeIing was called to order.
Mr. HeacUck read the Psalm-THe Lord Is
my Shepherd, gave out the 57Oth HYMN "A
charge to keep have after the singing OF
which he offered prayer
The roll was called and Messrs. Chambers
aud Mann, of the Baltimore Conference, were
Introduced, and received by the association
standing.
All ministers present were invited to take
part IN the business and discussions of the
meeting
MIR. Heacock was appointed commit,c on
public worship.
Mr, Williams read an ESSAY on-tIn what
respect does God visit the sins of the fathers
upon the children" He said among other
good things "the moral law is written by Na-
ture on the hearts Of men," Mr.. Todd desired
TO Know the exact meaning of the expression,
ME. Williams either did not know or could or
would not tell, and so the matter dropped.
Mr.. Williams concluded that the children
suffered only temporal punishment for the sins
OF their fathers. Mr.. Murphy intimated his
doubts of the truth of the conclusion.
| els there any promise made in the Bible to
the lmpenitent Sinner!" During the discus.
sion OF this question, Mr.. Barton remarked that
he dId not comprehend the question. Mr.. Hea.
COCK Immediately afterward said that if the
Sun could give no light on this matter. he did
not know mat the Moon need ke the effort
Mr. barton did appear to be the greater
l'ght OF the Society, and l suppose we shall
IN H.
being the lesser, as he claims it,
Mr.. Todd read an entertaining rcviaw of
" Ellis on divine things" an old work of rore
merit. Mr.. Wallace Justly com molimenteJ NJ
TODD for the skill and ability displayed in his
review. Mr.. Murphy informed MIR. Todd that
ne must not say ui-car but vic.ar.
SUBJECTS on the programme not otherwise
disposed ot were passed over to the Boards of
Curators for future use,
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Inc hrst question called up was " Is man
accouataoIe TOR sins committed after DEATH
Inns subject was discussed at some lenOtb but
la ianeu TO attract much interest or attention.
Ihere was general disapprobatiof among the
members OF the association of the discussion ofI
questions of this character.
MI Murphy read an able paper on Esuru |
lie took the ground that acts of the lepislatu2e
the value Of money, are as uniust
anu ourdensome as acts regulating the yalue ofl
grain would be. "
MT: Barton complimented the effort but oh
ected decidedly to the positions taken.
MI murphy sustained his points, as he eyi.
ieht4y mad the side of right In few wears
esuIa'ln9 the value Of money will be
'iassed among the tolles Of antiouitv
on on The 9Th cha pter and 2jth verse of Gone
Is ne showed plainly the nonsense of tho s;Irv
Imposition that God designed to make mart of
ne descendants Of Noah slaves TO the o,berS
M proved that the prophecy had reference
my 10 their political overthrow and degrad,-
ion. ~ aud-
WEDNESDAY,, 2lst.
MORNING SESSION. y
MI Robinson read chaste and beautiful es.
y on Famly Worship, which attracted the :,
ost profound attention. Il
Mr' Heacock read an able ESSAY on the ma. g
ire and power of human volit;on, and succeed u
IN hToWing much hight on this yexed ones. u
Jn. 80" dues' lC
" ne lost Chapters in the History of Metbo.
sun was reviewed by Mr.. S. WThomas. Ac- T
ru'hg 10 the review, the world would bove le
c" none the less wise if the chapters had re. tn
lined lost. ""O 'e' ~
ne question IN relation TO the use of tobacco m
. seriously and thoroughly discussed--on
sue. IL IS SAID, with how much truth wc m
"ot INFORMED, that mos, of the members of ~
"SsocIat'on are IN the habit of induIginp in ~
use OF " antI-ncrvous" and {" IIabanas." bnt
one Mr.. QUINN had the boldness to at
nPt defence OF the much abused luxury. and wi
after few remarks by Mr. Barton presented g"
en- the appearance of sapling uprooted bv tai
torn. "
adjourned. -,
AFTERNOON SESSION. A
What was it that appeared to Saul in the int
se oil the Witch of Endor was discussed a, fan
gih. The strongest arguments produced tor
yea that Samuel did not appear, but that the COZ
',e transaction was scheme 10 impose on ant
i' me
I'll essay was read by Mr.. BRYAN on Baptisn Obt
. 'pous' mo one objected TO the length of i.
n'ydn =. essay 1t was heard with interest A
there were strong objections to hearing so 49,.
IN read from such a little piece of n,ne1 .lh
as almost a miracle Ira
ther important and interesting ouestione s',il
discussed during the afternoon session, o".. wv
THURSDAY, 22d. the
MORNING SESSION. out.
"e oociety agreed 10 meet again at Centre n
;, Md, on Thursday, Nov 9th. of y
,,eiI prepared papers were read by Messrs wo :
lencr and Thompson, which drew from the in
IOers complimentary criticism Justly meri- stiff
r Todd ,,,;,h and
4 NJ NJ" %,'n "'"cn edfnestness' arose. and 1t
IoDar oonontP P"y, 'ne PRESIDENT what Mr.. iden
an ohao,'rn 'ePea''ng "hat ne supposed who
: MmrOL', poaoage i" nis essay. his
he question, Can man be in the favor of bo
without knowledge of the fact Z" b:oupbt an
much difference of opinion, and long dis. one
on' IN which all, both preachers and peo. rat.
appeared TO be much interested