The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-11

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The American Tract Socsety.
suB pIerHBurIoN OF TIE SLAVERY rRAcrs-xssr-
ne OF rHy usMBKRs TO PRSPAkB FOB THE ANN
yDssARY-THs DTFBRBsCE BSrwAEN THE MIN
nEne AND THE PUBLISHING COMMITTEE
An Irregular meeting Of members and friends Of the
asrssn Tract Society held last evening 10 the her
nue Library, Asor place. 70 ooufer upon "the present
eal position Of tae society, Consequence Of the as
s,de sssuusd BY Executive Committee upon Tie Sub
49, sf shvsy" There large attendance Of clergy
- and members q! the society
O'clock the Rsv Dr. TYING announced that the meet
10 called BY private circular signed by certain gentle
and hs appeared 70 that requisOa the gen.
nnn who had signed desired that he should bring the
natter INTO shape He would therefore move that
N ~ and beloved friend John rappan President Of the
original rrsct Society, which bad grown up is present
.assnsde end which they Ill desired 70 see prosper
M fAppAs on taking the chair observed that be-
- 0sy proceeded with the business OF the meeting
v proper they should ask for the Divine blessing AMI
guidance IN the critical situation in which they were
he hsue o. it, He would ask DR.. Tying 10 offer mp
payer.
Rev Dr. sE.cHR moved inst the Rev. Mr. Osnneld be
npp ,lnted Secretary.
Rev. M CANKiD-T beg to be excused; am not
i,s6n 70 see what done evening and would rather
nst occupy tnat position must be excused.
me Rev Mr.. Day, OF Philadelphia, was then appointed
SssreiGy
No CHAIRMAN observed that not residing in that quarter
4 the indviduas present he was sporant Of the mes-
sures 70 be submitted The Secretary would read the
abrular calling the meeting.
ne Secretary here read the following
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
New YoIK, April l6, 1855
DEAR SR-rne present critical posi;i of American
st Society in consequence Of the attitude assumed by
ne Executive Committee upon the seoject Of slavery,
nd collaboration You are therefore, invited be
present ~ the Mercantile Library Building, in New York,
Koauay, Nay 10, At * O'Clock, aud 70 bring with you
ssy friend or friends whom you may select Yours, re-
lhe Rev. Or. TYING addressed the meeting He
sid tbs. would become him, Of the sign
ere Of the Invitation, % throw some light upon the
y shoold be understood that that meeting was
composed Of no ecN,na character The of invi
on had been distributed by the different sguers accord
ing 10 their own choice and will, il impossible
sov any one OF the signers 70 that circular "
vh individuals characters these notices bad sent
Re believed, however FAR he had Opportunity Of
nqurng, that these notices had been sent selection Of
ssseuen Of known variety Of thoughts and views snd
s~nvcons this subject. thar they had gentlemen
ent OF Inherent opinions upon the question: and he took
great pains to send oat notices TO gentlemen VINO
posed in their views on the subject. The meeting
perfectly friendly conference and perfs fly fair ard i'm
partial conference Of representatives. of different opinions
vsrsation upon the attitude which had been
sssuned 10 reference TO this great subject by
perceived by Of them there alternative
10 public battle this subject, unless there
On principles for he purpo.e az dscu this
question, ana expressing tue Judgments OF the members
sHsiy Having SAID SO much, which opened toe whole
character OF the meeting, lie felt ne had al he de-
1ycc ard would leave the matter In their hands for
ms isr ex esson Of their sentiments and the approval
sny plan hst should rise out Of the expression Of
that msht be proved be Tor Lords glory
~ Vie peace Of church and for enlargement and
Of bic Gospel through the channels OF tie
me CHAIRMAN stated he ready to hear any obser-
vons that nigh, be offered, or any plan they had to
crose BE suggested the speeches should be short
- possible.
Rev Dr. SMITH said that the original thought emsnAsei
6om Dr. 1ypg that there should be informal meeting
s the choe Trscs Society sometime previous ann
vsrssry May, 10 which their views could be inter.
AAnged AND where, OF course, brethren could be
hse 70 interchange their sen,imsnis Christian confo
renee Acting upon tue suggestion, be bad conferred
yesid be impossible 70 brig together many from diff
invent portions OF the country the month OF Mar and
Soa,y two OF three days IN her Deliberations and FOR
oAt reason the attempt 10 informal meeting
a he society was abandoned Az far rs be YVES col-
osed the ,sne course which Dr. Tying hsd indicated
e<iirg the circulars had been sdop.ed, and 20 any
eho plan Of acton IN the matter the sguers Of that
circular bad none 20 propose
Juoge BoRsHo~H, Of New Jersey, next addressed the
meeting, but having spoken very low tone OF voice
hts remarks we're almost naudible lie sail be was |
Aeoo~ed with an .nvitaon 10 attend that meeting and
sA0ueh be had good dta Of eIporence in these ma
srs, he bad no pan OF action 70 recommend Until the
avsrsAIy took plsoe lie came there rather 70 hear,
sd per hspe to have bis feelings modified In view Of the
great nseress OF the American Tract Society In. sent
peps. ~ was known 70 several OF the Gentlemen
secret either in the religious in the poS.
ssrld. Re knew something Of the history Of slavery
frcm his birth and ho had the ocnea Of the parental ad
vice q his 'aiher ana benefit OF his teacbngs He
kpew when be wa boy bis father owned slaves, AMI
slavery extended at that tine n New Jersey he knew
kom Fad experience TIRE bauefu effects Of slavery upon
his infant mind for when be boy Of ten twelve
ys so age be saonss be had Perfect rsas % kick
that belonged 70 ns father he considered slavery the
n OF AL aims, and IN hs view against the CON
nandments VI God Il the author Of roboerss. OF
man stealing, Of murder, and permitted among the
nations for that very purpose was tie author o adul
sned by the nsDdmenls There was society called
ne southern 40 Society that had taken active part
q ir ministers, who bad preached 70 The congregation
10 skich he belonged. He told that gentleman 10
rAu terms that II be would 90 South and make
IN TIER church or Il he ~oaid Sni a missionary bold
spcrgh m The cause Of slavery TO 20 South and pray "a
kn 70 DO Bot 10 give dollar 70 a 20 south
.Dd preach The Gospel and tell him 70 open he mouth
vel o. sendDg out missionary 10 Utah ~ preach the
Go-pe, and telling HIM MOI 70 say word soou, ada-
Judge JrssrP Of Pennsylvania, was the ner, spoascr
Ne observed hat Was important they should tske q
distinct view q the question before them for unisss
n<y old, they would be at loss In coming b.
= wcper conclusion 10 relation 70 wha, vs 70
Be cone. Ne did mot intend 70 make Aay
% NE present attitude OF the quezt1n m honorable
g-rtsmsn Al length referred 20 The Anniversary meeting
ne Tract Society last year and The auihorzng tho
auibuon Of the tracts Intended 70 the assers Of saves
ord ccnDenied upon the refusal Of the Executive Com
mntee 70 carry out the wikhes OF the members.
Dr BAoos Of New Haven alluded 10 the fcl that the
meeting Of the society Wednesday next wss ~ be
nFensd by The reading Of special report from the
i've Commitiee II seemed that they had somsthtng 10
rcprt which did 10. with the regular report
snd be v Inclined 70 oobJec0re that the subject Of th
sp~csn report This very question which Judge Jesuo
eao reerred o that in thai special report the committee
you'd come befre her constituents with erpauA 1on
81 The reasons o. their rosponement Of this question
fnf upon thai explsuafon the society would be expected
~ art II he wa right In hs conjecture, the question
woid In that way be brought up whether Lbe society
would abide By The resolutions % last year or rescpd
sher, and appeared W him the Executive Conmntes
s,pected 10 rcSn their Offices snotoer year thew would
teobged 70 Ias upon the OF these
i<r referring nj length 10 the differences concluded
ny stating that the committee before them on
Wednesday next with an apology and IN expansion Of