Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-25

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Anniversary Meetings In Boston.

Anniversary Meetings In Boston.
The Tract Society.-The meeting was held at
3o'cloch. at the Meionaon. 1t was opened by
prayer by E NJ. P. Wells of Boston. The Treas
urer, N. P. Kemp, then made his report, from
which i: appears that the Society as'received,
from Sarious sources, S52, 72S 10; expenses, S5I,
9l4 So; balance in the treasury, SSl3 81
Rev. Mr.. Dexter of Boston,moved an ADJOURN
ment until Tuesday t-9 o'clock, as it was i'm.
possible, on account of the running of the trains,
for individuals living at distance, who were in
terested in the meeting, to be present today, and
they had right to demand that the Society
should hold its meetings at such time as would
accommodate them, if it would not incommode
more.
Mr.. Kittredge said he hoped it would not be
adjourned, for he thought many who were here
today could not come tomorrow.
Mr. Stetson hoped, il the meeting adjourned,
would adjourn until afternoon.
Other gentlemen spoke. who were opposed to
the adjournment,
6. g. Hubbard, ESQ.,, said he considered it a
mere question Of justice and right. # the Socie-
ty do not adjourn, many will be disappointed, for
circulars had been sent out, stating that the meet
ing would probably be adjourned until Tuesday.
Mr.. Orcutt said they did not depend on circu,
lars, bur on newspapers in great measure.
gentleman moved to amend, by making the
motion read, " When we adjourn, we adjourn to
meet tomorrow at o. wHTE
The votswas taken on the amendment, and the
chairman stated that he was unable to decide.
Some one moved to lay his motions on the table.
Ruled out Of order. The vote was taken on tina
motion to adjourn until three o'clock, and was
decidedly count Of standing voters, as follows
affirmative l45, negative 1874.
Mr.. Webster moved to adjourn to meet tomor.
row at nine o clock, and decided in the negative
by 100 to 100.
Rev, Mr.. Dexter moved that the minutes o.
the last meeting be read.
Rev Mr.. Wells moved to amend by substtut.
ing motion to dispense with the reading Of the
minutes
Mr.. Kittridge said that two motions had been
made for delay, and majority have siRnifed
their indispostiOn to delay, and it seemed to him
uuchrstian to put forward such motions in sue
eesson. (Applause.j
Rev Mr.. Kitsrdge said he would be frank. He
did put these motions for delay, and there were
reasons tor oelay Wnlch ne tnOuBht were SUM
cient, He wanted full statement ofthe affairs
Of the society, and he wanted full expression by
fair representation Of the New England Tract
Society. .s 1850 w
The President then stated that 1t was undoubt
eddy in order to call for the minutes Of the las
meeting, and they must be read at the call Of
members, and discussion must be needless. he
then called upon the Secretary to read the min.
'utes, and the assembly listened with pertinsnce
and tolerabe degree Of attention.
The annual meeting Of the Society for Pro.
noting Christian knowledge, Piety, and Charity
was held Monday forenoon. The following off
cers were chosen for the ensuing year.
President--Rev. Samuel Barrett. D. ID.
Vice President-Rey. james W. Thompson
d ID.
secrstary--Rey. Frederic A. Whitney.
Treasuref--Wm. 7. Andrews, Esq
II was voted thai the income Of the funds 70
the ensuing ysAr be paid 70 the Professors of IN
Theological school at Cambridge, for the pur
chase Of books for the library.