The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-13

and what in and still more apnprent " socA
thai upboy traffic from the acorn ana aes raoanou NV
whiol il has fallen 10 the dignity Oh Missionary
prse-perhsps, in the opinion Of ITS adv9o."s r Az
Almost equally successful appeal to the sane BODY 10 set
at paneht the federal consttutonhe only security lor
patopel protection and national npyn iayor Oh personal
liberty Personal liberty is indeed, nyauabe, bat
must ike other human lights be regulated by the law
and the constitution and they who exh0rt 70 the wful
yios ion Of either invoke universal anarchy and contrib
ute Small degree 10 the demolition OF the fair edtfce
In which all our liberties are enshrined The tendency
auded TO peryerts the precepts OF the Bible ana the
teachings OF God 10 its base and revenge
full murder not elonious killing but judica! sacrifice
q warning 10 The ncen,ious suoh a doctrine
is not without its uses, but its general adoption would
sap the foundations Of individual safety and social
order These and such things these, abundany prove
Mat this society how active aud useful II may be-
perform only small share of the work which invites
its exertons and demands all it's energies But passing
these and other like considerations witt the
sent OF the understanding and the heart 70 their )unt
importance let your attention be directed 10 the blessed
influences which the society must necessarily exert 10
forming the character and controlling the destnes Of the
new towns and settlements which springing up in all
parts Of our extended country and from which new
communities and States must be formed. While many OF
the emgrants TO these secluded and far away districts
come from foreign lands, much the larger portion of them
are nom the older States, and leave behind them-oh
how great sometimes the sacricethe adv lnlages OF
refined association Of organized society the schoohouse
the town ball the church. and the sound Of the preached
Gospel Much prvaton and suffering must always attend
such enterprises whether conducted by yduas or BY
large bodies of men, even when impesd as oar Puritan
ancestors by desire for the glory OF G ID and the
advancement of the Christian faith" The time necessarily
occupied providing for ysicsl wants in subdung
the for est in tlling the ground and in providing new
habitatons for Themselves and their families, does
not permit much heed to be given 70
there may be with some reasonable personal deco.
in private conduct and much devoted pey there
large number Of others who throw aside s restraint as
freed from the obligations imposed by civilization; aud
hence there s also the absence Of all established and
united order resulting tot unrequeny in general license
and awiessnees. This manests itself the dissertation
sabbath border the!tS,
ties and duties aud in the organization OF spontaneous r
bunss 10 check and to punish these and similar outrages
remedy scarcely to be preferred 10 the evil correcs
and but for oaer aid the inhabitants must inevitably con-
Unue TO descend IN the social scale Only very few OF
such districts in the early stages of their progress
sustain the regular institutions Of the Gospel fewer still.
can carry With them gospel minister, support him,
build edhce in which God may be worshpped; and
without tese there cannot be well regulated town. vii
lsee community This great want Ii s of the lead
ing objects Of this society TO supply sends to these
mote seulemoHls as wei as TO destitute localities
home the living preacher TO dispense the word of Truth,
and TO teach thereby mans duty to his neghbor 10 soc
ETY. and TO God. Hei usually OF liberal efacston
OF various degrees Of requirement in most of the elements
OF human knowledge, many instances Of refined
citation and CIVILIZATIONS he has had the advantages of re
gous and theological training and education ana above all
and more than ALL Is OF approved pous life and character
But be gees not alone. He is tho head Of Christian
family, ana be regards the family institution sacred
established for the wisest purposes, lying at the oundi
ton Of all civil society and he strives ennoble and pro-
tect it, AS ii embOdies the type OF civil government,
he renders obedience and respect ana seeks TO mould
the people around him into Christian community with
wen appointed and good men for their temporal guides
and rulers. His household an example TO sepa.
rated, or disturbed, irregious households and they
are induced to copy ts spirit and initiate its virtues No,
panies him. the spirit to do good 10 benefit his fellow
man, TO take from him the evil OF and TO mike him
child OF holiness Moreover he takes with him the Bible
God s recorded viii to man and he makes il The COM
panon Of bis life and tho ruler Of all his conduct Through
It's agency he communicates divine Knowledge the be-
nighted and leads them 10 repentance ana reformation
The beneficial effects of his labors and anxiees are wit
messed IN turbulence giving place to gentsDess the dram
snop 20 me school and the CHURCH, incompetence 10
briefly profanity TO prayer Sabbath breaking sabbath
Keeping deness 10 industry, denial OF God his rege-
renee and worship, and dsordery and lcenoas COM
munity TO well regulated and orderly one-for, from
ledge Of and obedience the precepts of the Bible
private and public thrift and social order are sure TO follow
Ar. Noyes proceeded to dwell on the multiplied ser.
vices which missionary performed the schoonnaster
ana The teacher OF divine truth There should necessarily
ro S s o T OF hone mis-
gions that came within the sphere his operations From
all these be 10 the practical conc
sion that was the duty Of every man 20 do something
towards supporting home missionaries The necessities
ot the cause and RAPID increase population rendered
essential TIE trifpg Of $500 paid an entire year
oil Msionary labor under the society rcn might
poor one, contribute the support Of one de con
cluded by drawing attention to the example Of the late
oenJ bnuer VINO or over quarter OF century had
Sustained alone one Of the missionaries called upon
his hearers TO follow in his steps.
The address Of Mr.. Noyes was followed by hymn,
after which
Rev. henry NJ DExrER, of Boston, Mass, spoke 70 the
next resolution -
Resolved That as personal holiness s the necessary
frn Of Christianity within the soul, so missions (drs:
home then foreign are but its natural Development in
the world without.
bepeaction being pronounced the meeting adjourned
AMERICAN BAPTIST MARINERS SOCIETY.
SECOND ANNIVERSARY.
This society celebrated its second anniversary on Wed.
nesday night at the westinghouse Of the FRS. Baptist
church, corner Of Elizabeth and Broome stree,sDescon
Peter Balen in the chair.
The exercises commenced at hafpast seven O'Clock by
the singing Of anthem by the choir OF the church,
commelcing-
80 Thou who hast spread out the skies,
And measured the depth Of the sea,
'Tsixt heavens and ocean shall rise
Our incense of praises TO Thee.n
Then followed the reading Of the l07th Psalm by Roy
T. KcMAS NoTr the ,asror Of the church. The rreasu.
rer-wM u wrrEMoRE-then read his annual report,
from which 1t appeared that the receipts from all
sources $50 49, ard the disbursements 1886 &c.
The SECRETARY then read the Managers Annual Report
It by congratuang the friends of The society
the signal with which God had been pleased TO
bless their enors in the cause Of the seamen In the
trospecon Of the past they had offer deyout
thanks to Almighty God who els the confidence Of the
ends of tbs earth and those who far of upon the
ses ad , Ssep Uus event cas in Co.'s pro
feelings Of sorrowit was the death OF the late Pre-.
sdent, Deacon Isaac Newton He had been called away
have lost wise counsellor aud warm devoted friend
the welfare Of seamen The FIRST Baptist Mariners
Church OF this city, whose interests had claimed and re-
ceived their most immediate and attention. was they
believed the first church organized for the express
purpose Of bringing sailors under the influences Of tue
preaching and ordinances of The Gospel This church
organized the year 1843 and after struggling for more
than fourteen years under peculiar difficulties, arising
from an apparent want Of sympathy the part Of
sister churches essential to give sufficient aid mis-
sonayy church, they resolved to call council OF said
churches for aid and advice in carrying the great
missionary behalf Of seamen From the pastors
annual report TO big church appeared that during the
year 1858 there had been 100 bapss making the total
memberships 3es, Of which II the United
ssates receiving ship North Carolina, where the
precious work Of grace etill continues They
urged with considerable force the adaptation Of
seamen for the missionary work in foreign couu.
tries On account Of their familiarity with different
languages; with their hearts changed by sovereign
grace, emnenty qualities them for this work The mana
gers urge the necessity Of placing missionary
the field in this city Immediately, on account Of the sig
nGcant fact that about 200 0C0 seaen visit this port
puay nom other lands The managers report contained
other interesting data which the limits Of this report will
not permit be given The chairman then reaA letter
from Governor Morgan, excusng himself for not beng