The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-20
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2 THAT the influence Of the confederation upon
Citations has been most important and useful In s charac-
ter and has contributed In preeminent degree 10 the
success which has attended their efforts.
That having established its vaue by long trial, II
has claims upon and entitled TO- the co operation OF
every association that desires the extension aud pros
perty Of Young Mems Christian Associations In tho
country
tons for articles and moved to insert the words esseu
tsl form in the FIRST article, but on request withdrew his
Mr. sAY1KR, Of Cincinnati moved that tho Convention
take up the resolutions from the Committee on COnfedera
ton the effect that the revised articles be submitted TO
the Convention as possible and approved. that
they become the basis OF the confederation Motion pre-.
vailed
Alter long and somewhat interesting debate the
tces az revised ordered sent down TO the various
associations for adoption or rejection.
DELEGATE announced that tickets for the excursion TO
Saratoga would be distributed In the afternoon.
Invitation from Mrs Emma Willard to call upon her
this evening accepted
After spending ten minutes In devotional exercises, the
Convention adjourned until three O'Clock.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JULY IA.
The first bali hour taken up in listening 10 reports
from or two OF the various committees.
Mr.. MCCORMICK, from committee appointed to walt
upon Morgan and request him 10 be present to-
evening, reported that they had his Excel
ency and that be promised to be present on that occa
sion.
The Convention then went into q Committee Of the
Whole On me o. ns os sns v Of
Young Meus Christian Associations to Evangezatioa Ia
city and country" He said-We are Is i were upon the
very threshold OF the great work which lies before u.s.
We great things in the future and this leads TO the
contemplation of the best methods OF mplishing the
work various and consequently require union and
variety Of effort The peculiar duty Of the Young
Young men occupy the relation to society
that the heart does to the body, the
&ssoc have already dOns mucn for
and reformation of young men He spoke OF the union
prayer meetings as one Of the great nstumentaties
which these associations have ueed In furtheraDce ot their
designs lie adver,ed to the prayer meetogs which had
been instituted the varoos emens stations, and the
beneficial results which had resulted tnsrefon and sug
ge5ed their favorable consideration 10 toe various asso
Citations Thu oughout the country He closed By urging
pe,y this beng the great source from which influence
for good emApa,es.
Other speakers followed in the same strain.
DEIEGAJs read from the minutes OK the bret Conven
top in favor OF havicg mission and Sabbath school labor
performed b. the members aud spoke in favor OF acting
The CHAIR requested all who engaged ia the Sab
bs schco TO stand up. The membeis arose en- maSse
Certain Propositions touching the regulation OF assoca
TORS and the best method Of exetng correct influences,
referred to the Convention,
The committee then rose, reported progress aud asked
further time.
The report Of the Committee On Confederation IN refer
ence 70 tie Crlticn Journal was read In making the re-
port the committee earnestly urged upon the various as
iips the necessity Of liberal support TO this period
cal slight discussion followed, q. the conclusion of
which resolved that the association be called upon
for subscriptions ut atty cents. Something like $500
copies we're ordered taken.
Adjourned Until ght O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION,
The evening exercises began with voluntary on the
organ, singing and prayer, after which RoBSpr G. Gil
ouIsr Esq., of Charleston, s. c. delivered the annual
address very large and appreciave audience. Tnis
gentleman address very able and eloquent produc
ton creating marked impression upon tho audi
erce. We regret that want of space precludes
tue possibility OF reporting 1t In full At It's
conclusion q vote Of thanks was adopted, and
copy of the address requested for publication The
zion then closed and the members formed In procession
aud marched TO the residence OF Mrs. Em M Willard,
where they very agreeably and Hospitality onter-
tanea for an hour or more
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY Is.
The Convention came togehas at nine oclocs and after
spending moments devotional exercises the roll
called for the purpose Of ascertanng the number
subscriptions to the Christian Journal At the suggestion
of delegate SEQ copies presented to the Troy
citation.
Reading Of the minutes dispensed with
The Chairman Of the Committee on Confederation re-
ported shat urgent appeals had been received from the
following named cities for the presence Of the next
venton Chicago, Louisville, St Louis, Cleveland and
New Orleans that having considered their various geogra
pbica POSITIONS the conveniepceE for reaching each poin
and the expense the committee had settled upon Louisville
aud reported in favor Of that city.
Mr. AxTEIL moved adoption Of report.
DErRcATR moved as an amendment tina. the Corven-
A very npicy debate followed, tho various delegates
urging the claims OF their cities with great earnespess
but at the same time with rare good hamor The vote
heinK taken, the city Of New Orleans by large
joy selected as the place for the next Convention
Upon notion the vote was made unanimous. New
Orleans delegate returned the thanks Of his aseocaon
The SECRETARY announced that one Of the Collins steam
ers would be chartered and two steamers run from Lou
isvlie TO take the delegates down.
report of the Committee on Associations, in
to certain nterrog suggested yesterday, was then
Whole to hear the essay Of Mr. Langdon who announced
as his subect-Ihe Proper Sphere Of the Christian AS
socations their Character and Influence His essay
listened TO with more thu ordinary attention. as it had
been whispered that this essay likely to become fire.
brand in the Convention Al its conclusion submitted
the following propositions which emboty the get Of his
l. Resolved That the consideration Of our relations and
duty towards young men, we'll OF
various modes Of usefulness an association shoud
be by considerations Of our relations to the
several ecclesiastical organizations which our associations
severaly represent
Q. Re;oved, That association has any constitutional
right TO pursue any course whatsoever contrary to the de-
nominal nul principles CT any one of the said ecclesiastical
organizations and that this obligation Ia the reach
CT the power of majorities.
in view also OF the fact that certain Of the ecclesiastical
organizations which We represent hold to the exclusive
right OF dvinely organized church Of Christ TO under
take the propagation Of the Gospel; therefore,
8 Resolved, That the Young Mens Christian Assoca-
ton an institution for the general propagation of the
Gospel 1t Ia not here to enter upon tie work OF evangc
zaon nor the independent exercise of any OF the unc
tions OF the visible church Of Christ; but 1t is rather
function OF the church. under s entire control aux
ary and subordinate to the same and therefore, ncapa
BILE of entering upon any field OF labor which may not be
virtually and practically the hclt of each and
every denomination in the association rather than the field
Of association Itself.
4. Resolved, That the institution abdes By ts his
torica composition, that is institution for the
nation and deveopement IN young men OF Christian cha
racer and Christian activity and that deprecstss any
departure from It's limitation of a sphere greatly de-
trimental to its influence ard usefulness.
The 9th resolution declares tha. agencies eg
innate and the SIXTH that being co. they proper aud
expedlent.
These propositions were replied to in very spirited
manner by member who differed from them entirely
he knew OF no such thing differences the church OF
God. Christ would have taken a denomin ationa
view OF doing good would have given the blessing
OF His religion only to certain cssses Of The Con
yenton, after singing and prayer, then adjourned until
three O'Clock.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY Is.
Upon the opening Of the Convention the Committee on