The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-09

The annual report Of the Board was read by W. H.
Wyckof Corresponding Secretary which was adopted on
motion OF Rev H. Evans, OF Connecticut, seconded by
Rev. 7. j. conant D. D., who both addressed the Union
The report showed that the work Of the Bible Union
less opposition encountered in its carly years has, in
measure, ceased. Many former opp0sers have become
convinced of the utility Of the revision movement and the
past year Is marked by an unusual increase In the
beers OF friends to the Union The gradual deveopement
Of the plans Of the organization has matudes to its
support More revisons have been published more re-
veaied truth has been evolved from Obscurty more err
rors have been corrected in the English version
and more work has been performed in every way by
officers and revisers than in any other year +
The 36Oth hymn was sung. BenedctOn was pronounced
by Rev w. B Maxson D. b. Adjourned till two O'Clock
+. NJ During the adjournment the ladies Of the First
church provided the delegates with liberal entertain
ment In the lecture room.
hymn Prayer BY Rev GOODWIN ana snsns .G s CONN
Conn. second hymn was sung The Corresponding
Secretary read letter Of encouragement from Prof H. T.
Ripley, d. d., OF Newton Theological Institute Mass
Brief addresses were made by Rev. T. NJ. Barker Nj;
Rev ". 3. Maxson, D. D., n. u Rev. L. c Bates n Y;
key. T. sd q. Ballard, N u and Rev s. Gale, N Y.
Rev. VIM T. Broaddus, Virginia, addressed the Union.
The 7elst hymn was sung Brief addresses were made
by Rev. N. b. Baldwin, Pa. Rev. T. L. Breckenridge,
Ind; Rev. J. E. Rue, s. G., and - Clemens, N Y
Committee on Arrangements reported for the various
meetings until TO morrow noon. Adopted.
BY request, Rev. Dr. Broaddus was excused from the
labors OF the Committee on Lukes Gospel, and Rcv
VIM. Garner was appointed in his place.
Prayer was offered up by Rev. John Duncan Mass .
after which the Union adjourned to six O'Clock P. NJ
The meeting reassembed at Elk O'Clock A conference
OF members was held until seven O'Clock when the reg-
lar evening session began The Vice President took the
chair until the arrival Of the President shortly after
Prayer said and a hymn sung The President then
introduced Prof. Loos Of Virginia who delivered an ad
dress. Rev. A. Cleghorn, Of New York followed The
session closed with the singing of the doxology and
dction.
The second days proceedings commenced on Thursday
with prayer and singing
The various committees appointed the day before sub
mitted their reports, which were adoptedthe reports
being accompanied by short addresses from those who
offered them
Rev. Mr. OsGooD then forward and delivered his
address He alluded principally TO the immortality and
niideliy which existed in Germany, and showed how
necessary it is that the Union should urge on s work
there
Rev. DR.. HAcKErT followed He refuted the assertion
that e work OF the Union was secaran and contended
hat some OF the transa0rs other than Baptists
and that if the work sided one il would soon be-
exposed in this enlightened age.
Inc report OF the Committee Spanish Scriptures re-
erred to the late martyrdom of Brother Grove and the
condition or his bereaved widow, upon which a call was
made upon the generosity Of the brethren for her relief
which was most amply responded TO-
hymn was then sung, and the morning session closed
with prayer by Rev. DR., CAIDIcorT.
The afternoon session began with a conference at two
O'Clock The regular business commenced at three
O'Clock, with prayer by the Rev. Mr. GREGORY.
Reports rom the committees who had not as vet offered
any were now received and adopted
Addresses were made by Rev. Drs Eaton and Achli
Inc latter showed the necessity in Italy Of the Italian YER
sion as printed by the Union.
The business OF this session being finished before the
appointed hour the remaining was devoted 70 free
conference
The delegates reassembled at O'Clock conference
was held until Z Prayer was then offered up by Rev
DR.. Hntchins, Of New York, and the 762d hymn sung
Rev. JAMES CHALLOy, Of Philadelphia delivered an ad-
dress, being followed by the Rev T. L. BREcKESRDGK OF
InGtana.
The PRECEDENT announced that copies OF Dr. Conant,s
revision OF the first five chapters Of ST. Matthew were now
ready, and might be had at the door.
ne read resolution, adopted at the afternoon session.
which conveyed the thanks of the Union 70 the ladies' OF
had furnished ~
ne alluded in his closing remarks, in very touching
,h 70 inc departed minister Of the church 10 which
the Union was now holding its session and To varops
others OF the brethren who had been called from this
en snce 'ne last anniversary. He also called upon all
and increased zeal. wa "0u
Ihe doxoosy was then sung, benedicton was pronoun
ecu W Tue fresae' and the meeting adjourned sine die