, 1860-06-09

bLoox 1aros, June IN. l6f9-
It Is truly q relief to yet away from the
cso.ded metropolis Of the West, where the
m'nd is tiled with throngiog cares and the
swelling torrent Of poli1ical discussion, to this
beautiful, quiet city, and join with the earnest
people IN tae consideration Of the subject of
training up the children in . knowledge of
Christ and bis Gospel
:, We do not lose oar interest in the afiirs cf
the campaign. The people here seem 10 reno
rate the noble Lincoln AID are full Of earnest
ness IN the work OF sweeping ont the filth and
corruption which pervades the present Admin
astfatlon. But just now there is q gathering
ttow Various portions Of our State, the object
Of which is to advance the cause Of Sabbath
Schools, gather in the children from the hauuts
Of sin and sare their souls.
80 now the citizens assemble With Us to take
pafs IN the good work Of advancement
would that you and Jour readers could realize
Inc euthusiasm and earnestness with which the
subjects are discussed and inquiries made,-
christian harmony controls the action Of the
Conzention. and spirit Of brotherly sympathy
warns their hearts. Much coed is being done.
Yesterday afternoon a. the hour appointed
for the meeting Of the Bloomington SUNDAY
School Union, Phenix Hall was flied 10 orer-
Loving wrh the teachers, Superntendents and
!oreFs Of the Sabbath School, the scene remind
inE l US i oi h:ye full of bees. Not only ras the
na!t tall. but tue stairway and indeed The street
10 front. So there WAS only one way to satisfy
inc ehrong, which was to organize anothermeef-
ing. Those unable to get into the hall. were
iuSlted to the Methodist Church, and were I'd.
dressed BY jealous, warm-hearted friends Of the
Chicago: At the hall Judge McLund. President
ot the Union, introduced the members of the
Conveat!cn to the multitude aud welcomed thu
members in brief, earnest speech, to which r.
ii. Guillord, Esq, uf Chica:o, responded In his
usual happy manner. Then followed music and
enliyening addresses from Rev. Mr.. Dickinson
Of chicago; Rev. Nr. Ayres of Evanston Rry.
Mr. Burnett, and Mr. A,1es Of Jacksopy,lle.
These addresses we're full Of warmth and favor.
auI awakened 4 new Interest in the cause.
nm always happy to hear the children sing. and
found to uy JOY that the voices of the children
Of this city are US full Of melody Is the birds
that make music amid tbs thousands Of trees
which SO beantify und aesrn the place. There
Is no sweeter mu>lc than the voices If children.
~ four o'clock Il Convention re-assen.bled.
while the Sabbath Schools went 10 the rrore, to
rccreate and partake of shepicnic. Tie threat
ening clouds sped away to da1ken other habita-
tions, and beautiful sunshine made all hearts
glad. After tho usual preliminary exercises
the Convention took up the 6rst question of dis
cussicn. as 10 what is the best means OF iupart.
| ing 10 children knowledge ofthe savinc truths
| OF the Bible. This ELECTED interesting remarks
frum many members, and gave evidence of
| much thought upon the all important AIN Of S.
| a1A !Aosa AuG &luE 4hOtl&u IQE Inc alter.
noon session was fully spent ere the SUBJECT " a
| disposed Of, and the Convention adjourned to
It in the evening.
The special order for the evening was the fol.
lowing topic: s'What is the rel,tion of the
| Sabbath Scauol to the temperance cause?' The
church was well filed with delegates aud ci,i-
zens, and the speeches irdica ed a deep aaJ
| growing conviction in the minds of the people
that the only hope for q thorough advancement
OF the temperance cause Is in teaching the chill.
dren its Importance, and implanting in thei.
minds and hearts the necessity of guarding
against The allurements oi King alcohol aud hs
vosaries. he discussion finally terminated b5
tue adoption Of appropriate resolutions, ex
pressing the sense OF the Convention. j few
moments were then devoted to u further dis
cosslon Of the unfinished matter Of the after
noon sessi7n, which terminated 10 the adoption
Of resolutions, which will BE- published with tie
proceeding. Adjourned till It o'clock ,hiI
norulng. Though we have many interesting
and important questions and topics writer
down for discussion, yet think some of then
must be LEI: for the next annual meeting, as VT
| who have come SO far nust hasten home to At
tend to pressing duties The final adiournmen,
will probably be effected this evening.
So uuch Of interest is centering 1bout this
Convention, that ne hope to see much create,
shronx from all parts Of the State at the session
OF 1861, at Alton. All the friends Of Sabbatl
Schools should realize the value Of these as
semblles to the progress Of the glorious cause.
We are in the midst OF much enjoy ment, bott
earthly and spiritu.l. and our heurts 70 ous il
gratitude to the citizens of D1oominlto fo]
their unostenta1ious and generous hospitality.
Yours, DC, DEAN.