New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-12
Confederation of Young Meals Christian
Associations
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.


Associations
| FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS
WEDNESDAY, april Ii.
At II H. the Convention was called to order by
Mr. w. P. Mumford, Of Richmond va, who, in the
absence of the President of the last Convention,
proposed the appointment of presiding officer,
l'ro tena., and Secretary.
Mr. II. G. Gilchrist, Of Charleston, s. c., was
nominated for President, and was chosen by ae-
caamation, and Mr.. John Wanamaker, of Phiadel-
phia, was appointed Secretary.
The exercises were opened by the President an
nouneing the one hundred and eighty-.hrd hymn
which was followed by an appropriate prayer by
the same gentleman On motion of Mr., James Il.
Low, Of New Orleans, the Convention resolved
itself into devotional meeting to cortinue for an
hour. The doors being closed, Mr. Low announced
the first hymn, which was sung. Mr. Duncan, of
New Orleans, stated to the meeting that recent
letter from Troy, New York, had supplied him with
the gratifying information that revival had fol-
lowed the meeting of the last Convention in that
city, and a number had been added to the Chris
tian fold. There were many persons present at
this Convention who attended that which brought
about these beneficial results, and he hoped that
like blessing would follow the New Orleans meet
ing Of the Associations.
Mr.. Duncan's remarks were at some length, and
were followed by singing after which, prayer by
Mr. j II. Pointer, Of Louisville, KY. and the read
ing Of portion Of the First Epstle General Of ST.
John. After further exercises of prayer and sing
ing, recess until 5 o'clock was taken, that the
Central Committee might attend to business The
henedction Of dismissal was pronounced by Rev.
Mr. Walker.
EVENING SESSION.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. r. G.
GiIchrist President pro tene, and the exercises
were opened by singing the 33d hymn. After
prayer by Mr.. G. r. Saussy, the minutes of the
morning session were read and approved, and the
roll being called, it was shown that twelve States
were represented in the Convention.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. A.
G. Bakewell, of New Orleans, amended by Mr..
Chaplin, and adopted
ResoIred, That the editors and reporters of the
press of the city be notified by the Secretary of
this Convention that seats are provided for them
and they are cordially invited to be present at all
the deliberations of this body.
The arrival Of the st. Louis delegation was here
announced. Mr.. Low, on behalf of the New Or
leans Delegation, asked that they be allowed to
retire for few moments, which was granted; and,
on motion of Mr.. Wanamaker, the Convention then
passed half hour in devotional exercises of va
ried character. After which the presiding officer
resumed the chair, and Mr. Howell, of New Or
leans offered the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolred, That the sessions of this Convention
commence at A. NJ, to be occupied by devo-
tional exercises until 9a a. NJ, and adjourn at
P. NJ, and in the evening assemble at 65 o'clock
P. M.
The President announced the Nominating Com
inittee, 50 far as filed at the hour
Leonard Chaplin, Charleston, S. C.
Dr. J. D. Smith, Macon, Ga.
FL. 5. Forwood, New Orleans, La.
J.H. Palmer, Louisville, Ky. .....@
|. Id. Penfield, Chicago, Iii.
e Milton Saylor, Cincinnati, o.
Ed. A. Shafier Mobile, Ala.
John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, Pa.
DIR. W. P. Palmer, Richmond, Va. s.
Jas. l.. Sloos, St. Louis, Mo.
a Rev j. i. Dnryea, Troy, N. Y.
f Rev. Jas. A. Proctor, Washington, o. C.
FL. B. Mason, Belot, Wis.
]. Plat, Jersey City, N. j.
G. G. Stuart, Indianapolis, la.
The invitation of the Clay Monumental Associa-
tion, to participate in the celebration to-day,
presented and accepted by adoption of resolution
offered by Mr.. V. A. Proctor, of Virginia, as fol-
lows
Resoleed, That the invitation received from the
Clay Monumental Association be accepted.
The following resolutions were offered
BY Mr.. j. A. Pugh-
Resolued, That we proceed to business for this
evening according to arrangements made by the
New Orleans Association.
By Mr.. Robert Gribble-
The committee of the Confederation of Young
Mems Christian Association of New Orleans re-
spectfully ask whether it is the wish of the Coned
Grafton that the opening exercises appointed for
this evening should be proceeded with, or be de-
layed until larger number Of delegates shall have
arrived, as we know they will soon be with u.s.
The steamer Queen of the West will be at our leyee
tonight, and the Emerald on Thursday night or
Friday morning. a
The resolution of Mr.. Pugh was adopted.
Mr.. Penfeld, Of Chicago, offered the following:
Resoteed, That when we adjourn after the exer-
cises of this evening, We adjourn to meet at 6a p
NJ. on Friday.
Mr. Forwood moved that 65 tomorrow evening
be inserted instead of Gs p. M. on Friday which
was carried.
Mr.. Pugh moved to take recess; carried
What is entitled The Welcome " occurred at
half-past seven o'clock in the following order of
exercises: Hymn Welcome Brothers. etc.
Reading of the 40th chapter Of Isaiah by Rev. /.
j. Henderson. Prayer by Rev. Dir. Howard. Ad-
dresses by Rev. DR.. Walker and Mr.. Gilchrist. A
doxology, after benediction by Rev. G. G. Gil
lespie.
The Convention then adjourned till tomorrow
evening.