Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-25
Tho Irrepressible COnHi in the American
Christian Missionary society.

Tho Irrepressible Conflict In the American
Christian Missionary society.
Yesterday morning, just before adjourn
ment, DR.. ]. P. Robinson disturbed the
previously existing equanimity of the
American Christian Missionary Society, by
introducing, for consideration in the after
noon, the following apparently moderate
and harmless resolution:
"ResoIved: That we deeply sympathze
with the loyal and patriotic in our country,
in the present efforts to sustain the Govern
ment of the United States. And we feel it
our duty as Christians to ask our brethren
everywhere to do all in their power to sus-
tain the proper and constitutional authori-
ties of the Union"
During the intermission the resolution
given above worked as effectualy as the
Heaven which the woman took and tied in
three measures of neal"
In the latter case, however, "the whole
was leavened;" whereas, in the case of the
Society, the result upon reassembling in the
afternoon was found, owing to the diverse
and discordanG nature of the elements, to be
a commotion more resembling the couldron
of the witches of Macbeth
''Double, double, toll and trouble;
Fire, burn and, caulsron, bubble"
Elder D. S. Burnett raised the point of
order that the resolution was not german to
the objects of the meeting. The point was
Elder John Smith made an appeal from
this decision, which was seconded by R. NJ.
Bishop. The question then came up, "Shall
the decision of the Chair stand as the deci-
sion of the Society"
The Chair explained that to vote aye on
the question would bring the resolution be-
fore the meeting for discussion, while to vote
no would shut it out.
A strong debate then followed, in which
Henderson of "
led off in stirring appeal in favor OF the
resolution. He contended that the Society
had often adopted resolutions as far aside
from the legitimate objects of its organiza-
ton as the one now presented. He exhorted
them by all the bonds of Christian affection
to express their sympathy with the soldiers
that had gone to Kentucky to defend their
homes and their lives.
The discussion on the same side was main
tanned by Elders Goodwin, Robinson, Shep-
ard, Jamison and others, in the course of
which it was stated that the impression had
gone abroad that this organization was dis.
| loyal; that it was the custom of all religious
bodies to pass similar resolutions, and that it
was not improper for this one to place itself
on the record, which would be done at any
rate, the only difference being the choice of
| sides.
Elders Rogers, Gano and Franklin, r NJ.
| Bishop, Esq and others vehemently opposed
| the consideration of the resolution An
| Intellectual effort was made to withdraw it,,
but two or three members objected, where
upon the appeal was also renewed.
| Calls were made for the question. As the
| Chairman was about to put it, Mr.. John
Shackleford, of Maysville, KY, took the
| floor, and said that every sentiment, every
word of the resolution was his, ["and mine,
and mine, and mine" cried number of the
| brethren, but it was not legitimate, and be
did not wish to be condemned as disloyal if
he voted no upon the proposition ["nor /,
nor !, nor ]" reiterated a number of the
brethrenl. He did not question the loyalty
of any of the brethren, nor did he wish his
to be questioned He knew no North, no
Europe, no Africa, no country-he knew
only the world. "Go ye into all the world
and preach the Gospel" said the Savior.
The above expresses the substance of the
opposition.
The only appearance of any thing like per-
sonal feeling in the course of the debate was
brought on by the remarks of Elder Benja-
min Franklin, editor of the Christian RevietDl
in this city, who said in the course of his
opposition, that venerable brother had been
insulted by the remarks made.
This called DR.. Robinson to his feet, who
objected to these charges and denied theil
truth.
The Chair cautioned the speaker to refrain
from personalities, and after being checked
twice, Elder Franklin succeeded in finishing
his remarks
The question was then put and lost. Sc
thu resolution was ruled out.
TEN MINUTES ADJOURNMENT =" CITIZENS
MEETING"
A resolution was Immediately passed II
adjourn the Society meeting and organize |
"OitZeps' meeting" or "POlitical meeting
as it was characterized by a number of voices
| Rev. d. s. Burnett was called to the Chair
The identical resolution above given wa
then read.
Mr.. Garfield arose, and in a manner bit
terly sarcastic and ironical, said he was gls'
a way had been discovered in this meetin
by which we could throw off the bonds of
Christian organization, resolve ourselVe
into political meeting, in which me
could speak their sentiments; where the
could speak as men, and not as Christian
where they could have the liberty of cor
science TO exhibit some sympathy for the
struggling countrymen. For himself, b
blessed God we had a country we could liV
and die for.
After the adoption of the resolution in ii
: adjourned meeting, the society retorme,
and after the transaction OF some unimpo
tant business, adjourned until evening.
During the evening session few votes
thanks were passed, mono of them, howeVe
, 60 totally at variance with the objects of Il
organization as the political resoluto
which had been the apple Of discord in q
afternoon session. The society then a.
journed sine die.