, 1863-06-05

granting seats to those claiming them during
the sitting Of the Convention, and suggesting
that the Reys, Pettybone, Seeley and others,
Tflo were without credentials, be enrolled as
corresponding members. The report Was
adopted
printed above, for the Commission at st.
Louis.
Communications from the Army Commit
tees Of various Christian Associations scat
tered over the States, were read BY different
gentlemen, exhorting to perseverance, in The
good work Of converting souls to Christ, aud
Setting forth cheering examples Of what these
ments. Those from MurfFeesboro and Phila-
de1phia were very interesting, and the report
from The latter city stated that fourteen thou
sand Soldiers Hymn Books, thirteen thou
sand TEact Society Hymn Books, large num-
bers Of newspapers, magazines, and about
small sums from poor and benevolent per-
sons, had been distributed amongst the sol
diers in PENNSYLVANIA.
A committee to consider the state Of the
country was then nominated, and appointed,
consisting Of Messrs. Collier, Ill; Potter, N.
T.; Goodman, Pa; Butler. Aass.i Hutchins,
The Noon Prayer Meetings were requested
to observe July 9Th, 1853, as day sacred to
the beseeching Of Almighty God that he
would pour his best blessings upon the braye
army and navy, now fighting the battle Of
freedom on this continent, and prosper their
arms.
A resolution was passed recognizing the
importance and dcsirablcness Of IN intimate
cooperation between the Young Mems
Christian Associations of our own country,
and hesUnitcd States Chris ian Commissions,
and that the business committee Of the Con-
yention be requested topresent for cousilcrn-
tion such plans aud measures rs they may
deem advisable to maintain and increase tho
cooperation between the two organizations.
During the absence Of moro pressing bns-
ness, the tine of tic meeting was occupied
by series Of three minute speeches.
A gentleman complained that the ladies Of
Chicago Ind not been Invited to attend the
Confluence, and did not know. therefore,
whether they would be welcome If they came
A resolution was Immediately passed, giving
thc1n cordial invitation.
After which, the meeting adjouracd until
ha1cpast seven O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The meeting was called to order at 740
?. m., and was opened BY singing From
GreenlAud's icy mountains," after which.
prayer was offered by Mr.. Dc Pny Of New
York.
Rev. Mr.. Bugbce Of Illinois, moved re-
consideration Of the vote deciding tho time Of
opening and closing meetings, and motion
was made that the morning hour for meeting
be at $50 instesd of ~, and that the morning
prayer meeting commence ut $50, and con-
tinuc one hour; and also that the evening
session commence at S O'Clock.
The President then announced the Rev, Mr.
Checny. rector Of Christ Church, who mnde
an elegant address of welcome to the dele
gates.
4 responsive address was made by the Vice
President, Mr. Pond, after which the 41st
hymn was sung, "Nearcr my God to thee"
Responses were made by Rev. Mr.. Thomas Of
the Army OF the Cumberland, Rev. Mr.. Calte1l
Of uarrisbnrgh, Penn, Messrs, Burnell Of St.
Louis, Kelly Of New jersey, Ssibbins Of New
York, Converse of Elmira, N. T., and Alnly of
Salem, HASA.
Mr. Jacobs, Of Ills, from the Business Com
mittee. reported the following as the order
for Friday morning:
let. That we convene at O'clock the first half
hour to BE- devoted to prayer.
I'd The list Of delegates be called.
3D.. verbal report from each Association, oc-
cupying five mipntee each.
18th. The considerations Of the questions: 1st
what ie your Association doing 10 promote the in
young men OF your own city or town? I'd. What
s your Association doing 10 promote tho interests
Of the Rcdeemez's kingdom amongst the soldiers
Of cur arcys
The evening session Of the Convention will
be held in Bryan, Hall, at quarter before
eight, to listen to the work of the different
Associations In the army, through the United
States Christian Commission, to be presented
by Geo. II. Stuart, Esq., Of Philadelphia,
Bishop Sttpmpson, Il. A. Burneu of St. Louis,
Apn nj hers