Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-31
Letter from Dayton, Ohio.
DAYroS. May 20, 1864
II. EcKEL. Editor:

this time, be interesting to some OF your read
ers, the following items are hurriedy jolted
down, aId placed at your disposal, 10 be u4,d or
not, as you may deem best, for II discarded ihe
loss will be little to me, md certainly mueh less
10 the reading public.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Che fch ia the United States as you are aware,
is row holding It's Sessions here, aud To many of
the delegates to this body, the city OF Dayton
pc,ssesses an Importance il never presented To
them before.
Dayton is about fifty miles north of Cincin-
I All. II is the county seat OF Montgomery,
which with one exception, is the greatest manu-
featuring county in this great State of Ohio
Ii is situated on the east side Of the great Miami,
at tue mouth OF the Mad river, which stream
supplies a valuable power for the many mills
and factories in the city and vicinity. II is
beautiful and thriving city, Of about 26,OOO in
habitants; regularly laid out streets Of an un-
usual Width running east and west, and much
taste and even elegance displayed in the private
residences. Many of them are large and hand
somely ornamented by fine gardens aud shrub
berry.
ln passing along one of the principal streets,
the once quiet dwelling Of the martyr Vaandig.
ham, was pointel out. Upon the front door
could yet be seen the marks Of that despodc pow
er, which dared to trouble a citizen in bis own
home citadel, for the simple offence Of aiding
and nbettnR the traitOrous foes Of his country,
and of striking hands with the bloOd.stained
enemies Of good and rghtlul government. But
while this city has the misfortune Of being tho
residence Of this WOuld-be martyr, whose mem
ory in after years will be coupled with that OF
Benedict Arnold, and held up to coming genera
tons as deserving the I0probatiOn Of every loyal
heart there are others on the records Of
\ this CITY, which not only reflect honor upon tue
MI 4 hai VVh
synonymous with loyalty, and the meutiOn Of
which carry thrill Of pride TO every patriot in
in our land-Mojor Geu. Alex. MoCook, Major
| Gen. Schenck, with others not now remembered
not 80 high upon the roll Of fame but none the
less patriotic aud devoted.
But the beauty Of the city and surrounding
1 country is far from being the most attractive
feature of the place. Tue hospitality OF th'
ciuzens is fully IN keeping with those naturu
advantages above referred To. The society o
Dayton is rtfned and cultivated. The wOr'
| hospilable does not adequately convey an ide
Of the warmth OF their reception to those VIII
l have come as strangers amOng them, aud IL !
n Ibe universal testimony OF the members Of ih
Assembly. that the good people Of Dayton 10
only understand the art Vi adjoining their cit
and making their dwellings attractive aud com
1ortabe, but in II much higher degree do the
possess the facility Of ministering to the wAni
!
kind and unremiltng attention, producing
tue minds Of these sojournera, quiet hon
feeling, which adds 10 materially to the oOmfo
of each guest.
Your correspondent can bear full testimor
10 the truthfuluess Of this statement. lie vi
she guest OF MIR. n. A. Phillips, II natiVe
Brandywiue Hundred, but for Iaany years II re
| ident Of Dayton. and closely identified with
its interests, aud hOnoraby connected with me
t...I.
7ention to tue comfort and entertainment II
# only OF his osn immediate guests, but OF maj
r. other members Of the Assembly will not soon
n forgotten.
The Assembly was organized Thursl,
@ 9lay 18th, with the usual preliminary ex
sises. Rev. Thomas BrainArL, ID. b. of PHI
sldelphia was chosen Moderator, than whom
e IeOre efficient aud acceptable presiding off
D could not Le founi. The men composing /
III holy in its present session are hot those ,r
nsrily termed the great men Of the churC
with few exceptions they arc without I
lis sleva'ing appeudage aud token OF Intellect
th power, the awe inspiring D. d.
Ihere are two or three aged men with whit
gu l0eks but still retaining the ire and entl
slasin OF youth in the good work of the hi
dom but aside from them the Assembly is M
up OF men in the strength and ardor Of mid
hfe, and who are regarded as the strong m
sent men who feel that they are here to ira
act the appropriate business OF the church with
unnecessary delay, aud to Transact il prupei
= Thus fur the business has progressed rapi
and satisfactorily.
nus Each day or portion Of day has been dc
% oe' ted TO the interests Of some one Of the q
lne objects Of religion and benevolenoe OF the chu
up II is not proposed in this letter even to gil
at these, as they will appear in due time il
mil 10 nf
10" subjects that possess universal interest.
Committee on the state OF the country,
tue Howard Crosby, ID. D., Of New York, Chair
reported yesterday afternoon the following
any amble and Resolutions.
STATE OF THE COUNTRY.
r. WHEREAS, The iniquitous rebellion, prom
by reckless ambition 10 the defense aud furt
ance Of human slavery, continues to lift
l. against the legitimate aud liberal GOyernme
the United States; aud,
lted Whereas, Such rebellion not only violate
we'd sacred principle of obedience to the auth
ordained Of God, but also advocales the
Dnel rance OF the free progress Of Gods word,
IS Of thus, as anti-Chrst opposes itself 10 the ir
eet, and,
been Whersas Its aiders and abetlors nra resi-
ible for the sea of blood that has been |
the through their resistance TO the righteous ei
enc OF the Government to save the life and in,e
ayou OF the nation and,
Whereas, 1t becomes the Church of Chri
,uns, utter no uncertain voice in regard to
been puDlc teet-so intimately aud essentially
oned oated with its interests. Therefore,
Ibine RssotUsd, /. That this General Assembl,
that afhrms the principles, and reyeIes the dec
here lions OF previous General Assemblies. 40 IA
applicable to the present aspect of public aft
neral Resolped, 2. That We recognize CLEARLY
lfict good hand OF God in oil the victories of The
sons tional arms, whereby the limits OF the rebe
Wild. have been contracted aud its vitality impai
last and we look humbly aud confidently to the
nan. divine source for further success until the
Of the nation shall be vindicateI and peRc
IT. tablished on the grave Of tI1EeOn.
ResOlved, 3. That we also recognize the
good hand Of God in the delays aud disapI
W. inenls OF the war, by which He has made
sure and complete the destruction Of the
rs Of system Of human bondage, aud rendered
nrch self confident aud more religious the bel
rlay the nation.
d. ResolUed, 4. That 10 such recognition
o The hope We do by 10 means lose sight Of our
isday tonal aud individual sins, which render
the utterly unworthy Of the Divine favor, but
mum Tess them with penilent hearts, and trust
covenant God in Christ Jesus. that this UNIV
ling. iness viii not hinder the might Of Gods
MS Of 10 behalf OF the cause of right and order.
and Resolved, D. That we exhort all our Chul