Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-27
Convention Of tho Disciple. at B.lIofon-

| Inc thirteenth annual meeting OF the
Christian Missionary Society for the State
of Ohio, closed it's proceedings last night.
AS its name impiies, the object Of the con
ventiOn is Iurely Missionary; to provide
ways and means for the proclamation Of
the gospel within the bounds Of the State.
The convention was very full, the de-
legates numbering about one hundred and
fifty together with 3 good representation
from other States; delegates being in at
tendance from Michigan, Indiana, Ken
lucky, New York and West Virginia.
R M. Bishop, of Cincinstti, President
Of the Society, an able and popular pre-
siding officer, was in the chair throughout
the sitCnRa of Iha acnnVantisn.--
At the beginning Of the session Of this
body, a resolution WAS offered, and passed
without opposition, which shows the Dstri-
otic feeling o. the members. The resolu-
ZION is ss follows:
ResolVed, That the brethern here be re-
quested BY this convention, to procure, il
practicable, our country's flag, to be placed
on the stand or some convenient plsce in
the house, as token Of cur loyalty and
recognition Of the protection We enjoy from
our government.
Within thirty minutes after the passing
Of this resolution, F. D. Prouty ESQ, OF
the City Of ofBelleFontsine displayed large
besuuful 81 nag IN the place indicated,
uI.Ivup, tEEUuT Iue o1nyEn
lion. ''N
Later IN the proceedings the fnllrufng
resolutions were passed unanimously and
will form part Of it's records.
Whereas, our country is involved in the
csiamities Of civil at, insugurated by
the rebellion Of part Of The southern
states Of our Union, threatening the de-
strucdon Of our civil and religious liber-
ties,
ReSolVsd, That we hereby declare our
unwsvering allegiance to the Government
under which we live, and pledge to it our
unqualified support.
ReSOlVsd That we renognizs cur chief
ruler as the minister Of God, ga revenQer
to execute wrath on him that doetb evil y
and as such entitled to cur earnest prayers
that he may be endowed with wisdom from
6od sdequsts to this dangerous crisis.
Rs'OtUsd, That we will submit to sll
legally constituted authorities, both civil
and military, to the express intent that
We may not only be loyal citizens, but that
We may also see the present rebellion
speedily crushed, and our good govern
ment triumphant in the administration Of
and peace throughout the
whole land.
EesoiUed That we ASSURE and reassure
our brave and noble soldiers in the field
that they have cur warmest sympsthies,
and constant prayers, and that they shali |
have our material and spiritual aid whea-
ever it is possible to bestoW it.
Along with he business usual in such |
bodies, some subjects we're in |
trodueed, discussed, and passed upon, Of |
ahighly practical character, and which look !
10 the future elevation, and prosperity Of /
this body of christmas.
A committee appointed last year for the |
purpose, brought in a report on the sub
eet OF raising funds for the education OF
young men for the ministry. The report
vas discussed with great freedom; sfter
fhlca the convention adopted resolution
and with evident decision in the
purpose, 10 set about the work at once Of
'sislng funds for this object.
During the progresJ or the conver ton,
eVeTsl set speeches we're delivered, among
thlcn may De mentioned.
1. The PsstOrate, by Rev. VIM. Baxter,
z. On he resolution ,
Re5oLVed, That the age demands an ell
yated christian literature.
This Was ably discussed by Prof, W.R.
Of Bethsng College.
A sermon on christian benevolepoe.
y Rev. Isaac Errett, OF Detroit
All these we're able addresses, and were
card with marked attention by very
70 Rded auditory.
The following officers we're appointed
Or the next year:
President,-R NJ. Bishop, Cincinnati.
Vice Presldent-B. Franklia
SoI- S1, ssecretary,-R R. sloan, Nc. Vernon.
Iressnrer,-R. Benedict, Bedford.
BOARD OF AAHAGEks.
J. P. Robson, Bedford,
= J. H. Jones, ,
j. s Benedict,
A. Z. HubDell, a. {
A Drake, -. O."
Jas. Egbert,
E. Il. HaWley, East Cleveland, 4
R. hofit Wooster, Z
J. 5. Rowe, WadsWorth, /
-Chss- s. Lockwood, Solon.
Great harmony OF feeling prevailed a
roughout the deliberations. The next o
invention was appointed at Ashland. a
Ash.
Is the Potomac Army that is now fight Q
g, and winning glorious Victories un- Il
2 General GRAFT, the same army that y
neral Mcclellan wrote from Harrison's b
,nding, would be 'disintegrated nv a N
clsrstiOn Of radical views, especially tu
on slaveryf" Perhaps some admirer Of n