Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-06-01
tFrOm the Cleveland Leader of May III
Convention Of the DicIpIes at
BellefOnfaine Ohio.

[FrOm the Cleveland Leader of May27
Convention of the DicIpIes at
BellefOntaine Ohio.
4 We publish to-day drief abstract, fur
nished by the corresponding secretary, of
the proceedings of the Ohio Christian Mis-
sionary Society, held at Bellefontaine dur
ing the past three days. The convention
was very largely attended, and some very
important measures were acted upon.
The address of Professor Pendleton, of
Bethany, on the necessity of a higher type
of Christian literature was very able
and scholarly production, and should re-
ceive an extensive circulation by the reli-
gious press. The Anniversary address by
the Rev. Isaac Errett, of Detroit, was q
very able advocacy of the missionary
cause, not only in Ohio, but throughout
| the world The patriotic devotion of the
religious body, under whose auspices the
anniversary was held, was signalized, by
the adoption of a vigorous set of resolu-
tions, presented by Rev. W. J. Lanphear,
of Warren. On the whole, the Disciples of
Ohio, but of Northern Ohio in particular,
have reason to be rejoiced at the progress
they are making in all that is essential to
give character and position to a religious
body. Their number and resources are
rapidly multiplying
The thirteenth annual meeting of the
Christian Missionary Society for the State
of Ohio, closed its proceedings last night.
As its name implies, the object of the con-
vention is purely Missionary; TO provide
ways and means for the proclamation of
/ the gospel within the bounds of the State
The convention was very full, the del
egates numbering about one hundred and
fifty, together with good representation
from other States; delegates being in at
tendance from Michigan, Indiana, Ken
lucky, New York and West Virginia.
R. NJ Bishop, of Cincinnati, President.
of the Society, an able and popular pre-
siding officer, was in the chair throughout
the sittings of the convention.
At the beginning of the session of this
body, a resolution was offered, and passed
without Opposition, which shows the patri-
otic feeling of the members. The resolu-
tion is as follows:
Resoleed, That the brethren here be re-
quested by this convention, to procure, if
practicable, our country's flag, to be placed
on the stand or some convenient place in
the house, as token of our loyalty and
recognition of the protection we enjoy
from our government.
Within thirty minutes after the passing
of this resolution, F. ID. Prouty Esq, of
the City of Bellefontaine displayed alaFge
beautiful silk flag in the place indicated,
where it remained throughout the con-
vention.
Later in the proceedings the following
resolutions were passed unanimously and
will form a part of its records.
Whereas, our country is involved in the
calamities of civil war, inaugurated by the
rebellion of part of the southern states
of our Union, threatening the destruc
ton of our civil and religious liberties,
RssOlvsd, That We hereby declare our un-
wavering allegiance to the Government
under which we live. and pledge to it
our unqualified support.
Resolved, That we recognizeour chief ruler
as the minister of God, "a revenger to ex-
ecute wrath on him that doeth evil' and
as such entitled to our earnest prayers
that he may be endowed with wisdom from
God adequate to this dangerous crisis.
RssolUed, that we will submit to all legal
ly 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 righteous and peace throughout the
whole land.
Resolrsd, That we assure and reassure our
brave and noble soldiers in the field that
they have our warmest sympathies, and
constant prayers, and they shall have our
material and spiritual aid whenever it is
possible to bestow. .I
Along with the business usual in such
Missionary bodies, some subjects were in
troduced, discussed, and passed upon, of
a highly practical character, and which
look to the future elevation, and prosper
ity of this body of christians.
A committee appointed last year for
the purpose, brought in a report on the
subject of raising funds for the education of
Young men for the ministry. The report
was discussed with great freedom; after
which the convention adopted resolu-
ton unitedly and with evident decision
in the purpose, to set about the work at
one of raising funds for this object.
During the progress of the convention,
several set speeches were delivered,
among which may be mentioned.
l. The Pastorate, by Rev. VIM. Baxter,
Cincinnati.
.. On the resolution:
Resolved, That the age demands an el-
evated christian literature.
This was ably discussed by Prof. W. r.
Pendleton, of Bethang College.
3 A sermon on christian beneyolence,
by Rev. Isaac Errett, of Detroit.
All these were able addressed, and were
heard with marked attention by very
crowded auditory. I
The following officers were appointed
for the next year:
PRESIDENT r. NJ. Bishop, Cincinnati.
Vice President,-B. Franklin,
Cor. Secretary, r. R. Sloan, Mt. Vernon.
Rec. Secretary,-A. S. Hayden, Collamer.
Trearurer,-R. Benedict, Bedford.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. fss
]. P. Robinson, Bedford,
J. H. Jones,
J. S. Benedict,
A. T. Hubbell, Z"
A. Drake, ..r-l
Jas. Egbert,
Ell. Hawley, East Cleveland,
j. NJ. Henry, Dayton,
r. Mofit, Wooster,
j. S. Rowe, Wadsworth,
Chas. S, Lockwood, Solon.
Great harmony of feeling prevailed
tbro,,obont the deliherafi0ns The next