The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1864-02-24
The "Cbriatsam Uniun'-Dfioin inA
Proceedings 9f t;se Convention.

The "CbriAts;aF n'-DGi inA
Proceedings as tiIe COMveHsion.
In pursuance OF call, for the purpose Of
considering tho exp,dency OF forming q
Anew Church Organization" large nunt
Der OF delegates and others friendly to the
object convened in Desher's Hail at Colum-
bus, Ohio, February 81, 1864, at 10 o'clock
A. III. The meeting was organic ID by call
ing Col Joseph Sharp, Of Fairfield county,
TO the chair, aid the election OF ). Burwell,
Of Muskingum county, Secretary OF the Con-
yention. The Convention was opened by
reading portion OF the Scriptures and
prayer by the Rev. J. T. Given, Of Columbus.
The following usaned persons were reoognis
I'd as delegates, and took seats IN the Cons
vention:
Franklin county Rev. J + Given, Jac1b
Powell, j. G. McGuifsy, DR.. J. Il. l.. Stcr
gar, j Scioheld, Orin Glover, r + Dun
ham, w. Barbee, Geo. Clpver. Joshua
Dougherty, Lewis Roberts, q. p Bean. jas
cob Burget; Fairfield DR.. Il. B Olds, COL
Joseph Sharp, Judge V L. Shaw; Adams
j. L)ughbridge, Rev N MEGA Chan; Logan
r M. Morris; Union-J W. Hoskins
Muskingu,n-S. Burwel; Heniy-H. D..
Leist, John Neff, G. IL. Stevens; NobIe--S.
Nj. Wilson; Hooking - Dresback; Del-
swars-Thomas Wright; Licking William
Ienslee; Cark-S. Cooper; Allen-J. s.
Me,zer; Pr kaway Elisha Beavers; Holmes
j. R Frame; Knox-M. Ii. Mitchell;
Lucas---J. o. Wales. n
\ Cummunlcat'ons were then read from var.
ious persons who were unable TO be present,
expressing their hearty approval oil the OBJ
iects OF the Convention. After which the
Convention took recess until two O'Clock
2. M.
...f AFTERNOON SESSION.
At o'clock +. Nj the Committee met
pursuant to adjournment. The following
declaration was submitted to tine Conven
tien: t.a
Having desire for a more perfect fellow
ship in Christ, and for Tue more satisfactory
enjoyment OF the means OF religious edtisa.
ton sad comfort, we do solemuly form our
selves into a religious Scciety under the
style OF 1.-The Christian Union" in which
we avow our true and hearty faith in the
received Scriptures Of the Old and New
Testament as the word OF God, and "the
only and sufficient rule Of faith ard prac
tice," and pledge ourselves Through CHRIST
which strcngthenth us'' to "keep and OBJ
serve all things whatsoever he hath com
mandcd US " 5 @ fra.o s.
THIS declaration. slter extended and SO
rious remarks on the part Of many mem-
bers of the Convention, in which great har>
mony Of f cling and thought was maniies-
ted, was unanimously adopted. hjui aHam
The following resolutions were adopted:
1st. That committee be appointed, con
ssting oil five persons heretofore belonging
to different denomna ions represented here,
to prepare system oi economical order for
"The Christian Unlon," and report at the
next Convention. ia GsaesN s.
3D. That Committee on Correspondence,
consisting Of five persons be, appointed, who
shall, in connection with the congregation
that may be formed, arrange the work and
provide pastoral service for the congregation,
so far as practicable, to act until the next
convention. etEg N itaa
3D.. That we recommend those wishing to
identify the mselyes with "The Christaian
Union',as members to organize themselves
into congregations in their various Oca lities,
and report to the committee of Corespon
dence as soon as practicable. e.r.~.t
4th. That we recommend that said con-
gregations organize Tor the present by subs
scribing to the declaration adopted by this
convention and by electing o Moderator and
and such other officers as they may deem
! necessary. hjH sa Ha5 ,h5ig&savf
4 9Th. That we DO exhort such congregations
to assemble every Sabbath day for religious
worship and to hold such other meetings as
may be deemed convenient and profitable
That we further exhort them, wherever
practicable, to organize ond hold Sabbath,
schools, making the Bible the preeminent
| subject ofstudy in them. et W 1agl
9th. That we do especially admonish and
caution the brethren that in their congrega-
tions, when assembled for religious services,
they do not allow any discussion nor expires
sion upon subjects OF q political character
9TH, That exhorters and preachers hereto
| fore connected with orthodox Christian de'
nominations, and uniting with 'sThe Chris
tian Union," do hold the same relation with
the lattor body that they did to the bodies
with which they were formerly connected
until the meeting Of the next Convention
| 9th. That the next Convention Of "The
1 Christian Union,'sb be held in Columbus on
! the first Wednesday in June next, and that
4 said Convention be constituted OF all the
i pastors in connection with "The Christian
4 Union" and two lay delegates from eacn
4 congregation. ml4 el03pj gigay
4 The Chair then anounced as o committee
} on Economical Order--s8 g. aeisfeB