The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-28
III ! RELIGIOUS CONVECTION
Christian Commission for the
Masses. li5gsa
Large Attendance Of Delegates.
Chief Justice Chase Chairman
Proceedings Of First Day.

The Religious Convention, the call for
which was published some two weeks since
in the LKApER, met in this city at half-past
ten O'Clock yesterday forenoon. About two
hundred and fifty delegates reported them
selves in the morning, and enough more
had arrived by the afternoon session to
raise the total representation to about three
hundred. They come from nearly every
State. The following denominations are
represented: Congregational, Baptist
Methodist Episcopal, New School Pres6y7
terian, Old School Presbyterian, EPiscopa-
liam. Wesleyan Methodist, Disciple, Free
Presbyzterian, German Reformed, German
Evangelical, Lutheran, United Presbyteri-
an, Moravian Congregational, and Bible
Christian. - ' '-'-'D
The object ofthe Conventions is most fully
and at the same time concisely stated in
the call, which we republish; -..-.-..
To the Christians of Amtrica: e n
DEAR BRBrHREK A Convention Of Evan
gelical Christians will be held in the city
Of Cleveland, at 10 O'Clock, on Wednesday,
September 27, 1865, to organize q National
Society for EYsngelization-s Christian
Commission for the mssses-to carry the
religion of Jesus, in all all its saving ef6ca-
cy, especially in the great cities, and IN
/ the South, to those not reached BY ehec-
tive Christian influences.
Extensive correspondence and consulta-
ton have led TO the assurance that the re-
cestity of greater activity in the direction
indicated is painfully felt. We have fallen
away from the simplicity and entire con-
secration of the early ChrBtians. AT first
1 every disciple was q missionary, and every
/ church e missionary society. 1t is simply
| proposed that earnest Christians, whose
| hearts burn with love and zeal, join hsnde
TO do, and promote, this comprehenslVe
work of direct evsngeliEation, for which
the primitive Christians lived, suffered and
died. The plan proposed is simple, and 4
| if practicable.
| churches, City Missionary and Tract So.
cieties, Young Mems Christian Associations
and kindred organizations, are requestec
/ to appoint delegates to meet in Convention
as above designated. Where organization
that will appoint delegates do not exist
| pastors and brethren, few or many, are re
quested TO meet and name some two or NOR,
of their number as delegates. And all in
terested are invited to attend and take par
in the Convention whether appointed a
delegates or not. .r-
The Convention met in the Stone Church
and was called to order by Rev. DR.. Good
rich, pastor of said church. Rev. DR.. Corey
of Utica, N. Y, was made temporary Chair
man, and Rev DR.. Davidson, of Pittsburgh
Secretary. E.-
Rev. DR.. Goodrich announced that Chic
Justice Chase was present, whereupOn h
was appointed permanent Chairman.
The following gentlemen were appoints
Committee on Enrolment: Rev. DR.. Bud
dingtOn, of Brooklyn, N. Y, aud Mr.. Il.
Mellen, of this city.
A Committee on Permanent Nomination
was appointed, consisting of Mr.. j. v
Mcintyre, of Missouri, Hon. John
Foote, of this city, Mr.. Knowles, of Me-
York, Rev. 8. B. Barritz, of West Virgins
Mr.. Bukert, of Maryland.
The Convention at this point set apart
half hour for prayer, led by Rev. d.
Corey.
AS the roll of delegates was declared b
Rev. Mr.. Goodrich, to be incomplete, b
moved that the Convention adjourn TO met
at three o'clock in the afternoon, and tn
motion prevailed,