New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-22

OF The CoMSlliliE w nELiuioOc <pc~"
DIR. Bowling presented the following report on re-
There is ono question which has specially occupied
the attention Of the Committee and to which they de-
sire 10 ask the consideration Of this body. viz: the
widely felt want Of series Of expostory notes on tho
books of the New Testament better adapted for use IN
the families and Sabbath schools OF our denomination
than ANYTHING accessible to them. Your Commit
tee are persuaded that there one OF our pastors emil
nently qualified for such work and who could he De
induced to undertake it, would IL seems to us be able
nv the divine blessing to render a most signal service
to the of Christian families and churches Of our
denomination In this view I'VE recommend the adop'
ton Of the following resolution:
R,oired That The Rev William r. Williams D. D. be and
hereby requested undertake the preparation Of EIB
tory Note. on the New Testament for In families,
The report was adopted. and Committee appointed
TO wait on Dr. Williams to request him to undertake
the work. ~
| A hymn was then Sung. after which DR.. Bright,
Chairman of the Committee on Church Extension, re.
ported progress: That sl9ooo had peen subscriber
during the last year, which amount they Intended 10
donate to the churches on the outskirts OF the city,
Brother Moore made some interesting remarks on
the subject. and urged the hearty cooperation oil
| the Baptist denomination In this work.
Mr.. Murphy and Others took part in the discussion.
| Brother Charles Taylor urged the necessity ct sup
porting the cOGT po Ma na h e sSrsh COT Of
Wiliansburgb, be placed on firm foundation.
A colored delegate objected to the terIs "dussy
| skin &c, eve are brethren
German Baptist Church situated on Avehne and
Second ST. and offered the following resolution, which
was adopted:
In hi. the Jubilee year 81 association TO ppvde TOT the
First Bap. German Church suitable pace worship n
suitable location and that said house Of woishipbe our Juo
| To-, me noti, Tree from debt Ut It's dedication.
The Doxology was then sung and pryer ohereo'
when the Convention adjourned to- O'Clock.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
rvpoRTANr REPORT OF TIE COMMITTEE on The
STATE OF THE COUNTY,.
The members Of the Convention met again al CLOCK
when after the singing q! hymn ana prayer 'ne
regular business was proceeded wlth
| THE EyASGfLlZNIoN COMMITTEE.
Tie following resolution gas then offered;
R,,ored That the Evanzelzaon Committee OF The past
ze hrmsees under laws this State 10 enable them to
hold property and tia, they haze power 70 MI any vacane'
thai NAV arise in their number.
! 4 warm discussion onsue when doubts were ex-
pressed Doth AS to the ACCESSIBILITY and legality Of such
| a measure DR.. Downg ant Others took part In II.
| Brother Buckland ofereda substitute which was
lost The resolution was re;Grcd to COMMITTEE VINO
subsequently amended the reolution by adding
Protided That their Constitution shah be 20 formed {" 70
leave the appointing power win as A''o'iAo" ~ Us A
The Trustees Of the Disabled Ministers and Minis.
tiers widows Funds presenicdheir - anhual report
The receipts Of the past yer amounted TO ,ulJ r.
the disbursements to s2JO-Sil being added TO the
permanent fund. which fund nov amounts TO steI5
The Committee on credentials also presented Their
report.
TIE REV. A. II. BU!LISGUAM.
The following resolution was dopcd'
Re.oLea That learn our muh esteemed brother Rev
A. H. Burin. ham, ID d.. ate nod aioi, and for nnr
pastor Of the church 10 which hold DOR pr."ni -e
son. about TO remove tom among u. for r,sidenee
in which hold broth.f or isefnr iiefe IN H. ~
tue and welafc, aud We do post heartily commend
the favor and conidencc q all with hey may meet
REPORT OF The COMMITTEE oS NE STATE or TIE
COUNTRY.
The Report was read by Mr.. Lowry rs follows:
We matt 10 almighty
his blessing our National arms, TIN cau.ei.s' aud
iqutou- Rebellion In History ha bcc upprc.sed tho con
siiution integrity aud unity Il the mton have bc~n
hed liberation q o-rcis"d I'D en-avsd rseo IA,
country opened up to the mddng and eissA'ns
We urr painful, ard buns's' under the perni.
nv hnet Of an assassin TO rob u. Of our b-s,sd ra.n,
time when the shouts of victory wcre leapns from recc
bona,.d chief who had guded through iouiye. 81 et
i've and fuctuafur and who already stood On The
threshold OF civil policy tha should e'rn'@ie In Rational
g. VIII We acprcca,e an personal yindietVnes ..for-
hidden by TIE e,ier md spr, of;he Bible Recognize The
,rcs f,lo law That fafuishe. the convicted rsor with
death aud will not Permit morbid AMI dlus~ous gym
paihy 20 shied the wcaed authors Of febcrn arsof.
and cruel starvation from whatever irnpmo
penalty the law may nghieousy inAc' upon then. ZAP
& Whether we regard tees citing md permanent, punish
mon, ebes protection Of an snanrIn'ed inct tom
urotre reco milton o. she loyalty and bravery % me, who
threw of the Of the plantation or ne buo clo.e, q M
American soldier exhibition Of 'hfan nsht"ov'f's-
10 people whom God. powslare of war a thrown up INTO
new manhood the time has come when the glorious
% a. u tbe Elective fchse should be
extended to all counirymen witloug any distinction Of
I'VE inyose the blessing Of Almighty God President
Johnson that be may IA iihteoune's berend the poo'
ready 10 accent the adiutucn,s Il Divine Providence and
lead the nation up ia fearful bsptsm Of blood TO tho
TTes o. 5eper si w so signed BY Rbe Lowry A.
lCaprel W. w. Armhed and John Bowling.
Pending the adoption Of the report Brother Langley
| tuttf alto Of lg fDmmffpe a.
rangements addressed the meeting lie bears tive
bullets one in bis shoulder and IN his side received
from Rebel mnskets. He was pastor Of one OF Tho
! Baptist Churches in that State HIS remarks wer,
well received eicng considerable applause. Having
lost all his worldly means. and being almost incapac
tated by the wounds he received collection was taker
, up for him.
THE ADDITION OF THE REPORT.
. | The Rev Mr. Corey Of New.Nork made some re
marks. He alluded TO the execution OF Emmett by th'
English Government and 10 this day, said he upon th'
heart and brain Of every Hisinan were craven N,
words Write my epiiaph when my country is free
lie also alluded 10 the exile Of Meagher. lie would
wish the Government instead OF hanging DAVIS e
brand his name with nfamy not bring him before th'
Southern MINI martyr through oil ages. The
secular press o the country was divided In opinion 81
this question. lie thought rs religious body. before
separating the Convention should pass an opinion upoi
the subjteg
The Moderator then put the question. when the repor
was carried unanimously anid great applause. -,
r On notion IL was agreed 10 transmit copy . "
President and to the Secretary of state
. | IHE NEXT COW ~ -. d.
On notion it was de. mined thni the next Conyen
o,' me held in The Nadson.ayc. Baptist Church. pre-
led over by Dr. Weston. the Moderator OF the present
session -, e., i,
:, DIR Weston was also appointed Chairman of the Com
mttee of Arrangements for next year.
THE wIIIIAMsBURCH CoLORfD CHURCH.
On motion, the following resolution. offered by O
colored delegate was adopted;
R,soifsd That further memorial Of God. goodness Il
~ ,s nation gnaze the overthrow Of Slavery ~ oui
land by contributing AJ5 coored brethren Of the Mount
Oye Church Of Willsmsburgh 20 enable them 20 erect
house Of Ood for the poor and depised IONS Of Africa
reI a