New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-05
RELIGIOUS.
SEVENTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN
BIBLE UNION.
SECOND nay

Yesterday the delegates to the Convention Of the
American Bible Union assembled at the BroOmes Baptist
Church and at 10 clock m the President the Rev Dr. Ar
mitage In the chair.
AeF the usual devotional exercises the routine Of business
taken up by the reading Of report Of the Committee
che Sunday School edition Of the revised New Testament The
Rev O. A. Burgess in motionng adoption Of the report
remarked the useful eec. which the improved version OF
The Testament would minds Of the young He also
alluded to the form Of the book and the changed style
The division Of verses and chapters and he hoped even these
circumstances would be beneficial in inducing many even
through curiosity TO read and then appreciate inc ne" vol
ume.
The ey Mr. Austin thought that the report was Of great
importance BE could but think that the opposition 70 the
Bible Union arcs more OR uTS An ,gnSS IN d Gr e Se
doctrine OF burial with Christ symbozed IN the ceremony Of
immersion He had introduced the New Testament revised
into pulpit when the Revised refused in
the Church he ceased TO be its pastor.
The latter expression was received with much appreciation
The Dr Amitage spoke Of great truth of Bishop
Is existence and you may take II for the rest OF Its days
eyer can people Dc so Wen Instructed as dag tner yoHptn
hence the great necessity Of especial attention being directed TO
tie distribution of estanen among Sunday schools generally
Several other reverend gentlemen followed in remarks aPo
The report of the Committee the Constitution recon
mended the creation Of the Office Of Secretary
The report adopted and the nomination Of DR. Isaac
The Dr. Barnaby Of Massachusetts read address
the Inspiration Of the Sculptures and on the Beauties Of
The Rev DR. smith spoke Of the fafuness during life caused
In proof Of his assertion The speaker also remarked the
disadvantages under which the black at the South Ia
bored
ing Secretary introduced in his official capacity TO the
Dr. Westec delivered brief extempOre address relative TO
the increasing lahore of the Bible Union and OF the energy
motion was made and adopted to the effect that copies OF
The Presidents opening address should be printed and placed
at the disposal of the Union.
On motion Recording Secretary the meeting adjourned
- AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Conversion reassembled al q o'clock, and i'm
meiate after devotional exercises the Obituary Report
read BIZ the Rev. o. A Burgess The following members OF the
Bible Union reported deceased Alexander Campbell
Moo S n Mana ssIs Mr. MI Pispe The Committee
In reporting the death Of Alexander Campbell esq speak Of him
character without reproachn ana earnest and able
advocate Of pure versions lover Of Gods pure wofd The
report was adopted without argument
circulation copies the Scriptures among the freed
men Of the South report that earnest requiston frequently
arrive from preachers in the South begging for aid in the WORK
Of educating the freedmen to appreciate their new position in
the ES ISs GSSps oi Ss SG:e SS s
motive earn that q ee abe 20 read h Siee = eIs
q those who them il that the ste must De The
h The word to come Mot poor buy coveted
s~sOre be supplied Uatui0udT BY Us OF they cannot
The report was adopted
DIT EaEar Parmly and DR. Isaac westcott each delivered
sSd scB IN me ssn Of me Union the means Of a
ing the work in effective subscription list
opened and sums were handed to the Treasurer amounting
The business the closed with eloquent address
BY the Joseph King the progress Of the American Bible
Union in the British PROVINCES and Of Its general success
Throughout the world
The meeting then adjourned until Y o'clock p m.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening and closing session Of the Convention was
opened u clock BY the customary devotional exercises
The report Of the Committee the Revised New Testament
recommends the consideration OF the
Board the disadvantages attending the sale Of The work and
the feasibility Of reducing the price charged for the volume TO
a low figure as possible.
Dr. Armiage response said that the matter had been
der consideration by the board and would receive their further
attention would impossible supply
issued The Union had for time past employed revsers
et great expense which, with the publication Of the work
neeessitated great outlay. IL desirable that this expend
should make return IN order TO facilitate the progress
Of that portion the work which yet remained 10 be
plshed. The report was adopted
es. year three gaecs amounting in the aggregate TO 5000
had been bequeahed 10 the Union This concluded the routine
VI business OF the Convention.
The Dr Smith delivered address the Joyful
eepance by the people Of of the Bible which they
could rely This version by its simplicity and would
deEe whatever reverence doubtful passages had lost to the
cid version
The Rev L. Gait the Rev. Charles Street and several other
diyines made remarks the expected with which Il
hoped the work would meet.
DR. f. PTmlee offered resolution Of thanks to the officers
and members Of the First Baptist Church for their kindness in
placing at the disposal Of the Convention such oommodOu
for their meetings and also TO the ladies for their
attentions to the wants Of the Convention and eongga
ton, which was adopted.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
THE BOARD OF MISSIONS OF THE PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SECOND DAY