The national Republican., 1867-10-31

Mr.. Maynard and others addressed the ohhi
on the subject. The chair expressed his view
on the subject, and said that there were more o
these Associations In the northwsst-in small
towns, too--than he had met with In any othel
section Of the country. He also treated on th,
method BY which these Associations were sstab
iished.
Mr. D. W. Glass, secretary, offered the fol
lowing resolution, which was referred to th'
committee:
Rs,Oiped, That tho correspondents Of th,
executive committee Of Maryland and the Dis
trict Of Columbia be directed to draft q circular
and send to every minister and Sunday schoo
superintendent In Maryland and the District o.
Columbia, copies, urging the formation Of Youns
Mems Christian Associations.
"Phe best method OF interesting unconverted
young mon In the Associations was next taker
up and discussed for half an hour by Rev. Mr.
Taylor, Alexander Rutherford. Mr. Richardson
and others.
The chair here announced as the committe,
on resolutions: Messrs. A. X. Browne, VIM. A
Boyer, W. A. Freeman, and II. H. Tiiley.
Mr.. A. X. Browne Of Washington, introduced
to the convention Mr.. Wm. II. Oxtoby, o
Wheeling. West Virginia, and asked that hs bs
allowed few moments to give an account o
the work in that State.
Mr.. 0Itoby thanked the Association for tn,
kind privilege. He stated that tho cause was
In q favorable condition In that State. There
were now ave Associations in the State, while
but year ago there was but ono. The Associa.
tion at Wheeling was q recognised institution n
and power In that city. Il had more than
doubled Its membership during the past year,
and was now In aourishing condition.
Some Of the new associations In the State
were already doing q good work, and the pros.
poets for more than ono delegation from West
Virginia to the International convention were
very encouraging. He was confident that ene
or two Of the new organisations would send
delegates to Detroit next year.
Mr.. 0. Was delighted to meet the brethren
Of the State Of Maryland and the District Of
Columbia in convention. Ho was happy to
communicate good tidings Of great joy from
West Virginia, and he would now extend q
"aod speed" to the brethren In convention as.
sembled.
The President received q paper from Messrs.
J. H. Small and A. Elkhart, of the Central As
sociation, Baltimore, stating that they should
withdraw from the convention, and, on motion
Of Mr.. Fessenden, the secretary was directed to
place tho same on record.
The convention here spent fifteen minutes in
devotional exercises, and then, at AIS p. IN. 4,
adjourned to meet In the New York avenue
church at n p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention assembled in ths Kew York
avenue church (Rev, P. D. Gurley'sl at Z! p. m.
Gen. s. L. Brown in the chair, and D. W. Glass,
secretary.
Quite a large number of ladies' and gentlemen n
were present, as we'll as colored delegates and
their friends male AMI female We noticed
present Few. P. d. Gurley, Rev John Kimhall,
Mr.. William Ballantyne, Mr.. A. s. Pratt, Rev.
DR.. Butler, and others.
The Chair announced the following for discus.
sion: "what means shall be employed to interest
unconyerted young men, aud What means have
heretofore been employed in tho respective as.
General Brown made q fsw remarks on the
subject, giving his views, and showing that he
had gained considerable Information on this i'm
portant matter OF saving souls to Christ. Ho
related instances OF the early conversion Of
young men to the service Of God, as we'll as the
influences that had induced them to this neces.
sary and important step.
The General admonished all to put rth their
eIertions In the good cause.
Mr.. Chance, Of the Central Association, Balti-
more, stated the mode by which the members Of
his Association worked, and tho means they EN-.
ployed to induce young men to join them. They
had no amusements, not even q library or read.
Ing room. They did not approve Of them.
The audience hero sang verse Of q hymn
u Blow 20 the Trumpet, Blow"-with fervos and
will
Mr.. Alexander Rutherford gave the plan Of
operations of the members Of West Association,
n n-Ii.aa--, t. S--'- r'-.-- $50 -i"sSIsss'uB 10.
marks.
Mr.. Ramsdell, of the Washington Association,
gave his views of conducting such associations,
the work they were now doing, and how they
proposed to operate hereafter.
Part OF the l26th hymn was vocalized, when
Mr.. Ridgely, OF the Harrisonyille Association,
reviewed the workings Of that Association, and
\ few advisory remarks were delivered, with
good elect, We venture 10 assert, by Mr.. A. S.
Pratt, Of this city.
Mr.. Freeman, colorsd, from the Washin gton
Association, said that to-day was q new and
important era In tho oolored assemblage here as.
'embled. He felt that the oolorsd people had
gained much to-day, and he hoped that much
good would come Of this change in their favor.
Their Association was tho first oolored Associa.
ion ever organised In this country. 1t was
treated on the 26th Of DecenIssvj 1896. They
now have 81 members, SO Of which are active,
md two associate members They have held
,leven regular meetings, and seven lectures have
been delivered. They had done much good, and
most Of that was accomplished In their regular
night prayeh meetings. He thanked
ho Association for their kindness to tho colored
Association, aud resumed his seat
Gen. o. o. Howard here referred to the fact
hat the Association had done much good
through tho committee appointed to procure en-
ployment for those who have naught to do, and
nothing whereby to gain a livelihood.
Rev. A, X. Brown stated q case Of destitu.
ion that had recently occurred in this city, and
he manner in which 1t was relieved
Mr.. Winslow, In response to call from the
president, offered up fervent and effective
prayer for tho delivorance Of those 10 distress
md In behalf Of the benevolent associations and
individuals Of the country.
Mr.. W. ]. Rhees stated that the oolored friends
,ere wore mistaken in saying that they were the
irst association OF cOlored men ever organized.
joe In New York, and afterwards ono In Mon
real had been previously created.
Mr. Torborg, from the Central Association,
Baltimore, made some additional explanatory
emarks concerning the workings of their Asso.
,iation.
Mr.. D. W. Glass said that as q means to in.
crest young men we established and carry on in
winter classes In German, Latin, French, and
ireeki also, a class In elocution extremely In
eresting; also, a monthly musical circle con
'osed Of ladies and gentlemen; also, our social
eunion-instrumental and vocal music, select
sadings, reoitRtions, etc. We started noon.
lay prayer meetings, productive Of great good
friday nights We organized prayer meeting,
Intending to 60 out and bring souls in. Then
70 had our regular monthly meetingj also, one
light In the month for debate, and OCCASION
lily general gathering Of the members to dis.
uss oysters and cream. We have three mis-
lou schools in operation in destitute portions
t the city.
Courses Of lectures, free, Monday evening, by
minent men; also, paid course; large reading
oom, FREQ, furnished with 800 volumesj also,