Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-01-30

The only business of public importance
was the presentation, by a special commit
tee appointed for the purpose, Of a memorial
70 the City Council, accompanied by bill
proposing the establishment Of a Charity
Dispensary, for the purpose Of supplying
medicine 30 the INDECENT sick. This is an
institution that has been much needed for
a long time. II founded on a proper basis
and conducted with pradence aud economy
il will relieve the city treasury Of heavy
drain now distributed without system, and
better accomplish the work at smaller
outlay.
We hope Il will receive the favorable
consideration Of the Council.
foRTy-FoURTH ANSIyERsARY OF tbs
NASHVILLE BIBLE SoCTETY-ISTEREsT-
ING PROCEEDINGS AND RFPoRTs.- The
attendance at the exercises Of the forty.
fourth anniversary Of the Nashville Bible
Society, on last Sunday night vas very
large, the house being literally iammed
with interested spectators. The exercises
were highly interesting, and exhibit a
healthful condition Of the society and a
lively interest in the success Of the same.
The subioined is a report OF the proceed
ings Of the meeting:
NASHVILLE, Jan. q, 1867.--The annual
meeting Of the Nashville Bible Society was
held this evening at seven o'clock in the
First Presbyterian Church. Most OF the
churches in the city and Edgedeld ad-
iourned their meetings to take part in the
anniversary.
In the absence Of the senior Vice Presi-
dent Rev. Dr. r. 3. c. Howell, detained
by sickness Isaac Paul, Esq, was ap-
pointed 10 preside.
The exercises were introduced by a vol
untary from the choir.
In the absence Of Elder P. s. Fall. who
was appointed, PRAYER was offered by the
Rev. Mr.. Miller
The Holy Scriptures were then read by
Rev. DIR Rutledge after which the choir
and congregation sang hymn. The meet
ing was then addressed BY the Rev DR.. A.
} Baird, on the Circulation Of the Bible "
lie also made some suggestions relative 10
the enrolment Of members and the CO.
operation Of the church, after which the
Secretary read the annual report Of the
Executive Committee, which is a. follows
NASHVILLE Tenn, Jan. 20, 1867
The Executive Committee Of the Nash
Vile Bible Society would respectfully sub
NIT the following 10 the society as their
forty-fourth annual report
Ii is our painful duty 90 announce the
death OF our faithful and highly esteemed
President Professor Nathaniel Cross, whose
demise occurred last December; also that
Of the Rev A. G. Goodlett, one Of our most
efficient Vice Presidents, whose death oc-
CURED last September.
Your committee recommend the adoption
of the following preamble and resolutions
as a small tribute to their memory:
Whereas, on the 18th. Dec, 1866, it has
pleased cur Heavenly Father TO call from
our midst our late beloved President Pro-
fessor Nathaniel Cross, who has been for
over thirty-seven wears cOnspicuously
Unidentified with the Bible Cause in this
city and State Having been elected Cor
responding Secretary Oct. IA. 1929, which
position he held till April II, 1854, when
he was elected President, and which posi-
ton he held until his death, and Whereas
we are also called upon 20 record the death
Of the Rev. Dr. A. G. Go9dlett, an honored
vice President Of this Society who was
elected 10 that position in 1854 and served
until his death in September 1866 faith
fully and punctually attending all the
meetings Of the Board and performing all
the duties Of the position with 4 zeal sur
passed by none, therefore
Resolved. That It is but an act Of simple
Justice for this Society here to record their
high appreciation Of the long-continued
and invaluable services of our lamenied
friends and brethren in the cause which Oc-
cnpies and animates the Nashville Bible
Society.
Resolved, That while we tenderly sympa-
thise with their afflicted families, in their
sad and sore bereavement, we point them ia
a rich fountain Of consolation in that Di-
vine Book, in the light of which they lived
so long and iourneyed so far, that their loss
and ours is the everlasting gain Of those we
have loved and lost
Resolved That these affective Proyi
denees should call each member Of this So
ciety to double diligence in carrying on the
Bible work, until every family within our
bounds shall possess the Holy Scripture
Resolved That a copy of these resolu-
lions, as a token Of copdolence and respect,
be transmitted by ouf Secretary to the fam
lilies Of our deceased brethren, and that
they be spread upon the records Of this
society.
We have also 20 announce the resigna-
ton, Dec 9th, 1866, Of your worthy secre-
tary, Mr.. j. II. Farrar, at which time the
present incumbent, A. G.. Adams, was
elected by your committee 10 fill the va
Cancy.
Your committee has held six meetings
aince the last annual meeting Of the society,
and the only work Of moment attended e
bv them was that of employing three agents
viz. the Rev. Benjamin Taylor, Rev. J
II. Barth, and Mr. A. Z. Skipwith, 10 can
vass the city and supply the Bible to any
they should find destitute. These agents
are now al work, and 80 soon as the city il
supplied, it is the purpose Of your commit
tee to supply Edgefeld.
Your Treasurer has received from al
sources during the year, the sum Of 81 so co
and RENTED TO the parent society, New
York. the sum of 5000, leaving balanc'
in the hands of your Treasurer Of $50 60
The financial condition Of the Society i
e. follows
Cash balance due hy Methodist Pub
fishing House former depository 49,.
Cash balance dne Rev. }. W. Hunter.
Cash balance due By Mr. J. h. Farrar... = Il
M aelen "'US .'....','......'.. $50 6
Cash Means.............................-si,355 8
Book, IN hands of Rev. }. ".
iauter depository agent nj
New York. cosi-..s.---.......,..... s2sl ~
Books ia hand of Distributing
AGENTS al New York. cost. Sils 81 500 .
Total Neap.........................-.-..-sI.9o 5 i
Your Society Is indebted TO The Parent
society in New ork. including the
amount due hy the Davidson County
Bible Society and assumed by you. 1901 4
Excess of means over iabilities~...sl,lH g
Your committee would recommend tn
| following amendments "a the constitution
| That article Sth be 80 amended as {
change the time of holding the annua
| meeting of the Society, from the las
| Sabbath In January, 90 the last Sabbath il
| October. Of each wear. All Of which Is rt
specially submitted.
A.G. ADAMS, Secretary.
After the reading Of report, the follswin
persons were appointed to wait on the NEE
ing for the purpose Of enrolling member
and receiving their contributions, viz; ID
! Paul +. Eve. Hugh Carroll, t. ID Fite, i
! II. McAlister, James Nheeles Bradior
| Michel. J. Hin Eabin, II. c. Shepard, /.
:. Carries. r. G.. Jamison, ]. G. Ogden, i
q. Scoyel and r. Z. Hunter which result
/ II IN. III. .urnl lnnnnL Of four life mcmillan