The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-27
9atioual Republican,
LOCAL NMws.

tsttft, mtmDcfb VI tno u1Hefent Onurohon oil this
city and Georgetown, and members Of different az.
sociations and churches abroad, assembled at Met.
rerott Hall, pursuant to q call Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, for the purpose Of selecting
and adopting plans for exertng greater Christian
influence in this District, AlsIandria, and adjoin.
ing counties.
From our city churches We noticed present Rev.
John Bray, Second Baptist; Rev. John Chester,
Capitol Hill Presbyterian; William H. Woodward
do; O. Daman, Baptist German missionary; Rev
J: q. Butler, St. Pauls Lutheran DR.. Boynton
Chaplain Of the House Of Representatives, with
Gen. o. o. Howard and D. II. Bliss as delegates;
Rev. 7. R. Hewlett, pastor Of Calvary Baptist
Rev. L. r. For, North Presbyterian A. 8. Pratt,
esq, Lutheran; Rev. A. M. 0sgood, Agent Wash.
ington Bible sOeety Rev. P. D. Gurlsy, New York
Avenue Prosbyteriani Rev. W. W. Campbell, Sew.
enth Street Presbyterian DR.. A. d. Gillette, First
Baptist, with O. Cammaek as delegate; Rev. J. N.
Coombs, Western Presbyterian Rev. T. B. Nc
Falls, Assembly's Presbyterian; Ulysses Ward,
Methodist Protestant; B. II. Stinemotz, Foundry
NJ. Z. james P. Tustin, New York Avenue Pros
bytsrlani Breyet Brig. Gen. 3. whittleseyi 8. L.
LOOMS, Western Presbyterian George +. Needham,
Congregational; Dr. Samson, and others.
From Georgetown We observed Rev. A. A. Z.
Taylor, Bridge street Presbyterian church; Rev.
James Nelson, First Baptist church; Rev. J. O.
Nichol, First Baptist church; 7. Remick, Esq
Also the following; Messrs. o. p. Pitcher, mission
airy Of the Young Mems Christian Association and
agent Of the Washington City Bible Society; DR..
James NJ turner, president OF the new YORK
Christian Workers Association Henry B. Barnes,
Y. M. O. A, Brooklyn, New York; Albert Colby
Y. M. @. A., Boston, Gen. A. W. Riley Congrega.
tional church, Rochester, New York. r. P. Andor-
son, First Baptist church, New York, and others,
as well as fair representation Of ladies.
Rev. Dr. ]. Geo. Butler, Of St Paul's Lutheran
Church, was called TO the chair, and opened the
exercises Of the morning with prayer.
Mr.. VIM Ballantyne moved that the Chair ap-
point committee Of Eve to select permanent Of
fcors Of the Convention and to prepare rules to
govern tho same.
DR. Butler, in compliance herewith, appointed
the following named gentlemen as said committee
VIM. Ballantyne B. II. Stineme.I, A. s. Pratt, r.
P. Anderson, and O. II. Bliss.
During the absence Of the committee singing and
prayer Allied the interim, and on the reappoarance
Of the committee Mr.. Balantyne, the chairman,
reported the following, which was adopted:
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
President-Dr. A. D. Gillette.
Vice Presidents--Rev. Mr.. Perinchief Byron
Sunderland, D. D., Rev D. Peyton Brown, and
Major General o. o. Howard.
6eoretary-J. P. Tustin.
RULES OF THE CONVENTION.
l. That wo hold two sessions daily-the first
from 10 q. m to p. m, and the second at New
York Avenue church, from 1880 to $50 p. IN.
Q. That from Is to 30 minutes be spent in dsvo-
tional exercises at the opening Of each session.
3. That speakers be limited to five minutes, ex'
cept the person introducing debate, who shall be
allowed 15 minutes and that no ono shall be
allowed to speak twice on the topic until all
have an opportunity to speak who shall so desire.
L. That no subject shall be discussed unless re.
ported by the committee on business.
8. In order that the convention may DO able to
discuss zach Of the subjects presented, we would
recommend that debate on each topic close within
one hour.
Tho following were then offered and accepted a.
the
TOPICS ron DISCUSSION,
and were assigned to the persons for introduction,
named at the end Of each:
I. The Importance Of lay effort How can Il most
sctually be brought to bear in the cause Of Christi
Dr. Chester.
2. How can wo best reach and influence those
who habitually neglect public Worship DR.. Grey
8. How can the unity Of Christs followers b
better manifested to the world7 DR.. Sunderland
1. The sabbath.sohool. How can II DO made
more efficient In winning souls to Christi Does u
receive the active cooperation and encouragement
from Christians to which 1t Is entitled? Rev. A. A
E. Taylor.
5. How can our devotional meetings be mad,
more profitable and interesting, both to Christian
and the impenitent? DR.. Ames.
Q, The poor. How can We best reach them, ant
make. good our Saviour's declaration-that to them
the gospel Is preached ]. O. Hardness.
a.. What Is the sphere and what are the duties o.
Young Mems Christian Associations Dr. Butler
8, The temptations Of the city. What can tn,
Church dot counteract its vicious inauences-in
temperance, licentiousness, gambling, &c.' Gen
o. o. Howard.
Q. Tho family-tho church in the house. How
best to influence for good our children and domes
tics1 D. r. winslow.
Mr.. Ballantyne here stated that Rev. Mr.
Pitcher, employed by the American Bible Society
reported recently the great want Of spiritual inter
est in this District and at the suggestion Of Mr.
Cole and others, this convention was called. Tn,
object was to reach the inmates Of the jail, aims
house hospitals, &c., where they have net the
benefits Of ministerial services. He trusted thi'
effort would be blessed with good results.
Dr. James M. Turner, secretary Of the Associa
ton Of Christian Workers Of the city Of New York
gave an interesting account Of the association h
represented setting forth the good results Of unite
and systematic action in religious affairs.
Topic No. 1.-The Importance Of Lay Effort
how can 1t most efectually be brought to bear IL
the cause of Christ 2''-asssigned to DR.. Chester
was hero introduced by that divine, and the dis
custom was participated in by DR.. Butler, Mr.
Loomis, Rev. Mr.: coombs, Mr. Anderson Of New
York, Rev. Mr.. Taylor Of Georgetown, Rev I. r
Hewlett, Rov. T. Remick of Georgetown, Rev 7.
Metals, Rev. John Bray, Mr.. VIM. Ballantyne
Mr.. g. H. Bliss, Rev. James NJ. Turner Of New
York, Mr.. @. Cammack, Mr.. Colby Of Boston, Rev
Mr.. Damn, and the Chair.
and W. II. Hunter, Of Israel church, Capitol Hill
were announced as present.
Mr.. Ballantyne here announced that the Bust
ness Committee had decided TO hold both session
OF wednesday to-day IN Dr. durley 8 (NeW lor
ayenue) church, at 10 q. m and 7! p. IN. respect
lively.
Topic No. 2, assigned to DR., Grey (absent on &c
count of indisposition) was introduced and treate
on by the Rev. Mr.. Fox, of the North Presbyteria
church, in an able manner. The subject was CON
pressed In the words, HowNcan we best reach an
influence those who habitually neglect public wOr
ship 2"
II was also discussed by Rev. P. d. GurleJ
and others.
On motion Of DR.. Butler at Is minutes to
O'Clock, p. m, tho remainder Of the allotted tim
was spent in devotional exercises, when the cor
yention adjourned to meet at DR.. Gurley's church
Mt u p m.
Evening SESSION.
Rev. DR.. Gillette presided at the evening session
which was opened with prayer by the Rev. ].
Coombs. Rev. Jas P. Tustin acted as secretary
A large number of ladies and gentlemen wei
present.
At tho suggestion of Mr.. Ballantyne, tho fourt
topic was taken up for discussion 1t is in the 70
lowing words: "Tho Sabbath schools; How on
they be made more efficient in winning souls
Christi Does 1t receive tho active co operation an
encouragement from Christians to which It is ell
titled ?"
Rev A. E. Il, Taylor, of Georgetown, led off |
the discussion. He thought the best mode Of NAL
ing the Sabbath schools efficient in winning souls
Christ was to procure Eeaous and active teacher
Faithful and steadfast teachers possessed Of oorret
morals and religious training Were what should I