The Portland daily press., 1868-11-20
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best qualified to classify its facts, elucidata
! principles and popularize knowledge Of tbe
same, to the end that a scientific Psychology
and Physiology may be developed, the suffer-
| lngs OF humanity mitigated, and rational
| philosophy of life and its relations established
for the benefit of mankind.
Resolved 9th, That the object OF all reforma-
uoh may be best and easiest gained by proper
IoIIadtson that the human being rightly gen
ti titoee1, VIII not require any special re-geDera-
| uni9u 1ut Is capable OfspOntaneOus growth and
| al law Pi'SieS'i'n III harmony WIN natur-
rortant sSUvsd red 7th, That the first and most i'm
adt0t IN It's Influence tbro,,IL IN - % .ue M WOE
ene rii (ni'u, auu, as such, shouId receive the
careful attention OF parents, teachers and scs,
entists, TO the end that a correct anu SCI.
| the requirements of the case NAV NV Ieuge OF
observance of the laws of ,ture, and the an an
adjustment of proper conditions of artistic
maternity, that every child may be Conceived
without sin" in the most excellent spirit of
conlu9al love and purity, thus securing tha
formation of perfect individual character
Resolved 9Th, That woman and man have
been equally endowed by nature, and should
have the same political, social and religious
privileges.
Resolved 9th, That all punishment for crime
which does not aim at the security of society,
reparatlon for the injury DONE and the re-
formation Of the criminal, is lcrong in principle
and peIpicioUs in practice; hence the death PEN
UIfU. DtllE obstructive OF PaCn OF these ends
should be abolished.
Resolved 10th, That we deplore the universal
spirit OF war, the alarming increase of intem-
perance, including the use of tobacco, intoxi-
eating drinks and the practical disregard of the
laws OF life and health; and that we will coop
crate with any and all agencies to promote
temperance, purity, peace and universal char
ity and love.
Resolved 18th, That we extend our moral
innuenee and sympathies, and so TAR as posi-
0Vaffss
to ameliOrate the condition OF the Indiana and
carry out a civilized, humane and wise policy
IN relation to them.
Resolved 18th, That we recommend "Ths
Spiritual Harp" for use in all our societies
Resolved 18th, That the thanks of this Con-
ventlOn are hereby extended to the Reporters
OF the daily papers of Rochester for the able
and impartial manner in which our proceed
lngs have been published; TO Profs. Tilotson
and Beals for their sweet music; to Mr. Flem-
ming, agent of Cornthian Hall, for the pro-
vision made for our comfort; to the people of
this goodly city, who have treated us with so
much hospitality and kindness; to our Presi-
nent. Vice Presidents, Secretaries and ali 9TH
er officers of the Convention, for the ability and
faithfulness with which they have perform
ed their duties; and finally, we render our un-
teigned thanks to the Angel World and the In
fnde SPIRIT for the harmony vouchsaied to us
during our entire session
The following resolution, offered by Pref
Rhen, was accepted by the Committee on Res
olutions and adopted by the Convention.
Whereas, From the manifest tendency of the
various Protestant organizations to consoh-
date, and OF the Ritualistic movement toward
Roman Catholicism, it is evident that the ulti-
mate purpose of these efforts is more effectual-
ly to assert and maintain the dogma OF author
lty as against the true Protestant doctrine of
the right of private judgment; and
Whereas, The Spiritual movement is the
chief and avowed exponent of the sovereign
right of every man and woman to Judge in all
matters OF faith and conscience; and
Whereas, The issue to be met, not far in the
future, is plainly, that of authority on the one
hand and the right of private judgment ON the
other; therefore,
Resolced, That in view of this impending
conflict it becomes the duty of all liberal men
and women to unite TO meet this issue
by concerted action; and that a committee Of
seven be appointed by this Convention to de-
wise plan of organization to be recommended
to the liberal minds of every locality in the
United States.
A committee was raised, which reported
plan of organization that was adopted.