The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-10

erful appeal. the following list was
filed:
W. B. Jacobs. Goshen. E. G. Siler.
Bloomington. Isaac Mahan, Terre
Haute, Rev. James Hill. Evansville,
r. s. Heiskel. Jacksonville. A. S.
Evans, Fort Wayne, J. w. Heaton,
Knightstown, L. NJ. Walter and B.
F. Morgan, of Indianapolis.
When the list was filled up, there
was another call for Mr.. Foote, Of Chi
cage, to sing. In response to which
Mr.. Foote and Mrs. Brewer sang, 1.-THE
River of Time" during the singing of
which the perfect silence. and the ap-
plause that burst from the congrega-
ton, at its conclusion, testified to the
efficacy of music in reaching their
hearts.
On motion of Col. Ray, a vote of
thanks was rendered them for their
attendance and the music furnished.
The Rev. Mr.. Kumler in a few
words thanked the brethren for COM
ing so far to afford Evansville so rich
treat; although much had been ex
pected. the anticipations had been
more than realized.
Mr.. Glover said that speech was
but natural sequence to the address
of welcome.
The President thanked the Lord.
that during the Convention. not one
had known Presbyterianism from
n sthodism. [Applause.1
Various other delegates testified to
the pleasure derived from the Con-
vention, and the many incidents at
tending it.
Miss CLARK. of Arkansas, said if the
delegates had any fears of getting
cold. they should come down to Ar
kansas in the month of July or Au-
gust, and they would meet a warm
welcome aud get warmed up. There
would be no danger of them cooling
of.
Miss Clark's remarks, which were
quite lengthy, received. as they richly
deserved. very hearty applause.
Colonel Ray offered the following
resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted.
ResolUed, That the heartfelt, sin.
cere thanks of this Convention are
due and are hereby returned to the
Local Committees and citizens oil
| Evansville, for their admirable sue.
cess in making this one of the most
delightful Conventions held in the
State, and we heartily commend their
example to other cities where we may
hereafter meet, as most worthy of i'm
itation.
| RESOLVED, That our thanks are here.
by returned to the officers ofthe vari-
GUS Railroads and Steamboats,, who
so kindly have granted half-fare tt
delegates attending the Convention.
ReSolUed. That we are also thank
full to the Evansville JOURNAL Com
proceedings, and especially the beau
tiful programme prepared for our use
RESOLVED, That we are under many
obligations to G. G. Genung, Mrs
Irene Coolidge and their associates
for the charming music with which
they have enlived our meetings. May
they all join in the songs of the Re
deemed when life ends in glory.
Resozved, That we tender oul
thanks to the Ohio River Telegraph
| Company for the liberal tender of the
use of their lines free.
The Convention then joined il
singing. MY Jesus Hove thee" anC
the President in his closing address
said he rejoiced that although nearl!
every denomination and phase of re
ligion had been represented, no on,
could have told what was the particu
lar forms which each professed.
The Convention closed with sing
ing "Blest be the tie that binds" ant
a benediction by Bro. Coffman.
After a few minutes devoted t
mutual hand shaking, aud leave tax
ing, the Convention was over, and til
delegates had departed, each with
feeling that he was better for havin
attended.