The New York herald., 1871-05-26
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
International Convention or Young Mems
Christian Associations.

International Convention OF Young Mems
Christian Associations.
WASHINGTON, May 25 1871.
The International Convention Of Young Mems
Christian Associations was called to order at nine
O'Clock this morning by the President.
After the usual preliminarles the permanent COM
mittees for the year were announced.
The Convention then proceeded to the considera.
ton OF the first proposition Of discussion for the day
which was "God's Word; the Best Course for It's
Study and the Best Manner In Which II Can be
Taught by the Young Mems Christian Association
An interesting discussion OF this topic followed.
The PresidenL read q telegram from New wark stat
ing that German association numbering sixty
members was formed In that city last evening;
also telegram from Selma Ala. stating that an
extensive work or grace Is pervading the whole
community.
The second topic set for discussion namely.
.State Conventions, and How to Organize and Con.
duct Them,,' was discussed by several members.
The President read the following despatch to the
Queen OF England
The FRS. International Convention Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Of the United States
congrsiua,on upon the return OF her brshdsy
May the peace of God dwell IN her heart and the God
perpesus union JoHS wXNSXSAKEs "a Pe.ssn p
IN THE AFTERNOON SESSION
OF the Christian Association Mr.. FoOT offered
series OF resolutions as to the duty OF associations TO
the evangelical Churches, and other resolutions re-
gard to open expressions of applause during devo-
tional exercises relating TO the condition oil Paris
and one In relation to Christian woman's work
The third toplc-"Secular Instruction; What place
Should It Have IN the Work Of our ASSOCIATION W
was announced. and Mr.. CLAYTON led on, reading an
essay IN which he took the ground that Christian
men, they should take firm hold OF the science and
Mr.. KENDALL, OF Philadelphia, advocated the draw.
ing OF young men within the reach OF religious
teaching as IN Philadelphia. They had library
secular newspapers, scientific lectures, debating
societies, &C. He urged that secular instruction
should have high place in their WORK. Jap
plauSe.)
The fourth topic" "scepticism in its Relation to
Young Men-How Shall 1t be Met by our Associa.
Rev. MARX HOPKINS, OF Williams College, opened
this discussion ana after defining 1t said 1t should
be met as we would meet others. A healthy, robust
intellect does net regularly engage in sceptcism
They should distinguish between facts ana influ.
not adopt his inferences The most efficient mode
OF dealing with IT IL to act accordance with the
great law that light begets light. II you would pro-
duce faith in Others you must have faith In them.
THE EVENING SESSION
was convened in the Congregational church at eight
O'Clock aud was called to order by the President
ana proceeded after prayer and singing to further
discussion OF the questions submitted du,ing the
morning namey:-"How Best to Promote the Study
or Gods Word IN Young Mems Christian Associa-
TONS The discussion was opened by Mr.. NORRIS,
forny OF lesson and the best teachers also assdu-
Gus studies OF the commentaries
Mr.. WANNAMAKER SAID we did not want any new
machinery. What we did want to make our Sab
bath schools and our churches more efficient to
get the hest men to teach and put them into the
strengthen the Old ones. This sentiment was cor
daily endorsed by the Convention.
Mr.. SHEAF, Of Cincinnati, wanted TO know what
was to be done with the large class In every city WAC
cannot dress wen enough to make their appearance
In the churches.
This question was answered ell over the house by
cries OF go and bring them in,n "Dress them up.u
give them good clothes.n Bring them in a. tney
Mr.. LEE, OF New York, explained how rhe class
referred to are brought into the Bible classes OF that
city.
A letter was read by the chairman from the Presi-
dent OF the Alder2ate Street Association. London,
accredlting Brother Machcw Ii. Holder 10 the Con-
Tue Chair, in welcoming Mr.. Holder to the Con-
venton, told him II he could have been here yester-
day he would have heard kind words about his glo-
rious old country and the good Christian woman
who rules over II. He pointed TO the nags OF the
TWO nations mtertwin med over the altar and ex-
pressed the fervent hope that they might never be
arrayed against each other IN the battle field
Mr.. HOLDER then spoke about his rec0llections OF
former visit 10 this country, and alluded IN feeling
terms TO the cordial good Will which exists between
the Christian people Of the two nations.
The proceedings we're closed with prayer by the
Rev. DR.. SAMPSON after which the Convention
formed into line and marched TO the White House,
where the President held reception.
The East Room was soon nronged with delegates
and others, including hundreds. OF ladies'. Tie
crowd In general was introduced to the President
by MIR. George ii. Stuart, OF Philadelphia, and after
wa'ds Mr. Wannamaker presented the delegates
individually. The reception was Kept up until
The Western Baptist Educational Convention.
CHICAGO. MAY 20, 1871
In the morning session OF the Western Baptist
Educational Convention to-day Rev. Justiss Buckley
ID. D., OF Shurtln College, read a paper on "How
Christian institutions OF high learning, academies
colleges, universities and theological semlparies
Keeping progress with the growth OF society," best
be butt up IN the West, with due regard always to
other necessary expenditures o, money for religious
purposes-n Dr. Bulkley said that in illinois there
were many churches OF their denomination, each
representing half a million OF dollars. Large num-
bers OF American Baptist girls End their way into
the outside schools, especially into those OF the
Roman Catholics, where too often they lose every
thing worth having. He would have Baptist
schools equal II not superior 10 any others
"a the country. Aid would be welcome from
the state. but no iusioD with temporal power
The experience oi the past shows that the of
ntdelity are s0wn by scientific Institutions winch
are supported Dy taxes taken from the yesinaury s
the land The government bad no rIgnt 10 teach
children any more than elementary education. Free
tuition IN the higher branches was good but shoaid
be left 10 private associations. In this State there
were 81. .594 BaptIsts- The number OF their children
to be found In the higher Institutions OF learning
was alarpingly small. The Bapusts want their
children 10 begin making money right away. As
soon as they are big enough TO learn TO read they
send them for few months To commercial school.
and hold tnat their onspring should be turned ont
merchants or Presidential aspfraIts.
Gifts 10 Baptist schools should he concentrated on
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