The New York herald., 1873-10-04
The Morning Meeting,

Mr.. W. E. DODGE, President OF the United States
Alliance called the meeting to order about ten
O'Clock. alter which the '.Doxoogyr was sung
The Rev. DR.. Hodge, OF Princeton, y. j., led in
prayer. DR.. Rigg OF London, read selection
from the Gospel, John xvii Prayer was offered by
Rev. Matteo Prochet, OF Italy. The Dean OF
Canterbury (the Rev. Il. Payne Smth), read the
Apostolic Creed the audience rising and re.
spending. After this was sung TO the tune OF
coronation" the hymn commencing,
All hail the power OF Jesus name
ADDRESS OF Mr.. W. Z. DODGE.
Mr.. DODGE, after the singing OF the above hymn
delivered the following address,
FellowChristians members and delegates 1t becomes
my pleasant duty as PRESIDENT OF ihe american Branch
order that the necessary steps may be taken Tor
In response to our invitation, YOU have come from
different parts Of the world attend this general
name Of The american Branch Of the Alliance extend 10 10
you again this morning cordial welcome to shores
We trust he separation from beloved friends and rom
md some compensation IN the oys OF Christian fellow
new ana p 9 views m cSan ca nano ana n IN the
lege which such discussions as before promise
To those who have crossed the for the first
maey aeqaaned with lie and esures Of Re New M
World You will find here vast numbers from your
ior hemseve. and % their Children e You w w nene Iearn
this from other countries you viii notce the the
various relsous organizations seeking no support from
joymen religious liberty You viii perhaps be as.
tonished at the growth and prosperity which have been
The population OF the city in which we are convened
from 7ocoo % about % % While ni mere tire nd
states have in the same time increased from 6U00J
Americans who abroad gaze with interest upon
what has been sccomphed sbiedy o9rgp ny oa 70
tury We hope many OF YOU may visit Western states
cross inland seas and witness yourselves the
vellous changes in progress there.
We meet Christian brethren, and laying aside for the
time distinctions which separate us into sects and
mon faiGer M assembled 70 deliberate on the mighty con-
promote he Great principles that bnd US and all true be-
The topics to be discussed are most timely ami i'm
portan ana we trust the conelusons reached will luy
Permit me to remind YOU Tie eas 9Cay 81 hi q e con-
ference composed Representatives from almost every
thought and activity has awakened wide interest in our
The eyes q COD and men are watching US. Let US
our p6 a wdS aesP MPheh % & entire de-
with earnest that the Divine Spirit will guide ali
blessed With such aid cannot Ss nas sfns epae ana
e awsy % snd m asd ht a
men Year; hence NAV be one Of the happies
even humble Part in the rrocesangs q this sS Gene
much towards preparing the the relief Of those
sti!l prosecuted tor righteousness sake in various
s sow s. ire Se sSSs 6ey sys s suss aa sy
snd also help the growing a in sH
OF arbitration the settlement Of intern ationai dcui
in the ace OF modern scepticis ratonasm, the claims
oil the Papacy and every other false system.
Let me add that such arrangements as were In our
power have been made for the comfort and convenience
OF the delegates during their stay among us
And, again, giving you hearty welcome in the name
OF the American Branch OF the evangelical Alliance
will request the Conference now to proceed TO more
formal organization
LIST or OFFICERS
The following officers were presented TO the
Conferences and the organization Of the Conference
was completed:-
Theodore woosey, of New Haven, ex-Presi-
VICE Presidests-willam +. Havemeyer; Lord Alfred
Churchill OF London Robert g. winthrop OF Massachu u
setts; Professor j. a. Dorner Germany; Ex-Governor
Buckingham, OF Connecticut; William r. Dodge; II. II.
Stewart OF virginia. Rev George Fsch OF France; W. H.
Grocsbeck OF Oho \ r. Frehnghuysen, OF New Jersey
y. X. Brunot OF Pennsylvania, William II Aspinwail !;
Alexis Cornell y D. William Canin, Massach hnsetts
m. r., OF London; Ira Harris, OF New York; George II
Delaware; Professor Philip schan New York; Peter
Parker Of Washington Elhott n. Pendeton OF ohio:
John Backus OF Maryland. and Mayor = s. Powell OF
Brooklyn.
ScCretary-The Rev. $. frennus Prime, OF New York
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
DR.. WoIsEY, ex-Presdent OF Yale College OF
New Haven, said -
CHRISTIAN FRIENDS or UNITED SrkrEs AND og
OTHER LANDS GArnfRKp HERH-Aiter the de-
ightfi inauguration OF last evening y seems be
my part 10 say but few plain and simple words he
snn to the business that you have TO do. We