National Republican., 1874-05-27

Is. Abbot = leDe-Messrs. JohusUp. Bower. B..
dwell, ffaves, Baldwin, Parmly, Wood6utn
nd Cas- SncaA, Stnson, MshGD, Gale, Msson
~, v ftanee-Mcssrs Eaton, Howard, Gellat.
o. Gckob Collegiate callahan and Wbsie.
l. t5Se&L ext e&LsSsssion-Messrs. Smith, Haydoa, Lisk,
Assatie MiSsion-8essrs Hague, Caswell, Fol-
tE5np DC; Pendleton and Frost
Oh european Massions-Messrs. BeArens, An
Nereon, y SubelmaR, LathroD and Bowlinghnm.
heE. n. IL. bixSy, formerly of Burnah, was in
trodnced, and gave statement Of the work per-
i9rmes In that country. He was follewod by Rev.
Horace jenkins, of China, with . report fron
there.
Dt. Edward Young, OF this city, read a cores
lease Of nineteen Baptist converts. and Through
tks influence Of Baron de Rosen and others, the
ltoerty OF twelve of them was secured.
Rev. Dr. Sampson offered the following; which
Whereas letters have been received and pre-
sented te this body by DR.. Edward Young; stating
imprisoned at the city OF Kico Russia have been
set at liberty; therefore,
Reso!red, That while recognizing the prompt
lngs Of the divine spirit, who moves all hearts,
We, the members of the American Baptist Mis-
sfonsry Union. hereby express our vwarmest
thaaks 10 all those who have aided in securing
de keseh, of st. Petersburg who has so ear
nestly, disinterestediy and successfully exerted
hlnselL to attain this noble end
heSotcee, That tho foregoing resolution, Gu
crossed and signed by the president and secre-
tary Of this body, be transmitted to the Baron e
Rosen by, our brother, DR.. Edward Young. and
who rendered aid this expression Of our grateful
sentiments.
The meeting then adjourned to O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The society met pursuant TO adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Williams, of Rhode Island.
DIR. Morse, from the special committee 10 con
slider that portion of the executive boards report
on the subject Of employing unmarried mission
Of either married or single missionaries as will
best meet the eXigencfes Of the case and warrant
the spreading Of Gods word. The report was
adopted.
Dr. Keyser, from the committee on next place
of meeting, reported, recommending Philadelphia
as the place, and Rev. CIV. Northup of Chicago,
TO preach the annual sermon, with Rev. Wayland
Hoyt as alternate. Adopted.
Mr.. Eaton. from the committee on finance, SUBJ
mitted report that was agreed to.
Rev. Mr. Murdock Introduced Rev: ID. H.
Drake and Messrs. A. W. Hale, E. u. Phillips,
NJ. q. Mason, Daniel Shepardson, L. ]. Dean J.
r. Stubbert, NJ. A. Churchill, and a. r. Giveney,
who start in a few weeks TO take charge OF mis-
sons in the Asiatic held. Mr.. Dean, with much
feeling, made a few parting remarks to the nem-
loved ones were left at home, still he believed it
to be his duty to make sacrifices, and go where
God desired him and carry out his wishes. The
cause in which he was about engaging was the
cause of all.
Mr.. Abbott presented q series of resolutions.
which were adopted. They set forth North
sionary work, it will be hailed with gIadness Of
return of oneness in that work. Also, thanking
the ladies ofthe church and others for their many
kindnesses and hospitable treatment.
Mr.. Wilmarth. from the committee on enroll
nent, reported 2s4 present-l64 life members 2
annual members, 81 delegates, 81 visitors
Nr. johnson, from the committee nomina-
uons. reported the following for officers for the
ensuing year, and they were elected: President
Rev. Barnas Sears, u. D., Va; vice presidents,
DoOlittle, ILL.,: recording secretary, Rcv. G. w
d. D., Mass. bord of managers (cIass
y ministers, S. L. b. Chase, Rocklsnd, Me-; W.
II. Eaton, ID. D., Keene, N. H; d. b. Cheney, D.
D., Chicago, Ill: II. G. Fish, d. d., Newark N
j.; Geo. FTear, NorristOwn, Pa; :. w. Duncan
Cleveland, Ohio: Geo. q: Baldwin, d: D., Troy,
Y. V; L. ]. MattesOn, Bra!tleboro', Vt; Amory
Sale, Minneapolis RInp,: n. q. Hodge, ID. D..
Kalamazoo, Mich; Il. J. Adams, HOlyoke, Mass;
Is: s Gu6elma1n, Ph,LadeIphis, Pa; wipteId
Providence, R. l.; VIM. A. Bowdlear, Boston,
Mass: Jas. L Howard Hartford, Conn; ). A.
;rozer, Upland, Pa; Edwin .. Sage, Rochester,
Y. Y; E. q. Miner, Winchester, Ill; J. H. Burr,
ilOvcrsvLlle, n. y; II. Fletcher, Springfield,
icy, Washington, d. C.; Edward Goodman, Chi
rev. Mr. Behrens, from the committee on Eu-
opean missions, submitted a report which was
eterred to the executive committee with power
o publish.
Dr. Sears, the newly chosen presljens, was in |
tailed, and made n brief speech returning his |
hanks FOR the power conferred. The society then |
dJourned sine die.
CLOSING SERVICES.
Last night the auditorium OF the Calvary Bap-
ist church was overcrowded by interested aud |
Missionary Union. Many were unable to obtain |
n entrance, and second audience was formed |
Thich occupied the spacious lecture-room.
After the opening exercises were concluded |
Rev. q. W. Anderson, of Brooklyn, N. Y, was |
Introduced and spoke OF the great demand for |
ympathy in the prosecution Of the work of
was the great demand OF the present
ay. The agency OF women was introduced by |
he Apostle Paul in his Christian labors. His
rst convert in Europe was q woman, (Lydia)
ear PhilipI. The Church at this spot was sub
ect Of special memory with him in after years,
ecauso this Church always remembered him.
iOspel by Ia 5oTs among secluded families. There
-as no distinction in the Apostles day between
rvate household preaching and public preach
The apoftolic spirit is in the woman's movement
this modern day. These women have dIscerncd
nc state Of affairs and hunted out secluded fami-
Missionaries to bear the Gospel to the neglected.
The missionaries in the Apostolic Church always
lied upon the large cities as centres Of inhu-
ace, because they knew Christianity would
,read more largely there. This was tRul's rule
action; he always preached in the great
numerical centres; !9uS at PhiIiPi and
ngest at and returned most frequently to Cor
tn, because 1t was commercially the eye of all
reece. Then 9t Rome, the capital Of the nation,
ON which oil parts OF the nation were most |
huenced, he rendered most pr0tracted service.
Modern missionaries should be sent TO centres |
influence, to those cities most largely populated
nus only can the spirit of Christ be caught and
ercised, for He sought, to take the world by
aTing all nations unto him:
A resolution Of thanks to DR.. HITLER, the late
esident of the union, for the efficient manner |
which he had filled the office for the past two
ars, was proposed and passed.
The moderator announced that O large audience |
the basement OF the church unable TO gain ad- |
issiOn TO the audience-room desired that DIR. |
rmirage be detailed to make an address before
and requested DR.. Armitage to comply with
c wishes Of the audience, il he was present.
AFTER singing, Dr. PIerson, Of Pittsburg, was
vi Il 3 i e III fsS Pop6af Pf
a Christian bears a sense of personal responsi-
lity; each feels that he must be about his
stheT,s work, This missionary work is glo-
Gus laEOf.
The Acts OF the Apostles, better styled the work
the spirit, is the only book OF Scripture which
operly has no end: it only leaves off, as 1t we're,
th comma. for the works Of the spirit have
zen prosecuted ever since by true apostles OF the
ord Jesus Christ, speaking in every dialect and
reading over mighty area The great ques-
v Union pay? This is practical and proper
iestion. Foreign missions have paid, and in
riking the balance to-day the world is the
ebtOr and the Missionary Union the creditor.
he world is the better of for missionary efforts
dollars and cents as we'll as In virtue and in
gritty. The missionary carries civilization with
i'm and introduces the arts and sciences every
here New England reaped q profit in 1871 Of
Velve cents per head for her entire population
ON tn = trade OF the African colonies which were
only by missionary efforts. Look at
le trade from the Sandwich Islands. The profts
the exports from this country were about
Il 600 last year. So yCu see 1t pays even ON the
west grade OF dollars and cents.
1t pays also in power. and this is the cry II is
le great need OF humanity. Power to rise and
emlRd life frOhI the skies. His Word is borne
pom every breeze, and this power Is found alone
the Word OF God. What are the prospects for
le salvation OF the race? Judson, the great mis-
onary, said they are bright as the Promises of
-od. Oh yes. it pays! Light is falling on
Olenesta and Africa tonight, ard the morning
ght is breaking while the green banner OF The
Use prophet begins to wane. The years will |
loW that Il pays in its reflex influence on the
hurch at home. Growth and expansion are
hat the Church wants. It is a mockery to wit
ess the contracted charity now dominant, but
hen the missionary cause becomes predominant
IT heartstrings will be lOOsened. and we will
i've as we should. There is no growth or eIpan- |.
on without activity. The Church is the galner
y giving 10 support missionaries; IL makes men
ersonally more divine.
There fs a higher, nobler inspiration in this
0rk than money-the spread of Christianity and
nd our biblical faith is the great object. II this
will but stir up the gifts that are
Il hin IL the hard hand and discriminating iudg-
cnt will do the work. Bring forth the heat and
armth OF benerolence, and when the centenary
this society shall arrive Il Will be an axiom,
uiSn. that missionary efforts pay best How
pch, then, will you Invest for eternityf The
olscs Z q direct your charity into sgseihs chan
els. There is plenty Of m9ney. 6df the purpose