The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-05-29

less true In this genial CLINE. The people OF
the South bave differed, and do yet differ,
from the people of the North in reference to
events IN the recent past. but they are will
ing, like Paul, to forget the things that are
behind and reach forward to those which are
before. The South wants not only material
but spiritual prosperity. and halls with joy
all who come 10 the spirit of the Master.
Colonel Skinner was frequently interrupted
by loud applause, and at the close of his ad.
dress the Convention rose and sung with
great enthusiasm Blest be the Tie"
Mr.. Hunter, OF North Carolina, followed
10 brief statement of the work Ia his sec.
tiop, and made an earnest plea for the prayers
Of the brethren.
Mr.. Stur9is, chairman, then read the
REPORT OF TIE COMMITTEE ON TIE REPORT
OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
as follows:
"Your committee would express their
unanimous concurrence 10 the suggestions Of
the Executive Committee, and in accordance
Herewith they beg TO present the following
resolutions:
"Tbat the good results of the conferences
of the past years are evident, and we recon-
mend that during the present year two con.
fercnces be called by the Executive Commit
tee when and where they may see H..
"Tbat we earnestly recommend to all our
associations the customary observance OF the
second Lords day in November both for
prayer, for greater blessing than ever upon
| our work, and also for Thanksgiving for the
great results of the past year, and that each
association show its gratitude and faith by
| tsking up q subscription specially for this
| international work, and forward it immedi-
| ately TO the Executive Committee.
"That distinct effort be made by all to pro-
mote the general introduction and use OF the
Association Hymn-Book, the songs of devo-
ton, both on account Of intrinsic worth and
! because of the pecuniary advantage accruing
to our work by the sale.
"That the Executive Committee have au-
thority TO invite prominent Association work
ers to be its representatives at State, proVin.
cial, and district conventions and confer
ences.
"Tbat the attention of associations wish
ing q certificate of life-membeTshp be called
TO The fact that they will save both time and
money by sending to the Executive Com
m,tee for that prepared by them some years
ago by order of the Convention.
"That We recommend that the following
brethren in Europe be appointed delegates
to the conference of the Associations Of All
Lands at Hamburger, Germany, in August
next, and that the Executive Committee
baye power to add to their number: William
B. Cullis, Philadelphia John Wannamakers
Phiadelphia; j. II. Planlap, New York :
William Z. Dodge, Jr., New York; William
f. Lee, New York; William Welsh, st.
Johns: P. Pursal Smith, Philadelphia j.
V. Farwel, Chicago ; It. j. Claxton, Mon.
treal. John Field, New York. %
"Tbat a faithful effort, both in this Con.
yention and when its members shall baVe
returned to their homes, be made to raise
so. 900 for the international work during
this year.
"Tbe reason for this much larger expendi-
ture must be evident to all VINO have realized
the greatly enlarged field of usefulness which
has been opened.
"The work in the West, though already
great, increases continually.
.sThe glorious results in the South ana
Southwest, and the promise for the future,
make il almost impossible not TO continue
those laborS.
"Our German young men, too, call inn
pcra,vely upon u.
"Valuable volunteers stand ready for the
work. and only require that travelling en-
| peuses be met; and. iinally, the greatly IN.
creased otice-work make the employment OF
| an assistant secretary necessary.
"That the Executive Committee he au-
| thorized to complete its work by the publl-
cation of the proceedings of this Convention
and the preparation of the papers for the
Humburgh Conference.
"Tbat the Executive Committee be organ.
| lied uron the following basis Nine resident
members of New York, aud twelve non-reSl-
dent members representing various sections
| of the couutry-fve TO be quorum for the
| transaction Of business.
"YOur committee recommend the following
members for tniS committee: Cephas Braln-
erd, Timothy 6. Selen, Jr., James Stokes,
Jr., Robert r. McBurney, Edgar A. Hutch
ins, Benjamin G. Wetmore, Nerranus Morse,
| w. f. Dodge, Jr.. Morris 4: Jessup, New
York citv;I. w. Munhal, indianapolis. Ind;
S. A. Keen, Chicago, Ill.,. II. Thane Miller,
CINCINNATI, Ohio f. Ii. Smith, Washington.
DC; S. W.. t. Hopper, Baltimore, Md;
W. p. Munford, Richmond, Va; Joseph
Hardie, Selma, Ala. J. S. Mclean, Halifax
n. S.; 7. j. Caxton, Montreal, Canada !;
james Mccormick, Harrisburg, Pa; Fl. K.
Porter, Pittsburgh, Pa; George Z. Davis,
Burlington, VT; Russell NJ. Sturgis, Jr,
| Boston, Mass; II. Il. Remington, Fall River,
Mass.
"That we rescind the resolution of last
wear by which it was decided that after this
wear the International Convention be held
not oftener than once in two years.
aThe committee have carefully exam.
| ined the accounts Of the treasurer, and find
| them kept with the same scrupuous care
and exact youching which has always charac-
terzad his accounts.
"That the thanks of this Convention be
piven to the international Executive Com
| mittee for their long, faithful, earnest CHRIS
tian work. Their service has been to the
| Lord. and He alone can recompense them.
| Onr words cannot reach to the measure oil
our apprcciation of their voluntary ana SELL
| sacrificing service. We can but thank them
with all our hearts, and commend them 10
Him who infinitely rewards all faithful laDor
| for His sake.
"That we most heartily thank our great
and glorious Master and Lord for the honor
He has put upon us by the unprecedented
| success with which He has crowned our
efforts in the North, South, East, and west.
| To Him be all the glory; and We earnestly
ask that we may be SO selt-distrustlui ana SO
confident in Him that He may be able to use
US more than ever for His own honor ana
glory" eu.,;,
| The report was slSnen Dy the iuil oonrn u
| tee. as follows: Russell Sturgls, Jr., Bos'
ton. Mass: r. b. Russell, Jacksonville, LII.
J. Maclean, Halifax, N. s.; Samuel Mchln'
lev, Knoxville, Tenn; j. b. Archer, Wash
ington, D. c.; K. II. lsbell, Taladesa, Ala.
u. G. Small, York, Pa.
The report of the committee was adopted
| by rising vote, and prayer of tbaDksglV-
ing was offered By Rev. Mr. Herbert.
On motion of Mr.. Cepbas Brainerd, the
thanks of the Convention were returned TO
the Washington Association for allowing