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‘te ee ~ Dr. Hutton’s Church—Evangelteal Society. ‘This truly superb edifice, was last Sunday erowd- ed to excess with a highly fashionable congregation, displaying jn rich profusion a rich display of the | grace and loveliness that distinguish the “ fair daughters of Gotham.” The interior of the build- ing is beautifully finished in the rich English-t 0- thic style, and graced with the presence of a highly | fashionable auditory, had a very imposing effect to | the calm looker on. Before the appointed hour of | Meetiny, « full and effective choir, aided by the rich and full toned organ of the church, enlivened the grav Jemnity that usually attaches to re services, with a perfect flood of rich, full, sou duing 1 -lody—the composition of some of the emi- | rent misters. The genleinen who presided at the | t organ )-rformed with admirable taste and execu- tion, av! was effectually supported, particularly by the ex cllent tenor and counter-tenor voices of the choir. ‘The base voice was also rich, full and Fine fect; ndeed, the entire performance would do justi some of the most e1ainent musical and vocal performers. The Kev. Dr. Hurron performed the evening servic which he delivered a very impressive. discouy-", taking his text from the xxii. chapter of Matthew, ver. 1 “And he was speechless.” Tuy Ueveuren Deane, in his opening remarks, ad- verted to the early introduction of Christianity, and the eee i ea Ohare cuuntin for the fall and trane- our first parents. There was 2 contidence in- the introduction of Christianity ; and, it was that produced that calmness so prevalent @ ong‘ liristians. Many had erred, however; they set as de the law of God, and adopted their own plans. "The min who looked about the community and cid not regu- late his rule of action by the settled ‘laws of that commu- and was regulated by a false standard. Man to be regulated by the laws of God, and not by the !»ws of the god of his idolatry. Man was bound to love (iod * with all his heart, and with all his soul,” and unless he did so, he would perish. All would see the justice of God, in the end ; and every Christian would ac’rhow ledge the justice of the Lord, as his law was but ‘anscript of his nature. Man at the bar of justice on , could not find fault with his judge ; he could not fin! /xult with his advocate—conscious shame would be his accuser, for his trangressions. He would feel him- selfa suicide in the end, his death being brought about by his own transgressions. ‘The. sinner, conscious that the Saviour suffered death for him, could not ask for mercy. ‘’he man who, in a state of starvation refus edchariiy, as a means of saving himself from death, deserved to dic. The man who refysed to seek + Ivation through the blood-bought influence of the viour, also deserved to die. God so loved the world ive his only begotten son to save the world. He suc world it was the only. mode of salvation; and ante’! tiem some glimpses of heaven. Yet they re- jected ese advantages, He would say, in the end; for fered, and died on the cross, and provided a vlyation, and the man who stands at the bar in the end, unless he had availed himself of this golem admonition, could not appeal to the Lord for mem ¥. Such a man would have no excuse, and could not uurat his fate. The simple condition on which God juiced thethappiness of man in paradise, by laying ‘upon t 1 an injunction, in order to test their obedience, could tii no palliation ‘for the disobeying of the law of God by our first parent. That disobedience entailed hu- man} jscvy upon the world, and with that great lesson before (cif eyes, and the death and sufferings of the Sa- vior, tan, by ‘transgressing the divine injunctions of the spel, could scarcely hope for salvation. The Rev. jocto: concluded a very able and eloquent discourse, after wi the congregation separated. Sermon by Dr. Charles H. Read. Las! Sunday there was a sermon preached by this divine, in behalf of the New York Bible Society, at the T»hernacle, in presence of a most crowded au- dienc:, {fe gave a most spirited and energetic dis- course, iuking his text from the Mth chapter Reve- lation, ih verse. “And I saw another angel fly in the jnidst of Heaven, having the everlasting gos- pel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, tongue, and people.”— The reverend gentleman went on to describe th benefits t conduc’ { resulted from the great amount of distributi ‘by the Society. He argued that though all the were not perhaps evangelists or of one creed, woy were all Christians, and that in aiding the wion of the blessed book, they obeyed Christ’ and sod. The text, and other portions of Revelation, ly prophecied that the publication of the blessed work ..'s!, iu course of time, be published to all ; he who impedics this fulfilment by opposition or indifference, re- tards tie progress of redemption. The reverend gentle- man © his discourse, and at some length insti- tuted comparison between the present “ King James” ofthe Bible, and that used by the Roman Catholic Church. In the course of his remarks, he took occasion !o be very severe on the course of that Church ‘on to the dissemination of the Holy Scrip- ich here, indeed, they sgek to conceal the fact, + y Ou uot so among themselves. Historical and well uown facts prove it; their purposes are sinister, as they not \ ist the word of Ged distributed. “The discourse, of which the above is a mere sketch, listened to with great attention by a thronged audi- +, ond evidently was highly appreciated. Previous to the sermon a report of the society was read by the secre- tary by which it appears that the society was formed wu 21 yearsago under the name ofthe New York Mea’ Bible Society ; it hada small beginning + exception, viz? New York Female Bible It now occupies the sole field of distribution. s considered that the annual arrivals in this port amount ‘o over sixty thousand emigrants, who are met on arrival )'y the agents of this institution and supplied with Bibles j ti.cir own tongues ; moreover the 40,000 seamen that ann wily arrive and depart, all the humane and crim. inal instiiutions, soldiers at military po: Since the organization of the Society 175,782 Testame ts have been distributed. For the year ending, 13,881 yoiumes ributed; for the first half of the 6,097, This shows an increase of 616 vol- same period last year. Though the distri- have been thus extensive their contributions less than the same time last year, and though pply is still good, yet they are fearful sition of their surplus fund’ for their parent i the American Bible Society. In this spirit the us of those who feel happy in aiding the dis- geminetion of the word of God is asked. At the close of the services a collection was made contritnt Which, ‘o all appearances, was most liberal ; and after the Doxology by the choir the services of the evening were wn led The Great Infldel Anniversary Convention— Sper of Robert Owen and Mrs. Rose, on th: Reorganization of Soclety, The jest Sabbath thorning was a lovely one—the gun shove inallits splendor, and the whole earth geemed to rejoice with great, unbounded gladness, and send forth a hymn of thanksgiving and praise in token of its joy. There was one spot, however, in this vast metro- polis, where an assemblage was congregated for far different purposes. At the Coliseum, in Broadway, we foun! «ssembled about 400 persons, from all see- tions of tlic country, with the avowed object of up- arth’s theological systems—all sanguine of sucess—all eager to proceed to the business of demolition. On }ooking round on the assembly, we were struck by the iliarly singular appearance of its mem- bers. « were leamed and renowned philoso- phere, « | brated dilettanti and vituosos—odd look- ing peo, |» in all kinds of habiliments. Her is a meagre, sunburnt, weather-worn in- divid:. |, with most unquieted expression, evidently anxiow \» engage ina discussion with somebody. Thisi- ')> old fashioned, unpolished, rough-hewn Atheist, whose first postulate is the denial of a God, and wiivve first object is to prove the negation to you by pure logic. Here was the milder, but, perhaps, more danger- ous Deist, who, acknowledging the existence of a supren: ruler, denies the truth of his revelation to man—liere, also, was the Transcendentalist, or Pantheis!, who, reversing the idea of the Atheist, inks mun and nature in God; and there was the wild-breined, enthusiastic youth, dreaming of the coming regeneration of society from its present mis- erably dirty and unwashed condition. We noticed not # few of these philanthropists had adopted the Orson 8. Murray philosophy, of suffering the hair and beard to grow unmolested, giving a ‘peculiarly “animal-like” appearance to the head and face. Seated by our side, was the venerable Robert Owen, and the highly accomplished, talented, and intellectually beautiful Mrs. Rose, and peering up from a distant corner, was a piece of red flannel, be- neath which reposed the person of the immortal Goward, “professor of 60 different Jangrages, arts and sciences.” John A. Collins had left his “new world,” on the banks of Skeneatelas Lake, to take care of itself—while he came to the Infidel Conven- tion—showing plainly the unity of feeling existing between the Pourierites or Socialists and Infidels. At 10 o'clock precisely, the meeting was called to order by Wm. ©. Bell, Bsq., of Kentucky. John W. Hinckley, of Naples, New York, was elected, and took his seat as chairman. Mr. Bell rose and said, erything depended on unanimity of feeling: makes no difference what we do—it is of no conse- 5 | troducing universal mental liberty quence—but it behoves us to show a brotherly, sis- terly, fatherly regard for each other, I move the chairman nominate a committee of five to report officers for the Convention,” which was adopted; the committee was appointed and retired. (Long pause.) Cuamatan (ina supplicating tone).—Will some bod go round to the Coliseum door, in Broadway, and tell strangers to come to Crosby street entrance ? “Mr. Vail, [the editor of the Beacon) will you go? I believe you are one of the committee of arrangements. Mr. Vai (very much excited at the idea of becoming a door keeper) — 0, my office ceased when you were appointed. But I'll send some body. Will some gentle- man who is willing to leave this disagreeable assembly go round ? But as no one seemed disposed to accept the office, Mr. Vail remarked, with the strong nasal twang peculiar to him, “ I'll go myself,” and started off, apparently in high dudgeon. ‘Mr. Ronery Owen was now called upon, and rose and spoke as follow Ladies, Gentlemen, and Friend: sure in beholding this m: I see here suflicient to put anend ina short period to the general evils of society. All we want is to find the means for unanimity. Now, the question is, gentlemen, whether we are sufi ciently advanced to become universalists instead of 5 tarians, as none but universal ideas can unite us. Can you all agree that we have met to establish universal mental liberty, and charity for the opinions of the whole world? If prepared, I would recommend to you to drop all sectarian notions, and instead of calling yourselves an Infidel Convention, call yourselves the society for in- If you do, you can —I have much plea- carry the world—the old world will follow you—it not i sound leg to stand upon. If you concliide iis com e Tuce, no i harity for yourselvas-autt t vention with, charity. for, yourpelyas-assd the tues, no ure NO who would not envy you the power you posser Ronaed fou Ro. forw and declare the truth, and falsehood shall fall before you. Mrs. Ros, a celebsated Polish lady, b loudly called for, here came forward. Mine Frents—It is wid unfane pears dat I behold so large an assembly from different States, all mbled wid von great object—an object as broad and universal as de globe itself. An ob- ject no less dan universal freedom of opinion as unboun ded as air and space. As man is obliged to receive his ideas involuntarily, he ought to have perfect liberty to express dem—and ‘any system vich represses dom is sla- very of the vorst kind. No mattare how much oders differ from us, dey have the same right to give dere opi- nions as we have—freedom of opinion is the only ting dat will become de salyation of man, As to our name it isnoting. Infidel does not belong to us—dey are infidels who believe one ting and profess anoder. De term del is generally understood to mean « disbeliever in ¢ vine revelation. Dere never was a sect but vat in dere turn have been called infidels. I glory in de name, so far as it signifies dat I have gone avay from de supersti- tion in fashion called religion, Universal freedom is our obj Let us den take de name Universal Mental Li- berty Society ; however, as Tam much better dan any name dey can apply to me, I vill not shrink. De eyes of all de vorld, not only New Yor-rok, but de whole coun- try are looking at de results of dis convention. Let eve- ry one reflect vell on de means of carrying out our object, Mrs. Rose concluded, and sat down amid thun- ders of applause. i Here Vax Dusex, the carman, who often preaches to the highly moral and pious denizens of Wall street, and who had entered since the commencement of the m ing, rose and said—‘Brethern, [ want to speak a fe words.” There seemed,however,to be an objection to his expressing his mind freely, even in this free meeting. ‘Mr. Vait.—Pve geen our friend here, several times be- fore, and I beg leave to state to this audience that he is out of his mind—that he is in fact non compos mentis. Van Dusex—(Very pathetically.)\—We want free en- quiry, don’t we, brother Gilbert 7 The Committee now entering, prevented brother vert’s reply, and the world lost the benefit of Van Dusen’s sage remarks, ‘he Committee now reported the names of the Presi- dent, Vice Presidents, Secretary and ‘Treasurer. A discussion here ensued about the necessity of dele- send being furnished with certificates or not, and it was inally agreed, that any'gentleman or lady present, (whe- ther ‘Christian or Infidel) by presenting’ their ames, might become members of the Convention. scene of disorder ‘commenced, in consequence of a general rush to the table by the members, eager to hand in their names. In the midst of the excitement and con- fusion, a youth with astonishingly red hair, jumped up ap- parentiy in great trepidation, and anxiously enquired, ¢f the names were going to be published. Mr.——, a cadaverous, Grahamitishedooking individu- al, rose and remarked, that he hoped no one would hand ee names who were ashamed to have them publish- ed, Mr. ——, a comical-looking old fellow, with a carroty wig, apparently very much excited, said—I’m from good old Massachusetts. “I calkerlate to have acatalogue. | want a catalogue of the noble names who dared to stand in opposition to the superstitious. My name is Aaron Baird, from Lunenburg. De fought sixty years—l've been a skeptic ever since I was a little boy. “The minis- ter ofthe place wanted my father to disown me—chain me to an ox cart, and whip me through the village, if | wouldn't believe. No, for massy’s sake, gentlemen, if we have a soldier who's afraid to bare his breast to the enemy, let’s dishand him. I never saw aman, woman, or child, since | was thir ears of age, but who was ready to kill me () for my opinions. But I am ready to defend them at the stake, i After some further discussion, it was decided that any ns handing in their names should be subject to Eaving them published. A motion was made to adjourn to seven o'clock, and the whole city 0 the State, were invited to attend—‘and the Universe,” (called out a lady.) K ei Adjourned to Sunday evening at seven o'clock. e Convention of Colored Citizens. A most extraordinary assemblage of colored citi- zens has been in session, at intervals, during the past two weeke, at the Union Hall in this city, to consult as to the best means to obtain a change in the Constitution, in favor of granting them the right of the elective franchise, without property qualifica- tion, in the contemplated State Convention. Their proceedings have been marked with extraordinary prudence, and much ability and judgment have been evinced by many of the members in the discussion of the questions presented. Mr. U. B. Vidall, a very intelligent and good looking, bright mulatto, presid- ed over their deliberations, assisted by several Vice. Presidents and Secretaries. Committeess have been appointed to present statistics relative to the colored population of this State, amount of property owned by them, their production in mechanics and science, their schools and number of scholars, their societies, &e. &e, The principal cammittee consists of the Rev. A. Crummill, Rev. Wm. H. Bishop, Dr. J. Me- Cune Smith, Rev. C. B. Ray, and Thomas Jinnings. But little of interest transpired, until last Friday evening, when a large number of males and females were present, and when the following resolution, in- troduced by Dr. J. McCune Smith, brought forth an exciting and peculiar debate :— “Resolved, That this Convention do earnestly recom- mond to every colored male adult in this State, to pur- chase sufficient real estate to enable him to yote at the election of 1846, when the question of the extension of the right of suffrage, without property qualification, will be submitted to the people of this State, from the contemplat- od State Convention, to alter the Constitution.” Dr. Surrn, a druggist of ieee Broadway, who is one-fourth pure Ang! xon blood, then addressed the Convention in support of the resolution. He contended that the two thousand votes now cast in this State by colored persons, who were entitled, from possessing $250 worth of real estate, could, by proper and energetic means, be extended to from seven to ten thousand, and therefore, that the present period was the moment for definite and decided ac- tion. (Applause.) He had no doubt that the progre: sive paca of democratic liberty (applause) would be so widely infused through that convention, as to promptjan almost unanimous voice in favor of universal suffrage, through this great and flourishing free State. (Great applause.) This amendment, if made, would be presented to the people, with the other amendments en masse, for their adoption, and no living man could doubt that the voices of those voters now in favor of universal suflrage, combined with the ten thousand colored voters, who could ex- ercise that privilege by being possessed of the pro- perty qualification, could carry such amendment tri- umphantly. (Applause, and cries of “hear,” “hear.”) Let each and every man, therefore, who desires to possess this dear and invaluable right, deny himself of extra expenditure and luxuries, and but a short time will elapse'betore he will find the base sum of $250 at his side to buy the right that he is now de- prived of possessing. (Great applause ), J. Euston, a very dark man, of pure grain, followed in opposition to the resolution, He said he had always condemned property qualification, and should oppose it at this crists as much as at any other, le was willing to throw himself on the shelf, at once, rather than resort to this mode of se- curing what already belonged to the colored men of this State, by the force of public opimon. (Applause. Such a course would render them ridiculous, an they would be called fools and hooted at as such. (Applause and hisses.) 8. G. Campnett, another dark, but strongly marked face, followed. Mr, President—This is no time to talk about what people will, or what they will not say, as long as the law and its intentions are fully carried out. (Hear, hear.) The only course for us to pursue is that which causes all men to think and to ponder. Itis to touch the interest of those who now are our law-makers, and the only way to produce that effect is to present a force at the ballot box. (Applause.) Each and every vote pre- wi b (Roars of applause.) Then shall we be free in the full sense, and the word shall not be a mockery, as now. (Applause) The fulfilment of the present law, compelling us to be possessed of a property qualification, is as odious to me as to any other member of this Con- vention; but, like a disagreeable and bitter pill, it will be wise to swallow it, for the tine being, as it will hereafter produce good to our political system. (Cheers, and cries of “good,” " great.”) ‘The Dallot-box is our only hope—by it we must succeed, as it is the great lever that crushes aristocracy and elevates republicanism to the gaze of an admiring world. (Cries of “go it!” and ap- plause) Mr. President, I” hope the resolution, will Be adopted, as the possession of the property required will give every man a better position, and cause an extension of kindness and courtesy from both of the great parties of the day, on the eve of the clection, (laughter) if at no other period. (Roars of applause.) We must adhere to these views, and in the end we shall be certain to obtain all our equal, civil, and political rights. (Applause ) R. H. Jonnsan, a dark, tight built man of considerable energy, mixed with froth, iume and fury, then ro: Speaker—Our rights we've paid for once—our vote—how, at $7 und $8.2 month can we make $2. obtained that right by blood—can w iti ble—let Dr, Sinith Fe into highways and byways as 1 would, as O'Connell {does, and preach trne ‘doctrines— elevate two and a half millions oppressed—td states so called froe— (applause) —thh {Constitution don’t call us men-—(voice—'*¥ es, they do,men of color”)— (laughter) — question of interest—go to tho Lyceum where they talk nonsense—as Daniel O'Connell says-—the rights of man— freedom—God made us free—76 gave us liberty—every man who'd sell his right for $250—give me the man—on the stoops—cotton bale battle—New Orleans-—didn’t we hiethem—all fre r= (appienne mixed with hisses, amid which the speaker seated himself.) Dr, Ssati got the floor. Mr. President—The present law makes it incumbent that we should secure property F qualification, and we must do so to make any influence in the coming state convention. ‘The last gentleman's en- thusiasm answers very well here in this hall, but it would be much dampened ifhe took a tramp down South, or ele- vated himself on some of the stoops about town that he speaks of—-(laughter.) ‘The vote cast by us on this occa- sion would be the only true and disinterested vote of the State—because we are free from all oitice holding interest as we are not office seekers—(applause.) We should therefore be free and independent of all parties and sects. Me, Buapiey, of Utiea, an intelligent yellow man, fol lowed—Mr. rise to make a simple alteration in the resolution; that is to strike out the word " adult,” and insert “man,” asthe word “adult” does not mean a man—it merely means one arrived at the age of puperty (blushes among the fair sex), a half grown man, who has no more right to vote than a’ woman. (Laughter) We are contending against a property qualification as rron, and well we may, for, as Dr. Franklin said,if the principle was good, and a man started to the polisona jackass, comprising his property qualification, and the jackass should die on the way, he would then be deprived of his vote, and therefore why not let the jackass vote instead of the man, as the constitutional right existed in the beast, and not in his master. (Roars of laughter and ap- plause,) Mr. President, by nature we were all free, and laws have been established, as mankind has increased, to regulate society; hence the institution of the ballot box —laws are laws, if they are_right—if not; i are viola- tions of the rights of man. ‘The history of the former con- vention is rich with interest; we should then have had our rights, if Ogden Edwards had not introduced the pro- perty qualification. (Applause.) The whigs of that con- | vention were almost unanimous in favor of free suffrage, but Ogden Edwards, who was a democrat, saw its effect, and introduced the amendment of the $250 property qua- lification that passed. (Hisses.) The day is dawning, however, that will put this matter all right, if we are eal true to ourselves. * Mr. Jouxson, one of the “roaring” class of orators, got the floor next, and advocated the right of suffrage in regular “ thunder and lightning style,”as he termed action at the polls in Massachuseits, where he said that acolored man was a free man one day inthe year at least. In allusion to the existing law, he remarked that although imperfect, it must be abided by. Adam, he said, was perfect, but he became imperfect, and with him all else became imperfect. We must therefore take the imperfection as it is, and perfect it. (Voice “ perfectly right, perfectly,” applause and laughter.) fl. Hl. Tucken, the polite and proficient hair dresser of Centre street, opposite the Tombs, whose aquiline nose aud deep complexion, denotes a descent from Afric’s royal blood, rose and was about proceeding to address the Convention, when an attempt was made to adjourn. The views of Tucker on the question before the Convention, were far more interesting and important than any yet pre- sented. He assumes the same principle now in exis- tence freemen,” as it is called, and as. members of Congress say when cut short by their hour, will write out his intended speech for publication. ‘The ginality is such, however, that we give an outlin In Connecticut, every man entitled to a vote must be made a “freeman,” and to secure the entering of his name on the poll list, he must appear before the select men of the town, the week before the election, and auswer all legal questions as to his right to yote, and then present his property qualification by a deed of real estate. wealth, of each political party, are names of half a dozen or a placed in a deed and presented immediately pass them as “ freeme: ed as such in the town books. This proceeding fi and they are then entitled toa yote as long main in the county where they then resided. If they re- move to another part of the State, a certificate of “ free- manship” will entitle them to vote in any county. ‘The plan proposed by Mr. Tucker, is, that every colored man in this State, holding more real estate than sufficient to entitle him to his vote, shall give a deed to the value of $250 to one of his neighours, in order to entitle him to a vote on the amendments passed in the Convention ; and the selec! ished, as the: sented by us, when they swell to ten th d, will speak like distant thunder throughout this land,” and cause our rights, as freemen, to be fully recognized. also, that every white citizen desirous of accomplishing universal suffrage without property qualification, should adopt the same course, and after the votes are deposited, the deeds can then by destroyed, the same as they are at every election in the State of Connecticut. ‘This will test the true sincerity of that portion of the colored popu: lution who are wealthy, and profess so much sympat! for their class, and also those white philanthropists who avow so much feeling in favor of the elevation of the civil and political rights of the colored people. ‘The adoption of this principle, would bring 15,000 to 20,000 voters into the field, and thus control the balance of power in the State. 5 L. G, Dini0x, a young mulatto of much futelligence, also a hair dresser, proposed a plan of concentration of the colored force upon some one of the able candidates for the Convention, of the two great parties, who would advocate the extension of the right of suffrage without property qualification, and thus secure the selection of the most talented men of the State in that body to aid their cause. This will meet with much favor with the colored citizens, particularly if the Legislature adopt the mode pursued at the last Convention, of allowing the ci- tizens of any one county to select a delegate from any other county of the State to represent them in the Con- vention. J. B. Wiitsams, a shrewd, bright mulatto, who tried several times to obtain the floor, handed the reporter the following few remarks,which he intended to have made, if successful. Mr, President—I am an advocate of tHe tension of the right of suffrage without Property quali cation, and,as a Native American, | feel satisfied that in the vote for delegates to the Convention, and in the amendments adopted by it, the whole Native American force in this city and this State will be found in favor of universal suffrage. That party, previous to the spring election, a year ago, avowed themselves friendly to our eople and their rights, and tendered us the sweeping of fi streets if. we desired the business. Many of our vo- ters sustained their charter ticket, but with’a view, not so much to the sweeping of the streets, as to obtain the influence and aid of their votes in the Convention to re- vise the State Constitution at a future period. As Native Americans we can depend upon their aid in this crisis, and I know, from their leading men, that we will receive it. Mr. Dowsixa, of upper Broadway, son of the celebra- ted Downing, of Broad street, then obtained the floor, and proposed a slight amendment to the resolution, hich be edvaoated with & few remarks, couched in an excellent tone and spirit. “ The amendment was then put and lost, as well as the a resolution, ¢ Convention then adjourned, to meet this week, at the call of the Committee of Arrangements. Great Infidel A ning Meeting—Tremendous Excgtement— Specches of Robert Owen, Mrs, Rose, and Mr. Seaver. SECOND DAY. The Convention met pursuant to adjournment, in the great saloon of the Colisenm, at 7 o'clock, Sun- day evening. A very large audience was assembled —we should think at least 2 thousand persons of all sorts, sizes, and compiexions. She Chairman an- nounced that Mr. Robert Owen and Mrs. Rose would again address the meeting Mn. Owen first rose and spoke :—Ladies, Gentle- men, and Friends—It is most desirable that this meeting should be made as important as we know how to effect. I have been long considermg what measures could be adopted to obtain for society the rights, privileges, and advantages every individual ought to be secure in, ‘The ume is arrived when there must be truth without mystery, mixture of er- ror, or fear of man. Naw, what js it that alone is wanted to enable all of us to enjoy a very high state of society? It is knowledge instead of mystery. The world has been filled with mystery and supersti- tions which haye rendered the human mind not only irrational, but insane. And why and whence all this error? It is because we have not been taught real knowledge and tiets— imaginations and never in the permanent everlast- n nature. ‘This is a most admirable occa sion to send forth truth to the world, that shall asto- nish the greater part of those who have never thought for themselves, and those who have | thought themselves secure in opinions of the pron There have been tau some of the most palpable and wicked errors. part of the world but what have been taught the imaginary no- tion, that by some hocus pocus we form’ our own feelings and convictions, This is the cause of all the ill will and eas gest that have confounded the human race; real knowledge is-wanted; without it we cannot become charitable or ikind. Why is NEW YORK, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1845. n the State of Connecticut, in the “making of At each assemblage named, several men of — and the dozen of these persons are men, who and they are enter- jversary Conventioys—Eve-, e have been instructed in| there no practieal ch rity? Because men have not a knowledge ofstheir own natures. Now, friends we want to sHow an example to ull the world—real enuine affection and ity from man to man. ut you Will say we have had this preached to us for thousands of years, and there has been as much | yee in this preaehi ngh they had told us to ly. Hi Su Lshould tell you to fy—try it. They have told us to be charitable without telling us how charity shall be created. Charity is the direet result of knowledge. What is the Knowledge by which these heavenly powers may be acquired know- ledge that no man has the power to form his own opin- ions. ‘The errors that tave been forced into our minds from infancy, have made the world a great hinatic asylum, @ world must abandon the notion that man cen form himself his opinions, or his feelings; and though the priesthood have said that these principles are the foundation of all disorder, 1 here declare, that until they are diffused, there can never be charity among mankind. Let me carne: invite you to investigate these subjects, until zou shall be taught to have charity for all the opinions in the world ; go forth as the advo- cates of universal mental liberty and charity, and the world shall beyours. Siay you, my friends, vee these subjects as my experience forces me to see them, and may you enjoy the same satisfaction that I have enjoyed. Let universal el be your motto, ‘The yenerable and benevolent old man sat down amid great applause, . Rose, the talented and intellectual Polish acy nee wed. Mrs. Rose.-Mine Prents !—At beholding you and re- yor flecting what 1 here, it fills me vid such feel- ings dat i vain for me to attempt to expr dem 4 ju have heard from our dear ani venerab] r, Obert Owen, | could vish dat noting more should be said. More truth has been spoken here dan can be found inde united libraries of de vorld.— Dere is much knowledge in society, but of what kind and nature? How many books teach us how we ought to be taught to become ratioual beings? I know of no books dat contain dese. Dere are many sublime senti- ments in de Christian book, de Mahometan book, an de books of de old philosophers, but dey give us noting but arbitrary commands. We have had de arbitrary com- mand “do unto others aa ye would dat dey should do unto you,” for thousands “of years, and it may remain thousands of years longer, until we are told how to sur- round ourselves wid circumstances by vich we can do it. Dere are many reforms-dis is an age of reform— every von acknowledges dat socicty. is in'a wrong state, and ought to be reformed. Vat mukes man act wrong ! Is it his desire to do it? We have been and are yet told dat de heart of man is vieked, and in accordance vid dix such arrangements have been made in society as to fulfil de prophecy, and make him bad indeed. It is de greatest libel dat has ever been put upon nature. Every human being has a tendency to do gopd, but de fundamental er- ror dat man forme iis own opmalons, feelings -and acts, have made him bad. He was considered as a being inde: pendant of every man around \him—hence followed de isolated condition of society. ‘These two fundamental er- rors are de cause of all evil—dey make every man an em emy,tohis neighbor, Tell me, mine frents, vill de preaching, “thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy thyself,” as long as isolated interests exists, avail us any ting? So long as de precept exists, every von for himself and some supernatural power for us all—how much can you love your neighbor ? Dere is a great deal of poverty in de vorld, but is dere any necessity for poverty Dis d any collective poverty ? Dere is no such ting as poverty | —dere is ten times more in de vorld den would maintain | all in yet unknown luxury. Yet how much misery dere is in Your midst—not because der is not enough, but owing to de misdirection of it. Dose who create ce most, get de least—dose who build .de hrgest castles often have not vere to lay dere heads ; and den ve say dat man is bad by nature, because if he has not acrumb to eat, | he will take some from his neighber. Vy is it man has | never been placed ina position to make himself happy. Isolation of interest is de cause—de contrary is de veme- dy. Lhave trown out dese few hints for you to reflect on. Ve must inquire vat kind of beings ve are, and are | ve rightly situated ? Ponder over dose questions. De | welfare of de race depends upon dem, and de application of de remedy is de reversion of de present arrangements of society. “Ignorance is de evil—inowledge will be de remaly. Knowledge not of vat of beings we shall be hereafter, or vat is beyond de skies, but a knowledge pertaining to (evra firma, and ve may nave here all de power, goodness and love dat we have be gs to God himself, Mr. Brut, the Chairman now rose and said—Amid my speculations about the Bible, I have always wondered why old father Paul wouldn't let the ladies speak; | think there either must have been some jealously, or there were no Mrs. Roses. J wonder if the fold gentleman should visit Gotham, and walk up Broadway, how many people he would be ‘acceptable to, notwitustanding he is cracked up so highly. Dr. Lupvicn, the German Rati speech in German, which, marked to us, was a pu Mr. Seaver, editor of the Bostoa Investigator, made some eloquent remarks. Mr. Presid i tlemen—It is unnecessary that I should add anything, Tecan say nothing that has not been said. But in a move- ment of this kind, | deem ita pleasure to give my mite. We are always spoke proach; and yet what is this name Infidel to c much terror to the people ? We have no desire to intro- duce anarchy among mankind, but to introduce that cly rity that will tolerate und protect any ideas that may be taught ia community. Let us take one world at a n taught be- list, here made a as the Chairman pleasantiy re- zler for a few. without regard to the proper distribution of the same ; and it is the object of this society to obviate this state of ge. The relation of man to his present being must be ascertained, and if the mind is not properly directed in its efforts, pain and suffering are sure to follow. But the new state of society that was proposed by this asso- ciation, where man’s instinct would be directed to the exercise of benevolence and kindness one towards another, would prove one of the greatest triumphs of modern philantrophy. Mr. Siti again addressed the meeting, and went on to show the great results that would spring from the adoption of this plan ; he argued that the gueat source of crime in communities consisted in the great individualit; of society ; this calling of things mine instead of ours ; if everything was resolved into a public stock, instead of private, all the inducements to crime would be done away with, as they all more or less arose from the ine- quality of ‘distribution. Crime being done away with, all the expensive machinery of courts, lawyers, con- stables and such nonproducing classes’ would also be dispensed with; and the mass of mankind, being re- moved from the fear of want and poverty, would quickly develope the natural intelligence which is inherent in mankind. ‘This system ntirely different fi the one recommended by Fourier. In his plan capital is placed to take advantage of labor; money is there the object, and not as in this case the elevation of human nature. in Fourier’s scheme, a person purchasing a sufficient number of share® could live without labor on the inter- est of his capital, but in this scheme, all would be placed ona perfect equality Here the speaker ‘came to a pause, and as no one ap- peared to wish to discuss his peculiar doctrines, he moved an adjournment, which was unanimously agreed to by the audience-immediately dispersing. Infidel Convention—Great Flare Up—-The Bubble Burst—Sympathy for Reporters— Grand Explosion As we anncipated, from the heterogeneous cha- racter of this Convention, a grand -up took place on Monday. These singular, e tric, self-styled re- formers of society, met at the Coliseum, at 9 o'clock, and a nice little quarrel took place. W Sunday that considerable jealousy existed between certain members, and on Monday morning the drop curtain was raised for the first act. Mr. Brix, the Kentucky chairman, opened the meeting by saying— The object of this Convention is to promulgate liberal principles, and not for the purpose of listening to vague theories, and I hope no extraneous matter will be en- grafted on it. A meeting is to be held this evening, at which I intend to show that there is no necessary con- nection between Infidelity and the multitudinous reforms of the day—such as Aholitionism, Socialism, Grabamism, &e. The celebrated founder of the Skeneateles community, against whom a growing envious prejudice has arisen in the minds of some of the leading spirits, now hastily rose. Mr. Coutins—I think the Chairman is getting dogmati- cal. I think his course has been dictatorial and prema- ture ever since he took his seat, and that he has shown a desire to engross the whole attention of the meeting. Mr. —~.—I move we take the sense of the meeting (this was probably the smallest homepathic dose ever taken) whether the chair has acted like a chair. Mr. Jones, (a youth with a fiery head, a decided lisp, and an immense mouth.)—It appears to me, from what | have listened to, that this convention, or meeting, or whatever you call order to be interesting, should have some direct object, and therefore some proper name. As for the chair, 1 do not think he is a perfect chair. I don’t think there ever was a perfect chair, but 1 do hope the gentleman will withdraw his motion. (Hear, hear.) Cuamman.—(Casting an awful look on the reporters, mustering his dignity and ominously raising a copy of the morning Herald, in which a graphic report of the Convention appeared.)—One_geneial principle pervades the Convention—namely, universal charity. We have no reason, therefore, to complain of the pervertion of our objects by editors and reporters of this city—for what i right—they are but pursuing their own 1- they work for their bread and butter—like the priests, the lawyers, and the doctors, they owe their po- sition to unfavorable circumstances, and we can but pity them, poor fellows ! 1! Mr, Owex.—I think the discussion had better cease, and that we had better forget and forgive all that has passed this morning. Remember, we do not create our own views, feelings and but that we are the creatures of circumstances. Let us, then, harmoniously act in concert, by uniting on the great and noble princi- ples which we ail believe—and 1 move all further dis- cussion cease. Mr. ——.—I oppose that motion. ‘The only way to eli- cit truth, is by investigation and enquiry, and if the chairman is to biame, he ought to be censured. Anima. —Are you ready for the question ? Mr. ——.—No, no Mr. Barnp (the man with the ca to say a few words on this question. Presbyterian— Cua —You are out of order, sir. )—I want father wus a ‘otty M Mr. Joxns.—Question, question. Mr. Barko. father— CHALK ANS y ly for the question ? Mr. Barny.—My father suid to me when I was a little Aaron— Cianstan.—Order, order. Shall be adopted—those in favor, will plea General aye. aye. opposed, no. r. Owen’s motion say aye. time. If there is another world, the best preparation for i y have here th: gree of happiness that will do away with the necessity of crime. it is owing to our fulse positions that make us miserable. In Boston, thousands of females work{ a miserable pittance, hardly sufficient to support one, and yet a whole family has to be supported. We may preach and pray, and sey—be ye warmed and fed and clothed, but unless the act follows, it will avail naught. When a woman sees before hera family of starving children hud- dling cold fireplace, and poverty looking in at the window, is it strange tliat such should occasionally fall? "The wonder is not that so many fall, but that there ‘are not a thousand to one. We have thought, and that thought is making its way, that the money expended on visionary projects should be devoted to these cases. This heresy is at work, and will produce the desired effect. For what is to be expected while men and women are mpelled to toil like slaves; how can they be improved ? The idea of infidelity is to secure happiness to all, and could it extend throughout the country, we should con- clude that the riches of this country “do not consist of ‘orgeous palaces or rich purses; nor in any of thove things which go to make up what is called national wealth—but in’ a moral and enlightened people: The philanthropy of infidelity extends all over the wortd—no matter where a man was born, or how he was bora, but | because he is here. We believe it is the mission of ir,ti- delity to secure happiness to all; and its peculiar ohvrac- teristic is like David Crockett, to go aheat—for infidels | know they're right. | ‘The meeting now adjourned. Social Reform Meeting in Chat?com Square. ‘The regular meeting for discussion, on this subject, | took place on Sunday afternoon at the old Franklin | Theatre, in Chatham Square, bat in consequence of the Infidel Convention being in full operation at the same hour, buta limited nuyaber of persons attended, and the discussions that, were anticipated were not gone into. However, a, Chairman was appointed, Mr. Smrrn by name, and jn a few general remarks he ex- plained the object ‘sf their Association—the benefits to be derived from ¢heir plans, and the great advantages that would accrue to mankind in general, would they enter into t'4e ideas laid down by Mr. Owen. He ar- gued that, the immense surplus of all kinds of produce, manufsctured and otherwise, that is accumulating in consequence of the great increase of labor saving machines, will inevitably lead to a general crash, en- l y g tailing ruin, distress, and misery, on thousands who, { even in the present state of affairs, enjoyed a good | living. It was a well known fact in poliucal economy, that the greater the produce of any mass of people, the greater the difficulty in the majority of them ob- ta xa fair share of their proportion, the product of their labor generally being divided among the few capitalists, whose wealth was thas enormously in- ased, to the detriment of the absolute operati condition of the laboring ‘classes of Europe, where, | with the immense amount of labor saving machine- | ry employed, there exists more want, Poverty, and de | titution, than in any country in the world. If, on the other hand, mankind could be persuaded, each individually, to | | assist with their labor, what a different state of things | would exist. Thon every one would stand on an equal footing, and poverty and its attending horrors, would be driven from the world. He went on to state, thata farm | in Pennsylvania, containing 800 square acres, ad been | bought and paid for by this Association, and has been in | successful operation jor two years; on it they erected | sawmills, and various cottages, barns, &c. ciety | also has contributing branches in Philadelphia, Newark, Paterson, Taunton, Mass., and this day they had received an application from Pitsburgh; their collection altogether | averaged about one hundred dollars per month; they had about $7,500 capital stock subscribed for, of which about | $4,000 was paid in. For fifty dollars a person could se- | ‘o support this argument, he need only point to the | gated our great in were employed on the seaboard. Mari nurches and temperance boarding houses were ra increasing in every direction, and of the churches they could num- ber about fifty on the s rd.* In the Sailor's Home in | this city, during the year ending the It of May, 14 they had received and entertained 3,916 sailors, and du: ayes have it. And so the meeting adjourned to this evening, after having resolved to stop free discussion. Anniversary of the American Seamen's Society. This society held its Seventeenth Anniversary last Monday, at the Tahernacle, and seldom have we seen that vast buildipg so densely crowded as it was on this occasion. Every nook and corner was crammed/full, holf an hour betore the time appointed for the commencement of the exercises of the eve- ning, which were of a highly interesting nature, and evlivened by music, both from the choir and piano. ‘The mjority of the audience consisted of ladies, and we have rarely seen such an assemblage of modest beauty and intelligence. We also observed veveral officers of the Navy, and many of our most influential and leading shipping merchants and sea- captains. The worthy President of the society be- longs to the latter fraternity, and his name will be jong remembered by the hardy tars of America with gratitude and love; we need but say it is Captain Edward Richardson. In fact, the whole meetin, showed that not, only is the sailor now known and appreciated by his more immediate employers, but that landsmen and others, who have never expe- rienced “the perils of the deep,” are by no means lacking in feeling and sympathy for the manly and gallant supporters of ou in every part of the known world. The exercis propriate to the oceasion, in which the audience were invited to join with the choir ; and the effect of such a vast crowd uniting ‘as with ot ice,” was one of the most exquisite and touching scenes it has ever fallen to our lot to witness. the judicious distri- bution of bills containing the words of the hymn, every one was enabled to contribute their quota of music, and it formed, altogether, one of the most pleasing features of the evening. This was followed by a prayer from Rev. Mr. Dow1ixa, Chaplain to the Sailor’s Home, who in most eloquent terms invoked the Divine blessing on the Society, and returned thanks for the great blessings that had been extended during the past year to their efforts, and the increase of their work that was so apparent in the bet- tered condition of the seamen. He supplicated the blessing of God on the institution of the Sailor’s Home in this city, and prayed that the great importance of im- pressing religious feelings on the sailor, whose own sal- vation was thus made sure, and the force of his example and precepts carried wherever he sailed, might be made more apparent than ever. At the close of the prayer, the Secretary read an abstract of the annual report, by which it appeared that many and cheering facts were developed regarding the social und morak improvement of the many who navi- land waters, as well as those who ring the three last , including the just men- tioned, they had ree 1 11,008 ‘sailors in all. The Marine Temperance Society on the coast, numbered full 40,000 members, and the New York Marine ‘Temperance Society had now enrolled on its payes, 17,533 names. On board one man of war, out of 450 men, 445 had vol- untarily resigned their grog; and on board another, 300 out of 303 had done likewise, Since the establishment of the bank for sailor's savings, the large amount of nineteen hundred thousand dollars had been paid in, and fourteen hundred thousand withdrawn, thus leaving an amount of half « milli on hand, now absolutely be- longing to seamen, or those in some way connected with them. With regard to their operations in foreign lands cure a home for life tor himself and family, free from the | vi udes and cares of the present mode of existence, | | and this fact alone rendered it an object of consideration | for those who even now are above all want, but who | might yet, by the revolving wheel of fortune,be reduced | to necessity, Mr, Smith excused himself from speaking | further, ashe merely had taken the chair in the absence | | of the regular members, who were attending the Infidel Convention,and though there was but a small,attendance, | he still invited any one who was inclined for discussion n the subject, to step foward, After some little delay, Mr. Huxrrn stepped up to the rostrum, and stated thai the great curse of communities was overproduction. He would exemplify this from a | | fact he had obtained from Mr. R. Owen, viet that six | years ago the population of Britain, mechanical | ‘nd human, amounted to fifty millions. At that period | steam power had not been so extensively applied to | mec machinery as it has sinee, which we may judge of from t ct, that at this time it is equal, human and me- | | chanical, to eight hundred milli -and in the © ratio that this increase has taken place has the diflieulty | of obtaining @ livelihood increased. In former days, when this immense overplus was not produced, the | comforts of life were more plenty nd more easily ob- | tained than at present. ‘The human mind has hitherto | te they were of much importance, not only to seamen, but lge of jon to also to the advancement and diffusion of a knowl the gospel in varions parts of the world. In ad chaplains in the Pa jew South Wales and they had one in the Sandwich sending one to China ag soon counting the receipts of the auxiliary societies, thei receipts for the year past have been $17,322, and their expenditures $14,178, Were the receipts of the auxil- inry societies added, they would exceed $75,000, T this report, beyond the m renter energy and confidence in prosecuting th hors. ‘Temperance, both on seaand shore, was progres: ing with rapid strides, and the sabbath was also o! served more strictly than heretofore; an increased desire for the bible, an sed truths was more distinctly manifosted. Letters from va- rious parts of the world gave them every day evidence of the blessings that were wrought by the distribution noticed o1 | country’s name and honor 's commenced by singing a hymn ap- Rev. Mr. Srvanr, U. 8, Navy then addresssed the meet- ing, and apologized for his appearance, unannounced as * he was on the programme, but a resolution had been placed in his hands this evening, with a request that he would offer it to the meeting, and he felt it a duty so to do. It was not in his nature to refuse any request to the sailor, a class of men with whom, for fifteen years,he had most close communion—he had known them all circumstances that man could ed, and the more intimately he knew them,the more he felt forthem. The object of the meeting was to enlist for the cause, and he couldfassure them from his own experience, their sympathy would not be misplaced,but would bring forth - fruit to God, He could i many hours in speaking on this subject, but would give way to others, and con- clude by offering the resolution that “the report of the Society be accepted and printed under the utive Committe Capt. Hvpson, . Navy, rejoiced to see such a lar; audience and hear such a good report; he was pl see the great seal of God affixed to the labor of love.— Iie could faney how great an effect the books distributed among sailors had in elevating his mimd and affording hin food for retlection in his berth in the forcastle or watch om deck, { us revert to the character of the sailor twen- five years ago. Then they were drunkards, La ecpiv 4 ang ty Sabbath-breakers, and noted for all species of excess, Were outcasts from society; but the scene is now chi ed, and we have reason ‘to thank God for his mercies, shown through this Society and its effects, in ameliorat- ing the character of sailors, The best friends of the institution had often faltered at the slow progress made by it at first, here and there only one appearing affected by it; but now their true standing is becoming known— eich successive year shows their increasing usefulness. He would point in corroboration of this to the floating chapels, Sailors’ Homes, and temperance societies, spread over all ports. The heart of many a wife ai parent had been gladdened by this change. How differ- nt the orderly and sober ap jjearance of the sailor about il, to the drumken, dissolute set of former days! In gating shipwrecks, he found that for three years previous to 1842, the number of vessels lost w and lives 1333.1 1,544 lives. dure, the dangers run, and the sity of their being prepared, in order to be ready at a moment's | warning to meet their God, and to instill into them that | salvation, was partly the object of this Society. He felt at dloss to introduce the subject of the object of the meeting, but his every thought prompted action, and he could safely say this Society stands pre-eminent, and worl of all patronage.” Merchants on vari- ous occasions had shown their liberality and fore- sight_'in supporting and the fact that the Ma- rine Insurance Companies had given towards it the sum of $2,500, was a convincing proof of its worth in the estimation of the calm intelligent mem who manoged them; but this is only a foreshadowing of the hereafter, and in time all the Christian world would rejoice that the light of the Gospel has travelled over every sea. He closed by offering a resolution, compli- meniary to the merchants and underwriters Who supported it. At the close of Captain Hudson's remarks, a young sai- lor (Mr. Clark) was introduced to the meeting, and ad- dressed them. He stated that severed as he had been for many years of his life, from the busy world, and con- fined to the narrow boundanes of a ship’s forecastle, he must, on thus suddenly being introduced as it were, to the quarter-deck of the world, he must ask their indul- gence for his mode of addressing them; but so fully was e impressed with the importance of the objects of the and detail th, a native arents, he society, he felt constrained to come forwart some of his experience. An American b of Massachusetts, and blessed with pious had grown up the child of many prayers, till at the of eighteen, led away by an unbridled imagination, he left family, friends and all he held @ear, to seek for hap- piness in the wild adventures of the sea. At first lea ing, he felt some inclination towards home, but he fol- lowed the ignus ftuus that had led him from the only true source of happiness and true delight, viz.home. After braving all the dangers of the seas, and passing through iss the influencefof this society. He still vacillated, till once during the exploring expedition, under the command of the brave and gallant Hudson, it was his lot to be by the side of Lieutenant Underwood and Midshipman Henry at the Fejee Islands, whilst there trading in a most peaceful and unoff way with the natives, they were set on by them, cers slain, and he himself left for dvad, but it pleased the Lord to raise him up, and the spirit that had lain dormant for some time, again shone fgrth, and from that time he had endeavored to be a better man. Still he dreaded his return home; he feared he should find no kind friends to take him by the hand and encourage him to go on the way he had chosen; he feared the utter loneliness that would be presented to him, with no one to give him even the semblance of @ welcome ; none save those villians who would seek to defraud him of his earnings and poison him with their villainous drinks, and those whose steps lead to Hell. But thanks to God his fears were unfounded. He found the Sailors’ Home erected, and there he in saw enacted the scenes of his youth—there he joined in prayer morning and night at the domestic altar, am there he more earnestly than ever set out to seek the Lord, and felt he was renewed in his wish to serve. After some few voyages,he was publicly admitted to the bosom of the Catharine street Church, and from that time he determined to carry the standard under which he sailed floating over’him. The first crew that he sailed among aiter this were at first profane and miser- ably deficient in all religious feelings, and it grated his feelings more than ever ; but by some judioious per- suasion, he won them over to better courses, and suc- ceeded in forming an association among them for the discontinuance of all profanity and light conversation ; and acting on the old adage of striking while the iron was hot, he followed it up by proposing prayer meetings among them, which was also acceded to, and on arriv- ing at Lisbon, every man was changed, and their consciences awakened; but in Lisbon in the curse of the forsaken state of the sailor overtook them ; and the work was checked; but once again at sea, beyond the in- fluence of the demoralizing temptations of the shore, they again progressed, and before arriving at the ne: port, three were hopefully converted ; and on their re- turn to New York, two publicly professed, and one from some circumstance or other, left without so doing. Those two had remained steadfast to their faith ; he had corres- ponded since with them, and the day of judgment will reveal the good they have done. Brother sailors, our families must hear of us—the harpies that prey on sail- ors are known to us, and being known, we must avoid them. This Society has the strongest claims on u: y have done all they can for our cause, and the rest re- mains for ourselves to accomplish—and I call on them as sailors and shipmates tocome forward like men to the task. Our ee as a body to the world, is im- mense, and it behooves us to support it. He was now reminded of a hiece of advice his father had given him, which was when the wheat in a grist mill had gone through the various processes, the last thing to be done was to shut the flood gates, andin like manner he would shut his flood gates, and conclude his speech. ‘The remarks of this young man called forth great ap- plause, and after a song from Mr. Root, in pt | style, a collection was made, the boxes handed round by'a fine sot of young sailors, and a handsome sum must have been realized. And after some remarks by the Rev. Mr. Par- ker, and another sailor, Mr. Haines, and a further address from Mr. Ludlow, the benediction was pronounced by Mr. Bond, and the large audience separated highly leased with the interesting exercises of the evening. The officers of the meeting then convened, and after some few business arrangements, all was concluded. Eleventh Anniversary of the American Antl- Slavery Soctety—Old and New Organization —Dissolution of the Union—The Church brought to Judgment—Great Speeches of Anderson, Wendell Philips, Miss Elizabeth Hitchcock, &e. It is probably well known ¢o most of our readers that this band of philosophic reformers are divided ito numerous sects and parties. There is the new and the old organization; the former being the po- hiteal Abolitionists who run the “Sage of Saginaw? as acandidate for the Presidency at the last elee- tion. The latter are composed of the ladies and gentlemen of all sexes and colors, who have calmly and deliberately agreed to swak low Garrison, their immortal leader, whole— These last embrace within their wide-extended arms of charity, the Non-Resistants, Infidels, Socialists, Atheists, Grahamites, Pantheists, and all the disaf- fected materials afloat onthe bosom of society. The motto of the: self-styled philanthropists is “no mion with slaveholders,” and they assert that “the American Church is a brotherhood of thieves—and the ministry are a race of desperadoes and cut throats—a conclave of incarnate fiends.” ‘They hold the present legal institution of marriage should be abolished, and all the ceremonies now attendant on that holy tie, dispensed with. From such a hetero- Seneous mass, something exceedingly rich, curious, wild, extravagant, bombastic, Indierous, absurd, funny, philosophic, philanthropic, sublime, and tran- scendently eloquent, may be expected. "Who that has observed the course and policy of Wim. Lloyd Garrison (the Editor of the Liberator) forthe last twelve years—who that has listened to his impas- sioned eloquence—that_ has read his thetic, fervent appeals to the feelings of this changing, erazy generation—hut trembles for his coun- try’s satety—for th ea of this glorious, Union —when he thinks of the vast power this reso- Inte man wields for the production of anarchy, eon- fusion, disorder, revolution, and ultimately of a good appetite for dinnes Mr. Garrison has gathered around him some of the most eloquent and learned men in the country—(many of them from the first families in New England } The graceful, enthusi- astic, mellifluous Wendell Philips—the subde and of tracts, and the home, free from temptation, that was supplied the sailor on his return, The gentleman rela- Several instances of the happy eflect of one pious member of a crew had upon the remainder, and closed by expressing gratitude for the blessings with which they entered on a new year of their existence, and be speaking the co-operation of every friend of man in be | been altogether directed to the acquisition of wealth, i halt of their society. logical Quiney—Mrs, Chapman, tie female Napoleon of young America—the lovely, wal, en- chanting, faseinating Abby K Rogers (his most partienlar friend)—Parl Henry Clapp and 8. 8. Foster, are among the num- T othis adherents, But we must proceed to the Convention. There were about 1000 persons assembled at the