The New York Herald Newspaper, May 30, 1850, Page 3

Altering the Seriptures. MEXTING OF THE AMERICAN AND FORRIGN BiBLE SOCIETY. The adjourned sitting of the society was held at 3 P.M., om Wednesday, 22d inst., in the Mulberry atreet Tabernacle, and was, if possible, better at- tended than the previous meeting; indeed, many were unable to obtain admission. The galleries and slips were set apart for ladies, and were crowded to exceas with a bevy of beautiful faces and bright eyes. The main body of the building was filled with gentlemen. At the time appointed, the meet- ing wae opened by singing a hymn, after which a prayer was appropriately offered by the Rev. Mr Wheelock, ‘The Presment of the sociery then rose, and spoke as follows:—Christian friends, this morning 1 waived the usual half-hour alletted to the president, as my remarks were more appropriate for the present occasion ; and we delighted, instead, to lisen to our other brethren, who so well pleaded the cause of the society. Before proceeding with my address, I must premise respecting the question ‘which is being agitated, and with regard to the pamphlet printed and issued by brothers Colgate and Wycoff, upon their own oe gg yer 2 and -without regard to any official station. In reference to the subject whether the Greek baptizo means to sprinkle, pour, christen, or immerse, or with re- gard to any of the questions in reference to these its, 1 will not from the chair discuss them. I other brethren will take up all these points and explain Ce bar Ishould wish. If, how- ever, 1 should think any neecssary explanation omitted, I shall call u; one of the vice-presidents to take the chair, and claim the right of expressing my views on the subject—a courtesy, which | am sure would be willingly granted. But having been associated with this society from its commence- ‘ment, when it first separated from the British and Foreign and the American Bible Societies, on the baptism ocean, I had wished to oo to you my views of the constitution of the so- » and of its action under that consti- tution. I trust {[ have acted throughout pores eany & and conscientiously. I would, therefore, beg your indulgent attention to a doeu- it 1 have, |, illustrative and explanatory of Coa views, Se ae en rpm 3 noon and distinguished brethren at home and abroa Piveference to the constitution of the society and its action ; also as to its action under the restrictive resolution. The President, (Rev. Dr. S. II. Cone,) then eeded to read a lengthy and ably red pamphlet, in reference to these points, giving copious otations from his own annual addresses as presi- ent, from the reports of the society, and the speeches and letters of eminent men Baptist persuasion. The following is a concise digest of the main points: At the separation from the Ameri- can Bible Society, on the baptism question, which took place May 12, 1836, a convention of the Bap- tist separatists met the same day, with the Rev. Nathaniel Kendrick % rapes for bn sem we of 0) distinet Bible society, on the principles wrbichs had caused their gma a the American Bible Society. He (Rev. Dr. Cone) was appoint- ed chairman of the committee appointed to draft a constitution and prepare an address to the churches of the Baptist denomination. The constituti: submitted was unanimously adopted, and sta! that the single object of the a to promote a “ wider circulation of the Holy Scriptures, in the most faithful version that can be prepared, in all lands, whether Christian, Mahommedan, or Pa- op ‘The business of the society was to be con- lucted by officers gratuitously; and more than $21,000 were subscribed. From this commence- ment, and at almost every successive annual gath- ering, he, as president, had, in his addresses, reiter- ated, that the object of the society was to present a “* faithful ” translation of the whole Bible, and cir- culate it as widely as ible. He had in and declared, that “Bible translated was its motto.” The document quotes resolutions of the board, and reports, issued at different periods, to the same effect, and the concurring opinions of = clergymen. It concludes by describ- ing the opposition that had been given, at all hands, to the practical adoption of these principles, and of the persona! difficulty of which this opposition was the source. | trust, said the president, this histori- cal statement will be useful in opening the way for future discussion. In conclusion, Rev. Dr. Cone rapidly referred to his endeavors to issue the new version, and of their failure :—What I have so far suffered, God only knows! Here I am; I cannot move, so helpme God! During {the whole exist- ence of the American and Foreign Bible Society, we have been contending with Baptist opposition. — Some, who did not wholly oppose, insistedjon con- fiaing the society to the foreign field ; and, ia addi- tion, our New England friends have considered our society as interfering with foreign missions. This has been avowed by them to my face. It has been a matter of difficulty for me to maintain that Chris- tian fellowship pig bps Asan individual, an American, and a ‘ist, I shall claim my liber- ty, when terms are od to me which are to the vulgar, of reply’ My reputation is dear, at least, to my wife and children, and for their sake 1 will defend it. I will now read the resolution which is the order of the day. It is as follows :— Resolved, That the Society, in its issues and circula- tion of the English Scriptures, be restricted to the commonly reevived version, without note or comment. The meeting is now open to discussion on this motion. At this period, the Levy, presented a scene of considerable excitement. The President's speech was listened to with marked attention, but at its conclusion, members seemed to awaken to the fact that the time for individual action was arriving, and it was evident that a strong feeling, pro or con, was entertained by almost every person present. After quiet wasa little restored, the Rev. Mr. Neale moved, that in order to save an undue prolongment of the excitement, the resolution that had been made the order the day, should be taken at five in the afternoon, (It wasthen nearly four.) This subject had been for a length of time claiming the atten- tion of their brethren all over the country. They had held meetings at home in every instance, and had considered the subject gravely amd ‘calmly, and probably many were then prepared, with their minds fully as much made up as their respected President. He had no doubt of that gentleman's sincerity and conscientiousness, and he thought also the rest of them were sincere and conscien- tious, and had their views of the constitution of the society, too. They came hoping to have the privil voting, and he trusted they would give their decision before many of the brethren from the East and West were compelled to leave. Seve- ral gentlemen here rese and claimed the floor. After some little conversation, -, Rev. Mr. Jupp exceedingly regretted the cause that had called them together on that occasion. He feared the result; for the feelings of most as- sembled were warmly excited in reference to this question. Severna. Brerenen (interrupting)—Mr. Presi- pent, what is before the meeting? with cries of question and general impatience. Rev. Mr. Jupp, continuisg—You have no rule of order to prevent a man from speaking his senti- ments. If you wish to stop discussion, you must the strict translation fof the Greek. He agreed ith brether Hague that it was, and that it was the which they could obtain zo. Immerse was not the word. Latinized, and was translated by Tertullian, who first used cenzo, and since lavo, and merzito, but never mer; i rother Turnbull had just said. writers, down to the six! ibility, under w! upon them to extend ion. (Cheers and hisses.) 1 have no repetition demonstrations of feeling. . Jupp continued, at some le: ct to frequent interruptions, te enforce his views. have condensed his remarks, as we have done oluminoxsness of the century, never once used to translate this word. Finally, v baptismo, and in Jerome’s time and thence, probably, was on by Au » In in id, A. D., the word Tt was therefore, at least, 800 ears longer incorporated in the language than ” Baptizo meant to dip in and take out for a sacred purpose, and “ immerse” simply con- veyed the idea of dipping or sinki uoted from the Baptist Advocate, edit ir. Wycefl, the acknowledge as follows:—‘* We have never design to publish, a ist Bi have always occupied this and asked how far this was consistent with the subsequent action of the board. sion had existed 240 years ; we had lived upon its blessed words ; it had found its home in the t heart of Christendom,. amon; wherever they carried their beloved mother tongue. Dr. Ide then combated the fallacy of a Bay merely denominational, version, and conc) eaying—The church of Christ will not part wit this version, They will be our when we lay on the death bed that Bible, that abused, traduced, it came intorgeneral uso, introduced into Anglo-Sax: the four Gospels of “baptize” occurs. Sebate pecchading the possiblity ef « fall juding the possi! of a fuller report. After hye of may ines fri as to the ‘Wycorr wished all to have an i f expressing their views ; many desirous of domg so, he would move that each speaker be restricted to ten wees a, Dome wae ie ed of the timin; m, and more uw ific time to take the vote on the He urged his views those already empleyed. followed, it was i thren, that the vote be on Saturday, at 5 P. M., and on TI! d . Also, that speakers shall be bir. ted to 30, to 15 and to 10 minutes in the delive1 each speech. During the whole of the time thus consumed in arranging the preliminaries ef the real debate, the excitement continued on the inc and brethren exhibited a continuall; fear of personalities being indulged. a sharp skirmish, ken on these various propositions, and eventual! it voted, that each speaker be coi minutes in his address, and that the vote on the resolution be definitely taken at 12 A. M. on Thurs- liminaries being thus arranged, the Pre- floor was open for discussion. Arrived at this point, the excitement which had i selled, and there was a mo- ic tiel opportunit; ished, and never It should be un- juestion before the mee! The present ver- et faithful and BOC low our heads, and in its blessed words we will breathe last prayer, ‘* Lord Jesus seceive my spirit. Deacon Coroate, N. Y., brie! val of the resolution, and of a new version. Dr. Watxis Coxx followed on the same side, in mt; his remarks, in , the sense of explained his his conviction a somewhat rambling many parts, exciting the expression of strong dis- sent frem many in_ th i speaking of the defence of the ward ‘‘ baptize,” he used the simile of a lame dog. (Hisses and Rev. Dr. Ing rose to order, to ¢: netion he felt at hearin, “What!” said the reverend doctor, “is it come to this—that a beardless boy shall Bible?” (A° storm of hisses here interrupted the speaker, and, for some time, the meeting was in a Rev. Mr. Wesrcorr, Stil rsonelities weuld be sedulously avoided. Brie! explained he favored the resoution, and @ new version, on grounds nearly similar to those , He hoped, at least, whatever the decision arrived at, that the subject would be set- At one portion, of New York, as a species “4 his : of compromise, and with a conciliatory object, pro- posed an amendment to the reselution, as fellows: —Resolved, That it is the duty of th and Foreign Bible Society to circulate the Sacred Scriptures in the most faithful versions that could v. Mr. Dowrtne objected to the amendment, as, if they rejected it, they would be liable to be vidious position ; and yet they must do £0, or they might be trapped into rejecting the original question. again, brethren seeming afraid to to occupy the floor, lest he should abuse Rev. Mr. ArmTaGE, ible so abi 5 water, N. Y., trusted e.) already urged. xv. Mz. Westcott, of Stillwater, moved that the resolution be put on the table. ly condemned the intro- Rey. Dr. Cutver, Boston, having offered an ‘as stopping the debate. ap- propriate prayer, the meeting adjourned till Thurs- dapy morning, at 9 o’ctock, at the same place. THURSDAY MORNING.—ADJOURNED MEETING. The society a, Mulberry street, at nine o’clock. on this occasion was somewhat thinner than on the previous meetings, but the buildi exception of the gallerie: commencement of the meeting was opened with Matthiae, of Pennsylvania. id a letter from some brethren in Baltimore, deploring the new version movement, and express- g hope that no such step contemplated be carried out. They also i unshaken desire for the prosperity of this society. its were also read from Buflalo to the seme eflect, and giving an account of a meeting held in that city in opposition to the new version. A remonstrance was also presented by Rev. Dr. duction of the It was at length withdrawn, and Rev. Dr. Dowzina rose to speak in favor of th: resolution, because he believed it would be inex; dient to alter the present version of the Bible. was in are ofa mente ince) and correct transla- tion, and in preparing the Scriptu: he would have every word translated, not trans- Baptizo meant to immerse, and so did the word baptise when first introduced into the lan- He was opposed to a new version bein: by that Society, believing it to be no part ot Rev. W. H. Wrxorr, Corresponding Secretary of the Society, in commen 8 for the heathen, usiness having arrived, he Secretary | next jisclaimed all person- 8. had written on the subject concurred that the present version of the Scriptures was faulty and impe! were such, that ve! to expose them. sage: “He that eateth and di eateth and drinketh damnation to himse! every man knew that this was erroneous ; that the attached the idea of the eternal punishment f the immortal soul, while no such construction was intended to be conveyed. urge that their original meaning was different.— hidden and would not be de- these words in obsolete senses. errors in their version of the He held that all in the Scripture should be ple, even to the untutored mind. He called upon them dored the purity and truth of God, not to pass the resolution. Dr. Haare, Boston—I lift my hand to God, and, in the name of the Great Head of the Church, I protest against your doin; has just invoked you to do. to speak much on the new version, for that was not the main question, althou; our Saviour and his A) erroneous version. enough for the Apostles. ious ; its errors little scholarship would suffice would quote one familiar The order of the day was next moved. Grarron, Massachuset at respect for the President and board, and was extremely sorry to be obli: conscientiously to differ from this movement of the society, because he was fully confident in the old fashioned Bible that had ex- isted and comforted him during forty-five years. He feared it would have a bad tendency in induc- ing a state of indifference and Holy Scriptures. horror, that at the previous meeting that Bible been compared to a lame such lengeage: Dr. W. Cons explained that the simile he referred to was a Jame attempt to defend the use of the word Rey. Mr. Tucker said it was they who had op- posed the version which ha Great excitement.) ti Mr. Neacx thought it was sufficient if Dr. Cone disclaimed intending an offensive application. It was, however, some minutes before ng had become nearly calm enough to allow the speaker to proceed. Rev. Mr. Grarton resumed remainder of his speech, by a humor end argument, succeeded in unpleasantness of this incident. Ie was of opinion if the Bible were left to itself, without note or com- ment, it would convert all tothe Baptist faith. Lis remarks, in the main. ve" alrea II out the whole length It was of no use to This meaning was veloped by usi ‘There were 20, de plain and sim) He Ln the resolution. pall a dog; he was shocked at that that my brother e did not stand there h he might plead that been compared to found this despised, ‘The received version was Then, he would say, a ed by a christian king and holy men, the martyed dead, and defended at the stake—a version, on the ground of which our own views on this head are common eve! is good enough for him and them. (Cheers. supposing a new version were » of the alteration of language, re they would want another. In the sent time, a word to dip, and yet the minister, in haptising, touched the child’s brow with his wet finger, and snid, “1 dip thee.” ’ t meaning attached to the word dip, not fifty miles from hence. Again, we know how words differed in their meanings and application. The meanin and application of a word were totally distinct. board meant a piece of wood, having more le and breedth than thickness, and it was applied to two hundred different things. u mon word, and every one knew its separate and distinet meaning; but still it was applied to nume- rous ether thin; mercial house, teration, if made. and during the version of the was used for bapdion, nignity ‘ulatory of the dy adduced by di: So that, was the land this subject was engrossing the attention of all of their denomina- tion, and the result of the a He had expressed his opinion in the board, that this society was not the one to secure @ translation wythout the concurrence of other de- he rev. gentlem the track of other speakers, the mv Westcorr proposed that the be suspended in favor of one of the advocates for the new version to allow of «full ex- position of that side ot the question. Rev. Mr. Cresswett., of Philadelphia, was pro- ceeding to make some remarks as to the general relevancy with which the discussion was being conducted, when the Presipenr reminded the speaker that enly mem- id have the floor. —If | were not a member impudence enough to be The brother, however, gave way to S. Currin, who was in favor of the He would first touch upon the histori- atd to the views of his brethren. ing James had really very little scripture dedicated to vussion anxiously re-reviewed ia ning of baptizo. House was a com- It would not be a lasting al- All the old writers say means to dip, but it has come to be applied in many But the main question, after all, was ano- ther thing—it was whether a metropolitan board, acting under a society comprising a few hundred members, should dictate to the whole body of 700,000 Baptists, in this matter. ‘The churches used to be consulted in matters concerning their interest —here there was no consultation. terous, and for this reason, if for no other, the restrictive resolution would be passed politan boards, he feared, led to hierarchies, and these could not be suffered in a Baptist body in re- publican America. ‘ At this period of the evening, the meeting ad- journed, to meet at the same place, at 8, P. M. EVENING SESSION. The meeting re-aseembled in the evening at the same place; and, notwithstanding a most unpityi storm of rain, the building was nearly as crowd the interest felt in the pending discussion that, despite the weather, a number of ladies were Rev. Dr. Kennard, of Pennsylvan the discussion was resumed punctually at eight o'clock, by Rev. Mr. Pollard, who moved that the discussion be adjourned at tea o'clock, to re-assemble on Thursday merning at nine o'clock. The resolution having been seconded and passed, and Mr. Terxeves. would in the first place have a word to say in favor of harmony and peace. however warm the discussion might be- bers of the societ sir, 1 should not hi It was prepos- eal positions in re; He asserted that to do with the version of the It could not be proved that the translators of that version had been confined or guided by any rule in relation to ecelesiastical words. asked for instructions, but it is not known that ig Jomes gave any rep imposed upon the people even in Kis reign, but it came into use in precisely the same that a good version would at any time super- Should a better version be presented now it would be preferred to the present, just as it superseded the German version, and the Bishop's He stated that a pamphlet containing these facts, taken from Anderson's An- was for sale at the door. A Brornen—There isa pamphlet on the other ‘ou should advertise that at the same time. This version never Bible in James's time. nals of the Englieh Bi Rev. 8. 8. Currmxa resumed the etymological argument, and in speaking of the English baptize. pass a resofution of the kind. (Suppressed hisses, and a dozen brethren contending for the floor.) Rev. Mr. Wixe, of Brooklya—Submitted that it was a rule of order that the speaker should con- fine himself to the question before the meeting. ‘This has nothing to do with it. (Excitement.) Rev. O. B. Jupn—I am speaking to the amend- ment. It was evident there was great excitement in the house, and as long es the debate was contit ued it would exist. Brethren’s minds were not all made up; and he hoped that unkindly feelings might be prevented by a prompt and fair diseussion of the question. it was, however, the privilege of 0 utter at least one word, his vote, and they asked. (Impatience, and several veices crying “‘question.”) Tle was sorry to tres pass on the patience of the congregation one minute, and only a feeling of duty induced him to do so. He was aware his course in reference to the question was winning the disrespect and displeasure of his brethren—exciting unkind feelings towards himeelt, He was so: mut he could not help it. Rev, Mr. Honar—I believe the brother refers to ene. I eay it is not eo. Rev. ©. B. Jupp—I referred to no one. Rev. Mr. Hon@r—The brother knows he referred to me. Prestinent—The brother has not uttered one dis- nee word, and I trust personalities will be vided. i O. B. Jenp—He loved his brethren and all who bore the name of men, and had their souls. But the frown of man was nothing to him in’ question of principle and G It was trasted that an early date would be fixed for the vote to be ta- ken on this subject, because it was urged, many of the brethren ron a distance would have to leave in a day or two, and if not settled before they left the few in New York would decide the merits the question. On this insinvation a resolution was ofiered. Le knew some personally, whose minds ‘were not made up, Let them have fair and full discussion. (Comrie) The epeaker then re- ferred to a New Englan Baptist paper, which, he said, had published only the views of one side of jecussion, although of his personal knowledge an article zed to the resolution had been for- warded and held over for insertion until the week afer that anniversary meeting should have been held. _ This called up Dr. Haas, of Boston, who said the article ba ected for a time, as it was anonymous, al rirtover till Ht Could be substantiated with the Fre D. Twon believed the writer's name was Sey, Mi. Neauat—Is this on the resolution—is the king to the question 1 reset rusted all would confine them- selves to the point. he stated that in an early copy of Chaucer, so early as 1561, fifty years before i written contemporaneously with Wyclifie, baptize was often used, signifying to immerse. Rev. 0. B. Jupp next spoke in opposition to the resolution, and in favor of a new version, an extremely able statement of his view of the subject, and taking up end replying to many of the arguments adduced on throughout sound good fellowship would be maintained among the brethren. In respect to the point at issue, he contended that the word which chiefly might be considered to be the cause of the movement for a revised translation, baptize, was a true transla- tion of the Greek, and that its real meaning was In its transference from the Greek to and thence into the English, it did not change its meaning; and it had by long use become incorporated in the be considered an alien. out of the tongue, an: ld be of the arguments in the other side. knowledge, and clear rea: ‘ nce, and at the motion of the meeting, Rev. ke double the allotted. Iness of an assertion, or the warmth of an expression, called forth dissent that inter- rupted for come minutes; notwithstan document generally, was listened to with pi Rev. Mr. T. Arsrraar, one of the Board of Managers, briefly addressed the meeting; after ages id could not now It could not be thrown an he, a naturalized it of the American it had renounced its original origi its individual defin of a heteroge- It_ was gleaned from Latin, and other lan- ividual werds which wepes Aes _ simple one, and the easy solution of any Sunday-sehool scholar. But even version, it beoame x neous mass of alien words. the Anglo-Saxon, fa Taye ploy Rev. Mr. Terwevts, offered the following amend- ment—and in a short address enforced his views errors in the acknowle question of expediency Crether, at the present cri- sie, a new version should be adopted. Rv. Dr. lor, Philadelphia, followed in a very He would eay a few words in the resolution now before us, for which he had three reasons. revised edition of the English scriptures; se- condly, we ought not to attempt such a version; and thirdly, if attempted, it could not be accom- constitution of thie society, it is ite wider circulation of the Iloly Serip- , Resolved, that It is not the province and duty of this society to attempt on their own part, or to procure from others, a revision of the commonly received version of the English scriptures. Rev. J, N. Gnaxarn, Rhode Island, esteem of the society and its labors, and also con- mendment as follow: riticiems of the learned of all iane, demonstra’ ny improvem: td the ‘English it is deemed inexpediont for an; Christians alone, to attempt those vided the co-operation of others cannot fore, resolved. that a commitree of ——— faithful and learned men in the United States of Ameri- ea for the purpose of open- ig & correspon: world on all words necessarily involved in the question of revieing the English Seriptares. That said commit- ted to preent to the soclet & report as to their in epond with a statement revision of the F cluded by movin Whi d, th He A Vorcr—Yes we can. . inext.—Do not let us have these interrup- Go on brother Ide. Rev. Dr. Ine resumed reference to the imperiec' English version. more than any ether human lately perfect ; but after considerable personal ex- and comparing it with ures, he must say that for the purpoee for which it was intended, as a bible for of the millions epeak- Scriptures: and whereas denomination of fuch had been said in ns of the authorixed He did not claim that it, any on, OF pear * the original seri the masees, for our ing the English their views as to ould be believe that if all the were to combine, tl version, which, in all adapted are, to the fireside lish version as aspects ir influences, masses, to men as and of eur iva. ‘There employed in its translation obseure the simpleet Sabbath se! apply the Tt correction. v laid on the word baptize, as not tet i “A Bromuen thought 1 subject before them. tion. Rev. Mr. Lattnor, of New York, would vote for resolution. Le passed its merits ia review, and "dite of que | stated, he differed in opinon on this subject | from his brother, the President of the society, atill | be did not know « more earnest and useful man, in the bible field, or one to whom the seciety was more indebted. (Cheers) Rev. Mr. Eaton having justified the vote he in- tended to give ugeinst the resolution, Rev. Mr. Grainoen’s and Rev. Mr. Torwpout’s resolutions were taken into discussion, a eort colloquial debate on their merits ensuing; it was eventually resolved to take the previous question, |. ¢., the vote on the restrictive resolution, which was done, and amidst such excitement as is seldom yo at a gathering of Bible Christians, it was carried. Rev. Mr. Turnsvuut.’s motion was then put, and carried, and it was moved that it should precede the order of the day in the record. Rev. Mr. Grainagr’s resolution was then carried, & committee appointed to report to the next annual meeting Ys? Brothers Grainger, Perkins, Ide, Lathrop, Humphrey, Turnbull, and Tucker. The time for adjournment had now arrived, and the benediction having been prenounced, the meeting adjourned till the afternoon at 3, to proceed to the election of officers. AYTERNOON SESSION, Atthree o’clock the society assembled for the election of rm and other routine business of the association. The main object of interest hay- ing been disposed of, the audience was much small- er than it had previously been. The meeting was opened with prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Perkins, after which the President stated that the election of offi- cers and managers for the ensuing year, was the order of the day. A ballot was taken, and the fol- bag tox Bate elected : mt, Spencer H. Cone. Vice Presidents—Bartholomew T. Welch, C. G. Som- mers, Eli Noyes. D. D. Pratt, Peter W. Dean, Rufus Babcock, Jacob Bacon, Henry Marchant, 0. M. Still- man, Helens Momentos, John L. Dagg, J. 0. Furman, Edward Lathrop, 0. M. Langworthy, Simeon J. Drake, J. H. Kennard, George B. Ide, William Crane, Peter 8. Gale, E, Tucker, J. 7. Johnson, W. M. Pratt, Robert bo ee error —_eewell SiSctane, ecording Secretary— Morgan J. Khees, ‘Treasurer—Nathan (. Platt, General Agent—I. R. Stone. Mi ©. Pratt, J. R. Stone, Wm. Hillman, Pegg. 1. R. Steward, M. J. J. L. Hodge, 8. 1. Cone, Wm. wghton, Warren Carter, . Kelly Palmer Town +t, Wm. Winterton . Magoon, 8. 8. Cut- ting. id will be observed that the majority of the offi- cers are in favor of the restrictive resolution. Preswent—I was going to return you my thanks for your unanimous return of myselt as President ; but my labors in-eonnection with this society are nearly ended, and I now tender you my resignation. I should have saved you the trouble of going to an election, but I had net the egotism to su; that after what had occurred, I should be re-elected. I thank you, but must tender you my resignation. Rev. Mr, Kina trusted that Rev. Dr. 3. Cone would eo og jis resignation. Presment—My mind is made up; you will bs pleased to receive my resignation. am getting old, and it is time I had leisure from active partici- pation in these operations. Kev. O. B. Jupp did not see the consistency or delicacy of refusing the President’s resignation, af- ter having passed the resolution of the morning, and knowing the President’s sentiments on the sul pal ey and confusion, which lasted some seconds. Rev, Mr. Tucker considered the last brother’s remarks as being bad in spirit, and as evidencing that there was some understanding among those who had opposed the morning’s resolution. Rev. Mr. CoraaTe moved that the resignation of the president be accepted, much as he regretted the necessity of such a course. He deprecated the juvenile remarks of Rev. Mr. Judd. Having been seconded, the motion was duly passed. The meeting then the election of president. Rev. Mr. Co.eatr Rev. Dr. Welch, and, after having been duly seconded, the election was confirmed wy the meeting. Rey. E. G. Sommens took the chair, and the meeting jproceeded to discuss some matters of no general interest, electing the Lon. Ira Harris to supply the vacancy in the second vice-presidency, eaused by Rev. Dr.,Welch being returned as chairman. Onr Philadelphia Correspondence. Pucavetema, May 28, 1950, The Democratic State Convention— Political Squint— Buchanan and Cameron—Frree Soilism—The Steamers— Reading Railroad—Stocks, $e. The Democratic State Convention, which assembles in “the everlasting State of Williamsport’ to-mor- row morning, is regarded, at this particular crisis, with feelings of peculiar interest, not only by the polit!- clans of Penn: nia, but by the politicians at Washington. Candidates for Canal Commissioner, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney and Au- ditor Generals, to be supported at the ensuing election in October, will have to be nominated. The harmo- nious and glorious democracy of the Old Keystone are far trom being united in their choice of candidates, or in the eholee Ci ary les which should influeace the action of the party at the present ti ‘The friends of James Buchat the great py o iy and dee ly which wing of the d in promptly and decisively which wing © demo- cratic party of Feoneyivanie, is really the strongest. The of the latier gentleman have put forward Mr. Hubley as their candidate for Canal Commis and should be succeed, (he courteous and talented ex- Secretary ma; well hang up his fiddle. Simon is working hard, and will leave no stone unturned to effect his object i, to tell the truth, he bas many chances in his favor. Williameport is and always has been the focus of disappointed democrats, where plans have been matured, and schemes concocted, to put up this and put down that man; and as her prominent men have hang pretty well together. and are among the most keen, wiry, and shrewd politicians that try has ev produced, the little village relved a controlling influence the political destinies meron, who is a native of the West Branch homo in Williameport, and can the shortest notice, a euMeient to accomplisl any reasonable desire, ‘The time-honored ve it on State contracts, and why not) under the old jim in» solid bod: with sufficient standing to ensure respect at home influence abroad. On the whole, Buch « prospects are pretty bright. If the convention attempts to meddle with the nig- jemocracy of Peansylvanin will most hody ani breeches, to the whig Philistines, Old Zach's doctrine of non-action is the only thing that can sare them. The northern art of the State, where the Joeofocor grow, is Inocu- ated in the ral way, with the spirit offree sotliam ; the west and southeast afllicted with the same disense, and it is only in patehes here anc there, where “white trash” are now considered greatly inferior to “eulled pussons.”” Under all these ciroumstances, if success is desired, the slavery iseue should be avoided. Iwill endeavor from day to day. to keep the renders of the Herel! advised of the proceedings of this really important convention ‘The magnificent trip of the magnificent Asia has not only taken the wind completely out of the sails, bat it will take the passengers owt of our etramehi energetic and enterpr: Mr. Collins does bis stumps. The jef is etill with us that the Atlantic has the metal within and if some plan can be devired to get itout of wat will be the thanks, and loud the boaste, of iver! Yaukee natic The commercial advices by the A siderable chuckling, and rubbing « ing of hale with the Angers, by the * of the stock and produce markets. Dut let not the diseenso- late grow! an those without hope, even if Col. Snow is coining the Mint certificates with that flowing ich he has ever been distinguish: The * dog da; ry! M1 goon be here, and then for acom- fortable “ cave in” all round. The following table shows the receipts of the Read- ing Railroad for the five months ending April 90, 1550, ry with the receipts for the five months end- ing April 98, 1840:— Recetas ov tHe Reanive Rartroan April 30, 1849, April 90, 1860. Conl tramMe +. $207.814 GL $595.072 SL +e 87515 08 WAT . STs oa 2.164 12 . 3,016 67 $406,287 E-xoces in favor of 1950... ..-. ($200,155 6 This result far exceeds the estimates, as well asthe expectations, of the officers of the compan. Inder the influence of the foreign news, stocks were more active to-day, and prices generally higher than the closing rates of yesterday. Moenorn at Lark Ronowe, La.—On Wednesday oven- ing last, Frenchman, Nicholas Amon, employed by the Draining Company at Lake Borgne, had « ope the engineer. named Lig at Ferg e fang a hammer, which slight): jie cheek. Wien socelibigang tas fees: ede oa his side. The friend of the mardered man fled, when A. fired which he had with some of the ing he had killed bim, laid down is ain fired ad struck the side of i hat with» Tm i" fear midnight. passed pont cmatoy ats ets Ba com Tt ia sald this ia the fourth New Orieanian, May 13, Our St. Louls The Trades. MEETING OF BOOT AND SHOEMARERS. A meeting of the boot and shoemakers was heii on Friday evening last, at Hildebrand’s, 170 Hester Street, where only a few of this numerous craft bg? seu The meeting being called to order, r. Hamilton wi i chairman, tnd Mr'Hyckman af Secretary. ‘The chatnees then announced, that the Secretury would read the Artenv!—The working shoemakers ef this city and vicinity are requested to m 3 Herter sec,"on Foca ort i instant, bo bear a report of the and to inorease the subscriptions to the same. Mvery working man who desires to see the workers their own empl tend, ready to feasible. Delegates from the shoemakers and villages are Invited. Good 9; and its ti workiny Pee LW ke Br. Lours, May 18, 1850. Oholera— Lynching — Suicide—Coliformia Emigrents—Po- Our city, which was recently threatened with a re- turn of the tearful epidemic which ravaged it last year, is agein bealthy, considering the season. An ocoa- sional case of cholera is hoard of, though, for the last week, I believe it has proved fatal in one or two in- stances only, The enforcement of our quarantine laws has proved salutary, thousands of emigrants having undergone the process of washing and recuperating at Arsenal Inand, before their introduction into the city. ‘This day is the anniversary of the great fire of 1849 few traces of which exist, save in the vastly improved appearance of that portion of the town devastated — Tho new buildings are megnifloent, and tho streets, throughout the “ burnt district,” have been greatly News from the frontier is friends of overland emi a so backward that thousands have been detained st St. Joseph, and other border towns, a month beyond thoir time. The few that have started have suffered much, and it is stated that im the vicinity of Council Bluffs, the small pox has broken out among them. The over- land emigration, the present year, can searcely fall be- low filty thousand. ‘ible affair is reported to have taken place near Liberty, in this Stato, a few days since, we since a widow Allen was attacked in her bed at it \d severely wounded wi sequently died. Suspi- 10 Was accordingly arrest- evening, the 2th ers, in earnestl; tho plan if it sl gutta, Spesameatag to the The Sxcrevary then continued to remark, hy ws the principal object of the present meetin could form a Shoemaker’s raise the necessary funds for the esta- ceeded to show, that, jects, the workers woul ployers, and have an independent business of their Hle regarded the establishment of such ves of refuge in times) when work effectual means eflecting these ‘woah become their own em- had, and as the cion fell on a tomale slave ed and put to torture. TI guilt, and implicated a colored man. The object of the murder was stated to have been the possession of $4,000, of which Mra. Allen was supposed to be he two accused persons were taken to Liber- , condemned to death, and ging. It is thus that the the amount requisite for becoming a member ef Union, was to be $25. Mr. Grescey then made a few remarks, in which he stated that it was only by the system of co- ration that they can to effect their objects im if one thousand ef the umeymen shoemakers would join, and each con- contribute the amount of $25, they would instantly have a capital of $25,000 at could then proceed to elect a_ responsible board s, who would conduct the affairsof the ne’ a The members could then brim their work to this store, where the: fair remuneration for their articles. that this method embraces the whole craft of Every one who has paid the neces- immediately executed by law is observed in some portions of the Western coun- try, Liberty and Independence, frontier towns of Mis- souri, are noted for such deeds of outlaw: A ead case of suicide occurred in this young Irish girl, the victim of seduction, terml- nated her life by poi Political affairs in Missouri :re as much mixed as er. Nothing, however, can prevent the success of ge Look out for an entire whig delegation in the lower house of Congress, and a whig Senator in tBe place of the Senator of thirty years standing. Benton bas done what no other man could | 8ary investment, can come and receive em He has made Missourl, for the present, a | ment and the wages for their labor. But look the present condition of the shoemakers, ani his general experience and knowledge of them, he _ led to believe that but little hope can be enter- tained of the success of the present movement, which arises from their being unacquainted with ringing from a general can do at present, is to en- 1 ledge and expound the bene- fits which would unquestionably flow from such @ In conclusion, he exhorted them to exert themselves to furtherance of this noble cause, endeavoring to demonstrate to their fellow laborers the advantages of such a movement. tary then read the following reselutions, which were seconded and carried unanimously:— Resolved, That this meeti the Boot and Shoemakers’ have full confidence in the intelligence: of those who have organized an for consideration, and they are entitled to and have our thanks for such action. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting that to carry into effect this plan, with the prese sible board of trustees and do more to clevate the soc’ character, and increase the comforts of the working classes, than any other scheme that has hitherto beem esolved, That this plan is so based in supported by reason, and so clearly promotive of interest of the working classes, that it ought never te be abandoned, but that each and every workingman, of every trade, and of all branches of the Shoemaking trade in particular, should enrol his name among ite supporters, with a great determination not to shrink from any service or eacrifiee to carry itinto triumph- ant practical operation. eselyed, That the names and rosidences of all per- tons present be taken by the Secretar; Resolved, That this meeting will assemble monthly, nd adopt measures in furtherance of the ebjects of the Boot and Shoemakers’ Working Union, and that said meeting be called the monthly mocting for the entranchisoment of the . That this meeting will appoint a alel Congress, to be held in this on the fifth day of June next, or any other time may be announced. A contribution was then taken up, after whick the meeting soon adjourned. MEETING OF THE BRICKLAYERS AND PLASTERERS. On Friday evening a meeting was held of the Brick- layers and Vlasterers, at the American Hall, corner of Broadway and Grand street. ¥ was Chairman pro tem, an@ ry in August next. Kdward Bates, formerly » member of Con- gress, and Col, Doniphan, of Sacramento fame, are salked of by the whigs as his succossor, Interesting from Tex: i P By the starship Palmetto, Capt, Sinith, arrived yee- ix hours from Galveston, we have re- papers from that place to the 17th inst., be- nterior counties, havo received advice the advantages s| deavor to infuse know! sides s number from t! nee of mueh discontent in th y io Grande, arising from the neglect of the go- vernment to defend the inhabitants against the depre- dations of the Indians. Capt. G. K. Lewis has been appointed agent to repre- tent the unprotected condition of the western portion id asks additional sid from the govern- ment to repel the savages. de City, Roma, Buena isti, have united in t! The Corpus Christi Star inti- government docs not protect them, should declare their independence. 9 Corpus Chisti Star says thatin the vicinity of Laredo, nearly all the stock has been killed or driven hos abandoned, and the country geno- rally broken up on account of the daring atrocities committed in that section. The Star says:—Captain Lewis informs us that he encountered a party of In- dians, supposed to be twenty in uumber, about forty miles this side of Laredo, at the Ojuelos,and ran a nar- row escape of his life. He had just drank at the and remounted his horse, an: this side, when he suddenly came upon the Indians, neither party expecting to mect any one at this spot— ‘The road being hemmed by denge chapparal, the i no other alternative left to save himself, but by the breaking through their rank: approve of the plan of 1g Cay mates that int adequate capital, would ial position, improve the was ascending tl usual presence of mind in such difficulties, he was not long in determinio, what course to pursee; but with ne horse, he in- stantly dashed through them, shooting one and rid- over two others. Captain ewis sites that the he can account for his escape from so situation, is that the Indians had their bows , and although he saw ever thelr part to retard his p one or two arrows being of the whole craft ot at’ him, whic We further learn from Capt, Lewis that « letter had been received, just previous to his departure from Laredo, containing @ report that the Indians had to Capt. MeGowan’'s com on the Medina, Also. \d encountered a party of twelve In- dians between San Antonio and Kagle Pass. conflict, three of the Indians were shot, and one of the Californians wounded. Major Neighbors, atter organizing the county of Bl Paro, proceeded on'his way to o had received intelligence ceas of his miesion, growin, public fecling towards Texas organiaing (he counties of Presidio and Worth, but will return from Santa Fe for that purpose. The civil au- thorities of Ei Paso are without published laws, the eo- ies intended for them by Major Neighbors having been left or destroyed on his trip out, in consequence of his mules having broken down. The following news from El Paso and Mexico we from t pers:—A party cf Americans, on in the serviee of the State e Apaches, had « ir attem stolen the horses belongin, pany of Rangers, station two Californian: ad make prepara- tions for's great mass meeting. A committee of five was appointed to elect officers for the permanent go vernment of the Society. The Crsmatax, in addressing the meeting, said the Present movement was as necessary for the protection of the honest borses, ax for the workmen every dereription of men and boys worked at the bust. ness, frem a soap-boiler to # tailor (laughter), to t legitimate trade, the reputation Santa Fe, from which tof an improvgal ext addressed the 4 that the Baitt nd Philadelphia tradesu ald como hore, it d botches were not allo’ saw no objection to properly qualified men from Philat deiphia coming here to wor knew Shoemakers worked under the hoses mes promise fourteen shillings, and thon after- wards give only twelve shillings, leaving the trades- men the option to take that or leave lows right the other day, by walking away, treated him in that manner. fer him the fourteen shill back that he would not Mexican town, but mi at proper wages. Mr. James was informed b; Vining. that they had been #hc gold washed out by his troops, hort excursion to that str It is reported by eye mines above Bi Paso, th ver lying upon the ground exicans, and abandoned when attacked | ae. r Neighbors and Loe a the Gils river, ina Ile served one ever, that at the copper js about one hundred tons i, but he sent hima and There are at Bi Paso, in the hands of different per- | ght to unite and ag fons, several large amounts of sil ore, taken trom With guarantees of | title to lands, and protection from Indians, only ash elapee before all there mi refuse to work for Land works for less. nens ought not to teach vel ntities of metal ring severely from the ndians; complaints are loud by ple of Mexico that ti 4 iat etipulation in the tr to restrain her Indian tribes wi of one hundred persons for California, on the 28th of February nm hostility and in the n that passes, and so far, jn not twenty-five cents ench for them is work for only two-thirds of the year. them than they eould witheut It was silly, therefore, to be afraid of them, Mr. Trowas Haserrr, a boss, was in the room, w was called on, by the Chairman, to speak; but he de- The Apache Indians are in 0; habit of attacking every Mr. Pases then addressed the meeting, and wae fa ating at San Antonio, Mm ring for the overk said that more Texans are now ¢ than ever before ing off with the Cali- | wore wild, and they their stocks of goods vith anything be- nd their own trade ok care of their own int | doing something fort est, that would be Hear and cheers) the meeting at some ay or Beatie, Dra is country, frequently love pro- which they have a rightfél claim at the other ride of the water, simply thelr legal title to it nt aid he did not believe in ghis Con- oo much of demagoguinm English schoot inan advantage over | gress of Trades. of Britis trine of British sec teuah af te talwaysa subject, so that nat tion here does not alter the relation in the eye of We insert the following Palmerston to the Kio de Jenerio, in a Brazilian pape recent date, and copy it. because “old country appear to be totally ignorant of the existence of the regulation It dereribes 2 and 13 of Viet, eap. 68, th subjcets resident euler from Le y evening next. at 170 Hester » ting of the Journeymen bricklayers and ay evening, at Mechinies? rers was heid last Tue V at_as the nominating only reported progre properly organize should be tren-mitted home, (o be deposit of the Registrar. general have therefore to instrnet you to keep two registers in the forms herewith annexed, marked A one for births and the oth to desire that you will give publicity within your ( fular district to the fact, that you have been instructed stitution, with instruct The committee con: Alexander Ward, Albert Smith, Edward G.M. Lamberteon ears, Win. Orazvell, i Flemming, and Another committer was appota to wait upon Horace Greeley and Mike Weleh. and toe quest them to addrers a meeting of the nsrociation, as tranmicted, exept the recelve ing of quitea number of new membere, aot taking up & contribution to pay the expen MERTING OF THE OOF The roctety of latices’ cordeainers held a meeting om Monday evening. at the Fourteenth Ward Motel, corner irand and bilgabeth «treets for the purpose of rex *, and adopting the report of inted at aformer meeting of the 1 Will be entitled to demand for each registration | pociety. to call upon the employers, and consnit with. them in reference to an inerense of wages. The meet- as large. and considerable enthusiasm prevatled, new members were received, and The committee reported upon the employers in the mont nd for the most part t to give @ reasonable was read, and, with » by Her Majesty's government to keep such registers, | This was all the busi ond that you are authorized to insert therein such entries of births and deaths as may be reported to you * of the meeting At the expiration of ench year, yon will transmit to ‘ister so kept by you during the ad, certified under your band and a order that I may transmit the G ceiving new mm the committee ap; fum of one dollar, or 4s. Act 6Geo. LV, cap. 87 his imple provision, the bitth of a child of ally recerded, and much Li Od, as provided by the A | Quite « number Court of Common Pi: # Ingraham and W " ‘ohn eget. Williom A Dresrowe— Mar Coit. —Judgment revere: bout ten per cent on the prices ointed to attend ich is to be die xt meeting. immedi- paid at present. A committee w to the printing of the bill of pe tributed to the members at t ately after which it is to be presented to the empleyere for their approval The members of the Society to be governed by & Fpirit of consistency not deem it best to ask a should be inconsistent wit . ployers. Several items on the propored bill tere eat present considering that too oolety have not road Co— Appeal diemi confirmed, with cost agut. Borney Gafney t affirmed, without eo be amended and judgm ick Roonry egst. the Roman Catholic Total Abati- the interest of the em- Jadgment affirmed for $9; as to $3, reversed without costs om appeal fred Schenck agst fevereed eo far as it awards $4 21 to defendant, to residue (ir asa judgment for detendant goucrally) aMirmed without costs Biicha Averith eget from modified #0 far down, the journeyme Charles B. Tappan great an advance wa. appeal CM iterring —Order o order of $8 37, to be from the bill of costs as taxed. No costs to either Leyd agnt, Edward For —Jadgmont reversed, Hiram P. rye age a M’ Ringley, et at — otion denied ao tar as to allow the ay t taken on the trial otros a Annette Bowman —Jalg- costa. o committee of the National Medical recently in reesion at Cincinnati, mentions edjeal schools in owr country ate too many, te are too numerous, the prot ity ofinatruction too I too rnperficial, and the pi ing insufficient bes ship John Currier cleared from Savannah, Ga, Averpool, on the 23d imst., with 1,245 bale Island cotton, 1,004 bate: ‘weighing 1,013.89 Ibs. and valued at ith | 8% ja is the largest number of Isiands Wi) | shipped in ome from that port, al. aget. Zebedee ‘Mrmed, with $7 James Sheldon Temple Fey et al, aget. of the within mentioned cases afirm