The New York Herald Newspaper, May 9, 1856, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 17193. ——$—$———————————— ee MORNING EDITYON—FPREDAY, MAY 9, 1856. ANNIVERSARY WEEK- THE ABOLITIONIST POW-WOW. Geerison Pitohes into the Reporters— The Palthful ore Frightened Off by the Rain— Mero Fiery Resolutions—%. 5. Foster Pitches into Sumner and the Political Nigger Wor- shippers—Garrison Defends Them—A Live- ly Bebate—A Drawn Sattle—Division in the Camp—Closing Scenes, dic., dice SECOND DAY—MORNING SESSION. ‘The society met at ten o’clock in the City Assembly Rooms—Mr, Garrison in the chair. ‘The attendance was small. ‘Mr. Gannison opened the proceedings by an assault ‘apon the reporters, particularly those of the HmgaLp, ‘whom he characterized as ungratetul for the ‘ couriesy”’ Of being provided with s rough pine table, and being al- owed the glorious privilege ot seats to bear the institu- ‘tions of their country abused by negroes. The offeniiog weporters were further stigmatized as blackguards, ruf. ana and otber mild expressions, eminently G2rrisonian end particularly courteous. Mr. Renown (black) relieved his mind by some similar Yemarks. Mr. Max, of Boston, mate some cheerful remarks re- Jative to the Heraip. He theught nothing better could De expected of its proprietor. Mr, Gangwon then said he would leave the matter ia ‘the hands of the society. The society did not manifest any disposition to do anything about it, and so it dropped. ‘The Cuuie then presented the following resolatio: ures — hte weriy insigaiieant ut ly icant; ly in Northern, and corruption; political and religious a@iltation, con. 00 op: ;, hence the werk of emancipation lies north of Maron 4 Dixon's line—at our own doors. 2. Reroived. That oo long as _navebelding is regarded at the compativia with'a Christian proteenise n>, long os is branded as an “infidel” mov. the Bible continues to be interpreted on the al: t ‘as the inspired word ot God; a» long as church ‘anddenominationa! unity exists between the Hepiseo- pallens, yterians, Congregationnlists, Baptists and Metho- of the North and South, just ao long will the slave power succeed in je: its cords and strengthening fte stakes, And sooosplishing afl its purposes, however desperate and 3, Resolved, That (making all due allowance for exceptional eases) the American chu contioues to be “the bulwark of alavery,” and, there‘ore, impure in heart, hypro- critical in profession, mest in practice, bratal in spirit, marcileas n. purpose'—‘a cage of unclean birds, and the syma- ‘That the ‘American Board of Commission- Missions,” in giving, its sanction to the hor- making man proper man; that the Saalna "slavery, aga ourctally expe vaing te pas, It " care exput pud- Moations of every word that might. give offence’ to. South. : cee raetieclin im eo a giving the Bible to four mil of our perish jo {t honors and cl official power the ‘ery men whe have interposed an insurmountabie barrier the ¢irculaiion of the Scriptures; that the Ameriosa Home Mis- sionary Bcciety, in being at perce with ‘the sum of all villa- and leaving its multitudinous victims to grope thelr way Into eternity in feathen dari Fchool Union, tn studiously retrainiog trom exhibiting the ‘Kkness; that the American Sun- Borrorsand blasphemies of the siave system to the millions of minds under its and control, are esch and all con- ‘Vioted of the vi'est hypocrisy aud the most as‘ounding wipked- ‘and it ts eq sin sud a shame to contrioute to their ble, Servers Delong to the class whom Jesus denounced jere and serpents, wolves 1a shesp’s hyp who compass sey and ‘te, and whee he is made he is two Mrs. Lucrema Morr recalled thas society to its mutton. @he said that there was s great deal of work to be done’ nd very little time to do it in, She hoped that a vote would be pased restricting the speakers to some limit o ‘téme—balf an bour, or less. _ Ouven Jonson thought the suggestion would be “enough without a vote. The brethren knew that this ‘ room was hired at a great expense, and therefore thoy gay fool away such expensive time in superfluous Lig Uein geld eraer ss admirably aga ay a . ROBINSON, Anti-Slavery Bugle, 0 formed a short solo. He said the oanse in Sate Dea ~*dands—s common complaint with the cause everywhere. Bmax M. PowELt, of Mich‘gan—a nice looking young man, upon whom the old ladies smiled benevslently through their spectacles—gave some account of the pro- . ed the cause in th at. When he went back to n he intended to bear his testimony to the zeal and efficiency of this society. Rev. Mr. FROTHINGEAM of Jersey City, cume to express his sympathies and convictions on the subject of slavery. All the anti rlavery meetings were monotenous, continu: ally reiterating the same pricciple, Bat » great truth pever grew oli—it was fresh through thousands of years. The great beauty’ about the old line abolitionists was that bad one great truth on moral grounds it ceasing. He wildly reproved the pro-slavery olergy, eaying that they endeavared to serve God and bread the same time, and Kgtie Prater Mr. Frothwwgham was very severe upon the Northern men who compromise with slavery, and said that such 8 man as Millard Fillmere was more dangerous than the slave- der. The anti slavery men were numerous enough to sweep elavery from the continent in a single year, but they were trying to secure God’s blessing and the devil’s plunder. The end sud aim of Mr. Frothingham’ oh ‘was to inve'gh inst any compromises with the slave power. Mr, Fro ham concluded by saying he was poe to the ure of the musket and sword to put slavery, but favcred the moral power of words. Mr. Frothin is what the yeung ladies call a sweet er. good many people went asleep during his thy discourre. Mr. Gangison gave a smail puff for Mr. Frothingham, and incidentally praised his Gsreiaan’s) efforta for the eauee. He thought Mr. Frot + ee was an example to all his brother clergymen. vote requestiog Mr. Frothirghem to write out his discourse for publication, waa then adept: ME offed the following: —~ 8. 8. Fowrsn Resolved, ‘That the first and most important work of this sLoKtr at ie present time is loconvince the entire community eat arti-s! y of any and every political party which ao- ledges allegiance and promises sup} to the federal vernment is necessarily tainted and sparious, and that the nearer its resembianee to the genuine, the more fpjurious ia it fo the cause of freedom, because the more likely to deceive its © homeet and true hearted triends, Atone o'clock the meo'ing sdjourned till three. The mv ruing proceedings were exceedingly dull. AFTERNOON SESSION. The meeting convened at three o’clock, Mr. Garrison in the chair. The Cham read the resolutions of the morning session, other, of which the subjoined is a copy :— ‘That in consentirg to those compromises of the ha slave oligarchy was allowed in Con- gress, thi Bt re deprived of reluge in any part of the country, the foreign slave trade protected for twenty years, ‘and the whole military power of the government p'edged to suppress the slave moa, Our fathers committed a grio Yous :in, and trampled inthe dust their own heaven attested Declaration of Independence; that in giving thelr adhesion to ® compact, their descendants are committing a still more Srievous xin, in view of the growth amd aims of the slave jower; and, therefore, that thee can bo no true loyaity to de- our unswerving fidelity to the anti-slavery oause shor! of the hearty and consiient adoption of the douine: No union with slavebolders, religious or political, G, L. Rewowp (colored) desired that more work should be done for the ecanse, and that colored people should be partioularly employed. He said he had been called s wooliy head by a contemptible newspaper, but would rather suffer that than be the editor of the fuw York HERALD, or Robert C. Winthrop, and go South and be afraid to call bis his own, Dania Pratt, Jr., of BoSton, made some rather discur- sive remarks, and recited a poom which, , could be had for a shilling» piece, after the meeting a¢journed. Brotke:s Garrison and Edmund Quincy tried to stave off brother Pratt, bat he said his say. Lucy prone BLACKWELL ee, ree brethrea and sisters cn pecuniary matte: people were ready to do the work of abolition, provided the noces- -mry fands were forthcowing. L,_ReMonn followed on the same side. Mr. Howtand, of Massachusetts, called on the brethren ‘bo subscribe for an anti-clavery standard, sod Asveral emalden lacies, with spectacles, circulated about the hall, oollesting fande. Mr. May, of syracuse, made s speech in favor of thts woolety, gotng in for freedom in Kansas. Mr. May thought the ot ject cf the society must be gained step by step. Mr. May, of Boston, raid that every momber of this society was, of course, in favor of freedom in Kansas, But they could not touch this non-extension movement. It was false in principle. He had contributed money to arm the Northern men going to Pee oneal la ase)—be- fore he beard that colored men were exe ded from the Territory by the free State consiitutton, If ho had ‘known that, he wou'd not have givena cent. This soolet ‘bad always opposed the prejocice against color, whic was the handmatd of slavery in the North, and it could ‘not now desert that principle, He would vote for « re- «solution condemning Robinson, Reeder, Lane and other free Btate lesdere in Kapana, fur excluding colored mon, Mr. May, of Syracuse, had mot been iniormed about It waa not in the constitution. . JouNeon eaid that the people voted on that ques { the same time that they adopted the cons titu- in, mace it the duty of the Legisiature to make » Jaw excluding colored poop e. Mr. 8. 5. Fosrmn anawored Mr. May; he was opposed to the free soll party in folo, Mr, Foster im effect took tha seme ground ‘hat he ocenpic! yenterday, which was r6- ported in the Henaun, Sevator Samner, ta Me. Foster's opinion, was no better than thoutmnds of slave alaimenta A the South, Mr. Hows called Mr. Foster toorder. Hia remarks were upjust and uncharitable. (Applause.) The ( (Mr. Garrison,) decided that Mr, Foster had a right to express his sentiments. Mr. Fostxr , keying that he was sorry thst pecple were more tender ot Mr. Sumner’s feelings than uhose of the slave. Mr. Sumner stood by the ice of General Butler with his bayonet at the heart of the slave, Mr. Foster was frequently interrupted by pee the audience, who attempted to ce.end Mr. wm ner, Mr. Garnisom presented the following substitute for the previous resolution on the same subject: — Resolved, That while we appreciate every earnest effort rent the introduction of slavery made by the republican to prev. into Kanias, our cbarge against itis, that i swears to un- hold and execute all the provisions of a slavery constitu. tion, Pai cf 360.000 pers are enabled ‘triumphanity to hold tn eas bondage four miliions of sur countrymer—t tac! every wish and intention that it to ebange the constitution in that pi lar, and therefore to this fearful extent it is @ pro-siavery party. Mr. C. C, Burumon defended Sumner and Seward He thought they were as hovert in their intention as Feater or Garrison. He believed them to be incon sistent at times, but still anti slavery men, and if » ma- jcrity of the people were like them, there would be an ¢né of slavery in this country. 4 1» was forward to reply to Bur! sof disapprobation, He sald, the sam3 sudience who disapproved of bis charge of dishonesty egeirat Seward and Sumner received Mr. Theodore Parker's charge to the same effeot yesterday with appro- bation. Mr. Parker charged these men with double Cealing, pledging themselves to go no further than to prevent the ¢xiension of slavery end really intending to strike a blow at the root of the sys Mr. Hows. op} Mr. Foster’a views. Mis. Apny Kairy Foster entertained adience with her ideas on the subject, generally agreeing with her hus- and. Mr. GARRISON gave @ little for Foster’s general course, but thought he made some mistakes, Mr. Gertucn ssid that the republican party grew out of the efforte of this soolety, and the society should not quarre) with it. It was not'so good as it ought to be, but it was much better than either of the old parties. The old yoeues say to the slave power, you may have all the Terr! tories, while the republicans ssy, God helpin, us, you sban’t bave an inch. (Loud applause.) They are sincere to that extent. He also thor ‘that eventu- Ce Seward party would come at last on the disunion rm. Mesers. Rontxson and. BurtzicH spoxe to the rame effect, and people n to go cut. All the resolutions, except that of Mr. Foster, were then adopted. dr, Foster’s rorolution and Mr. Garrison's substitute were laid on the table, and the meeting then adjourned sine die. * Anniversary Meeting of the New York City Anti-Slavery Society. LUCRETIA MOTT, WERLIAM WELLS BROWN (BLACE) AND OTHERS ON THE FLOOR. ‘The avniversary meeting of this society, which adopts the Garrison platform, was held at the City Assembly Rooms, last evening, Mr. 8. H. Gay in the chair, Som three or four huridred people were in attendance—some negroes, some Quakers, a great many old ladies, and not @ fow loafers, who came in to get out of the rain, The Cuars introduced Wirt1am W. Brown (black).—N largusge, he said, could portray the turpitude of the slavehoiéer, who not cnly injured his fellow men, bu also injured himself, The social circle of the master’ was even more gesyates. than that of the slave, This @egradation and ignorance is broaght to the Northern ools and colleges by tne Southern children, wLo are sent here for education. The'!Southern States, Mr. Brown thought, were the Sodom of this country. 'Mr. Brown recited some instances of cruelty, which, he ssid, had been practised ape slaves, and incidentally used Rev. Dr. Adams, of Breton, for saying that the slaves were contented and happy. Mr. Brown further recited the genteel colored Jady,’? who melancholy case of a * was not to ride in Sixth avenue cars. 28 things were ehargeable to the religious influence of the city, which would embrace anti-lavery sentiments if he money influence was not on the other side. It was the work of the an'i-slavery men todo away with the Northern dice against color. He closed witha tous! for society, i Mr. Sa aaa (ie :) mace ope severe retharks sgains! jorthern prejudice Foes. | Mrs. Lucamria’ Mort 4 Gat the ein of color was much stri ‘at the South at North; and though the abolitionists should do all they can to remove th: ould the axe at ane _* of the system itse'f. progressin, though not oecu; were +till doing 8 good the bi of the anti-slavery movement from its begin. exshosted all the societies tobe firm and un- ceasing in the work. Mr. Jouneow apologised for the absence of Wendell Hite! who was il] at bome, Mr. W. L. Ganrison was then introduced and made s oha- racteristio speech, but raised no pew polats. He chiefly at- ter ded to the Church of America, of which. hs saio, Frank- fin Pierce wasa id en. He went te church regu'erly. bad prayers, ‘was the head ruffian of the border ruffians and the tool of the slave drivers. The said, was the religion of the devil, Christ cf America is a slaveholding, slave trading slave hunting Christ ; and ifany man preaches up any other Christ, the American clergy witl denounce him ss infidel, and Tiaats that Christ was in favor of sla- very, and that St. Paul was a kidnapper, or, at least, set religion of America, he the example by sending back Onesimus, The aboli- tlonists had the work on to reform all these things. Mr. Garrison olé not think the, p 8 of the cause e Times and were very good et the North. Exening Pott were Going a good work, but look at the im- menee majority of circulation in the Heratp, and oth Northern papers, on the other side, In the popular elec- tions in New England tho abolition States were barely saved, with a large gain for the democratic party. These things did not look ike a check to the slave power. He was not quite sure that there was an anti-Nebraska ma- jority in the lower House of Congress. He thought Douglas’ bill would pass the House. Kaneas and all the other Territory was doomed, and we are all damned, ma because God has givenus over to an idolatry to the Union, This idolatry sells North to do the work of the slave power. Ail the parties ray we mean to give up everything to save the Union. That settles our doom. Slavery only exists in this country in consequence of the Union. It takes the whole power of thirty-one States to keep four miliions of slaves in their chains; but if six- teen States, embodying all the wealth, power and intelii- gence, should le and establish a great Northern re- pene siae every slave might be free aud proteqted in , Where would the slaves beinayeat? Mr. Gar- icon was, therefore, in favor of the,dissolution of the Unicn tecauge its ition made abolition impca- sible. (here was some applause at ble number of the auciewgee left the }) Mr. Garrison continued in the same strain till about half-past ten o’clook, when his audience waked up and went home. It ‘was the sleepiest crowd we have seen fora long time, Ore brotner sweetly slumberrd through all the speeches, and the ha,! tooked likea night trainom the Erie Ral- wey. So ended the abolition pow-vows for this work, The American Bible Society. The American Bible Society held its fortieth anniver. sary yestercay, at the Broadway Tabernacle. The ser- vices commenced st 10 o’clock A. M., and contiaued for five hours. The building was well filled, despite the for- bidding weather and the unpleasant state of the streets. Seated om the platform there were « large number of distinguished clergymen of the various denominations, including the most eminent of this city, and many from distant parte of the country. The President of the Society, the Rev. Mr. Frelinghuy- sop, of New Jersey, having taken the chair, the meeting was opened with {prayer by the Rey. Dr. Pollman; after which and the reading of the 624 chapter of Isaiah, the Present delivered the fo'lowing address:—Another year has borne its tributes of changes, of joys and sorrows, to the records of the past, And we are witnesses for God that while couds and darkness are round bout His throne, mercy and truth before His- face. In the review of the past, it © plessant to remember that amid the desolations of war among the nations of the Oid World, the Bible found its way with worca of hope and comfort to the dying solder, the wounded iy the captive. We bless God that the sword sleeps 1m fhe seabbard sgain, and that we may hope for the day of mersy, when “men shall learn war no more.’’ us urge on the hallowed enterprise of Bible circula- jation. 0 last hope of the nations and the best hope of cur coustry, let us spread the knowledge of the word o fe to the utmost bounds of ignorance and it. Andi is @ very ho) token that the purpose has been for some time cherished of ropplying every destitute family im the United States with tl le, We firmly believe in ita accomplishment. It is one of those great schemes prompted, as we trast, by God’s spirit, that makes its own way. You cannot arrest it. He who sees the end and plans the end from the beginning, hes willed tt; and every Chiistian heart will respond to the call with cor- dial co operatitn, The purpose partakes of the spirit of the it is broad, generous ‘and wide reashing, like its terme—'Go ye into all the world and preach the Gos- pel to every creature.’ ‘‘Ho, every one that thirsteth, ‘come; and whoever will, let him come.” All nations, the islands of the sea and the very ends of the earth, sbell rejoice and be glad at His name. Send the Bible, then, in the inejesty power of truth, over all the land. We owe it to cur history. It is the Bible that bas fur- pished such bright pages of social and political prosperi- ty=euch rich religious privileges and enjoyments aa illu mine the story of our briof career, less than. eighty years sinoe the good providence of God gave us a place and Areme, and yet we have left behind the governments of a thousand years and more. Our forefathers loved the Bible, and rested the hopes ot thelr country upon its principles. Itis due, also, to the floods of immigration that ere year! upon our shores. We would not inter- rupt these tides. Let them come—it will be an exalted destiny, Never lot the reproach abide upon as for a mo- ment, that the land of the pilgrims shut its door against the pilgrim. No, Jet it rather be the dwelling place of Gcd # people, and the home of the stranger for all genora- Uors, But to fulfil this destiny we must meet them with wore subdstautial blersings than an empty welcome. 45 the only rale of life, bene under Gc of the conscience, be, to t the beat proof of our consid sounnela will lastruct him ‘n the soundest principles of wl, by them, be carly taugut, what learp, that Amerisan liberty is a privilege, which eprings up at the foundati and finds the best security in revoremes for ita au! And i: ia encoursging to reflect that s mentous influerce has the piedge of eternal trath favor {o go with it ons sure mission ‘to the ehildren men—as the sword of the Spuit, to tare the fathers to the chil¢srm, and the disobedient om of the just. Every pons beare follow and R, Fa the prayer for ite suecessfut course; to the high places of the earth, in words of kipgs and all that are in authority, and breathin, whispers of love and sympathy ite true consolati the eer of the mourner end heart of the oun. selling in the day of prosperity, and whed the shies gather biaeb mess and the heart sinks in| des pondenc; The following abstract of the reports of the Treasurer presented:— . end the Executive Committee was Two Vice Presidents have tod, Toe. btcWleerands ond one Manager, Hop. J. Macpherson Berrien; charda, Krq. Minety- xillaries bave bees recognized. Of Life Directors, 108 have Deen mado during the year, amd of le members, 1,078. ey oe of a $161,060 48 are gratuitous, and 232,106 7 from the sale of Bt bles and Testanen's. me Purpose 41 Conetass ine ‘Groomiah, $2,600; ‘The Rev. Dr. Srocktox, of Baltimore, Md., offered the foltowirg resolution:— ot Managers, Tke 5 er ip advocating the passage of the resolu. tion depicted in'glowing terms the beauties and excellencies to be found in the bible, far transcending thoce to be found in the works of nature, and as much superior to those as vature herself in her matchless aud inimitable pro- Guctions 61 es the creations of the most gitted artist. He spoke in vivid and glowig terms of the g) work to be'carried.on and successft copsumamted by the dit. fusion of the Bible among all mankind, amd in conclusion he bade God speed to the, exalted mixsion, which the Bible Society bad in view. ‘The resolution being adopted, the Rev. H. D. Gansa, of Freehold, N. J., offered the following resolution:— That the interest which the Obristian ures, tak ae tng circ ietne ee the red. soriptt ees 10) cule fr = proot of their power over tho bears of mec, wud ints & pledge ot thetr universal difuston. Alter a few remarks from the reverend gentleman in advocacy cf tke resolution, it was unsnimously adepted; and the Rev. Mr. Manca, al of Shei Maas., made quite third renolatdon, wilah reads as & lengtby speech to the follows:— Eesolved, That the Bible is to control the intellec. tual and social torces, which the Bjbie itself liberates and On motion of ALLEN AYRAULt, Esq., of Geneseo, the re- solution was adopted. The Rev. Dr. Nicuotson, of Cincinnati, offered the next resolution, which reads as follows:— Gc+pel principles, efford to lose such #n institution. Hoe caid that the scclsty now met together proj jd to circulate the Bible without note or commeut. did not desire to inte:fere with the denomin: 1 doctrines or polity of the various bodies of Chu: whe ace Yet there were certain great }eommon pense with the Bible Preachers, and wes the most por with which to meet evil. The rerolution was then phoned oan the Rev. Dr. , because it was the al werful ald ot New York, then offerea following resolu- In view of the statements made by the fe iniere ort ae UES ine cooperation of 088 who the as gable to cur ‘and religicus welfare, Society: OW resoive, in humble rel azce 01 Divice to ome second explor: an omen benttery aia pu of jacing a copy sacred volume, es’ carly as practicable, Faleregy dete housebold where tbare iss wiulogeeas Fe Ho cald he shoat@-take for his text,“‘the Btbte anié Our Country.’? He knew not ofany other two words in the vo- ears sgc—it was resolved by this society to supply, in wo years, every farcily in the Jand with the Bible. Four years afte it was again’ resolved, upon the same platform, that this socieiy, in conjunction with instita. tions cf a similar character, ehou:d undertake, In the shortest practicable period, to give a 00} of God to every family upon the whole at that time the pro ition was led as it had made constant peceree, and new bai been erected, presres furnishod, and auxiiaries of ever description employed to forward the objects of the sate ‘What changes had taken place in the country since 1829, The population had been more than doubled, and where were then but twelve millions of le were now more than twenty-five millions, and of these more than three millions bad been adult em‘grants from foreign ships. They had now more than twice as large a territo- spsce as they had then, and mush of it was still in ‘an unorganized state. It was fcr them to say what the character of the quicksand populaticn composing their territories and their broad domain at the West should be. What would their country be but for the Bible? It was this holy beck that stamped the charao‘er of the Puri- vans, the Huguenots, and the other settlers of this coun try, who bad exerted so powerfal an influence in deter- = g. tee ‘the fuiure destiny of their adopted country shou 'd be. The reverend speaker was greeted with hearty ap- plavse when he resumed his seat. After the singing of the hymn, “From all that dwell w the skier’? The Rev. Dr. Bricnam, one of the secretaries of the society, cffered the following resolution :— Resolved, That two weeks from this day, or at some othe” convenient time, the managers be req to call a special meeting of the society, at the Academy of Mueio, or suck other be ip Row York as oer ey select, af the fag opal atv. farther consid erat jmporiant subject gone- raf supply of our country with the Bible, —which was unanimously adopted, the Rev. Dr. Trxa of New York, having eeconded it, in remarks delivered in hin usual happy vein, and which elicited mush merri- ment on the part of the audience, ‘The Rev. Mr. CuLuxetson, of Shanghaé, China, offered the following resoluticn:— Resolved, That the distributicn of the Word of God In Chins, ranalated Ou the principles adopled by this society, ls 8 work imperatively demanded by the exigencies of the missionary work in that populous country; and there is now a loud call, in the ‘providence of God, upon the American church to promote In advecacy of the resolution he spoke of the pressing need there was for Christion effort in China, and gave a very interesting account of his own personal o! tions in that far distant region. He ogee the import ance of united Christian effort In sending to that coun- try the Bible and teachers who would devote themeslves to the work of its successful propagation. The resolution was then e The last resolution offeeed was by the Rev. Mr, Srown, of Beston, Maas., which was as followa:— Resolved, That the providence of God, in of the wa amid the horrors of the blocciest war ortaouere tinge for ( distribution of the Bible in the iand of its nativity, calls for our the vigorous prosecution gratet ofa ‘werk so tavored of Heaven. The reverend gentleman, in aup; macefa most thrilling and irapr. enchaining the attention of the audience as he gave ut- terance to his glowing thoughts, and at the close he was greeted with frequent and repeated applause, ‘a This address closed the exercisos of the day, which ere of » peoullerly interesting. and were lis- tened to with the most absorbing interest by the large audience present, the greater part of whom remained in their seats until the close of the meeting. American and Foreign Bible Sectety. SECOND DAY. The society resumed its exercises yesterday morning, at ten o'clock. The attendance was rather slim, doubt- Joes in consequence of the inclemency of the weather. The proceedings opened with prayer and singing. Pre vious to the commencement of the sesaion, an interesting prayer meeting teok place, in which fervent supplitations were offered up for the success of the assoolation’s en- deavor for the evangelization of the heathen world, The minutes of Wednesday's proceedings were read by Warrgn Carter, Kaq., the Recording Seoretary, and were upanimously approved. ‘The annual‘teport, whieh had been laid upon the table on the previous day for the purpose of having certain statistical statements corrected, was taken up, and re- ferred to # committee of three for that purpose. Brothers Nelson, Vereader and Lathrop were appointed to constitute such committee. In the absence of the Corresponding Secretary, in whose porressicn was the annual report, the society joined in prayer, led by Rev. Mr. Doge, and sang the 810th Hymn, Rev. Mr. Love here oame in and explained that the ap- parent orror in, the report arose from the fact that the Ee cology bad been altered on revision by the Board, jangusgs originaily stood ‘Rantized infidols,”’ (sprin- kied,) whioh was altered to “baptized.’”’ In that way vhe misapprehension arose as to the statistion, &o, Atier 6c light discussion, it appeared to be the geveral desire to expucge both terms, and let the sev, tence stand simply ‘‘unfidels,”” The committee, however, retired, and sfter brief deliberation reported’ that, the word “baptingd,”” na applied to laddels, be qmitted, That of his resolution, ive speech, complotely 5 9 wit now leading the thoughtful to the the® carelers tocrnsicer their Now inte Sp 8 voloo ‘wisdom for ted, set, hai memcieetae . of direcied > ee set forth in with vil regarding the plan to fsdvancement of the poor, apd of reigaars ia have bereiofore been deprived oft Knariedgs 4 for ‘age ‘people.in all” lan ling to hand the wordt tem: ‘That we cherish with interest the great olroulating the pure Laine rg mh beuignt. heathen Jat ds. os . Mr, Brow®, a returned missionary, who had for Youre'in Assam, supported this last reso- ees Sapertnittve ot ee aka ted = Trecan, an rol this tion, word of God |”? waa then unanimously adopted, next resoiutions read- That the of Hud the debt th Br tho caries pouible dutee se eno reaso the ing therefrom directly for clroulsting th +s 8 word the destitute and perishing in all lands, moets and merits our earnest and self ‘00 operation. forther, That the plan of our quarterly subscrip- ‘Hons fg? todkety for meotng punctual colporteur’s igaitwho decre to meot the pecutiary engageme ‘9 ‘be. ‘Promptly, without being involved in dont — ‘The report and resolutions were then adopted as a ther Brown offereds resolution, ‘to the effect that me in the fo resolutions should be construed an @ the Board of Managers to enter on the work of translating, publishing ciroulating the Scrip- lands, otherwise than by appropriations to the previous usage of the socie'y. tlight ciscassion took place as to the propriety of the resolution, many brethren strenu- 1g upon it as belng entirely uncalled for, and jaa no” reason whatever to apprehend that fhe heard wo ; dso riate the moneys of the society timete purposes. ee. resolution was laid upon the table. . Dr. 8. W. ADAMB, of Cleveland, Ohio, was then in- trediaged and delivered a ver: gioquans address, the sub- immortality of the Bible, as farnishing argument for its universal circulation, as embodied in a resolution to that effect. ‘of the German Baptist charch, “Rey, Me. Fumiscuman 5 cocupled remainder of the time to the Feoees, vie > feelirg rectal of the spiritual destitution of bis immigrant countzymen. " AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘The exercises were resumed at 3 P. M., when, after prayer and sioging, the President introduced Professor Dodge, ot Madison University, who spoke at length and forcib'y upon the dnties of the soclety in helping along ‘the cause. He considered, in view of the importance of this enterprise, they had wot devoted one whit too much of. thelr energier, their time or thelr money, to the pro- seention of the work. The speaker took occasion to ex- his dissent from the idea of waa! their energies momina\ tions, whose tures as "i. thke-aemnaticn he 3, commends It t ih i had been orgenisati reasonable of hay shoals from all xpounding 1 "tn publis ly, bat to f Pa public only, bu fete tirto tos lanserer tee per H ahr Is purprée the Jabors of the ool a vist ses in their reetdence were of the utmost value, What was needed war a home—those who did not receive the of the Bible could have no home. France was & ‘ing instance of the fact that without the Bible s peo- Fle could have no home. whilst on the other hand Ame- rica and England afforded a forcib!e illustration of the home influence of the holy word. Because the colpor- tour caried the Bible to the destitute and perishing an- believers, and so built up homes for them, he would ever cling to this society with unswerving fidelity whilst col- Portege continued « main characteristic of the enterprise in which they haiembarked. Rev. H. W. Rep, ofthe New Mexiso mission, by way of preface to his remarks, nied @ resolution to the effect that the call from New Mexico for twelve addi- tional colporteurs to engege in the work in that dark Jand, where only about one in » hundred kn. how to read, favorable response from the Board as socn as the state of the treasury will allow ard men oan behac. Mr. R. spoke very earnestly of the presail wants of our fellow citizens of New Mexioo, in regai of both educational and spiritual provision. Ho quite a graphic statement in relation to the superstitious ignorance of those [ated their blind subjection to ‘the dictation of the Catholic clergy. The reverend gentleman spcke with much severity of the general operations cf the Catholic priests in New Mexico, aud related an instance in which an old lady agreed to pay a certain friar $1,000 to say a number of masses for the repose of her soul when she ceseased. It so happened that both parties were inveterate gamblers, and they accordingly sat down to play. The old lady being an expert player, soon won back her $1,000, egy pend was once more penniless, but dying soon after, the old lady lost her masses and had to pay the Romis bishop the $1,000 over sgain, tcgether with $600 fanerai ex- penser. Mr. R. also acverted to the systematic - tlen which, he allege’, was directed sgainst all Protes. tants by the Catholic hierarchy and clergy of New Mexioo. They held out dire threats of excommunication, hell and limbo to all thore who attended or sent their fomilies to Protestant achcols, or whoread the Scriptures, or at'ended Protestant churches or preachiog, or, inhoa- pitable as it might appear, who would afford food or loé ging to Protestant missionaries. Mr. R. also recited a numter of highly Interesting ‘anecdotes of the surprising sdccess which had attended his and his assisting col. porteurs’ labors in New Mexleo, and expressed much confidence of a still richer harvist of souls being yet garnered in that distant State. He concluded with ad- vooating the increase of colporteurs demanded by the work in that dark land. On motion, the minutes of the society, at this, its nineteenth anniversary, were ordered to be referred to ike Board of Mansgers, with » view to publication. On motion of Rey. Dr. ‘Larunor, the thanks of the so- clety were to the various speskers who ad- Areased the meetings, and copies for publication wore Fequesied to be farnished the Correspon ling Secretary. thanks of the soclety were also votep to the pastor and beg = go oon of the O.iver street Baptist church, (Rev. Dr. Magoon’s), for the generous hospitality extond: éd to the members in attendance. The Society then adjourned sine dée. The Institution for the Bind. * The anniversary exhibition of this institution took place yesterday afternoon, in the Broadway Tabernacle, Although the weather was not very propitious, the at- tendance was large and the whole affair was very success- ful. As usval at these exhibitions, the audience consisted principally of ladies, and of these @ considerable propor- tion were from the country. The pupils of the institu. tion occupied their old places on the platform and the seats in front of the audience. They numbered alto- gether one hundred and thirty-five, of whom seventy-five were girls and sixty boys. The girls were very neatly dressed in white, and their cheerfal and happy looks was ‘& peculiarly grateful sight. The appearance of the boys showed that they had not been neglected, but that they bad been equally well cared for. In addition to these there was a band of musical performers, numbering no less than fourteen instruments, and these musicians were all inmates of the inatitution. Besides there pleasing evidences of its fostering benevolence, tho platform was strewed with the products of the industry and skill of the pupils in some of the lighter mechanical branches. There were baskets of all sizes pet il cradles for dolls and cradles for babies of the a1 and largest dimensions; brashes for serubbing, and » number of excellent speeimens of needlework. There, however, are but. a small portion of the amount or the variety of the work done at the institution, a visit to which would well repay the trouble and time. The exercines were ©; with prayer, after which the audience were ent ed with some excellent music from the band, An ori; I poem, entitled ‘It is [—be not afraid,” and descriptive of Christ stilling the storm, was recited with admirable effect by the authoross, ‘Mrs, Frances Jane Crosby. This lady is one of the teachers, and is herself blind, She is also the authoress of a book ot posseuning & deal of merit, t the conclusion of this recitation, which was well re- ceived, @ selection from the oratorio of “Samson” was sung by « chorus of the pupils, Then followed an exami- patien in grammar, in which the scholars showed a pro- ficiency that could og ghee ‘od from children de- prived of their night. Mirs ‘ood performed with much taste on the pia air from the ‘‘Child of the Regiment,” with variations, In qeogrephy, reading from raised print by meaps of theix flagers, aad in aritamatio, | the statements respecting the nu uber of forei Sea te ce satamests respecting the» seoeieee Saad corfi“ence in care from docu. as authentic, they recommenied go tat with the ‘and made bappy. Poseessen a echol fer the blind. Sicce the establisninent of the first institution scores of cthere have beos start- ed with the same success. The increasing num>er and je portanes of these yearly anniversaries indi- cate their fature magnitude as a soolaielement. There is no fear that in thus tema benevolent effort there will be nothing left for the individual. In the infinite of human affections there is cause for thank- falness to God, but in the great deep cf human miso: that bretks around and over us there is always enoug' for heart and hend. Vision beeomes sleeps, and finds eo much of suffering that in the midst success there is slways temptation to despair; so many cases of wretchedness are brought to us, deserted by thetr parents, others houselees, friendiess, sightless—one child now before you when an jofant lying bostde its dond mother—others whose parents were themselves outcasts of society. Let me say in conclusion, therefore, that in meroitul enterprise there is work enough for all. Exhibition of the Deaf and Damb, The annual exhibition of the New York Instf:ation for the Instruction of Deaf Mates, took glace at the Taber- nacle last evening. The audience was quite numerons, notwithstanding the storm, and betrayed a gratifying degree of interest In the welfare of these unfortunates. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Stone, The Preeident, Harvey P. Peet, LL.D., then re- marked that, owing to the severity of the weather, he waa unable to preeent a full delegation of the pupils under his charge. He then proceeded to explain the con- dition of the un‘ortunates at the time of their admission into the institution, and the method of training by which they are instructed. This begins with the lowest order of moral culture, which is entirely by signs. A book is placed before the pupil, perhaps, and presently he is asked what the use is; and, on his mute expressions of astonishment, signals are made which he is taught to attach to the object. The name is then written, and he is taught that certain crooked marks represent a bock, or s hat, or other object. The manus! alphabet is next taught; then the method of a] ‘words; req menns betog more readily !mpressed, they are taught to distinguish there, Number, singalar and plural, tense, continuous end babltua! soction, and the other items of instruction follow. Only five words per day can be taught, ordica. rity. The pupil are also insiruciei in meshanios, &3. ‘The Presicent then introduce: Mr. James 8. Wells, who exhibited four pupils, two.cf whom had been under in- struction only since last autume. Various questions wire Lerey to theee children, the oldest of whom was but 13, wi they readily answered in writing, and af- terwards expressed the names of many objects which were soeceantrely presented. The iairicacies of the sin- ler plural number cf many objects, sach as ae mousé, mioe, &o., were then satnome}aa rll a5 the distinction between the uses of the Ite arti- cles, @andan. The children were th inteoducin, ter, so iarss words were but the difficulty rested in the rraggement cf words) so as to express ideas. Mr. J. W. Conklin, another teacher, was nex: in- trcduced, with several pupils who had been under struction between two and three years. ‘Ipese scholars ‘were first directed to write sentences introduciog adj.c- tives in the different Cegrees of cm a. One wrote ‘My uncle is as yy aa Mr. Smith.” Another, “The Jeopard is more beautiful than the tiger.” Tatrodustory verbs, one wrote :—‘' Ride is sn irregalary iniransitive verb—e rich man rides on # horee fast.” Auother wrote 8 little tale of a man and horne der ‘by wolves. At the request of the teacher that some elementary questi :n on areligions subject should be proposed, s gentleman in the audiense inguired ‘ What will be man’s condition after death ?”’ which was answered, in wring, to the apperent satisfaction of the most orthodox iodivicual in the house. While another class were writi rr tences expressive of their feeling toward present, a young gentleman named Vail, one of the oldest pupils, gave various ingenious pantomimic representa- ‘tions of some common acts of life, such ‘og, shoot- ing, &., and a most amusixg description hysician’s visit to's lady patient. The addresses, expressivs of gratituce to the eympathrsing friends of ‘the institation ard its inmates, were then read, and displayed » degree of facility of language ‘and elegance of expression which would have do: it to any echolars of an equal age. Questions were then asked in reterenes to different terms ured im logic and rhetoric, which were answered in a remarkably terse and beautiful marner. This was followed by s ceclamation by Mr. G. C, W. Gamage, s graduate of the inatituticn, from I, Kings, 19th chapter, teginning at 4th verse. This performance was « most astonishing and reeable example of silent eloquence. Miss\Mary L. Good- ich, arere chi'd, then recited a beautiful “O, be like the dove,” in'an equally fine style. Other exercised inwriting succeeded, and Miss Gertrade C. Walter then recited an extract frcm Longfellow’s ‘Evangeline,’’ in 89 graceful and poetic a manner as to cali forth unanimous expressions of approbation, A lad, named John Wits- chief, recited Cowper’s story of “The Dog and the Water Lily,” ins very cieditable manner. After these exer- clses sentences were read, in which all sorts of hetero- geneous words were introduced in a most ingenious man- ner. The exhibition closed with the recitation of the “Lord’s Prayer’’ in the language of sigos, by Miss Ger- trudeC. Walter. The exhibition | pion A) re res on some future occasion, when it is to Le hat the weather will permit the attcndance which the exercises merit. American Temperance Union. The twentieth anuiverrary of the American Temper- ance Union was celebrated last cvening at the Academy of Music. This large structure, despite the inclemency of the evening, was densely filled. ‘The Rev. Dr. Tyng, the Vioe Prosident, occupied the chair, On taking the chair, he made an introductory speech. He congratulated the society upon having as- sembled to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. They had met years of opposition, but lived atill,'despite oppo- sition, A lock at the history of the temperance movement, from {ts commencement in this ooun- try, fhowed the nature'the hostility which they had hed to war against, The temperance ques- tion they hed met upon the ground of close investigation and r'gid argument and moral suasion ontil the determination to do battle with the enemy in the future, of its high power and laws, forced them t> meot the foe upon the dof non-probibition. The light risirg in the eastern sky gave them hope of a bright and joyous meridian day, but they had lived to see these hopes partially entombed in the ill success of the Maine law; but, notwithstand this, there re- mained hops for them in the future. e Inland, Ver- mont, New Hampshire and Connectiout had stood firm upcn’ tho ground of prohibition. It was melancholy to look upon the dishonor and disgrace to which they been subjected in their own, Empire State. It was cheer- ing to know that God, in'ilis providence, in his own appointed time, rhow to them, from behind the present dark clouds, the sun of bright promise. by raight deperd upon it that even in New York city iteel of which ro much despair had been uttered and felt, the principle of probibition would, before long, have full and complet triumgh, A bymn was sungfby the entire ascembly, standing, the two concluding verses being as follows:— O, zive us faith and give us love, ‘And jet our hearts be strong for truth, sing the joyial ‘TWvhon leave are dried And sows’ aro tree; Aud every pation, Join in th’ eternal Jublies, Preyer was next offered by Rev. Dr, Heakok, of Duf- falo. The annual was read by Dr, Marsh, Correspond- ing Secretary. Its essential poimts are shown in the fol- lowing abstract:— Tbe inet your bas be ine has by & system the floodgates of drunt- paver York Drobibtcey In baa book prowounced, by the Court of Appeals, unconstitutional Indians hes been folled in ber restraints on. the trade by indecision in her eonr a, ¥ Vermoni 10 in some respects, a year of reverses, diminished, Sab! for plenty, domestic dieors fer fom ‘peace; freed trom muck temp’ e Ir jueen. Sitges by the inquiry, shail we not y inw. Drur kenness in the Orimes haa ro to 8 se-130 of das Ober armies, while Forbes Mackensie’s act has re sored to Scouand tke quist of her Babbaths, and raved her from waste and run. 0% ‘rules on the deep, ‘the whaler and the tion ; it is now only tho stain ee gallon Ly oF ‘The report #0’ of what the temperanca cane has done for our and what |", ineapadie of doing, end of the work before (b% frler.an of the catise, the de: mond for “Ect moral notion KB wo! 8 Legal protection." Du tog the year, tae o Nish idole copmittos bere been, eocomp! — Almost every Siato’ in the Union now | PRICE TWO CENTS. 4. Ketolved, That while the ia law, and is reapectfn: eatablishes ite own divided court, as the opinion of a the high and ‘York to examize careful the cane, and det f right of protection by Jaw from he evil ot the retail ternal toxicating liquors, an: raliy \osecure it by avother act of legislauon, or, if need organi tay gee ees an gniiciatee Hamp- ved. we ow Belsware: Michigan tad Tews fn ioaie oar ean ae ir bibitory law, sof upon. the eonsequent-dlunin ia thet ; i } i i 5 E 3 i = §i 3 5; Hi Hi A = FH : SEOERSEGES a a¢ Pt i coo? saad. we plsdge them our hearty co-operation and prayers ust the earn be cellvered. from the alcoholic curse, aud that righteousness, temperance and peace may pervade and bless all nations. Mr. StnoxG, of Long Island, moved the adoption of the "Rr Bassai Jor, of Cudowrhl poke upon the ir. Bansamin Joy, of Ludiowriile, spoke upon the reso- lutions. He thought the American Teraperance Union bad sgreat ceal to be thankful for. It. encountered the| bitterest ‘oppoai fon, bat it had not been wholly unre- warded in itptofls. A great deal, however, remained te bedoxe. The Meire law bad kad breath of life kaook- ed out of it by Judge Cumstock. To reantmat law was to be worked for, As it was, there was no law. EK thing was riotous and disorderly. Those who wished drick were unrestrained. But what was the on tee the result? Three thousand drunkards in New York pein s Eg taper es a Rae a ory Jaw. was to prove 10) vation. It had not proved such. The law had been of no effect. But he would hold out to the poor victiums of diseased petites Ropes still, “A prohibit law, he had no Som, would be d at the rext lature, and msde feotual. It cnly devolved upon all to do their duty, and Wiatory would finally be ane er rome farther speaking, the vote was taken u) the adoption of the resotations, when the same wart cae animously adopted. After singing the benediction was pro- doxology, nounced, which terminated the’ exercises, MEETINGS TO BE HELD. 4. B, 0.3. M.—Broabasy ‘Taber 10A.M. The Rev. Miron Wiuslow, of be among the f Bogie Home Missionary Society.—Oliver street chard, American Systematic Beneficence Soctety.—Broad bernacie, 2p. ge a ade berracle. half-past 7 P. * a) coetgey Se American and Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Be- bp A he Ball, 1 SAirpaae 4 at ball past tovem ° é Universalist Sunday School.—Rev. Mr, Chapln’s Charcl, et 23 P.M. Singing by the schools. Addresses by Reva. £. J. Sawyer, H.R. Nye, W. 8. Balch and E. H. Chapin. fhe Sufferers at the Cape de Verdes. MEETING OF MERCHANTS AT THE CORN EXCHANGE, The subscribers of the Corn Exchange held a meeting at their rocms, corner of Broad and South streets, yea- terday, to take measures for the relief of the sufferers at the Cape de Verde Islands. Mr. John L. Buckley wae chesen President; N, J. Hibbard and Joseph Ketchum ‘Vive Presidents, and Theodore Perry, Secretary. Turoponr Banks, Eeq., presented the following pre- smble and resolutions, which werefinanimously adopt- T. From. Fi Rimmops (of Thomas, Co.) W. Emith (of Jesse Hoyt, & Gon), 3. Pott, Rdward Hineken, Staith J. Westman (ot Brush & 00), Hea Tilt ed Mee cst Biss Bees ice. Ts A % Ps Cornelius Grinnell, Herman Stuizer, oo Adjcurned. Amrrican Ivstrrurs.—The regular annual meeting of the American Institute was held yesterday, at 851 Broad- way, when the following named gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year:— President—Rovert L. Pell. Vice Presidents—D. Meredith Riese, William Hall, Ba- win Smith, Recording iSecreary—Henry Meigs. Corresponding Secretary and A, William B, Leonard. Treasurer— Edward T. \Seckisouse, Finance Commitiee—Jobn A. Bunting, N. G. Beadtord, B. Lewis, Jr., Jobn M. Reed, Jchn A full board of justices and committee men were alse appointed. Tus Caste GARDEN A¥FAin.—Councilman Smith has sent us @ communication relative to the affair at Castle Gar- den. It gives us the other side of the story. With other matter it mast stand over for one day. Our columns are filled. Tux Lars Cownrpine Arvam.—We have received s com— mupication from Captain Lyster, relative to the affair with: the editor of the Sunday Courier. Owing to's great prea- sure upon our columns ihis morning, we are obliged te leave it out till to-morrow. Arrival of the ater rr! Susveying Steamer W (From the Norfolk 1 The Me big = steamer Water Me ‘Thomas J. t from Havana, five ¢ ays, arrived a& the Naval on Monday ‘ survey and ex, tion of the river La Plata avd tts tributaries. The following is s list of ‘3 =-Oommander, Theinas J. Page; Lieutenants, W: N. J offs, ‘William Li Powell, William H. Murdaugh, Henry 5 Assirtan » Robert Carter; Engineers—9 eoond. te, Bee Bg ey SE . P. HH. is in’ ar hell. The Water van has sbuent from States upwards of three years, wad during the greater part of that time her offctts have been eceaged making surveys of several of the principal rivers i: South Ameria, The La Plata, Pa: Uraguay, Paragn Veemejo and Salado rivera were ; and Getance et it is sald, will amount in ate to nearly 3,500 miles. Besides this river work, fica explorations to a similar extent were horseback, for the purpose cf gaining all kinds of infor- eration of Wee cou countries, taking as cal obeerve- tiens 8 ‘ns of animals, plants, &>., fo. Great numbers ct Rirdn denata, and Insects have been sollected, and rome of went ta Washington alive; but hy far the greater portion hare been skinged and stufiea to be preserved in the Smithan, pian Institute, The most interesting specimen, ver- bape, is now om board, in the person of w danutifal “jeonar.”? or South Amertonn tiger. The Water Witch lett Bore lagyevoging for Washingtos, Ga ‘tm. made om