ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION IN THE UNITED STATES.

definite number of societies, and to have possible, and appoint, one of the deleas many votes as all these societies gates already chosen, to represent their could claim by the Constitution, might interests and present their views, withplace it in the power of a single indi- out, however, claiming a vote. He vidual to control the Convention. It is therefore hoped, that the Convention easy to conceive, that such a case might would reconimend to the Baptist comoccur, and it was the part of wisdom munity, the appointment of different to foresee the evil, and to settle the delegates from each Society. question at this point of the progress of The recommendation of Mr. Brown the Convention. He remarked, that was finally acted on, and the Conventhe purpose of representation in the tion proceeded to ballot for President Convention was not merely an array and Recording Secretary, when Rev. of strength. Few questions, it is pre- Robert B. Semple was re-elected Pressumed, will arise, which will be decid- ident, and Enoch Reynolds, Esq. was ed by a bare majority of votes. The chosen Recording Secretary. object had in view in sending

delegates

The Rev. Dr. Laurie having politely was, that they might assist in the de- offered to the Convention the use of his liberations of the Convention, and pre- meeting-house, as more central than sent such views as might enable the the one now occupied, it was voted to whole body to act with more discretion accept the offer, and to meet there to and wisdom. It was, therefore, not at morrow morning. all necessary, to the attainment of these Rev. Messrs. Baldwin and Sharp objects, that a delegate should, in any were appointed a committee to express case, have more than one vote. Let to Dr. Laurie the thanks of the Conhim act as an individual, and for him- vention for his liberal offer, and to conself and for his constituents, let him vey to him their resolution to accept it. add all the light which he can bring to

Kev. Messrs. Gano, Brown, and Sherthe counsels of the Convention. He wood, were appointed a committee to observed, moreover, that, if an individ- audit the Treasurer's accounts. ual could represent several societies, Adjourned, at 3 o'clock, P. M. these bodies, and especially those at a distance, would find it more convenient

FRIDAY, MAY 2. and economical to appoint a single per• The Convention met at the Rev. Dr. son to represent them all; and thus Laurie's meeting-house. Brother Heaone of the most important tendencies of ley prayed. the Convention, that of drawing to- Resolved, That brethren Sharp, gether and concentrating the wisdom Bryce, Gano, Baldwin, and Staughton, and resources of the denomination, be a Committee to inquire into the cirwould be defeated.

cumstances of the mission in Burmah, The Rev. O. B. Brown coincided

and concerning the station in Arracan; cordially in the views of the Professor, and, also, to wait on our sister Judson, He thought, that whatever measures to express to her the pleasure of the might be adopted in the course of the Convention at being permitted to have session, to alter the constitution, or to fix an interview with her, and to sympaits meaning, it would be better to pro- thize with her under the affliction ceed at present, in the manner observ- which has rendered her temporary abed by the last Convention, each individ- sence from Burmah necessary, as well ual giving but one vote.

as to confer with her, on the general Rev. Dr. Baldwin observed that he views which she may entertain. The had frequently been chosen a delegate Committee was instructed, to make a by several societies, but had never distinct report on each of these subthought it proper to give more than one jects. vote.

The Treasurer's accounts, and the Rev. Dr. Staughton observed, that in report of the Committee appointed to bis opinion, it was not the design of the examine them, were presented, apframers of the Constitution, that any proved, and accepted. person should represent more than one Resolved, That the thanks of the society. He thought it as improper as Convention be presented to Thomas it would be for two States to appoint Stokes, Esq. for the faithful discharge the same person to represent them of his duties, as Treasurer of this body. both in Congress. The case of prox- Resolved, That the mission station ies was indeed mentioned in the Con- on the St. Joseph's, in the Michigan stitution of the Convention ; but he con- Territory, be known by the name of silered the provision to mean, that the Carey Mission Station, as a small those Societies who could not send a token of our fraternal affection for the delegate, might approach as nearly as character, and respect for the piety,

and talents, and labours of the Rev. College, is six thousand dollars; the Dr. Carey, Missionary at Serampore. number of bereficiaries is fourteen ; The following Committees were then

and the annual expense of each, is one appointed, viz.

hundred and twenty dollars. The On the Missions at Fort Wayne, and Committee recommend that a general the Carey Station.--Brethren Allison, agent be appointed, to obtain collections Sommers, Roper, and Peckworth.

and donations, and form Societies, to On the Mission at the Valley Towns.

remove present embarrassments; to -Brethren Cook, Going, Ashton, and obtain subscriptions for scholarships, Sherwond.

of two thousand dollars each, the inOn the Mission established in the

terest of which, shall be appropriated Creek Nation.--Brethren Davis, Keel

for the support of students; which ing. Bennet, and Cook.

scholarships shall bear the name of the On Agencies for collecting funds for donor, or of any person whom he may the support of beneficiaries in the Co- choose; to form societies which shalt lumbian College. -Brethren Cornelius, each contribute annually a sufficient Malcom, Willey, Sharp, Galusha, and

ainount to support one student at least, O. B. Brown.

and shall have the right to furnish a stuOn the subject of a contingent fund dent or students, according to the for defraying the expenses of members amount

contributed, provided the proper attending the Convention and the

Gen

Board shall approve the candidates; eral Board.-Brethren Chase, Lynd, and to obtain subscriptions for Profesand Harrison.

sorships and for the support of the PresTo confer with the Publishing Com- ident.] The report was read, and ormittee.-Brethren Baldwin, Bolles, and

dered to lie on the table. The ComWilson,

mittee was instructed to recommend a On the subject of Domestic Missions. suitable person for agent, to carry into

effect these measures. Brethren Rice, Kimball, Maylin, Semple, and Chase.

Brethren T. Brown, Rice, Reynolds, To prepare a nomination of 50 per. Bolles, Sharp, Cone, and Cook, were sons, out of whom 31 Trustees of the appointed a Committee to investigate Columbian College shall be elected.

the concerns of the Columbian College. Brethren 0. B. Brown, Reynolds, Rice, Crane, were appointed a Committee

Brethren Peckworth, Stokes, and Semple, and Staughton.

on the school for Indian children, near Resolved, That a meeting for sol- the lead mines in Illinois, on the Misemn prayer be held on Tuesday eve- sisippi ning next, at Dr. Laurie's meeting- Brethren Stokes, Bryce, Galusha, house, to supplicate the blessing of God Bacheller, and Conant were appointed on the deliberation and efforts of the

a Committee to examine the agent's Convention.

accounts. Resolved, That a prayer meeting Brethren Roper, Crane, Keeling, be held at the same place, every morn- and Bennet, were appointed a Commiting, at 6 o'clock, during the session of tee on the mission to Africa. the Convention, commencing on Monday next; and that public notice be

MONDAY, MAY 5. given on the sabbath at the different

A letter from the Rev. Luther Rice, places of worship. Adjourned. Dr. Staughton prayed. responding Secretary, was read. (The