July 3rd, at Three o'clock, p.m.
" H. H. Beamish, J. Howard Hinton,
John Blackburn, Baptist W. Noel,
Jabez Bunting, Charles Prest,
Alex. Digby Campbell, Edward Steane."
J. P. Dobson,
That meeting was accordingly held ; and, the subject having been
discussed, a Committee appointed, and some preliminary arrange-
ments made, a second letter was prepared, and circulated as before,
of which a copy is here subjoined.
" 6, Exeter Hall, Strand, London,
July 25th, 1846.
" Rev. and dear Sir,
" It is a very general feeling among the London Ministers, that advantage
should be taken of the presence of so many Brethren, from all parts of the world,
at the proposed Meetings of the Evangelical Alliance in August, to have as
great a number of the pulpits of the Metropolis occupied by them as can be
secured for Lord's Day, August 23rd. The leading object they contemplate is, not
so much the explaining or enforcing of the principles of Christian Union, as the
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preaching of the Gospel of the Grace of God — "the Common Salvation " — in
such circumstances as are fitted to arrest the attention of multitudes.
" Accordingly, a meeting of Ministers, called by a Circular which was subscribed
by nine Brethren of different denominations, was held in No. G, Exeter Hall, on
Friday, July 3rd ; and a Committee was appointed to take the necessary measures
for attaining this desirable result.
" As the Secretary of that Committee, I have been directed to invite your co-
operation, and to ascertain whether you will feel yourself at liberty to open your
pulpit on the 23rd of August for such an end.
" Please to communicate with me at No. 6, Exeter Hall ; and, your consent ob-
tained, the Committee will, as the organ of communication with Brethren at a
distance, be happy to put within your reach, or to consult with you as to pro-
curing, supplies for your pulpit upon that day.
" I am, Rev. and Dear Sir,
" Your faithful Servant,
" WILLIAM CHALMERS,
" Secretary."
The result was, that arrangements were made for the preaching
of the Gospel in eighty-one different pulpits, in French, German,
and Irish, as well as in English. The following is a complete and
corrected copy of the paper referred to by the Rev. W. W.
Ewbank, the Rev. Dr. Byrth, and others, in the conversation that
took place on Saturday morning : — see pp. 134, 135.
Arrangements for preaching on August 23, 1846, made l>y Ministers
attending the meetings of the Evangelical Alliance.
THE FOLLOWING ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY
MINISTERS OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH.
Carlisle Chapel, Kennington . \ f' g ev - g- ^ ar â„¢ ?' * ai * ow > Chester -
1 ' 6 I E. Rev. R. W. Kyle, Dublin.
Gray's-Inn-Lane Episcopal Chapel \ J* £ ev ' W W Ewbank, Liverpool.
r r ( E. Rev. J. L. Chute, Roscommon.
M. Rev. J. Tomlin, Liverpool.
Pentonville Chapel
St. John's, Bedford-row
St. Mary's, Aldermanbury
Trinity Chapel, Conduit-street
West-street Episcopal Chapel
{ M. Rev. J. Cordeaux, Liverpool.
} E. Rev. Dr. Byrth, Liverpool.
E. Rev. H. W. Jones, Loughor, S. Wale?.
S M. Rev. H. E. Prior, Lucan.
* E. Rev. W. W. Ewbank, Liverpool.
( M. Rev. S. A. Walker, Gallo, Meath.
< A. Rev. Professor Coneys, Dublin, (Irish).
( E. Rev. W. Mcllwaine, Belfast.
CONGREGATIONAL CHAPELS.
Barnsbury Chapel, Islington . \ l L ^v. Joseph Hay Arbroath
J I k.. Kev. Jonathan Ldmondson, Jamaica.
â– RattPi^a * Mm Rev - J - Watson > Edinburgh.
* dttersea * E. Rev. C. M. Birrell, Liverpool.
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Bishopsgate, City
Chapel-street, Soho
Claremont Chapel, Pentonville
Claylands Chapel, Clapham .
Craven Chapel, Marlboro'-street
Finchley Chapel .
Hackney, St. Thomas's-square
Holloway Chapel
Holywell Mount, Shoreditch
New-court Chapel, Carey-street
Orange-street, Leicester-square
Paddington Chapel
Poultry Chapel, City .
Spa-fields Chapel
Trinity Chapel, John-street, Edge
ware-road
Upper-street, Islington .
Weigh House, Fish-street Hill
Wyclifte Chapel, Commercial-road
Walworth, York-road .
York-road, Lambeth
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Pvev. A. B. Van Zandt, America.
Rev. W. L. Thornton, Didsbury.
Rev. W. M. Bunting, London.
Rev. A. Tidman, London.
Rev. Dr. Raffles, Liverpool.
Rev. Dr. Beecher, America.
Rev. Dr. S. H. Cox, America.
Rev. Dr. Erskine Mason, America.
Rev. John Greer, Dublin.
Rev. Dr. Cumming, London.
Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, Glasgow.
Rev. G. D. Abbott, America.
Rev. Tobias Spicer, America.
Rev. James Pringle, Newcastle.
Rev. J. B. Merwin, America.
Rev. W. Bevan, Liverpool.
Rev. J. Davis, Denton.
Rev. Prof. Lorimer, London.
Rev. Dr. Massie, Manchester.
Ditto.
Rev. S. Luke, Chester.
Rev. E. N. Kirk, Boston.
Rev. Dr. Urvvick, Dublin.
Rev. Dawson Heather, Dublin.
Rev. Mr. M'Lean, Edinburgh.
Rev. Dr. Cox, America.
Rev. Dr. King, Glasgow.
Rev. S. L. Pomroy, America.
Rev. E. N. Kirk, America.
Rev. James Fleming, Lancaster.
Ditto.
Rev. Dr. Peck, America,
Rev. R. Massaroon, Dublin.
BAPTIST CHAPELS.
Camberwell, (Dr. Steane's) .
Devonshire-square, Bishopsgate
Eagle-street, Red Lion-square
Hackney, (Dr. Cox's) .
Henrietta-street, Regent-square
Islington-green
Keppel-street, Russell-square
Lewisham-road, Greenwich .
Maze-pond, Southwark
M. Rev. George Johnston, Edinburgh.
E. Rev. Professor La Harpe, Geneva.
M. Rev. Dr. Clunie, Manchester.
E. Rev. Pharcellus Church, America.
M. Rev. Dr. Elton, America.
E. Rev. S. L. Pomroy, America.
M. Rev. J. Angell James, Birmingham.
E. Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, Glasgow.
M. Rev. A. T. Hopkins, America.
E. Rev. G. Oncken, Hamburgh.
M. Rev. J. Mann, Musselburgh.
E. Rev. Joseph Hay, Arbroath.
C M. Rev. Archibald Jack, North Shields.
I E. Rev. Dawson Heather, Dublin.
M. Rev. E. Andrews, America.
C M. Rev. J. C. Leppington, Liverpool.
I E. Rev. Thos. Scales, Leeds.
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Shakespeare's-walk, Shad well
Vernon Chapel, Pentonville .
E. Rev. E. Andrews, America.
M. Rev. D. M'Afee, Belfast.
E. Rev. Dr. Baird, America.
WESLEYAN CHAPELS.
City-road
Deverell-street, Southwark
Dartford
Hackney
Hackney-road
Hinde-street, Manchester-square
Horseferry-road
Jewin-street, Aldersgate
King's- cross
Lambeth
Liverpool-road
Limehouse, Three Colt-street
Milton-street, Dorset-square
Queen's-street, Lincoln's-inn
St. George's, East
Southwark .
Spitalfields .
Stoke Newington
Sloane-terrace
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Rev. Dr. Raffles, Liverpool.
Rev. W. Gibson, Belfast.
Rev. A. W. Knowles, Linlithgow.
Rev. Geo. Scott, Aberdeen.
Ditto.
Rev. W. Livesey, America.
Rev. Jobn Greer, Dublin.
Rev. G. Webber, America.
Rev. C. Cook, Lausanne.
Rev. J. Boyd, Belfast.
Rev. D. M'Afee, Belfast.
Rev. C. Galpin, America.
Rev. W. France, Paisley.
Rev. J. Mann, Musselburgh.
Rev. J. Johnston, Tully Ash.
Rev. Dr. S. Bates, Glasgow.
Rev. W. Bevan, Liverpool.
Rev. Dr. Peck, America.
Rev. Dr. Urwick, Dublin.
Rev. Dr. Emory, America.
Rev. G. B. Kidd, Scarborough.
Rev. John T. Brown, Liverpool.
Rev. Professor La Harpe, Geneva.
Rev. A. T. Hopkins, America.
Rev. Dr. Olin, America.
Rev. Dr. Buchanan, Glasgow.
Rev. Ph. Church, America.
Rev. W. M'Clure, Derry.
Rev. J. Bruce, Liverpool.
Rev. W. Anderson, Loanhead.
Rev. Thomas Scales, Leeds.
Rev. T. P. Bull, Newport Pagnell.
Rev. C. Cook, Lausanne.
Rev. M. Richey, Canada.
Rev. Dr. Dempster, America.
Rev. A. B. Van Zandt, America.
Rev. A. W. Knowles, Linlithgow.
Rev. E. Cornwall, Newcastle.
PRESBYTERIAN CHAPELS.
Albion Chapel ....
C helsea, G eorge-street ,'Sloane-square
Crown-court ....
Finsbury, Finsbury-circus
f M. Rev. A. Thomson, Edinburgh.
\ E. Rev. W. M. Macgill, Glasgow.
M. Rev. Dr. Cunningham, Edinburgh.
< M. Rev. N. M'Leod, Dalkeith.
I E. Rev. Dr. Pressley, America.
M. Rev. E. Cornwall, Newcastle.
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Greenwich ....
John Knox, Stepney
Marylebone, Upper George-street
Edgeware-road .
Oxenden Chapel, Coventry-street
Regent-square
River- terrace, Islington
St. Andrew's, Swallow-street
Well -street ....
Woolwich ....
Charlotte-street, Islington
Gee-street, Goswell-street
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Rev. Dr. Smyth, Glasgow.
Rev. Professor Brown, Aberdeen.
Rev. Dr. Buchanan, Glasgow.
(In French) Rev. Adolphe Monod,
Montauban.
Rev. Dr. Patton, New York.
Rev. Dr. Robson, Glasgow.
Rev. Dr. M'Farlan, Glasgow.
Rev. Wm. Symington, D.D. Glasgow.
Rev. Dr. S. Bates, Glasgow.
Rev. Dr. Patton, America.
Rev. R. Fisher, Scotland.
Rev. W. Leitch, Monimail, Cupar.
Rev. J. Kerr, Alnwick.
Rev. J. S. Taylor, Glasgow.
Rev. Dr. Henderson, Glasgow.
Ditto.
WESLEYAN ASSOCIATION CHAPELS.
Rev. James Molineaux.
Rev. R. Chester, Wineford.
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Rev. James Ward, Liverpool.
Rev. W. Patterson, Manchester.
Leman-street, Goodman's-fields
Little Alie-street, Goodman's-fields
Savoy, Strand ....
GERMAN.
M. Rev. Mr. Treviramu3, Bremen.
M. Rev. Mr. Kuntze, Berlin.
M. Rev. Dr. O. G. Barth, Calw, Wur-
temberg, Germany.
FRENCH.
Eglise Protestante, St. Martin-le- J Rev . Charles Baup, Vevey.
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BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHAPELS.
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Rev. W. Patterson, Manchester,.
Rev.Uames Thorne, Shebbear, Devon.
( M. Rev. James Thorne.
Queen-street Chapel, New-cut, Lam- } E _ Rev Francis Martin, Newport, Isle of
heth ( Wight.
It need only be added, that when the question was asked, What
were the subjects on which the Brethren were particularly ex-
pected to preach on this occasion ? the answer was distinctly given,
in conformity with the circulars above inserted, that — while each
Minister was left at full liberty to follow his own judgement—-
the desire and purpose from the first had been, that advantage
should be taken of this interesting and singular opportunity, to
preach the Gospel of the grace of God, the Common Salvation,
with the greatest plainness, and fulness, and earnestness. It was
hoped that many would be present, who had never been accustomed
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to hear it. It was, therefore, desired, that, on that Sabbath, more
especially, the Gospel should be so clearly and fully set forth, that,
if such persons should be present, it would be their own fault if they
did not learn the way of salvation. And, from all accounts, there
was reason to hope, that a special blessing attended the Ministra-
tions of that day.
One circumstance more should be mentioned, in connexion with
that Sabbath. In conformity with the suggestion which had been
thrown out, in such a truly Christian spirit, by the Rev. Thomas
Binney. and to which the Hon. and Rev. B. W. Noel had so cor-
dially responded (see pp. 151, 152), the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper was administered in St. John's Chapel, Bedford Row, at
eight o'clock in the morning ; when about one hundred and fifty of
the Brethren, of various Denominations, and from different countries,
attended : and thus — while they commemorated together the dying
love of their Redeemer — they acknowledged one another as " very
members incorporate in the mystical Body of Christ, which is
the blessed company of all faithful people."
FIFTH DAY— August 24th.
MORNING SESSION.
Rev. Thomas Scales moved, and Rev. Dr. Leifchild se-
conded,
'* That the Rev. Dr. W. Symington preside over the Devotional Exercises."
Carried.
The Brethren then sung part of 102nd Psalm, Scotch Version.
The Chairman read Ephesians iv.
Rev. Octavius Winslow engaged in prayer.
After which the 147th Psalm, Scotch Version, was sung,
And Rev. Dr. Pressley engaged in prayer.
The Chairman. — After the example of some that have occupied
the Chair, I hope you will allow me to give expression to the joy I
feel in meeting so many Brethren from different parts of the
World. And now, after the services of the Sabbath, we have met
to renew our deliberations. We hope they will be conducted with
the same forbearance and brotherly love which have hitherto pre-
vailed amongst us. It must strike every individual, that the great
movement which is going forward at present meets exactly the
state of things in the minds of Christians at large. The very cir-
cumstance, that so many individuals have met, at the very first
summons, from so many quarters, shows, that there was existing in
the breasts of Christians, a feeling of impatience at being restrained
within their own narrow circles, and a panting after more extensive
communion and fellowship. Nothing can more prove this, than
that, upon the first suggestion being raised, so many, from such
distant quarters, should rush at once into fraternal embraces. Yet
I may be permitted to drop one single word of caution, of which
there is very great need. I think, such have been the manifesta-
tions of the Lord's lovingkindness and mercy towards us, that we
have great need to beware of magnifying, unduly, the Institution
we have now formed. When a man has attained an object, he is
exceedingly apt to injure it by making too much of it. We serve
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a jealous God, who will not give His glory to another, or His
praise to graven images.
I wish, therefore, to drop a single word of caution, which is, that
we make not an idol of the Evangelical Alliance. We are in dan-
ger, I think, of doing so : but, in every case in which any of God's
people are guilty of idolatry, God does one of two things ; — He
either removes the idolatry, or destroys the idol. If we wish,
therefore, the Institution to subserve the great end that we have
contemplated in bringing it into existence, we must not bring the
displeasure of God upon it, by making too much of it — by erect-
ing it into a substitute for His Church, or by relying too much on
its principles. We must glory only in the Lord: and we must
profit by the circumstances that occurred, under the Old Testament
dispensation, regarding the Brazen Serpent. That was made by
God's appointment ; but when the people of Israel began to burn
incense unto it, God caused it to be broken in pieces, and it was
called Nehushtan — a piece of brass.
One word more : Let us bear in mind, that the centre of union
to one another is union to the Lord Jesus Christ. The nearer we
get to Him, the more close we get to each other ; the more im-
plicitly we depend upon Him, the more we shall be drawn to one
another ; as the radii of a circle approximate to one another, in pro-
portion as they approximate to the centre.
Sir Culling Eardley Smith then took the Chair.
The Chairman. — I would endeavour to bear in mind the warn-
ing which our Rev. friend has just brought before us, — not to
idolize the Institution with which we are connected. But there is
a circumstance of which you must permit me to remind you. I do
not know whether the Meeting have remembered the Anniversary
on which we this day assemble. This is Saint Bartholomew's day.
A little less than three centuries ago, the streets of Paris, on this
day, flowed with Protestant blood : and a little less than two cen-
turies ago, two thousand faithful Ministers of the Church in Eng-
land were expelled from their cures, for those very principles
which we meet to strengthen. May we not regard it as brought
about by the Providence of God, that, on the Anniversary of these
two events, we should be permitted, (as I trust by God's grace we
shall), to complete the Basis of our Institution ? In what I have
said, I trust I have not deviated from the suggestions of the friend
that preceded me : but I could not take the Chair without bring-
ing the fact before you.
Rev. W. Bevan then read the Minutes of the previous Session,
which were confirmed.
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Rev. E. Mannertng enquired, whether any more Members
could be admitted? On which subject some conversation arose, in
which Rev. C. M. Birrell, one of the Secretaries of the Nomi-
nation Committee, Rev. W. Bevan, and others, took part ; whence
it appeared, that it had been deemed desirable to refuse all further
applications, unless under very peculiar circumstances.
The Chairman thought that those who were so late in their
application should suffer a little for it : but, when our oecumenical
arrangements should be completed, it might be considered, whether
the rule should be relaxed.
Rev. Dr. Massie was sorry to say, that the rules of the Con-
ference had been violated by some parties who had attended, and
that reports of the proceedings had been given in a newspaper.
On this point also some conversation arose, in which Rev. Dr.
Massie, Rev. W. Bevan, Rev. Dr. Byrth, Rev. Dr. F. A. Cox,
Rev. W. Chalmers, Rev. T. Scales, and other Gentlemen, took
part. And it was suggested, that any one, not being a Member,
who happened to be present, should take an opportunity of quietly
withdrawing as soon as possible.
The Chairman. — I wish to read a communication, which does
as much honor to the writer as it will give pleasure to you.
" Sir Culling, — On reflection, I greatly regret that I gave any definitions of
different views of Baptism ; and I still more regret, that I quoted an expression
which was felt to be offensive, when replying to the opinion that ' our Eighth
Article is necessary in encountering the errors of Popery/
" In other respects, I have not detected any flaw in my argument.
" I remain, Sir Culling,
" Very respectfully yours,
" James Hoby."
You will agree with me, that such a communication does him
the greatest credit.
Rev. Dr. Steane. — I have to report, that the following Reso-
lution has been adopted by the Business Committee, and has
received the full concurrence of the General Arrangement Com-
mittee : —
" That, while it would have gratified the Committee to comply with the suggestion
of the Rev. Thomas Binney, to hold a Social Meeting, they regret that the
amount of business, yet requiring the attention of the Conference, is so great,
as to render it undesirable, in their judgement, to interrupt its deliberations at
the present stage of the proceedings."' *
Rev. T. Binney. — I believe that it will occasion general disap-
pointment : but we must submit.
Hon. and Rev. Baptist W. Noel. — Could not that Meeting,
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which I believe is of the first importance, especially at this time, —
a Meeting which is for the promotion of Union, and the knowledge
of each other, — be held during some evening before the Conference
breaks up ?
Rev. Dr. Massie. — So far as the Arrangement Committee are
concerned, they hope to have such an opportunity ; but it cannot
take place at present.
Rev. J. A. James. — It will depend on the expedition with
which we go through our remaining business. I take the oppor-
tunity to submit, that there should be, if possible, less of dis-
cussion — and I will venture to call it, trilling discussion — than has
sometimes occurred. I hope our Brethren will recollect, that we
have arrived at the commencement of the third week in which
some of us, morning, noon, and night, have been engaged in this
work. Many will be obliged to leave the Metropolis about the
middle of this week. Considering, therefore, the business we have
to go through, it is indispensable, that, if the work is to be com-
pleted, or completed by any thing more than a fragment of the
Conference, it should be done with as much celerity as is com-
patible with doing it well.
The Chairman. — We will now resume the consideration of the
Ninth Article.
Rev. Dr. Steane then read the Ninth Article.
" The Immortality of the Soul, the Resurrection of the Body, the Judgement of
the World by our Lord Jesus Christ, with the Eternal Blessedness of the
Righteous, and the Eternal Punishment of the Wicked."
The Chairman suggested, that it seemed desirable, after the
long discussion the Article had undergone, as far as possible, to
avoid long speeches.
Rev. Dr. Byrth suggested, with deference to the Chairman,
that no discussion at all be entered into. Being perfectly satisfied
with the decision which the majority had come to, he could not see
any advantage in opening such a discussion again. Therefore,
having occupied so much time on this point, and tried so much
their patience, he would make that, if they pleased, a substantive
proposition.
Rev. Dr. Leifchild. — Can such a Resolution be received ? I
have been one of that large class, to whom (if I were not of them )
I should move a vote of thanks — one of the patient listeners to
observations on various topics ; and I have given way, repressing
my own desires to say something, that my Brethren might have
liberty to speak. I have thought of that passage in the Epistle of
James, " Be not many masters,"- — M Let every man be swift to
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hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath ; for the wrath of man worketh
not the righteousness of God."
I do not regret the discussions that have taken place ; although
I think the distinction has not been duly kept in view, between
the truth of the Article proposed to be admitted, and the pro-
priety of its admission. Many may hold the Article to be true;
and if it were not true, I would not subscribe it : I could not con-
sent to the admission of any Article which I did not believe to be
true ; and if one had been carried, I must have retired ; because I
will burn the incense of Christian love only at the shrine of Re-
vealed Truth. But when an Article, admitted to be true, is pro-
posed to be one of the Articles of the Basis, it becomes a different
question ; there may be a difference of opinion. When that has
been argued, if the majority decide that it is proper to be admitted,
and we all admit it to be true, I bow to that authority. It is a
very different thing to object to the propriety of the admission of an
Article, and to object to its truth. I wish it to go forth, that those
who have objected to the Ninth Article have admitted the truth of
all that it asserts. Dr. Byrth himself declared that. Let it not be
supposed, that those who have questioned the propriety of inserting
certain Articles, have questioned their truth. I thought it neces-
sary to make that distinction, especially on account of our Foreign
Brethren. I recall that expression. Our Brethren from Foreign
Countries ; — " No more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citi-
zens with the saints, and of the household of God ;" — Brethren of
the Alliance. But I have thought it due to them, that they should
have an opportunity of expressing their sentiments fully : and glad
I am that they have done so ; and not only that they have ex-
pressed their sentiments to the Assembly, but we have been
favoured with listening to them on the past Sabbath. I think, one
happy effect of the Alliance has been the bringing them over to us,
to speak of the things they have heard — to declare unto us the great
things of God. But we have some delicate points of discussion
still, and we have heard enough on both sides of this question. I
think, if our Brethren would be kind enough to forbear, and let us
bring our minds to a decision, the sooner we go to the vote the
better. But you need be under no fears from fair discussion ; that
has been my opinion all along ; we shall come right at last ; you
need, therefore, be under no anxiety. But if we come to a decision
at once, it would facilitate other business. I perceive so much of
the power of God in the movement, that I have not the slightest
fear of any discussion whatever. If any thing should be said that
would require forgiveness it would only show the strength of
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Christian principle, in freely and fully forgiving any thing of
the kind.
Rev. Dr. F. A. Cox suggested, that, while it was undoubtedly in the
power of every individual to object to an Amendment, and to enter
on discussion, the intimation of the Chair should be regarded, and
that Gentlemen should not speak at great length, or unnecessaril .
But he could not submit to the idea that discussion was to be
precluded, or Amendments refused.
A. C. Dunlop, Esq., had come to support the withdrawal of
the Eighth and Ninth Articles: but the speeches he had heard, and