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tion , and pointing out the various objects contemplated in such an appointment . It then proceeds as follows : — ' The means of effecting these objects are a general agency , public meetings , and the press . To
provid . e _ th . e ™_ nr . s . t _ oObese , ^ the . Assoaia * tion now request your aid ; and the warmth of approbation with which their choice has been greeted , proves that the public know the value of the piety , learning , and talent to be devoted to this office . So favoured
by Providence is our situation in this city , that the exertions of our agent will be principally needed among others , and not among us ; and we entertain great expectations of benefit to the cause of liberal Ghristianity ,
from the entire devotion of a single mind to its general success and developernent , free from the interference of those claims , by which both clergy and laity are bound to particular places ^ and local and professional duties . It will be a centre to which
all information is to be collected ; where all who are willing to devote a portion of their wealth , influence , or talents to the support of this cause , ( and we trust that there are many such , ) may find an opportunity for usefulness , and those who need assistance , advice , or sympathy , may
receive them according to the extent of our united ability . Should it produce a common feeling among those who have a ' common cause , corresponding to the importance of its objects and the wants of the community , it will tend to bring about a new era in the history of our
religious progress . . * The jevei'ai .. geMemen who consented to serve on committees in behalf of the Association in the several parishes , and other friends of liberal Christianity , were invited to meet at the vestry in Berry Street , on Sunday evening , Oct . 14 th , when , among other proceedings , it was ' Voted , That we are deeply impressed with the utility and necessity
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of the appointment of a general agent of the American Unitarian Association , and heartily concur in the general approbation with which their choice lias been received , and that we entertain the greatest expectation of benefit to the cause of liberal Christianity-from ~ th e-pi e tyj ~ l earning 7 ~ and talent to be devoted to the duties of this office .
- ~ m " ^ m * m IT" *! . . ' 1 .. « * Voted , That it is expedient that a general public meeting should be held in this city as soon as convenient , for the purpose of addressing the body of liberal Christians in behalf of the undertaking , &e . 4 Oct . 23 d , 1832 . In compliance with the above vote , and by order of the executive Committee , a public
meeting of the A . IL A- was held in the Federal Street church . Judge Story , one of the vice presidents , took the chair . After prayers by Rev . Mr . Harding , of England , the meeting proceeded to discuss the subject of the proposed ' general agency . 'Judge Rogers introduced the subject , and stated the measures which had been taken . ' He was followed
by Professor H . Ware , Jun ., Rev . Mr . Brownson , of New York , Professor Palfrey , and Judge Story . When the last-mentioned gentleman had concluded , ' ¦ On the motion of Hon . William Sullivan , the meeting was adjourned to Thursday evening .
' On Thursday evening , Oct . ? 5 , the Association again met , Rev . Dr , Bancroft , president of the Association , in the chair . After prayers by him , ' Rev . Mr , Walker , of Charlestown , stated the object of the Meeting , and proceeded to advocate At on the ground of information collected in a recent visit to the Western
States ,. ' He was succeeded by Hon , William Sullivan , Rev . Mr . May , of Brooklyn , Conn ., Rev . Mr . Brownson , and Judge Story . The sentiments and language of the speeches do great honour to our
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CORRESPONDENCE . . 181
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), June 1, 1833, page 181, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2615/page/21/
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