The N. Y. Conference—Important Resolutions.
By Editor
As we were about going to press, we received the report of the N. Y. State Conference, and make room for the three closing resolutions which it was voted to publish in the Review, as follows. They are such as will commend themselves to every enlightened conscience throughout the land. Resolved, That we regard slavery as the great sin of our nation, and the prime cause of the existing rebellion; and that we regard Southern slave-holders, and Northern sympathizers with slavery, as alike guilty in this matter. Resolved, That in the present crisis of our national affairs, this Conference, though holding non-combatant views, deem it their duty to say that we are a thoroughly loyal, as well as anti-slavery people; and that our sympathies are with the national government in its struggle against this wicked rebellion. Resolved, That in view of the fact that the national administration is doing a great work toward the suppression of slavery, we consider it a criminal act to cast our votes for those whose business, we have reason to believe, would be to restore to slavery the many thousands already delivered therefrom. Voted, That the last three resolutions be published in the Review. Conference adjourned sine die. Prayer by brother White.