RESOLVED, That the President tender to the preachers of other denominations of Christians the regard and respect of this Convention, and invite them to seats upon this floor.
It was moved by brother R. S. Hurt, Va., that this motion be laid on the table, which was decided in the negative–128 voting in the affirmative, and 190 voting in the negative.
Brother T. H. Watts, Ala., moved the following amendment: add the words, “to witness our proceedings.”
Brother J. P. Boyce, S.C., moved the previous question, which he afterwards withdrew.
On motion, after discussion, it was agreed that both the resolution and amendment should be withdrawn.