Delaware journal., 1828-10-21
From The British I'rdreller.


The discussions among the Methodist body which
riGnaily arose at Leeds in consequence of the at
empt made by members Of that pursuasion ire
uenting Orange Chapel, in that town, to have an
,rgdn erected therein to accompany divine service,
md which was objected to on the groucd, as alleg-
,d, of its being departure from the original SIM
plcity OF the doctrines and obseryances prescribed
Dy the founder of their religion, John Wesley,
same before the late Conference in London for de-
cissioD
The decision was against the nnovators, as the
admlrng Methodsts have been cal
led This however, has not had the effect OF re-
concilug the Non-C Coniormists, who instead OF sue
cumbng to the decision, have had meeting OF their
own body to consider what course they should
adept.
The result of their deliberations has been that,
they have determined on erecting the organ.
the purpose they have employed an eminent organ
builder, who is at present in London. engaged IN
the completion of its erection. 1t will be opened
in the most solemn manner in the course OF next
week, and Mr.. Charles Wesley, "a relative of the
founder of the Methodist connexion, is expected
to perform on it for the first time, on the occa-
sion.
they have gone further, and at meeting on
Wednesday, determined to form themselves into
distinct religious body under the designation OF the
test against the decision of the Conference was
also subscribed by the Trustees, stewards, local
preachers, and leaders of the comiormlsts, on
behalf of the Members generally. They also sub
scrbed solemn declaration of the motives and
grounds Of their proceedings.
Their protest, among other matters. declaims
against the effects Of Chat unchrstian and rrespon
shIe authority exercised by the preachers, and con
lirned by Conference, in making, altering, suspend
| ing, or ahrogating laws binding upon the whole
Methodist bojy, without consulting the societies, o.
any persons appointed on their behalt---a power as
snmed by no other Protestant authorities in th'
world. civil or ecclesiastical. They also protes
against the conference securing to themselves tn
property of the connection in the chapcs, school:
&c. built hy the people, and for the debts upo
y which the trustees alone are responsible The
= protest against alterations which have destroye
the primitive simplicity of McthodIsrn, and deface
IFS original character, and against forms OF govern
u ment terms of authority. and titles of distinction
. assumed by the preachers. not only without tn
r sanction Of the Rev. John Wesley, but in contra
: dicon and contempt of his recorded judgement an
writings and even against the laws of the conne
e ton. They protest, finally, against submitting ar
d longer to the unlimited authority of the preacher
as contrary to Christianity, the practice of the pr
e mitive church, and the privileges Of English su
n jects.
n Founded on the sentiments contained in this pr
It. test they came to series Of resolutions, the pri
ns cipal of which was, that it became the duty OF
Of friends of Christian liberty, TO unite in opposl
OF such arbitrary proceedings, which contrary
cli the New Testament, TO the of the church
b. England, and to the usages of every Protesta
We church in the world A committee was also nou
OF nated to communicate with the different Soc etles
e- the United Kingdom, and to prepare suitable la
av for the new society, consistent possible W
in the original rules ofthe Rev:John Wesley 10 be
be naly submitted to the whole society.
ID, The number of seceders in Leeds alone amou
IT. to 1000 1t is expected they will be joined by
0t. least so 900 more of the connection throughout
the United Kingdom.
ro- most extensive embezzlement of the funds
her Greenwich IInspitol Engand) has been detected
'c- the person of Mr.. .Austin its Deputy Treasul
nay The amount of the embeZzlement is stated at
OF wards of G3O,0OO. He eloped, but was traced
ana theoilcers of the London Police TO the county
thls Cork, Ireland. 100 Guneas had been offered
'me his apprehension. The delinquent is represer
nay as being previously man of the most respects
pos character, and universally beloved for his mild
OF amiable department. Nal. Lnte
vi GThe fact stated in this extract with similar facts in
her country in of the Treasrers of North Carolina
,ay Virginia, OF the farest standing shews how mucl
,ed gance should exercised towards all enru
L with large sums of moneynot merely for the sake o
no pubic-but for the sske ofthe persons entrusted W
iper not sufficiently of the power of temptation,
to how useful it is for know that strict accounts
Ex- Frequently required from US. L.qC(