The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-12
Methodist Episcopal Convcntion-How BE-
tween the observation-disclosures Proceed.

Methodist Episcopal C0nvcntion-HOw BE-
tween the Brotherhosd-Curiou Proceed.
ings-siavery.
This pious and exemplary body OF seclarians,
preachers of "peace and good will towards men,
had very exciting and edifyng debate ON yester-
dsy,whch will tend to widen the breach go cd deal
between the northern and southern sectonists on the
the subject of slavery. A vast number OF petitions
from all the northern and abolition States, praying
that no brother, friendly to the cause of slavery
no slave-breeder, be invested with any of the higher
orders OF the Church, have been presented since
the commencement ofthe session and these petitions
have been referred to committee. The irritation
and excitement which has prevailed in Congress on
the subject OF the 2lst rule, has been transferred
the Green Street Methodist Church; and the ndeco-
rous and coarse demeanor of the body on the sub
ject could not be checked by the admOntory repri-
mand OF the Bishop
Tne Convention assembled at the usual hour.
The vote on the appeal was here called for. DR..
Smith explained his object in relation TO the course
he had taken on the subject. He had no objection
personally, to the appellant as to character and
TALENT and moved to reverse the Baltimore deci-
sion on the subject. The vote stood-ayes 56, noes
III. The Doctor here asked leave to enter his
protest, which was denied. He next moved the
reconsideration of the subject
BROTHER GREEN, moved its reference to the
Bishops.
Bishop SoULE did not wish to have the matter
referred to the Bishops. 1t belonged to the body,
and they should take action upon it.
Dr. SMITH said the action taken upon the SUBJ
ject by the members would burn upon their cheeks
like piece Of charcoal, and yet make them blush
through shame considerable confusion, amid
cries Of order,"' order" "we are not to be in
not to be put down. Much exc H' Noone
dare to put him down. (Confusion.) The day
was when such thing as the present in the Con-
of !" order" They had no power in the storm of
excitement to put him down. CONTINUED cries of
"iorder,' amid some confusion.) They might as
well think to chain the lightning or the winds as
to put HIM down. Continued cries OF order and
confusion)
MEMBER interrupting-I wish to know are we
to submit 10 be insulted in this way
DIR. SMITH cOntinued-He knew that the MAORI
not be put down. The majority had the power to
vote HIM down but he had right-he meant by
right not the substantive power, but the adjective
power, and unless they assumed the power of
majority the most wanton and reckless
A MEMBER-We want no such Boosting and in
suit here. Continued cries of "order.')
CHAIR-That is disrespectful.
DR.. SMITH did not mean 1t as dlsrespectful.
"A MEMBER moved the question be laid on the ia
BILE.
Dr. SMITH would withdraw his motion.
The regular order of business was then proceed
ed with. Memorials on the subject of slavery were
here presented by member from New England.
Mr.. COOPER, southern man, demanded the
reading Of the memorial before it's reception, was
Mr.. CKANpoR, order, order.--(Confusion and
cries OF "order, orderly
MIR. CooPER.-He is the most disorderly man
himself, in the entire house -(Roars of laughter
and cOnfuslOn.)
CHAIR.-You are both disorderly 80 mmense
laughter.)
An Alabama MEMgER.-The committee do not
mean TO slavery -fCOnf,,eicp
MIR. EARLY moved, that they do not receive pc
utlons where action was not required in the pre-
mses. When they sat 81 years ago, he thought
hev dGeGS, ,bsn was seted iney stood to-day as
ment OF dissenslon they would do irreparable in
jury.
Bishop SouLE of New England, was in favor Of
decisive action on the subject of every memorial /,
couched In proper language, which might be adj
dressed to the convention.
Dr. W1NNANs, a southern member, fully concur
red in the views expressed by the Bishop.
The motion was Withdrawn.
A MEMBER rose to renew the motion. -(COnfu-
siOn.)
Another MEMBER rose to order.
Mr. CARTWRIGHT wished the brother not to go of
at halfcock. Some brothers had been so hot that
II they were thrown into cold water they would
like red hot iron ,f~, fs, f=. (Roars of laughter. J
Ihe discussion was entirely in advance altogether
as the matter was yet In committee. He would
assure their honors Glowing and curtseying amid
IoaiS Vi iausntel), .that tneIr numpe servants
would perhaps think it was too soon when it came,
and that they could fight good decent battle.
Qmmense roars Of laughter and noise and confu.
sion)
BIsHop SoULE-I give it up as totally impracti-
cable to observe order, do not say decorum, in
the convention.
After brief pause, the Bishop said he received a
document on the subject of missions, which he
wished TO have referred
Mr.. KINsLEY-I move that it be heard before it
Is read. (TremendOus laughter)
MEMBER-How could it be heard before it
is read!
Mr. KINsLEY-Oh, that is but slip of the tongue.
Referred
Several memorials on the subject OF slavery were
here presented, when the meeting adjourned over
to Monday
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING -During the severe thun-