The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-16
MISC ELL AN ECU 8.
RELIGIOUS scHIsMs.
kELiSiooS
METHODIST CONVENTION AT LOUIS
VILE, KENTUCKY.

A convention Of the clergy of the Southwestern
Methodist Episcopal church. 70 consider the subject
of division Of the church, assembled in Louisville
on Thursday, the LIST instant We condsnse from
the Louisville the proceeding Of the first day:
On motion of Dr.. Capsn, Rev. DR.. Lovick Pierce,
of Georgia, YVES called 10 the chair Who, after some
appropriate remarks setting forth the necessity Of
recognising the Divine Providence, and invoking
the Divine blessing on the convention, read an APP
propriate portion Of the Scripture, and offered up
a solemn prayer TO Almighty God. Rev. T. N.
Rals,on, Of Kentucky, chosen secretary pro tenn
On calling tho roll, Il was asccrtained that, Of the
one hundred and two members that had been elect
ed, eighty-two were present.
DR.. Capers remarked that he would like TO SEQ one
or the other Of the venerable superintendens present
bishops Soule and Androws) occupy the chair.
He knew of no Methodist meeting, from general
conference to leaders meeting, a class meeting,
where the bishops had not right to preside.
Dr. Longstreet then offered the following resolu-
ton which was adopted:
R,seired That the bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal
mesns from day to day according to such rules as may
best suit their convenience.
Bishop Soue arose and responded, that he felt
greatly grsticd at this manifestation of the good will
and confidence of his brethren, and that in this
timent his colleague fully coneurrcd with him.
They, however. wished to postpone definite reply
I'LL to- morrow morning
The convention then proceed to elect secretary,
when Rev. Thos o. Summers, Of Alabama, was
chosen. Rev. +. N. Ralston was chosen assistant
secretary; and after the convention adjourned
TO meet again the next day.
From the Louisville Journal
THE SOUTHERN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CONVENTION.
FRiDAy MORNING, MAr2
The convention met, pursuant 10 adjournment
Dr. Pierce in tho chair. The usual devotional exer-
al nr Thn rSSll bair, led
several delegates who had arrived since yesterday
pr, scented their testimonials and were admitted to
their seats. The journal Of yesterday was read,
amended, and approved.
Bishops Soule, Andrew, and Morris, appeared in
the convention and took seats in the altar. At the
suggestion Of the chairman, who animated that the
convention were waiting with some degree Of solici-
tude to know the decision of our venerable supern-
tendents- es ee s NsAI f
Bishop Soule rose, and, in the most impressive
and solemn manner, addressed the convention, Civ
ing his conclusions in relation the invitation of the
convention, made yesterday, requesting the bishops
10 preside the deliberations Of tho convention.
He said that he on this occasion with feelings
more solemn than he had ever before known The
occasion was Of SURPRISING interest and solem-
nifty He felt most scnsibly the impression of what
important results their deliberations and decisions
would have throughout the country, and also the
deepest interest for their welfare. He hoped that
they would conduct all their business with the great
eat deliberation--with all that pureness of heart,
moderation of temper, and regard to results, which
should characterize them a. devoted Christians and
followers of God. He hoped they would follow
out that excellent lesson, "Do all things a. In the
immediate presence Of God" s0
The opinion he had formed after the proceedings
of the late general conference to IL results upon
the unity of the body, was made thoughtfully and
with much confederation. Nothing had trnnspired to
change his convictions. And, however deeply he
might regret the result, he was nevertheless fully
Confident that division of the church in the United
States was inevitable. He exprcssed the hope that
the convention would not only exhibit laudabe ex
ample Of moderation and forbearance, butwoud keep
strictly within the limits and provisions Of the plan
of SEPARATION, which had been adopted by the last
general conference with such great onanimity. For
himself he stood upon the basis of Methodism
was laid down in the book Of discipline. From that
rock he never intended to be moved. With regard
TO the kind and cordial invitation they had given
him yesterday to preside over the convention, he
+ begged TO say, after having calmly and carefully
weighed tho subject in all its bearings and conse
quences, that he would acceptit. His excellent col
league, Bishop Andrew, was of the same mind
They felt they should only perform duty they
owed the church in 90 doing. Their excellent and
worthy colleague, Bishop Morris, for reasons per-
fecly satisfactory, and which he bishop Soule)
considered altogether right declined participating in
the duties Of the chair He trusted that everything
would BE- done in that spirit which would be accept
able in the sight of Cod and instrumental in the sal
walton of the souls of men.
800 At the close Of the Bishops remarks DR.. Pierce
arose, and conducted the venerable man to the
chair 40 s
Rev. J. Early offered the following resolution;
which, after some remarks from Drs. Smith and
Bascomb, was adopted:
Resolped That committee Of two members from each
annual conference represented IN This convention be
the proprsty and necessity Of southern organization
q IL. s
and report the best method Of securing the
fion.
gntes of the several conferences constituting the
committee:
H. B. Bascomb, Edward Stevenson, VIM. Patton.
Andrew Monroe, 7. X. Catlett, +. Struggled, j.
Early, w. A. Smith, II. g. Leigh, P. Doub, g.
w. H. Harris, M. Brock, R. Paine, F. E. Pitts,
w. Winans, B. M. Drake, John Harrel, ]. F. Trus-
NJ. Wightman, q. F. Pierce, x. B. Lonss,res., T.
G. Benning, P. P Smith, J, Hamilton, J. Boring,
Francis Wilson, and L. Fowler.
DR.. Capers offered the following resolution, which
was adopted
Resoined. That committee Of member from each del
egaon be appointed to prepare Plan to be recommended
vention for the and support Of mission. com
nected with said conferences and the said committee
stucted to report within the next eight days
The Rev. John Early presented attested copies of
the documents placed in his hands at the last general
conference pertaining the southern organization,
which directed to be placed in the hands Of the
committee organization.
d A number Of papers from different southern con-
ferences relative to the subject ofdvsion were then
presented and referred to their appropriate commit
: tees.
The remaining time of the morning session was
voted to the solemn exercises of religious DEVOTION
: conducted by the Rev. DR.. Capers. The venera-
BILE WIN. Burke and Bishop Morris each Addressed
the throne Of grace in fervent and appropriate man
ncr The doxology sung, the benedction was am
2 nsunced by Bishop Sioule, when the conferences
adjourned I'LL Tomorrow Saturday at half-past
O'Clock 1
SATURDAY, May 8.
Tho convention met pursuant TO adjournment
> Bissiop Andrew in the chair and was opened with
Divine service by the Rev. J. Early. lr-