The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-06
From ths Journal Of Commerce, Dec. 2.
The Methodist Church Controversy.

We are most happy to publish. d., this morning
an Official announcement OF the amcabe settlement OF
the dispute wbcs has 50 long existed between the two
branches OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, North and
South, IN regard to the property which belonged to them
in common, prior 10 The separation he terms OF the
adjustment withheld from the public unit, the courts
(Which have long had the matter in charge) shall
form their action TO the state oil 1bnes or in other
words issue decree IN conformity with The voluntary
settlement however, sale to infer that the adjust
ent based the principle ot pro rata division oi
The property No other adlusn ent would be admissible.
If the courts decreed some other provided the two
bodies 10 continue separate The northern branch
OF ite church could feel easy possession OF the
whole property because they know that the whole does
not in equity belong 10 them.
The effect OF The compromise will be- 10 aay the bad
feeling which for years past has existed between
the churches North and South We should not be great
ly SURPRISED to record, IN the course OF few years the
reunion OF the two bodies IN vast Christian raer
nifty The friendly expressions contained in the cerih-
cate of adjustment clearly point in that direction. II
may be possible that the adjustment IS based on
prospective reunion, which, indeed the most natural
a, well as the equitable course. The whole
try would rejoice 10 such reunion consummated.
setem.nf of the Methodist Church Property Qesion Al
Ncw York.
The undersigned committees appoia,ed for the purpose
Of preparing statement for publication. OF The action Of
the canmssouers upon the question in Irrigation between
the properly OF the book concern In New York,
port the following;
The Hon. John Mclean having voluntarily undertaken
correspondence with the commissioners OF The H. T.
Church. and those Of the NJ f. Church South and having
received assurances nom both o
amicabe settlement OF the matter IN litigation
and having been invited bc present meeting of the
aforesaid and to aid them with hts
sells, with them the Mission Rooms. 1919 Mulberry
street, New York, the 1jt ultimo, and, by the unan
request of the ssoners. acted as chairman
Aner careful and most friendly examination of the
whole question, the southern conmi ssoners made pros
OF their cisn which the commits
siones for the New York accepted Nothing
remains TO be done TO consono'ate this desirable adjust
Of troublesome litigation but the execution Of
the papers, and tho arrangements for the final
decree OF the United States court fr the southern district
OF New York. in session la this city
This settlement has been agreed upon by The parties
without the arbitrament OF third party and is to each
entirely satisfactory The conclusion of this settlement
follow ed by tbank God and most hearty
rcssons OF Christian love aod mutual confidence This
Lettings which prevail among the commissioners OF the
two churches, may hope, type of that which
viii prevail hercsf throughout tho bounds OF
Mctboiisr, North and South
Much credtst to be awarded to his honor Judge Mclean
for his agency in the completion OF this important and de
sir,blc arrangement and doubt no, but this vii
stand prominently among those Of ais long aud brilliant
rcer, which have given him envlable position before
| the Christian public.
The details OF the settlement will be made known to tho
public whc the ne decree OF the court shall tfsnspire
| GEORGE PECK.
WILLIAM A. SMITH
| The above report was unanimously adopted.
! q PHILLIPS, Secretary.