The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-05
NE HARTFORD UNITE CONTENTION.

us<ting OF Philosopher, TheoiO2ians, Think
ers, stsong-mindcd Women, Spiritual Rap
pers, Ath lists. and Negroes.
SPECIAL REPORT FOR THE NEW YORK HERALD.
HARTFORD, Conn, June s, 1852
SECOND DAy--AFrERSooS sEzNos.
The Convention assembled at the appointed hour Mr.
porrens Newark N j. in the Chair. The audience were
about a as mt morning.
The Rev Mr. TURNER said--The position OF the ques-
ton before tn udien Is st Il in its deeply intee ting
The question before Is what is the law by which the
Bible is TO be tried That the charles against the Boe
are grave We snn admit but still contend that the
de uae Law by which to decide the truthfuness Of the
Bible has not produced This law IT is said 10 the
construc ZION Of the mind and this position has
been defended with considerable ability but in defending
this position thought has been conveyed that take
the around that the law Of the human mind is net ade
QuSte -hch 20 try the Bible aud therefore tue
eoncluson is that man is not apable Of trying any
questions IL has been init that supposed that
man is not capable OF judging in any mater ms
IL wrong construction OF our argument Nc 10 81
TGit that the immortality OF the human soui II NOT
taught within the leaves Of the Bible The natural
immortality Of the human soul has been Org mated IN
the human brain that human brain law, tasn
the doctrine stands; but do aver that immortality
lie hrouRbt to hght in the gospel and : only 70 De 70
eeivsd through resurrection from The dead II there
be Law in natural relg there must have beel be-
gipnng If Is the lord Of AZ then he ought 20 de-
c,0. nd eeds for himself but II there Crea
tor him, that Creator has right to do with him
o. - thinksht and We must find some basis for his
law Of Moses referred him himself. This is
for Christ fastened the gospel upon the proceeding
Nr u sKER said that Jesus had, according to the COS
pei, set the law of Moses aside.
Mr.. TuRsER-l do not intend to convey that idea.
ChSst referred TO himsef
Mr. BAkkrR-very well; Christ has said If bear wit
Of myself that witness is not true daughter and
sppause) The speaker then went on 10 ecaptuate the
which had been addressed the side of the
question which he advocated, when ne conteadsd
established the fact that the Bible was of
divine in pration The Bible exhibits God guilty Of
the aggravated crimes and contrsdcts itself in
many places We condemn the Bible the prin
eple that Jesus said the fairhess Out of
thine mouth will l condemn thse " II in one in
SAINT God ps dops and liars and
demns them need any other la by which Prove
THAI The Bible is imperfect and faiser Applause Ma
the Invisible things of God clearly seen-even the
eternal power in the Godhead Nature the standard
OF Gods goodness (Applause) fGod csnnot be known
by his works, be be known? We know the good
BY his vittuous action, and, therefore we know
Coos works, for we know they are good Unlsss we
God before Bible, how do know that God Is
goodf God is all powerful; and since he is able to do
good the theoogans that he would necessarily give
NO correct Interpretation We have perfect rule of
life Jesus to save his people Who 1.-THE Je rs?
1t does say there is dispute about those
matters What is the Kingdom of Heaven? We don't
know for the Bible does not inform you. In the Sermon
the Mount do not know understand the first
moral for all inter relations differ 1t is therefore,
rule The orator concluded by analyzing the Sermon
the Mount aft ming that it was uninteligble, and no
Standard Of morality.
Mr. TuRNER-My friend has said that the history of
the creation is untrue but mas he proved that it is un
ward objections Of some import How does he propose
to prove that the history of creation is untrueS The
main objection is that disagrees with the science OF
geology How old is geology 1t may be sufficient for
HIM 10 nvaldste this but geology is but infant, AID
partly idiot at that, for two writers agree. The
BDle wrong two writer's agree and geology
is right because it contradicts the Bible. suppose
on a different principes Aud first let the question
ASKED How did this elm comein the city OF HARTFORD
Are we told it is produced from seed the Creator
DrOdu
As geology finds 2 1t ia well known that geology lie dis
puted by Of philosophical minds 50 if toe Bible Ia to
be tried geology show demonstration of geology
in all its parts, and then will go into the question
whether the Bible be true false 1t has been said that
the history of the Bible cannot be true it
trsdcts astronomy. What parts, should like to koows
Are the in astronomy which are in opposition to
the Bible all correct? DO know that those worlds
peopledS II it Is claimed that astronomy contra.
diets the Bible, shoe the exact point-show it
absolutely and will give up our position. Does
not the Bible say that sin entered into the world?
and this have esnated FROM good Godg Bat does
that God passed the sentence OF death upon all hemy
DO you expect man doomed die propagate q spe-
who will Iva forever The Bible said 70 be incon
ogo and pain because OF the trangresson Of
Now, this is charge without foundation. Would
there be suffering in the world but for the 0isordered state
OF man hm.efy
Mr. LLOYD GARRISON said-I do not rise to address the
assembly, but simply to read some resolutions which
hold in my hand, and ~hca express the objects that
have brought together far a. can under stand
them. am very anxious that shculi have little
waste OF time possible and that we should keep to tue
poirr strictly possible We not here to settle
whether Unversalism be right or wrong, or whether
Calvanism be right or wrong, from the Bible The
object is ascertain, If can, whether the BIBLE
whole book. given by divine inspiration propose
10 read the foil wing reou,ons and perhaps TO day
TO m rrow, may say somethog about them
[Ihe resolution was published in Yesterdays HERALD
Mr. PnIsBuRY of New Hampshire thea addressed the
meeting and commended that the science of geology
true ard established beyond doubt the upauthent city
0 the Scriptures He suggested that would be proper
for the Hindoos to establish Hsdoo foreign mission,
TO eplghten the Christians of this and other
tries. He believed the priesthood and IDLE oppo-
sed to all liberty and progress and the deadest foes Of
mankind
The Convention then adjourned until this evening a.
TX O'Clock
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN ONO CITY-NNE BUILDINGS
BURNED.-Last night the bells gave the signal Of
FIRE in Ohio City. The fire was undoubtedly the
work of malicious incendiary. 1t originated in the
southwest corner Of small joiner shop owned by
Mr. G. Saght, on Vermont street, between Kentucky
and Duane streets. On the north side of the street
the following property was entirely Destroyed
large double frame house. owned by John Var
ner, and worth probably 5000 or $500. We did not
learn whether it was insured or not. The house was
occupied by three fames-those of Mrs. Patno, Mrs.
Kendrick, and Mrs. Blaw.
barn. joinershop, and Office, owned by E. Slaght
A quantity of lumber was burned with the houses
which were frame and very combusible.
On the south side Of the street the following
buildings were burned -
new frame house. unfinished and unoccupied,
owned by P. Galpin. 1t was worth about $500, and
not insured This house is not entirely destroyed
Next to it frame house, owned by Mr.. Galpin,
and occupied by Mr. Mcintyre. Valued at $500. No
insurance.
large barn owned by Mr. Galpin also entirely de-
stroyed Itcost $3.50, and with contents, was worth
$500.
Attached to this was a small barn, the property Of
Cant Giles insured for 800. IL was burned tn the