The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-25
Methodist Episcopal Conference.

the Allen street Chursb, at "a. NJ Bishop Waugh pre-
siding.
The proceedings commenced by the Rev. Mr.
Reid reading the third chapter of the First Epste Of
asint John. A hymn then sung, and prayer
offered up after which the minutes of yesterdays Con-
ference read and approved.
Rev. Mr. HARVEY applied for a supernumary relation,
mailing claim the society, account of per
sonal affection. Granted.
CHARLES r. ADAMS E,ade a similar application which
was granted.
The Rev. Mr. CURRY thought that Mr. Jones' case who
was not elected yesterday deacons ORDERS tie vote
having been given. should be re.considered
Rev. lsr. MATTHIAS and other reverend gentlemen
thought M Jones fit and proper person election to
descon's order.
The PRsrpESr put the question, and Mr.. Jones was
elected.
The Committee the Metro coian Church enterprise
reported as follows
The Committee on the Metropolitan Church enterprise
submit the result Of their deliberations, the following
Resolved That we recommend the enterprise of erect.
ing chur ,h in the city of Washington the liber.
Atty of our churches. (sgned
join q I KENNApAY. J. A NJ. RED nohNi'
Few HENRY SER called for the reading Of the circu-
to members and friends of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, which the Secretary read as follows
The undersigned have been requested BY Baltimore
Annual Conference to invite your attention
christianity and promotive OF the interest
Meth0dism.
At the General Conference in Nay last memorial was
presented from brethren in Washington City, asking
The attention and operation of that beGy the
on OF house of worship, of convenient and prominent
location. combining eommodousness in its size and at
saetiveness in the interior and exterior style OF its
architecture.
much taste and convenience claimed for pc we'd
houses of worship
The erection Of such church would necessa rily be
M nsiyeth q be bv thran
Washington and they therefore solicit tie aid Of
friends abroad This they do the more confidently be.
the house to be mainly for the and benefit of
those Who visters not residents Of the national
uopelis.
who repair to Washington connection with the
bling q the national representatives. and business
With other departments OF the government, who would
prefer the mintratons and services Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church If thsy could easily find place Of
worship such 1t is intended to provide for them in
with the resident population who may be dis
posed to avail themselves Of its free accommodations
1bc view taken of this movement by the Conceal Con-
ference may be in the folio wing resolutions which
THEY adopted in May last -
~. Resolved. That we cordially approve Of the cree
tioD of house Of worrhip Of the Methodist Bpisco
pal Church. in the city of Washington contemplated
by brethren in their memorial.
- Resolved, That regarding the of this enter
prise of high importance the interests Mehodism
throug hout the country, will give it our individual
all appropriate means aid in its promotion. y
Our brethren of Washington have purchased most
eligible site for the building TOR which they will pay,
has been made.
In com pIiance with request Of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, the Rev. Henry Scer has beer appointed
agent FIR the Metropolitan Church In the known ability
energy, and perseverance Of Brother Slcer have
guaranty OF the success OF the enterprise.
We heartily commend him to the confidence end liberia
lily OF cur brethren and friends
We regard the accomplishment Of the undertaking
fully practicable very desirable and strongly tending to
beneficial issues.
I. A. NORRIS, NJ SIMPSON
5. JAMES 0. G.. BAXEP,
+. r. AMES.
BALTIMORE March 16, 1858.
The Rev. Henry SIcER agent for the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church. spoke at considerable length
upon the various matters contained in the above circular
he related the efforts be had made in New Jersey the
New England States and elsewhere to reiso funds for
the building Of the proposed Methodist Episcopal Church
at the capital The Conference at Troy after calling tn
roll subscribed eight hundred dollars Tie design the
church plain and handsome, with school
attached and would cost fifty thousand dollars. When
It that the Methodists had free cha
these people will spend their time Sunday loang
about the hotels Old Senator Benton resides in the
reigborbood OF this church, and took occasion say
that the building of that church would improve the
civilization of the neighbcrhood and IL is intended to
put up card in the different hotels With the respective
times OF service inscribed. When the church has been
built, the Baltimore Conference will not fill the pulpit
but any clergyman authorized by the Bishop. who will
make the best impression to Methodism under God
will the charge He believed that the morals OF
Washington would be improved by the establishment Of
this church. and hoped that the New York Conferences
would give It as substantial support the other
srences bad done Ia conclusion, he requested Bishop
mstter, to give the audience the benefit of his
pereDce.
Bishop SIMPSON sad-I would simply say without occu
pyne much Of your time, that my convictions deep
and abiding that the erection Of such church in Wash
pgon would be OF very essential service to the general
interests of the people throughout all land Ny
for II are that Washington may be viewed
missionary ground in this respect. Owing to the struc
ture Of govern the people who 90 there
side seldom make that city a pema nent residence for
they there this year and be out Of it the
] met there several young men who had taken clerk
nd " me actiy mhera of
church: but charge Of administration removed them
from The Office and while they anxious labor for
the church. yet they did not feel at home There is
fur Their why should be interested in Washing
ton Our sons may perhaps, ia few years. receive APP
is the influence which would be thus given to the
general condition of the church fuctuatny popula
many instances of young men Who previously to their
Wit to Washington wore pous and devoted becoming
degraded and sunk 10 sn The Bishop concluded his re-
marks by calling the Conference to support the
lutiens Of the committee
DR. BANGS thought the report should take esper hold
OF the heart ard the He reoced NJ the effort pu!
forth to build church 10 Washington and offered the
following amendments to be added to the report
Resolved Thrt the list be called, and each party in
yited TO subscribe what he Is willing to give tho
erection Of the Metropolitan Church In Washington c.
Resolved That in eoDfoI nifty the recommendation Of
the las. General Conference to the rre-
siding elders end preachers to adopt such as
they may deem expedent for the promotion Of this OBJ
ject
The Rev. Mr. PERRY Chairman Of the Committee stated
the views OF that body the subject He was opposed
to the amendments proposed by Dr. Bang calling In
open Conference, for public subscription the object Of
which thy might not approve OF, which their circum-
| stances might not be liable to meet
It then moved TO lay the amendments the table.
| Lost
Tha Rev Mr. CURRY opposed to the haildng OF the
church. fer he believed that such edfces required
urgently in other places than at Washington He
would subscribe cent he did NOT think IL proper
TO call upon the Conerepce publicly to AID such under
| taking
pr. KfsNADAY thought it would be better 10 withdraw
the ans Moment and allow the Conference vote the
resolutions OF the COMMITTEE. He recommended the en-
terJrise, but objected TO drumming mp the members
/ rhe Pew T.. GGIswotD opposed 10 subscribing my
! shire for y he ru'v ~ prcaruacs - hri3