The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-27

Prepa rxtiOns for q Grund Row at the Annual
Meeting In JuBc-An the Officers OF the
Church 90 m sacrinced-OvcrthrOw OF the
Established Rules Of the Church.
Like the rural members of the Albany Legislature In
abusing their privilege Of majority, TO Cypress the c
2ns Of New York for their political opinions, the majority
OF Rev. Dr. Cheevers church have steps TO oppress
the members who dare express their dissent the late
black republican recruiting operations OF Dr. Cheever
his pulpit special meeting Of the church held last
evening In accordance with police read by Dr Chcover
Sunday morning Nearly all The officers Of the church being
among the sgners Of the letter Dr.. Chcever requesting
him to resign, this meeting called with q adopt
by which they could be got rid of How des
perate those tho report will show. Previous
10 the business meeting q prayer meeting hold, and
several of tue brcthern prayed very earnestly that Dr.
Cheever should be directed by the spirit Of right
pastoral course all OF which tho reverend gentle man
doubtless needs very much. AT the conclusion of the
prayer meeting Dr. Ball was upon motion called 70 the
chair, and "young Mr.. Warren elected Secretary.
The CHAIRMAN announced that the meeting was open for
the transaction of business He did think necessary
to read tho minutes OF the last meeting and as the clerk
had them in his possession and gone Of town. was
deemed to be inadvisable.
Mr. CnsrN then arose and said ,ha, ne supposed that
The object OF the meeting was merely TO prepare for the
annual business meeting. He did know what business
was 10 come before the meeting But thing the
election OF officers OF the church and he deemed advsa-
bic that committee should be appointed for the nomna-
ton of those officers. They could make inquiries and
certain what list would be acceptable to the church lie
therefore moved that such committee be appointed
Mr.. HAVEN then said thai he should hope tina, the pro
position would not pass merely because a depar.
inrc rom The pancc and Of the church for the
as eleven years, Ever since tho orgRnzat,n Of the
church The subject OF elections had been talked about at
annual meetings, and the present rule had been adopted
a anc S %Ss Tho Throw adoption Of @
the ohairs Of the church into the hands of two
or three, and IN feet introduces the system Of
primary econs and all the disgrace Of political
Iagmpr lie therefore trusted that there would be
hng Of the kind done, and that tbs innovation teir
established ales would not be- allowed.
Nr cuzrER said tina, he would only say that he found
rule upon the books that the officers might be nominated
in that manner II was not obligatory 70 elect the nom
nccs, but "a the rule provided for such u committee no
hoped The resolution would pass.
Mr.. HAyKS replied that IL his brother would Just show
him any single reason tor this change or their established
practice he would Withdraw his objections II the bro
thor would just givc ono reason, he would be happy
withdraw.
yr. CssIR rslolncd that he supposed they we're not
differing from the rule What the practice had been he
did not know.
Mr.. H.yHS-Yon know from my statement
Mr.. Cm,yrxE-ycry true, ] did not intend 10 impcach
ai-but DO not know the practice from my own know
ledge BY nomination by committee there would be less
hands Of few Il was pubic nomination. No committee
would attempt to carry o1i any private schemes in such
capacity, but would ascertain by conversation and in
qniry the opinions Of the members.
Mr.. sam HtNr, observing how unsatisfactory the at
tempted explanation of his colleague wa, arosc 10 his
assistance ana moved amendment that Immluec Of
three be appointed report the annual meeting
what amendments TO the standing rules, in their opinion
are dec med cx pcdicut and W submit the names OF suitable
prsons for the Office OF doacons in the church. vel
q list 81 officers for the ensuing year.
The CHaRsaN-Is that amendment sccondeiS
voicS-I second u.
WY.
Mr.. HuSr sad his reasons for making this amendment,
that the present condition OF the church called Tor
some action. was he believed, generally conceded thai
would be necessary IN appoint additional dcscons
and that some names be submitted specially adapted
for thai office. Il important office, and ne
Thought that ihe committee ought to take that suhicc,
into consideration and inquire among the brethren
for the most suitable persons whose names could be
submitted ~ the annual meeting. Tie thought that
they could arrive thus to result very satisfactory.
Their position wa an extraordinary ono aud he thought
meet the lie hoped there would be committee OF
three appointed by the chairman suitable per
sous for deacons Of the church. and report amendments
to The standing rules that in their opinion were dccmcd
e1pcdeDt snd sko TO submit the names II persons
suitable for the other officer Of the church.
Mr.. H,vrN hoped his brother would be kind
form him what his Object waswhat that he pro-
rocd TO dc lie hal spoken of the Importance OF the
Office OF deacon and he had epdcavored to gather whether
he contemplated alteration Of the number Of descons
whether he whed TO reject the present brehreu and
put others In their places There necessity add
10 the number Of dcaoons, though they chose do
they might " The object 10 change the rule 10
revoed At the thought There was Discussion in 1899
and Al that time Or. Ciesver lad taken great
interest in the subject, and laborej zeslousy among
the brethren 10 rule Of the present form,
and for that rule they we're more indebted 10 him
Than 10 any other present In The church. Although
he then opposed 10 the permanency Of the deaoonafe
that the rule adopted he did not like this tampcr
ing with their permanent rules for the purpose Of attaining
any object that might be deemed desirable by the maori
IT, For years past the whole country from the rocky
halls OF Maine the coasts OF The Pacific had resoundod
with prOtesiaiion rgninsi this sort ~ legislation. Their
pulpit had rcsonnded with protests against changing iunda
mental law for the purpose of accomplishing tempo
rary object He trusted that the resolution would be lost
They had good rules a.d ought to abide by them One OF
the brethren had inf rmei him that they were In robei
be was very sorry 10 hear Il, when many mites from
home and all thai he knew Of u now vas IRON nevsps
per rcporb He thought there vi" no necessity 'or "o"-