The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-20
ANARCHY N REV. OR. CHeeveR'S CHURCH.

-. NJ the Church Of tine turttans, by |
U,seen Me ma b~rs-A special NJ citing of the
Cnurch calicd-Prosest against Ats Legality
Acrimonious Disc Observation-Disclosures
r~es,cs-Fun Report of the Proceedings
n, Aie black republican recruiting operations in The
ueh OF the Purtans Union Square, by the pastor Rev
n Cbeeyer has created much dissatisfaction among
rse respectable portion Of the congregation and so
s<sJ this has been increased greatly Of late thai
use<n Of the influential have requested the
Rsv Dr. resign his pastoral charge The letter was ad
dressed 10 him personal and informal matter, 70
b acted upon his discretion, but he fit on sun
cay last the fact from bis pulpit and 70 call
assiness eDg OF the society for Monday evening" es
psoialy inviting the female members 10 be present
shseh proceedings given In yesterday HERALD,
bet fun report which here given crowded Out
Ths anticipation Of a lively time OF course drew
Arge audience 10 witness the contest, and besides
occupants TO every seat, there were large number
crowdipg the ases. There seemed to be an awful still
ness pervading house, each waiting with breath
sss attention the FIRST to be made. Rev DR.. CHss
occupied the chair and precisely al quarter 10 o'clock
sHled upon the Rev J. p WARREN 10 open the proceed
ms with prayer, which was accordingly done. The
NE spirit of Cancellation 10 attend their deliberations,
though he slightly intmaed that the Lord would not
% Ltenance the proceedings for the removal Of the
Rev Dr. CHKKv then and said that the object of
ne meeting consider and act upon document he
received signed by sixteen members Of the church,
requiring his a non and action upon In determining
b throw this document upon the churci-or 1t was
addressed to the church. but to he pastor
document entirely Irregular he was guided by MS OVID
sonndence In the church. cblrch AMI interest
nj h the church Their interests h interests, and
HIS interests their interest," He was the servant OF
soo6dence of the church him. If he had he should
pca have continued it, pastor He did not, 'uid not
SoubI lis CONFIDENCE and il he OF it
mat he lust left document entirely N their hands 70
ass upon IL according To their own wisdom from on high.
ss interests as intimately connected the OF
Mo- CHI
the document and the business before item would be
necessary for them in the first place TO appoint chair
". GILMAN then, upon motion, elected chairman
visa soce, and took his seat
Xxx Councilman Gen MATTER one of tho members OF the
church who signed the letter TO Dr. cheever then and
wished inquire of the chairman whether the meeting
organized
me CHAIRMAN replied that was
Gen AAIHR then wished hear the call Of the meeting
The CHAIRMAN stated that he had 1t in his possession
though the Eleven years ago some forty five
brethren and sisters met To establish Thu church Of Christ
fhey had passed through interesting scenes SINCE until
Of the original officers there none len but the
pastor the clerk, deacon and the sexton; but Of
Ne members still with them, Of whose fani
kar faces he present Since their organization they
had had TRIALS and passed through great many serious
pei ieds but II seemed that they 70 undergo still
more He had not the document to which their at
canton bad been called but he presumed from the an
Mt that IL would be fully interesting them
all and TO which they would give their undivided
The Secretary then read the call OF the meeting which
the announcement made by DR.. Cheever Sunday
Inst from bis pulpit as follows
have received document signed by members OF
therefore appoint special meeting FOR evening
requested desired ai al e members shall be present
ths female mt mbers well as the brethren.
PROTECT LEGALITY MEETING
Gen AAmER then rose, ana laid he supposed this
called special business meeting. II he wrong he
hoped TO Ne corrected.
The CHAIInAS stated that he believed Mr.. Ma,her was
night
eral Ma not of oil
right; inquired OF the Chairman
The CAAIENAS-I have no doubt on that-tls is special
&c, eral MAmER-Now, sir, have disposition TO de-
n. The matter for which this meeting Is convened wish
subject ] wish merely TO say without entering into
argument discussion ehe side and the pur
pose Of saving time, direct attention to tue a-
rules OF this church refer 10 the first stsnae rule and
Ne fourth paragraph
Special meetings for hr'ness ss be called ey The clerk
~ Hs.n nSers p %e in writing.
men direct your attention 10 the dfth standing rule,
which says
nsbal be the duty Of notify OF such meetings
Now as state this in order to stand right upon the
sord desire to have entered on The minutes my protest.
n these Words
TO rHr OFFICERS AND NrxsrRs OF THIS NETTING
The respectfully dene; the LEGALITY 81 tbs as
.i has not been called As required by he ;aaf1H Ts OF
r,r cHAIKrAs-s it your pleasure, brethren, 70 bear
voIcs-I move It be read
The document then read as follows BY the secretary
N. Camp
Rr,. q. r Currvks 10 pHpr.s sIs2ihe ander-isned.
Of he church ard eonersgai9n Of the Church q The
Ae ehach and o. AilOns Yourself are painfully con.
wei he stability and p.rpsu:y Of The .ocis,y will pc
oy ,h ~ ~ ,ha 49, o a. ~ Won ,s -,
ped.ncy o. Of he BY the
feiovshp vii Be maintained, dissolution which
= PrevssSes may permit q free from painful memo
s we make On s .acsn hs hs
nrmles and az Of human nature often indicate sepa
yssuIi 10 growins aishstsu % heart That you may
sure you si We ali ympasize IL your views 81 the reesm
s puPs and Ne duty as well a. he ,ga Of s mners
Az questions affecting er iovelvng moral truth Ever in
s 2l AZ Ss re f aaS
No! .SGa ff our vIls
s s. .H:;ii'' I SStss s:S S;sss
ss:y a E.E;P. 81 #. i;s. camp.
M CHARLIE AprRSrrrrr then, aner a few preliminary
remark, offered the following resolution
s.sOysa Its. our gssor Rev Dr chse,er haour enr.
press desire a1i dernnAen that he conanae IN his
Mr. AHEfNEIHY amer the resolution had been seconded,
said there which rendered proper
fer him present this resolution. He amolg the
original forty Eve members Of the church.
GETlEsAN here suggested that the resolution was no.
eesnnaed by a member OF the CHURCH. 0lncuy WAS,
however remeded by the instantaneous second OF several
nonbers, and tie seoonder stated that he Was iona &
member
M AEERNI1HT proceeded 10 say that bs two reasons
we're, hrst that himself and wife among the original
forty Eve members At the formation Of the church. AID
had been members from that time 10 the present The
second that he had contributes 10 the funds OF
ths church about third part Of the money which IL
enst 70 erect this building, and therefore he bad both
spiritual and temporal interest
The CHAIRMAN asked what was the pleasure Of the meet,
ing The resolution was before them any gonue nan
WISHED 10 say anything ugon H.
ANUcE-l move U adoption
me CH,hxhS-The question u called for. Are you
ready Tor The question,
mr. hoNAR tad be did nH know hat Il would be right |
I>es over THIS unF IN silence. Perhs u ght re |
cure some expression Of this meeting He did not MAKE
Seee Remarks i~ any particular object With any bear