The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-22
TIE MElHODBr GENERAL CONFERENCE.

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FIFTEENTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
EXAMINATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS REPoRrs OF
THR COMMITTEES ON ITINERANCy, ETC.
nEeIAI yoR THE NEW YORK HERALD
BuyAIo, May, Is, 1890.
The Conference was called 70 order hs morning by
nHhop BAKER Rev. 4 THOMAS, Of California, led the
aeSoslonsi sxerciaea The salsries crowded this
morning, and the city s being rapidly filed with
sIApgeY.
A soon ~ the minutes Of Wednesdays session
were read and approved, CALVIN KINGSLEY, Of Erie
novel 10 suspend the regular order OF business for the
purpose Of MAKING correction In the report Of the
minority on slavery Before entering upon the expaua
ton he called attention 70 the unntsntonsl omission of
gle clause in the majority report was this: after
the words evil OF slavery, these words should have
been inserted-"n contrary TO the laws OF God ana
nature" The printed slips circulated among the mem
bers Of the committee we're correct, and the mis-
take occurred because the paper went TO press
before be could see the proof In the fret pa,e
WAS charged that tho Episcopal address
slavery was not read. He said thes the address
was talked over freely in the committee, and he offered
to produce Il IL WAS required At this point Dr. Kings
ley WAS interrupted BY Mr. Munoe and others, but the
bishop ruled that the speaker could proceed. was
charged that the journals Of the several annual confer
ences were not read but the minority objected 70 their
production, and therefore that objection was without
weight sub committee was appointed TO make draft
Of the proceedings Of the several Conferences the
jet Of slavery, and although formal report was no,
msde, still the committee all knew the substance of IT,
The minority further declared that motion to bring Out
the facts in regard 70 the number Of petitioners and the
members Of The annual confer ences, laid the
table, thus refusing The inoF nation sought BY them
Dr. KINGSLEY denied that the intention Of the ma.
ory 10 shut out any light, and affirmed that Ia the
ter Of petitions WAS sgreed both sides that thousands
Of memorials, both in favor and aganst change Of rule
on slavery, could have been obtained. Besides, It
ridiculous proposition TO find out the exact number
Of men, women and children who pettioned that sub
Mr.. MORGAN observed that the minority were charged
with working an under current.
Ar KINGSLEY maintained that minority were treated
BY Inc Other eide with fairness and courtesy and they
could gain little respect and friendly persecution by
pursuing be course they chose 70 take that morning. he
,,a H1 sSs@. :: 20 wSs,Ss behalf Of the minority
number Of petitions and petitioners was or Was nSs
on the table
That would settle the question.
Great confusion prevsied for some time, when
MrNRos. OF New Jersey, oots'ced the hoor aud re-
that Was proper that, although they we're acquainted
with The bishops address, II should be read In committee
but not H. asserted that The 9th charges made
by the minority were true During his speech be was
constantly interrupted by from various members
Mr. Coosns, Of Philadelphia, was permitted 70 explain
the Objectionable Items in the report OF the minority
pared by him He narrated the course pursued by the
CON mitiee The fret thing they did was to ascertain
the state Of feeling Of each annual conference In reference
to change Of rule on slavery, which was obtained Sub
me orias and 10 collect the vote OF the annual ooue
rtpces on the subject OF change Of rule proposition
also made that each delegate should furnish the sub
committee wnh oil that was on the Conference journals
reference 10 slavery during the last -four years.
argued by the minority that they had authority 70
bring the journals the oommtee
room Their pc deieexes only extended 70 bring
ing that portion OF the journal slavery that was refer
red 10 the General Conference into the committee The
minority offered 20 give ali the nso nation that de-
sired, thai bey could lawfully impart- The minority
0ked for the number OF circuits and sssions, and the
Information not given. He admitted thai DR.. Vice,
70 whom the matter was referred had been taken sud
denly H. but somebody else could have obtained the In
formation desired The minority knew in entering upon
the discharge Of their duties, that they had majority
sgains them and they therefore ssd amer stating that
ect of slavery 1--WE propose 70 you do your work
In your own way" and We viii not interfere with
and wanted The minority 70 servs on The
sub committees 70 prepare business. He (nr. Ooombe)
said 10 the majority i've want Light you WIN give US
will be thankful; but you refuse IT, will be
thankful This remark was maze with a signidcan,
rbake Of The head and subsequently, expiAned-ur
s GSapss @s4spS ass . The %asZ Esla.ed 70 .arc. al
ne Sos% sess nssouon Ss
On slavery report the number OF petitioners from the
bouDds Of esch Conference together with the number Of
votes received by each Of the proposed now rules Ia each
ard all the annual conferences
Pending the vote the resolution, DR.. CrRxy per
mited 10 speak. He remarked that In tho committee
every member freed his mind the utmost good feeling
prevailed; and he had perfect confidence 10 the honesty
and good faith Of the minority, although be differed IN
Tr. KINGSLEY moved 10 lay Mr. COMBS resolution 90
the table, inasmuch ~ was the intention OF The
majority 70 make additional report, containing sasti,s
which was adopted. The lengthy and wordy debate then
dropped minority having accor iDg 70 the statement
n s,syips on he sscusson Of The reports for that DAY
A resolution Was proposed by Dr. CLARK 70 appoint
committee Of to examine the Revised Ritual pre-
pared BY especial committee appointed -FOUR yeas ago
Dr. OSBORN moved that After Monday the call for
st,FR 20 bis feet lie favor Of keeping the door
open for the arsest number Of petitioners; for "
Southern planter had exercised the same sdmnstrann
ever black men had BEEN exercised the white
sTe,hftp Of ne minority Of the Committee on slavery
compelling them 10 at up G night 10 write 10, he would
have been looked upon % ersai trAnt He hoped The
o. ople would DO heard upon ali matters affecting their
nisistis and even upon matters thai dd not refer par
pr 0sBors wishdrew his resolution, a. be perceived
would eAute Q cebate.
DR. HAYES renewed The resolution, which ives laid on
Inc Committee on Episcopacy reported TIA, they bed
sxsnr ed the charge of Hiram hatson preferred against
BsS.s s%. s ana Srea
resolution the effect that the above charges were not
sustained, which vas adopted.
The Commine Itsnersncy reported 10 favor OF ibe
pasfAge OF resolution providing that In the trial OF mem
bers ministers, whether before committee or confe
renee, In AL appeAs was improper for presto ns
cficer deliver . charge explaining The evidence, OF
scsur forth The merits OF the case
Dr. TsnmE the Cbairmas desired say thai they hal
evicepee thai the bshops - IN The habit OF sum
ming the depce In cases. buythe committee desxnes
to sdott rule which could be applicable 70 prcsidD'
Cheers throughout The church. The resolution ws
scopud The c5nDtsee also reported that they had ex
smined the ourpas q the PhadephiA Conference touch
ing the Of William Quinn, slave holder and the,
Of the opinion that the Dsctpne net violated
bis but the report stated that they unable "
the inquy Of another resolution for the q
pos sDch wasta slave holders be class IL Adert
Ibe report Was accepted and adopted.
The Com miitee Itinerancy, motion Of DR.. CrRRy
ftlofted resolution providing that, when preacher
wss transferred from one Conference 10 a1oher. his
rgh privileges and 10 the Conference 10
pthh be transferred should date from The time oi
bio psps'er uns,s provided Otherwise by the Bsbops
be allowed 70 vote twice the constitutional gues