The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-10


ssre MADE TO the time of tho ConferoAos b,
banding up papers and having them printed in the daily
pspers Which gave rise 70 confused debate, resulting
memorial was presested by Rev H. Madison In 70
ference 10 the ADMINISTRATION q Il the bishops whch
wAs referred 10 the Committee on EpscopAoy.
The Black River Conference seat IN petition request
ing that the ministers probation be authorized
emnize matrinony, which was sent 10 the Committee
peuuoa was handed in from Baltimore, asking INA
all relating 70 slavery be struck frsm the discipline,
the matter referred 70 the annual conferences.
The qusArepnisl report q the Northern Usrts6an Ad
rOca< was submitted and referred to the Committee
Book Concern without being read.
WV. MAST, Of the Cincinnati Conference, presented
petition In favor u the full admission Of menbership
children, which was referred 70 the Committee on Re
Ten O'Clock having arrived the special order was call
ed-the report Of the committee Suggesting plan for
Court Of Appeals, by select committee, which lao
the table for the purpose Of receiving the report
epsoopacy nominating fifteen delegates 70 Try the appeal
q Rev. Alvah Wright Of the Ohio Conference Il M hint
ed that Rev. Alvah Wright uied BY tho Conference
liary with the ladies' Of hin congregation" From this
decsion the reverend gentleman appeals 70 the court Of
last resort, which Ia 10 determine upon the delicate ques
On notion the report Of the special Committee the
Court Of Appeals was presented II stated that after de-
Sens the 81 ho ssy ma sSons ~
gee that the Court OF Appeals should be standing com
mee, together with other specific duties. was moved
thss the recommendations DO taken up ser'atiS, which
me recommendasson that the Court should be s,And
ins committee adopted without debate Tho second
suegeeen that the Court should CONSIST Of one membe
from each delegation, 70 be nominated BY their respec
tive delegations,
Dr.. CUSxy Moved to amend BY constituting the Court
Mr. suCxK opposed the amendment, Remaining "that IN
the multitude Of counseors there was safety" The Con
ference should hesitate before they delegated such
70 small number Of men, and In o facetous strain he
ArgueA against the amendment
". DKnrsrn, Of Chicago, moved 2 further amendment
harR mi IN
constitute the Court, which seconded by Dr. Curry
DR.. CLARK stated that the recommendation Of the
mttee was made according 70 the discipline.
g. Moody, Of Onctnnat sa.d that the idea which the
committee had In view 10 make the Court genera
Conference In miniature. He hoped that the number
ments the table, which was carried. After further
debate the second item Of the report adopted which
e Che Coaf sn. CONSIST Of one momosr
i've delegations The parties may challenge for cause and
the committee may excuse members for cause In any
given case, only that not lem than two thirds of the
whole shall remain for the trial OF each case.
The third question was then debated, namely, that the
committee shall submit 10 the Conference the question
whether the entertaining OF the appeal shall DO with the
Conference or with the Court
CALVIN KINGSLEY, Of Erie, moved An amendment, that
the determination Of the question Of admission shall be
with the committee.
Rev. W. RxDDY, Of Oneida strenuousy opposed the
amendment stating that was contrary 70 the discipline
Of the church. He OF The opinion that the General
Conference ought know in every whether there
was an appeal to be tried before the Court called
70 investigate tho whole case.
DR.. KINGSLEY replied, by saying that II the Conference
should listen 70 ill the evidence adduocd by parties max
ing appeals they would be occupied for weeks in trying
have an hs no~syr n he Genera Conference and thst
their decision would be final.
DR.. DURm Of Philsdelphia, thought the constitution
also the credit Of tho Conference mo committee would
be more likely 70 do justice 70 the appean1 than the
General Conferences whole ana ne .nougns tne poace
the Court Of Appeals.
The third Recommendation was adopted, which ID, In
substance That appeals may DO sent directly 70 the com
me order Of procedure was thsn debated Il length
number Of the delegates occupying much valuable time
procedure was adopted II y q folIows;-
The order Of procedure In the Trial Of referred appeal
oases shall Be {. folov.-L Present. the bull Dster-
the case not less than Of the whole shall hear
and Try the case, and majority Of whom shall mako the
70 admit g. STATE The ground Of tho appeals. g. Rad
the minutes and documents 7. AppelAnts defence 8.
Reply Of the delegates. Appellants reply 10 the dele
DR.. D. W. CLARK moved thss the delegations from the
conferences be instructed 70 report their candidates for
the Court Of Appeals tomorrow morning, which was
Dr. J. n Rup offered resolution providing that every
appeal should como 70 hs body ~ much - possible free
from all preiudgment the part Of thoso who might be
called upon investigate the case and that therefore
they dapprove the circulation among than Of pam
phets or papers respecting any appeal prior 70 de-
number OF delegates expressed their vsws upon the
resolution, Of whom stated thas the Conference, by
vote could not prevent The printing and circulation of the
Mr. NooDr approved Of the resolution. observing tina,
u. q the vino ny Ss
pursued In enpaneng lures 70 Try oases In courts o. law
Mr. GRDrS Of New York. suggested that the resolution
court shall read The printed pamphlets before the
trial" He offered that - . matter Of pIeasantry.
Rev. Mr. HArurrD, Of New York East, IN orisf and
tcxa o.cho .,uo<f 4bo fla had I'd
since hh arrival, not insnuatous from dead pam.
phlets but from living men. lie had confidence In
the body ~ being honest men, and he was willing 70 give
Dr. RxD replied 70 the remarks Of the preceding speak
err Civil jurors would hook upon their action with dis
lsnpsred with In any way and whether the Conferences
rejected adopted his resolution he was glad 10 have
the Opportunity Of entering his proseas TO tho circulation
Mr.. MoopY affirmed that u was criminal Ia those who
sought 10 prejudice the minds Of jurors by circulating
would vote daily for Dr. Rsids resolution ana would
sink swim. survive perish with that motion.
Tne previous question then ordered and the rcso
ON motion Of Mr. CaaRr the action Of the Conferences
In the Of appointing committee 10 try the appeal Of
G G. Crevy Of tho New York East Conference WA re-
EDWARD rHoxrsos Of Ohio, moved that the action Of
the Conference saturday In rcston the appointment
Of me soSr q - o..rss Resolution .vo,
amending the discipline providing for the election Of pro
siding elders instead Of being appointed BY the Bishop,
now the practice 10 vas referred 70 the Committee on
RevinAlo
The hour OF adjournment having arrived the Doxoogy
was sung, and the bened,cton wss pronounced By IN.
PoKma, of New York.
TELEGRAPHIC.
uGHTH DAY.
Brurro, Nay o, 1850
Bishop Simpson In The chair.
The 1rs busfpcss I'm order wHs the SELECTION OF the