Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-24


Rev Alfred Cook naf The dornnlent which I
was lengthy recitited. by preamble and ten +
resolutions that the rebellion was unparalleled in
its wickedness. and con'inue 10 mperi the exis- I
teuce OF the Republic that our nation i a chosen
instrument to extend the kingdom of Christ; that /
il il the solemn duty of every citizen TO rally to
the support OF the Union cause: that the Confer I
ence renew their VOWS OF unconditional loyalty 10
the United States enoined alike by the Bible and /
the Book Of Discipline: that in the present condi
ton of public affairs there should be exercised
great prudence and caution; that those who op-
pose every wariike measure under the pretext OF
discriminating between the Administration and
the Government, are guilty of covert treason;
that slavery is incompatible with Christianity and
Republican institutions; that the Conference con
cur in the righteousness of the Presidents procla
nation OF freedom to- the blacks; that there was
reason for gratitude for the maintenance of the
public credit. and that the members would appro
prIatey observe the fast day ordered by the Presi
dent
The reading of the report was frequently in
terruptel by loud applause The resolutions
which denounced slavery and treason at the
North created scene of almost wild enthusl
asm. The clergy rose en- masse and marked
their approval OF them by cheers clapping of
hands, stamping their feet on the ground and
other modes of applause TO which "A council OF
reverends might be supposed stranger.
The Bishop seemed most disconnected at
the event and at once declared that he disap
proved of the manner in which the members in
dicated the approval of their report
Rev. Mr. Foster said he supposed the Bishop
objected to their clapping OF hands.
Rev. Mr. Wood thought they should not differ
on the question. Capping hands might be well
enough but they could give the expression of
the Conference by the old,iashioned word of
Methodism "amen."
Rev Mr. Foster said that at the great event in
his lte his conversion TO Jesus he raised his
hands aud clapped them for JOY. Applause and
cries of GLORY to God u
Rev J Newman informed the Conference
that Gen. Wool would have been present, but that
he had received message from Washington
about a great piece OF Rebel rascality in New
York, and he wanted to putt down. He knew
they would be satisfied at that explanation. eS-
pecaly if Gen. Wool should put down at once
the infamous Copperhea is of the North. [Cireat
applause.
The Hon Moses F. Odell. in response to re
peated calls. avowed his affection for the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, and declared that it had
rendered valuable assistance to the Government
in prosecuting the war He held that the Ad-
ministration had made great progress in suppress
sing the rebellion. and cited the presence OF I'm
ion troops in all Missouri. and parts of Kentucky
and Tennessee and W Western Virginia in support
OF his statement Applause
Rev DR. Osborn OF White Plains said the Con
ference was under great and lasting obligations
to Mr.. Odel the true friend of Methodism, for
his words of comfort and hope respecting the
state Of the country. Applause During the
year past his mind had been in constant state
of anxiety about hi. beloved country; and he had
to contend against great deal where he lived
the infamous CopperheadS ere as thick as black
berries and they were obstinate too. When he
saw them, daily, he often hoped within him
self that thrashing man we'll might become one
of the Christian virtues-that he might he able
constantly to dig into such fellows. Laughter
and applause Let the Copperheads be put
down at once. Applause II he were Pres-
dent Lincoln, instead of suspending the habeas
corpus, he would suspend the Copperheads APP
plause.
Bishop Scott then rose He approved of these
resolutions but he did not like the mode of ap
probation adopted by the Conference. Like
many, he was led to thank God for our defeats at
Bull Run and other places God understood
them and they would lead TO the settlement of
the great question which caused the war, forever
The Lord was telling them not to heal the wound
of the daughter of his people, slightly. He did
not consider, however, that the ministers before
him should forget their character, or the proprie
ties of the occasion. Let them say Amen"
till they raise the very roof above them. but they
should ever remember they were clergymen.
/ Applause
Rev. Mr. Foster said that although he had
been friend To the South BY education and dis
position he was in favor of the war before "A gun
was applauseI- and proclaimed that we
should fire two guns for each of the rebels one.
/ Applause He ready to give glory 10 God
Tor our defeats at the first Bull Run and the sec
ond Bull Run for he believed they were still
able to carry on the wa but he knew that if
they succeeded, slavery might be saved The
South hated the \ ankecS they scorned. despsed
and held them in ridicue and if Southern man
should say Yankee had no soul. the Yankee
would be afraid TO say he had. Applause and
laughter He hoped the would continue till
that hellish devilish idea whipped out of the
people of the Southern States. and to accomplish
that object. he did not care it the war went on
one two or ten years Applause
Rev. Mr. Foster, recently from New Orleans,
said that while there, the ladies" insulted every
\ ankee they met in the streets sometimes cross
inc on the other side to show their contempt =
| Their common cry was. Look out for YOUR
pockets, here's Yankees coming" he wanted
that feeling whipped out of the Southern people
uy shot aud shell
Rev. j. B. Wakely desired to inform the Con
ference that the proper way to treat Copper
head was 10 stamp their heels him The
speaker stamped his feet violently on the floor,
which otpu-Ht loWb the mouse, ReN- MI + OK
remarking: "Brother Wakev. did Won make a
hole in the tioor that time Laughter
! The yeas and NAYS were then taken on the res
olutions, seriatim. and an animated scene follow
ed Nearly all the members called rose and
voted IN their favor; some cried YEA" in a tone
which made it sound like may. and we're re
questioned, when they cried YEA, with all my
heart
Two clergymen, who had supported the reSO
lutions IN favor of the Union. said they did not
dsapprove of those introducing the SLAYER.
question. The no" which each OF them uttered
seemed TO discomfort The Conference considerable
and scene OF the greatest excitement follow ed
The names Of the Clergy who thus expressed
themselves are Rev. NJ. Catte'l. Presiding Elder
OF the Rhnebeck District. and Rev Mr. Setieck
Of Vest Camp. Ulster county, New York.
Loud cries ere made for Mr. Cattell 10 ex
plain himself and show his LOYALTY. and sever
al members pressed around him AZ length he
appeared near the pulpit and declined 70 make
speech Some ministers declared he should be
excused. While others exclaimed: Bring him
up. Put the screws on him" Hes not loyal,
ami other kindred expressions.
Mr.. Cattell said he had been dragged up before
them 10 ex plain his views and il they would force
hipl 10 speak. lie would DO 50 He and all his
family were from the Puritan stock, anu were
born in Massachusetts,. and he loved the Union.
! But lie would tell them that he would not swal-
low their resolutions on slavery Kisses Ter
yenrs ago. he Vas l0yal msn--wlen those who
who now questioned his LOYALTY we're the reverse
and when they did all to oppose and embarrass
the Government. Loud hisses The Admin
! Il