New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-09
RELIGIOUS
sEMI-ASSUAL MEETING or THE NETWORK AID BROOK
LYS COSGREGATIOSAL ASSOCIATION.
The New-York and BROOKLYN Congregational Asso-

SEMI-ASSUAL MEETING or THE NEW YORK ASD BROOK
LYy CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
The New-York and Brooklyn Congregational Asso-
citation held the first session Of the semi annual Conference on
"Wednesday last a. the gland Congregational Church
Tllis. Rev : Abbott Dr j. Marsh. Rev EdSari Taylor
Rev George whpp.e Rev N Badger Rev. A II Chpp, d.
y B Coo Rev n Beden Rev. T. Hal Rev ) Bourne. Jr-
Rev Daniel Lancaster Rev II II Mcfarland Rev. C. y Ray
Or A Peters Rev " 4 BARTLETT Rev 4. T. Everest l'ey l.
W Bacon Rev : ; Joceyn Rev. VIM James Rev j. T..
French Rev Mr. stone Rev Mr. elf Corresponding Mem
ben Prof Day. Brothers laker X ;. stone
The Conference called 10 order az 10 clock n m by
the Rev LYMAN Ablot The Rev. ) Baylp Brooklyn,
chosen Moderator and the Rev. = Bourne Jr, Scribe
Ae devotional the meeting proceeded 90 business
Tho following gentlemen were then admitted membership
corresponding members. Rev. WIN. Ohh from Ihe New
london County Association Rev Abbott rom General As
socaon u Indiana Rev A. Baker from Wesleyan Metho.
dist Connection OF America and Rev Rollins 5 stone.
The Re, Edward Taylor Of Brooklyn brought 90 the notice
OF the Conference the difficulties which embarrassed the Col
grd churches OF this city aud brooklyn In
Brooklyn and this city tore about 5000 c0lored people OF
Tho Congregational suasion and they represented by the
Bethesda and Union Churches both Of which feeble
and be Thought not properly aided aud encouraged
by their sister churches in either city.
Tho Union Church irookyn j. heavily encountered and Tor
want of means % deIny the debt The property frequently
eopafd1ct The Inefficient mode Of action whh heretofore
has failed give relief should BE- ceased and plan that viii
the necessary aid te immediately acted upon
The above called forth remarks from the Rev Lyman Abbott
aud The Rev Ray Mr. Abbott said be thought that there
should = no distinction Of color recognized N the Church and
no church founded such distinction should be encouraged
however and refined attended churches OF While con
grega0n they ~ coly treated that sefrespect re
amongst themselves The Reverend gentleman spoke very
earnestly and at length TINS subject commute
then appointed 20 consider the matter aud report They re-
T. Tbss We Ar. iu,se.sl spiritual welfare OF
= Distinctions growing Of color ought to be practically soolahed
H al our churches
Cvon the pr.sniaon plans that promise stability and
b. he Union Congregational Ch1rh tn srookyu, and that
Of
snpaa brethren CONNECTED with sister Congregational
Csfees tua possessed o wisdom aud nuzncs s
THIS report va. unanimously adopted
Committee appointed inquire into aud report
ing the marriage laws % the state uf spoke n very
condsiauatory terms Of their inehicIeucy
SECOND DAY
The Conference called order by Dr. Abbott and after
e choosing OF Rev Milton Badger Moderator and the
Rev Edward Taylor Scribe the minutes Of the last meeting
we're sud approved discussion ensued on The relations
which should exist between pastor aud people and occupied the
meeting until O'Clock M when recess Of one hour aud
halt was had foE d collation..
ON adournng The chapel IN the o. the meeting room
bouuly spread table which hsd been prepared for the
guests los the ladies' % the church paaken Of and after
mn ssice bad been done the edblss psi panda oraious
were the order u the day
Tie Rev Milton Holmes % Jersey City said that the result
o. the late election and the glorious Republican triumph 90 New
Jersey had given him great satisfaction inasmuch be be-
neyed the element had aided materially 10
bringing about The combining Of the spiritual i'll tie cl'
productive Of great good IN both spheres
The Rev Edgar ketclum the Rev. T. 1rumbuil OF Nalpa
yaiso Chill Rev. Mr. French and several other gentlemen
made remarks the utility OF socabily among congrega
tons 81 thanks passed the ladies Tor their gene
-o.lty and business resumed m the meeting ROOM in.
ut baptism becoming the subject of discussion most OF the
members coucuiug la thcremaks OF the Rev DR. Holmes who
spoke h,orny the Al O'Clock the Lord Sup
per pauAeH Of by the members aud the meeting adjourned
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