The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-29
RELIGIOUS.
Methodist Episcopal Conference-Repore OF the
Committee Scandinavian WOrk-A Warm
Debate-Lay Representation.

Committee ON Scandinavian WOrk-A Warm
Dcbate-Lay Representation.
CHICAGO, May 20, 1868.
The Conference met at the usual hour, Bishop
James presiding
The committee on Scandinavian Work reported
against the formationiOf separate conference for
that people, but in favor OF the continuance of the
paper printed by the Book Depository in Chicago
in the Swedish language and in favor OF establish
ing theological school for training ministers in the
Scandinavian language. The last item of the report
called out an earnest debate
The Rev. DR.. Osborne. Of New York. spoke against
the perpetuation Of any foreign language in this
country. he thought that when foreigners touch
shores they ought drop all their foreign habits
and their language in the sea- and become in fact
In name American citizens
Rev. Mr. Rothwiler, German delegate, replied
to DR.. Osborne and finished with an eloquent vindi
cation Of foreign born citizens His remarks were
warmly applauded.
The Conference then took up the order Of the day,
which was the report on lay delegations and the sub
stitute of Mr.. Hunter, which provides for submis-
sion OF the plan OF the majority to vote OF the con-
ferences and the people.
Mr.. Hunter spoke fifteen minutes in advocacy of
the principle ofay representation, but insisted that
II should not be enacted until the people ask for It,
vMr Peter Cartwright, OF Illinois, spoke in Opposi-
ton both TO the principle and plan. He did not be-
leye that laymen had anything to DO with church
vinely called TO such work.
The Rev. Gilbert Haven, OF Boston. addressed the
Conference taking up the question, shall the people
cooperate in the government Of the people, and Oc
cupied fifteen minutes In an eloquent speech in al
nrmaton and In replying to the objection raised by
At the session this afternoon Bishop Scott pre-
sided.
Rev. Mr. Munger, Of Maine reusmed the discus
sion OF the lay delegation question He was opposed
TO the report Of the majority because It ignored all
antecedent actions OF the Church and made upa
new issue. The Church had once pronounced on the
whole question: and he should oppose any action
the subject until the Church reversed the vote OF
1851
DR.. McClintock OF New York. spoke at length in
reply to the constitutional argument made yesterday
by Mr.. Morrill,. He cited numerous authorities to
show that the Conference possessed ample power TO
adop, the pending report; but while ne f1iIy 0e,
willing to have the matter 20 to the annual confer
ences for their concurrence.
Presbyterian General ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of
Committees-The Subject Of Reunion.
ALBANY, May %. 1858.
To-day Is the seventh day of the Presbyterian Gen.
eral Assembly Old School.
Rev. DR.. Hodge. from the committee, reported in
favor of the appointment of Eve representatives for
the conference upon the subject OF union with the
churches in the Southern States and recommended
that II no union could be effected plan of confeder
alton be adopted.
Rev. DR.. Backus submitted the report OF the theo
logical semnares. They are all in fourishing con-
dition with 2ll scholars. OF whom "a are new stu
dents and so graduates. They recommend DR.. n. L.
Rice for the vacant professorship at Chicago.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart and several other ministers ask
the appointment OF Dr. J. z. Thomas. Action on the
appointment was deferred.
The subject Of reunion with the New School was
discussed by Judge Findley. OF Philadelphia in OPP
position. and Mr. Henry Day, OF New York, in favor.
Both speeches were able and eloquent. Judge Find
ley believes II reunited schsm will occur by
disagreement In doctrinal faith. He also believes
that large portion OF property will be endangered
by legal difficulties.
At the afternoon session the debate was continued
on the subject OF reunion.
DR.. Eageson submitted the following amendment
to the basis:-
That the two following clauses be dropped from the third
received proper hsoricathat Is the Calvanstic
also understood that the various methods
fesson WHICH DO impair the integrity Of the reformed
Calvansc stem be allowed in the United Church.
they have heretofore been allowed In the separate churches
DIR. Eag,cson said-As means OF carrying forward
existing negotiations 10 their completion propose
at proper time TO offer the following resolutions
Resolved stated clerk Of the General Assembly
directed transmit a,iested of this amendment
and Of these resolutions Immediately BY telegraph to the
in The General Assembly in session at Harrisburg,
shout this basis amended, In time TO take
upon their present meeting; " they should
the presbyeres under their then his General
Assembly VIII cOurre, and do hereby continue the joint
committee their part with Instructions 70 present L. as an
the general assembly OF the new school
Presbyterian Church.
The assembly adjourned until tomorrow