The New York herald., 1869-06-17
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE IN
CRItACO.
the Division in the Episcopal Church Widen.
ing-Mccting OF Anii.RitunlistS-High Church
Encroacliments Observation-Disclosures OF the
Prayer Book Proposed.

ing-Mccsing OF Anii-Ritualists-HighC Church
Encroacliments Observation-Disclosures OF the
| Prayer Book Proposed.
CHICAGO, June 16, 1869.
| The conference Of presbyters, laymen, &C., OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States
assembled here this morning. The object Of the con-
ference is well known TO the public. About 200 dele
gates are present, the majority OF whom ladies.
Alexander G. Tying, OF PEORIA OF Rev. DR.. Tying,
OF New York. called the conference to order Rev. DR..
Anderson, OF Virginia. led the exercises He said he
was an accidental spectator being on his way to
another place. He felt deep interest In what had
brought the brethren from above No one could es-
innate the importance Of drawing their wisdom from
above at such juncture. There but few here IN
number, but thousands were watching their course.
The Conference gave half hour to devotional
exercises, in wnicn Rev. Samuel Cutler OF Massachu
sets and Rev. Mason Gallagher OF New Jersey, took
part.
| Rev. Mr. GALLAGHER said he felt that they were
right, although they were comparatively in num-
| ber Success depended upon Gods blessing. They
should cultivate constant spirit OF devotion, even
II ali church rulers were against them. He believed
that many VINO sympathiZed with them were afraid
TO come.
Gordon G. Hubbard, of this city, was appointed
temporary chairman, and Alexander q. Tying oil
Peoria, temporary secretary
The committee reported the names OF the follow.
ing gentlemen as permanent officers OF the Confer
euce:-Presldent Felix r. Bruno., of PIttsburg, Pa
Vice Presidents, Rev. Dr. Newton, OF Pennsylvania;
Gordon q. Hubbard, OF Illinois, Rev. Dr. Andrews
OF Virginia; Colonel B. A. Crlgg OF New Jersey
Judge Miller OF Wisconsin. and John |. Hewitt, OF
| Michigan. Secretaries, Rev. G. W. QUICK, OF Penn
| sylvania; Rev. \. n. Cowgirl, OF Kentucky and
| Rev. T. l.. Smith, OF Missouri.
-. The PRESIDENT said few weeks ago he saw in
| the New YORK papers statement that there was
! to be a convention NJ Chicago to divide the
| Church, and that statement had been repeated
again. IL was device of an enemy. lie had been
more anxious to be member OF the Convention IN
order that his voice might be raised against such
ton. 1t was a meeting OF those who loved the
| Church and were shocked at the tendency at
Ihey met 10 consult how the Church could be
called back from destruction he hoped the deli
berations will be calm and no words be spoken
| which their enemies could use against them. The
Business Committee was appointed.
MIR. CHERRY OF Chicago, asked what constituted
| membership This Conference was simply confer
ence TO discuss the feeling and attitude OF certain
officers and rulers OF the Church who are endeavor-
ing TO promugae certain doctrines obnoxious TO the
evangelical portion Of the Church. As the proceed
! ings are TO 20 forth to the world IL would be well 10
understand who are competent 10 take part In the
Rev. Dr. COOPER, In reply said he had prepared
| the following preamble and resolutions
this Conference OF the clergy and lay OF the
Episcopal Church has assembled Tor the purpose
Of DISCUSSING topics eonneced with certain protest issued
other business under the circumstances may be deemed
Resolved All who have signed together with all who may
be members ls S cenrsnse wn as pro-
Rev. Dr. GALLAGHER stated that q telegram had
! been sent to the Fulton street New York; noon
prayer meeting asking the ntercesson OF that body
In tnelr supprcaiions In behalf OF this Conference
IL was also recommended tnat they should discuss
the following questions this aiternoon:-Plrst what
shall we dof second how shall we do its-the object
being TO draw out fully and freely the feelings Of the
Convention, which then adjourned till half-pas
| two y. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
Upon the reassembng Of the Conference the mem.
bers proceeded TO discuss "wnat shall we do ~
Mr.. ASH, OF Illinois, said the first thing to do was
to put themselves right on the record. He insisted
that 1t was not a convention to divide the Church.
but Conference TO protect II. In regard to the
vision Of the Prayer Book he thought the subject
should be touched tendery. lie thought the
a very small one. lie doubted whether
TINS was the proper time to act on the Prayer Book
ne signed the call for the meeting and did not In.
teno TO ask pardon If they were compelled TO ask
leave OF their Bishop TO meet and discuss issues II
80 tney naa better go home and weld up the ghost.
MI. COOPER spoke al considerable length In denun-
cianon OF the treatment OF evangelical charges in
tnls diocese.
this Bishop that his conscience would not let him
use a service, the Bishop would have to 90 on and
word 'regenerate.' lie would not strike it out
Mr. NEwTos SAID the Bishop should not not attempt
was no alternative for those who had Conscientious
scrupes but 10 be forced out OF the Church
Mr. andrews deplored any mention OF the coming
trial OF Mr. Cheney. Allusons TO 1t were premature.
The question was further discussed by Messrs.
Clements, OF Ohio, and Gallagher Of New Jersey.
The question. "How shall we do itr' was then dis
cussed by Colonel A. Y Crigg, and Mcssrs Gallagher
Clements and Cooper, who offered the following re.
solutions
Resolved That this Conference and tho members thereof
have heretofore ind vdusy In their collective
pacy recognized unsound and unProtesAnt the state
cn and teachings against which the protest alluded 20
the resolution passed this morning dected, sol
EMMY reafhrm their opposition 10 them.
Resolved That this Conference recognizing the present
time of imminent danger the purity OF worship OF hs
Protestant Episcopal Church. does hereby pledge e 10
al proper Efforts for the Of the their In
teyrity.
The resolutions were passed, the frst with few
dissenting voices and the last unanimously.
| The Business Committee announced that the re-
vision OF the prayer book would be discussed this
evening.
Mr.. CHENEY said he could not be present tonight.
ne consequently wanted TO say something about the
revision Of the prayer book. Were they TO 20 on
using prayer book winch Inculcated false DOC