The New York herald., 1870-04-12
THE METHODIsTs.

ASttntiOn Of the Brethren ON the Rev. Horace .
Cooks InnIienable Rights-They Allow Him
TO ssGo in Peace,'' Hoping thar he WIN
ssSin No More"
The New York Methodist Conference Fast. reas-
sembed yesterday morning at the Seventh street
Methodist Episcopal church, aud an unusually large
attendance noticeable. as It was expected
definite action would be taken In reference the
OF the Rev. Horace Cook the beguiler OF one Of
the tender LAMBS OF his mock, who created such
sensation during the past winter by his escapadc.
The opening services having been performed ana
routine business disposed OF the case OF Rev.
Horace Cook called up and his application for
permission to withdraw discussed Several
speakers were in favor Of expelng him bu. this
was strongly opposed.
The Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR remarked that the Confer
ence had no power to censure or expel without u
trial. and he could not see thar any benefit
could result TO the Church TO Mr..
Cooks afflicted family by expeling him..
In his application he conceded everything cha rgeu
against him, and he thought that 1t would he sui-
cent TO grant his application and make a suitable
minute ol the matter IN the records Of the proceed
ings.
Rev. Mr. ROCHE said It could not be questioned
whether expulsion was condgn 1t may be merile0,
but he was opposed TO such action. Mr.. Cook con-
fesses that he Is an improper person TO remain IN the
ministry, and he tMr. Rocne) was III favor OF permit,
ting him to Withdraw.
Several brothers desired to speak, but there q
general demand Tor the vote.
Bishop AMES HOpcu tueTc Woulu Dc no luftneT u.s.
cussion 1t only gratlhed public curiosity, wnicn was
evident from the large attendance TINS morning,
despite the rain storm. The motion was lie SAID.
that Mr.. Cook be permitted TO withdraw, ana thai
suitable minute be made OF II; II this was adopted
he would direct the Secretary to prepare the minute
Before taking the vote, however, the followna.
which was prepared by Brother Scudder, read
by the Secretary:-
Whereas IL being understood that Horace Cook has
rendered his parchments, thereby coniessng his criminal
unhiness to remain In the Church or the ninsry
fore
Resovei That request Horace Cook per-
mted to Withdraw be granted.
This was adopted by large vote.
The Conference then proceeded 10 receive reports
OF the condition OF churches IN the several dslrcts
and to consider tue applications to be ocated, &C.
The case OF Brother Dorsey whom the Conference
refused to elect 10 elder orders was Teconsde red
anu lie was elected. The same action taken in
the case OF T.. Crosby Lane, who was elected
extended TO enable the secretary To call
the roll OF the absenteos when the vote
taken on the question Of lay delegation, anu
tney were permitted to deposit their ballots. Two
voted for ana one against the admission of lay dele
gates to the Conference. resolution offered
TO recommend the Evangelical Advertising Associa-
tlOn TO advertise certain religious matters por-
ton OF the secular press IT was laid on the table.
A resolution was adopted cOndemn1ng the giving
OF 100000 TO secaran schools In the city OF New
men and rve laymen-to attend the conven-
ton at rwedde Han, Albany and there ex-
press the sentiment OF the Conference respect
ing sucn appropriations. The following gen
temen were then appolnted:-Cergy nen-Dr-
Crooks, DR.. Curry, the Rev. Mr. Boole, the Rev Mr.
Taylor and the Rev. Mr. Studley. Laymen--J John
Ockershausen, Hiram Merritt, Johh Faulkner,
Samuel Booth and John Stephenson
The conference then adjourned until nlne O'Clock
this morning.