The New York herald., 1870-10-22
NATIONAL UNITARIAN CONFERENCE
Third Days Proceedings-A Modified subsi-
tute for tho Ninth Article Proposed by
Rev. Mr.. Hepworth and Passed
by Large vote-Final
Adjournment

Adjournment
The Conference was called 10 order ~ ten O'Clock
yesterday morning by the President, Mr.. Henry
Chapn, OF Worcester, Mass. Prayer was offered BY
Rev. DIR. Hale.
Rev. GEORGE H. HEPwoRrH, OF New York. then
TOOK the noor. He said:--I have no other desire
than to do such work would insure the welfare OF
the Unitarian body ana consolidate the brotherly
spirit which has been manifested amongus. there1
fore propose that the ninth article OF the constitution
be resclnded and the following substitute embodied
In the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. our allegiance tu
the Gospel OF Jesus Christ and to secure the largest
unity OF spirit ami the widest practical co-operaton
we invite to our fellowship all who wish To be foI-
lowers OF Christ" THIS Ia last concession. 1t ID
more than he desired TO concede. Radicals a well
as conservatives, cannot object stand on this mid
die platform and do Christian work on II.
Rev. Mr.. CALTHR0P, from Syracuse seconded the
motion and said:-ln accepting Mr.. Hepworth's
proposition we do not commit ourselves to any dog.
matte statement OF belief but simply follow the feel
ings OF hearts. We satisfied to stand on the
glorious Christian platform OF God and Man.
An old gentleman then arose and declared that ha
regarded the amendment as q compromise between
the old Unitarians aud the radicals. He would neves
consent 10 any compromise. He Indignantly cons
paiued that the ministers are having AL the talk tQ
themselves.
vote was then taken upon Mr.. Hepworth's pro-
position, with the following result: Affirmative.
200; negative, SO. The announcement OF this vote
was received with three rounds OF applause.
Rev. Mr.. Wears, OF Cincinnati then mounted
the platform and with . theatrical flourish Of his
arms, exclaimed, "Rome has spoken, buG this Gauss
Is not yet concluded" tIIisses)
Rev. mr.. CoRDNER, Of Montreal. then proposed
the following statement OF belief :"Holding Chris
tan truth to be infinite In It's nature aud In appica-
ton, we dsclalm any attempt to embody 1t In for
mulated articles OF saving faith In response, how-
ever to inquiry concerning doctrines and prin-
clpes as Unitarian Christians refer, firstly, to
teachings and life OF Jesus Christ as forth In
the New Testament and secondly, In exposition
thereof to meet the wants OF the present timc I'd
the tracts already published by the American uni-
Rev. DIR. BELLOWS was opposed to the passing OF
Rev. Mr. Cordners proposition. as 1t would raise up
new questions and new discussions. He did not
| wish To disturb the present harmony OF the Cons
| ference. He saw no good 10 be achieved by any
| such declaration OF principles.
Rev. JAMES FREEMAN CLARK and Rev. CHARLES
| LOWE entirely agreed with DR.. Bellows. The former
gentleman said THIS proposition would be considered
| as committing the body To a statement OF faith.
DR.. ELLIOTT, OF st. Louis sad:-I only rise to say
| that those my sentiments.
Rev. Mr.. CoRDsER then withdrew his resolution,
aud IL referred 10 committee Tor report at the
next General Conference, the committee TO consist
of seven clergymen and four laymen.
Rev. MIR. LOWE moved resolution expressing sat
sfacon ut the letter OF greeting received from the
Universast Convention. Passed unanimously.
Rev. Mr.. HALE said he Understood there were
three hundred OF faith In the house, and
now the time 10 put them In. uaughter.)
II was decided that a.! statements OF belief In the
hands OF the delegates be referred 10 the committee
Professor G. C.EvERErr, Of the Theological school
at Calnprl dye, delivered address ~ the OF
the American Unitarian Assoc at.O,- He said
the relations between the Conference as the
II would he unwlsc to interfere with the action
the association. 1t was well to remember that the
association was dong missionary work, and the
4 man who would cripple this association because it
! does not altogether satisfy hn aims blow at the
to further the work OF liberal Chr stianity and our
flag means the advanceon the whole line. Jap
| p,ause.)
Mr.. Everetts report was unanimously accented
The Rev. Mr. WARE, OF Baltimore then read a re-
port OF the local conferences 10 the General Confer
ence
ON motion OF Rev. Or. COLLIER, Of Chicago, 1t was
Resolved Tha. in view Of the great and growing opgor
aaa chrany we earnestly recommena spy church
and society within the circle Of our fellowship use nil duo
aeh 'r the knowledge OF the truth which we hold and
Resolved Tha, the requested to raise 800
for the use OF the American Unitarian Association
/ November us collection Sunday
Rev. G. G. STAPLES OF Chicago moved n vote or
thanks TO the Rev. Mr.. Lowe Tor his administration
OF the afairs OF The American Unitarian Association
| which was unanimously passed.
III was resolved, on the motion OF Rev. DR.. JAMES
LAIRD COLLIER, Of Chicago. to raise one hundred
thousand dollars III support OF Antioch College,
Chicago. and report on the admission OF candf-
dates from the ministry or other denominations
obtained n unanimous vote.
The committee wlO appointed to prepare
and report list OK officers for the ensuing year have
attended to the duty assigned them, and submitted
Irestd nt--E. lockwood Hoar. Concord, Mass
Vice observation-disclosures w. Curtis, New York;
Daniel |. shorey. Chicago, H.; George Partridge,
ST. Louis, Mo-; General Manning f. Force, Cincnna-
u, Ohio Joseph II. Choate, New York; his Excel
lency Setn Pade.ford, Providence, r. L.
Recording Secretdry-Rev. Benjamin II. Bailey,
Portland Me.
Statistic Secreta'y-Rev. Augustus Woodbury.,
Co'responat'.g Secretary-Rev John D. Wells,
Quincy, Mass.
Assistant Secretdry-Rev. w. II. Fish, South Scitu.
ate. Mass.
Teasner-Henry r. Kidder, Boston. Mass.
COuncI-Rev. DIR. Henry w. Bellows New York;
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, Boston, Mass; Mr. Ar.
temus Carter, Chicago Ill; Rev. DR.. James FIRE.
man Clarke, Boston; Rev. George Ii. Hepwortn. New
York; Mr. Frederick +. Clarke. Lawrence Mass
Rev. Carlton G. Staples Chicago, ILL.,; Mr. Robert s.
Rantonl, Salem. Mass; MIR. William Il. Weeden,
Providence, X. L.; Mr.. George O. Shattuck, Boston.
Mass.
The Afternoon Session
was opened at two O'Clock with prayer by Rev.
| Mr.. May. OF Syracuse, n Y.
| A colored gentleman, the Rev. Mr.. BROWN, from
| the African Methodist Conference, then took the
door he es sa ne e se m TO ta ana ad
burden OF MS song was, money IN aid OF an African
| church.
Rev. Mr. TIMmrNs, OF Brighton, Mass, then offered
resolution to present lraternal greetings TO the
Unltarlans OF Great Britain. 1t was unanimously
passed.
Rev. Or. BELLOWS moved that the next meeting
OF tue Conference should be held Saratoga N. Y
1T was unanimously accepted.
The singing Of a hymn and benedicton by Rev
Dr. collier concluded the session, and the Confer.
ence adjourned sine die
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