The Portland daily press., 1870-07-13

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The men comprising the American crew were
Charles Davidson stroke); John Whiteneck
C); John Wallace (3); George Davidson (bow).
EULoGIsING THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD.-A
remarkable assemblage of Baptist ministers
was gathered in Boston on Monday (throush
the instrumeTtality, we should judge, OF fNeV.
Justin d. Fulton, who desired to increase MS
reputation as a blathering numDshuli,) Tor the
purpose of condemning the system OF euloeiz-
inc all the real workers for humanty-such as
Dickens. for example, regardless of the fact
whether they are or are not accepted members
ot some evangelical church. About sixty cler-
pvmen were present. Mr.. Fulton presented
the following resolutions:
Whereas, The tendency is manifest on every
hand to ignore the plain teachings of the word
OF God regarding the penalty allotted to sin,
which Causes many OF even our Evangelical
ministers to declare that popular and talented
men find in death relief from sin and well
come to the joys of Heaven though they lived
without God and hope in the world.
ReSOlUed, That the Baptist ministers of Bos-
ton and vicinity feel it to be their duty to stand
by the truth committed to their keeping even
though Goddess worldliDgs are compelled to
the penalties of a violated law, the wrath of an
avenging God.
In support of the resolution Mr.. Fulton ad-
dressed the assembla;e at some length, and in
his usual vehement manner.
Rev. DIR. Murdoch expressed the regret he
felt, that sermons had been preached on the
question, either on the one side orlthe other;
but as for the resolution proposed by Mr.. Full
ton, he should certainly vote against it.
Some lively sparrIng took place between the
rather got the worst of the fight.
In concluding his remarks, Mr. Murdoch
moved that the resolution of Mr.. Fulton be
laid on the table.
He was followed by Rev. DIR. Neale, who op-
posed the resolution, saying that he thought it
referred directly to Rev. W. H. II. Murray's
sermon, and he thought it was not expedient
to open the door of criticism either on that or
the private life of Charles Dickens.
The speaker was interrupted by Rev. Mr.
FnltOn, who insinuated that he (Dr. Neale)
was afraid to uphold the doctrine OF the Lord.
In reply, DR.. Neale stated that such was not
the case; that he was as bold as lion, which
was demonstrated by his opposition to Mr..
Fulton. (Laughter.)
In defiance of a we'll known parliamentary
rule that motion to lay on the table is not de-
bateable, the discussion on the resolution was
still allowed and entertained for some time.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, of Newton, opposed the pas
sage OF the resolution, and in conclusion did
uOt tuluk Cuo DdptlSU nlulSCFy were Called
upon to sustain Bro. Fulton in a manifest and
palpable mistake"
Rev. Dr. Peck did mot wish Brother Fulton
to out-Fulton Fulton, but he thought a por-
ton of the resolution had a tendency that way !;
on the whole, however, he endorsed the reso-
luton, but would like to have it referred to
committee
Rev. DR.. Mason of Cambridge referred to the
sermon of Mr.. Fulton. which he said he liked ;
but he thought that j. d. would have been
oh, ok- L. 1,rA
acter of Charles Dickens alone. In regard to
the resolution, he did not like theI sentiment
conveyed, for the simple reason that it init
mated that Dickens had died without the grace
of God, and that it was not their province to
pass judgment upon him.
Rev. II. A. Gordon was sorry the Baptist
ministry had gone out of their way to discuss
Dickens, who was not OF the church. He
thought it was an evidence of weakness to
bring up such a resolution, and he did not be-
lieve there were any Baptist ministers who
needed "toning up" by any such resolving
He hoped it would be voted down.
Mr.. Fulton, in vehement and excited man
ner, addressed the meeting for some time re-
ferrlng to the private life and domestic habits
call the blush of offended modesty to the cheeks
OF many of the reverend gentlemen present.
He also referred to the disfavor in which he
personally stood at the present time in Boston,
where he had in days past "heard hell how'll
w VI
to hear the remarks of Mr.. Fulton, but he did
not think it was necessary to pass the resolu-
ton; on the contrary let them talk the matter
over calmly, and then 60 home and preach
their sentiments from their respective pulpits
The speaker hoped the resolution would be
tabled.
Rev. DR.. Mason did not believe in the pre-
face to the resolution; he did believe there was
"a tendency to ignore the teachings of God"
Rev. Mr.. Garner was sorry this matter had
onvo1n yop116 &I,os.
weakness in the Baptist ministry, but still he
hoped the resolution would pass.
Revs. Mr.. Warren and Eddy opposed the re-
solution. The latter thought nothing would
be gained by the passage Of the resolve; Mr..
them as body of simpletons.
The question was then taken, and the reso-
luton tabled by vote of so to 10, quite num-
While counting the ayes the Secretary asked
Mr.. Fulton to assist him, when the latter re-
piled, with flashing eyes, mo; don't want to
look at them"
Rev. Mr.. Murdoch then offered the following
resolution:
shaken belief in the Scriptural doctrine of the
future punishment of ali who die in impeni-
tence and unbelief, and that we also reafirm
the freedom of the pulpit in all matters of
Christian utterance.
A lengthy discussion ensued on the resolu-
ton, large number of those present taking
part, and the proceedings bid fair to extend
into the afternoon. A motion to adjourn was
lost, as also motion to refer the resolve to a
committee consisting of Messrs. Murdoch, Ma
son, Neale and Fulton
AT this juncture, when the shining lights of
the Baptist ministry in Boston and its imme.
date vicinity appeared to be at their wits end
for means to get the knotty subject disposed of,
it remained for a brother from distant town
to pour oil on the troubled waters, by the in
PRODUCTION of the following Suhstitufa.
RESOLVED, That the position of the Bapt;st
pulpit Of Boston and vicinity does not call for
any reaffirmation of our principles.
This substitute, offered by Rev. w. II. Kel.
ton OF North Scituate, was passed unanimous