The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-16
MORAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION.

Congress of the American International Chris
tian Moral Science Association was begun this
morning at 10 o'clock, in Common Council
chamber Pending the absence of committee
the members present organized themselves into
q con0erSdziont and selected Rev. DR.. Parker,
of Washington, to preside. Prayer was offered
Rev. j. l.. Bidwell, of Massachusetts, and Rev
DIR. Dick, of Buffalo, and others took part In the
conversation.
Dr. Parker, Of Washington having occasion to
leave for his native city at IL O'Clock, was called
upon by Df. Gather for few remarks.
Dr. Parker predicted the success of the new or
ganizauoD, because he believed that IL contained
Permnal principles with which no body Can die
he bade them God speed and TO be of good courage.
support. The new ogEanzation will march vlctori-
euely to the Accomplishment of its great destiny.
The committee here returned, and the regular
meeting was organized by calling Professor Russell
Sturges to the chair.
The Chairman then introduced Rev. DR.. Sampson,
President OF Columbian College, OF Washington, a
gentleman who is in thorough accord with the prin-
ciples OF the new society. DIR. Sampson regarded
the great progress OF modern civilization to be
mainly due to the perfection with which it has Car
ried on the work of organizing and harmonlzng the
From the principles of heat we get steam, and
from electricity we obtain the telegram. But these
are elements of nature the moral and material. In
England to-day the material is in advance, while in
Germany the moral takes the precedence. The sub
ject OF Christian ethics fairly comes within the orga-
nization Of the intellectual forces OF the day. Thls
association is an organization for moral power aud
control.
jects would come from the Christian Church, from
religious and not irreligious men. Religion has
always been the controlling power. 1t was tue am
bton of Cicero to be P67tfer Md1inus, because, he
said, in that office he could exert control in
court camp, and Senate, than in any otner way.
The speaker alluded TO the great necessity OF
system OF Christian ethics, and commented power
fully the weakness in regulating certain abuses,
such as divorce for instance all from its want OF
organization. He touched briefly on Christian
economics,and then proceeded to discuss the bearing
of civil laws on questions of morals. Liquor shops
are now licensed by law, and 1t has been proposed
to legalize houses of Ill fame.
The speaker drew vivid picture of the outrages
OF the Commune of Paris aided ia their rotous pro-
ceedings by hordes Of prostitutes In France this
vicious system has prevailed and to-day we see the
practical effects Of such system. This is no theory
We have PLAIN, damaging facts They had the au-
therity OF government for the violation of the mar
family and the destruction OF the state. What a
frightful result!
The speaker here dwelt upon the distinction be-
tween civil and religious liberty, and defined the
limits Of each. The Church is a mans home, his
castle. Government cannot enter it. 1t can draft
him into the army and collect his taxes, but when
It attempts to enter his family 1t oversteps the end
for which 1t was created.
President Sampson enforced this idea with great
power, and he much appauded in consequence.
The address was powerful and eloquent effort, and
at the conclusion vote of cordial thanks was
passed.
Rev. Mr.. Pentecost, from the Committee on Con-
stitution, submitted the following report:-
First. This association shall be called the Ameri-
can and International Christian Moral Science Asso
citation. s
Second The objects Of this association shall be to
define, promote, and manifest the visibility and
unity Of the Catholic Church OF Christ, which we
hold to be the sum OF all particular evangelical de-
nominations; to elevate, unity, and strengthen the
conscience OF its members; to consecrate. sgs-
tematZe, and develop the and agencies of
the Church, and thereby under the Divine blessing
hasten the time so long desired when the Kingdoms
CT this world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord
and His Christ.
METHODS.
Third. The holding an Of annual congress in each
country and an international congress once in i've
years, for the discussion of scientific method OF
such questions only as are common to the whole
The creation by the discussions of this congress
of catholic science OF morals under the following
j. Source of morals.
2. Spiritual
g. Intellectual
4. Social
5. Material
ship or Scrptura economics-as the equivalent of
political economY-a more prominent place in the
study, teachings, and discipline OF the Church.
CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP.
Fourth Membership in some evangelical church.
with loyalty to its own denomination.
Recognition Of the members Of all such churches
as catholic fellow-churchmen and loyalty for the
sake of the He ad to all the members OF the Church
Of Christ
and efficiency or His Church. and an expression Of
this by the contribution annually OF $25 for clerical
Entire simplicity of purpose asnegation of self in
the fuflment OF duties SO sacred and responsible to
| Christ and His people.
OBJECTS AND SCALE OF EXPENDITURES.
/. Objects-Q) The working OF this association
(2.) The holding OF the annual congress. (3) The
publication and distribution of its literature
After providing for the expenses OF the above
named Objects the residue OF the funds shall bede-
voted to The lastnamed OBJECT
The officers of the association shall consist of
President, Presidents, Treasurer Secretaries,
and an Executive Council, to consist OF not more
| than twenty members from each OF the five dis
trcts indicated by the first bylaws, to be elected
'''' ''' GEORGE F. PENTECosT.
RICHARD NEWTON,
q. ID PIKE,
RUSSELL STURGEs, JR.
BYLAWS
l. That any henderson evangelical denomina-
| tion may become an associated member OF this
association by the annual payment OF $40 for gentle-
men and $5 for ladies', which shall enable them to
attend but not participate In the discussions or
| voting of the association, and to receive copy OF
all the annual proceedings and publications OF the
| association.
q That the annual congress shall not be held two
successive years in the same city, and that each
congress shall decide the time and place OF the next
g. That the country be divided into five sections OF
districts, each district to be represented in the
| citation with not more than one hundred members
that be In the power OF the congress to alter or
change the boundaries OF said districts at any annual
4. The following standing committees shall be ap-
| pointed at each congress Finance Committee to
| consist OF three members; Publishing and Auditing
of the same number.
| g. All disbursements OF the funds of the associa-
| tion be under the order OF the Finance Committee.
| The constitution and bylaws were adopted, and
| after fixing the time Of the next congress, which
| was decided TO be held In New York on the las
week OF April, 1872 the convention adjourned.
HOUSE RoBBERY.-On Wednesday afternoon
the house of Mrs. Smith, No. 1916 Tulip street
was entered through rear window, while the
| family was absent, and robbed of a silver watch
"R. NJ. T." $500 in greenbacks lay rolled in
! bundle of clothes near where these goods were