Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-18
rNIVERSALISM.
Proceedings Of the National Conyen-

ADOPTION OF REPOETS-ENENINGs SESSION
SERMON OF REV. ). URE MITCHELL, OF
sCOTLAND-THE NEXT SESSION TO BIZ H
IN NEW YORK-LAY PREACHERS AND -GD
sIoNARY woRK-FURTHKR DISCUS Ms
SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND EDCCATICS = ON
After our report closed yesterday th
sion was continued on the report q e discus
the committee on Sunday schools admitted by
against the one lesson ne Sou d not &c alton
churches left free in the e.srn put e wished The
Judgment IN the mater He OF their own
on9 ,eSsHn system They did not favor the
DIR. Pullman 'O- NUN
beard, and az >Ssiained the action of the
Rev ever, but only advisory powers.
poa' sdr. Capen thought in some respects the
q had exceeded its authority.
keY. Mr.. Bailey expressed the opinion that
tEe convention made a mistake in meddling in
the matter a year ago, and moved that the
whole matter be RENTED TO the publishers of
the "Helper" and other Sunday school books.
THE "HELPER SERIES"
Rev. j. W. Hanson favored the adOptionl of
MIR. Bailey's resolution, and then proceeded TO
severely criticise the action OF the Board OF
trustees. especially in its action regarding the
"Helper" series of Sunday school lessons.
The Rev. DIR. Brooks arose to a personal ex-
some discretion in the matter, and they acted
for the best interests of all concerned.
Rev. Mr.. Nye, of New York, did not believe
the convention was a Publishing house, nor did
edit or who should not edit denomination
papers. He thought the whole matter should
be laid upon the table.
Rev. Mr.. Ryder hoped no summary action
would be taken at this time, and moved that
the whole subject be recommitted to the Origi-
nal committee.
TIE QUESTION REFERRED.
DR.. Miner expressed the opinion that the
board of trustees had mad ertently transcribed
their instruction. There was no doubt but that
they thought they were acting in the best inter
pGf n he sol
The Rev. G. W. Perry, of Massachusetts,,
explained further the action of the board.
The whole question was then, on motion Of
Rev. ID. W. III. Ryder, referred. The
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ONE
from each state being in order, it was read by
the Rev. Simon GOOdenOugh.
The subjects therein were then considered Sc
riatim; that of changing the time for holding
the general convention being the first in order,
and the recommendation of the committee was
adopted.
The resolution assigning dates for the holding
of the state convention was also adopted, and
the committee was, on motion, continued one
year longer.
The report of the finance committee was read
by the chairman OF said committee, Rev. Mr..
Ballou, of Rhode Island, and adopted.
The chair read a letter from Rush Il. Ship
pen, secretary of the American Unitarian AsSO-
citation, address to the Rev Frederick Hinckley,
authorizing him to extend the hand of fellow
ship to the general convention of UniversalistS
Mr.. Hinckley, who was present was invited.
SEVERAL REPORTS ADOPTED.
The special committee, to whom was referred
the connection OF the Universalsts church with
the Evangelical Alliance presented their report,
which was adopted.
This report recommends the appointment of a
committee OF three, of which the president of
the convention shall be chairman, to repre-
sent the Jniyersalist church in SAID alliance.
Adopted.
The finance report was then taken from the
table, and after lengthy discussion, a resoIu-
nv ROY IT asIgv p
ed, that the WOmen's Centenary association be
requested to take the exclusive management of
missionary boxes and the net avails thereof, TO
be paid into the treasury OF the convention ard
appropriated for theological scholarships any
excess to be given to the Murray fund.
The convention then took recess until $50
2. III.
EVENING SESSION.
At the hour above named the hall was dense
ly hlled, and the meeting called to order by
heV. DT. Miner, who called upon the choir for
z voluntary, when the anthem How lovely is
Zion, city Of our Cod" was rendered. This
was followed by the opening prayer by Rev. DIR.
Emerson. After appropriate remarks by the
chair, the Rev. j. IRE Mitchell, the only Uni
versalist preacher in Scotland, was introduced.
and most eloquent and powerful address was
listened to on the state of the society in that
country. The bigOtry and intolerance there ex-
lsting was nearly all powerful, and it was only
by earnest work and strenuous effort that com
parative success had been achieved. The speak
or was greatly encouraged by his recep ton here,
and felt assured that, with proper exertion, the
cause would
MOVE STEADILY FORWARD TO VICTORY
and 70 the regeneration OF the world. As for
himself, he had rather be pastor Of the humblest
Iniversalist society than President Of the United
States.
Rev. Miss A. j. Chaplin, of Iowa. was then in
trcdUced, and spoke for about half an hour.
Rev. X. II. Pullman, the general secretary,
was the next speaker. He spoke of the work
accomplished by the church, and OF the modes
now in operation for the Iurthera nee of the
great doctrine that "God is love" lie impress
cd upon the convention the importance Of sta
blhty Of purpose, and the error of frequent
action.
After an able address from Rev. Mr.. Dodge,
of Conn, the meeting closed with beuedicton
by Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of Philadelphia.
The wOm8n's centenary meeting was held az
the Unitarian church at O'Clock yesterday, the
time being occupied most Of the dav in hearin ?
the annual report of the corresponding secre-
taTy read, showing the progress of Universal
ism among the women OF the various states a.
shown by reports from the state vice presidents
there being one from each state.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The convention reassembled at O'Clock this
morning, and prayer was offered by Rev. MIR.
The report OF the finance committee was then
taken from the table, and adopted.
The report Of the committee on elections was
then considered, and the subject in relation TO
the appointment of a committee of three % at
tend the session OF the Evangelical Allioncs in
New York city, adopted.
4 resolution was adopted that the thanks OF
the convention are extended 10
THE WASHINGTON PARISH
for the cordial reception and generous hospital
lty received by the visiting members of the con
yentiOn, and for the assistance manifested in
promoting the business and other needs of the
convention; that the special thanks of the CON
vention be presented TO the Masonic Hall asso-
citation for the free use of the hall for their
meetings.
A vote of thanks was also rendered the pas
tors and trustees of the Metropolitan and Unj-
tartan churches OF this city for the use of their
houses of worship.
THE NEXT CONVENTION N NEW YORK.
Mr.. Metcaf, from the committee on nomina-
tons, reported in favor of New York city for
the session of 1874; preacher OF occasional ser
IsOn, Rev. f. II. Chapln, of Il. l.; trustees for
full term, f. 5. BOas, Of Penn; s. A. Briggs, of
III; W. T. Parker, of y. H., Sidney Perham, OF
Maine, Rev. Fl. W. Rugg, of X. l.; for trustees
10 I'LL vacancy OccasiOned by the death of Jos
Gushing, jr., VIM, NJ. Banks, of New York
The report was accepted, and the persons
named above elected.
LAY PREACHERS AND MISSIONARY WORK
Rev. MIR. Hill submitted resolutions EXPIRES.
sye of the sense of the convention in relation to
the question of temperance and favOring pro
hibitiOn law; adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Bartholomew, from the COMMITTEES
on lay preachers and missionary work submit
ted report. Considerable diSrajOn followed
on the subject of personal cf[IApatIon and
licensing of lay preachers, a8xfW0ch the re-