New-York tribune., 1873-06-18
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.


The First New York District Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church continued yesterday In
ST. Luke's Church. the Rev. Dr. s. d. Brown presiding
The Rev. Drs. FOss, Eddy and Curry delivered ad-
dresses Dr. FOsss subject was, Some Of the Elements
OF Power IN MehOdsm." These were, he said, tue
soundnes of its doctrine concerning the GOdhead the
open manner in which Methodists lived in their religion
their broad views OF the unver5ality Of salvation and
the readiness Of the Church to adapt Itself to crcum
stances Dr. Eddy spoke Of the Relation OF the Dis
trict Conference the Missionary Work." aud Dr. Curry
OF the Powers and Advantages Of the District Confer
encep The latter rather startled those present by his
views He said he would uphold any man in preaching
II he felt called upon do so, whether he had license
or not, and that he believed women should be
permitted 10 preach but should nos be provided with
licenses At the OF ms remarks the regular order
OF business was resumed. The Committee on Missionary
and Church Extension Enterprises reported that they
hud bad uO for mature deiberaton, but recon-
nended that crcut be formed in the southern portion
of Westchester County, and that II be filed by local
preachers Committees were then appointed Finance
Church Extension Enterprises, and Literary and Re
gious Exercises which to report at the next Dis
trict Conference, 20 be hed in Yonkers next Winter
IL the afternoon the Rev. DR. A. NJ Osborn attacked the
position taken by Dr. Curry in the morning saying that
he surprised and deeply grievcd TO find that that
gentleman had scarcely any Mctholism left in him. Dr.
Cury he thought, had deserted his Master for Christ
refused 10 preach untll he had been ordained Dr. FDes
defended DR. Curry. and others continued the debate
until became bitterly personal that further dcrs,
sion on the subject was peremptorily stopped by the
President.
Tho Rev Mr.. Dean, President OF the East Tennessee
Wesleyan University" then Introduced 10 the mem.
hers He stated that he had been sent TO New York 10
try and raise $1,000, TO save that institution from bank
rupcy. He said that impossible 10 educate the
whites and blacks together. and that while great deal
had been done In the North educate the ne0roes he
did not know OF single attempt made TO help The poor
whites of the South The Conference refused 10 take
anv action the ease, but recommended Mr. Dean to
apply personally TO the pastors Of the various congrega
tiOns III the city.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT AND CREEDMoOR
The officers and members of the 9TH Regi-
ment \. g., do not deem 1t advisable 10 be officially
at the coming rife contest OF the National
Rife Association, at Creedmoor. for tho following rea
sons, which have been communicated, through Col
Clark, 10 that organiZation
J. That yOung who engage in contests for prizes
are tempted 20 neglect their business pursuits I'm order
independent crcumstances their business prospects arc
liable 10 material injury.
q That trials of skin for prizes likely to 80 engross
the time ana energies on those engaged that they will
entirely neglect their other military duties For the fact
cannot be overlooked that good workmanship IL only one
OF the necessary accomplishments OF the soldier and
that the thoroughly drilled ana disciplined bataona
must always be relied upon, In the hour of danger by
those who expect from the National Guard protection 0
life and property In this CITY,
That the military organization OF the State should
be made the nursery for the and an
cosragement OF sporting propensies, but that those
who have the time and inclination compete for prize
a championship, or the means TO indulge in the
wagers which inevitably attend such contests can nnd
ampleopportuniiies TO graufy theiastes in Unpopular
T. That no doubtful eIpedien,s are necessary 10 en-
courage the young men OF the National Guard IN the
practical Of the rife, and that without the extra
ordinary stimulus proposed, they will devote ALI the
time they cA1 1JtaSopaAy AFFORD to this laudsbe