The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-12

New York CONFERENCE.-The Case Of Rev
Dr. Ferris-Is II Right TO Alter tns
Date OF . Comm utati0n Tlckets

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| Date OF . Comm utation Tickets
There was fair attendance at the New York
Conference yesterday. The session, as usual, was
preceded by an earnest prayer meeting.
Bishop Peck, who presided, introduced the Rev.
Dr. King OF the Troy Conference, who gave very
favorable account OF Fort Edwards institute The
address was listened to with much interest.
The names OF the candidates for pastorates given
IN yesterdays HERALD were called, and they were
| formally admitted into full connections as men,
| bers OF the Conference.
Rev. William Coomos, OF the New York district ;
Revs. NJ d. Snyder and Peter Sickle, OF the Rhine
beck district, and Revs. II. F. Oodell, w. p. Ohm
son, and J. Tetly. OF the Ellenvie district, were
appolntei deacons, and Revs. william Bryan and
". P. Jones were elected TO 'selder's orders"
Rev. Alonzo Flacg, OF Claverack; Professor
Latimer, OF the Boston University Theological
Seminary and Professor Frost, OF Armenia Semi
nary, gave lengthy but interesting accounts Of
the condition and prospects OF these institu-
TONS These reports were encouraging, and they all
agreed that a large number OF young men were
PREPARING FOR THE METHODIST MINISTRY.
The Rev. DR.. Wentworth editor OF the Ladies'
Repository, spoke OF the growth and heathiul in
fuence or the Methodist publications. and dwelt
on the necessity OF giving the conductors Of those
journals a liberal support
report OF the condition OF the Episcopal fund
was presented by Rev. Dr. A. NJ. Osborn, showing
that the receipts rom the Conference were
sl,74s So and the amount appropriated 400.
The examination OF character was taken up, and,
with the exception OF Rev. J. G. Slater all in the
Rhinebeck, Prattsville, Ellenville and Newburg
districts were passed. The presiding elder OF
the RhnebecK district gave a favorable account OF
the growth of Methodlsm in that locality. me re-
port in regard to the Ellenvile district was also
favorable although stress was laid upon the dlsas-
trous consequences OF the failure OF the Midiand
Railway.
The case or Rev. Dr.. Ferris of the Bedford street
church, was taken up. This case is somewhat IN
voved and requires explanation. Rev. DIR. Ferris,
who is a very popular preacher, was charged, two
mutation ticket OF rhe Hudson River Railroad thus
intending TO extend the time whenit was TO expire.
When the matter was brought before the Conference
or 1872 it appointed committee to investigate the
facts. This committee condemned the action Oh
Rev. Dr. Ferris, but the offence was condoned in
consideration OF his confession OF guilt. In open
Conference Dr.. Ferris spoke as follows with
regretul feelings come before you and make con-
Interpretation l am frank to say that the act
should have been avoided, was hasty, IL advised
err i brother SerS Rev NJ vincent then moved
agreed to Rev. K. S. Fosters amendment, that IN
view Of the frank and Christian Confession o.
a silence OF nearly two years DR.. Ferris
published, month ago a pamphlet defend
ing his conduct in this matter. and the present
Conference appointed committee. which re-
ported yesterday that the publication OF the de-
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had confessed his guilt. They also found that Ger.
tain grievances winch he had against the Hudson
RIVER Were a he 81 I one
condition OF his promising to keep quiet IN the
iuture me report was aid over LOT want o. tiine'
Ferris will address the Conference IN MS own de-
| Ience.
The Rev. j. G. Slater wished that certain charges
preferred against him might be read. This was
done, and as his accuser was not forthcoming ms
case was also laid over. The Conference then ad-
journed.
Eeyy York East Conference.
The Conference met at eight A. NJ, the devo-
,iona exercises being under the direction OF Rev.
j. S. Inskip. At the business session Rev. o. B.
Peterson was received by transfer from the Wis
consin Conference and Rev. W. p Westgate from
the Providence Conference.
The following brethren, deacons OF the second
class were elected to elders OF ders :-Revs II. q.
Judd, John Brien, G. W. Gallagher, A. P. Chapman,
II. f. Burns, Charles W. Fordham, H. A. Van Dali
SEM Joseph H. Beale, Orrin c. Lane, w. W. Elder.
These brethren having travelled tour years and
passed satisfactory examination before the Con-
ference Committee, entitled TO this promo
ton Rev. A. B. Smart, OF this class, was trans
ferred to the Maine Conference, and A. q. Ham,
mond, of the same class, continued in this re-
laioD foe another year.
TOO MANY SERMONS EVEN FOR MINISTER'S.
DR.. Ketrll, chairman OF the Examining Commit
tee, reported that the mass OF manuscripts laid
before the committee would pewilder any COM
mittee. They could not read them all; it would
occupy more than three months to do so. He
therefore moved that the candidates Of the fourth
year be required to send in their replies to the
chairman OF the committee one month before the
meeting OF the Conference. Ordered.
The following named brethren were elected to
local deacons' orders:-Robert P. Christopher, a
local preacher, recommended by the Quarterly
Har nf Dnrf chi yoTr To 1nr
recommended by the Bridgeport District Con.
ference; W. f. Marcknke. recommended by
Madison Conn., Quarterly Conference: Lindsay
Parker ofTwenty-seventh street, New York; r. VIII
son, OF westchester and West Farms G. c. Spencer
recommended by the BeeKman Hill Quarterly
conference, but having Jailed 10 appear before the
Examining Committee. his application was with
drawn. Joseph Lwiefel student at the Wes-
leyan University, recommended by York street
Methodist Episcopal Quarterly Conference, Brook
by which he was suspended for time from preach
ing, his application having been opposed. was
Withdrawn; H. G Ma ar eolored mission,
: the City Missionary Society, was received with
applause. Brother Meredith reported that this
:, coored brother a few years ago bought his free
, dom from slavery. He knows nothing about Eng
lish grammar or geogMphy mad not read Wat
had read the Bible and was imbued with its spirit
, from Genesis to Revelation.
: THE COMMITTEE ENJOYED TREAT
in the examination or this brother which he
(Meredth) would have been glad The entire Con-
ference could have shared. The committee.
! therefore, reported this brothers. examination
very satisfactory, and this recommendation was
received with applause, and he was elected unani-
IlOuSly.
The following named brethren. having travelled
two years in lul connection with the conference,
. were advanced to the second class George j..
Dusinberre James II. Crolut, John Ripper and j. Z.
Richards. W. T. Pray and H. ). Still did not appear
before the committee and we're continued in their
, present relation, save Brother Pray who was adj
vanced on condition that he should pass examina-
ton In the two years studies next year.
! DR.. T. o. Haven, the Secretary OF the Board OF
, Education OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
addressed the Conference on the general subject OF
education The society for which he abors has an
endowment OF 500, 900, and he hoped IL might soon
be 100000. They need this sum for the work
they are doing. They need this sum to meet all
the demands OF ministerial students for education.
He has received 1T least 500 letters during the
year and the board has been able to aid thirty