, 1874-05-05

Proceedings iii 1he Conference Of tho
Moth0dist Episcopal Church south.

Proceedings III siAe Conference OF rho
Moti,Odist Episcopal Church south.
LOUISVILLE, May 4,-Dut little Of general i'm
portanco was done in the Conference to-day, OK
gil tho Blshopa. This address ls worry long, and
begins with congratulations on tho peace
this point 1t says: "Wlilo the world ia ail
astir with advancing thought, great interests,
ecclcsiastical. our preachers abide steadfast in
WeHleyan theology, and our people give to truth
roveront welcome. There is no agitation as to
doctrine OF discipline to disturb tho quiet OF our
Zion. This state OF things is largely duo to tho
broad liborality Of our Byste,n, giving full range
to thought and expression, and thus removing
provocation to dissent md resistance by the con-
aciouHneas OF recognized freedom" 4 general
appea9 y ooeta made Tor to spread OF missionary
increase Of church buildings, the address
says: We are glad to report to you the won
derfnl progress in church buildings, both as to
tho number OF houses, style Of architecture, and
Tho consolidating Of feoble aociotios at eligible
centres have enlarged the congregation, Ae-
ourol moro uniform administration Of
ordinances, given stability md psrma-
.uent TORN. form to sunday.aehooln and made
and effective" Discussing education the I'D
dress eays: 'Wo do not losltate to avuw TINT
We regard tho education Of tho young Us
ONO OI lug 4oaulnG 1unctlOnS or tile Church,
and tbat She cEnnot abdicate 10 favor
of the State without inddolity to their
trust, aud irroparablo damage to Hociety. The
reasons for occupying this ground, which inheres
III every nature Of this interest in tho relation
OF children to the Chulch, arc all intensified by
tho egotisms Of modern soienca aud the OUT
cast1ng of all rellgiouH element from all the
scAool-Hyetenls fostered by State legislation 1t III
not ours to dispute tho jurisdiction Of the State
but we are fully persuaded that tho salt Of ro-
lgtouB truth alono can preserve education from
abuses and nischieyoua results. We feel that
tho responsibility OF the Church grows with tho
progross OF society and tho demands OF tho ago."
This address continues: "Wo anticipate in tho
uoar future 4 oomplote Hystem Of uuivorstfos,
colleges, district schools ind academies suB-
talnod by our people mud manned by our
graduates, oil thoroughly equipped. rounded
plan, reaching from the lowest to tho highest,
and securing tho Hafcguards OF q Christian
education to tho rising generation committed to
our charge" As to tho tendency of worldHnoAs in
tho young, tho address Gays: ".Tle SILENCE OF
the discipline in tormB is plea with Homo for
'expunging tho paragraph III which dancing waB
specified among things forbidden by othors
construed into . relaxation of tho law,
equivalent to licenBe. Wo think tho
rulo iB plan and We know tho lust
General Conference oxproHsed itself
strongly IN consideration of this evil. Never
tho!ess the piona ara rnad0 SO that the Church iB
onfooblad in her rom0natrance, and tho preacher
paralyzod III his pastoral government. Both par-
ttes Look to YOU for relief, Wo 1opo you may be
able to furnish it. You cannot mako nsw law,
but you can define tho old"