, 1874-02-28

Merrill.
The Ckair-Do We understand thnt the Deacons
refuse to regard this as a mutual Council, upon
The BASIS laid down BY Alr. Mccarthy
Deacon Reed said it was evident that Mr. Nc
Carthy's friends wanted no trial The pastor
had tied up the church with constitution OF lis
own devieing, and now that he found it worked
against him he sought 10 tic up the Council with
another Constitution. The thing ought to 20
left open to the Council, and not tied up in this
Hny.
Mr. Bingham here attempted to explain about
resolution introduced at the meeting last non,
dry night, but was called to order and chokod
down petemptoli1y.
The Char took exception to Mr. McCarthy'a
allusion to Rafferty,. This was not Criminal
Cou1t; it was merely an advisory body.
Mr. Mccarthy with great yehemence)-Fd
rather be hanged than suffer "hat you propose
to do with me.
The Chair (f1ushed and embarrassed)-Yo
don't know what Ee want to do with YOU
mr. Gordon maintained that Mr. hcCarthys
plan Of trial WAS in violation Of Baptist usage,
though ho would, Of course, bo permitted to
reply 10 his own behalf.
Dr. BOONE.
DR.. Boone, who had come in since IN the
Council convened, arose and expressed desire
to cay word or two, though he owned ho wAs
not 4 delegate
It was moved that the Council constitute him
delegate.
Nj. Mccarthy protested sgainst this. He had
great respect l1T 0I D9uuG, Uut uN COu40 Aok 1o
made delegate in any such way.
Dr.. Boone pleasantly binted that Mr. McCar-
thy would net OBJ ject If ho knew what lie intend
cd saying, though he had no desire to be made
delegate. He was the Oldest member of the
Baptist Church in Chicago, and, as ho felt
deep interest in this matter, he wanted to make
come remarks.
On motion, Dr.. Boone was voted permission
to speak. lie said that for fifty years ho had
been member of the Church He realized the
in v1,Irt *hn Rrrtilt afHoI an1
grotted the difficulties which existed The Coun-
Gil should take wise and just course in this
matter, aud must consider, first, had the church
taken the course it was its duty to take before
proposed that mutual council be called +? II
both these courses had been taken was
not the action in calling this ex-parte
Council too precipitate to Justify IN On
church should first determine whethor the
charges we're of sufficient importance to warrant
placlug the pastor under dicip1inc- and should
first Try him upon the charge OF unchristlan con-
had been reached. then mutual Council should
be called and the accused allowed sufficient
time in which to prepare his defense. No good
could como of convening the Council under the
present circumstances. It would only spread
the difficulty, and result in greater evil The
greater part OF Mr.. 3lcCarthv's propositions were
fair, and any C-unci ought to agrce to them.
Sous were Objectionable. but they cuuld be mod-
d.d The Council could be made mutual only
by satistying the party accused; If not, let .hs
Council adjourn, and bog in over again in the
right way.
THE REV. Mn. WOODRUFF
said he knew nothing OF tho merits of this ques-
ton on ono side or tho other, nor had he any
qualified to serve us juror. Dr. Boone's re-
marks should have O controlling influence, both
because Of his age and standing, and BY reason OF
thci1 agreement with common sense and common
Baptist usage. Tho Council should not net until
he church had done SO. Tho Deacons had
doubtless been ac:uated By good motives, but
we're little TOO la6ty. AZ Baptiste, they should
be cool. II tho Council was go Oh as contem-
plated, the El,,in delegation must retire.
Deacon Merrill said they we're working under
peculiar circumstances and had been unable to
bring the matter before the Church in tho usual
way. As to the counter charges proposed by
Nr. Mccarthy, he submitted that man under
charges could not bring charges.
THAT CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Mccarthy said he WAS Eo.Ty to hear Dea-
sous Reed and Merrill reflect upon their own in
elleence by saying thet he had tied up the
Church with a constitution, when the fact WIS
hat the Church had adopted it unanimously be-
:ause it WIS necessary to prevent inundation By
IA Ashland Avenue Church. "As for myself"
:outinued the pastor, II deny that am under
,,arges; I have demanded them, but couldn't
KAT them. can and do prefer charges against
the Deacols. Let them be tr7ed With mo, and
l..
.;:,cEcss. My brother Gordon would deny me tho
20 r privilege OF criminal on trial, by denying
iue the rights claim. Tho Deacons have not
Notified ms of any charges II Il never saw "a any
taken tnao Judgment me- and want to decap-
,.:te in t,rco hours man who has broken the
nrcad Of life to them for three years. 1Protest
lam prosecuted maa. In at bay; I'm cor
Tho churches, the Deacons. everybody against
me !" Mr. Mccarthy spoke these words in q
hiea state Ut e1citem ent, aud In loud tone OF
vo4.e-
1zr. Thenrle called him to order. They had
no: come there to listen to passionate appeals:
2tr. hcCarthy-}ou must bear With me, 1os
I'm bothered badly.
COMMITTEE TO BE RAISED.
Mr. Tlearle moved the adoption Of tho fol-
lowing:
ncet with the pastor OF this Church and the Dcaco1s
.iecido upon sone agreement by which this can eo
made mutual Council.
Mr. Durtis said he Was not delegate, but he
was churcll-mcmber, and would like to say
som. thing. Permission WAS denied, and Mr-
Eu tis sat down discounted.
Mr. Mccarthy Ito the Chair)-Can talk'
Tho Chair-If you'll be short.
Mr. Mccarthy firing up)-H talk ten years,
dr, you should lear me.
3ir. Goodspeed here poured oil upon the
trouulcd water. He SAID that Mr. Mccarthy
claimed to be prosecuted, and he moved that he
lave it'll peTml9Sl0n u bptAh. -
1Ir. McCarthv-No, mol don't mean that I
am prosecuted by the Council. Brother Good
speed misrepresents me grossly.
Mr. Goodspeed- Then 1take it back. apollo
FIG for it.
Nr. Mccarthy hoped the Council would nd
journ until other Christian means had beon
exhausted
Deacon Reed said Mr. Mccarthy had claimed
that they were marty1izing him. 70 chow ' that
thoy were not, the Deacon started to tell the
whole story but Was sharply called to order BY
HI. Thearie, aud squelched by tho Chair.
afr. Gordon offered the following amondment
to Mr. Thoarle'B motion:
Leso|red, That committee Of Eve be appointed 70 q
confer with the pastor md DeacouR to ASCERTAIN II
charges have been preferred against said pastor, and
t. In ,:eir Judgment tia Council Ii legal according to
Scripture and Baptist usage
RUNNING DEBATE.
Mr.. Goodspeed said it WAS vain 10 talk about
referring back to tho church. A Christian MIN
ister could not be tried by church. Il this
we're .efe,red to the church, they would soon
see-wha: was now imminent-the destruction OF
Tic Uuion Park Baptist Church.
The Chair npreed with this REV, and 80 did