New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-24
DISCUSSIONS IN THIS CITY.
TIKI METHODIST PREACHERS FAVOR TOTAL ADST



NkNCE.
The exact position of the Methodist Epis-
copa Church upon subject OF temperance has always
been well understood. and 1t would almost unneo
essary for any lpart OF that organization reiterae
their total abstinence principles The Rev. DIR. Foss
however, one OF tho most eminent Methodist preachers
OF this city, took occasion fat the meeting OF ministers
Of the various denominations two weeks SINCE to advO
cate, for the sake of union upon q platform
against drunkenness and rumseng, the adoption
OF tho phrase, intelligent temperance in tho
resolutions where many preferred total absti-
nence" No one acquainted with DR.. Foss doubted
his total abstinence principles which, his min
stry, pronounced and unequiyoca, and which
be stated at the time he still adhered to- but many Of
his brother ministers dspeased that for the
sake OF union, he should recede from what seemed to
them important principle At the Methodist Minis
ters' meeting the following Monday DIR. Foss was
quite pontedly rebuked for his action. which they
claimed defeated the total abstinence plank In the tenn
perance platform. He made explanation, declared
himself total abstinence principle and practice and
favored the adoption OF resolutions embodying that
principle. committee was appointed to frame resou-
tions OF which Dr. Foss the chairman. These
lutions submitted at the regular weekly meet
Ing yesterday, and unanimously adopted.
They recognize the Of the womens temperance
crusade the West shown by tho great decrease OF
barrooms and Of the internal receipts from the
liquor traffic. affirm that 1t is directly to DO attributed
to the religious spirit OF the work. and the forma
ton OF temperance societies in the churches and
Sundayschools. They declare the principle OF total
abstinence be the only basis for radical and perma
nently successful temperance reform; recommend
efforts tending to limit the liquor traffic by
the enforcement OF the present laws. while
preferring tho total prohibition OF the business
by statute. jewish Rabbi. formerly or Jeru
salem aud convert to Christianity, spoke with
some warmth concerning the Rev. Dr. Crosby's
of a "a lb "a a
great Greek and Hebrew scholar, aud was surprised
that he should m,srcpresent the Jewish customs Fer
meut ted Wines no said. nsyer used at the jewish
feasts and festivals IL was recommended that tho
Methodist ministers attend as body tbs temperance
prayermeeng. which is to be continued to-day at the
Calvary Baptist Church in West Twenty third-st This
ministers week before last and Is expected TO BIO Of An
impressive character Very many OF the pastors in aud
around New-York arc expected to be present.
The temperance meeting held at the Thlrtieth-st NJ.
f. Church last evening under the auspices OF Chelsea
Division. Sons OF Temperance was very large one the
prayer by the Rev. H. IL. Berkins, pastor aud j. A.
Mowau followed with an elaborate argument on the
wine question mainly in answer 10 points made by Dr.
Crosby 10 his sermon. Tue Rev. W Q: Stoe OF the
ship and honest convictions but charged him with bad
faith In thus assailing the total abstinence men lie
said the compromise III me resolutions passed ~ tue
pastors meeting at Association Halt was made at Dr.
Crosbys suggestion and was agreed to by them to re-
tain his support in the movement That meeting, ho
said, called IN interest OF tho wOnans movement
II a religious movement and Dr. Crosby had PROM
se1 as SUCH to support IT. Ihe movement itseiI was
radical and opposed to intemperance In all its forms,
OpposltOn to Gods uh Tho Rev. b. Mefrtt. IT.,
addressed the meeting at some length introducing many
anecdotes.
In response to invitation extended by the pastor OF
this church, number OF ladies' made Arrangements ior
church Thursday afternoon to perfect their plan OF
Organization.
the Rev. w. c. Steel OF the Beekman Hill Church re-
ceved letter from Do Lewis yesterday, stating that
after speaking few times III tho Wesi, and again in
Washington, his chest had become affected that he
had compelled TO renqulsh his labors for few
days. He staying with friends IN Philadel-
phia He will probably be in this CITY Tomorrow how
ever and fulfill his engagement TO address the meeting
at the England Congregational Church, brooklyn,
t. d., In the evening.