The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-18
NEW YORK.
National Universali.. Convention.

NuuOuHa U nlverBalfst COuvcntiOne
New York, Sept. lin the Universalist
Convention to-day, resolutions were adopted
recommending an appropriation of $3.50 for the
needs OF the society in New Orleans, establish
Ing policy of excluding no person from Office
IN the church on account OF sex, inviting mem
bers of the Women's Centenary Association to
share in the laborS of the Convention, recon-
mending state conventions to choose delegates
without reference to SEX and that the action Of
state convention disclplinng clergymen or
society be conclusive until reviewed by this
convention.
annual meeting to-day. Resolutions were
adopted calling for the appointment of a cor
responding secretary in all branches I
A resolution ce1suring the course of any edi-
tor unfolding man or cause already adjudged
wrong by competent authorities, was tabled.
Vice President Wilson, on invitation, made a
few remarks. He said he was glad to see gen.
tlemen whom he knew assembl, d to participate
IN the good work they were engaged in, and re-
jolced to see the efforts of Christian men to
make themselves and others better
Resolutions were adopted requesting the
board of trustees to secure the necessary funds
to erect an ediice at Washington, d. c., on the
grounds to be given by the Murray Universalst
Society of this city, to be consecrated in the
year of the centennial anniversary. .
Russell Blakely Of Minnesota, was elected to
the vacancy in the board of trustees.
The question of determining the place of
holding. the next convention was left to the
board of trustees and Rev. j. G. McAllister of
Bushtel University, was selected to deliver the
next occasional sermon.
The matter of amending the bylaws so that
the conventions be held bennially instead of
annually, was laid over till the next meeting of
the convention.
Pacific Mail Company.
In consequence of the many rumors put in
circulation with regard to the affairs of the
Pacific Mail STEAMSHIP Co., and the criticism
upon the management, at the request of Rufus
Hatch. esq.,, managing director, Messrs. f.
Alexandra, VIM. Guion and f. L. Talcot are
now engaged in making thorough examina-
ton Into the assets and liabilities of the COM
pany. aud will make public their report by Sat-
urday, the 10Th inst.
Various Matters.
Weston only accomplished Oil mills He
will doubtless fail to make the 500 miles in six
days.
r. W. Raymond in letter to the Brooklyn
Eagle, explains that the term "nest-hiding"
simply means keeping home troubles secret
aud says shame on the blackguard who can
fish from the obscene abyss of his own con-
seriousness criminal significance for such a
word and such thing.
A capias was issued to-day in the q. s. Court
of the eastern district of New York, by Chief
Justice Waite, fer the arrest of Francis d.
Moulton, at the suit of Edna Deau Proctor
"A suit was brought IN the southern district
of New York against the Milwaukee & St.
Paul railroad bond holders, of what was form
erly known as the st. Paul & Minnesota rail-
road, which is now part of the former. They
claim right to redeem and possess this part Of
the line. which is 205 miles in length.
Mrs. Woodruff and daughter Mrs. Clayton
and daughter, and Col. Blood, are among the
passengers from Europe by the steamer Holen-
stanten.
An equinoctial storm is prevailing with a
strong northeast wind and almost binding
rain.
Burglary.
BUFFALO, Sept. 1.-THE jewelry store of E.
Sbley on Nam street, was entered by burglars
last night, and abont $500 worth Of watches
and valuablos were carried off.