, 1874-03-01

young man said there had evidently been misun-
deratanding and be would let the matter drop. But
It had been spre1d around and he would
60 to the house~sop and defy tho devil. He
a1te1~nr. however. reasterted what he hed said BE-
fore, adding something worse. At the time WAS CALI
ed upon to investigate the s]andert Mccarthy called
them, and went to the young who, he said, had
70 ha e
He told me he thought he had done al he ought do
when he n1nde that offer.
Reporter-Was this difficulty the or,pfn Of thu nres
ent trouble7
11r. Ree1-yes; 1t was the first seed aown.
nEsIGNA11oS,
Rep9rter-Haye you heard IN ythng additional about
Mr.: Mccarthy being willing to resign Il hs ia reiu-
Mr.. Reed-There are r,1mors to that effect, but
have heard nothing direct.
Reporter-Tho Deacons presume, would not con-
sent to such an arrangement
Council will decide.
Reporter-Did you read the criticism on your other
Mr.. Reed-Yes, and thought the reply was TOO weak
to be worthy OF notice. understand to whom the
property belongs. We commonly speak Of it as be-
longing to The denomination. accused Of making
some faiee statements. do not wish to reply, my
friends need no explanation Of such charges.
THE WORST ovEH.
Rcporter-Do ycu think everything ia lovely
now?
Mr. need-The greater weight of our real troubles
has passed. by, aud We shall hare but very few more
Reporter-Tho controversy will end as you antici-
pate OF course?
Mr. Reed-Yes, and harmony will DO restored and
the flock attended to they should be. We have An
excellent lot Of people IN the churches good class
As can be found auywhcrc-apd believe We shall. IN
very short time bo in working order, and prepared to
show tina. they not 1uarresome but 1nd-hearted
Christians, ready to welcome all who nay come to the
church to worship.
TIE o7HER s1DE-
CHICAGO, Feb. q, 1874. :
| To the EIiso, af The Chicago 7risun<:
SIn: After reading In this mornings ssue o. your
paper the proceedings Of the Baptist Council held IN
| the Union Park Church. constrained to ask any
candid person, after seeing the spirit cvnced ano tne
restrictions imposed the Council it 1s ut ~ prop.
! able that Mccarthy have fair, impartial tr1al
Why air 10 me, an outsider, it eet1ns atsuro Mr.
tue Council says that the common law shall be FOL
lowed nearly possible in regard TO testimony and
Witnesses and that the witnessed khail Do aoe1any
sworn to tell the truth. Now ask: Can Any ia1r-
minded person object to these rules What say Inc Deb
cons? Why, they positively 1etaHe to entertain them
Il the coudtious not In accordance with Daptis!
ueage, they ara moet certainly in accordance with
Justice the world over, and ahould govern. Great
stress IL laid in the charges upon the two sermons
| given on the 1st and 9Th Of February. Why, all the
trouble with the Deacons originated beto1e these ser
| mons were delivered.
/ In one Of his Sermons Mr. Mccarthy referred to
tusnuaious against the moral character OF certain III
diyiduals, aud don't suppose TINT there waa engss
intelligent member Of his congregation but knew WING
was hit; proof enough in my mind that they CID noe
| orir1nate with thu speaker.
By all means, let thero la mutual Council, anu lei
| the Investigation include the Deacons, AND lew
others not Deacons also. for 1t ia evidently much
neo1ed aud will tend to purify the atmosphere Of the
Union Park Church.
| TO Mr.. Mccarthy It Is commonplace matter. His
whole future depends those proceedings Give him
fair and impartial trial, and let him stand OF fail bJ
| tbs result. Respectfully yours, FHR PLAY.