New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-27

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THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DUNKARDs-DrGIN-
MING OF TIE BUSINESS SESSION.
GIRARD, H., May 2G.-Thc National Confer
ence Of Dunkards went into business session this morn
ing with II. r. Darcy MODERATOR j. Qmnter Clerk,
and ID. b. Sailor, Reading Clerk
The first question considered the propriey OF hav-
ing the conference published giving the nature OF the
discussions and the OF the dispuants This was
warmly discussed contending for the liberty OF
the press. while others opposed to anything
more than synopsis without names being
given, believing full report would DO
calculated 10 create dcord among the brotherhood,
and exhibit degree Of pride the part Of the Confer
ence that would be unscrptural and dangerous. A
majority were not in favor OF departing from their
primitive customs and only a synoptical report will be
published. 1t then decided 10 send out ministers
on missionary work to preach the doctrine of peace to
A request presented to have the old minutes OF
which was granted and a Special Committee APP
pointed on the subject long discussion then TOOK
PSS on "o 1eGaa OF nas While
has ever been the rule Of the Church to wear full
Gneion Of allowing members to engage in the banking
business was discussed and was decided IN the mega.
usury. all OF which was forbidden by the sect. On
the question Of COLLEGIATE education 1t was WAS
dren TO college. II was determined not 10
permit the use Of their name In the establishment OF
Committee authorized to appoint subcommittee
to visit and To reconcile nharmonious churches after
which the Conference adjourned till tomorrow.
FIFTH DAYS SESSION OF TIE SOUTHERN PREsBY-
TERRAIN ASSEMBLY.
Cor Miss Nav 06 -To-dav was the
fifth day OF the session OF the Southern Presbyterian
Assembly. The Ray. DR.. Pumer. the Chairman, pre-
sented the report OF COMMITTEES on the subject OF
General Federatiye Presbyterian Council. The report
recommends that the Assembly cooperate In the
formation Of General Advisory Council.
The Judicial Committee, through Its Chairman,
the Rev. Dr. Pumer reported that the business had
been placed III the hands of the Committee. The Rev
DR.. Marshall presented report Evangelical Labor
showing that contributions are less than $1,000 an aver
age Of 6. cents per member. The Rev. A. T. Stewart OF
the Reformed Church heard delegate from that
body. He spoke with great power and earnest
ness, and was frequently applaudcd. The Moder-
ator, DR.. Girardeau, responded in happy manner,
cordially recprocang all IMPRESSIONS OF love and honor
The death Of the Rev. 4. &. De witt was frellngY
alluded TO. The Rev. j. W Pratt presented report on
Theological semnaries. very earnest debate arose
on the minority report OF the Committee IN regard 10
repeal OF the regulation requiring the students to
attend the chapel service Stbbalh morning The stu
dents nave COMPLAINED or IUS anu some HiNc ict
Seminary the right to worship God where thcY
desire hal been reached at the hour oil adj
Nearly all the speakers seemed to favor the
repeal Of the rule
TIE AMERICAN UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION - UNI
TAEIANIsM AND CHRISTIANITY
BOsToN, May 26.-At the meeting of the
American Unitarian Association to-day there was
long debate on the status OF the Rev. W. j. Potter OF
New Bedford whose name had been dropped from the
rolls on his assertion that though Unitarian,
his relations to Untarinism were concerned,
he no longer considered himself Christian. The con
trOvcrsy was carried in pleasant way and many
resolutions presented. The following offered By
the Rev. Dr. Corduer Of Montreal, was finally adopted:
unitarian used in the title Of this association
publications, Ia, always been held TO dsnce ems
being held ami regarded by
public teachers religion and the action of the Assist
Necsry b the Executive Committee IN omhg nom
the The Of mns who says he i 10 longer 's
bnOnv with the OF the term among
the said action he and hereby approved and
ratified.
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF TIE AMERICAN sun