New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
The NEWM4N CONTROVERSY.
ALL SIDES PLEASED WITH THE COUNCIL

THE ACTING PASTORS sATIsFACTION-rHE PRO-
POSED CHURCH MEETING.
The feelings of satisfaction with the result OF
the Congregational Councils work continued yesterday
among the leaders both sides Of the controversy IN Dr.
Nownans church. A TRIBUNE reporter called on Dr.
Newman in the afternoon and asked him II his opinions
I'm regard to the councils report had changed after thor
ough perusa OF the document
mot in the least" he replied Ny satisfaction is -
great It Yesterday and IA based on three rl-
sons. The first Is that although the opposition said
much about the financial and spiritual condition of tho
church and about the character Of my Sermons the c0ul
ell paid no attention to those thing and cast
Elections upon the ministry of the church. Secondly
advising church dcr the vote of dismissal
passed at thc Harvard Rooms, the council indicated 10
disapproval OF action Lastly the council declared
me the acting pastor and have the assurance Of Dr.
Quint that II would have decided that was the peml-
nent pastor II 1t had seen this document Official
minutes OF Joint meeting OF the church and society held
May TO- 1882, which accepted the call to the perni
neut pastorate / am surprised that men who were
devohng much time aud ability 10 the matter
should have overlooked this point The minutes OF
that meeting were printed in the long
statement OF facts submitted by Deacon Foster Think
that COngregatiOnasm will profit very largely by
the councils action the fundamental questions THAI
suggested by the OCCASION one or the most mpor.
tant question whether church exists the bencd OF
the corporation OF the corporation for the benent OF The
church. was not touched upon / am sorry 10 say. Ny
own opinion is that their relations should be mutual and
reciprocal want harmony and peace In the church and
ness that those who responsible oF the action OF tho
Harvard Rooms meeting should take the initiative Ia re-
gard TO the proposed church meeting Our side WILL am
sure willingly join in such meeting"
DIT Ranney said that he sl satisfied entirely with
the councils action. He and his friends would 90 into
the proposed meeting and would abide ~ It's result ne
wished to keep in the background hereafter ana ~sne
to DO all he could for harmony IN the chuich no parc-
lar OF act0n had been decided upon he Thought
Informal and G fha Newman partie The former met
at the house Of Sheppard knspR While the latter must
DR. Newnan's friends present, and they cOnented
themselves it understood with merely discussing
LANES H. Seymour said TO TRIBUNE reporter: You
may say this decidedly If there any lighting
friends We cannot afford It, and no congregation can
afford it, The whole Of this regreable attain due TO
the other side and II had only had few hours notice
their action at the annual meeting we should hayo
done anything rather than let matters run TO the ek
DR. Tiffany and Day relative to TIM TIHtNE's report Of
the conversation between Or. j. VI. Buckley aud hr
Foster We have absolute proof Of The correctness III
AZ the meeting NJ DR. Ranneys house no definite line
of action agreed upon There was much mutual
reorganization over the decision OF the council, good
sion of the condition OF affairs.
MR.. BEECHER PRAYs FOR DR. NEWMAN.
At the Plymouth prayer-meetng last night Mr.. Beecher
prayed thus: Grant Thy blessing to those who have
gathered together selling for the benefit OF dear
church ia the neghborhood o. breathe upon It's people
the spirit peace ofchary for each other; the spirit
forgiveness: aud may the world that the who
have been seeking to divide the garment Of Christ ara
anxious that the rent by anger shall be up.
and NAV behold with wonder joy and gratitude tho
Cspng power ~ true Christian love. May Thy servant
strengthened and his heart deepened. and the love OK
Christ be overlooking stream and IN the neaIness
to His God, IN the sweetness OF His communion, In
ms longing for the souls in his charge, may hs
shine out brighter than the stars and win
his way by the ChTistukcnes that in him May al those
who have been In antagonism lay aside all evil thoughts
and desires and come together 80 that the word Wuch
has exuted may be surprised and bow down 10 worship
that Power that brings men together who have contended
with each other"
Before the prayer Mr. Beecher spoke Of church quar-
Tes and said that when occurred 4" there was tho
devil to pay" He said that intdeity not In Bob"
IngersO tongue, but IN the seat and heart % CHRISTIAN
churches
THE FOsTER-BUCKLEY DAY-TIFFANY MATTER,
Regarding the issue between Deacon Foster and the
Rev. Drs Day and Tiffany over what DR.. j. NJ Buckley
said in reference TO matters damagingto Dr. Newman DR..
Day said yesterday to a TRIBUNE reporter;
do not wish TO discuss the matter. What 1 stated
was i'm no spirit of antagouism to Deacon Foster whose
Christian integrity do not question bat IN Justice 10 Dr.
Buckley. Ny statement was well considered and a'cu-
rate Having no cause for prejudice or excitement be-
ing what transprcd. Deacon Foster admits one lnaccu-
racy in the reported Interview. Upon reflection lac may
recall others.
To the Edftor Of me Tribune.
SIR: Without explanation it might seem
from item In your paper OF today mat there was an
issue OF yeracity between Deacon Foster and myself but
Firsi-fhe deacon is right when he says distinctly
heard and understood the remarks attributed to him IN
Second-I am right in saying with Dr. Day that not
word Of what IS attributed 10 Deacon FOSTER was
cno to sign the cara prepared by Dr. Day uuth ater Ihs
italicized words had been inserted.
Thud-The remarks were addressed 10 perSOnGNyby
the deacon IN the course OF friendly nYersal0n oe'
gun before Dr. Buckley approached, ana continued ater
he accompanied by Dr. Day and General Clinton b. ti5I'
Gontiemcn not previously named in this connection
asslre me that my memory IS not at fault n rrrxv