When was it published?

May 26, 1848 in The New York Herald

Domestic News May 26, 1848

The New York Herald

Q: What keywords are associated?

Methodist Conference, Plan Of Separation, Pittsburgh, Church Politics, 1844 Separation

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

The Methodist General Conference in Pittsburgh is discussing key church matters, including a report declaring the 1844 'plan of separation' null and void. Action was deferred to Wednesday, anticipating prolonged debate.

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Methodist General Conference.—This body which is now in session at Pittsburgh, are discussing matters of the first importance to that church. On Monday, the committee on the state of the church reported on the "plan of separation," passed by the General Conference of 1844. They declare it to be of no effect—"null and void." The conference decided not to act upon it immediately, and it was made the order of the day for Wednesday. It was supposed that the report would give rise to a protracted and earnest discussion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Politics

What keywords are associated?

Methodist Conference Plan Of Separation Pittsburgh Church Politics 1844 Separation

Where did it happen?

Pittsburgh

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pittsburgh

Event Date

Current Session, Monday Report, Wednesday Discussion

Outcome

plan of separation declared null and void; action deferred to wednesday

Event Details

The Methodist General Conference in session at Pittsburgh discussed matters of importance to the church. The committee on the state of the church reported on the 1844 plan of separation, declaring it of no effect and null and void. The conference decided not to act immediately and set it for Wednesday, expecting protracted discussion.