Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-10
METHODIST coyvs NrIoN IN LOUISVILLE.

METHODIST CoyvE NTIoN IN LOUISVILLE.
On the Meeting the second day Of It's proceedings on
Friday last after prayers the journal read.
On the recommendation OF q committee, il resolved,
to make official publication Of the proceedings the Con-
vcntioh in the Louisville Journal each morning Of the
proceeding days business We copy from the Journal the
followns:-Bsh Pat
Bishops Soule and Andrew aud Morris appeared in the
eniion and took in the altar.
OF the Oh. rman ,tmated tlat the convention were
waiting with degree OF socude know the decision
o! our venerable superintendenis-
Bishop Soule rose and, the impressive ard 40
Tenn addressed the convention, giving conclu
sions in relation TO the invitation Of the convention made
yesterday requesting the bishops preside the DELHI
erations Of the convention.
He that he arose on hi. occasion with feelings moro
solemn than he had before known The occasion
was one OF surprising interest and solemniy. lie felt
most sensible the impression Of what important results
their deliberations and decisions would have the
country, and also the deepest interest for their
lie hoped that they would conduct all their business with
the greatest deliberations with all that pureness Of art
moderation OF temper and regard results which should
characterize them devoted Christians and followers Of
Cod Tie hoped they would follow that excellent les
"Do all things in the immediate presence OF God"
The opinion he hsd formed after the proceedings OF the
late general conference ss TO its results upon the unity
OF the body, was made thoughtfIly and with much
consideration Nothing had usnspred change his
convictions. And however deeply he might regret the
result, he nevertheless fully confident that divi-
sion OF the church in tho United States inevitable
lie expressed the hope that the would
bearance but would keep strictly within the limits and pro-
visions OF the plan Of separation which had been adopted
by the last general conference with such great unanmity
For himself stood upon the basis OF as il was
laid down in the book OF Discipline From that rock he
tended TO be moved With respect kind and
dial invitation they had given him. yesterday to pre-
side the convention he begged say, after hating
calmly and carefully weighed the subject in all It's bearings
aud consequences, that he would accepiit His excellent
colleague. Bishop Andrew, OF the mind. They
felt they shoud only perform the duty they owed the church
DIN ar nv col sh-
op Morris for perfectly Satisfactory and which he
Bishop Soule) considered altogether right, declined par
cipang in the duties of the chair He trusted that every
thing would be in tina, spirit which would be sccepts
BILE in the sight Of God and instrumental tho salvation Of
the souls Of men,
Attic close Of the Bishops remarks Dr. Pierce rose
an conducted the venerable { the chair
Rev. J. Early offered the following resolution, which,
sof remarks from Dire. Smith and Bsscom was adop
ted.
Resolved, That committee Of Two members from each
annual conference represented in this convention be sp.
pointed, whose duty IL shall DO 10 take into consideration
the propnety and necessity VI Southern ne.
eordog the plan OF separation, adopted by the gene
raj conference, together with the OF the annual
conferences and report the beet method Of securing the
conempa ted object in the appointment Of this
The following names were reported by the delegates Of
the several conferences constituting the commitee
THk COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION.
Kentucky COnferencs-i.B ID. Bsscom and Edward Ste
yenson.
Missouri DOWN. Patton and Andrew Monroe.
Holston DOT. X. Cstett and +. Springfield.
Virginia DOL Fairly and w. A. Smith.
North CsrOlBa dO.-H. q. Leigh and p Doub.
Memphis doc W.D. Harris aud M. Brock.
Tennessee DOR. Paine and r. e. Pitts.
Mississippi dow. Winsns aud q. W. Drake.
Arksnsas do-John Harret aud J Y. Ttuslow.
Indian Mission do. II. Peory and ID. Cummings.
South Carolina dow. Cspers and w. VI wightmsn
Georgia doc. r. Pierce and A. b. Longsueet.
Florida DOT. e. Benning and p. p. Smith.
Texas do Francis Wilson and l.. Fowler.
Dr. Capers offered the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That n COMMITTEES u one member from each
delegation be appointed prepare plan 10 be recommend
cd the several snnual conferences represented in this
convention for the and support Of missions
connected with said conferences, aud the said committee
be instructed TO report withn the neIt eight dayy
Some unimpouant resolutions propssed and after
/ religious exercises the Convention adjourned