American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-08
From the Louisville Journal
METH0DISr Il. CONFERENCE,
ERIpAY MnRNING.

votonal exercises were led by DIR. Capers-
lie roll being called, several delegates who
naa arrived since yesterday presented their tes-
uniohals and We're admitted to their seats
he JournaI OF yesterday was read, amended,
ana approved, when the Rev j. Early pre-
scented The following report which was adopt-
cd, viz:
Inc committee appointed to consider the
Procprlc'y OF employing reporter, beg leave to
| otier the following resolution as embodyiDp
their views on the subject:
heSoiued, i hat VIM. Nj. Wightman, l.. NJ.
Lee, and }. b. McFcrrin be a committee to
prepare iull and correct synopsis of the pro-
ceedlngs OF the convention, and furnish the ed-
Tors Of the Louisville Journal a copy each day
at o'clock, p. m, for publication the next
morning, and that they be authorised to en-
ploy any assistance they may deem necessary
at the expense of the convention.
Bishops Sou'e, Andrew, and Morris appear
cd in the convention ard took seats in the altar.
At the suggestion of the chairman, who init
mated that the convention were waiting with
some degree Of socitude to know the decision
OF our venerable superintendent
bishop S0uIe rose, and, 10 the most impress
slVe and solemn manner, addressed the convcn-
ton, giving his conclusions in relation TO the
invitation OF the convention made on Yesterday
requesting the bishops to preside over the deli
beratlons of the convention.
lie SAID that he rose on this occasion with
feelings more solemn than lac had ever before
Known. The occasion was one of surprising
interest and solemnity. He felt most sensible
the impression Of what important results their
deliberations anu decisions would have through
out the country, and also the deepest interest
for their welfare he hoped that they would
conduct all their business with the greatest de-
liberation, with all that pureness of heart, mo-
Iteration OF temper, and regard TO results which
should characterize them as devo cd Christians
and followers of God He hoped they would
follow out that excellent lesson: 500 all things
as IN the immediate presence of God"
The opinion he had formed after the proceed
lngS OF the late general conference, as to its
results upon the unity OF the body, was made
thoughtiulIy and with much consideration
Nothing had TRANSFERRED to change his convic-
tons. And however deeply he might regret
the result, he was nevertheless fully confident
that division Of the church in the u. States
was inevitable, lie expressed the hope that
the convention would not only exhibit lauda-
bic example OF moderation and forbearance,
but would keep strictly within the limits and
provisions of the "plan of separation" which
had been adopted by the last general confer
ence with such great unaDimity. For himself,
he stood upon the basis of Methodism as il was
laid down in the book of Discipline From
that rock he never intended to be moved. With
respect to the kind and cordial invitation they
had given him, on yesterday, TO preside over
the convention, he begged TO say, after having
calmly and carefully weighed the sabiect in all
It's bearings and consequences, that he would
accept it, His excellent colleague, Bishop An
drew, was of the same mind. They felt thew
should only perform the duty they owed the
church in so doing, Their excellent and wor-
thy colleague, Bishop Morris, for reasons per-
tectly satisfactory, and which he Bishop Soule)
considered altogether right, declined participant
ing in the duties of the chair He trusted
that everything would be done in that spirit
which would be acceptable IN the sight of God,
and instrumental in the salvation of the souls
Of men.
At the close of the Bishops remarks, DR..
Pierce arose and conducted the venerable man
to the chair.
Rev. J. Early offered the following resolu-
ton, which, after some remarks from Drs.
Smith and Bascom, was adopted
Resolved, That a committee of two members
rom each annual conference represented in this
be appointed, whose duty it shall be
TO take into consideration the propricty nd ne
'esslty OF Southern organization, according to !
inc plan OF separation, adopted by the late gen
'ral conference, together with the acts of the
several annual conferences, and report the best
method OF securing the contemplated object in |
he appointment of this convention.
he following names were reported by the |
delegates of the several conferences as const-
uting the committee:
THE COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATIONS
Kentucky Conterence.-H. b. Bascom and
edward Stevenson.
Missouri CONFERENCE.-THE. Patton and An
rev Monroe.
HoLsion Contirence.--T X. Catlett and T.
SPRINGFIELD.
Virginia Conterence.-J. Early and w. A.
smith,
North Carolina Cowerence.-H G. Leigh
nd p. Doub
Memphis COWerence.-G. w. d. Harris and
i. Brock
Tennessee Conterence.-R. Paine and F. F.
Tits.
mississippi CONFERENCE.-THE W.nans and B.
Il. Drake.
"I!hd'tSdS CoVefence.-John Harrel and J.
:. Truslow.
Indian Mission Cowerence.-E. T. Peery and
}. Cummings.
South Carolina COnterence,-W Capers and
". M. Wightman.
Georgia CONFERENCE.-THE. F. Pierce and A. B.
4ongstreet.
Florida Conference, IT. c. Bonnng and P.
}. Smith.
alabama CoVerence.-J. Hamilton and ].
'oring.
Teras Conference Wilson and l..
'owler.
Several delegates appeared; presented their
certificates, and took their seats
DR.. Capers offered the following resolution,
'hich was adopted:
RESOLVED, Thata committee of one member
rom each delegation be appointed to prepare
l..a Ill