American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-03-15
[Reperted for the American Republican. !

METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE.
The Conference met yesterday morning at 8
O'Clock, pursuant to adjournment, and was
opened with prayer by the Rev. MIR. Holmes.
The morning session was entirely occupied in
the continued examination of official character,
which was resumed in the afternoon, and con-
tinued up to A l-2o'clock, when the doors were
opened Immediately on opening the DOORS
the Rev. MIR. Flint offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
"Resolved, That the rules of order regulat-
ing the examination of lay delegates, be amend
ed, for the present, by the addition of the fol-
lowing inquiry: Is the Church you represent,
so far as you know, favorable TO the present
system of itinerencyi"
The examination of lay delegates was then
commenced, and continued up to the hour of
half-past O'Clock. In addition to the above
query, the following ones, from the discipline,
were propounded to each delegate as he an
swered to his name: What amount have you
brought as Conference collector? What have
you done for the Superanuated fund? Has the
circuit or station that you represent complied
with the discipline, in relation to the support
of the ministry? All of the questions, with a
few exceptions, were answered to the satslac-
ton of the Conference.
During the session in the morning, the Rev.
J. G. Whitfield, President Of the Virginia Con-
ference, was introduced, and invited to take a
seat beside the President.
At quarter to six o'clock, motion to adj
ourn was made, but withdrawn at the request
of the President (Rev. Levi R. Reese,) who
arose, and in feeling manner, addressed the
| Conference substantially as follows:
desire to make few observations in rela-
ton to myself in connexion with the office ]
now hold You will, in the order of business
before you, soon be called upon to select a bro
Their to preside over the deliberations of this
body, and perform such other constitutional
and disciplinary duties as belong to that body;
and as would be eligible to reelection for
another year, according to the rules of discip-
line, and as have informed number of in
quirng friends that in due time | would let
them know my purpose and wish in this mat
ter, hope 1t will not be considered improper
and obtrusive to avail myself Of this opportu-
nifty to do so, In few words, then, allow me
to say, that my wish and purpose is to decline
being considered as a candidate for the Presl-
dency of the Conference for the coming year;
and affectionately and earnestly ask the breth-
rem to allow me to be gratfied in my wish
My purpose in this matter is formed, not on a
disposition to shrink from toll and sacrifice in
the service of the church, bot from full con-
victlon that can do more good, and serve the
interests of the church more effectively, at the
present time, in another relation; and doub,
not, that the Conference may easily select a
brother to this office abundantv more quail
fed for the discharge of its duties than |. Ii
thus asking release from the burdensqme re-
sponsibilities of my office, allow me, to return
my thanks to the ministers and delegates o
the Conference, for the confidence they have
been pleased to repose in me since first called
to the performance of these official duties, tt
assure them that, while oppressed with sense
of my imperfections, have endeavored, with
singeness of purpose, faithfully to perform my
duty. In doing this, know have not pleased
all my brethren-I have not pleased myself
| wish it were otherwise, but so it is. And
now will say, that, in retiring from this chair
| wish to do so with heart glowing with ar.
dent affection for you all, and with sincere de-
sire and ardent hope that we may long live tt
mingle our kindred hearts and tolls together il
the bonds of a free, happy and united brother
hood. My successor will soon be called to thu
chair. Be he whom he may, he will find it
place Of care, anxiety and solemn responsible
ty, and the Conference will excuse me for be
speaking, in his behalf, its confidence, indul
f gence and cooperation May God, in his in
patience, and conduct US all to increasing ant
still more abundant success in our Master
vineyard.
! At the conclusion of the address, the Con
ference adjourned. Prayer by the Rev. Thos
, ii. Stockton. The following appointment
have been given out for tomorrow: In tn
Chulch at the corner of Green and Lombar
streets, Rev. Thos. II. Stockton will preach il
/ the morning at ii o'clock; Rev. Peter l.. VIII
son at O'Clock in the afternoon; and Rev. VIM
:. j. Eva in the evening at half past O'Clock
At the Pitt street Church, Rev. J. J. MUIR
, will preach in the morning, and Row. Will an
: Collier in the evening.
Methodist Episcopal Conference-Friday morn
ing, o'clock. Bishop James in the Chair
After reading and adopting the journal of yes
terday, the second general question of the Cor
ference was taken up, when the following reve
end gentlemen, Messrs. Walters, Murphy, MI
Elfresh, Durborow, Elliot, White, Riley, Wi
son, Little, Kelly, Barlow, McClay, Hoove
Crawford, Pierce, Tongue, Wiles, and Pence
/, were examined on theology and minister's
abilities and usefulness, which being honorab
to themselves and acceptable to the Conference
I they were continued on probation. Mr.. Em'
~ asked and obtained permission to apprise til
4 Conference of the death of Rev. Ellis S. Tea
late of Frederick circuit The report that
. was medically and otherwise neglected ia vi
S founded. Being informed Of the proximity
d his death by brother, he exclaimed "Glory
n God lam prepared TO go" Rev. J. A. Collin
al