Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-13

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species of primogeniture (if may be allowed 10
msapply a word) more palpably al variance
with .Iefferson's theory and practice, than IS the
doctrine OF "liie estate in office, which heretofore
has passed for Law in Washington /; for nothing
in our institutions tends more towards European
Zing the tone OF public sentiment in free Ameri-
ca.
There is no local news to-day of importance
or special interest. | shall keep you we'll advised
of occurrences at the Federal City likely TO
interest your readers; and, until the day after to-
morrow, bid you good bye. Yours truly.
METHODIST CONVENTION IN LOUISVILLE.
We learn from the Louisville Journal, that this
Convention met in that city on the Isl inst Dele
gates were present from the Conferences of Ken
lucky, Missouri, Hoston, Virginia, North Caro-
ina Memphis, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkan-
sas, Indian Mission, South Carolina, Georgia.
Florida, Alabama and Texas. There were 81
delegates present, out ofl02 appointed.
| A resolution was offered inviting Bishops
Soule and Andrews (who were present. TO preside
over the Conference. They asked time 10 con-
slider the proposition.
The Convention then proceeded 10 elect Sec
rotary, when Rev. Thomas O. Summons, OF Ala
bama, was chosen. Rev. L. n. Ralslon was cho-
sen assistant Secretary.
After adopting some resolutions relative 10 the
order Of proceedings, The Convention adjourned
till the next day.
On The meeting on the second day of its pro-
ceedngs on Friday last, after prayers the journal
was read.
/ On The recommendation of a committee, II was
resolved 10 make an official publication OF the
proceedings OF the Convention in The Louisville
| Journal on each morning OF the preceding days
business. We copy from the Journal the follow
/ ing:
Bishops Soule, Andrew and Morris appeared
in the convention and took seats in the allaI. Al
the suggestion of The chairman who intimated
that the convention were waiting with some de-
gree of solicitude 10 know the decision OF our We
nerable superintendent
Bishop Soule rose and in The most impressive
and solemn manner addressed The convention,
giving his conclusions in relation 10 The invita-
lion of the convention made on yesterday, re-
guessing the Bishops to preside over The deibe-
Ialions OF the convention.
He said that he arose on this occasion with fee-
ines more solemn than he had ever before known
The occasion was one OF SURPRISING interest
and solemnily He felt most sensibly The IN
preston of what important results their delioera-
lions and decisions would have throughout the
country and also The deepest interests for their wei
fare. He hoped that they would conduct all Their
business with The greatest deiberation, WIN al
u
and REGARD To results which should characterize
Them as devoted Christians and followers OF God.
He hoped they would follow ont that excellent
lesson "Do all things as in the immediate pre-
sence of God" :.
The opinion he had formed ailerthe proceedings
of the lae general conference, as 10 its results
upon the unity OF the body, was made thoughtful
Is, and with much consideration. Nothing had
lranspired 10 change his convictions. And how
ever deeply he might regret The result, he was,
nevertheless, fully confident that division OF the
Church in the United States was inevitable. He
EXPRESSED the hope, that the Convention would moi
only exhibit lauduable example of moderation
and forbearance, but would keep strictly within
the limits and provisions OF The 'plan OF separa-
(, lion," which had been adopted by The last general
conference with such great unanimtv. For him
self he stood upon the basis OF Methodism as
il was laid down in the Bool; of Discipline
From that rock he intended never 10 be moved.
With respect 10 the kind and cordial invita-
| ton they had given him, on yesterday, 10
preside over the Convention, he begged 10 say,
after having calmly and carefully weighed
the subject in all its bearings and consequent
ces, that be would accept il. His excellent col
league, Bishop Andrew, was othe same mind
They elI they should only perform the duty they
owed The church in so doing. Their excellent
and worthy colleague, Bishop Morris, for reasons
perfectly satisfactory and which he (Bishop
Soule) considered altogether right, declined parl-
| cipaing in the duties OF the Chair. He trusted
thar every thing would he done in that spirit
which would be acceptable in The sight of God,
and instrumental in the salvation Of The souls OF
| men.
| Al the close Of The Bishops remarks, Dr.
| Pierce arose and conducted The venerable man 10
| The Chair
| Rev ]. Early offered the following resolution,
! which after some remarks from Drs. Smith and
| Ba>rom, was adopted
Reairrd, That a committee OF two members
from each annual conference, represented in this
convention, be appointed, whose duty il shall be
10 lake into consideration the propriety and ne
cessity Of a Southern organization according TO
the plan of separation, adopted by the late gene
raj conference, together with the acts OF the seve-
raj annual conferences, and report the best me-
hod Of securing The contemplated object in the ap-
! poiniment Of this convention.
The following names were reported by the de-
eeates OF the several conferences as constituting
the committee:
THE COMMITTEES on ORGANIZATION.
KsntukB C0nfrencc-H. B. Bascom and Ed
ward Stevenson.
Missouri Coajrycnee-Wm. Patton and An
drew Monroe.
Holaon Cout7one-T X. Callelt and T. String
field.
JTrgiuia Coafvenee-J. Early and w. A.
Smith.
North Carolina Conterenec-H. G. Leigh and P
Doub.
Memphis Confrcnec-G. w. d. Harris and NJ.
Brock.
Tennessee Confcrcnce-R Paine and F. E. Pitts
Mississippi ConIercwc-W. Winans and B.
NJ. Drake.
Arkansas Contradiction Harrel and J. F.
Truslow.
Iad,on Mission Confucncc-E. d. Peery and
D. Cummings.
iSouM Caralina Conference-W. Capers and
W. NJ. Wighman.
G0rgi0 COnjTcntc--G. +. Pierce and a. q.
Lonsstreet
EVorida CoaG7racc-T. c. Benning and p. p
Smith.
Itras Conierencc-Francs Wilson and L.
Fowler.
DR.. Capcrs offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolpcd Tha, Committee Of one member
from each delegation, be appointed 10 prepare a
plan, to be recommended 10 the several annual
Conferences, represented in this Convention, for
The management and support OF missions con-
nected with said Conferences, and The said Com
mittee be instructed to report within the next
eight days.
Some unimponant resolutions were proposed,
and, after religious exercises, the Convention adj
journed.
Glorious Result in the Kanamhn D,aricti
KAsAwHA c. r., May 6, 1916
To he Editors Of tie Enquirer:
Gentlemen: Most of the sheriiis of this district
have been here for some days, for the purpose OF
comparing The congressional polls; those who were
absent, have been dropping in for day or two,
49, .,cl ntnhf nhnty xr-pt, ho,,o
done their work Immediately on his arrival, BIZ
having previously adjourned TO tomorrow mol.
ing, some had gone 10 the neighborhood, and it
was yet impossible TO proceed A number of
them have, however, furnished me the following
statement of the vote, which send you now be.
cause we shall not have another mail for two
daysto come and it is about closing. We have