Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-19
General Conference OF the Mcthodisl
4. Church, south.
TuuRspaY. May lith. 1916.
THE ORDINATION.
Reported for the Petersburg inisIiis

THE ORDINATION.
The Warrington Church was crowded before the
hour Sea however had been reserved for the member.
Of the Conference.
AT IL o'clock the services were introduced by Bi.hop
Andrew. who read the I63d hymn:
| "Saviour ofman, thy searching .v.
| Doth all my Utmost thought. descry.
Doth ausht on earth my wishes raise
or the worlds pleasures, or it's pra.se!" &c,
| which was sung with fine spirit
lie then addressed the Throne of Grace in mo.t elo
9uen' aud ieI'en, prayer The Bishops assisted by
the Kew DR. L. Pierce and the Rev John Early then
s.ed'S 70 &c, by tho imposition Of their hands. the
d. d. To the Office and work OF .hop. IN an. N,,h,Ji.,
Episcopal Church. South.
The whole service was solemn aud imposing. and made
deep and, we hope, abiding impre.sion ON IN. audi
ence. - ~ 1880
FRIDAY, MAY 18th. 1886.
Conference was called to order by Bishop Soue. and
Mr.. Parsons conducted the religious services.
The Journal OF the previous day wa, read and approy
ed. ~ "PP'o'-
Bishop Andrew took the Chair
The Secretary was directed take notice of IN, ord
nation OF the b shops upon the Journal
Reports OF Standing Committees were called but none
rep rted. " w
Bishop Capcrs took the Chair the member, of c,f.,
ence rising their feet
Resolutions. adopted by the Holston Conference in
uoh 10 pew churches the use Of instrumental music in d.
vine service and IN favor Of institution for the
pose OF educating candidates for the ministry were
ana te,eid to the committee appointed prepare the Pas
Mr. Crowdcr presented memorial from Norfolk v, in
relation to the Book Concern desiring its Location in th.,
city From the memorial learn that Norfolk has great
deal OF sea air and other advantages the opinion OF the
memotaists. necessary for Book Establishment The
memorial was received information and laid ON In. t.b.
Dr. L. Pierce presented letter from Columbus Georgia
Containing resolution passed by the Quarterly Meeting
conference OF that place. in fsvor Of bringing TO trial me m
oers OF the NJ E. Church South who are in the babi, Of
yissls. va "
N nf Dr
the Conference az the time O adjournment on
beng the motion Of Mr. Redman To the vote nv
winch Conference had determined have two divisions
an eastern and WESTERN to the Book Concen) taken
up;
Mr.. L. NJ Lee. who was entitled to the floor. .pok.
against the reconsideration and in favor Richmond as the
locality. MIR. l.. not having concluded within the time
ference. - WV " N"-
Nj. Longsreet presented plan which he advocated in
connection win the motion 10 reconsider. Mr. nlsn
proposes an agent who shall have charge of III. whole
matter OF publishing with the power to do or have prinn
done when and where he peases and how he chooses Nj
H. was cut on by the rule but declined having further time
allowed him. ~ W
Mr. Summers spoke in favor of reconsideration and pre-
sented plan which recommends the publication of no
book by the VI. T.. Church South but the Hymn Book
the Book OF Discipline and the History Of the E. Church
south The rst 10 be printed al Charleston Richmond
ana the two last at the office OF the South Western Chris
tian Advocate.
Mr.. baskerville ives in favor of reconsideration
Mr. Green OF Tenn, was against reconsideration and
Dr. Winans spoke IN favor of reconsideration, and in
idyo OF recommitnent Of the report together with the
different places proposed.
Dr. Smith replied To Dr. w, and opposed the plan Of
Mr. Summers. lie hoped that gentlemen IN favor of re-
consideration, were not in favor II having subordinate
establishment IN the East.
Mr. Raston commended that there was no necassty for
RECOMMENDATION the vote OF the Conference did not pledge
the Church to two book establishments Of the extent
and powers.
Mr.. Wilson (of East Texas would reconsider and wa,
opposed TO the establishment OF sny beck eonee until we
had received portion Of the establishment IN New York
MIR. CrowdeT moved lny the motion 10 reconsder nm
the table, which prevailed.
Mr. Early was in favor OF having only one Agent At
aehed TO the concern east OF The and giving him
instructions 10 PRINT what may be required himself 10 have
done IN any place where he procure on the best
Bishop Capes here inquired Of the Secretary what wa,
next IN order after the motion reconsider.
on reference to the Journal the filling Of the blank in
the Eastern division found be the subject NJ the time
the motion TO reconsider made.
Bishop Andrew took the chair,
MI L. M Lee Obtained the floor and ding 10
advocate the claims OF Richmond, when being
manifested TO come to vote, he took his seat.
Mr. Parks of Georgia hoped that other city in
the Southern division but Richmond had been
permission would be granted the friends of other points to
express their views.
Mr.. Wightman then took the floor and advocated the
claims and advantages OF Charleston.
Mr.. Sullns (of the Hoson Conferenee) desired that
Richmond should be selected.
vi. l.. Patton desired the same thing
mr. walker lot 81 advocated the advantages OF Charles
ton.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Lee replied to Messrs wigh,man and Wal.
ker and maintained that Richmond possessed advantages
Of a superior order.
Mt CTowder moved that when the Conference adjourn
u adjourn TO meet this afternoon at O'Clock.
Dr. L. Pierce believed that Charleston possessed superor
advantages to any other place within our borders.
Inc Conference adjourned with the benedeon OF Bishop