Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-08

on Finance:
The Finance Committee beg leave to submit the follow
ing report IN relation to Southern Book Establishment
yiz
Having maurey considered the subject we are Of opin-
ion that It l. eKpedient that Book Concern be established
by the Methodist f. Church South consisting Of two d
vi'ions-one IN the East, and the other in the West
Respectfully submitted.
WA. SMITH, Chairman
Dr. Smith desired that action should be had on the sub
Ject to-day possible the committee could
not do thing further the subject Of the Book Con-
Germ until this question decided.
The credentials OF Whteford Smith, Of the South Car
olina Conference, presented
Bishop Andrew took the chair.
Mr. Wightinan Of the committee appointed al the Lou
isVlle Convention to make alterations the Book Of Dis
cipilne, reported. The report was laid the table.
Mr.. Bryant DESTROYS know how the members were
to come IN possession Of the knowledge contents Of
ne papers presented lie in favor Of having them
printed and made a motion that effect.
Mr.. Ralston moved amend by striking out that mart
requiring the printing Of the report OF Committee on Mis-.
sons which was carried, and the motion amended was
Mr.. Cowles announced the following appointment, for
Tomorrow, (Thursday9
II O'Clock. O'clock
Washington Street. Mr. Martin, l.. Pierce,
nigh sueei, kayanaugh,
Wesley Chapel, Hunter
Baptist Church, Rogers.
Or Smith called up the report Of the Committee on FL
nance The question Of establishing would excite any
difference OF opinion, and the adoption Of this report would
not commit the Conference any particular place n the
Conference would cay no. they would have no Book Con
cern-hoto will end the aboTs Of this committee az IA, AZ
this subject was concerned
Dr. Capers wanted know what was the import Of the
term Book Concern" IF 10 have an establishments
IN which books to be printed the East and another
IN the West, then shall have what IL suggested 10 opr
minds by the words Book Concern" n The Books are
printed by contract would that be "Book Concarn
DR.. Smith explained: Tho term Book Concern" did
not commit ~ 10 sny particular PLAN and the adoption Of
this report would only commit the Conference a Book
| Establishment 10 the East and another In the West
! Dr. Cnpsm We are bound morally roigiously and
meh0Cscoly 10 vOte Tor the report Our people ought
/ 10 have books and We ought to supply them.
Mr.. McFerrin foi Tenn inquired II this report was
doped, would be at liberty 10 Instruct the committee
| Bishop Andrew-A committee at any line be in
| structsd.
Tho report was adopted.
DIR. CsPeu moved thot the report missions DO taken
up. II was read whole and then BY sections IN con-
necton with that portion Of the Book Of Discipline affect
cd by a. The report adopted with the o4cepus Il tina
9th section latter few smendnentsj but motion Of Dr.
Capss, b referred back Ia the with insuuc-
lions. I'VE have sketch Of the debate on this repor bu
~ order 10 proper understanding Of the matter have
determined 10 withhold IT, oil for tho PRESENT.
Mr.. II. g. Leigh moved the following resolution which
! was lost.
Rsfolrsd, That copies Of The rules and orders Of
TIC General Conference the Standing Committees and
Directory be published for the of the Confere nee and
such perons ne may wish 10 have them.
Bishop soulo announced the following committees
On ReUisoi -Messrs. Rslstou Hsmilton, Harris, Tally
Cfowdnr.
On TempodHes.-Messrs. Pitts, II. @ Leigh, J. n. Linn
On BIpsHses0 me Dsissabs,-Messn. Anthony, So
| vior. Boyle.
On ii, Memorial Of ne Society in Msv,v,ll,. Ry-
Messrs j. b MeFerrn, Psuon, Ptts wsIsee, Harrison