North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-11-26
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MEMBERS OF CONFERENCE.
Min ,sters-Ira E. Norman, A. w. Lineberry, n.
H. Jones, John F. Speight, VIM. H. Wills, u: A.
T. Whitaker, ,Caswell Drake, A. o. Harris, Alison
Gray, c. L. Cooley, John Paris, Joseph Parker Il.
R. Prather, Alexander Robbins. H. L. Weatnery'
Nathan Robbins John Hnshaw. J. Snotherly, Wm.
]. Ogburn, David Weasner, Q. Holton, }. w. Lee
kie, 10. Gilbreath, James Deans, G. F. Harris, john
L. Michaux. and B. L. Hoskins. Lay Delegates
Wm j. Norman, M. T. Whitaker, James P. SPeIght,
DR.. L. W. Bachelor, John Faulcan, E. D. Drake,
Caleb Watkins, Geo. N. Hicks, John Mcpherson,
Daniel Foust, Peter Julian. w. w. Brewer, Samuel
Bristow, A. A. Sharp, John H. Y ork, Elan Gather
Peter Peeler, Joseph H. Dunn, 1. F. Cause and L.
Wood.
Ministers received this Conference-Andrew Pic
kens. #. G. Hays. Or!ained-T. c. Hays. John
Gordon and Thomas Fryes. Deacons-W. }. Og-
burn, A w. Lineberry. Elders.
Preachers under the stationary authority, II. II.
Michaux, Joseph H. Kennat, Ambrose Roach, Il.
Cochran, ]. Koon.
Unstaioned Ministers, six. Preachers, thirteen
Conference was opened by reading portion of the
word of God, and prayer, by Bro. B. l.. Hosklns,
President.
Ed. Drake was elected Conference Steward.
Within the bounds of the District there are twelve
circuits and two stations, which are supplied minis
teriay as follows:
John F. Speight, President
Albemarle-lra E. Norman, Sup. An Assistant
to be supplied.
HaIifax-G. A. T. W hitaker, sup.
Granville-Sup. to be supplied. Caswell Drake,
N. c. Harris.
Orange-AIson Gray, sup. c. L. Cooley, Thos.
G. Hays.
Randolp h-sup. to be supplied. Na,h Robbins.
Guilford-A. w. Lineberry, sup. A. Robbins,
H. T.. Weatherly. R. R. Prather.
Davidson-John Hinshaw. One to be supplied.
Yadkin-Joseph Parker, sup. David Weasner.
Mocksville-Q. Holton, sup. An assistant to be
supplied: 49,, lama. Deans snn Ried Cochran
Buncombe, including Mcdowell mssion-A. Pick
ems, sup. A. Roach.
Fayetteville Station-C. F. Harris.
Wilmngton-J. l.. Michaux
]. w. Leckie, w. J. Ogburn, J. W. Knnutt, R.
R. Michaux, in the hands Of the President.
w. H. Wills. John Paris, 10. Gilbreath, and Jno.
Koon, left without appointment at their request.
Josiah Snotherys sEAkhis requesD and William
McCoin, transferrsdsto Tie unstatonsd list.
Standing District Committee-Casweli Drake, A.
G. Harris, G. Allen, Ministers. DR.. John AIRING
ton, Thomas D. Wright, and B. G. Cook, Laymen.
The following resolutions were adopted. First in
regard to Education.
Resolued, That the activity and zeal manifested by
the trustees of Madison College, at UnonstowH,
Penny in behalf OF that institution, meet with the
hearty appreciation Of this Conference.
Resoped, That in view of the educational interests
of the Methodist Protestant Church, cordially rec
commend said Collage to the patronage and encour-
agement of our membership and friends in the N. Z.
District.
Whereas, we learn that brother J. S. Swift, of
Halifax County, in this State, is DESTROYS of Promot-
ing female education by erecting an Academy at or
near his residence; and whereas, we conceive
every effort to educate and train the youthful mind
to be entitled best wishes and most hearty
operation, and having the fullest confidence In the
integrity and necessary qualifications of Bro. Swift;
Therefore Resokped, That we heartily approve of the
enterprise and commend it to the friendly notice and
patronage of the Church and
Resolred further, That will afford any assis-
lance in power and properly within our province
as Conference, in conformity with the wishes Of
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Whereas, We learn that there is a Male Academy
Elba, near Brinkleyville, under the supervision in
part of Bro W. H. Wills, well calculated to afford
educational advantages to young men Therefore Re-
solved, that we commend 1t to the patronage OF our
friends and the Church.
Resolred, That seven Trustees be appointed by
this Conference who shall be authorized to secure
proper title the land in accordance with the rule of
discipline and the laws of the State solicit donations,
and superintend the erection of suitable building
for Seminary of learning, to be located two and
fourth miles North of Fulton, in Davie county, to be
known as " Pleasant Grove Seminary" under the
patronage and control of the N. y. Annual Confer
ence, NJ. P. Church.
Whereupon, Q. Hoton, Thomas Fryes, A. Rob-
bins, Thomas W. Siddon, James Thornton, Elan
Gather, and David Weaver were appointed.
ResOlUed, That the next session Of this Annual
Conference will be held at Fayetteville, commence
ing on Friday before the second Sunday in Novem-
Der, 1852, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Resolved That our thanks are due and are HEREBY
rendered the brethren and friends of this neghbor
hood for their kindness and attention to the members
of Conference. A. c. HARRIS, See'y.
CALIFORNIA. Mr.. Silas E. Burrows thus writes
from San Francisco to the New York Journal of
Commerce:
"The recent State election has given the Demo-
cratic party control of California and the State will
be divided in my opinion this winter, the Southern
becoming a slave State. The value of our pos
sessions on the Pacific is intellectually great, in the
march of greatness of our noble nation and the at
tachments of the Inhabitants to the ties they have
left at home, strong as l have ever known; but
still their wishes and interests must be consulted, or