Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-10
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE, 81, Z. CHURCH
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Conference met Thursday, according to adjourn
ment, Bishop Andrew in the chair. Religious exer-
cises were conducted by the Rev. N Head.
On motion OF Rev. Jas D. Coullng, il wa ordered,
that the Rev. M. M. Dance be returned on the super
numerarY list.
The Committee on the subject of Periodicals
ported through their Chairman, Rev. Jas A Rlddick,
that they had had the under consideration,
and recommend the adoption OF the following resolu-
tions:
Resolved That we hail with increasing pleasure, the
publication of the Sunday School Visitor, as vaua-
be auxiliary our Sunday Schoo! system and ear
nestly mmend its patronage and extensive crcu-
lahon among our people ana trends.
Resolved That as much ever impressed
with the importance and utility of the Richmond
Christian Advocate efficient orgar Of commune
cation anG defence especially regard to the conro-
versg which has been excited between the North and
the South. aad, therefore, earnestly recommend it to
people and friends along the northern border OF the
| Southern Conferences.
Resolved, That the high anticipation excited by the
| appointment oil Rev. Dr. Doggett as Editor of the
Southern Quarterly Review, has been more than re-
azed and that IN demonstration OF approval, we
recommend our preachers to give the Review their u-
dlvldua support by taking the work and commenting
1t to the patronage of their various charges.
Reso we'd, That We recommend the Editor to visit
| as many OF the Southern Conferences as his conve-
nlence Will allow with the view OF delivering address
es, and procuring subscribers to the Review.
The report and resolutions were adopted.
Rev DE- Dogget from the Committee on Memoirs
made report, which received and ordered to be
printed.
Bishop Andrew made some very suitable remarks in
reference to the Quarterly Review Sunday School
Visitor, and the Richmond Christian Advocate.
DR.; Lee moved that the publishing Committee OF
| the Richmond Christian Advocate, be re-appointed,
which, after considerable discussion in which the Rev.
| Messrs. Lee, Smith, Early, John e. Edwards, and
Crowder participated, was adopted
| Rev John T. Gracey, at his own request, was dis
| continued
| Rev. A. Dibrell from the Committee on Education
| to whom referred the preamble and resolution
respecting the establishment OF Female College in
Murtreesboro North Carolia, presented their report,
which adopted
| the report the condition OF Randolph and Macon
College, and offered several resolutions in reference
the manner in which the College has been conducted
under the auspices OF the worthy President (Dr. Smith,
| and faculty, in connection with the agent of the Col
| lege The report and resolutions were unanimously
| adopted
| CoulIing, A. Dbrell, and John Edwards were
placed on the Publishing Committee Of the Richmond
| Christian Advocate.
| On motion of Rev. John E Edwards, it was
Ordered, That this Conference do hereby respectful
| ly request the Bishop presiding, to appoint one
OF their body Chaplain te the University OF Virginia
| tor the ensuing session.
On motion of Rev. John Early, it was
Resolved That the thanks of the Conference be re.
turned to the citizens Of Alexandria, for the kind and
hospit&ble manner in which they have entertained the
Resolved That the thanks of the Conference, be
urne the pastors and members OF the Presbyterian
| Bap lot, and Protestant Methodist Churches of this
place, and Georgetown, for the of their respective
| houses OF worship.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Conference be re.
turned TO Mr.. Samuel Gedney the polite Captain of
the Thomas Collyer for the courtesy extended the
| Conference in conveying its members to and from
| Washington City without charge.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Conference be re.
turned TO the Presidents OF the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company, and of The
Ceural Railroad Company, and to the Captain OF the
steamboat Qsceoa. 8
The Conference adjourned to meet again at o.
clock.
the Conference met att O'clock pursuant to ad.
tournament. Religious exercises by the Rev John
Early.
DR.. Smith, chairman OF the Joint Board of FL
nance, made his report which was read by the Sec
retary, W NJ Ward; aud Treasurer D. Paul. This
report exhibited the gratifying fact that the claims of
the auperannuated Preachers the widows and opb ans of
those VINO nave died in the work, SC, receive 875
cents on their claims the Conference.
AT y O'Clock the appointments read out.