Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-04
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS.
BALTIMORE, March 3-l0P

BALTIMORE, March 3-10PM
The Methodist Episcopal Conference is still
in session here, and engaged examining char
acter, necessity which all must regret should
exist amongst preachers. Whilst ministering
in the Lords vineyard, and going forth tt
teach all nations, they should have but one
character-tbat of the Christian, and above
all suspicion. As a matter of justice, howev.
er, to one who has been ptisrepresented, and
who has many friends in your city, 1 insert
the following from the Baltimore American.
being part of the Conference proceedings of
yesterday:
g Rev. Samuel Keppler a supernumerary
requested to be put in the effective list, when
Rev. Mr.. Mccartney requested an explanation
OF certain expressions used some ten years
since. Mr.. Keppler defended himself against
the charges which were alleged against him,
that of having thought of repudiating the
Baltimore Conference for the Church South
lie nevor knew any other than National
Methodist Church, regardless of any sectional
feeling
Rev. Isaac Collins made few renal ks upon
the subject, in the course Of which he stated
that he had teen informed that Brother KEEP
pier had stipulated to go to the Virginia Con-
ference, to sell the Baltimore Conference for q
good appointment.
Rev. Norval Wilson thought that the remarks
Of Brother Collins were very harsh and did a
greet injustice to the party in question, and it
would have been much better had he called
upon Brother keppler and ascertained the
truth OF the reports before he had made such
a statement or statements before the Confer
ence. He spoke in high terms of Mr.. keppler
as an effective preacher of the gospel. and a
true Methodist, and who required that he
should be permitted to hold the views which
he had long entertained in relation to the
affairs of the church and especially to the
Baltimore Conference.
Rev. John A. Collins occupied the attention
OF the Conference in some very forcible remarks
in defence of Mr.. Keppler, and denying that
he had done anything Of serious character. and
he should vote to change the relation of the
brother.
The character Of Mr.. Keppler was passed
and he was placed upon the effective list
The conference now assembled here is com
posed of much talent. On. Sunday next most
OF the pulplts in our city, except, perhaps,
those churches who do not admit Of visitors OF
other denominations to officiate for them, will
be supplied by members of this conference
The Argus of to-day gives rather bad
account OF minister named Frederick Dysin
Sor, tsemi-Daptlst, DeIleVe,) who was found
last night, somewhat refractory, in Watch
house Alley, and taken in custody by the
police. He is said to be German, and q
little too fond of rum
learn that the Maryland House of Dele
gates to-day passed resolution 10 hold 4 ses-
sion OF the Legislature next winter. It will,
probably, pass the Senate.
The temperance or prohibitory liquor bill
mas not yet been acted upon in the Senate
The information from Annapolis is, that it
will be defeated.
The Clipper of to-day, publishes petition
against the bill, signed by many of our lead
ing merchants, and most influential citizens
This shows the unpopularity of the measure
otherwise, paper hitherto viewed as tenn.
perance organ, would not now tack about, and
lend its influence against once favored
scheme Of prohibition. The Clipper, like othe,
judicious journals, has discovered the evil eff.
feet such bill would have upon the trade and
commerce Of Baltimore, and therefore give,
publicity to this petition and it's signers, in
order to show how strong az influence is upor
their side.
There is a rumor, how true cannot now saw
that Mr.. Risley, of your city, has leased on,
Charles street theatre, and designs conductins
it in his mastery style. He must be caution
how he enters for the Charles street luiience
1t is very peculiar, and hard to please. 49,
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