Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-21
North carolina- Conference. second Day.

VIZ: Joseph Thomas and Washington ID. Meachem-
Rev. MIR. Grier of the Presbyterian Church, Rev.
Mr. McNeal, Secretary of the American Bible Socie-
ty and Rev. Mr.. Sanly, of the Virginia Conference,
were introduced to the Conference.
Rev. Mr.. McNeal addressed the Conference pre-
senting in a clear and forcbe manner the condition
and claims of the American Bible Society
The following practitioners of one year were con-
tnued on trial, viz: j. w. Pearson, S. d. Pccler,
j. F. Kerans, B. F. Long, N. A H. Goddin, john
N. Andrews, Caswell w. King and j. S. Davis
The following probationers of two years standing
viz: j. p. Moore, NJ. L. Douglas ID. G. johnson,
W. 3. Richardson, j. w. Avent, j. II. Ill., W.
Harris, B: B. Shelton, and S. 3. Dozicr passed
examination of character and were admitted as
members Of Conference.
Rev. Mr.. English of the South Carolina Confer
introduced.
On motion the Conference adjourned.
Third Day.
FRIDAY, Nov. 16.
The Conference opened with religious serv-
ces by Bishop Andrews.
The Journal was read and approved
y communication from the Executive Committee
of Randolph Macon College, Va, was read and on
motion Of Mr. Carson, referred to the Committee on
Education.
y communication from Mcssrs. Stevenson and
Owen, general Book Agents, read and on mo-
ton Of DR.. Deems, it referred to a special COM
mttee of three, consisting Of Drs. Deems, Carter
and Pell.
DIR. j. B. McFerson of the Nashville Christian
Advocate Rev. Mr.. Myers of the Southern Christian
were introduced to Conference.
Mr. Brent offered a resolution on the subject of
Education, which was referred to the committee
Education.
y communication from the Trustees of Normal
College was submitted, and on motion of Mr.. Bar
ringer, it was referred to the committee Educa-
ton.
The following passed an examination of character.
and were elected to Elders Orders: Thos. w. Cur
thrie, II. L. Hudson, Abraham Weaver, John NJ.
Gum.
John w. Pearson passed an examination of char
actcr, and was continued trial.
The following local preachers elected to Dca-
cons Orders: Squire ID. Cmstcad, of the Granville
Circuit; Oscar |. Brent WILLIAMSON Circuit A.
Fushayson, Goldsboro' Circuit; Moses f. Wright
Whitevilie Circuit, and Reuben Grant Wilm;umton
VIM Snpes of the Haw River Circuit and Danr
McDutfie of Sampson Circuit, Local Deacons, were
elected to Elders Orders
The examination of character was resumed when
twcnty-one Elders passed.
Mr.. Frost offered the following resolution, which
was passed unanimously:
Resolced, That as Conference we do sympathize
with our beloved and venerated brethren, Revs JAS.
Reid and Peter Doub, in the atfiicton which
they have been called to endure the past year. and
that we do hereby tender to them Christian
coincidence.
Rev. L. NJ. Jones, President of Greensboro Fe-
male College, appeared in Conference and took a
seat with
On motion the Conference adjourned
At night addresses were delivered in Front Street
and Filth Street ChurchcS, III behalf OF the North
Carolina Education Society.
Appoii.tnents Of tie \. T. Conference Qf'tAe -VeM-
odist Protestant CAurch.
John F. Spcight, President.
Albcmarc Circuit and Tabernacle Mssion-T. H.
Pcgram, Superintendent.
Roanoke Crcuit-G. A. L. Whitaker, Sup't
Halifax Circut-Wm H. Wills, Sup't., A. c..
Harris Assistant.
Granville Crcuit-C. Drake, sup't., R. R. MI
chauX, Asst.
Orange Circult-A. W. Lneberry, Supt., j. u.
Stockard, Assistant.
Guilford Circut-C. F. Harris, Sup't., A. Rob
bins, j. Gordan, Assistants.
Randolph Circuit. L. Michaux, Supt., D. w.
Thompson j. W. Heath, John Hinshaw, j. a.
Niece, Assistants.
Davidson Circuit-Joseph Parker, Superintendent,
n. Robbins Assistant.
Yadkn Circut-Allson Gray, Sup't.,
Mocksvie Crcuit-J W. Nayor Supt, @. Hol-
ton, VIM McCoin, Ass'ts.
Cleveland Circuit. Guyre, Sup't.
Buncombe Circut-James Deanes, Sup't.
Wilmington Station--H. T. Weatherly, Sup't
Fayetteville Mssion-R. H. Jones, Sup't.
Monroe Mssion-James Collins Supt.
Left in the hands of the President, L. G. Hays
r. r. Prather. Left without appointment at their
own request, Jos. Causey, David Weasner, j.
Snotherly, B. l.. Hoskns, j. NJ. Kennett.
Next Conference to be held at Morah, Guilford
County, n. c., Wednesday before the End Sunday
in November, 1886.
THE WESTERN n. c. RAILRoAD.-Mr. James c.
farmer is OuSlly engaged III
routes between Salisbury and Morganton. He is
an able Engineer and will no doubt soon be ready
to submit report of his experimental surveys
His corps is divided into two companies one being
employed on the line between Salisbury and the
Cataw ba River; the other between the River and
Morganton. The greatest difficulty on the whole
line in the final location of the road will occur be-
tween Statesville and the Catawba river.
Salisbury Herald.
At the last meeting of the Synod of the Presby
terians of North Carolina, Rev. A Baker, of this
place, was chosen Stated, Clerk, in place of Rev.
Drury Lacy, resigned. Ibid.
AGRICULTURAL ADDRESs.-John w. Norwood, ESQ.,,
will deliver address on Tuesday of our Novem-
Der County Court, Qhe 9th instantly on the sub
jects of Horizontal Poughing, Manuring, and other
modes of improving land. Hills. Recorder.
LARGE CoRN-Mr. Henry Barringer, of this coun-
ty has left at our Office, few of Corn, which
will compare we'll with large corn. The largest has
1900 grams and the next largest 1880.
Salisbury Waterman.
BELLED Observation-Disclosures living in the
Western portion of this County report having seen
a belled Buzzard in their neighborhood, few days
ago. They think he belongs to some one in South
Carolina from the fact that he is of the short tail
species. He attracts the attention of his tribe in
North Carolina, and seems to know he is a distin-
guished bird. I61d
LARGE YIELD OF CoRN-It will be seen by refer
ence to the premium list of the 1Davie Agricultural
Fair that Mr.. George Wilson raised 153 bushels of
,f al We learn he