Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-27

VII 1cO u NSJ, n VI DFOWut dOG MN III Christian
pHsssi in examination Of character. and wer. electe,
to elders orders. John X Li%,;leton, who declined {
pass hs examination on studies, passed in exsmina
ton of character. and was continued q deacon.
Daniel Wallace, and James + Finnell. in their alb
sence, passed in examination of character, and wer
continued deacous. Joseph Cason, \ T Moormar
Robert Scott, John G Garlick, lIumph Bilups, NJ \
Dance, John Keep, & w Charlton, Benz Devony
Archibald Clarke, aud Pen6eld Doll, Elders, pa.se
in examination of character, aud we're continued OF
the supernumersry list.
Elijah Chambers passed, and was placed on IN
superannusted list. M;nton Thrift was re- admitte
to the travelling connection, and placed on the 81
perannuated list. Thomas Ii Jones and Robert
Gregory, heretofore supernumeraries, were placed o.
the effective list.-[P Petersburg Express.
VIRGINIA ANNUAL CoyrEREScE-THIRD DAY.
N. Thomas. Alex. Stewart, and G.. w. S. Harpe
passed into examination of character, and were con
tinued in the Supernumerary relation.
After q very forcible and appropriate address b.
the Bishop, the solemn obligations of the Deacon
ship were assumed by the following persons, VIII
ated to Geacon's orders: Cyrus Doggett. r b Bes
dies. Thos II Boggs, j b Fitzpatrick, j j Lsmpkin
b + Story.
The name of A G Harley, who was continued OIL
trial at last Conference, being called, it was auuounc.
ed by the Presiding Elder OF Richmond District, tina
he had united with the Baptist Church. Jas Z Potts
w G Lumpkiu, r P Mitchell, Jas Ii Aniss, J Hum
mer, A G Beckwith. Ssm'I n Hoyle. w p Twyman
Of the class of the third year, passed in examination
OF character and on studies.
Jas. Fl. Riddick, of the third year, declined e1amt
nation on studies on account of i'll health, and li
character was passed. e.. b. Riddick, also OF the
third year. on account of i'll health asked tor a loca
ton, but, on motion, was placed on the supernume.
rary relation. Jas. K. Joyner and WIN. II. Starr
passed in examination of character, and were con
iinued on the superanuated list. II. Ii. Gary, here
totore supernumerary on account Of i'll health, an.
nOunced his recovery aud his readiness to take work
His character passed. Leouidas Rosser announced
the peaceful death Of John Wesley Williams. Gus
tin Jordan, of Gates county, n. c., and Thos. Bag.
nell, OF Portsmouth, local preachers, were elected to
deacon's orders.
The name of Charles A. Davis being called, w
". Bennett, Presiding Elder of Washington District,
stated that certain charges had been preferred agains,
Mr.. Davie, by the official body of Dinwiddie Stree,
Church, Portsmouth, (Of which he was formerly the
pastor;) that these charges had been examined into
by a committee; that said committee acquitted Davi-;
and that the complainants had protested against the
action Of the committee, and desired to bring the
matter before the Conference; that Davis was now ab.
sent on a cruise in the Pacific Ocean, as chaplain in
the Navy, and could not be present. The considers
tion OF the case was made the order of the day for
Tuesday, when the question whether, under all the
circumstances, he can bs tried in bis absence, will BIZ
discussed.
W.. A. Smith was appointed the representative OF
Z. A. Davis, and J. Il. Finley, the representative OF
the official body of Dinwiddis station, Portsmouth,
JOnn II. fayne, a local preacher from Stafford, was
elected 10 deacon's orders.
Fourth Day-Satuday.-The Conference ~as
opened with reading of Scripture and prayer by Rev.
John Bayley.
Joarnal OF yesterday read and approved.
The following elders passed in examination Of char
w Nuily. j ID Blackwell. B G Spiller, A NJ Hall, ia.
Cob Slough, l. NJ Lee, w Is Rowzie, J A Proctor,
John Bayley, Is K Duval, p Doll. continued on the
supernunerary list,) j G Rowe, Il 5 d Coving,on
f.I.aal .~ ia 4 Wiz H.--. m
w Berry, w w Bennett, b 5 Doggett. j A Duncan,
P + Auguste, J l. Clarke, T II Haynes. Z A Gibbs,
RobtS Nash, Jacob Manning, j e Cranberry. II 5
Atmore. + II Digys. j P Brock, II A Pierce, w VI
Ward. ID T c Slaughter, A j Coffman, L 2 Cash,
Lsonidas Rosser.
On motion the Conference adjourned.
SSow.-Snow was falling in Abingdon, Va, Satur.
day q; noon, and on Thursday the ground at Wythe
vile, wos covered with II.
ArPo,HTMEHTs.-It Is stated that Secretary Floyd
has appointed Col. Crozst, The distinguished civil en-.
gineer, 10 the post Of engineer on the Washington
%aqu=duct.
RAzoRs! RAzoRs!-Prepsratory to the Razor cam.
paign for the Winter, Micajah y. Mesdor il in the city,
aud has established his head quarters over Sankey's
Daguerrean Gallery, No. l45 Main street. We agree
with the Wing in saying that Mr.. N. is an especial
favOrite with the members of the Legislature, and has
sharpened more razors for them than all the
men i'll the world besides. On behalf of Mr.. NJ. We
take pleasure in advising all the members TO bring
with them their rszors, and leave them at the above
named No., and have them put in tip top order, for no
man can do it better than NJ. By the way, Mr.. NJ.
has had manufactured upon his own order, by a cele-
brated house in Liverpool, a lot of as fine rszors as
were ever brought to this country, which he intends
for his friends in general throughout Virginia, and for
the members OF the Legislature in particular.
STAGE ACCIDENTAL correspondent of the Peters.
burg Democrat, writing from Boydton, Va, on the
23d inst, says
There has been considerable excitement in our lit
tie !oGn during the past week. in consequence Of the
news reaching this place Of the arrest of Snsan Pearcy
aud her black Lnihario, in Richmond, ON the 18Th inst.
The stage from keysville to this town, with the Off.
Ger aud couple on board. was upset on the 2Oth, about
half way between the two places. Officer johnson
was considerably bruised in tho body, and has n cut
on the head. The woman is 30 severely wounded,
that it is thought she will die; or if she does recover,
is now at Cspt. WIN. Smiths IL miles from this place.
negro has been brought ill.,, and il now in our
Jail. Officer johnson and another gentleman who
came with him, are here now. They leave for Rich.
mond, via Clarksvile, tomorrow.
j. w. POwELL-It will be remembered that some
months ago, il was reported that Mr.. John Webb
Powell of Loudoun County, son Of Col. H.. B. Pow
had been murdered by the Indians in Utah Ter
ritory. We are now most happy to state that the re-
port was entirely Incorrect. An engineer belonging
to the corps under superintendent Mngraw, who ar.
rived in Washington a few days siuce, reports hav.
ing met Mr.. j. w. Powell, GU the 18th of September
on Black Foot Creek, in Utah. Mr.. Z. was well,
but had to abandon his wagon and team, and twenty
head Of cattle which he was driving, on account Of
the disturbances existing at Salt Lake City.-IAer.
Gazette.
LABOR FOR WESTERN VIRGISIA.-A correspon.
dent Of the New York Herald, writing from Stanton,
Va, says that tens of thousands 81 of lsborers could
find employment in Western Virginia, and adds:
I'VE need farm hands, gardeners. nursery men,
and artisans of every kind. Last year, | could not
employ lsborers on my farm at Sl5 a month, | board.
ing them. Good blacksmithsc can get from 50 to go
r week"
SUPERIOR CoURr.-The trial Of Bartholomew, for
unlawful shooting, wss continued during yesterday.
About 5 o'clock in the afternoon the case was given
10 the jury. who after an absence OF an hour brought
in their verdict. which was q fine of fifteen dollars
Elk months imprisonment in Jail. Messrs. Chandler
aud Ellis for the prisoner, Col. Geo. Blow for the
Commonwealth Norfolk Herald, Nor. "a.
SHOCKING, ASD PROBABLY FATAL, ACCIDENT -
regret to have to record the occurrence Ola most
shocking accident, near Hsnilton's store, in Loudoun
County, ON Friday evening last. We learn from a
friend, that as DR.. Nathan Janney, con Of Daniel JAM
ney. was riding in his buggy on the evening above
named. he was thrown out and dragged for a short
distance, during which his head came IN contact with
a piece ofthe iron OH the coupling pole, which entered
ons cheek, passed through HE mouth. and came out
on the oriet side, breaking both jaw bores, and tear
iug out a portion of his tongue. He was otherwise seri-
ously bruised and injured. Four physicians we're in
but there was little hope Of his recovery.
-lAhrandria Gazette.
E~X-PRESIDENT PIERCE.
Ex.Presid-ut Pierce and wife have been at the AS
tor House, New York, some days on their way to
Norfolk. whence they will sail about lat Of Decein.
Der for Fupchal. Madeira a, in the United States steam.
frigate Powlatsn. The New York Post Gays Mira.
Pierce is bstter than she has been for some time, and
il is hoped that the salubrious climate Of Madeira
will restore her health.
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