The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-18

vihhh BOND ABorr Observation-Disclosures
.ns the compromising resolutions adonted D.. ~ :.
'ie'nodist 6eneral Conference, RECENTLY In ss..,,
Lynchourg, Va, it seems to be understoof, ~, =,
tue nody must be broken up by the difference ~
opinion on tue morality Of holding slaves. Tho
Lynchburg Courier 10 commenting on the action :,
the Conference, says.
ihese measures, while they are adopted as a com.
promise, 10 good faith, on the part of the son,h
~ wi nor, we believe satisfy the Northern members
oI the church, both the spirit OF the memorial n5
sne declarations of their Representatives on ,ha
noor oi conference convince us of this Notbing
shoft OF the complete and unconditional corrni;
s"r,s ~ n tneir demands will satisfy them Those
ae'aabds cannot consistently with the dignity nd
1isn,s OF the Southern Church be granted-so tba :
M ultimate division In inevitable
puIing the.progress of debate yesterday all tho
Noitnern members made speeches
Kew george Clancy spoke at length in favor of
s,anuhg the prayer Of the memoriaIists bnt da.
eiared IN substance that he was opposed 10 \ dis:
p s,on OF the Church and did not favor secession =
sao,.vs a. nite also spoke In the strain. aud
aeeiared that he would forever oppose division
though ne apprehended the Western Confarancas
would not abide by the regulations of tbe Consti,
sution and discipline if the General Conference re-
would revolutionize the Church In the West payy
nm' Reeves declared that he did not subscrihs 70
the whole of the Cincinnati Memorial. that ho
Non'd not be willing to make slavery tea. of
n fl.a.,
Oh the entire church. 1850"
Ihe Courier gives description of the last scenes
of the Conference. 1t says:
1t expired with the last CLEANS of SUNLIGHT and
departed amid the gathering shadows of nigbt IT,
'ss' moments were impressive and solemn Con
scious that they were about part pc rhaps never
u meet again on earth, seriousness and sadnes.
were visible on every countenance
The closing remarks of Rev. W. Collier in n
speech delivered not long before the adiournment
we're beautiful and touching. As well az we recoi'
iect, he said: 80 wv 'eeoi-
FIVE miles above the city of Pittsburp on tbs
banks OF as beautiful river as this country can
BOAST stands embowered i'll flowers and shrnbbery
an humble home, known as 'Floral Cottage -
Around it the air is redolent of the fragrance of
blooming flowers and ripening fruits and melodi
rus with the songs of birds. In IL lives An old
'tinerant preacher of thirty years service with his
aged partner aud companion. There, my brot a.
whether We divide OF continue united you ,,,Ij
md the latch-string ever cut, and sincere well
come TO our hearth and hearts, Its hospitalities
will be gladly dispensed to you, brethren when
ever opportunity may permit. With the kindest
feelings and best wishes and prayers for Won all
take my leave Farewell"
Various members explained that f in the heat
nf debate anything had escaped their lips which
seemed to be unkind they begged pardon for it,
and declared that their hearts were right.
Two verses were then sung of the hymn:
Together let us sweetly live
Together let us die. =
After which an eloquent, appropriate and
touching prayer ives offered by the venerable Pr,
aid and tha Gonf