Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


gagged In discussing the resolutions which had
been presented by Rev Dr.. J. l. Phelps, in
iation to the establishment at Baltimore of a re-
ligious journal to be called 1.-The Baltimore
Weekly Union Methodist .-s. -. -.
Rev. Mr. Gri1ith alluded to the expense of
startling paper Of this description and conduct
ing IL SUCCESSFULLY He had looked into the mat
ter Of expenditure and could say, from GOOD am.
thority, that they could publish paper without
going to the expense of purchasing a press Of
h tSe h own Many popular papers were printed
ferent othce, and then employing some printer to
work OF the forms for them on his press: and the
result Of ~ all was that the sum of IS OOO, which
was proposed in the resolutions was ample to
work.
Rev. W. r. d. Glen stated that thouo h he was
In favor OF this enterprise and would undertake
TO support IL to the extent Of his individual abli-
lily: yet he was not In favor of pushing IL ahead
30 last as to act definitely upon the resolutions to-
uy- ne moved that the resolutions be referred
10 q committee OF one from each district, and
tnat they be Instructed to report upon them to-
morrow (this) morning, giving, in regular form,
reasons for authorizing the institution Of a jour-
aal Of that description.
Pending the question of reference, Rev Mr..
Israel made few remarks In opposition to the
measure. He did non see the necessity for the
establishing OF paper TO define the position of
the conference. when that position had been al
ready definitely set forth He thong hit the
best way to meet the enemy was to meet them in
timony Of the brethren who had spoken this
morning, After all that had been done In oppo-
s.tion 10 the views of this conference, they had
not lost single me mber; but, on the contrary,
they bad gained back some who had left with
the fnsurrectionists. They were taking too hastv
action upon this question OF q weekly paper, and
case did not demand u. IL was always best to
let well enough alone. They had had the great
conflict, and had come out victorious. What
more did they want! They had not vet conferred
sister W pSup hey
would need. IL the intelligent and well-dis-
posed Were with them, what more did they want,
Did they want a paper established for the pur-
pose OF converting the rabble TO Methodism, and
to regulate the mob, Ii so, how many OF this
class would ever see, much less read THIS paper,
On the whole, the speaker thought the matter
should be LAID over until the next annual confer
ence, In order that time might be had to ascer-
tain what support would be likely to be obtained
from the sister conferences.
Kew. MIR. Glenn here renewed his motion for a
reference, and the question being put, resulted
In the motion being carried
The Chair named the following gentlemen to
serve on the above committee, viz: From Bati-
more District, Rev. w T. Glenn; Potomac Dis
fIict, Rev. Griffith; Winchester District. Rev
Moryal Wilson; Rockingham District, Rev. Jno.
NJ. Green; Roanoke District, Rev. William F.
SPeake; Louisburg District, Rev. ii e. West
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Rev. J. 9. Martin, the Secretary, here stated
that al the last Conference the annual minutes
had been ordered to be published; this order had
been made very late in the proceedings in fact
but two days before the adjournment. The
speaker had had to remove to another station
and to make up the register which he had done
without assistance, in about one week after he
adjournment Of the Conference. And vet the
complaints were general that the minutes were
not Published soon enough. III the Conference
wished the register to be published sooner this
year, he requested that they order il at once that
hr might be preparing 1t for the press imme-
diately. He requested the several committees
In ma king their reports TO furnish the Secretary
with duplicates TO be placed in the hands of the
printer; BY this means all delay would be
In view Of the above statements, Rev. Mr.
Glenn moved that a committee be appointed to
assist and superintend the making up of the an
nuaI register; carried. And the Chair appointed
Rev. J. ). Martin and Rev. John Thrush on that
committee
Rev. Gibson moved that some plan be put in
requls1t1on TO ascertain the number of copies Of
the annual register that would be wanted as
means of getting at the probable expense of pub
iishing II; and, on his motion, acOmmittee OF one
was ordered by the conference TO canvass that
body to ascertain how many copies each member
would take.
Rev. Mr. Martin moved that Rev. James r.
Armstrong be appointed second assistant secre-
tdry; carried As Rev. Mr.. Armstrong was PIE
ViOusly appointed as a member OF the board of
stewards, u was necessary 10 excuse him from
serving on that board; and this was done, the
Rev w. p Wirgman being appointed to iii his
place that board
Rev. Mr.. Nadal here presented request from
fhe E6ehezer Church Of ROckbIidse for an AGENT
u
Snzt church, amounting to seven hund red dollars;
shis was authorized by the conference
Kew. J. -Efeinger was appointed In place of
Rev. r. Wiley on the committee on Sunday
schools.
Rev. Mr.. Krebs here read the appointments for
devotional exercises in the various churches du-
ring the evening; after which the Doxology was
sung, and benedicton pronounced by thu
Rev. Mr. Hamilton and the conference stood ad.
Journed until this morning at 9 o'clock.
THIRD DAY.
The Conference met to day at the usual hour
and the days proceedings Were inaugurated by
religious services, conducted by Rev VIM. Pref
lyman, who read from the Scriptures portions of
the PARALLELS of our Saviour, from the STU chapter
OF ~ Luke, and the members present joined in
singing hymn
III on d quiet sea
Toward Heaven we calmly sail -
After which fsrvent PRAYER was addressed to
the Throne Of Divine Grace by the Reverend gem
tleman.
The Journal of Yesterday was read and then
the Conference went in the re gular business of
the day, the Rev. Bishop Ames occupying the
Chair.
The third question on the general minutes WAS
called, naneIy-"Wh no shall be admitted into
full communion 90 but on account of the absence
OF The graduating class, was postponed for the
On motion, the Presiding Elders were author.
lied 10 act az Committee on Missions
The Conference then went into examination OF
siderable time, and Adam b. Dolby, Joseph E.
WausOn, Harrison McNamire, II. Il. Sipes, r.
X. , Hough, VIM. Given Coe, and l.. ID. Nixon
were successfully passed, and admitted to Elders
Orders.
The third question of the general minutes was
then recalled, and the graduating class were
called as follows: VIM. X. Stringer, Samuel
Il Dolly, John X ETenger, Joseph J. Ingl-,
WIN. l.. Edwards, George w. Leech, John Nv
Cornelius, r. = Sixeus, J. n Clippinyer ohm
VI Little, and John Il. Trone, and after being
ROlcmnly IN An.
elected TO DRAGONS Orders, and admitted into
full connection with the Church
The public hour having now arrived the gal
lery OF the Chapel was soon crowded 10 excess
by ladies, who remained interested spectators of
the deliberations OF the Conference up to the
closing hour.
Bishop James here occupied the chair
Tue Conference then went into the examina-
tion Of effective elders, which occupied the SEES
sion for some further time, and resulted satisfac
toIily In the case OF every maine called
The committee Oh the preachers aid society
OF Baltimore was now called, and through tn.
chairman, DIR. Roberts, made va ious statements