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MARYLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
GFoRGErowv March IL 1876

GEORGETOWN, March Is, 1859
The Conference opened this morning as usual
appropriating one hour to religious services, con.
Quoted by Rev. Z. j. Drnkhouse. The minutes of
proceedings for yesterday were read and adopted
The Committe on Missions reported, recommend
ing that the East Washington Mission be continued
and that the Missionary receive the sum of $780,
also that mission be set up in West Baltimore and
that the President seek to engage the services of
Rev. Il. Gates Reese for said mission.
The Committee First Methodist Protestant
Church reported as to the relation of that church
to the Conference, and advising certain measures
for liquidating the floating debt of 5000, now on
that Church.
The Committee on Presidents Salary reported,
advising the sum of 81 900 salary and $3.50 house
rent; the Committee also reported the pro rata for
the collection of these sums
Rev. Josiah Warden, President of Committee ap-
pointed to draw up suitable resolutions of respect to
the late Judge p. B. Hopper, reported the follow
ing resolutions, which unanimously adop-
ted:
As it has pleased the Lord to remove from our
midst the Hon. P. B. H >pper, therefore
ResOtred, That in the death of our beloved broth
er, the Methodist Protestant Church has sustained
the loss of one of its frmest friends and brightest
ornaments; but though thus sadly bereft, we sub
NIT ourselves to God assured by brothers life
and hopeful death that he has received the end of
his faith-a crown of life which fadeth not away.
ReSo!red Second This Conference tender to the
bereaved family its sincere sympathes in this aic
ton, and pray that God may sustain them by the
consultations Of those who wait for the hope of the
resurrection of the dead, and the glory that shall
follow.
The Committee on the state and wishes of the
church then submitted their report anG took up the
last item on the list viz: the request of Williams
port Circuit, that that Circuit be divided, recon-
mending that the request be granted
The report adopted.
The Special Committee to whom was referred the
memorial of Clearfeld Circuit of the Pittsburg Con-
ference, requesting to be annexed to the Maryland
Conference, repo! ted, recommending that said Cir
cult be received.
GEORGETOWN, D. c., March l6, 1859.
SIXTH DAY-MoRNING SESSION.
The discussion upon the reception of Clearfield
Circuit was pending at the time of the mail
leaving.
The Circuit received.
A discussion arose upon TIE proposition to receive
Brother Dorsey from the Clearheld Circuit
Brother Dorsey from the Clearfield Circuit was
received into the Conference.
Conference adjourned with prayer by Rev. VIM.
c. Lipscomb.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The proceedings were commenced by devotional
exercises, conducted by Rev. n. S. Greenaway.
The business being resumed the report of the
Committee Book Concern and Colleges was
taken up, recommending the Lynchburg College to
the consideration and patronage of the Methodist
Protestant Church, and also recommending the
purchase of two Scholars hips in said College; the
report also recommends the Female Institute for
young ladies, established bv H. l.. Brocket at
Liberty, Frederick county, Nd.
The report was unanimously adopted.
The application Of Union Circuit. PENNSYLVANIA,
to be admitted into the Maryland Annual Confer
ence was taken up and discussed.
On motion of Rev Mr.. Bates the application was
referred to the President.
Rev. Mr.. Dennis asked to be left without an ap-
pointment during to the ensuing year. 1t was or
dered
Rev. Mr.. Jordan submitted the following reso-
luton:
Resolred, That the town of Cambridge, of Cam
bridge Circuit, be annexed to the Dorchester Cir
cult. Adopted.
The report of the Committee on Missions was ta-
ken up for consideration, and the first item being
that Mount Savage be known hereafter as a Cir
cult
On motion it was carried and laid on the table
The item recommending that East Baltimore be
continued IA Mission, and that the Missionary
receive the sum of four hundred dOllars-the Mis-
sionary fund to pay $50, and the Mission the
rest.
The Missionary Agent reported, and the Com
mittee stated that the sum of six hundred and
sixty-nine dollars had been subscribed, and the
sum of five hundred and sixty-six dollars had been
collected-the Agent to receive the sum of two
hundred and fifty dollars.
Third item of Report, that the superintendent
be requested to collect the yet unpaid subscrip-
tions.
SEVENTH DAY-MORNING SESSION.
Conference opened with religious services by Rev.
ID. w. Bates.
The roll was called. The proceedings of the day
before were read and approved.
The reports of Committees called.
The Committee on Historical Society reported a
plan for the organization ofa Conference Historical
Society
The reported plan was received and was laid over
for future action.
Rev. J. W. Everett and Daniel Wilson, were ap-
pointed Fraternal Messengers to the Virginia Con
ference.
Rev. John J. Whitfield, of the Virginia Annua
Conference, returned thanks to the Conference anC
the people of Georgetown for kind and hospitablC
attention received, and invited as many brethren
OF the Maryland Annual Conference as can possibl,
do so to attend the sessions of the Virginia Confer
ence, and also the Virginia Camp-meetings. Mr.
Whitfield made touching illusions to his affection
for the brethren of the Maryland Annual Confer
ence and the pain occasioned at parting from th
brethren.
The President, in behalf of the Conference, re
sponded in most touching and eloquent manner
which brought tears to nearly all eyes. The Pres
ldent said the pain of parting is mtigatcd by two
circumstances. The one is that though Christians
are separated in the flesh they may meet in spir
at throne of grace; the second that we may al
meet in heaven.
The Conference then took leave of Rev. Mr.
w hitieid, which quite an affecting scene.
On motion, it was resolved that immediately upOr
the meeting of the next Annual Conference, the
President report the condition Of the district.
The Conference djourned to resolve itself into
the Superanuated Fund Society. Addresses upon
tn subject were made by Rev Jos. A. McFaden
and Rev. ID. Evans Reese.
The Committee also recommend that East Wash
ington mission be continued and the Missionary to
receive the sum of $50 dollars from the Missionary
fund, and the rest from the churches in Alexandria
The Committee upon Missions reported stating that
the request of Union circuit cannot be granted. nor
that of Reading station.
The Committee on Presidents salary reported
the of 900 dollars as salary, and $50 as house
rent. 1t was adopted
The Committee to whom was referred the con,
sderation of the relation of the First NJ T. Church
Philadelphia made report.
Pending the animated discussion upon the report
of the Committee the Conference adjourned with
prayer by Rev. DR.. Eversole.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session opened with religious ser
vices by Rev. H. p. Jordan.
The business of the lst Church, Philadelphia
resumed again. 1t was suggested that the
wording be so altered as to disclaim any legal obi
CATION on the part of the Conference, to pay the
debt in question, while pledgng themselves to do
all in their power to assist in the liquidation oil
the same.
This suggestion complied with by the Com,
mittee.
Rev. J. J. Murray and others made stirring
speeches in behalf of the Church. The mode OF
pledging certain amounts adopted, when about
seven hundred and ten dollars were pledged by
ministers and laymen.
The Committee on Missions reported that the
missionary funds be placed in the hands of the
Steward. Two hundred and fifty dollars OF
which are to be paid the Missionary agent.
2. Such may be necessary to meet the
deficiencies to those employed as missionaries by
the Conference for the past year.
FROM HAvANA.-The correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury under date OF February 10th
says:
Our Sugar markets have not been very active
for the past week, but decline of one rial per
arrobe has given some excitement to the trade.
The decline has not been sufficient to meet the
views of heaviest dealers and most expe-
rienced merchants Quotations-Whites SCI to
SIM per 100 lbs; yeows at at S4S to Sc; num-
bers IL and II at S45s to S434; Cucuruchos 81
to S44.
Molasses-Stocks light. Sales of small lots
and cargoes for small vessels have continued to
be made at 81 to S44 rials per keg of 514 gal
Ions.
Sales of Pitch Pine Lumber-one cargo of boards
from Pensacola, sold at S2715 per 1000 feet-none
ahoat
Carolina Rice-Cargo per Hooper sold at S55s
per 100 lbs: 200 sacks super India Rice at So X;
,539 sacks Valencia at ST. Rice per Isabel, this
voyage, placed in store Our carriers have been
reduced, and departures have little exceeded
the arrivals of vessels but increase in the value
of freights has occurred, remaining last ad-
viseG
Exchanges declined to the close of last week
revived this. London 10 to l04 premium; North.
ern United States, 3 to 2 discount New Orleans,
par to premium, short.
Health good
ANNUAL CUBAN NAVAL ExERcIsEs.-Thc New Or
leans Picayume Of the Sth says: The most active
preparations in progress at Havana for the an
nual naval exercises, soon to take place in Cuban
waters. 1t is believed that the squadron will make
the finest display it has made for many years, or