Smyrna times., 1859-03-31

HH each ministers name Under Mr.. CuUutr's
charge was announced, he returned him AZ Ex-
ccIlentr mo. - 'Flrst-ratcn &c. These
quaint answers had humorous effect uDon the
congregation, which res chcd its climax when
DIR. llodgson's case came before the bodv.-
MIR. Copper, after short pause, ansv cred
clearly No. =
Z. l. SteInman's resignation was accepted
By the Conference.
Rev. Mr.. Cunningh ham now made a state.
ment concerning the condition of the Reading
District, which, as well as the others, is in a
highly tourlsbing condition. Eight new ap-
polhtments have been added in four gears, and
the only dlthculty which preachers have 10
contend with, Is the continual changing of the
population in their places of habitalon; whole
societies sometimes moving at once from one
part OF the country to another. In addition to
his presiding elders duties, lie had sometimes
preached ten times in eight days, and had not
missed, through sickness, single appointment
IN the whole four years. J. N. King requested
a location.
lmlngton District was represented by Rev.
William Urle, who, like his brother elders. re.
ported all we'll and prosperous. In his charge
there were, this year, five married mems ap-
pnlntments needed more than last year The
Rev. gentleman was thankful that he had, du-
ring his term, received no harm from railroads
stages, men, nor the Devil.
IL Merrill stated, IN justification Of himself
that misrepresentation had teen maGt concern
ing b 8 connection with the 'pccutiar inStiiu.
IOn. Ills connection with slavery had beer
IA purely benevolen, one. He didn't want ill.,
reporters to report anything but just what he
said. The gentleman then Continued, the con
terence had requested HIM TO manunIt hls
Sl. va Il hal 4 H.
negro man, aud only delayed his emancipation
because he was addicted to drink. But he tu,
extreme pleasure IN informing the cunfereucc
that the bOndsman was now tree holding up al
the same time, the deed of emauc ton
Ihe case OF Dixon Long, which has occu-
pied the attention OF conference for one or two
days past, was now brought forward for tinaI
settlement
DR.. Cooper opened with strong speech
against Long claim, not on account of his nj.
tra-AbolltIon principles, but because he had
stlgmatlzed the very friends and brethren upou
whom he was depending. He wanted to know
whether John Dixon Long affirmed or rrpuda
ted his assertion in the lions HeraM Of I7tb
OF March II the former, he would vote against
HIM; 1t the latter, he would vote cheerfully for
his claim.
The Doctor was heart and soul for liberty of
speech ana OF The press, but he could never an.
prove OF Methodist minister using that liberty
to Witty the fund and brelhern from which kr
received support
The people Of the peninsula, as well as Of
Philadelphia, complain loudly against the ap.
preparation of their funds
After the conclusion Of DR.. Cooper's speCcb
Dr. DurbIn made some very pertinent remarks,
concerning the legal position in which ]. d.
Long stood TO the confcrerce; aud was follow.
ed by DIR. lloGgson, who fully endored the sem
tImcnls Of his colleague. The Rev. MIR. Nc
Carter then obtained the floor, and made n
strong effort in behalf of Mr. Long lie said
thatJohn ID. Long had offended against tnothino
but the institution of slavery, and now rbI,
conference was CALLED on 10 put starvation
process on Brother Long, in order, If possible.
to change Brother Longs opinions; which cour, e
possessed not shadow Of right or Justice
Alter Mr.. MCCarter had concluded. Rev. Mr.
Thompson offered a substitute for the oririuaI
resolution, which was instantly tabled
The vote was now loudly called for, ard upon
beng taken, John Dixon Longs claim was
allowed by an overwhelming majority.
The time having been much extended, mo-
ton was made and passed TO adjourn, aud ac
cordlngIy the Doxoogy and Bcnedlctlon finish.
ed the nth days proceedings