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PROCEEDINGS OF THE EAST BALTIMORE
CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST EPIS-
COPAL CHURCH.
SEVENTH DAY. /

committee on the Education of Preachers chill
adopted anu
Bishop Simpson was introduced to the Confer
ence. w " No-''
on motion a Committee was appointed to pre-
pare minute on the death of the Rev. Jacob Nc
Enally.
Samuel Kepler and James H. Brown were an
pointed "e'' "p-
The question "who are admitted on trial ?" was
considered, and the following young men
Teceived; %:e. m William Elliott, T. Z. S. Richards
William w. Brim, William A. Houk, Edward
tray, Thomas Greeny, Thomas Card, John W.
Owen, Reasin C. Haslup
On motion of Mr.. Hildt, the report of the spe-
@ ciai committee on Dickinson Seminary taken
Mr.. John Guyer said be would 90 into brief
history OF this institution. 1t first established
& Dy Mr.. Crever who induced the town council of
tees Tor the use of the NJ. Z. Church. 1t was first
proposed TO- raise joint stock company to erect
another building Since then it had been received
under the auspices of the Baltimore Conference of
tue Nj. Il. Church. The preachers have contribu-
ted to its support. He would like to have fair
and full exhibit of the finances from the trustees;
he would be pleased if the Conference would shoul,
der the whole debt and responsibility
Dr. Bowman said it was not for him to enter into
the reasons which had influenced the committee in
thls report-was sorry that the matter had come
up IN the form it had. The trustees felt mortified
that suspicion had been thrown upon their conduct
Inc great error was committed at the beginning
Inc property, much out of repair embraced n
small building, and only two acres of land the bal
ance was afterwards purchased. Some of the trus-
tees opposed a new building until the money was
raised; but the agent said he could do nothing nm
I'll 1t was done; when they had raised subscription
OF l,5O0 they began, and the agent failed to
apply the 1unds, heavy debt of SO, 900 was mme-
dately contracted, and an effort was made to liou-
Gate 1T by apportioning it among the preachers and
circuits, and from all the preachers there was but
one one response The joint stock principle was then
ADOPTED; 1t had succeeded elsewhere, and they
thought it would do so here; the plan was not fnIly
carried out, and now there was as they had heard
still heavy debt. =
They had thought the plan would work well, but
IL had iaed, as many things had but still the edu
cation influence of the school had been most salu-
tary. The trustees were perfectly willing to have
the most thorough investigation. The fact is that
tne la,iure OF the agents to realize what was ex-
pecteu mad caused the embarrassment The i'm
preston had gone abroad that he was personaIv
responsible for this debt, but not so-the board Of
trustees were responsible and he only as their Pres
% u%ent &c oWcio. They had contracted bills the
treasurer had paid them and his accounts had been
regularly advised, that there was no possibility
of swindling.
. The DR.. proceeded to vindicate his administra-
tion from extravaganza. No man had or conId
lose more money in the institution than he and
this was the best evidence of his sincerity and hon.
esty. The error in the beginning was that they
ought to have insisted that the people of Williams
port shouid pay S2OOOO or have gone elsewhere,
they thought there some exceptions all had not
done their duty to the Seminary
Mr. "uyer wished to explain that he made no
such remark that the funds had been embezzlad
but he said that the plan proposed by the commit
tee looked though they were about to emhazzIa
those who invested their funds in the Institution
Dr. Bowman called upon Mr.. Updegraf mem
per OF the board OF trustees, to explain its affars
and on motion of DR.. Sargent he and any other
member present be invited to do So
MT. updefgat said it was only to give satisfaction
10 the members OF the Conference that he appeared
before before them: The Committee recently appointed
thought as the Conference had never assumed anv
monetary responsibility, they did not feel called
upon to hear any statement upon the subject The
trustees had honestly done their duty; they invited
investigation; they had erred, but not know
lngly; they had been surrounded with difficulties
subscription of Sl3, 900, when boiled down Weld
ed about $4,000. The board of trustees had not
wished the sale-they had endeavored to get the
creditors to release their claims. Some had done
so. The sale had taken place. but not with the
trustees approval. He desired to keep the Semna-
ry just where it is; the Methodist church, he was
convinced, was the only church that could sustain
II, and he for one, would cheerfuly make addition
al sacrifices regretted any body should lose; they
did not mind what themselves had lost DR.. Bow
man, he knew, had cheerfully borne the losses he
had sustained; no nober, more magmanimous man
hved under the canopy of Heaven than he
Mr. Mccartney, said it was because the Commit
tee was assured by such gentlemen as Mr. u. that
all was right, that they did not inquire further
Mr. Dashiell, the Principal of the Seminary, was
the EXPLANATION
had been made had been heard. So far as his
knowledge extended the statements were correct,
ana ne heartily agreed with Mr. u concernisp the
entre purity of DIR. Bowman's motives and acts
Inc debt OF the institution $4,000 including
the stock. sale must take place; he had bne5
summoned before jury; under their decision they
were compelled to go to sale, he had persevered in
scheme to cancel the debt, but as he was prose-
Cutlhg the enterprise, on came the writs, which
threatened to strip the school of every thing The
creditors had embarrassed him from the beginning
and now they might sell. He agreed with Dr. b.,
that Wiamsport had never done her dntv to the
INSTITUTION. Let those who force the sale take the
responsibility. He suggested that Committee be
appointed to confer with the trustees He asked
M the sympathy and patronage of his brethren
Seven years ago he had abandoned school teaching
and devoted himself to the pastoral work, and God
mad rewarded his abOrs by giving him souls for his
hlre but he had been put in this position by epis-
copal authority; he hoped he would have their
prayers.
Mr.. D. moved that committee of three be an
pointed to cooperate with the trustees as an
amendment to the report.
Mr.. Tippett enquired what connection this Con-
Terence had with the Seminary.
Dr. Bowman explained that the Conference had
no financial connection whatever.
Mr.. lildt said they had appointed agents Just as
they did for the Bible cause, &c. He did not object
to the Committee of three, but hardly thought it
necessary.
Mr. Crever explained the original connection of
the Seminary with the Conference
The report was adopted.
Report of Committee on the death of Rev Jacob
McEnally was handed in, read and adopted
rev l. Mitchell offered the following resolutions
which were adopted by rising vote
Resol0ed, That it is with reluctance that his
brethren of the East Baltimore Conference weld
to the necessity which separates DR.. Bowman from
them.
Resolced, That we extend to him the strongest
assurance of our unabated confidence in and es-
TEEN for him a man, a scholar and Christian
ahi int
In his prosperity and the welfare of his family
Resotred, That we commend him to the esteem
the confidence, and the traternal regard of the min
lstry and laymen in the section of the work to
which he is providentally called
Resotved, That we extend to him our earnest as
surances OF cordial welcome, whenever he may
desire to return, and the appointing power see
proper to transfer him to our Conference.
Report of Committee on Necessitous Cases pre
sented, read and adopted. Also that of Sunday
Schools.
Robert Beers and James Gamble were made Su-
pernumeraries at their own request.
Education Committee reported, read and adop-
ted. 1912
Samuel Ii. c. Smith was admitted on trial.
Stewards report presented read and accepted
dividend of fifty per cent was paid to Confer
ence claimants.
On motion,
Resotred, That when we adjourn, we adjourn to
meet this afternoon at o clock
Bishop Scott announced the Committee tn exam
inc the affairs of Dickinson Seminary, viz: James
ii. Brown, John Guyer, VIM. Harden.
journal OF this morning read and approved.
ADJOURNED with Doxology and Benediction.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Wednesday, March 9, 3 P. M.-Conferenc ce met at
p. NJ, Bishop Simpson presiding
Religious exercises conducted by Rev. Wesley
Howe
The Committee on the erection of a monument to
Bishop Asbury reported, and their report was ac-
cepted
The motion that the roll be called and each
preacher answer how much he would collect the
next year towards the monument was lost
On motion, Messrs. Hdt and Brown were appoint
ed committee to take voluntary collections for
the object Carried.
The report OF the committee to raise funds for
the aid OF Mrs. Fraser offered and adopted
Rev. }. Ii. Brown presented resolutions compli-
mentary to the hospitality of the people of Will
Transport, which We're adopted.
Also, a vote of thanks to the officers of the
Northern Central, Catawissa, PENNSYLVANIA Cen
trial. and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads for their
also to the secretaries and reporters for their
fidelity.
George Hildt and James II. Brown were appoint
ed Committee to receive money for Bishop As
bury's Monument.
Vote of thanks given to the Committee of Ar
rangements, for providing carriages and escortinp
the members of the Conference to their homes in
Wiamsport
On motion, a collection for the sexton was
taken up.
Bishop Scott appointed the following gentlemen
Trustees OF Dickinson Seminary John II! Dashiell,
er 06icio; A. Winegardner, C. b. Bowman, A. Up,
o. Watson, S. Gould, j. Saade, David Showers,
Thomas Smith A ] Dietrich patar Uard;o Jobr