Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-12-22

days session.
On motion resolved that the future sittngs of the
present Conference be held in the Ann st. M E. Church
The examination of the character of Geo. w. Hep
tinstal deacon of year, who had been suspended
from the work during the year, by Committee ap-
pointed to investigate certain charges against him.
up and the charges sustained, bis confession,
and he was with manifestation of most painful feelings
on the part of the Conference expelled.
During the investigation of the above motion
adopted to postpone the hour of adjournment until
the case be decided
Conference adjourned at minutes after o'clock.
The appointment for WILLIAMSON Harris to preach
at the Ann ST. Church at o'clock to-day friday
was filled by Rev. D. r. Bruton who supplied the
pulpit at that hour.
Reported Expressly for the journal.
BEAUFORT Dec. II, 1959-FouRTH DAY
Religious exercises conducted by Rev. L. Shell
and n. Fl. D. Wilson.
Rev. L. Rosser, Editor R. C. Advocate, was intro
duced.
The Bishop alluded to an anonymous letter, signed
Newben Methodist, which he had received denounced
anonymous letters, and said it was improper for such
things to occur No such letters, speaking improperly
Of the appearance of Minister'S &c. should be him
Rev. Vim. Gloss suggested that the probability is
that no Newbern Methodist " wrote it.
Dr. Deems, latter seeing the letter. requested the
Bishop to say that it had reference to Rev. Mr..
Brent late pastor in Newbern.
Rev. W. Barringer presented his report Agent for
the Conference and for the Greensboro College.
DR.. Deems explained the necessity of committee to
settle with Mr.. Barringer.
Messrs. Wyche, Nicholson and Gloss appointed
that committee
Mr. Helm presented report in favor of the Smith
son project which DR.. Deems moved to recommit, so
that the report might be amended in its expressions
Mr. Pell seconded the motion, saying that the Vr-
gnia Conference had no more to do with that church
than any other Conference that it private affair, &c
Mr. Gloss was in favor of striking out all about
Southern Methodism in Washington, and make it SIM
pie business transaction. The indications in the Bati
more Conference such that, perhaps it may be
rapidly done by that Conference than by Virginia. North
| Carolina, or any other Conference
DR.. Deems motion carried
President Frost presented the report of Wayne Fee
male College Referred to the committee on Education
The committee Necessitous reported, making
recommendations for appropriations 1t was adopted.
A report trom JOEesvile Academy read and re-
ferred to the committee on Education.
A memorial from VIM. &. Stedman, member ex-
PEELED from the church. offered. The Bishop in
qured who implicated. The answer was, Rev. T.
s. Campbell The Bishop allowed it to be read. 1t
withdrawn to be brought in the form of charge of
INSTRUMENTATION.
report in favor OF the American Bible Society was
presented by the Chairman, Rev. VIM. Hudson and on
motion Of DR.. Deems was adopted.
Rev. Mr. Gloss presented to the Bishop the Rev. Mr..
SpeigM of the Methodist Protestant Church. The
Bishop presented him to the Conference. He made an
address, expressing the qualification bis Church had felt
at the appointment Of Mr.. Gloss friendly messenger
and regretted that domestic affection had prevented Mr.
Gloss from attending. 1t might have broken the ice
if indeed there be ice. He said he devoted to the
good old Methodist character, that he descended
from family which among the first to welcome
Methodist preachers in North Carolina that his little
Church OF about 1000 in North Carolina had kept
pure the earnest doctrines of MethOdsm; that as BODY
his Church cherished feelings towards the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church that they had no war to wage
against it, and hoped day of greater closedrawing
at hand. He closed feeIingly.
The Bishop said-It is known that have been up
wards OF SO years in the ministry, and had
troversy with another Church that his parents were
Baptsts and could but speak respectfully against them
that he had long prayed that Ephraim might cease to
envy judah, and Judah to vex Ephraim. When your
Church. sir, sought set up its organization, granted
its right, and thought it should not be pursued We
have the same doctrines, and generally the Instu
lions, and bid you Godspeed | am of that class OF
men who believe the Methodist Church has enough to
do to take of its business. l am glad to see
you meet you with pleasure as representing one of the
wings of Gods great army.
Rev. MIR. Gloss said that at the last Conference be
was appointed to attend the Conference of the Metho
dist Protestant Conference, and he never had had
charge IN which he more delighted In the providence
OF Cod was prevented from attending and rendering
our fraerna sautations He bowed to the Providence
He rejoced that Notwithstanding his absence, the
Methodist Protestant Church had sent representative
and be hoped to the day when the two branches
, the Methodist Church may be
Much time occupied in the solving of the stats
, tics by the Secretaries
: Rev. j. T. Simpson was superannuated
The Conference ordered to draw upon the Treas
of the Board of Trustees for $l08 for the
uated preachers, and upon the Relief Fund for $l5(
for the same purpose
james D. Cuthrell was elected to deacon's orders
8 Leave of absence was granted Rev. Messrs. Green
Anderson and T. W. Moore.
Rev. Dr. Deems offered the following resolution
which were seconded by Rev. VIM. Gloss
WHEREAS, We have heard that the Rev. Peter Doub
= D. D., has medtated removal to Alabama,
ReSolUed That should deprecate the departure fror
of man who for many years has been pillar
church in our midst who had grown with the growth
Methodsm in North Carolina and who by his ability learn
ing and zeal, and by his unselfh and devoted spirit
has given character to the whole Methodist Episco
church. South.
ResOLued That if he find it consistent with his in
and of duty the church. reconsider
determination and remain in midst will be graz
y flying to this whole Conference"
# DIR. Deems followed with remarks like these
Mr.. Presidential short time since was surprise
n to hear that Dr. Doub had intentions of removing
the South Sir, my heart rises against this removal
a know the tie between father and son. | know Dr.
# has much to draw him South but sir if there be
call of the church which be cannot disobey beg tha
North Carolina will make him feel that she has create