The weekly Anglo-African. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1859-1861, 1860-06-16

Credentials of Lay Delegates John
P. Thompson, j Hicks, Geo. Bowser.
1t was Resotsed that this General Conference
adopt the book of discipline of 1853 for the gov
eminent of the Connection, and be it further re-
solved that it be revised by this General Confer
ence.
Carried Adjourned. Benediction by
Ex-Superintenden Rush.
FRIDAY-MoRNING SESSION. Conference
met according to rule, Superintendent
Bishop presiding. Opening exercises con-
Quoted by Superintendent Scott, assisted
by ex-Superintendent Rush. Rev. Henry
FL. Garnet, pastor of Shiloh Church, was
elected honorary member of the Confer
ence. TWAS resolved that this Conference
enter into revision of that part of the
discipline relating to the SUPPLEMENTARY.
Carried. Adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. NJ
Benediction by Superintendent Clinton.
AFTERNOON SESSION .-Conferenc assem-
bled at the usual honr, Superintendent
Scott presiding, assisted by Superintendent
Clinton. 1t was resolved that wherever
the words General and Assistant Superin-
tendents is found in the Book of Discip-
line, that it be stricken out, and the word
superintendent inserted. Carried. 1t
was resolved that committee of two elders
from each Annual Conference, and three
lay delegates be appointed to nominate
candidates for the SUPPLEMENTARY. Car
RED Adjourned.
Benediction by Rev. Amos G. Beman
SATURDAY-MoRNING SESSION. Confer
ence met according to adjournment. Sup
erintendents Simmons and Bishop presid-
ing alternately. A committee consisting of
Joseph P. Thompson, J. P. Harner, J. D.
Brooks, Geo. A. Spywood and David Ste
vens, was appointed to lay off the Connex-
ion into two districts. A Mr. S. Calhoun
who stated that he had become impover-
ished through his efforts to effect the escape
of fugitive slaves, was introduced, and a
collection of Sc 45 made for him.
Mr. Jno E. Price was admitted as lay
delegate. Resolutions asking legislation
against the formation of societies by clergy
men outside their respective charges; in
relation to the establishment of General
Conference Fund; and recommending the
admission of deacons as members of the
General Conference, were laid ON the table.
The appointments were made for the Sab
bath, and the Conference adjourned.
No afternoon session.
MoNDAY-MoRNINGS SESSION. Confer
ence met, pursuant to adjournment. The
Superintendent presiding, alternately.
Robert G.. Henderson and Jno. A. Will
liams were added to the committee on dis
tricting the Connection. Rev. George
Whipple, of the American Missionary AS
ISOLATION, made an exposition of the plans
and principles of said society, at the con-
clusion of which a vote of thanks was
passed.
AFTERNOON SESSION. After the usual
exercises, Mr.. John H. Butler, of Balti-
more, was admitted as lay delegate. The
Nominating Committee submitted the
names of Peter Ross, VIM. III. Bishop,
Samuel NJ Giles and j. j. Clinton, as
candidates for Superintendent. The Con-
ference proceeded to ballot The whole
number of votes cast, II; necessary for a
choice, So Result of first ballot:
W. Il. Bishop. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 80
Peter Ross .................... ...........2 %
). ). Clinton ......,r........ 10
No choice Further balloting was post
poned until Tuesday Adjourned
MORNING SEssIoN.-Confer-
ence met according to adjournment. Super
intendents presiding. Josiah Biddle, Peter
Hawkins and Isaac Deyo were admitted as
delegates. The Conference proceeded to
ballot for superintendent.
Second ballot:
VIM. H. Bishop. ......-..- .........,. IS
refer hoss. ..... 90 |
J. j. Clinton -...,...-...-...... |
Jas. Simmons, ............. .,.....,... L |
> NJ Ulles --...-...... ...'....... .'..... L |
No choice. Third ballot:
VIM H. Bishop. 80 |
D. D. clinton ..,................... ......
S. NJ. Giles. ............... |
Peter Ross was declared elected The
Conference then balloted for another Su.
perintendent with the following result;
y o. linton ........... -..... .-.....Il |
?. W. OIes. '.'..''.-.' ........-- |
w. H. Bishop. acknowledgements.
D. W. Loguen .... -.............
j. j. Clinton was elected. Conference
adjourned.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON Session. After the
usual exercises the Conference was address. |