The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-16
MARYLAND DISTRICT METHODIST PRO
TESTANT CONFERENCE
SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION.


The members met at halfpast eight o'clock,
when religious services were conducted for one
hour by Rev Josiah Warden. At half-past nine
O'Clock Conference called, Rev. Washington
Roby, President, in the Chair. The minutes of the
previous day were read and approved.
The Rev. Mr.. Cross, agent of the American
Tract Society, and Rev. Mr. Cullom, agent of the
American Colonization Society, were introduced to
the Conference.
Rev. Mr.. Reese moved that the Conference ap-
point Monday afternoon, at four O'clock, as the
time at which they will listen to an address from
Rev. Mr.. Cross on the subject of the American
Tract Society, and that he be limited to fifteen
minutes in his address.
d. W. Bates moved to strike out the words fif-
teen minutes.
J. T. Ward moved to strike out fifteen and insert
twenty minutes.
DR.. Murray said he was in favor of inserting ten
minutes as that was sufficient time, and the Con-
ference had no time to spare in the discussion of
questions with which the members were perfectly
familiar.
The original resolution was adopted.
The ministers then presented to the Secretary,in
writing all matters of business to which they de-
sired the attention of Conference directed.
DR.. ID. F. Ewell moved that the different papers
presented be read and referred to appropriate
Committees.
A paper was presented by Rev.S. B. Switzerland,
from the Charleston station regretting the necessi
ty of the removal of Mr.. SOutherland, asking for
his return, and requesting that the station be
changed into a mission. Referred to the Commit
tee on Missions.
A paper was presented from the quarterly Con.
ference of Warwick, asking that circuit to be
called Warwick circuit, be formed. Referred to
the Committee on the State and Wishes of the
Church.
A paoer was received from Newtown, asking for
division of the Newtown, SnOwhill, circuit. Re-
ferred to the same committee.
paper was received from Accomac and Friend
ship circuits asking for union of the two circuits
under the name OF Harmony Mission. Referred
the cOmmlttnp-
Mr.. Shreeye introduced the Revs. Messrs Ane-
pach, and Appleby, of the Lutheran Church.
paper was received from the Carlisle Mission,
asking for a continuation of its present relation to
the Church, and an appropriation of $780, Re-
ferred to the same committee.
A paper received from Union circuit asking
for a division of that circuit. Referred to the
same committee.
A paper was received from the Fourth Methodist
Protestant Church of Philadelphia, asking that the
Church may be declared mission and asking for
the return of Rev. g. ID. Hamilton Referred to
the same committee.
The Conference next proceeded to the examina-
tion of official character, and the following minis
ters were passed: Samuel j. Dorsey, Christian
EversOle, W. j. Holiness I. c. Ewell.
The rules were suspended to allow the presenta-
ton of paper from Pipe Greek. asking that the
circuit be divided and the new circuit called Lib
erty Circuit. Referred to the Committee on the
State and Wishes of the Church.
The Conference then resumed the examination of
passed II. p. Jordan. When the name of B. F.
Brown called Mr.. Ernest moved that as Rev.
B. F. Brown had withdrawn from the Church, his
name be stricken from the list of the Conference
Adopted. John +. 4. Ewe.
The Rev. Mr.. Hera, of the Baptist Church, and
Rev. Mr.. Leaf, of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
introduced and invited to a seat within the
bar.
The examination of official character was re-
sumed G. NJ. Whiteside, J. E. Maloy, Chas Coch-
el, d. J. r. Strayer.
The Conference then adjourned with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Ewel
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference re-assembled at two o'clock, and was
opened with PRAYER.
The examination of official character was re-
sumed, and the following ministers passed: S. A.
Hablyson, Henry Nice, j. +. Murray, W. NJ. Stray
er, VIM. W. Reese, b. F. Benson, Robert Whir-
mer, James Thompson, DR.. F. Swentzell, Jeremiah
Clay, James w. Smiley, A. Baker, Oliver Cox, Eli
Hinkle. When the last name was called, Mr.. Hin
ke, a whitehaired, venerable man, and in
trembling tones answered the interrOgatOries pro-
pounded by the President, at the close of which
that officer, addressing r.Hinke, said, ''You are
aware, sir that do not ask these questions as an
individual; for instead of questioning you, | feel
like falling at your feet and asking a blessing at
your hands" John Morgan, R. F. Boyd, II. l. Day
were also passed.
Dr. Murray moved the appointment of an Ex-
ecutive Committee, to whom should be referred
certain matters in possession of the Chair for their
consideration.
G. s. Hacker offered a resolution to set off di-
vision in Charleston, S. c., to be called Charleston
Mission. Referred to Committee on Missions.
The President presented communication from
the Young Mems Christian Association of the city
to visit and participate in the daily prayer-meet-
iugs, held under the auspices of that Association
d. Evans Reese moved the acceptance of the in
yitation.
Dr.. Murray offered a resolution that Conference
attend the union prayer meeting at Charles street
Methodist Episcopal Church, at II o'clock on Mon
day next. Adopted.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution making the sal ary
of the President for the ensuing wear 81 200,
which is increase of $50 over that of last year
Mr.. Bates moved to lay the resolution on the
table. He was in favor of referring it to the Com
mittee on the Presidents salary, but such COM
miItee not in existence it would be necessary
to Law the resolution on the table. Adopted.
Mr.. Bates moved the appointment of a Commit
tee on the Presidents Salary. Adopted.
The President announced the following as the
Committee Executive Business Josiah Var
den, John Morgan, R. S. Norris, Jacob Boston, r.
S. Griffith.
Mr.. Bates offered a resolution that the Confer
Missionary Society hold its annual public ses-
sion at " o'clock on Friday evening. Adopted
Rev. DR.. E. Y. Reese presented and read the
nual report of the Book Directory. The report
states that the Concern is in most hourisbng
ditiOn. The subscription to the Methodist Protest.
ant is now upwards ofthree thousand and daily in
creasing. At the close of the last Conference there
surplus of 81 800, which was invested in Bal
tmore city 6s, and at present there is surplus of
81 900, which will be similarly invested The re-
port was received and referred.
The President announced that the hour for the
order of the day had arrived.
The Conference proceeded to ballot which re-
suited in the reelection of Mr.. Roby, who stated
that he would take until morning to consider as to
whether he would accept of the position not
The Conference then proceeded to the election
of the Standing District Committees consisting of
three ministers and three laymen, and resulted in
the selection of Revs. l.. W. Bates, j. j. Murray,
and D. Zollicoffer, and Messrs. Alexander Norris
J. W. Richardson, and j. B. Matthew'S laymen.
Pending the election of the Committee APP
peas, the Conference ad lourned.
The New YoRK HOUSE OF REFuGE-The annual
report of the Juvenile Reform Society" of New
York, says that the whole number of children
received into the House of Refuge, since its open
ing in 1925, is 1861. On Jan. l, 1852 the number
resident in the House was $40, and during the
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