The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-21


A resolution to place hag-stones at the intersec-
ton of Biddle and Caroline streets, was received
from the First Branch, read a second time and
passed.
Also, resolution to repair the platform on West
Falls avenue, south of Canton avenue bridge,
was received from the First Branch and read.
Also, resolution to place new pump in the
we'll on the corner of Thames and Philpot streets
Also resolution to place new pump in the
we'll on northeast corner of Bank street and Castle
alley.
Also, resolution to remove the old pump in
front of the warehouses of Messrs. Baker, Bros. &
Co., Nos. 80 and "a South Charles street Read
second time and laid on the table
Also, resolution to repair the pump and deep
en- the well on the north east corner of South Paca
and Hamburg streets Read.
The Branch adjourned until tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock.
MARYLAND DISTRICT METHODIST PRO-
TESTANT CONFERENCE.
SIXTH DAY.
This body met at half-past eight O'clock when
religious services were conducted by Rev. John
Elderdice. At nine o'clock the Conference was called
to order, with Rev. Josiah Warden in the chair
The roll was called, and the minutes Of the pre-
ceding day read and approved.
Rev. John Elderdice, of the Committee on
Orders, presented report recommending Edward
Allen for the order of Elders, and Parker Fl. Sweet
for the order of Deacons. The first part of the re-
port was adopted. The latter was coupled with
the qualification that MIR. Sweet should not be or
dained until he had served two years as licensed
minister.
[Rev. Dr. Reese introduced to the Conference the
Rev. DR.. Thos. Sewell and Rev. F. ii. w. Monroe,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who were re-
ceived and invited to seats within the bar.
Rev. Mr.. Drinkhouse moved to refer the matter
back TO the Georgetown Quarterly Conference,
from whence the recommendation to confer the
order of Deacon on Mr.. Sweet emanated, on the
ground of its informality, he not having servedas
licensed minister for two years. Adopted.
The report of the Committee on Missions was
k,I-n &
then considered and acted upon separately:
, To the Frederick Mission, $500.
After some discussion, Rev. Mr.. Bates moved to
lay the item on the table. Lost.
Rev. w. Roby moved the adoption of the report
Carried.
Rev. W. Roby moved suspension of the rules to
hear read the deficiencies due from the circuits,
missions and stations to the Presidents salary. As
the deficiencies were read the delegates were re-
auested to answer whether the sums would be paid
not.
Prince William SS, lost; West Baltimore circuit
$3.50, of which Sl.50 will be paid; Berkley circuit
Sll, will not be paid; South Baltimore circuit
$3.50, will not be paid; Accomac 49, permanent
Investment, although delegate rose and said he
was able to pay, and would do so if the President
demanded it, but President Roby said he could do
without it and tie delegate sat down satisfied:
Clearfeld S2l, lost; Bedford So, lost; Frederick
S2.S8, delegate thinks it will be paid Jefferson
S2:l5, will be paid; Reading SIS, lost.
The Conference resumed the consideration of the
That part of the report which refers Montgome-
ry circuit to the Conference, laid on the table,
To Carlisle 5000.
Rev. w. Roby moved to strike out 5000 and in
sert $780, Adopted.
Mr.. DUNN, the minister in charge, made a state
ment of the condition of the district, and hoped
the vote would be reconsidered.
Rev. w. Roby moved a reconsideration of the
vote. Lost.
The report, as amended, was put upon its passage
and adopted.
To the East Baltimore Mission 5000.
Rev. W. Roby moved to strike out $500 and in
sert $500, as it intended to institute a Branch
Mission, which would receive half the appropria-
ton. Adopted.
To the Fauquier Mission S75.
DR.. Murray moved to lay the item on the table,
Before the vote to lay the table was taken,
Rev. DR.. E. Y. Reese announced the death of Rev
Dennis B. Dorsey, of Paramount, Va, one of the
first martyrs to the principle of mutual rights in
the Baltimore Conference. He reviewed in an elo-
quent and forcibe manner the life of the deceased
and the great fruits of his Christian labors, and
drew glowing picture of the peace which comfort
ed and sustained this tried servant in his last hours
Rev. S. B. Switzerland added his testimonial to
the worth and excellence of DR.. Dorsey and closed
his remarks by offering the following:
WHEREAS, Information has just reached US that the
venerable and beloved Dennis B. Dorsey has entered
into rest, therefore
will dispensatinn of His Providence hereby
press sympathy with brother Dorseys family and at
the
Christian hero in his youth, and Christian saint in his
old age.
Rev. ]. S. Dorsey, son of the deceased, rose and
made a few remarks, but his emotion was too
great for him to proceed.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference re-assembled at o'clock and opened
with prayer by the Rev. Thos. NJ. Wilson.
The report of the Committee on Missions was ta-
ken up. The item appropratng $500 to Newark
mission was taken up.
Rev w. Roby moved to strike out $500 and in
sert S225.
The item as amended was adopted.
Seventy-ive dollars were appropriated to the
Montgomery mission.
One hundred dollars appropriated to Rev
Josiah Warden for services to the Frederick mission
Rev. Il. S. Norris offered resolution requesting
the ministers each station, circuit and mission to
appoint a committee of ladies to collect missionary
funds. Adopted.
Rev. D. Bowers offered resolution thanking
Messrs. Brock & Co. for the kindness extended
towards the ministers of the Con ference, in per-
mitting them to ride free the city passenger
railway. Adopted.
Rev L. w. Bates moved to take up the resolu-
tion relative to the distribution IF the superannu-
ated fund.-
Rev. H. P. Jordan offered a substitute, to the
effect that if a minister after locating, enters the
Conference again, he must travel three years with
in the bounds of the Conference to entitle either
himself family 10 the benefit of the fund.
Adopted.
Rev. DR.. Eversole called up the report of the
Literary and Theological Committee, which was
adopted.
Div Cox presented the report of the Commit
tee the Superannuated Fund, embodvirg plan
for the fair and impartial distribution of the fund
according to length of service and wants, and to
prevent invidious criticism, and requiring each
claimant to annually make a statement to the Com
mittee, giving his condition pecunarily, and the
length of services which he has rendered to the
Church.
Rev. D. w. Bates moved the reception of the
report Carried.
D. w. Bates moved the adoption of the report
by items. Adopted.
Rev. S. B. Switzerland moved that the first item
requiring each claimant upon the fund to make
statement to the committee annually as to pecu-
mary means, be indefinitely postponed Carried.
When the second item read, Rev. David
Wilson moved the indefinite postponement of the
report Carried.
The report of the committee on NJ. N. Kennedy's
letter taken up, and the resolution which gives
to the Trustees the power to purchase, build, sell,
erect or dispose of church property providing that
two-thirds of the male members of the church or
society at the appointment, where the sale, pur-
chase or disposition take place, give their concur
renee presented by the committee as the proper
construction of the clauses of the constitution rea
tive to the disposition and control of church
property.
This report elected a warm discussion between
Mr.. George Vickers and President Bates in its IA
vor, and Rev. Joshua Warden and ID. h. Reese in OPP
position, when the question was put and adopted
with but one dissenting voice--that of Rev. Josiah
Warden. t
Rev. D. E. Reese rose and said that he held in
his hand the Baltimore Patriot newspaper, of the