The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-30
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HethOuiSt Episcopal General Conference.
BUFFALO, May 2S.-The Methodist Episcopal
Conference re-asscmbled to-day.
A resolution was adopted for getting up a new
edition of the discipline" according to the order
proposed by DR.. Osborne, who is appointed mem
Der OF the committee to assist in the work.
&. A. Holmes presented resolution that the vote
on the slavery question be taken on Wednesday
morning, but after discussion the matter was post
poned ndeiinitey
After arranging the order for the election of off
GERS for the ensuing four years. the slavery report
came up.
DR.. Crary, of the Minnesota Conference, and Mr.
Bennett, of Wisconsin,, spoke in favor of the ma .
iOrity report.
On re-assembing this afternoon, the Conference
proceeded to the election of officers with the fol-
lowing result:
For editor of the Christian Advocate and Jour
nal, DR.. Edward Thompson; editor of the Quarter
ly Review, DR.. ii. d. Wheedon; editor of the Sun
day School Book and Papers, DR.. Daniel Wise;
Corresponding Secretary of the Missionary So
eiety, DR.. Durbin; Assistant Corresponding
Secretary of the Missionary Society for the
West, DR.. W. L. Harris; editor of the
Western Advocate, C. Kingsley; editor of
the Ladies' Repository, DR.. W. w. Clark;
editor OF the German Apologist, VIM. Nast edi-
tor of the North Western Christian Advocate T.
NJ. Eddy; editor of the Central Christian, Dr. Chas
Elliott; editor of the Northern Advocate l. S
Bingham; editor of the Pittsburg Christian Advo-
cate, Samuel ii. NeSbit editor of the California
Christian Advocate E. Thomas; editor of the Pa
cifc Advocate, Thos. Il. Reame; assistant Book
Agent at New York, James Porter; book agent at
Cincinnati, Adam Poe; assistant, Luke Hitch
cock
A resolution was unanimously adopted excusinp
Bishop Morris, on account of advanced years. from
travelling.
The Committee on Boundaries reported the num-
per "i Annual Conferences, including the Mission
conferences, as ffty-one. The new Conferences
created are Western Iowa and Northwestern Wis
consin. The Delaware, Ohio Conference is obang
ed in name to the West Ohio Conference
in tba ~
report to authorize the creation of the Office of
treasury of the Missionary Society, if the Board of
Managers deem it expedient, caused considerable
debate, pending which the Conference adjourned
From Washington
WASHINGTON, May 29.-The recommitting of the
Pacific Railroad bill, together with the various
amendments, to the Select Committee of the House
to-day, is regarded equivalent to its postpone
ment Tor the present session. The for thus
dIsposing of it, include the contrarety of opinions
as to the proper location of the road and the insult
tciency its condition to secure the execution of
the work by those on whom the franchises were to
De conferred d.--The House Committee on Foreign
Affairs, to-day, unanimously agreed to report the
Senate bill, appropriating $4,000 to Mr. Town
send Harris for negotiating the treaty with Siam,
which is intended as an Acknowledgement of his
valuable services to commerce in the Fast
The present of the United States gricultural
Society to the japanese consists of one hundred va
rletles OF the principal cereals, vegetables and
seeds with their botanical designations Each of
the Princes receives the silver medal of the So
ceiy, with their names inscribed in their own char
acters.
The Old school Presbyterian Assembly
NINTH DAY.
ROCHESTER, May 2S.-The practice of appointing
preachers in behalf of the several Boards at meet |
ings of the Assembly was abolished.
The Presbytery of Toledo and the SYNOD of St |
Paul's were erected.
In the matter of the memorial of Robert S. Ken
nedy, the memorialist referred to the Ministers
of the last Assembly.
The report on Theological Seminaries was re- |
celved, and resolution adopted granting fifth |
protessorship at Princeton.
Tornado Mt Louisville,
LOUISVILLE, May 2S.-A terrible thunder storm |
occurred here yesterday morning, unroofing houses
prostratng trees, etc. The Cincinnati boat Tee- |
graph, No. }, was blown from her landing with |
Wharfb boat. She was stopped by coming in contact |
with some coal boats, one of which she sunk.
Destructive Fire at Monson. Maine
BANGOR, May 2S.-The village of Monson, Pts |
catagus county, was almost entirely DESTROYED by |
fire yesterday. About forty buildings were burned
including the only church, two public houses, the
BILE connected with the Monson House.
Steamboat Disaster.
WILMINGTON, N. G., MAY 29.-The steamer Kate |
McLaurin, for Fayetteville, burst her boiler at A |
O'Clock this morning near Elizabetht0wn, killing !
capt Evans and two deck hands, scalding the fire |
man. The others all saved Her CARGO of |
merchandise, for the interior, is a total loss.
The PittsburS Councilman Attached for
Contempt.
HARRIsBURG, May 29.-The Supreme Court has |
ordered writs of attachment to issue against the
majority of the members of the Pittsburg Coun- |
els TOR contempt in refusing to comply with the |
order of the Court.
Marine Disasters.
NEW Y oRK, MAY 2S.-The schooner Maud, from |
Germantown for Norfolk, went ashore last night |
at Willoughby Point. The cargo is a total loss |
The ship Luna, ashore at Carter's Island, is going
to pieces.
railroad Depot Burnt.
PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-The Camden and Ambov |
Railroad Depot at Bordentown, New Jersey, was |
burnt at o'clock this morning. Three engines
and ten cars were destroyed with the building.
The Arabia Mt Boston.
BOsToN, May 29.-The steamer Arabia arrived |
here this evening at o'clock from Halifax Her |
mails will leave in the morning for the South.
From Havana.
New YORK, May 29.-Arrived steamer Quaker
City from Havana with dates to the 25th.