The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-19
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FOURTH DAY.
Conference convened at the usual hour and re-
Wilson,
Rev. John Elderdice, of the Committee on Or
ders, reported, recommending j. Thompson. for
Elder orders, and Webster NJ. Strayer, W. w.
Reese, /. j. Slaughter, for the order of Deacons
Laid on the table.
admitted: George W. Burns, Milton E. Hyson
Henry Nice, and Robert Wilma. The Committee
reported in favor of the admission of G. W. Wies
a married man, who was willing to serve the Con-
ference Tor Tour years, on the salary of a single
man. His case was left in the hands of the Presi-
dent.
Rev. Mr.. Drinkhouse introduced Rev. Geo. w.
Cooper OF the M. E. Church, who was invited to
a seat within the bar.
Rev. J. I. Ward introduced the Rev. DIR. Will
son, of st. Johns Church, Liberty street
Inc resolution offered by Rev. d. Z. Reese rea
i've 10 the distribution of the Hymn-book and the
singing OF pian simple tunes; also, requiring the
lining Of the hymns, came up and elected consid-
cradle discussion.
Mr. Drinkhouse offered substitute that the
matter be left to the different congregations
Mr.. Roby moved that the resolution be passed by
items. Adopted.
The portions relative to the distribution of the
Hymn book, and the singing of simple tunes, were
adopted; The adoption of the portion relative to
lining of hymns was considerably discussed DR.
Murray, DR.. Reese, and Others spoke in favor of,
and Revs. Warden, Eversole and others against the
resolution.
The Conference then adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The resolutions pending on the adjournment of
the morning session were taken up on the reas-
sembling Of the Conference
Rev. D. Warden moved to amend the third reso-
luton by requiring the ministers to line the HYMNS
Decided out of order by the President.
Rev. j. j. Murray opposed to half lineing
hymn. He thought hymn should be lined all
through or not at ALL
Rev; j. r: Nichols moved to lay the subject on
the table. Lost.
The vote was taken on the adoption of the third
resolution of the series and carried.
The fourth resolution, requiring each hymn to
be commenced, was stricken out
Rev. j. r. Nichols, Chairman of the Committee
on ltinerancy, submitted further report recon-
mending j. w. Charlton and Enoch King as itine-
rants. The report was adopted whole.
Rev. j. Eversole, Chairman of the Theological
and Literary Committee, submitted a further re-
port, recommending for Deacons' orders Charles p
Cockel. They also report that they could not take
any action on E. S. Grant, he not appearing before
the committee for examination. The report was
adopted.
Rev. D. Wilson, Chairman of the Committee on
the letter of James A. Kennedy, submitted re-
port, which was laid on the table, and made the
order of the day for 3 clock on Monday afternoon
Rev. w. ROby moved to take up the examina-
ton of official character
The official character of Revs. George ID. Hamil-
ton, Thomas Lee, Il. Livingston, J. W Charlton
and George Simpson passed.
Kew. Alexander Norris called up the report of the
Committee the State and Wishes of the Church
eS, which was read and acted on item for item
The subject of dividing Pixies Greek Circuit into
two circuits adopted.
The portion of the report fixing the division of
Pixies Greek Circuit for period of two years the
same to be consolidated at the expiration of that
time at the discretion of the Conference was strick
out
The subject of dividing Union Circuit, and to set
off Henkle, Hebron and New Hope to be called
Worcester Circuit, providing the same could be
supplied with single preacher, was adopted.
The subject of dividing Newton and Snow Hill
Circuit was adopted.
Also, to enlarge Warwick and Salem Circuits and
preacher. Adopted.
Also, the subject OF consolidating the Accomack
and Friendship Circuits. Adopted.
paper was received from Prince William Cir
cut, asking mission relation, was received and
referred to the Committee on Missions
Rev. W. Roby was elected chairman of the Dis
trict Committee, to fill the vacancy occasoned by
the election Of d. W. Bates to the Presidency.
A resolution was adopted to appoint committee
OF three to enquire whether any Quarterly Confer
ence had made any appointments in violation of the
Discipline.
Rev. A. s. EversOle moved to call the roll to as
certain who were willing to receive appointments
for the ensuing year, which was adopted and the
roll called, and out of all present, thirty eight
found willing to accept appointments.
Rev. W. 5. Hammond WAS permitted to continue
his appointment at LynCh5urg, Va.
On motion of Rev. j. Il. Nichols, the ordination
of Deacons was decided to take place in the church
in which the Conference was being held, and the
ordination of Elders in the East Baltimore Station
on Sunday morning.
On motion of Rev. Z. j. Drinkhouse, the name Of
A. Anderson was stricken from the roll
The Conference then adjourned until this morn