The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-17
MARYLAND DISTRICT METHODIST PRO-
TESTANT CONFERENCE

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and opened with the usual religious services
At half-past nine the Conference was called, and
several business papers were presented and refer
RED to the various appropriate committees.
A paper was received from the Frederick Circuit
asking that Rev. w. Baker be reinstated on the
superanuated list. Referred
D. M Dumls presented a paper from the Sussex
Circuit, asking for the creation of a mission COM
Referred
d. E. Reese, of the Committee on the Book Con-
Germ presented report relative to the condition of
that Concern. Laid on the table.
The Conference then proceeded to an election of
Committee on Appeals, which resulted in the
selection of Revs. Eli Henkle, s. B. Sutherland
J. W. Everest, and Messrs. Hackett and Griffith,
laymen.
The election of the Conference Stewards was
next taken up, and Revs. David A. Sherman, Ben
Jamln +. Benson and James K. Nichols were
chosen.
Rev. Washing ton Roby said that he had promised
to give his determination relative to his acceptation
of the reelection to the Presidency. He regretted
that he would be compelled to decline the honor.
DR.. Murray regretted that Mr.. Roby could not
get the consent of his own mind to serve. Yet he
did not think the Conference should insist upon his
again assuming the duties.
The Conference then proceeded to ballot for
President, which resulted in the election of the
Rev. l.. W. Bates.
Mr. Bates, in a few remarks, thanked the Confer
ence for the honor, and regretted that he had not
known he was to be the recipient of the distinc-
ton.
Rev. d. Evans Reese offered preamble and reso-
luton recommending more extensive circulation
of the hymn-book adopted by the last General
Conferences also requesting the use of plain tunes,
so that the entire congregation may be able to join
in the service of singing. Laid on the table.
Rev. D. Evans Reese called up the report of the
Committee the Book Directory, which, with the
resolution attached was adopted
II. p. Jordon presented a preamble and resolu-
ton relative to the superannuated fund and those
who receive the benefit thereof, which were made
the order for ten o'clock Saturday morning.
The Conference then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Conference opened with religious services
conducted by Rev. Jesse Shreeve.
The Committee on Missions reported in favor of
continuing Frederick city a mission. Adopted.
Also, in favor of creating mission in Charleston,
S. c. COncurred in.
Also, in favor of creating mission out Of por-
lions of Howard circuit, to be called Montgomery
mission. Concurred in
Also, that Carlisle be continued as a mission.
Laid on the table,
Also, confirming the action of the President, in
receiving Newark into the Conference, and con-
shutting the same mission Concurred in.
letter received from the Rev. DR.. Lashley,
of the Western Virginia Conference, giving
gratifying account of the prosperity of the church in
that section of the country. The Doctor states his
inability to be present at the Conference, and also
the illness ofthe Rev. u. B. Dorsey, Sr., and re-
the Western Virginia Conference.
A letter received from James A. Kennedy, of
Washington, with reference to the church prop
erty question, which was read and referred to a
Special Committee, consisting OF David Wilson,
L. A. Newman and George Vickers.I
d. W. Bates, of the Committee on Madison Col
lege, made report in reference to the scholarships
owned by the Conference.
Rev. Samuel p. Dorsey said that the parties to
whom was intrusted the care of that Institution
had acted in an infamous manner. Had squandered
the property and destroyed the chemical and phio-
sophical apparatus, and ruined the library. The
report adopted.
The President announced the following as the
Committee on the Presidents Salary: Washington
Roby, R. l.. Brockett and Jesse Wright.
DR.. Reese said that he would call attention to
the fact that it incumbent the Conference to
raise $50 to pay for the scholarships in the Lynch
burg College.
The Conference then adjourned.
The following are the appointments for preaching
| in the different churches tomorrow: The first
named minister assigned to each place of worship
will preach at the usual hour in the morning; the
last named at night.
East Baltimore Misson-L. W. Bates, j. j.
Murray.
West Baltimore Stations. B. Switzerland, J.
X. Nichols.
East Baltimore Station-J. J. Murray, II. P.
Jordcn.
South Baltimore Station-Jos. A. McFaden, c.
Fl. Litteton.
|
| Benson.
Central Presbyterian, Or. Peck's )-H.C Cush-
| ing, morning
Fayette street NJ. E. Church-W. 7. Wright, j.
w. Everest.
Wesley Chapel, NJ E. Church.-W. T. Dunn,
| evening.
Charles Street NJ. E. Church,. D. Valiant
Daniel Bowers.
| Third Presby terrain, Eutaw street-W. NJ. Stray
er, in the evening.
First Constitutional Presbyterian Church.-W.
| W. Reese, evening.
Broadway NJ. f. Church.-Josiah Warden, P.
| Light Wilson.
Eastern Avenue NJ. E. Church.-Eli Henkle, H
j. Day.
Fes Point Chapel, NJ. E. Church.-T. C. Ewel
Jas. Thompson.
High Street NJ. E. Church.-D. T. Ewell, d. A
Shermer.
Exeter Street NJ. E. Church,. T. Ward, S
j. Dorsey.
Hartford Avenue NJ E. Church-A s. Eyersole
| evening.
Green Mount Avenue NJ. E. Church.-S. V. Ho
bhtzell, 7. C. Cochel.
Lutheran Church, Lombard street.-D. Bow
ers, I. ID. Valiant.
William Street NJ. E. Church.-Oliyer Cox, VIM
| Charlton.
Caroline Street NJ. E. Church,. r. Nichols
NJ. 4. Lee, at three, P. NJ; D. W. Bates at night
Lombard Street Chapel,M E. Churchill. j. R
Strayer morning.
Lutheran Church, Monument street.--E. Y
Light Street NJ. E. Church.-S. J. Dorsey, morn
ing.
Eutaw StreetM. E. Churchill. T. Benson
morning.
9th Street NJ. P. Church, Westinghouse
Dick.
COLoRED CONGREGATIONS.
| M. Z. Church, Wolf and Bank streets.-J. E. T
Ewel, NJ. C. Eversole at three, p. NJ; d. J. r
Strayer, evening.
NJ. P. Church, corner of Chestnut and Frencl
streets.-J. 7. Slaughter, c. Eversole.