Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-14
For the Standard.
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.

Mr.. HOLDEN: As many of your readers are inter-
ested in the proceedings of this body, I intended
giving you synopsis of its entire action but aware
that your columns are heavily taxed by other mat
tiers, shall be as brief as possible.
The Conference was most Hospitality and pleas
anty entertained by the citizens of that delightful
village, Lousburg and its viciRity,-all denomina-
tons gladly bearing share in the entertainment of
the ministers and visitors. Its session although
shorter than usual was one of the most harmonious
ever held. You have already stated in your last
issue, that Bishop Andrew did not arrive until
Thursday. Rev. DR.. Deems was chosen President,
pro ten, Rev. w. Z. Pell Secretary and Rev. I. P.
Ricaud, Assistant Secretary We have never known
much business done the first day of session,
under the one days administration Of Dr. Deems.
He exhibited great tact as apresiding officerevery
elder in the Conference passing the usual examina-
tion on Wednesday morning, except three.
The missionary and financial reports exhibited
quite falling off from last year, was expected.
The Missionary Treasurer reported the missionary
collection for the year to be about $4,000, against
about 900 for last year. The contingent fund
for superannuated preachers, &C.. amounted to only
$500 from all sources; paying the claimants about
40 per cent only. This indicates how much we
have suffered even in this State from the war. ,-s
The action in the case of Marble n. Taylor, as
published in your last was entirely unanimous, -
not single individual Offering the slightest defence
or apology for his course. -
On Thursday Rev. DR.. Deems, preached the
thanksgiving sermon. 1t was one of his happisst
efforts. Rev. DIR. Sehon of Nashville, Tenn, Miss
Secretary, present at the Conference and urged
the pressing wants Of the general missionary
ury The Conference resolved to do all in its power
to sustain and relieve the treasury.
Very favorable reports were presented from Trim
ity College, and from Greensboro and Wayne Fe-
male Colleges and the committee on Education re-
ported upon all the institutions under the patronage
of the Conference Owing to the distraction pro-
duced by the war, we presume, that there was no
increase IN the membership of the Church the past
year,-several Churches being now under the do
minion of Lincoln. - e..
The Conference resolved to resume the publica-
ton of the North Carolina Christian AdUocate so
soon as it can be putIon safe basis, and elected
Rev. VIM !. Pell, editor. The resolutions of the
Louisiana Conference proposing to instruct the next
General Conference to amend the rule so as to al
low the Bishops to appoint ministers toithe same
charge for four consecutive years instead Of two,
were not eoncurred in, by vote of 50 to Z Reso-
lutions were adopted in favor Of calling Church
Convention to amend or rescind the 23rd Article Of
Religion, and to cQrreGt any ;incongrutes in the
system, and conform it to the present status of the
! Southern Confederacy. The state of the work in
the Conference rendered it necessary to leave a
number Of preachers without an appointment: Only
two of the candidates for admission on trial were
received-there being more preachers than charges
.capable of supporting them The usual resolutions
Of thanks to the citizens of Louisburg to the pas
tors of the Baptist and Presbyterian Churches the
railroad companies, &c. &c, Were adopted with rim
The visit of the venerable Bishop Andrew was
very gratifying to the Conference He presided and
preached with hisusual ability. The session closed
| on Monday night last, and herewith append the
appointments for the ensuing year. The next ses-
sion of the Conference will be held in the City Of
Raleigh in November next - ~. E.
| December 10, 1861.
7 Appointments O, the Preachers Of the ~ C. Con-
/ - ference, 10, 1s61-2. -.
! RALEIGH DIsrRIcT-W YIN. Barringer, p. Z.
Raleigh City-John S. Long. -
Raleigh City Miss.-TO be supplied.
Raleigh Cold Miss-Wm f. Pel.
Raleigh Crcuit-Wm NJ Jordan.