The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-30

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the Conference. When these fraternal yisi.
tations commenced, 1t was certainly with no
expectation Of an ultimate union of the
churches. That was an after development,
butt was very gratefuily regarded by the
ministers OF the Protestant Church. ALI
united, and speaking for himself, hs would
labor and pray Tor that result. But thew
would not have nor would this body admit
II these could be arranged, and it seemed TO
him 1t could be done, all would rejoice, and
none more than himself.
The resolutions were adopted, and the re-
port accompanying, and the Conference ap-
pointed John q. CRANBERRY, VIM. b. Row
zie, and Nelson Head, fraternal messengers
to the Protestant Methodist onference.
Rev +. A. Peterson announced that those
preach ers who came by way Of the Seaboard
and Roanoke Railroad could return free OF
charge, by procuring certificate of mem
bership from the Secretary of the Confer
encs
Bishop Andrew announced TO the Confer
ence that the Louisiana Conference resolu.
tons were TO be acted upon. and asked what
Langhorne moved "that the Virginia Con.
ference nor concur ard expressed the hope
that the question might be taken without de-
bate.
These resolutions may remark, memorial
ize the General Conference to change q rule
of the discipline, 80 as to allow the Bishops
Of the Church to ccntinue preacher at one
station or circuit for the period OF four years.
The rule now Is, that preacher cannot be
continued at a charge more than two years.
Messrs. w. A. Smith, O. Burton, Ii. b.
Cowles, ID. 3. Dogsett, r. A. Peterson, &: W.
LanGhorne, Nelson Head, J. ID. Coulling,
participated in the discussion.
The speakers stood arranged thus: part
opposed a change from two 10 four years, but
advocated a change, fixing the limitation ut
tn ee years, which is The period adopted by
the English Wesleyan Met odists, and of this
number were Dles>rs. Smith, Doggett, Head
and perhaps others.
ever, of whom were Rev. e. w. Langhorpe,
II. Is. Cowies, Burtou and Others, aud J. ID.
Cowlng only advocated the resolutions pro-
posed by the Louisiana Conference. This
diversity of sentiment very fairly represent
ed the actual state of opinion in The BODY at
large
A. u Brown offered resolution which the
chair ruled out OF order; and lis thor gave
notice that it would be presented and pressed
whenever the direct vote had been taken up
on the res9lu tons of the Louisiana Confer
ence.
Inc vote upon the resolution of MIR. Lang
horne was sixty three for, eighteen against
and so this Conference did not concur with
the Louisiana Conference
On motion, the morning session was ex-
tended for half an hour.
The Rev. a. G.. Browns resolution was
then put to Conference, which proposes a
change OF the rule, SO as to allow preachers
! to be appointed to the same charge tor three
yea.
Rev. p. A. Peterson offered as a substitute,
that, in the judgment of this Conference, any
change in the rule is unwise and tnexpedi-
ent.
The vote upon the substitute, was Atty
eight for the substitute, and thirty-fve
against it, which, therefore, stands as the
sense OF the Virginia Conference.
Rev. james a. duncan desired TO know
whether the action just had instructed the
representatives Of this BODY in the General
Conference
The Bisnop said that it did not instruct the
rny n ,Eo
nowiss affected.
Rev. I. A. Ware offered a resolution asking
| the General Conference to change the rule
conceru ming admission of elnbers, Sc as to
nave no Practitioners, save Seekers Adopted.
A. NJ. Hall, at his own request, was granted
a superpumsrary Relation.
J. Sprlggs, III his own request, was left
without appointment.
On motion, il was resolved that when the
Conference adjOurIs, II De TO meet this even
ing. a. O'Clock.
| And then tina Conference adjourned, with
| the benediction from the Bishop.
At O'Clock the Young Mems Relief Society
met il the Cumberland Slreet Church, hev.
| ". W. Bennett, President, in the chair. No
| business OF interest was transacted, and the
Society adjourned TO meet in the same place
at til O'Clock.
| AT that hour the Society was called to or
| der By the Rev. w. w. Bennett. On motion,
| il was determined TO go into the election OF
| officers for the ensuing year, and t4ereupon
| the following were elected Rev. J ). r.
| Clarke was elected President; Rev. A. a.
| Brown. hrst, and Rev. p. f. August, second
| Vice President J G. q ran berry, Secretary;
| James =. Duncan, Treasurer; aud W. w.
| Bennett, Brown, and Duncan, Executive
Committee.
| any report as Treasurer. and desired to be
| excused from acting farther SO Treasurer
| Subseq uantiy ne resigned.
| Rev. Nelson Head was elected to supply the
] vacancy.
| On motion Of ID. =. Wills, 1t was deter
| mined to appoint person to preach s ser
mon before the society at the next Confer
| ence, and Rev. Nelson Head was elected by
the Society.
An order was made for the publication OF
| the proceedings in the Richmond Adrocate, and
the Society adjourned
The Conference assembled at o'clock
Long before that period, indeed the mem bers
We're all in their places. and the hon 50 III eve.
ry part crowded with ladies and gentlemen
| The profoundest interest sat upon the faces
| OF preachers and people, all alike anxious to
| learn what, if any changes, are to be made in
| the appointments of the members. Punctu-
ally at the hour named, Bishop Andrew
oended the pulpit, and, coming forward, ask
! ed If there was any further business to be
| 10 close the session.
Rev. Leonidas Rosser, in few earnest re-
| marks, asked to be left without an appoint
ment for the succeeding year.
DIR. Uoggett moved that the request be
| era ted, if IN the judgment of the Presiding
| Bishop, there wa no legal impediments.
Bishop Andrew was of opinion there was
none, and therefore the Conference voted una
nimousiy to grant the request.
Rev II. Is. CowleS offered a series of reso-
lutIons of thanks to the citizens of Norfolk,
| to the several churches of the city, to certain
railroad companies, to the secretary and as
sistants, ami to Bishop Andrew, which were
severally adopted unanimously by rising
vote.
The Bishop responded very happily to the
resolution referring to himself. and concern
ing the officers, said, 'he had never seen Off
GERS who pleased him better
It was ordered that on the several circuits
| and stations a collection to dsfray the ex.
| penses of the delegates to the General Con-
| ference, be taken in the mont Of March, and
| forwarded TO Rev. ID. 5. Doggett, at Rich
mond, Va.
Several standing committees of the Confer
ence were announced; and there being no fur
tther business, the Bishop proceeded with the
closing exercises.
The Bishop gave out the hymn on page 100
| Methodist hymn book, commencing
" Draw near, 0, Son of God. draw near"
and the whole immense auditory united in
! singing 1t TO the tune Woodbridge. The effect
was truly magnificent The Bishop then
at the conclusion of which the appoin tmen.s
| were announced, which are as follows,
(errors excepted }
Richmond Dis,ric, James d. Coulling, p. E.
Richmond: Centenary, W. w. Bennett; Sid.
ney, to be supplied Clay Street, Thorn rs III.
Street, David s. Doggett; Trinity, A. q.
Hrowu; Rockets, ---- Pritchett; Union
Station, VIM. Fl. Christian; Seamen's Bethel,
I: J. Boggs Manchester, this. q. Pearson
Oh trles City, Oscar Littleton; James City,
VIM. G.. Lumpkins Williamsburg, Jacob
PROCTOR; Hampton. to be supplied York, J.
w. White Gloucester, J. b. Day, one to be
| supplied, William H. Wheelwright. In the
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