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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Virginia Convention.

WEDNESDAY, March 20th-In the Convention
to-day, MIR. Holcombe, of Albemarle, made al
eloquent speech in favor of Withdrawing from
the Union Some resolutions on National cues
lions were referred to the Committee on FEEDER
al Relations Mr.. Carlile indicated his intention
tof offering an amendment to the Committed
report, which embodies the Franklin Substitute
The Henrico secession resolutions were presen-
ted by Mr. Wickham, who defined his position
intimating that he would adhere to the side o.
the Union. The tax question was up, and Mr.
Raymond finished his speech. The Convention
adjourned, pending motion to lay Mr.. Wiley's
resolutions on the table.
THURSDAY, March 2Ist-Mr. Boyd, OF Bote-
tourt offered a substitute for the first section o.
the proposed amendments to the Federal Consti
tuition, making some essential changes therein,
which was referred to the Committee of the
Whole. The resolutions 10 respect to an add o.
loren tax upon negroes were up again, Mr.
Goode having withdrawn his motion to lay or
the table No action was taken in Committee
of the Whole. Mr.. Holcombe finished his speech
Mr.. Baldwin, one of the most eloquent speakers
in the body, on the Union side, commenced 1
speech, which he will continue tomorrow. Mr.
Carlile offered the Peace Conference plan of ad
Iustment, as a substitute for the report of thu
Committee on Federal Relations, supporting i
in brief speech. He takes ground against {
| Border State Conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
A new kind of Oligarchy.

The last Is Vindicatorn warns the Democrats
that, if they don't rally to the standard of Dem
ocracy, thew will ''declare themselves for all
time TO come the slaves of a political oligarchy
more intolerable than an enahro'aed and jeaoelled
tyrant's heel" Goodness Gracious, Gracious
Goodness! who ever heard, in all the tide OF
time, of such an oligarchy as that of an enthroa-
ed and jeaoezled tyrant's heel" Think, Demo-
crafts of your sad fate if you do not rally-you
will be "for all time to come "a pretty long time
thaD the slaves of political oligarchy more M
tolerabze than an enthromed and jeOeZled tyraaats
heel" The fates of Izion, and Tantalus, and
Sisyphus were blessings compared with what
yours will be you don't rally, for then you will
be ''for all time to come, the slaves of political
oligarchy more intolerable than an enthroned
and jewelled tyrants heel" Solomon thought
that there was nothing new under the sun, but
if he could read the last 4" indicator" he would
change his opinion, for he would see that the
ssheels' of tyrants had been "enthroned and jew
eled." To be the slaves of tyrants is bad enough,
but to be the slaves of an "oligarchy more intol.
cradle than an enthroned and jewelled tyrant's
heeT' must be superlatiVely and inexpressibly in
tolerable. Rally, then, Democrats, rally, and
''saye your 6acon." Think of the ''enthroned and
iewelled heel" and rally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Judge Rrockenbrough,s Speech.

On Saturday night last the Band having serena
ded Judge Brockenbrough, he made his appear
ance on the front porch of the Virginia Hotel,
and addressed those whom the music had attract
ed. We, in common, we suppose, with all his
auditors, were sadly disappointed in his speech.
We expected somewhat of good speech both in
matter and manner, but were sadly disappointed
in both respects. The Secessonists were evil
IDENTIFY disappointed and mortified. They did
not enjoy the "feast of reason and the flow OF
soul" they expected. 1t was Stat, stale and IN
profitable" to an almost intolerable degree. The
five secessionists who stood near him, and who
asplauded most vehementy the worst sentiments
he expressed, failed to excite any enthusiasm
They seemed to feel relieved when he concluded,
for they were chilled spiritually as we'll as physi-
cally. The judge if that speech was an average
sample, should never exchange the bench for the
rostrum. He should act upon the maxim that
the s'cobbler should stick to his last" We were
not surprised, after hearing bis effort on that oc-
casion, that the "Dormonse of Rockbridge," as
the Examiner denominates James Dorman made
him perspire, foam and froth, in the discussions
during the canvass for the Convention when the
s'Dormouse' beat him so shamefully. heJudge
denounces the Federal Government, but holds
on to his Federal Office with the tenacity of
'grim death to dead Rigger."-he abuses his
benefactor, but put his money in his pocket
like an unruly horse which had never been Ra-
rey-fed, he would fain bite the hand which fed
him-he would destroy his Government and yet
jingle its thirty peices in his pocket. Stick to
the wool, sack.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Why They are DispIeased.

The editor of the 6 Vandicator" in trying to
relieve himself from his embarrassment conse-
quent on having recorded himself as fearing to
trust the people in the management of their OWL
business" says:
"The people could just as readily have made
known their wishes in the character of the men
they elected, as by voting on the result of their
labors."
1t is for the very reason that the people have
80 unmistakbly ''made known their wishes in the
character of the men they elected" that the ed
itor of the "Vindicator" and secessionists gener.
ally are so much displeased with the result o.
that election. 10 spite of all remonstrance, the
friends of secession would go a-shearing and they
came back shorn-and now, denuded of theil
fleece, they ''stand cat in the cold" shivering al
with an ague.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Woodstock-W. F. Speake, (one to be sup.)
Front Royal-R. r. S. Hough, r. B. Framp-
ton.
Luray-W. D. Rippetoe.
Franklin-S. II. Griffith, l.. W. Haslip.
Moorefeld-J. E. Armstrong, j. P. Hyde.
South Branch-O. P. Wirgman, E. F. Hete.
rick.
North Rivers. Smith, j. G. McNeer.
New Creek-Andrew J. Potter.
W. S. BAIRD, Principal of the Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, Staunton.
ROANOKE DIST.-SAMUEL REGISTER, P. E.
Salem-John G. Dice, Joseph J. Engle.
Christiansburg-W s. Edwards.
Blacksburg- M. Carson.
Jacksonville-A. P. Boude.
Newcastle and Newport j. F. Beane, E. G..
Jameson.
Fincastle-H. A. Gaver, cone to be sup.)
Lexington-F. C. Tebbs.
Lexington Circuit-Jos. E. Wassen.
Fairfeld-Jason P. Etchison.
COvington-John W. Ewin.
Churchville-D. W. Arnold, l.. E. Johnston.
West Augusta-Geo. R. Jefferson.
Monterey-Jas. W. Beatty, S. F. Butt.
Highland-J. P. Chittum.
LEWISBURG DIST. S. GARDNER, Pc.
Lewsburg- George V. Leech.
White Sulphur. A. 81. Moore.
sweet Sprlngs-MoSeS May.
Union-J. w. F. Graham.
Union Circuit-Thomas Briley.
Peterstown-James W. Bennett.
Monroe-P. B. Smith.
Forest Hill-Geo. W. Carpenter.
Blue Sulphur-L. d. Nixon.
Meadow Bluf-Johnsy Leaf
Frankford-Geo. G. Brooke, L. Butt.
Levelton-James F. Liggett.
Huntersvile--A. Q. Flaherty.
Greenbank-L. B. Dolly.
Warm Springs-P. S. E. Sixeas.
Bath Alum--Leopold LEM.
j. M. CLARKE transferred to East Baltimore
Conference
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Conference of the M. e. Church.

The Baltimore Annual Conference of the M
E. Church, which assembled in this place on the
18th inst, adjourned yesterday morning. Tit
session was protracted and very interesting ont
it marks an epoch in the history OF tina
Church. The majority, in consequence Of TIT
adoption by the General Conference at Buffalo
of what is known as the ssNew Chapter upol
the subject of slavery, adopted what we may cal
an ssordinance of secession" from the jurisdic
ton of the General Conference. The minorit
entered, by consent, their protest upon the jour
nal against this action Of the majority. TIL
Bishop declared the action of the majority nul
and void. We refer our readers to the proceed
ings in another portion of this issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Missouri.

The Missouri Legislature have thrown over
board Hon. James S. Green, who was candidate
for reelection to the United States Senate. This
gentleman recently declared in the Senate that
Missouri. His State seems to have taken him
at his word. Waldo P. johnson, who has been
elected, is prominent politician of Missouri, but
has never been in Congress. We do not know
his position in the present crisis but it is proba-
bly, not so extreme as that held by Mr.. Green.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
The Way to Save Money.

We know that our readers will be glad to learn
how to save money these hard times. The sub
scription year of the Spectator will expire on
the 1st day of May, and those who postpone
payment beyond that date will be charged $2.5O
whereas if they pay before that time, only $500
will be required. Those who wish to save the
sum of 30 cts. should pay between now and the
LIST of May. 1t is not often that an opportunity
presents to save 25 per cent. of a debt, and j
should not be allowed to pass unembraced.-
Come forward, pay up and save fifty cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
sneech of Col. John b. Baldwin.

In another column will be found brief and
imperfect report of the very able. eloquent and
patriotic speech of Col. Baldwin in the State
Convention. We will try to publish the speech
in ExTENso when the full report shall be receiv-
ed. It is acknowledged to be a speech of re-
markable ability. The people of Augusta may
well be proud Of such representative. He is
pure, noble and patriotic, he is able and ell
oquent. The fire of patriotism burns brightly
upon the altar of his heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

AS to our quarrel with the North, it is idle
for rabid secessionists to say we side with north
ern foes, because we differ with them as to the
best means of settling the difficulty and securing
our own safety. TLey have brought the troub
lie upon us, and any farmer would dismiss al
overseer for half the incompetency they have
exhibited. So they had better hush.-FTeder-
acEsburg Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
A Fabrication.

We published, last week, a letter purporting to
be from Judge Lyons, of Abbeville, S. c., which
we found published by the most reliable papers
Of the country. Isaac Branch, M. D., Of Able
vile, S. c., has published denial of it, saying
that it is fabrication in every particular.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
The Democratic Meeting.

What became of the Democratic meeting which
was to have been held here on Mondays Did
II die during parturition9 Where was it held ?
Echo answers swhere." Ia classical phrase, it
was "fzzle."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
THOMAS J. BAGBY,

AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 8 Wall ST., under 81. Charles Hotel,
RICHMOND, "a,
TIRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses, and sells
IL Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour, and other Country
Produce.
tW~ Pays strict attention to business, and prompt
renittances made.
~ Consignments respectfully solicited.
REFER To Messrs. G. t. W ortham Co.. K. 81.
Maury l. Co., Dickinson, Hill & Co., and H. K. Ely
son, RICHMOND James Alexander, CHARACTERISTICS;
R Mauzy, SrAUNToN; and ]. 81. Wartman Co., HAIR
RIsoNBURG Richmond, March 26, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Association, which will take place on Thursday
evening, the 4th of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
NEW CONCERN
Tin. CODDer & Sheet Iron Mandatory.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Staunton and surrounding country that
they have taken the Shop door west of the Tobac
co Store of j. B. Evans, where they prepared to
manufacture all kinds of
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON WORK,
from Tin Cup to Still They are also prepared for
putting Roofing and Spoutng, on as fair terms as
desire to live and let live they ask share of public
patronage. JOHN u GROVE BRO-
Stanton March 26, 1S6l-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
MILITARY NOTICE..
ARMS FOR VOLUN TIERS.

VOLUNTEER COMPANIES AND COUNTIES,
Y desiri ing Arms, hereby informed that we have
made arrangements for supply of the best
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN GUNS,
including the Minnie Musket, English Enfield Rifle,
Rifed Musket, with either Angular Sword Bayonet
and fine Navy Pistols also, French Cavalry Ssbres,
superior article, at low price. Samples of the above
Also on hand our usual variety of Officers Swords,
Belts Sashes Epauletes PEASANTS, Gloves Spurs &c.
together with Buttons Laces, Bindings, and all
essary Trimmings for Uniforms.
MITCHELL & TYLER,
108 Main St., Richmond, Va.
March oe 1891 limo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

a. See the advertisement of furniture
Sale" in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

9 ALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of decree of
- the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered at
the November term, 1861 will proceed to sell to the
highest bidder, at Lebanon White Sulphur Springs,
on Tuesday, tile 50td day of Apri, 1861, a TRACT OF
LAND, containing IT'S Acres, belonging to the es-
tate of Armistead JONES' decd, lying the Big Calf
Pasture River, near the above Springs. A portion of
the land is cleared and the remainder in timber The
improvements consist of Dwelling House and other
necessary out buildings.
TERMS.-So much in hand as will pay the costs of
suit and sale, and the balance in SIX twelve eighteen
and twenty months from the day of sale the pur
chaser giving bond and approved security, and the
title retained as ultimate security.
G. A. HANGER, Com'r
March ~. 1861.-tds.-Vin. copy.
g ALE OF Landry virtue of deed of trust
- executed to the undersigned by Matthew W. Rob-
erson and wife, bearing date the 4th day of August,
1882 add OF record in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Augusta. shall proceed, on the premises,
Saturday the 10th day Of Aps 1851, to sell at public
sale to the highest bidder for cash. certain Tract of
Land, containing 100 Acres. Also, another Tract,
adjoining the first mentioned tract containing Three
Acres, Three Foods, and Twenty Poles, situated
in the county of Augusta, about miles South of
Greenville adjoining the lands of j. Newton, A.
]. link and others. The improvements a Dwell
ing House, Tobacco House and other out buildings
The title is believed to be unquesonabe, but trus
tee will convey only such title as is vested in by
the deed aforesaid. JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
March -tda
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TOR SALE-.DESIRABLEP PROPERTY.
Il I'm pursuance of deed of trust executed to the
undersigned by Samuel Rife and wife, and duly re-
corded shall proceed on the premises on TUESDAY,
THE BOTH DAY OF APRIL to sell Tract of LAND,
containing about IA Acres, on the road to Mt So.
Ion, in the Pudding Spring Draft 1t has on it good
Dwelling House, Shop, Out-houses Well of Water,
and is one of the best of country Blacksmith stands
Also at the same place sundry articles of personal
property, consisting of Beds Chairs, Bureaus, &C.,
and two sets of Blacksmiths' Tools.
TERMS The personal property, cash. The real
estate in equal nstalments at and 10 months bear
ing interest. The purchaser to give bond with good
personal security and the title to be retained as addi
tional security. NICAO. K. TROUT, Trustee.
Marnh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
EIGHTH DAY.
STANTON, March :

STAUNToN, March 81.
The Conference met at. 8 A. M. Religious
exercises by Rev. Samuel Cornelius. The
Journal was read and approved. The committee
on Necesstous Gases presented their report
1t was read and adopted.
The first question was called-"Who are ad
mitted on triaI2"
The following were admitted:
Rob. N. Bear, Chas. A. Joyce, Gustayps W
Hobbs, Peter H. Whisner, James r. Greenwich
Flaherty, Geo. W. Carpenter, Lemuel Haslep
George Fielmire.
The committee on the Baltimore Advocate
presented its report, accompanied by resolutions
to the effect that
1. The conference continue the responsibility
of the publication of the paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
List of Appointments.

List of Appointments.
BALTIMORE DIST.-THos. SEwALL, P. E.
po,. GA Light Street-Wm. Hirst.
D"i'' oi'y Eutaw Street-A. W. Wilson.
Madison Avenue-Wm. Krebs.
o'"'ion' Spring Garden-Thos. E. Carson.
Wesley Chapel-S. V. Blake.
Charles Street,. S. Martin.
Hanover Street-W. F. Ward.
City Mission. j. Largeant. "a
Fayette Street,. F. Busey.
Onion Square-Wm. Hamilton.
Franklin Street-E. D. Owen.
South Baltimore-W. Fl. Chapman.
Columbia Street-D. Ball, T. II. w. Monroe.
Frederick Avenue-(To be supplied.)
Chatsworth-JohnA A. Williams.
Seamen's Bethel-John W. Wolff.
Sharp Street and John Wesley-John w. Bull.
Asbury and Orchard Street-C. G. Cronin.
Baltimore Circuit-D. Thomas, w. ID. Holli-
day.
Summerfield Cir't-Thos. Myers, W. J. Perry.
Severn Circuit. W. Lambeth, W. T. l..
Weech.
South Rver-B. P. Brown, r. N. Bear.
Anapolis-W. T. D. GLENN.
West River-John Thrush, G. q. Llnthlcum.
Calvert-W. III. Laney, M. l.. Hawley.
JOHN BEAR, Agent of Maryland State Bible So
ciety.
P. D. L1psooMB, Agent of Maryland Col. So
ciety.
WASHINGTON DIST.-L. +. MORGAN, +. Il +.
(Foundry-W. B. Edwards.
Wesley Chapel. A. McCaulay.
East Washington-John Lanahan.
McKendree Chapel-W. M. D. Ryan.
s Metropolitan-S. S. Roszell.
Waugh Chapel. R. Efinger.
g Ryland-J. N. Coombs.
2 Union-H. G. WestwoOd.
3 Gorsuch Chapel. w. Cornelius.
Fletcher & Providence-S. NJ. Dickson.
r i Asbury and Mt Zion-J. Ell. Ryland.
Ebenezer-(To be supplied.)
Patapsco-M Goheen.
Patansco Circuit. W Hoover, G. C. M. r.
Kramer.
Rockville-T. A. Morgan, W. Prettyman.
Howard-S. " Leech.
Patuxent-J. N. Davis, J. FL. Swope.
Elk Ridge-W. E. Magruder.
Bladensburg-H. S. Cassidy, w. n. boyie.
Woodvile-A. S. Hank.
HENRY N. S1pEs, Chaplain to the U. s. Peni-
Tertiary.
POTOMAC DIST.-B. N. Brown, P. E.
Alexandria-E. P. Phelps, J. IL. M. Lemon.
Gaoroetown-N.J J, B. Morgan, W. 0. Lums-
den.
West Georgetown 4 Tennallytown-R. r. Muir
Fairfax-R. M. Lipscomb, J. Fl. Beckwith.
East Fairfax-C F. Linthicum
Charles-C. Parkison, Z. II. zimmerman.
ederlCkSburg-OauuoI tsOuS0.H'
Stafford-J r. Greenwich.
Montgomery. L. Gilbert, ;. d. Cummings.
ST. Mary's-John W. Start, 81. McNemar.
Ieesburg-Samuel Cornelius.
Iondoun-F. Fl. Rlchey, ]. Landstreet, W.
V. Tudor.
Warrenton-Thad. B. McFalls.
Rehoboth- Bennett FL. Smith.
WINCHESTER DIS.-W. G. EGGLEsroN, P. E.
Winchester-B. F. Brooke.
Winchester Circuit-A. Buhrman, d. Harris.
Jefferson-Isaac Gibson, M. G. Balthis.
Harper's Ferry. M. Grandin.
Hillsborough-J. FL. Waugh, F. A. Mercer.
Rerrvyille0J. NJ. Kelly, A. Robey.
Sbenherdstown-S. McMullen, J. NJ. Littell.
Martinsburg-Chas. A. Reid.
Berkeley-S. W. Tongue, Geo. Feelmyer.
Berkeley Springs-A. B. Dolly.
Gapon-C. L. Torreyson.
Snrinp6eld-H. G. Mcdaniel, W. Hedges.
Wardensyille-J. FL. March, Gustavus W.
Hobbs.
Sbannondale-J. H. WooK.
ROCKINGHAM DIST.-E. r. VEIToH, P. E
Staunton-Joseph R. Wheeler.
Augusta-Robert Smith, c.. FL. Joyce.
Mt. Sidney-W. +. Stringer.
Rockingham J. Hildebrand, P. H. Whisner.
West Rockinghanl-H. Hoffman.
East Rockingham-T. T. Wysong, J. N. Gray
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MILLINERY GOODS.
SpR FLA SHIONS.

SPRING FASHIONS.
TNHE subscriber is now in receipt of SPRING MIL
i LINERY GOODS, and the Spring Paris Fash
ions and prepared to manufacture to order any ar
tcle in the Millinery line, at the shortest notice Man.
tas of every kindOn hand and made to order.
aa9 Main ST. two doors below Spottswood Hotel,
March 26.-till May Is, 81 richmond. va.
FURNITURE sALE-On THURSDAY, 2sth
/ inst, commencing at 10 o'clock, A. M will be
sold at auction, over the Post Office and Taylor
Hoges store a general stocK of FURNITURE, such
as fables Chairs, Lounges, Bedsteads, Stoves, Car
pets also Piano with cover, &c. TERMS made
known before the sale. TURK & GUSHING,
Staunton, March 26, 1851. Auctloneers
II AND POSTED-The subscriber hereby for
| ! bids all persons from tresspassing upon any of
his lands including the Home Farm the Glade Farm
and the Piny Land Farm, by fishing. hunting, throw
ing down the fences or any other kind of tresspass
aud will enforce the law against all 9nehders;
March 26, l86l-3ts* DANL. WHlTMER, Sr.
NEONEY LOST.-The subscriber lost in Staun-
lN ton, or between Saunton and Sangersvlle, the
sum of one hundred and thirty dollars, ($130.)-
Any one finding and returning the same to the owner
will be literally rewarded The money was in notes
wrapped up in piece OF paper
March 26, 186l.-at THos. K. FULTON.
a TTENTION, MILITIA !-Company "F d."
n Battalion. 93d Regiment, you are herby ordered
to parade at P. Englemans at IL o'clock, A. NJ ON
the LIST Saturday in April By order %, Of f snDon,
March 26, 1S61.-2t-vin. copy.
A TTENTION MILITIA !-Company &C. Of
IA the l6Oth Regiment will parade at your usual
place of muster. Maj A. Stovers, on SatnruaV' the
9th day OF April, 1861 BY order OF the GaPta I'm
March IS, 6l-2t. PETER E. HOUFF, y. 3
A TTENTION. COMPANY HE !''-Compa-
"A nv lE of the 7l60th Regiment will muster on
the 9Th day of April at Morris, Mill at , II Scock n
stead of West View. JOHN SANDERsoN9 capt
March 26, 1861.-2t,
TC ENTTON. VALLEY RANG ERS!-
| a You will parade in Waynesboro ON the lst Sat-
- Anr;i at II O'Clock, A. M. By order of the Cap
tain. w. a. " ~ n'
March 26. 1851 Pts
| NOR RENT wish to rent my property known
| H as "OAKENwoLD" For terms apply to Mr.. VIM.
B. Kayser Possession be given April LIST. -
| March 2 /, 1S6l-t WIN. FRAZIER.
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Therefore,
1sT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BALTIMORE AN
NUAL CONFERENCE, IN CONFERENCE ASSEMBLED,
That we hereby declare that the General Confer
ence of the M. E. Church, held at Buffalo, in
May, 1860, by its unconstitutional action has
| sundered the ecclesiastical relation which has
hitherto bound us together as one Church, so far
as any act of theirs could do That we will not
longer submit to the jurisdiction of said General
Conference, but hereby declare ourselves sepa-
rate and Independent of it, still claiming to be,
notwithstanding, an integral part Of the M. E.
Church.
I'd. RESOLVED, That nevertheless, if in accordance
with the spirit of the foregoing preamble
OF the several annual Conferences to be held prior
the next session the Annual Conference seeing the
great wrong and injury done to the Baltimore and
other Border Conferences shall dsavow the of their
delegates and the action of the late General Confer
ence ON the subject of slavery, and shall unite in
demand, that the most thorough and satisfactory re-
dress shall be given and shall intruct their delegates
so to vote in any Convention that may be called for
the purpose of more perfect union,
First, by abrogating the New Chapter.
Second, by transferring the subject Of Slavery to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the Annual Conferences
where it exists.
Third that fair proportion of the periodicals of the
Church be placed under the charge and direction of
SAID conferences. Then, and not until then, willy
reunte with them In the organization of another Gen.
eral Conference.
3rd. RESOLVED, That this Conference has taken the
action expressed in the above resolutions after much
long suffering and reproach to give freedom to our
Preachers in the discharge of their duties terri
tory and cannot refrain from expressing the nope that
the day may speedily come when agitation and strife
shall have ceased among u.s. and the great Methodist
family, East West, North and South, be again united
in the common effort which engaged the hearts and
lives of Fahersthat of spreading Scriptural Ho-
lipess all over the land
4th, That Committee of seVen, consisting of
S. Register, J. S. Martin, s. S. Roszel, E. r.
Veitch, W. G. Eggleston, N. Wilson and 7. Il.
W. Munroe, be appointed to prepare Pastoral
Letter for our people, setting forth the grounds
and aims Of the action.