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


When the Bishop resumed the chair. he said,
in substance, that the whole action inst taken
upon what is known as the "Wilson PROPOSE
tion,n was, in his judgment, in violation of the
order and discipline of the NJ. E. Church, and
was. therefore, null and void.
On motion, the Secretary was requested to
furnish the Bishops of each Annual Conference
with COPY of the protest by G.. W. Israel, to
be presented to the Annual Conferences.
The following resolution offered by W. S. Ed
wards and J. S. Martin was read and adopted
Resolued, That it was not intended, in any re.
marks made by brethren favoring immediate
separation from the general conference, to inn
pugn the motives of brethren differing from
them. or to stigmatize them as having the least
sympathy with abolitionists.
On motion, @. o. Calvert was located.
The following were put upon the list of super
anuated preachers: Messrs. Myers, Green, Chew,
Collins Leber, Hank and Bunting.
The Conference adjourned to half-past seven
O'Clock, P. M.
NIGHT SESSION.
Conference met at half-past seven O'clock
After the opening exercises, the chair asked if
the minority were ready to present their protest
against the action of the majority. Mr.. Lana
han responded that they were not The Bishop
then called Mr.. Thomas to the chair, and retired
with the Presiding Elders to attend to business
connected with the appointments
On motion, it was resolved that when the
Conference adjourn to night, it adjourn to meet
at O'Clock on Monday morning.
A resolution was offered by S. S. Roszel and
G.. W. Israel that committee be appointed to
inform the other non-coucurring conferences of
the action of this conference in relation to the
action of the general conference upon the ques-
ton of slavery.
A cordial vote of thanks was rendered Bishop
Scott for the ability, impartiality and kindness
with which he had presided over the dellbera
tons of the conference during its protracted and
exciting session.
& Mr.. Hamilton expressed the grateful thanks
of the members of tile conference to the citizens
of Stanton for the kind and generous hospitality
shown by them to the Ministers.
Mr.. Davis denied the allegation of the "Vin-
dictator" that he had given expression to iDcen-
diary sentiments, and said the charge proceeded
from ignorance or black motives"
The report of the Committee on the "Metro-
politan Church" was adopted.
Rev. N. Wilson moved that the stationed
preachers in the District of Columbia be ap-
pointed committee to take into consideration
the building of a pew Church in Washington
City.
The thanks of the conference were returned
to the Rail Road companies which granted re-
ductious in the fare to members of the confer
ence
On motion, the 1st Friday in May was ap-
pointed day of fasting and prayer for the pros
perity of the church and the success of the Min
istry.
On motion, the conference adjourned.
ELEVENTH DAY-LAST SESSION.
MONDAY MORNING, March 25th.
Conference met at O'Clock. Bishop Scott in
chair. Religious services by Rev. Mr.. Hoffman.
The relation of James Turner was changed
from supernumerary to superannuated.
Mr.. GLENN called the attention of the confer
ence to the helpless condition of the church at
Annapolis, Nd.
The chair announced the usual committees.
A paper, signed by about 90 members, in the
shape of q protest, was presented by Rev. Mr..
Sewall, protesting against the action of the con-
ference on Saturday in regard to the slavery
qestiOn-
1st Because it was revolutionary in its char
acter.
End. Because it shaped the course of the con-
ference without consultation with other confer
ences.
3rd. Because it would have bad effect upon
the States of Virginia and Maryland in setting
them an example of secession, and thereby en-
danger the Union of the States.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Phelps to call
an extra session of the General Conference
through the Bishops of the several annual con-
ferences.
Mr.. Israel objected to the resolution, as this
conference had nothing to do with the general
conference, and therefore moved to table the
matter, which prevailed
The Bishop returned his thanks to the confer
ence for the kindness shown him during the
session.
On motion, the conference adjourned SINE die