Smyrna times., 1861-03-28
amendment, which was agreed to:

ence be committee on necessltous cases, and
that 10 them be referred the estimates OF quar-.
teriy conferences on claims, and that when
they have made their awards 10 be distributed,
they report their action on the whole subject
TO this conference for its action, before they dl.
vide and distribute the money in hand among
the claimants, according to their awards.
Candidates for ordination to deacons' orders
were then called TO the bar of the conference,
and addressed by the Bishop in q solemn ordi.
nation speech.
During the delivery of the Bishops charge,
the scene was u most solemn one. At the close
a hymn was sung, and an impressive prayer de-
liVered by DR.. Durbn.
The following is list of the candidates Tho
were elected to Deacons orders, and admitted
to full connection in the conference stephen
d. Stephens, J. Brandreth, w. ]. Stevenson, J.
F. Reynolds, J. Welch, w. H. Formoss, Al.
tired Fisher, VIM. Trcket;, J. F. Crouch, It.
M. Griffith and c. H. McDermond.
The chair then announced The following
committee on the state of the church IT. J.
Thompson, J. A. Massey, 4. J. Qugley. J. Ma
son, W. Cooper, w. H. Brisbane, w. Nc
Coombe, w. E. England. A. w. Mily, II. w.
Todd, e. J. Thomps n, B. E. Price.
FOURTH DAY-sATURDAY.
The question taken up from yesterday, Who
are 10 be admitted into full connection z" The
character of the following gentlemen were re-
presented by examining committee and pres-
Ding elders, and passed :-Nathan B. DurrelI,
Charles +. Sheppard, Sylvester N. Chew, Jas
l. Van Rurkalow, John E Elliott, Thomas E.
Skinner, Sylvanus Townsend, Thomas E. Bel,
Slas B. Best, Jacob Slichter' John r. Bailey,
VIM. O'Neill, Samuel II. KembIe, John M.
Purner, James II. Mclaughlin, Thomas W.
Martin, and Joseph N. Mulford.
Much excitement was aised in The examina-
ton of the standing of Prof. Wilson, of Will
mlngton Female College, and his case was fl
naly laid over for the present.
The following local preachers were ordained
deaeons-Thomas T. Hull aud George w. I'm.
Gle.
The case of Mr.. Seabring was laid over in
consequence OF his non-appearance, for examl-
nation.
The following local preachers were also or
dalned deacons-John w. Donnely, Abram
POulson, whose case caused considerable de-
bate, and was laid upon the table; William
Zimmerman was elected; Charles w Blake
was proposed, but after debate his name was
withdrawn; Rev. S. H. Willie was elected
Philip II. Rawlns was recommended, but not
being present, his case was laid aside; J. Il
Reed was elected.
TIE question, " Who have been elected and
ordained elders this year!" was taken up The
case of Rev. t. w. Strong was laid over.
resolution was offered from the board o
stewards asking that the resolution passed yes
| 'erday in regard to the claims ofsuperaanuAteC
| or worn-Onl preachers and others be reconsid
cred and resclnded.
| A motion to reconsider was made and sec
onded, regarding the action of the confere &c,
yesterday.
Mr.. Colclazer renewed his suggestion tia
these claims be submitted 10 the conference,
for final decision.
This suggestion caused considerable deba e
and was strongly opposed by several promiLe n
!, ministers upon the ground that it would CIV,
publicity to business that was essentially pri
vate. 1t was agreed TO. Referred to the
stewards, as committee, and they be author
lied to draft the amount necessary.
A committee was appointed to gather sta s
tics of circuit and station collections.
Memorials from number Of circuits wer
referred to the above committee 10 consider.
FIFTH DAY-MONDAY.
A memorial was offered by Rev. W. B. Wa
lace, of Kent CO, Md, relative to the me-
chapter added TO the discipline by the gencrt
conference at its recent session, relative t
slavery.
The question of effective elders was resume
from Saturday.
Elder T. J. Thompson, of Reading Distric
, then presented the names of the ministers vi
der his charge, and their laburs was fIvorabl
noticed and passed.
Presiding Elder T. C. Murphy, of Easto
District, then gave an account Of his charge
he said that in consequence of the recent OF
ton OF the general conference, and the disturb
ed state OF the country many had left " i
were with them before. lie ssd tley hs
been blessed with with success in their dlelrit
by number Of excellent rcvivals.
Bishop Simpson took The chair, and eide
Murphy represented the following subordina1
elders, and their operations tor the past ter
commented on and passed:
Messrs. Hill, Qliglcy, O'Neil, IIcacoc
Turner, Cooke, Flannery, Dlckerson, Smu
Houston, Kemp, Warner, Curtis, Miller, Hur
mond, Eng land, Walton, Simpson, Van Burk
low.
o Snow Hill District was then represented |
e presiding elder H. Colclazcr, who represeutt
| it to be in an excellent condition, and Nj
j. Manship testified to the excellent character
/ Mr.. Colcazer as a presiding elder.
b The elder presented the following name
which were faVorably passed:
D Mcssre. Chaplain, McClary, Merritt, Tod
l. Gracey, HammerslNy, Smith, Poulson, Wa
n lace, Sandcrsou, Virgins, Merrill, Masse
: Bennum, Phoebus, Quinn. Townsend, Iarg
c Freed, IIough, Dyson and others.
!. Mr.. Colclazer moved that Mr.. Todd be MAJ
=. superannuated minister. This gentleman
case raised the smouldering question of slave
but the question of his relation was laid on Il
u table, and his character passed.
: Mr. Ksrsner, from the board of steward
= made statement to the effect that the amon
OF money received this year, was twenly.f
If dollars less than last year.
y A collection was then taken up for the su
e port of WORKOUT ministers, which Wa liberal
). responded to by both preachers and laymen.
y The Pnila. Journal, speaking OF this collie
% ton, says
n 1t was gratifying to see these poorly pa
ministers Smelling out their little savings {
70 the benefit of those who have gone before the
and are worn out in the work of the Lord.
While the collection was being lifted Blsh
|. james took the chair.