Delaware gazette. (Wilmington, Del.) 1837-1883, 1861-06-01

citation ofthe Wilmington District convened IN thu
N. r. Church, in Newark, on Tuesday, May els
1861, at II o'clock.
J. w. Piersor, who was appointed 10 preach III,
opening sermon, and also the alternate.T s. Thorn
as, being absent, T. q. Murphy, kindly consented
70 preach and gave a short practical nd excellen
discourse from Cor. &c. 23v., eye are Christs.
Are hrists, he having natural gift be made us
m acquired right be redeemed us an Aeknow
lodged right As Christ's ought to obey him; will
tnhe care Of us, has alright 70 dispose Of us. II,
was assisted in the devotional exercises by J
Smith aud J. Mason. Az the close Of Religious
services, the Association formally organized the
presiding elder, Joseph Mason, in the chair, g
W. Lybrand, secretary. Gu motion the calling o.
the roll was suspended TN the afternoon Session
The hours Of meeting were fixed, morning session
from ~ to " o'clock; aternoon session, o'cloah
ana adjourn on motion; evening, 8 O'Clock, tbS
hour for preaching Of the Word. g. w. Lybrand
and W. J.. Paxson-were appointed committee on
ruDhe worship. On motion adjourned. Notices
gwen Benedieliou byJ. Mason.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Association met at 2 P. M. Religious ser
vices by W. j. PaxOn. The Constitution and rlues
Of the Association were then read. Roll called,
aud the following brethren answered to their
names, q. W. Lybrand, W. J. Paxon, Joseph
smith, Joseph Dare, w. Rink, J. Hand, A. Black
and Al. croziet. brethren we're then invited to
slgn the constitution, and tho following names
we're added to the list, j. Mason, 4. C. Murphy,
H. ~. Pattison' w. II. Fries, D. George. and r..
Letters were then read from J. S. Cook, j. Cook,
aud Il. 5. Thomas, assigning reasons for their alb
senes. On motion the Association pr oeoeded TO
tue election OF three Curators TO serye tho coming
year. -
The election resulted in the selection Of t. G.
Mnrpey. W. Rink and X. II. Pattison.
The Treasurer presented his report which was
accepted.
Toe following brethren were assigned to tho dii-
lsreat discussions TO supply the Plsce of abieni
brethren.
Z Disepssion--should pastors engage in Secular
Pursuits, r. VI. Pattson, D. George.
Diaeua sisn--s ysl..saatic Benin eenas---r o. Mur-
Ply, j. Smith, h. klliot
Diseussign- Beat mode Of Pastoral Visiting.
J. Mason, W. Rink, A. Black.
DiscussiOn-rhe best mode Of dealing with sin.
ners, lnourners, and baeksliders, in pulpit minis.
lratioEs I. Z. Murphy, W. II. Fries.
Conversion and call to the Ministry--was then
fead by w. Rink. Remarks by ]. Hand, w. j.
Paxson, and q. W. Lybrand Essay on the Eter-
lal Sonship OF Christ, was theu read by W. ].
Paxson. This article was Wesleyan, a clear and
ogieal statement Of the doctrine. II was we'll re.
,eyed. Followed with appropriate remarks by 4.
!. Mnrphy,J. Smith, X. Elliot,J Hand, d. George,
W. j. PAxson, and w. Riuk. Adjourned. Bene-
LECTION, by R. II. Pattison.
TUESDAY KvkMEG.
The evening was delightfully."- spent with an OK
EXCELLENT sermon from W. Rink, from I Peter 80
lSv., "Ror Christ also hath once suffered" The
points on which he dwelt; suffered poverty, per-
'ecuuon, sorrow and death. There were passages
n the sermon Of beauty. The sermon was highly
appropriate in-Syiew OF the solemn services that
ollowed. The Sacrament Of the Lords Supper.
This was participated in by the minister and mem
'ers. Benediction by J. Hadd.
WEDNESDAY MORNING..
The Association met at 81 O'Clock, A. M. Pres
lent IN the chair Devotional exercise bv A.
Black, followed with singing aud prayer, BY J. u.
williamson, and D. George. Journal read and
approved.
During The morning the discussion: Should Pas
ors engage in Secular Pnrsuits, was taken w,
opened by J. Hand, and participated in by r. ii.
Pattison, U. George, T. q. Murphy, W. Rink, A.
Black. W. IL. Fries, j Mason, and T. Montgon-
'ry. Rev. Mr.. Vallandigham of the Presbyter-
an Church, was introduced and invited to take
'art in our discussions with Ministerial brethren
II our own and other denominations. The remain
ng officers of the Association were elected for the
lenr, j. Hand Vice President, q. w. Lybrand.
secretary and Treasurer. st. Paul's, Wilmington,
vas liked upon as the place of our next meeting
The tiae first Tuesday In September. Adjourned.
by j. Hand.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Tho Association met at 2 o'clock, p. M. Relip-
Gus services conducted by W. II. Fries. Sketches
# early Methodism on old Cecil Circuit (conclnd
d. then read by G.. W. Lybrand. This sketch
ave an account Of the origin Of the societies al
Nard, Bethel, Elkton, North East Wesley Harris,
lhorry Hill, Union, all in Cecil county, MARYLAND;
Newark. Salem, Newport societies, Del Early
lamp Meetings at the Hand, Back Greek. Incl
Tents IN the ministry of Sharp, Chandler, Early,
Kendall, Woolson, &c. II was followed With sing
ng the hymn, 'ohidreu Of the Heavenly King"
Nth remarks by n. @. Mprgyf ". rsi,- = ssseesn
NO ~ sfnnds ~ was mayed and seconded, that
l. w. Lybrand be requested 10 furnish a COW Of
lis frat and sesond artiole on early M-,hodism On
)oci Circuit, TO be preserved among the documents
Il tho Association Adopted. ~ c. Murphav
iIered the following resolution.
RESOLVED, That we will do our utmost 10 So |
ure the circulation of at least fifty copies Of tho
Missionary Advocate within each of our charges, |
'hich was unanimously adopted,
Rev. j. I. Gracey, Of the Philadelphia Annual |
Conference, recently appointed Missionary to H.
ia, was then introduced 10 the meeting, and made |
pme interesting statements in reference to his field
'he millions without the Gospel, their condition,
he duty of the Church. lie urged us In the midst
{ our great trials" 10 "abound in the riches of /
ur liberality.' His wife was with MIN, dlsohare-
ng the mournful duty Of taking a farewell visit TO /
BIO graves of her deceased parents, Rev. William
iyder and wife, who sleep in the Newark M, Il. /
'hdreh grave yard. 7. Montgomery, then read an
ssay on the intellectual qualifications of the min /
slry, followed with remarks by W. Kirk, q. w. |
iybrand, w. ]. Paxson, R. II. Pattison, JOS Smith,
. Hard, and T. @. Murphy. The essay displayed /
areiul reading, well arranged, and guye rise to m
minated an interesting discussion. The curators
resented their report, which was accepted.
Al a o'clock, the children were addressed by T. |
!. Murphy, ID. George, and W. ii. Fries. The |
peaking was intersrersed with singing At the |
onclusion, adjourned with benedeton by j. Ma |
on.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING.
Reading of the Word, by r. II. Pattison, from |
amos l, 6-6. The sermon was plain, spiritual and
tactical. The singing at the close was animated |
nd delightful.
THURSDAY MORNING.
J. Smith in the Chair, devotional exercises by |
'. j. paxsoD, and L. Chambers. After prelimi-
AIRY business, L.. Chambers read an essay on tho
inal Destination Of the SANTA. II was regarded
y all as able production, creditable 10 his head
nd heart. W. H. Fries by request, road an ex
Silent sermon on Good Works. The CUSTOMARY
ote of thanks was passed, followed with some ap-
ropriate remarks by the President, responded to
y j. +. Williamson. Closing exercises by 4.
montgomery.
Order of exercises for the Association to be held
I St. PauPs, Wilmington, Del, on the first Tues.
ay in September 1861.
Best mode Of Studying the Scriptures JOS Cook;
'amily Religion, John France; Life and Times Of
tephen, Jos. S. Cook; Personal Ministry of Christ,
. Il. hesslerj Shall We recognize each other In a
lture state, W. Kirk History Of Methodism on
'xford Circuit, James Hand; Sermon on Hebrews
st chap. IL verse, A. 7. Scott; Discussion--does
iRn's probation ever eease before dea b, Jamss
land, II. G. Murphy, W. J. Paxson, d. q ofge, H.
luton. II, q, Shippers. r. W Mulford, Elm KIRK, Il
os Miller, Vii WilsoHj Alban Hook, Jas. Carroll;
'mQllment Of Prophecy, II, S. Thomas; How NAV /
man know that he is called to preach the Gospel,
|. IL. Bodine Importance Of Social Means Of Grace,
t. Brown History Of the Philadelphia Con-
,rence, q. w. fyhrand; What arc the conditions
justification, james Hand The mode of Apostle.
9 preaching, J. Masonj CHRISTIAN Contentmont,
y ii. Elliott The Scriptural doctrine Of calling
nd election, I. o. Murphy; Convention and cali
} the Ministry. los. Dare; Habit JOS Smith; His
'ry Of Methodism on Bethel Circuit, VIM. J.. Pax