Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-25

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ton of the majority, as to the soundness OF
their views OIL the subject VI slavery, or their
fidelity to the interests and peace OF the Con-
terence.
j. That after the determination of this
question hy the Conference, Il committee OF
nine be appointed, four from the minority,
and four from the ma ority, to be elected by
this body, aud one TO be selected by the Bish-
OPP, ior consultation during the year. with the
view OF securing greater harmony OF sentl-
ment and feeling hereafter.
iSignejj ". B. EDWARDS, Chairman.
n. j. 3. MORGAN.
JNa. LANAHAS.
SAN'L. kEGlsTEE.
&. +. BRuoGg
!. LASDsTREEr, Secretary.
\ motion 10 receive the report OF the Com
mittee, without further debate, was offered.
The Chair said he must say TO the Confer
ence that lie did Hot think that he could put
the motion as proposed 70 bind him 10 the
action Of the majority. After some remarks
from various gcaG!emen, the Chair sad he
wuu!G pat the question, but would 10 81
with the express understanding that ne was
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IL ght make. or be bound by their action.
The report was read amid mnch eathus'-
psm. hlanv member VI the Conference
were in tears, when Raw. Mr.. C!eirm arose
and sad he WAS hanry - see tbat d JoS*"a
had come to lead them 10 the promised land.
In view OF this appearance Of renewed hhr-
mony and uni:y, >ir. Se~all requested that
the Conference .!ionil rise and SIM the
DDxv!ogy. "i'raiSc God. &c"
Rev. 5. s. Ro>ze!! took tic floor, and made
an able speech Of Hi hours length in favor
of the Immediate separation d The Church,
which WAS iniersrerse,: with rich gems OF
original thought, and bitter sarcasm, "h'clI
came FORTH with uye:powcrlne i~rcc u@"n the
attentive audience. His illustrations We're
plain and convincing, and his anecdotes adj
mirablc and fo-cihl"; to say tho leas. o! It, 1t
was the speech uf the ConforoUcc. J would
ike TO repor. his speech, but the business
transac!ions Of the Conference take up too
much space.
On motion, the Conference adjourned 10
meet d: ) o'clock ii the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference me; III the appointed bouT.
ihc Committee on Memoirs reported,
which WAS received and ;.doptod
On ,not;.n ,.nnrrannuarnd rcIatiou was
as.;.,nad 10 : r Br.e,.
4 Griffith, !,y r,1,,o4;. WAS ulacel uoyn the
l;st
The calling CT the |is5of supernumerarle5
occupied some time oi the Conference
The Rev. +. Israel Was unanimously
granted 2 location 70 take charge Of the As
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