Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
M ISCELLA A EOUS.
Fifty Ninth Annual Session of the
Philadelphia Conference Of the III.
IL. Church.

90 Saturday, Rev. Z. karsper, on behalf OF
Aha Conference Steward, presented the case of
Rev. !. T. Cooper, d. d.. Superanusteel
Minister, who claims $50. which was granted,
alter q protracled discussion. Also. the case
Of Rev. p. Thomas, also claims upon the
funds, it appearing that be is in receipt of suth-
cieut to support hun, the Stewards have declIn-
ed TO make an appropriation.
The Committee on the State of Country,
through Rev. c. Cook, ID. d., presented ine fol-
lowing majority report. Signed Joseph Castle.
James Ne II, w. McCoOmbs (wIth the excep
tion Of the fifth resolutioa). Allen Iohus, w.
Bishop aEd G. ID. Carrow.
II is as follows:
Whereas, The Southern States have sece.
dsd aud engaged in most uni lust and wicked
rebellion against the Government of The United
States, with the aVowed purpose of its over
throw, and establishing separate and indepen.
dent Confederacy. 90 principles subyerslVe OF
human liberty and,
Whereas, The Federal Government has
been compelled to use ferce OF arms, and is now
engaged in a fearful war to suppress said rebel
lion and to maintain its own Supremacy; and,
Whereas, Ii is the duty of the CHURCH, both
in its ministry and membership to employ aud
appropriate money tor the maintenance and
perpetuity of good government, and 10 sus.
tsiR the powers that be in this great struggle,
therefore
RESOLVED, 1st. That while we disclaim all con-
nection with the political parties, yet as local
ministers in Conference assembled, we do here
by express our utter adherence and opposition
TO the present rebellion as being the offspring
of treason, and the instrument of the destrHc-
tion of the best gave nment of the world.
Resolved I'd That the Army aud the Navy
have our deepest srmpathy and ferveHt pray
ers, sud that we pledge our influence to en-
courage and assist them in their noble and
righteous deeds To mautsn the honor Of our
flag. the integrity of the Constitution, and the
restoration and the maintenance of our once
glorious Union,
8. That we will cheerfully bear our portion
of sny laE or taxes that may be required BY
the Government 10 defray the expenses of tht
war.
A. That while we confess our sins and hum
bly, PROSTATE ourselves before the face of Al
mighty God we thankfully receive the man!
victories wh ch have crowned our armies a
tokens of His favor. and with gratitude an
hope we lift our hearts to Hun by whom king
reign and princess decree justice, that vlctC
Ties may continue TO bless until our brethre
North, Sotuh, East and West united may lear
war no more.
s. That as an evidence OF our loyalty an
high appreciation OF the blessings conferre
npan US by our Government, we invite th
UaIed States Marshal of this district to aC
minister the oath Of Office, or affirmation. of q
Iegiance to body, on-merning,
-, at-0clock.
6. That copy of the foregoing be transmi
ted to the President of the United States, sig
ed BY the Presiding Bishop and couIerslgne
by the Secretary nf the Conference.
A minority report was prese as follow
s'goed e. COOK,
Whereas. II is our duty, both from The Ierr
OfcUmmission ministers Of the Gospel, al
from our ordination vows TO be men of d
work: to give ourselves wholly to the MInlst
of the Word aad the care OF ChrIs's hOC
which he purchased with HIS blood ; and
tsWbereGJ, ThsrP exists state of things
this country, growing out Of wicked rebelIi
against the GoyernmeAt, which renders il
dIspensibe to ea usnOstrucied fulhllment
duty that loyalty be above susplcI
therefore
ResotUed l. That we, The members Of
Philadelphia Conference of the Methodist III
eopal Church, III conference assembled, "
and hereby do solemny re assume our VOWS
give ourselves wholly to the work wherein
we are called. entering in at every open d
10 preach, " the unsearchable riches OF Chris
That no door, BOW open, may be clo
against Us, either by the expression OF POlIt'
preferences or on the ground of any suspic
of dsloyalIy 10 the Government, we respt
fully req lpst the U. s. Marshsl. OF this
trlst, to be present on the day = Of this nou
at o'clock for the purpose Of administer
the oath Of allegiance, whereby we may ass
all COED cItizens OF our loyalty to the Goye
ment, the Constitution aBd the laws Of
United States
B. That this preamble and resolutions,
pablished 10 the Ckristi0n Advocate
Journal, and that other papers circulat
within eur bounds be requested to copy.
C. 'COOX
Phs Rev. P. coombe presented a subsrIt
for both apers, recognizing Ihe United Sta
Government as ordained Of God md that o
the sclion of the whole people can dissolve
Uoion announcing the loyalty of the M
Church; declaring that all grievances may
redressed under the Constitution, end1rs
the policy ofIbe ADMINISTRATION and the prt
c1tIon of the war.
The cOnsidsra ton Of the whole subject
made the order OF the day for Tuesday moFG
at ten o'clock.
On Msnday the annual examination OF
character Of effective ministers was ia ken
The name Of s,ch mi aster was called, W
he retired from the Conference room he
represented BY The Presiding Elder Of the
Irict. and his characteF passed where there
potbing against him.
Rev DR.. llod !son, P. T. South Philadel
District represented his district as being
healthy aud PROSPEROUS condition. nun
Of the Churches in the districts had been "a
with signal Eevlvals, as is also true in Tegal
the N. p. District.
p Duhsmel presented his resignation
parchmen,s. wIhdrswIng from The ministry
membership OF The church. His resigna
prowp y accepted. He has come
himself with the Episcopal church.
Rev. + J. Thoms on, 2. E. Reading Dis,
gave an account OF the condIlon ofihis dis
lie represented lie interests to be in b.
POSITION than was apprehended they woul
in consideration of the state Of the. eOu
Peace and prosperity prevail sIl over
country.
On Tuesday a considerable debate wa
10 reference 10 the case OF Rev. Jas NJ. Nj
Ter. now colonel 10 the army, who ask
be left without an appointment. A motipl