The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-20
Methodist Episcopal Church
FIFTH DAY.

Conference opened at the usual hour,
Bishop James in the Chair.
The religious services we're conducted
by Rev. ]. Harris.
The Anniversary of the Iowa Confer
ence Missionary Society was held on
Saturday evening. The religious services
were conducted by Rev. j. Darrsh.
The Treasurer Of the Society made his
annual report. which was adopted
s4S46.12 were raised during the year for
the Missionary Society zof the NJ. E.
Church, showing an Increase of 1924 93
over last year.
The foil,wing officers and managers
were elected for the ensuing year;
President--J II. Power.
Vice Presdent-O. @. Shelton.
Secresary-J. Burgess.
Treasurer-W. Dennett
Msnsgers--J. Craig, j. Gassner, B.
Mark, 4. Laubach, A. s. Pfather, aud
L. A. Smith.
DR.. Power and DR.. Crary delivered iu-
teresting addresses.
The report of the statistical Secretary
of the Conference shows the whole num-
Der Of members to be l4,7l6 Number
of probationers l,3l7. Local preachers
l96-the aggregate being 1920.
The stewards presented their report of
receipts and claims, and their report was
adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on KDucA-
TIoN-so. 3.
The committee on education beg leave
TO report further that the sum of Sc, 500
10 requisite to complete the subscriptions
to meet the Heudel claim, and they re-
commend that voluntary subscription be
taken now in cash or notes, payable a.
Mount Pleasant in thirty days after this
date to finish the same; the said subscrip-
tions to be conditioned upon the payment
of the whole amount of said claim; and if
the amount is not raised, the paid sub
scrirtious are to be refunded to the
subscribers.
They also recommend the adoption OF
the following resolution:
Resolved, That every member OF this
Conference be instructed to present, to
the best of his ability, in each congrega-
tion of bis work, the condition of the
Iowa Wesleyan University as early ss
practicable, and take up collection there.
in to assist in defraying the current ex'
penses Of the University for the collegiate
year of 1864-65, and that he raise, il
possible, an amount equal to an average
Of ten cents on the membership of hi:
charge, and that be pay the amoant col
lec,ed to the Treasurer or Agent of thu
University; Provided that, should he fail
after his best effort to collect such ave
rage, lie will not be held personally re
spopsihle for the amount.
w. f. Cowles presented the report OF
ministerial support, which was read ant
adopted.
The following persons were by m
ordained Deacons in the NJ. E. Churcl
on Sunday, Sept. 18th, 1864 Done il
Keokuk, Iowa: E S. JAMES.
T. II Tibbles, G.. W. Robinson, an
Jacob w. Hall.
The following persons were by me ol
dained Elsers in the NJ Il. Church O
Sunday, Sept. 18th, 1864 Done in Kec
kuk, Iowa: E. s. JAMES.
James NJ. Cotes, Charles w. Shaw
Samuel H. Thomas, Harrison Runyor
aud Samuel NJ. Vernon.
The subject of education was taken u
and further subscriptions taken for th
Iowa Wesleyan University
The committee on education made the
fnal report, which was considered itel
by item.
The first item was read. The Pres
ding Elder Of Mt. Pleasant District. IL
Agent Of the University, and the Secr'
tary of the Board of Corporaters, we
appointed the committee ordered in Il
first resolution.
The second item was read and adopte
The Bishop was requested to appoint Il
preacher provided for in the first resol
ton.
The committee provided for are Dr..
Elliott, w. F. Cowles, j. H. Power, mi
listers, and brothers ]. X. Needbam, j.
Grantham, and Geo. Sweeney, laymen.
The third and fourth items we're adol
ed and the report as whole adopted.
The following resolutions were adopte
Resolved, That we ograDize Board
Education Of the Iowa Conference, who
duty it shall be to take charge Of all
educational funds of the Conference, su
jeet to the direction of the Conferences.
Resolved Cd, That q committee
three be appointed by the chair to dr.
articles OF incorporation for the 9,
Board, and report the same at the ne
session Of this Conference.
E. H. WARINo,
w. DEssErr.
The action of the Conference by VIII
L. @. Woodford was made effective, ,
reconsidered, and he was granted
pernunerary relation, and left without
appointment.
The minutes we're read and approv
and the Conference adjourned with
hsnsdiotioa By Rev. o. @. Shelton.