Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02


Other papers upon the same subject wera
introduced by Rev. Is. N. Brown, Jos. N. Davis
and q. A. Reid. The resolution of the latter
authorized the appointment Of a eomTh ittee 10
wait upon Gen. Augur and ask him to visit
the Conference to morrow morning at O'Clock
and administer the oath of allegiance to all the
members of the Conference.
lRev. b. Peyton Brown here interrupted the
proceedings by announcing to the members of
conference that there was an individual in the
room who was pick-pocket by profession.
profession as practice, but that the party
referred TO was harmless, being monomaniac
on the subject Of stealing.l
motion was adopted that Rev. Mr.. Pretty
man, who has completed his 50th ministerial
year, be requested to deliver semi.
sermon.
The secretary read the following letter:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, April 9th, 1863.
VIVA. B. EdU ards, Esq, Baltimore, Nd.
Dear Sir-l am instructed BY the President
favor of March 10th, enclosing the resolution
passed by the Baltimore Conference of the NJ
E. Church, at its late session in GEORGETOWN
and to thank you and them for their expression
of piety and patriotism.
have the honor to be your obt serv't,
JOHN G. NIcoLAY, Private Ssct'y.
The following is the resolution offered by
Rev q. A. Reid and which was referred
Whereas the failure to pass rat the last ses-
sion Of the Baltimore Annual Conference of
the M. E. Church) resolutions of sympathy for
the President of the United States, and piedg.
ing to him our moral support of all lawful
measures having for their object the crushing
out of one of the vilest Rebellions that ever
cursed the world; and whereas the loyalty to
the General Government Of the United States
OF this venerable body has been seriously cues.
toned for the reason assigned Therefore
Resolred, That Major General Augur be- and
he is, hereby respectfully invited to visit our
Conference on tomorrow morning at eleven
O'Clock, for the purpose OF administering to
this body the oath Of allegiance to the Govern
ment of the United States.
Resolred, J hat the Bishop is hereby request
ed to appoint three members Of this Confer
ence to carry into effect the aforesaid resolu-
tons.
Rev. J. N. Davis offered the following.
which were also referred:
The liberties of mankind, the stability Of gov
ernment, and the interests OF our holy christi.
anIty, demand that ministers of the gospel give
utterance to moral and patriotic principles In
such a manner as will elevate the people and
strengthen the arm Of government. 1t is their
duty to give the weight Of their entire infu-
ence in the maintenance of good government,
and the upholding Of the lawfully constituted
authorities thereof. And he that offers resist
ance TO, or withholds his influence from good
governments, is guilty before God. See Rom.
-,
There has existed and still exists in several
of the southern States wicked, premeditated,
carefully planned and we'll matured rebellion
for the purpose Of destroying the organic and
cognate laws of the nation that the barbarous
institution Of slavery might be perpetuated and
a monarchial aristocracy established on this
continent Slavery having demoraliZed a large
portion OF the American people has at last lifted
its bloodyAand against the life Of our Republic
The tree that bears such deadly fruit ought 10
be plucked up by the roots. Slavery is an evil
without mitigation or cessation, contrary to the
laws Of God, man and nature. Against this
monstrous evil the Methodist Eplscopal
Church has borne noble testimony from the
beginning. The old Baltimore Conference
sour ded the key note in the adoption of the
following minute in 1885," Does this confer
ence acknowledge that slavery is contrary to
the laws Of God, man and nature, and hurtfuI
to society, contrary to the dictates of cons cience
and pure religion, and that which we would
not that others should do to us and oursl Do
we pass our disappro oation on all our friends
who keep slaves and advise their freedom
Answer.-Yes" Therefore be it
Resotred by the Baltimore Conference, That we
nave an INDY ing interest in the preservation Of
the Union, and the maintenance of the Oonsti-
tuition over all the territory of the United States
and we will earnestly support the President in
every tuCfM and constitutional effort in the sup
preston OF the rebellion.
2. Resolred, That the holy Scriptures and our
twenty. third article of religion makes IL our
duty, as ministers, to incuIcate obedience to
government, and that it is the duty of all our
people to inculcate the same sentiments.
3. Resolved, That the rebellion is grouudless
and wicked, and that the interest of our chill.
dren. and our children's children, the welfare
Of the human family, and the spread of the
Gospel in the earth, are Intimately connected
with the restoration Of the Union.
4. Resolved, That it is the duty of the Admin.
istration to subdue the rebellion, and that every
give unqualified support in this Just cause
5. ReSOIrcd, That we will not cease to pray
to Almighty God, that he may ever preside
over. bless, and defend our Government IN all
its branches, Legislature, judicial and Exc
cutive, that our country may be speedily re-
stored to peace, unity, and prosperity.
6. RESOLVED, That we will ever maintain our
wise all our frier DIS to seek the expation of the
evil OF slavery, by all lawful and christian
means.
nit into the Baltimore Conference, or elect to
ministerial order, either from the travelling or
local ranks, any man of known disloyalty TO
the church or state.
The seventh question Of the minutes was
taken up and the character Of the following
were passed and their relation as superanuated
ministers were continued, viz:
j L. Bromwell, b. Barry. J. s. Sewall. A.
Griffith, Isaac Collins, r. Barnes, d. front,
q. nj Elfresh, G. B. Young, II. Leber, ]. N.
Hanek, J. Bunting, w: Q; Lumsden, E. J.
Jameson, James Turner; w. Champion, j. II
Mr.. Lanahan offered resolution, which was
adopted, requiring the presiding elders to find
out the preachers outside OF the Federal lines
and find from them their position and what
Conference they claim to be connected with,
and that if they do not claim membership with
this Conference that the amount appropriated
for them be returned to the stewards at the next
meeting of Conference.
Rev. Mr.. Woodruff, Of tie N Y. East Con-
ference, Rev. Mr.. Wyatt, of Wyoming Confer
ence, and Rev. Mr.. jackson, OF New England
Conference, were introduced.
When the name Of Mr.. Bull was called as
superannuate preacher, he made statement
that his residence was in Baltimore, and that
he had been living there. He said he under
stood there were some statements to be made
against him, and he wanted to hear them be-
fore he left the room
Mr.. Morgan said he had no statements to
make, but he desired to know how brother
Bull stood, and he hoped that some one would
state the subject.
Mr.. Phelps desired to know whether Mr..
Bull had worshipped In the Methodist Church
in Alexandra.
MT. Bull said he had not, and hoped he never
would.
Mr.. Speake asked Mr.. Bull If he had not
preached to the secedsrs from the church IN
Alexandria
Mr. Bull replied that he had, but he could
not understand Why man should be taken TO
task for preaching the Gospel anywhere and
to any people. He also intimated that he
could tell things against Mr.. Speake
Mr.. Speake hoped the fullest latitude would
be allowed Mr.. Bull, and he stated that when
his name Was called he would demand an IN