Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-06-09
THE M. e. GENERAL CONFER.
ENCE. a3f =
Their Closing Business--Kesolutie
on the State Of the Country-Fi-
: nal Adjournme fa oc
New Yonk. Nav goth. 1864.

AT Philadelphia, on Friday, at the NJ.
E. General Conference. the Bishops were
requested to apportior the probable ex-
penditures of the next General Conference
Ito be held at Chicago) to each annual
Conference, and if the amount so appor-
toned is not raised, the Conference failing
shall forfeit its claim upon the book con-
Germ for the expenses of the delegation
Resolutions were adopted recognizing dis
trict conference organizations for the pas
tors of colored people. In reference to
the Cententary Celebration. it vas resol-
we'd that it shall be celebrated by all the
churches with thank giving. and that the
services shall commence on the first Tues
day OF October. 1866, and continue through
the month. The report was read recon
mending the erection and endowment OF
one monumental institution especially for
missionary purposes. II shall include
first. in the city of New York, hall, Of
fees. museum. and library for the use Of
the missionary society; and. secondly, a
department for the preparation of young
men as missionaries. At the afternoon
session, Rev. ID. ID. Love was elected edi-
tor of the Northern Christian Advocate
The COMMITTEES on the State of the coun-
try reported as follows:
Resolued. That. in this hour Of the ma
tion's trial, we will remember the Presi-
dent of the United States. all ether Offices
of the Government. and our army and ma
Wy, in never-ce ceasing prayer.
Resolced. That it is the duty of the
Government to prosecute the war with all
its resources Of men and money till this
wicked rebellion be subdued, the integrity
OF the nation renewed. AMI its legitimate
we pledge our hearty support and cooper
alton to secure this result.
Resolred, That we regard our calami-
ties as resulting from the forgetfulness Of
God, and from slavery. so long our ma
tion's reproacb, and that is becomes us to
humble ourselves aud forsake our sins as
a people, and hereafter. in all our laws
and acts. to honor God.
Resolved, That we will use our efforts
to make such change in the Constitution
of our country as shall recognize the be-
ing of God, our dependence on Him for
prosperity and also his Word as the foun
dation of civil law.
Resolred, That we regar1 slavery as alb
horrent to the principles of our holy reli-
gion. humanity, and civilization. and that
we are decidenly in favor of such an amend
ment to the Constitution, and such legis-
lat;on on the part of the States. as shall
prohibit slavery or involuntary serv tude,
except for crime. throughout all the States
and territories of the country.
Resoiped. That while we dcplore the
evils of war that have filled our land with
mourning. we rejoice in the sublime mani
festations of benevoleBce it has developed,
as seen in the Sanitary and Christian
Commissions, and associations formed to
aid the vast multitudes who have recently
become freemen, and that we pledge to
their institutions our hearty cooperation
and support.
The whole report, together with the res
olutions was adopted.
The report of the COMMITTEES on the
Christian and Sanitary Commission was
read and adopted. The following resolu-
tions accompanied the report:
l. That this nation owes debt of end
less gratitude to the Sanitary and Chris
tian Commissions for their labors in be-
half of the sick and wounded men of our
noble army and navy.
2. That the Christian Commission is
especially entitled to the cordial suppor,
and cooperation Of the Church of God,
inasmuch as the work which it aims to do
is eminently Christian as we'll as humane
and patriotic, seeking to care both for the
mortal and immortal, and prepare man
for all the periis that hover over the camp
and the field of blood.
3. That. as according to the estimate oil
our honored senior Bishop. the Methodist
Episcopal Church has given one hundred
thousand of her membership to the army
and navy, we feel it our duty to follow
them. not only with our prayers and word:
of cheer. but with active ministerial Iabors
and we deem it right and desirable, when
there is a call for men to care for the sick
aud wounded, that our churches take sucl
action as will tend to furnish the due pro
portion of Christian men. and especially
Christian ministers, for the holy work.
The reports of the Committee on Ten
perance sud the Committee on Freedom
wete read and adopted.
The following resolutions accompanied
the latter report.
Resoived. That in the events which hav,
thrown the thousands of freed people mp
on the benesolence of the humane and 10y
al people ofthe North. we rec ,gnize prov
Dental call to the Christian public fo
contributions for their physical relief. and
mental and moral elevation, and especial
ly to the Church of Christ for the mean,
of their evangelization.
Resolped, That the above named asso
Citations, organized in behalf Of the freed
men. are engaged in work of benevolenc,
that we regard with special interest. anC
commend to the liberality of our people
everywhere. as worthy Of their sympathy
and support.
RESOLVED, That the best interests OF tn,
freedmen. and of the county. demand leg
islaiion that shall foster aud protect thi
people. and we hereby respectfully bu
earnestly urge upon Congress the impor
tance of establishing. as soon as practica
bly,, q bureau of freedmen's affairs as con
tenpIatcd in the bills now pending.