Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-10
Affairs In Geof2efoWn.

GENERAL CONFERENCE, METHODIST PROT
EsTANT CHURCH Session.-Yester-
day afterD DON at O'Clock the Conference was
called TO order by the President, and religious
service was conducted by Bey. ID. a. Sher.
mer.
Rev. l.. W. Bates, from the committee on GER.
tfcates. reported that the laws of the Church
presented an obstacle TO the reception of Messrs
Clark and Perry, of the Wabash District, as
representatives. of that District upon the GER
ufcates presented. The applicants were not
selected by the Annual Conference of the Wa.
bash District but by the District Committee,
In the case OF A. Parrish, of Des Moines Mis-
sion. there is no rule of the Church emitting
ID IssiCn TO represe NATIVE in the General Con-
ference. The committee recommend the re-
ception OF the brethren from the Wabash Dis
trlct as honorary members, and OF Brother
Parrish as a Messenger from Des Moines Mis-
sion. The certificate of Brother Orestes Ames
OF Illinois, is correct, except the omission of
signature, which will be supplied upon the ar
rival o. the Ministerial Representatives
On motion OF Rev. j. K. Nichols, the report
was accepted.
Rev. Mr.. Perry, of Wabash. stated the pe.
cuiiar circumstances OF his election.
Rev. Mr. Bates, in reply, said that the rule
was so clear that they could not consistently
ADMIT the Brethren in any other way than as
honorary members, no mater how much they
regretted the necessity under the peculiar cir.
cums;ances. Since the last session OF the Gem
eral Conference a Ministerial and Law delegate
belonging to the Maryland delegation had died
II the law had permitted, the vacancies might
nave been filled, but in view of the law the
consistently vote for the admission of others
without certificates of legal election. The adj
mission of the Brethren as honorary members
gives them the privilege of discussion, but not
OF voting or introducing resolutions
Mr.. Parrish, OF Des MONIES, said he did not
ard be was sure those who sent him did NOT
expect the General Conference to depart from
It's strict rules. He thought he could accom-
plish what he came for in the capacity in
which he was recognized. and was satisfied
WIN the action OF the Conference. OF the
brethren who were similarly placed, he also
thought they might accomplish what they de-
sired.
The Chair laid before the Conferen 20 q ,s,,or
from Brother Luther Martin, OF PhiIadeIphia.
giving the reasons for his ABSENCE and ex
pressing the wish for the restoration of har.
mcny ana prosperity throughout the church
Dr.. Sim moved that Rev. c. Springer of
Muskingum, be admitted as an honorary mem
Der of this body. The Doctor remarked that
h had hoped that the delegates present from
the West would all be admitted: but as the la w
presents an obstacle, he would be satisfied He
tell deeply concerned for the condition Of the
church, and was anxious TO hear the vie VS. of
me brethren in all the districts
III. Murray expressed deep regret that the
disciplinary laws debarred the admission of
ire bre.nreh from the West to all the priyi-
leges. he was reloiced to hear upon his ar.
rival mat they were present Dr NJ moved
20 amena the motion h Of DR.. Sim by giving to
may be present the privileges OF honorary
members.
The amendment was accepted, and the mo-
Rev. Mr.. Springer returned his thanks for
this expression Of esteem. He came upon nj
own responsibility. The Muskingum Confer
ence had n o idea last year of this General Con,
ference; but he could safely say that the people
hope that nothing will be done to obstruct 8
general restoration OF harmony throughout the
church The slavery question has now beer
settled by other authority than the church.
Dr. Sim asked If the brother thought thai
anothing could be done by this body that would
promote a result so desirable
Rev. Mr.. Springer replied that he did no
Enow but that Providence prompted the call O
me Conference at this time, and he intended Il
suggest that committee be appointed to pre-
pare an address INVITING the brethren TO cordial
reunion. We do not know what the effect will
De: but IL is worth trying.
Mr.. CLARK, messenger from Des MONIES, pre-.
sehted the report of the superintendent of that
mission, relative to its past and present condi
ton, and suggesting the establishment in tina,
Territory OF Missionary Conference, under
the supervision OF the Missionary Board
which was referred 70 a committee OF three
consisting OF Rev. j. K. Nichols, DIR. Sim and
J. u. Mathews. ~ '--1
Mr.. Clark also presented resolution NJ thu
Quarterly Conference OF Des MONIES On ,hs
same subject which was also referred.