Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-03-02
The Baltimore Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.

From the Baltimore Sun, Maroh q
THIS body assembled yesterday morning in
nine O'Clock, Bishop Clark called the Confer
ence to order.
The secretary of the last Conference pro-
ceeded to call the roll, when large number
Of members answered to their names. The
Rev. w. B. Edwards was then reelected,
and the Rev. II. Q. Westwood, assistant sec
retary.
The following members were elected to an
point the standing committees Rev. Thomas
Myers, Rev. w. H. Chapman and the Rev. DR..
B. H. Nadal
The Rev. ]. A McCauley was appointed q
Conference steward, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death OF T. H. w. Monroe.
On motion. 1t was determined that the Con-
ference meet at a. M, and adjourn At p. M,
daily.
The Rev. Thomas Myers, the agent OF the
Maryland State Bible Society, submitted the
following paper, which was read and adopted:
Whereas the General Conference, at its last
session did propose the alteration of its consti-
tutiopal rule on the subject OF slavery, making
such alteration to prohibit slavery under all
circumstances; and
Whereas this Conference, several years ago,
did declare by resolution never to consent TO
such alteration; and
Whereas the condition Of the country is such,
and the changes In public sentiment so clearly
indicate the teachings OF Providence as to our
Whereas this Conference will be called upon
to vote on such change of rule; therefore
Resolped, That the whole subject be referred
lO d com nlttcc VI HFts Win IuStTuCLlOnS 10 re-
port thereon to this Conference at the earlies:
practical moment.
The Bishop then presented the order Of the
General Conference on the subject which re-
altered condition of the colored population 10
the several Annual Conferences.
The annual exhibit of the Western Book
Concern was then read, showing Its affairs TO
be in most f1ourishing condition.
A circular from the Sunday SchoolNUnion,
also one from the Maryland Tract Society,
nrpSnntph and refRrrpd
committee.
The question of "Who are the superannu-
ated or worn out preachers ?" being the eighth
OF the discipline, was then taken up, when the
character Of the following were passed, and
their relation continued: ]. L. Bromwell, ID.
Barry. J; Sewell, A. Griffith, I. S. Harding,
Isaac Collins, r. Barnes, ID. Trout q. McEI-
fresh, O. b Young, H. Leber, J. N. Hank, j.
Bunting, w. O. Lumsden, E. g. Jameson, J.
Turner, w. Champion, J. H. RYland, J. W.
Bull, J: r: Effnger, P. d. Lipscomo. A J.
Myers. ]. Baer, M. Goheen, and w. It. ID.
Olemm.
On calling the name of Rev. John L. Glib
bons, on the superannuated list, letter was
read from him, asking permission to with
draw his connection with the conference. The
request was granted.
The Revs. ]. r. EHinger and ]. N. Hank,
were, on motion, continued supernumerary
without appointment, and the relation of M.
Goheen and ". T. ID. Clemm changed from
supernumerary to effective f
The sixteenth question was taken up, "The
character of effective elders" The Virginia
district was the first called, and the question
being asked whether there were charges against
the Rev. Mr. Lanahan, two papers were pre-
sented, one signed by Rev. Mr.. Davis, and the
other by Rev. Mr.. Thrush, prefering charges
papers and charges as well as similar ones
against other members, were referred to COM
mittee Of S. The matter gave rise to some dis
cnssion during which was o,Eug1s no out mat
B. H. Nadal and N: Davis.
On calling the Baltimore district, the Rev.
-
he stated that during the year 1000 white mem
beIs had been added to the church; of the addi-
tions of colored persons he was unable to speak
by authority, but there had eviden Iy been an
Improvement. The missionary collections had
been large, amounting to Sl2, GOO against S7,4OO
the previous year. The Rev. gentleman paid
a feeling tribute to the memory OF the late T.
H: w. Monroe, who died during the past year.
The different stations were called, and in all
cases the reports were gratifying
On calling the Washington district, the Rev.
From unavoidable causes the missionary col
lection had fallen off. The ministers in charge
also made favorable reports.
The Conference adjourned until O'CLOCK
this morning.
UIt is proposed to establish an overland
camel line between the Missouri frontier and
the staIe of California, by way Of Nebraska,
Kansas and Colorado.
~Ex.Presldent Fillmore has founded an
art gallery in Buffalo.
~ The N. Y. Express sly les tne lItn aver
ue a Belle foundry.
~Real Estate and personal property IN
Ohio-S1, ,0C6,696 116 1-a s-y
HThe late Mr.. Wallack by his will divided
his estate between his two sons, John Lester
Wallack, the actor, and Captain Henry Wal
lack, Of the British army, the theatre being in.
cluded In the portion of the former.
0They have inst executed aman at Odessa
who had committed % murders.
III The army hospitals In Philadelphia
have 1870 beds. Last year nifty thousand
patients were treated, and the number remaiR.
ing December 81, was ~, All. ftrSs5,r
0-The Bress Circle-The Crinoline Skirt.