Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11
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y. Q. Thomas, W. II. 9rifith, J. O. CLARK, and
1; ~. valiant. After which the conventf5E
aalourned with prayer BY Rev. d; w. Bates.af
, AT the close Of the convention, DIR. Sim ansse
Generai tickers returned from their iRteryieyF !.
Wlta fresloent Johnson, and reported thatthe :
fresloeht would be pleased to receive the visft
The Conference, with the ministers in at,end.F
ance, proceeded to the Treasury. building. :.
where tas ::@|.ssyssy took place. The PEsss
- ~ was auuiesseu ~ .nv venerable President
o. o. ,na Conference, Rev. Francis W aters, d. d.,
In behalf of the ministers, expressing thar -
respect for the Chief Magistrate OF our treat
nation, and their regard for the President Der
sonally, in a manner at once clog uent ana msr
pressive. President johnson replied In q yerS 4
neat and brief address to the ministers. aai
This interview was subject Of pleasaHti7
conversation among the minister's until the
afternoon session called them to attend to- bust-
ness. 1~.-.. IssE
AFTERNOON SESSIONS O'Clock P N.
Inc conference was opened with religious
exercises by Rev J. Thomas Murray. sDaOx@
III sim offered a resolution appointing u d
committee OF three persons (of whom the Pres
ident OF this Conference shall be presidenp to
seek and obtain communication with the
nize their respective electoral colleges in time
to be represented in the next General Cons
ference.
Dr. Sim explained that his object was to So
cure restoration of harmonious cooperation
OF the Methodist Protestant conferences
throughout the country.
lzing anybody. The Methodist Protestant
Church stands where siAe always stood; her
relglon and laws are the same now as ever,
and the doors are wide open. The brethren OF
all sections are entitled TO seats. The confer
ences OF the South are not Aeyeredi they can
come il they will 81
Mr.. Ames, OF ILL.,, thought that If this resolu-
ton passed the spurious portion OF the churen
North would use it against US, and say, "Ihere,
we told you so! They are inviting the seces-
sionists TO come in with them
TNeN. Iur Reese seconded the rrsOlu, ION SiI1s
BY Fly, oecause the southern conference nave
quest were sent to them it wouid fully
Iecelved, and would doubtless prov. ial.
II ls Wen known that do not do it becna, Of
rsstoIa ,h LOT secession. Ny desire il TO
Dr. Sim remarked that Brother Recess a. d
not the South only that the hand We VS.
zen IL would be extended to tho western. =,
Rev. Mr. Springer regarded the specialtty of :,
mis- case as the fact which makes 1t acceptable
Wlthoutt that speciality the argument of Brothsrd1
BATES would be all right. But while we are.
made to the West. Tue RESTORATION ef thu =,
church is the main object now, that ali NAV
CO. operate for the spread of the Gospel Mrs
5. declared that the difficulty II the West vas
not the slavery question; that was made an *
cuse for other acts which misIed many go I'd
persons, and now is the time to efteo rest>-
ration.
Gen. EicKers offered substitute, makhy the
invitation general to all conferences not repA-
Alter further discussion by Messrs. Amess,
Bates and Perry, Mr.. Anes moved to l'ay tne
whole subject on the table. . .Isv,
DIR. Murray repeated the suggestion es.
teemed brother that the subject might NO, I" % (;
LETT with the editor Of the Church paper out
for tori himself ~ ne could see no harm likely 'os
Tor our afflicted brethren. :
The question being ordered, there was t.ies.
vote, and Dr.. Sim, by permission, Withdrew
Rev Mr. Nichols, from the committeeon the
Starr Church officiary for the ordination OF
their pastor, reported against any action ny
this, and recommended its reference to the neHs
Annual Conference Of the Maryland District
which was adopted.
DIR. Sim offered the following preamble anc
saying he did SO coRscientiously
in fear of God, and would refrain from any
discussion:
Whereas no opportunity has presented Itself
to the Methodist Protestant Church, since the
of the sad troubles which has so
disas trously afflicted our country for the last
four years by meeting OF Its Genera Cen.
the civil Government OF the ceuEtry, and
whereas 1t is eminently proper that, il view of
present existing circumstances this should be
Resolved, That though we hold that the
Church should keep itself free from entangIe-
it is her imperative duty to declare and main.
tain her obedience and loyalty TO the Govern
ses, Eg ah so fI heT Wa4fd rH5r aiGs fHf
book OF Discipline.
pray the Father of our Mercies, that He will
mercifullv protect and perpetuate the glorious
liberties conferred upon us To coming ages,and
that peace. unity, harmony and prosperity may
be restored to onr, at present, unhappy coun-
try, to the honor of God our Father and the
nex pressible happiness of its people.
General Eickers offered the following dec
laratlon as substitute:
Whereas Article % the Articles of Religion
Of the Methodist Protestant Church declares
that the President, the Congress, the General
Assemblies, the Governors, and the Council OF
State, the delegates ofhe people, are the rulers
of the United States OF America, according to
the division of power made to them by the Con-
stitution of the United States, and by the con-
situations of their respective States, and the
nation, and ought not to be subject to any for
eign jurisdiction; and whereas article S de-
clares that the Holy Scriptures contain all
things necessary for salvation; and whereas
the Methodist Protestant Church has never re-
peaed these articles of religion, and never
has entertained the purpose OF doing so, or OF
Scriptures, we deem IT unnecessary to make
any further declaration OF our principles but
ia view of the condition of the country at this
time, and our duty at all times, exhort the min.
listers of the Methodist PrOtes tant Church nc
only to "submit to the powers that be-" bu
most earnestly to pray for those in authouy =
that they may be ssministers of good" and that
we and Ill our fellow citizens may be enabled
to "live quiet and peaceable lives in all godli.
ness and honesty"
discussion eusued, in which the ministers
and delegates participated 1t was generally
asserted that they could vote conscientiously /
for either of the propositions, but the phrase
ology Of the substitute being mos:- popular.
and the vote being taken, the substitute was
adopted.
General Tickers presented resolutions OF re-
spect to the memory of the late Rev. w RobT /
and J. 3. Thomas, late members OF this Con-
ference Also, a resolution of thanks to the
people of Georgetown tor their hCspitable en-
tertainment Of the Conference, which were
unanimously adopted.
1t was ordered that the next General Con-
ference, May, 1866 be held In Georgetown.
1t was further ordered tina. the journal OF
this Conference be published ia the Methodist
Protestant Church paper
The Conference then adjourned Sine dis, WIKI
a benediction by the venerable President.
DRowNRD-Yesterday, Coroner Woodward,
held an inquest over the bouy OF q gorge WASH