Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-02-10

With the Methodist Eplscopal ohuISh' NV wv
Over 10 the Methodist Church, sonth.
From the Washington Star of Thursday evening"
This Conference re-assembled this morning in the
Methodist Church, South, Alexandria, when the ses-
SOU was opened with usual religious exercises, lseV.
>. 1. Etchlson leading in prayer.
The roll was called, and " ministers answered 10
their names.
After various interesting matters were disposed oil,
Rev. Mr.. Register arose and stated that they had
now reached a point when it became proper for the
Conference 10 effect a Union with the Methodist
Church south. lie felt that the move
meRt Was one OF importance, and he felt it in its
magnitude and sOlemnity. 1t was proposed 10 do IN
act which will III coming ages, come veal or woe,
affect countless thousands-an act only second in
Importance 10 the conversion OF a soul 10 Almighty
God. This was an occasion which was unparalleled
in the history of any Conference. After live terrible
years of hardship, toll and suffering, they had,
through the blessing Of Almighty God, been gathered
together to do what they proposed 10 do in ISL
To Almighty God be endless praises for his over
ruling care. In taking this step he hoped that they
would all rise above feelings OF retaliation or i'll Will
TO any one. AS Il body OF Christian ministers, rep
r~eSenting Il membership OF about twelve thousand,
they realize that Conference independently Is imprae-
ticiI, they lind that they cannot with self.respect
unite with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In east.
ing about they find the Church South in organiza.
ton, doctrine and discipline, all they can desire,
harmOniziug with their own views.
They propose with all due s~olemnity to unite Ia
that church. The question had been asked as IL
what would be the boundaries of the Conference
lie had had the pleasure of attending the Virginia
Conference of that church at Danville, and had re
ceiyed assurances that all that this body could ask
as Ia its present boundaries would be accorded.
In doing this they looked to n future which may
he cloudy, and in taking this course they may lost
much. Many of them had lost all except their honor
and religion. The future was, however, bright, and
trusting in God that lie will defend the right, he
was ready for the movement.
Mr. Register thereupon introduced q preamble and
resolutions, signed by Rev. Mr.. Yeitch and himself,
setting forth the sentiments he had expressed, rcsolv.
ing to sever the connection of the Conference with
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and 10 unite with
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, aud also in.
yiting Rev. Bishop Early, of the Church, TO preside
at tins Conference.
Rev. John Poisal endorsed the resolutions, stating
that the doctrines Of the Church, South, were the
same rs those of the old Methodist Church.
After some discussion as 10 whether the young
men on trial Were entitled 10 vote, and after that
had been determined in the affirmative, the vote on
the resolutions was taken by yeas and nays, when
every member present (uearly 100 i'll number voted
in the affirmative.
Revs. s. Register and S. $. Rozzell were appointed
to wait on Bishop Early, and ask his attendance
In a short time they returned cscorting the Bishop,
who was welcomed by the President, Eev. n. VII.
son, of Winchester, and being informed ofthc action
of the Conference, made a few remarks welcoming
the body To the Church, South.
The Conference adjourned until 10 morrow.