The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-02-10

churches and the action of this body would
affect those suits. This body he claimed TO be
the Baltimore Conferences for two reasons one,
the status, and the other because here were
two thirds of the members.
The report was finally recommitted with In
structions.
Rev. +. NJ. Mills, formerly of the East Bal
timore Conference, was introduced as 4 frater-
nal messenger from the Christian Union
Church OF Illinois, and proceeded TO address
the Conference, rendering the members the
greetings of his brethren In Illinois. He spoke
of abolitionism as having been brought into
the Methodist Church when 1t was opposed 10
the laws of God and the welfare of man, and
he had opposed 1t with all his might and
strength, and because il came into the Church
he had withdrawn from the East Baltimore
Conference. He also asked that the COME
renee would readmit him.
On motion OF Rev. Mr.. Register, Brother
Mills was readmitted and assigned superan-
nuated relation.
The Committee on the State OF the Church
reported back the resolution in relation TO
absent members, with amendments, inserting
the names of those referred 10 and the clause
they having withdrawn" The report was
unanimously adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Brown late of the NJ street INDIE
pendent Methodist Church in Washington,
applied for admission 10 the Conference as
member, through Rev. A. W. Wilson, who
stated that Mr.. Brown had been ordained by q
Baptist Minister.
some discussion arising, the case was lilu
over informally
Rev. Mr.. Register arose and stated that they
had now reached point when IL became pro-
per for the Conference 10 effect 4 union with
the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. He
felt that the movement was one of importance,
and he felt it in its magnitude and solemnity.
II was proposed 10 do an act which WILL in
coming ages, come veal or woe, affect count
less thousands-an act only second in import
ance to the conversion of IL soul to Almighty
I 10 W a n n
ralleled in the history of any Conference.
After five terrible years of hardship, toll, and
suffering, they had, through the blessing Of
Almighty God, beer gathered together 10 do
what they proposed TO do in 1861. To AL
mighty God be endless praises for his over
ruling care. In taking this step, he hoped
that they would all rise above feelings of re-
taliation or ill-will to any one. As body of
Christian ministers, representing member.
ship of about twelve thousand, they realize
that Conference independently is impractical,
they find that they cannot, with self-reSpect,
unite with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
In casting about they find the Church, South,
In organization, doctrine, and discipline, all
they can desire, harmoniZing with their own
views.
They propose, with all due solemnity, to
unite to that Church. The question had been
asked as 10 what would be the boundaries of
the Conference. He had had the pleasure of
attending the Virginia Conference OF that
Church at Danville, and had received assn
RANGES that all that TINS DOdy COulu ask rs 10
its present boundaries would be accorded
In doing this they looked TO n future which
may be cloudy, and in taking this course they
may lose much. Many OF them had lost all
except their honor and religion. The future
was however, bright, and Trusting III God
that He will defend the right, he was ready
for the movement.
Mr.. Register thereupon introduced n pream-
bic and resolutions, signed by Rev. Mr.. Neitch
and himself, setting forth the sentiment he
had expressed, resolving TO sever the connec-
ton OF the Conference with the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and 10 unite with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and also
inviting Rev. Bishop Early, of the Church, to
preside at this Conference.
Rev. John Poisal endorsed the resolutions,
stating that the doctrines of the Church,
South, We're the same rs those Of the old Me tho
dist Church.
After some discussion rs TO whether the
Young men on trial were entitled TO vote; and
after that had been determined in the atlirma-
tive the vote on the resolutions was taken by
yeas and nays, when every member present
NEARLY one hundred in number) voted In the
affirmative.
Rcvs. :. Register and :. 5. RoZzell We're
appointed 10 wait on Bishop Early, and ask
his attendance. In Il short time they returned,
escorting the Bishop, who was welcomed by
the President Rev. n. Wilson, of Winchester,
and being informed of the action of the Con-
ference, made n few remarks, welcoming the
body TO the Church, South.
The Conference adjourned until tomorrow.