The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-20
ID. W. BARTTHR,
j. CUNNINGHAM,
ADAM WALLACE
n A FERNLEY,
W. j PAXON,
h. |. ID. PEPPER,
G., ID. CARROW.


Rev. G. W. Caro- W introduced series of resOlu-
tions complimentary to the sermon OF the Rev. Dr.
Castle delivered yesterday &C the Centennial cee-
brahOn, and requesting copy for publication.
Rev. Mr.. Grove of the Canada Conference, applied
aST to GnS he
G. HsiskeI, Esq was elected Trustee of the Edu.
Dr. Porter, Agent ofthe New York Book Concern,
statement OF the affairs of the establishment.
He referred to the large the price of book
materials, and urged larger support from the
Church
Rev Mr. Rushing, of the New Jersey Conference,
was introduced
The COMMITTEE upon the Education Fund made
their report, which showed that the financial cond.
ZION OF the society in fair condition. The total
receipts lOr the year amount to S40,2254S
Rev Mr.. Houston was granted supernumerary
relation.
The case OF Rev. Jonathan Turner upon applica-
tion TO be retained as supernumerary was taken up
and after some little discussion in atI0n to BUSH
ness affairs, his character was passed. subject to
future investigation.
address to the Conference in which he spoke Of his
thirty three years in the active ministry, eleven
years of winch was IN connection with the Phade-
phia Conference. be thanked his brethren for the
nmlorm kindness and respect with winch they had
always treated HIM lie asked that his relation
should he changed to that of supernumsrarY with
out appointment, which was granted
Rev Charles F Shepherd was granted a location
DIR. Strong then called to the stand, and, after
reading short circular upon the subject OF lay dele
cations addressed by the Committee of the General
Conference to the churches commenced his aSdress
DR.. Strong represented the laymen not any official
capacity, but addressed the Conference by its cour-
tesy. He entered very fully into the action of pre-
Vious Conferences, and warmly espOused the cause
Of lay delegations In Conference. lie believed that
the matter would bring tho ministry and laity more
nearly together, and hrs only and grand object was
TO make the whole bod Homogeneous and more
thor oughy interested In the great movements of the
Church. Ne urged that it would create warmer
Ieehng among the members OF a common Church.
rAuer the speeen IN. StfSns quite number of
questions asked by members of the Conference
desiring information upon various topics sug-
gested in the coErse OF his lNnarks which were
answered by that gentleman without hesitation.
Thomas !. Tasker Esq, made few remarks upon
the same subject which were listened to with great
attention. He held If the iaty could assist the
ministry in their labors they should be welcomed by
the clergy. He thought there was work for every
class OF labOreTs in the Church.
Rev. DIR. Porter, of New York, by invitation ad-
dressed the Conference, taking strong grounds in
opposition to lay delegations. 1t doubtless was a
remarkably interesting address, 1T frequently
interrupted by laughter
Owing to the fact that tho reporters stands are
placed near an entrance door, and its continual
opening, and crowds gathering around and between
the speaker and the Orers, correct reporting is
matter of difficulty the reporters hearing on an ave
rage enc word in ten. DIR. POTter's remarks created
quite a sensation, and some OF his statements were
indignantly denied by DR.. Durbn, Rev. Penne
Go ombe, and others.
For some time there was coed deal of excite
ment. Mr. Halsted OF New York, pronounced somt
OF the statements Of DR.. Portor Wnknd and untrUs
IL sustained the Methodist Church of New Yorl
against the assertions made against its members
7 he passage at arms between DR.. Porter and Mr.
Halsted was decidedly pointed and personal, and q
one time resembled our political conventions.
The question Is evidently one in which both par
ties take deep interest and promises to create rou
BILE IN Its discussion. After remarks explanatory o
certain Observation-Disclosures between Dr. Durbin an(
DIR. Porter, the tIItllng difficulty between them wa
entirely settled. Dr. Hodgson addressed the audi
.ence, after which the Convention adjourned wit
d0Xology and benedlctisn.