Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16
FEBRUARY Is, 1865.
gEEEEs0DIST EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
Az ALEXANDRIA.
From the Washington Star,


The Conference re-assembled this morning At nine
O'Clock, and opened with religious services con-
Quoted by Rev. S. Keppler;
The name of Rev. Charles G. Linthieum was en-
tered as having withdrawn. Rev. Bernard Hough's
character passed. and he was continued on trial
The committee to prepare pastoral address to the
mtted an address explanatory of the course Of the
Conference in separating trem the NJ. E. Church and
uniting with the Church South; setting forth that by
remaining with the North they would save eyery-
thing but their honor. and by going 10 the Church
South save nothing except that The report deprc-
Gates the action of the Church North in introucnp
politics into the discipline and its action in turning
them out Oftheir places ofwOTship and forcing them
with the assistance of Government soldiers to the
fields and woods 20 hold their service. They now ask
the people simply to receive them as ministers of the
The report was adopted and ordered to be signed
by the President and Secretary of the Conference
Rev. j. NJ. Spangler, formerly of the East Bati-
more Conference, from which he withdrew several
years ago and been serving the independent
Meth0d5ts in Baltimore, was re admitted to the
Conference, and granted supernumerary relation.
Rev, Stephen Smiths relation changed from
elective TO SupernumeraTy.
On motion of Rev. A. W. Wilson, a resolution was
adopted requesting the secular papers to publish the
The resolution offered yesterday in relation to the
time Tor holding the Conference. recommending the
meeting III November, taken up, and after some
explanatory remarks by Bishop Early, Rev. n. vii
son moved to insert March, the most proper time
and the Rev +. X. Neich suggested the latter part
OF October. The amendment of Rev. Mr. Wilson,
inserting March instead of November, was adopted
Rev, j. ". Bull reported that he had in hand
h41' ~ missionary money, Of which S2h had been ap
prOprated. The balance was ordered TO be paid to
the chairman OF the committee missions.
On motion of Rev 5. Register a committee was
appointed to examine the financial condition of the
Olln and Preston Institute at 8liclSburg.
On motion OF Rev. Mr. Bull, the thanks of the Con-
ference were rendered to the lay brethren and par
lculariy TO the brethren Of Alexandra, for their
liberal contributions to the missionary cause :.
Rev. Mr.. Roszell offered resolution tending the
thanks OF the Conference, to the president, Rev.
Bishop Early, which WAS adopted by q rising vote
The Bishop acknowledged the compliment, and in
few remark ks spoke Of the duties of the presiding
nticer of the Conference. He begged pardon if he
had I'M ured the feelings of any member and he Was
sure if he had he had not done it ntcr torallv Us
spoke Of the satisfaction he felt at being this Con-
ference, and urged the ministers to faithfully perform
their dues-oJlendins TO the spiritual interests Of
the people amongst whom they may be sent TO labor
On motion Of Rev. n. Wilson, a vote of thanks to
the pastor and congregation tthe Methodist Church
South. Of the Sc nd PRESBYTERIAN Church, Baptist
and Methodist Protestant Churches in alexandria,
adopted. Votes Of thanks were also passed to
the citizens Of Alexandria T. those railroad
MES who had passed the ministers ree over the road;
also TO the Baltimore and Chic Railroad Company
and the reporter. of the press
On motion Of Rev. j. \. aTandin. the BishOp was
requested to yacAte the chair, that the Home Mis-
siOnGry Society might elect their officers. Rev Geo.
&. Brooke took the chair and the old officers were
Dice vice PRESIDENT Rev. J. ?. Etchi5on treasurer;
| and Rev. A 7. B"Qde secretary. The Society ad-
| JOurned, ana tne Bishop resumed the chair.
The Conference proceeded to elect stewards with
the following result: 4. W Wilson, Of Baltimore Dig
trlci; John Landstreet, Warrington District; -
Lippitoc, Loudoun District +. L, Krago, Winches-
ter District; james T. Armstrong, EocliuEham Dis
| trict; j.. P. Etchinson. Roanoke District; P S Z.
| 3ixeas, Lewisburg District; }. II. Temple, south
Branch District
The conference appointed committees on memo
ries, &c.
Rev. George G. Brooke moved that the first Friday
IN May be set apart rs day ot fasting and prayer,
to be observed by the ministers for the peace and
prosperity of our Zionr which was adonted.
Alter some UnlmpOrtant business the conference
was adjourned, with prayer By Rev. Mr.. Wilson. to
meet ~ O'Clock ?. NJ, when it is expected the .p-
| pOintlents will be announced.