The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-11-16
~ preacher send a etndcnt and that tho


seen surpassed. 1t was exceedingly refresh
ing to the preachers, and called gush ~
sanctified emotion from the hearts OF the
large and Intelligent audience. When the name
of JOSEPH CARSON was called, the old patrl-
arch arose and briefly addressed his brethren
and children in the Gospel In tones OF great
feeling. He said: II has been seven years
since l have had the privilege Of attending
Conference. l ain exceedingly gratiiled to
meet 80 many old acquaintance, and have
enjoyed myself greatly, only excepting my
want Of hearing. Sitting by your side, sir
Bishop DoggettJ, can scarcely hear word
YOU say. 1t will probably be the last time |
shall ever be gratiled In seeing the faces be
fore me. am now closing the sixty fourth
year of my ministry and the eighty third
since my natural birth. I feel that | am
standing on the very verge Of the grave /
would be glad 10 be continually engaged in
the administration or the Gospel. have no
difficulty IN preaching every day ut pro-
:racted meeting, and I love TO be in the
work. ! cannot now stand exposure to the
heart is fully in the work, and am willing to
preach the message of Christs salvation as
long ~ l have strength of body to stand in
the pulpit. / ask the congregation To pray TOR
me that my hist days may be my best days,
and that may enjoy hereafter eternal life.
This address was received in profound ST.
lence and with deep but suppressed emotion.
The following responses were made, which
elected tears freely from the auditory, who
regarded with the greatest interest the old
saint who stood before them rs ono of the
noblcst monuments of Methodism-a Jewel
still held by IN earthly casltet, but soon to
adorn the crown of Jesus.
Rep. ". B. Rowzte Bishop, he Is 4, brave,
noble, and true MANA Christian hero, who
has been battling against the powers Of dark
| ness for more than siXty-four years, and the
fires Of heaven yet burn brightly in his heart.
His vigor and power of preaching is truly
| astonishing. l have rarely met his superior
| in all that constitutes MAN.
| Rev. p. A. Peterson owe to that old man
more, under God, than l do TO any other liV,
| ing or dead. Twenty years ago, in the city OF
| Petersburg, was brought to Christ through
| his instrumentalty. l shall pray Tor MN
| while live and hope In heaven TO praise God
| that was ever brought into contact with
| Joseph Carson in this world.
| Rer Dr. Rosser When i was but young
Christian, undergoing an agon!zng tempGs-
ton on the subject of the witness OF the
Spirit l met brother Carson At camp
meeting. He deposited in my heart the seed
| from the fingers of Jesus, that gave the whole
| tendency and energy to my subsequent life
That seed flourishes to-day, and hope VIII
bear its fruit III Heaven.
Rec. Aie1un,ier e.. BrOt1n: In the fall OF the
year 1877, in the county OF Rappahannock,
first saw our honorcd father. Then and there
he led me 10 the cross of Jesus. He has been
IN ever houored servant Of the Church. His
name is cnshrincd in my best affections. l
shall try to emulate his burning zeal and apps.
toic devotion, and hope 10 join him around
our Fathers throne. ! offer for adoption the
folloWng
Whereas our venerable father, the Rev. Jo-
sErH CARSON, has favored us with his presence
and Il gratifying statement i'll reference TO ms
labors in connection with this Conference, ana
his precious hopes of that glorious rest with
which God has promised TO reward and bless
his useful servants and ministers: therefore
be it
ReSolred, 1. That we assure Brother Carson
of our undated affection and of our ferrent
prayers for the support ana comfort OF his oic
age.
>. That we will ever cherish and endeavor
TO transmit 10 our postcrity and successors in
the ministry of our Church within the bounds
of our Conference most grateful recollectoE
of the truly apostolic zeal, fidelity, and sue
cess which characterize his long and laborous
ministerial life.
This paper was unanimously adopted by 4
rising vote, and it was ordered that copy be
given 10 Father Carson.
Rec. George ". LNtnghorne 1t is not custom
| airy, Mr.. President TO eulosiZc the living, but
our eulogies meet not his ear. My knowledge
| of joseph Carson dates back to the infancy OF
| my religious experience IN 1877 ne was Sent
| from Richmond TO Norfolk, and there won
victories to Christ such as have never been
| cqualled in that city. He was regarded then
| rs the I" Great Heart" i'll the armies OF the
| Prince of Peace His name is written III thu
journals of our history, and shouts have bees!
| borne 10 Glory from every place he has visit
ed More souls have been converted under
| his ministry than nnder amy other, excepting,
| perhaps, Bishop Early. He will live us long
us the Virginia Conference lives-he VIII i've
| forever!
Bistop Doggett: What beautiful episode
| has this been, | would most gladly see II
perpetuated. 1t is so rich q luxury that were
| it not for our official duties, l would like 10
| enjoy it for the balance Of the day. What q
! blessing is ii TO have such 4 remnant OF the
| past surviving 1t is not in vain that God
| spares the good and useful to Il long old age
| l referred to Brother Carson in my opening
| address before the Conference. shall not
add TO what l then said. lie and Blshol
| Early are the links that bind us 10 the past
! and they must soon be severed. Our Nenera-
BILE father feels that he is Ittering 10 us his
valedictory. What 4 hlcssiug-what an no.
nor to see the flame burning the candlestck
10 it's very cinders. What demonstration
does il give us that, if faithful, religion will
sustain MS in our feebleneSS and Old age Let
us gather instruction from the scene. Brother
| Carson prayed that his last days might be his
best days Il pray that the horizon of his death
may be us calm and tranquil rs his life has
been illuStriouS
Rev. John Bayley who has been i'll Eng
| land for several years, furnished to the Con
| ference through T.. Whitehead high testimo
mails to his usefulness and Christian charac
| ter from various trustworthy sources. Ihi
and passed his character.
The following are the appointments to1
| preaching OH the Sabbath
| METHODIST CHURCHES.
| Washingto -street.-At IL O'Clock, Bishol
Doggett and after the sermon will follow I'M
ordination of persons to deacon's orders "A
| ~ o'clock, DR.. l.. M. Lee.
| Market treet.-At II O. clock Bishop Early
s o. clock, f. N. S. Blogg; III o'clock, DR.
Bond, of Baltimore; and persons Will be or
| dained elders after the sermon
| High street.-At II O'Clock, A. u. Brown
| IA O'Clock, Paul Whitehead.
Wesley Chapel.-At IL O'Clock, NJ ,. 20
lonna; IA O'Clock, 7. II. Bogss:
Tabb-strcet presbyterian. AT II O'CLOCK
Dr. Head * o'clock, II. =. Mitchell.
Washington street Presby terianl; AZ
O'Clock, Dr. Rosser So o'clock, j. II. Davis
Dunlop Chapei.-At 7 o'clock, j. T. Gar
land.
Berne-stree (Baptist).-At II o'clock, W.
RowZie; ~ O'Clock, i. 5. Reed.
Washington street (Baptist).-At II O'Clock
DR.. Pois;,l, of Baltimore ~ O'Clock, }.
Blackwell.
Conference adjourned with benediction b
Bishop Doggett. DloGEEEs