, 1867-10-18
,1,nu,ss of the United Brethren Conference.

feren ce convened according to previous appoint
ment, at Forest Cove, Grand Ronde, Oregon, Or
tober 4th, 1867, at o'clock, A. NJ, Bishop
Shuck in the chair. The members not all be-
ing present Conference proceeded to hold prayer
meeting The absent members finally arriving,
the roll was called, and the following members
answered to their names D. Shuck, S. s. Cos
ton, ]. ]. Gallaher, J. A. Kenoyer, D. Tower and
o. Osborn. Father Kenoyer absent. The Con-
ference, then, proceeded to elect by, ballot, O.
Witt chairman, and ]. ]. Galaher secretary.
On motion, opportunity was given, for those
who might desire, to connect themselves with
I the Conference. Whereupon, G, Witt presented
a transfer from the Oregon Conference, and on
motion, be was received into Conference. Also,
W. C. Gallaher, having received a reeommenda-
tion from the Walls Walla Mission Quarterly
Conference, was, on motion, licensed to preach
the Gospel.
On motion, the Conference adjourned to meet
at 2 clock, P. NJ. Prayer by c. Witt.
AFTERNOON sEssIoN.
| The Conference met according to adjournment,
Bishop Shuck in the chair. Prayer by James
]. Gsllaher. The Bishop then proceeded to ap-
point the regular committees.
The Conference then proceeded to the exami-
nation of members. All passed favorably ex
cept J. J. Gallaher, who was referred to commit
tee on grievances The Conference, then, ad-
journed. Prayer by J. A. Kenoyer.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
Saturday, October 5tL 1867, o'clock, A. NJ
I Conference met /; Bishop Shuck in the chair
Prayer by D. Tower. Roll called and members
| answered to their names. The committee on
course of reading reported the following: D.
! Tower and o. Osborn were before us and exam
| ined on the different points embraced in the
third years course, and passed satisfactorily
Also, ]. ]. Gallaher and J. A. KenOyer on the
| first years course. We recommend that the
| he aad fur
and that the latter be passed to the second year.
The committee on boundaries, submitted the
following report, which was received and adop,
| ted
We, your committee on boundaries, make
the following report
That there be one> Presiding Elders district;
that Powder River, Grand Ronde and Umatlla
missions remain as they are that all that coun~
try northeast of Mill Creek embracing Dry
Creek, Touchet and the country beyond, be cons
stituted mission, called Touchet mission that
| Walla WallA City be made mission station (;
that Mill Greek, the Maxon School House, Cot
tonwood, Wala Walla River, and its tributa-
ries the Sickler School House and Wild Horse
be constituted circuit, called WallA Walla
! Circuit.
D. Tower and o. Osborn were presented for
| ordination.
The Conference adjourned until o'clock, P.
N. Prayer by ]. Demoss.
AFTERSooN SESSION.
| Conference met, Bishop Shuck in the chair.
Prayer by W. c. Gallaher.
The committee on Elders Orders, reported
| favorably on the names of D. Tower and o. Os>
born. D. Shuck elected Presiding Elder; S. Max
on Branch Treasurer, and J. GalIaher, Branch
Secretary.
1t was voted that the next Annual Conference
should be held at Walla Walla City. Confer
ence adjourned till Monday, 9 O'clock A. N.
Prayer by S. S. Coston.
On Sunday we bad an excellent discourse from
Bishop Stuck, after which Brothers Osborn and
| Tower were ordained.
MONDAYS SESSION.
The Conference met with Bishop Shuck in the
chair and after the usual services, the commit
tee on grievances reported no charges against j.
j. Gallaher
The stationing committee then made its re.
| port as follows:
aiinlI9tstriot, D. E5haek -~Is.TS SValIa
| Walla City Mission Station, j. ]. Gallaher !;
Touchet Mission, J. A. Kenoyer, D. Tower
sistant Walla Walla Circuit S. S. Coston !;
Umatilla Mission, ]. Demos Grand Ronde
Mission, .. Osborn Powder River Mission, W.
| G. Galaher.
| Committee on moral reform rcported as fol-
| lows:
Your committee on moral reform would re-
| port a follows: Whereas the subject of refor-
nation includes SO extensive a field, your COM
mittee thought it best only to take into conside-
ration those more noted practices which are det-
rimental to society. The following subjects,
therefore, have been considered, toSwit: Tobac-
CO, tea and coffee We consider everything which
! is not consistent with human health not only
| useless indulgence as it is often termed, but an
absolute sin against God and inconsistent with
| religion. We, therefore, recommed that the
| Conference censure their use, and instruct its
ministers te exert their influence against their
| use.
On motion; the report was received
On motion, the report was amended by inser>
ting Intoxicating liquors. The report was then
adopted.
The following resolutions were then passed
| Resolved, That the members of the Conference
renew their efforts in establishing Sunday schools
in each Of their respective fields Of labor.
| Resolved, That this Conference tender their
sincere thanks to the people of this place for
| their kindness and hospitality to the members
of the Conference, and visiting friends.
ResolUed, That the minutes of the Conference
be furnished the editor of the WALLA WALLA
STATESMAN for publication.
The committee finances reported as fol-
lows:
For past services, ]. A. Kenoyer, $25 90
Also, for future services, 67 90
Now due him, IS 90
J. J. Gallaher, fos past services, rs 90
For future services, so 90
W. G. Gallaher, for past services, % IS
For future services, rs 90
To o. Osborn, l6l rs
To James Denaoss, Umatilla, $50 90
APPoRTIoNMEET FOR Pc.
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