The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-21

sUPER1NyENDENTB OF ANmEhIOAn lNsrITU-
its annual meeting In parlor 9, of Continental
Hotel, this morning.
The following gentlemen are the officers of
the Association:-Dr. Thomas s. Eirkbride,
Philadelphia, Presidents DR. John l. Butler, OF
Hartford, Conn, Vice-President; DIR. john Cur
Langdon, of fCincinnau, Treasurer.
There was present large attendance, nearly
every asylum in the United states being repre-
sented.
The meeting was presided over by DR.. Kirk
The minutes of the last meeting were read by
the Secretary, DR.. John Conover. They had
been previously adopted
Letters were read from several members of
the Association, regretting their inability to
DIR. Nichols moved that the President APP
point the customary Business Comnittee
which he did, as follows: Drs. Curwen
Worthington, and Peck
DR.. Nichols also moved that the President,
at his convenience, appoint the usual Commit
tees each TO consist three members, on Reso-
lutioDs, and designate the time and place of
next meeting Adopted
The Pres dent stated that he had received
letters from the Managers Of the Pennsylvania
Hospital, Offering the facilities OF the hospital
ana the library, also room as place of meet
Guardians n Of ths Poor inviting fn T the meme
bers TO visit that institution during their
stay IN u the & city also one o from s the the
Insane, extending a very cordial invitation to
the members OF the Association to visit that In
sttution ON Thursday next, and hold their
meeting there, and pass a day In and about the
Institutions; also from the managers of
the Friends Asylum for the Insane, at Frank
ford, through Dr. Worthington, its Supernten-
dent, Inviting the members of the Association
10 visit that institution on Friday next.
On motion, a recess of fifteen minutes was
taken to enable the Business Committee to
report.
M. HaIlin, superintendent of the Maine In
sane Asylum, giving his views upon the follow
ing question:
Does the urine necessarily undergo change
in It's composition in persons affected with in
sanity in any. of its varied forms?
Several of those present, upon request OF the
different cases
The communication was then laid on the
table.
A Committee on the Treatment of the Epi-
leptic Insane, which was appointed at the last
meeting, the Business Committee reported
was not present, and the latter committee
asked 10 be continued. which was granted.
then read paper in reference to the recent
d fficuties in the state OF Illinois in regard to
AT the conclusion OF the reading the Presi-
dent said:-The paper just read is certainly a
most interesting and important one, In which
am sure not only every member of this Asso.
citation is interested, but every individual
member Of the community, and every one who
is liable TO suffer from mental affections,
every one is and all their friends
are certainly interested in this subject II is
sure every one who has felt for 'I the BEST inte
rest of that unfortunate class (the insane), and
] feel sure that the Association will thank
Dr. Mcfarland for the trouble he has taken to
prepare this at the request of his fellow
members.
A free interchange of views then took place.
At2 O'Clock the meeting adjourned to meet
again at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
THE AFRICAN M. L. CoNFERENoE-PR
INGS THIS MoRNING.-The Conference re-
assembled at the Bethel Church this morning,
Bishop Wayman presiding, assisted by Bishop
Quinn.
After the preliminary exercises, the questions
OF the discipline were taken up.
Rev. stephen Smith moved that the case of
Rev. Mr. Bulah be considered, which prevailed,
and a motion was passed to pay his expenses in
attending the Conference from the super
animated fund.
Rev. Mr. Dobbs, of the NJ. E. Church, was
introduced to the Conference.
The ordination vow was then administered
to the Rev. Isaac Parker, who was received
yesterday, by Bishop Wayman
Several ministers who were absent yesterday
presented their financial returns TO the Con-
ference.
Samuel Cuff was reported by Rev. r. Barney
for Deacon's orders.
The names OF several applicants for mem
bership We're presented, and laid over on
account of their absence.
Jacob Wikeshelm, Peter Loper, Rev. Morris
Porter, and Ephraim Wilson were admitted to
The Rev. DR.. Taylor, of the American Bible
Society, was then introduced, and addressed
the Conference at considerable length.
cretary of the Missionary Society of the African
M. E. Church, responded to the Rev. DR.. Tay-
lor, thanking him for the great interest mani
tested in their enterprises. The Con
ference was also addressed by the Revs.
William Moore. and Jacob Mitchell, after
DR.. Taylor prevailed, and committee was
ordered to be raised to consider the subject of
the distribution of the Bible among the colored
people of the South. The following were ap-
pointed on the Committee:-Rey Messrs.
Lynch, Smith, Weaver, Moore, and Could
The subject of temperance was next discussed,
the committee charged with that subject urging
the most rigid observance of the rules in that
A motion was then passed, requesting the
pastors to omit their services tomorrow
evening, that all might have an opportunity OF
attending the grand rally at the Bethel Church
in aid Of the Book Concern and the Christian
Recorder. The following were announced as
o1pn: Mr isaiah O. Weare Rnsn Rey senhen ha1
Smith, and others. The Conference then ad-
journed.
/. o. o. F.-THE GRAND LoDsE OF PENN
sYLVANIA commenced its annual session this
morning at the Odd Fellows Hall, on Sixth
street, the chair being occupied by Mr. George
| Fling, the Grand Master. fhe principal busl-
ness of the session is the reading of reports, the
admission of new members, and the election
| of officers to serve during the ensuing year.
| on tomorrow afternoon an official visit of the
| Grand Sire of the Grand Lodge of the United
States, j. p Sanders, will take place, and in the
| evening a collation. will be spread in the Ma
ttonal Guards Hall, which will be attended by
the representatives OF the Grand Lodge and OF
the Grand Encampment of this State A mum
Der Of distinguished Odd Fellows are expected
| to be present
Foul AoT.-This morning, at an early
| hour, new born infant was found in the we'll
| An investigation will be held to ascertain the
| particulars OF the foul transaction
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