The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-21

Revs L. NJ. Homer and J. ". Coward were
located by request.
Rev. W. A. Gamewell, who had been absent
at the last session of this Conference in Nor
canton, North Carolina, when his name was
called. complained against resolution then
passed in relation to absentees as unduly Sc
we're; whereupon considerable discussion OF an
animated character sprung up, after which the
offensive resolution was resclnded.
The report of j. W. Burke & Co., publishers
of the Southern Christian Advocate, was SUB
mitted. The paper is now meeting its current
expenses, and on rising ground. MIR. Canning,
its printer, was introduced to the Conference,
and made some feicitous remarks. referred
to the Committee on Books and Periodicals.
Rev. Mr.. Lindsay, OF the Presbyterian
Church, introduced yesterday. addressed the
Conference on the eve OF his departure.
He reioiced to lind ours not bald Episcopacy;
that sentiments opposing rituaism had so ire
quently been uttered on this floor; that while
the chairman was called bishop, he was re-
spected as D Christian minister; that he was
reiojced to find such unity among members OF
different branches Of the church, and hoped
and prayed we might all meet in common
heaven. A responsive address was delivered
by Rev. J. R. Pickett.
Rev. Mr.. DuBose, of the Episcopal Church IN
Abbeville, was introduced and expressed m ms
pleasure at what he had witnessed IN this Con-
ference, and was glad to welcome the members
to this community, and prayed they might
leave blessing behind them.
Resolutions correcting the impression that
they were not loyal to the experimenting
power, passed by the Trinity Church, Charles
ton, were read for the information OF the Con-
ference.
Sllas P. q. Ewell, Squire NJ. Davis and Max
well H. Hoyle, having travelled one year, and
having exhibited satisfactory literary attain
ments, we're passed to the class OF the second
year.
John B. Platt James C. Crisp and Joseph B.
Iraywlck, having acted in the capacity OF dea-
cons for one year, were passed to the class OF
the fourth year. 1t was reported good class,
though small.
John Attaway and Samuel Lander we're hon.
orably passed, and elected to elders orders
Robert Harper from the class Of the second
year, was passed, and reported to be transferred
to the Memphis Conference and stationed at
Iuka, Mississippi.
Joseph r. Griffith, from the class Of the sec
ond year, had been ordained to deacons' orders
in the local ministry. His literary examl-
nation having been satisfactory. and his
talents and character well reported of, he was
elected to full connection in the travelling con-
nection, and took the obligations Of such be-
fore the Conference, amid the most profound
solemnity.
Reuben L. Dufie and Robert N. Harrison,
for want OF literary proficiency, were continued
in the probationary class VI The second year.
These brethren had been unayoidably delayed
in their studies; but the law is imperative, and
they could not be advanced.
A communication was received from Rev.
Dr.. j. B. McFerrin, Secretary of the Board oi
Domestic Missions. $44,692 72 was paid in
last year. The amount was considered too
small.
DIR. McFerrin being present, made some
very pointed remarks, limiting that some
preachers have not done their duty to raise
the largest possible sum for this cause. Seven
thousand dollars was appropriated by the
Missionary Board Of this Conference ct its last
session, but the missionaries only receive
pro rata payment when the sum falls short OF
their claims.
A communication was read from Rev.
Cunningham, Secretary of the Foreign Mis-
sionary B )ard. The China Mission is the only
one maintained by this church beyond the
boundary OF its own territory. 1t has not been
well sustained. twenty-five ministers ore em-
ployed among the Indians on our Western
frontier, sixteen of whom are natives. An old
debt hangs over this board, which has been re-
duced by about $4,000 or $4,000 the past year,
and now only reaches some $1,000.
Rev. A. B. Stephens reported $500 in hand
by bequost from Mr.. - Norton, of Groom
vile, for missionary purposes in this Confer
ence The Board of Managers were author
lied to receive and receipt for the same.
The remainder o. the session was consumed
by the call of the Financial Board for money
collected during the year for the support of
tho bishops and the relief Of the superannuated
preachers and the widows and orphans Of such
as have died in the itine ancy. The collection )
have been small, very small.