Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-03
TIE pIEmPHIs CONFERENCE.

( Condensed from the Editcria. Correspondence
Of the Christian Advocated
1 The Memphis Cor ference met in Paris,
{ Tenn, wednesday, November Is; and
/ thus far the proceedings have been, not
! only harmonious, but interesting in an
unusual degree. It is not proposed now to
make a formal report of business-it is
better to wait awhile for full view but
some points may be noticed without
hsz ard of giving an incorrect impression
of the occasion. The usual number Of
preachers, | suppose, are present-sOme
absentees, however. II able to attend,
they ought to be present. l do not know
how a preacher can lightly decline at
tending MISUNDERSTANDING it as very
great privilege, no less than as duty.
some on account OF Sffi ctiOn, could not
come. Others will come no moTa-ths
voices of David J. Allen, John w. Me-
Iver, Reuben Ellis, and John Hunter,
were silent st roll call. Servants OF God,
well done The districts, generally, ara
we'll represented by lay-msmbers. l will
be excused f1r noticing the presence, for
the frat time, Of several laymen, whose
great abilities, as we'll as their devotion
to the Church, add much strength to the
Conference. Such men as Prof. L. Q.
Garland, of the University Of Mississippi,
Judge Milton Brown, of Jackson, Tenn,
aud Judge A. G. Boone, Of Mayfisld,
KY, certainly must, by their cOuDsels,
contribute largely TO the success Of meas
ures which may be adopted, for the ad-
vaucemsnt OF the Rsdsemer's kingdom.
The presiding officer, Bishop McFyeire,
was present st the opening Of the session.
In the chsir, he is model. Grave, yet
pleasant; firm, yet without injustice or
unkinduess; wise in counsel; enterpris-
ing, yet attentive to details; quick in
perception, deliberate, and thoroughly
conversant with Law and usage; never
hurried, yet always making progress.
These are his characteristics "a a presid-
ing officer. His appearance gives prom
ise of long lifs-foFty years OF service ia
the Episcopaey. May the promise be
fulfilled.
Much regular business has already bsen
hnished-exsminiHg character, exciting
deaeGns and elders, etc.
The cause of education Is receiving very
careful attention. The interests OF An
drew Coil. ge-stru sgling for success
amid the difficulties OF the times
awaken hope as well Rs fear, and call for
the exercise OF wisdom and the kindling
of zeal. The necessity Of making pro-
visions, to aid in the education of young
men WHOM God has called to preach the
gospel, has been clearly and strongly
brought to view.
Friday evening last Conference met to /
consider the subject Of education. Ad-
dresses were made by President Moore
aud Prof GsrlaRd-also, but briefly, by
Bishop McryieTe. DR.. Green and Col.
Morgan. The principal theme Of the
meeting was Ministerial Education. As
a result, the Committee on Education
was instructed to report q plan by which
the Church may aid in the education of
young men, called TO preach the gospel,
out not yet ready to enter the travelling
connection.
It is, I think, ettled matter, that
arrangements viii bs perfected for
Methodist book store and not a small |
one-in Memphis.
Rev. A. A. Houston, FrateFnal Mes |
senger and Commissioner of the North |
Mississippi Annual Conferences of the !
Methodist Protestant church, was to-day |
formally received, and heard on the sub |
ject OF uniOn-he being fully authorized |
to consummate a union Of the body rep
resented by him, with the Memphis
Conference.
The Missionary Anniversary tonight |
WAS a glorious success. DR.. McFeTriD, |
Secretary CT the Board Of Domestic |
Missions, made one OF his best speeches, /
one thoroughly characteristics. The col |
lection in cash and pledges-nearly all
cash-wss about $1,000
Saturday Night, November Is, 1868.