The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-09-24


ingalls,.
The Board OF stewards report that the old
men and widows of the Conference require
So 900 for their support, but state that ii is I'M
possible to raise the amount. They therefore
reduce it to about 30 per cent OF what is actu-
ally required. The report was adopted, but af-
terward called forth n violent debate from the
membcN
The following preamble and resolution was
offered by Dr Harris and unanimously adopt
| ed:
WHEREAS Rev. Charles ii. Zimmerman is
about 10 leave tins CONFERENCE Tor ahoihef
Resoirsd That our relations with Hrother
| Zimmerman as a member ofthis conference.
have been pleasant anu Ie 80 iaolI , Us Viii
land that we cordially commend him 10 tie
'-''''-''' ,-''''''' W. L. HARRIS,
II. =. BRADLEY,
| j. WlKES.
The select number appointed 10 Try the case
of Rolla II. Chub then reported as follows:
10 The Bisbo, and Members Of he Central Con-
ference:
Your Committee report that the charges
against EoIIa H. Chub are not sustained, ami
recommend that his character pass the Con
| ference.
The report was accepted, and the character
of Bro Club passed, and he was appointed To
a supernumerary relation.
Conference now proceeded to take into con-
sideration the place of holding their next ses-
sion, which resulted in the selection OF st.
Paul's Church, Toledo.
Three persons were admitted to Conference
ut this point and ]. w. Hill was taken in from
the United Brethren Conference; also, Solo
mon Lindsay and I. j. Mexican, from the
same Conference.
Recommendations of persons on trial, was
now taken up, and the following persons were
admitted: T.. p. Pope, Il. NJ. Culver, Ia. ID
Matthews Geo. p. Graham, Jesse Carr and ii.
l.. Spindler.
The report OF the Committee on Bible cause
was now heard. The report shows that the
Bible work Is in prosperous condition III all
parts of the country, and particularly in the
south. After residing the report, Dr. Holdrich,
of n. ", the agent of the American Bible So
ciety, addressed the Conference on the bene-
fits of the Bible cause.
Adjourned TO meet at Il. o'clock this after
noon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
IL O'Clock, r. ".
Conference convened pursuant 10 adjourn
ment. The following reports and resolutions
were offered:
The Committee on the Ohio Wesleyan Uni
versity reported very favorable in regard 10
the school.
a resolution in favor of establishing Sol
diers' Orphans Home in Ohio, was offered by
Park S. Donelson and p. =. Ingalls,.
Adopted-Pastoral Address; Thanksgiving
sincere and devout should be rendered to God
for His blessing and mercies during the past
year; Peace is in all our Zion; 1t is q mistaken
notion that the Church is to he made like the
world; We beseech you, refrain from all evi
surroundings-from alcoholic drinks as a bev-
erage-from operas circuses and dances, card
playing, and the foolish plays Cf The world,
and diversions in general which cannot be
taken in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ ;
We have need of all religious practices, medi-
tations and prayer; Remember the sabbath
day and keep it holy; he faithful in all the
means of grace; Ssnctify your business and
money to God; In spreading Christian GodIi-
ness be dilligent; BE holy i'll heart and CONVEX
sation; Blessed be the poor in heart for they
shall see God. ii. 5. BRADLEY, Chm.
The Sunday Schools show n large increase
during the year; Resolution Of sympathy
with the Bethel cause, by =. p. Ingalls,; Re
port of Temperance Committee, viz:
Resolved That as ministers, we will devote
time To speaking specifically against intem-
perance.
Resoluei Further, that we approve the ac-
ton of the Urbana State Convention III post
poning the movement of bringing this ques-
lion to the ballot-boX. hut believe and hope
The time will soon come when this may be
done. L. y BELT, Ch'n-
Report of Committee on Freedmens Aid:
Rcsolred, That we approve Of the policy OF
establishing schools of Il higher grade III the
South, for the education of teachers
Resoired That We commend this society To
the people Il. HERBERT, chm.
Resolved That the Board OF Stewards he ill.,
structed 10 report on the feasibility of creating
n chartered fund for the support of widows
and orphans of deceased ministers and super
anuates. tSignedl A. HOPKINS.
Votes of thanks to Bishops Morris and James,
the Secretaries, l.. c. Webster, l. Newton, the
citizens of Findlay, Churches of Findlay &,
c. & /. II. Il. and l.. 4. * L. II. Il. We're passed.
Conference closed by reading the assign
ments, and an address by Bishop James.
lin bringing my report fn elnsa- niIo---
me a little space in which 10 return my sin
cere thanks TO Prof. Williams, of Delaware.
the efficient Secretary, and To Revs. Reynolds
and Barkdu!I, the senllcnanly Asst Sec'ys.
for the many kind favors received at their
hands during my reportorill labors in the
Conference. WILL.