The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-19

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tine Onnrcn were uiieu WIN bpSCbhJONb, ONOA ~
that bour, and the press constantly Increased
npIil the close of the session.
nv Inc Rev. p. Ooomoe, Agent of the state
Temperance Union. the journal OF yesterday
"a a committee TO pear fraternal relations TO the
Wilmington Conference was ANNOUNCED, as
tsioSs;fSsygm Sssin. W. mcsoo%bs and ii. r Galloway.
The conn mission to Adjust Claims vas snS
nounced ss Ioqws;Maan SteenRsns' Ere Rs1s opS
MoCulougb, Y. Mason. and M. ID. Kurtz.
The following were also snnOunced;-
COMMITTEES ON EXAMINATION.
First Year-Revs. NJ. ID. Kurtz, Il. M. Grimth,
q. Cummins, J. B Smith, w. W. MeMlcnaeL
IS,Id n S'S Yesr-w. Major, NJ. II. sisty. q. t,
HaTlock, J. e. Meredith; Q ID. McDermond.
FRaT!a ra9ssy 9esILY J. Mast Ia tsSS%K * W. Kurt rniey
To Examine Otndidstes for Admission on
Trisl-0. ID. Carlow, j. NJ. Hinson, I. Mont
To Examine Local Preachers: for Descons'
0roers-W. q. Robinson, w. M. Dalrymple,
To Exsmise Local Preachers for Elders
oiders-T. G. Murphy, ]. Flannery, T. 3. Miller
To Presc ch Missionary Sermon--J. +, Chaplin,
J. Todd, Alternate.
VISITING COMMITTEES.
Dickinson College-Revs. Joseph Mason aud
J. ii. Alday;. b. Scnoheld, Jr., and s. =. Drehrer,
Wesleyan Female College-Revs. P. j. Cox
IN w. j. Paxson.
Drew Theological seminary-Rev. DIR. Castle.
asseS EeS Of Rs4 NJ %nSS
place on the 18th of August last In this city,
He was good man; an aaS aSls s m1n1ster a1d ana
hut marked with great triumph.
The death of Rev. Daniel George was also
Officially reported. His funeral took.place at
Olney yesterday. He was man universally
beloved by all who knew him. and died in the
midst OF his days and usefulness
The death OF Rev. s. s. Grove. at Bristol, was
fhe ministry, were cslle and passed.
q. w. Graft. Adam L. Wilson. F. M. Brady,
The following were elected TO Elders orders,
after having been fully and favorsbly repre-;
JACOB P. Miller, ]. w. Hsrkins, w. L. Nc
Dowel w. c. Johnson, Thomas b. Nicely, and
Rsys /. Powers and W. Bishop will con tinue
in a supernumerary relation. Rev. A. Wallace
was CONTINUED snpernnmsraay VII WIN se sppoint-
the following were continued in the super
annuated relatiOn:-
Revs. ID. Long, John Cummins, Joseph Car
lyle, T. Cniids, I. s. Cnilds. and s. Patterson.
The names OF the preachers In the North
Philade phia district Were called, and eacn one
reported his missionary money.
Tne Presiding Eider.. Rev. Joseph Mason.
gave brief statement OF Inc cohoison ,ot Oh ms
have new Presiding Elder at the close OF this
session, but Mr.. Mason carries with him the
esteem and confidence OF all in his district. The
amounts reported from the churches in the
district Tor the missionary cause showed a
II.
every pastor announced . sum in many cases
much larger than had ever before been re-
The South Philadelphia district was called
The Presiding Elder, Rev. w. L., Gray made
statement touching he present improved aud
been an unusual amount of success and mucn
revival jnauence during the past year.
All the pastors were called, and reported
their missionary and church extension colleo-
LIONS In nearly all cases there IL decided
increase, showing healthy growth OF these
The death of Rev. H. F. Hurn was officially
announced. He died at Lancaster, Pa, greatly
beloved by his people and popular In tue COM
munity.
Rev. Allen John has also been called to his
heavenly rest during the past year. He died at
Middletown, Pa in December last He was a
minister of great sweetness of character and
died as be had long lived, pure Chrlstian.
Rev. "a. 81 II. Johnson, d, D.. President of Dick
inson College, also deceased during the year.
His death was peaceful and triumphant.
Rev.J.W Arthur was granted asuperannuated
Reading District-Rev. Joseph Csssle, Pre-.
siding Elder, represented the district as in a
very healthy, vigorous, and prosperous condi-
fion. The material Improvements have been
very large. All the pastors have been gra-
fiOD, 10 health. Rev. f. Moore. d. d has been
compelled 10 seek in southern cline a resto
ration OF his impaired vocal powers Nodistrlct
The names OF the pastors were then called
and the collections reported, showing a good
A letter was read from the Rev. DIR. Moore,
dated March H. 1869, near Houston. Florida.
supernumary. Without work. Toe following is
q copy of the letter. which his numerous
frIen dsin this city will thank us for publish
1ng;- ,5
TO the Bishop and Members of the Phlladel pha
Uonfsrepce OF The NJ. Il. Cnurch:-ISear Father aud
vsHiy Father, 10 permit me TO suier for some time
to sS MsFc
wiaos Of the North and seek relief in the ba my OF
M nresrst % NOT being sbe TO be present with you 1t
w.uid have been pleasure 20 me to join my brsth.
S oi Woss ses
have long somired, though rot much In his personal
ssy NY beloved etnrsn in the klnsdoa and pa pa
tiepce OF Jesus th AZ absent from you Ia
Prayer my SOU % Is that nsaysniy W Wisdom % maS
guide your deliberations, and that God by cOmfOr
As 90 myself brethren. the Apostles Creed ex
prsssht as least, to witness my energetic plans OF
lie, Iike q costly vase of slabaster, shivered ct
yst one lh,DE I Know. the LORD pudor whose per
Inissye adm inistraiiSn snifer is essentially and
Jesvs. IN bnlaiion also. and triumph In the mids
Isha strive TO qui me IKE nan in the great d igb
of Aile.ion which is appointed 70 my intensely sen
God. who sympa,hizs; through CHI list Jesus, witr
DveTy guished hsGrt-beAt Uf His children, Will D
iife mes heaven win break on my night Of grief q
vast canopy crowded with sparkling stars OF jo'
ID. Castle win state to you, brethren. what is mA
year. must htTe oe allowtd 20 express roy SINGER
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May We pretnIehnv nv the m smories OF the lsst 0eI,