Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-12

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except in cases where the divorce ha,
been granted 10 the contracting party OF
account OF adultery, or where both ths
parties are divorced seeking to be-
reunited. Referred TO the same commit
tee.
A resolution to change the marriage
ceremony to make IL n civil a. we'll "a :
religiously binding. Defeated.
Several resolutions looking toward
changes in discipline were killed.
A resOlus ion in relation TO the change
of ritual under certain circumstances. was
referred to the special committee, an.
pointed for the purpose.
A resolution from Rev. DIR. Mitchell, re.
lating to the series Of Sunday schoo)
hymn and tune books, published by
Bigeiow q Co. (who offered the Confer
ence the privilege of taking such selec-
tions from the books as it might choosel.
was referred to the special COMMITTEES on
that subject.
A resolution, inserting in the list OF
questions to be asked young preachers
seeking ordination, whether they will
promise to esehew all politics in their ser
vices, was voted down.
A resolution in regard TO the publica-
ton of a church paper was referred TO t he
COMMITTEES on Books and Periodicals.
DIR. LOvick Pierce introduced a new
rule, which he wished TO be inserted in
the church discipline In regard To infant
baptism, and the relations of baptized
children to the church. DR.. Pierce said
that he had sent a similar resolution as
that which was about to offer into the GEN
eral Conference four years ago, but tina
body tookno action on it either way. This
would, perhaps, be his last opportunity to
offer it, and he wished that the Confer
ence would take the matter under con-
sideration. He then read his proposed
rule, which sets forth: "a, that baptism
of infants is not a mere privilege to be
INDUCED in by parents at option, but a
Christian duty obligatory on all; (2), that
it should be performed as early as circum-
stances will allow, in 10 case over three
n after birth; (3l, that il should be
performed in church; IA. that private
baptism, except in certain cases, is not
compatible with Christian duty; l5), that
baptism constitutes the infant a child of the
church: co. hat it is the duty of parents
and others to impress his fact on the
minds of the children; % children so
baptized to be admitted to membership
as soon as they desire to do so, and give
evidence of a FPer understanding of the
obligations.
Laid over under the rule.
oLoRE CHURCHES.
Rev. DIR. Evans, of Georgia, moved to
take mp b report of the COMMITTEES on
ColOred Churches and the resolutions
recommended by the same. Adopted,
and a reading of the resolutions called
for. They are as follows:
ResOIDed, l. That the action of the last
General Conference in reference to an ul-
innate organization Of the cOlorsd people
of the M. e. Church, South, into a seDa-
rate Church, is complete, and therefore
no additional legislation is necessary TO
the end intended.
2. That we fully approve the purpose
the Bishops, as expressed in their adj
dress to this Conference, at an early day
TO call a General Conference tor our col
ored members, to organize them into a
separate Church, as provided in the Dis
). That we respectfully suggest to the
Bishops to take measures 10 organize
other Annual Conferences, wherever il
be proper to do so, that they may be
represented in the contemplated General
Conference; provided, the time of the
holding of said General Conference shall
be delayed thereby.
4. That we appreciate the services rem
dered in this cause by Brother Thomas
and we do hereby commend him
to the Bishops, should his services be
needed in the further prosecution and
contamination OF this organization.
5. That all Trustees o holding church
for the use of our colored mem
bership, be instructed to make titles to
said properly constituted Trustees of the
NJ. Z. Church, South, according
TO the discipline Of said church when or
ganized.
WHEREAS. Applications have been
made by certain parties for the transfer
Of the title to property belonging to the
+. Church, South, to congregations
who have withdrawn from our COM
.nunion; and, whereas, we regard the
property conveyed to our Trustees for
he use Of the colored congregations of
,ur church, a sacred trust to be held for
hem; therefore,
RssoEved. l. That it is the settled con-
Of this bodythat the NJ. E. Church
south has neither the legal nor morsl
light to transfer any property thus held
% those who have withdrawn from cur
2. That the disinterested service rem
our colored peopleDin a time of
iced, by Rev. Samuel Watson, in the
publication of the GERstan index, de-
and receives On wsrmest com
nendation of his ConfShence. And we
10 hereby recommend that paper To our
olored members, as worthy of their
,atrouage.
8. That we commend the colored NJ. e.
South, when formed, to the
sympathies, earnest prayers and
Import of the people Of the South
The resolutions were taken up separate
by paragraphs, and were adopted as
hey stand.
A resolution was introduced as an ap-
endix to them, to the effect that the
Visionary Committee MAXI provisions
D pay the expenses of those appointed
D carry out the above resolution.
This created a very long, wordy and
Yarm discussion, which was participated J
by DR.. McFerrin, DR.. Cottrell, Bishop
fierce and others. 1t resulted in the res ,
luton being laid on the table, on motion
{ the Rev. Mr.. Walker.
The resolution of the Rev. Mr.. Pitts,
hitch was under discussion the previous
at the our of adjournment, was TAX J
n up, and after a short discussion, re-
,rred to the special committee on the
,
DR.. Summers called for the report of the .
ommittee on Revisals. !
1t was read, and is in substance as fol- :
,ws: =
On the Encouragement of the Book of :
iscipline, as recommeA ied by the last !
eneral Conference, reports tavorably. A..
On the memorial of The Mobile Confer !
nee ~(extending the duties, etc, of the 5
Conferencel, reports adversely. !
Oh LIZ h4kAAAgAAaA VI ny &AA& ~ AAA1 q .
the duties of the presiding elders, !
nd allowing them to appoint others to !
reside at Quarterly Conferences, where !
are unable to be present, reports :
Onconcurrence. |
A motion to adopt the report was the !
for a long debate. The first and :
'cond sections were ~cOncurred in, with /.
ut little opposition, but the third was :
le tug of war. The discussion lasted I'M :
It was choked of by a call for the pre- 4
GUS question from the Rev. DIR. JEFF. l
amiltOn. The call was sustained, and !
Ie report of the committee adopted. Y
A resolution i~nstructing the Committee !
Books and Publications to inquire into '
10 propriety Of publishing a map defn- :
z The boundaries of the Conferences. v
ference to the duties, ETC., and the ap- :
,intmeut of stewards, was referred TO 7
9 COMMITTEE on Revisals. 2 a
The same action was taken in regard to
rule requiring preachers to draw up
etc, under certain circum-
ances.
DR.. Howe: A resolution instruct =
2 the Committee on Books and Psricdi- "a
Is to inquire into the propriety Of estab-
bang a monthly magazine devoted to
Smissionary cause, and to be published ~
der the supervision of the General !,
inference. Adopted. y
Rev. DIR. Winfield: A resolution In q
the Committee on Books, etc, u
examine into the prOpriety and desira-
sness of creating the Office of Superin-
ldent of Books and Publications in ev- l.
' Conference, the same to be elected
d to be paid a stipulated salary, to be
ed by the Quarterly Conference. A
rhe Rev. DIR. Reeves, of Mississippi, de- n
cred a lecture to the Conference for be-
too diffuse and prOlix. He told them
hey went on at the rate at which they
hen going, this General Conference
,uld sit Z" for time immemOridL." His =
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