Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-08

DALTIMORE w. Ii. CONFERENCE.-The
body is now in session in Frederick City, Md,
and on Thursday last paper presented by
DIR. N. j B|Nlorgan was unanimously adopt
ed, as follows
Whereas, The bishops of the NJ. D. Church,
in the spirit of charity and in accordance with
the action of the late General Conference,
made certain overtures to the bishops of the
NJ. e. Church South. looking to the union of
the two great bodies of Methodism, of which
they were respectively the official representa-
tives and
Whereas, The union of the two bodies
would be highly promOtive of the interests of
Christianity in general, and of Methodism IN
particular, throughout our entire country /;
therefore,
Resolved by the Baltimore Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Confer
ence assembled, That we do hereby express
our hearty approval of said action of our
bishops; and furthermore, we do declare our
readiness to cooperate in any consistent and
honorable measures that may tend to promote
the harmony and union of the two bodies, in
our organization of Christian labor, enterprise
and government
Resolved, That in view of the former init.
mate relations existing between ourselves and
the brethren composing the Baltimore Con-
ference of the NJ. Il. Church South, the Bishop
be and hereby is requested to appoint as fra
ternal visitors two of our brethren, to convey
to them our assurances of Christian fellowship
and good will.
TERpsIcoREAN.-The following commune
cation was furnished us for publication in our
last paper, but was entirely too late for that
issue:-
[For the Spirit of Jefferson.l
Messrs. Editors Il cannot refrain from
noting how old Charlestown was enlivened on
Friday evening by merry peals of laughter
and the hum of happy voices, all bent on
..having a gay time in that favorite resort
"Lee Hall" where the young ladies and gem
tlemen of the town and vicinity had gathered
for what is called in our day Hop"
Matronized by five of your most esteemed
ladies'. and conducted by number of your
most fascinating beaux, it could not be other
thar it was, most delightfully."- pleasant even
ing.
At about half past seven the band of music
which had been employed for the occasion
struck up, and in few minutes nearly every
one was engaged in dancing charming waltz,
the beauty of which was much enhanced by
the grace and ease with which all performed
their part, and the fair ladies rcsplcndant in
al! their youthful beauty added much to
increase its loneliness and grace which should
characterize this favorite dance, while the
gentlemen performed their part so admirably
that the most disappearing eye was carried
away with the whirl and magic of the step.
ur,drillc next fOll0wcG and every one
was seen with pleasure flushed faces. During
the evening the round dances generally alter
mated with the qradrilles
At eleven o'clock our eyes were Toasted by
seeing beautifully set table supplied with
every thing nice; the efficient walters played
their part to perfection, while the Little
ConiectiOner" filled orr sauccrs to their utmost
capacity. with delicious cream and water ice.
The whir soon commenced again. and every
one declared they were inst getting in a
humnr for dancing" when it was determined
hy tie nIatronizjng party, that it was time to
break up and surrender 10
Natures sweet rcs;orcr, haimy Sleep
The summons was obeyed, but with reluc-
lance. for all had greatly participated in the
gaity that seemed to shower on us.
" But the charms OF youth at nd past,
AMI nature Gays they arc too sweet to ast.''
Never have spent more pleasant even
ing Messrs Editors in your burg; and say
with all due sincerity that tic beautiful beings
which Tread your streets are by far the bright
est Jewels Of your town. AID the energy which
was displayed by the young gentlemen in
getting up such an extensive Hop was
worthy Of older heads than theirs.