Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-03-24

The order of the day, namely tho vote Of tho
ministers OF the conference On lay delegation was
then taken up, the yeas aud nays beiog taken re-
suited as follows 90 yeas, % nays, total 81 !.
which requires two more to make il a three ionri,
vote. IL is thought that other members will Vel
record their vote and that more than the reuuired
humber will be received.
The Bishop then presented the Baltimore Con-
ference resolutions upon which the folowinv
vote was given.
First. = They shall not extend the time Of pas
iorai service beyond the present limit" 62 for,
20 against cuncnrri1.,
Second They shall not change the present
constitution or conposition of the annual con
ierencee' the motion to concur was adopted oy a
vote oi 50 for, 70 against.
Ih,G. They shall not restrict the present au-
thority OF the Bishops, concurred in by vote
OF 81 for, against.
The Conference then proceeded TO fix the place
OF ils next session; Dover, Milford and Smyrna
were placed IN nomination, and pressing invita-
tions presented from each The vote was taken
and Dover selected.
w IL. Cole, Esq, agent of the MARYLAND State
Bible Society WAS introduced to the Conference,
anc the Following resolution w9s passed after he
addressed the body. A resolution insLructing The
finance committee to pay over all monies col
lecied in the State of Maryland not otherwise
appropriated to Mr.. Cole, and all monies collected
in the State OF Delaware and not pad into local
societies TO begiven 10 the Treasurer of Tho
Delaware State Bible Society.
The report Of the Tract Committee was read
and adopted.
The committee to prepare action OF the Con-
ference iu reference to the death of DIR. j. Nc.
Clintock, reported as follows
WHEREAS, The providence of God has re-
Gently removed from the sphere Of his labors DR.
John McClintock, n man of large learning. bril-.
liant talent, catholic spirit earnest piety extensive
and varied usefulness Il thorough Methudist in
his antecedtnts convictions aud enthusiastic af-
ieetlons, nevertheless belonging to the universal
church, therefore
Resolved That we unite in the profound sor-
row with which his unexpected bereavement
burdens the heart of the church and the Christian
world.
ResolUtd That we assure the afflicted family
OF our deep sympathy and promise them an in-
terest iu our prayers.
Adopted by unanimous and rising vote.
Reys. I. j. Thompson j. II. Lightburne j. Il.
williamson, and Eli Salisbury were appointed 10
secure an act Of legislation empowering certain
parties to receive monies due the Conference from
the 'flact Society oi The Philadelphia Conference.
Alter announcements Conference adjourned to
| meet Mt 8 O'Clock, p. M.
| Dismissed with bencdiction by DIR. IT. Cooper.
Conference reassembled at 8 p. m. Rev. Yves
| ley kcuncy in the chnir. Opening devotional
| services conducted by Rev. B. f. Price.
The report OF the Committee on Temperance
was received and adopted item by item. The
| report Of the Sunday School Committee was re.
| cciyed and adopted. In connection with this
/ Itpprt hev. i. d Quigley moved that the pastors
Of the city OF Wilmington be a committee to
| prepare an organization for Conference Sunday
school Union. The report of the Freedmens Aid
cause was received, recommending it to tue favor
able support OF our people. The report of the
| Committee on the Bible cause was received and
adopted. Also the report of the Committee on
| Education after its adoption the following
blanks were filled IN the visiting committees 10
the Dickinson College, Rev. s. L. Grlcey Rev
w. Kcnney; Wesleyan Female College. Rev /.
T. Cooper, Rev. A. Ritenhouse; FELTON, Classical
Seminary. Rev. A. w. Milby, Rev. G. a. Pha-
bus; Smyrna Classical Institute, Rev. VIM. Uric,
| Rev. j. Il. Lightbourne.
Laymen to visit Dickinson College, w. A. Rey-
nods, L. Kittinger, NJ. D.. Wesleyan Female
College, Hon. Jacob Tome, Walter II. Thomp-
scn, Esq.
The following resolution, presented by Rev. A.
| Goodman, was adopted $
WHEREAS, Conference time brings welcome
opportunity fnr the reunion Of those ur.ted In
| Conference ,slation, aud
I, WHsAaAs. 70 b. i.HEFipA IL aI;s saaslHas HHl