Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-10-18

real Gospel Dorcr instead of human elo-
quencc. After the usual notices Conference
adjourned. r.. ID.
THIRD DAY.
GREENEvILLE Oct. l3, 1871.
Before giving n report OF to-day's pro-
ceedings, | must mention Il meeting held
last night in the interests of the Church
Extension Society. The church was filed
to its utmost capacity. Three addresses
were delivered, All of which were very in
teresting and Profitable to all who heard
them. The first speaker introduced was
Rev. James Mitchell of the Virginia Con-
ference, who made very fine address, set
ting forth the objects. plans and work of
the Church Extension Society, The sec
ond speaker was Rev. Benz. st. James fry,
ID. d., of st. Louis, Missouri. The speak
or, although weary from travel entertained
his hearers with a clear, practical and clo-
quent description of the work that this So
ciety is doing in many parts of the United
States
DR.. Fry said he felt a great interest in
this work, as he had been born long time
ago at, Rutledge, East Tennessee; that
his father moved away when he was
a child, and now for the first time he
is permitted to look upon the land of his
birth. His mother talked Of these hills
and valleys until she ceased talking on
earth. ,tatt tt1 ,r|
The thirlhna Iastlspeaker' yvas Rev M
e. Cobleigh, DID. This address was one
that will not fade from the memory of
many who heard for long years. In many
points itwas masterpiece of eloquence.
Conference was opened this morning at
the usual time, aud the regular business
taken up. There EwereF no items of very
great importance taken up in the early
morning; yet every item was of impor-
tance ,tb the Conference as n body. Much
care seems to be exercised by all the lead
ing members i'm conducting even the ordi-
nary business And the spirit pervading
all is harmony and earnestness.
The most important business of to-day,
and of the Conference in many respects,
was taken up at 10 \. NJ. This hour had
been fixed upon for the election of dele
gates to the General Conference. This re-
suited, on first ballot. in the election of
Rev. n. +. Cobleigh, ID. d., and Rev. +.
NJ. Tanning. The second ballot, Rev. J.
l.. Mann was elected. After two or three
ballots for reserved delegates, Rev. j. n.
Hyden and Rev. II. w. Patty were elected.
This business being disposed of, the Con-
ference proceeded with its regular work.
Rev. Dr. Fry, ofSt. Louis, Missouri, was in
troduced TO the Conference. At the hour
for adiournment, it was decided to meet at
= Z. NJ. to receive the Lay Conference. a
committee of three, consisting of Revs. f.
NJ. flaming J, l.. Mann aud II. ID. Black,
were appointed to extend the
welcome of this Annual Conference. At2
+. NJ, the Electoral Conference of Laymen
met at the Presbyterian church, Hon. n.
G.. Taylor President and r. f. Stewart
Secretary. After being fully organized,
the election of delegates from this body to
the General Conference were elected This
resulted as follows Hon. y. G. Taylor and
Col. j. w. Ramsey, with J. J. Neager and
n. A. Patterson rs alternates. At T.. NJ.
the Laymen proceeded to the church.
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an address of welcome by Rev. ]. l.. Mann
was responded to by Hon, II. II. Butler.
The address of Mr.. Mann was a very fine
effort. and will live long in memory. Bish-
op Scott also made short address. II. ID.
FOURTH DAY.
The Conference was opened mt thc usual
hour this morning with appropriate reli-
gious services, after which many items of
interest to the work of the church in the
bounds of the Conference were disposed of.
Various reports of committees were pre-
sented. Most of the committees reported
to-day. Many of them would be very in
teresting to your readers, if space could be
given them. But these reports will ap-
pear in the Minutes" F" in pamphlet form,
and those wishing 70 read them can he
supplied at very small cost, by applying
! to the preachers.
These Methodist preachers are alive to
all to all the Interests Of tire country as
well rs those pertaining to the immediate
interests of this branch or Tie church.
The reports show that the Methodist IGpis-
copal Church in lia-t Tennessee is i'm a
healthy, growing condition.. All who will
read the reports aS made can see lhai ih!s
branch Of the church Is stronger to-llay, i'm
every seusr, than ever before i'm the bounds
Of the Conference.
The ministry cyinu.1 -,rau cY lctgrmi-
nation 20 lnJrh for Cod aud humanity.