Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-26
M. E. CONFERENCE.
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LAUREL, Feb 29d.
The principal business Of Conference having
been telegraphed 80 fully for the ConTMERoIAL,it
only remains to give few incidents to complete
the reports. Amongst tho leading occurrences
was the address OF Rev. DIR. Vincent ON Thurs
day evening" on the Importance OF Sunday School
work. 1t abounded with eloquence, pathos and
vein of wit and pleasantly which alternated
the vast audience between me,riment and sym
pathetic feeling His description Of the trials Of
Rough BILL was entertaining and effective.
The pruning Knife was freely used this morn
ing in the admission to Deacons' orders. The
address of Bishop Ames was powerful and
searching, containing much good admonition not
only to the class on trial but to the Conference
in general. Out of the class of eight, five passed
review in flying colors, two were dropped and
one continued on trial Those rejected have the
privilege Of remaining on trial il they desire.
Tive were subsequently admitted, by a recon-
sideration Of the Conferences first action.
Considerable wire-pulling and button-holing
has been going on in reference to appointments,
which was quietly and faoetiously squelched by
an ntimation, this morning, by Bishop Ames
that those who were the most anxious and busy
about the place they would be sent to, were
generally the most unsuccessful ministers. f.
II. Haines, of the Virginia Conference, and ] i.
Caldwell Of the Georgia Conference, have been
received into full connection in the Wilmington
Conference, while it is understood ]. II. Light
bourn will be transferred to the Baltimore Con-
ference.
The Laurel folks are astonishing the visitors
by their acts of hospitality. They in turn seem
astonished to see such gathering of people, and
the news-boys carrying around the papers open
to them new era which, no doubt, they would
like to see continue.
The enterprise of the Publishers of the Pc
ninsular NeiGs and Advertiser is certainly cor
tainly commendable. On Friday morning, failing
publishers sent a courier in carriage 80 miles,
who reached Laurel shortly after o'clock. H.
Proceedings, SATURDAY., p NJ, Yesterday, and
To-Day.
Special Dispatch to the CommerciaLl
LAUREL, Feb. &c.
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS SESSION.
Rev. Mr.. whittemoyer and Rev. Mr.. Kidder
addressed a large meeting in behalf Of the
Ladies' and Pastors Christian Union.
EVENING SESSION.
The Conference Missionary Society made its
report. Addresses We're made by j. NJ. William
son, Esq, Revs, Jacob Todd and G.. ID. Watson.
The receipts were as follows Wilmington
district 5,O07.13 Dover district. 80 S0087 (;
Easton district S1,3sl.2s; Snow Hill district,
SUNDAY MORNING.
The sermon was preached by Bishop James.
Tho following Deacons were ordained by
Bishop Amos A. ]. Crozier, Thos. o. Ayres,
| j. A. Arters. Isaac Jewell, John W. Poole, Adam
Stengle and L II. Nelson.
Bishop James ordained the following Elders
H. NJ. Chatham, @. W. Prettyman, j. A. b.
Wilson, ]. Conner, G. W. Buoy, c. II. Hutchin,
L. G.. FOsnocht, and W. II. McFarlano.
Mondays Proceedings.
Conference opened at 0 o'clock. The religious
exercises were conducted by Rev. Enoch Stubbs
| ,oE08ffI6piqst h92, 'liRffal fheeting..
| Eaator Eaaford and Smyrua Wpre mentioned.
| Easton was chosen.
Rev. Mr. Lightbourne reported the Centenary
Fund.
place of Mr.. Lightbourne, transferred.
Bishop Ames introduced DR.. Dashiell, OF Dick
| inson College.
Rev. Mr.. Quigg reported plan for the forma-
ton of Preachers Aid Association which was
| referred to a committee.
Memorial resolutions, introduced by Rev. J..
d. Curtis, referring to the death of A. A. Ewing,
| were adopted.
Also similar resolutions touching the death Of
Rev. Alfred Goodman, introduced by Rev. j. IL.
| Iightbourne.
i. j. Thompson made report upon the Bible
| cause which was adopted.
Mr. Phnbus offered report from the Com
mittee on Education, recommending Dickinson
and the Wesleyan Female Colleges, Drew Semi
nary and the Conference Academy naming visit
ing committees and appointing officers CT the
Conference Educational Society.
Addresses were made by Drs. Kidder and Da-
SHELL which were adopted.
| A resolution in favor of organizing National
American University, on broadcast basis wat
adopted.
+. A. Ellis read report in favor OF raising
contributions by the envelope system.
7. j. Thompson presented resolutions on part
ing with Rev. Mr.. Lightbourn. transferred to
Baltimore Conference. A feeling response wai
made by Mr.. Lightbourne.
Mr.. Price presented Sabbath School Repor
in favor of Berean lessons and organizing
Churches into Bible classes, which was adopted
Conference being entitled to an additiona
delegate in the General Conference by admis
sion of Isaac Jewell and j.. Nj. Poole, 1t pro
ceeded to an election Hill, 81; J. d. Curtis
. 81 Colclazer, IS; II. W. Todd, u balance scat
tering. Necessary, Al.
The committee to whom was referred the re
port of the Ministers Aid Society reported aplar
G which was adopted. Sixty ministers becam
/ members.
H. W. Todd made report on temperance
/, Addresses were made by ltevs. Messrs. Cooper
/. Lightbourn, Watson, and Gregg. Adopted
The third ballot resulted in tho election
d" Charles Hill as Delegate to the General Confe
ence.
Conference then proceeded to the election {
two reserve delegates to the General Conference
J, d. Curtis SO, II. w. Todd 35. These gentl
= men were elected
II Conference adjourned with the benediction
q A. w. Milby.
OEO. W. BUSH, French street wharf now ohe
N at the lowest market price, kOh-i-noor Lehil
a. and Mount Carmel Coal. These Goals are of u