Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-18
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From Dover.
LAYING THE CORNER sToNE OF THE CONFERENCE
ACADEMY.

LAYING THE CORNER sToNE OF THE CONFERENCE
ACADEMY.
Correspondence OF the Commercial
DOVER, Sept. IT,
The corner stone Of the Wilmington Confer
epce Academy was formally laid, here, to-day.
The ceremonies attending the affair were not
largely attended but they were quite interesting.
A sprinkling of ministers arrived on the IL 25
train from above, among whom was the Rev. DR..
Todd, of Philadelphia, and formerly of Whining
ton, who was announced tsone ftbe speakers
meeting of the Trustees was held at %
O'Clock, and the third and fourth instalments on
the stock subscriptions ordered to be collected
on the 1st of October 1863 and the 1st of jan
uary, 1874. Upon the adjournment Of the Trus-
tees, procession, including those gen.
tlemen and the Faculty and students Of the
Academy, was formed, and proceeded to the
site Of the new building. This is located upon
charming position, having slight elevation,
and overlooking the town.
The company having gathered in a room at
the end of the building, where some rude ac-
commodations had been provided, after a short
delay, Rev. j. b. Quigg stated the character OF
the occasion. and introduced Rev. Jacob Todd,
OF Philadelphia, who spoke for about fifteen
minutes. He said the institution would have it's
doors open to students from all parts of the
country, and without regard to sect. It's in
fluence would extend to future ages and outlive
the name and fame Of its founders. The Meth
odst church had been charged with opposing
education, but this was not true. Ever since its
organization it had recognized the value of, and
made preparation for, higher education. The
Wesleys and their co-laborers we're shining lights
in the literary world, and he challenged disproof
OF the fact that the church had always manifest
ed desire to educate its children both in spirit
ual and mental truths. Dwelling upon these
and cognate topics, he spoke, in conclusion, of
the combination of purest Christianity with the
highest education, by which our children would
still look from Nature up to Natures God.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Todds address,
telegram was read from Bishop Scott (who had
engaged to be present. saying that his watch
had misled him, aud he had missed the train by
two minutes. Mr.. Quigg also explained the ab-
sence Of Hon. N. b. Smithers, who had been
asked to be present, but had been prevented
from attending, by business engagements.
The company then gathered in front of the
building, the Trustees of the Academy standing
on the first floor, Ito which height the build
ing is finished) and Rev. Mr. Williams, the Prin-
cipal of the Academy, made a suitable prayer.
Rev. DR.. Thompson, acting in place of Bishop
Scott, then preformedthe ceremony of laying the
cornerstone and placed in the cavity
Minutes Of the Wilmington Conference, M, L.
Church list of the committees to organize the
Academy, and Of its Trustees copy OF the char
ter; catalogues of Dickinson and Wesleyan Col
leges. DC.
The benediction was pronounced, and the
company dispersed, many to attend the meet
ing of the State Society for Moral Reform, which
was announced to convene Immediately in the
M. L. Church.
THE MORAL REFORM MEETING.
lion. @. s. Layton, President of the organiza-
tion presided McKsndree Dounham was ap-
pointed Secretary, pro lem. The proceedings
were opened, lin the evenng) by reading the
Scriptures and prayer by G. ID. Watson.
1t was decided to hold an adjourned meeting
at Milford, on Wednesday, October list, at 2
Al. q
appointed to prepare business for it Col. A.
j. Wright, Thomas B. Coursey, Hon. N b.
Smithers. Rev Elijah Crouch Rev. A. d. DAVIS.
The Constitution was amended by fixing the
annual meeting on the 4th Wednesday of Sep
tember, and notice was directed to be given to
all the Temperance societies in the state.
The President, Judge Layton, read his
annual address, an able and in
strlctiye document, for which vote
OF thanks was rendered him, and copy was re-
quested for publication.
The Rescue, edited by Rev. A. D. Davis, was
adopted as the organ of the Association.
The following officers and managers were
elected for the ensuing year President, Hon.
son, Esq, for New Castle Thos b. Coulsey,
Esq, for Kent; Rev. y. p. McColley, for Sus-
sex; Corresponding Secretary, ,Sooman Hersey
Recording Secretary, Colonel A. j. Wright
Treasurer, Rev. Elijah Crouch; Managers
Ihos j. Davis, Rev. L. Z. White A. P. Robin
son, ESD, Miles Messick, Warren Kinder, W. W.
Morgan, Rev. Jas. Hubbard, DIR. f. NJ. Gun,
Paynter Frame, and Jas H. Russell, OF Sussex
county Rev. O. W. Watson, Rev. W. r. Cahoon,
Rev. J. " Smith, Rev. John Downham, John
Harrington, Rev. D. @. Ridgeway, A.P Burnham,
DR.. Z. Dawson, VIM. P. Smithers, and s. NJ. Col
Inns, OF Kent county Rev. James A. Brindle,
Rev g. w. Folwell, Alfred I. Scott, Rev. H. Col
clazer, VIM. Bright, Rev. Daniel Green, Rev
James Bryan, Rev Joshua Humphriss and Rev.
J. E. Kidney, of New Castle county
The meeting djourned to meet at Milford on
the 1st of October. -