The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-20
Columbia District NJ. E. Conferences.
COLUMBIA, 8. o., August 18. 1874

Columbia District NJ. e. Conforenos.
COLUMBIA, 8. o., August 18. 1874.
MR. EDITOR: With your Indulgence,
/ feel impelled to give your readers,
many OF whom doubtless will be inte-
rested in the facts if not in their nara.
tive, condensed account OF the work
Of our District Conference, Just closed
at Chester. The assemblage, which
was composed of delegates from the
Counties of Edgefs!d. Lexington,
Richland. Fairfield md Chester, was
digni6ed in it's character, earnest in
it's labors and propitious in its results.
Between the daily sessions and at
night. there wero refreshing spiritual
seasons. such ns are seldom enjoyed.
Very forcible sermons were then deli
verr.l by our worthy Bishop Wilinm
Il. Wightman and Revs. Thomas,
Boyd, Stafford, Jones, F.en>inr, Kirk
land, Smith, Meynardie and others.
The discourses of onr yonng minister's
from this city, Revs. Smith and Kuk-
laud. were heartily commended by
their hearers. and the Washington
Street and Marion Street Churches
congratulated for having their SER
vices. The subjects of church build
lngs, parsonages, Sunday schools,
educational interests and the spiritual
condition of the various charges re-
ceived full and earnest consideration.
On the topic of educational interests,
Prof. Carlisle, of Wofford College, aud
DR.. Jones, of Columbia Female Col.
lege, were heard with Jealous atten-
tion. Wofford College is controlled
by faculty noted for their high in
tellectual mplishments, finished
culture and pure Christian devotion,
aud being located in healthy region,
and in community. of unimpcachable
morality, should have The support of
the people of South Carolinu. The
self-sacrificing devotion of her profes-
sors, during long and severe finunciul
troubles. Is IN instance Of pure and
sublime nobility of character, and an
illustration of disinterested fidelity
which Christian principles alone can
sustain. Columbia Female College
has the advantages OF healthy locn.
lity, and an able, experienced und en-
ergetio President, with full board OF
accomplished instructors. Its marked
prosperity during the year is tho fruit
OF their assiduity. and it's future will
doubtless add increased lustre to the
history of Methodism in South Caro-
lima. It is earnestly hoped TINT tho
young men and ladies Of the State will
I'LL up these institutions, as they richly
deserve. !,
The following lay delegates wore
elected TO the annual conference, to
convene in the city of GreenviIle, in
December next, viz: Giles j. Patter-
son, Esq, Of Chester, MIR. John H.
Kinsler, Of Richland, Mr.. John w.
Hardy, Of Columbia, and Mr.. Artemus
Watson, of Edgefeld.
The sessions were harmonious and
Instructive throughout. On Sunday
night, the conference closed with one
OF the ablest and most impressive ser
mons which it has been the good for
tune OF the writer to hear, delivered
by DR.. 8. B. Jones. The congrega-
tion filed the church to overHowing,
and many had to 60 away unprovided
with seats or space to listen to the able
effort Of tho learned minister. The
people of Chester were exceedingly
kind toward the delegates, and deserve
our nnbounded thanks for their libe-
ra!ity aud hospitality. l express the
sentiment of every member of the
conference when say that the plea
SAINT association there enjoyed will
long be remembered with q feeling of
gratitude and recurring qualification.
A DELEGATE.
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