The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-18

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mission NON sssTs gol-
has brought m hour WI lsf EsSeosnis N ssN.
desired tossee. j. pray the BLESSING 5, tn,s.
upon them. Az q member OF the old ~
tefnity, and ~ member OF the new II ~
loice at any omen OF peace and good fseiinv
It Is the demand Of the age, of the period In
which We live, and Of our glorious reliYtos
that we extend to them the fraternal hand.
! say nothing Of differences. Let the future
take care Of itself. Let us now extend 10
them our hands In cordial Christian TIA
ternity.
Or. Edwards: wish simply to say that
AZ the brethren cannot remain with us longer;
rs necessity compels them toreturn, the best
thing under the circumstance that we can do
until the report OF our committee Is brought
in Is 10 adopt these resolutions.
DR.. Lee like these resolutions, but, In
my opinion, they stop = little short Of what
they ought to express. Anywhere this side
of organic formal union, ] am ready to add
that we not only pray for the happiness and
prosperity Of these brethren, but within the
limits Of what have expressed-for the com.
pleie success of what they wish to accomplish
between the two Methodisms. The whole
occasion has met the full approval of my
mind and the rejoicing OF my heart. I am glad
they were sent, I am glad they came, wish
they could stay longer, and wish to cay for
myself that my heart and hand responds to
the proposals Of fraternity which they bring
us. am sure I can say it for my brethren.
could say much more, but for the present
1 forbear; at another time may have the
chance to do SO. am almost disposed to
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that we heartily respond to their proposal OF
fraternal greeting and intercourse, and it is
the hope Of my heart that we shall send q
fraternal delegation to their next General
Conference; and, SO far as am concerned,
I am in favor Of authorizing our bishops,
when the Methodist Episcopal Church shall
appoint commission to settle all differences
between us, to appoint for US commission
to meet them for the settlement Of all points
upon which we are at issue, SO that there
will be no occasion of strife between US
that we may live as two Methodisms, but
with one religion.
H. V. Philpot moved to amend 1.-THE reso-
luton, but by request withdrew his motion.
Governor Polk: We have committee ap-
pointed to officially respond to these frater-
nal greetings, and prefer that at present we
90 no further than what is expressed In the
resolution now before the Conference. When
by them the matter has been carefully digest.
ed then it is time to 60 into the general ques-
ton.
Judge Brown: I desire to say that I think
that resolution is well expressed. 1t is clear,
distinct, and, above all, expresses what is in
our minds and hearts. I SIN in favor of adj
hitting it without any change. (Cries Of
"Vote vote!'1
DR.. NJ. S. Andrews rose to speak, but the
cries of "yote!" "Vote!" continuing, his
remarks were not heard.
The question was put and the resolutions
adopted by rising vote. The Chair, turn.
ing to. the delegation, invited them to ad-
dress the Conference.
DR.. Albert S. Hunt came forward and said
Il" Brettren,-When stood here on Friday
last came strengthened and supported by
the consciousness of the Divine presence,
and I have felt during every hour of my tarry
in this city that God has been near to all of
US. 1t is becoming then that the first eX-
preston of our thanks be made to the Con-
mon Head of the Church. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Ghost, for the peace which has prevailed
among Us. I think, brethren, that We would
return home just as we'll assured that we
for this expression which you have made.
We shall ever prize it as the choices thing
in our history. As one of our collea cues has
been called off on business, and will not be
here to speak for himself, say to you for
him, and for myself, that on every hand we
have been pressed with the tenderest tokens
OF Christian affection. May the blessing of
God rest upon you."
In the midst of applause DR.. Cha rles q.
Fowler was called for. He said:
81 will only add that which + could not
have thought would be able to say. When
mission thought that perhaps it was be-
cause I was young man. A man in our
church said to me: 1t is we'll for you to go,
as God is with you and his blessing upon
you and this people. Some of US who re-
member 1874 will have to 60 to heaven be-
fore We can have peace But my presence
with you has demonstrated the all-conquer.
ing spirit of Methodism. The men of "A
have been as cordial and warm Us
the younger men. This demonstrates
the power Of the gospel to keep men
young. I have found heads covered with
the light of eternity, as towering mountains
catch the light Of heaven. have seen this
heavenly halo about their brow. find them
all young and glowing with the warmest
sympathy in behalf of our Church. I wish
to say that since we have been here have
received letters from our leading men full of
the strongest congratulations upon the man
ner in which we have been received. I bid
you God-speed."
The resolution was adopted with the sug-
gestion of DR.. Granbery, making the first q
preamble to the second.
At the suggestion of Governor Polk the
secretary was instructed to furnish the dele
CATION with copy of the resolution.
REPORT NO. 1. OF THB COMMITTEE on FINANCE.
This report was laid on the table Tuesday
under the rule:
whereas "the Lord ordained that they
which preach the Gospel should live of the
Gospel" and whereas the duty of provid- |
ing for the support of the ministry properly
deyolyes on the lay membership Of the
Church, and it is their duty, as far as posi- |
bic, to relieve the preachers of the gospel
from the necessity of making public collec. !
tions-a thing always disagreeable and en-
barrassing to those who have an eye single |
or