Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25
the excursion to Dover to visit tn. Conference


About three hundred strong, We left the ssat
some OF the best cars Of the b 1aware railroad,
free Of cost, for visit to the Confer
ence AcAdmy, located in TIN capital of the DA-
mond State.
After very pleasant run, We arrived at the
Dover depot, formed In line and marched up 10
the Academy building, and were received by ex-
Gov. Salisbury, President Of the Trustees, in
the spacious recitation room, In . very warm
hearted address. The Gov. could not let pass
the opportunity, however, to recite before rA
the past and present history OF TINS insti tuition !;
told US OF its financial endorsements, aud
plead with all present to redeem their pledge
BUILDING FROM DEBT AND METHoDIsN FROM Dis
aRAcE.
II. Colclazer followed, and in the course OF his
remarks assured Gov. Salisbury that the Con-
ference will redeem its pledge, and say the
Academy.
W. II. Hutchin, tho Conference Academy
OF the ladies of Dover. The chair then intro
duced DR.. Kenny, who eulogized, IL. betting
wording, the women Of Dover.
W. l.. g. hurry, = student, made very inter-
esting address in which he welcomed the Con-
ferencs in behalf Of the students Of the Acade-
my. This Is young man OF more than ordinary
TALENT and in years to come, il God " Arcs him,
will become one Of the giant ministers OF the
Methodist church.
Mr.. hurry WAS followed by W. p. Davis, who
responded eloquently Oh behalf of the boys OF
the. Conference. Hon. Charles Brown closed
the speechiiying
THEN CAME DINNEr,
eyidencng in q most substantial manner the in
terest of the Dover ladies' in the school. This
WAS season not soon to be forgotten. II Was
thought about 600 dined, and 1t was evident that
in point Of chicken eating the laity were not 70
be outdone by the clergy. We then returned
all delighted with the visit, while many, NO
doubt, heartily wished the Dover preacher. seek
ing committee will say one word only in behalf
of their appointment TO 80 desirable charge.
EDUCATION.
The Anniversary Of the Wilmington Confer
ence Educational Society was held, this evening,
G. W. Sparks, Esq, III the char. DIR. MatlAck
conducted the opening services, when W. II.
Hutchin was introduced lie said during his
assessed to the Conference = year ago only
SCALA, and that the whole receipt only amoun-
ted to s6,36S He said there were thousands
on the subscription books, but they could not be
had. He closed with M appeal to tho friends OF
the Academy to go forward until every dollar is
Rev. J. NJ. Williams, the principal, was then
introduced and spoke for half an hour, mainly
Of the outlook OF things He said the Catho-
lies are already expecting to have in
hand this building, which they intend to
convert into nunnery. The priest has seen
the creditors, and assured them that when they
must have their money; only push and they have
it forthcoming. lie urged present duty.
DIR. CURRY.
who had Just arrived, was then introduced, but
being very much fatigued, declined to speak.
This WAS sad disappointment, rs the Doctors
reputation lad brought out many, expecting a
rare treat.
Fourth Day.
Devotional services were conducted, this
morning, by Rev. J. d. Curtis.
The class of the second year, which had to be
laid over yesterday, came up, and after suitable
representatives Reys. 4. McSorley. II. Il.
Dreamer, Il. L. Roe, N. McQusy, J. NJ. Green,
Isaac N. Foreman and L. Ayres were admitted
to conference membership and elected TO dex-
cons orders. 8. $. Baker, who il suffering from
III health was continued on trial in the hope he
may sufficiently recuperate to enter the etrec.
tive ministry year hence.
The interest OF the mun'cent legacy left to
our conference by the late Rev. James Riddle
of Wilmington, amounting to :l2O, was ordered
to be paid to the Conference Stewards.
The report Of the Biblical Theological Insti
tute, located in Baltimore, founded for the edu
cation OF promising young colored men for the
Methodist Ministry, was referred TO the Con
ference Education committee. This il doing
good work but amid numerous embarrassing cir
cumstances.
Drs. Curry, Editor of tho Christian Aduocate
Rush. OF the FreeInen's Aid Society, Prettymal
OF the Georgia Conference, Kenneday, Of til.
Presbyterian Church, and Poulson, OF the indie
pendent Methodist church Of Baltimore, Rounds
OF the Baltimore Institute, and White, Of til,
Delaware Conference, were introduced to on
conference.
Joseph II. Hudson was elected to local dea
cons orders, and Robt. 4. Bradley. n located
member of the Missouri Conference, was elected
to elders orders in tho same ranks.
The Conference Academy made written re-
port through W. Ii. Huchin, the agent. He sale
our debt on the Academy is about $4,000. SIG
900 to be forthcoming in April and, though VIZ
have on the subscription book about s22, 900
very little of this Is available now.
After the reading, Rev. ]. Is. Quigg offered q
series of resolutions nrging that the members Of
tile Conference shall assume this debt and raise
This called ifoFFtf IhYtaav 'asebave. par,,
ted in by Revs Quigg Kenney, Elk. Gov. Sauls
bury, Thomas Mallilen, the irrepressible ]. Is
Mann, Bishop Scott, and others. when the sun
OF $4,000 WAS assumed by the Conference u
place this imperiled institution in safety, and in
sure its continued prosperity.
MIR. Mann proposed one hundred dollar sub
scriptions to make Bishops james, Scott ant
Wiley and Rev. Dr. Curry " life members of til,
NJ. y church within the bounds Of the Whining
ton Conference"
Mr.. Mann was also made life member, DR.
Currey leading OF with .25.
THE TEMPERANCE ANNIvEneAnY.
The temperance anniversary was held in til,
evening, Rev. w. Il. England in the chair
Rev. A. Stengle WAS the first speaker at consid
these points which he enlarged upon and made
cradle length government proposes to protec
and promote life, liberty aud happiness: promot,
law and order; protect those incapactated fo
self-protecton, such as minors, the insane, &C.
but while the government gives to its subjectl
these guarantees it also licenses traffic that /,
int tinctiyely subversive Of this condition of pro
lection. He concluded in very forcble languag,
that the government has no right to license the
sale OF poison. His address was logical and vel
received.
REV. A. WILEY WAS INTRODUCED,
and said he felt very much ike the man who
looked Ms though he nad nothing to do nowhere
TO do il, and nothing to do it with. But the
reverend gentleman nevertheless proved him
self competent to the work in hand, and amusing
manner i'll which he did his work, kept the house
IN uprorious laughter throughout. 1t may moi
be anliss to state that Mr. MILKY was added a.
one of the speakers for the occasion, in order to
make him define himself on the temperance
question, some surprising him heterodox, and
define himself he did to their full satisfaction
The presumption il the temperance men will
never have Mr.. MILKY to address their cause
again, not that he damaged their cause, for lie
did it good, but for the fact that he evidently
dashed them for the motion that prompted hi
appointment.
REV. t. L. POuLsoN,
OF Baltimore, was then introduced and stated
that tue drinking custom and the sale of intoxi-
eating liquor were already settled, leaving the
temperance men now only to settle the license
system and he commended it was not legislation
that has settled the drinking and sale Of rum,
but the education Of public sentiment and he
urged this as the most potential pleans by which
to abolish the license system. The speaker WAS
truly eloquent and logical, and his address was
well received by the hundreds present, who 10
heartily applauded the words that fell on their
attention. Mr. Poulson looks and talks as
though he is anxious to get back where SO many
of us want him.
SUNDAY IN SMYRNA.
After n rousing experience meeting partic-
paled in by lay and clerical, Rev. Dr.. Curry,
editor OF the New York Christian Adsocate,
preached one of the grandest sermons ever liz
tened to from the text BE thou calm" The
people were thoroughly convinced that this vet
Gran OF the church Ii not only our ablsst editor,
but may be ranked as one Of the ablest preach
ers. 1t Is thought over 1000 persons crowded
the church to hear him.
A meeting was held, in the afternoon, in the
interest OF the Sunday School cause, with ad-
dresses by Revs. G. d. Watson, and s. L, Ora.
cey, OF Providence Conference.
At night, DIR. McCauley preached an able
sermon to large audience. After the morning
and afternoon services the aeacona and elders
were ordained. Services were held in the other
churches of an interesting character.
Fifth DAY.
The devotional services OF this morning we're
conducted by DR.. Matlack
The committee on Finance made a very ell
gDurauiuu reDort and the nOuiel Drnparly dis