Wilmington journal., 1875-07-30

personality, that the spirit OF
brethren in Christ should animate
every one, and that the religious ser.
vices should be care fully observed and
attended to faithfully, "Worship God
at the same time that you labor for the
Church.
Rev. Mr.. Todd, of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. DIR.
reynolds of the Baptist Church, both
of South Carolina, were then introduc-
ed and welcomed by the President to
seats in the Conference.
The call of charges then began on
the spiritual condition of the Church,
ali responding but three, whose dele
gates had not arrived, Shelby Station
being first called. After the call had
proceeded for some time, ,theConference
vine service was held, beginning at IL
O'cock, sermon by the Rev. r. G..
Barrett. of Lincolnton. Text Matthew
Xxx Chapter. 9Th verse. Great atten-
ton was paid by the audience, and
considerable feeling exhibited as the
speaker brought out the doctrines of
! the text.
Afternoon session 3 p. n. The un-
finished call of the morning sessiopwas
proceeded with, and finished after
which debate sprungup on the sub
jects embraced il the reports. The de-
bate was participated in by Revs. j.
w. North, VIM. M. Robey, President
of Davenport College, 81. s. Hender-
son, s. R. Traywick, Saml. Leard and
others, the President concluding with
a short and earnest speech explaining
and rccounting for some things not ex-
planned in the reports. Conference
then adjourned until to morrow morn
ing y a. m.
SECOND DAY.
July 23d, 1875.
Conference was opened at 81 n M,
with religious exercises conducted by
Professor Round, of Davenport Col
lege.
Roll of delegates called, and dele
gates who had arrived since last session
were enrolled On motion of Dr. Dixon
The calling of the roll was dispensed
with for the rest of the conference.
Reports on the spiritual con ndition of
the church were then called for, and
the rest of the charges not called yes
te day, reported.
DR.. Burkhead then made a state
ment to the conference in regard to a
series of discussions, with a sect called
''Henkleltes, in Catawba county, with
its results. The discussions were con-
Quoted by Rev. d. May, of the NJ. E.
Church South. opposed by the Rev. Mr..
Smith, Revs. Polynarp and Henkle, of
Missouri, and Rev. DIR. Schmidt, Pro-
fessor in a theological college in St
LOnis. on the partof the Henkleites.
He believed that the "Henkleites" had
q 4 4 l.,
given up the contest SO that now the
churches III Catawba had peace
Rev H. T. Hudson offered a resolu
tion based on the substance of the re-
ports The resolution commends the
present condition of the church, and
recommends renewed efforts to |
bring up its spirituality to the
highest standard. The President |
then called for reports ON tinances.
and the call OF the charges began
with Shelby Circuit, continuing until |
the honr of adjournment. Ten and a |
half a. III. having arrived, Conference |
Thea adjourned to 3 pm.
At eleven O'clO"' divine service was
held, Rev. Sam1 Lean preaching the |
sermon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
DIR. Dixon offered resolution that |
the Conference recommend the assess !
ment plan for raising money. This
was amended to read. "Assessment
and Subscription Plan" and adopted.
Mai Lee offered resolution, which, |
after long debate, was amended to
read
ResOlccd, That the District Confer
ence believes it to be the duty of the |
stewards and membership to see that
the preachers are paid Ill full before
they leave their charges. Tie debate
vas participated in by tho Revs. r. G..
Bennett, 5. r. Traywick. DIR. Burk-
head, Jno. w North, I'll. L. Hudson,
and by the following lay delegates:
Mai. Lee. G.. L. Fals, Tuttle, Hoyle,
aud others, and was very spirited, |
points of discipline being brought to
bear npon it III every point, and the
whole subject of collections getting a
general sitting. Capt. Jno. e. Leg |
gett, of Front Street Church, Viii |
mington. and Mr.. L. d. Winchester, |
of Monroe, were presented to the |
Conference, and invited to seuts IN the |
body.
After the appointments were read
the Conference adjourned.