The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-18

hoped theological seminary would be
established. The report was adopted
Under the tenth question, the name OF
T. Il. Trainer, Presiding Elder OF Guy
andotte District, was called. Nothing
against him. He said there were besuti-
ful mountains and valleys In bis District.
In consequence of the war .destitution
prevailed. Recently frosts and other
causes had added to the distress. 1t was
in every sense missionary district. The
brethren there had behaved we'll, and
God had blessed their labors.. FROM 600
to 800 souls had been added to the
church. The means was not In the
country for large collections. They were
greatly in want Of church edihces.
He had, during the past year, preached
more out in the woods, on the rocks and
mountains, than in all his other expert
ence. This District had more Sunday
Schools now than it had twelve months
ago Itwas steadily advancing, and was
coming out of the wilderness They had
all the materials of wealth. They wsnted
but muscle and vim. He had often
clambered over the rocks in dangerous
places, and thanked the Lord for sparing
him. Owing to his record during the
war, he expected to meet with enemies,
but he had been received with kindness
by those whom he expected TO be inim-
icsl. He said the brethren were doing
the best they could He said that until
he wen. to the Guyandotte District he
knew nothing of hunger and toll.
The names of the preachers of Gayan-
dotte District were called. Nothing
against them They reported their mis-
sionary and other collections.
the third question, "Who remains on
trial. was taken up. .
Tie sixth question, "Who are the
Descons of the second class?" was taken
up, The names OF Z. G. Woodruff and
J. Lee, were called. Nothing against
them. j. w. Huggins' name was called.
Brother Lees character was passed. As
bury Micks name was called. Brother
Higgins character was passed G. q
Wiidiug's name was called. Brother
Micks' character was passed. Brother
Wildlug's character WAS passed.
The seventh question, "Wno have
been elected elders this yesr?' was taken
up. fl. J. Boatman's name was called.
He was elected to elders orders. h. ii.
Westwoods name was called. Brother
+. w. Chidester was elected to elders
orders. WE Lovett's name was called.
Brother Westwood was elected to elders
orders. z. A. Trippetts name was
called. Brother Lovctt Was elected TO
elders orders. Brother Trippeit WAS
elected to elders orders.
The teilers returned, and it was found
that there was no election. The vote
was announced as follows: Bro. Ball,
35; Bro. Ryan, q, Bro. Hughes, o; DR..
A. Martin, II; Bro. Trainer, II; Bro.
Bolton, 80; Bro. j. l.. Clark, 70; Bro.
J. NJ. Powell, So; Bro. Dix, %; Bro.
S. Steele, 2?; Bro. Webb, l5; Bro. lson,
Is, and Others had less than Is. Sixty
three votes were necessary to choice.
The time of the session was extended,
by vote, on account OF the election.
The nome Of w. "A w. Young was
called, under the 7th question. The
name OF j.. s. Laughlip WAS called.
Brother Young was elected to elders
orders. Brother Lsughlin was elected.
ID. Taskers name was called. Brother
G +. Hue was elected TO elders orders.
5. G.. Rexrosd's name was called.
Brother Tasker was elected to elders
orders. w. g. Grifith's name wrs called.
Brother Rexroad WAS elected to elders
orders. Brother Griffith was elected.
Brother Woodrutfs name was called.
He was elected. j. Lees name was
called. He wss elected. j. L.
Ego helberger was elected
who are the upernumerary preach
ers?" the eighth question, was taken up.
The name OF Moses TiChcnel was
called 4 letter from him WAS read, in
which lie said the past year had been
year of great bodily affiiction, but the
!ulure had great outlook for hirn. lie
was still growing weaker. He was placed
in superannuatei relations On motion OF
Brother Ball, thesympGthy OF the Confer
epce WAS extended to him. The relations
ofJ. B. Pinchon, + Ford, 5. K. Dawson, j..
\. Echilt,. ". ii. Laughlin, j. Elchel.
berger, g. Rogers (relation changed to
effective relation), w. Il. Satterfcld, K
L.. Wood yard, NJ. Dowlor (deadl, and
r. Brooks, were. with the exceptions
noted, continued.
The ninth q estion. "Who are the
Superaauated Preachers7' came up. A.
Stevens. d A McGinnis, ana X. l..
Brooks, case continued; d. A. Dix, and
j. Burkiey, were continued in their re-
l,tio7.
Brother Brooks spoke ior some time.
He said this was the fifth time be bad
been ableto attend Conference in fifteen
wears. He recounted some adventures OF
his early life. told of MS being perse.
cuted ~ an abalitionist, &c. He SAID
he had been an invalid ter y long
time, confined to his bed Tor months and
wears on several occasions.
The telers who ha1 been again sent
out count The vote returned. Sixty
votes were necessary to choice.
j. w. W. Bolton received 60, and was
declared elected. Others received votes
as follows. Bro. Bal, "a; Bro. Powell,
"a; Bro S. Steele, 81; Bro. &. Martin.
II; Bro. Hall, 10; Bro. Trainer, II; Bro.
Clark. u: BIO. Dix, 25; Bro. A. Martin,
II; and several others were scattered.
DR.. 4. Martin was granted leave OF
absence
Tha Conference then adjourned.