New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-02


other, but no help was sent. The insur-
gents have lately burned several estates in
the Jurisdiction of Colon.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Openisg Day Of the Centennial Fixed.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-The opening
the centennial exhibition on Wednesday
MAY 10, at noon, is formally announced.
A Cold Night.
MILFORD, Pa, May Last night was
the coldest for this season OF the year
within the memory of the Oldest inhabitant.
At five o'clock this morning the ther nome
ter indicated 80. Ice formed to the thick
ness of half an inch. A high wind prevails.
General Conference of tho African me-.
thedist Episcopal Church.
ATLANTA, Ga, May 1.-The General Con-
ference OF the African Methodist Chu rch Of
the United States met here to-day. Six
bishops and $50 delegates present. The con-
ference will be in session TIVE weeks.
Snow Storm.
WATERFOWL, n. Y, May 1.-Snow fell
here last night to the depth Of two inches.
The storm extended over the northern part
of the State, and in some places the snow
is still falling.
General Conference of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church.
BALTIMORE. May The Seventeenth
Methodist Episcopal Church assembled
this morning at the Academy Of Music,
and was called to order at nine O'Clock by
Bishop Jones.
Bishops Simpson, Scott, Ames, Bowman
Harris, Foster, Haven, and Revs. Merrill
and Peck occupied seats on the platform,
and the auditorium was filed with dele
gates.
Conference, and DR.. Gardner Baker. of
Northern New York, were invited as seniors
to take seats upon the platform.
After the reading of passages OF Scrip
ture, singing of hymns and pra yer, Bishop
James stated that he held in bis hand tae
roll of delegates to the conference pre-
pared by George w. Woodruff, secretary of
the last general conference, and asked the
pleasure of the conference.
On the motion of DR.. Curry, of the
New York vo4G GAgiHft48 call the roll of
delegates, at the conclusion tf which Bishop
James announced q quorum present. On
motion of Mr.. Newman, OF Washir gton
city, the conference proceed to elect se-
| cretary. g,
In the address of welcome the committee
states that on the twenty-frst day of the
present month 100 years will have elapsed
since the first annual conference assembled
| in this city; here also, in IVA, Methodism
| in America assumed its separate and indie
standards of faith, determined on ths form
| of government and organized method of
| working 1t is thirty-six years this day since
| the general conference last assembled here
| although up to that time more than one
| half of all the general conferences had held
| their sessions in Baltimore. An hour Or
more was occupied IN selecting seats by the
/ fhov woro raaOact-
iyely drawn by ballot and announced.
! After q second ballot, George w. W ood-
ruff was declared elected secretary.
Rev. c. Pushing was chosen assistant Sec
retary. Bishop Andrews read the address
prepared in pursuance OF resolution
1872, that the board Of bishops prepare q
commemorative address and present it to
this conference on the first day of its ses-
| sion, to be Immediately published to the
| church, with such recommendations from
this conference as will enlist all our people
/ in cheerful and devout observance OF these
specia Thanksgiving services, which shall
be the most appropriate and fervent ex.
preston of gratitude toiAlmighty God; of
faith in JesusI Christ, the Saviour and ruler
| of the world; of love to our country and
| LOYALTY to the free institutions, which are
| based upon the immortal declaration of in
dependence.
| Iho address, WHICH lS QulUo dHu Va q
character that fOrbids condemnation, was
referred to a committee of ton, hereafter
Raw. ". H. Pearne, of Michigan, sub.
mitted resolution as to TIE propriety of
dividing the General Conference into two
bodies, consisting of q clerical senate and
aS and 1sdes
length, after which his proposition was laid
on the table. The usual standing commit
| tees, except that on boundaries, were or
dered appointed, and the conference ad
iourned until tomorrow, closing ths exer-
cises with the doxology and benediction.
Charlotte Cushman's VIII.
PROVIDENCE, May 1.-At Newport to-day
the will of Charlotte Cushman was admitted
to probate. Mr.. j. Young Scammon was
present and authenticated his own sigma
ture.
Open to Travel.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The road to the
Yosemite valley by the Mariposa route is
open for vehicles. The first through stage
coach from Merced leaves this morning.
The War In the Csal Mines.
COLUMBUS, o., May l.-Adjutant Genera
Wikoff left here to-day for Massillon to
direct the movement of troops ordered to
the Mahoning mining regions, the civil au-
thorities having advised Governor Hayes of
their inability to protect the property OF
operators and the lives of the miners who
desire to work against the mob who have
prevented the working Of the mines for
some time past.
BOYS Wrecked on Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE, DEL, May 1.-Four boy,
, | capsized in sailing skiff. They succeeded
l | in getting on the bottom of the boat three
| miles from the shore, and were washed of
( | several times. Two we're drowned, and
+ the others escaped nearly ifeless from
/ | cold.
: Gaming Affair.
WILMINGTON, N. c., May Hon. H. N
Waddel, who hos been severely attacke,
i in the columns Of the Wilmington Pos
this evening caned the editor of that pane,
Great excitement ensued, but ct present a.
a is quiet. .........
@! Election ut Msuree, Leuisiana.
j; MONROE, La, May 1.-The election fo
Q mayor and counclmen to-day passed o
> quietly, and resulted In the election Of
Democrat for mayor and five Democrat
/. oouncilmen ont Of seven. Tho election VI
hotly contested. and the Democrats for Il
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