The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-11-16
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The Bishop took occasion to remark thst
one Of the most painful discoveries he had
made I'M the Church IN his section was tlie
falling aof Of family devotion. He hoped
it. was, not 80 i.tin { Virginia. Il 1t was
alarming to see 70; what lextentit prepaileds
Itfwas a sad feature In the Church 1t was
once the glory and, the bliss OF the Methoa
dist Church hrfhat:alI the family lyiwere trained
to pray He mentioned it that!this body. OF
ministers might preach on it and instruct
their eoHgregatiDn ia the matter They all
knew theimportanc of it. Insist upon 1t.
There has been too much of o disposition In
families to turn their children over to the
Sabbath schools. It is a powerful auxiliary
to the Church, but it does not take the place
OF family training. ~. -fsef = @eintfa
The names OF the ministers of the district
were then called and respectively passed;
nothing being alleged against any one OF
them. I'd, ,iI .!f =, ,g,gsyi&i fa.l.,,t :
The Charlottesville district, Rev. Joseph
Az Proctor presiding elder, was then called.
he gave an account Of the work in that por-'
tion Of the territory Of the Conference du-
ring the year. He stated that there was not
a part OF it but was on rising ground, and
they had cause of grateful acknowledgment
for the season OF refreshing which had been
vouchsaied to them. 'st .zzas:.'.!t,. ~ Z
Nothing appeared alleged against the
ministers OF this district IS their names were
called. ,.g..,. s So ,.
Lynchburg District Rev. John D. Black
well, D. D., gave minute and encouraging
accounts Of the state Of religion in his dis
trict. Church extension and Sabbath schools
had received a large. degree Of attention,
and been more than usually effective during
the year. c,:.,, n. -,..r,;..l.,tr,.a /,
Nothing appeared against any Of the nain7
listers in this district. .....r...,,. I. 4t.y-
Danyille District: Rev. j.; N. Saunders,
presiding elder, gave short but fatteringi
account Of the work in his. district. He
stated that nine churches had been built
during the year. A few humorous remarks
by Mr.. Saunders! s! put Il the whole body in a
good humor. ~ lt,,,,,,'. 200, ..I.,g
The ministers 4iip this district We're, upon
examination, found to be what the. presi7
ding elder said OF them-'sthe best body Of
preachers in the Virginia Conference. .Is
Farmvile District: Francis II. Edwards,
presiding elder, gave q good account OF the
progress Of religion and religious instruc-
tion IN his district. ..'. l,..l.r - ,,r
When the name OF William G.. Lumpkin
was called he was asked to make explana-
tion why he failed to fill the appointment
ludQc lOI ullll III Gllc
Boydton Circuit. .....
He stated that his principal reason was,
as he told the Bishop before the appoint
ment was announced, that it was not able
to support his family of eight persons. His
second reason was that the appointing
power did not expect him to go when it
made the appointment, for he had made
that announcement to the Bishop.
In justice to the Bishop he would state
that he believed systematic effort had been
made to break him down before the Bishop
and his council OF presiding elders.
The Presiding Elder stated that Mr..
Lulnpkin had given correct statement OF
what had transpired before the council. He
had resisted the appointment with all his
power, and had got the permission Of the
Bishop to exchange him with another, but
before this was consummated he received
from the Bishop a positive prohibition to.
further proceedings in the matter. H.. /.
Dr.. Lee, presiding elder Of the Petersburg
district, stated that he was out OF the con-
ference-room when the matter came up, and
asked some explanation, which was given
after which he stated that the resolu-
tion OF High-Street church endorsing
Mr.. Lumpkin's administration, during
the previous year was passed, as mad
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close OF an interview between himself, the
representative OF the church, and Mr.
Lumpkin, he remarked to the latter that he
could not agree to return him to High
Street church. The resolution Of endorse
ment was passed that he might receive no
damage at any other place. The second
paper (which was alluded to, but not read
in the Conference) was Of such nature as
to cause him to resist the reappointment OF
Mr.. Lumpkin to High-Street church. He
also opposed his appointment to the Boyd
ton circuit, knowing that it would not sup
port him.
Mr. Lumpkin, in reply, stated that he
emphatically denied that the official body Of
the church had taken action looking to a
change OF pastors.
A good deal Of colloquial talk was. had
between Dr. Lee and Mr.. Lumpkin as to
question OF fact in regard to the action OF
the church as to its legality or authority in
the matter.
Rev. d. P. Wills regretted that Mr..
Lumpkin had made so serious and discredlt-
able charge against the Bishop and his
council, and earnestly vindicated them
against il. There was no apparent design
on the part Of the Bishop and his council
to give him an inferior appointment OF to
drive him from the itinerancy. When DR..
Lee said in the council that he would have
to change an appointment in his district,
the places had all, or nearly all, been filed,
and this Of Boydton was one OF the lew
unsupplied. The very ,kindest expressions,
by ali the council were made. towards ,Mr.
Lumpkin, and general regret that nothing
better could be given to him. ~. .,.;.I -
/ "A motion to lay on the table was w lost ),
and then, on motion, his character was
passed, with only few dissenting voices. u.
The Conference then adjourned .lll until $3.50
Last night! Rev: W..N. sledd, Of Peters.
burg, preached the annual sermon before
the ministers of the Conference and TO- q
large congregation. His subject was the
ministry Of St. Paul 49, -, & gt.t-.,.s,
THE MOZART, ASSOCIATION THIS EVE
SIsG.-The many friends OF Mrs. Dr.. Bur-
well will be gratifed to learn, that she will
sing some Of her choicest selections before
this Association this evening. Those, who
heard her in the Bohemian Girl some years
l'ago can appreciate the rich treat in store for
them. Besides this great attraction. the
Messrs. Peters will render one OF their trios
in their fanltless style, Professor Thilow
will play q duet with one Of his scholars, a
young basso VIII make his first appearance
as soloist, and the orchestra, always so nc
ceptable, will play some Of their best over
lures, waltzes, &c. - :. + 49,.
| The membership OF the Mozarts is stiIl
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