Smyrna times., 1877-03-14

rolling for that end.
prove gray haired brother by name and order MN
to change his seat like disorderly school boy be-
ference is not prepared to endorse or brook any form
of "bull-dozing" whatever and we believe that the
highest Methodist ccclesiGtic should respect.
Take care dear Father in the Gospel, while we do
biity yet do respectfully protest against the arb
trary power and to-day than ever we are led to
meekly, those wearing them will by their own CON
duct force the church to the very notifications which
the Bishop thought to escape by the retirement OF Dr.
MEMBER OF THE CONFERENCE
This article created as much sensation as
the Bishops address. Accordingly, on
Saturday morning DR.. Matlack introduced |
the following:
Resolued, That in the Judgment of this Conference |
the statements made in the Daily Nelos aud Adreisr
March 9th, the signature of "a Member of the
Conference" unworthy of the relation sustained
by brethern towards their fellow lGborers and chief
pastors do the facts involved referred to Justify
member of the Conference should far depart from
the honorable dealings due to all as to publish such
an article anonymously.
| DR.. Matlack, in offering the resolution,
said that he had consulted with no other
member of the Conference, and that he
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would meet.
Bishop Ames immediatly vacated the
chair and Bishop Scott took it.
There was a very perceptible sensation in
the room, and for a full moment no one
spoke. Mr.. Bryan made the motion for
the adoption of the resolution and though
only two-ffths of the Conference voted, the
motion was successful.
Bishop Ames then reoccuped the chair
and spoke at some length in explanation:
He stated that he had not intended to reflect upon
DR.. Curry personally He thought that the 1duOcdte
had been vastly improved, and had so said have
known DIR. Curry, said he, for many years. and
socially enjoy him very much, but McthOdistcaly
scarcely at all l do not like his views upon MethO
dism and do not hesitate to say SO.
Everybody supposed that this was the
end of the matter, but just before the close
of the session Mr.. Mann obtained the floor
and, after a very forcible speech, in which
he claimed that DR.. Matlack's resolution
as passed was too severe and did not do any
credit to the Conference, moved its reconside-
ration and upon a vote his motion was
carried
DR.. Cooper stated that the resolution just
adopted was the report of the majority Of
the Committee. He, minority, wished to
offer the following resolution:
Resolred That in our opinion, the Liberty of the
press nor the liberty of Speech justify the publish
with or without malace
> J. A. B. Wilson remarked "Oh, pass it,
q the whole thing is only bit of harmless
I toadyism anyhow. | will vote for it
e The resolution was promptly tabled.
g MONDAY-FIFrH DAY.
! Mr.. Shilling presented resolution against
q the use of tobacco, as follows:
Rcsolued, That in accordance with the recommenda
ton of our last General Conference will requir,
u candidates for admission to be free from the habit
and that will not elect to DeacOns or Elders order
4 any who will not pledge themselves to abandon it'
use tOreUer.
The resolution was divided and the frs
J part passed with unanimity, but the las
half, which bound the Conference to refust
Il tc ordain a chewer or smoker, was rejected
is AZ to 81.
Fl Rev. Joseph E. Smith was transferred t.
IS Wyoming Conference.
@ Rev. c. Hill was appointed Trustee 70
o Conference funds for the use of Mr.. Chat
J. ham, one of the Conference claimants.
The following candidates were admitted
d on trial Dan'l w. Hart, Robt. w. Swaine
n Ie Walter II. Avery, Lewis c. Andrews, Edwin
c. Atkins. These are pledged to abstain
Mt from the use of tobacco.
e, The report of the Committee on Cam
be Meetings was then made by DR.. Matlack
nc 1t states in substance as follows:
That the Committee has received communication
ot from thirty-eght Quarterly Conferences asking tn
1d Conference to express itself the subject The evil
n referred to The suppression of public wOrshi
i in the churches of the vicinity. DisOrganizationC
he Sabbath Schools. 8. Dissertation of the sabbath
ye Fosters PRIDE by giving opportunity for display of
ke sOnal attractions decorations, dress and equ1pag
he D. Connects trade and money making too to tn
"a solemn services of God Athese, and perhaps othe
he not mentioned make the evils connected with the
meetings predOminate over the good growing out
them. OF the IS communications laid before Il
ra Committee, ten favor holding such meetings 81
favor holding them only the secular days of Il
)y week. and twenty-five favor holding them under
lv strcter rules and regulations than have heretofo
prevailed. The Committee therefore reportthat whC
III ii is deemed necessary and wise to hold them tn
le they shall not be held more than Sabbath
that the religious services in the surrounding church
u and Sabbath schools shall not be suspended on a
count of them and that all expenses shall be paid
al voluntary contributions instead of selling privilege
All preachers shall refuse to take part in them une
III these rules are complied with.
us The report was slightly amended an
ne adopted.
On The time was then mostly taken up wit
~ reading obituaries Of deceased minister
ad known as the memorial Service" Aft,
IL this the appointments were read and tE
We Conference adjourned. The appointment
an are as follows:
70 WILMINGTON DISTRICT.
ho J. B. QUIGG, P. E.