Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-17
NJ. E. CONFERENCE.
Cordial Civilities Extended to Northern
DeleR 0tfOnS.

NOrOlaA Clv1utle8 Extended to Northern
Delegations.
ATLANTA, Georgia. May l6.-The fraternal
delegates from the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. c. D.
Fost, D. D., of New York, and Hon. VIM.
Cumback, of Indiana, were received by the
conference, Bishop Paine presiding. They
were introduced to the president by Gov
ernor Colquilt. Bishop Paine then intro
duced them to the other bishops and to the
conference. DR.. Foss delivered an eloquent
address, in which he expressed the kind
and fraternal feelings of the Methodist
church to the Methodist Epicopsl church
South. He was followed by Mr.. Cumback
in an address full of sympathy, and earnest
~ hopeful of the final and complete union
of these two great branches of Methodism.
Both speeches were frequently applauded.
The venerable DR.. L. Pierce responded in
few words, which was heard with profound
interest. He is now "a years old, and an
active member of the conference. Bishop
Paine also spoke in terms of warm welcome
and sympathy. The speeches created pro.
found impression. communication was
received from the Wesleyan
Methodist conference of England
expressive of fraternity and cordial sympa-
thy. 1t was read and entered on tbs minutes.
A unanimous feeling of cordiality pervaded
the conference and the large concourse of
spectators. The fraternal messengers have
been received with open hearts and their
mission will be productive of lasting good.
Presbyterian General Assembly.
P1rTsBuBoH, May 16.-At 3 o'clock the
Presbyterian general assembly was called to
order by DR.. Morris, and opened with ashort
prayer by the Rev. DR.. Allen, of Philadel-
phia. The roll was then called and correc-
tions made. Dr.. Patton was declared elected
moderator, he having received q majority of
votes. He was informed of his election, and
followed by applause was escorted to the
chair by Rev. Smith and DR.. T. L. Patter-
sou, of Philadelphia.
Upon taking the chair he was feelingly
addressed by Mr.. Morris, the retiring mod
orator. DIR. Patton's response was quite
brief. Referring to his own election, he
said he did not think it could have been
right in him to defeat what he knew was the
wish of the majority of delegates from the
Northwest. He thanked the assembly for
the high distinction it had conferred upon
him, and with especial emphasis thanked it
for the testimony Of its confidence in elect
ing him to the responsible position of
moderator. He also expressed thanks in be-
half of that geographical portion of the
church which he represents for the bestowal
of its highest honor upon him.
The election of temporary clerks being
next in order, the following were chosen;
Rev. T. Ralston Smith, of West Chester;
Rev. Ben. NJ. Goldsmith, of Geneva; Rev.
E. ii. Robbins, of Chester, Pa; Rev. D. M.
Densmore, Bloomington, Ill. On motion of
DR.. Morris, the rules by which the assembly
of last year was governed were adopted
for the guidance Of this assembly.
The report on the docket was read by Rev.
Hatfield, stated clerk. On motion of DR..
Jenkins, the roll of members was ordered to
be printed. DR.. Breed, of Philadelphia,
moved that private committee be appoint
ed for the consideration of the question of a
reduction in the assembly. he said Slat
this matter, being one of great and pressing
Importance, ought to have the exclusive at
tention of one committee, which could not
be given it by any of the standing commit
tees. His motion, which also provided for a
| reference to this committee of all papers
and overtures relating to the subject
of representation, was adopted without
| debate. This committee will be announced
tomorrow, and with the standing committees.
It will consist of eight ministers and seven
elders. Rev. w. T. Beatty, of this city, re.
ported from the committee on arrangements
recommendation that the report of the
standing committee on the ministerial relief
be made the special order of the day for Sat
urday, and the recommendation was adopted
The assembly then adjourned, with prayer
by the moderator. This evening the mem
bers of the assembly attended sacramento
services.
Reformed Church Synod.
LANCASTER Pa Nav 16-Tha genera