Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-03-15

SOME OF THE APPOINTMENTS.
+ SC. &C, sc.
In the Baltimore M. E. Conferenc,
, South in session at Baltimore the dealt
was announced of Rev, John Baer, a ma
tive of Rockingham county, who was
member Of the Conference and who dice
on Monday. A resolution of sympath,
with him in his illness signed by Rev. DIR
John S. Martin. Rev. Jas. GardLer and
Rev. DR.. John Pc isal, had been passed
only the day before.
The relation Of Rev. S. S, Roszell wal
changed on account of uncertain health
from effectiye to supernumerary.
The report of Rev. DIR. Harris, president
of the Wesleyan Female Institute, al
Staunton, Va. was read and referred to
the committee on education. The report
shows ia students at the institution. The
amount of 81 ,29S has been received to-
wards reducing the debt.
Among those ell ected deacons and admit
ted to full membership of the conference
was Geo. S. Lightner.
The contribution of Rockingham district
to the relief Of the publishing house was
announced to be s115,45.
A paper was read, signed by Rev. S. S.
Roszel and others, stating that recently
there has been much discussion in the pull
pits and wide difference as to the question
of endless future punishment. and request
ing the presiding bishop to deliver ser
mon upon that subject during the confer
ence.
On the call of characters the following
were called and passed Rockingham dis
trict, Rev. David Thomas, presiding elder;
DIR. John S. Martin, W. G.. Eggleston. W.
G. Hammond, L. Fl. Grabill, W. H. Will
son, II. W. Kinser, F. HI. Richey. F. A.
Strother, A. Robey, J. F. Hopkins, J.
Mansby, L. Fox, M. G. Balthis, W. A.
Harris, principal of the Wesleyan Female
Institute, A. Landstreet, G.. r. Jefferson,
| supernumerary relation continued. Dur
| ing the call of this district the subject of
union churches was brought up, and
Bishop McTyiere expressed himself as
being opposed to them.
The Lay Delegates to General Confer
ence elected are Maj. J. W. Newton, Pat
rick Hamil, M. W. Walton, J. H. Figgatt,
Geo. Law, E. b. Prettyman, T. ]. Magru-
der and Jas. A. Carter, and the Clerical
Delegates are. Samuel Register, J. S.
Martin, David Thomas, Samuel Rogers,
"A. W. Wilson p. H. Whisner, S. S. Ros-
zell, and r. R. S. Hough.
Rev. Stephen Hensby, of Rockingham
dictrict, was elected local deacon
A large missionary meeting presided
over by Rev. John s. Martin, was held
Monday night, in which Rev. Mr.. Meier
rim said he could see mere Methodists
with jewelry On now in week, than he
could in year when he first Joined the
church.
APPOINTMENTS.
A telegram received last night says the
appointments were made yesterday, Rev.
DR.. Jno. S. Martin was returned to Staun-
ton and Rev. David Thomas to the Presi-
ding Eldership of this District. Rev.
A. Kern goes to Salem and Rev. J, H..
Waugh to Falls church. Conference ad-
journed yesterday.
The Conference meets next year at Sa-
lem, Roanoke county, Va.
ME-. CHURCH NORTH.
At the Virginia Annual Conference of
the following appointments were made:
Rockingham District-The Rev. J. S.
Wlckline, P. E., Augusta Rev. e. P.
Wandless, Rockingham Rev. H. Glenn
ant, Rockbridge; Rev. j. A. Ruley. Sweet
Rev J. w. Graham, Forest Hill; Rev. e.
NJ. Neff, Greenhrier; Rev. G.. W. Graham,
Lewisburg Rey r: A. Scott, Pocahon-
tas; Rev A. W. Richardson, Highland
and Green Valley; Rcy. D. A. Hedrick,
Fincastle; Rev. Jacob Halpenny, New
River
In the call of characters the name of
Charles King, former minister at Church
vile in Augusta late of Manassas, was
called and the presiding elder reported
''nothing against Brother King
Rev. MI. Boyer called attention to the
fact that there had been grave difficulties
in Brother Kings case.
The Presiding Elder-Tkere are no for
that is all 1 meant in the case.
The Bishop said he had a letter from
Mr.. King in relation to the matter.
Rev. Mr.. Boyer said that the difficulties
in this case were OF such character that
the conference could not refrain from
taking some action on the subject, and he
would bring the matter before the confer
ence.
| MI. Boyer then offered the following
Whereas. Brother Charles King has fall
| len into difficulties which hinder his USE
| fulneSs in the intinerant work of this con-
| ference.
Resolred, That it is the judgment of this
conference that Brother King should To-
| cate; and Brother j. T. Schooley be ap-
pointed to convey this resolution to Broth
er King and communicate his answer to
] the conference.
After some discussion the resolution was
passed, and the case of Rev. Mr.. King was
postponed until he could be heard from.
The difficulties in Rey. Mr.. Kings case
arose some time since during his pastorate
at Manassas. He was accused by a lady Of
an improper assault upon her, and had a
hearing before the court on the subject.
since which time he has not lived at Ma
nassas, but is understood to be residing in
Washington.
The Alexandria ''Gazette publishes the
following letter from Mr.. King:
| WASHINGTON, d. c., March 8.
To the editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
| I regret being placed under the necessi-
ty, of replying to the uncalled for attack
made upon me in the Conference yester
day. As soon as l am able 1 will make a
reply that think will set the question of
my sanity forever at rest. The matters
alleged against me were investigated by
the proper authorities and was notified
by Mr.. Porter, 2. e., that they were not