The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-03-20
THE N. +. CONFERENCE L.
Opening Session al Bower Proposed Change n the
Presiding Elders Districts Changes Set,
tle3 Upon Election OF Officers ami
the Apo ntment Of Standing
t;ru,inittrRs.

DOVER, March 1.-THE Methodist Con-
ference opened in the church here to-day,
Bishop Andrews presiding. He read a por-
ton of Scripture from the cpistle to the
Philippians.
The following changes IL appointments
are settled upon already: Wilmington
Ashury, Charles Hill; Union. T. f. Martin
dale; Grace, Mr.. Miller; Middletowu, W.
T.. $. Murray: Sc:,ior.I, T. T.. rcrrey: iiar-
ringtnn, w. T.. England: Easron, I. +.
Smith.
Presiding Elder Todd conducted the rcli-
.ious exercises OF this markings session.
The Conference. after the calling of the
roll, elected the ing officers:
Secretary. r. +. Martindaie: Journal See
retar, j. II. Rig-: Statistical Secretary, u.
{. Ndgway; Assistant Secretary, L. II.
Nelson.
j. H. Mann was transferred to the Central
Pennsylvania Conference.
The following standing committees were
appointed:
Public Worshir-R. w Todd, W. p.
Davis, Joseph Robinson, !. Z. Now bray.
Publication Of Minutes-The Secretary of
the Conference.
Eduration-,I. II. Caldwell, +. 4. Ellis,
w. Fl. Hutchirs, |. Mallaiieu, J. =. Otel,
G. +. Richards, W. |. Balm, \. T. Town
send.
Bible Cause. ". Pegg, T. l.. Tomkn-
son, w. f. England. r. L. Dreamer.
Sunday Schnois-C. +. Sheppard, Il. II.
Adams, W. +. Corkran, J. L. ArterS.
Temperament. +. Hunter j. T. Van
Burkalow, q. :. Giassner, lanes Common.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
W. l.. 5. Murray, J. L. Smith, \. ". Mil
by, y. Stenglr.
Tract Cal~e-E. L. White, G. w. Pretty
man. j. +. Kidney, W. j. Duhaiway.
Frerdman'S Aid Socicty-.J A. h. Wilson,
p. A. EawlinS, Il. G. Homes, 7. C. Ayers.
Ladies' and Pastors Christian Un!on--J.
France James \. Brindle, II. Colrlaztr,
w W. W. Wilson.
General StatiStics-E C. Macnichol, F.
l.. IIniircker. 7. L. Terry, G. a. Hill.
Missionary StatiSiicS-E. Barrett, w. j.
O'NeilI. L. l.. Hubbard. r. \. ii. O'Brcn.
Finance--T. Is. killam T.. T. Aldred. l.
y. Foreman, G. w. Townsend.
Address of Local Preachers.-E Davis,
+. H. Miller, F.. G. Atkins. H. X. Steven
son.
Posi- othee-,I. u. Kemp, j. NJ. Collins.
u. :. Conway, j. w. Pool
To Collect Conference Educational Fund
A. ID. Davis, !. q. Fosnncht, James Car
roll. G. W. Wilcox.
The constitution of the Preachers Aid
Society was rc>cinded. \ draft of $50 on
the charter fund was ordered.
ON motion of Rev. Mr. ColclaZer the pub
LEGATION of the names of deceased ministers
Of the Conference since its organization was
directed to be made in the minutes.
On motion of Rev. Mr. MILKY, the Bishop
WAS requested to reduce the number OF Pre-
siding Elders districts To three.
John France, j. II. Haynes, and w. Il.
Walton and q. a. PhrbuS We're elected
stewards.
Upon thu. call of Presiding Elder Mat
lacks name, l. T. Cooper arose and entered
complaint against him in the name OF q. 5.
Haganv, of .AShurv Church, of maladmin-
iStration and unlawful action in rulings in
the quarterly conference.
The Bishop ruled that such complaints
must be made in writing, and rs they did
not effect Mr.. Matlack'S character, his char
acter was passed.
Mr.. Cooper gave notice OF his intention to
make Il complaint in writing both in Mr..
Matlack's and Rev. j. y. b. Wilson's case.
The report of the Wilmington district was
read, showing the total missionary collec-
lions to be II SEQ from the Wilmington
churches, reported Us follows:
Grace $500, Asbury S63l. Mon no re-
port, Scott So, st. Paul $500, Mt Salem
sos.
Tie Presiding Elders report shows $50
conversions during the year and nearly
500, 900 received for church purposes.
j. w. Pearson was granted Supernumer-
airy relation without work
The Eastern district missionary collections
were reported $500: 100 pro!atirners and
nearly 100000 raised for the churches.
The report of the Dover district was read
by Presiding Elder Todd, showing about
s, 900 reported for missionary causes and Il
very prosperous year in the district
Mr.. Mallalieu, Of Wilmington, addressed
the Conference proposing TO give over S.
600 to the Wilmington church, TO free it OF
debt if the Church Extension Society gives
S50G without conditions. The proposition
was referred.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Conference opened at $50 o'clock, Bishop
Andrews in the chair. The religious services
We're conduct ed by Rev. T. l.. Tompkinson.
The case of the Dover district was again
discussed. Monetary collections TO the
amount of s., 800 were reported.
Rev. Mr.. Redman. of Wyoming, asked for
Il supernumary relation, which was granted
him. In tho course of his remarks asking
this relation, he stated hat his average Sala-
ry, with seven in his family, WAS $3.50: 500
of which paid in expenses
At 10 o'clock the call of the Steward was
made.
The report of the Wilmington Conference
Academy, shows the financial condition of
the institution to he us follows;
Amount received, less balance due
treasurer. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81: $40 Is
Disbursements. Observation-Disclosures. l,79009