Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-09
TUESDAY,.
Closing Session.

The closing session of the Conference was
held Tuesday morning.
Charles III. llemstrcet was admitted TO
deacon's orders and was ordained by the
Bishop.
The stewards reported through Rev. vii
liam Bedell.
The committee on Freedmen's Aid Society
reported, showing considerable gain in the
collections. Oac hundred and seventy four
churches reported collections Of S1,G95.
The committee on missions reported in
creased collections, but thought the amount
ought to he still larger, recommending an
effort to bring it up TO one dollar per member.
The committee on episcopal fund reported
the amount raised as 81 100. GO-S5OO short
of the required sum and about $50 less than
last year.
The committee on General Conference
claims reported collections of S61S.42.
Rev J. L. c. SAWYER, for the committee
previously appointed 10 report on the pro
posed taxation of church property in New
York, rep rted petition to the Legislature
of that State against such legislation, the re-
port stating at some length the objections to
it. The report was adopted
Rev. Bostwick Hawley reported SEQ to
be added to the church extension fund.
Rev. ii. c. Baskerville reported the pub
fishing interests in a flourishing condition.
The Committee on Church Extension re-
ported largely increased collections.
A resolution was adopted, petiIioning the
General Conference TO provide that no de-
posed clergyman who has taken orders in
another denomination be recognized unless
by assent of the Conference expeling him.
A resolution was adopted relative to the
approximation of Revs. ID. Starks, p. p.
narrower and o. Gregg; and Rev. MIR.
Starks was requested to deliver semi-cen-
NAL sermon before the next Conference.
The Bishop announced. not as an uthori-
tative decision. but as his opinion of the law
on certain points submitted to him, that a
clergyman expelled from this denomination
is not thereafter to he received on any recon-
mendaii"n whatever; that letter given 10
an expelled member previous to his expul-
sion, is of no authority; and that a church
member who has been expelled, if received
as IA probationer is entitled 10 his probation;
but cannot become Il member without due
confession and discipline
The various standing committees were an
nounced and the appointments confirmed.
The stewards reported that the sum need
ed TO pas the Conference claimants Was
5000; the receipts had been 81, 1lS-an in
crease of S4l2 over last year-beins from
Albany District 81 0G3, Troy S96S, Saratoga
$685., Cambridge S526, Plattsburgh S4O7,
Burlington Si21. The amount received
had been apportioned to 81 claimants (super-
animated ministers and widows of deceased
ministers, who receive;, tine amounts upon
the spot, in person or by some representa-
tive.
Rev. :. W. Clemens presented the case of
Rev. Mr.. Powell, and Il special collection
for his relief was taken up, amounting to
$3.50.
Resolutions were presented and adopted
extending the thanks of the Conference To
the citizens of Burlington "for the cordial
hospitality which has enabled us To pass
delightful week in this beautiful city,
and that 1--WE shall be ready for another such
visit whenever an invitation is extended" to
the pastor and officers of the church in Bur
lington for their attentions; and to the rail-
roads for the courtesy of reduced rates.
A resolution complimentary TO Bishop
Peck, expressing appreciation of the dignity
and genial spirit with which lie had conduct
ed the business Of the Conference, was adopt
ed by II rising vote.
The Conference joined in singing the SlGth
Hymn, and united in prayer, led by Rev.
A. ID. IleaXt
Rev Geo. }. Brown was changed from
the effective to the supernumerary list
Bishop Peck then announced the appoint
mcnts, preiacing them with an explanation
That the most patient and prayerful attention
had been given to all petitions and express
slons OF the wishes of the ministers and of
the people of the various charges The pre-
siding elders, the constitutional advisers of
the Bishop, had been in constant consuta-
ton with him, and had given most unwcary-
ing attention To the various cases. Where
there were more first-class ministers than
there were iirst-class places, ii was impossi-
bic 10 give every man the grade to which lac
was entitled the best arrangement possible,
with reference to the interest of the great
cause ia which they ali were engaged, hal
been nadr. In conclusion he expressed his
earnest thanks Ia the Conference for the re-
sleci and thoughtful consideration accorded
To linn 10y the Conference
After the reading Of the appointments, at
l0l5 a. M, the Bishop pronounced the
bcncdiction and the Conference adjourned
sine die.