The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05

as thirty languages. He attri-
buted that great success, in a con-
siderable degree: to the fact that
unity was the leading cbarac-
tcristic Of Methodism, to the SIM
piicity Of its doctrine, and to the
beauty Of its hymns. During the
existence of blethodism there had
been no division IS 10 its doctrine.
They had not assembled to day
Tor ;he purpose Of legisIating as
to any new doctrine, or to intro-
Gucc anything fresh in reference
to matters upon which they had
been for so many years fully
agreed. All they were invited to
do was TO make known and con-
slider the condition aud prospects
Of Mcthodism all over the world.
This Conference, he hoped, would
lead to a Protestant Gcumenical
Conference.
The secoud Session was fixed
for halfpast two o'clock. 1t was
not opened for nearly an bour al
terwards. Close upon two hours
were occupied in devotional ex-
ercises, and the reading and an
swering to their names Of the del
egates present. OF the 400 there
were OILY a few absentees.
The Rev. DR.. Osborn, the Presi-
dent, delivered an address express
sive of welcome to the delegates,
particularly to those who had
come from foreign parts, and of
thankfulness for the progress
which Methodism was making in
all parts Of the earth.
The Rev. Bishop Il. A.M'Tyeire,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
of the Southern States of Ameri
ca; the Rev. Bishop H. W. War
reu, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and the Rev. G. Douglas,
Of the Methodist Church of Cana
da, responded on the part of all
the delegates, and gave detailed
particulars of the position Of
Methodism in the countries they
represented.
The Rev. J. Wilmington moved
a resolution expressing sympathy
with the President of the United
States and Mrs. Garfield in their
suffering and anxiety, and hoping
that ere long General Garfield
will be fully restored to health.
The lateness of the hour prevent
ed any observations being made
on the molten.
Mr.. S. D. Waddy seconded the
proposition. which was supported
in d few words by General Fisk
and the Rev. DR.. Rigg and passed
unanimously.
4 telegram was ordered to be
sent at once to Mrs. Garfield, in
forming her Of the resolution just
passed.
This concluded TIE days busi-
ness.
The Lord Mayor and Lady
Mayoress, who are members OF
the Wesleyan community, gave
reception at the Mansion House
last evening to the delegates. The
state apartments were brilliantly
lighted and decorated for the oc-
casion. The guests numbered close
upon nine hundred, the greater
proportion Of whom were ladies.
The gentlemen included the Rev.
Dr.. Osborn, President of Wesleyan
Conference; Bishops Simpson,
Holland, M'Tyeire, Warren, Hol-
sey, Payne, Thompson, Hilary,
Hood, Shorter. Bowman, Brown,
Nickenson, and Peck, Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Churchesin Ameri-
ca or Africa the Rev. Or. Douglas,
of the Methodist Church in Can
ada the Rev. W. Arthur, the
Rev. (. Z. Jenkins (ex-President),
the Rev. DR.. Rigg, the Rev. DR..
James, the Rev. DR.. N Kay, of the
Irish Methodist Church the Rev.
DR.. Pope, Mr.. Alderman and
Sheriff Fowler, Mp, Mr.. A. NJ
Arthur, Mp, the Rev. DR.. Ger
vase Smith, the Rev. DR.. Tiffany, |
Mr.. ". S. Allen. MP, General |
Bussey, Mr.. Waddy, &C., General
Fisk, Mr.. II. Il. Fowler, Mp, &c. |
The company were received in the
Saloon by the Lord Mayor and
the Lady Mayoress, and their
Games were announced by Mr.
1arker. His Lordship was at
ended by the Sword and Mace
Bearers and City Marshal, A Sc
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