The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-17

A. Tompkins, of Albemnrle county, Va. (;
and w. T. Williams, OF Petersburg, who
| had been in the itinerant ministry three
years, were passed upon by the Confer
ence, and continued I'm service. These
ministers will al another session OF the
Conference come before the body for IN
advance into full membership Of the Con-
ference.
Rev. Wilbur F. Tillett, OF Nashville.
Tenn, was next admitted to full Fellowship
and elected 10 deacon's orders.
The Choir: "Oh for More Quiet"
EXAMINATION OF CHARACTER.
The Conference next proceeded TO the
examination Of character, and the follow
ing elders passed successful examination:
Richmond District: Reys. Paul White
head, j. w. Bledsoe. A. G.. Bledsoe. Il. B.
Peterson, John Hannon, IL. c. Cheatham,
Joseph Lear. f. y. Wilson, George w.
Ray, j. w. Tucker, J. y. Woodward. Il.
o. Edwards, A. G. Martin, j. G. Watson,
James T.. Gates.
BISHOP PIERCE.
Rev. A. G. Brown presented the follow
ing:
RESOLVED, That the presence Of Bishop
Pierce at this Conference gives us peculiar
pleasure, and the Improvement OF his health
fills our hearts with gratitude to God.
Resolved, That, hoping that his engage
ments may allow HIM 10 remain with Us
during the session and to preach for us, we
authorize the payment OF his expenses and
will ever welcome him in our midst.
Agreed TO.
The Bishop rose from the char and
thanked the Conference for the resolution
just adopted; that he was much better in
health than he had been for some time, and
had been able TO do much preaching this
year. His throat had been in peculiar
condition. and had its freaks. This hoarse-
ness came and went without rhyme or rea-
son. He never could ioretell how II was
going to be, and therefore could make no
appointments, but he preached whenever
he could. Preaching was his duty and his
pleasure. and he held himself ready under
God unless physically disabled to embrace
any opportunity. lie had a strong affec-
ton for the Conference.
DUTY TO THE COLORED PEOPLE-TuEIR EDU-
CATION.
Rev. William L. Edwards offered the
following:
w UtlfIN IlONiSlol was iilh' ~ Vhl ith'h
General Conference looking to the inaugu-
ration Of a plan for the better education Of
the preachers and teachers for the Colored
Methodist Episcopal Church in America;
and whereas the Rev. J. T.. Evans, ID. D.,
now present in attendance upon the ses-
sion OF our Conference, has been appointed
by the proper authorities as commissioner
to raise money for the establishment OF an
institution to be known as the Paine Insti-
tute. and located at Augusta, Ga, ior the
purposes stated above: therefore,
/. Resolved, That we hereby give eX-
preston Of our approval OF the measures
adopted for the object proposed in the
premises.
.. ReSotued, That we hereby express our
qualification in the visit Of DIR. Evans to
our Conference as commissioner for raising
funds for the Paine Institute, and the in
formation which he has given in reference
to its present status and future prospects.
3. ReSOlred. That it will our pleasure.
as far as may be practicable, to aid in Sc
curing the necessary means for putting the
Paine Institute into speedy and efficient
operation.
Agreed to.
SUPPRESSED APPLAUSE.
Speaking to the resolution, Mr.. Richard
Pollard from the Hill City Nynchburg),
made brief address. lie grew very warm
on the subject IN endorsing the resolution,
and paid n tribute to the old Common
wealth. lie spoke OF her rs the grandest
old State in the Union, and just emerged
from her thraldom. He was listened 10
with attention, and feet were ready (if it
had been in another place. to give him a
round Of applause.
Rev. DR.. Bennett, and Mr.. W. W.
Walker. Esq, OF Westmoreand, spoke
warmly in behalf OF educating the colored
people and the duty resting on us in their
general behalf.
Rev. j. l.. VI. Curry, ID. d.. friend Of
education, being present, was invited and
addressed the Conference pleasantly on the
subject. and urged very warmly the duty
OF our people TO the colored race.
A collection was taken for the object
named and S229.l9 realized.
After the announcement OF various no.
tices the Conference adjourned until $50
thi, morning-Bishop Kayanaugh pro-
,ouncinor thc bpnpdicfiOu