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Burton (search for this): article 17
orted a decided improvement in the financial condition of the paper and in the general management of its affairs. The liabilities of the paper have been much lessened. Dr. Doggett addressed the Conference in further explanation of the condition of the paper and of the action of the Publishing Committee. In concert with the other members of the Committee, the speaker hoped that the Advocate would continue. Further remarks were submitted by Messrs. Joyner, Fitzpatrick, Davis, Head, Burton, Langhorne, Moss, Whitehead, Bennett, Cowles, Edwards, and Stanley, chiefly directed to details of management to be adopted for the future. The report met with general favor, and the purpose to continue the paper was universal among the members of the Conference. The report was adopted. Bishop Andrew decided that when an Annual Conference holds the title to a paper it may elect an editor either through a Publishing Committee or by its own action. The General Conference having parted
James A. Duncan (search for this): article 17
a Publishing Committee or by its own action. The General Conference having parted with the control of the paper, parted with the power to elect the editor of the paper. The Conference adopted a motion requesting the Bishop to appoint Rev. James A. Duncan to the editorship of the Advocate. The discussion continued upon the proposal to instruct the editor to travel through the State to promote the circulation of the Advocate and otherwise to enhance its prosperity. When I close thirwise to enhance its prosperity. When I close this report, the Rev. James A. Duncan is on the floor speaking to the question, having been called to his feet by Sundry members of the Conference. The attendance upon the session this morning is very large, particularly of the ladies, and the deepest interest seems to be taken in the discussion taking place. The Conference will probably adjourn to-morrow night. Dr. L. M. Lee's condition is a little more favorable this morning.
T. L. Williams (search for this): article 17
ntitled to draw portions of this fund relinquished their claims, so that the more needy of that body might obtain the same. The examination of the character of Elders was resumed, Rev. H. B. Cowles in the chair, and Thomas S. Campbell, F. L. Way, Wm. E. Judkins, John Kerr, Thos. H. Boggs, Geo. F. Doggett, Thos. Diggs, L. J. Harnsberger, J. A. Riddick, Nat. Thomas, Alex. Stewart, Jos. H. Jefferson, Jas. E. Potts, B. C. Spiller, Isaac M. Arnold, B. Devany, W. G. Lumpkin, R. J. Cesson, T. L. Williams, B. R. Duval and H. B. Cowles passed the examination. Rev. H. B. Cowles, when his name was called, surrendered the chair to Rev. George W. Langhorne, and gave an account of his action during the year as agent of Randolph Mason College. His operations had been greatly hindered by adjourned to Texas, the first relaxation from otive ministerial duties during thirty years, and by the pending war, Mr. Cowles declined to act longer as College Agent. Dr. Smith paid a high tribute to
B. R. Duval (search for this): article 17
s, John Kerr, Thos. H. Boggs, Geo. F. Doggett, Thos. Diggs, L. J. Harnsberger, J. A. Riddick, Nat. Thomas, Alex. Stewart, Jos. H. Jefferson, Jas. E. Potts, B. C. Spiller, Isaac M. Arnold, B. Devany, W. G. Lumpkin, R. J. Cesson, T. L. Williams, B. R. Duval and H. B. Cowles passed the examination. Rev. H. B. Cowles, when his name was called, surrendered the chair to Rev. George W. Langhorne, and gave an account of his action during the year as agent of Randolph Mason College. His operations. Cowles declined to act longer as College Agent. Dr. Smith paid a high tribute to Mr. Cowles for the energy displayed by him as College Agent. The success of the $100,000 endowment was largely attributable to him. When the name of B. R. Duval was called, he gave an account of his transactions during the past year as agent of the Bible and Tract Society of the Virginia Conference. John Kerr, B. Devany, James A. Riddick, Alex. Stewart, and D. M. Wallace, were granted a supernume
Isaac M. Arnold (search for this): article 17
ent up to Conference. Quite a number of the preachers entitled to draw portions of this fund relinquished their claims, so that the more needy of that body might obtain the same. The examination of the character of Elders was resumed, Rev. H. B. Cowles in the chair, and Thomas S. Campbell, F. L. Way, Wm. E. Judkins, John Kerr, Thos. H. Boggs, Geo. F. Doggett, Thos. Diggs, L. J. Harnsberger, J. A. Riddick, Nat. Thomas, Alex. Stewart, Jos. H. Jefferson, Jas. E. Potts, B. C. Spiller, Isaac M. Arnold, B. Devany, W. G. Lumpkin, R. J. Cesson, T. L. Williams, B. R. Duval and H. B. Cowles passed the examination. Rev. H. B. Cowles, when his name was called, surrendered the chair to Rev. George W. Langhorne, and gave an account of his action during the year as agent of Randolph Mason College. His operations had been greatly hindered by adjourned to Texas, the first relaxation from otive ministerial duties during thirty years, and by the pending war, Mr. Cowles declined to act longer
Nathaniel Thomas (search for this): article 17
many of the interior churches, an amount largely exceeding the assessment was sent up to Conference. Quite a number of the preachers entitled to draw portions of this fund relinquished their claims, so that the more needy of that body might obtain the same. The examination of the character of Elders was resumed, Rev. H. B. Cowles in the chair, and Thomas S. Campbell, F. L. Way, Wm. E. Judkins, John Kerr, Thos. H. Boggs, Geo. F. Doggett, Thos. Diggs, L. J. Harnsberger, J. A. Riddick, Nat. Thomas, Alex. Stewart, Jos. H. Jefferson, Jas. E. Potts, B. C. Spiller, Isaac M. Arnold, B. Devany, W. G. Lumpkin, R. J. Cesson, T. L. Williams, B. R. Duval and H. B. Cowles passed the examination. Rev. H. B. Cowles, when his name was called, surrendered the chair to Rev. George W. Langhorne, and gave an account of his action during the year as agent of Randolph Mason College. His operations had been greatly hindered by adjourned to Texas, the first relaxation from otive ministerial duties
P. A. Peterson (search for this): article 17
pernumerary relation. Just previous to adjournment an animated discussion arose upon the motion to rescind a resolution adopted at the morning session yesterday appointing a secret session at 3 ½ o'clock this afternoon, for the trial of John K. Littleton. The accused asked for a postponement of the trial, alleging the absence of important testimony which he could not obtain during the present session of the Conference. The motion to rescind was debated by Messrs. Couling, Edwards, P. A. Peterson, Whitehead, Stanley, Cowles, and Joyner, and was rejected. And then the Conference adjourned to meet at 3 ½ o'clock. Norfolk, Nov. 26, 1861. The Conference met, pursuant to adjournment, Bishop Andrew in the chair, who opened the meeting with prayer. What transpired during the session, I, of course, cannot with propriety report, further than this, that the only question debated was whether the trial of John K. Littleton shall now proceed or be longer deferred. It was very
F. L. Way (search for this): article 17
nce, on account of the Conference collection. From all the points on the Potomac no collection was returned, but from many of the interior churches, an amount largely exceeding the assessment was sent up to Conference. Quite a number of the preachers entitled to draw portions of this fund relinquished their claims, so that the more needy of that body might obtain the same. The examination of the character of Elders was resumed, Rev. H. B. Cowles in the chair, and Thomas S. Campbell, F. L. Way, Wm. E. Judkins, John Kerr, Thos. H. Boggs, Geo. F. Doggett, Thos. Diggs, L. J. Harnsberger, J. A. Riddick, Nat. Thomas, Alex. Stewart, Jos. H. Jefferson, Jas. E. Potts, B. C. Spiller, Isaac M. Arnold, B. Devany, W. G. Lumpkin, R. J. Cesson, T. L. Williams, B. R. Duval and H. B. Cowles passed the examination. Rev. H. B. Cowles, when his name was called, surrendered the chair to Rev. George W. Langhorne, and gave an account of his action during the year as agent of Randolph Mason Colle
Geo (search for this): article 17
he Methodist Annual Conference. [reported for the Richmond Dispatch.] Norfolk, Nov. 26, 1861. My last report left Dr. Sen of Nashville, upon the floor, addressing the Conference.--At the conclusion of the address, Mr. Moon. of Albemarle, who had given way very liberally at the Missionary anniversary on the preceding night, stated that he wished to increase the amount by forty dollars, twenty hereof to be appropriated to make President Jefferson Davis a life member, and twenty to make Geo. Joseph E. Johns on, of the army of the Potomac, a life member. Bishop Andrew said, "that was a good response to a missionary speech, and recalled a scene which transpired in the Tennessee Conference some years ago. A gentleman who had already at the Missionary meeting given largely, came to him in the Conference and asked to be allowed to say a few words. Permission being granted, the person went on to say, that he was unhappy — very unhappy — that he had not contributed sufficiently t
Andrew (search for this): article 17
rson Davis a life member, and twenty to make Geo. Joseph E. Johns on, of the army of the Potomac, a life member. Bishop Andrew said, "that was a good response to a missionary speech, and recalled a scene which transpired in the Tennessee Confere adjourned to meet at 3 ½ o'clock. Norfolk, Nov. 26, 1861. The Conference met, pursuant to adjournment, Bishop Andrew in the chair, who opened the meeting with prayer. What transpired during the session, I, of course, cannot with propnot assemble this morning until quite half-past 9 o'clock, and even then there were but few preachers in attendance. Bishop Andrew in the chair. Religious exercises conducted by Rev. J. Finley. On motion, the Conference went into the selectiond the purpose to continue the paper was universal among the members of the Conference. The report was adopted. Bishop Andrew decided that when an Annual Conference holds the title to a paper it may elect an editor either through a Publishing
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