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ORGAN OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH IN AMERICA. _ ■ | — . - - ' - - ■*■•■■■■ - ■■ ■■ ■ r ■ — ■ VOL. IX. PETERSBURG, VA., FRIDAY, MAY 15,1885. NUMBER IT CORRESPONDENCE. FROM THE MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE A, M. E. ZION CONNECTION IN ALL PARTS OF THE LNITEDSTATES. NEW JERSEY ANNUAL CON FERENCR FOURTH DAY. Saturday, April 18th. Conference convened with Bishop J. P. Thompson M. D., in the chair. Scriptures read, roll called, minutes read and approved. Presiding Elder Cooper of the A. M. E. Church was introduced to the conference. Letters were read from several churches. El der A. Anderson presented a docu ment pertaining to Rev. Jervis Nelson of the A M E Church. A motion to receive him on the face of his elder’s warrant coming from the A M E Church, without coming by recom mendation of the quarterly conference was lost. Resolutions of sympathy for Gen. Grant and ex-Secretary Freling huysen were read and adopted. Committee on devotion reported for Sunday services: 10:30 a m, Bishop J. P. Shompson ; 2:30 p m, Rev. Abram Anderson ; 7:30 p m, Rev. John F. Robinson. Delegate Geo H Fletcher was intro duced to the conference and made known the wants and condition of the Atlfeqiic church. Adjourned with ben ediction by thd Bishop. FIFTH DAY. Monday, April 20th. Conference convened with Bishop Thompson in the chair. Rev Mr Mace, of Grace M E church, was in troduced to the conference and made a few Gheering remarks. A letter was read from the Flemington church do nating money to conference. Delegate Benj Richardson of Newark was in troduced. Elder Wilson introduced Sister Amanda Dyson of Jersey City church who presented a donation to conference. A vote of thanks was ten dered the church and societies. Con ference Steward made his report which was adopted. Presiding Elder W H Dumpson made very favorable report of his district. At this juncture the Sons and Daughters of Conference, of Pine Brook were introduced to the conference and made a donation of money. A vote of thanks was given. Quite lengthy discussion over the presiding elder office was participated in by Revs Biddle, Anderson, Bradley and Berry. Delegate L Merritt from Jersey City'made known the wants of his church. Adjourned with benedic tion by Rev E M Stanton. SIXTH DAY, Tuesday, April 21st. Bishop Thtftnpson presiding. Rev G E Jackson of the New York confer ence was introduced to the conference and made some cheering remarks. Committees on Temperance and Ministerial studies made reports. The following was passed by the confer ence : Whereas, Wm H Hillery has brought emit against the Rt Rev J P Thompson for holding the New Jersey annual conference, at Jersey City in April 1883, thereby depriving him of his salary as an episcopal officer, there fore be it Resolved, That it is the sense of this conference to sustain the action of that conference in soliciting Bishop Thompson to hold said conference, and also to sustain the Bishop in hold ing said oonfererenoe, seeing that the conference acted in accordance with the law, per discipline on page 46 ar ticle vii, the latter clause of section, commencing with 7th line. It was moved that when conference adjourn, it adjourn to meet in Atlantic City. Eev W T Biddle offered a res olution seconded by Rev J H White, praying the President of the United States to protect the Sabbath, defend the temperance cause and destroy pol igamy. The resolution was adopted unanimously. ^ Election of fraternal delegates was as follows: Phila. and Balt. Conf., E M Stanton. New England “ W H Dumpson Genesee “ Jno H White Allegheny “ D F Bradley Virginia “ HM Wilson A7*lf“ EE Hammett. On motion a committee was appoint ed to examine ministers on studies in in the interim of conference at the district conferences, and candidates for admission to conference one day before the conference meets. H M Wilson, E M Stanton, J H White, W T Biddle and A Anderson were ap pointed. Rev A Anderson was elect ed presiding elder. Committee on temperance and education reported. Committee on Sabbath school and Zion Wesley College reported. Con ference adjourned to meet at 4 p m. Benediction by P L Stanford. AFTERNOON. SESSION. The Daughters of Conference of Red Banks were introduced to the conference and donated $5 to the con ference. The society was addressed by the Bishop, Revs White and Biddle after which a vote of thanks was ten dered the society. Rev W H Dicker son made a jparting speech to the conference, which was responded to by the Rev G E Jackson. Motion that the Sunday school convention meet at Burlington, the 3rd Wednesday in September. Moved that $30 be ap propriated to print the minutes. Ap propriations were made for the secre taries. Preacher R F Butler was ordained to the office of deacon. The conference adjourned to meet at 9 p m Benediction by Rev W N Dickerson. EVENING SESSION. Conference re-assembled at 9 o’clock Report finance committee read and adopted. Rev W T Biddle offered the following; Whereas, The demands of the age calls for farther usefulness of the church of Christ, a closer alliance of connectional interests, therefore be it Resolved, That it is the sense of this conference that a connectional con vention be held %t the earliest possi ble date. That this conference solicit the co-operation of all annual confer ences. It was adopted and Rev White then moved that a copy be sent to the New York and New Ragland conferences. A collection of $13.27 was lifted for Elder T W H Hinton, after which the appointments were announced as fol lows, by the Bishop: Presiding Elder—A Anderson. Jersey City, H M Wilson, D D Patterson and Mahwah, J H White Hackensack, Lodi and Paramos, Wm Dumpeon Rossville station, , A Anderson TomervUle ancT Flemington, P L Stanford Rahway and Westfield, J F Robinson Newark, J F Tilghman Red Bank and Revytown, W T Biddle Camden, J H White Trenton, E M Stanton Burlington, T N Harris Timbucto, R F Butler MataWan, A J Reed Asbury Phrk, Filmore Smith Atlantic City, DF Bradley Eatontows and Pine Brook, E E Hammett Englewood, MM Edmonson Superanuated—Thos H Hinton and Jas. T Pinion. Supernumer aries— F E Owens. Missionary Agent—Silas Holmes. Conference Steward—J H White. New Jersey annual conference will meet at Atlantic City on the third iYednesdav in April 1886 at 12 m. John N. White, Conf. Reporter. FROM PLEASANT HILL, & C Mr. Editor: In accordance with Mr. J. D. Bal lard’s letter to the “Star”, dated March 17th, on transportation, you will please, append the following: With love and Godly fear, 1 willingly agree with every act that tends to the redemption of his people; and as I feel this to be a divine inspiration, I give my name not alone, but my heart, mite and prayers. I am glad ef this opportu nity to tell the readers of the “Star” that I am a true£friend to Africa and long to see the day when the descend ants of the deserted children of Africa will tread upon her productive soil while the soul sips salubrious breezes from heaven. It would be grand for Zion to have a ship afloat the billowy deep, with one of Zion’s harbingers standing upon her deck like Paul, telling Jesus died foralL Rev. Moses Thompson. April 10th. FROM BLADEN COUNTY, N. C. Mr* Editor: *?. Death is the gate to endless joy, but yet we dread to enter there. One of the oldest members of our church at Turnbull, fell in the shafts of death on the 21st inst. Mother Irena McKoy was born in the year 1834. She was a member of the Methodist church for many years and enlisted for Christ 21 years. She never had a church trial nor gave it any trouble. She was one of the founden of the church at Turn bull She was a kind wife, and a lov ing mother to her eleven children whom she brought up in the admoni tion of God. We all must die, some one way and some another; some suddenly and some with severe sickness. Sister Mc Kby had a long and severe attack, of sickness, which confined her to her bed nearly two years. Her dear companion and children attended her kindly, but with all they could do the Lord saw it was best to take her to heaven that she so much prayed for. On the day of her burial, Elder J. W. Davis preached her funeral from a text she selected herself. Quite a number attended her funeral. Yours for God and Zion. W. H. Gbaham. Turnbull April 22d. Mr. Editor; Please allow me space in the “Star” to say something for the Faithfbl Few, On the night of the 18th inat. wnile we were reposing, singing was heard at my door, which was opened and the Faithfbl Few entered and spread my table with some of the good things of < this life, for which they have my thanks. May the Lord bless them. Their names are: MissesSallie and Harriet Brown, Mrs Byneo Brown, Mre'Iaadora Brown, Mm Frances Jones Messrs Arglus and Benjamin Brown, and Alex. Neill. Yours fbr God and. Zion, E. D. Jonhs. Westbrook, April, 24th. ' ’ :‘*r .' ' ♦■!»*’■» ■ '• «' ■ V ■« v* v jerAdvertiss in atfdrsad the Swan or Zioer. -THE STAR OF ZION. BY BEV. G. B. WALKEB. •^Tfce stars we a part of God’s crea tion^ They we auxiliaries in dispens ing the soft rays of light which illu ming the weary travelers way. The st&ra attract the attention of the un lettered and the learned of every age. Scientists? claim to have discovered the material ot which the stars are composed ; their magnitude, their ve locity and their distance from the earth. Notwithstanding the grand achievements and demonstrations in this department, the knowledge ac quired is not beyond questioning. It seems to be settled that these little lu minaries which bespangle the vaulted h^aveas, are stars. Thus we term them. These; members of creation that we to: us apparently tiny, are of infinite use and purpose. Ttie divine writers speak of the stars I {hfnk none of the glittering stars we Jcnofftn as the “Star of Zion,” but in the scriptures the same writers which mention the Btws, frequently speak of Zion.: Zion is an appellation appropria ted figuratively to the Church, wheth er On earth or in heaven—The temple of Jehovah. Zion is co-existent with mankind and always reminds him of the ehuroh triumphant. Thus we have the star reflecting the glory of the Creator and Zion, the place where God is adored. In our great and beloved connec tion, wehave the “Star of Zion.” We •ubnnt the foregoing as an argument ia %avor of the suitableness o£ the name, expressive of the purpose and indicative of the great excellency of this great church paper. This pub lishing organ of the church is not without its history and it is of inesti mable value. The “Star of Zion,” a creature of humane invention super induced by the divine spirit, its object is to present to and impress the mind with those truths and subjects which contribute to the temporal and spirit ual welfare of mankind. To raise man from his depravity and degradation and infuse m him a desire and inspi ration for the sublime and immortal. The “Star” bespeaks to the church the truths relative to the progress of the spiritual work and exposes the evils which essay to subvert the church of the living God. It is a truth con ceded or admitted that much of the literature of to-day, read by millions who seek the knowledge of the mate rial, the minds happiness, has an evil tendency on the mind, and exerts a destructive power on the morals. It is asserted by men of thought and ex perience, that to know the literature a person reads is an index to their char acter. To accept this, how happy must those be who read the “Star of Zion.” Wholesome reading. The. thoughts and sentiments of those who spend their lives in trying to make mankind better. The power of the press is often con trasted with the power of the pulpit. If the press is a rival of the pulpit, it 'is unquestionably a great beneiactor to man. The disclosing of important truths, the culture of the mind by reading, are superior , advantages and the good and lasting impressions made upon the readers are innumerable. Eternity can only tell the vast num bers saved from error and false life, rescued from vice and destruction and i rience of the Lord and Sayior Jesus Christ by the instrumentality of the “Star of Zion.” n The light wh»ch emanates from the “Star?? penetrates the hovels and homes of many who seldom hear Cftnst preached, and thereby are awakened. We must contribute our money to keep this “Star” bright and teeming with light and reflecting the character of Him who said: “Let there be light” We all feel much indebted to the “Star of Zion” that speaks to all and for all. It places the good done, to public view for our encouragement and exposes the evil and folly of vice: for evil is an inveterate foe to properity, peace and happiness. We thank the “Star” for its contri butions in prose, in poetry; its various topics, scientific or non scientific; po litical or non political; the progress of nations in State and in Church, the past times or the present century. We are grateful to the “Star” for express, ion, the propagation of knowledge, the spread of the holy influence of the gospel. “Star, the creaturte of the Eternal, Reflect the glory of thy Creator, Until Zion thy Church universal, The perfection of beauty display.” Indianapolis, Ind. April 25th. FROM ELIZABETHTOWN, N. C. Mr, Editor: Please grant me space in the “Star” to say that while my work is not all that I would have it be, yet there seems to be a decided encouraging spiritual prosperity among my people. In ac cordance with previous appointment, Presiding Elder J. H. Mattocks held his second quarterly conference on my work on the 11th and 12th. At first the weather appeared unfavorable, but as the sun seemed to raise hteself above the liorizen, the misty whey and dark clouds banished away, and we had a pleasant and glorious day. The conference convened on Satur day, in Mt. Olive chapel, at 12 m with 35 or 40 members answering to their names. On Sunday, Elder Mattocks preached two of his soul-stirring and happy sermons to an over-crowded but anxious audience, and administer ed the Lord’s supper to 150 communi cants. We lifted a total collection of $33.91 during the meeting, a hand some sum, we think, for a country cir cuit, in these hard times. &y request oi J&ev. u. ur. musgrave of the Magnolia circuit, I was with him and Presiding Elder Allison at Magnolia on the 18th and 19th. I assisted Elder Allison in his quarterly conference on Saturday and Sunday. Preached for him Sunday night, enjoy ed a glorious and happy time with Elders Musgrave and .Allison during Sunday and Sunday night Accom panied them to Faison’s Depot to as sist them in looking after Zion’s prop erty there, which by the treachery of one R. F. Greame, a local preacher, had been much impaired. He was not only a local preacher, but a trustee, class-leader and secretary of the church besides by profession a school teacher. He had by falsehood and deception, fooled $88.85 out of the hand of the church treasurer, used it in building^ himself a school house upon the church lot Denied having the orignal church deed; wrote a bogus or false deed con veying tiie lot to himself and signed all the trustees’ names to the bogus deed. He was tried in quarterly con ference on Saturday 18th afed expelled from the connection. ' ■ He joined the oburch to me from the Congregationalists, on the 21st of July 1883. Havingbeen expelled from the connection, legal proceedings were instituted against him for trespass and forgery, on Monday the 20th. He was convicted of the former charge and was bound ever jn the latter in the sum ef |400 tb the May term of Suporier court ofDuplin county. Havinig been appointed by Presid ing Elder J. Q. Mattocks to hold his second quarterly meeting on the Lisbon circuit, Rev. J. W. Davis pastor, I met the Elder at Ellis’Creek chapel on Saturday 25th. The weather being balmy and inviting the conference of 30 members convened at'2 p m. The utmost harmony and decorum prevail ed during the conference. Sabbath being a high day with the member of Lisbon circuit, Eldr Davis had his members marshalled into tanks and in love-feast by 8:30.a m. There was preaching at 11 a m, sacrament at 2:30 p m and preaching -again at night. We administered the Lord’s supper to 130 communicants. Had 6 accessions to the church and 4 at the anxious seat crying for mercy. Collections during the meeting were $20.10. Elder Davis is enjoying the utmost confidence of his entire congre gation and is doing a good work for God and Zion among his people. Yours in Gospel bonds, O. L. W. Smith.]! April 28th. FROM BAST ALABAMA. Mr. Editor: At the last session of the East Ala bama conference held in this dty Nov ember last, I was appointed by Bishop Hood to the charge of- Ebenezer cir cuit. There are two churches lathis circuit : Ebenezer and Mt. Moriah. The first I found in a very low condi tion both spiritually and temporally, but through the assistance of God thingsare looking brighter..The set time has come for the good Lord to favor Zion. £ have held a protracted meeting lor four weeks. Seventeen have been happily converted to God. I have baptized seventeen and receiv* ed thirty into the church. I have a new church building in the course of erection which I hope to be able to enter by July next. My work is in a very prosperous condition Mr. Charles Payne donated $2.50 from a club for church purposes; Miss Ma* haley Rainey donated 90 cents from a club to the church. They are not members of the church but they have a deep interest in the work. Yours for God and Zion, Henry Tally. Montgomery, Ala., . May 5th, 1885. FROM JAMES CITY, N. C. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to speak of my work here. When I came to this place I found the people divided into three factions. Some for Moore, some lor Phillips and some for Hunter. I could not say how many for Christ, but I suppose there were some. I was forced to go to my closet and beg for divine aid in the direction of my course, and I believe I was heard, for, by the help of the Lord, I have man* aged to bring them all together in one band of Christians. I venture to say we will soon have one of the best cir* Cuits in the conference. We started a protracted meeting some time ago, but the Weather was so bad we had to close, as our house was not comfortable. We had three con* verts. We are thankful f°r them and expect to start again soon. On account of a lawsuit pending in which a party claims the whole town, we have not commenced work on our house. The people here and in New* berne are well pleased with our pre siding elder. They say heis just the man for us and we all love him. April 15th. Yours for Christ J. H. Stewart.
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