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THE HOBNUTG STAB. PUBLISHED DAILY, BY RATK8 OT BOBSCBXFTIOX IH ADVAKCS: llf,a vear, " (by mail) postage paid, ft 00 U1 J ,4 44 V 44 44 , tV ix months, ) w Smonthflt" ") " S 85 Oiemonth, (" M) " " 100 To City Subscribers, delivered in any part of the 1tv Fifteen Cents per week. Our City Agents are not authorized to collect for more than 8 months in advance. OVTLLE. Ten thousand dollars reward has been offered for the apprehension of Boss Tweed, who escaped from the officers while seeing his wife privately a few minutes at their residence in New York. Spartren & & Co., liuen manufacturers of Belfast, have failed for a million and a half. Mr. Kerr, on taking the Speaker's chair, yesterday, made a very appropriate speech. ! Fall River mills all at work quietly. Believed Tweed is on high seas, and that he was liberated by his keepers. Indictment against Gen. Babcock, Grant's private secretary, for whiskey frauds, found by St. Louis grand jury. NEW ADVBRTlSBiTlBNTS. Wkight & Stedman. Real Estate Sales. G. U. W. Mullek Administrator's Sale. N. II. D. Wilson. Greensboro College. ' 8. Jkwett. Books. Ciias. E. Cleapor. Annual Meeting, tfee advertisement "Wanted." Warmer, cloudy to rainy weather to-Jay. Daniel Howard, jailor, reports 2ij persons on Lis noted registery. Eliza Johnson, colored, in . jail for costs, was released yesterday, her term Laving expired. The trees in Charlotte were loaded with ice whm the Wilmington ex press i ft, Saturday morning Auif. Zerbue, an alleged deser- tr from one of the vessels iu port, was lodged in the Guard House Saturday night. The W. & W. R. 11. Company now have under consideration at the lower depot, on Nutt street, a new brick ware house. Two colored women named Mary Nixon and llattie Campbell were iudged in jail yesterday for non-payment of costs in a Magistrate's Court. A colored man by the name of Edward Brown was arrested yesterday, on the charge of lighting, and was committed for trial before a Magistrate's Court. A seaman by the name of Chas. steveus was arrested and lodged iu the Uuaid House Sunday night on the charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Every train into the city is bringing many visitors. Sometimes the hctel 'bus has to go back for a second load. Holiday and winter purchases in order. The Board of County Commis sioners met yesterday in tegular, session, but, for want of a quorum, adjourned until iViday morning next, at 10 o'clock. The ladies offct. Paul's Episco pal Church cleared by their enteitainment week about $100, which, considering the dreadful weather that prevailed, is not so bad. The Eastern Medical Associa tion will convene in the Court Rom, at the City Hall this evening. The address of wel come, as before announced, will be deliv ered by Dr. Geo. G. Thomas, of this city. It has been a source of much re gret that the weather was so unpropitious during the session of Conference. The sun has not shone for more than ten or fifteen minutes during the past six days. A hitching-post in front of the residence of E. H. McQuigg, Esq., on Chesnut, between Eighth and Ninth streets, was stolen Sunday night an evidence that some one was desperately "hard up" for wood. Mr. A. H. VanBokkelen, of this city, met with quite a severe loss, on Wed nesday night last, by the burning of a quantity of turpentine at his yard on the Wr., C. & A. R. R., in South Carolina. The loss is estimated at $1,500, upon which there was no insurance. Superior Court. The Special Term of the Superior Court for this count', called for the trial of civil cases only, convened in this city yesterday morning, His Honor Judge Henry, of the lUlh District, presiding. The following comprise the regular Jury : John Maunder, R. S. Radcliffe, S. A. Craig, Henry Grotgen, A. Morgan, M. C Hii!, Wiiliam Kellogg, Thomjas Heuder s in, James W. Green, J; H. McGarity, F. V. Ileyer, E. McBride, J. C. Lumsden, F. W. Foster, Christopher Hamilton, John H. llauley. Without the transaction of any important business, O-iurt adjourned U meet this morning at 10 A. M. I junction Dissolved. Judge McKoy has rendered a decision dissolving the injunction in the case of cer tain tax-payers va. the city of Wilmington, a hearing of which was had at the last term of the Superior Court for this county. This eablishes the legality of the tax levied by the Board of Aldermen, the collection of which was restrained by the Order of Judge Seymour, and the full tax, as before the re straining order was granted, i now collect able. ' Violating the laisrnalBereuaeLaw. Charles Boddner, charged with selling liquor and tobacco in this city without the necessary license from the government, wa9 arrested in Raleigh by Deputy U. S. Marshal VanSoelen, brought to this place o i Sunday morning and lodged in jail to a vuit a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Cassidey. tanse of Thcrmoucier. The following was the range of the ther mometer at the Signal Bureau, in this city, yesterday: 7 A M., 51; 12 M., 52; 2 P. M , 53; 4:30 P. M., 52; 9 P. M 51;. 11 P. M.,52. ' 1 VOL. XVIL---N(X 63. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFER' EltCE. Proceedings of the 39tJi Annual Sea ftlou of the Nortu Carolina Confer ence ot tbe IU. K. Ctanrcb Soutb. Fifth Day's Proceeding The Conference met yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, the usual hour. There was a large attendance of delegates and a number of the members of the congregation were also present, while many visitors, princi pally ladies, -were in the galleries. Bishop McTyeire occupied the chair, and Rev. Charles H. Phillips conducted the opening exercises, which consisted in sing ing the hymn " I love thy kingdom, Lord," followed by prayer by the reverend gentle man. The minutes of the afternoon session of Saturday were read and approved. The presiding Bishop requested the Sec retary to make the ordination on Sunday of Elders and Deacons a part of the pro ceedings of the Conference. The question of "Infant Baptism" was called up by Rev. J. P. Moore. He said that he thought the progress of infant bap tism in the North Carolina Conference would compare favorably with any other Confer ence; that North Carolina would be found, by comparing statistics, to be ahead of sev eral Conferences. Dr. Craven moved that the tini; of each speaker be made ten minutes, which reso lution was opposeil ly Drs. Closs and Bur ton, and was withdrawn by the mover and the discussion en Infant Baptism pro gressed. Motion adopted (proposed by Rev. R. O. Burton) that fraternal messages be sent to Bishop Bebee, of the A. M. E. Church, in reply to greetings tendered by him. The committee appointed to respond to the letter of Dr. Deems reported as fol lows: Whereas, Dr. Deems, who has been for thirty-four years a member of the North Carolina Conference (believing it to be V.is duty), has asked for and has been granted a location; and whereas, he has been emi nently useful and successful during his con nection with our Conference, in his elo quent pulpit ministrations, in his ardent work as a competent instructor in our insti tutions of learning, and in w ielding his vast influence over the public mind to promote the cause of Christ; therefore Besotted, That we can but deplore the act that severs him from us; but as in the provi dence of God his lot is cast in a field of labor where we believe his brilliant talents and active energy will accomplish grander results for the good of souls, we acquiesce in his decision. Besotted, That wc duly appreciate his valuable services while among us, and pray that the benedictions of the Great Head of the Church may be upon him In his present important and inviting field of labor. Respectfully submitted, W. II. Bobbitt, J. H. Wheeler, Ik a T. Wyciie. The above report was adopted. Mr. J. B. Bobbitt moved that Bishop Mc Tyeire be requested to furnish a copy of his sermon delivered on Sunday, for publica tion with the proceedings of the Confer ence. The question was put by the Secretary and unanimously carried by a standing vote. The presiding Bishop announced the fol lowing appointments of fraternal messen gers: To the M. P. Church Conference Rev. R. O. Burton and T. C. Bobbins, lay; alternates, Rev. N. H. D. Wilson and J. W. Haws, lay. To the Christian Conference Rev. W. H. Bobbitt and R. C. Troy, lay; alternates, S. D. Adams and W. C. Dant, lay. The following resolution was unanimous ly adopted: Whereas, This Confreuce highly appre ciates the sacrament of the Lord's Supper as a means of grace eminent in its influence upon purity and religion; and whereas, business stems at every season of our Con ference to crowd unduly upon the spiritual enjoyment of the Conference; therefore Resolced, .That the Committee on Public Worship at each session of our annual Con ference is hereby kyidly advised to have ar rangements made for the celebration of the Lord's Supper at such time as said commit tee may deem convenient. E. A Yatks D it. LiKu roK. Rev. M. A. Holler, a Deacon of the M. E. Church North, was, on his own applica tion, received into the body a6a Deacon. On motion of Dr.. Closs, each minister was instructed to procure and keep a church register of each church under his charge. The report of the Suuday School Com mittee was called for and read by the Chair man of that body.' The icport was adapted. It embraces a statement of tbe condition and progress of that interest of the Confer ence and was too lengthy for reproduction here. The special orJer for 10 o'clock, the re port of the Committee on ihejCenteuuial of Methodism in North Carolina, which re port was published in full in Sunday's issue of the Stab, was taken up. Tbe 1st, 2d and 3d resolutions of the re port as published were adopted. The 4th resolution of the report gave rise to considerable discussion, Rev. R. O. Burton, of the committee, offering the fol lowing as a minority report: Resolved, That we aim to raise $60,000 for the liquidation of the debts of our col leges; $25,000 to build a Centennial Charch in Raleigh; $50,000 for the support of su perannuated preachers, their widows and children; the several amounts to be invest ed under tbe proper direction with real es tate securities at 8 per cent, per annum in terest; the proceeds therefrom to be used for the objects designated. At the suggestion of the Elder, however, it was admitted as an amendment, Mr. Bur ton withdrawing it to give place for the fol lowing substitute, offered by Rev. E. A. Yates: Resolved, That we labor to raise $80,000, E WILMINGTON, as a fund for the benefit of superannuated preachers and the widows and orphans of ministers. Mr. Burton afterwards made a disclaimer with regard to the substitute, as he had been mistaken about it. His disclaimer was al lowed, the substitute of Mr. Yates being ruled out and Mr. Burton followed in a long and fervent appeal to the Conference for the adoption of his amendment. Consider able discussion ensued, Rev. Dr. Closs arguing forcibly against the raising of funds for the building of a Metropolitan Church in Raleigh. His people were not able for such expenditures. He was Presiding Elder of Washington district; a portion of Washington still remained in ashes the result of the war ; the people were unable to build it up. How could he, in the face of such circumstances, ask them to subscribe money to build a church in Raleigh, where there were two churches and two parsonages. His people would feel like sending him to Raleigh to the Lunatic Asylum were he to do to (laughter). He hoped the resolution would not be adopted and desired the reporters to notice how he stood on the question. The discussion continued, being engaged in by Revs. L. S. Burkhead, H. T. Hudson, A. W. Mangum, J. P. Moore, and Prof. Doub. - On motiou of Rev W. II. Bobbitt, Rev. Mr. Burton's amendment was laid on the table. Rev. Mr. Yates then offered his substi tute as above stated to resolution 4th, which was on motion laid on the table. The following, offered by Rev. W. H. Bobbitt, was adopted iu place of the fourth resolution : Iiewteed, That we will labor to raise $00,000 to liquidate the debts of the three colleges of the Conference. The fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tent", resolutions of the Centennial Re port were adopted. The substitute offered for resolution lllh, as published in the Stab, was adopted in stead of that resolution, excepting the words and that any sum remaining over undistributed be sent up to the ensuing Conference to be distributed as the Confer ence may direct," and abolishing the office of Centennial Treasurer as proposed by tbe committee. The 12th resolution, after being amend ed so as to leave out all regarding the rais ing of funds for a Metropolitan Church at Raleigh, was adopted. The 10th and 14th resolutions were adopted. Rev. A. W. Mangum then moved a reso lution that all the excess to the amount of $25,000 over $60,000 that should be raised, be applied to the building of a Metropoli tan Church at Raleigh. The remainder of the report was then adopted and the special order closed. Professor Doub moved that at the meet ing next year in Raleigh a collection be taken up for tbe building of a church there; motion adopted. On motion of Rev. J. P. Moore the pas tor of Edenton Street Church,' Raleigh, was appointed an agent to receive all funds con tributed towards building a Metropolitan Church. The Joint Board of Finance made a re. port which was adopted, after which a mo tion to have an afternoon session commenc ing at 3 o'clock, was made and prevailed. After singing and benediction, the body took a recess until 3 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Conference met at 3 o'clock, pursu ant to adjournment, Rev. W. H. Bobbitt in the Chair. Rev. A. V. Sharpe conducted the open ing exercises, announcing the hymn No. 914: "Try us; O Lord, and search the ground of every sinful heart," which was followed by prayer. On motion of Dr. Craven Revs. J. B. Bobbitt, L. S. Burkhead and R. T. Gray, Esq. , were appointed a committee to pub lish the minutes of the Conference. A resolution offered by a number of youngtainisters that the Conferencejappoint a member of their body to deli ver at each Annual Conference a sermon to the under graduates of the Conference, was adopted. The Bishop having arrived and taken the chair, Rev. D. B. Culbreth nominated Rev. II. H. Hudson for the office next year. Mr. Hudson was unanimously ik-cted. The following statistics were reported : Amount assessed for superannuated preach ers, $6,000; amount collected, $4,433 71. A resolution of thanks to the different churches of which the pulpits had been tendered to the Conference, to the citizens of Wilmington for the hospitality extended the members of the body, and to the various railroads and. steamboat lines was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. A resolution of thanks to Bishop Mc Tyeire for the able and impartial manner in which he had presided over the Confer ence was unanimously adopted by a rising vote, the Bishop strongly objecting and Rev. J. P. Mojre puttiog the question to the house. Ou motion, Revs. R. O. Burton and N. II. D. Wilson were, appointed a committee to prepare a onti n i d address to be issued to the Methodists of North Carolina. The Committee on memoirs reported a series of appropriate resolutions upon the death of Rev. W. F. Clegg, which were unanimously adopted by the raising of hands. The following ordained deacons were received into full connection: P. W. F. Stamy, L. J. Holden, L. E. Stacy and W. H. Watkins. The following resolution offered by Rev. E. A. Yates was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the thanks of this Con ference are hereby tendered to the press of ORNING N TUESDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1875. the city for the courteous attention given to the business of this body. On motion, Rev. C. W King was placed in the superannuated relation. The last Board of Finance were ap pointed to serve for the ensuing year. The necessary collection was then taken up for defraying the expenses of publishing the minutes, after which the ' Bishop an nounced the following appointments for the ensuing year. RALEIGH DISTRICT J. P. MOORE, P. E. Raleigh Edenton street, L. S. Burkhead. Raleigh Person street, W. C. Norman. Cary circuit, J. E. Thompson. Rolesville circuit, L. J. Holden. Smithfield circuit, Jos. 11. Wheeler. j Tar River circuit, Richard S. Webb. ( Youngville, M. J. Hunt. Louisburg station, F. L. Reiu. Granville circuit, S. V. Hoyle. Hendersou circuit, A. A. Boshumer. j Nashville and Rocky Mount, T. B. Reeks. Toisnot circuit, N. M. Jurney. Editor Raleigh Christian Advocate, J. B. Bobbitt. HILLSBORO' DISTRICT L. L. HENDREN, P. K. Hillsboro' station; H. P. Cole. Durham circuit, Wm. H. Moore. Alamance circuit, Wm. 31. Jordan. Chapel Hill and Haw River, J. J. Renn. Pittsboro', Jno. Tillett. Yanceyville, Jno. W. Jenkins. Deep River, Thos. C. Moses. Leasburg, T. J. Gattis. Person circuit, H. H. Gibbons. Flat River, J. B. Martin. Professor of University of North Caro lina, A. W. Mangum. GREENSBORO DISTRICT N. H. D. WTLSON.P.E. Greensboro station, S. D. Adams. North Guilford circuit, J. W. Lewis. South Guilford circuit, Zeb. Rush. I Thomasville and High Point, P. L. Her--! nnn. ( Trinity, B. Craven. Davidson circuit, C. II. Phillips. Randolph cacuit, J. F. Craven. Forsy the circuit, S. II. Helsabeck. Winston station, J. F. Heitman. Stokes circuit, J.R. Scroggs. Madison circuit, L. E. Stacey. Went worth circuit, R. F. Bumpass. President of Trinity College, B. Craven. Agents for the Conference Colleges, V. A. Snarp and J. A. Cunninggim. SALISBURY DISTRICT D. K. BBCTON, P. E. Salisbury station, L. W. Crawford. Salisbury circuit, R. T. N. Stevenson. Mooresville circuit, Thos. L. Triplett. Statesville station, T. A. Coon. ' Statesville circuit, N. S. Norton. Mocksville circuit, Thos. A. Boon. Davie circuit, Wm. C. Willson. Iredell circuit, M. L. Wood. Alexander circuit, H. F. Wiley. Wilkes circuit, C. A.-Gault. Yadkinville circuit, Robert M. Brown. ( Mt. Airy station, James Wilson. ( Sauratown mission, Wm. B. Man ess. ( Surry circuit, to be supplied (by VV. S. Creasy). ( Blue Ridge mission, A. M.JLong. 8IIELBY DISTICT. R. G. BARRETT, P. E. Shelby station, H. T. Hudson. Shelby circuit, J. W. North. Double Shoals, S. D. Peeler. Cherry Mountain, D. P. Goode. ( Rutheifordton, S. Leard. ( Columbus mission, J. B. Carpenter. Marion circuit, N. G. Whittington. Upper Broad River mission, J. D. Car ( penter. ( Dysartville circuit, J. C. Crisp. 1 Morganton circuit, J. S. Ervtn. j Caldwell circuit, Geo. W. Ivey. ( Lenoir, V. M. Robey. Happy Home circuit, J. C. Hartsell. Newton circuit, L. Shell. Rock Spring circuit; J. W. Puett. South Fork circuit, C. M. Anderson. Dallas circuit, P. F. W. Stamey. Lincolnton circuit, Junius T. Harris. President Davenport Female College, W. M. Robey. CHARLOTTE DISTRICT W. II. BOBBITT, P. E. Charlotte station, P. J. Carraway, J. C. Thomas. South Charlotte circuit. Miles Foy. Pineville circuit, W. D. Lee. Pleasant Grove circuit, T. H. Edwards. Munroe station, D. May. Munroe circuit, M. H. Hoyle. Coucord, C. M. Pepper. Mt Pleasant circuit, A. D. Betts. ( Albemarle circuit, T. P. Ricaud. Stanley circuit, Ed. Howland. Ansonville circuit, M. C. Thomos. Wadesboro station, James W. Wheeler. Wadesboro circuit, Jesse H. Guinn. Lilesville circuit, T. P. England. FAVETTEVTLLE DISTRICT, J. S. NELSON, P. E. Fayetteville station, E. W. Thompson, T. W. Smith. Cumberland circuit, I. W. Avent. Robeson circuit, Ira T. Wyche, B. R. Hall. Laurinburg circuit, T. W. Guthrie. Rockingham circuit, Jos. Wheeler. Pee Dee circuit, M. V. Sherrill. Uwharrie circuit, Gaston Farrar. Montgomery circuit, I. F. Keerans. Carthage circuit, L. H. Gibbons. Jonesboro circuit, B. C." Philips. Buckhorn circuit, W. S. Chaffin. i WILMINGTON DISTRICT W. 6. BLACK, P. E. Wilmington, Front Street, J. E. Mann. Wilmington, Fifth Street, J. M. Rhodes. Topsail circuit, J. B. Bailey. Kenan8ville circuit, J. T. Bagwell. Magnolia circuit, Sq. M. Davis. Clinton circuit, J. B. Alford. Cokesbury circuit, M. V. Boyles. Bladen circuit, J. San ford. Elizabeth circuit, O. J. Brent. ( Whiteviile circuit, Ph. Greenine. I Waccamaw Mission, to be supplied. Smitbville circuit, J. W. Randle. Onslow circuit, to be supplied (by G. W. Hardison.) NEWBERN DISTRICT K. A. YATES, P. E. - Newbern station, W. C. Gannon. Goldsboro station, J. R. Brooks. Wilson station, R. A. Willis. Wayne circuit, F. H. Wood. Mt. Olive circuit, W. H. Call. Kinston circuit, C. C. Dodson. Snow Hill circuit, Jas. P. Simpson. Neuse circuit, J. J. Carden. Jones circuit, N. A. Hooker, j Lenoir circuit, J. N. Andrews. ) 8wift Creek circuit, to be supplied by Wm. Wine. Craven circuit, D. Culbreth. Beaufort, A. R. Raven. Carteret circuit, James Mahoney. Straits, to be supplied. WASHINGTON DISTRICT W. CLOSS, P. E. Washington station, B. B. Culbreth. Warreuton station, J. W. Shackford. Warren circuit, J. R. Griffith, J. T. Gibbs. Roanoke circuit, R O. Burton. Tarboro circuit, F. D. Swindell. Williamston circuit, L. L. Nash. Greenville circuit, Jer. Johnson. Plymouth and Jamesville, W. S. Roane. Columbia circuit, Wm. H. Watkins. Bath circuit, to be supplied. Mattemuskeet, Jno. D. Buie, one to be supplied. L H. Hill, supernumerary. Portsmouth and Ocracoke, J. M. Luraley. Cape Hatteras, to be supplied. After a few feeling and congratulatory remarks, tbe Bishop announced that as tbe Conference had finished tbe business fo? Star. which it bad been called it was now ad journed tine die. Singing the doxology and benediction by the Bishop clo3ed the Conference. The Conference presents an array of a hundred and ninty-six ministers and lay men. Some of the former .bear the evi dences of a long and fatiguing career, hav ing "grown old and weary in the work" while many are young and just entering the portals of the ministry with the self sacri ficing, hardworking and holy career of their old brethren before them. Bishop McTyeire's tall and commanding figure on the platform and his perfect and decisive rulings, appropriate remarks and pleasing address and manuer are sufficient to attract the observer at a glance and chal lenge his interest and admiration. The Bishop manifests a thorough ac quaintance with parliamentary usages, as well as with Conference proceedings, is very equitable in his orders and rulings and gives entire satisfaction. His information on all subjects upon which he touches is of the most perfect character. His busi ness capacity is undoubtedly of thebest.and the same may be said of the majority of the members. It is noticeable that the y ounge r men keep well in the background in the discussions and business of the Conference, preferring to be led by the older heads, from whom they manfully look for advice and direction. Dr. Closs acts the part of a learned coun sellor, is ever ready to debate, argues forcibly and effectively, is good nalured and makes occasionally some humorous sal lies. His tall, broad form, having the im press of hard, energetic and fervent labor, always commands attention when he rises to speak. Rev. A. W. Mangum is a fluent and graceful speaker, very approachable and is evidently a man of fervent piety. Rev. J. P. Moore is logical and decisive in debate, and Rev. E. A. Yates manifests a decided capacity for business and knows how to attend to- it. We regret that the illness of Rev. Dr. Moran deprived the body of his well known ability and knowledge in the management of church matters. Revs. R. O. Burton, W. H. Bobbitt, W. S. Black, N..H. D. Wilson, J. B. Bobbitt, L. S. Burkhead and Professor Doub, together with those already enumerated, are prin cipal and energetic workers of the Confer ence. The personal appearance of the members generally will compare favorably with that of any body of like character. There are some fine looking men, lithe, active and graceful in manner and address. Rev. J. E. Mann, to slightly discriminate, might be called the good looking man of the Confer ence. Dr. Craven is an efficient Secretary of long experience and is energetic and rapid. The members of the body leave us this morning, after having spentja very ardious week, as the business which called them together was of an importaat nature. We hope they were pleased with our city. A. M. E. CONFERENCE. Fonrtb Day's Session. Conference met pursuant to adjourn ment, Bishop J. P. Campbell in the chair. Religious exercises conducted by Rev. M. J. Gaston. Hymn page 273 was sung.' He then addressed the Throne of Grace and read the 1st Psalm. Roll called, minutes of previous session read and approved. The Committee on Letters and Petitions reported progress. Rev. B. W. Morris offered the following resolution: Whereas, Mr. J. Walton and Mr. D. Heston have offered to give the members of this Conference books and tracts. Besotted, That we receive them with thankfulness, and may the Lord bless them and their friends. Rev. G. Price, of the M. E. Church, and Rev. W. Rawlings, of theM. KJhurch of the United States, was introduced to the Conference and invited to a seat in tbe bar On motion, Rev. J. W. Telfair was granted leave of absence. Rev. J. Nichols offered the following resolution: . Whereas, Some of the members have made it an habitual practice to stay away from tbe Annual Conference; lltesolved, That any member who neglects to meet the Annual Conference, and can not give a sufficient cause, his name shall be stricken from the roll. Question 8. "Who are the Deacons. The following are the Deacons: Lloyd Steward, Wm. Payne, Ediam Markum, John Epps, Ephraim Batey, Green Cordial, Alexander Forney, Gastou H. Weaver, George G. McGee, Mingo Collett, Edward Robinson, John Waddell, Coy Weaver, George Hunter,John H. Collett, Alexander Turner, W. L. Hunter, L. R. Nichols, Monroe Lewis, Lewis Edwards, E. D. Roberts, Tobias Miller, J. G. Fry. Question 9. Who have been elected and ordained Deacons and Elders this year ? Question 10. Who have located this year? None. Question 11. Who have been elected by the General Conference to exercise the episcopal office and superintend the Afri can Methodist Episcopal Church ? Bishops D. Av Payne, J. P. Campbell, A. W. Waman, J. A. Shorter, T. M. D. Ward and J. M. Brown. Question 12. Who are the supernumerary and superannuated ? - Rev. Job Berry. Question 13. Who have been expelled from tbe connection this year ? Question 14. Who have withdrawn from tbe connection this year ? None. The Conference took a recess to hear Rev. A. T. Carr, of the South Carolina Confer WHOLE NO. 2,670. ence. His remarks were both interesting and instructing. 1st. The subject, " Humility, good man ners, education and fidelity to the church and her laws." He spoke of the minislcr who respected the law of the church us a power among his people; he impressed upon the minds of the members of the Confer ence that to be a successful minister he must be a loyal man. s J 3n motion, a vote of thanks was tendered to Rev. A. T. Carr for his able address. A motion that the resignation pf Rev. R. Waters be received, was lost. Rev. G. D. Jiraerson asked permission to make an explanation in reference to smok ing, stating that he did not wish to cast any reflections on the members of tbe Confei ference. Appointments aunounccd for Sabbath. Committee on Charges and Complaints was anuonnced Ijy the Bishop us follows: Revs. H. Epps, R. Rudd, M. J. Gaston, W. H. Bishop and J. Home. 2. Conference adjourned, aftei benediction by Rev. A. T. Carr. SUNDAY SERVICES By Conference ministers in Ohn relics of tbe City. We have endeavored to obtain succinct reports of the sermons preached last Sun day in the Churches of the city that were tendered to the Conference by the pastors: There was literally a jam at the Front Street Methodist Church, the galleries hav ing been packed after every seat below had been occupied. Bishop McTyeire discuss ed upon Acts 2, chapter, 42 verse: "And they continued steadfast in the apostolic doctrine, in the breaking of bread and in prayer." It was a plain, practical sermon, in which the duties and responsibilities of the Elders and.Ministers were dwelt upon, particularly in reference to the importance of paying more attention to the administra tion of the Sacrament and in inculcating the duty of family prayer. He feared and had reason to fear there was too much neg lect of these matters in many instances. He also thought the sermons should be more doctrinal. Officers of the Churches were ordained as follows: To the order of Deacon, trav elling preachers, L. J. Holden, L. E. Sta cy, P. W. F. Stamey, D. P. Geode. Local preachers, J. N. Mann, W. P. Williams, B. F. Dixon, J. n. Davis, W. O. Neill, J. A. Belt. Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan, President of Ran-, dolph Macon College, took for his text, at the evening service of Front Street Church, the beauty, glory and excellence . of the Church of God : "Walk about Zion, and go round about her; and tell the towns there of," &c. Psalm xlviii; 11, &c. It was regarded as one of the ablest and most elo quent sermons ever delivered in the city. At the First Presbyterian Church, in the morning, Rev. Dr. B. Craven, President of Trinity College, preached from Matt, si; 282: "Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden." The idea, Jesus the rest of tJie world, was enforced in an earnest, metaphysical man. ner. The learned speaker commenced with Plato's preposition that the working out of life's problem was dependant upon the quantity, the quality and the organiza tion of the forces, and proceeded to demonstrate Christ's dominancy of the vital, the material, the moral, the intellec tual and the spiritual powers as a guaranty of rest to these who should acknowledge him. This rest was not inaction, it was not physical quiet, but serene, calm, strong might of soul given for purposes of offence and defence. The rest was not the fina repose from sin and suffering; it was a manly, sincere confidence in Christ's love and providence. x Rev. Junius P. Moore preached in the evening in the place of Rev. Dr. Jones, President of Greensboro Female College, who was prevented from attending by sick ness. The services at the Fifth Street M. E. Church were conducted in the forenoon by Rev. L. S. Burkhead, D.D., who preached from John III; 3, a practical sermon on Re generation. Dr. Burkhead is a strong preacher; he showed what regeneration is not, what it is, and its necessity to salva tion. His congregation were edified and pleased. At 7 P. M. Rev. Bishop H. N. McTyeire, D. D , preached from 1st Corintbiaa?, 12; 4 6. The Bishop's theme was, "Diver sities of Gifts." He insisted that each man and woman had received some divine gift, and that the development of the gift of each individual member was essential to the complete success of a church. J After the sermon the Bishop ordained the following brethren, elders: Travelling preachers, T. D- Swindell, James Willson, Edward Howland; local preacher, Ne4Il McN. Smith. Rev. Dr. N. H. D. Wilson, of Greens boro, delivered the sermon at the morning hour in the First Baptist Church, using 1 Cor., vi; 19, 20: " What! know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought, with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." Dr. Wilson is a forcible expounder of scrip tural truths! Without possessing what is termed "pulpit eloquence," he has the power of making an impression upon the hearts and consciences of his hearers. Rev. W. H. Bobbitt's subject at night was an exposition 'of 1 Peter, i; 10, 11, 12. The preacher said that the scheme of salva tion referred to in the text was grandly mysterious and infinitely glorious. . It had been a mystery to comprehend which the prophets and sages of old had devoted live3 RATES OF ADTLltTININt.. One Sonars one iay, .v.. ,......... 0 " " twodays.......... ...I:... ........ " " three diys........t W " M , four days " " five days S M " on week 8 5( " " Two weeks B Of " " Three weeks........ 6 6? " " One month... 8 00 " Two months .15 00 " " Three months.... 23 00 M Bix months ...86 00 " " Oneyear... 4 .....MM ty" Contract Advertisements taken st propel Uocately low rates. Five Squares estimated ss a quarter-column, and ten squares ss a half-column. of thoughtful research and diligent, inquiry and had been rewarded at last with revela tions that were grandly satisfying to their souls; a mystery to complete which.had re-. iiuuL-u iuiii8oi me eon ot tue uiguest. It was iisliniteiy glorious in that its blessings were offered freely without price, and to the wicked as to the good; because full and perfect in its provisions for the reclamation of a ruined world and because of the per petuity of its results lasting to all eternity. So mysterious and glorious was the theme , that, in the words of the text, even "the angels desire to look iuto" the things con cerning it, and make it their study. After the application had been made t the hearts and consciences of those present, the pastor, Rev. J. B. Taylor, followed in prayer, in the course of which he feelingly remembered the session of Conference and invoked a blessing upon its members and their labors. Following the singing of the hymn "Eternal Spirit, God of Truth," the ordinance of baptism was administered by the pastor, after the custom of the church, and the congregation dismissed!! At the Second Baptist Church Rev. David It. Bruton, Presiding Elder of Salis bury district, edified his hearers on the noble theme - "The mind and heart of Jesus, who as God took upon himself the form of a servant and became obedient unto the shameful death of the cross" Philippians, ii: 5, 6, 7 and 8. E venng service was held by Rev.' W. C. ' Gannon, wlio preached "trust in God,'' upon the basis of Proverbs, 3rd chapter, Gth and Cth verses. There were good congre gations both morning and evening, and it is hoped good was accomplished. The pulpit of the Second Fresbyterb.n Church was filled at 11 oclock A. M. by Rev. E. A. Yates, and at 7 o'clock in the evening by Rev. J. R. Brooks. The services, morning and evening, re spectively, were conducted at the Lutheran Church by Rev. R. O. Burton, and Rev. W. W. Jones of the S. C. Conference. Conference Appointments for the City. Rev. James E. Mann, the very popular and highly esteemed Pastor of Front Street Church for the past year, has been returned to the same charge for the ensuing year, very much to the gratification of his con gregation. f i Rev. J. M. Rhodes takes the placejjf Rev. J. T. Gihbs as Pastor of the Fifth Street Church; the latter gentleman, who served . 1 - . - T 1 . 1 . me uougregaiiua very accepiaojy lue pasi year, being compelled, on account of ill health, to seek a location in the western part of the State. The Rev. Mr. Rhodes is quite a young man, who joined the Confer ence last week in this city. He is a native of Wayne county, in this State, and grad uated at Trinity College with the first hon or, in June last. To his fine scholarship he is said to add originality in thought and aptitude for preaching which ranked him in the late Conference among the most ac complished and promising of its member ?. The Christinas trade is spring ing up. The toy dealers report some in quiry and Investment by Santa Claus. Arrested on the Charge of Conspiracy 'and murder. A man by the name of W. IL Britt, liv ing about nine miles from Clinton, Samp son county, was arrested about day-light on Thursday morning last, charged with con spiracy and murder under what is known as the Eu Klux Act of 1870. The arrest was effected by Deputy V. 8. Marshal VanSoe len, assisted by Special Deputy C. II. Strode, who left here on Wednesdav morn ing for that purpose. The conspiracy and murder alleged against Britt is said to have been committed about five years ago, the victim being a colored man by the name of Oates, for which an indictment had been found against him in the United States Circuit Courtf The fact that he has not been arrested before is only accounted for, as we are told, on the ground that he has hitherto set at defiance the ef- . forts of those who have attempted it On this occasion, however, ho seems to have made no resistance. His dwelling was situ ated in the woods, remote from , any set tlement, with no neighbors except one colored man for miles around: He was found in the piazza in the act of performing his morning ablutions when Officer Van Soelen entered, who, after the usual saluta tions were passed, informed him that be was bis nrisoner. No resistance was made. though there were three or four of Britt's male relatives in an adjoining room who were witnesses of the arrest"' The officer conveyed the prisoner to Ral eigh, where he was committed to jail to await a hearing before the U. S. Circuit Court now in session at that place. y CITY ITEMS. Book Bimdkkt. VBX MOSHUts Stab Book Bind ery does aH kinds of Binding and Baling In a work manlike manner, and at reasonable prices. Mer chants and others needing Receipt Books, or other work, may rely on promptness hi the execution of thetr orders. Tbansrb ruiNTiMS-lNKs. Invaluable to rail road companies, steamship companies, banks, mer chants, manufacturers and others. , They are en during and changeless, and 'will copy sharp sod clear for an indefinite period of time. Having Just received a fresh supply of these inks, wears pre pared to execute orders promptly and at moderate prices. .. ' Yesterday I had snch a bad eold that I could net speak. I used Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, sad to-day I am as well as ever. It only cost me 25 cents. - v.- " P1BP. CARR- On the 5th inst., at W o'clock A. M., Mrs. Mary F. Carr, wife of Nicholas Carr, aged 88 years, ft months and 4 days. - The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock, at her residence on Fifth, between Hanover and Brunswick streets. Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited to attend.
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