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Scioto Dist. Russel Bigelow, P. Elder.
Straight Creek, Arza Brown, William H. Collins. Brush Creek, John Hill, William Runnels. Scioto, Alfred M. Lorain, Absalom D. Fox. Chilicothe, John F. Wright.
Deer Creek, Burroughs Westlake. Pickaway, Richard Brandriff, Samuel P. Shaw. Wilmington, Andrew F. Baxter.
London, James T. Donahoo, John C. Havens.
Lancaster Dist. Jacob Young, P. Elder.
Athens, James Laws, Isaac C. Hunter. Marietta, John W. Kinney, Curtis Goddard, sup. Muskingum, Cornelius Springer. Zanesville, station, David Young. Zanesville circuit, Zarah Coston, Michael Ellis, sup. Granville, Samuel Hamilton. Columbus, Joseph Carper, John H. Power. Fairfield, Leroy Swormstedt, James Quinn. Hockhocking, Jacob Dixon.
Portland Dist. James M'Mahon, P. Elder.
Delaware, James Gilruth. Knox, Jacob Hooper, Thomas Beachman. Mansfield, James M'Intyre, Joab Ragan. Wayne, Abner Goff, H. O. Sheldon. Huron, Shadrach Ruark.
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Black River, Elijah H. Field. Brunswick, John Crawford, James C. Taylor. Sandusky, John W. Clarke.
Detroit Dist. William Simmons, P. Elder.
Detroit city, William Simmons.
Detroit circuit, John A. Baughman, Solomon Manier. Fort Defiance, Elias Pattee, missionary. Wyandot mission, J. B. Finley, J. C. Brook.
Kenhawa Dist. Zexhariah Connell, P. Elder.
Augusta College, John P. Durbin.
Salt Creek, John Walker. Burlington, John Janes. Guyandotte, John Stewart.
Logan, John W. Gilbert. Big Kenhawa, John Ferree.
Charlestown, Henry S. Fernandes
Nicholas, Philip Strawther.
Letart Falls, Francis Wilson.
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THE OHIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE COM- MENCED ITS 15TH SESSION IN THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH OCTOBER THE 4TH 1826.
MEMBERS NAMES
Martin Ruter
Jacob Young
John Collins
James Gilruth
William H. Raper
Cornelius Springer
John P. Taylor
James Quinn
John P. Durbin
Samuel Hamilton
Daniel D. Davisson
Zera Coston
George W. Mealy
Joseph Carper
William I. Thompson
James McMahan
Russell Bigelow
Abner Goff
Burroughs Westalke
John Brown
Arthur W. Elliot
Francis Wilson
Richard Brandriff
James Smith
James B. Findley Levi White
William H. Collins
George Gatch
John W. Kenney
Jacob Hooper
Elias Pattee
Henry S. Fernandis John Stewart Truman Bishop
Isaac C. Hunter G. R. Jones
Henry Baker
William Simmons
Shadrach Ruark Moses Crume
John C. Brooks
Andrew S. McClain John Janes John F. Wright
John A. Baughman Robert O. Spencer James Laws
Zachariah Connell
Michael Ellis John Sale
Elijah Field Solomon Manear
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John H. Power
Robert W. Findley
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James T. Donahoo
William Page
Thomas Beacham
Arza Brown
Alfred M. Lorrain
Jacob Delay
James C. Taylor
Jacob Dixon
David Young
Leroy Swormstedt
Curtis Goddard
WEDNESDAY MORNING 9 O. C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
The Conference was opened with reading the scrip- tures, singing and prayer. The Roll was called; and G. R. Jones was appointed Secretary and Isaac C. Hunter Assistant Secretary.
Russell Bigelow Alfred M. Lorrain, and James Quinn were appointed a Committee to fix the hours of preaching and to fill the pulpit.
Orderd that for a few days there shall be but one Ses- sion in the day which shall commence at 8 O. C. in the morning, and close at one in the afternoon.
Leroy Swormstedt, William H. Raper, and John P. Durbin were elected stewards of the Conference.
Martin Ruter, David Young, John Sale, James Quinn, and Truman Bishop were appointed by the chair, a Com- mittee to examine the Candidates for admission to mem- bership.
Martin Ruter, David Young, and John P. Taylor, were elected a Committee to examine the accounts of John P. Durbin who has been employed the last year in soliciting Contributions for the Augusta College, and Report thereon.
The By laws of the Western Annual Conference, Stand- ing on Pages 78 & 79 of the Journals were then read, and adopted for the government of this Conference during this Session.
The Characters of Absalom D. Fox, William B. Christy,
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Samuel P. Shaw, John C. Havens, John Ferree, John W. Gilbert, and Phillip Strauther were examined, and pass'd, and they continued on trial- John Hill, and George Young were discontinued.
The Characters of John A. Baughman, Robert O. Spen- cer, Solomon Manear, and James T. Donahoo were exam- ined, and approved. The Characters of Richard Brand- riff, Levi White, John Janes, and George Gatch,, were examined, and approved and they were Elected to Elders orders.
Russell Bigelow was appointed by the Chair to exam- ine the Journals, and Report the unfinish'd business of the last conference.
The Characters of Martin Ruter, John Collins, William H. Raper, Truman Bishop, Andrew S. McClain, John P. Taylor, Daniel D. Davisson, G. R. Jones, William I. Thompson, John Sale, George W. Mealy, James Smith, Russell Bigelow, Alfred M. Lorrain, John F. Wright, and Burroughs Westlake, Elders were examined, and pass'd : and the relation of Truman Bishop was chang'd, and he was made effective.
The Conference then Adjourn'd.
THURSDAY MORNING 8 O. C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services, the Roll was call'd, and the Journals were read, the Conference proceeded to business.
The Characters of David Young,, James Laws, Isaac C. Hunter, John W. Kenney, Curtis Goddard, Cornelius Springer, Jacob Young, Zara Coston, Michael Ellis, Samuel Hamilton, Joseph Carper, John H Power, Leroy Swormstedt, and James Quinn were examin'd and pass'd ; and Curtis Goddard, and Michael Ellis receiv'd a Super- annuated relation.
Arza Brown and Jacob Delay, Augustus Eddy, Wil-
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liam Runnels, Joab Ragan, Jacob Dixon, and James Mc- Intire candidates for admission as members of the Con- ference, were examined by the chair on the subject of Experience &c &c as the Book of Discipline directs.
The Characters of Arza Brown, and Augustus Eddy were examined and approvd, and they were admitted as members of the Conference, and elected to Deacons Or- ders .- The Characters of Jacob Delay, and Jacob Dixon, were examined, and approv'd and they were admitted as members of the Conference.
The Characters of Andrew F. Baxter, and William Runnels were examin'd, and approv'd, and they were continued on trial.
Moses Crume, James Quinn, and John Sale were ap- pointed a Committee, to take into consideration a com- munication from the Conference of the United Brethern, and Report thereon to this Conference.
The Characters of William Simmons, James B. Find- ley, John C. Brooke, Zechariah Connell, John P. Durbin, Henry S. Fernandis, Francis Wilson, Robert W. Find- ley, Moses Crume, Whitefield Hughes, Henry Baker, John Brown, and William Page, were examined and pass'd, and the Superannuated relation of Moses Crume, John Brown, and William Page was continued- and White- field Hughes, and Henry Baker were Located.
John P. Taylor, and Samuel Hamilton were appointed a committee, to write the memoirs of John Walker deceas'd.
On motion orderd that the Committee appointed last conference to determine, and Report the amount to be ap- propriated to Missions, be continued the present Confer- ence.
A Resolution of the Mississippi Annual Conference: and a Resolution of the Philadelphia annual Conference, were read, and orderd to lay on the table.
The Conference then Adjourn'd.
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FRIDAY MORNING 8 O. C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services, the roll was calld, and the Journals read, and the Conference proceeded to business.
Robert W. Finley received a superannuated relation. The following Local Preachers were elected to Deacons Orders, Richard Dement, Elijah Maddox, Rob't Richard- son who were recommended from the Miami District Con- ference .- John Rogers who was recommended by the Sciota District Conference,-James Gurley, Saml Akin, Jesse Roe, Aaron Young, who were recommended by the Lancaster District Conference .- Asa Balinger recom- mended by the Quarterly conference of Salt Creek cir- cuit,-Adam Dickey recommended by the Quarterly con- ference of Burleyton (Burlington) circuit.
Theophelus Atherton Joshua Gosnill, Lenox Shepherd Abel Tinckham, though recommended for Deacons orders were not elected.
Michael Dunn was recommended from the Lancaster District for Elders orders but not elected.
James Haskel who was recommended by the Quarterly Conference of Burlington Circuit for Elders orders was elected to that office.
The committe appointed to examine the accts of J. P. Durbin and the concerns of Augusta College Reported their report was read and accepted and after the several resolutions thereof were discussed examined and amended they were sustained.
The characters of John W. Clark, Harry O. Sheldon, were examined and passed and they continued on trial.
Joab Ragan a candidate for admission into full con- nexion was not admitted.
James McIntire was admitted into full connexion and elected to elders orders.
The characters of James C. Taylor, Elijah H. Field Deacons were examined and passed.
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The chracater of John Crawford was examined and passed and he elected to Elders orders.
A Draft was made on the Book Concern for $150.00 and a draft was made on the Chartered fund for $90.00.
Liberty of absence was granted to to Abner Goff and John P. Durbin.
The conference then Adjourned.
SATURDAY MORNING 8 O.C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services- The rolls were called, and the Journals read. The conference then proceeded to buis- ness.
On motion, ordered that the conference adjourn at 12 O.C. and meet again at 2 O.C.P.M.
The case of William H. Collins was then taken up & a motion was made to erase from the Journals of the Con- ference a Resolution concerning him standing on the 261 and 262 Pages which was laid over as unfinished buisness at the last conference. The motion prevailed, and the further consideration of his case was laid over.1
The character of Thomas Beachamp was examined and passed, and he elected to Elders orders.
The characters of James McMahon, Jas. Gilruth, Jacob Hooper, Abner Goff, Shadrack Ruark, Arthur W. Elliott, were examined and passed, And on motion ordered that a Resolution of the last conference respecting A. W. Elliott be errased from the Journals.2
The following Local Preachers were elected Deacons William Dwire; Peter Warner, Benjamin Bunn who were recommended by the Portland District conferan.
1 (Note) The expunged Resolutions concerning William H. Collins and A. W. Elliott were as follows: "It was moved that Wm. H. Collins make acknowledgements to and before this conference for having inveighed against the orders and Government of the M. E. Church or be recommended to the Kenhaway District to be tried by the P Elder who may be appointed thereto this year according to the directions (?) of the discipline of our church but not laid over."
2 "Moved and carried that the Secretary be requested to write a letter to Br. A. W. Elliott informing him that the Conference disprove of his council to Br. Brandriff on the subject of his marriage, and admonish him not to give such council any more."
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The case of John Stewart was taken up and it was ordered that a Committee of three be appointed by the chair to enquire into his case and report thereon James B. Finley Francis Wilson and Saml. Hamilton were that committee.
George W. Walker, Adam Sellers were recommended from the Miamia District Conferance, Cyrus Carpenter, Benjamin Cooper, James Calahan were recommended from the Lancaster district Confer.
Adam Poe was recommended from the Portland Dis- trict Conferance .- John Ulin was recommended by the Quarterly Conferance of Letart Falls circuit. David Whitcomb was recommended by the Quarterly Confer- ance of Charleston circuit
Stephen Rathbone was recommended by the Quarterly Conferance of Kenawha circuit .- And Amos Sparks was recommended from the Miamia District Conferance were all admitted on trial in the Travelling connexion .- Elijah Spurgeon and Joshua W. Gosnell though recom- mended were not admitted.
It was ordered on motion that a Committee of three be appointed to write a memorial to the next General Assembly of this State on the subject of Amending the Laws respecting the prevention of improper conduct at meetings &c & report thereon. G. R. Jones Russel Bigelow and Cornelius Springer were elected on the committee.
The committee appointed to examine the accts of the Book Agent at Cincinatia. Reported and their report was accpeted. And it was ordered that the Presiding Elder who may have charge of Miamia District the Preacher in charge on Miamia circuit be on that com- mitte the ensuing year.
Joseph Carper, James B. Finley and Jacob Young were appointed a committe to advise with Martin Ruter, in the liquidation of James Quinns acct.
The conferance then adjourned.
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AFTERNOON SESSION 2 O.C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services the roll was called and the Journals read and the Conferance proceeded to busness.
The case of William H. Collins was then taken up and a letter respecting his conduct was read and he had the oppertunity to reply and after considerable discussion, the conferance refused to elect him to Elders orders.1
The committee appointed on the case of John Stewart Reported and their report was accepted and his character was examined and passed.
The character of Elias Pattee was examined and passed.
John R. Turner a Local Preacher was recommended from the Quarterly Conferance of Salt Creek cirt. for Deacons orders. A motion was made to postpone his case for one year which motion was lost. He was then Elected to Deacons orders.
James Smith received a superannuated relation.
William H. Collins asked a Location, which was granted.
On motion order that a copy of the Journals and a copy of the report of the committee in the case of John Stewart be given to Saml. Hamilton.
A Motion was made to reconsider the case of Joab Ragan which was carried. His case was then recon- sidered and he was admitted into connexion and elceted. to Deacons orders. He then asked and obtained a Loca- tion.
The numbers in Society were then taken.
The conferance then adjourned.
MONDAY MORNING 8 O.C. BISHOP HEDDING IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services, the roll was called, and the Journals were read, and the Conferance proceeded to business.
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The committe appointed to confer with a committe from the Conferance of United Brethern Reported, and their report was accepted.
On motion ordered that a Committee of Two be ap- pointed to address the conferance of the United Brethern on the subect of their receiving persons from our Church who are under censure, and such as have been expelled from our Church and C. Springer and Saml. Hamilton were appointed that committe.
The case of Charles Waddle was then taken up charges having been prefered against him of an Imoral nature, and those charges having been investigated before, and by a Committee of Traveling Preachers and he suspended thereon
Cornelius Springer was appointed ass. Secy to take minutes of the trial, and of all the evidence- Before the evidence was all read .- It was moved and carried that Conferance adjourned at 2 O.C. and meet at 2.O.C. P.M.
The conferance then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 2 O.C. BISHOP HEDDING PREST.
After the usual services, the conferance resumed the case of Charles Waddle and after all the evidence was herd- Waddle then made his defence and then the Conferance took up the charges in order but before they went through the conferance adjourned.
TUESDAY MORNING 8 O.C. BISHOP HEDDING PREST.
After the usual services the conferance, proceeded to buisness.
The case of Curtis Goddard was reconsidered and he made effective.
The conferance then resumed the case of Charles Wad- dle, and after the conferance had fully and satisfactoraly
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discussed the evidence on the first charge, they decided that Charles Waddle is guilty of the 1st. Charge.
The conferance then took up the 2d Charge and after satisfactory discussion, the Conferance found Charles Waddle guily of the 2d. Charge.
The conferance then took up the 3d. Charge and after satisfactory discussion the conferance then decided that Charles Waddle is not guilty of the 3d. Charge.
The 4th. Charge was then taken up and fully con- sidered, and Charles Waddle was found guilty of the 4th Charge.
It was then moved and carried that Charles Waddle be and hereby is expelled from the Methodist Episcopal Church.
On motion ordered that a committe be appointed to wait on Charles Wadle and inform him of the decision of the Conferance in his case, and know of him whether he will appeal before the Conferance, and if not, to de- mand his parchments. Russel Bigelow was appointed as that committe.
The conferance Stewards then reported and their Re- port was accepted.
Names
Amount Received
De- ficiency
Brot to Confer- ence
Appro- priated
Remarks
$ c
$ | c
$
C
$
0 C
John Collins.
200 00
00 00
Wm. H. Raper
200 00
Truman Bishop.
200|00
Andrew S. McClain.
200 00
John P. Taylor . .
200 00
..
D. D. Davidson
132 06
67 94
R. P. Spencer .
100 00
Greenbury R. Jones
171 00
29 00
Wm. I. Thompson.
171 00
29 00
R. W. Finley
100 00
00 00
John Sale.
200 00
9|50
Wm. B. Christie.
100 00
=
1 50
James Smith.
76 29
23 71
Benjm Lawrence
00 00
00 00
Suspended
Augustus Eddy
150 00
50 00
Levi White
100 00
00 00
66
A. W. Elliott
200 00
Chas Waddle
150 00
9 Months
Geo W. Maley.
200 00
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Names
Amount Received
De- ficiency
Brot to Confer- ence
Appro- priated
Remarks
$
c
$
c
$
C
$
C
George Gatch
82 84
21 16
Russel Bigelow
150 00
50 00
1|00
Arza Brown.
43 58
56|42
Wm. H. Collins.
68|26
131 74
9 Months
John Hill.
151 44
49 66
Wm. Reynolds.
75 72
24|28
A. M. Lorain
89 43
10 57
A. C. Fox. .
120|73
79|27
John F. Wright.
190.00
10100
Jacob Delay
175 00
25 00
Burris Westlake
85 00
115 00
Rd Brandriff
147 47
52 53
Saml T. Shaw.
147 47
52 53
Andrew F. Baxter.
88 00
112 00
James T. Donohoo
80 25
19 75
John C. Havens
80 25
19 75
Jacob Young.
136 36
63|64
James Laws.
173 12
26 87
Isaac C. Hunter
86 55
13 45
John W. Kenney.
184|00
16 00
20 00
David Young
157 99
42|01
Zara Caustien
85 00
15 00
2 00
Michael Ellis.
170 00
30|00
Saml. Hamilton
165 00
35 00
Joseph Carper
200 00
00|00
John H. Power.
100 00
.. .
Leroy Swormstedt
178 0614
21 9334
12|64
James Quinn.
178 0614
21 9384
James Dixon .
122 00
78|00
James McMahon
133 35
66 65
James Gilruth
150 00
50 00
Jacob Hooper .
80 00
120,00
Thomas Beacham
24|00
76 00
James McIntire.
150 30
49 70
Joab Ragan
38|40
61 60
Abner Goff.
10000
100 00
H. O. Shelden
100 00
00 00
Shadrack Ruark.
120 00
80 00
Elijah A. Field.
100 00
00 00
John Crawford.
75 00
25 00
James C. Taylor
75|00
25 00
John W. Clarke.
76 00
24 00
Wm. Simmons.
88 75
11 25
John A. Baughman.
70 00
30 00
Solomon Manear.
7000
30 00
Elias Pattee.
125 00
75|00
J. B. Finley
200 00
00 00
John C. Brooke.
200 00
00 00
Zac. Connell
48 00
52 00
John Walker
20 00
00100
John Janes.
81|44
18 56
John Stewart.
100 00
100 00
John W. Gilbert.
60 00
140 00
John Ferree.
127 15
62 85
H. S. Fernandis.
100 00
00 00
Phillip Strawther
120|00
80.00
Frances Wilson
200 00
00 00
Moses Crume
200|00
Henry Baker
200 00
40 00 40 00
W. Hughs.
John Brown
200 00 -
40 00
3 Ms.
Absent all the year.
Curtis Goddard
00 00
Cornelius Springer
130 00
70 00
4 25
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Names
Amount Received
De- ficiency
Brot to Confer- ence
Appro- priated
Remarks
$
C
$
c
$
C
$ | c
Wm. Page
200 00
40 00
Sarah Baker.
100 00
20 00
Sarah Griffith.
100 00
20 00
Wm. McKendree.
12|00
Enoch George.
25 00
Elijah Heding
37 50
The Whole amt Received .
$9524.32
The whole deficient .
3820.75
The Amt Brot to Conf
26.64
Publick Collection. . .
33.36
Dfs on chartered Fund
90.00
Dfs on Book Concern
150.00
Amt Appropriated. .
298.75
Paif for stationary &c.
1,25
Leroy Swormstedt Wm. H. Raper Conf Stewards.
John P. Durbin
The conferance then took up the case of Benjamin Lawrence against whom charges have been prefered, which charges had been investigated by a committe, by whom said Lawrence had been suspended from all Official services in the Methodist Episcopal Church. B. Law- rence was absent, but signified by letter his willingness that his trial should come on.
The charges were then read, with all the evidence in the case, the Conferance then took up the 1st Charge, and satisfactory discussion the conferance then decided, that Ben Lawrence is guilty of the 1st. Charge.
Russel Bigelow then reported that he had waited on C. Waddle that he declined appealing before the Confer- ance and that he delivered up his Parchments, which were delivered to the Secy.
The conferance then adjourned to meet at 2.O.C.
AFTERNOON SESSION 2 O.C. M. RUTER IN THE CHAIR.
After the usual services the roll was called and the Journals were read, the Conferance then proceeded to buisness.
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A note was then recd. signed by C. Waddle in which he gace notice to the Conferance of his intention to appeal to the General Conferance from the decision in his case.
The committe appointed to draft a memorial to the Legislature of this State Reported and their Report was accepted, and its resolutions were passed and R. O. Spencer. L. Swormstedt, G. W. Mealy John P. Taylor, Abner Goff, A. Eddy, and A S. McClain were appointed to write copies of the Memorial for each Presedent Elder and for each preacher in Charge.
The Secy was then directed to supply the Book in which the Journals are kept with a sufficient number of pages to finish the Journals of the present Conferance.
The case of Benjamin Lawrence was then resumed, Bishop Hedding in the Chair. The 2d charge was then taken up and the conferance decided that Benj Lawrence is guilty of the 2d. Charge. the 3rd. Charge was then taken up and the Conferance decided that he is not guilty the 4th Charge was then taken up and the Conferance decided that Benjm Lawrence, is not guilty of the 4th Charge. the 5th Charge was then taken up and the con- ferance decided that Benjm Lawrence is not guilty of the 5th Charge.
It then moved and carried that Benjamin Lawrence, stand reproved by the voice of this Conferance for a vio- lation of the sabbath and other imprudent conduct proved before this Conferance also violating his suspen- sion from office, That he be forbidden the exercise of his Office of Deacon and Elder during the ensuing year and that he be without an appointment until the next Ohio Anual Conferance. And that the secy. furnish Benjamin Lawrence with a copy of this resolution.
The Chiefs of the Wyandott Nation then addressed the Conferance, And their address was responded to from the Chair.
It was then moved and carried that those Indian Boys
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who are at trades or will go to trades shall be continued at our expence and the others shall be at liberty to return home.
It was then resolved that the Indian Brethren be in- formed that it is the wish of this Conferance, that the Indian Brethren at the Sandusky Mission be requested to elect two of their body as delegates to this Conferance and that if they cannot bring with them the Secretary of the Quarterly Conferance of the Sandusky Mission as Interpreter, that they make their communications through him in writing.
The conferance then Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY MORNING 8 O.C. BISHOP HEDING PRST.
After the usual Services the roll called and the Jour- nals read the Conferance proceeded to buisness.
The minutes of the trial of Charles Waddle and of Benjamin Lawrence were read and after revision they were approved.
William J. Thompson asked a change in his relation the conferance then gave him a Supernumerary relation, and at his own request on account of family afflictions he is without an appointment this year.
The committee in the case, Reported the memoirs of John Walker, and their report was accepted, and a copy ordered to be sent for publication in the Methodist Mag- azine and an extract therefrom be inserted in the minutes.
The resolution of the Missesepa Anual Conferance was then called up, and after discussion, it was decided that this Conferance concur with the resolution.
The resolution of the Philadelphia Conferance was then called up and ordered to lay on the table till the next Conferance.
It was then Resolved, to patronize, Christian Advocats, and that the members of this Conferance be active in
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obtaining subscribers therefor and return there names to the Book Agents at N. York.
The Missionary from Sandusky Mission Reported, and his Report was accepted, and he authorized to pub- lish it.
The Committee appointed to draft a letter in answer to the communication from the United Brethren Con- ference, Reported a letter which was received, and or- dered to be sent to Bishop Kumber one of the Delegates to this Conference.
Moved and carried, that the case of Bro. Brandriff in relation to his marriage, having been explained, is satis- factory to this Conference.
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