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First Tear. — The Bible, Historical and Biographical Parts, with refer-
ence to Watson's Biblical and Theological Dictionary, enlarged, with
New Biblical Atlas and Preachers' Text- Book ; Wesley's Sermons, vol.
I ; Discipline; Clark's Preachers' Manual; Watson's Institutes, Part
III; Theological Compend; English Grammar; Composition.

Second Year. — The Bible, as to the Institutions of Christianity with
reference to Watson's Dictionary, as above; Wesley's Sermons, vol. II;
Discipline, with reference to Henkle's Analysis ; Hymn Book ; Smith's
Elements of Divinity; Watson's Institutes, Part IV; Watson's Life of
Wesley and Observations on Southey ; Essay or Sermon, with reference
to Quackenbos' Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric.

Third Year. — The Bible, as to the Doctrines, with reference to Wat-
son's Dictionary, as above; Wesley's Sermons, vol. Ill; Discipline;
Hymn Book; Watson's Institutes, Part II; Whatley's Rhetoric; Essay
or Sermon, with reference to Vinet's Pastoral Theology.

Fourth Year. — The Bible generally, with reference to Watson's Dic-
tionary, as above ; Wesley's Sermons, vol. IV ; Discipline ; Hymn Book ;
Rivers' Elements of Moral Philosophy; Watson's Institutes, Part I;
Powell on Succession; Ruter's Church History; Whateley's Logic ; Es-
say or Sermon.

Candidates for admission on trial must be examined on the ordinary
branches of an English education, with the addition of Wesley's Ser-
mons on Justification by Faith and the Witness of the Spirit, and the
Bible generally.

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M. E. CHURCH. SOUTH, 1869.

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1869.

The J^orty-Sixth Session of the Holston Con-
ference of the M. E. Church, South, was held at
Abingdon, Va., beginning Sept. 22, 1869.

At 9 o'clock, A. M., Bishop David S. Doggett
took the Chair, and opened the session of the Con-
ference with religious exercises. After a brief
address by the Bishop, the Secretary of the last
year called the roll of members, and the follow-
ing answered to their names :

Timothy Sullins, John M. Crismoiid> Wm. Hicks, E. E. Wiley, W. G.
E. Ctmnyngham, Wm. Robeson> R. M. Hickey, C. Long, W. W. I>real, W.
II. Bates, J. M. McTeer, J. C. Hyden, R. N. Price, David Sullins, James
S. Ivennedy, John Boring, J. R. Long, J. W. Dickey, G. Taylor, G. W.
Miles, G. Stewart, F. Richardson, P. S. Sutton, A. E. Woodward, B. W.
S. Bishop, L. C. Delashmit, Thos. F. Glenn, W. H. Cooper, J. It. String-
field, J. W. Bowman, C. K. Miller, A. J. Frazier, F. A. Farley, Enoch W.
Moore, G. W. K. Green, S. R. Wheeler, T. K. Ilaylies, J. L. M. French,
J. E. Payne, J. Smith, W. H. Stevens, J. Brillhart, H; C. Neal, S. D.
Gaines, G. W. Martin, J. Torbitt, S. Phillips, J. A. Wiggins, F. D. Crum-
ley, B. Arbogast, E. Vertigens, J. Mahoney, G. W. Callahan, J. S. "W.
Neal, W. H. Weaver, W. W. Pyatt, G. T. Gray, D. B. Carter^

Solston A^nnual Conference

The roll of lay Delegates being called, the fol-
lowing answered to their names :

Wytheville District— Eli C. Hale, Peter Gallagher, J. W. Paulett.

Pearisburg " Eev. W. E. Neal.

Abingdon " Rev. J. P. Thomas, M. Y. Heiskell.

Jonesboro' *•' Rev. E. E. Hoss, J. F. Broyles.

Rogersvillc " W. B. Aston.

Knoxville " Vincent A. Moore.

Athens " J. R . P. Ball, David Cleage, Y. R. Allen.

Chattanooga " John A. Wilton.

Pikeville " V. C. Montgomery, Samuel H. Dickey.

Asheville " R. B. Vance,D. Profitt, J.D. Reynds, J. H. Calfse.

Franklin " Wm. G. Wilson.

On motion, R. ]^^. Price was appointed Secre-
tary, and J. K. Stringfield and J. R. Payne were
appointed Assistant Secretaries.

On motion, a bar was established and members
Avere required to sit within the limits when exer-
cising the right of voting.

The hours for meeting and adjournment were
fixed at 9 o'clock A. M. and 1 o'clock P. M.

For reasons given, the Joint Board of Finance
was re-appointed, as follows :

Wytheville District-

Pearisburg

Abingdon

Jonesboro'

Rogersville

Knoxville

Athens

Chattanooga

Pikeville

Asheville

Franklin

-S. D. Gaines, Peter Gallagher.

G. W. K. Greene, W. E. Neal.

John C. Hyden, W. Y. Heiskell.

J. W. Bowman, F. W. Earnest.

F. A. Farley, W. B. Aston.

Jacob Smith, V. A. Moore.

W. W. Neal, David Cleage.

H. C. Neal, C. A. Long.

L. C. Delashmit, E. C. Montgomery.

Frank Richardson, R. B. Vance.

Thomas F. Glenn, W. G. Wilson.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

Public Worship. — J. W. Dickey, W. G. E. Cunnyngham, John C. Hy-
den, B. Arbogast.

Books and Periodicals. — B. Arbogast, Joseph Torbitt, Jas. F. Broyles.

Education.— T. P. Thomas, T. Sullins, R. B. Vance, J. W. Paulett, F.
M. Grace.

JlCethodist JSpiseopal C?iurch, South, S

Sunday Schools. — E. E. Hoss, Eli C. Hale, Edward Vertigens.

Bible Cause. — J. Atkins, J. E. Ball, James Wagg.

Chtvrch Property.— G. W. Callahan, T. F. Smith, A. J. Frazier, E. C.
Reeves, Geo. Stewart, Geo. T. Gray, Jos. A. Wiggins, J. L. M. French, S.
H. Dickey, J. Profitt, J. Mahonoy.

Colored People. — L. K. Haynes, J. F. Frazier, V. C. Allen.

Ca^np- Meetings. — Chas. K. Miller, C. Long, J. M. Crismond.

State of the Church. — James P. Kelley, T. P. Summers, W. P. Doane.

Temperance.— i. S. W. Neal, B. F. "White, W, H. Cooper.

The Fifth Question, "Who are received by
transfer from other Conferences?" being called,
was answered as follows : W. H. Barnes was re-
ceived from the IS^orth Carolina Conference, Jas.
Atkins from the Baltimore Conference, and A. R.
Bennick from the South Carolina Conference.

The Fifteenth Question, "Are all the
preachers blameless in their life and oificial ad-
ministration ?" being called, the characters of the
following ministers were duly examined and
passed: John Reynolds, Joseph Haskew, Timothy
Sullins, Wile}^ B. Winton, and Thos. K. Munsey,
were continued in the Superannuated relation.

W. H. Kelle}^, W. P. Queen, L. W. Crouch,
and J. W. Belt, were continued in the Supernu-
merary relation.

J. D. Baldwin, Hardy M. Bennett, and Charles
K. Miller, were returned to the effective list.

R. N. Price was excused from the Committee
of the Third Year, and Frank Richardson was
appointed in his place.

At 1 o'clock Conference adjourned, with the
benediction by the Bishop.

ITolston A.nnual Conference

Thursday, Sept. 23, 1869.

The Bishop took the Chair at the hour of meet-
ing, and religious services were conducted by
Rev. J. W. Dickey.

The roll was called, and the following members
appeared, who had not been present on the for-
mer call:

Clerical : Joseph Haskew, T. F. Smith, B. '^. White, J. T. Frazier, C.
T. Carroll, G. M. Massey, F. M. Grace, W. L. Turner.

Lay : Rev. James Wagg, from the Wytheville District ; Rev. T. P.
Thomas, James P. Kelley, from the Abingdon District; and Rev. E. E.
IIoss, from the Jonesboro' District.

The minutes of the preceding day were read
and approved.

A communication from A. H. Redford^ contain-
ing an exhibit of the opercitions of the Publishing
House at Kashville, was read and referred to the
Committee on Books and Periodicals.

A communication from Dr. J. B. McFerrin, in
relation to his History of Methodism in Tennes-
see, accompanied by a copy of the first volume of
his work, was referred to the same Committee.

A report from the Trustees of Holston Con-
ference Female College w^as read and referred to
the Committee on Education.

A communication from A. B. Stark, Editor of
the Home Monthly, was referred to the Commit-
tee on Books and Periodicals.

B. Arbogast, President of Martha Washing-
ton College, presented and read a report in regard
to the operations of that Institution, which was
referred to the Committee on Education.

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The following resolution, presented by E. E.
Wiley and J. K. Stringfield, was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee on Church Property be requested to as-
certain, as far as possible, the amount of property within the bounds of
this Conference, rightfully belonging to the M. E. Church, South, now
wrongfully held by the M. E. Church, North, and to state in their report
the probable value of such property, and also to specify the places where
it is to be found.

On motion, the Conference resolved to consider
the examination of character with open doors.

The FiFTEEXTH Question was resumed, and
the characters of the following Elders were exam-
ined and passed :

J. M. McTeer, B, W. S. Bishop, W. L. Turner, S. D.Gaines, J. R. Payne,
G. W. Callahan, Wm. Hicks, T. F. Smith, W. P. Doane, W. H. Stevens,
James "W. Bennett, James W. Dickey, "W. G. E. Cunnyngham, B. Arbo-
gast, J. C. Hyden, A. J. Frazier, Josiah Torbitt, D. Sullins, E. E. Wiley,
James A. Davis, G. W. Miles, D. B. Carter, John W. Bowman, 8. R,
Wheeler, G, W. Martin, Wm. Robeson, George Stewart, F. A. Farley, P.
S. Sutton, W. H. Cooper, J. M. Crismond, W. II. Bates, G. Taylor, B. F.
Nucholls, W. B. Lyda, A. E. Woodward, G. T. Gray, Jacob Smith, and F.
M. Grace.

Pending this question, Rev. C. H. Wiley,
Agent of the American Bible Society, was intro-
duced to the Conference, and made some interest-
ing remarks, which were appropriately responded
to by the Bishop. Revs. Messrs. Stewart and
Hogshead, of the Presbyterian Church, w^ere also
introduced, and invited to seats within the bar.

After the usual notices had been given, Con-
ference adjourned with the benediction.

Friday, Sept. 24, 1869.
The Bishop' took the Chair at the proper hour,

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and religious services were held by Wm. Robeson.
The roll was called, and the following took their
seats who had not before been present :

G. A. Long, Chattanooga District; A. G. Pendleton and Edward John-
son, Pearisbuig District; and Rev. Geo. Spake, lay delegate from Frank-
lin District.

The minutes were read and amended. B. Arbo-
gast, from the Board of Visitors to Emory and
Henry College, read the report, which was refer-
red to the Committee on Education.

Rev. Dabney Ball, of the Baltimore Conference,
was introduced.

The Fifteenth Question was resumed, and
the following were examined and passed, complet-
ing the list of Elders :

R. M. Hiekey, James K. Stringfield, J. BrilLart, "W. "W. Neal, C. Long,
H. C. Neal, J. L. M. French, Sewell Phillips, L. C. Delashmit, J. Boring,
L. K. Haynes, B. F. White, J. R. Long, R. N. Price, W. M. Kerr, J. S.
Kennedy, F. Richardson, James Mahoney, E. \V. Moore, T. F. Glenn, C.
Campbell, J. W. Bird.

The character of W. H. Moody was passed,
and he was granted a location at his own request.

The character of J. ^N". Somers Avas passed, and
he was continued in a Supernumerary relation.

Complaints being lodged against the character
of R. W. Pickens, the case was referred to the
Presiding Elder of the Asheville District for in-
vestis'ation.

The Second Question, "Who remain on
trial?" was called, and Daniel H. Carr, Robert
H. Parker, M. L, Clendenin, A. Q. Harmon,
Stephen I. Harrison, Kennerly C. Atkins, Tyre
T. Salyer, and W. W. W. Bays, were called be-
fore the Bishop, and having answered the ques-

Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

tions propounded in the Discipline, their charac-
ters were passed, and they were admitted into full
connection, except Stephen I. Plarrison, who was
referred to the Committee for re-examination on
the course of study.

The Seventh Question, "What traveling-
preachers are elected and ordained Deacons ?"
was called, and K. C. Atkins, T. T. Salyer, D. H.
Carr, and R. H. Parker, Avere elected to Deacons
orders.

Conference then adjourned with the benedic-
tion.

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Saturday, Sept. 25, 1869.

The Bishop took the Chair, and services were
conducted by Dr. T. 0. Summers.

The minutes of the previous day were read
and approved.

Rev. Dr. Summers, Editor of the Christian
Advocate and of the Sunday School Visitor, was
introduced, and made some remarks on the sub-
ject of our Publishing interests.

The following Lay Delegates appeared and took
their seats :

Rev. T. P. Summers, of the Rogersville District ; David A. Browder, of
the Athens District; H. S. Bowen, of the Abingdon District; E. C*
Reeves, of the Jonesboro' District. Also W. P. Queen and Thomas P.
Queen, of the Clerical Members.

Dr. W. E. Munsey, Secretary of the Board of
Foreign Missions, was introduced.

J. Atkins, former Agent of the Sunday School
Cause, read a report of the disposition he had

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made of the funds and books that were in his
hands at the time of the discontinuance of his
agency, which was referred to a Committee of the
Presiding Eklers.

The case of Stephen I. Harrison was called
again, when the Committee on the Second Year
having reported his examination satisfactory, he
was admitted into full connection.

The class of the Third Year was called, when
John S. W. Neal and Wm. H. Weaver having
been duly recommended by the Committee of Ex-
amination, their characters were passed and they
were continued in the relation of Deacons.

The character of Sterling V. Bates was passed,
and he was placed in a Supernumerary relation.

W. W. Pyatt was reported by the Committee
as absent from examination. He was excused
for want of preparation on the ground of having
been occupied in revivals of religion of extraordi-
nary character; his character passed, and he was
continued in the third year.

Geo. T. Gray was excused from examination,
with the understanding that he is to prepare on
the studies of both the third and fourth years,
before the next Conference, and his character
passed.

The Class of the Fourth Year was called.
Jacob T. Frazier not having submitted to exami-
nation on the course of study, his character was
passed, and he was continued in the order of Dea-
cons.

G. W. K. Greene was called, and the Commit-

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tee reported that he had not been before them for
examination.

Charles T. Carroll being properly recommended
by the Examining Committee, his character was
passed, and he was elected to Elder's orders.

Gr. W. Martin not being recommended for pro-
motion by the Committee, was continued in the
relation of a Deacon.

On motion, the character of M. A. Davidson
was ppissed, and he was located at his own re-
quest.

E. Vertigens being recommended by the Com-
mittee, was elected to Elder's orders.

F. D. Crumley's character was passed, but a
motion to elect him to Elder's orders failed, be-
cause he had not completed the course of study,
and he was continued in Deacon's orders.

The character of Jos. A. Wiggins was passed,
but for similar cause he was continued in Dea-
con's orders.

At this point the Bishop made some remarks
commending the action of the Conference in re-
fusing to confer orders on those who had not fully
accomplished the prescribed course of study.

The Eighth Question, "What local preach-
ers are elected and ordained Deacons?" was called,
and the following were duly elected : Charles M.
Utley, A. G. Thompson, John Prather, Jas, Mc-
Culloch, Hamilton B. Blackburn, John G-. Tate,
W. K. January, Joel Seagraves, Chas. M. Greer,
Abner J. Deane.

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The Tenth Question, "What local preachers
are elected and ordained Elders?" was answered
as follows : Wesley M. O'Brien, Geo. Creamer,
Wm. R. King, George Spake, George Cole.

Samuel G. Swisher, of the Quarterly Con-
ference of Cleveland Circuit, having recently
withdrawn, together with his congregation, from
the Congregational Methodist Church, was recog-
nized by vote of the Conference as a local preach-
er in Elder's orders.

A communication from Dr. Bennett, of Vir-
ginia, in reference to his proposed history of
Methodism in that State, was referred to the His-
torical Society.

Bishop Doggett and Dr. Summers called atten-
tion to the " Life and Times of Bishop McKen-
dree," by Bishop Paine, now in press at Nash-
ville.

After usual notices. Conference adjourned with
the benediction.

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SERVICES ON THE SABBATH.

There was preaching in every house of worship
in the city by some of the members of Conference
or the ministers in attendance from abroad.

Bishop Doggett preached a most eloquent ser-
mon at the Conference room at 11 o'clock, on
Acts XX : 24, and afterwards performed the ordi-
nation of Deacons in the presence of a vast mul-
titude.

In the afternoon. Rev. Dr. Summers, Editor of

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the Christian Advocate, preaclied on the sentence
in the Lord's Prayer, " Thy Kingdom come," a
luminous aaid edifying discourse, after which the
Bishop performed the ordination of Elders.

On Saturday night, the Missionary fAnniver-
sary was held, and was addressed by Dr. Sum-
mers and Dr. Munsey, after which a collection
was taken up, amounting to four hundred and
twenty-four dollars.

Monday, Sept. 27, 1869.

Bishop Doggett took the chair at the hour of
meeting, and religious worship was conducted by
Wm. Hicks.

Rev. G. B. Barr, of the Methodist Protestant
Church, was introduced.

The Fourth Questiots^, "Who are readmit-
ted?" was called and answered as follows: Thos.
J. Pope, James T, Smith, and W. C, Bowman.

Samuel B. Harwell was received from the Meth-
odist Episcopal Church, and granted a superan-
nuated relation.

Alexander Doniphan was received from the
Methodist Protestant Church, as a traveling
Elder.

Dr. B. B. Lenoir, of the Knoxville District,
took his seat as a lay delegate.

The hour previously agreed upon having ar-
rived. Conference proceeded to the'election of del-
egates to the ensuing General Conference, to meet

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at Mempliis, Tenii., in May, 1870. The Chair
announced that the Conference was entitled to
five ministerial and five lay delegates. D. Sullins
and B. W. S. Bishop were appointed tellers, and
the Conference proceeded to ballot. The first
ballot resulted in the election of Carroll Long,
and the second in the election of E. E. Wiley and
David Sullins.

On motion, the election was suspended at 12
o'clock, to hear the address of Dr. W. E. Munsey,
Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions.
After a very eloquent and powerful address, a
Committee was appointed to consider certain re-
commendations which had been urged by the
Secretary in regard to missionary operations. The
Committee consisted of W. CI. E. Cunnyngham,
C. Long, and K. B. Yance,

Conference then adjourned to meet at 3 o'clock,

P. M.

MoxDAY, Sept. 27, 3 P. M.

Conference met according to adjournment, and
proceeded with the balloting for delegates to the
General Conference. On the third ballot. John
M. McTeer was elected, and on the fifth W. G.
E. Cunnyngham was chosen, R. jN". Price and
Wm. Hicks were chosen as reserve delegates.

Conference then proceeded to the election of
lay delegates to the General Conference, the laity
voting alone. The first ballot resulted in the
choice of II. B, Vance; the second in that of T.
P. Thomas; the third in that of F. W. Earnest
and David Cleage ; the fourth in that of W. B.

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Aston; and the fifth in the choice of Henry S.
Bowen and Gr. K. Long, as reserves.

After some remarks in belialf of the Christian
Advocate and Sunday School Visitor, by Dr.
Summers, and a brief valedictory by Dr. Mun-
sey, the Conference adjourned.

sixth: iDj^ir.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 9 A. M.

Conference met and was led in devotions by R.
M. Hickey.

The case of J. H. Jefferson was called, and
after some discussion his character was passed
and he was granted a location at his own request.

The FiEST Question was noAv called, "Who
are admitted on trial ?" The following, mostly
young men, were admitted from the circuits an-
nexed :

Joseph L. McGbee, from Marion Circuit.

James R. Handy, from JefTerson Circuit. "

Erastus H. Boyle, from East Tazewell Circuit.

George D. French, from Seddonsville Circnit.

Timothy P. Darr, from Seddonsville Circuit.

Patton J. Lockhart, from Liljerty Hill Circuit.

E. Embree Hoss, from Jonesboro' Station.

James K. P. Ball, from Athens Circuit.

Isaac R. Ellis, from Chattanooga Station.

Robert H. Frist, from Chattanooga Station.

Edward W. Marsh, from Kingston Circuit.

The Fourteenth Question, "Who have died
this year?" being called, and the answer being
"IN'one," the Bishop called on the Conference to
join in singing the Doxology, "Praise God," &c.,
after which Dr. Wiley led the Conference in

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thaiiksgivisg' and prayer, and the ministers con-
secrated themselves afresh to the work of preach-
ing the Gospel.

After these exercises^ the regular hiisiness was
resumed, and John C. Hyden presented the Re-
port of the Joint Board of Finance, which was
discussed and adopted. It may be found in the
Appendix.

E. C. Reeves, from the Committee on Cliiireh
Property, presented their report, pending the
discussion of which Conference adjourned,

SE-VEisra?H: idj^"^.

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 9 A. M.
Conference met, the Bishop in the Chair, and
Gr. W. Miles conducted opening services.

The report on Church Property was taken up,
and the Committee having requested the privilege
of revising one of their resolutions, this was
granted, and the report as thus offered was
adopted. See Appendix.

In pursuance to a resolution contained in the re-
port, the following brethren were appointed a
Committee to visit the Holston Conference of the
M, E. Church at its next session, viz: E. E.
Wiley, B. Arbogast, R. N. Price, F. W. Earnest,
E. C. Reeves.

B. Arbogast presented the report of the Com-
mittee on Books and Periodicals, which was
adopted. See Report in Appendix.

The report of the Committee on Education was

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presented, and read in different sections by T. P.
Thomas, F. M. Grace, and R. B. Vance. After
some amendments it was adopted. See Report
in Appendix.

After notices, Conference adjourned to 3 P. M.

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 3 P. M.

By request of the Bishop, E. E. Wiley took
the Chair.

Wm. Hicks, from Committee of Presiding
Eklers, on the report of James Atkins, former
Agent for Sunday Schools, made their report,
which was adopted. Appendix.

E. E. IIoss presented the Report of the Com-
mittee on Sunday-Schools, which was adopted.
See appendix.

James P. Kelley made the report of the Com-
mittee on the State of the Church, which was
adopted. Appendix.

Gr. Taylor presented the report of the Trustees
of the Ambrister Fund, which was adopted.
Appendix.

J. M. Crismond presented the report of the
Committee on Camp Meetings, which was adopt-
ed. Appendix.

James Atkins presented the report of the Com-
mittee on the Bible Cause, which w^as adopted.
Appendix.

A series of resolutions, by J. S. Kennedy and
J. R. Payne, in reference to the duties of Exam-
ining Committees, was adopted. See Appendix.

A series of resolutions, by Frank Richardson,

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in regard to Missionary Meetings, was adopted
and ordered to be printed in the Christian Advo-
cate. Appendix.

J. R. Payne, Assistant Secretary, presented the
Statistical Report, which was adopted. Appendix,

J. K. Haynes presented the report of the Com-
mittee on the Colored People, which was recom-
mitted and subsequently bruoght forward and
adopted. Appendix.

W. G. E. Cunnyngham presented the report of
the Committee on Foreign Missions, in relation
to which the Bishop made some appropriate re-
marks, after which it was adopted. Appendix.

Conference then adjourned to meet at 7 J P. M.,
to hear the reading of the appointments for the
next year.

Wednesday Eve, Sept. 29, TJ P. M.

The Bishop took the chair, and the minutes of
the preceding session were read and approved.

J. W. Dickey presented the report of the Board
of Domestic Missions, which was adopted. See
Appendix.

J. S. W. Neal presented the report of the Com-
mittee on Temperance, which was adopted. See
Appendix.

On motion of W. H. Bates, the Secretary was
instructed to have the minutes of the Conference
published.

The several Committees of Examination for
Undergraduates were announced, as follows :

Admission on Trial— G. Taylor, S. Phillips, H. C. Neal.
l3t Year— Wm. Hicks, S. R. Wheeler, B. W. S. Bishop.

JKethodist ^piseopat Church, South. f9

2d " J. S. Kennedy, J. R. Long, E. W. Moore.
3d " R. N. Price, W. C. Bowman, W. Robeson.
4th " W. G. E. Cunnyngham, E. E. Wiley, D. Sullins.

By resolution, J. S. Kennedy was requested to
preach the Conference sermon on Wednesday
night of the next session.

Question Twenty-Second, ''Where shall the
next Conference be held?" was answered by the
election of Wytheville, Va.

A series of resolutions of thanks oifered by R.
B. Vance and Geo. Stewart was adoj^ted by a ris-
ing vote.

A resolution was adopted appointing R. B.
Vance as Agent of the Conference, to look after
the interests of its Church property.

It was resolved to request the Bishops to hold
the future sessions of the Conference in the month
of October.

Peter Gallagher offered a resolution instruct-
ing the Presiding Elders to collect the amount
necessary to defray the expenses of the delegates
to the General Conference, which was adopted.

Miscellaneous business being finished, the
Bishop called the Twenty-Third Question,
"Where are the preachers stationed this year?"
and preparatory to reading the appointments
made some appropriate and excellent remarks
upon the economy of Methodism in the annual
distribution of pastors and the operations of the
itinerant plan.

The following list of appointments was then
made, and the Conference adjourned sine die.

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APPOINTMENTS..

"VVvTHEViLLE District — J. W. Dickey, P. E.
" Station— R. II. Parker.
" Circuit— E. W. Moore, T R. Handy.

Newbern " B. W. S. Bishop.

Hillsville Station— B. F. White.

" ■ Circuit — Kennerly C. Atkins.

Sparta " Timothy P. Darr.

Grayson " G. W. Callahan, J. R. Payne.

Jefferson " Patton J. Lockhart.

Marion *' S. D. Gaines.

Jeffersontille District — Wm. Hicks, P. E.
" Station — A. J. Frazier.

Liberty Hill Circuit— J. W. Bennett.

Buchanan Mission — -To be supplieil.

East Tazewell Circuit— J. T. Frazier, W. II. Kelly, Supernamorary.

McDowell Mission — A. Q. Harmon.

Princeton Circuit — G. W. K. Greene.

Pearisburg " "W. P. Doane, George D. French.

Flat Top Mission — To be supplied.

Seddonsville Circuit — P. S. Suttou.
Abingdos District — Wm. Robeson, P. E.
Station— H. C. Neal.
" Circuit — J. C. Hyden, J. Haskew.

Saltville " E. Vertigens, W. C. Bowman.

Lebanon " J. Torbitt, H. W. Bays.

Bristol Station — D. Sullins.
" Circuit — Wm. H. Barnes.

Dickensonville Circuit — J. M. Crismoad.

Gladeville Mission — S. J. Harrison.

Martha Washington College— B. Arbogast, President; W. G. E. Cun-
nyngham. Professor.

Emory and Henry College — E. E. Wiley, President; James A. Daris,
Professor.
Rogersville District— F. Richardson, P, E.

Morristown and Mossy Creek — George Stewart.

Russellville Circuit — C. K. Miller.

Rutledge " T. F. Smith.

Rogersville and Kingsport — D. R. Smith.

Powell's Valley— D. H. Carr.

Jonesville — A. Doniphan.

Estillville— F. D. Crumley.

Pattonsville— W. L. Turner, J. W. Belt, Supernumerary.

Rye Cove — J. M. Massey, W. P. Queen, "

Jfjihodlsi £Jpiscopal Church, South. ^

JosESBORo' District-— G. "W. Miles, P. E.

Jonesboro' and Greeneville Station — E. E. IIoss.

Jonesboro and Elizabethton Circuit — F. A. Farlej', A. R. Bennick.

Rheatown and Gre6ne " J. W. Bowman.

Blountville " S. R. Wheeler, W. D. Mitchell.

Taylorsville and Cranberry Mission — To be supplied.

Fall Branch Circuit — J. T. Freeman.

St. Clair " , D. B. Carter.

Newport " J. Mahoney.

Watauga " To be supplied.

Knoxville Distuict — J. M. McTeer, P. E.

" Station— G. Taylor.

" Mission — To be supplied.

Lenoir and Knox Circuit — W. W. W. Bays.
Maryville and Louisville — George T. Gray.
Tazewell and Jacksboro' — J. D. Baldwin.
Dandridge and New Market — M. L. Clendenin.
Clinton and Maynardsville — T. T. Salyer.
Sevierville and Little River — To be supplied.
East Tennessee University — F. M. Grace, Professor.

Athevs District — C;irroll Long, P. E.

" Station — J. L. M. French.

" Circuit— B. F. Nuckolls.
Madisonville — -Coleman Campbell.
Citico Mission — To be supplied.
Sweetwater Circuit — J. Brilhart, J. L. McGhce.
Riceville " J. T. Smith, L. W. Crouch, Supernumerary.

Decatur — A. E. Woodward.
Mine City Station— J. S. W. Neal.

CiiATTiNxooGA DisTHrcT — R.. M. Hickej", p. E.
station— C. T. Carroll.
" Circuit— Isaac R. Ellis.

Cleveland Station — J. Atkins.

" Circuit — W. W. Pyatt, S. V. Bates, Supernumerary.

Charleston and Calhoun Station — L. K. Haynes.
Benton Circuit — Robert H. Frist.
Trenton " Jacob Smith.

Etna " L. L. H. Carlock.

PiKEviLLE District— W. W. Neal, P. E.
" Circuit — L. C. Delashmit.
Jasper " W. B. Lyda.

Washington" Erastus II. Boyle.
Hamilton " E. W. Marsh.
Kingston " S. Phillips, D. H. Atkins.
Tracy City and Spencer Mission — H. M. Bennett.
Cumberland and Jamestown — To be supplied.

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AsHEViLLE District — J. Boring, P. E.
" Station— W. H. Bates.

" Circuit— T. J. Pope.

Sulphur Springs — "W. H. Cooper.

Brevard— J. W. Bird-

Hendersonville — James K. P. Ball.

Catawba Circuit — J. N.'Somers, Supernumerary. One to be supplied.

Burnsville " G. W. Martin.

Marshall and Pine Creek Mission — To be supplied.

Asheville Female College — J. S. Kennedy, Presmentj J. K. Stringfield,
Professor.

Franklin District — J. R. Long, P. E.
" Circuit— T. F. Glenn.

Murphy " Walter H. Stevens.

Ft. Heiubree " W. H. Weaver.

Webster " N. W. Vaughan.

Waynesville " Joseph A. Wiggins.

Echota Indian Mission — To be supplied.

Cheowa " " " "

'^'^'.o*

JOINT BOAKD OF FINANCE.

Wytheville District — S. D. Gaines.

Jeffersonville " J. T. Frazier.

Abingdon " J. C. Hyden.

Rogersville " T. F. Smith.

Jonesboro' " S. R. Wheeler.

Knoxville " J. D. Baldwin.

Athens " J. L. M. French.

Chattanooga " C. T. Carroll.

Pikeville " L C. Delashmit.

Asheville " J. T. Pope.

Franklin " T. F. Glenn.

Lay members to be added on the first <Jay of next session.

DAVIO S. DOGGETT, President,
R. N. PRICE, Secretary.

Methodist JSpiscopal Church, South. 23

j^iPDPEisriDix:.

I^eport of the |[ommittee on llit ^tate of tht :£liurt1t.

Your Committee deem it inexpedient to attempt a statistical exhibit of
the increase of the membership of the Church for the last year. Neither
do they find the material at hand to give the strength ot the member-
ship in the bounds of the Conference. They confine themselves to the
actual spiritual condition of the Church, at the present, and to an inves-
tigation of the agencies employed by the Conference for the advance-
ment of the Kingdom of Christ.

The termination of the political bloody strife, whose foot-prints are
still deep in the sands past behind us, found but a very small segment
of the area of the Conference enjoying the advantages of regular Church
organization. This strife had devasted the land, crushed the aspirations
and hopes, chilled the hearts, and for a time paralyzed the hands of the
people. Those who had formerly enjoyed our Church Communion, sud-
denly found themselves without pastors — their Church edifices wrenched
from them — their children either nestled at the mother's knee and re-
ceived the truth from her lips alone, or strayed at will on the Sabbath
day. Others sang songs in our Churches, but they produced no melody
in our hearts. No money to build new Churches; no money to pay for
ministerial laber, that " the waste places might be made to blossom as
the rose." What should we do? Only a "remnant of Israel had been
saved." Happily for us, Methodism had its origin in equally perilous
times •■, and truly did it exemplify its sublimity. Four years have
scarcely passed by, and the agony is over. Our people sit under their
own vine and fig tree, and none dare molest or make them afraid.
Throughout the whole Conference, Societies have been reorganized, new
Churches have been erected, and thousands of children are made glad
and led in the way of life through the instrumentality of Sabbath
Schools.

To-day the Holston Conference is intact. " Blessed be God who giveth
us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The spirituality of the
Church is nearer its primitive paragonism than in any recent epoch.
Your Committee are naturally led to the enquiry, How could such vast
, results be accomplished, under such untoward circumstances? The an-
swer is easy and natural. The solution of the problem is found in the
symmetrical and concordant machinery of our Church organization, as
well as in the leaven of truth and grace sown in the hearts of the peo-
ple, in former years, by the clergy of the Southern Methodist Church.
The pride of life had been rooted out and the true gold had been refined
by the fires of affliction and persecution.

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But animating as the reality of our present prosperity is, onr work is
not done. Might not greater results have been achieved, and more souls
brought into the fold of Christ, by a stricter observance of the tenets of
the Church, and a more faithlul use of the prudential means of grace,
which made the bond of perfectness in the Church in the days of our
fathers. For the future, let us, as officers of the Church, regard with
godly jealousy the fundamental doctrines and primitive simplicity of
the Church. Whoever would remove the least pillar in this temple of
grandeur, is but imitating the folly of the ignorant worshiper who dug
beneath the ruins of the Ephesian Temple for the fuel upon which it
rested to feed the fires on its altars. There is norning lacking, to set in
flames the whole Church, but to give the proper direction to the corela-
tive forces — class-meetings, faithful ministerial labor, pastoral visitation,
and systematic financial benevolence. The Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, has but entered upon its career of usefulness. It had its incep-
tion and origin in the providential foreknowledge of God. Its mission
is to preserve the Gospel of Peace in its purity, in these times of politico-
religious conglomeration.

Your Committee are of opinion that the Church is greatly attenuated
by the needless increase of preaching places. A policA' of eonsolidation,
by which a greater number of classes would be brought into sympathetic
association and church communion, would greatly strengthen the Church
in most places.

In order to give direction to the views of your Committee, they pro-
pose the following resolutions for the action of this body :

1st. Resolved, That the success that has crowned the labors of our
ministers and people during the past year, should be an incentive for
renewed effort in the future, and fill our hearts with profound gratitude
to the Great Giver of every good and perfect gift.

2d. Resolmd, That it shall be the duty of preachers for the Circuits
and Stations during the coming year, to specially enjoin upon our peo-
ple the necessity of a strict observance of class-meetings, and that as an
incentive thereto, the preachers themselves shall hold at least one such
meeting every quarter, when circumstances will so admit.

3d. Resolved, That we will discourage the needless multiplication of
preaching places, and endeavor to cone<uitrate larger congregations at
our larger Churches already built, and to build others where they do
not exist, that the ministry may give more earnest attention to mental
culture and pastoral visitation.

4th. Resolved, That the response of our Bishops to the communication
from Bishops Janes and Simpson, of the M. E. Church, meets with the
hearty endorsement of this Conference.

Respectfully submitted.

JAMES P. KELLY,
W. P. DOANE.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 25

JAeport of l^ommtttee on Wucation.

Your Committee are deeply impressed with the fact that the usefulness
of the Church depends, in a great manner, upon its facilities for the edu-
cation of the young. This work is second only to the preaching of the
Gospel. And sanctified by Gospel influence, as it always should be, and
generally is, when undertaken by the Church, it is the most mighty in-
strumentality known for the elevation and salvation of our race. Mere
intellectual culture is of doubtful expediency. It often becomes a mighty
agent for evil. It warps and deforms the entire being. It .subjects the
moral nature to cold and cheerless rationalism. But when the intellect-
ual, the moral and the spiritual, are brought under equal and simulta-
neous culture, there is a harmonious and grand development, as of the
roots, the trunk and the branches of "a tree planted by the rivers of
water." The world may educate intellectually; the Church only can ed-
ucate morally. She is " the salt of the earth," without whose savor moral
putrification must ensue.

These great truths have been recognized by most Christian denomina-
tions ; and we are glad to say they have not been ignored by our own.
Sanctified mental culture "breathed the breath of life into" Methodism,
when it first " became a living soul " in the world ; it has sustained that
life down to the present time ; and the same mighty agent is essential to
its prosperity and full development in the future.

The important en4uiry then becomes : " Is the Church coming up to
the standard of duty in this respect?" We think not. She has done
much — much in labor, much in sacrifice. But how little has been done
in comparison with what ought to be done I How few even of the youth
of the Church are educated ! How little of the wealth of the Church is
expended in this behalf I How poor, and consequently how much crip-
pled in their operations, are most of our Church institutions of learn-
ing 1 How meagre is their patronage! These things ought not so to be.
"We humbly believe that no parent has a moral right to impoverish the
brains and destroy the usefulness of his child, in order to fill his pockets
with sordid pelf. Nor do we think that many would do so, could they
fully realize that they are only stewards of God's bounty, and that in the
final day they must give an account of their stewardship.

Your Committee regard as first of all in importance, the education of
our ministry. The time is past when ignorance can be tolerated in the
public teachers of religion. The mere office of the ministry is no pass-
port to the favorable consideration of an enlightened public, without the
necessary qualifications. And yet we believe there are many young
men throughout our country, whose hearts God has fired' to preach the
Gospel, but who, for want of means to secure the necessary mental cul-
ture, are deterred from the work. " Not many mighty, not many noble,
are called." " To the poor the Gospel is preaehed." From this class God
raises up many laborers for his harvest. Many of the great lights of
the Church have struggled up from ignorance through poverty, to posi-

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tions of usefulness, influence and eminence, in the ministry. But how
often is the incipient, giant intellect crushed beneath the rubbish of ig-
norance and poverty I What a noble benefaction the Church may and
ought to bestow upon such, in developing and directing their powers to
the salvation of thousands ©f souls.

In connection with this part of their report, your Committee would
recommend the adoption of the following resolution :

Resolved, That the official members of each Presiding Elder's District
in this Conference be requested, at their District Meetings, to-adopt such
measures as they may deem proper, to keep at Emory and Henry Col-
lege, or some other good school, one young minister, or candidate for the
ministry, of their own selection.

EMOET AND HENRY COLLEGE.

The Committee on Education beg leave to report that while there is
but one Institution belonging to the Conference, devoted to the educa-
tion of young men, that one is of such a character that the Church has
just reason to sustain it and increase its patronage. The substantial
value of the property at Emory and Henry College is a permanent in-
terest of the Church, and should be carefully preserved. The Commit-
tee are pleased to report that valuable improvements are making on the
dormitories, which will tend to the comfort of the students, and will add
several thousand dollars to the value of the property. The erection and
subsequent abandonment of costly edifices for the purpose of high
schools has been one of the follies of a past impulse in behalf of educa-
tion in this Conference. Tlie ghastly ruins of those once mighty Insti-
tutions stare at us along the lines of travel to admonish us of the fact
that it takes a large district of country to sustain an institution of high
grade. A few scores of boys and girls may be collected by thefirstexeite-
ment of opening a new school, but these even if numbered by hundreds,
do not make a College. It is the grade of instruction, the high and sus-
tained course of study, pursued by young men of mature growth, that
entitles any institution to the name of a College, and to supply succes-
sive classes of such students requires a wide area of country as a basis of
support for the College, so that instead of having three or four Colleges
to one Conference, there should properly be but one College for three or
four Conferences. For example, Emory and Henry might well unite the
efforts of the Baltimore, the Virginia, and the Holston Conferences. The
Committee are proud to report that this College has received an exten-
sive patronage from other States and Conferences. Of these, about forty
came from Alabama, nine from Georgia, three from Texas, two from
Kentucky, five from the Indian Nations, six from Louisiana, one from
Mississippi, one from Florida, one from Missouri, one from Illinois, mak-
ing in all sixty-eight students out of one hundred and eighty-nine, who
have come from other States than the three which are partially included
in the Holston Conference. Of these three States, Virginia has furnished
sixty-eight, Tennessee thirty-two, and North Carolina seven. But in the
four higher classes not more than one-half the students are from the

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patronizing Conferences. This leads us to remark upon the manifest in-
difference of the people of this Conference, of Tennessee particularly, to
the subject of collegiate education. Why shi^uld Alabama, which has
within her borders three splendid Institutions belonging to the Metho-
dist Church, send more students to Emory and Henry than does Tennes-
see? Manifestly it must be because of a want of interest in the subject
of education on the part of our people. It is the province and should be
the work of our preachers to insist upon the value of collegiate educa-
tion, and to resist the influence alluded to in the report of the Visitors
of Em.iry and Henry College, which is willing to take a cheap article of
education as a 'substitute for slow and laborious culture.

The ministry has ever been regarded as a learned profession, and
while, under our system, learning has never been required as a qualifi-
cation for the work of proclaiming the Gospel, nevertheless, the ministry
of the Methodist Church have been most zealous in founding and sus-
taining institutions of learning. We hope they will redouble their ef-
forts for Emory and Heury College. In supporting this Institution, they
are rewarding a faithful servant for labor already performed, and are
preparing friends for the Church who will in time to come be her most
able supporters.

We are happy to be able to state that the sons of members of this
Conference are now admitted at Emory and Henry free of tuition, and
so it has been in many instances in regard to candidates for the minis-
try, nevertheless the Trustees regret their inability to meet all the de-
mands of this kind that are made on the resources of the College. It is
hoped that before many years some pious and benevolent friend of the
Church may deposit a fund with the Trustees of this College for the spe-
cial purpose of helping young men who are preparing to enter the min-
istry. Such a legacy might be worth more to the soul of its donor than
the annual interest upon bonds or houses on lands, and would be, if
given in the spirit of true charity.
■ The Committee therefore beg leave to report the following resolutions :

1. That we have entire confidence in the management of the Board
of Trustees of Emory and Henry College, under the care of this Con-
ference, and that we will earnestly solicit for it the patronage of the peo-
ple within our respective fields of labor.

2. That the Conference be requested to appoint the usual Board of
Visitors to attend the next Annual Commencement, and to report to this
body; and we respectfully nominate the following : Benj. Arbogast,
Enoch W. Moore, Samuel E. Wheeler, S. D. Gaines, G. Taylor, W. H.
Bates, George Stewart, A. W. Stewart, James H. Gosset, Hon. A. S. Ful-
ton, T. P. Summers, J. G. Cecil, A. W. Aston. '

THE HOi.STON CONFERENCE FEMALE COLLEGE.

We are pleased to learn that this favorite Institution, under the Pres-
idency of Rev. Jas. S. Kennedy, A.M., has been making steady progress
towards its ancient prosperity. During the year, which closed 20th May
last, there were 92 pupils present, embracing young ladies from North

Tennessee VVetleyan College
Afhens, Tennessee

28 Solston cinnual Conference

and South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, &c. The
school is deservedly popular in all respects, and promises to be of great
use to the Church and the country. Mr. Kennedy's popularity as a gen-
tleman, as a teacher and as a minister, has never been surpassed by any
one filling the Presidency.

We regret to state that the debt upon the College (necessarily made for
buildings, &c.,) could not be met by the Trustees, and that the same will
have to go to sale under a mortgage in the hands of James Webb, Esq.,
of Baltimore, Md. To prevent the property from passing out of the
control of its friends, and that the Institution might sustain, in an edu-
cational Doint of view, the same relation to the Conference as formerly,
a Joint Stock Company was formed, who will manage the echool on the
same plan as before the sale.

1st. Hesolved, That while we deeply regret that the embarrassments
upon the College compel its sale, we are nevertheless gratified that a
Joint Stock Company of its old and true friends has been formed for its
purchase, who will conduct the College as truly and essentially in the
interests of the Church as it has hitherto been.

2d. Hesolved, That the thanks of this body are due to those who have
thus interposed to save the College from an utter and absolute alienation
from the purposes for which it was founded and from the control of our
friends, and particularly to President Kennedy, whose efforts in this be-
half have been untiring.

3d. Resolved, That we are much gratified to learn of the degree of suc-
cess it has already attained, and that we commend the Institution as
highly worthy of the confidence and patronage of the public, especially
since the daughters of our preachers are educated gratuitously, as here-
tofore.

4th. Hesolved, That we recommend the continued appointment of Rev.
Jas. S. Kennedy to its Presidency, and the appointment of Rev, Jas. K.
Stringfield to a Professorship in the same, as requested in the Annual Re-
port of the Board of Trustees.

MABTHA WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

In reference to this Institution, your Committee are happy to report a
steady advancement in prosperity and usefulness. Our confidence in its
success is increasing. We believe that in its fo tunate location, its thor-
oughness of instruction, and especially in the skill, ability and energy
of its faculty, it has the elements of success. It is now more than pay-
ing expenses, having appropriated something even in these times of pe-
cuniary stringency, and consequent slim patronage, to the permanent
improvement of its grounds and buildings, without increasing its pres-
ent indebtedness, besides nearly $500 appropriated to the tuition of the
daughters of ministers in the regular work. The debt of the Institution
is its great embarr issment. It amounts to about $10,000. We are glad
that the Trustees are oarnestly laboring for its liquidation through their
Agent, Bro. Jos. N. Wilkinson, who has, within the last few days, se-
cured a subscription of about $8,000, to be paid when $20,000 shall have

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been subscribed for the payment of the debt and the erection of addi-
tional buildings. We commend the enterprise and its Agent to the
friends of the Institution.

The patronage of Martha Washington is far below what it should be,
and what it would be, if all its friends would exert themselves in its be-
half. From the large scepe of fertile country, in the bounds of your
Conference, convenient to it, by rail or otherwise, it ought to have a
patronage, besides that from a distance, of two or three hundred young
ladies. But the Church is derelect in duty, in some instances failing to
educate her daughters when she is able, and in others sending to schools
beyond our bounds and not under our control. We think the ministers
of your body could do much, individually, to remedy this great evil, and
we think they ought to feel, in conscience bound, to do so.

In conclusion, on this point we most cordially recommend Martha
Washington to the confidence, favor and i>atronage of all our people and
friends.

1st, Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop be requested to appoint Rev.
B. Arbogast to the Presidency, and Dr. W. G. E. Cunnyingham to a Pro-
fessorship, in Martha Washington College.

2d. Reselved, That at the request of the President of Martha Wash-
ington CoUege, he be relieved from the delicate duty of reporting to your
body the condition of his own Institution, and that the Board of Trus-
tees be requested to report through its President, or some member
thereof.

3d. Resolved, That T. P. Thomas, Samuel N. Honaker, James Feelds,
T. P. Summers, John M. McTeer, G. W. Miles, B. W. S. Bishop, R. N.
Price, W. P. Reeves, F. M. Grace, W. B. Aston, J. L. Buchanan, and T.
F. Smith, be appointed a Board of Visitors to Martha Washington Col-
lege.

4:ih^ Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop be requested to appoint Rev.
F. M. Grace to a Professorship in East Tennessee University.
All of which is respectfully submitted.

T. P. THOMAS,
T. SULLINS,
JNO. W. PAULETT,
R. B. VANCE,
F. M. GRACE.

Report of t!|e |[jramirttee on jRooks and aBtrtodicals.

The Committee to whom was referred the several communications on
books and periodicals, have carefully examined the papers committed to
their charge, and beg leave to report as follows :

Th« exhibit made by Dr. Redford, of the financial condition of our
Publishing House at Nashville, is most satisfactory.

so Jlolston dnnual Conference

The wisdom of the last General Conference, manifested in the selection
of Dr, Bedford, a man of first-class business attainments, for the Super-
intendency of our Book Concern, has been abundantly attested by the
satisfactory achievements of the Agent.

"We recur to this view of the subject to express our gratitude to the
General Conference for giving us Dr. Bedford in charge of that work ;
and our thanks to Dr. Bedford himself, for the able manner in which he
has discharged the duties of his ottice.

We believe that in the affairs of the Church, as well as In affairs of the
State, we ought to exercise the greatest possible care in the selection of
our agents of trust; and that specific qualiiications for the business in
hand ought to be made the basis of the selection of the officers of the
Church. We repeat, the General Conference has given us, this time, the
right man in the right place.

We can, therefore, most heartily commend to the confidence of our
people, our publishing enterprise at Nashville, and we solicit for the
Agent the most liberal patronage, which it may be in the power of the
Church to confer.

Brethren, we are not enhancing the fortunes of Dr. Bedford when we
purchase books and cast our money into the Treasury of the Agent at
Nashville,

We are relieving our own Publishing House from its embarrassments.
We are aiding in the distribution of our own literature, and we are ac-
cumulating a capital for the Church, which, in ages to come, will dis-
pense blessings to the world.

Let us not complain, therefore, if as a business man, Dr. Bedford is
rigid in the enforcement of his collections.

Let us not complain, if the prices of our books are somewhat in ad-
vance of those of the bsoks of the publishing houses at the North, 'long
established, richly endowed, and so extensively patronized that they
may with safety sell at a mininum profit.

Let us remember, that whatever profits accrue to the Publishing
House, are our profits, profits for our Church, profits which we trust will
be used in the future for the glory of God, and for the honor of Metho-
dism.

It is confidently believed by the Agent, that by the meeting of the
ensuing General Conference, the Publishing House will be free from
debt.

To achieve this grand result, it was necessary, and may still be neces-
sary for a time, to maintain a reasonable margin of profit on all the sales
of the house.

Who will regret the payment of these profits, when the commendable
work of rescuing the house from failure, and the Church from dishonor,
has been accomplished ?

Who will not rather rejoice that he has borne a part in efforts crowned
with such signal success, and destined to bless the Church with such per-
manent good?

Brethren, let us understand, once for all, that if we would see any or

Methodist £Jpiscopal Church, South.

Si

all of the enterprises of Church, favored with the fullest success, we
must give these enterprises our sympathy, our zealous commendation,
our active support.

"We must sink self in a common effort for the general good.

We must remember that no one man, however brilliant his attain-
ments or fervent his zeal, can realize for the Church all good, unaided
by the cheerful colabors of his brethren.

The Methodist Church, South, to-day, is the grandest organization for
usefulness in the Southern States, could we avail ourselves of our re-
sources of men and money for the work committed to our charge.

Unfortunately, a large per cent, of our sons and daughters are com-
mitted to Roman Catholics for education, and with them goes into the
treasury of the Roman Catholic Churches the money v,'hich ought to en-
rich our Colleges, and enhance the usefulness of our organization.

Some of our jjeople, to save a few paltry shillings, replenish their li-
braries and adorn their centre tables with books and periodicals from
New York, which our Publishing House could furnish at a small ad-
vance on the price paid North, which advance would fall, a precious and
timely help, into the treasury of our own Church,

We commend, therefore, to the preachers of the Conference, to the lay
delegates, and to all influential members of our Church, the work of
purchasing and distributing books ameng the masses of our people.

Many of the members of our Church are without our Discipline, with-
out our standard work on doctrines and government, without religious
biography, without devotional works, so well suited to keep alive the
piety of the Church.

Much might thus be done, both for the Publishing House and for our
people.

Our members would be more intelligent, would comprehend better the
wants of the Church, would better sustain the ministry and all benevo-
lent Church enterprises.

Men must know their duty before doing it.

The history of Methodism shows that our most active and efficient
members are our best informed members.

It is not good for our people to be without knowledge.

The world is advancing in knowledge. The adversaries of Christ's
Kingdom are availing themselves of increased knowledge and cultivated
intellect to assail the strongholds of virtue and piety.

Shall the Church, then, leave its members in ignorance, without wea-
pons of defense, while thus threatened by the emissaries of darkness?

The Committee recommend for the action of the Conference the fol-
lowing resolutions :

Ist. Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are due, and are
hereby tendered, to Dr. Redford, for the ability and success with which
he has managed the interests of the Publishing House.

2d. Resolved, That we will do all in our power to promote the circula-
tion of our own books among the people, thereby supplying the people

32 JSbtston Annual Conference

with useful literature, and aiding the Publishing House in liquidating
the remainder of its indebtedness.

THE OHBISTIAN ADVOCATE,

The Committee beg leave to report in respect to the Christian Advocate
and Sunday School Visitor, that as these papers are intimately connect-
ed with the Publishing House at Nashville, and as both of them have
contributed during the last year to the profits of the house — the former
having turned over near $2,000 and the later above $2,200 — the Confer-
ence ought not only to sustain these papers for their intrinsic worth, but
for the valuable aid they are giving the Publishing House.

We recognize the Christian Advocate as the official organ of the
Church, and as that paper which specially represents our Conference.

We are grateful to its Editor for the manner in which he has at all
times vindicated the cause of right among our people.

We approve of the spirit of the paper. It is conservative in tone,
chaste in style, elevated in sentiment, and emphatically a religious,
family newspaper.

We earnestly advise all eur people to subscribe for the Christian Ad-
vocate, to read it, to acquaint themselves with the current events of our
history as Methodists, that they may understand our economy better,
love our organization more, and labor with increased diligence for the
cause of truth in the world.

We counsel in regard to Church papers, as we have counseled in re-
gard to Colleges, that there be not too many of them, that those we have
be first-class papers, that they be well sustained, and a source of reve-
nue to the Church, and not a burden.

There are now, and there ought to be, other papers besides the Chris-
tian Advocate, bnt we should guard against an unreasonable and unne-
cessary multiplication of their number.

We read with pleasure many other papers, both those published by
order of the General Conference, and those which owe their origin to in-
dividual enterprise.

We wish all our papers a more extended circulation, and a wider field
of usefulness.

But we caution against the Church ni*glecting those in'which her rep-
utation as a Church is involved, to sustain those which, however valuable*
involve in their failure only the reputation of their projectors.

Whatever papers the General Conference has established, wo feel
bound, for the honor of the Church, to sustain.

Whatever papers individuals have established, we may encourage, if
we please, never, however, to the neglect of the official organs.

Finally, we recognize the Home Monthly, published by Brother Stark,
as a magazine of merit, published by one of our own brethren, and wor-
thy of whatever encouragement we can give it.

Respectfully submitted.

B. ARBOGAST, Chairman Committee,
JAS. F. BROYLES,
J. H. TORBETT.

JTethodist £Jpiscopal Church, South. 33

DR. McFEBKIlSr.

The Committee on Books and Periodicals has read with pleasure the
communication from Dr. McFerrin, accompanied with his first volume
on Methodism in Tennessee.

They present for adoption the following resolutions :

1st. Renolved, Tliat this Conference receives, and will file with their
Historical Society, Dr. McFerrin's first volume on Methodism in Ten-
nessee, and that they hereby tender to Dr. McFerrin their thanks for
the consideration shown them in the presentation thereot, and they give
him assurances that they will make an eflbrt to place this valuable book
in the hands of all our peoi)le.

2d. Resolved, That it is the earnest pra3'er of all the members of this
Conference that God may prolong the life of our beloved brother, until
he shall have completed a work which premises so much of good to the
Church. B. ARBOGAST, Chairman Committee.

||c}iort of 4onratittK on liiblc mxn^.

Your Committee on the Bible Cause would submit the following as
their report :

To give tlie Bible, without note or comment, as an open book, into the
hands of all nations, is an important step towards the world's conver-
sion, one that should deeply interest every Christian heart, and call forth
earnest effort on the part of all God's ministers.

As the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that be-
lieveth, and as faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God,
every minister should feel it a part of his duty to see that that precious
book of liie is in tlie hands of all his people, for its teachings are able
to make men wisi-> unto salvation. A prayerful and daily reading of the
Holy Scriptures has a wonderful effect u[)on all Christian people, for
thus read, they enligh'^en, refine and jmrify the heart, " For the entrance
of the words giveth light," and "The law of the Lord is perfect, convert-
ing the soul." We have also long been of the opinion that the c/o.seand
deep study of the great truths contained in tlie Bible is one of the very
best methods by which to elevate a d expand the human intellect : and
accompanied by the Holy Spirit, as it always will be to honest hearts, it
is (Sod's chief instrumentality to rectify all the disorders oi our depraved
moral nature.

We would, therefore, recognize the high obligation that rests upon us
to assist in every possible way to put the Scriptures of Divine Truth into
the hands of all men, and especially to see that the children and youth
ot our own country are well sui)plied. By so doing we will confer a
benefit upon society that may be everlasting in its effects, for the Bible
is the only book that teaches the whole duty of man to his Creator and
to his fellow men, defining clearly the duties of every relation in life.

As the free circul ition of the Bible is one of the great ne^ds of the
world to-day, we should be devoutly thankful to Almighty God, that in
the order of his merciful providence an institution has sprung into being
so perfectly adapted to meet this want as the Bible Societies of England
and America, printing and circulating the Bible, as they now do, in some
near 200 languages and dialects, and ihey the'principal languages of the
earth. Surely we witness a day far ahead of the day of pentecost, for

3^ Sblston Annual Conferetice

on that day fifteen or twenty nations, throuQ;h their representatives at
Jerusalenn, heard the wonderful works of God, each in tlieirown tongue;
but to-day the nations hear the same wonderful works in near 200 dif-
ferent languages and dialects throughout their respective Empires.

Cast your eyes abroad over the nations of the earth, and what a scene
presents itself to the Christian mind. What a world is this in which
God has called us to live; and what a day is this in which our lot is
cast. Look over the political and moral status of our own beloved coun-
try, and of the world, and behold the upheaving elements 1 But we
trust God is in it, and is only shaking the nations to prepare them for
some ntw and glorious developments that will soon appear; and that the
results may be glorious it is the duty of the Christian world to pour the
oil of Divine Truth upon the raging waves. Let the voice of t:ie Son of
God be heard in the midst of this storm, saying, "peace, be still." Then
the agitated elements shall quiet down into a glorious peace upon the
principles of our holy religion, that perhaps shall never again be suc-
ceeded by the horrors of war. Then shall the lion and the lamb lie
down together, and none shall hurt or harm in all the holy mountain.
When the knowledge of God shall cover the earth as the waters cover
the channels of the great deep — when all flesh shall see the salvation of
God, and when the Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdoms
of God and of Christ.

As the free circulation of the Bible will do much towards bringing
about this glorious result, therefore.

Resolved by the Holston Annual Conference, That we will heartly co-
operate with the Agents of the American Bible Society whenever they
visit our fields of labor, and do all we can to sustain and promote the
Bible Cause.

Respectfully submitted.

J. ATKINS, Chairman.

Report of Committee on £tmgerante.

Your Committee is as much as ever convinced of the great evil grow-
ing out of the use of intoxicating liquors. We are also fearful that the
use of wine is a growing evil ; but as this has been so thoroughly inves-
tigated heretofore, by our Annual and District Conferences, we would
only offer the following :

First. That we will present the subject of Temperance to our people

in our sermons, pastorial labors, and communications through the press.

Second. That we will urge with more earnestness the observance of

that rule in our Discipline which constitutes our Church a Temperance

Society, j?er se.

J. S. W. NEAL,
B. F. WHITE,
W. H. COOPER.

Report of :fl^ommiitce on l^olored Ijcoplc.

The Committee on the religious interests of the colored people beg
leave to submit their report :

From all tiie information that we have been able to collect, it appears
that a large majority of the colored people, within the bounds of this

Methodist £Jpiscopal Church, South. 36

Conference, have deserted our Churcli and formed ecclesiastical relations
with other denominations of Christians.

Some have joined the M. E. Church, wliile the majority, perhaps,
Imve connected themselves with what is known as the African Zion
Church.

Their alienation from us is attributable, in a great degree, to the bitter
prejudices engendered by the late war. The impression has been made
upon their impressible minds that we are their enemies; that the M.
E. Church, South, is a pro-slavery organization, and that its ministers
and members are desirous of, and are laboring to, effect their re-enslave-
ment. These misrepresentations, as is perfectly natural, have driven
the colored people from our congregations, and caused them to forsake
and turn against that Church which has expended more money, and
done more in every regard for their moral an(l religious improvement,
than all other Churches combined; and under the inriuence of whose
ministry hundreds and thousands of them have been converted from the
error of their way, and brought into the fjld of Christ. The obligation
still rests uf)on us as a Church to endeavor to remove those prejudices,
under which they were led to sever their connection with us; to teach
them that we are still their frien is; that we still feel deeply interested
in their welfare, and that we are willing, as far as we may have oppor-
tunity, to labor for their religious imp'ovement.

While the relations of master and slave no longer exist among us, and
while our people, as a consequence of the abolishment of that relation,
are absolved, to a great extent, from the obligation to provide for the
physical comfort of the colored people, we cannot, we dare not, fail to
recognize the obligation to make provision, as far as we are able, for their
moral and religiuus culture. It is our imperative duty as a Church to
instruct them in the great science of salvation, to teach them that they
are fallen in Adam but redeemed in Christ. We, as ministers, are bound
by the great commission under which we hold the authority to preach
the unsearchable riches of Christ, to offer the precious boon of salvation
to all men — to the black as well as the white. We have no discretion
in the matter — we dare not make distinctions. Therefore, be it

1st. Resolved, That upon us as a Conference devolves the duty of look-
ing after the relia;ious interests of the colored people within our bounds.

2d. Resolved, That the ministers and preachers having a connection
with this Conference be lequired to instruct religiously the colored peo-
ple living within their respective charges, by preaching to them the
pure word of God, as often as practicable.

3(1. Resolved, That the colored people, who may unite with our branch
of the Christian Church, shall, if thay prefer it, be organized into sepa-
rate classes, and tliat the preacher in charge shall select prudent men of
their own color to be their leaders.

4th. Resolved, That we recommend the organization of the colored
classes into Circuits, an<i the Circuits into an Annual Conference, under
the jurisdiction of the General Conference of the M. E. Church, South,
whenever it is practicable.

Respectfully submitted.

L. K. HAYNES, Chairman.

|tgort of |o

ommitlce on |^mp fl|cdhTgs.

The Committee to whom the subject of Camp Meetings was referred,
would submit the following as their report:

In reviewing the history of the progress of our beloved Methodism,
in the past, we find (as we th'nk) the great success which ha*? attended

36 Ilolston ^Annual Conference

the preaching of the Gospel in the tented grove, one of the great instrn-
menlaiities by whicli her onward march has been accelerated, and be-
lieving, as we do, that hundreds, and perhaps thousands, who have been
brought into tlie. f.ild of Christ, at Camp Meetings, who have been orna-
ments to the Cimrch, useful in their day and generation, many of whom
are now in Paradise, and others on the way, who perhaps would never
have been converted (some of them, at least,) had it not been for those
annual meetinj;s of the jjcopla of God in the grove. These, and several
other impiirtant considerations, incline your Committee to think and be-
lieve ill the utility and great good brmght about through Camp Meet-
ings; and believing, as your Commi .tee does, that a great amount of
good is still being accomplished, wherever they are held, as is a'nund-
antly manifest by the f(dlow ng report, viz: Three Camp Meetings were
held this vear in Wytheville Distrii:t, 125 conversions reported; Pearis-
burg District, one Camp M.^eting, 30 conver-iions ; Knoxviile District,
one Camp Meeting, 10 conversions; Athens District,, two Camp Meet-
ings, 130 conversions; Asheville District, four Camp Meetinsrs, some 80
conversions; in all, 375. Therefore, in view of these and other impor-
tant facts, vour Comnittee would recommend the adoption of the follow-
ing preimble and resolutions:

Wh"'.iibas, Camp Meetings have been of great benefit to the Church;
and Whereas, they havo ti> a great extent gone out of use in several Dis-
tricts in this Conference, therefore,

1st. Resolved, That each Presiding Elder be requested to bring the sub-
ject of Camp Meetings befoi'e the Q'lartjrly Meeting Conferences of each
Circuit, and if possible have one or more Camp Meetings every year
within the bounds of his District.

2d. Resolved, Whenever it is practicable, if a shed and cabins cannot
be built, recommend the use of cloth tents, and other temporary ar-
rangements.

Respectfully submitted.

J. M. CRISMOND,
C. K, MILLER,
C. LONG.

Abingdon, Va., Sept. 28, 1869.

Report of ll^^ommilicc on Jorctgn j||issions.

The Committee on Foreign Missions beg leave to submit the following
report :

1st. Resolved, That all the preachers on Circuits and Stations wjthin
the Conference, be requested to organize the Sunday Schools in their
several charges into Juvenile Missionary Societies, in which monthly
collections shall be taken up, one-half for Foreign Missions and the
other half for Domestic Missions.

2d. Resolved, That all the preachers in charge of Circuits and Stations
take up a collection in every congregation during the month of Decem-
ber next, to aid in paying off the Missionary debt.

3d. Resolved. That the preachers in charge of Circuits and Stations be
advised to enlist, so far as possible, the co-operation of two or more ac-
tive laymen in each charge, who shall assist in raising missionary
money in every congregation.

4th. Resolved, That a special sermon on Foreign Missions be preached
before every congregation within the Conference during the month of
December next.

W. G. E. CUNNYNGHAM, Chairman. '

Methodist .^iscopat Church, South.

37

i^eport of |Lommittet on j||tssion.-,rj| ||ccfinc|S.

1st. Itefsolved, That there is frequently too much levity in our Mis-
sionary and other meetings, for the collection of money f)r the Church ;
anil the end proposed bj'' such meetings would be better accomplished
by cu tivating a b^'coming seriousness.

2d. Resolved, That the too frequent appeal, on such occasions, t© State,
county and village pride, and to our esteem of brethren whom it is pro-
posed to make "life members," as motives for giving, does harm by di-
recting the public mind away from the Scriptural motives for Christian
beneficence

3d Resolved, For a similar reason. Fairs, Concerts, Suppers, Charades,
Tableaux, etc,, whatever be their character in the abstract, ought not to
be resorted to as a means for raising money for the Church.

FRANK EICHARDSON.

mp\i of lb f ru.sia'S of liulrisicii fund.

The Trustees of the Ambrister fund report that we received, at the
hands of J; H. Bruner, former Trustee, notes and currency amounting
to $3,025^ 18, together with the interest for last year; also a deed for a
house and lot in Calhoun, Tenn., valued at $f500, together with insurance
policy on same; also the receipt of Mr. M, Ginly, Esq., of Maryville,
for a note for $400, placed in his hands for collection against the estate
of Rev. l)owell, deceased ; making in all $-J,025 18. We loaned to Asa
Ambrister .fS, 025 18, taking his note for the principal, due Isi October,
1871, and his note for the in erest, due 1st October. '69, '70, and '71. We
took a mortgage deed on a farm covering all these notes.

We would respectfully recommend that the Trustees be required to
sell the house and lot in Calhoun.

We have on hand t'le interest for the present year .$181 50

Less the expenses for the year 14 SO

Saving on hand $161 20

Respectfull)' submitted.

E. E. WILEY,
G. TAYLOR.

|epori

of the

:|^ommUtce of ijrtsiding

■Idtr5.

The Committee to whom was referred the Report of Rev. Jas. Atkins,
former Sunday School Agent, submit the following brief statement for
the consideration of the Conference :

On examining the Report referred to, and the bills of Sunday School
books forwarded from the Publishing House at Nashville, Tenn., to the
Presiding Elders of this body for the past year, together with small sums
of monev paid by Brother Atkins to a few of our preachers, to be applied
to Sunday School purposes, it appears that the whole amount of money
and books which were in the hands of the Sunday School Agent, at the
time his agency terminated, has been used in promoting the Sunday
School enterprise, as directed by this body at its last session, if we ex-

38 Solston A^nnual Conference

cept two hundred dollars ■which the Agent retained, under conviction
that he was entitled thereto In view of services rendered in the cause of
Sunday Schools.

The rominittee recommend that the amount retained hy the Agent be
given him, not only in view ot the fact that he thinks it is his according
to assessment of claims made while lie was in the agency, but also, and
especially, in view of the fact that he has rendered considerable service
in the cause of Sunday Schools since his agency closed.

J. M. McTEER, Chairmaa.

WM. IIICKS, Secretary.

I^tsoluiicns on framination^^.

1st. Eesohed, That the Committees of Examination, and the under-
graduates and applicant.'? for admission on trial, be required to meet at
the seat of Conference, from year to year, on Tuesday preceding, at 9
A. M., for the purpose of completing the examination, if possible, before
the opening of Conference.

2d. Besolved, That if any Committeeman or undergraduate absent
himself from this examination, without a lawful and satisfactory ex-
cuse, such a Committeeman shall be discontinued, and the vacancy
filhd by a new election; and in the casfe of the undergraduates, they
shall forfeit the right of an examination for that year.

3d. Resolved, That tlie report of the Examining Committee shall be
read in the presence of the brother whose case is called up in Conference,
belore he Atires.

JAS. S. KENNEDY,
J. R. PAYNE.

inantial ||lan.

The Financial Plan adopted at the last session of the- Conference is
approved by all the preachers, who have given it a fair trial. We there-
fore recommend substantially the same plan, modified as follows:

1. So soon as practicable alter the adjournment of Conference, let the
Presiding Elders call together the District Stewards in their several Dis-
tricts, and let tliem fix the Presiding Elder's salary, and apportion it
among the several charges composing the Districts, according to ability
to pay.

2. Let the Presiding Elders see that this is done, and immediately
transmit to the preachers in charge within their several Districts, a copy
of the proceedings of the District Stewards' Meeting, certified by their
Secretary.

3. So soon as practicable, let the preachers in charge call together the
Circuit Stewards, and lay before th-m the report of the proceedings of
the District Stewards' meeting, (if received,) and let them fix the salary
of the Circuit or Station preacher, and apportion it, together with the
amounts apportioned to their several stati ns and circuits by the District
Stewards, among the Chur^'hes. according to ability to pay.

4. Immediately tiiprea.''ter let the Steward or Stewards of each Church
associate with himself or themselves at least two other members, and let

Met7iodist JSpiscopal Church, South. 39

them apportion the amount to be raised by each Church among its sev-
eral members, according to ability to pay.

5. Let the Stewards make the apportionment among the members of
the Station.

6. So soon thereafter as practicable, let the Stewards call together their
several cwngregation" and read to them the reports of the meetings of
the District Stewards, the Circuit Stewards, and the Assessing Commit-
tees, which last shall be subject to amendment by the Church meetings.

7. Let the Stewards read in a Church meeting, once a quarter in the
Circuits, and once a month in the Stations, the amount apportioned to
each member, the ami^unt paid, and the amount due.

8. At the close of the jrear let the preacher in charge call a meeting of
tne Stewards, and let them make out an account of the amounts collected
for the Presiding Elder and the preacher in charge, and of the deficien-
cies, (if there be any,) and transmit it, certified by their Secretary, to
the Joint Board of Finance of the Annual Conference.

9. Let the Presiding Elder collect the Bishops' Fund, and the preacher
in charge that for the Superannuates and the widows and orphans of de-
ceased preachers.

10. Let each preacher in charge preach at least one sermon a year to
each congregation upon the subject of ministerial support, and other
benevolent enterprises of the Church.

Eespectfully submitted.

JOHN C. HYDEN, Chairman.
BOBERT B. VANCE, Secretary.

llmountj jytttssarj to Jjttt the ||^Iaim|

Of the Superannuated preachers, and the widows and orphans of de-
ceased preachers, and the Bishops' fund, as follows : (for next year.)

Districts. Conference collections. Bishops' fund.

Wytheville, $200 00 $70 00

Pearisburg, 125 00 50 00

Abingdon, 201) 00 70 00

Rogersville 125 00 60 00

Jouesboro', 125 00 50 00

Knoxville, 150 00 50 00

Athens, 150 00 60 00

Chattanooga, 175 00 65 00

Pikeville, 100 GO 40 00

Asheville, 175 00 65 00

Franklin, 125 00 40 00

Total, $1,650 00 $020 00

AO Hols ton Anmeal Conference

STATISTICAL

TABLES.

NAMsg OP Circuits
AXD Stations.

NUMBKKS.

SUXDAY So O'li.S.

i

S ^

■a -o

^ CO

- "3

s .

"Si
«■?

OH

o .

Ms

a -^

III

o

° 3
2 £

~ P

Ifl/t/itrille m strict.

Wytljuville Station,

" Circuit,

Newliern "

Hillsville

Grfiy.--on "

Inrlependenoe Station...
Jetferson C.rouit,

8
2
8
7
2
10

c

48

7

2
2

2
15

142

1140
fidO
331
0.50
83
765

oeo

13
3

16

3

8
16

3

30

10
13.i
20
22
38

10

59

283

28

9

6

17

12

1^
10

90

1
40

8
20

9

2
13
60

1.33

12
16
8
7
20
10
10

6
89

1
14

4

6

13

0

26
16(1
18
40
104

51

90

1000

. 100

285

932

520

288
£500
250
100
40(1

1000

35

6

12

53

1
40

7
12

15
75

Total,

•1071

44

309

2087

4583

Alifnfjilon District.

AbinL;doii [Station

" Circuit,

Saltville "

m

68!)
480
llil
576
830
187
500
310

1

11
8
1
0

10
1
4
0

20
70
40
9
2')
75
17
20
28

85
34(J
410
113
255
600
125
1.50
165

.356
1100
524
400
•.'50
300
300
800
250

40

27

50
52

6

Jeffersoiiville Station,..

Liberty Hill Circuit,

LeI)anoii "

Circuit

liuchanan Mission,

Total,

Pearishnrtf Dist.

Pcarisburg Station,

•' Circuit,

Ea.stTazwell '■

New Kiver "

Seddcnsville "

McDowtdl Mission,

3053

48

311

2249

4280

109

0

3

5

7

19

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fi

5

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1

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2

5
5
7
4

2
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87
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8 8
358
475
113
187

18

20
1

13
14

54
40
10

•2
2o
15

15

12

1

68

10
30
13
3(i

30
131

6
12
31
38
35
18
10
10

16

10
21

10

1

8
10
41
45

22

132

4
20

40
150
49

36

20

3551

1
10
4

1

9
60
41
57

5

60
30(1
178
1 99
350

30

100

35

237
50

6
2

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2548

31

197

1117

422

C8

11

10
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27

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Jouesboro" Station

" Circuit

Rhea town & Ureenev'le

107
332
340
779
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44
41
146
204
250

9

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2

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45

10

2U

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257

230

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241
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80

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Klizab'ton Ji Taylorsv'f

St. Clair

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Ttoffersville Dist.

Morristown and Mossy

2iil3

21

160

1072

1140

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232
364
390
506
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7 07
7Sii
310
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23.'

4
3
3
5
10
5

1

25
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15
38
78
32
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200
150
1.50
218
530
220
440
40

500
300

280
305
250
200

29
29

S
20

25

Russellvillo Circuit,

Rutlt-dge
KogcrsvilleA Kingsport

Powell's Valley,

Jouesville,

Estellville

Pattonsville,

GUdeville Mission,

Total,

32

4706

^o^

145

45

330 2i7ll

2825

Methodist £^piscopal Church, South. ^/

STATISTICAL TABLES.-

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NUMBHt.-.

ftUNJuY SU Ml 1.8 1

Namis of Circu
AND Stations

TS

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1
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2

1

27n

396

114
323
95

15

37
6

12
6

75
6

24
34
16

4
55

9

1
2

2
5

1

20
17

12

20
20

200
no

80
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101

650
200

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100

34

7

Len ir & Kn ix Circuit
Tazewe 1 & Jiicksboro',
Diindiidjie & N.ltarket
Cliuton & Maynardsv'le
Sevierville & L. River,

Total......

12

3
5

3

2
8

21

3
1

1
1
1
6
3

15

3

6
5

1
1
1

22

2
4

1
2

3
4

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G
4
4
1

2

2j

1572

90
356
426

4i
319
272
319

1822

15

1
2

3

1

1

2

1

3

7
3

1
4

6

21

24
15

6

142

10
14

6
18

li

59

7
14
8
5
(i
16
20

7o

2
10
12

1

3

28

5

'2
47

7
20
11

5

67
20

17

4
41

141

30
80
15
2(i
86
22

209

15
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13
4
15
50

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15
30
18

4

77

1

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21

8

65
45

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3

2
2
1

9

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3
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5
6
4

22

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14

36

13
11

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130

450

80

1

2iJ
30

56

72

35

4
2

113

14

6

20

2

18
4

10
20

54
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'• Ciicuit

Riceville,

Total,

80

60^

530

Chnttnnooga Oist.

172
Ul
308
93
196
402
676

3864

12
18
2b
11

26

20
25

140

290
130
2io
lOu

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260

EOT
300
200
225
209
450
300

Charleston & lalhouii
Boiiton Circuit,

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1^:90

2184

PiJcevUle Distri

Pikevilie Cirouit, ..

Ct.

256
295
292
2411
C6
7(J
123

2
2
5
3
3
1
3

14
8
31
57
15
1
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120
60
220
250
lU
40
lOl.

150

25

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250
100

12

26

811
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Altamont & Ira -y City,
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Total,

1342

19

144

90-

705

68
50

50

6

6

115
56

10

187

AsJiovllle Distr

ict.

150
410
147
3j8
3 3
4!l3
483
19 1

2i553

650
280
300
4j9
455
75

1
11
2
5
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4
8

23
90
17
70
33
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47

150
50u
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3611
20.
100
378

4f0
1240
116
210
200
4
222

2441

Mills River,

Suljihur Spring-i
Spring Creek Mission,..

Total

40

310

1893

Ffnnldln District.

6
2

40
13

400
140

600

20
10

30

Blurphy "

Ft.lleuibree "

Webster

Mine City Station,

Total,

2239 i 115 1

8

53

54

600

Ji.2

Moist on Annual Conference

STATISTICAL TABLES.

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SiTNDAT Schools.

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-A

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5<S

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Wytheville District

Abingdon District

PeariaburE District

Jonesboro' District

Rogersville District,

Knoxville District,

43
15
19

20
32

!2

21
15
22
20
20

238

407 1
3653
2548
2613
4706
1512
1822
1864
1342
2654
2239

29724

i6

3

20

14
104

15
3
1
3

21
15

342

285
90
68
131
145
142
59
76
28
67
41

89
103
132
355
U
269
163

77

65

6

44
48
31
21
45
11

9
22
19
40

3

268

399

31

197

160

330

89

80

140

144

319

53

2(87
2249
1117
1072
2171

911

609
1290

902
1893

640

4538
4280

422
1146
1835
2100

530
2184

705
2441

600

53
179

68

49
100

56
113
168

50

75
6
11
27
5
41
20

Chattanooga District,...

Pikeville District,

Asberille Districj,

Tranklin District

54

16

187

30

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1132 I.'iStI

2213

1575!

20782

820

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The Committee on printing the minutes take pleasure in commending tlie following
Houses, which have been selected as adverti ers in our minutes, as worthy of the con-
fidence and patronage of the Methodist public, being our personal friends and the
friends of the Church.

lu behalf of the Committee. F. M. dRACE

IPI^OSIPECTTJS.

The undersigned propose to commence on the First of January, 1870,
the publication of a Weekly Newspaper at Knoxville, Tenii.,to le called

The design of the projectors is to furnish a periodical superior to the
ordinary political dailies and \veeklie^, in its moral and religious tone,
as well as in its literary execution; and to embrace a wider range of
subjects than can be ext)ected in the religious press i f the country. It
will treat of Politics in the higher sense of that term, as the Economy of
the State, without reference to party lines. A large space will be given
to literary and religious in elligence, gathered from the periodical press
^nd from local correspondence; and the news department will aim at a
weekly review of imp^rant events in even part of tlie world.

In the department of Science and the Arts, we shall endeavor to pre-
sent facts and princijjles, and processes capable of being turned to prac-
tical account in the various industrial pursuits and enjoyments of life.

Original communications will iie solicited from intelligent sources, and
one main object of the pa|)er will be to encourage the display of native
talents and cotemporary tastes within the bounds of its circulation. We
will endeavor to foster the production of a home literat ire, by offering a
suitable medium for writings of acknowledged merit. Believing in the
cafiabilities of our own section of the country for the attainnient of a
high state of civilization, and knowing the wants of our people froiu
long and intimate association ivith them, we shall give due prominence
to the s 'cial, domestic, industrial, literary and religious interests of the
Southern States.

The paper will be a large four-page sheet, printed on good paper, and
large type, and wi 1 be furnished at the rate of Three Dollars per annum,
invariably in advance. It will be sent free to all ministers of the Gos-
pel who desire it, and they are respectfully requested to act as our agents
in procuring subscriptions, for which they are hereby authorized to give
receipts.

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All correspondence should be directed to the undersigned,

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liave in trod u I'd in their |)ractice a remedy that will annihilat • f ^ar, and
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,eim^s']c^

||itttn;n)itg,

T'lis In'titutioii of learning;, fDiin lei sixty yea.-s ago by the munifi-
cence of the State of North Carolina, has been in successful operation
sin -e A. D., 1820. Nearly two hundred young men have graduated from
its halls, besides a much larger number who have attended its course of
instruction for a longer or shorter p<»rio i, without receiv ng the honors
of graduation. It ha^ rscently been endowed by the State of Tennessee
with the whole of the Agricultural (Jollege Fund donated by Congress,
am>unting to several hundred thnu-aiid dollars, so that it is now one of
the most richly endowed UrJversities in the Southern Slates.

Its course of instruction is full, consisting of three departments, to-wit :
the Classical, the Scien'ific. and the Agricultural College Courses. It
has also two Preparatory Schools in successful operation, the oud Classi-
cal, the >ther English.

Its Faculty C(>nsists of a President, a Professor of Mathematics, two of
Ancient Languages, one of Modern Languages, one of the English Lan-
gua'Jte, and two of Natu-'al Sciencies all of whom are graduates either of
the University it^elf or of the best Colleges in other states

Three students from each county in he State are admitted free of
charge, on recommendation of tlie Representative of the county in the
State Legislature.

For other students the price <>f tuition is Thirty Dollars per annum,
room-rent Five Dollars, and incidental fee Five Dollars.

Board can be obtained in respectalile families at from $3 00 to $4 00
per week.

Circulars giving full information mav be had bv addn^ssing

Kkv. THOS. W. "HUMES. President.

Or Professors F. M. Grace and R. L. Kikkpatkiok, Knoxville, Tenn.

On the ISth of .January, 1870, tbe Spriiijj Soss'on begins and closes on the 8th of June
followinir, which is commencement day.

The next Fall sessi m o;jens on the 8th of the succeeding August.

LocAiioN. — Ufsurii.isscd in he«lthfnlness, quiet and freedcim from temptations to vice.

Buildings. — Thorough repairs have been madeof dorm tories. lecture rooms and halls,
so th-it our accommodatiims have never been heretofore so desirable.

Faculty. — The ch lirs are all filled with men of tried ability and success as discipli-
narians and educators.

Terms— One Hundred and Fifteen Dol'ars, payable in advance, will meet the charges
for Tuition, Board, B'uel, Ilooni-rent, Washing and Contingent Fee, for five months.

R'ferences. — We ask those seeking a school where thorough Collegiate training is
given to consult the Faculty of the Virginia Univer>ity, and Bishops of the M. E.
Church, Sou h. as well as our .\lunini students and patrons.

More specific information may be (obtained by addressing,

E E. WILEY, President,

November, 1869. Emory P. O., Va.

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ABINGDON. VA.

The only Female College now under the immediate management of
the Holston Conference.

FACULTY.

lAternrif Depnrttnent.

Rev. B. Arbogasf.. A.M., President.

Jiev. W. G. H , Cimnyngham, D.D., Professor.

Miss Lizzie Reeves, ^

Miss Mary J. D.<iiiphan, > Teachers.

Miss Mary M. Page, J

T. L. Finck, Professor.

Miss Annie VauL-ateii, Assistant.

Ornamental,

Miss Ella Leftwitch.

SESSIONS.

Spring Term opens third Wednesday in February — closes second
Thursday in July.

Fall Term opens first Wednesday in August, and closes last Thursday
in December, before Christmas.

Board per term of 2(1 weeks,.., $75 00

Tuition, Collegiate Department,, 30 00

" Preparatory " 20 00

Fuel, per term of 20 weeks, 8 00'

Music — instrumental, 25 00

T'se of instrument, 2 50

Modern Languages, each, 10 00

Ornamentals at usual rates.

The p:itronage of this College has been steadily increasing for the
past threie years. There are seventy paying boarders in the College
now, besides the teachers, all of whom board with the students. It is
the purpose of the Trustees to make Martha Washington College second
to no Female College in the South.

For information communicate with the President, or Dr. Cunnyng-
ham. B. ARBOGAST, President.

November 27th, 1869.

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ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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The First Term of the Collegiate Ye.-i- T8fi9-70, of this old and popular
Institution opensoii Thursday, 5rh<>f August, 18fi9. and ends on ihe 23d
of December. The Second Term will open on the 30th of December,
1869, and end on the 20th of May, 1870, with the Collegiate year.

|crm5i, per %^m\\ of Iiucntn ||cclii

Tuition, from %\1 to $20.00

Fee for Ineideiilal Ex|ienses, 3.00

Board, including washing and iitiiits, 75.01

M nsi(!, and u-^e of instrument 2/. 50

Languages, Ancient and Modern, each, b.OO

(Jharges for Painting, Drawing, &c , itc, nioderaie.

Every puriil must furnish her own towels, toilet soap, and one pair of
sheets and pillow-cases. Articles of wearing apparel, as well as sheets
and towels, must be durably and distinctly marked with the ov ner's full
name,

Superior facilities for instruction in Music and French. ^V^\ ton lees
remitted to daughters of Ministers having regular pastoral chaige?.

Asheville is conceded by the medical faculty to have one of the finest
climatvs in the world, and haslong been noted for its social, religious
and educational advantages. The distinguithed Prof. Dickson, of .Jef-
ferson Medical College, Philadelphi.ijon the subject of health, climate,
&e., says "lie is not aware of any other sp^it in Eu-o|ie or .^mei-ica so full
of all that is desirable, asthe country around Asheville. W. N C."

Not more than one twentieth of our population in West'^rn Carolina
is culored — another rea on why ulu friinds South should educate their
daughters here.

Railroads arc rapidly approaching us from the East and West, and
will soon meet at Asheville.

From the West and South, parents may send their daughters by way
of Morristowii, Tennessee, to head of railroad, near Warm Springs,
having to stage only 44 miles.

Paymknts — One, lu'vdred dollars, at leant, scnii-anvually,proviptly in
advance, on Board avd Tuition bills.

For further information, send for Catalogue.

JAS. S. KENVEDY, President.

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Established in 1869, under the direction of the Wytheville District
Conference M. E. Church, South.

Rev. J. K. PAYNE, Principal.

The course of study will be thorough and be suited to prepare students
to enter College.

The charges for Tuition, Board, &c., will be as follows, for the Session

of Five Months :

I'rimary Department— First Class $5.00 Second Class, $6.0 '

Intermediate - '• " 7.00 •< ' 8.00

Academic " " " 10.00 " " l:i.00

Commercial " ' " 10,00

Hoard, in private f 'milies, %'\ to $i> per month
Contingent Fee at ailmi-tion $1 00.

The Scliool is finely located, near the New Lebanon Church, on Elk
Creek, and in a beautiful and plei.tifiil country.
For further information, address the Piincipal, or

ELI C. HALE,
Elk Creek P. 0., Grayson co., Va.

MOSSY creek"

The First session will c'ose the TSth January, and the Second will
begin January 31st, 1870.

Rev. r?.. IS". PRICTn, A.M., Fresideiit,

:iVXi-s. ISJL. AX. JOI-INSXOISr lias cliaige of the ^Musical
Depax'trneiit.

»oj^4oo

Terms "'^or Five Months, One-half in Advance.

Primary Department $10.00

Preparatory '■ 12 50

Collegiate " 15. UO

Contingent Fee t l.Oi)

Ancient and Modern Languages, cacli, $5 extra.

Board can be had in good families at .'52. 5 t to S3 per week.

For further information, address the President, or

J. C. JOHN-TON.
Ser'y Board of Trustees.

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WIASOIIC MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES.

Tlieso Institutions, nnder the present Principals, have been in successful operation
since August, 18(i7.

The success of these schools is attested by tlie fact that during the first year after
their organization two hundred and sevonty pupils were entered. During the second
year twu hundred and seventy-five, and two hundred and thirty the first (juarter of the
present session.

The fidlowing advantages are claimed for these schools : They are firmly estab'i»bed.
The Principals have spent their lives in the school-room, and they employ noni- but the
best Assistants. Morristown is beautifully situated on the E.ist Tennessee and A'irginia
Railro!id,at the crossing of C, C. G. and 0. 11. U , is rapidly buildiing up, and contains
an intelligent and moral populatit^n. The Male and Keniale Departments are entirely
sepal ate, being taught in buildings half a mile apar'. The organization is thorough in
the 1 rimary, Scientific, Classical, Mathematical and Musical Departments.

fferm|, per M'^mw of fiuc ||oniIii

Orthography, Reading, Penmanship, Geogr.nphy and Primary Arithmetic, $10 00

Geography English Grammar, Arithni"tic and First Lessons in Composition, 12 50

Elementary Algebra, W atts Nat. hilosophy, Familiar Science, History, Book-
keeping, Astronomy, Geography of the Heavens and Khetoric. 15 00

L)gic Mental and Moral Science*, Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, Latin and

Greek, CO 00

lixtrns.

Music on Piano, 820 CO

Vse of Instrument 2 50

Frei'Ch s 10 00

Contingent Fee, , I 00

It is expected that the Contingent Fee and one-half the Tuition will be invariably
paid in ad ranee.
B lard may be procured from 8 ! 50 to $3 5^ per week.

Pupils may entiir at any time, but no deduction after entrance will be made, except
in case-f of sickness jtrotra-^ted for three or more weeks,
The next session will commence January 10, 1870.
For further information, address the I'riicipals.

T. P. SOMMEUS. Principal Female Department.

A. VV. Wli.SJN. Principal Male Department.

Miss M. FANNIE DEADERICK, Teacher of Music.

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ABNER 0. JACKSON. J. II. JOCROLMON. C. TURNER.

A. G. JACKSON & CO.

GAV STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENN.,

DEALERS IN

SAW MILLS, FLOUR & CORN MILLS,

Wdf/ons, Cdfts, Wlieelharrows,

Field and Garden Seeds, Plaster, Cement,

Fertilizer?s, &c., &c.

SOT.E AGEKTS FOB

Peacock and Collins Plows ; " World's" Reaper
and Mower; "Tornado" and "Pitts" Thresh-
ers; "Buckeye" Reaper and Mower;
"Wheeler & Melick's" Threshers;
"Victor" Cane Mills and
"Cook's" Evaporators.

" Willoughby" Gum Grain Drill; "Victor" Grain

Drill; "Emerson's" Movable Toothed Saws,

and all goods manufactured by the

"American Saw Company;"

"Obek's" Celebrated Fertilizers,

and many other articles,

All of which ive offer at Manufacturers'
Prices and Freight.

Letters of inquiry promptly Biisvvered. Farmers and dealers visiting
the city are respectfully requested to call aiid examine our stock before
purchasing.

Last year we sold a largp number of Threshers, and in every instance
they gave perfect satisfnction. Not a single one was returned, oe object-
KU TO. Oil culars furnished free.

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hi Teonessee flpcultural Implemant Waiehouse,

Gay Stree , Krioxville, Tenn.

Manufacturers' Agents and Dealers in

Agricultural Implements, Fertilizers, &c.

To our customers of East Tennessee, Nortli ' arolina, and South Western Virginia, we
tike great plensure in tendering our gratel'.il acknowlidgnients lor the very liberal pa-
tronage extended to us during the p, st seas^on. and in renewing our pledges that no ef-
fort sh ill be spared on our part to merit a continuance of the same.

In order to be able to supply any art cle n-iiiiired by our trade, our Mr. 1Mc(!0RKIjE
has attended several of the most prominent Agri' ultnral F-..irs, where we have secured
the coutrol of none but Premium htaiidarfl Articles, to wit :

The Exi'elsior Heaper and Mower, 1st premium and medal.
The Kirby '• '• 2 medals and 1st premium.

ThrfHherH.
Westinghouse Thresher and Cleaner, Ist premium.
Geisers " " " "

■\Vheeler k Melick " '• '• "

Carawel "s Improved Thresher and Cleaner 2 ist premiums.

Hny, Straw ami Fodder Cutters.
Sinclair's, Maryland Cutter, Gales Copper Strip, Smith's Lever, Telegraph, Utilley.

Co -n Shelters.
Sinclair's, Slade's Virginia, Smill. s, »\ hitson & Tulley. Maryland first premium.

Wayutts.
The Old Reliable Whitewater Wagon. (Warranted.)
The Studebaker Wagon.

Safes.
Sole agents for Miller's Safe and Iron Works, Baltimore, Md. Every variety of the
best Kire and Burglar Proof Safes, Banker's Chests, Improved Key and Cumbinatiuu
Locks, Bank Vau.ts and Doors.

Scales.
Buffalo (U S. Standard ) Platiorni nnd (.loctrs. (Warrant d.)
Wlieat Drills.
Keller. The best.
Willoughby.
Bicklurd & Huffman.

Rakes.
Harmon.
Ilageratown.
Ithaca. All warranted.
Revolving Uakes, of best quality.
Plows.
Collins', Ohio Monitor, Dodge's Perfect, Pleacook Calhoun, Routt's Improved Double
Shovel and Ga'den Plows. Cultivators, Corn Harrows and Coverers, Corn Planters,
Sulky Plows.

Washing 3Iachines.
Doty's Washer and Universal Wringer.

Saw and Grist Mills. Wheat Fun , Smut and Cockle Machines, Stump Pullers, Corn
Huskers, Shellers and Baggers.

• e will fill orders for any article the farmers may want, whether in our line or not.
Our facilities f'lr furnishing Ihe Farmer a d Merehant with every Implement neces-
sary o the successful prosecution of Agriculture being complete, all we ask is an ex-
amination of our stock before buying.

McCOKKLE & BROWN.

Gay street, Knoxvill«, Tenn.
Calvin MoCoRKi.E. ■)
JuuuG Geo. Bbown. j

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W. W. WOODRUFF & CO.,

KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND

Houseb E ilders'' Har diTirar e^

Carpenters' Tools,

Blacksmiths' Toofs,

Tanne s' Tools,

Cabinet-makers' Tools,

Wa»Dn-inxk3r3' Supplies, Ciblnet-mikars' Sup-
plies, Sadlers' Tools and Materials,
Railroad Supplies.

CmCtlLAB SAWS.

OUPOBIT'S RIFLE AMD BLASTING PaWDER,
FAIRBANKS' SCALES,
And Every till ii(j Usually Kept in a

First Glass Hardware Store.

JDOWT FORGET THE MIGHT PLACE,

W. W. AVOODRITFF & CO.,

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Fall aai Winter Trj
1869.

Wholesale Dealers in Staj}le and Fancy

DRY Q^OODS,

lEoots^ Shoes and Hats^

CAY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSiE.

We are in partial receipt, and will by the middle of August, have in

Store tlie

LARGEST STOCK AND GREATEST VARIETY

OF

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Ever yet offered in one establishment,

IsTOI^TS: OI^ SOTJTEI.

Each Department

Will maintain as perfect a character of completeness as if it were an in-
dependent business.

We offer to the Trad.? each and every article as low as it can be deliv-
ered from any Jobbing House in New Yorii, Philadelphia or Baltimore.

C.,>VAN, McCiXNG & CO.

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McEwen,Wiley & Co.,

MINERS AND DEALERS IN

C. C. COAL.

Agents for the Sale of

Vulcan Works Iron,

(Chattanooga, Tenn.)

BEST ROLLED IRON IN THE UNITED STATES.

OFFICE:

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Ramsd&Il Mori^y^a^f Oats.

Each order is entered on our l)Ook as received, and the seed forwarded ns fast as we
reach your name. We wish to lie jironipt. l)nt sometimes the hirge number of orders
renders a, few days' delay unavoidable. ' lieu you can rai-e lOii hii^hels of O.its to the
acre you are losing money to sow a kind that will nut give you over 35 bushels.

What we Claim for Raaisdeli's Norway Oats.

The important points of .superiority claimed for thi^i seed over the other varic-ties. and
which are fully su.->tained by the voluntary statenit uts ol larmerg who purchased from
us las year, are these :

First, 'I hey will yield from iwice to three t mea as many bushels to the acre on the
same soil and witii the same culture

Second, That the t;rain is heavier in weijiht. has a larger berry and thinner hull,
which makes them more nutricious and valuable for feedins

'Ihird, They grow more vigor.'US and healthy, with straw sufficiently strong to pie-
vent lodging on the richest soil and rendering thence less liable to disease.

Fourth. The straw bears more foli ge and i bettei- for feeding.

Fiitli. That it will grow and produce a profitable crop on ground where other oats will
not grow to matnrity.

Sixth, It requires less for seed, one bushel bein?^ ample for an acre.

Seventh, To be cut greeu and useil for leediug, it is lifty per cent, better than '■orn.

Card fr m Pmf. F.
M t-irac ■■

E. T University,)
Aug. 6 18;i9. j

I take pleasure in
certifying that I wit-
nessed on last Tufs-
day I he operation ol
threshing the crop
of Ramsdell Norway
oats, prodnced on
one acre of tlie farm /^
adjacent to the Uni-
versity and kn -wn
as the Agricultural
College farm, and
that the yitdd far
exceeded anything
which I have ever
known in tlie his-
tory of 8outh--rn
agriculture i'he

l.tml was good up-
land, and has n <t
been manured, that
1 am aw ire of, for a
number of years. I
consider the seed of
the Norway oat* a.s
by far the best I
have ever known.
F. M. Grace,
Prof. Eng Lang A
Lit., K. T. Univer-

bity

TRADE MARK
PItTCE ZIST.

J T'Ttn" sef Far-
rti'T Re^prmd^.

Knoxville, ■)
Aug 1 . 18t,9 ;
I certify that I cul-
tivated 31 acres of
Norway Oats the
jiresent season on
my farm near Con-
■iird 1 gave them
isr 'he same cultivation
W nd the same soil
that I gaveniy blaik
oats, and the result
'K^ has bi en that t' e
'1 anl^dell Norways'
yielded more than
double my black
oats '1 he stalk* are
^ery large and
strong, and the
l.ea ;8 yield more
th n double the
number of kernels
of the ordinary va-
rieties. I am of the
o|iiuion these oats
are wel' adapted to
the soil and dim te
ol the South gener-
ally. * * I ghall
cuhivute no other
variety of oats on
my farm
Geo. W. M.iBny.

Per Bushel

P r Half nushel.
Per Peel;

.87 50
.. 4 00
.. 2 50

Send your < rdera to e.tber of our stores nearest to your place.

D. W . RAMSDELL A « 0 , 2 8 I'earl-st., New York.
1). " . RAMSDKLL A On, 171 Lake-st., Chicago.Ill.
HOUGH & CI1UR<'H, Knoxville, 'enn.

A.(irerfi,<ieme?its.

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•%%% %vm. %m% ^pu\.

SPENCBR MUNSON.

CHARLES SEYMOUK.

MUNSON & SEYMOUR,

OrOce in Exchange anV Deposit Bank Building,

CAY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENN.

Farms, r'ity Property, Mining and Timber Lands, sold on commission.

Money invested, and Loans. etf'.cieii. Tax-paying, Collection and Con-
veyancing, promptly attended to.

We now have over 400 Farms for sale in East Tennessee, with valu-
able Iron and Coal Lands, wh ch we are offering, with our exceedingly
fine advantages, to both Northern and European customers.

Pamphlets and Circulars about East Tennessee will be furnished on
application,

We refer as to our reliability and promptness in business to
The First National Bank, Knoxville.
Exchange and Deposit Bank, "
People's B ink, "

Knoxville Bank, "

Facultv of the East Tennessee University, Knoxville, and tho profes-
sional and business men generally of Knoxville' and East Tennessee.

Correspondence is solicited from all who have business to attend to, or
desire to make investments, either of money or to enter into business.

Our facilities for Real Estate transactiins are equal to any in the coun-
try, and we are prepared to attend to business in any part of the United
Sta'es, through known reliable correspondents.

No charges made for information furnished, but stamp should accom-
pany communications requiring answers.

61

Advertisements.

EAST TElESSffl CHIM HOOSE.

R. IKE. DOIala £ CO.,

I]\. PORTERS AND DEALERS IN

CHIM, GLASS,

FOREIGN FANOY GOOBS, ET€.,
Iffo. 88 Gay Street^i

Opposite Exchange and Deposit Bank,

KlfOXVILZB, TENN;

CONFECTIONERIES,

FOR

?

I invite the attention of Country Merchants and the public in general to my largu
and well selected stock of

coHrECTioHEamsi

Comprising

Maisinst NtttHf Jt'if/s, PrunellSf Oranges,

Lemons, Ot/stei's^Cocoa Kuts, Sardines,

l*icJdes,

And every variety of

OA.nsrisrEiD in^^TJiTs,

AIbo,

0jeiii€y« of sill fetodst

Most of which 1 manufacture myself, and sell as low as it can be imported from North-
ern markets.

CAKES V>'D CRA( KERS, of every descr -^ on.

A. great vavietif of Toi/s, JPi fe- Cracker s. Torpedoes, Moman Candles,
Skyrockets, Ac

All of which 1 offer to sell aa low as any other house in East Tennessee.

PETER KERN,

(West side of Market Square,) Knoxville, Tenn.

jLdvertisemertts.

65

P, M, W'MMAMB.

FACTORY A'}ENT FOR SAIF OF

ROCKFOBO COTTON YARNS,

Sheetiny:©, Batti »^s,

CARPET CHAIN, GRAIN SACKS^ PAPER, &c.,

CoTi.-signmeiits i^olicited of

01 LARD, FLOUR, GRAIN,

Tobacco, Feathers, Ileeswax, (iinsengr, Flax Seed, Ac,

14IIMS ii.ii¥ABJUjffiii HM i^iiaee^i.

One !Door So?ifh of Cowan, Mc Clung Jb Co,,
QAY STREET, KNOXVIL.T^E, TENN.

Successors to C<»FFIN, WILS N & MARTIN,

COFFIN BLOCK, No 71, GAY ST..

Kepp a large and well assorted sto(:>k of GROCERIES, and sell to the
Trade at lowest prices Abo. GRAIN BAGS, new and se'cond hand.
CLOVEll, T[MOrHr and HERDS GRASS SEED. Kanawha and
Saltville SALT. HYDRAULIC CEMENT, from Louisville. Ky

Agpnts for HAZARD POWDER COMPANY. ROCKFORD
YARNS always on hand, at Wholesale Prices.

0E4LEBS IN PBODUCE GEKERfttLY;

We solicit ennsigprnents of Tobacco, Flour, and all kinds of Grainf
Bacon. Lard, Fruit, &c.

66 cidvertisements.

Prices Reduced.

R^ YL ^ BOYD

OFFER

$1 50and|l 25 Poplins for %\ 00

|4 BlkGros Grain Silk for |3 50

75c. Chena Poplins for 50 cts.

50c. Mohairs, for 35 cts.

35c. Poul de Soies, for. 25 cts.

25c. Dress Goods, for 20 cts.

Linen C. H'dk'fs, for .,. 25 cts.

New York Mills Shirt, for |3 00

All Wool Merinos, for 1 00

Ladies' Cloaks, |3 00 to 4 00

Ladies' Shawls, |1 00 to 40 00

ALSO,

'Blankets, Flannels, Cassimers, Underwear, Carpets, (HI Cloths, etc.,

unusually louf.

Orders Promptly Filled, One Price, and that one Cash.

K. K. McCROSlKEY. N. J. HUFFAKKB.

1869 1870

I E. £. M'CBOSKEY&COmo

I, KING'S OIjD COnNEH, f.

2 Ztetail Dealers in. ilj

I, JDTLlZr O-OOIDS, \

^ a Dress Goods, -Z ^ ■% Gloves, ^

1 1 Shawls, "i « 1 1 Hosiery, ^

It Shirts, ^ :S^ 3 Trimmings, 4

0 I Ladies' Furnishing Goods, y
f ^ Gent's Furnishing Goods, g*

1 ^ Flannels, I|*|1i5 Blankets, p

I ? White Goods, Ist*-'^'!^ Hats and Caps, t^

I I Boots, ^^UlUs Shoes, O
I Boy's & Youth's Boots & Shoes, |
•^ Groceries, Syrups. 4
I E. E. McCROSKEY & CO., ^

^ Mnoaeville, Tenn.

cidvertisetnents. 67

R. S. PAYNE & CO.,

(New York Branch,)

MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF

FDR AiD WOOL HATS Al CAPS,

Firs and Straw floods,

CAY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENN.

WE would respectfully call the attention of Merchants to the aboTe Card. Onr con-
nections are as follows: H. J. Cipperly &Co., 250 and 252 Canal, 98 Walker, and
105 Elm street, New York City; A. G Atkins & Co , Brie, Pa ; J. H. L. Lenheart k Co.,
Meadrille, Pa ; Ask, Bard &, Co , Canton, Ohio. With this connection we profess to be
the largest Jobbers of Hats in the United States. We will duplicate bills in Knoxville,
bought in New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore, and you can save freights. We will
keep on hand at all times a full line of the above goods, to suit the trade of this section.
Merchants before going East will do well to examine our Stock and Prices.

R,S> PAYNE &C0.

Manufacturers of

TIN AND SHEET IRONWARE,

AND DEALERS IN

TINHERS* BTOGK, STOVES, GRATES,

Pumps, Cutlery, Brittania, Japanned,
Plated Ware, &c., &c.
All kinds of Job Work done, in the best style
and on short notice.

Best Material used in covering and guttering roofs. Orders from any
quarter attended to promptly, and Goods packed carefully and shipped
according to directions.

West aide of Gay Street, Two Doors South of the People's Bank.

KNOXVILLE, TENN.

We avail ourselves of this opportuaity to return our thanks to our old friends and
patrons, and bespeak a continuance of their favors.
We invite the public generally to call and examine our Goods betore purchasing else-

where.

68 jidyertisemenfs.

JNO. W. HOPE. F, MILLER.

hope: «£ IMEIIiIiER,

( Successofti to Sniith tH- l.yons^)

Watehmakers & Jewelers,

DEALERS IN

Watches, Clocl(s. Jeweliy and Silver Plaied Ware,

GAir STKEET NEXT I) OR TO FIRST S TIOXAL BANK,

Jill "Worlc (Tione hy Experienzed 'Worhmerh and Wxrranted.
JOHN S. RISTINE. EDWIN F. MAY.

MmwmE S MAT,

Manuiaftnx'ers and.

liMiiMS ijii f uiiNillin%

No. 120, Gay Street, Knoxville, Tenn.

"Parlor, Chatnber ond IHvina Itootn Suitx, '>nll Suits, Hurenufi, Wfird-
robes. Hat and Book RarkM, whttt - Xots, Sidehoo rdn, Ejctftisioa Ttihlen,
lrn-Po}f TnM<'it, nanh Stands, Kedtdrads, Ro<dc Vanes, Fitllinff - Leaf'
Tablets, Kitchen Tables, Chajrs of evei'jf description. Counter and Desk
Stools, all kinda of Mattrasses, Provision Safes, Children's Carriages.

TtJCKER'S PATENT BED SPHmCS.

I SASa BLIND AIDOOR FACTOR!,

! At his Factory, month of First Creek, ofTers at I-iwest rates, 8W,000 feet of Lumber, cf
■ mU sizes, green and dry. Keeps constantly on h.ind all sizes of induws. Sash, Doors,
'. Mouldings c. Window and Door irames, Brackets, Mantle-pieces, and, in short, ev-
erythi'ig usually matte' in dr^t-class wobd«hup6, fiiruished at short notice.

100,000 Satved Laths, $00,000 ^hinglea. Jiottses BuUt on Short Notice.

Ui« ijiachille'ry being rUrt by water p'.wer, he c»n do work as cheap as t\ie cheapest.
He has sonie ot the best workmen in the city.

^dyertisements. 69

O. B. SmiTH i£ CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS TN

BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS,

||fp0siioru of Ihc Im. ^undaii mljool inion,

No. 91, GAY STREE:T,

0. B. 'SMITH. j

DEPOT FOn ALL THE PERIODICALS OF THE DAT,

EAST TENNESSEE BOOK HOUSE,

KNOXVILLE, TENN.,

WHOLESALE AXI) HETAIL DEALEItS IJUT

MUSIC AND MUSICAL MERCH^NDISL.
Maii0S« #%liliiel drgaa® ^ MeledeoaSf

Orders Promptly attended to. TERMS, CASH.

THOS. I. VAS OaOEB,

WHOLKSALE AND KETAIL DEALER IN

llafdware,Sa(l(llerf,Cu{leFf,llouse-furnisliiog Goods,

D

ALSO, MAX UFACTVItER OF

ALL RINDS OF SADDLE TREES,

Of the various Impfoi^ed .^(ttiei'tts,

^9
t^AU Ordt^s by Mail Attfhdf^ to ttfith Prottipinf'gg^

7(? A.dyertiseinents.

W. E. CARTER. W. S. ODELL.

GARTSR & ODBLiLi^

General Agents for WOEELER & WILSOX'S

SEWmC MACBtNES,

For East Tennessee.

Having been engaged in the sale of Sewing Machines for a number of
years past, we are somewhat acquainted with what the community needs
in a Sewing Machine. We, therefore, make this extraordinary ofl'er —
To any one desiring to purchase a Machine,who will write to us or leaTe
word at our Salesroom, we will take a Machine to their homes — exhibit-
ing its operation on their own materials. This will enable parties to de-
cide intelligently as to their wants before purchasing.

Salesroom in Smith's new Building, corner of Gay and Church Streets.
Address,

CARTER & ODELL,

Knoxville, Tennessee.
JVb. 2S, Market Square, Knoxville, Tenn,,

m

Lard, Flour, Dried Fruit, Green Fruit,

FEATHERS, SALT, &c.

Merchants and Traders should always call be-
fore selling their Produce.

uUIIiMi

C. E. F^G^E,

MANUEACTURER OP

And. Dealer in

Boots^ Shoes and Hats.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fine Boots and Shoes made to measure.
Particular attention given to orders.

Opposite Cowan, McClung & Co.'s Wholesale Store, Gay Street, between
JUain and Cumberland,

Advertisements.

7/

No* 48, Gay Street, Knoxville, Tenn,,

Dr. Roger's old stand, Dealers in

CHEMICALS, TOILET AND FANC! ARTICLES,

Mosletter's Celebrated Stomach 'Bitters, Trusses, Supporters, and Shoul-
der Braces, Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils,Varnishes, and Dye-Stuffs, Grass
and Garden Seeds, Pure Wines and JAquora for Xedicinal Purposes,
Carbon Oil, Tamps and Chimneys.

Xedieines Warranted Genuine, and of the best Quality. Physicians'
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.

HENRY MILLER ^ CO.,

No, 95, Gay Street,

STAPLE AND FANC! GROCERIES,

Provisions and Country Produce.

^INE ^HEWING ^OBACCO, i^IGAKS & ^NUrF.

ALSO,

Wooden and Willow Ware, of all kinds.

All leading Articles in the CONFECTrONERY line coustantly on
hand.

AND

SAVINCS mSTITUTM,

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE.

Collections Made on all Accessible Points.

ALL snmg of FIVE DOLLARS and over receiTed on deposit, and interest paid by
special contntct on Savings Fund — making it an object to those desirous af pro-
yiding for future necessities.

J?(0. S. TAN 6ILDEB, President.
P. L£i ROGERS, Cashier.

72 Adyertisem,e7its.

fhankiw house,

Sliiiii Street, 0^)i)osite Court House.

Terms, per Daj-, - - - S^ OO

Single JVJeals, ... - 5Q

OMNIBUSSES RUN TO AND FROM DFPOT.

P. H, TOOMBY, Proprietor.

OITCATED within a few stt'ps of the ' agsenger Depot. A new and elegant

_ FIRST CLASS HOTEL,

Well f^^lishe<l, and having every comfort and convftnieBce.

Dm^EH HOtlSE

For the Virginia .and Tennessee Trains.

NO. 119, G VY STREET, KN» XVILLE, TENSES EE,

WIIOZESAZE AXD BF.TAIZ. OJSAZKK IN

READ! MADE CLOTHING,

Hats, Gaps, Boots and Shoes,

HOSIERY, NOTIONS, &C., &C.

^Advertisements.

PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
OF RICHMOND, VA.

Something for every iriari to seriously consider —

IS YOUR LIFE INSURED ?

It is an obligation of the most sf»rious and solemn eharaS';er resting
upon every Husband and Father, and ever\' person with others depend-
ent upon tliem. Should you soon and suddenly be (tailed to die, would
that beloved wife, those dear children, or those dependent relatives, be
thrown, by your death, on the cold eharity of the world? Or have you
provided for them by a Policy of Life Assurance? If it is a man's duty
to provide for his family while he lives, is it not equally so to provide
for their care and culture after he is de eased, and they are left friend-
less in the world? Dr. Franklin justly said, " A Policy of Life Assur-
ance is the cheapest and safest mode of making certain a provision for
one's family."

Ponder these sugge=tions, and remember that " if a jnan provides not
for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the
faith, and is worse than an infidel". The

Piidmont and Arlington Life Insurance Coinpany, of Riflimo d, Va.,

A HOME COMPANY, WITH

Assets over $1^500^000 OO^

Offers advantages superior to manj^ equal (o any and surpassed hy none.
It issued over 10,000 Policies in a little over two j'ears of active work.
Its income for the same time was over $1,500,000 00; a succtess beyond
precedent in the history of Life Assurance. It insures on Mutual, Non-
Forfeiting and Return Premium plans. Dividends paid on whole Life
Policies, 1st of April, 1869, Forty Per Cent. — which proves the economy
of its management, and its careful selection of risks. Dividends de-
clared on Policies where all cash is paid, at end of First Year. No un-
necessary restrictions on travel or residence.

W. C. CARRRINGTON. President,

Rev. JOHN E. EDWARDS, Vice President.

D. J. IIARTSOCK, Secretary.
J. J. HOPKINS, Asst. Secretary.

X. B, & J. G. EDWARDS, Gen, AfjimU,

Knoxville, Tenn.

Local Agents in all parts of East Tennessee.

Active and luttlligcnt Agents Wanted Evcrywl.ere. .

tIERMER PFEIFFER LIBRflRV

Minutes, 1824-1939.
C/R 18G9

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