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The Daily Dispatch: November 23, 1863., [Electronic resource], Virginia annual (M. E.) Conference. (search)
ference. [reported for the Dispatch.] Fourth Day--Saturday, Nov. 21. --The attendance at the Broad Street Church on Saturday was larger than on any previous day since the meeting of the Conference. The Conference opened at 9 o'clock, Bishop Pierce in the chair. Religious services were conducted by Rev. Nelson Head. Thomas M. Newsom and Henry E. Johnson were elected to local elders' orders. The supernumerary relations of Revs. James A. Riddick and Benj. F. Woodward were conti with marked attention. The Bishop responded in appropriate terms. The Missionary Society then held a meeting, and the Treasurer's report was read and adopted. On motion, the Conference adjourned. On yesterday (Sunday) morning Bishop Pierce preached at the Broad street Church, after which the interesting ceremony of the ordination of deacons took place. Last night Rev. Dr. L. M. Lee preached at Centenary Church, and after preaching several ministers who had been elected to elde