Standing committees were announced as fol-
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Standing committees were announced as ioi-
lows:


On Journals. three, 10 which number SIX
were afterwards added, including Rev. J. Var
len Of Georgetown, d. G.


On Judiciary, five; DR.. J. S. Reese OF Alex
andria, is one.


On Erecutiue. Eve; U. Ward, of Washing
ton, and J. r. Williams, of Baltimore.


On Literature, five; from the Md. Con-, L..
R. Reese, J. B. Matthews, and J. r. Will
liams.


On Finance. five; from the Nd Con-, w.
Starr, and J. Shriver.


On Means Of Grace, five; from Md. Con-, E.
flnkle.


On Orders, 8; from Md. Con-, J. Webster i


On Missions, seven; from Md. Con-, DR..
Reese, U. Ward. L. r. Reese, w. Starr


On motion, it was resolved TO appoint a
committee Of three on statistical information.
On motion, it was resolved to appoin, com,
mittee Of five on the ratio Of representation.


A resolution by J. G. Whte6eld, to alter the
Discipline in regard 10 Baptism, was referred
to the committee on Means OF Grace.


A resolution 10 alter the Book of Discipline
in regard to Love Feasls, and also TO Superin-
endens, was referred 10 the committee on
Means Of Grace and Executive.


Rev. Mr.. Gay proposed resolution 10 alter
the Marriage Ceremony, SO that the advice and
prayer should come after the ceremony.


L. r. Reese moved TO amend by striking out
the advice altogether He thought couple
coming TO get married were in no fit state TO
receive advice. Mr.. Wilson proposed to refer
il TO the committee on Finance 1t was refer
red 10 the Executive committee.


Pending the consideration of a resolution 10
appoint committee 10 examine and deter
mine the rights Of the unstationed ministers,
the Conference adjourned.