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SECOND DAY-Frlday Morning, May z.

 The convention met pursuant 10 adjournment, Dr. Pierce in the chair. The usual devotional exercises were led by llr. Capers.

 Bishops Soule, Andrew, aud Morris appeared in the convention and lock seats in the alter. At the suggestion of the chairman, who ntimated that the convention waiting with some degree Of solici- tude to know the decision of the venerable superin- tendsnts-

 Bishop Soue rose, and in the most impressive and solemn manner addressed ihe convention, giving his conclusions in relation 10 the invitation of the con venIion made on yesterday requesting the bishops 10 preside the de Tibet atons of the convention.

 He sad that he rose this occasion with feelings more solemn than he had ever before known. The occasion of smpasSing interest and solemn- ity.-He felt most sensibly the impression of what important results their deliberations and decsions would have throughout country, and also the deepest interest for ihelr welfare. He hoped thai they would conduct all their business with the greates delibera- lion, with all that pureness of heart, moderation of temper and regard to results which should charac- ierIse them as devoted Christians and followers of God. He hoped they would follow out that excellent lesson: 'Do all things in the immediate presence of God"

 The opinion he had formed after the proceedings of the late gene,a conference, to it's results upon the unity of the body, made thnughtiullV and wih much consider aiion. NOihing had transpired 10 change his convictions. And however deeply he might regret the result he nevertheless fully hdent Ihai division of the church Tn the United States was inevitable. He expressed the hope that the convention would not only exhibit laudable ample of moderation and fol bearance, but would keep strictly within the limits and provisions of the ''Ian of sepaiaiion' which had been adopted by the last general conference with such great unaninity. For himself, he stoed upon the basis of Mehodism it was had down the book of Discipline. From that rock he never intended 10 be moved

 With respect to the kind and cordial ns sitati0n they had given him. yesterday, to preside over he convention, he begged To say after having calmly and carefully weighed the subject in all it's bearings and consequences, that he would accept il. His excellent colleague, Bishop Andrew, of the same mind.- They felt they should only perform the duty they ed the church in doing. Their excellent and wor thy collegue, Bishop Morris, for reasons perfectly satisfactory, and winch he (Bishop Soule) consider ed altogether right, declined participating in the du tIes oi the chair. He trusted that everything would be done in that spirit which would he acceptable in the sight of God aud mstruinen ental in the salvation ol the souls of men.

 At the close of the Bishops remarks, Dr Pierce arose and conducted the venerable man to the chair.

 Rev. J Early offered the following resolution. which, after remarks from Drs. Smith and Bas- cOir, was adopted;

 Rssotred, That a committee of two members from each annual conference, ieDresented in this con,en- lion, be appointed whose duty it shall be 10 take in- 10 consideration the propreiy and necessity of a Southern organization, according to the plan of se- paraton, adopted by the late general annual confer ence, together with the of the several annual conferences, and report the best method of securing the contemplated object in the appointment of this convention.

 The following names reported by the dele committee.

 THE COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION.

 Kentucky Conference-H B. Bas scom and Edward Stephenson.

 Missouri Conference-Wm. Patton and Andrew Monroe.

 Holston Conference-T. K. Cetlett and T. Sting field.

 Virginia Conference-J. Early and w. A. Smith

 North Carolna Conference-H. G. Leigh and P Doub

 Memphis Conference-G. w, D. Harris and M Breck.

 Tennessee Conference-R. Paine and F. E. Pitts Mississippi Conierence--W Wnans and E. M Drake.

 Arkansas Conference Harrel and J. F, Trus low.

 Indiana Mission Conference-E. T. Perry and D

 South Carolina Conierence-W Capers and w NJ. Wightman.

 Georgia Conference--G. F. Pierce and A. B LOngsireet

 | Florida Conlerence-T. c Benning and P. P | Smith.

 Alabama Conference-J. Hamilton and J. Boring Texas sConference-Frsncis Wilson and L. Fow Ter. ..|

 Dr. capers offered the following resolution. whicf | was adopted:

 Rssohed, That a committee of one member from each delegation be appointed prepare plan to be recommended to the several annual conferences, rep resented in this convention. ioi the management ant support of missions connected with said confereces and the said committee be instructed report within the next eight days The remaining time of the morning session wa, devoted 10 the solemn exercises of rego devotion conducted by the Rev. Dr. Capers. The venerable Wm. Burke and Bishop Morris each addressed ,hs throne of grace in fervent and appropriate manner The doxology sung, the benediction was pronounced by Bishop Soue. when the conference adjourned til to morrow, tSaturday,) al halfpa,t 8 o'clock.

 It may be proper state ihat-the reports for the Louisville Journal, from which copy, made uE by committee appointed by the Convention from among its own members.