NORTH PACIFIC CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
The fourth annual session of the North Pacific Conference convened at the camp-ground at Salem, Oregon, June 10, 1880, at 5 P. M. President in the chair. Opened by singing. Prayer by Eld. Jones. Delegates present: Salem, A. Darr, Wm. Leavitt. Demascus, J. T. Chitwood. Beaverton, R. D. Benham. Eugene, J. B. E. Young. Bro. D. H. Mothorn was accepted as delegate from S. D. Adventists in the vicinity of Lebanon, Oregon. Bro. Benj. Nye, those in Portland, and Bro. A. W. Benson those in the vicinity of Corvallis. Eld. Raymond represented the eastern division of the conference. Eld. S. N. Haskell and all S. D. Adventists in good standing were invited to participate in the deliberations of the conference. An appeal from the churches east of the Cascade mountains for a division of the N. P. Conference was read with the following resolution:— Resolved, That we hereby respectfully request the regular session of the N. P. Conference which is to be held at Salem, Oregon, June 9–15, 1880, to grant this our appeal and organize us as an independent conference, to be known as the Upper Columbia Conference of S. D. Adventists. Moved by Eld. Raymond and seconded by Wm. Leavitt, that this appeal be granted. After remarks by Eld. Haskell, Wm. Leavitt, A. W. Benson, Eld. Jones, and Eld. Raymond, it was granted. The following committees were appointed. Nominations—J. Donaldson, J. T. Chitwood, and Wm Leavitt. Resolutions—T. H. Starbuck, Wm. L. Raymond, and R. D. Benham. Auditing—J. Donaldson, J. T. Chitwood, J. B. E. Young, Wm. Leavitt, R. D. Benham, and A. W. Benson. Credentials and Licenses.—R. D. Benham, A. Darr, and J. B. E. Young. SECOND MEETING, JUNE 14, 9. A. M.
Prayer by Eld. Haskell. Sister Fulton was received as delegate from Toledo; also Sister Lenox from Hillsboro. Officers were elected as follows: President, I. D. Van Horn; Secretary, Wm. L. Raymond; Treasurer, T. H. Starbuck; Executive Committee, John Donaldson, Edward Squires. Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:— Resolved, That we gratefully record our indebtedness to the grace and providence of God for the light of the present truth, and that he has lead us through another year under circumstances of so much mercy. And that we hereby renew our covenant with him, and unreservedly consecrate ourselves to his service according to the ability he has given us. Resolved, That we hereby express our thankfulness to the General Conference for the assistance which they have given us from time to time, and that we express our confidence in their management of the matters entrusted in their hands in the work of the Third Angel's Message; and that we will prove that confidence by renewed efforts to help carry forward the work of sending the message to the world. Whereas, The General Conference has sent us help from time to time which help we very much needed; and, Whereas, The tithe of our conference funds does not meet the expense of this help, and all the money paid by us into the cause outside of our conference never having met the expense of the General Conference in starting and sustaining this mission; therefore, Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the assistance rendered by the General Conference to open up the work in this N. P. Mission, and the interest still manifested in our behalf, and we earnestly desire the continuance of its watch-care by sending us such help as in their judgment we may need. Whereas, Our numbers have so increased and help has been sent, so we now can have two conferences; therefore,309 Resolved, That we acknowledge the providence of God in this, and deeply regret our not being in a condition to more fully appreciate the labors of the servants of God now with us, and, Resolved, That we feel it not only a duty but a privilege to return to the General Conference a sufficient amount of means to meet the time and expenses of the servants of God now with us, and we pledge ourselves to fully sustain in this way all future help that may be sent us, as far as lies in our power. Resolved, That we are thankful that the Lord has recognized us as his chosen people by giving us the spirit of prophecy according to his promise, that we have full confidence in the Testimonies from Sister White, and that we will strive to heed them, and would earnestly recommend that every family of S. D. Adventists in this conference supply themselves with these writings and carefully read them, that they may be better instructed in the duties and perils of these last days. Whereas, The city authorities have been kind and considerate of our requests; therefore, Resolved, That a vote of thanks be extended to the Mayor, Marshals, City Council, and to the Committee on Public Property in particular. The resolutions were taken up one by one and unanimously adopted, the first, second and fourth by the whole congregation. The church of Toledo, consisting of seven members, was admitted into the conference. THIRD MEETING, JUNE 14, 5 P. M.
Prayer by Eld. Haskell. Upon report of the Committee on Credentials and Licenses, it was voted that Elders I. D. Van Horn and Wm. Raymond receive credentials, and that T. H. Starbuck, J. C. Bunch, A. W. Benson, and D. H. Mothorn be granted licenses. Bro. J. B. E. Young was granted a license as colporter. Adjourned. WM. L. RAYMOND, Secretary.