THE OHIO GENERAL CONFERENCE.
THIS conference was held with the church at Green Spring, Oct. 26, 27, 1861. The churches were generally well represented, and union and harmony prevailed. Bro. and sister White were not present. All were much disappointed; but the presence and labors of Bro. M. E. Cornell cheered us. It was the testimony generally of the brethren and sisters, that God owned and blessed this conference, and that Bro. Cornell's plain, but affectionate, instructions and reproofs, were appreciated, and that they were appropriate and timely. Bro. Cornell dwelt mainly upon the perpetuity and indispensable necessity of the promised gifts, and of the danger of doubting or neglecting those already conferred upon the church. DOINGS OF THE OHIO CONFERENCE. Conference convened for business on first-day morning at 9 o'clock. Bro. H. J. Kittle was chosen chairman, and Jos. Clarke secretary. Meeting opened by prayer, by Bro. Cornell. Brn. Jos. Dudley, I. N. Van Gorder, and H. F. Baker were appointed conference committee, and the following report was presented and adopted: Resolved, That this conference be known as the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Resolved, That this conference be composed of ministers and delegates from the churches in Ohio. Resolved, That the officers of this conference be a chairman, secretary, and a committee of three, to be chosen annually. Resolved, That we use our endeavors to run the Ohio tent the coming tent season. Resolved, That we extend a cordial invitation to Bro. M. E. Cornell to labor with the Ohio tent, or exert himself to procure a laborer, or laborers, for the coming tent season. Resolved, That we recommend to the churches and scattered brethren and sisters in Ohio, the adoption of the plan of systematic benevolence, as explained in Good Samaritan No. 5. Resolved, That Bro. Jos. Dudley, of Gilboa, Putnam Co., act as treasurer for the Ohio conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and that we recommend to the several churches and brethren to forward to him their liberalities for tent operations, and the advancement of the cause in their midst. Resolved, That this conference recommend the following church covenant: We, the undersigned, hereby associate ourselves together as a church, taking the name, Seventh-day Adventists, covenanting to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus Christ. Resolved, That we extend our hearty thanks to Bro. Cornell for his timely visit and faithful labors among us. Resolved, That this conference extend to Bro. and sister White our sympathies and hearty co-operation in the cause of present truth. Resolved, That the conference committee give due notice through the Review of the time and place of the next session of the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. H. J. KITTLE, Chairman.
JOS. CLARKE, Secretary. P. S. I will add that a very few stood aloof when votes were called for, but not an objection was presented, though ample opportunity was given.
JOS. CLARKE.