Nashville Patriot

General Conference.

The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, now assembled in this city, organized on Saturday, at the Hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol—Bishop Soule, presiding. Including the Bishops, one hundred and fifty-seven members presented their credentials and took their seats. All the Conferences of the Church South, except the Pacific, are represented.

Bishop Kavanaugh stated to the Conference that it was not from want of unity with the Church, South, that the Pacific Conference was not represented. The General Conference proceeded regularly to work yesterday, receiving a number of memorials and considering resolutions relating to the affairs of the Church.

We do not remember for many years to have seen any body of men of greater apparent intellectuality and general ability. Many of the finest orators and ablest theologians in the Union are of the number. And whatever may be the subjects brought before the Conference, we feel justified in saying that they will receive the profound consideration of great minds, guided by exalted moral worth, purity of purpose, and a devotional trust in having the blessings of Providence upon their conclusions.