Lewis was ordered printed in the minutes. Resolved, That the Missionary Board of the Bogue Chitto Association be authorized to purchase a lot of Testaments, to be distributed in the destitute sections of the country on the border of our Association. Resolved, That this Association earnestly recommend the continuance of the Ministers, and Deacons, Association on the 5th Sabbaths and the day before, as the best means of dispensing light and effecting unity in sentiment, doctrine and practice among the churches. Resolved, That this Association instruct the Treasurer to pay the messengers sent to sister Associations their compensation in advance. We would, therefore, earnestly solicit them to organize Sabbath-schools, as we regard it the duty of parents to train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and to impart to them the truths of God's word, that they may not be led astray by the false teachers of the land.
Minutes read and approved.
Adjourned to meet with Mars Hill Church, Amite county, Mississippi, on Saturday before the first Sabbath in October next. B. A. Crawford. Your committee beg leave to report that they have examined the Treasurer's report and vouchers, and find them correct. C. F. Crawford, Chairman, John simmons Treasurer, and H. W. L. Lewis, Secretary. The Board obtained the services of Eld.