Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

in South Carolina.
Whereas. general Gisqnieiide among onf
Churches in the South and Southwest Of the
United States, has bren produced by the pro-
ceediues Of some Abolltionists of our denomi-
nation, a, the North, with wbnm We have leng
been associated, in the Foreign Mission airy en-
terprise-a dsquieiude, that threatens a dlvis
ion of tile BAPTIST Triennial Convention, by
separation of the Southern i,om the Northern
churches-and whereas, from the magnitude
of the Missionary enterprise, and the iRpor-
tance Of united action for its advancement. such
division is 10 be deprecated, and If possible,
prcven,ed-and VILE reas, the manner Of ad-
iius,ing the existing. difficulty so as 10 remove
the dsuuietude, and prevent the division, isone
of tlelicncy and importance, requiring delibera-
ton and mutual counsel.
Therefore, Rcsoiued,1 That it be recommeH-
ded TO the Delegates from the SIareholdlng
States, who shall attend the Baptist Triennial
Conye ntion, in April next, TO assemble in the
City of Baltimore, in the Meeting House,
in which the Triennial Convention is To as
sembe, at 10 o'clock on Monday before the
last Wednesday in A prl next that they may de-
lberate and determine upon the manner in
which they shall act on this subject, when they
shall meet u, the Triennal Convention.
| feSUCeN q. L lHdl Wey De Iequesteu aitek ttbo
rising of the Triennial Convention. TO give in
! formation to their constituents of the result Of
their d0ings.
Hhereas, Brethren Kingslord and Wilcox.
have been Introduced to this body, and have
presented their credentials, the first, as agent
of the American and Foreign Bible Society;
the last. rs Missionary Agent Of the American
Baptist Home Missionary Society they were
invited TO seats i'll counril, and requested 10
make any communications that they had in
charge. Whereupon ench in his turn, made
encouraging statements OF the affairs oil tie
Society. which he represented. This done.
each alluded 10 the exciting subject. produced
by the conduct of the American Baptist An,i.
Slavery Convention held in New York. in April
last; and the Anl.Slavery meeting held direct
ly after the adjournment Of the Post9n 3Associa-
tim in the present year. The Hatemenis
and remarks, made by these brethren, in re.
ference u the numbers and Influence OF
The abollionis:s Of our denomination IN the
northern srares, slew that they are small and
feeble: tha. Inc great body. of our brethren at
the north, brethren Of standing and influence,
have 10 sympathies with the abolltionlsts, and
that thew have no desire to interfere, in The
! smallest derree. with the institutions OF the
Sonth and that they will be ready 10 give M
expression nf their disapprobuion OF the pro-
cecdngs of their abolition brethren a, me
J north, nt The next me citing ofthe Triannial Mis-
sionary Convention in Baltimore.
Therefore Resotocd:
]. That This body is much sra,ifed with thd
statements and remarks Of these brethren, ON
this exciting subject.
2. That they have full confidence in the in.
togrity christian, temper and lrue-heartedness
Of these brethren.
g. That unnlterabIy nltncled to the Bible
cause. and Missionary interests. they r-conr-
mend these brethren to the churches. i'll partf-
cnlar. and to the benevolent. IN general, as
worthy of entire confidence. earnestly desiring,
that they may be well received. and literally
aided in their collections for their respective
objects.
And whereas. Rev. A. RICE. Of this body.
has also received an appointment from the Anne
rican and Foreign Bible Society, as agent fer
the South
Res0ieed. /. That we are much gratifed at
this appointment, and al his acceptance oft.
9. That we most cordially recommend him
to the churches and to tie benevolent. trusting
that they will literally aid him by their counte-
nance and contributions
3. That copies Of these resolutions be given
to each of these brethren, signed by the Presi-
dent Of this Society.