Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-01-21

Ddnlcl hafeUel, ESQ., Was Cuiieu "
the Chair, and Rev. Whilefoord Smith
appointed Secretary.
The following Delegates appeared and
took their seats, viz:
CharLcstoa-Danipl Ravanci. Hon. D.
T.. Huger, Rev. WhiIrfuortl Smith, Rev.
w. H. Barnwell, Col. G. &. A!emmin-
ger.
Prince George, Winyaw-A. FL. BeIin,
Esq.
Kershaw-Rev. r. Townsend.
Prince Witiian's, Beaufort-Mr. b. NJ.
Palmer.
ST. Bartholmep's Collcton-D. S. Hem
derson, Esq.
j, Richidnd-Rev. DR.. Leland, Rev Dr..
Howe, Rev. WIN. Martin, Andrew Wal
luce, Esq.
..,Fairfeid-Rcv. NJ. Pcden.
Nazareth Congregation, Spartanbwg-
Mr.. g. c. Logan.
Grsenuitle-Rev. C. e. Pinckney, B.
+. Perry, Esq.
anderson and PcRdietou-Grn.J J. N.
Wilmer.
On motion. Rev. F. r. Gonl,ling, an
agent of the American Bible Socicly, who
was present, was invited TO take seal
and assist in the deliberations of The Com
ventiop.
The business of the Conven,inn was
then opened with prayer by The Rev. Dr..
Leland.
On motion, it was
Resolrea, That Commillce Of six be
appointed 10 prepare business Ior lis Con-
vention.
The following gentlemen were arpGin-
ted. that Committee. viz Gen. J. n.
Wilmer Rev. G. G. Pinckncy, Rev. DR..
Leland, A. Fl. Bein. Esq, Hon. D. +.
Huger, and ID S. 1cnders"n, Esq.
GA motion Of Gen. Wilmer, the Rev.
w. III. BarnweIl was added 10 That Com
millce, as Chairman.
The Rev. Mr.. Barnwcll then submitted
a series Of Resolutions, which were refer
red to the Committee appointed To pre-
pare business for the Convention.
On motion, Committee OF three was
appointed, consisting of Rev. w. Martin,
A. Wallace, and Rev. DR.. Howe. 10 make
necessary arrangements for a public meet
InS Ou W UioITtN TlHll--
Mr.. Memun;nser informed the Convcn.
tiou, that the House of Representatives
had rendered the use Of their Chamber to
this body, for their meeting on tomorrow
evening.
On motion, il was
Resolred, That the proceedings Of The
Dsef Dsee also I5"1 referred 10 Ire CommiIee ap-
pointed 10 prepare business for this Cou-
venIi0u.
Ii Was also
Rcsoircd, That when we adjourn, we
adjourn to meet ut 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, in the room in The basement sto-
ry Of the State House, adjoining Tic Exc
cutivr room.
On motion. it was
Rtsoirrd. That The Convention address
letter 10 both Houses of the Legislature,
inviting them TO attend Tie meeting ofl,;s
Convention. on TOMORROW evening.
On motion, the Convention then al
journed.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Dec. 9.-Thr
Coovcniion met ibis ncrnia-. pursuant Ia
adjournment. and was "p-ned aiih pray
er hy lie Rev. Mr.. Martin.
The minules Of the lasi meeting werc
read. corrected and confirmed.
The folio" ING additional Delegates ap-
peared aud ionk their seat, viz: Rev. DR..
Gilman. DR.. } y. Whi,ridse and Edward
Frost, Esq. from the Bible Society of
Charleston E. Rheu, Esq, from the
Beaufort BiJhr Socicty; and Major J. f.
Hcnry. and Join Cra" ford. Esq, from
Nd.ur N, Spurtunburg District
The President ininrnch The Convcn-
ton. that ne had extended l!leif iuvi ion
TO the lwo Houses OF the State Lesis!a-
lure.
The Rev. Mr.. Baruwcll, from the Com
mi.,ee which was appoin ed to prepare
business for the Convention, then summit
ted series of Resolutions, which, after
being discussed and amended, were arlop-
ted as follows, viz:
!. Resolred, Thar the adoption of meas
ures for supplying and Keeping supplied,
with the Holy Bible, every reading ind-
vidual in The Commonwealth. wiliu. TO
receive it. is al ohjccl Which merits the
earnest and immcdia attention of the
friends Of Bible Distribution, throughout
the State.
9. Resolred, That The formation of BIZ
bile Societies al all the Villages and CourI
Houses throughout the state, is hereby
recommended, aS permanent organizations
afford the best means of aSrerlainug. sup
plying and keeping supplied, The want Of
Bibles. in their several ncighbnrhood>.
8. ReSolred, That vigorous and gen.
eraI effort be made to effect complete
supply Of the State with Bibles. within
one year from this date.
a. Resolrsd, That to promote The oh.
jects of the foregoing Rcsulutons, Com-
mitiees be appointed to consist of gentle
men residing in each of The Districts and
Parishes of The Stale, who are herby re-
quesled
l. TO promote the establishment Of So
a Il