The North-Carolina standard., 1845-10-29


vention, the Society adjourned
AT 10 o'clock the Convention again convened
for business. Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Jordan, oil
Petersburg, Va.
ton, the General Association OF Virginia, and tne
Baptist State Convention of South Carolina, made
satisfactory reports. resolution was presented
and unanimously adopted approving oi me lorna T
ton of the first named body auxiliary 10 this Con
vention, and q number of delegates appointed 10
attend their next meeting at Boiling Spring camp
ground, in Henderson county, on Friday the 4tn
Sabbath in August, 1916 Correspondents ~1Ie
also appointed to attend the next meetings OF the
Virginia General Association and the South Caro-
lima Convention. ~ too. -, Gi re
A report was made by Rev J. DenRis, from the
committee to whom was referred the letiefs ana
communications from the Churches and Assocla-
tions represented in this Convention, which was
concnrred in.
Rev. j. J. Finch, of Raleigh, was elected record
ing and corresponding secretary OF the Convention
and Board of Managers, with power to appoint an
assistant. ..sz. s..rt. a5t#-r
The committee appointed to recommend suit
able agent for the Convention, nominated the Rev:
J. Dennis, of Wake, who was unanimously elected
their general agent. .....
Rev. Thomas Meredith and Rev George M.
Thompson were elected delegates TO the next
Southern Baptist Convention.
The Convention took recess until B o'cl0ck, ar
which hour it again met. az,
After the transaction of some minor business,
resolution was offered urging upon the Baptist de-
nomination throughout the Stale the Propriety and
policy of establishing schools anc academies, oo1n
male and female, and supporting and sustaining
those already established under their direction and
patronage in preference TO those in which secta-
ran principles are taught opposed TO the doctrines
and ordinances of the Baptist church. The reso-
luton was sustained by the mover, Nat. }. Palmer,
Esq, Rev. Mr.. James, and the Rev. Mr. Jordan, OF
Petersburg, The latter gentleman remarked that
it was the most important subject that had been
brought before the Convention, and one in which
the denomination were deeply interested. The
impropriety of having our sons and daughters
taught repudiate the religion OF their fathers,
was dwelt upon with much force. He regretted
that it had not been offered at an earlier period OF
the session, when more OF the members were pres
ent and its importance enforced on all. Inc pre-
ambe and resolution were unanimously adopted.
Two thousand copies Of the Minutes OF the Con-
vention directed 10 be printed under The d.
rection of the Secretary.
A resolution was unanimously adopted tender
ing the thanks of the Convention to the ministers
and members of the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches for the Of their houses OF worship du
ring the sitting Of the Convention; also, 10 the
members of the Raleigh church, and the clilzens
generally, for the very kind and hosptaole receP-
tion and entertainment afforded the members du-
ring their session among them. This was by all
considered as no formal matter: Every MEMBER
felt the obligations which impelled their grateful
acknowledgement Of their kindness.
The Convention then adjourned, to meet IN Ra-
leigh again on Thursday before the third Sabbath
in October, 1916.
At night the valedictory sermon was preached
in the Baptist church, to large congregation, by
the Rev. Mr.. Davis, the converted Jew, la'e OF
Washington City, d. c., but who, learn, has re-
Gently received call to the charge OF The Baptist
Church in Fayetteville. 1t was one well suited TO
the occasion. In the pulpit with him were the
two Cherokee ministers, il having been arranged
that they should close the public exercises. He
frequently alluded to them in his sermon, and
when he had concluded the ordained preacher,
SicatoY, read portion OF scripture IN his own ma
tive language from Testament that he held In
his hand, and requested Mr.. Davis TO read It in
English, which he did. He then delivered short
but 10 all appearances a very feeling discourse.
The earnestness Of his manner accompanied by
the most graceful gestures, and the deep feeling
which he evinced, was an earnest that his heart
was under the influence of the gospel that he
preached His companion seemed 10 sympathIse
fully with the feelings evinced by the speaker.
public collection was taken up IN their Oehait,
while they sung hymn Of praise to God, 10 their
own language. When they had concluded the
hymn, they bowed in prayer, and The congregation
united with them. After few remarks 6y the
Rev. Mr.. Finch, the congregation were dismissed
The Board of Managers of the Convention then
held meeing and sat till late hour The fol-
lowing appointments were made:
Rev. Mark Bennett, missionary to labor In the
bounds Of the Kehukee Association
Rev. Elias Dodson, to labor under the direction
of the Board Of Managers oil the Beulah AssocIa-
tion; ...'. I
Rev N. NJ. Havens, to preach in the bounds Of
the Flat River Association;
Rev. Thomas Crocker, in the Tai River Asso
citation;
Rev r. J. Devin, of Virginia, in the bounds of
the Liberty and Yadkin Associations; and
Rev. John Robertson, to labor a missionary of
the Convention for six months, in the counties of
Stokes, Surry, and Guilford.
resolution was passed requesting the mission
aries appointed TO bring the claims OF the Conven-
ton and its objects before their brethren and con-
gregations. II is expected, too, that they will all
act agents for the Biblical Recorder" publish
ed by the Rev. Thomas Meredith, it being the or
gan of the denomination in this State
The meeting closed with prayer by the |
Rev. G. w. Purify.
Thus has closed in great harmony the fifteenth
annual meeting of the Convention. That Its la
bors may result in great good should be the ardent
desire of every one. That they will be blessed by
the great Head of the Church, cannot for a mo-
ment doubt. ..,.. 5.. .. s..... -. '.,..
l was pleased to see that the meeting of the
est in the citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding
country. doubt not the prayers Of many will at
tend the ministers and delegates to their respective
charges, their homes and their families.
no on" n.@d r. IA MEMBER.
COnvictiom of Hunter HiH On Monday the
case was submitted to the jury who, after retire
ment of just one hour, returned into Court with
verdict of Guilty ofIMmrder IN the first degree.
The Judge, then, after short but very impressiye
address to the prisoner, pronounced the awful SEN
tence OF Death to be carried into execution (by