Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-06-02

JOS. 5. LEAKE
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The annual session of the General Association Of
Virginia commenced in this place on Friday last. We
understand that there about 100 ministers aud proba>
bly, as many lay delegates in attendance The occasion
has also attracted large number of visitors ro,n dis
lance.
We were present last Friday afternoon al the meet
ing Of the Missionary Society, and heard admirable ad
dresses from the Rev. Newton Brown Of New IIamp
shire Rev. Mr.. Burrows Of Philadelphia. and Rev Mr..
PondeXier of Halifax. Va We were particularly
pleased to hear Mr. Browns remarks in relation to the
recent acton of the Southern Bapsts forced upon them
as has been, by the pursued by majority of The
Board OF Foreign Missions in Boston. Mr., b. appro
we'd OF that action and spoke in high terms Of praise OF
the mild and catholic spirit evinced by his Southern
brethren under provocations which had left them no
alternative but separation from their Northern assu-
ciates.
l he Association will probably close It's business en-
Tuesday.
rUgnio Protestant Episcopal Conrotion This
body which met at Fredericksburg the 2ls ulr ad,
iouned the night of the 2llh to met in Petersburg
on the Sd "Wednesday Of May next. The Frtdericks,
burg Herald says-"Ne have not learned that any bu.
sness beyond matters of routine, engaged the attention
OF the Convention. As readers generally aware
he session Of the Legislative body Of the Episcopal
church IN tins Diocese, has been, for many years past
in which the transaction Of business has been
but secondary consd,atlo that OF the rele ons ed
fcaton Of The crowds from all paris he ST te Which
It's recurrence attracts Divine s. v,ce was held ihl,,
OF four times day, not only in the Episcopal but in The
Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches. Confr-
nation was he'd on Saturday night and the sacrament
was Administered on Sunday h than 400 persons.
The number Of clergy" EN- in attendance upwards
of 10 aud of lay delegates %. The religions services
were closed On Sunday night, by eloquent sermon
from Bishop Johns and able and Impressive address
to the clergy and Iay from Bishop Aleade.'
Presbyterian General assembly This body has de
cided, by vote of co g. that baptism in the Church
of Rome is not valid.
Al our last dates from Cincinnati the Assembly was
engaged IN the discussion II prop's strike from
the Confession of Faith, the follow ing section. 10 vii
"A man may not marry any of his wiles kindred near
er In blood Than he may Of his own, nor the woman
OF her husbands kindred nearer in blood than OF her
own
! JpW there be u The New York "Albion. - IA
British paper in sentiment ref rs to the character Of the
advices brought by the last steamer in the following
terms:
The public sentiment in regard To The OREGON Ones-
tlon Is much less excited than the former dates and
the public press has in great degree passed on Ia other
lop'cs' he London Times however forms an excep
',' 10 inlS remark hnl II must be borne in mind at
me ines Is paper In fierce opposition to Sir Robert
Leei' ana oefei"re cannot be depended on as speaking
'he sentiments OF the Brush Cabinet We entertain
,he opinion that as su"n the mid tone of the articles
la'eis published by the Government paper AT WASHING
oi, Inc ohoH, Is Known IN London The public mind
WIZ De ihoch iranquized The danger Of rnptur, be-
we wv" countries Is certainly much essenpd by
me appearance Of such articles in the official n,n.i
we nope ana believe that the negotiations unb At,
tahehham have heen resumed aud lhs ,br discnssi,s
are going on iavorably" '@''''''
W. letter hom Iroas, IN New Mckee. Ia The cd;
tor OF The Missouri Exposior, states tina, ..,bo CA,
Mon"'a'n,9 IN that vicinity has recently welded IN
ounoahee Oh the precious ore. and adds, tina, if we,Led
VII" energy would yield millions annually. |, inns,
Ger AMY b, annexed, : ''"''