Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-15
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huenee which has been 50 successfully cSered in their
maintenance ALLEVIATE the confidence that should be
rcposcd in the integrity with which the Society will by
Divine aid, labor to pefpstuate them.
As IL is Indispensable however, to preserve tho cordial
and efficient union oi the whole constituency OF this body
IN all its benevolent operations. aud avoid all occasion
OF alienation part OF u and especially rs IL
Is the desire OF large portion OF this 10 have
its Bible as 1t has its Mission agencies within
precincts: Therefore,
| l. Resolred, That this Convention do now constitute
its Mission Boards, its for the Gis of the
Bible The Foreign Mission Board will therefore, collect
aud receive the funds for Foreign Distribution aud the
Domestic Mission Board the funds for Domestic Dtrbu
uon and make such appropriation OF them tho donors
may direct OF shall IN their Judgment oxpedien
= That it be recommended to the Boards TO cultivate
the most friendly intercourse with the American aud For
eign Bible Society, IN the work OF the BInLE TRANS
| LArED AND DsrkIBUrEp
| As tho Convention has no connection with any Publ
csuon Society, your eomu,itteo submit the adoption
OF the following Resolution:
ResOrod, That this Convention does not deem i, nd
vsabe to embarrass itself with any entorpriEe Tor the
publication aud sale OF books.
Rev. James II. De Vote Of Alabama offered the follow
| ing resolution:
Rssoired, That the Rev Richard Fuller be requc,sd TO
deliver Address III the Meeting House of the 2d Baptist
Church, Tomorrow night tho Claim. OF IN. Domes
TIC Missions upon American patriots. phlan hropsts and
Christians; and that collection be taken up for Domestic
| Missions.
Mr. De Vote followed this resolution with som. 70,
marks, urging the claims Of Home Missions upon the minds
OF the Convention Rev. Mr. Saunders Of Georgs. con.
cared with the The resolution was further urged
and recommended by Rev. Messrs Jordan Hinton Hart
well. aud Talbird after which, il passed
AT this stage OF the proceedings, X. Fuller came in and
declined tho honor bestowed him preach n Home
Mission Sermon and after much dscu ssion aud amend.
men compromise was agreed upon that hour be en-
poyed inns afternoon Tor receiving information Home
Missions; aud the subject OF arrangement was re.
ierred TO Committee Religious Services
On motion Of MAJ. Beweu, of Mississippi. That col
leeons be taken up morning IN all the Baptst
Churches for Foreign Missions.
Maj. Bloweit, Chairman OF the Committee on Finance
MADE report the substance OF which has been heretofore
published. Ii was received.
Rev. Dr. Howell OF Nashville, as Chairman of the Com
niiiee on the Connection OF COporage with Domestic Mis-
sions, made report recommending that the Convention
encourage tue system OF Copofage for the distribution Of
Bible and Religious publications. The report led to gene
RAJ discussion, OF some spirit, between DR.. Howell Rev,
Messs Ie'er and Adams 1t was finally laid upon the
Ole unul the afternoon session.
The Rev. James b. Taylor, Chairman of the Committee
on obtaining suitable Missionaries and Theological In
suuIon Tor the CHINA Mission made his report, which is
follows:
The committee heartily with the Foreign
Mission Board IN their Of the importance of in
creasing the number Of Missionaries for China and of Sc
curing early possible suitable men for Africa Seye
raj gifted brethren known seriously solictous 10
preach Chnst where he has been known Others
doubtless be found who will consecrate themselves 10
TINS labor These be sought and urged to the
occupancy OF the foreign field IL will become the duty of
the Churches TO encourage OF their best en-
gage IN the work thus will rich blessing accrue TO them
selves There is that and yet increaseh
there is that wiihholdeth than The CON-
will close their report by recommending the adon
ton OF the following resolutions:
LIST Resolved That the Board be instructed secure al
the earliest practicable PERIOD suitable individual TO de-
vote himself chiefly the Theological training Of such na
tive converts in China may be employed Christian
Ministry.
3D. Resolved, That the Convention regard an increase
OF missionaries IN China aud Africa, demanded by the
special indications Of Provdence and the Board are here
by authorized to employ many well qualified individuals
as they may be able TO secure and their may Justify
3d. Resolved, That is expedient send China as
possible Christian Physician who shsll also be
engaged IN mParling the knowledge of Divine Truth
The Kew Mr. Pondexter offered the following reso.
luuon
Resolved, That this Convention appoint preacher at
each meeting OF the body, deliver sermon on the night
OF the second day of the ensuing sessions with view 10
tue promotion of Domestic Missions that the Conven-
non sermon be appropriated to the promotion Of Foreign
Missions.
Resolved, That committee be appointed 10 nominate
preacher and alternate for this service.
The chair appointed the following committee -. Cul
pepper, s. s. Sumner, r. b. c. Howell, w c. rane and
Rev. w. Z. Buck.
The committee the instruction OF the colored peope
through their chairman, the Rev. Mr. Saunders Of Georgia
made report 1t recommends that the churches and
sociaons throughout the Southern States, should look
more assiduousy tho religious instruction Of this po
ton OF our population. The chairman followed the report
with some remarks OF pertinent character.
The Row. Mr.. Talbrd Of Alabama urged the subject of
the Report upon the Convention and said that he had
appointed Chairman Of Committee under the BAPTIST
Convention Of Alabama. prepare proper Caechism for
the use OF Coored people. lie found, enquiry there
were several denomlnaonal works nresdy-bu Seciaran
IN their That good brother Of his State
COhp'llHS one suggested ~ proper Tor this
Convention To recommend.
Rev Mr.. Walker Of Virginia, strongly approved of the
proposition that tins Convention should attention
TO the religious condition Of the CoOrod peOple-but no
would not recommend the any book until he knew
what contained. lie supposed that tho Home Mission
Board were amply able to Judge OF its fitness
Rev. MIR. Finch Of N. C., and Prof Minis OF s. C..
took the same yiowthat should be cautious how We
recommend b iOks for such purpose
Rev. Mr.. HAYNES Of Charleston and James C. Crane
OF Richmond, took the suggested that our
recommendation might conflict with the laws of some OF
the States-besdes it recommending a book we had
Rev Mr. letter and DR.. Johnson likewise thought it was
oyefsteppng proper Limits
Rev. Messrs. Hawel and DE Vote sustained that part
OF the report which recommended the publication Of a
catechsm Tor the colored people Prof Ryand OF Rich
mond College, hoped that catechsm of kind would
be recommended for the Of the coored
people The objective clause Of the report stricken
out, aud the report amended adopted.
The committee Organ Of Publication through the
chairman the Rev. DIR. Meredith Of North CarDina made
a report II recommends the "Monthy Journal" proposed
to be published in this city by Rev. Mr. Davenport its
organ for Domestic Missions The report was agreed TO-
Rev. w. G. Buck offered the following resolution:
Resolved That this Convention rejoice IN the enlarged
and snccessul labors OF the American Indian Mission As
ISOLATION, and tender to that body our paeT
nal aud Christian sympahies IN lis labors OF love.
The Convention then adjourned with prayer by Rev. j.
T.. Harrison OF New Jersey, until { O'Clock, +. VI.