Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-16


ton of the African race, and in view oil the Inui-
cations oil Divine Providence toward that portion
OF the great family OF fallen man, We feel that
solemn obligations rest moi only upon the ConVen-
ton, but upon all christians, 10 furnish them win
The Gospel, and suitable Christian Ministry.
The Committee on the Bible Society then re-
pored, through the Chairman, Hon. Judge Stocks,
Of Georgia.
ON motion, the report was laid on the table I'M
iii the afternoon session, and 300 copies ordered 10
be printed. =.
And then the Convention adjourned until 4
o'clock in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met ruTsuantlo adjournment,
and was opened with the usual ceremonies
PRAYER by Rev. Mr. Meredith.
The Committee 10 appoint place for holding
the next annual Convention, through their Chair
man, MIR. Cupeper, recommended Nashville,
Tenn, as the place OF meeting, and DR.. Johnson
to preach The opening sermon.
On motion OF Rev G. F. Adams, The following
preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas the Law Of Christ requires, mol only
of his ministers, bur OF all his disciples, 10 bear
part in the great work Of evangelizing the world,
and as all may, according to their various cir
cumstanccs, promote This great end and aim of
true dscipleshp,
Rssoired, TIL. this Convention would regard
with appreciation and with pleasure the establish
ment al our several missionary stations OF pious
and intelligent merchants and mechanics, who
while they might pursue their respective occupa-
tions on their own responsibility would, by their
presence, example and counsel afford essential en-
enlargement TO the missionaries.
ResOlred, That we respectfully invite The alien
ZION oil our en,erprlzing young brethren 10 ms m
teresting and important matter.
The report Of The Committee on Agencies
was then read by the Secretary and adopted.
The report Of the Committee on Nominations
was read by the Hon. Mr.. Stocks of Georgia
The committee nominated the following gentle.
men, who were unanimously elected:
Boa,d of Managers of Foreign Missions.
President-J. B. Je.er
Vice presidents-C. George. Virginia W.
Crane, Maryland; S. Furman. South Carolina;
p. Fl. Mail, Georgia; ]. I. Hinton, Louisiana ;
j. James, North Carolina; John l.. Waller,
Kentucky; L. S. Gale Tenne see; Ii. Dockefy,
Mississippi; w. II. Baliss, Arkansas; I'd. Bap-
list, Alabama; J. Mcdonald, Florida; Joel ).
Bacon, District OF Columbia; q. w. Lynde, Mis-
souri,.
Recording Secrsary-M. T. Sumner.
Treasurer-Arcbibald Thomas.
Audi,or-Charles T. Workman.
Managerial. B. Smith, X. Ryland a. Snead,
A. G. Workman, w. H. jordan, Eli Ball. }.
Thomas, Jr j. Snead A. Fleet, Z. l.. Masoon,
w. Fl. Gwathmey, w. A. Baynham, J. Talman,
Sr., I. w. Sydnor.
B0ard ot Managers If Domestic Missions.
Plesdent-Jesse Hanwell.
Vice-Presidenls-B +. Porter, Alabama; A.
r. Levering, Md; q. W. Sampson, d. 9; w.
Y. Hitter, Va; J. J. Finch, ~ G; ii d. Duncan,
5. C.; A. James, Ca; Benz. Whitfield Miss; II.
Owen, Tenn; L. S. Thomas, Mo; A. D. Sears,
Ky.
Corresponding Secretary-R. Holman.
Recording Secrelary-M. ?. JeweIl.
Treasurer-Wm Hornbnckls
Audltor-W. N. Wyau.
Managcrs-E. D. King, s. S. Sherman, J. II.
De Vote, Samuel Fowlkes, B. Hodges, DR.. L.
B. Lane, E. A. Blunt DR.. R. w. Mclver, James
Woudfn ST., J. F. Cooke, Fl. Talbird, L. \.
Tarrant, A. A. Connela, A. Travis, I. F. Cur
lis.
On motion of Mr.. Broaddus, the Repor, Of The
Committee on the Bible Society was taken op.
Several motions we're made 10 amend il; pendirs
which, the Convention adjourned to meet al .
o'clock this morning.