Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1852-06-11
Correspondence of the Tines
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES.
NORFOLK, June 3. IA

BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES.
NORFOLK, June 5, 1852.
MessrS. Editors Il send you such additional
items respecting the Baptist Anniversaries, as
will be of general interest to your readers.
The General Association this morning, after
spirited struggle the part of the delegates from
Lynchburg, Richmond and Fredericksburg, to Sc
cure the honor, resolved to hold it's next annual
meeting at the latter place. Mayor Semple is
| therefore notified to issue his proclamation COM
manding the good people of his ancient and hos
ptable burg' to be in readiness for the advent of
the thousands who will appear there in June
| next
This matter being disposed Of the report of
| the Board came up for consideration DR.. Jeter
moved its adoption in an able address. He was
| followed by Messrs. Grinsley, Poindexter, Adams
FOWL and Sands. The effect of the eloquent ap-
peals of these gentlemen was seen, in the hearty
| response made to motion of DR.. Howell TO raise
| $4,000 tor the purposes of the Association the
| coming year. -Four thousand dollars of the
amount twas Immediately subscribed, and measures
adopted to secure the remainder.
| The names Of the ministers who are to occupy
the pupts of the Baptist, Methodist and Presby-
terian churches tom orrow, were announced, and
| the body adjourned till Monday.
The Southern Baptist Publication Society next
convened, and in the absence Of the President
DR.. Howell presided and Rev. Mr. Manly acted
as Secretary.
This Society is engaged in the publication of
UNCONVENTIONAL and other religious works. and has
its seat of operations at Charleston, S. C. The
report, which read by the corresponding sec
retary Rev E. T. Winker, shows the society to
be in prosperous condition, Its General Book
Depository at Charleston is in successful opera
ton. and sales amounting to $15,500 were made
the past year, embracing II 900 volumes of books
Several new works have been issued during the
year, among them one by DR.. Howell on Infant
Baptism, the first edition of which had been ex-
hausted, and second, revised and stereotyped, is
now in press
Addresses on the motion, to adopt the report
were made by Rev. DR.. Jeter and Rev. E. T.
Winker.
AT night the education society assembled. DR.
Howell presided. Mr.. james C. Crane read the
annual report, from which | gathered that the
primary design of the society was the support of
INDECENT young men preparing for the min
isterial office. Twelve under its patron
age, and some ten twelve others are pursuing
course of study at Richmond College with view
| to the Ministry.
Rev. Mr.. Poindexter the agent of Richmond
College, was called to the stand, and gave a brief
account ofhis labors. He had collected $58,5OO
OF the 100000 endowment. He concluded with
appeal for additional contributions, stated that
when 100000 were received, the Trustees would
be authorized to commence their operations under
| the endowment plan.
| Rev. Mr.. Manly moved that subscription be
now taken to increase the amount to $50, 900. This
motion was adopted and $1,000 Immediately SUBJ
scribed. 1t is believed that the whole endowment
Of 100000 will be secured in few mouths
The institution will then 60 into operation I'M
der the most fluttering auspices, with faculty
equal to any college of the State.
All the old officers of the Society were re-elec-
ted, and the Society adjourned till Monday.
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAaHER.-Ths gentleman,
since his arrival in New York, has been waited
upon by Populations from several cities, rendering
him Inequalities. He has received an address
from the citizens of Baltimore, and a very affec-
tionate letter from Governor Love- of Maryland,
rendering him the Inequalities of the government
mansion.
Mr.. FILLMORE AND MIR. WEBSTER.
To the Editors Of the ~ Y. Express:
SHADY SIDE COTTAGE,
Near U. S. Military Asylum D. c., June 2.
Gentlemen-I notice in your journal of yes
terday, declaration of the great socitude, &C.,
expressed by the President in regard to his NOM
ination and recollection.
annex an abstract of letter addressed by me
to the Wing Committee of the city of Baltimore
on the 9th of April last which evidences what
were his views at that period.
With pure and disinterested devotion to his
country Mr. Fillmore has no personal views of am
bition or self-aggrandisement.
! Within a week, have heard from his own lips
that he considers Mr.. Webster's eminent servi-
ces in the devotion of long life to the mainte-
nance and defence of sound republican principles,
as emitting him to eternal gratitude-that Mr..
| Webster was his first choice for the Presidency,
in preference to himself and all others; that his
elevation would give increased confidence in the
| permanency of our institutions ami command
tho respect ofthe world. This noble evidence of
dsinterested magnanmity is worthy of all praise
and undying gratitude.
! | know that since the session of Congress, he
has repeatedly declared that no man was author
| lied to present his name as a candidate for re-
election, and that he was only prevented announ-
cling its withdrawal by the urgent solicitation of
friends, who have induced him to acquiesoe in
the decision of the illustrious Lowndes, THAT the
| Presidency was not to be solicited nor rejected"
'Mr Fillmore is, and will continue to be sup
ported by Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Crittenden, and a h ostv
patriots, whose policy is understood and clearl'
defined-has restored and will continue to pre-
confidence and tranquility late distract
ed councils
friend for publication, and will appear in full in
due time. Your friend and serv't,
JOHN BARNEY.
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Decision Of the Florida Land Case.
CHARLESTON, June 9th.
The Florida Land Case was decided at St. Au-