Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-23


The following proceedings were hand
ed in last week, but too late for Publica-
ton in our last number. The scholars
had a fine time, considering the inclem-
ency of the weather. The citizens OF
Green township know how TO provide
for a crowd of juveniles, as well as
grown ones:
Sabbath School Convention met pur-
suant to previous notice, at the Stafford
School House, in Green Township, Sat-
urday. September llth. at 8 o'clock. A.
NJ, and organized by electing Reverend
A. G. Byers President. w. Waddell. Jr..
Vice President, Daniel II. Rose, Mar
shal, and George H. Stafford, Secreta-
rY.
After the meeting was organized, and
the officers elected, the different schools
formed in order. and under charge ofthe
Marshal and assistants, led on by a
splendid military band, marched to the
speakers stand, in the grove, about
half mile distant, where they were cal
led to order, and after singing, and pray
er, by the Rev. DIR. Byers. the speaking
commenced
Brother VIM. Waddell, Jr., made an
able speech on Temperance, giving zest
to argument, by occasional sallies of wit
and humor.
Mr.. John w. Mccormick being then
called, came forward, and delivered a
very eloquent address. on benevolence
and its influence on society, in which he
portrayed clearly and forcibly, the beau.
ties and virtues of benevolence, in con-
trast with se6shness and envy.
When Mr.. Mccormick closed, the
procession again formed, and, preceded
by their officers, and keeping time with
the thrilling tones of the drum and fife,
marched TO a table one hundred and fifty
feet long, grooming under the load of its
many large cakes, its numerous pies.
and its numberless tarts, tea cakes, cup
cakes, loaf cakes, ginger cakes, candies,
fruits, and in fact all kinds and varieties
of dainties, TO suit the taste Of the most
delicate; the whole decorated with flags.
cedars, and devices ofevery description,
arranged in the most gorgeous manner,
After grace by Rev. Mr.. McCutchins.
the whole Of the large assembly, "a
mounting to some $50 scholars, and
200 or 800 speetators,) partook of a
sumptuous repast.
Dinner over, music was called for,
and after several tunes played by the
band, Philip Stafford Ga child of seven
Years. was called for. and beat few
tunes on the bass drum much to the
satisfaction Of the company.
A presentation of premiums to the
scholars in Stafford school, having the
most verses in the different classes, was
TO have taken place, but owing to the
rain that ceremony, together with seve-
raj resolutions, thanking the officers,
musicians, &C., were of necessity post
poned.
Procession again formed. and march
ed TO the speakers stan when Rev. DR..
Byers commenced speaking, but storm
coming up suddenly, he was forced to
break off abruptly.
On motion, il was resolved, That a
committee be appointed to wait upon
Mr.. Mccormick, and request a copy of
his address, Tor publication in the CALI
polls Journal.
Resolved. That Rev. A. G. Byers be
appointed that committee.
On motion. Resolved. further, that the
proceedings of this meeting be signed
by the President and Secretary, and
sent TO the Editors of the Gallipolis
Journal, with a request to publish them.
Motion to adjourn sine die, unani-
mously agreed to.
A. G. BYERS, President.
GEORGE II. Stafford, Sec'y.