The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-08-11
For the Lancaster Ledger.
!. WILLIAMS.
ABBEvILLE, July 80.

which has been in session for the last two
days in this place, adjourned late yesterday
evening from so to 80 delegates were
in attendance. Chancellor Johnston presi-
ded as President, with all that dignity, ab;l.
ity and courteousncss, Mhich has ever atten-
ded him. There was considerable ability
learning and talent in the Convention and
considerable interest manifested in the work
of supplying the Bible to the needy and
destitute not only in our own county, but
also in foreign lands. All the societies in
the State, represented in the Convention
were called upon for Reports Of their. re-
spectivc operations, &c. A number Of del.
cgates were prepared with written state.
ments. aud reports, setting forth the trans.
actions OF their respective societies those
| who were not so provided gave verbal
statements of the operations and work Of
such societies. Those reports and state
mcnts we're really interesting ,hcy showed
the feeling manifested in the work and
what had been done, and what was still do
ing TO promote the circulation Of the Scrip.
lures. The annual report of Rev. Mr.
Boils, the State Agent, WAS also submitted
by him 1t was well written, clear and
interesting paper Bat you will soon see
II IN the paper, aud it will speak for itself
Mr.. Bollcs was fully endorsed and recon-
mended, by the Convention, for his zeal
inithfulness and ability Ms Agent. a nuns
bcr OF interesting addresses were made dur
ing the progress Of the Convention, on the
various Subjects which were pre- scented and
cane up for coDsidcraticn. Among the
speakers Were Judge Wardlaw, Rev. Mess.
Martin, Murchison, Colt, Banner, PRESLEY,
Montgomery, Cater, Lindsey and Bolls, also,
Messrs. Jones, Iloyt, and others. Rev. Mr.
McNeili the agent Of the American Bible
Society, was prescnt-he is clear, distinct
and pointed speaker he gave n very inter.
esiing account of The operations of the
Society IN the United States and also in
foreign countries.
The Abbeville District Bibl. Society on
"Wednesday held its Anniversary mee,ing
Rev. Mr.. Bonner, Editor of the Due West
Telescope, delivered the sermon, and DIR
Livingston the address both productions
were highly creditable to Ghe authors. II
would not be saying too much, when saw
that it was the best sermon have ever
heard on that subject. Mr.. Bonner is not
only an able, pointed and eloquent preacher,
but an interesting and intelligent gentle.
man and one you could not help but be
pleased with on making his acquaintance.
The address Of DIR. Livingston was beauti.
fully written and very appropriate. This
society was organized in 1923 and has con.
tinued without hiatus until this time. II
met with serious loss by the late fire, in
the destruction Of its papers and Records.
Hon. Thos. c. Perrin is President. This
Society has distributed about nine thousand
volumes and contributed about four thou.
sand dollars to the general fund nd Bible
cause since its organization. But few socie-
Ties can point to ouch attainments, and ex-
hibit such record.
In the State Convention the Indian Land
Society was represented. by Rev. Mr.. Pat.
terson. ! feel assured his good heart was
enlivened and delighted, with what he saw
and heard here-he goes home with great
or zeal in the cause. After arriving at this
place received my appointment rs dele.
gate OF the Village Society, which att,n.
ded to as faithfully ~ xnew how, re-
gretted very much 10 learn, through the
statement Of MI. Bolles TO the Convention
just before its adjournment, that the dele.
gates from the Hanging Rock socety,werc
prevented from attending, by the ears not
making the connection at Kingsville. ] also
regretted there were no delegates from the
Waxhaw and Shiloah Society. The next
Convention has been appointed in Yorkyille
in August of next year.
was much grati6ed in meeting with and
being in the company Of Rev. J. Oliver
Lindsay for the last two DAYS said TO
him on our meeting that had come TO take
him back to Lancaster He eptertains n
lively interest in our welfare and enquired
"s" S""'''""'c P''htuiafity hbout his
acquaintSDees and friends in tho yiIIag.
and District.
On Tuesday was kindly Invited 10 ac-
company some friends to a Barbecue nj
White Hall, IL miles SOUTHEAST Of this
place, which was given by the citizens of
that neigbborhood to the candidates. In
the independent Press, Of to-day, sec a
very faithful report Of the speeches, whieh
J send and request you to copy, if too leDg-
thy. you will please abbreyiste. The Press
Is edited BY Mr.. w. a. Lee, a very intolli.
gent. amicabIe and accomplished gcnte-
man, and clear and beantifal writer.
Many of your readers know Gen. Me-
Gowan personally, having served with him
10 the Mexican War, they will at once re-
call to mind his noble aud commanding an