The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-01
From the Standard.
20, popracp IN NORTH CAROLINA.


CoLPoRTAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Since the lst OF Sept. have labored, more
or less, in over 80 counties in n. y, travel.
ing on Railroads, in buggy, and in the rough
er mountains, on mule back, and day alter
day went on foot in order to reach the
poorer cabins. or the 500 families visited.
found l72 who never had a religious visit
and PRAYER before, and many had not attend
ed preaching from months to years, be.
cause Of distance, or prejudice, or love 81
,listilIers, grog shops and places Of amuse.
ments, which are resorted TO on the Sabbath
by parents and children. Twas kindly re-
ceived by all at their fresides, where |
could adapt both talk and books to their
wants, and they made to feel that they we're
cared for by pious and intelligent christians
belonging to more than 20 denominations
who sent me to their houses. Which TACT
being made known, the most ignorant is ia.
yorably impressed with christianity.
In this general work Of christian effort
was warmly received by ministers OF the
different denominations, who expressed, and
acted out, their increasing convictions OF the
necessity for this work. by which most effect
ually 10 go everywhere preaching. the
word" A prominent itinerant minister
writes, !" love the American Tract Society.
Ii is good work, and we should cooperate
with It and all similar agencies that can
reach the population Of our, as yet, unexplor.
ed and neglected country" This minister
enabled me to get about $50 in three Of his
feeble congregations. Another writing g
his parish says, very heartily commend
the work Of supporting q Colporteur to all who
desire to discharge duty 70 the ignorant
and destitute among us He gave me sic
and soon about $50 were given.
In many Of the more thlckly settled sec
tons there are churches we'll attended By
pious, intelligent people, who are having good
schools.
was frequently told that our Colporteurs
visits from house to house had awakened al
i increased interest in going TO church ant
I reading.
learned of over 20 Sabbath Schools re
sulting, more or less, from Colportage. II
on county where there were only 8 sabbath
Schools there are now SO. In this county
as lar as known, every family was yisite,
and each one supplied with gospel truth b.
sale or grant ; and over 500 converts are re
, ported from il this year. The work in thl
county is supported by few benevolent per
sons Of moderate means. In many countie
| from 200 to 500 have been hopefully CONVEX
ted this year, many Of whom attribut
, their awakening TO tracts and hooks. On
, lady thanks God for raising up the American
Tract Society which sent her "Cnme I
i Jesus BY which she was led to Christ
J Her piOus example and teaching, IN answe
10 her PRAYERS, has been blessed in the refor
! nation of her drunken husband, TO WHOM
she was afraid even 10 speak about religion
But the truth she taught the children an
their love of PRAYERS, efiectualiy reached III
drunken fathers heart and he has embraces
Christ, and been 4 consistent member Of III
: church several months, conducting lamil
PRAYER.
!. such facts should stimulate each person
whether in or ont 81 the church, 10 promT
! and continued aeiion either in giving 70 SUP
i port Colprteur. who aill carry the Sabbat
School and Gospel 10 ihe fireside Of rich an
i ponr; Or IN buying books and tiacis 20 distriat
! among the people. the influence (which wi
continue for the good Of souls and our coun
try. One Of moderate means. obtained b
daily labor, gave me 500 BY which 5 Chi
:. aren sIe made Life members, who draw ~
!, nuaily $500 pages gratis while they lls'
I. Many others are dong the same BY givin
: $40 each. Others are giving Sl0. - an
), dawn 10 the widows 50 cents. One 81 shuI
sent with her so ceuts these lines: En-
! closed is Tie idow's mite. Its the last cent
i have, which God enabled me 10 earn with ~
!. fingers and lay by tnmake tracts. Althnug
:, little. trust i will b. Acceptable" Such a.
i, precious Jewels ii tie church, 10 bless an
save the world. and showing that each u
!, man aud woman can aud must exercise ii
i and her talent 20 aid the ministry 10 spread
= ing The gospel.
+ | shall ever owe debt II gratitude fnr u
!, kindness and hearty cooperation u The man
i. friends 10 The different counties 10 the eStrem
+ western part d n. &. That section il higI
!. II interesting and promising. and trust v
!. shall soon have GnlpOrteur 10 every COUNT
= there, 10 reach the scattered and olhcrsii
i, almost inaccessible families. Our Colpotiel
= Convention which met az Baltimore Nd
! tile 4ih pl Nov, must result 10 great gpud
!, promoting the efficiency 81 this bunk and fir,
! side preaching system Tor the salvation
!, souls.
Il Our warme.t thanks are due The diiEere
y Rail Road officers, WIN have shown " gre
4, favor. which will enable u 10 furnishh undre,
= ~ mr. poor and needy with Bibles and i
llginus bonks. Each me may do snmeihiI
To- Jesus and souls. and let II be done qulc
= y aud continually. A. the day 81 life vi
]. each one will soon be gone. and souls gol
eternaiiy. Yours truly.
: w. J. W. CR0WDER. Gen. Art
= Of Am. Tf. SIC. for N e.
:. Raleigh. Nov. cath, 1858.
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Is address 81 Hon. r. l.. Glingman before 4
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