The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF
NORTH CAROLINA.

This body held its Thirtieth Annual Session in this
Town. commencing Wednesday morning last the I'd
inst About $50 Delegates, ministers and lay members
we're present from all portions of the State.
The former President Rev James Mcdaniel of Fay
,teviIIe was reelected President of the Convention
Rev j. b. Solomon also reelected Secretary, and
Rev F. H. Ivev appointed assistant Secy.
Mr. Mcdaniel is a model presiding officer, and his
election from year year is a deserved compliment.
The introductory Sermon preached Wednes-
aav evening bv Rev. J. S. Walthall Theme, "The
Christian Minister'S Solcitude for the Erring.' The
discourse was characterized by depth of thought and
cogcncy Of argument.
Several visiting ministers were present from other
States.
The objects contemplated to be promoted by the Com
renton are State Missions Ministerial Education For
egn Missions, Coportage, and a cooperation in Do
nestle and Indian Missions.
These subjects have been under considerations
and discussed with ability by the members of the Con-
remtiOn. Much information WAS elected with regard to
these enterprises and plans considered and adopted
advance them.
collections have been made during the meeting in
behalf of the above Objects but have not been able
10 learn the amounts contributed.
Rev. ii. Petty selected to preach the Intro
luctory Sermon at the next Convention; Rev. Il. H.
Griffith, alternate. Rev J. B. Solomon preach the
Charity Sermon, and Rev T. Z. Owen, alternate. Rev
T. J. Knapp to peach the Valcdictory Sermon: Rev
4. T. MaraSie, alternate.
On Sabbath, the Presbyterian and Lutheran pulpitS
filled by Baptist Ministers. Prof. Wingate and
Rev. j. b. Solomon morning and evening at the Pres
byerian church. and Rev. Mr. Knapp and Rev. Mr. Mar
able at the Lutheran church. At the Baptist church,
Rev. I. f. Skinner anu Rev. James Mcdaniel oicated
1t the Court House, service held through the day
4,a oil NJ
preached at the n C. Military Institute at o'clock In
the afternoon Concert of Prayer for Missions
held in the Baptist Church.
The Convention closed its labors on Monday evening
and adjourned.
The next Convention will meet on Wednesday be-
fore the first Sunday in November, 1860 The place of
meeting not determined but referred to the Execu
tive Board, and will be made known hereafter IN due
time.
The Session of the Convention in this place has af-
orded citizens another of those peculiar
of social and intellectual enjoyment at pleasant
and instructive. We doubt that all citizens
the arrival of the time the final adjournment
Of the Convention, and ofpartng with those who have
made such lasting impression for good upon
munity. y Pious, social, gcntlemanly body of
We have never convened anywhere while the
debates upon the floor of the Convention, and the
preaching and practical application of the great
truths of the Gospel charactcrizng the pulpit efforts
evidenced ordinary amount OF ability and theological
knowledge. We that their short stay in midst
has been of pleasure to them, know the
of people with minister's delegates and
visitors, has been very pleasant. They carry with
them their respective fields of labor our best wishes