Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14


q We noticed number OF Mr.. Dobear's pupils il
photography youths from eight to Thirteen year
old at the meeting Of The Common Council, Thurs
day evening, 'takipg notes" Yesterday We heard
them read their reports, and were surrrised a
the fulness and accuracy with which they reported
the remarks ty the different members. In mosi
eases, by far the larger portion of each members
remarks was noted down Here is the best evi.
dence Of the practical utility of photography thai
could be addueed.
The Patriot of yesterday contains a card from
tWenty-on Of the passengers on the steamer Ella
aud the observer the bridge in relation to the
collision between that boat aud a canoe, by which
three men were drowned, on the evening of tie
18th, who make the following statement:
The ELLA" had been chartered By the Shelby
Guards for pleasure excursion down the Cumbsr-
land and as she returning about eight o'clock
on the evening of the llth, and when above the
wire suspension bridge, canoe was discovered
win perhaps four men in it, crossing the river from
the Edgeheid side towards the lower end OF the city
wharf, some distance ahead of the steamer The
canoe Kept on its way, if intending cross ahead
OF The boat, and the pilot Mr.. Austin, seeing the
course pursued by those in the canoe, changed the
course of the Ella so IS to pass around and behind
the canoe and had the canoe pursued its course no
collision could have happened; but just before the
steamboat got opposite the eOnoe, it was suddenly
rounded 10 and an att smpt made to CT oss back
ahead Of the steamer. So soon as this was discoy-
cred, the engines were stopped, and every effort
made on the part of the boat to prevent the eoli-
sion; but the maneuvre was so sudden and the
uisia SO short, that The accident could net be pre-
vented. The misfortune is much TO be regretted
but We unhesitatiugiy give il our opinion that 10
oiicer on board of the Ella 10 the least to blame
Southern Baptist CoDventiOn-Third Dav.
MONDAY, MAY The unfinished business of
Saturday evening, namely the time and place of
holding the next Convention, was calIad up and
after considerable debate the Convention decided
- hold tae next Biennj-I Convent on ia Savannah
Ca, on Friday before the second Sunday in Nav
Io6I Rev John A Bfoaddus, OF Virginia, was
appointed 10 preach tue Introductory sermon aud
Rev W W. NJ Into h, of Alabama, alternate
DR.. Campbell, of Kentucky, from the committee
on new foreign fields, reported that they are of
opinion at this body ought to instruct the Board
TO have Brazil and Japan occupied as speedily as
possible. The Committee say-"Provilence seems
10 point out these parts of the world, as having
special claims at this time and as providing ready
and abundant harvest"
vii ian c. Buck of Alabama reported that not
being fully aware of the Necessity of translstinR
the testament into the language Of The Creek Cher
Okee and Choct.E tribes Of Indians, they referred
the matter with full powers to act to the Domestic
Board in the premises the said board may deem
beneficial The report was adopted
d 4. Upper, of Georgia, reported in favor of
encouraging extensive circulation Of the organs
of its Boards With regard rather to their influence
IN the spirit aud work designed than to the pecu-
mary income previously afforded By its sale Also,
In favor of gratuitous distribution of The "Home
and Foreign Journal " 1t opposed the Orgination
Of another paper, but urges that the e1is ing one
should be enlarged, and both periodicals put on
higher foot ng in every department
There were various suggestions made By the
members relative to the ab0ys report among others
that brethren Of the church should contribute to
the journal" summary of their labors.
On motion of Rev. f. W. Warrea, Of Georgia. it
was
Resolved, That we recommend TO the pastors of
our church throughout the South TO procure church
subscription for the Home and Foreign Journal for
distribution among tie members of their respective
congregations.
This resolution having been adopted by the Con-
VOntOn, suspension Of business during Eve min
nj g, sgreed T., in order to enable the members
TO set down their names and orders for the Jour
nal The aim Of this resolution was largely patron
lied.
DR.. Howell, from the commits e to whom was re-
ferTed the subject Of schools among the Indians
submetted a report taking a favorable view of the
subject and recommended the adOI ton Of the fol-
E3Eing resolution:
Resoloed, That the subject of Indian Schools be
referred to the attention of the Home Mis-
sonary Board, and that they be request d to take
measures 10 carry hose objects into effect fully
practicable
Mr. Clark, a returned missionary offered the
following:
ResolCed, That q committee of three from each
State composing the Southern Bapl ST Convention,
be appointed, whose duty it shall be 10 revise cur
present Missionary system, with instructions to re
port what they may fit TO this Convection.
Mr.. Daniel, Of Ga, Odertd, a substitute for
whole: That q committee of enc from each State
in connection with the board, be appointed u en-
quire and report whether any changes can be made
in cur present missionary orgaIiz alton that will
add TO IL eli .ieDcy and 10 reg OF as soon as prac
ficable 10 this body.
After long aud animated discussion, the Con-
veution adjourned until the afternoon.
Afternoon Session. The consideration of unfn-
ished business was deferred II allow Dr. Manly 10
make the following report from The committee to
nominate BOards.
The following the nominations:
Foreign Mission B0ard-LOcst.d in Richmon Va
y B. Jeter, Presdsnt.
Vice Presidents-Wm. Crane Nd; J. L. Burrows
Va; T. E. Skinner n. c.; Z. Fmman, S. c.; P
II. Nell, Ga; L. B. Lane, Ala; L. H. Millikin
Miss; w. c. Duncan, La; K. C. Burleston, Texas
j. Hartwell, La; Z. Welsh, No; A. D. Sears
Ky; NJ Hisman, Temp; G. W. Samson, D. c.; J.
E. BrOOme, Fla.
- B. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary; A. NJ
Poiude1tsr, Financial Secretary; Edwin Worth
ham, Treasurer; W. II. Ggathmey, Recording Sec
rotary; {. T. Workman, Auditor
Board Of Managers-R. Rylsnd, Wellington God
din, b. Manly, Jr., E. J. Willis, l.. W. Allen, A.
Thomas, j. b. Wood, a G. Workman, A Snead +.
J. Barnes, L. W. Seeey, IL. X. Ellyson, D. Shaver,
A. J. Coons Jessie +. Reese.
Domestic N,ssoH Board--Located in Marion, Ala.
Presdent-Wm. II. Mcintosh.
Vics Presideuts-F. Wilson, Md; T G. Keen,
Va; W. Hooper, y. c.; J. r. Kendrick, S. c.; J.
IL. De Vote, Ca; ?. H. Sundy, Ala; Joel A. Berry,
Miss; J. II. Low, La; S. Houston, Texas S. Hall
burton, Ark; VIM. CrOwell, Mo- D. r. Campbell,
Ky; J. N. PendletOn, Tenn; 7. U. Walter, D. c.;
j. i. Shuck Cal
Corresponding Secretly-R. Holman.
Financial Secret lry-M. T. Summer.
Recording Secretary. c. Tut.
Board of Managers-E. D. King. J. F. Bailey, L.
B. Lane, W. P. Holman g. r. Freeman, L A unit
J. Brllingslsy, A. G. MeGraw, J. G Hockab9e, }.
r. Barron, A. b. Goodhue s II. FoWlkes, W. P.
Chiffon, d G. Sherman, }. b. Lovelace.
Bible Board-L9catsd al Nashville, Tenn.
Pfesident-R. B. Howell, Tenn.
Vice Vresideuts-J. W. NJ. Williams Nd; J. L
Prichard, N c.; J. L. Brooks, s. c jos. Walker,
Ca; A. G. McCraw, Ala; Z. George La; d. Il.
Hickman, Mo- W. W. Erastus. KY J. Hu3Rins,
Texas; J. A BrOa1dus, Va; F. H. Courtney, Ark;
D. A. Holman, Miss.
Corresponding Seoretary-TO be appointed b. the
Board.
Treasurer-C 4. Fuller.
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