Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-10
The Baptist Convention.

This large and intelligent body of Christian
gentlemen assembled in our town on Friday
morning last. The numerous Churches with.
in the limits Of the State were, we believe,
generally represented. 1t has been an occa.
sion Of much interest to the Church, and of
much pleasure and Christian commingling of
the Delegates and our citizens generally. 1t
is gratifying to US to know, too, that very
many have been agreeably disappointed in
regard to the appearance, the general charac
ter, and the pleasantness Of our town as a
place for temporary sojourn, and that so many
will go away with pleasing recollections of
their visit.
The Introductory Sermon before the Con.
vention, in connection with large congrega-
ton, was preached on Friday morning By DR..
J. C. Furman. It is said to have been an
effort full Of the beauty and power of pulpit
oratory, and that comported fully with his
previous reputation and the high position
occupied by him in the Church to. which he
belongs. At the conclusion of the sermon
the convention was organized. Judge j. B.
ONeall was chosen President; Rev. j. G..
Landrum, of Spartanburg, TicePresident; !;
Rev. j. J. Branty, Of Newberry, Secretary !:
and J. C. Judson, of Greenville, Treasurer.
The hours of meeting and adjournment
were fixed by resolution as follows: Morning
convene at halEpast nine and adjourn at
one o'clock Atterncon-convene at four and
adjourn at six. One half hour each morning.
by resolutions: was spent in prayer, for re-
viral of missions.
During the sitting, interesting reports were
made from the different Boards in connexion
with the Church. Among these were the
Bible Board, located at Newberry, Of which
Board. al Greenville, 5. g.; the Sunday School
and Colportage Board, at Darlington and the
Publication Board, at Charleston.
Several interesting meetings the Board OF
Trustees of the Furmsn University we're held
during the sitting of the Convention. Ofthe
doings of this body, VIC regret that we have
no report at hand No change we under.
stand was made in the Professorsbips of the
Institution. On Saturday evening mass
meeting was held in the Baptist Church, in
flrtherance Of the interests of The University,
and with view especially to obtain more
muni6cent endowment Of it. Addresses were
delivered by Judge O'Neall, DR.. Furman.
Professor Duncan, and Others, appealing in
that behalf, and illustrating and setting forth
the great interests and influence of education.
Some pecuuiary responses were made on the
occasion, but we are not Informed as to their
character or amount.
On Sunday last, an unusual concourse OF
people were present in town. The several
pulpits were filled by preachers belonging to
the convention. The following, we believe,
were the appointments: Presbyterian Church
morning, Prof Reynolds; afternoon, Rev
j. C. Phelps. Baptist--moruing, Rev. r.
Furman afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Hillman, OF
Tennessee; and night, Rev. 4. T. Winkler, of
Charleston Methodist morning, Rev. j. G
Laudrum afternoon, Rev. G. B, Bealer Ito
the blacks j and night, Prof. Duncan.
The ordination OF Rev. R. Norton took
place on Sunday night The Baptist Chneh,
on both Aoors was filed to its utmost capacity.
The ordination sermon by Mr.. Winkler, the
charge by Mr. Bealer, and the prayer by Mr.
Landrum, were unitedly and singly imposing
and interesting.
The Southern Baptist Publication Society
held meeting yesterday, at which much oi
interest transpired.
The Convention adjourned yesterd'y after,
noon.-Sumtcr Watchman, I'd inst.