Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-06

of the Committee on Richmond College, and
the condition of the Institution was further
discussed by Messrs Poindexter, Samson,
Thomas and Bagby.
Elder Thomas proposed as an amendment
TO the report, the following resolution, which
was carried, and the report was thereupcn
adopted:
Resolved, That we further suggest that the
Trusteers consider whether any changes in the
College would contribute to its greater usefulness
and more liberal endowment.
The Committee appointed to audit the
Trcasurer's Accounts, reported the accounts
correct
DR.. Broadus moved that the Association
take recess in order to afford an opportu-
Eity for Dir. Edmonds to present the Bible
Revision" cause. Dr. f., is the agent of the
Bible Union.
Mr.. Ellyson moved to amend by adjourn
Ing ut 5 O'clock without stating that the OBJ
.joct was to give way for DR.. Edmonds.
Elder Biting did not wish any thing to
appear upon tho minutes recognizing the
Bible Union rs Il UNCONVENTIONAL institution.
Elder Keen concurrcd with Elder Biting.
He was willing to give way and hear the
champion Of the ''Rcvision" cause, but pro-
tested against the record of the fact upon the
minutes.
Elder Reuben Jones did not care whether
the. fact was spread upon the record, but
hoped that an opportunity would be afford
ed to DR.. EdmOnds, as matter OF courtesy.
After some further discussion, the Asso-
citation resolved to adjourn at five o'clock.
The Committee to whom the report of the
Bible Board WAS referred, reported that it
was incxpedient to take any action at this
time on the proposed union Of the Board
with some one Of the others, which was ac-
ceptcd, and the report as Il whole was then
adopted.
On motion, Il number of delegates were
appointed to the Western and Northwestern
Associations.
On motion of Mr. Ellyson, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Sunday School and Publ
cation Board be, and they are hereby, authorized
to make earnest efforts to raise $50 900 us 4 per-
maneut book fund, and that our churches be re-
uucScd to make special contributions to this fund,
in addition to their regular contributions to this
Board.
Elder George b. Taylor offered the follow
ing resolution
Resolved, That bcncciares Of the Education
Board, who prefer to do so, may pursue their stu
dies n Allegheny College, and that this Associa-
tion appoint Il Committee contiguous to that In
Stiiutiun to examine and recommend to the Board
the candidates for its patronage.
The resolution was discussed by Elders
Taylor, Ryland, Poindexter, and Hume,
which resultcd in a withdrawal of the reso-
lutions, when the Association adjourned to s
o'clock.
EyENIxG SESSIoH.-The Convention was
called to order ut S o'clock by the President,
the 5JGth hymn VAS sung, and prayer offer
cl by brother Williamson.
The report Of the Committee appointed to
revise the minutes was handed in and adop-
ted without being read.
DR.. Jeter moved that the Foreign Mis-
sion Board be authorized TO appoint dele
gates from this body to the next meeting
Of the Southern Baptist Convention, which
meets in Savannah, in May, 1861. The mo-
ton was carried.
On motion the Secretary was authorized to
have the usual number Of minutes printed.
On motion Of Elder Hall the thanks of
the Association were rendered to the citizens
OF Stanton and vicinity, for their generous
hospitality, to the Railroad Companies for
their libcraIity, and to the various denoml-
nations OF the town for the use of their
churches
Elder Chambers presented the claims of
Il Church at Bristol, and asked the aid Of
his brethren. Elders Hardwickc, Coleman,
J. \. Davis, Taylor and Euyson addressed
the Association in behalf Of this cmbarrass
cd Church. after which a collection was ia
ken up which resulted III liberal contribu-
ton.
Elder +. q. Jones offered the following
resolution:
Resolved. That Il Committee Of three be ap-
pointed t. inquire if any means can be adopted,
and If any what 10 secure proper representation
Of the Bartst> in tile Chapaucy Of the Army and
Navy Of the United States.
Elder ,lcues advocated the resolution brief
". when il was adopted, and the President
announced Elders Jones, Poindexter, and
Hume, as the Committee, to report at the
next session OF the Association.
On motion Of Dr.. hroadus, an effort was
made to raise Il sufficient sum to relieve the
Staunton Church from debt OF 81 100.
,lcssrs Burrows, VIM. Ii. Peyton, A. II.
Sands, L. G. Shipp, Richard Sumlnerson,
c. K. Mason, Jas. y. Coleman, gave $50
cdtIt, rcJ. ~ Id !oi, odS ~ tlC iol, anu II.
II! nayby, SO eac!l Simpson +. Taylor,
500; Alex p. Abel, and w d. Thomas,
SO between them: c. c. Biting, 500 VIM.
Miller, $50; DR.. Broadus, $50: Il. Z. Powell,
$50: +. NJ Barker $50; Wm. L. Duncan,
90: little boy from the audience, a son of
Dr. Twyman, of Madison. - cents; VIM. 4.
Armstead, 50; Jas. +. Burrows, 500; DR..
}. g. Boycc, sos: Charles Atkinson, s.;
Dr. yctcr, so; Rufus Fish, s.; o. \.
Fletcher, S5;Juo. c. Franklin;J. III. c. liar
din S.; j. c. Hidden, s.: John Smith, s.;
Jno. 4. Broadus, s.; }. d. Chambers, SIS; }.
B. Watkins. s.; J. c. Fox, s.; Andrew Broa-
Grs. -: the ladies' Of the audience about
500: and Mr. Ellyson, Of Richmond, as
mach mere rs may be needed, which with
$500 previously raised liquidatcd the debt.
This liberal contribution was responded
to by Elder G. 3. Taylor, the Pastor of the
Church.
Ga motion of DR.. Ryland the pastors of
churches were requested to bring the wants
Of tie Education Board before their people,
ana take up collections tosuppIy deficiencies.
The Association then took up the order of
the day for the hour, which was the Report
Of the Domestic and Indian Mission Board.
The Report was read By Elder Keen, of
Petersburg, the President of the Board
This board has expended during the past
year 81 3D., and have had l56 Missionaries
Of the Beard in the field, five Of them in Vir-
r!uia