The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-08

clcmency ofSthe weather, 50 fewdelegates were
uresent that it was deemed best to postpone
the organization TO Saturday.
The Rev. Henry Petty, of Petersburg,
preached to the delegates and congre CATION
assembled, and the meeting adjourned to the
following day.
On Saturday an organization was effected
Nv fine election of Rev. Reuben Jones, of Syca-
more Church Moderator Rev. c. E: w.
Dobbs, of Court Street Baptist Church, Ports
mouth, Clerk, end Deacon Thomas d, Toy, of
Freemason Street Church., Norfolk, Treasurer,
ON motion, visiting bretheren from other
associations were invited to participate in the
procee.lings and Rev. Ii. G. Crews reported
himself as from the Middle District Associa-
. ton,
As the usual written reports on the various
benevolent objects were not Forthcoming,
Committee on Business, consisting of Revs
Jos. +. Deans and Jno. l.. johnson, was APP
pointed
In the absence of the committee, the As
soelaton was engaged in the consideration OF
the following resolution, offered by Rev. Mr.
Dobhs;
Reso7red. That the Virginia Portsmouth
Baptist Association heartily endorses the ac-
ton of the Virginia General Association, coii-
Wened in Richmond in June last, i'll its APP
pointMent Of committee to provide for the
education of children of deceased and disabled
Confederate soldiers, and that we earnestly
uaeennr brethren to help in this good work
The resolution was advocated in appropri
ate remarks by Revs Messrs Dobbs and Pet
ty, and unanimously iopted.
Mr.. Dobbs offered lhe following;
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the
re+stablishmcnt of The able exponent and de-
aebAsr of our catlse--1 The Religious H9'did-
and that we earnestly urge its support upon the
churches.
The Rev. Ii. G, Crews, agent for the Herald,
in respolseto the resolution made an eloquent
appeal in behalf of the paper.
The Committee IN business here reported,
and the usual objects OF interest were taken mp
and laa.i3y considered. ,a...t
The foo@iDg messengers 10 corresponding
Associates were appointed by the Modora-
tor:
Concor(l-H. Petty, q. Hume, Jr, j. c.
Sdhoolfied.
Ascomac-C. f. w. Dobbs, ii, J, Chandler,
T. Z. Warren.
Middle District c. DALEY, gAanas
Creath.
1DOWln.-l. Ilutlit, d. l. OWeL, u.
Jon ~ VIM. d. Prtchard.
Dover - hos. Pritebard, II. Petty, John l..
John, J. +. Deans, IL j. Chandler.
G.sben-J l.. johnson, j, Deans.
I'anliico-.I. +. Deans, G. f. ". Dobbs, A.
T. Owen, l.. Petty.
AibenarIe L. johnson, T. Hume, Jr.,
On MOTION it WAS was resolved to hold the
next session of the association with Beaver
Dam Church. Isle of Wight county. Time
Thursday before the first Sunday in Octo-
her next Rev j. f. Deans to preach the
Istroductory sermuil--Rev. Ruben Jones, all
.teHate.
a4 che afternoon session, the following offer
.ed by deacon NJ Sykes, of Northwest Church.
tw;,s atiGs,ted:
Resolsea. That our Churches be requested
Ito collect fpi4ls for the State Mission work,
aud forward this same to the General Board;
in Richmond.
Deacon Seth March, of Norfolk, offered the
following, which he advocated in very APP
Wropriate speech, followed by Deacon Sykes
aud Rev. }. +. Deans.
ReaSat,ed, That the Pastors OF all the Churches
composing this body; he requested to preach
suitable sermons on tle great advantages of
Sabbath School instruction, and the DRAGONS,
and all other lay mcisabers, anlong whom are
included our sisters, be requested to use every
effort to establishh these schools in every
chnrth. Adopted.
The subject of Domestic Missions being un-
der consideration the Rev John L Johnson
offered this
lnaslnuch as during the war, the Domestic
Mission Board, located in New York, took
formal possession of some of the churches with
i'll the limits of this association, and against
the wishes of the said churches therefore.
.Resolped That we should be fecreant to
souf sacred duty as guardians oil the truth, ii
ave id not, as Babtists and as an association
enter or solemn protest against such action
as thoroughly unbaptistic and subversive OF
the doctrine of church Independence, which we
lhod to be distinctly taught in the Scriptures,
and which has ever been a distinguishing fea-
ture Of the Baptist denomination.
This resolution was advocated by Key.
Alessrs dohason and Dobbs ard unanimously
passed by rising vote az
Indifference to the subject of foreign missions,
remarks were made by Rev. IL. Petty, allud-
ing to the great work deyolylpg upon South
ern Christians in the various fields occupied by
their missionaries and on his motion, 1t was
declared--rfao9
"Inasmuch as it became necessary many
Years ago, because of the radical and political
spirit Of the Northern Churches, to establish
what is known as the Southern Baptist Con-
vention, therefore ,4N @'
Resolped, That this Association deem it
both expedient and right still, to MAINTAIN, Tor
the same reasons, this separate organization.
Rev. Messrs. Dobbs and r. Hume, ST., were
appointed a committee to have the minutes
printed, and they were directed to request,
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