The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-04-28

REoRG ANIzATIdN OF THE. BAPTIsTs or BOIL
vAR-According to notice previously given,
tho Baptists of this place and vicinity met
at the Methodist churchy (thc use OF which
had been kindly rendered on the 23d inst.
at o. clock, A, N, and proceeded to take
the necessary steps requisite to,a full and
complete reorganization Of the sectalian de-
nomination heretofore known as the First
Baptist Church of Bolivar and which, in for
I. ner times, through its influence and holy
purposes made itself q tower of strength,
being, as it were, founded upon the puro and
unfading principles Of unalioyed christianity.
Rev Mr. Miller, of Memphis, presided
and in an elegant and becoming manner fore
ehadowed the manifold benefits to be enjoy
cd by a revival of the constant teachings of
Holy writ amid the scenes ofdesolation con
seouent upon war and the many demoraliz-
ing agencies that were brought into existence
during the past few years. Before the sui
phurious smoke of battle wrapped the land
in gloom there was erected here an alter
consecratcd to the glorious teachings of the
word of God, around which knelt in humble
mooknoss many who have passed from earth
forever There are also some who are yet
spared to US, but have no house ofspublic
worship, because the-walls that once eohOed
back their glad shouts ofJoy stand rooflcss
and blackened by thcpittiless fire which laid
a great portion of this city in waste. The
reverend gentleman urged upon the Baptists
present to firmly unite in a concentrated eE
fort and bring back to all its past usefulness
2 and beauty the lately dismembered Church
which, we. arc pleased to note had a telling
effect, and resultedin a thorough and com
Mote restoration of tho Baptist Church 0
this place On motion, Dr. IT, Black was
appointed Secretary. The old constitution
formerly adopted after being read, wa,
chosen as their. chart; the covenant and ar
ticIessof religion vgere alsoread and adopted
thus placing the church on the same footing
Il occupied in the past, and was declared K
hen dulyleonstitutod church. On register
ing the names Of members present is wa
found that they were as follows; ~ Jones
II. Black, John R. Byuum, VIM kerney
i w. Robinson, Robert II Walton Mrs. iSarai
g. Bvnum, Mrs R Wells, Mrs y. Bynum, am
Hiss Bette Shadwick lt was then move
aud seconded thatun election be held for tn
purpose of choosing two Elders No nomi
nations were made, but upon a connt Of tn
ballots cast, it was declared that NJ IoQe
aud r. II. Walton were duly elected Elder
81 the Church. twas then moved that
clerk be elected, which resulted in favor O
John r. Bynum, there being no opposition
An Invitation was then extended to person
present who might wish . join9tho CAurs
BY lettcr-o otherwise, yaoreapon Mrs a
,eaJ. Bray ana Taos w Brooks eaae ferwerC
81 letter, ana were received according
f5rrner -nsages. The oEce Of IreasuTsr ?,
s. mains Yauant and is TO DO filled hereatte
There being no 0ther business 70 transzc
tho meeting adjourned g meet again IA tia
place on the hrst saturday seiore tic secon
sunday ia June, at clock The r
organization Of the BiPtists here viii b