Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-10-25
Reported Expressly for the Journal.
Proceedings of the Thfrty-Seventh Annual
Session of the Baptist State Convention
of North Carolina.
THIRD DAY.
MORNING ION.


The Convention was called to order at 8
O'Clock by the President. Prayer by Rev.
DR.. Wingate.
After the roll was called the proceedings
of yesterday were read, and, on motion,
adopted.
By special direction, the Constitution of
the Convention and Rules of Order ap-
pended thereto were read.
A letter from Rev. Mr.. Taylcr of Rich
mond, Corresponding Secretary of the
Board of Foreign Missions, Southern Bap-
fist Convention, urging the advancement
of funds for the promotion Of Foreign Mis-
sions and the support of those missionaries
already in the field, was read.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Repiton, the
letter was received and directed to be in
corporated in the minutes
Rev. j. Z. Carroll, from the Commute On
Time of holding the next Session Of the
Convention, reported Wednesday before
the first Sunday in November, 1868, as the
most appropriate season. This report was,
on motion, adopted.
Rev. F. NJ. Jordan, from the Committee
on the Place OF holding the next Session Of
the Convention, reported Hillsboro' as the
point most convenient and suitable for that
purpose. This report was also adopted.
On motion Of Rev. DR.. Wingate, the con-
sideration of the report of the State Board
Of Missions being in order, it was laid upon
the table for the present
After short interval, there being moth
ing special before the Convention, and the
cause OF the postponement of its considera-
ton being removed, the report of the State
Board of Missions was taken up.
An appendix to this report, embracing
the subjects of Foreign and Domestic Mis-
sions, was here submitted by the Board,
and is as follows
APPENDIX TO THE REPORT OF THE LATE BOARD OF
MISS ONs.
In regard to Foreign and Domestic Missions
We regret our inability to make report Of what
has been done by the Baptists during the present
year. We know that the Foreign and Domestic
Mission Boards are i'll urgent need Of funds, ana
We trust that the Churches will relieve these
Boards as fast possllie not only from present
embarrassments, but that such libarality will be
exhibited will Justify the appointment Of an ad-
dltional number OF missionaries,
The report again gave rise to discussion.
Rev. Mr.. Webb first addressed the Con-
vention in regard to the Domestic Mission
work, setting forth It's importance in the
present con dition OF the country, and the
necessity of supporting this Board.
Rev Mr.. Hardwick followed in an adj
dress of considerable length on the same
subject, giving clear and concise history
of this Board, detailing it's abundant good
effects and urging the vital necessity OF sus-
tanning it and extending all the aid posi-
BILE.
Rev Mr. Dodson also gave some impor-
tant historical facts relating to this subject
He was followed in turn by Reverend
Messrs. Kingsbury, Repiton, Thorn, and
Mr.. George r. French, all speaking at
length upon the subject, and discussing
and urging the adoption of a proper sys-
tenn of collections in this behalf in all the
Churches.
This discussion consumed the remainder
of the morning session, and lasted until
the hour of adjournment arrived.
After prayer by Rev. MIR. Owen, the Con-
vention adjourned to q o'clock, without
action on the report.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at q o'clock, P. NJ.
Prayer by Rev. ". A. Kingsbury.
Rev. Mr.. Chaplin, of Danville, Va, was
extended welcome and invited to occupy
| seat in the Convention.
The President announced the appoint
ment of a Church Extension Committee,
consisting of james A. Graham, Esq, Revs.
A. Paul kepiton and John Mitchell.
| The resignation of Rev. J. D. Huffman, as
Recording Secretary of the Convention, was
rendered and accepted.
On motion of Rev W. T. Brooks, COM
mlttee was appointed to nominate a mem
Der to fill the position of Recording Secre-
tary, made vacant by the resignation of
Rev Mr.. Huffman This committee consist
ed of Revs. W. T. Brooks, A d. Cohen and
r. r. OVERLY.
| The committee, after retiring for few
moments, returned and reported the nomi-
nation of Rev. J. L. Carroll for the posi-
ton of Secretary of the Convention. The
report was adopted. THE adoption of the
report of q committee Oh nominations is a
virtual election.
| Rev. MI. Wallace offered resolution
! rendering the thanks of the Convention to
Rev. j. u. Hufham for the efficient and
faithful manner i'll which he has discharged
his duties as Secretary. The motion was
unanimously adopted.
Rev. Il. Il. OVERLY moved that Rev. Mr..
Huffman be compensated for his services at
| the rate OF $50 per year for the number of
years he has served the Convention In the
capacity Of Secretary. Adopted.
| A considerable portion OF the amount
Necessary subscribed by he members
present immediately, and Rev. DIR. Wingate
and Rev. Ii. 4. OVERLY were appointed
committee to raise the remainder of the
sum.
Rev. Mr.. Hardwick here apologized for
Iinterrupting the regular course of proceed
ings, but stated that colored Baptist Con-
vention was now in session at this place,
and that they desired to perfect their Or
ganization. committee had been APP
pointed by them to draft suitable Con-
stitution and Rules of Order for the gov
eminent Of the organization they were de-
slrous of forming. The committee were
anxious to obtain the assistance of, and be
directed by, some of the members of this
Convention, and were then without the
building awaiting the committee Of mem
bers to aid them, which they trusted the
Convention would send The names of
seven Ministers in the Convention were
read, and statement made that these were
the gentlemen whom the colored commit
i tee desired the Convention would send to
| their assistance.
| Rev. DIR. Skinner stated that as it was ne
| cessary to dispatch business as rapidly as
possible, all these members could not be
spared. He therefore moved that COM
mittee consisting of three Of those named
should be sent to the assistance of the col |
ored Convention. The motion was adopt |
| ed and ReVS T. B. Hard wick 4 Paul Rem