The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-23

at Franklinton on Friday IL o'clock, before the
third Sunday in October, 1875 Rev Samuel
10Y 10 preach the Introductory discourse.
REPORT ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Your Committee on Sunday Schools beg leave
10 report: That they are not insensible to the
great Importance of the subject submitted to them
Tor their consideration. They regard the insti-
tuition as avery necessary auxiliary TO the instruc
ton of the youthful mind in religious knowledge
1t is in keeping with the spirit of the times in
which we live.
In the Sunday School the seeds of virtue and
plety are sown, as it were, into good soil, that
will bring forth in due time copious harvest to
the glory Of God, and the wel-being and happi-
ness of the human race, both in time and eterni-
" 1t deserves to receive the endorsement and
support of all.
Hitherto the colored people of this country
have had but very few facilities afforle ed them TO
acquire an education. But as the condition of
the most of them have been changed from that of
a state OF slavery to that OF freedom, there is
chance for those who will improve it, to acquire
at least knowledge of several of the most use
full branches of learning. Yet still there are in
many sections but few, if any, weekday Schools
established. But are glad to say, that this
deficiency can in great measure be remedied by
the use of Sabbath Schools. We, therefore, re-
commend that Sunday Schools be established in
all our congregations as soon practicable.
w. H RANSOM, Chairman.
On motion the foregoing report was received,
and unanimously adopted.
The Conference then listened to very interest
ing and instructive address to the Conference by
Rev w. Is. N6llOnS, PRESIDENT OF the Southern
Christian Convention.
On motion of Rev. VIM. NJ Hayes, the thanks
of the Conference We're unanimously rendered
him for said address, and the interests he mani
tests i'll our organization.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
We, your Committee on Education, beg leave
to report: That the only candidate tor License
We had before US is Brutus Young, of Mount
Auburn Church, Warren County, N G. After
examining him as to his Christian experience,
his call to the ministry his literary qualifications
his knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and of the
principles of the Christian Church, do unhesiat-
tingly recommend that he be licensed mem
Der of this Conference to preach the Gospel of
the Son of God where Ier he providentially be
Respectfully submitted,
W. n HAYES, Committee.
The foregoing report received and unanimous
ly adopted; wheI eupon, the said Brutus Young
| was, in formal manner, publicly licensed-a very
appropriate and impressive charge to the candi-
date being delivered by Rev. w. B. Wellons.
Conference adjourned.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, October 18th, 1867
Conference met pursuant to adjournment.
Religious service by Rev. B. Young.
The Committee on Religious exercises reported
Rev. B. Young to preach at O'Clock. +. NJ and
Rev. w. NJ Hayes at night Rev. Samuel Foy
to preach at the Methodist Church at candle
| light
HOME MISSIONS.
The Committee on Home Missions would
port: That they would recommend the follow
ing arrangement for preaching the ensuing year,
to-wit Rev. VIM. NJ. Hayes to preach at Raleigh
nights At FnnkIinton Sunday in each
month. To the Church at Christian Chapel once
month, half the time on Sundays. Pleasant
Hill one Sunday in two months. CThe other
Sunday to be supplied by brother A. Pharr.)
And the Churches at Pleasant Grove and Pleasant
Union each once in two months by the said
Hayes.
The Church in Newbern ore Sunday in each
month by Rev. s. Foy. Other regular appoint
ments to be filled by persons licensed to exhort.
Respectfully submitted,
NORFLET WHITE, Chairman
Report received and adopted.
TEMPERANCE.
The Committee on Temp, rance reported. Re
port received and unanimously adopted.
Your Committee on Temperance beg leave to
report: Being fully sensible of the great evil of
ntemperance in our land, We would recommend
to the ministers and lay members OF our com
munion to abstain entirely from the use of all
Intoxicating drinks except in the way of medicine.
Respectfully submitted,
A. JONES, Chairman
Ordered, That Rev. VIM. NJ. Hayes and Rev.
Samuel FOy prepare Circular address to be ap-
pended to these Minutes.
On motion of ". FL. Ransom, unanimous vote
of thanks was rendered to the Rev. w. NJ. Hayes,
Church and friends generally in the City OF
Raleigh, for the kind and hospitablc manner in
which they have entertained the members of this
Conference during the present session.
Conference adjourned to time and place above
L
WIN. H. RANSOM, Secretary.
CIRCULAR ADDRESS.
1t will be seen by reference to the foregoing
Minutes, that We were appointed to prepare
Circular Address in relation to our organization
into a Colored Christian Conference in the State
of North Carolina.
Our limits being so circumscribcd, say
but little in relation to our organization, and the
principles upon which it is based.
Suffice it to say, that our first session was q
harmonious and pleasant one. The best of feel
ing seemed to prevail among the members gen
orally. The instruction afforded us by the white
delegation of ministers was timely and well re-
cpived. We arc inclined to believe that great
work lies before US for our accomplishment by
the help of God. The field is broad one that
invites US to gather fruit into life eternal.
A great responsibility, we believe, rests upon
US, being as far as know the first regularly
organized religious Confcrel ce in the Southern
States.
That all may know the principles upon which
our organization has been effected, we raise
banner to the breeze, inscribed upon its folds the
following principles:
!. The Lord Jesus Christ is the only Head OF
the Church.
2 The name Christian to the exclusion of all
party, or sectarian names.
3. The Holy Bible or the Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments sufficient rule of faith and
practice.
T. Christian character or vital piety the only
test of fellowship or Church membership.
5. The right of private Judgment, and the lib
erty of conscience, the privilege and duty of all.
Persons in different parts of the State who wish
to know more of a religious body, should
address Rev. w NJ Hayes, President, Raleigh, or
VIM. III. Ransom, Secretary, Franklinton
w. NJ. HAYES,
SAMUEL FOX.