Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-31
THIRD DAY.
MORNING SESSION.

friday may "a.
The Convention was opened with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Boyce, Rev. W. NJ. Young in the Chair.
The roll was called, and the proceedings of yes
terday We're read, and, on motion, received.
Mr.. J. j. Edwards, who was acting as Colporteur
when the war commenced, presented his report
which was received and declared to be satisfac-
tory settlement of his account.
The committee appointed to nominate preachers
for the next Convention, reported as follows for
the Introductory Sermon, Rev. J. L. Carroll for
the Missionary Sermon, Rev. W. W. Wilson.
On motion this report was adopted.
The Board Of Education, through their Presi-
dent, Rev. ". T. Brooks, reported as follows:
Your Board of Education beg leave to submit
the following report
During the past year we have had under our
control and watch-care five young brethren en-
gagged in prosecuting course Of study, prepara-
tory to their entrance upon the work Of the Cos
pei Ministry. Their christian conduct, so far as
we have been enabled to Judge, either from our
own knowledge or the testimony of others, has
been in every respect exemplary and cOmmenda-
ble their proficiency as students has been salts
factory, ana in some cases even extraordinary
We feel no hesitation, then, in asserting that SO
far as the moral and mental qualifications of those
under charge are concerned, there is every
reason to be gratitied and encouraged.
| Our financial condition on the other hand, has
not been altogether such as we had anticipated
. ana ndO nODeQ TO report 1t at the present meet
ing of your body. In some localities our Churches
have seemed to realize the Importance of the work
iutrusted to our care, and have substantially man
their interest. As an instance, two Churches
of one Association have pledged themselves tC
support beneficiary each, for at least one ses
sion, and several others have apprOXimated the
examples thus nObly furnished. But genera
| thing the Churches of our State have not GvinceC
that interest which the very nature Of the worl
should elicit. Notwithstanding the repeated ap
peals made to them through Pastors and other
wise, but few have responded by materially aid
ing US, others either taking no cognizance of Oul
claims or else signifyin8 their inability to render
| assistance.
1t may be well to state that the expenses of tn
Board have been kept within the most narroy
limits, no efforts having been spared to make it
liabilities as incOnsiderable possible. Arrange
ments have accordingly been effected to secur
board for the benifciaries, at the lowest rate
that can be afforded, thus preventing d1ay erpeH
dI,De Of funds appropriated not absolutely neces
sary. The indebtedness of the Board is still
however, considerable it's efficiency too has beer
much impaired. The following is an exhibit 0
its financial condition
'' Amount received and paid over...... 23G 8
Balance due 1910 6
We would earnestly, in view of the facts horei
briefly presented, urge upon our brethre
throughout the State to consider seriously an
prayerfulIy the momentous interest at stake
fOndly ndulging the hope that they will not sllgh
nor neglect IL III IIl6 IuIuIG as Ill Iue puSl'
On motion the report of the Board was adopted
Rev w. NJ. Young offered the following whic
was adopted:
ReSolced, That the Pastors Of the sovera
churches be requested to take up q special COlleC
tiOn Immediately on their return home, in beha
of the becefciaries of Wake Forest College, an
that an annual collection be taken up in all ou
churches, regularly hereafter, for this same pur
pose.
On motion, Rev. Mr.. Biting, Corresponding
Secretary of the Sunday School Board Of the South
ern Baptist Convention, was invited to addres
the Convention in relation to the work intruste
to the Board which he represents.
This gentleman gave a statement of a porto
of the labors of his Board, and appealed to til
Convention for aid in carrying out the designs
the Board.
This was responded to by subscriptions on tn
part of many members.
Rev. W. NJ. Young, from the committee o.
Church Extension, reported two resolutions in re
lation to this subject, which were, on motor
made the special order for four O'Clock this after
noon.
The President announced the appointment of IL
following committees
To Nominate Board Of MissiOns.-Rev. Messr
Marsh, Carroll and OVERLY.
To Nominate a Board Of EducatjOn.-Messr
Mitchell, Mason and Pescud.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Narsh the Conver
ton adjourned until half past three o'clock.