Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
The state Sunday School Convention.
Correspondence Of the Chronicle.
NASHVILLE, tens. Nov. .,

Correspondence Of the Chronicle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 3, 1870.
The Knoxville delegation 10 the State Sunday
School Convention. consisting OF Messrs. j. W.
Gaut, J. A. Rayl, Joseph Ric ards, ". r.
Cooper, r. F. Atwe,l aRd .. 3. Smith, arrived
in this city yesterday morning / at once BE-
took themselves TO the Maxwell louise. Many
in Knoxville are acquainted with this house,
bHt 10 those who are not, we would say it is one
of the very best in the whole country. The
hospitality shown the delegation will be long
remembered.
Ats, An the delegation were informed that
the good residents of Nashville were expecting
them at their homes, and your correspondent,
with another delegate, were assigned to the
cheerful home of Mr.. John " Barry, formerly
of Knoxville, but for many years resident of
this city. Hotel life may be pleasant but We
prefer quiet home life such as we found at the
house of our friend. Other members Of the
delegation speak highly Of the kindness and at
tention paid them by those with whom they
tarrisd.
The Convention opened at 10, An. with over
one hundred delegates in attendance, and from
the first success was assured. Scriptures were
read, " am glad l am in this army was sung
with vigor, fsrvent prayer for the success Of
the Convention was offered, another hymn
Savior, like shepherd lead Us was sung
when Rev. Dr. A. J. Baird delivered the nd
dress Of welcome. Had / time and space, l
would give you an outline Of this address suf-
fee it to saw it was repicte with fervOr, elO-
quense and good sound sense 1t made pro-
found impression. \ committee on permanent
organization was appointed, and reported in fa-
vor of John FriZzell Esq, IF this city, for
President; j. W Guut and j. A. Ravl. OF
Knoxville, with some four others Vice Presi-
dents; N. b. Pitcher and II. +. Jones Secre-
tares and w. II. Wharton. Treasurer.
The President proved to be the right man. IN
the right place He made neat speech and
assumed his duties. After the appointment 81
various committees and the transaction Of un-
important business adjourned.
There was large attendance Of the elite o.
the city at this meeting, and it became evident
at once that there was at least one question OF
which all classes OF Christians could meet in per
feet harmony-for which let Us thank Goo
and take courage.
AFTERNOoN SESSION, . 7. NJ
After devotional exercises of an impressive
and interesting character, the regular commit
tees were announced by the chair, on which the
delegation from Knoxville figured extensively
This done, the following question was dis
cussed: Hon can Sunday Schools be mad
more efficient ~ The debate was opened by F
F. Atwell, followed by Rev. Hr. lnman, Rev
DR. Baird O. b. Smith Jos. Richards, Judg
Turlsy and others. The speeches were all short
TO the point and exceedingly interesting. 'Shal
We sing in Heaven, was rendered with hne et
fect.s
The question box" was opened and man,
questions of interest were read and answered
After more singing, adjourned to meet at tn
McKendree Methodist Church at =. N.
The church, an exceedingly spacious struc
ture, was crowded. The choir gave some musi
Of a high order which was well rendered an
only needed a better balance Of the parts 10 hay
been perfect.
The addresses Of Rev. A. g. Hsygood and II
T. Jones were listened 10 with profound attsn
t.0s, and produced good effect on the conyen
ion. MORE AEoH
aTNTOXICATING CBows.-The destructio
which these wary birds do to the Outstano
ing corn crop is too well known 70 nee
comment. we give a recipe which we al
told will enable you to clear your farm {
the pest entirely, and it is simple an
cheap. Take May-apple root and pound
fine, pour water on it and then add shelle
corn Let it set forty-eight hours and II
ready for use. Then sprinkle about Tn
intoXicates them 50 that they are unab
10 fly, and you can dispatch them at lie
sure. Our informant says he has see
SQUIRRELS under the effect of it, which rel
dered them unable to climb, and at an ca
Nv day they were dosed in this manne
and Killed to prevent them from destro,
ing the young corn.
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