The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-14

Answer-Make him sign the temperance pledge,
aud II he don't do It., dismiss him.
"Should teachers be obtained by appointment
OF the pastor or superintendent, or by the elec-
tion OF the scholars9"'
Mr.. James H. Taylor said that this question
could only be determined by the circumstances
which prevailed In each case. He proceeded to
illustrate by an incident how even the worst
men in sunday-school might, by the blessing Of
the Almighty, promote, in awonaerful way, the
welfare Of the Sabbath.sehool.
This again brought up the discussion as to un-
converted teachers, and Rev. Mr., Glrardeau and
Rev. Mr.. Wightman once more crossed their apos-
;olic lance. The contest continued In IN earnest
way for o season, when the chair announced
that the hour ofadjournment was at hand.
The president availed himself OF the opportuni-
ty to lay before the convention the following
telegram, which, by Its direction, he had sent to
the Gen eral Conference OF the Methodist Epsco-
pal Church, now in session in Memphis, Tenn:
CHARLESTON, S. c., May r.
The South Carolina State Sabbathschool Con-
rention send heartfelt and prayerful greetings to
the General Conference OF the n. 2. Church.
Fathers and brethren, If your hearts are with
our hearts, give us your hands. Amen,
W. ". HICKS, President.
Tile convention then took recess until half
past P. NJ.
On leaving the church, the delegates were re-
quested to arrange themselves ON the steps OF the
building for the purpose Of being photographed,
which was done.
Afternoon Session.
On reassembling, Colonel J. q. Eylns, Of Spar.
tanburg, opened the debate on the question as to
"the proprlety and advantage Of rewards in Sum
day-schools.n
A lively debate followed, In which Joined Rev.
Mr.. Adams OF Charleston; Rev. J. II. kcnnebrew,
OF Barnwell, and Messrs. Tyler, Walker, Marchant
and Wightman.
INFANT CLASSES AND HOW TO CONDUCT THEM.
DR.. Shuler, Of Barnwel commenced the dis.
cussion OF this subject, and was followed by
Messrs. Nelson. Shuck, Pettigrew and J. T..
Walsh.
HOW CHILDREN SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED.
Mr.. Nelson In leading the debate on this ques-
ton, laid down the general proposition that the
little ones should be arranged, not so much ac-
cordIng to their ages as according to their capa-
this was practicable.
Colonel Hill, OF Abbeville, thought that if parents
would attend the Sabbath.School more, they
would aid the teacher In arriving ut Just conclu-
sons regarding the mental culture OF the children,
and at the same time prove valuable adjunct to
the cause OF religious education.
Mr. A. NJ Kennedy said that II system OF uni.
form lessons was adopted there was no necessity
for classification. All would learn from the same
source.
Mr. Marchant contended that regard should be
had to the physique and morale Of youth. The
sentimental or delicate. child! should not be
classed with the blusterer.
TIE QUESTION BOX
was again opened and number OF questions
propounded and answered We are too much
crowded to present them.
Mr.. James II. Taylor, Rev. Mr. Adams and 9th.
ers, announced that they had few books which
would be given to needy libraries In the country.
Evening Session.
Reports as to the condition OF Sunday schools
in the country were received from delegates from
the several districts.
Rev. Mr. Kennebrew, OF Barnwell, then being
called on, made an eloquent and impressive
speech on Sunday-school topics In general. he
was followed by Mr.. Gaines, OF forkvllle, and W.
K Blake of Spartanburg, in the same strain,
the convention having resolved Itself Into public
meeting for the purpose. A large audience was
present.
On motion, 1t was agreed to print the proceed
ngs Of the convention in full, for the distribution
in the several districts. and collection Of s12;
was taken up. Messrs. johnson, OF Marion; Rob
son, OF Charleston; Branch, OF Abbevle; Kenne
DIV, OF Camden, and Walsh. OF Sumter, were up
pointed a committee to take up further colec
tions for the same purpose.
AT haf.past 10, the convention, after singing
the doXology, adjourned,
TIE LATE LUKE D. CHADwIcK.-The body o
Mr.. Luke D. Chadwick, of Wadmalaw Island
whose sad death was announced in yesterday
NEWS, was brought to the city on Thursday night
and taken to the residence OF Mr.. julius l.. Moses
where an Inquest was held by Coroner Whiting
The evidence substantially confirmed the crcum
stances OF the melancholy mlshap, as alread.
published, aud verdict was rendered Of dealt
from an accidental pistol shot.
The deceased gentle nan. at the outbreak OF th
war, was residing in Texas, anu served gallantl,
was disbandcd, when he joined the third Mis-
souri, Confederate regiment AMI shared Its sue
eesses hardshps and reverses till the close OF TN
struggle. Since then lie has had charge Of tn
large planting interests OF his father. on our SCI
Islands, where his genial and generous dIsposl
tlon had won him hosts Of friends. The funera
Yesterday ut st. Michael's Church was large
Iv attended and the deep sympathy OF our com
munlty with the afflicted father in his suddel
bereavement was attested by the profuson o
aowers, dettly shaped into garlands and crosses
which were strewn oyf air hands, as the last sa
offerings OF respect, on anu around the bier TIL
remains rest, for the present, in the receiving
tomb at Magnolia.
gSINES NOTI o Is.
TIE BATTERY BATHING House is now read
for the accommodation OF the public.