Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-05-24
RALEIGH CORRESPONDENCE.
Close of the Southern Baptist Con.
ventiOn-InteresttBS PartieuIars-
Political Gossip. DC. &c.
RALEIGH, n. g., May IA, Is

RALEIGH, \. C., May IA, 1872.
Dear Journal Very much to the sur
prise of almost every one the Southern
Baptist Convention adjourned last night
sine die, to meet in Mobile next Nav. The
session last night was protracted until
nearly midnight, in order that they might
get through the business. Many of the
ministers were anxious to attend Sunday
School jubilee held to-day at the Wake
Forest COLLEGE, some seventeen miles north
of Raleigh, Immediately on the line of the
railway. The impression made upon the
community by this able body is very favor
able, and learn the delegates were greatly
pleased at the beauty of the place and the
hospitality of the people. l give you a
brief account Of last nights proceedings:
The Convention met at o'clock, Rev.
Z. Jones, of Virginia, conducting the re-
llgiOuS exercises.
A discussion took place upon the invest
ment Of the funds, when it was resolved
that they only be invested in public Sc
curities. Wilson, of Virginia, and Davis,
of Kentucky, debated the matter.
Mobile was chosen as the place of hold
ing the next Convention, and Thursday
before the second Tuesday in May was the
time appointed.
The report of the Committee on Domestic
MISSIONS relterates the Importance of the
education of the Indians, and provides
measures for the erection of an orphan
asylum and select schools among them.
1t also recommends the acceptance of the
subsidy which will be granted by Congress
for such purposes. Rev. Dr. Ford, of Mo-,
and Rev. Mr.. Wilson objected, urging that
1t was at variance with Baptist usage and
principle. The report was carried after a
lons debate by vote of 11S to &c.
The, rules were suspended, when Mr..
Lowe, ct Louisiana, read his report OF col
lections for iquidating the debts of the
Sunday School Board. Upon motion, the
Convention pledged itself to prosecute
with zeal the great work entrusted
to 1t. Mr.. Ellyson, of Virginia, and
Rev. nrs. Williams and. Curry
favored it. The whole amount due
by the Board was raised. DR.. Williams,
of Maryland, submitted report on ''Bible
Women" 1t re commends the organiza-
ton i'll every church of Foreign Missionary
Societies, to be composed of females. 1t
was adopted. DR.. Galloway, of Georgia,
introduced some resolutions of thanks to
the people of Raleigh, the daily papers, to
the various denominations of christians
who had rendered their houses of worship,
and to others for favors rendered. 1t was
ordered that 1900 copies of the minutes be
printed. Other unimportant business was
transacted. The Convention then closed
its labors by singing, and prayer by Rev
DR.. W. BrOadus, of Virginia. Thus closed
a very harmonious and edifying meeting
to all.
And now for little gossip. The great
question discussed now in Raleigh is
What VIII the Democrats do in Balti.
| more 20 think may safely say, although
neither the Sentinel nor the NetcS have ia.
ken any decided stand, that the sense of g
! large majority of the people is for no nomi
nation, or if any Is made, for Greeley. The
| philosopher of the old white hat is growing
in popular favor. He is stronger to-day by
all odds than when first nominated.
! Billy Smith has been in town all day
| electiOneering strongly for the nomination
to Congress by the Convention that meets
! tomorrow at Franklinton. 1t is thought
| by some that he will be successful over his
competitors for defeat, Ike y Young anC
Billy Jones, two revenue vultures. Smitl
is by great deal the most dangerous MAJ
and | would be glad to hear that he is no
nominated.
On the Democratic side several gentle
men are spoken Of and have friends advo
! eating their claims. Granville has recon
Inended Major j. Il. Littlejohn; Franklin
Capt. Joseph j. Davis; Chatham, Hon
John Manning. Wake will 60 fol
Judge FOwle it is thought. Any of thes,
| gentlemen would make efficient representa-
tives. They are gentlemen Of talents anC
high character. The Convention is Il
meet in Raleigh, but | do not just now re
member the time.
You may expect to hear again after al
i interval of some days from hurriedly YOURS
CASCARILLA.