Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION

This Association, which comprises WITHIN It's
bounds fifty churches, with twenty-five or
daiued and sixteen licensed ministers, and near
Is four thousand members, assembled 10 the
Baptist Church, on Washington street at ten
a. III. to-day.
The attendance OF members is not as large as
was expected. many being detained probably
on account of the uufavorable weather. but a
good many are expected to arrive during the
day, and by this evenings trains.
The Association was called to order by the
moderator, Rev. G. IT, Ry!and, of this city.
After singing M appropriate hymn, Mr.. Ry-
land expressed his regret that so few were
present, but hoped the number would be swell
ed during tic day He extended cordial vel
come to the members on behalf Of the congrc-
cation in this city He then called on Rev. H..
Il. Wyer of Warrenton, to open the session
with religious exercises.
Mr. Wyer entered the pulpit AMI selected
the 1SSth hymn, Il love the kingdom OF God, ,
after the singing of which he read the I'd
p>alu, which was followed by prayer. The
695th hymn, "People of the living God, was
then sung.
Rev. 6. II. Ryland then stated that the
clerk, John S. Pickett, was sick and would
not be able TO attend during the session,
whcreupon Rev. +. j. Willis was selected to
ell his place
The letters of CORE spondcnt from the diff
fercnt churches were then called for, aud the
clerk enrolled the names of the messengers
Rev John ~ Haynes was selected to read
the Constitution of the Association, after which
the Association went into an election tor officers
to serve for the ensuing year
Rev. c. H. Ryland and Rev J. A. Haynes
were put in nomination for Moderator.
Mr. Ryland hoped the Association would
excuse him. as he would like to he relieved SO
as to assist in extending the hospitaities OF
his people to the members.
The vote being taken resulted Haynes &C.
Rylaud 9.
Rev. +. J. Willis and Rev. John r. NUM-
were nominated for clerk
Several of the members were 10 doubt about
Mr. Num- being able to get here, owing to the
storm.
The vote was taken with the following re-
suit willis %, Nuon 10.
The Assistant Clerk is appointed by the
Clerk
The Treasurer, Mr.. Mccormick, was not
present. but sent Word to tie Association that
he could not serve another year, whereupon
Rev. W. Ii. Adams was unanimously elected
TO ill that position.
Rev. G. H. Ryland stated that all the off.
GERS for the Association had been elected, aud
the Association was now permanently organized,
and made short but appropriate address be-
fore leaving the chair.
The newly elected Moderator then took the
chair, and alter returning his thanks IN few
appropriate remarks,
Ga motion OF Rev. l. B. Lake the third ar
ticle Of the Constitution was amended in regard
10 the basis OF representation, and - clause
Of the same article, abiding to representation
of colored churches, was stricken out.
The following committees were appointed a:
Committee on Religious Observation-Disclosures
and delegates of the Alexandria Church.
On Order OF Business-T. Hcrndon, e. j..
Carol aud j. W. k;ncheloe.
TO Nominate an ACTING Board-H II. Wyer,
W. 3. Tru>se and W. >. Kerus.
On New Churchcs-There being 20 new
churches to be received, this committee was
passed over.
TO Audit Trcasurer's Account-W II Ben
ton and John L. Alexander.
70 make Arrangements for the next Annual
Meeting-Rev. l. B. Lake and Samuel Athey.
Il. Herndou offered a resolution providing
that the Association shall meet at 9 Il. w., ad-
iourn at 1880 p. m, meet at p. In. aud ad
journ at pleasure.
Rev. G. H. Ryland stated that the usual
dinner hour in this city is from - to %, and
advocated the adoption Of Mr.. Herndon reso-
luton.
The resolution was carried.
On motion it was resolved that the introduce
tory sermon by Rev. |. B. Lake. of Fauquier,
be preached at $ o clock p. nl., and the Mode
rat 9r extcndcda cordial welcome to all visiting
brethren to take part in the deliberations of
the Association, aud he hoped all visitors would
report their names to the clerk.
The Acting Board was Instructed to report
during the present session.
The COMMITTEE on Order Of Business retired
and during their absence the Moderator re-
qucstcd that the Association sing the 2S5th
hyun, Jesus refuge of my sonl, after which
those pres,n joined Geo. T. Adams 10 prayer.
The Committee on Order Of Business hav-
ing returned, reported as follows:
Tuesday afternoon-Sunday School, and b
bic Board Report.
Wednesday, a. m. report on Education;
3 p. No., Temperance; 1 p. ~, Foreign Mis-
sions.
Thurslay-l0 a. ~, State and Domestic
Missions.
There being no further business before the
Association at present, AFTER prayer by Mr.. 5.
Athcy, the Association adjourned until 5 p. N.
There were GO delegates present and about
the same number Of visiting brethren and spec
tators.
Among the visiting ministers we're the fol-
lowing Rev. DIR. Upper, Corresponding Sec
rotary Of Foreign Mission Board Of the South
ern Baptist Convention, Rev J. VIM. Jones,
General Superintendent of Virginia Sunday
Schools, Rev VIM Jaeger, formerly Jewish
Rabbi, and now known as the converted
Jew" Rev Mr.. Willis. of the Goshen, and
j. r. Hal ison, of the Valley Association, and
Rev. G. f. Adams, of the Dover Association.
EVENING SESSION.
The Association reassemblc1 at-3 p. %. The
number of delegates was increased By arrivals
on the boats and cars. \ large number Of Ia.
dies were present
The sess on was opened by singing the 342d
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