Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-21
POTOMAC BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL SESSION.

After the close Of our report yesterday, and
while the report Of the Committee on Temper
ance was under consideration, and at the con-
clusiou of Mr.. Hammers remarks, Rev. }. W.
Jones took the floor aud made an able aud 10
teresting speech He thought the only way to
mt an end to drunkenness was tor everybody
to stop drinking intoxicating liquors tie SAID
the saloocn keepers we're not the drunkard
maker; no, it is you, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
the Church, who keep the decaDter of liquor
act out on the side board, and offer it to young
men they we're the drunkard makers; yes,
and the young ladies with their jeweled hands,
who offer the young men vine and induce
them to drink they are to blame. He related
several aDcc Totes regarding temperance, and to
show the evil Of inemperance. .
| Rev. George f. Adams advocated the cause
| in speech which occupied thlrty-hye minutes.
Rev w. $. Pcnick followed Mr.. Adams.
He thought if the Baptists had the power IN
Virginia they should elect men to office who
would oppose the sale OF liquor. He explained
how the new liquor law in West Virginia
worked. lie was not in favor of putting stop
to the sale of liquor, but he was in favor OF
putting certain restrictions around it. His
speech occupied about twenty minutes.
Mr. Num- offered the following resolution,
which was, by consent of the committee, ad-
ded to the report, which was adopted:
ResplrH, That the delegates OF this Assocla-
ton arc urgently requested to use their utmost:
efforts to agtate public opinion with reference
to the importance OF having enacted by our
Legislature laws to regulate the sale of intoxl-
eating liquors. und abate the evil of intern
| pcraucc.
Rev. A. Jaeger 1.-THE converted jew made
short temperance address.
He was followed by Rev. Dr. Upper, who
also advocated the cause ct temperance. d.
Upper is fluent speaker and digests his sub
iect with ease. He speaks clearly and dis
tiDctly, and at once engages the minds OF his
hearers in his subject.
Mr. +. L. Mason, layman, who followed
DR.. Topper gave his views in plain but clear
STYLE, which had good effect on his hearers.
Rev. j. r. Freeman, Of Illinois, explained
the luuor law of his State He, as we'll as all
of the speakers, advocated the election Of tenn
perancc men TO the Legislature.
The Acting Board made the following re-
port, which was accepted:
Of the 49 churches on our minutes we have
Brentsvle, Cedar Creek, Colombia, Enon Grove,
Hebron, Howelsvile, Marlinsburg or Waterford.
The whole number of members, rs reported, Is
1857, showing an increase from asst year of loo;
The contribution of the churches for general
| MISUNDERSTANDING out the memorial question
amounts t" 81 .3Ob.62 showing mn increa'e OF
| Sll5.92.
Stt,.day Schoy! Statistics.
y churches report no schools 2 have schools
but give no statistics. ketocton reports ) schools
officers and teachers 249. Schools 1850. Con-
.Bena says its Spiritual condition is very cold
and go0my.'
Brentown says "a cloud has been hanging over
US which seemed To threaten the peace and pros
perity of the church with destruction but it has
| we trust passed over, and the Sun OF righeous-
ness has risen with healing in his beams"
Broad Run says I'VE have had gracious evil
dences of the Lords presence Congregations
large, and we are looking forward in hope and
prayer to Nh uutpouring Of the Holy Spirit. Our
Sunday School has been running irregusrly, SO
| that we unable to give statistics.
Ccn.rcviIle says lit is doing well for young
church, and hopes to do great things through
Him that strengthencth US
CnarlcsLown says 'our basement room Is about
completed. but still we find ali old debt resting
upon us, for the liauidation Of which we greatly
need assistance We have mad II additions to
! our church.
Ebenczer grieves over 'the loss of of tho old
est members by death Bro. e. F. James of our
number, has been ordained TO the full work of
the Gospel ministry. Prayer meetings well at
tended but Sunday Schools poorly attended,
having considerable opposition to meet with
| Front Royal reports being in prosperous
condition; is building y house of worship, but
needs assistance to complete it,
The Lebanon Grove Church has removed its
place Of worship and changed its name to Gull
ford
Jerusalem has had one of its number ordained
to the ministry-Bro. w. 5. kerns.
ketocton complains Of members being cold
ed preaching we'll attended no Sunday School
at the church because there are not children
enough in the ncighborhood to sustain one, but
has three in connection with the church.
Liberty complains Of having no minister for
| two years.
the assistance of licentiate j. I. Alexander in
connection with the pastors services. Ihey are
honing for glorious revival in October next;
Mount Zion is in healthy condition. Her
pastor has labored faithfully and with success,
and asks for the next session OF the Association
to be held with them.
North Fork gives An affectonato invitation TO
the Association TO hold It's next meeting with
| them.
Olivet says after having no pastor fer several
years, it has secured the services of Rev. K. ).
| Darks to preach for them once n month
| Union y1roye speaks of being poor financially,
yet rich in the Lord. Still regards Bro. Dulin
rs pastor, though he has left them. Desires to
build house of worship, and asks assistance
They have licensed Bro. G. w. Tcasdale to
preach the Gospel.
First Washington says the past year has been
marked with more than usual religious interest
among them, and has licensed Bro. Henry U.
Gassaway to preach the Gospel.
Woodlawn has no regular pastor, but preach
ing on the third Sunday by Bro. Duin, and on
tho fourth Sunday by Bro. Wilson, and is an
earnest working church.
Zoar says i. is a feeble band speaks of having
precious revival during the year, resulting in
twelve additions to the church, and most of tnem
young persons.
The committee on the next place of meeting
reported in favor of Front Royal.
Rev. A. h. Rogers advocated the holding
of the next meeting of the Association at Mt.
Zion, and offered resolution as follows:
Rcsored That the next meeting Of this AS
ISOLATION be held at Mt. Zion Church, Berkeley
county, West Virginia.
Al. IA hal a.