National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23
IL BAPTIST CONVENTION.
OFFERING SESSIONS OFTHEEFTIETn
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY.

INTERESTING SERVICES AND ADDRESSES
ELECTION OF OFFICERS TRANSACTION
OF ROUTINE BUSIN BsS-CULTlVATloN OF
A BRoTHERLY FEELING WITH METsOD-
IsM-REPoRT OF COMMITTEES.
The 5oth anniversary Of the Baptist Bible and
Publication Society was held yesterday az o. m.
I'm Calvary Baptist church, conner Of Eighth and
II streets The attendance Of the Baptist con
Eregations IN this city WAS large. A Photograph oil
Rev. Noah Davis, founder OF the society, was dis
played In TOat of the altar, while on either side
were flowers in rustic baskets.
The meeting was called to order by the preSI
dent James L Howard, Of Hartford, Conn, A
.. Baldwin, b. D., Of Troy, N. ", and prayer
Offered by Rev. ThOs. II. Pritchs-d, of Raleigh,
NE No. ,,..,s.u,, -, ,.,...,., no IN,
Dr.. Gnfith presented n programme Of the ser;
vice. during the anniversary, talready PaohSheu
The following committees were appointed
On Enrollmsnt-Rey George o brssr' ~ u N New "
York; Rev. George ]. johnson, d: D. Rev: y.
II. Rowe, Of MASSACHUSETTS, Rev. J. ID. Apple
NU IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ]. H. Pendleton, D. D.
Rev Thomas d. Andersen, ID. D., OF New YORK
RsY.-Charles Keyser; q y, OF NeT Jersey A
FnTisr Crane, esq, OF Baltimore DAWN >. MIX
bee,-of Massachusetts. Ida
Hsy Dr Grffith then presented the semi-cen
form, showing that in nifty years there have beer
FecSp,s in this time being ss,5Oi, assn. The trsi
years receipts were ss72.sO, and last years re-
RsT'G.' ]. johnson offered the following resO
ResolUed, That this society, on this fftieth an
EiTerSary, places on record the confidence in the
management of its affairs by Its boards presen nj
ndpast; yet, in view Of the important period IN
te history at the request gifts board, they here
by order the appointment Of a committee Of seven,
20 report at its Bext annual meeting whether, IN
the light Of the past, any improved methods can
be adopted for the future.
Amer the subject had been discussed by mum.
On a motion Of Samuel A. Grocer, it was re.
solved that the committee appointed under the
resolution be authorized, IL necessary, to employ
an accountant to aid them in their work.
At,this point, Rev. a. ID. Gillette, ID. D., stated
that last year at Albany he was chairman Of a
Conferenee 81 the Methodist Episcopal Church
the cOngratulatiOn of our societies and our wishes
fer the success and prosperity OF the brethren Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and that he had
done so and was received with expressions Of warm
Christian regard. He suggested, as delegates
from the General Conference were now present,
compelled to leave this evening, that they be in.
troduced TO our society at this time, which was
agreed TO. Whereupon, the President welcomed
10 the platform Rev. y. ID. Foss, ID. D., OF New
York, and Rev. d. Stevenson, Of Kentucky, in
words of fraIernal greeting. DR.. Foss and MI.
Stevenson delivered eloquent addresses, which
AT II o'clock the business was suspended to
hear sermon by Rev. Henry q. weston, ID. d.,
of Pa, who discouTsed from LIST Cor. xvi, T..
Rev Dr. FOss and Rev. Mr. Stevenson aided in
ON motion Of Rev i. D. Gillette, D. D., it was
resolved that the thanks OF this society be ten
dered to DR.. Weston for his sermon.
Alter prayer by Rev. J. w. Parker, of Wash
ington city, the society adjourned until 2:SO
AFTERNOON SESSION
Rev. DR.. J. r. lister, Of Richmond, Va, opened
the session with prayer.
A loo i,r. hoy
Blaine rendering the use OF the Hall of Repre-
sentatives for services morning, noon and even
The COMMITTEES On nominations Of ofhcers re-
ported as follows: President, James L Howard,
Of Conn; vice presidents, Samuel a. Grocer, Pa,
Gregory, IL. D., Iii; secretary, Benjamin Grit
nth, D. D.; recording secretary, Horsto Gates
Jones, Pa; treasurer WIN. v; Petit Mana
D. p, p. S. Henson, D. D., J. NJ. Pendleton, D.
D., Henry G. Weston. D: D., Lemnel Moss, d.
mann, b. d. Thomas, VIM. Catheart, D. D., John
Peddle, L. P. Hornberger, Messrs. VIM: Buck
nell, George Nugent, Park II. Cassidy, WIN. w.
Reen, N. D., Charles +; Abbott; Horatto J. Null
fnrd, Henry Croskey, Jacob W. Stout. George
CaIlaghan, George X. Grocer, W. Rufus Buck
nell, I. J. HOSkInson, Charles H. Banes.
Prof Noah X Davis, LII D., Of Va. next ad-
dressed the society on the "origin and Growth of
the Society"
addressed the society on the Founders and Spe-
clsl Friends Of the Bible and publication So
ciety."
A hymn was sung; after which Rev. Lemuel
Moss, ID. D.. OF Pennsylvania, addressed the
society on The Press as an Evangelical Agency"
"Reminiscences in ten-minute addresses were
made by Rev. DR.. Zeal Of Boston, who related
some very interesting and pleasant incidents OF
early life: Rev. Robert &pderson, the only sur
Vivor Of the twenty-six orlginSl life members who
years ago; Rev. Or. Caswell, Rev. Mr.. webb, DIR.
lister and others gave their experiences.
The clerk announced that arraugen ents had
10 a nv fhOen r. 10 as
Elrri 10 20 TO RIchmond, Va, for half fare, piter
which the society adjourned TIL evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The society resumed its session at 100 p. m.
The attendance, like that Of the day session, was
large. The proceedings were begun by the choir
Of the church singing an anthem. Prayer was
offered by the Rev. Mr.. Caldwell, OF Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Rev. Dr. William 7. Brantly, D. D., of Balti-
mere, was introduced. He addressed the society,
taking for his subject THE Society as Mission
the founder of the society, who, though he died
1t the age OF twenty years was old in the
mighty work he had accomplished. His efforts
will never be forgotten. He next spoke Of the
necessity Of those who desire TO do right to put
their whole EeaIt into the cause and push forward
cour ageously. Re spoke Of the power Of the press
in the cause Of God in circulating views expressed
but the best way TO do Is to go to church and lis
ten to the word. The work Of the society was
great, and great efforts had to be made TO make
A eflectual. The colPorteurs must mark out their
men and their work will be more mighty. They
must address themselves directly TO the Pe2F!e.
sSFssF AH Tie iseSz seG sGsn
suits reported aSe the baptism Of over H. 500 per-
sons, and the conversion OF About as many more
the organization Of AS churches, and the forma
tion Of 3,0OO Sunday schools. In other words,
these labOTs. as now known, have already resulted
in the Organization OF IS more Baptist churches
than there are in the States OF Massachusetts aud
Connecticut combined; within $40 rs many bap-
tlEed believers as there are Baptists to-day In
Maryland and the District Of Columbia together,
in, D pstn TAT 2un Hay q
than there are in the whole OF New England.
And all this is only the first instsllment Of the
grand results Of this humble work. These men
OF GOd have visited over ca 600 families have
lcn behind them. by GALE and gilt, over oSo, 900
volumes and 5O0. 900 pages Of tracts. In school
houses and in destitute churches they have
preached 1900 sermons made nearly L, 900 nd-
drssses, and held 4e, 900 prayer-meetin9s
q Rev. l.. b. Fish sang the hymn Jesus Of Naza-
TAh rasseth by"
Rev < Il birmingham, D. D., of Missouri,
next addressed the society HIS subject was
Tb hs g EfSst TF & H Gs sg9 a!pE
the hands Of this society. Let the colporteur do
his work; supply him with Bibles; send him out
and distribute them TO those who stand IN need Of
them. The Bible cause must be prominent, and
e" circulate Gods Word; The Bible was q deep
I SiSi:t1aiio Ds Of 7 l.: Tcf7k vii keep w
mighty work Of the society in the West, and
closed by advising his brethren to 20 ahead and
be crowned with victory. -'
allaiF EAnE RnntheT hymn.
Rev W. &. Van VI. -.,r, OF rt1rsss, Was introduced
ami addr"--sd the society on aThe Work in
ItaIy, he spoke Of the rort6res inflicted during
nc temporal power 81 the Popes Of old. and ex-
plained the instruments used In the torture, and
thanked God that affairs had changed. By means
OF maps he explained the location In Italy where
men were slaughtered in consequence of their re-
ligleus opinions. His motto was ''all Italy for
Jesus Christ" and If the children were brought
TO know the truth. the thing is done. Let the
present generation OF children be educated in the
Protestant filth He closed BY making strong
appeal for flnds to carry on tie work begun.
4 collection was thea made, and large sum
realized. The benedietiOn was pronounced, ana
the society adjourned until to-day.
BOARD OF HEALTH