Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-14

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The convention was called to order
by Rev. DIR. Hillsman, President
! The Introductory sermon was
I preached by DR.. Hendriekson Of
Jackson. The theme of the sermon
was, Service to others, the spirit
and law of Christ" Letters from
churches were then received and tho
delegates enrolled.
Rev. DIR. Graves of Memphis, was
elected President, Rev n Hillsman
and Rev L II 8Iillihen, vice-Presi-
dents, and Rev J II Borum Sec.
After the appointment of a few
committees the convention adjourn
to give the Ministers Institute an
opportunity to hear a lecture by
Rev DIR Griffin of Brownsville, on
s'BIiracles." ATT p. IN. the Insti-
tute met again TO hear a lecture by
Rev George Latin Of Memphis, on
Degeneration These lectures are
followed by criticisms which, at
times, are sharp and spicy, especial
ly when the critics get after one an
other. At such times things look
lively aud the spectators become
deeply interested.
Saturday at . O'Clock the conven-
ton assembled, when more commit
tees were appointed, while others
began to report.
At night the Institute met to lis
ten to a lecture by Rev G II Hen
son, ID d, on ''the principles Of BIZ
blical Interpretation,
On Sabbath the different churches
in town were supplied by Rev DR..
Ford of Missouri, Rev DR. Sumner
of Alabama, Rev Mr. Inman of Nash
vile, and others. The towns of
Jackson, Humboldt and Browns
vile were also supplied with minis
tiers.
Monday, o a. IN, the convention
met fully prepared for business.
The committees on Missions, Edu-
cation, Publication, and on merging
the West Tennessee convention into
the State convention reported as
they were called for. These reports
awakened much interest and call
ed forth some very able speeches by
Drs. Sumner, Griffin, Hillsman,
Inman, Hendrickson, Landrum, LOT
ton and others.
The University at Jackson was
upon all hearts and awakened much
DIR. Landrum paid a |
very handsome and eloquent tribute
to jackson and her citizens. DIR.
gave a brief history of |
of the origin of the movement for a
University, first under the auspices
of the Presbyterian church, and /
then afterwards in favor of the 4
denomination. He spoke
of the spontaneous liberality of the
citizens of Jackson, embracing all
denominations who We'd with each
other to make the enterprise q sue
cess. DIR. II. referred in appropri-
ate terms to the generous assistance
Of the press of Jackson, and men,
toned particularly the fact that
Jno. L. Hogan of the IYhio and
Tribune was the first to propose that
the rejected offer made to the Pres
Dyterian locating committee at Mem
1his, should be made to the Baptist
shortly to meet at Nash
7ille for the purpose of locating a
Baptist University for the South
vest. He said that Mr.. Hogan's ed
torial was the seed of this grand
University, already enlisting the
ympsthies and generous eo-opera.
ions of the denomination through
nut the State.
The question of the unification of
he Baptists in one State Conven-
ion, instead of three as at present,
xcited the deepest interest. 1t was
cared that many would be unwilling
o give up the memories aud Prost-
pc nf-fhe Convention so strongly
herished by the churches for forty
ears, but these fears were ground
ess. In view of the great interests
It stake, educational and missiona-
y, all determined to sacrifice their !
lrejudices. When the question
anne to vote, all without a solita-
y exception, voted in the afIirma-
i've. The convention adjourned to
meet with the State convention at
Nashville next April, and there,
With the East and Middle Tennessee
complete the unifica-
ion. The convention VIII meet
nee more, year hence at Hum
'oldt, and then close its legal exist {
nee.
There was large attendance at /
he sessions of the convention, but
he hospitality of the citizens of Mi
an was generous, hearty and all
efficient.
The convention passed resolutions
and commencing the Mo
'ile & Ohio, the n. o., St. L. g. c.
nd the Nashville q Chattanooga
railroad Companies for special ia
'ors in reducing fares.
Thus closed the most important
ession that this body ever held. To
he Baptists of Tennessee the future
Ooks hopeful. They evidently mean
for on education, missions,
nd publication, they are charging
heir plans and increasing their lib
rality to meet the demands of the
ge and the wants of the South
Vest.
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