The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-26
Raptist Association.

Baptist Association. -.
The eighty fourth annual session OF the AL
bemarle Baptist Association was held in the
Baptist Church, in this city, commencing or
Thursday last at P. NJ, and continued Its
meetings until Saturday night, when it al.
journed to meet at Mount Ed. Church, in AL
bemarle county, on the Sd Sunday in August
a next year. At all its meetings there was a
large attendance of interested SPECTATORS
The following is list of the delegates present:
PC. Hoge, J. A. Doll, w. ]. Hughes, L. R.
Bayne, w. G. Strange, j. T. Randolph, A. G.
Loving, M. B. Chldress, r. H. Rawlings, X.
P. Turper. Jas. Alexander, yhas. Thompson,
G. w. Gillespie, NJ. Wilhort, q. Wilhort, r.
Temple, B. o. Ferguson, T. T. Crane, WI.
Raines, E. N. Myers, W. E. Craig, W Pax
ton, E. G. Taylor, J. B. Harden, J. N. Har-
den, j. NJ. billiard, W. D. I4gdh. w. J. Ship
man. p. G. Elsom, c. s. Thomas, S. B. Jones,
j. n. Perkins, B. Davis, G. Ro Hughes, S.
Roadcap, J. Helper, W. McClung. Judson
Hepler, w. Y. Abraham, j. w. Abraham, J..
Leathers, J. P. feathers, w. A. Whitescarver,
J. =. Staples, R. n. Page, J. H: Goodloe, ".
C. Smith, G. L. Dawson, j. Rivercomb, w.
H. Lipscomb, E. w. Robertson, S. M. Robert
son. A. Smith, J. Bowden, J. Myers, w. i.
Yarbrough, D.. Pearson, J. Pearson, A. G.
Barron, T.. N. Charley, J. Shaver, WV. Da-
Wis, D. o. Shackeliort, J. Fails, G. E. Trevil-
ian, w. H. Monger, c. Miller, E. Mason, f.
A. Byerly, S. G.. Whitescarver, J. S. Wright,
Jas. Monger, P. P. Huff, A. A. Sutherland,
H. f. Harris, S. N. Page, D. C. Rittenhouse,
S. P. Massie, 7. B. Brockman, P. J. Cofey,
r. c. Cotfey, T. w. Roberts, j.. Matthews, A.
c, Ruker, w. L. Harvey, D. P. Powers. j. E..
Massey, c. F. Fry, J. A. Harvey, c.. Manly,
B. Sears. J. ". Todd, J. A. Newman, w. H.
Peytol, j. S. Gillian. T. Funk, Sol. Funk, r.
NJ: Wood, w. A. Picket, j.. M. .Stratton. 4
The Rev. MFR. Huff moderator iof''the last
session, called the meeting to order, .ahd pray
er was offered by Rev. G. Tyrcc, from Straw
berry Association Then, ON motion Of Rev.
J. T. Randolph, the introductory sermon was
preached by the Rev. P. c.. Hoge, Of scottsr
vile, which was an earnest practical dis
course, founded on the 10Th verse Of the 9th
chapter of Jeremiah. Then, after singing a
hymn and prayer by Rev. E. j. Willis: the
meeting adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock, A. NJ,
Friday.
SECOND DAY-FRIDAY-MoRNI SESSION.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. C. Barron
Letters were read from the churches represen.
ted giving history Of each church in the Asso-
citation during the past year, which showed
most OF the churches to be in prosperous condi-
ton, whilst a few were languishing from dis
cord and others for the want Of pastoral over
sight and attention. In connection with the
report from Chestnut Grove Church, in Abe
marie county, James Alexander, ESQ.,. stated
that this was the oldest church in the Associa-
ton, having been erected one hundred and
eighteen years ago, and was the church which
Thomas Jefferson attended and with whose
government he was so much pleased. He also
stated that after Mr.. Jefferson became Prcsi-
dent of the United States the congregation Of
this church addressed him a letter to which he
replied, and that the originals of these letters
were now in the State Library at Richmond.
The election Of officers being next in order,
Rev. B. Sears, D. D., was elected Moderator
on the first ballot, which election he declined,
and then the Rev. A. C. Barron was elected,
and D. P. Powers, Clerk, and Rev. ]. T..
Randolph. Treasurer.
After the Moderator returned thanks for the
honor bestowed in his election, the Clerk read
The constitution and rules of order of the As
ISOLATION. - ...~
The following are the names OF visitors pres
emf, and who were invited to participate in the
of the Association, viz:
Rev. J. B. Hawthorne,. Pastor of Taberna-
Gle church of New York city; Fl. X. Eflyson,
Secretary of State Missions,
Richmond; j. Il. El!yson, Corresponding Sec
retarv of the Educational Board, Richmond;
Rev. Sas Bruce, from Shiloh Associations;
Rev. L. E. Woodson, Western District OF Ma
ryland; Rev. C. Tyrce, Strawberry Plains AS
ISOLATION; Rev. F. W. Smith, Concord Assoca-
ton; Rev, G. P. King, Goshen. Association;
Rev. C. w. T'horne, Newbefh, n. C.; Them
G.. T.. Williams, Pastor et4. Xenablc street
church, Richmcnd; and Rev. j.. NJ. Pitcher,
Valley Association. a. y .,s..f.- - @:..-.
The: Rev. j. B.. Hawthorne congratulated
himself at being present at so large a meeting
of Virginia Baptists, and paid quite hand
some eulogy to them, especially to those east
Of the Ridge, where he said they excellcd in
fried chicken, unstinted hospitality and good
for dogs.
The following committees were appointed:
On Order of Business, Jas. Alexander, r.
Temple, L. C. Whitescarvcr; on standing COM
mittees, S. P. Huff, X. B. Topper, D. c, Rit-
tenhouse; on time, place, and preacher for
next Association, J. Il. Randolph, S. P. Jones
and C. F. Fry; on religious exercises, the pas
tor and deacons of Staunton Baptist church.
Rev. C. Tyree, by permission, presented the
claims of Rev. DIR. Rice, an aged minister, who
had lost all by the war, and was now rendered
helpless by disease, and appeals to his friends
for assistance. He said that DR.. Rice was one.
Of the prime movers in the organization of the
Baptist church In this city, and to him chiefly
is the credit Of the present house of Worship
A collection Of about fifty dollars was raised
for his benefit.
The committee on Temperance made. thoir
report which. after being read and some earn
est remarks made by Rev. J. E. Massey, as to
the evils caused by intemperance, was on mo-
ton laid on the table until the afternoon SEES
sion.
Prayer by the Rev. G.. T. Williams, and the
Association adjourned until 81 o'clock P. NJ.
At p o'clock, P. NJ, the session was opened
with prayer.
j. NJ. billiard, c. F. Fry and r. Temple,
were appointed committee on Finance, who
retired and after short time returned and re.
ported that upon examination they found the
accounts of the Treasurer correct and stlppor-
ted by proper vouchers. and showed balance
of six dollars and forty-five cents in the hands