Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-08-27
ALBEMARLE BAPTIST AssooIAfIoN.
August 10Th. s o'clock P. NJ.


S. P. Huff, OF Batesville,-the former
Moderator.
After singing the hymn "'Tis religion
that can give" &C., the Association was
led in prayer by Rev. Cornelius Tyree, of
the Strawberry Association. 1t WAS then,
on motion, ordered that the
INTRODUCTORY SERMON
should be at once preached. This service
was performed by Rev. P. G. Hoge, of
Scottsville. His text was Jer. vile
''Thus saith the Lord, stand We in the
ways, and see. and ask for the old paths,
where is the good way, and walk therein,
and We shall find rest for your soul''
It was gratifying to the numerous
friends of this honored munster to see to
what extent he has recovered from the eff
fects of d recent attack of sickness. which
excited grave apprehension in the minds
of many who knew and loved him. His
discourse was plain and earnest exhorta-
ton in behalf of the cold time religion, :" in
the practice of which the denomination has
SO remarkably grown and fiourished.
Mr.. Hoge was aided III some of the ser
vices by Rev. E. J. Willis, President of
Broaddus Female College, at Winchester.
At the conclusion Of the sermon, the
Association, on motion, adjourned to 8
O'Clock the following day.
Friday, August Goth, ) A. M.-The ex-
ercises were begun with singing and prayer
by Rev. A. G. Barron, Of Lexington.
A motion was made to dispense with the
usual public reading of the letters and to
refer them to committee who should re-
port any matters Of special interest, thus
saving much of the time of the body, but,
after brief discourse, it was decided by
an overwhelming vote to retain the time
honored custom Of the Association.
Reports were received from 40 churches
out Of the SO composing the Association.
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS
being then in order, tellers were appointed
to collect the ballots for Moderator. Dr.
B. Sears was elected on the first ballot;
but, as he declined to serve, another bal
lot was taken, and Rev. A. G. Burr was
declared the Moderator. The former in
cu,nbent. D. P. Powers, clerk, and Rev.
J. T. Randolph, treasurer, were then re-
elected.
On motion of Rev. J. E. Massey,
VISITING BRETHREN
were invited to seats, and the following
were reported, viz: Rev. J. B. Hawthorn,
of New York city; H. K Ellyson, OF State
Mission Board, Richmond, J. I. Ellyson,
of Education Board, Richmond, Rev. Silas
Woodson, of Maryland; Rev. c. Tyre,
Strawberry Association; I. W. Smith,
Concord Association; G. 2. King and
Thos. Cleveland, Goshen Association;
Rev. Levi Thorne, of N. c.; Rev. G. f.
Williams, Richmond Rev. J. M. Pitcher,
Valley Associations; Rev. G. II. Ryland,
Financial Secle tary Richmond College;
Rev. II. IL. Harris, Professor in Rich
mond College.
In response to their recognition, Messrs.
Tyree and Hawthorne made congratula-
tory remarks,-the latter expressing
special pleasure in meeting so many Of
his former co-laborers in Alabama, among
whom were the Moderator of the Assecia-
ton. the pastor of Staunton church, and
Rev. G. Williams, of Richmond. He also
spoke in glowing terms of what he had
found to be- well-merited reputation of
Virginias for glorious hospitality, and OF
Virginia Baptists, for zeal and enterprise
in every good work.
On motion. the following
COMMITTEES
were appointed:
Religious Exercises: and dele
gates of Staunton church.
Order of Busil,ess:-Jas. Alexander, r..
Temple. l.. G. Whitescarver.
Nominate Standing ConmiHees:-s. P.
Huff, K. B. Upper, D. c. Rittenhuose.
Time, Place and Preacher, Neat Session:
J. T. Randolph, S. B. Jones, G. F. Fry.
Rev. G. Tyree called the attention of
the body to the destitute condition of
Rev. I. B. Rice; made known to him in
a private letter of recent date. DR.. Rice
had once labored in this very city, and it
was largely through his efforts that the
house in which we are meeting was erect
ed. A contribution of S53.12 was i'm
mediately made for his present relief.
The Committee on order OF business
made q report, which was SO modified as to
make the report on State Missions the
special order for s O'Clock tonight, aid on
education for IL A. M. tomorrow.
THE REPORT ON TEMPERANCE
heinz then first in order, was then present
ed Inv the Chairman Of the Cfmmittee
Rev. r. Temple. The first part OF the re-
mort expressed the belief that the efforts
heretofore made in behalf OF temperance
have been substantially fruitless, and had
a decidedly discouraged tone. 1t was, how
ever, urged that all possible means should
used to appease the tide of intemperance
so fearfully flooding our country. Minis
ters were recommended to preach specially
against it at least once year. A re-atlir
nation, was also advised, OF resolution
adopted last year, says:
Resolued, That we are decidedly aud I'm.
alterably opposed to the sale or use OF III.
toXicating liquors as q beverage, and that
we urge all our brethren to oppose, in every
legitimate way, these pernicious practices
Rev. J. E. Massey made earnest and
pertinent remarks in reference on the
subject, urging a firm stand and decisive
action on the part of the churche
At the close of his remarks the hour Of
adjournment arrived and the report was
Ioid over till the afternoon session.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. F
Williams.
p p Mon re-assembling Rev. J. M
billiard led the Association in prayer.
Under the rules,
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
being in order, on motion of D. P. Powers