National Republican., 1876-08-19
PoToMAc BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Third and Last Closing Exsrcisss-Int
esting Reports, &c.


Rev. J. G. Haynes moderator and j. R. Num-
clerk-in the auditorium of the First Baptist
church of this city. The exercises were opened
with singing, Brother Judd performing at the
organ, and prayer by the Rev. D. P. Dulin.
Brother E. c. Mason was appointed upon the
acting board, a vacancy having occurred upon
the resignation of Brother o. T. Mason.
! The following standing committees were ap-
pointed for the next session of the association
State missions, Fl. N. Wharton and F. H
James; home missions, R. Frazer and J. L,
Carroll; foreign missions, j. B. Lake and r
r. Acree; Sunday school and Bible board, W.
Penick and W. s. Penick; education board, W
l.. Wilson and 7. B. Shepherd; ministry relief
fund and pastoral support, Geo. ID. Wiltshire
| and A. NJ. Smith.
The report of the committee upon
HOME MISSIONS
was received and adopted, giving great encour-
| agement. Its work is to assist churches, to
| establish Sunday schools, to cultivate promis-
ing fields which are opening in every direction,
| extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific
oceans, from the Ohio river to the Gulf of
Mexico, inhabited by Indians, colored people,
| foreigners and our own children. Emigration
| is increasing in the Southern territory. The
| board is doing work which no o 5her organiza-
ton among the Baptists has attempted.
| Preaching the Gospel to the Icor everywhere
and the evangelization of the Indian tribes is
| the work of this board. 1t ia an inviting and
remunerative work. The time has come to
| enlarge the board and prosecute its work more
etfertually. We hope that the Church may be
aroused to this work and to increased Hber-
ality.
Brothers Myer, Chairman of the board, }
Barron, Carroll, Shepherd and Cuthbert
made interesting and appropriate remarks
upon the report, sustaining the committee in
its appeal for greater exertions on the part of
the Church.
The .c':r, BOARD made their report, which
was adopted, recommending the following
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR:
Bros. Murray, at Msrtinsburg; Shepherd,
at Charleston; James, at Falmouth; Dulin, at
Prince William, in Fairfax; Acree, at Loudon;
Lewis, at Winchester; Barber, at Kappa
hammock Station.
Bro. Murray resigned before receiving his
appointment. Bro. Lewis left Winchester in
January. Bros. Dulin and Acree did not enter
into the work until June, 1876. Bros. James,
Shepherd and Barber have been employed
during the entire year. The actual amount
expended in the associa ion was S6S9.47. The
amount contributed to the State missions had
exceeded this amount by about 500, but this
is not owing to any indisposition TO approve
the appointments. The State mission board
has always been willing to appropriate to our
field more than is in the treasury.
Bro. Penick, of Alexandria, chairman Of the
committee, in Offering his report with we'll
directed and earnest address, urged the asso-
ciaticn to greater exertious in working for the
cause.
The committee on the
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
submitte ed the following resolutions:
hot OF Eh anDOint
general superintendent, to be known as the
general superintendent of the Potomac Asso-
citation, who shall oversee and direct this work
in the said association.
Resolsed, That the aid association be divided
into three districts, over each of which it shall
appoint q superintendent, to be known as the
district superintendent, who shall be under the
general superintendent, and shall conduct
work in his district.
RcSOlre9, That the general and district super
intendents appoint county superintendent for
each county, who shall be under the general
and district superntendents, and who shall
conduct the work in his county.
RcSoIred, That there shall be held annually
in each of the districts conventions, at which
topics that tend to good and the promotion of
the Sunday school work shall be discussed.
ReSolred, That the following officers be ap-
pointed General superintendent, W. S. Pen
ick; First district, Eugene Boxer; Second, F.
II. James; Third, " ii. Adams.
The report was discussed to some length by
the association and finally adopted.
TIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION
was offered and unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That is the sense of this associa-
tion that the ministers relief fund of the Cen
eral Association contemplates the supply of
great work in our denominations, and merits
the cordial sympathy and support of all our
churches.
An invitation was extended to DR.. W. R.
Vaughan, president of
THE CULPEPER FEMALE INSTITUTE,
to make some remarks upon the report. He
responded in an interesting and plain state
ment of how the work was going on, and gave
sCme practical instruction for the furtherance
of the work.
Brother Carroll followed in few impressive
words.
Brother Mason spoke upon the report OF the
committee, and Brother Penick read a letter
from James {. Davis on the subject, adding
few remarks, giving illustrations of the need
for support.
Other members of The association also took
part il the discussion.
Rev. DR.. Cuthbert offered feryent prayer
for blessing TO rest upon the aged ministers
and their families.
A collection was then taken up, which re-
suited in the raising of S54.45.
Brother Carroll offered the following, which
was adopted;
Reso'ced, That Brethren J. A. Haynes, VIM.
II. Adams and w. H. Bender be appointed a
committee 10 audit the account of the treas
urer of the fund raised by this association some
years ago for the sustenance of wornout min
listers, and turn over the sum to the treasurer
OF the ministers relief fund Of the General
Association.
Brother Lake moved that vote of thanks
be rendered 20 the citizens of Washington and
the members of the Thirteenth-street church
association, which was adopted by rising
vote.
TOTAL ABSTINENCE CHRISTIAN VIRTUE.
The following was offered by Brother Ed
ward Young, of the First Baptist church of
Washing ton:
ReSolced, That in the opinion of this asso-
citation it is the duty of all the members of our
churches not only to practice total abstinence
from all that can intoxicate, but to use every
proper effort to stay the tide of intemperance
which is sweeping through the land.
The mover made an elaborate address upon
the effects of intemperance, urging greater
efforts on the part of the Church to take a de-
cided stand in redeeming the people from the
power of strong drink.
An invitation was extended to the remaining
members of the association to attend the even
ing prayer meeting, which was held last night
at the church.
The moderator made few closing remarks
at the adjournment, inciting the association to
a complete conservation to the work, and asked
that the blessing of God might rest upon the
members and that their work mi ht be pro-
ductive Of good results.
The congregation then joined in singing
"Thy Precious Name" which was foliowe
BY the doxology. Rev. Mr.. Dodge led in a
ferveDt and touching prayer, and the m ID
orator declared the meeting adjourned sine die.
Excursion Down the River.
The Y. N. c. A. excursion last night was
voted By all who participated as a decided
social success. Despite the threatening aspect
Of the weather all day a sufficient number
turned out to make 1t pay in every respect.
The night was delightfully."- cool aud the music
notably Mr.. Bickford's cornet-was highly
appreciated. Among the leading singers were