The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-04-10

ms body assembled in Jackson. on Friday
! last Forty-eight- Sabbath Schools. represent
ing SIX denominations, sent lie 'epares. The
demands upon our space to-day. prevents the
puohcat'on o. the proceedings in full which
nave been kindly han led us by the Secretary
lhey VIII be published very shortly in pam
phlet form, and will be distributed to all in
terested' on application to Secretary.
The Convention having been called to order
Cen A. P Stewart, of Oxford, was elected
temporary Chairman; VIM j. Brown. Jr.. of
Jackson, Secretary, and Robert c. Patty. of
Macon, Assistant
Messrs j. L. Power, H. L. Jarnagin, and
Rev. DR.. W. II. Watkins, were appointed a
Committee on Credentials, who reported dele
gates in attendance from Grenada. Meridian.
Walden, Winona Oxford, Kosciusko. Macon.
Water Valley, Durant, vicksburg, Clinton.
Edwards, Black Hawk, AcOna, Holmes county.
Madison Station, Wesson, Crystal Springs.
Terry, Verona, Spring Ridge, Brandon, Brook
haven, Summit, Wesson and Jackson Sab
bath Schools at Yazoo City, Baldwin and Fay
cite, were represented by proxy
Communications were read flom Rev. G r
Galloway, Vicksburg: Rev. W. T. J. Sullivan,
Sardis Rev. T. c. Boykin, Atlanta, Ga. Rev.
]. Porter, Chicago; Fred Halves, Esq. St.
Louis-al congratulatory of the call for con-
vention.
A Constitution, reported by a committee.
was carefully considered and adopted. Coun-
ty and District Conventions ara recommended
therein.
The afternoon of first day was devoted
chiefly to free conversation on the following
subjects: Average attendance of scholars
mode Of raising contributions; International
Lessons; Libraries attendance of Sunday
School scholars on public worship, etc
The exercises at night were specially inter
esting, and large congregation was in at
tendance. Addresses we're delivered by Gen.
A. p. Stewart, Hon, II. L. Jarnagin, L. P.
Brown, Rev. J. L. Forsyth and Rev. l. ].
Daniel. Several beautiful hymns were sung
by the children.
The following were elected delegates to the
international Convention which meets at
Atlanta, Ga, ON 18th inst: J. B. streater,
Black Hawk 5. A. Goodwin, Columbus; L. p
Brown, Meridian; S. NJ. Shelton, Vicksburg;
Geo. R. Hill. Oxford; J. L. Power Jackson;
I. J. Ross, Macon Geo. Wood, Moss Point;
Rev. w. NJ. Burr, Vicksburg; F. W. Merrin
Water Valley; II. Musgrove Jackson r. NJ.
Leavell, Verona; 6. II. SimralI Vicksburg;
Rev. J. n. Craig, Holly Springs; Rev J. T
Heard, Brookhaven; Oliver Clifton, Jackson
In case any one appointed, cannot attend, the
Chairman of Executive Committee is author
lied to fill vacancy.
The following were elected officers for the
ensuing year:
Presdent-Gen. A. P. Stewart, Oxford
Vice Presidents-Prof. A. J. Qunche Ok
ford; II. Musgrove, Jackson; Oliver Clifton,
Jackson; Prof. }. W. Adkisson, Meridian;
Robert c. Patty, Macon.
Secretary-Wm j. Brown, Jr., Jackson
decentralization H. Alexander Kos
ciusko.
Treasurer-O. J. Moore, WinOna.
The Executive Committee consists Of
Messrs. J. L. Power, jackson; J. C. Lucas,
Kosciusko; H. L. Jarnagin, C. P. Gully
Vicksburg; H. c. Undertake. Clinton.
The next annual meeting will be held at
Kosciusko, on the first Wednesday in May,
1879.
Gen. Stewart was requested, by resolution, to
furnish IA copy of his address for publication
The Convention adjourned at one oclock,
Saturday, after a brief address of thanks and
exhortation from the President.
NoTE.-We are requested by the Secretary
Mr.. w. J. Brewn,Jr, to say that he desires the
name and post office address of every Sabbath
School Superintendent in the State; also the
number of teachers and scholars in each
school. All who report to him will receive
"A copy of the Convention proceedings.