Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-17
Potomac Baptist Association.

was offered Dy NcV l.. III. J8usS. ue pto'
ceedings Of yesterday wore read and adopted
The Association then took up the miscela
neous business.
Prof. Huntington, Of Columbia College, then
addressed the Association on the spiritual
condition of the churches, alter which
j. A. Haynes, D. d., read biographical
sketch Of the life and labors Of Rov. Thaddeus
Herndou, who had died sinco the last meeting
of the Association.
On motion Of Rev. j. L. Carroll. the paper
read by DR.. Haynes was Incorporated 10 the
minutes Of the Association.
The report on the State Missions WAS then
read by DR.. Haynes. chairman OF the com,
mittec.
Pending the adoption of the report addresses
we're made by II. X. EIlsson and Dr. j. il.
M. Curry. of Richmond.
DR.. Curry said: We had had enough talking,
and money was what we wanted lie then
proceeded to take up collection. who b
amounted to $3.50 10 cash and subscriptions.
Pledges Tor the coming year $737.
The report was adopted aud,
On motion the Association took recess no.
til Two o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
Singing by The congregation aud prayer by
Rev. J. l.. Carroll.
The Moderator appointed j. r. jackson and
VIM. Fl. Benton to Suait the Treasurer's ao
couut.
Rev. J. B. Lake then read tho report on
Home Missions, which was followed by able
addresses by Rev. j. B. Lake, j. D. Carroll.
Dr. Cuthbcrt. of Washington, d. g., aud W.
S. Ponck, Of Alexandria.
The report was adopted.
Rev. W. S. Penlck then read report on
education.
Most excellent addresses were made by Dr..
Huntington, Rev. S. NJ. Athey. Mr. Wilson,
of Charlestowu, DR.. j. L. NJ. Curry. and Rev.
Mr.. Raymond, Of Croser Semnery.
The report was then adopted.
The committee on time and place of next
meeting then reported recommending Ketoo-
tic. Loudoun county, Va; time. Wednesday
before the 3rd Sunday in August, 1879; 0.
EIlyson to preach the introductory sermon, and
A. f. Rogers appointed alternate
The Association then granted Rev. 5. 7.
Duliso 10 minutes to represent Brensvle
church. lie stated they had an unfinished
house. and wanted help to complete it, He
took up Collection, amounting to SIS so.
The Association the adjourned to meet to
morrow morning at 81 o'clock.
After prayer by DR.. Curthbert, Dr.. Curry
preached an eloquent sermon last light 10 the
Methodist Episcopal Church, which was very
kindly rendered to the Association duriog its
session here.
DR.. Curry will lecture on education to night
in the Methodist Church.
MART1NsBURa. W. Va, Aug. 1G.-TLe
Moderator took the chair at the appointed
off huf ha iop nH
prayer by Rev. S. Nj. Athey, the Association
proceeded to business
The proceedings of yesterday were read and
approved.
The committee appointed to audit the Treas
urer's account then reported
Ten minutes wero then allowed Rev. w. S.
Kerns to represent the claims Of Clifton Church.
A collection was then taken amounting
to $945.
The report on foreign missions was then read
by Rev. j. l.. Carroll, aud very uba addresses
we're made by Rev. ". j. Ponick, Prof Hunt.
iugton, DR.. Cuthbcrt aud j. L. NJ. Curry, ID.
A collection was then taken, amounting to
$50. IS, after which The report was adopted,
and tho Association took O recess until > clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was opened with prayer
by Rev. Mr. Abrahams.
The report Of the acliGg board Was read and
adopted.
The report On Sunday school statistics was
then read by Rev. Il. Ii. James, General Su-
perintcndeot of Sabbath Schools in the bounds
of the Potomac Association, and discussed by
Rev. Il. II. James, j. il. Carroll, S. Barber,
w. S. Pepick and A. Il. Rogers. and adopted.
Rev. A. t. Rogers then offered the following
Resolved, That We are 10 hearty CO operation
with the Sunday School and Bible Board, and
that We urge cur churches to contribute annu'
ally to is support,
Which was discussed by DR.. Haynes and
adopted.
VS.. Penick lhcn offered the following
Resolved, That we commend to our churches
the Sunday school organization of this AsSocia'
ton, and invite their hearty 90 operation. .
81. That the General Superintendent shall
be instructed to put this organization in har-
monous cooperation with the Sunday School
and Bible Board Of the General Association 10
this work.
The resolutions were discussed by Rev. w.
s. Penick, j. l.. Carroll and others, and
adopted.
Rev. W. s. Peuck was then elected General
Superintendent of Sunday Schools
Rev. j. l.. Carroll then offered the follow.
iug resolution OF thanks, which was adopted:
Resolved, That tho thanks of this Associa'
lion arc due and are hereby cordially rendered
to this church and community for the generous
aud abundant hospitality furnished them during
the session also to the NJ h. Church for the
use of its hou:" OF worship; also to B. Il 0.
ard Virginia Sls,!latd railroads. for aocommo.
datlous extended.
% motion the Association adjourned to meet
10 Catootin Church, Loudoun county, Va.
Wednesday, before the third Tuesday in AL
gust, 1879.
The Moderator made some very touching re-.
marks. After singing by the congregation
Rev. |. B. Lake led 10 prayer.
This has been onc of the most pleasant meet.
logs OF the Association that we have ever had
the pleasure of attending.
News of the Day.
General Mackenzie is reported to have crossed
the Rio Grade into Mexico at Fort Duncan
with detachment of United States troops. The
Meyicans nm the thnr side of the river are sald