The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-09-10

| for school in Ross County. We wish you
success, Miss Emma ..... Prof. &. b. Jones,
Jr., takes up his abode in future in the West.
having been elected to position in the pub
lie schools o st. Louis. Success to you
Charley . Mr.. Riley Mayse leaves this ev-
ening for Chicago, with the intention Of
making it his future home. He settled to
date for the Leader and enters his wife's
name Sarah Mayse), on the list, as sub
scriber for one year. Sorry to lose you
Brother Mayse but may our loss be your
gain ...... Mrs. Str u }, of Troy, spent several
days in the city visiting relatives and friends.
...... Rev. NJ Carson, of Hills boro, is on Il
business (?) visit to our city, the guest Of
warm hearted pastor. Rev. p. Tolliver, who
can very efficiently put the seal on any of
Bro. Cs contracts with the fair lady, l.......
Thursday, at IL o'clock n. M, the Rev. p.
+. Fossett delivered the annual sermon to a
large and attentive audience text, first
Timothy 6:l2 In the AFTERNOON the time
was occupied in aiding the letters and
reports from the several churches which
constituted a very interesting feature of the
days proceedings After the reading of the
letter from Zion church, Cincinnati the
pa-tor Rev w. X Boone made a 81 a elnent
OF tie financial condition of the church
announcing that the white B4ptists OF the
city had cffered to raise S., 600 toward paving
of the debt of the church. provided, the
church rebut it with $1,000 He made an
eloquent (and we trust effectively appeal t.
the association for help. Rev's L. B. Moss,
j. NJ. Meek and ;. ID. Fox endorsed heartily,
the appeal and all seemed TO comprehend the
disgrace which would attach to the Baptsts
of the State from the loss Of such valuable
temple. The entire Indebtedness is about
$4,000. The letter from Lima reported tie
serious illness of Rev. ID Bush, with a
request for prayer in his behalf, which was
Immediately engaged in, led by Rev. ). IL.
Fox Mt. Calvary church, Cincinnati,
reported the death of brother
at the advanced age of 100 years
and the Cumminsville church that of a
sister l24 years of age. She was bern in
Africa Elder w. Shelton urged pastors to
communicate such intelligence to the press
that all may see that Christians live, nova
days, as long as Moses did. Next. after
reading correspondence, occurred the cleo
ton of officers, resulting in the reelection
OF the present incumbents. to wit: Modera-
tor, Rev. l.. B. Moss, L rbana; Clerk, Chas.
ID. Swayne, Springfield; Treasurer, n.
Jones, Sandusky; then the appointment of
committees on business, devotion, finance,
Na0NSs, NN0NosAOh' HNA ohNN, csdtC VI OOuu'
try, obituary and resolutions. At night
Rev. r. Meredith preached in City Hall.
While at the church candidates for ordina-
tion to Elders orders were examined. Rev.
Jas. h. Brown, of Middletown, and Rev.
ID. b. Hueston, of Sanduskv, were success
full. Bros G J. Evans, of Kenton, and w.
Grimes, of Middle Creek, were referred back
to their studies for one year The Friday
morning session was devoted to receiving
and adopting (attended with considerable
debate) the reports of the various con. nit
tees. We note the report on education:
REPORT ON EDUCATIeN.
The age in which we live is one OF civili-
zation and progress-an age which, for edu-
cational advantages, is far In advance o any
that has preceded it. Hence people of every
class, Barbarian, Scythian, bond or free, all
are required in these days of enlightenment,
to receive at least "common
a requirement of men generally, we are per-
suaded that much more in this age is ex-
pected of minister of the Lord Jesus. He
is a leader of the people, guide, and as
such, he should be their superior. He should
make full proof of his ministry He should
study to show himself approved unto God,
a workman that-needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth" We
are glad to see that this command of Paul
to Timothy is being obeyed by the clergy.
To-day we have men in thepulpit who are
indeed power in the Christian Church,
but they are few. We need more and
thank God we are receiving them every
year from the institutions and seminaries of
nearly every State in the Union. 1t is
fact universally admitted that knowledge
Is power" and it Is our sincere belief that
knowledge is one of the great levers that
must be used to elevate our race. No pee,
pie on this earth have been enslaved men,
tally as well as physically, like the colored
race of America, and no people deserve
more to reap the benefit of the various
schools of learning which now adorn our
land We, your committee, would therefore
urge upon this Association and the Churches
therein represented, the Importance and neeo
of supporting Denison University, and all
similar institutions that are now doing so
much toward diffusng light and truth
among the colored race of America. 5. ID.
Fox, w. X. Boone, j.. NJ. Meek, j. w.
johnson, r. Meredith, j. o. Bonner.
The committee on resolutions among
others reported the following resolution:
That Baptists strictly patronize Baptist
publications, institutions and literature gen.
orally, also one endorsing the work of the
American Baptist Publication Society. The
sum of ten dollars was subsequently voted
to this society," A resolution declaring the
time at hand when religious bodies should
be self-supporting, by individual churches
defraying expenses of delegates 10 and from
places of meeting and while there, was
tabled The resolution denouncipg Baptist
hiaof tod 10 hla
remark. After a spirited discussion of the
matter, the resolution presented by the com.
mittee was tabled and the following sub. titute
offered by Rev p F. Fossett was adopted:
Camp-meeting resolution by z. +. Fossett:
"In view of the fact that this Association
has three times expressed the opinion that
camp-meetings, as now carried on by Bap-
lists, are not only an innovation upon the
time honored practice of our denomination,
but injurious to the cause of Christ.
Resolved, That we advise the churches COM
prising this association to discountenance all
ministers that engage in or carries them cn.
A resolution of vast Importance to the
churches was one creating fund for super
animated preachers. and requesting the
churches to literally contribute thereto. As
previously announced the Sunday-school
Convention met on Saturday at a. m.
The annual address was delivered by
Rev. 5. ID. Fox. 1t was masterly
effort, full of point and zeal.
The afternoon was devoted mainly to con-
sd ration of business, reading letters re-
ceiving and adopting reports of Committees,
election of officers, etc.
:, The officers for the ensuing year are: Pres.
Rev. VIM. n. Allen, Urbana; Vice Pres.
w. +: Trent. Lebanon; Superintendents,
FIRST District, g. w. Havs, Second District
Z. ID. Swayne, Third District, n L. Bray,