Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-22
Tue PoroMAc BAPTIST Assoo1Ar1oN.

54S 1Asso9tatlon convened In the Baptist
Church of this town, on last "Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock, a. III. The territory
within its bounds comprises tho counties of
Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, Clarke,
Frederick and Warren, in Virginia, and JEFF,
ferson aud Berkeley in West Virginia, Fifty
churches are within its bounds, represented
by about thirty ministers, and messenger for
every fifty members, footing up perhaps.
seventy-ive. 1t was organized by the elec>
ton of the Rev. mr. Lake, of Loudoun. as
Moderator; Rev. Mr.. Weir, of Fauquier, of
the clergy, and Mr. Mccormack, of Loudoun,
of the laity, as Clerks, and Mr.. Adams, of
Loudouu, Treasurer. Letters wore handed
in and read from tho various churches giving
statistical information, amount of contribu-
tons to the several boards, etc. The intro>
duotory sermon was preached by the Rev
Mr. Dunnaway, of Loudouu-his subject,
"the theme of Christian preaching" Inter-
esting discussions followed the reports of the
several Communicable Homo Missions, Sabbath
Schools, Education, etc. A plumber of min,
listers from abroad were present-Drs Cuth>
bert of Washington City, Parmlse OF Now
Jersey, Dickinson of Richmond, Kerfoot and
Wharton of Baltimore, and Jones of Ports
mouth, who contributed by sermons and
speeches to the interest of the Association
On two occasions collections were taken up to
aid in tho construction of church buildings
$500 was subscribed for Charles.own, aud
$500 for Leesburg, whore, strange to say,
there has not been a Baptist church. A
night was given to the subject of temperance,
when judge Ferguson, of West Virginia, and
Rev. Mr.. Wharton made effective speeches.
The several churches in this Valley lying in
the counties of Jefferson, Berkeley, Warren
and Clarke, asked to be set apart into sep
crate association, which was granted, and on
its contamination most touching speeches
wero made by Rev. Mr. Shepherd and others.
The members Of the association, with MANY
visitors, were most Hospitality entertained by
tho families Of Charlestown generally, and
the body by resolution snd speeches recorded
their high appreciation of their cordial rOcep-
ton and generous entertainment The pros
ceedings of the body were highly interesting
the attendance immense. the spirit pcrvadinp
1t most delightful winding up with touch
ing exhibitions eff brotherly love and fellow
ship. The Presbyterian church was cour-
teousl3 offered and accepted for public wcr>
ship, and was occupied day and night. 1t
was pronounced by ministers in their remarks
to DC among the most pleasant associations
held. The ministers present of other denom-
nations we're invited to take seats in the BODY
aud participate in the deliberations Long
Branch church, Loudoun county, Va, was
solicited as the next place to hold tic Asso,
citation.
Ministers Of Potomac association Present at
its Session
Rev. j b. Lake, d. d, Moderator. Un-
Porvile; Rev. Il. II. Wycr. Fauquier county;
Rev. j b Turpin, Wurrenton Rev W. i.
Dunaway, Miidiebur.; Rev. } H. Cuthbert,
D. D., Washington Rev. O L. FIippo,
AIsxandra ; Rev. ~. s. OBJ Thomas. FAIRS
Church; Rev. +. 7. Warren, Hamilton; Rev.
]. Shepherd, Charlestown Rev. L. II.
James. Hsp7ahannock; Rev. y I. NJ Hsndy,
L"u1aun ; Rev. T. Z. Davis, Clarke Rev
y. G. Ben"n, Berryvill"; Rev. Il Erbank
I4eetowu; Row. Uinstot, Wurdensyille
Rev. y i Rogers. Mnrtinsburg; Roy. A
j. Huntington, d D Washington Rev. Il.
p. DuIa, Prince Willism; Row. Charles
Hernd"n, Leeshurg: Rev. ". s Kcras, Rec
tnTt"wn; Rev S. NJ Athey. Orleans: Rev.
Il Steele, Front Royal; Rev @. EIlyson,
Washington Row. G. W. Po2kins, Farm,
we'll; j. T. Skinner, Co!porter
OGhcr Ministers in -fTtcmdnncc, invite2 to Pxr
ftcP"te /" the PrOcccHin4S Of lie 1SSo>
citation.
Rec. Reuben Jones, Norfolk county; Row.
John Pollard, d D Richmond, President
State Mission Board Row f. H. Kerfoot d.
d., Baltimore; Rev II. NJ Wharton, Bal,
tinoro Rev. S. r White, Rockville, Md;
Rev. W. II. ParmIy, D. D., Nav jersey:
Rev. Fl. II. Harris, D D, Richmond Col
lege; Rev. Thomas Home D d, Norfolk
City; Rev. j. NJ Pitcher, Petersburg. Va;
Rev. a II Dickinson, D D., Editor Rcligious
Herald, Richmond; Rev. A Eubank, Char
lottesVille; ReVs. a. e. Hopkins, D. D., and
q. n. Campbell of the Presbyterian Church,
and Rev. j. j.. Shipley and j w Tongue of
the NJ. Il. Church South.
Ono hundred and fifty persons registered
at tho Carter House last week Among them
some of tho celebrities of West Virginia
Gov. j. Is. Jackson, G. G. Watts, Attorneys
General Col. W. II. Hogeman, Fl on. Thomas
O'Brien-these compose tho Board of Pub
lie Works Cor the AsscsSment of Railroad
property Hon. Judge Ferguson, Hon. F
W. Wilson, f. h. Knight, Esq, It. L
Brown, Esq, all of Charleston, having bus
mess in the Gours.of Appeals.
BABY observation-disclosures is everioyed with
h's acguls tisn-ths baby elePhamt-and do
cIazes $500 ,GG0 could not buy it. He offers S25-
600 for al Insurance of TIE life of the iafant for