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PROCEEDINGS

OK THE

nTTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION

<>K THE

ALABAMA

Baptist State Convention,

IIKI.I) WITH THE

. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MONTGOM ERY, ALA.,

July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th,

1 876.

MONTGOMERY, ALA.:

KOimtEKN l'T.ANT.\TM>N HUNTISii AVI) BtNMJTO.

1 1*70.

ORDER OF BUSINESS,

I. READING, SINGING AND PRAYER.

% ENROLL DELEGATES ANI> LIKE MEMBERS.

::. KLECT OFFICERS.

4. RECEIVE CORRESPONDENTS AND VISITORS.

.V APPOINT COMMITTEES.

1. ON PREACHING.

2. " FINANCE.

;i. " NOMINATING OFFICERS OF HONVENTIGN.

4. " " DELEGATE!* TO SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION,

ft. " NTATE MHsion HOARD",

0. REPORTS.

1. OK HO Attn OF TRUSTEES OF HOWARD COLLEUK, -'• " " " " FEMALE COLLEGES.

'.': " STATE MISSION It(>AUI>. 4. " HOARD Of DIRECTORS. .r>. " HOARD OK EDUCATION.

7. APPOINT CORRESPONDENTS TO OTHER BODIES.

8. " TIM K AND PLACE K< >K NEXT CONVENTH >N «.». " STANDING COMMITTEES.

It). REPORTS OF COMMITTKKS.

1. ON FOREIGN NIS8IONM.

2. " HOME MISSIONS. .:. " EDUCATION.

4. " HAIIHATK SCHOOLS.

.r». " NOMINATING OFFICERS OP CONVENTION.

•'• " DELEOATE8 TO SOUTHERN BAP'T CONVENTION.

"• " STATK MISSION HOARD.

11. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

V2. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.

13. REPORT OF TRKA8UUER. ,

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS.

Fifty-third Annual Session.

Montgomery, Ala., Thursday, .July 13, 1870.

The Alabama Baptist State Convention met, by appointment, with the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, at I « ► i o'clock, a. in., the Hon. Jonathan Haralson, of Selma, in tin1 chair, ami Benjamin B. I >uv is as Secretary. The opening exercises were conducted by Rev. B. \V. Whilden, late Missionary to China,. by reading the eightieth Psalm and ringing the hymn commencing, "O, God of Bethel, by whose band." . .

In response to the invitation of the President, the following enrolled their names as delegates :

ANNOl'IATIONlS

Alabama— W. <'. Cleveland, Whitfield Quartos, <;. W. McQueen, T. J. Miles, K. I'. Uuber, M. liis!io|».

Eu nulla— K. V. Van I loose, W. N. Iteevea, W. If. Norton, W. s. Paullin, W. H. Rodgers, Seth Mabry.

Coosa River— S. Henderson, .1. J. 1>. Renfroe, E.T. Smyth, A. B. (ioodhue, c. It. Cross.

Cahaba— E. T. Winkler. W. V. Ward, 1>. O. Lyon.

I'nity— W. I.ee. \V. B. Shock, J. 11. Burn*.

Canaan— A. J. Waldrop. J. II. Wuatherly, N. F. Miles, A. J. Nun- nelly, L. M. Herrinpr, T..Y. B. Moore.

Pino Barren— C, W. Hare, J. F. Bruner, A. T. Simms, 0. W. Al- brltton, J. W, Purifoy,

Tuskaloosa — J. 15. Eddlns.

Tuskegco — It. Davie, W. II. Carroll, M.c. Hammona, /.. I>. Robey, '/.. T. Weaver, I. T. Tlchenor, W. E.-Idoyd.

Carey— W. T. Davis, M. W. Wliatley. '

Bethel— J. G. McCaskcy, II. A. Woolf.

Bethlehem— W. <i. Curry, L."W. Duke, B. F. Riley.

Cedar BUill*— J. J. Cloud.

Salem— J, P. Nail, J. D. MoLondon, <;. Hendrick, K. Y. Vanlloose, H. D. Boyd, <J. O. MeLendon, J. L. Sampey, B. A. Jackson.

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Providence— J. U'B. l*owry, T. R, Thames, J. s. Paiillin, »'. IS. Thames, J. II. » 'nrry. Contcnnlnl — F. H. I leudnn, Jonathan Thornton, W. W. Rvans, Warrior River— P. M. Musgrove, Central— II. Clay Tmtl.

mm hi:i'1U>i:n ri.n.

Tennew*ec Rlv< r, Liberty, M uncle shoals, < 'olbert, Sulphur Springs, Now River, North River, Lout Creek, Rear Creek, Yellow t'rook, Mntl Creek, Shelby, Cahaha Valley, Tallaaahatchle, Cherokee, Har- mony, Liberty, Arbacoochee, Newton, Unity, Jndaon, /ion, Union.

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ICiiAinla— W. N. ReevoN, J, A. It. Bohhoh.

Provldonee— W. R. i.'nunpton, P. L. Moaeley, L. Johnson. * Molina — I. W. Hudson, J, H. Hums, T. s. Rowen, Jonathan Haral- son, Sunipter Lea.

Talladega— J. J. I>. Renfro.

Oxford— E. T. Smyth, A. R. Gk>odhne.

Montgomery— Fi rat, I). P. Noble, n. n. Davis, T. L. Jones, 11. A. Howard, R. II. Molton,

Montgomery, Adams Street — L Palkner, .1. M. l'alknor.

Ruhama — A. J. Waldrop.

Si loam— B. T. Winkler, J. T. Murtee, John <;. Apsey, W. F. Davis", T. •». Kill.

Friendship — II. J. Skinner.

Pellownhip— C. .1. Knight.

Mobile— St. Franris Street, J. O'B. Lowry, T. R. Thames, C. B. Thames.

Mobile Rroad Street— J. S. Paullln, J. II. Curry.

Birmingham— First, J. 15. Fonville, J. P. Hutchinson, Thomas M<- Connaghy, '. It. Moore.

Clayton -W. s. Pnullin, Seth Mabry.

Town ("rr-ek— s. W. quarks, 1>. R. Edwards.

Steep Creek— W. P. Rullock, 1". A. Mosely, s. A. Satterwhite, W. K. Rolfo, I'. <i. W. Powell, John Thomas.

Hopewell, Lowndes county— John Tyson.

tiadsden— J. J. (lend.

Bothlehcm Church— W. II. Norton.

Qreenville— B. Ii. Crumpton, J. M. Thigpen, T. C. Watts.

Betluiaida, Wileos eonnty— <;. W. Alhritton, «'. <'. Jones, J, \v, Pu- rifoy.

Kbenczer, Rntler county— Nathan Wright.

Pleasant Hill. Dallas county— R. \V. Whilden.

Montevallo and PlantersvllU — J. s. Dill.

Ash (reek, Bethany, Mount Oilead, Ilaynevlllo— E, F. Baber.

Union Springs— J. H. ifendon, C. .1. L. Cunningham, Jonathan Thornton, W. M. Thornton, Geo. Williams.

itiK spring*, llarpersville, Shelby County — T. \. Preatridge.

Ro>-k West— Duniol Cook, Frank rook.

1*1 no Apple — J. It. Hawthorne.

Mount Won — A. J. Nunncllcy, I.. M. Herring, T. Y. It. Mi>ore.

HiiiiihIi — /.. T. Weaver.

Bethel, Lowndes county— M. Bishop, It. M. Burt.

Itethel, Marengo county — I* L. Fox.

Huntsvllle— B, W, Uusscy.

Tuskaloosa— J. M. Dill, J. V. Lanneau, W. II. William*.

Georgiana — J. K. Bell.

I.IFK MKMIIKIts.

Jonathan Haralson, W, W. Waller, K, It. Tongue, I. T. Tichonor.

iviiiiksi'onpixh IIODIKS, KTC,

General Association of South lvist Alabama and West Florida — P. M. Callaway, K. Y. Vanllooso, J. P. Null, <t. Ilendrix, J, L. Sampey, \V. I». Boyd, .1. O. McLendon, a. G. McLondon, B. A. Jackson.

Pleasant Hill Ladies Benevolent Society — B. W. Whllden.

Baptist Ladies Aid Society, Greenville — T. C. Watts.

Pine Apple Missionary Society— B. J. Skinner.

Ann Hazel tine Society of Marion— J, O. Apsey.

Woman's Missionary Society of Talladega — J. J. 1». Reufroe.

Steep Creek Missionary Society — I. (J. W. Powell.

Georgetown College, Kentucky— B. Manly, President.

Georgia Baptist State Convention— W. N. Chaudoin, J. B. Chovis.

Rev. M. B. Hardin.

Judsnn Institute— L. It. Owaltney, President.

Big Hatchie Association, Tennessee— M. P. Moore.

Howard College— J. T, Murfee, President.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—./. P. Boyce, President, and J, II. Curry.

A motion was agreed to, to co into the election of officers ut' the Convention, when, by unanimous consent, the vote was taken by accla- mation, resulting in the election of Hon. Jonathan Haralson of Seluia, President, and II, Jl. Davis, Recording Secretary, when, on motion, •J. W. Hudson was elected Assistant Secretary.

On motion, a committee of three, consisting of C. W Hare. A. J. Waldrop and T. S. Bowen. was appointed to nominate the remaining officers of the Convention.

On motion, agreed that the first half hour of, each day's proceed- ings be set apart for devotional exercises.

It was resolved that a committee consisting of the delegates from the Montgomery church be appointed to fix the hours fur the com- mencement and adjournment of the Convention, which committee reported as follows : Meet at 9 a. m. adjourn nt 1 p. m. : meet at 4 p. m., adjourn at G p. m. ; meet at 8:15 p. ni.

On motion, a committee on the religious exercises of the Conven*

lion was appointed, consisting of the delegates from the Montgomery church, K. F. Baber, ami J. Falkoer as chairman.

< >n motion, Convention adjourned to 4 o'clock p. m.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention rc-asscnibled at 4 p. m., the President in the chair.

The session was opened with singing the 42 3d hymn ami prayer by T. B. Thames.

The President appointed the following committed* :

n,i Finance.— l\ I* J. Cunningham, f. I'.. Fonville, J. \V, Purifoy, John Tyaon.

To Xoniinatc \/<nr Mission Bbaiti.—'W. V. Ward, .1. II. Hendon, .1. .1. (loud, L. W. Duke.

•/'.. Xominatc DclcffntCM to the Southern lluptist Convention.— W. If. Mcintosh, \V; »J. furry, Thad C. Watts, W. T. Davis.

The committee to nominate the remaining officer* of the Convcn" tion reported aa follows :

Firsi I7ce President. — M. T. Sum nor.

Second I'iee President. — r, .1. 1>. Ren f roe.

Directors.— E. T. Winkler, W. W. Wilkerxon, Porter King, W. If. Piquet, John Moore, I. 15. Vaiden, .1. B. Lovelace, J. T. Mur- fec, John II. I/JC, «'.«'. Ilnckahec, r. F. Bailey, P. II. Ilawkcn.

Keport adopted.

The Keport of the lionnl •>/ Trust™ of Jfoiourd Cutter/t was read and referred to a committc of five — II. A. Woolf, ('. E. Thames, A. 15. Goodhue, L L Fox, 1J. II Crumpton:

The report of the linartlof Education with accompanying Treas- urer's report, was read and adopted alter the striking out of the rec- ommendation made in the report that the Hoard be dissolved and its work committed to the Hoard of Trustees of Howard College.

REPORT OF TIIK BOARD OF EDUCATK >X. Tho work of ministerial education at Howard College, confided in part to the care of this Board is tho moat popular, and In many

respects, tho most vital benevolent enterprise fostered by our Con- vention. And yet it has not been presented to our constituency us directly and extensively as it must lie. During the present move- ment for tho endowment of the College, no special appeal has been made, lest this should givo rise to contusion or impair the success of that flu* teaching and paramount benevolence. During the past few years your Board has rendered help to live or six brethren, and espe- cially to Hro. Jos. A. Howard, who under its auspices, has been car- ried through his entire course to graduation at the recent commence- ment.

• The following is our present financial exhibit, from which it will be neon how little has boon donated by tho churches :

HEN J. U. 1>A VtS, Treasurer,

In <!<;••( with KDV1WTIONAL HOAliD A. II. A. 1*73. |»R.

July. To balance on hand as per last report $ 7ft 05

" " nm't ree'd from Fannie Trayler 3 03

" " " " " Town Creek Church ft 00

" " " " " Itothany Church 5 00

" " A*h Creek Church ft 00

" Steep Creek Church ft 00

* " " Pleasant Hill Church A :tft

" " M " " Hopewell Church ft oo

' " " Pine Level Church ft (Ml

" " " " " Ladies' Benevolent Society of

Town Crerk church ft ftO

W. I>. Fonville... ft oo

1 '• " Collection at Chnrch 7 00

" " " " " J. S. Catts ft 00

" " " " " -Mrs. A. K. Catts ft on

" " " " " Mt. Lebanon Church 5 00

" " " " " Tuskegee Association 1- .'ift

" " " " " A.J.Cooper 2 50

" " " " " Eufaula Association ftO 00

" " " " " Hickory Grove Church ft oo

" Philadelphia Church 5 00-&27 30

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" I'.y ain't handed J. A. Howard lift 00

' to .J. B. Lovelace, Treaa. acc't Howard :l 63

' " •• " " 77 00

" " "• loaned B. P. .1. Davifl by instruction of

Eufaula Association 50 00-tfl«>l •!>

Balance $ t;."> •»">

We now respectfully repeat our request made several years since that this Board he dissolved and its work remanded to tho Board of Trustees of the College. Respectfully submitted,

I». W.GWIN, Bres.

The report of tlie Trunk** uf the .Imhon Fnniafa fustttutt was read and referred to the Committee on Education. REPORT OP THE TRUSTEES OP " THE J UPSON FEMALE 1N-

STIUTE," FOR SESSION ENDING 1875-70, To the Alabama IJaptixt Slate Convention :

The last session of this institution closed on the 22d day of .June, 1K70, with the usual exercises of commencement week. Tho number of pupils registered during the session was about 165, There was in

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tin- mi department :u : in the collegiate department Hi \ In music and

vocalization 4H ; ami In the preparatory and primary departments 71.

Ten young ladles received diplomas on commencement day, having honorably oomplated the course prc*crll>ed.

tjulte n number iilxo received certificates of distinction In nit, lnu-ic ami modern language*.

The friends and patrons of tbe.Tudson have cause for congratula- tloti lii the continued prosperity of the Institution ami lioaltli of the pupils during the session. No phso of serious Illness occurred during

that time.

I>r. Sumner retired from the Institute as its President at the -clone of the session, and the Hoard unanimously elected the. Rev. I.. It.

liwaltney, A. M. of Home, C»a., to till the vacancy.

Bro. (iwiiitney has nccoptcd the position and entered upon thn dlacharge of the duties devolving upon liim, preparatory to the com- mencement of the next session.

lie has secured u corps of aide and efficient teachers for all the va- rious departments of instruction in the Institution. Most of the fac- ulty are those who have been heretofore employed in the Institute mid are known to the Hoard to be worthy, competent and efficient in- structors, and those employed by him, who have not heretofore taught. In the .ludson, bring the highest testimonials as to their faithfulness, fitness and competency as teachers,

The Roard feel that our denomination has been peculiarly fortu- nate in having secured the services of so distinguished an educator, an eminent minister of the gospel, as Itro. (iwaltnev, for Ihe Presi- dency of its educational Institution.

The arrangement made with Bro, Uwaltiioyas 1'rcsldent secures his services ns such through a series of years. The friends and pa- trons nf "The Judson" can therefore send their daughters and wards with the confident flsauraiwe that they will remain under the instruc- tion and supervision of the same President, from the time they enter till their education la complete. .

The Hoard take pleasure in assuring the Convention and the friends of the .ludson that it has never had an abler Faculty or u more efficient corps of Teachers than those employed by Bro. (iwaltnev for the ensuing session.

At no former period in the history of the Judson has the facilities for Imparting a thorough education been superior to what they are now.

The election of Hro. < iwaltnev to this responsible and Influential position lias already met with the hearty approval of the denomina- tion, not only in this but in other States. Testimonials of several prominent brethren on the subject have been appended by the Hoard to the circular of the .ludson Institute.

In closing thia report we desire to express the hope that the Ir- vine favor may attend the labors of our retiring President in whatever sphere of usefulness he may hereafter engage. And that the .ludson

under its now administration may attain a greater unwofulness nml prosperity than nt any time heretofore.

JOHN MOORK, President pro /cm. Wm. II. Kujl'ET, Secretary.

The report of the Miuingvrmtf tlu •Af'ifpiiua fktptint \naa read and referred to a .special committee of seven, consist ing of W. ('. Cleve- land, K. P. Babcr, \V. 15. Cruiupton. T. M. Bailey, K. T. Smyth, J. Oil fiowry, A. .). Waldrop.

RKPOHT OF MANAOKRN OK TIIK ALABAMA BA1TIST.

More than two years ago, under the HuperviHlon of the Hoard of Direct orH of this Ton vent ion, the A LA KAMA Baptist was inaugurated, relying altogether for maintainance on its subscription price, and the gratuitous services of its corps of editors und managers, who will- ingly agreed to make the sacrifice in the interest of the denomination and cause of our Redeemer In Alabama.

Its success in the promulgation of truth, the bringing together <>f <mr brethren Into closer fraternal love and sympathy, and in the building up of every interest of the Convention, is manifest. Its il- miucial success has also been satisfactory. Wo arc out of debt, with an Increasing circulation, and money on hand sufficient to complete our obligations to subscribers,

Since the meeting of the last convention, the Committee on man- agement felt authorized in employing Rev. I). <;. I, yon as assistant editor, on a salary contingent upon the success of the paper. In addi- tion to his labors in the editorial department, which have materially contributed to the relief of our editor in chief; he has had control of the detail management of the oilice. Ilia connection with the paper from Its beginning as mailing clerk, while yet a student of Howard <'ollogc, eminently qualify htm for the position he now sustains.

With, any degree of sagacity in Its management, and a mainten- ance of the teachings of our Blessed Savior— promotive of brotherly love and affection — which has ever characterized its columns, we be- lieve the success of the Af,aii\m\ Baptist is established beyond a peradvonturo. Whatever may be its future disposition by this Con- vention, wo ask, above all things, that its financial management on a strict cash basis bo maintained ; and its policy, to eschew from its col- umns everything promotive of estrangement and discord among the brethren bo continued. •

Wm. W. WII.KKRSON, .1. B. LOVELACE, Committee and Business Managers.

On motion, it was resolved that the committee to nominate the State Hoard, he instructed to nominate the Board of Education.

The subject of the appointment of the time and place for the meeting of the next Convention was referred to a committee cmi»i-t- ing of J. S. -Panllin, B. U. Crumpton, 0. »V. McQueen.

The < '•mi in i'tt" n,i f-'inii/ii Miisi'mis wore granted further time to ro}N>rt.

On motion, the Chair Blletl the vacancies) in the following stand- ing committees

(in Foreign A/imi'oim.— J, F. Ilrutter, < '. E. Thames, J.N. i'restridge, <>,, Etlucation.—H, Lea, .1. II. <urry,.l. M. Palknor, Tho*. McCon- hagby. <>n Sabbath •School*.—.!, <». I J i x < >i i , T. L. J ottos.

The Committee nn Home Mission* read their report, which, on motion, was recommitted, and W. II. Carrol was added to the com- mittee.

Here a pleasant incident of the proceedings was the presentation of a gavel, mado of olive and acacia woods brought from the Mount of Olives by J. L M. Curry, at his recent visit, when, after appropri- ate remarks byW. II. Mcintosh, the following resolution was adopted :

ttesolvett, That we highly appreciate tho gift to this body of a gavel from Kov. J. L. M. Curry, I). I)., mado of olive and acacia wood from tho Mount of olives, and that our President bo requested to communicate our thanks to Dr. Curry, with our earnest prayers for his continued happiness and usefulness.

On motion, the Convention adjourned, with prayer by Jonathan Thornton, until 8| to-night

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NIC I IT SESSION*.

The Convention reassembled at 81 o'clock and listened to the in- troductory sermon preached by E. T Winkler, from Psalm liG : 8-12.

Topifsi Historic Record of tho Baptists.

< »ur present duty as baptist*.

MORNING SESSION.

Friday, July 24. The Convention reassembled at 0 o'clock, and after half an hour spent in devotional exercises, conducted by Kev. B. P. Riley, the

President took the chair and the regular business was resumed by reading and correction of the minutes of yesterday, which were then adopted.

( 'ommitti r on Foreign Mixsionx through its chairman, W. C. Ward, submitted the following report: i

Jtr/iort oh Fnreiffn Mission* to the Alabama Haptist .state Cbuven* turn: In tho United States, tho Baptists, in numbers rank among the first of tho groat Christian family; In tho South, they arc by far tho most numorous; while in Missionary work they arc osteomod to bo one of the most feeble. Practically there aro but few Missionary Hap-

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tints. Tlio churches, thus culled, make uji an almost countless mulli- tiule, but estimated l>y their personal sacrifices mill their contribu- tions, they are but a handful,— dovotcd it is true, lmt alter all only a handful. To ascertain what theyaro doing for Foreign Missions, com- parojthc amouut paid l>y Southern Baptists during the past year to the foreign Mission Board at Richmond, with the amount contributed by the Presbyterian Church South— in numbers about one-fourth of the Baptists— to Foreign Mission*. It will bo seen that in works and contributions thin small body of Christians excel the Baptists.

A great deal has been accomplished for the evangelization of the world by Missionary effort; nothing without it. In a christian coun- try instances occur whoro Baptist Churches have been established without special effort— as by the conversion in a body of Podo-Ilap- tist Churches, but no such ease occurs in a heathen land. More than eighteen centuries since, the gospel of peace began to bo preached at Jerusalem, and Middle, Northern and Kastcrn Asia, and all Africa savcasmall teritory in the Southern part of that Continent remains as at the beginning. The accepted theology of the Jews led them to re- gard themselves as the peculiar people of < Sod and that all the < Jcn- tiles were excluded from His favor— they were eminently an anti- missionary people. Commerce and enforced colonization lod to the establishment of synogoguOH in the cities of the. Levant and where those were not theyassemhlodllke Lydia and her family Ineonvcnie n places— as along the sea shore, where the law was read and the people engaged in worshiped. The, sacred oracles were guarded with jealous care. But lor the new leaven of.tho Oospel,witli the ministry of Paul and his fellows in the first great Missionary effort, there is little rea- son to suppose that any material change would have occurred in the religious condition of the world through all the revolving cen- turies from tlio days of the proclamation of the Law amid thunders of Mount Sinai, to the present.

It follows, that all that has been accomplished towards tin- sub- jection of the pagan world, to the reign of Christ is the result of Mis- sionary effort. It has been said that a truly converted man is in heart missionary. The impulse of the soul, full of the new found hope in a Bedeemer,is to persuade all to come to Christ and is the impulse that nerves the man on lire with the passion to save souls, to ask of God the heathen for an inheritance.

One by one tlio Missionary out posts have been planted until they .form an almost completed chain around the Globe. As yet it is but little more than a chain of out ports. After all that lias been done the populations that bow down to stocks and stones far outnumber those wlioio God is the Lord. The work viewed in the lijjht of the means employed for its accomplishment suggests the enquiry. " Who is suf- ficient for these things? Tlio answer is responsive. "Kxcept the Lord build the house, they lals»r in vain that build it. Kxcept tho Lord keep I the city, tho watchman iwaketh in vain.,' If Christians earnestly desired,and fervently prayed, for the salvation of the heathen would they not challango the blessing of God on these effort?

Dr. Tnppcr,by the historical sketches of the Missionaries and their

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labors, published by liim in the ilouoiniiiutiotm] papers, has i u i n i-lu-.l the public with much, needed Information. The want most felt hi this regard is a* to what has l>cen done, what i* being done and by whom. The religious |>rr«« has done much and cau do much more to

meet tliK want. Narrative* of the labors of MlMMlonariOH, and the publication of their letters detailing tholr methods, and operations, have accomplished much by bringing her into a kind of personal con- nection with these heralds of the Cross. It may in- assumed that the prevailing apathy among Christians on the subject of Missions arises from Ignorance of the great work to he performed, the labor necessary to its accomplishment ami of its vast Importance to tin1 whole human family in the future.

l'roin tho report of the Treasurer of the Hoard of Foreign Mis- sions to the last Southern Baptist Convention, it nppoars that Alaba- ma Raptlstscontrlbuted during the lust fiscal year the sunt of thirteen hundred and seventeen dollars— scarcely enough to support one of the Missionaries in the field. Why this small sum ? It must he that only n few of the churches contributed to this end, that by far the largest number nave nothing ; and perhaps that there are whole As- sociations In which the subject of Missions has not been remembered.

How is this leanness of soul to lie cured? Therein no word of reproach to lie uttered. The whole Gospel must he preached. I'pon this subject baptists must he educated. Zeal must follow knowledge. Pastors may fear that by asking gifts to this end, the weak and unsta- ble will lie driven from the regular ministrations of the word. If this is to he thi' result, then to the highways and hedges. It would seem that the remedy lies in the providence of the government in the supply of nickels, the least attractive coin, perhaps, ever made a medium of exchange. Such light exactions are not felt, but often re- peated, the burden without notice may be increased and prolonged until the habit of systematic benevolence is found. What a sum for the enterprises of the church might be annually raised, If all the Bap- tists of Alabama could be induced to contribute each five cents per week !

Much in the way of supporting ami operating Missions has been et- fected by the outorprislng benevolence of Itaptist women. Willi pro- per incouragement and recognition of their services, societies of Christian women might be organized in all the churches to carry for- ward, under the supervision of the churches, in a large measure all the works of benevolence to which the church is committed,

In order to the education of Baptists In works of benevolence and to support the entrprises of the denomination, it if* recommended that those in authority in theehurches.at their regular meetings adopt the plan of asking for, and taking up small contributions. It is be- lieved that some will become exemplars in this respect.

It is further recommended, that ns much space, in the Alabama Baptist paper, bo devoted, as the editors can well spare, to furnishing information upon the subject of Missions.

W. r. WARD, Chairman.

And after remarks from Bros, Henderson, Cruinpton and llobey, its further consideration was postponed until to night at H\ o'clock, when Bros, llobey, Tichenor and Whilden were requested to address the meeting.

On motion, it was resolved that the report of the Committee on Ed- ucation he made the special order of business for to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Bro. llenfroc then read the report on the $tnt» Mi'wion fimtinl as follows :

RKPOKT OK TIIK STATE MISSION I JO Alt D.

T.\i.i,u>i:<;.\, Ai.\., July 10, ls7o.

To the Alabama Ilaptitt {State Chnrmtion, to most in the city of Montgomery on the 13th instant.

Demi B itETH « ex, — Alter receiving the intelligence of our appoint- ment by the Convention, in tlie city of Huntsviile, twelve months ago, with the further action of that body, tbat the Board he designated. The state Mission Hoard of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, and that it wis the earnest desiroof that body that the Hoard may en- large the number of its Missionaries the Board had a meeting enrly in August 1875, and appointed the Kov. T. M. Bailey, Evangelist and. Financial Secretary for the State at large. It will be remembered that Brother Bailey had previously been our Evangelist under ap- pointment from our State Sabbath School Board.

At a subsequent meeting of your Board the following appoint- ments were made.

Tho Kov. W. II. Carroll was appointed Evangelist and Financial Agent for East Alabama, and the Kev. Joseph Shackelford was ap- pointed Evangelist and Financial Agent for North Alabama. These Brethren all accepted the appointments tendered them, and entered on their great work with Zealand earnestness; and your Hoard felt no ordinary degree of encouragement at the prospect opened before us with three such men in the lield, three anion g the very best minis- ters in Alabama.

And after addresses from BrorTcague, Winkler a.id Henderson, W. B. (Jromplon asked leave'to submit the report on Sabbath School* hearing directly on the report under consideration, which was granted and the report read as follows :

KKPORTON SABBATH SCHOOLS.

The Committee on Sabbath Schools are gratified to know that our stato Mission Hoard has made tho organization and encourage- ment of Sabbath Sahools an important part of tho duties of its evan- gelists.

Through tho efficient work of these evangelists, the idea that the Sabbath School is intended, merely for children, is being exploded and they are being organised upon the only proper Imsis; Tho church ill tho school and the.church resp onsiblo for Its teaching and liter-

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it 1 11 fo. We urge In conclusion, tin* importance i>r enlarging tho work of the state Mission Hoard.

\V. B. rUl'MI'TuN, Chairman.

flrOt Carroll linn supplied several destitute churches, besides his Kmuiui'IIsIc tour* In various pnrtH of IiIm Held. He linn reported In

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Sermons n ml discourses MI'J

.Money received |U00,2Ti

We make no notes of miles traveled, visits mndo or prayers of- fered ll|>.

I>r. Nhackelford low reported his work from tho time ho received tho appoint moot up to tho 1st of April, |H7tt, ITosays: I Imve not boon constantly engaged In the Evangelistic work since my appoint- ment owing to two, causes. 1st, My business tnattora required my attention a Rood deal of my time at homo. 2nd. Tho weather Vas ^nito disagreeable daring tho winter months ami I could accompllsh- hut little, ns it was difficult to got congregations,

He has proaohed sermons

Sum lay School address :

At tended prayer meetings

Mad conversions

Family visits

Traveled miles

Collected for the Hoard

Kxpeusos

Mad scoured some subscribers for tho Alabama ItaptM.

l>r. Shackelford reports North Alabama oa an inviting field for Kvatigelisticl work ; tho groat trouble is a support for thoj evangoIiHt,

especially this year. Itro. Shackelford, from absolute necessity, re- tired from the work of Kvangflllst for fhe Hoard soon after making tho above report.

rhe Rev. T. \V. Railcy reports an follows, for the entire Conven- tional year.

Sermons ],sx

Sunday school addresses ];ij

Subscribers to Alabama liaptto 17i»

Cards printed and circulated .",00

Sunday Schools organized 70

Miles traveled 4,-,07

Letters written 170

i 'entennial addresses • ,-,

Churches aided In procuring pastors ,r>

Protracted meetings attended fl

Associations nttondod i ;i

Received by letter Into postorless churches :t

Deacons assisted in ordaining \\

Restored " " 1

Baptised " " 14

Ilaptizud In connection with liis laborH 1 1

Subscribers t<» Howard Collegian •«:

Cash collected Jloll.H

All expenses lll'.UU

Pledges lSll.KO

Collected for foreign Missions .Vj.:i."»

" Homo " R<»ard HD.nr>

'• Centennial endow incut ■lit.tIO

" Theologian seminary 17,00

These various items, mid all of Uiom together give no adequate idea of the groat work, with its results accomplished under the appoint* ments of your Hoard. In every way that we have heard from tlie labors of our Evangelists, the account* have la-en eneou raging. The 1'reMident of our Hoard as Centennial Agent, has occupied a position which haa given him peculiar opportunitiea to learn the operations and rOHlllt Of this effort. And we have rejoiced at the growing use- fulness of this evangelism in our State, and the increasing sympathy With which the Haptists of Alabama watch our efforts.

The Evangelists report most Inviting prospects In everything ex- cept the single important item of adequate support. The Board ap- peals to the Convention and to the Haptists of Alabama for Increased liberality. It will be lamentable to allow this work to decline or fail. We must be allowed to make special mention of (he happy ac- counts WO have received of that part ol Mro. Bailey's work which looks especially to the organisation of the whole church into a Sabbath or Bible school. This work has given large satisfaction, and we must fasten in.

J, J. I>. RKNFROE, President. J, It. r'lCil'KT, Secretary.

When the discussion was resumed on both reports, and participated in by Bros. Bailey, Rogers, Cleveland, Smyth, Kddins, Kox, Benson, Carroll, 15. II. Crunipton, Davie, Ward, Hawthorne. By leave,

Itenolved, That f>r. J. P, Royeo bo invited to address the Conven- tion in the interests of the Southern Baptist Theological Convention this afternoon at "» o'clock. When the hour of adjournment having arrived, adjourned with prayer by Bro. Hiley.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention wus called to order by the President, and after singing a hymn, and prayer by Bro. Bell, discussion was resumed on the report of the Committee ou the State Mission Board, participated in by Bros. Bell, Baber and Lea, when the report was adopted.

On motion, a collection was ordered, which resulted in the receipt of 49.60 in cash and $55 in pledges.

On motion, a committee to report a plan of systematic beneficence for supplying the necessary menus for the support of the State Mis-

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-inn Hoard was appointed, consisting of J. It tiddens, W. ('. Ward, I. T. Tiehenor, Z. D. Itoboy add d. T. Murfee.

The committee to nominate tin- Btmnl of Education reported the following :

.J. IS, Hawthorne, President, .1. O'B. dowry, W. II. Williams, Z. M. Robey, .1. M. Palkner, K. II. Bolton, II. K. Noble. .B B. Davis.

The Committee 'to nominate the Stntr Mission Boanl reported an follows:

Your committee to nominate the »SVi»f*: Mission Hoard bog to recom- mend as tho Board, the following brethren : J.J. I>. Hcnfroe, l'res- ident; 8. Henderson, W. ('. Cleveland, J. II. Joiner, W. It Stone, .1. B. Piquet, J. II. (rlascencr, I. B. Mcrriam.

Your committee submit in recommending as members of the Hoard, brethren in different parts of the State, the object is to enlist more advocates in this work. Which report was adopted.

(hi motion the report of the Committee on the report of the 3/nna- t/rn of the Alttbanut Bapti*t was made the special order at II o'clock tomorrow.

The report of the Comiuittm to Xomiiititt' Delegate* to tin: Southern lloptist Court nt ion for I S7 7 was read and adopted as followers :

.Jonathan Haralson. S. Henderson, J. J. Cloud, H. II. Crumpton, W. B. Modawell, W. N. Reeves, Porter King, J. S. I'aullin, E. T. Winkler, J. J. D. Itcnfroc, It It Foster, B. .). Skinner, J. T. Mur- fee, Z. I>. Robey, C. C. I luckatac, Joseph Hhncklcford,W.B. Crump- ton, I. T. Tiehenor, A. J. Wnldrop, B. W. Busscy, J. B. Lovelace, W. II. Williams, B. It Davis, C. W. Hare, B. I\ Kilcy, J. 1\ Shaf- fer, B. W. Whilden. J. H. Hendon, J. C. Foster, M. T. Sumner, W. II. Carroll, R. If. Molton, M. G. Hudson, J. (). B. Lowory, 31. Bish- op, K. V. Babcr, T. M. Bailey, J. M. Palkncr, W. (J. Cnrry, l\ M. Musgrove, L W. tawler, It W. Meek. D. Lee, J. K. Bell, B. Bruce, W. C. (Meveland. K. It Teague, K. T. Smyth, (J. A. Pierce. d. \\. Eddins, |{. M. Jackson, L W. Duke, .1. B. Hawthorne, T. C. M. Holland, W. U. Almon, C. E. Thames, .J. L. Sampey, W. C. Ward, S. A. Harnett, .1. G. Nash, H. ff. Horton, II. A. Haralson, II. C. Taul, J. II. Weatherly. D. \\. Edwards. I. F. Beeson, It. M. Hurt, W. T. Hatchett. d. T. Vcrby, I. B. Mcrriam, J. Qunn, C. W. Callahan, A. C. Childers, .1. W. Hudson. .1. 1\ Bailey, .1. V. Hruner, L. R. (Iwaltney.

And on motion the names of the Committee : W. II. Mcintosh, W. <}. Curry. T. C. Watts, W. T. Davis, were added. The hour of five o'clock having arrived, on motion,

Rjcnolvko, That this Convention has heard with pleasure oftlio proape?! of tho early completion of tho Kentucky portion of the en- dowment of tho Southern IUpti-t Theological Seminary.

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Rkholvkd, That wo earnestly urge upon the Baptists of Alabama to contribute liberally towards the $200,000 to bo raised for the endow* incut outside of Kentucky.

Rkholvkd, That we will try to raise £10,000 as Alabama portion of this endowment.

The Committee on the time and place made the following report, which, after discussion, was adopted, viz :

We, your committee on the time and place of holding the next Convention, respectfully recommend Gadsden as the place, and Thursday before the third Sabbath in July, 1*77 at 10] o'clock a. in. ns the time.

On motion Resolved that the Report of the Committee on the Home MiKsi'on Board be made the special subject for consideration at. 12 in. to-morrow.

Tlie report of the Central Centennial Committee was read and re- ferred to the committee to whom was referred the Report of the Roard of Trustees of I Toward Collage.

The Central Centenial Committee report to the Convention that the work looking to the endowment of Howard College has boon diligent- ly prosecuted by Kev. Dr. J. J. D. lien fro our Centennial Agent, who has labored most faithfully and clUcicntly In this great enterprise and whose services we have been so happy to secure for the remainder of the present year.

It is yet too early to report results, as the work has been to a great extent preparatory, and most of the pledges that have been made by ministers, churches, and associations will not or can not be redeemed until the fall season lias renewed the supply of money in the country.

Up to the present time but a small amount of money has been collected.

Your Committee are impressed with the importance of enlarg- ing the Centennial agency in the various associations of the State.

They recommend that the Convention appoint additional workers to Co-operate with the several Committeemen of each Association, and that this enlarged Committee correspond with the general Agent, and undertake, the duty of commanding this great interest as far as prac- ticable to every church within our borders.

They also would recommend that the donation record bo espe- cially urged upon the liberal zeal of Alabama Baptist as promising a more prompt and adequate endowment to our church institution than any other means that can bo employed.

Whatever may bo the pecuniary rosultof tho efforts now put forth in this direction, your Committee feel satisfied that they have already awakened a docp and widespread interest in tho cause of education and in tho principles whose trumphs have been achieved by our fathers and whose maintenance, in the now generation is eommitted to our lilial piety. 2

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The Report of the TrMaaref was reed and referred to the Finance Committee.

K if. KoWl.KI'.S, TRKAMI'RKR—

In Account with AttlbOHM Ita/ttint State Convention . IN7.V FOREIGN MlssluN. UK C*R.

.inly IS— To Balance dm? thli hind 9 •-' !•*■

•' ( "i»fh iiuil Voucher from KIiiiiiicc < ninnilttec (>!> :il

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July 19— By M. It. Suiiiii.t, Receipt » ■.►J ::T

" Check five to H. A. Tllpper, Cor. Bcc'y M :;|

" Exchange mi check •_>.-,

170 M ? 7r. '.*;

DOMESTIC Mission.

July 19— TtiCash anil V. I'nnii Klimncc Cmn't. D, M IM 34

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Jnlj 19— Hy M. l>. Humncr, receipt .$33 m and * 1.00 a 23 :i7

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SMi 91 80 91

HOWARD COLLEGE,

J/ily 13— To Cnsh frnin Klnaucc Committee 9\x mi — $lx 00

PR. /".I uly 19— By J. It. I.ovelncc, Trca*. receipt f is mi

STATE" MISSION BOARD.

July 19— To Cash fnini Finance Committee $70 mi — $711 no

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July i'.'— Hy J. j. n. Rcnflro, receipt si* no

BOARD <»F EDUCATION.

July 19— To cnsh from Finance Committee Sin so — $in 20

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July 19— Bf J. W. Stlllwell. i See hi* cnrtl) Jin 20

GENERAL PURPOSE ACCOUNT.

July 19— To Cnsh from Klimncc Committee t£i ffl

Balance 7 fin — $:u no

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Otolxr !•— Hy J. II. Hudson, receipt $;u no

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Marion, Ai.a., July 11, ihto. To the President and Memberxofthe Ala. liap. Utate Convention:

Above you have my Annual report; as Treasurer of your body. Showing the amount** which have enme into my hands during the past year for the sevoral objects indicated. These Bums have been paid over, and this report is sustained by proper Vouchers. There re-

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mains a balance due the Treasury of #7 (>o over paid on General Pur- poso Account. All of which is respectfully submitted.

S. II. FOWLKES,

Trcas. Ala. Hap. S. Con.

KKsoi.vrn, That the report of the Committee on report of the Hoard of Trustees of Howard College be made special order for 8:15 p. in. to-morrow,

The report of the Hoanlhf Tru*fee*ofthe Alabama Central Femalt College was read and adopted.

Jteport a/ the Hoard of Truatee* of Alabama Central Female Col- lege.

The Trustees of the Alabama Central Female College are pleased to announce that the past session has been the most prosperous for several years.

The number both of boarding and day pupils has largely increased. The diligence and progress of the young ladies in their studies have been marked and gratifying.

Important and permanent Improvements have been made to the building and its general apartments are such as to insure comfort.

The College is free from debt and its prospects ehoering.

The President, Prof. Jno. F. Lannc.in will be aided substantially by the same faculty which has heretofore been with him together with important additions.

WW, II. WILLIAMS,

Pres. H'd Trustees.

When the Convention adjourned, with prayer by Brother Hender- son, until s:l"> to-night.

NIGHT SESSION,

Tlie Convention reassembled ut 8j o'clock, and addresses were made made on the subject of Foreign Mixtions by I. T. Tichcnor, ]l. W. Whilden and 'A. D. Robcy, after which a collection was made, amount- ing to $21 85 in cash, and $5 in pledges, when, on motion, the report on Foreign Missions was adopted. The committee on Rdigiom Krrrcisrs reported as follows:

The following are recommended as the appointments for the .Sab- bath :

First Baptist Church— L. R.Gwaltney, lui a. m. ; B. Manly. 8J p. m.

Presbyterian Church— J. O'B. Lowry. 10J a. m. ; W. C. Cleveland, (I p. m.

Methodist Episcopal Church— W, H. Williams, 10} a. m. ; M. B" Hardin, 81 p. m.

Methodist Protestant Church— H. W. Bussey, 101p.m.; B. H. Crumpton, 8J p. m.

Adams Street Baptist Church— W. II. Mcintosh, 101 a. m. ; K. T. Smyth, fl. p. m.

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Herron .Street Mothodlat Chuwh— Z. I>. Roboy, i"l a, m. ; W. B. Crumpton, *| p, m.

Tlio Convention adjourned with prayer, offered by 8. Henderson until to-morrow morning nt 0 o'clock.

TIIlllD DAY.

Saturday, July r>.

Convention assembled at 0 o'clock, and devotional exercised were, conducted by J. II- llondon, For half an hour.

Ilusincxs wok then resumed, ami the minutes of Friday were road and approved.

On motion nil ftmlitiiia oinnu'ttrr was appointed, consisting of H. II. Crumpton, W. II. Norton and J. <!. Apscy.

On motion the Secretary was allowed to take suitable advertisements to fill three pages of the minutes ol the Convention, to assist in defray- ing the expenses of the siune.

]{r.snl rril, That tllO BNHIH'latlotlH 1111(1 elllllehcs lie, anil lire hereby

roi|U0Ntod to send liy their delegates at oaeh session, money to ilofray the oxpqnspM of printing the minutes of tho Convention,

( )n motion, it was resolved that the members of this Convention ten- der their sincere thanks to tho members of tho Montgomery church, and their triends in this community for their most, liberal hospitality and kind attentions paid the delegates to this body; to the several churches that hue tendered the use of their pulpits ; also to the su- perintendents of siieh railroads as have given reduced rates over the same.

The hour of ten o'clock having arrived, the ronort ol the ( onunit- ln i,n Education — the special order for this hour — was road by the Chairman, W. N. Reeves, and after earnest speeches, from 15. Manly and S. Henderson, when the time set apart having expired, oil motion, it was extended, when the discussion was continued by Brothers Tielic- nor, Winkler, (Jwaltncy, Sampey, llixson, Lamicau and Williams, and on motion, the report was recommitted.

The ConiJiittcc of* seven, to whom was referred the report of tho managers ol the Alabama Jl«i>(L*t presented the following report:

The Committee, to whom was referred the report of tho Hoard of Directors In regard to the management of the Alabama Jin/>ti.st bog leave to report the financial condition of tho paper as perfectly satis- factory. Its circulation is Increasing; its Influence for good is being folt in every part of the State ; through tho skillful, efficient manage- ment of tho Directors, tho denomination in Alabama now has an organ established eminently worthy of its cordial support. We submit the following resolutions:

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Rksolvko, That tho Board of Directors of the Convention ho and are hereby Instructed to provide for tho continued publication of the Alabama Baptist in mien way as they may deem licst: Provided, That they shall not involve the Convention in anv pecuniary lia- bility.

IlKsoiA'KD, That this Convention owes a lasting debt of gratitude to it* Hoard for the very Judicious and cfuclent management of tlio paper; thoy are entitled to the full conlldonce and support of all the Baptists in tho state.

W. C.CLKVELAND, Chairman.

And nfter remarks from Brothers Tongue, Waldrop, 1 labor, Cleve- land, Henderson. Manly and Winkler, further discussion was .suspended, because the stated time sot for the consideration of the Retort of thr Com- mittee on the Home Mmlon Hoartlhad arrived, when that report was read ; and after remarks from W. II. Mcintosh, a collection was taken up, amounting to *7 45 and sundry pledges.

During the time occupied in taking up the collection tho following communication was received, read and ordered spread on the minutes:

Moxtmomkiiv, July It, l*7t>. To tho Alabama Jlttptint State Convention:

l)KA11 BllKI iii:i:n.— Wo, the Executive Hoard of the Colored Bap- tist Convention of Alabama, thinking that you would like to bo in- formed with reference to our objects, resolved to transmit to you, through our Elder, <'.<). Booth, the following statement :

ITavlng very keenly felt the need of an educated ministry, wo have decided to attempt the purehaseofa lot of ground and tho erection of a theological school building at Marion. Ala.

As we have but little information and littlo money with which to accomplish this much desired end, we intend that our beginning ahull not exceed $5,000. Of course, through the blessing of (1ml and the humble persistence of ourselves, we hope ultimately to realize a lar- ger amount.

We beg your sympathy and your prayers, May the good Lord abundantly bless your meeting.

Your humble brethren in hope of the promised rest.

.I..A. I'ONTKK, Chairman.

C. o. Hoor i r, ( 'or. Sec'y

The following resolutions were then read and'adopted:

Resot/VKD, That this Convention has heard with groat gratification of the earnest desire of our colored brethren for an educated ministry, and of their laudable cllbrts to establish a Theological School in this State.

Kksoi.vkd, That wo doom this b suitable occasion to express to our colored brothron our strong and abiding interest in their welfare, both temporal and spiritual, and our willingness to aid thotn, not only in this, but in every undertaking which may conduce to thoir good and the glory of our common Lord.

Kksoi.vkd, That the Secretary lie requested to transmit ft copy of

these resolutions totho President of the Executive Board of the Col- ored Huptist Convention!

The hour of adjournment having arrived, thr < 'onvenllou adjourn- ed with prayer by M. Illshop, until 4 o'clock.

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APTKRNOON SESSION,

Satvuhay, 1 o'clock.

The Convention opened with prayer by J. 0. Ilixson.

A Coininittee to nominate the one who is to preach the Convention sermon at the next session, consisting of Urns, C. W, lime, A. J. Waldrop and T. S. Howcn, was appointed.

Leave was granted the Coininittee to whom was referred the report of the Jin/ml of '/nixfrin of Howard Cn/fri/r, and the Cfntntl C<nl<n- niitf Committrf, to read their reports, which was done, and they were made the special order for R| o'clock to-night.

REPORT OF THE UOARR OF TRUSTEEH OF HOWARD COI#-

LEOE.

We have groat reason for thankfulness to God, that we have been enabled in our annual reports for several years past, notwithstanding the adversity that has pervaded every department of industry through- out the country, to look hopefully toward the future of Howard Col- lege. These reports will show that there has been a steady improve- ment of the internal administration of the College, promotive of a higher degroo of morals and scholarship ; that the building and appa- ratus have been put in good order and kept in a perfect state of pres- ervation ; ami that the property ha* been largely added to in the com- plete outfit of the Hoarding Department, and the purchase of tlio President's mansion. While, at the same time, our indebtedness lias been steadily reduced, and the cost of education gradually diminished, until now it is as cheap, if not cheaper, than in the most favorably endowed institutions. The session of 1875—0, just closed, shows an increase in the number of matriculates, numbering now, ] 12. of these, ten were theological students. We have, during this time, main- tained and preserved an unbroken Faculty of the highest order of merit and culture in their various departments of instruction. Their lldellty to duty and Christian character are too well known to require mention here.. The Discipline of the College is of such a character that, if properly and generally understood by the public, we believe it would fill to oversowing its Ijalls with students. It is mild, yet linn ; promotive of good morals tjnd health, as experience has proven ; and with its system of rewards'and punishments, a high degree of scholarship lias boon secured. Tn <>rlcf, it is such, that If maintained, will, wo believe, ultimately HID our Ntato with educated Christian gentlemen, the worthy sons of thoso\noble men who with thoir prayers and means, inaugurated and bequeathed to us this groat work.

We have thug reviewed briefly what, under the Divine blessing has been accomplished by Howard College during tho past fow years) with but little pecuniary aid from the denomination; that our breth- ren may fully understand and appreciate tho great work that is in their charge, and may he induced to take advantage of the present prosperous and favorable season, ami put this important and vital in- terest of the Convention beyond the reach of the chilling blasts ol ad- versity. Have we not, in the history of Howard College enough to stimulate the heart of our people, at least to emulate tho example of our brethetl in sister States? Have not her alumni alone, who are scattered from New York to Oalvoston, in the pulpit, forum and schoolroom, ami in every other department of honor ami trust, made a record which Just I lips tho interest extended by our fathers, in How- ard College, and encourages our prayers and alms to establish an en- during monument to them, and to the cause of patriotism and religion by the endowment of this institution?

We trust and believe that this important work has the hearts and sympathies of tho Denomination, which will no demonstrated when tho matter is properly brought before thorn, and when tho Convention Inaugurates a plan that will bring out the active co-operation of tho ministry.

Up to the writing of this report, we arc not advised as to what has been, or may he, accomplished by means of the present plan of en- dowment through the Alabama < 'entennial < Committee. We presume you will have a report from your efficient and energetic agent, Dn Henfroe. We arc all satisfied that no other ono man in the State would or could accomplish more in the same length of time than he. Hut concert of action must he had. Tho work is too vast for tho ef- forts of any one man. WM. W. Wl LK KKS< IN, President.

To the Alabama llaptixt Slate Convention :

Your Special Committoo, to whom was referred the report of the Hoard of Trustees of Howard College, have had the same under con- sideration, and instruct me to make the following report:

The committee deem it unnecessary to report a detailed statement of the financial condition of the College, and are content to state one or two results, leaving a detailed report of that condition in the hands of another committee particularly charged with this matter.

Howard College is In a better condition to-day by about fl8,O00 than it was live years ago, ami this result has beon accomplished with- out any endowment. It seems to your committee that this fact alone, taking into consideration the financial embarrassment of tho people of Alabama, Is truly wonderful, and could have been accomplished on- ly hy united, energetic and concentrated effort, on the part of tho ablo Faculty, Board of Trustees, and friends of tho Institution.

Your committoo bog to suggest, that Howard College does not bo- long to any particular locality, nor to any ono community, but is a State denominational institution; and as such, deserves, and should recelvo, the united intluonca and patronage of tho H,iptists of our Stato.

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Howard College, during the lust session, had In attendance one hundred and twelve students ten of whom wore thoologleal— u num- ber equal t<» any institution in the State ; and the committee desire to suggest to this Convention, that, if, with tins number in attendanee, the management of tho financial affairs of the Col lego will show the above result, what, wo ask, under similar managomont, would Ik> the condition with the number of students doubled—even without an en- dowment fund? The grand results that have been accompllahod hy Howard College, Intellectually and financially, show, in tho opinion of your committee, that the faculty and financial agent* of tho Col- lego, are men of real, energy and ability, and well doHorve the plaud- it, " Well done, good and faithful servants."

Your committee admit that without an endowment fund, the Col- lego cannot roach to thai high position of usefulness, thai many, if not all the Baptists in Alabama, would gladly see her occupy; yet if every Haptist in Alabama would lino his inllucnce towards lining its halls with students, the result would he astonishing, and every citi- roii of the State, actuated by a desire to see the young educated and trained, morally and Intellectually, would look upon the institution with pride and pleasure. If this Convention were to do nothing else, except to use its influence successfully in the endowment of Howard College in a sum ample to meet any ordinary contingency, they would, in the opinion of your committee, bo entitled to, and would receive, tho smiles of Providence and the applause of succeeding gen- eration*,

Tho committee have instructed me to report the acenmpanving resolutions, and to move their adoption, and that they he discharged,

II. A. WOOLF, Chairman,

Jtiyolrril, Thai tl a able and distinguished Faculty of Howard Col- lege, and the Trustees and ofllcor* thereof, are entitled to the grati- tude and thanks of this ( 'onvention for the very acceptable manner in Which they have managed the institution.

licmlreil, Thai the memhers of this Convention, each for himself, pledge their influence in aid of Howard < lollogo, by Increasing its in- lluence for good— to aid in raising' the endowment fund, and increas- ing the number of its students. '/Vi tin' Alabama Baptixt fRatc fbnventioii ;

The Special Committee to whom was referred tho report of tho Central Centennial Commltte have had the same under consideration and ropeetlully report that they heartily endorse tho suggestions made by that Committee in tholr report ; and that the Centennial Agency in tho various associations should ho enlarged, and tho Com- mittee here copy with their endorsement tho report of said Committee,

II. A. WOOLF, Chairman.

Kknoi.VRO, That every Haptist minister In this State be request- ed to urge upon his congregation tho importance of raising an endow- ment fund for Howard College.

ItKsoi.vKn, That tho President of this Convention appoint addi- tional worker* to Co-operate with thoseveral Committee men of ouch association and that the enlarged Committee correspond witli the general agent.

On Fnreif/n Mi**mn*.—B, W. Whilden. J. II. Wcathcrly, J. S.

Dill, K. T. Smyth, 15. .1. Skinner, .1. V. N" ill.

On Home Missions— J. O'BLowry, K. F. Babcr, 'J, N. l'rest ridge, <J. (J. McLendou, 3,'lt. Sampey, C. ('. Jones.

O/i Education— Sumter Lea, J. M. Thigpcn, A. B. Goodhue, T. J. Dill, (J. W. McQueen, 15. W. Busscy.

On Sahbatk Schools-.), S, l'aullin, W. S. Bogcre, J. <J. Apsey, E. V. Vnnlloosc, W. P. Bullock, 1>. B. Edwards.

The discussion ol the Report on llniiir Missions was resumed, and participated in by Bros, F<owry,Baborand Tichenor, Tlio report was adopted.

KKPOKTON IloMK MISSION HOARD.

Would you linvo tlio Southern Haptist Convention continued, with its glorious record of Christian workx, In pouring tlio light of life and salvation abroad in the land? Then you must support the Jlnmo Mission Hoard. Will our duty to our own homo people, in the States and Territories allow us to do less? .Many are the plncoH in our coun- try, and numerous are the people who are not reached with tho <ios- pel, by any other agency than thin. The field is the world, and it is quitfl large enough lor all to work, In expending all their best direct- ed means and energies. Dare we not conclude, that God's people, with the means at their command, are capable of working out the purposes of the Master in this field ? Will we not ever recognize our solemn Christian obligation to the Indians of America, and with eager hands, through the agency of this Hoard, give to them the (Jos- pel of peace? Most earnestly are they appealing to us, for the word of flod. Then, here arc the freedmen. Is it not suggested to every pious soul, that something should bo done to elevate, moralize and < 'liistiani/.e thisjpart of our population ? A ml howean it hotter bo done but by tho instrumentality of the Home Hoard ? In tho name of our blessed Redeemer, we appeal to both pastors and people, to avail tliomse|vns of every opportunity, to send the word of life to all.

Kind Wordn a very superior Sabbath School Paper, published by this Hoard wo would recommend in no measured term

It is with profound satisfaction that wo can direct your attention to what has been accomplished by theSocrotary, l>r, W. II. Mcintosh, ■within tho few months sinco his appointment. The large debt that had boon thrown upon this Hoard, has been greatly reduced, giving assurance that the entire debt will be lifted at no distant day. With such a worker; in such a cause, who can doubt the largest success?

.1. .1. CLOUD, H. J. SK INN Kit, W. II. CARROLL.

On motion, the thanks of the convention were tendered the Mont- gomery Adctrtmr for its groat kindness in publishing the daily pro* cccdings of the Convcntiou.

The report of tho committee to devise ways and means was read,

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which was adopted and ordered to be published ill the AfabailHI liiiji- tixt.

To the Alabama HaptiM State Otnvcntiou:

The Special Committee appointed on the ways and means, to rai*o funds to meet the necessities of the ehurrh, and to devise a plan by which every clam, profession, trade or business can of their substance nontrlbuteto the support of tho Uospel, after consideration beg, to submit the following:

In cities, towns, villages and in tho rural districts where tho churches meet regularly in the Sabbath School, every Lord's day, the Sabbath Schools, should be interested in the support of tho State Mission Hoard, and each clam should be provided with a " mite box," in which every Sabbath School Pupil, may deposit a small contribu- tion.

When churches meet regularly on every Lord's day, either for preaching or other devotional exercises, it is recommended that col- lection for tho various works of the denomination bo made under tho directions of the pastors and deacons. Small contributions regulari- ty collected will accomplish more in tho ond, than large donations spasmodically made,

Aware of tho dilllculiies in the way of raising money by collec- tions from the country churches owing to the fait that the incomes of the membership consist of products rather than money, it is recom- mended that pastors and deacons of such churches obtain from tholr congregations when the members do not prefer to give money, con- tributions of produce, eggs, poultry and meat; and from the female members nneh articles of domestic manufacture as they will contri- bute, from mechanics, such articles of domestic manufacture as they will contribute, and from merchants, such articles as they will give and so of every trade or business such articles as may bo obtained, giving to each and every one an opportunity of aiding in the main* tainanee of the Qospel,

It is further reccommended, that at least twice in each year, tho deacons or such persons as tho churches may charge with the work, shall send around among the people, wagons or other conveyances to gather up tho contributions, in kind, that may bo made and ship tho same to such agents as may be selected. As far as possible, subscrip- tions should obtained in advance, but In all oases whether there are subscriptions or not, tho wagons should bo sent to. every one so that none might lose tho opportunity of paying their tithes into tho store \ bouse of the Lord.

ft is further recommended that tho State Mission Hoard select- agent* at central convenient and accessible points to receive and dis- pose of, ail contributions by sale or as otherwise directed. In all ejiHOH.contributorH may select tho object* of their benefactions whether for Homo, Foreign or State Missions or education, and in every in- stance It shall be tho duty of such aurcnts, upon the salo of artlelos, to give the proroeds tho direction Indicated by the contributors.

The committee urges upon tho attention of ministers the Impor-

tancp of devoting as much time during each years* is possible to the work'of preaching to other churches than those in their chargc.nn the subject of Missions. Such voluntary work it is thought will be better received and productive of more good coining from brethren not di- rectly interested in tho pecuniary result of his labors.

This report would bo incomplete without a recommendation to country Baptist churches of the practicability of supporting their pas- tors by contributions of such articles as may be produced orjmanufac- tured by tho member* of the congregations. A liberal support might thus bo furnished to pastors, so that Instead of giving most of their time to secular pursuits to obtain subsistanco, they might devote themselves entirely to the ministry of the word.

.1. U. KDDINS. Chairman.

On motion, convention adjourned with prayer by Uro Apscy, until X\ o'clock to-night.

Tlic Committee reported tho nomination of Joseph Shackelford, to preach the Convention sermon, with \V. 15. Crumpton as alternate.

The Committee on Etlucatinn presented their report, with amend" hicnts, which, after discussion by Bros. Ilixson, Henderson, Sauipcy, Winkler, Wlliams, Lannoau, Tcaguc and Tichenor, and after striking out tin; word equal in reference to Alabama Central Feuuth College was adopted.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

Vour Committee deem it unnecessary t<> present to this body or, its constituents any argument in regard to tho general subject of edu- cation. Tho day when such arguments were needed by the Baptists of Ala., if it ever existed has happily passed by long ago and forever, The paramount importance of education, is acknowledged and acted upon by the good Baptists of this great commonwealth. Tho institu- tions of learning all over our State, foundedandfostered some in part and others wholly by tho Baptists, is an evidence visible, tangible, and felt of their profound and unsurpassed Interest in the cause of education. And the two institutions which are the offspring of this Convention are imperishable monuments of the devotion of Alabama Itaptists to the interests of both male and female education. As these two institutions stand sido by sido both equally dear to* this Con- vention so would wo have our sons and daughters alike cultivated and rellned. And tho whole State has been placed under obligations to this body for planting, fostering and maturing two such institu- tions of learning within its borders for they stand to-day tho acknowl- edged poors if not the superiors of any in all this land.

Your Commltte has been relieved from any extended notice of Howard College, tho report of its Board of Trustees having been re- ferred to a special Committee.

We are glad to learn from tho report of the Board of Trustees, that the old yet young and vigorous Judson, the loved and honored alma mater of many of th9 noblest mothers and daughters of the South ban

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(luring the past session, preserved an ancient renown. Under tho su- pervision of l>r. Nnmnor, ii has lost none ol its former prostnge and t hat notwithstanding the financial pressure which is fell in all departments

and in none more than that of ed neat Ion. One-hundred and sixty live pupils wore enrolled during the last session, and at its recent coiu- mencemont ten young ladies received the honors of graduation. We regrot to lorn that Dr. Sumner whoso labors have 1)0011 crowned with such gratifying success notwithstanding all opposing obstacles has severed his connection with tho institution. We hope that he will still he retained in some extended field of usefulness, where his ex- perience and ability will be given to advance the interest ofthe de- nomination in the State and tho South. Wo are glad however to know that a worthy successor to the retiring President has been se- cured in the person of I,. K. (Jwaltney A, M., of Rome On. Ms repu- tation as an educated and a cultivated christian gentleman, gives tho highest promise of success, and a still brighter future seems dawning upon the noble and honored Judson. To all who would give their (laughters a thorough education under refined and christian Infill-, onces, we most cordially recommend tho Judson Female Institute Marion Ala., under the control and direction of President Gwaltney. And with Ctfital pleasure and cordiality ; we recommend t lie Alabama Central Foutaio College at Tuskaloosa, presided over by that distin- guished educator Jno. K. Lanneau A. M. The success of this institu- tion under his skillful management in tho past is a sufficient guaran- tee for the future, and parents committing their daughters to his care and training will not be disappointed.

There are some tendencies and necessities of modern culture to which your Committee would briefly and most respectfully call at- tention. The tendency' to which we refer is that ofseeking some short and easy road to an education, whether collegiate or professional. Pupils and parents would have teachers hurry them through and make graduation easy. This is an ago of Railroads and Telegraphs of modern inventions and rapid travel ; but we should remember our- selves—teach the young who look to us for guidance and instruction, that there arc no patent educators, no rapid transit in a inarch of mind, that now, as of old, there is no royal road to knowledge. It is the same old path of persevering labor, unremitting toil and persistant applies* tion. Tlie standard of education should be, and must be, gradually elevated instead of stealthily lowered or wo can novor develop lirst class men, men who are to mould the thoughts and direct the affairs of their generation.

The necessities for thoroughness, and depth and width of culture es- pecially among those who are to be tho leaders of religious thoughts, tho teachers of tho people, aro increasing year by year. Human thoughts and inquiry aro taking a widor range and becoming more thorough and practical than over before. The old boundaries aro be- ing passed by. Tho nightly current has long ago swept far beyond the pillars of Herculos. Thought too, Is getting bold, daring and fear- less. Theories long assumed, as true and sacrod. too sacred to be questioned, aro being enquired Into afresh. Positions for generations

deemed impregnable, are being attacked and their defenders com- polled to fall hack astonished and bewildered. And thin spirit of in- quiry of scepticism, if you chose so to call it, is not confined to a few but it runs through the current literature of the day and reaches the. reading masses. The old battles are to ho fought over on new fields and with modern weapons. And what can meet the demands of the ago but thorough liberal culture. These questionings* of modern thought and modern science cannot bo ignored, They must ho res- pectfully heeded and candidly, rationally answered, "Be ready to give to everyone that asketh you a reason of the hope that is within you " is the inspired command. Yes the rentton of your faith and hope, and nothing else, will satisfy. The day has passed by when men conid be frightened or controlled by rattling at them the dry bones of a dead orthodoxy. When the struggling spirit doubting, fearing, hoping, asks for light, the light of truth, the liuht of reason, will you not give it? when the hungry soul begs bread, the bread of life, will you give it a stone, the hard Hint stone of a creed ? Nothing but education, the highest, most liberal, culture of mind and heart, new modes of Biblical interpetation and a thorough cordial sympathy with the spirit— yes the spirit of the letter killeth, hut the spirit makoth a lire — the spirit oftho Divine word can meet the imperative and grow- ing demands of progressive thought and modern science,

Again, it is only this thorough education, this generous liberal cul turo that will make us as Baptists, the worthy sons <>t our worthy sires, and enable us to fulfill our high destiny by marching as hereto- fore in the van oftho world's progress. We may refuse to discern the signs of the times ami see the waving banners of the waving columns sweep by us. This must not, cannot, shall not be. We more than any others have provoked this Spirit of free thought and fearless in- quiry. We broke the shackles of priest-craft burnt the barriers of a relentless ritualism, liberated the enthralled mind, set tree the im- proved soul. We en fo rood and acted upon the inspired lesson. Prove all things ; hold fast that which is good " and we see the result in the free republic and religious liberty of America now entering with world wide renown upon her second century, in the dissolving bonds of tho unnatural, corrupt and cursed alliance of church and State in all Europe, in the growing strength of tho young republic of France in this disenthrallment of Italy and in the recent and if possible moro surprising bill of toleration in the Spanish Congress. These are some oftho results ofthoKO Bible principles brought to light and enforced by Baptists. Wo have accomplished much under tho Divine blessing and under tho guidance of the benignant and over ascending star of Bethlehem. But wo have much yet to accomplish. •■ Tullvr mountain! when Mrendcd Other mountain* brlnx to view."

Let us not, then, sit down content, vainly imagining that we have apprehended that for which wo wero apprehended ot Christ. Let usrather, "forgetting the things that are bohind," and reaching forth to yet greater goals and nobler achievements, press over onward and upward. The victories already achlevod are grand and glorious.

but there are yot grander ami more glorious ones beckoning un on- ward. Wo have not yot fount] out tli" Almighty <>r his Word, unto perfection. Wo may hoar the voice of tho Master speaking to n* to- day, as iio did to the three as they came down from tho mount <>f Transdgurattou, " I have yot many things to toll you, imt ye cannot boar them now." Tho S|>jrit of truth, promised ami given to tho ear- ly ehureh to guide thoin into all truth is yot with UN, and if not re- sisted, will load us into broader fields, through groonor pastures, be- side stiller ami deeper waters of our Father's IfiVO. As good old John llobinson aald to the Pilgrim Fathers em they were netting nail from the shores of old Kngland, " Brethren, we doubt not tlod has yet oth- er truth to break forth from his word."

To fulfil these high hopes, to roali/.o those grand achievements, other battles have to be fought, stern, hard, protruded battles. Tho conflict Is not yot ended. The onomy still contexts our program, Tho demon of Intolerance, of religious occIoaiaHtlcal Intolerance, the bit* torost, most cruel of all, and tho most formidable foe to < hristian pro- gram, is not yet iload. True, it is chainod, but it «<>es the full length of Itstethor ; it cannot punish with the stake and the prison, but glo- rios In proscription, ami flouts, as of old. over tho more roll nod, but not loss excruciating tortures of Its victims. Another enemy that now contests tho progress of Christianity is science, falsely so-called, not true science, forscknoo rightly understood, and tho Blbto proper- ly Interpreted, can never be at variance.

In view of these rellectlons, what Is tho duty of tho hour? Lot us rally around our institutions of learning, and give to our sons the am- plest means for tho highest culture. Tho duty of tho hour for Ala- bama llantistsis to establish Howard College upon a permanent basis, and place at tho disposal of its trustoos and Faculty the moans of edu- cating every son of Alabama that asks admission into her halls. Tho duty of tho hour for tho Baptlata, not only of Alabama, but of tho whole South, Is the genorouH, liberal mipp >rt of our Southern Baptlat Theo- logical Seminary. Lot no young man onterlngthe ministry be turned away from this school of tho prophets, for want of moans. Our insti- tutlona of learning, controlled and directed by christian men of broad, liberal, generous culture, arc tho sources of our strength and tho hope of our denomination!

W.N. REEVES, Chairman.

NIGHT SESSION.

The Convention rc-aswuiblcd, und* after singing a hymn, and prayer by li. J. Skinner, the Finance Committee rend their report, which was adopted.

Agreed that all monies in the hands of the Finance Committee be turned over to J. T. Murfoc, to be handed to tho Treasurer of the Convention.

The Auditing Committee reported that they had examined the Trra»urcr'« and Finance C»mmiltrr/ Reports, and found them correct.

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All of which is respectfully submitted.

J. W. rriUKOV, Acting Chairman

The special order of the hour was the consideration of the report of the select committee to whom was referred the report of the Hoard of Trustee* of Howard College, Addresses wcro made by Brethren Ap« sey, lien f roe, Manly, and 15. II. Crumpton, when the report was ado|»t cd.

On motion, all unfinished business was referred to the l\onrdof !)!• rector*.

After sinking two verges of the hymn "Coronation," and prayer by L. L. Fox, the Convention adjourned to meet with the Gadsden Bap- tist Church, on the Thursday before the third Sabbath in duly, at 10J a. m. JON. HARALSON, President.

B. B. Davis, Secretary.

NOTE. — The appointments for preaching in the several churches ou the Sabbath, July loth, were filled as recommended by the committee on Devotional Krrrci'sr*, except that in the Ilerrou Street Church, N^X— J Jit Cm)i\i)to\i. preached at loj a. ui., and J. S. 1'aulliu at Ml p. ni. I

The Clerks of the Several Associations will much oblige ine by send- ing copies of their Minutes for 187") and 1STG and from time to time hereafter as published to be filed for the use of the Convention.

B. B. DAVIS, Secretary,

Box 350, Montgomery Ala.

COX ST LTU TI OX.

Aim hi. k 1.— This body shall he known by the nsmo of "The Iteptlnt Mtnto Convention of Alabama ;" and nhnll he composed of delegates from HaptNt Association* and churches, and from Mission- ary <>r othor Benevolent Societies ; provided thnt nucIi delegate* mIiuII bo mcmberNof llaptlnt Churchoa, in good standing.

Aim hi.i: II,— The officers of the ( on vent ion shall bo a President, J'irst and S( ml Vice ProNldotitN, a Recording Neeretary nnd a Treas- urer, together with a Hoard (»f Directors, on hereinafter named, who

shall be elected at each annual meeting, and who shall hold (heir of-

Hecra until their successors are elected.

Aim in. k 1 11.— The President, or in ease of his absence, one of the Vice Presidents, in their order, shall preside at all the deliberations of the Convention, and discharge the duties usually imposed upon an executive ollicer of deliberative bodies.

Aim ii 1. 1: IV.— The Secretary shall make a lair record of the pro* eeedlngN of the Convention, ami soon »ftor the riMing of oach regular mooting o|' the body, shall iittciul fo the printing and distribution of the .Minutes of the same of which he shall preserve a (Ho— Which lllo ■hall constitute i|lr authentic record of Convention. I In shall also conduct the correspondence of the body. For his services he may re- ceive a reasonable compensation.

Aim ii 1. 1: V.— The Treasurer shall take charge of the funds of the Convention, and hold the same subject to the order of this body, or of the Hoard of Directors during the recess of the Convention ; and be shall make an annual report of all receipts and expenditures, which shall be audited and published with the .Minutes.

Auriri.i: VI.— The President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer, with nine other brethren, shall compose the Hoard of Di- rector-', live of whom shall form a i|UOl'Uin authorized to transact any business of the Convention during the recess thereof, and shall re- port their proceedings at each annual meeting of the Convention,

Am ii i.i : VI I.— The President shall have power to call a mooting Of the Hoard whenever the exigency of the circumstances may, in his Judgment, require the same.

Aktui.k VIII.— Tim business of this Convention shall be, to cn» courage and promote, by all proper means, the following objects, vi/.: — Foreign, DomcHtlc and Indian .Missions; Bible Translation and Dls- rlbutlon; The. Publication and Distribution of Religions Hooks' Tracts and Periodicals; Sunday Schools -Til* Education Of the Youth of tho country, and especially that of Minis- ters of tho Gospel ; and nil other objects sanctioned in tho Gos- pel; Provided, that auch persons only us are in indigent circum- stances, shall bo received as bonork-iarics of tho institutions of learn- ing under the patronage of the Convention; Provided further, that all applicants for aid shall undergo an examination as to tholr hope in Christ and call to the Ministry, by the Hoard of Di rectors, or a Committee, appointed by the same, before they are accepted as bene- ficiaries.

Auth 1.1: IX.- The Convention shall have llio supreme control of any Literary or Theological Institution, which hus heon, or may here- after' 1)0 originated in this [body; and it shnl' choose for

such institution, a Hoard of twenty-four Trustees body; and serve for six years, of whom one-third shall go out of olllco bienniai- ly ; and the said Trustees shall, on nil occasions, ho subject ti> the control of the Convention, and make an annual report to this body on the state of such institution.

A unci. i: X.— The Convention 'nay receive funds from all Mich persons as may he disposed to aid in any of the 1 enevolent purposes mentioned In the Kth Article, and it shall faithful iy apply funds con- tributed, to the objects which may ha designated by the donors— a portion, however, being taken pro rata from the same for contingent expenses, in the event of the insnfuclency of the general fund for that purpose.

A i! i ii i.i: XI. -The Convention may employ agents, whose duty it shall be to make collections, obtain subscriptions from societies, sol ieit Churches and Associations to unite with the Convention, and to further all the objects or this body.

Airrici.K XII.- The Convention shall have power to send delegates to the Southern Itnpltst Convention , and to any other assembly with which, in Us wisdom, il may wish to communicate.

Auriii.K XIII.— The Convention shall hold its meetings at such time and place as it shall, from time to time, appoint.

Ahticj.k X I V.— -Any Church, Association or society, as prescrib- ed in the 1st. Article, contributing any sum, through tin Convention, to one or more of the objects specified in the Rth Article, may be rep- resented in this body, as follows:— Kneh Association may have ten delegates, and each Itaptist Church or Benevolent Society, live.

A unci. i; XV.- -Any individual member, of a ISnptist Church in good standing may be voted a life member, by the contribution of $100, at one time, to any of the objects of this < 'on\ enlion. The Con- vention may, at its pleasure, vote any brother a life member, in con» sidcrntion of long and eminent services.

A inn i.i: X VI.- The funds of this Convention shall consist of vol- \ Diary contributions or dountlons, and not otherwise,

Autici.i; XVII. — The Convention disclaims all right of exorcising authority over any church or Association, hereby acknowledging that every Church is independent, and, within its own sphere, is oe countable to no body of men on earth.

AiiTU'i.K XVIII.— This Constitution may be altered or amend- ed by the concurrence of three fourths of the members present at any annual meeting, but not so as to infringe the 17th Article.

Autici.i: XIX. — All amendments or alteration!) of this Conslilu- tlon shall be proposed at one session, and acted upon at the next.

.£*r instead of proscribing distinct Kii.ks op Order, MtlP* /'<"- Uamenlary I'racdrr, so far as applicable, was adopted by the Conven- tion for governing its deliberations.

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