Home and Foreign Journal, April 1854

• . -уш»ф /И> HOME AND F0«HN JOURNAL 2g VOLUME III. RICHMOND^ Lj 1854. NUMBER *10.. PUBLISHED BY THE HOARD OF DOMESTIC MISSIONS. MARION. ALABAMA, APRIL, ISM Ноше Mission Agency for Missouri. At a called meeting of tlio Doiueatio Mission Board of tho Southern Baptist Convention, held January 21, 1854, Rev. Thomas F. Lockett, of Jefferson City, Mo., was ap¬ pointed to travel as agent of tho Board in tho State of Missouri. Tho Board hope he tr'll bo cordially received wherever ho may go, and that liberal contributions will ho nmdo for tho benefit of tho enterprise whoso elaitua lie shall present. We are tvell aci|uainlcd with brother Lockett, having known him in Virginia, and therefore can safely commend hitu to tho Baptists ia Missouti, as well worthy their at¬ tention aud regard. BOARDS OF DOMESTIC AND FORljjjN'r MISSIONS OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. names are mentioned.) Also some eight young ladies,'»K,in4'brgor one, tho Herald is perhaps 4s nearly per- perhaps mostly over fifteen years of ago-somo of them | oFas lathis world of frailties ought to bo expected, b'or of theBihlo Class, once taught by your - departed f itself) bower, we never had a very strung penchant for companion j others hut recently attached to our congregaij ем, mammoth-sized weeklies. Give us tho smaller pc- tiou. An old чип, over sixty years of age, and his wife, I $cal)>nj too many advertisements and long disquisL are seekers. Wo have strong hopes of God’s continued I oiia.on dry subjects, the top of whoso columns can bo blessing.” , { Mjwijbpnt forcing forward Ibo tbroat-applc, and tlio pa. sr opened aud turned without .training the shoulders. Ac»' Orleans. SfltJTIIVUSTEBN Baptist.— This paper ia tho or- Otir MIssionaiics. It is earnestly desired by the Baird, that each mission¬ ary shall, as soon as the summer opens, or at the earliest convenient opportunity, preach a sermon ou behalf of do¬ mestic missions, and take up pledges and collections for tho same. Tho amount can he retained on account of salaries, hut should ho reported. Tho funds needed for California ami New Orleans for 183), require systematic and liberal contributions. A li radons Gift. “ Brother Walker : Enclosed you will find fifty dollars, which 1 denre shall be applied to home missionary purpose». In tho providence and goodness of my heavenly Father, 1 have been prevented by a disca«o of the b art from preach¬ ing the gospel personally, still ho has blessed mo with some means with which to assist others in that high voca¬ tion, for which, I trust, I feel thankful. Bear brother, havo it appropriated «hero it is C'jvccially needed,” Tho above, accompanied ly a fifty dollar bill, was writ¬ ten us by a ministering brother in Tennessee. What scores of brethren there aro in different parts of the land, who could preach in tl,c santo way ! Why will not того imi- tato the noblo example of this worthy minister of Christ 1 If brethren generally would come up to this home mission work with a hearty good will, what is often a burden to the Secretary would bo a delightful service. Suchdona- Йаго.ргетоца as frigr«a!.flerren-ta th» weary traveler- e wildernossF" Onr brother lias our thanks, sincere thinks for his timely benefaction. — Ed. New. J J,. Sliiidi. Before this number of tho Journal shall reach its read¬ ers, this brother will doubtless ho on his way to California. Tho Board have succeeded in securing n sufficient amount of funds to place him on the ground, and supply his wants for the first quarter when there. They say to hint, “ Bro¬ ther, go, and wo will rely on tho churches to sustain you.” Tho most vigorous efforts will have to he made to support this mission, but it is worthy of vigorous efforts. Will the churches in the south stand by tlio Board in this en- terpriso ! Wo believe they will, ltonco tho Board have said to brother Shuck, 11 go.” Besides many small sums, the amount thus far has been collected from three sources: tho agency of breth’n Shuck and Ilcynoldson, tho liberal appropriation of some $800 from tho Goshen Association of Virginia, and a donation from a brother in Mobile, of $500. And more, that we, all tho churches, aro fairly committed to this work: let it bo carried on. It is said thero arc Chinamen now in Cali¬ fornia, waiting for nn opportunity to organize a Baptist church. They havo refused to join other churches. Third Baptist Church of St. Louis. This little flock, having recently passed through some trials, is now harmonious— working logeiher. The droop¬ ing spirits of loved brethren and sisters have been revived, and fresh vigor infused into tho languishing body. While we regret thit so.no six or seven worthy young members were recently induced lo ask for letters of dismission, wo rejoice, greatly, that some aro left whoso motto is, “ don't give up the ship." That is tho spirit which must succeed Stability, yes, stability— oven though our personal prefer¬ ences can’t always bo gratified— is a Christian virtue of priceless value. Tho church has been fortunate in obtaining, temporarily, the services of Rev. J. Tcasdale, recently tho successful agent cf the A. F. II. Society, who is now conducting a protracted meeting, with prospects of an ingathering of souls. Wo repeat, what we havo said once before, we know of no church in tho West with which a young man of the right spirit, could establish himself with better promise of usefulness. May tho master cf tho vineyard send such on one in that direction ! A letter, under date of l'obruary lath, from one of her worthy deacons, brings tho subjoined gratifying intelligence: “Knowing tho deep interest you lako in our little church, I will pen you a few linos on that subject. After о long season of discouragement and spiritual drought, a «pious shower of divino grsco is falling upon us. For ten days past wo havo been bolding a protracted mcetra g— prayer and conference every afternoon, and preaching at sight by brother Teasdalo. Tho result, thus far, has been— some 25 or more have come forward for prayer, and about 18 profess a hopo in tho Saviour. The work began with the Sabbath school 'scholars, but lias extended to 0,bers of the young. Jly son - is, I believe, tbe youngest of those hoping in the Saviour. (Hero several to the letter fiotn Janes H. Lowe, esq., to be found in another column. The Board have tried their utmost to supply Now Orleans, but failed until tho temporary.’ arrangement, nbovo referred to, was made by tho brethren in tho city. Tho Board, on account of tlio funds required for the above named city, and California, have incurred increased liabilities, which can only be met by a corres¬ ponding liberality by tbe churches. Besides, several other new aj |Kiintniciits havo been made. May wo not say, then, brethren help и r to meet these responsibili¬ ties. Essay tin I'alluilidsfli. 1 ,E TEttt UNION.— Some five years sinei [isiyla^'d Baptists brought this paper in It a-loca habitation ami a name. Wo The inquiry has several times been made, “What are, Baptist denomination in Alabama. Its rcccut you doing fur Now Oilcans!4 Wo refer all such inquirers ft0!» Tuskegeo iadicalo that it will boa well con. ™'$«d-iMid .impartial journal. Rev. S. Henderson and are its editors, and we bespeak for them ■pla'jiajreiiag, from tho Alabama Baptists. , . . ypAL Becoiidkr. — A now editor, in tlio person of •IjV’ (M; James, lias jovv charge of this long established jutdihlihful ni ncss for the truth. His debut augurs LUoflho future i» the Old North Stale. May the ltc- pprdep {receive n hearty and autlieiont suppolt from the “jptislJL.vrhose faith it advocates. TfitrUMOX.— Sonic five years since, we believe, the into tlio world, gave о bare loved it for ihj vftco (promising advocacy of Baptist sontinie its, which Onr readers may find in another column an essay on banrioi lb said of all tint lave tho Baptist name. We Catholicism iu America, to vrhioli vro invito their attention. fond of-milk, and also water, hut eschew them both It was read recently before the Franklin Society of How» ard College, and though ihc production of a young stu- « either f tlio ono nor the other. Equally repugnant is dent, contains sentiments worthy of careful attention. Our, |Vit-,liiftoywooboy union of Baptist with I’edo.B.ipti»t young friend had not lime to revise it for tlio press, and Jetiljmejits which seme quasi Baptists would fain foist licnco it appears with only a few . 1'fl.il rlisiisi.. wkx..— -..m:.. v... is vv:i. — _s-.__ • . uiigh best it is very certain, however, that education may ho made a powerful auxiliary for tho suppression of this baneful su¬ perstition, especially when understood in its lirgest sense, including moral culture But, in our judgment, n general, diffusion of poqiel truth will be found to have been thp; most successful nntidoto against tho poisonous effects o| IXIMtinn I'llllwvIliV fivr.ntu \\ Л xilioit F. I IS (III. t nil -t ‘ wu,,o lisa..... MW I.U.V "'ivti.'v u tuu jww, anq чршгвешв шисй кино quasi Jiaptuta wouhl r.iin foist icnco it appears with only a few verbal ehanges. W» uJopAlijJ public. Rev. F. Wilson, tho editor, is now as. night perhaps differ from the view he lias taken as lo thp sjjtcd’itfhis department l.y Rev. Stephen H. Miriok, re- icst means of counteracting the influence of Catholicism ; [eiulyfrom Virginia. uocyr.vix Мдоехие Roman Catholic tenets. Wo solicit for this essay an аЫ lentivc perusal, nnd aro suro that no one will regret haw, made it tho subject of his meditation. iElt AND Barrisr Ucrulllllnt _ familiar acquaintance lias within a few weeks made its , .aranco at tho Domestic Mission rooms. It is puhlidi. 2i Morgantown, Vii., nnd edited ly Rev. Simeon Sing- id. {Western Virginia needs just such n paper, and no st tbayits worthy editor uml proprietor will long live to Id his messengers throughout the rugged country in 'ho abides. ertL llANNKll. — A paper lately gotten up in St. Howard College. I {]№$*9d by 1!cv- Ju!lin B. Fulton, designed, if ' it leader indicates its future course, for the defence ropagation of Bible revision sentiments. That an- j 4r paper was needed in that Western emporium, not to ^ JSUsiooary eplyp.LisM 1, « «— .v-r,. - - nrcsfti eying wlfU iTCewwJmterMts of Western and Southern Baptists, is a fact which near ought to gainsay. Whether tho Banner shall meet lint desideratum remains to ho seen. We liopo It may. This institution of learning, under tho control of Henry Talbird, D. 1)., is, wo believe, in a fair way to supply effi. cient aid to oar churches and missi Stnmrclghref .tfh-ydii ng -nien“a rcVfti'e tho gospel ministry, somo of whom occasionally preach for churches in tho vicinity of the college. At a rcccn*- anni¬ versary of the Franklin Society, a very gratifying manifes¬ tation of talent was displayed by all the young* men who took part in the oxorcisos. The annual concert of prayor for tho divino blessing on Iho oolloges of tho United Sl.atos was duly observed, at tho appointed season, by the faculty and students generally in the collego chapel. Having be¬ come acquainted with the entire faculty, and most of the students, wo feel justified in saying, that the Howard col¬ lege is worthy of tlio general and hearty patronago of Ala¬ bina Baptists. Wo hope it will he liberally and cordially sustained. Judson Female InMitute. Wo question if any female institute in tho land can successfully rival tho Judson. On a recent visit wo were much pleased with tho good order and attention of the pu¬ pils during’ chapel services. Under the judicious manage¬ ment of Milo 1’. Jewett, A. JL, its principal, tho number of pupils lias increased steadily, so that it is now tip to 200. But for tho panic crea’cd by tho yellow fever last fall in Fclma, tho number would lo still larger. Wc think tho Baptists of Alabama, and of Marion in particular, may¬ be proud of two such institutions as the Howard and Iho Judson. The Way to Support Pastors. A Baptist church, not a hu- dred miles from this place, (Marion,) recently called a pastor at a salary of §1,500 per annum, and on taking ebargo of his flock, tho pastor learned that half tho amount of tlio salary agreed on was then in tlio hands of tlio treasurer, to bo paid him in ml. шее. That was right. Wo shall have no fears of the anti-mission spirit taking root where churches thus sup. port their pastors. Lot tho example he imitated generally, “She lialli L'wic ivliat she {'fluid” A practical illustration of the above saying was wit- ncssed not long since in ono of tho towns of Southern Alabama. A poor, hut pious female eaino to her pastor, and placed in his hands five dollars, tho sum she had saved during tho past year by laying aside n dime at a time for some benevolent object, as her worthy pastor might direct. Tho money was appropriated to Bomcstic Missions, nnd a brother, who knows how to do such things, thought it ought to bring a good interest. Ho took tlio five dollars, and appealed to brethren present to add each five to it. Ho soon ran up the amount to §35, and thinks ho will certainly get §100, if not §500. Let the above bean example of lionovolenco to Christians through tho length and breadth of tho land. Papers, and Paper Extension. Вшшоса IIlRALD.— This venerable journal has lale- ly, to be in tho fa .lion, wc suppose, conceived tbo idea of expansion, and now greets its patrons in enlarged dimon. siont, and a a:w frock. Its aspect is both neat and attrac¬ tive, and since " our old hoad” has been replaced by a Wo ask especial attention to tlio following article, which wo lako from tho Biblical Recorder of a recent date. B'hcn the editor says ho Is “warmly in favor of tlio Cali¬ fornia mission,” vro believe he speaks tho sentiment of the South generally. At least, wo havo yet to hear (ho first expression of opposition. We havo heard fears expressed that Iho needed funds could not ho raised, hut this, vro trust, is a groundless fear. And shat tho editor says of North Carolina, “ that sho is doing nothing to proniqto home inissious, except those within her own limits,” is true also of aomo other Slates. It is due, however, lo say, tint though tho Nurlli State has not sent a largo amount of funds to Marion, yet, he believes brother J. S. lloynold- son made some few collections there for tho California mission. We lliatik our brother that ho lias kindly invited atten¬ tion to tho wants of our Board, and liopo other editors will do likewise: Rev. J. L. Shuck. By a letter which has just come to hand from this es¬ teemed brother, wc learn that ho is very soon to embark as missionary of the Domestic Mission Board at Marion, Alabama, to the Chinese in California. Ho lias been trav¬ eling nnd laboring fur some timo past to raiso funds suffi¬ cient lo establish tho mission, hut has not yet raised a sufficient sum. He says: “ lint notwithstanding I havo agreed to give myself to tho cause, I have been expected to labor here for a time, for tho purpose of gathering funds to meet tho expenses o(._cslnblishing tlio mission. I havo traveled cxtensirelf, lecturing, and preaching, and taking up collections. Wo still need a considerable sum, and I take ibis method of bringing tho matter to your friendly notice. May I ask you, and those around you, to make up and remit me some- thing for the mission among the Chinese in California, / give myself to this mission — will you give a small sum of money, even ft ее dollars , for the sanio object I “ The time of my embarkation at New Orleans is at band. Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest con¬ venience, care Rev. Mr. Kendrick, Charleston, South Car¬ olina. I need not ss-ure you how thankful I shall feel on behalf of tbo cause, to receivo even a small rcjnittauco from you for this mission.” We aro warmly in favor of the southern Board's estab¬ lishing a mission in California. Tho idea struck us os a very practicable ono, when suggested lost May, at tho Bal¬ timore convention, and wo have looked forward to its es¬ tablishment ever since with interest nnd anxiety. Wo know of no one who, under all tho circumstances, is so woll fitted to begin and carry on this mission as onr esteemed brother Shuck. Ho has had long experience in missionary labor, has acquired extonsivo acquaintance with the Chinese langoage, sad has attained an ago which well suits the position he is called to occupy, to say nothiogof bis superior knowledge of the character and customs of that singular people. The Chinese have, in the providence of God, been brought to our own shores for wiso snd gracious purposes, They are rapidly Increasing the population of one of onr States, and becoming oitiisns of this great republic. Shall wo not striro by the influence of tho gospel, to gain them more completely, in making them “ fellow-citizens with tho saints aud of tho household of faith,” or shall wo allow them, for 'want of proper instruction, tu rear in our happy and Christian country idolatrous temples, and bow down in worship to “ stocks and stones.” Wo usk our brethren to listen to tho siniplo hut earnest' appeal of our brother, who is about to enter upon tho du¬ ties of this important mission— “ I givo myself to this mis¬ sion; will you givo a small sum of money, oven five dol¬ lars, for the 9amo object.” Shall not this request ho responded to by many of the friends of missions in North Carolina 1 Let it ho horuo in mind that, as a denomtnhtiou,'vvo are' doing' iiothing’To' promote homo missions, except Ihnse within the limits of our own State. We have no Missionaries laboring in any of tin frontier States or Territories! Nor aru wo supplying tho Board at Marion with funds fur such n purpose. Much yet re¬ mains, it is true, to be dune in supplying Iho destitution in our own State, ami in building up Hero Iho vraslo places of Zion, hut sli-.ll our zeal ami loro for Inline missions bo qon- fined exclusively to North Carolina I Nearly or quite nil of our sister Steles bordering on the Atlantic, nre manifesting n deep sympathy in the preaching of а “ pure go'pel" in the west. Their benevo¬ lent contributions are annually passing to the mountains, nnd tallies, mid prairies, of that vast territory, nor do мине of them stop in their course until they reach the shores of the Pacific, And shall nut wo hear a part in this holy nnd blessed Iinrk— a work identified with the pro»; crity, the happiness nnd greatness of our common country, and wliat is far more, with Iho glory of our divino Redeemer, and the eter¬ nal salvation of his people 1 But wo did not intend enlarging, but wished simply lo call attention to the wants of dear brother Shuck, nnd tho mission which ho is about to open among tho Chinoso iu California. Will notour brethren make a now year’s offer* ing to this important object I Wo aro auro they will never have occasion to regret it. Let ns listen to tlio divino counsel, “ Cast thy bread upon tho waters, for thou «halt gather it after many days.” Д'гош (Dnr Шнииоипш s. _ _ _ _ AbAPAtlAi - - - ”2?-=» The following extract is from a letter of Rev. Won C. Mynatt, who has been n zealous missionary, under tho patronage of tho Domestic Mission Board, for several years. Wo hope Christians will unilo with him in tho prayor, that tlio Lord would «end more laborers into his harvest: Спили Dim, Clicrolteo Co., Ala., December 28 th, 1853. Dear brother Walker :— Enclosed you have my report of labor for the present quarter. 1 havo not done as much public labor this quarter ns anticipated in tho com¬ mencement, iu cnnscqucnco of having tho mumps— whioli confined iiio at homo fur three or four weeks— and at a time when, perhaps, I might havo been most useful iu my field of labor. However, to tills I liopo I cheerfully sub¬ mitted. There is a good etato of feeling in tlio congregations, to which I havo been laboring during tho past year ; although there has not been as great ingathering to tho churchos as desired, l’caco and lovo abounds among tlio brethren, generally, which strenghens my faith, that tlio seed sown will yet bring fortli fruit to tlio glory of God. I havo had to labor almost entirely by myself, which deprived mo of holding a protracted meeting as desired and intended. There are hut few ministers in my field of labor. Will not our brethren in tho South pray tho Lord to send laborers in this very destitute portion of tho State. Brethren I believe you will join with us. l’ray lo this end. LOUISIANA. We Invito particular attention to Iho information below, which was forwarded by brother James If. Lowe of New Orleans. It lias been difficult to find men who were wil¬ ling to nettle in Now Orleans. The Board have made frequent appointments, but the brethren appointed declined. Wo trust brother Duncan's health may permit him to con¬ tinue long at his post, ainoo ho possesses, in a high degree, thoso mental powers and educational advantages which eminently qualify him for such a work: New Orleans, January 10th, 1851. Dear Brethren :— I am happy to inform you that .our little “Baptist” band is now at work in good earnest. A room has been rented, and tho Socioty Is at an ex¬ pense of from §800 to §1000, for Iho present year. Although our dear brother, Win. C. Duncan, is in bad health, he has kindly conventcd to supply tho pulpit for six months. I regret to say, In our present feeble condi¬ tion, with our other incurred expenses, ns stated above, wo aro not able to pay for prcachiog. As your Board la not allowed to pay for rooms, hut for preaching, may I ask of your body to appropriate tho sum of §1000 for tho year 1854 ; or such a portion as you may feel able. It й tho desire of the denomination to havo as great an inter- est kept up in this city as possible. Therefore1, Г lope you will comply with the request with ns little delay «* jays io your piower. TLOanu. B«r. J. H. Breaker, missionary of the Beard at Tamp* Bay, has also been hindered in hiiwork Ьу,1ке eeoorga which swept, so fearfully through tho Eoalhern .country last summer. U brethren, who . bay* meicifulIy./hwB sllowed to live unmolested I» the heiitller portions ef. oft ■Г.-ГЧ