Home and Foreign Journal, March 1855

rrr. .* 1 • ♦ лшсгагк «.wacwr» шакпимакздвжгктшш LOnitU^UBl ULCMR IV. RICHMOND, MARCH, 1855. NUMBER 9. PUBLISHED BV THE BOARDS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE SOUTHERN В APT 1ST CONVENTION. B0\1!P OF DOMESTIC MISSION'S, j.AUWN. ALABAMA. MAIKUI, IMVh Our Agent.*. Kev.Vm ]!. Johnson, D. I),, South (Ju¬ dina. piCV, \Vm. 1*. Hill, Northern Georgin, ,d parts of South Oarolina. ltev. K. Kiugsferd, 1*. D., Virginia, |HJhnd ami District of Columbia, jiev Jesse Л. Collins, Alabama. Rev. Thomas Ii. Lockhart, Mississippi :d part nf Louisiana. Rev, J. 0. Striven, Southern Georgia. Rev. Thorn, is F. Lockett, Missouri. Rev. Jonathan Davis, North Carolina. Agents Wanici. Oho f Kentucky, „no for Tennessee, г, и, r 'Texas, one lor Florida, one for ,иг»|П«, and one for Arkansas: ус», and >„r California . win, will volunteer , «с service ! •• rii'i SaLb.Uli School in Virginia." The article under this head, in the do- icstie department of the Journal for No¬ vember, lias obtained a local habitation and i home in the column.-,' of several popular periodicals. Thus it lias unexpectedly been ntroduced to a more general and possibly lignilivd acquaintanceship. Now to this r, ark of faior by our brcthieu of the press to cau have uo objection : and yet we |ueslion if it would have been the least iolation nf editorial courtesy or Christian magnanimity to have given, in every iu- t.anco, the proper credit. One paper, •out West,"’ puts it through the press with¬ al imp credit: nnother, “down .South,” •'c-ribcs its paternity to the “American Baptist Memorial." Now no don't ask uv brethren to borrow our “ thmidcr,” it , scarcely wortii tbc time and trouble it abc- to make the transfer, but if they io. marl; it, gentlemen, we inform them, лес for all, that our stock in trade i* too “eagre to afford it at so cheap a rate, ^bother the “ Memorial" s in the same ategory we liavo no moans of knowing, as t docs not сото to (ho mission room. Wish it rore rent here, ^i.tlia, of course. Our Stations in Si. Louis. Mo. Those two churches, from various causes, have had to contend against difficulties from jhe day of their constitution up to the pre¬ sent time, llut their prospects are bright¬ ening, nnd their success is no longer u pro- llem. The Third rhmch, by the energy of Ecv J. Tcasdale, and (lie liberality of be¬ nevolent friends, has procured a lot on .Clark avenue, and erected thereon a neat and convenient house or worship, [tmu-t soon become self-sustaining. The Zion jehureb in North St. Louis, under the effi- Pont pastorale of licv. K. J. Owen, has rc- Wntly added to her number thirty by bap- llsm» Jo that licr perpetuity is also placed bond the reach of doubt. What a bless. j11? to the city of Rt. I.ouis must these churches become ! Wo refer our readers to their reports under flic missionary head for particulars. How, (o Stive «4 Trouble. If missionaries would ho careful to place 'tch remarks accompanying their report- 13 will do for publication, on one side of a eet of paper, so (bat it could be torn off 1S £0“tto the printer without rewriting, “Mi aid might thus bo given to the ficcic- SrJ- Why not oblige him, when it may he •one at SO litrlo cost ? HiblCe. Ihc Alabama ltible .Society lias appro¬ bated §200 to the Southern Uiblc Hoard t* ashvillc, for the use of the missionaries ‘ Lo Domestic Hoard. The best way to •t what Uibles may bo wanted, will bo for •3 missionary needing them to buy them Ркссз most convenient to hint, and give ‘order on Ню Corresponding Secretary of - omestie Hoard for the amount of cost, J0 nil1 arrange with the Secretary of the Hihlo Hoard. It is understood that mis¬ sionaries are expected to sell as many us they can, and report tbo proceeds of sales, but gitm where persons are not able to pur¬ chase. Bjplisnis. The reports of our missionaries, as far as heard from for the quarter ending Decem¬ ber .'list, show over 200 baptisms. Rcporls. Tho missionaries will please send in their reports for l!m quarter, to end on tho last day of the ensuing March, about two weeks before tbc end of tho quarter, as tho annual report is to Lc made up in April, They can count in the unoxpired time according to what they think their labors would he. Ne« York Chronicle. Dr. Judd has dissolved his connection with this paper. Of course, many regret that he has done so. lie was one among the ablest editors in America, ami a friend to tlie Hi Wo Union, whom every one knew where, to find. Church and liachus are now the editors of the enlarged Chronicle, men of ahility, ami we hope, sound revi¬ sionists. Wuiils lii Setbon. My son, heed tho counsel of an anxious father, who desiroth thy health, prosperity, happiness, and ultimate Miration. Never he out of business : it tends to rowdyism, aud wasteth thy substance. Hast- thou might to do, do it at once ; life is too short for procrastination. Do not seek for office, if thou must beg | or electioneer for it ; this would degrade thy I nature. Use not champaign as a beverage ; it might cause real pain. Avoid snuff-dippers, if thou wouldst have a neat, lair-complexioned, and an amiable wife. Hegin and end every day of thy life with prayer, if thou wouldst have a quiet con¬ science, a happy life, and a peaceful death. My daughter. Helen to the words of thy loving father. Do not associate with young men whose morals are auspicious : they are unworthy of thee. Do not wed any who gamble and tarry at tho wine: tears, sobs, and in the end a broken heart and an early grave would be sure to follow. Dance not, and especially not if thou art a member of tho church ; it cuticcth piety from the heart to the heels, and Christ would not love thee. [be not vain, silly talk in company to attract attention: good and wise people would s-liura thou. He dignified, amiable, kind, devotional and benevolent ; the poor would love, aud (lliiist save thee. Minnies of Assertions. We thankfully acknowledge tbo reception of the minutes of “The North Western Virginia,” “The .Tudson,” “The Hroad Hun,” and “Tho Union,” Associations, bod¬ ies that me beginning to do a g»od work in Western Virginia. We recognise in the proceedings many familiar names. In these several gatherings of tho llaptist brother¬ hood, reports were made and resolutions passed, in favor ct’ foreign missions, Bible distribution, religious periodicals, Sunday schools and homo missions “within our own bounds,” that is, among the hills of West¬ ern Virginia, but not a sigh was breathed nor a syllable pronounced, in behalf of Domtstic Missions, that is to eay, the mis¬ sionary operations of tbo Southern llaptist Convention. Brethren, if you don’t do bet¬ ter tho next year, wo shall drop in upon you some of tlicso times, to “stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance,” wo shall. — Wo do not expect much money from yon, but you might give us a word of cheer, you might. Baptist Convention- or Southern Missouri!.— This body has recently been organised in tho south eastern counties of Missouri, for tho purpose ot “promoting domestic and foreign missions ; the circula¬ tion of the biblo and other religious books ; Sabbath schools and ministerial education.” Among its resolutions wo find tho following: “Resolved, That wo desire tho General As¬ sociation of this Stnto aud the Southern Homo Mission Hoard to regard us as frater¬ nal co-workers, that we will pray for their usefulness, and request thorn to afford in all possible aid, both in laborers and funds.” — The Domestic Mission ВеаЛ accepts tho alovo arrangement. The Lord Ideas and prosper this new enterprise Mount Vkiinon Baptist Associa¬ tion. — We have received tho minutes of tho above and other associations, recently as¬ sembled in the Stale of Arkansas. Thu iisaociation-. in this young Imt important Slate, have fallen on the right plan to pro¬ mote efficiently domestic mis-dons, namely : Kcsolved, That this association become luixiliavly to tbo Domestic Missionary Hoard of the Southern Baptist Convention, loca¬ ted at Marion, Alabama.” Here is no ambiguity or doubt as to which or what Hoard i> meant. Sands, of the Religious Herald, “presumes from circum¬ stances beyond their control, the Southern Home Mission Society, has not been able, beyond a very limited extent, to supply the destitution in the States of Arkansas, Lou¬ isiana and Florida.” We are happy to in¬ form him, that the Hoard have at present seven missionaries in Arkansas, two in Loui. siana, and three in Florida- 1 1 would appoint two or three more for Louisiana, if the men could bo obtained. True, pecuniary means arc limited, but it would appoint neverthe¬ less. Louisiana Baptist Association.— The minutes c-f the above associatiou have readied us from tho office of "L. A. Duncan ' A (Jo., New Orleans. Next to Hllyson’s of Itiehiiioud, no office that wo wot of, can do a better and a neater job Among tho pro¬ ceedings is a resolution asking aid, to sup¬ ply the destitution within the limits of tho association, from (lie Southern Domestic Mission Board. The aid will probably be granted when the man can be found. -White Hi vkii Arkansas Baptist Con¬ vention. — The minutes of this young but efficient body came to band just as we were making up copy for the Journal . Glancing hastily over them, we found interesting re¬ ports from our Bros. Bootrigbt and Kenard, missionaries of tbc Southern Board, in con¬ junction with the above iiaiucd Convention. .Jrom (finr ifcioiitiim ALABAMA. Iter. Calvin Crews, missionary of the Hoard ill Old Town. Iia< reconlly born p'-multed io baptize ttceUe convi-its, and to organize nvo interesting Sabbath schools. Concerning ||,еч- he writer : “The Sabbath schools which 1 have established are in a proq.crous condition. Ouc of them particularly affords me much satisfaction. After much difficulty it was organized, and still there are many obsta¬ cles to be overcome, among which maybe mentioned tho want of competent teachers, and the prejudice which is always excited against great moral reforms. Tbc school, however, is now established on a firm basis. Both teachers and pupils take tho liveliest iulorcA in its affairs. Ten of the pupils, and two of the teachers have lately been converted. I do not think that I ever saw a stronger desire exhibited by any people for religious instruction, than is manifested within the bounds of this school and neigh¬ borhood at the present lime.” licv. William Whaley, of Hioimtsvillc, reports three baptisms during the quarter, tho fruit of a protracted meeting. Her. .1. Kecve, missionary to the blacks in tho Bethel Association, reports two baptisms. licv. K. G. Baptist leavci Demopolis, and that place is not now occupied as a mission station. Hov. J. S. Ford, missionary half his time to tho colored pcoplo in Cahaba As¬ sociation, has met many hindrances during the last quarter. Hov. W. C. Jlynctt, in Cliorokoo county, retires from his field. Uo baptized two during tho last quarter. Hov. J. F. IIooten,of Tallasscc, informs the Board : — “ The people here are willin; to receive my labors under any amount of disadvantage.” ARKANSAS. Bro. Veazy, of Dardcnolo, laments over tho groat destitution within the limits of Ыч field of labor. He has received by letter four, and baptized three. A house of worship lias been commenced, the greater portion of tho eust of which de¬ volves on our brother, lie petitions tho Board to aid him, hut the Board if they had the means, have no constitutional au¬ thority to comply with bis request. licv. Reuben Jones, of Helena, sends “ no tidings of ingatherings.” Still Le lias not been without indications of the Divine favor in other-respect* The congregation lias kept up, and the Sabbath school has Increased in size and efficiency. Two valu¬ able sisters have recently been called to “ сото up higher,” and aro greatly mh-cil below. Hov. -Mcrdecai Halliburton has baptized elcvcD, on tbo field of his labors, durin last, quarter. licv. Geo. W. Kcnnnrd writes: “ 1 have baptized more or less, every meeting, for the last several months.” Hov. James M. Cox, of Monroe county, states: “The prospect religiously is toler¬ ably tlattcring." MISSISSIPPI. Hov. Wm. Mathews, owing to duties duo to bis family, is obliged to leave bis field. Ho says it is in contemplation to build a Bapti<t house of worship at Jacinto, and at Concord a house will also bo erected. Mount Pisgali church, be thinks, “has as many jewels as any ho ever, saw,” they contribute liberally for missionary objects, but have no house of worship, llclhcl church lias lost several of its best members, and the Pleasant Grove church aro a “ working people.” The Baptist church at Vicksburg have at length obtained a pastor, it is said, of ability and promise, and wo hope that city will again ho blessed with a pure gospel. Bro. William Philips states that the churches, many of th cm, on his field, are without pastors, and dependent on the missionaries for a supply. NEW ORLEANS. Tim labors of Dro. Duncan serin io be LlossoJ, lie was to baptize again in a feiv days, and in a.hluion to femur reports sends the following Nr.w Orleans, Jan. 8, 1805. 1(kv. J. Walker, Dear llrother :— 1 gave you quite a full report of matters in general in a letter dated Dec. 11, ’5 1. 1 now send you one of your reports with the blanks filled. The report is for the month of December. I would boro present, in addition, the statis¬ tics of the Coliseum church : Organized Jaly 9th, -’51, with 9 members. Of tiicsc there were males, 5 ‘ “ “ » females, -1 1 Hcccircd since, by letter, from 1st church, - - 11 1 Received since, by letter, from Galveston church, 1 ‘ Deceived, other Baptists, by voucher, (two from Wales,) 5 “ Deceived by baptism, - 1 ‘ Deceived to be baptized Jan. lllh, Two Pcdobipti*!?, ooi convert.) - - 3 ‘ Total, - - 30 “ WASHINGTON CITV. Itr-v. T. 0. Teas tale, pastor of lire new church on I3ili sire-ct.hns liaJ, and we presump, issiill hiving a precious work of grace in his congrpgaiion Up writes: I have baptized thirty-seven joyful con¬ verts into the fellowship of tbo church of my charge ; received by letter four ; and admitted on profession seven who bad been previously immersed ; total increaso during the quarter forty-four. Besides, my. la. hors at home, I made an excursion into North Carolina for some three weeks.— The result of theso labors was, that forty professed conversion, and twenty baptized while I was present in tho moot¬ ing,». Amongst those added to our church at homo during this quarter aro three government officials, fivo Sabbath school scholars, and two teachers; and of the whole number added eighteen arc males. We hope to finish our house of worship next summer.” [Tho Board aro gratified at tho success of this enterpise, and we hope it may find many fast friends in and around tho me¬ tropolis of this great nation. — Ur>.) Kpv. fluslatm llroten, of iIip 2nd colored church, wrilps : “ Since I wrote last a slight change has laken place. Wo have six to baptizo on tho 2 (th iost., and have concluded to hold prayer meetings at tho residences of tlm members during tbo balance of tho year. Hov. Dr. Kinsford visited us last week, and preached n very iufcrcstiug sermon. Tho Spirit appears to follow the close of our meeting, as is still visible both in the church and congregation. [Glad that our brother is encouraged. — D.[ SOUTH CAROLINA. Rev. T. J. Earle continues his labors at Pendleton. Recently ho has baptized two, and the ladies’ sowing society, have given §10 to domestic missions. They lave our thanks. Tho Board have now a missionary at Granitesville, but it is not yet time to re¬ ceive n report from there. GEORGIA. At Thomasville, llro. B. G. Darnel is employed as missionary of the Hoard. His first report shows a very good beginning, presenting an aggregato of ноте 20 bap- tiiios, with many interesting fads, which for want of room, must be omitted here. Wc hope the Lord will continue to prosper his work. From lduti"ii wp have lire following from llro. Mormlt : “I have nothing of special interest to jeonummicalc this quarter. Our community, as you have already learned by my last re¬ port, has been sadly afflicted by the yellow lever. I, together with my people, Lave been spared io see the close of another year, though many in my congregation have been taken away by the scourge. Our af¬ fliction is now over. God grant that it may never be forgotten by this people. I have been absent from my charge, this quarter, four weeks, but am now at my post, feeling a renewed determination to forget the things which uro behind, nnd to roach fortli to those tilings which aro before, and to know nothing among the people of ш у charge but Christ Jesus and him crucified, that I may win souls for Christ. It is a pleasant, delightful work to win souls. Wc have received sonic 15 or 20 for baptism this quarter, whom wo will burry with Christ at our next mooting. I Lave collected this quarter §15 00 for domestic missions." MISSOURI. Wc have spoken cLcnhcre of the church¬ es in St Lonis, and shall here give extracts from the reports of our missionaries : Rev. J. Tcasdale of tlm 3d Church wrilSs : “l have been aiming to say on the day of our dedication, the house (tho mooting homo they aro building,) is paid for, and that wo have reliable subscriptions to pay tbo balauco duo on the lot. Lot, present building and fixtures, will cost a trillo over §10,000; to meet which, I have subscrip¬ tions of about §9,500. I think 1 shall get tho whole amount. Wc have put in a bap¬ tistry. Wo bad to bring our gas from Id th street, which, including fixtures and chandelier, will not cost less than from §150 to §175. Furniture, carpets, Ac., §150 more. To meet this, I set tbo ladies at work, and they bavo already collected §200, (Just as wc would have expected from such ladies, Ed.) and yet will collect more, (certainly, Ed.) I hare set the young men at work to raiso tjio money for baptistry and water, (They will do it. Ed.) so you see wo aro pulling at every cord.” Tho only way to succeed. If any of tho cords stretch or break, fling them away,, that they may be replaced by bettor ones. Much more is said of the size and conve¬ nience of the house, which, for want of space, wo aro obliged to omit. Rev. 11. J. Owen, of tho Zionokurcli, has also ebccring news for the Board., Пе reports: ; “Wo Lave just closed a series of. interes¬ ting meetings, which were continued about Д- foiir weeks. Bro. Morgan Edwards. was. .. with us, ami the Spirit of God gave power"