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era Baptist Convention, adopted April 14 th, 1858.
In rendering the thirteenth annual account of their stewardship, the Board
would gratefully record their sense of the kindness of our Heavenly Father in
preserving the lives of all the members of the Board, with one exception, and of
all the missionaries connected with them. The exception alluded to is of Rev.
S. S. Lattiniore, of Mississippi, vice-president.
At the last meeting of the Convention brother Lattimore was present, but his
health, which for years had been feeble, became more impaired during his so¬
journ in Louisville. He returned to his home at Aberdeen, Miss., and, though
still ill, engaged with his accustomed energy and fidelity in the duties of his pas¬
torate. But it was not long before he was called to rest from his labors.
Brother Lattimore was an able and earnest preacher, an exceedingly pleasant
companion, and a warm-hearted friend. As a debater he won distinction in sev¬
eral discussions of the peculiar views of the denomination. He had a large
place in the affections and confidence of the brethren of the South.
The missions of the Board are in a healthful and encouraging state. There
are too, indications of a growing interest in the work among the churches. As
of special importance we note, as such an indication, an increased desire with
some of the pastors to interest their brethren for the salvation of the heathen.
FINANCES.
The last annual report of the treasurer showed a balance in hand of $3,211 73.
Since then $34,302 55 have been received, making an aggregate of $37,514 28.
The expenditures are $33,633 02, leaving a balance of $3,881 26. In view of
the financial pressure which has prevailed for more than half the current year,
we can but hail this result with gratitude, and increased confidence in Him who
has disposed the hearts of his people to contribute thus liberally. It should be
known, however, that an increase beyond the present rate of contribution will
be necessary to sustain the missions of the Board. The funds which enable us
to make so favorable a report were in part from the collection of a debt due the
Board and the payments on account of brother Bowen’s work on Central Africa,
and, to a considerable extent, increased contribution for the fii'st half of the year;
during the latter half there has been a serious diminution. It should also be re¬
membered that we shall probably send out the next year several additional mis¬
sionaries, and thus need a larger amount of funds.
AGENCY.
Brethren E. Dodson and Geo. Bradford in North Carolina, William B. John-
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