Home and Foreign Journal, December 1855

VOLUME Richmond, December, тз. NUMBER O' PUBLISHED BY THE ВОЛШ) OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. wW0S. А1.А11ЛМЛ, DECEMBER, 18M. Association?. \Ve had Hie pleasure of visiting the j/ibui'i Association at Callow villc, Ala., durin®- the week which included the see- j Sabbath in October. The delegation „Iher small, but it w of the right linJ of men. They gave liberally for Foreign, Domestic and Indian Missions, for the Bible and Colporteur enterprise, ,nd agreed to support a beneficiary in the theological department at Howard College. We shall long remember the church with jtl pJstor, lire. Sturgis, anil the friends and acquaintances we nude there, with pecu¬ liar plea-ure. The Cnbto Assocmlw я came next in order, embracing the fouith Sabbath in the month, ]t convened with that sterling band of disciples, the Hopewell Church, in Perry County, of which itro. S. Free- cun is the pa-tor. The vaiious enter- pri-cs of education and general evangelism met with commendable and prompt favor. And last, but not least in importance, though young and feeble, tool; place the In it) Association at llurn-ville, nhere pro. Wilks Officiate*. As usual a hoi do of secretaries and agents were on the ground seeking for hid treasure, or those p-rtty little yellow jackets that always loot; plea-ant and never sting. Great suc¬ cess to the good brethren at Burnsville ! Homed Collect. — As the Journal is taken in many families in Alabama, we would just pen a line lor the Howard Ala¬ bama l!,ipli-t«, hr sure to remember the Ilmcard. Send your son* to it. It has an excellent faculty; Minion is a healthy place, .and President Talbird will spam no pains that «ill supply the students with a (mi-lied education. December, The year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-live is about to close upon the world forever. What a year it has been I Seba-topol has at length fallen, or at lea-t a part of ii, but at what a sacrifice of life and properly ! The money expended in the endeavors to reduce and defend that mighty forlre— , would have supported all the Missionaries both home and foreign, of all denomination', that now are and al¬ ways hare been upon the earth, from the time of beginning until the present lime. Alas! alas for poor, frail, ambitious hu¬ man nature. To avenge u little wounded pride, diplomatic congresses convene; pave senates deliberate ; kings and em¬ perors is their edicts ; formidable ar¬ mies are marshalled in battle array; the serried masses meet in dreadful conllict; blood Sow* as a river, am! the wailing of widows and orphans fills the land. What terrible calamity is war ! But the year now concluding has been •*dly 'distingui-hed by other calamities scaicely less fatal to human hopes. Epi¬ demics, of more viiulcnt types than for- mcdy have made their periodical visits- 11leJ have, it is true, selected now fields f>i deva-tation, but dismay and ruin fol- bleed m then- trains as herelofore. What mean these annual scourges? Is Jehovah biastisinj. the people for their sins? It may evcn "0. J.ct Christians review the P3'! with penitence and resolve on doing cl|er. Let them watch more carefully, РГ1У more fervently, give more liberally, 3a.d Wa‘t patiently for the coming of the 'degroom, that they may enter with him "do the marriage chamber, having on the “uc wedding garment. Cheering from the Missionaries, The quarter ending with Sep. 20th. ■ ovv, most gratifying results. The pat- ,“n* °f Domestic Missions will see that eir benefactions have not been bestowed 'aiu, but that in several States the j?rd has abundantly blessed the labors of a !e,'unti by the conversion of sinners. At the time of penning'thesc lines, a few reports are yet out, hut those received show an aggregate of 70S baptisms di>- tributed ns follows : II. II. Grave!, Mo., has baptized 00; William Philips, Mi-s , П; II, G. Smith, I Ala., G ; С. I1. Si-son, Ala,, 20; D. Rice, | S.C., 10; A. W. Milliard, Ala., 55; T. ' Howell, Mi«s., 31; 1). G. Daniel, Ga„ 5; A. 1’. Norris, S. C., at his own station and other places, 21 1 ; Calvin Crews, 22; A. II. Couch, ЛЬ., 1; K. Strode, Term., 7 ; J . Reeve, Ala., 17 ; • J. D. Renfro, Ala , 7 ; T, C. ’feasible, in Va., 10; E.G. Baptist, Ala., 9; N. Davies, Mil., 2; Jordon Wil¬ liams, Ala, 4; David Fisher, La., 0G : A. J. Meriill, Ark., 17 ; J. Veascy, Ark., 2; A. J. Dayman, Fla., 5; D. Hopper, Ala., 22; M. M. Madisott, Mo., 2; J. M. Cox, Ark., 21; N. llovveu, N1 C., 17; Geo. W. Kenard, Ark., 9 ; J. W. Turner, G.i., 45; N. II. Dray, La., IG; J. W. Mil¬ ler, Ark., 10; R. Ford, Va., 7. Itvvill be seen that this work of grace Iras developed itself under the preaching nf the mission¬ aries in at least eleven of the Southern Stales. During the second quarter of the missionary year there are usually more protracted meetings held than in any other quarter, which may account for this large increase ; but should the two remaining quarters give results proportional with these, the sum total of additions will bo vastly above that of any previous year. We may aKo add, that the baptisms above given do not include tlvo-e by some of the agents of the Board. For their success, let God be praised! (fJ-Oar long list of receipts, for several months neglected, prevent us from finding room for much that is interesting in rela¬ tion to Domestic Missions. Wc would again apprise our Mis¬ sionaries that the regular monthly meet¬ ings of the Hoard are about tin* 10th of each month. Any report- arming after that time generally lie over to the next meeting. This will account for the delay in sonic cases of making remittances, and may suggest the advantage of promptness in sending on icpoits in time. §3- The А'е к Year. — Wc would appri*e our patrons of .the fact that helm e another niimherof the Journal shall he issued, a neu- year will he upon us, one that lias never been among u« before, and one which will require increased liberality for missionary purpo-e-. Now Year’s Ode-r¬ ings will lie, therefore, more than usually •acceptable. Sebastopol. — The great Scba-tnpnl, the empire of Satan, lias not yet fallen. The besieging forces mu-t be augmented, and of course, wc need men and money. Ii must be taken. Therefore, Di«ciplcs of Christ, help. What might not be saved — Some one has suggested that a penny saved «ill buy just as much as a penny earned. How much could he saved fur missions by cur¬ tailments in the use of tobacco, cigars, randies, ribands, laces, Яс., Яс. INDIAN DEPARTMENT. II. F. Buckner. This worthy missionary to the Creek Indians left dining the month of October for the field of his labors. His agency to raise funds to liquidate the claims of the native preachers was succe-sful to Hie ex¬ tent of the amounts due them, ami it has no doubt, ere Ibis, rejoiced their hearts to learn from Bro. H. that the Hapti«ts of the South willingly responded to his calls upon (heir benevolence. Hut now another claim is to be met. While time was being oc¬ cupied in raising funds for old debts, their salaries were going on, as they never stopped preaching because of Нго. В ’s absence. These salaries can he met by the prompt payment of the pledges, as they fall due, obtained by Bro. II. in Geor¬ gia and other place*. It i* hoped that no j one will be backward or delinquent in this I important matter. From the Native Preacher?, j Rev. l’eter Folsom^ Choctaw Chief of some distinction among his people, hul, j since his conversion to Cluisliinity, a Bap. ti-t preacher, has recently written a letter to the Corrcspondin| Secretary setting ' forth the destitution of. his people, and the - rise and progress of .the Go-pel under hi- ministry. He says : V I " I have never recMvcd one dime from . tny own people, bcin# loo poor to do nnv ' thing for ministry. But, on the other hand, ' I have contributed liberally toward- the ' support of our protracted meetings in or-, der to spread the Gospel. We have or¬ dained lour more natives to preach among 1 our people for more than one year without ■ pay, because our pcople.arc generally poor ami not able to support them, 1 should be ' happy if you could dcr’jomelhing lor llio-e men. 1 would hare written sooner, but Г hive been very sick of a fever. I ban- been out among the Chickasaw.-, about 75 miles from here. We have now eight members out among the Chickasaw*. We are still gaining ground, and we now have ' two hundred and forty members of the clmrcli. When I first commenced, font- years ago, there iva- not the first full blood belonging to the Bapii-t Church; there- , lore, you will sec that we have not been idling our time avva^.' " I*. S. — I would v be truly glad if you could send, ns one (mart, good old mis¬ sionary lo locate hi rry-el f among ns, as our Biother Wallace haspeft us, lor wc need one very much." ! Anustroirg Academy. We have just learned by a letter from Rev. A. G. Motlaltj |liat thi- In-titution has opened under very favorable circum¬ stance*. Й-5 for one year. Four others must yet find patrons somewhere. It will also be ne¬ cessary, as may bo seen by the postscript of .l'eler Folsom's letter, to send more white missionaries into the Indian country. . Appnntimeats. At the regular meeting of the Board in October, the following appointments were made: To the Creek Aution, Rev. II. F. Buckner, " 1). N. McIntosh, *’ Lewis McIntosh, " Jacob Hawkins, " James Berryman, “ Valonjali, “ Chilly McIntosh, '■ " illi.un McIntosh, “ Monday, Haloche Hands, •• Varjali. All these, except llro. Buckner, are na¬ tive preacher*. • Choctaw Nation. Rev. Jo-cph Smcdlcy, « Peter Fol-oin, '■ Lewis Cass, " Slmonabby, " Simon Hancock, 11 bhialubby, " Ariumby and his brother. All of these except brother Sincdley arc ' native full Idood Choclaws. Peter Folsom j was a Chief, but the Lord made him a 1 preacher, and since hi- connexion with the 1 church, about four years ago, about 300 ' full blood Choclaws have united with the 1 Baptist church. Brother Smedley went , among the Indians in 1836, and received a small appropriation from Hie Foreign Mis¬ sion Hoard at lio-ton. He hai been a faith- - ful missionary. 1 Besides I he above appointment-, Rev. A. G. Mofiatt, supported through thi- Board by the Goshen Association, is at the Arm¬ strong Acadimy, where he will remain till a superintends and teachers can be obtained for that important post ; and the ' three schools in the Kansas Territory are1 al-o under the direction of the Domestic Board, a list of who teachers will be pub- ' ]i -hed as soon as one can be procured.: Other natives will also be appointed. Six of the Choctaw- natives were appointed, 1 without one dollar in the trea-urv to mi— tain them on the faith of the Churches.; Lewis Cass has since been adopted by fiv e brethren who have agreed to sustain him ; for a succession of years. Two other na- j lives have also been provided for, but only ■ BO.lIil) OF F0REI0X 1IISS10E RICHMOND, DECEMBER, Ш5. Lhibiiitk's. We have the happiness to inform the friends of Indian Missions that the debt of $7,000 ifgainst the American Indian Mis-ion Association in the month of June, ha- been reduced jn-t one half. Three lhoos.ind.and five hundred dollars more will place the Indian Mi-sion enterprise cv cn vv illi the world. The Board arc striv¬ ing to liquidate thi- debt a* speedily as possible. Tleyhope, by the prompt lib erality of the churches, to wipe away this reproach by the Ы of July, IS5G. But while they are engaged in burying this "dead horse,” they must also have funds to enable them to keep square with the missionaries. It will not do to fall bchin with them. They are poor men and can¬ not wait for their money. During the next twelve months, therefore, extraordinary efforts must he made for the " Hed man." To Subscriber?. lleiii'j desirous of Collecting all Ar¬ rearages, г ее respectfully ask those echo are indebted, to forward the amount due, by Mail. H’c leg also that ad¬ vance payments may be remitted by Mail. Address .Поте j- Foreign Jour¬ nal, llichnond, Va. This letter wc give entire. It was sent to Bro, Buckner while he was still in Ken¬ tucky : Винт Gibson, C. N. Sept. 12, ’55. Bro. Burkner—Dcar Bro.: Our camp- meeting at the Mas-co-ku church adjourn¬ ed on Monday last. We had a happy time, five were buried with Christ by bapti-m, and several restored to. fellowship. The number in attendance was no less than last year, and good order throughout. I am leaving my home anil family this morn¬ ing for Norfolk to attend the meeting which convenes thi- evening. On this day week we meet under the General Council Shead at Spring Hill, where wc expect members from our several churches, and also some of our Choctaw- brethren. At this meeting we Hope much good will be done for the advancement of Christ'* Kingdom. The appointments for the several church¬ es in thi- district for meeting in camps are made, and will convene every week until the middle of October. The native preachers are in great spirits at this time. Brother Ho-pe-lhle has got hack home and i- making himself quite u-etul. Brothers Billy ami Monday were at our meeting on Sunday, and gave their hands to the baptised brethren. There via- no complaint during our meeting that I could hear in the camp-, only about your absence, anil thi- was a unanimous cry. — This is all that gave us any uneasiness at all — that we are not able to preach to all of our Creek people who would be glad to' hear Hu- Go*pcl of Christ. We have never in this nation found a place where Christ was preached, but he was cheerfully re- reiveil. But one-half of our people have not heard yet the thing- that belong to their peace, know nothing about Jesus Christ and their eternal welfare. These arc enough lo pain the heart of any true¬ hearted Christian. Your friend and brother always, Louis McIntosh. B. S.— Myself and family arc all in good health at present, and send our united love lo you and yours. I will write when I re¬ turn from Norfolk, hoping it may reach you before you leave that country. In a letter, sent to Bro. II. F. Buckner, under date of October, while he was still traveling to solicit funds in Kentucky, Brother Monday who preaches to the Scminoles writes : 11 1 mu-t tell you about that old Semi¬ nole man with whom you once had reli¬ gious conversation at brother Factor’s, who told you he did not make inquiri** because he had any belief in Cluislianity, but only to hear what you might have to say. He has been baptized at Lillie River Church. He told an excellent experience, and since Ids baptism his walk has been like that of an enlightened and devoted Clui-liaii. lie has convinced his w ife and children of the truth of Christianity, and I am sati-ficil that it will not he long be¬ fore they, with others of his relatives and acquaintances who are nmv mourners, will be members nf our church. Brother Buckner, the people arc giving great heed to the gospel. Our meetings are well at¬ tended. Your lessons still echo in our cars And О I could wc have them re¬ newed. Our constant prayer is that it may not be lor.g until our voices may min¬ gle with yours in the praises of God."' Ait Payments and Communication* PERTAINING TO THE JOURNAL, MAT fet SIMPET DIRECTED, HOME AND FOREIGN Journal, Richmond, Virginia. Subscm- RERS ARE HEREBT REQUESTED TO TRANS¬ MIT PUNCTUALLY THE SMALL AMOUNT WHICH MAY US DUE BY MAIL. • I Isnrni-d brother Monday lo «rile ofur h* w«.« у ton old. II- bu. Dover Association. IVc had the pleasure of altending tho last session of this body, It was held at. Hebron in King William. The brethren at Hebron have lately erected a neat tnd romfoi table brick building, creditable alike ■ to their taste and energy. This church had, for many years, been in a declining condition ; but under the ministrations of the present pastor, Rev. Mr. Briggs, it has greatly revived and strengthond. We trust a future of prosperity and usefulness :s before it. One thing we regretted. The time ap¬ propriated to business was so limited as lo prevent many important objects from re¬ ceiving the degree of attention which was nece-sary. One important advantage ol not including Lord’s day in Associational meetings is, that more time is gained for business, while by a judicious arrangement mine also can be afforded to devotional exercises and preaching. Wc were permitted to make an appeal for Foreign Mission-, which was respond¬ ed to by ca-h and pledges lo the amount of nearly $500, quite a liberal offering from the brethren assembled, Wc hope it may prove but an earnest of what these and other brethren of the churches will do un¬ der systematic arrangements at home. — The demands upon our Board require a laige increase of liberality in the churches. .More systematic and vigorous efforts must be made, not only for Foreign Missions, but for all our general enterprise*, to meet the demands upon ui. May God inspire our hearts with faith, love and zeal to do our duty. The session of the Association was pleasant, and we trust, profitable. P. Ought I tint, to become a Foreign Missionary ? Some one should. Why not I? Iam young, have a sound constitution, a good mind, well cultivated, and am enjoying a “ good hope through grace." Why should I not become a missionary ? But, I shall become a good preacher, be respected and sought after at home, and after a while get a good salary and an eligible settlement? Why should I go? And I am prepared lo lake charge of a classical school. I shall make money, of which I can contribute to support mis¬ sions— I can find in the church at home con-lant anil ample employment : I may rise to distinction, become a professor or president of some college, or in some other profession make my mark upon so¬ ciety. Why should I go ? I am wealthy. I can live in the enjoy¬ ment of all the elegance and luxuries of society; I can be useful by my money and my inllucncelo the cause of Christ; I can do much good hy imparting a reli¬ gious tone to the upper classes ; I can be ' a useful Christian at home ; why should I go? Ami who then is to obey Christ'* com¬ mand, " Go ye teach all nation*?” Who? : r. • . • ■ - - ,■ UI “ '‘ireUisiu -jWijlA