MINUTES
OF THE
THIRTY-SECOND AMUAL SESSION
OF THE
(Virata baptist ^ssffriata
HELD WITH
SHILOH CHURCH,
HARRIS COUNTY, GA.
Thirteenth. day of October, I860,
COLUMBUS TIMES STEAM POWER PRE§S,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, 1SG0.
MINUTES.
Shiloh, Harris county, Ga. 1
October, 13th, 1860. J
The delegates from the churches, composing the Columbus
Association, met with the Baptist Church, at Shiloh : Elder
J. H. DeVotie, preached the introductory sermon at eleven
o'clock, from 3d chapter of Revelation, part of the Sth verse,
"Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man
can shut it,"
The letters' from the churches were read and the names of
the delegates enrolled.
The body was organized, by electing elder C. C. Willis,
Moderator, and E. H. Beall, Clerk.
Appointed the following Standing Committes:
On Preaching—Brethren, John Harris, J. T. Johnson, A.
Lynch, with the delegates of Shiloh church.
On Business—Brethren, J. H. DeVotie, M. A. George, and
M. J. Wellborn.
On Finance—Brethren, J. S. Searcy, Z. B. Trice, and T. D
Fortson.
On Nominations—Brethren, J. M. Lennard? Thomas C.
Jones, Z. Proctor.
On Documents—Brethren, W. D. Atkinson, T. J. Miles
and G. Goodwin.
Called for petitionary letters.
Received New Hope Church, Stewart county, as a member
of this body.
Called for Correspondence—Received from the Western
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Association, Brethren, J. M. Callaway, H. D. Williams,
J. Culpepper, W. "W". Prather, W. H. Robert, and J. E.
Holt.
From Rehoboth—Brother Samuel Boykin.
From Friendship—Brethren, James Perryman, and Wm.
Ross.
From Tuskegee—Brother H. E. Taliaferro.
Appointed—Brother E. S. Harris, to write the correspon¬
ding letter.
Appointed Correspondents to the following Associations:
To the Western—Brethren, J. H. DeVotie, E. H. Beall, J.
G. Johnson, and H. S. Reese, held with Bethel Church,
Heard, county, embracing the third Sabbath in September
1861.
Rehoboth, at Travelers' Rest, an Saturday before the third
Sabbath in September ; Brethren, D. Grant, J. Mathis, and J.
M. Lennard.
Tuskegee, Ala., at Providence, Russell county, on Saturday
before the third Sabbath in September; Brethren Z. Proctor,
W. D. Atkinson, J. S. Searcy, C. C. Willis, M. J. Wellborn,
T. J. Miles, J. N. Embry, J. M. Watt, and W. C. Gray.
Liberty, Ala., at Dadeville, Tallapoosa county, on Satur¬
day before the fourth Sabbath in September; Brother W. C.
Gray.
Eufaula, Ala., at embracing the
fourth Sabbath in September; Brother M. F. Mosely.
Bethel, at Cuthbert, embracing the first Sabbath in Nov¬
ember 1860; Brethren, T. J. Miles, W. L. Osteen, 0. Ely, M.
J. Wellborn, and M. A. George.
Friendship, at Shiloh, Sumter county, embracing the
fourth Sabbath in November, 1860 ; Brethren T. J. Miles,
W. L. Osteen, and J, W. Avan.
Adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning. Prayer by
Rev. W. D. Atkinson.
On Sabbath, Oct. 14th—Prayer Meeting at the Arbor at
10 o'clock. Brother J. M. Watt, preached the Missionary
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sermon at eleven o'clock, at the close of the services a collec¬
tion was taken, amounting to §45 95-100 dollars. Brother
H. E. Taliaferro preached at 2 o'clock.
Monday Morning 9 o'clock—Met according to adjourment.
Prayer by Brother J. H. DeVotie.
Read and adopted the report of the Business Committee.
Read and corrected the roll.
Read the decorum.
On motion the order of business was suspended.
The query fromPiney Grove Church was read.
On motion it was laid on the table.
Renewed the call for correspondence.
Appointed general meetings, as follows :
First District, Bethlehem, on Friday before the fourth
Sabbath in July, 1860. Introductory by Brother J. G. John¬
son.
Second District, Sardis, on Friday before the fifth Sab¬
bath in June. Introductory by Brother W. D. Atkinson.
Third District, Mt. Zion, on Friday before the third Sab¬
bath in July. Introductory by Brother T. J. Miles.
Fourth District, Valley Grove, on Friday before the first
Sabbath in August Introductory by Brother E. S. Harris.
Received and adopted the report of the Treasurer. See
Appendix F.
Elected H. S. Estes, Treasurer; C. C. Willis, M. A. George,
W. D. Atkinson, T. B. Slade, J. H. DeVotie, and W. C. Gray,
Executive Committee.
Received and adopted the report of the Committee on Mis¬
sions. See Appendix C.
Heard addresses upon the subject of Missions. Collected
for'Associational Missions 26 15—100 dollars ; for A. D. Phil¬
lips 26 15-100 dollars; for the sale and distribution of Bibles
in this Association, 26 48-100 dollars; from D. P. Hill,
Esq., five dollars for Associational Missions.
Resolved, That we suggest to the churches of this Associ-
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ation, to adopt some systematic plan for raising their mis¬
sionary contributions, and that the Ministers be requested to
bring the subject more frequently before their churches.
Brother Boykin, was heard in behalf of the Christian In¬
dex.
Adjourned to 2 o'clock.
2 o'clock, P. M.—Met according to adjournment. Prayer
by Brother J. G. Johnson.
Appointed the following Standing Committees.
On Missions—Brethren J. S. Searcy, W. D. Atkinson, and
G. Goodwin.
On Sabbath Schools—Brethren M. J. Wellborn, J. H. De-
Votie, and J. M. Lennard.
On the State of Religion—"Brethren J. G. Johnson, J.
Mathis, and H. S. Reese.
Received and adopted the report of the Executive Com¬
mittee. See Appendix D.
Received and adopted the report of the Committee on Sab¬
bath Schools. See Appendix A.
On Motion, The report of the Committee on State of Re¬
ligion, was dispensed with.
Adopted the report of the Committee on Nominations,
Brother J. M. Watt, to preach the next introductory sermon ;
Brother T. J. Miles, Alternate; Brother J. H. DeVotie, Mis¬
sionary sermon; Brother J. S. Searcy, Alternate.
On Motion—A Committee consisting of Brethren, W. C.
Gray, J. M. Watt, and J. H. DeVotie, were appointed to draw
up a resolution expressive of the feelings of this Association,
with reference to the death of Brother James Whitten. For
report see appendix E.
On Motion—The funds contributed for Missionary pur¬
poses, within our bounds, be designated as Associational
Missions.
Elected Brethren, C. C. Willis, M. J. Weilborn, J. H. De¬
Votie, T. J. Miles, M. A. George, John Harris, J. S. Searcy,
W. C. Gray, J. G. Johnson and J. M. Watt, delegates to the
Baptist State Convention.
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Received and adopted the report of the Committee on Doc¬
uments. See Appendix B.
Resolved, That the balance due Brother W. L. Osteen, as
Missionary, be paid him by the Executive Committee, out
of the Associational fund sent up to this body.
Resolved, That hereafter the meeting of this body shall be
held on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in September.
Agreed to have fifteen hundred Minutes printed, and the
Clerk allowed thirty dollars for his services.
Read and adopted the corresponding letter.
Appointed the next session of this body to be held with
the Hamilton Church, Harris county, commencing on Satur¬
day before the fourth Sabbath in September, 1861.
Resolved, That the thanks of this body be tendered to the
brethren and friends in this vicinity, for the hospitable man¬
ner in which they entertained this body during its session.
Resolved, That the Treasurer pay Brother Wm. C.
Gray, fifty dollars, which he overpaid the Domestic Board
at the last session.
Resolved, That W. C. Gray, be appointed Treasurer, pro.
tem.
Received and adopted the report of the Committee on Fi¬
nance. See Appendix G.
Resolved, That all the Bible funds sent to this body, be
used in the bounds of the Columbus Association.
C0BK1SP0NDING UTTER.
The Columbus Association, to all with whom she corres¬
ponds.
Dear Brethren :
Through the mercy of an all-wise Providence, we have
been permitted to assemble ourselves together in an Associ¬
ate capacity, to set in order the things that pertain to the
kingdom of God. Oar Churches have all been represented
but two, and the letters read before the body, communicate
the cheerful intelligence that peace and brotherly love still
exist among the churches, with many additions by Baptism.
Our correspondence has not been as full as we would have
wished, we therefore, earnestly desire the continuation of
your friendly correspondence with us. Harmony and brother¬
ly affection have charterized our session and marked our de¬
liberations.
.STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That any member of this body shall be a Mes¬
senger from the same to any other Association with which
we correspond, upon his presenting a copy of our minutes.
Resolved, That-the delegates to the Convention be empow¬
ered to fill vacancies, that may occur in their number from
this body.
The Association adjourned to meet at Hamilton, Harris
county, on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in Septem¬
ber, 1861. Prayer by Brother W. D. Atkinson.
C. C. WILLIS, Moderator.
E. H. Beall, Clerk.
.APPENDIX.
Appendix A.
Report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools :
The importance of Sabbath Schools cannot well be over¬
estimated. The experience of many years has taught us that
they are truly potent for the accomplishment of good. In
them thousands of children are taught the simple truths of
the Gospel in a manner adapted to their condition; and the
annual influx of members into our churches from amongst
Sabbath School Scholars, bears evidence to the efficiency of
the instruction imparted. And yet there are thousands of
children in our cities and towns and country places, who are
not brought under Sabbath School instruction.
Could all these be gathered into well organized schools and
be trained up in the nurture and admonition'of the Lord.
What a wonderful result would be experienced. Here is an
inviting field of usefulness for our lay members. The chris¬
tian can here aid effectually in extending the Gospel of the
Redeemer and no nobler work presents itself before him
than that of training up the young for usefulness in life and
for a glorious immortality. With what zeal then should they
engage in this holy work; what punctuality should they
practice, and what diligence should they use in imparting
Bible instruction to the rising generation. In every church
there should be a Sabbath School. And in every neighbor¬
hood remote from churches, we would have our zeal as
brethren going forth and gathering the children together and
teaching them the way of the Lord. The Bible is the great
book for Sabbath School use, its sacred truth should be faith¬
fully impressed upon their minds, and only such other
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books should be used as are adapted to elucidate Bible truth,
and such books should be excluded as contain known er¬
rors, or intentionally suppress the truth.
Believing that we have not yet attained to our full meas¬
ure of usefulness in this department of christian labor, we
recommend the churches to adopt more vigorous measures
for the extension of Sabbath School influence.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WATT, )
E. H. BEALL, V Committee.
JOHN HARRIS, J
Appendix B.
Report of the Committee on Documents :
We have examined the letters from the various churches
and find nothing claiming the attention of the Association,
except the query sent from Piney Grove Church.
Respectfully submitted,
W. D. ATKINSON, Chairman.
Appendix C.
Report of the Committee on Missions:
Your Committee on Missions congratulate the Association
on being able to report all the Missions in which they are
engaged to be in a prosperous condition. Our Missionary
to Central Africa, Brother A. D. Phillips, is doing a good
work. We deal not in exaggeration when we express our
opinion that he is decidedly the most efficient Missionary
in the foreign field. He has pursued his work with untiring
energy, unabated zeal and a faith that does not stagger at the
most formidable difficulties. He is eminently practical in
all his efforts, being a practical Physician his presence has
been invaluable at the bedside of the sick and dying Mis-
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sionary as well as the native. We can but express onr de¬
vout thankfulness to Almighty God, for giving us so efficient
a laborer, we are thankful too to the God of Missions for
the enlarged measures of success that has attended this Mis¬
sion, that God has converted one poor heathen through his
instrumentality, we will greatly rejoice ; but that many have
been converted, we still feel a devout thankfulness to God
and are encouraged for the future. We cannot too heartily
commend to your notice, our Indian Missionary sustained
by our contributions. Also the Missions now prosecuted
within our own bounds. This is a work of great importance
and one for which we are especially responsible. We trust
that this Association will never relax their efforts as long as
one of the sons or daughters of Adam are destitute of the
words of life. All of which is respectfully submitted.
M. A. GEORGE, Chairman.
Appendix D.
Report of the Executive Committee:
Your Committee met at the close of your last session and
agreed to continue Brother W. L. Osteen,asyour Missionary;
Brother Osteen accepted the appointment and entered at
once in the work. His field has been in the lower part of
the Association. He reports 105 days spent in your service,
preached 107 sermons, held religious services with 130 fam¬
ilies, traveled 1240 miles, baptized 11 persons, received by
letter five, sold $14 97 worth of religious books and Bibles,
give away $14 97 worth of Bibles and Testaments, distri¬
buted $2 39 worth of tracts. For which your Committee
have paid him $153 94, and there are still due him $56 06,
which your Committee have been unable to pay, your treas¬
ury being exhausted. At the close of the second quarter the
Committee met, prayed and consulted, and concluded, that
it would be unwise to take your Missionary out of the field
at that time, though there was but a small amount of furfds
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on hand, and the Committee determined to continue Brother
Osteen in the work and make an appeal to the churches and
the brethren for funds, and we are happy to know that, a few
of our brethren responded to our appeal, and by their money,
said to us we approve of your course.
Dear Brethren, we hope and believe that the labor of your
Missionary has not been in vain in the Lord. Remember
one soul is worth more than all the world. In conclusion
we beg leave to state the fact that, the field is still white unto
harvest, and that much good with God's blessing might be
done by a working, faithful, man in your bounds. There is
more work that ought to be done in Columbus, than the
brethren there can do. Shall we cultivate the field, The
Lord says, go preach the Gospel to every creature; we in¬
formed you that we only furnished Brother Osteen, with a
small lot of books that were on hand, and a lot of some $22
worth of Bibles, Testaments and Tracts, that the Georgia
Colportuer Society give us for gratuitous distribution. May
the Lord bless these humble efforts to lead souls to Christ,
and may he bring all his people to the fall measure of their
duty, is our prayer for Christ's sake. All of which is respect¬
fully submitted.
C. C. WILLIS, \
H. S. ESTES,
J. H. DeVOTlE, f
M. H. GEORGE, } Ex. Com.
W. D. ATKINSON, 1
T. B. SLADE, )
W. C. GRAY, I
Appendix E.
Report of Committee on. the death of Elder James Whitten.
Elder James Whitten was bora January 26th, 1785, in
Spartanburg District, South Carolina, where he resided dur¬
ing his earlj life. He was married October 5th, ISO9, to
Miss A. E. Thompson, a pious lady, whose excellent influ¬
ence greatly tended to strengthen serious religious impres¬
sions, which had been produced upon his heart at a previous
period. But his efforts to settle himself in life, and provide
for the support of a growing family, entangled him too
much with the affairs of this world to the neglect of his spir¬
itual interests.
His social disposition, and agreeable intercourse with socie¬
ty, soon introduced him to public office. Before his thirtieth
year he was elected a Representative in the Legislature of
South Carolina, and at various times he held other impor¬
tant offices of honor and trust, expressive of the confidence
of his fellow-citizens.
At this period in his life he had severe struggles of soul
in view of his final account to God. Wordly honors and
successes did not satisfy the longings of his immortal nature,
though attained in the indulgence of an innocent and lauda¬
ble ambition for promotion, to gratify the wishes of his
friends.
In the thirty-second year of his age, after much anxious
thought, he obtained pardon and peace through faith in the
atonement of Christ.
For six months he was much distressed and perplexed in
deciding his duty in. reference to a public profession of reli¬
gion, but in March, 1817, he united with the Baptist Church
at the Cross Roads, in Greenville District, S. C., and was bap¬
tized by Rev. N. Jackson.
He now relinquished his civil employments, and devoted
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the remnant of his days to doing good; to honor God, and
relieve the wretchedness of suffering humanity engaged
henceforth all the energies of his being. Every good and
benevolent enterprise received his hearty support.
He was licensed-to preach in March, 1823, and after la¬
boring with great acceptance for nearly two years, in Decem¬
ber, 1825, he was ordained by the same church with which
he first united. That winter he removed to Hall county
Georgia, and soon thereafter became the pastor of the Yellbw
Creek Church, and giving himself almost entirely to the min¬
istry for ten years of his residence in this neighborhood, he
attended many churches, and was greatly blessed in his la¬
bors of love. His name now is like a household word in
those circles in which he then moved.
The loss of his beloved companion about this time, the
mother of his ten children, was an irreparable loss.
After this sad event he removed to Harris county, Georgia,
and chose his residence near Whitesville. His ministry was
highly appreciated in this region and many converts owned
him as the instrument of their conversion.
He married again in this neighborhood, and here, within
a few years his second wife died.
After her decease he removed to Columbus, where he
spent his remaining days with his affectionate daughter.
In this new field by his unostentatious piety, and untiring
devotion to the work of his Divine Master, he secured the
warmest chistian affection of all his associates, and the re¬
spect of the entire community.
As a Missionary among the factory population, and pas¬
tor of the African Baptist Church, especially among the col¬
ored people, he was eminently successful.
During his thirty-eight years ministry, he baptized over
one thousand professed believers.
His work accomplished, in accordance with a prayer often
uttered by himself, he was " gathered as a shock of corn fully
ripe," and died "in sight of heaven," "at peace with God
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and all mankind." In full assurance of faith he resigned
his breath on the 17th of November, 1859, in the 75th year
of his age.
" He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and
faith," and sustained all his relations in life in a manner
eminently becoming the christian and the ambassador of
Christ.
He was characterized by plain practical good sense and
great prudence.
" A good minister of Jesus Christ," the Bible was the
source from which he mainly with earnest prayer sought for
enlightenment for himself, and instruction to impart to his
hearers.
" With us his name shall live,
Through long succeeding years,
Embalmed with all our hearts can give
Our praises and our tears."
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REPORT OP THE FINANCIAL COMMITTEE.
Churches.
Harris County.
Antioch,
Bethlehem,
Bethesda,
Hamilton,
Mount Olive,
Piney Grove,
Rehoboth,
Shiloh,
Talbot County.
Concord,
County Line,
Horeb,
Juniper,
Liberty Hill,
Mount Vernon,
Mount Zion,
Sardis,
Talbotton,
Valley Grove,
Chattahoochee Co.
Bluff Spring,
Good Hope,
Harmony,
Muscogee, Co.
Bethel,
Columbus,
Emmaus,
Mount Zion,
Meriwether Co.
Mount Hope,
Macedonia,
Stewart County.
Beulah,
Now Hope,
1 50
1 50
1 50
2 00
5 00
1 00
1 50
75
1 50
2 75
1 50
6 15
43 25
8 30
36 70
20 50
10 00
5 85
13 00
3 00
12 75
19 25
2 00
29 14
15 00
19 00
14 25
78 50
100 00
3 00
7 00
43 25 446 64
50
6 30
2 50
5 25
14 25
2 00
15 25
30 00
76 05 115
50
3 00
8 25
3 00
12 45
3 75
19 25
2 00
12 99
5 00
11 90
1 00
25 00
6 80
1 00
9 20
11 00
20 00
1 00
14 S5
56 05
2 60
3 00
20 49
30 00
12 00
6 95
10 65
85 69
Less Columbus Mission fund,
Total,
$709 57
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RECAPITULATION.
Received for Minutes, .... §43 25
" " Support Bro. Phillips, . . . 446 64
" " Domestic Missions, .... 76 05
'• '■ Indian " .... 115 89
Home " 56 05
" " Associational purposes, . . b5 69
" '• Bibles in our own bounds, . . 11 00
$834 57
Less Columbus Missions, . . . ' 125 00 $709 57
Public Collection on Sabbath, . . . . 45 95
" for distribution of Bible in our own bounds, . 25 48
" for Bro. Phillips, . .... 26 15
" " Associational purposes, . . . . 26 15
Donated by D. P. Hill, Esq., 5 00
$838 30
The Church at Hamilton have contributed and paid over
to the Indian Missions Board, .... $20 00
Domestic, " . . • 10 00
$30 00
Donated by J. Cox for Domestic Missions, . $5 00
" Bro. Phillips, . 5 00
" " Indian Missions, ... 5 00
" i! " Sunday School Union, . 5 00
All of which is respectfully submitted,
1 J T<= cr jbqy,
SON. J
$20 00
S.RCY,
__,ICE,
T. D. FORTSON.
J. S. SEARCY,
Z. B. TRICE, ^ Com.
SCAJLE OF THE CHURCHES FOE I860.
Churches.
Harris County.
Hamilton,
Mount Olive,
Shiloh,
Rehoboth,
Bethesda,
Bethlehem,
Mount Gilead,
Antioch,
Piney Grove,
Talbot County.
Talbotton,
Concord,
Mount Zion,
County Line,
Horeb,
Liberty Hill,
Juniper,
J. G. Johnson,
H. S. Reese,
John'Harris,
C. C. .Willis,
W. L. Osteen,
E. S.^Harris,
S. W. Bartley,
J. N. Embry,
W. D. Atkinson,
John Harris,
W. D. Atkinson,
John Harris,
J. S. Searcy,
John Howell,
J. D. Wilson,
Clerks and Post Offices.
E. H. Beall, Hamilton, Ga.
W. R. Moore, Mulberry Grove,
J. M. Smith, Quito,
J. M. Granberry, Cataula,
Jaremiah Mathis, Bethesda,
Thomas C. Jones, Hamilton. Ga.
W. J. Davis, Mulberry Grove,
W. Harper, Mulberry Grove,
J. C. Lennard, Talbotton, Ga.
J. A. Cameron, Pleasant Hill,
W. H. Searcy, Talbotton, Ga.
M. Oneal, Waverly Hall, Ga.
L. D. Lockhart, Davison, Ga.
W. L. Johnson, Box Spring,
J. P. Green, Geneva, Ga.
Delegates Names.
^Ordained : fLicensed.
C*J. G. Johnson, E. H Beall,")
•j J. T. Johnson, S. Bordey f J. >■
( Fitzpatrick, J
f H. S. Reese, M. F. Mosely, 1
( ffm. R. Moore, j
P. Grant, J. M. Smith,
O. Eley, J. Hutchins,
*G. W. Epps, J. Mathis,
fD. Miller, T. C. Jones,
Not represented,
*J. W. David,
*J. N, Embry, J. Cox,
'W. D. Atkinson, Z. B. Trice,
J. A. Cameron, W. Parham,
* J. S. Searcy, B. Maxwell,
G. Goodwin, Wm. Ingram,
L. D. Lockhart, J. Willis,
E. L. King,
Seaborn Moore,
12
4
4
71
3
6
34
64
62
46
45
107
40
64
23
69
58
60
52
237
21
15
22
41
9
42
42
36
49
27
12
38
270
271
65
77
1828
116
42
108
5»
118
85
72
90
35
1831
772
63
54'
I
129
27
95
27
71
161
42
I196|
' iXl =?/
Jonn iiarri57
J. D. Wilson.
J. H, DeVotie,
T. J. Miles.
C. C. Willis,
T. J. Miles,
T. J. Miles,
W. W. Prather,
E, S. Harris,
T. J. Miles,
W. L. Osteen,
Tr-BrKoiiU*ii*,7 i U^'PiJlli'Wlll.^^JotinTiarris.^Trrc-. narrisr
iLevi E. Lucas, Hamilton, Ga.
J. M. Russell, Columbus, (ia.
J. C. Reedy, Columbus, Ga.
T. D. Fortson, Columbus, Ga.
Levi E. Lucas,
[ *.T. IT DeVotie, *T.B. Slade,
| *J. Watt, M. J. Wellborn,
■{ II. S. Estes, A. Illges, D.
I Grant, A. P. Jones, W. C. |
[Gray, M. S. James. I
L. K. Willis, J. Hayes,
T. D. Fortson, W. N. Jones.
J *C. C. Willis, A. Lynch, J.\
j M. Lennard, J
I
W. H. Parkman, Columbus, Ga. *T. J. Miles,
Not represented,
D. C. Cody, Cusseta, Ga. M. A. George,
E. J. Vardiman, Mount Hope, J. Phillips, L. Phillips,
J.M.Tillman, Chalybeate Sp'ngs.H. Parkman,
H. M. Jenkins, Green Hill, A. J. Prather, #W. L. Osteen,
N. J. Bussey, James Town, J. "W. Avan,
I Grand Total.
32
4 12.
10
13
5 3
IS
2
15
5
16
1
1
210
160l22
30
190
6, 30 4
I i
I .
1 10 2
4
1 10
6 1
1
22
303 469
40
1399
37
1155
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Appendix F.
H. S. Estes, In account with Columbus dissociation 1859
unci 1860.
DR.
Amount brought forward for all purposes
up to October 1859, . . . $22ti bO
Received for Minutes, ' 60 95
Support of Bro. Phillips, . . 528 20
Domestic Missions, ... . 131 95
Indian Missions, . ... 97 GO
Home Missions, . . . 29 15
Associational purposes, .... 36 30
Foreign Mission, . ... 9 00
Bible and Colportuer Society, . . 15 50
Sunday SchoolUnion, . . . 5 00 $1,140 45
Bro. S. W. Durham, pledge to Bro. Phillips. 25 00
'• Jacob Caraker's " " " 25 00
Harts, " " " 25 00
" S. Borders, 11 " " 10 00 f
'• Raneys, " " " 5 00
Public collection on Sabbath, . . 1S9 15
for Domestic Missions, . . . 294 05
u Indian " . ... 20 00
Bible and Colporteur Society, . . 25 05 61b 25
Of Bro. Osteen for books, . . 5 00
" Dr. I. F. Bozeman for Br. Osteen, . 5 00
" Hon. Marshall J. Wellborne, . 5 00
" Brother Osteen for books, . . 3 20 IS 20
Collection at General Meeting for first Dis¬
trict at Hamilton, Ga., handed in by Bro.
C. C. Wells, .... 22 00
Tiro. W. C. Gray paid soon after settlement, 9 00
$1,807 90
CR.
By paid Bro. E. H. Beall clerk, . . 30 00
" " W. L. Osteen (order,) . . . 28 00
" M. L. Sumner, agent, . . . 733 78
" M. T. Sumner, " . . . 9 00
" Samuel Boykin, agent. ... 40 55
" Messrs. Ellis & Co., for minutes, . . 65 00
" Bro. W. L. Osteen, . ... 48 00
" " W. L. Osteen, . . . . 56 00
Sent Sunday School Union Nashville, . . 5 00
" Richmond Board for Bro Phillips, . . 718 18
Paid exchange on the above, . . . 3 59
" Bro. W. S. Osteen, . . . 35 29
" " W. S. Osteen, . ... 14 65
Balance on hand, . . 20 86 $l,b07 90
For Indian and Domestic Board, .... 4 50
" Associational purposes, ..... 16 36 —$20 86