HISTORICAL SKETCH, ** nt CAlAWB^filVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, F*OM ITS 0l|G£aMfc4T10fy J.SS7, to xae-?, . JiV SIDES £t A* ,.RO ^»# bZrt HISTOBIOAL SECSTCfKL £*9 To the Ministers and Delegates Composing the Catawba River Baptist Association : At the last annual meeting of this body, I was appointed to collect together a histo- rical sketch, of this Association, from its origin until the present session — notwithstand- ing the difficulty attending the collection of such data, as would be likely to make it use- ful and interesting. Still we have been able to collect a file of minutes, from the Con- stitution of the body, until the present time ; and shall proceed at once, to give such mcidents and facts, as we think will prove beneficial and instructive. We learn bv information obtained from the minutes of the first regular meeting of the Associa- tion, after its organization, that it was constituted on the 16th of Nov.. 1827, the friends of the enterprise having held a preparatory convention on the 15th of April preceeding its organization, and drafted an abstract of principles, by which they were to be gov- erned. The first session of this body was held with a Church in Caldwell Co.. called the Head of Yadkin . Letters were read from thirteen Churches — all of which formerly belonged to the Broad River Association. The Broad River Association may, therefore, be said to be the mother of the Catawba Association. An introductory Sermon was preached by Elder Alfred Webb. Elder Reuben Coffye, was chosen Moderator and Alfred Webb. Clerk. Agreed that this body should be designated by the name of the Catawba River Baptist Association. The Association appointed union meetings early after its organization — one being ap- pointed at Union Church, Burke county, for the year 1828. A resolution was passed at the first session of this body recommeding the churches to meet on Chu'stmas day for religious worship and where they were destitute of a Minister to hold prayer meet- ings. Also a resolution setting apart the 4th of July for divine service. A resolution was passed by the body advising the Churches to withhold their suf- frages from all candidates for office who are guilty of the degrading practice of treat- ing on spirituous liquors, to obtain votes. Whatever, may have been the propriety of the following resolution — it was nev- ertheless adopted by the body composed of some of the purest Christian patriots that ever lived. Resolved, That we advise the Churches to set apart the first Thursday in August next, as a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer, for the interposition of the Holy Spirit in stilling the party rage that appears to abound respecting the Presidential question. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders Smith Furguson, A Webb, and W. Richards. Correspondence was opened with the French Broad and with the Moun- tain Distinct Associations. The second session of this body was held with the Bill's Creek Church, Ru therford Co., on October 3rd. The introductory sermon was delivered by Humphrey Posey ; Elders A. Webb, Moderator, and J. C. Grayson, Clerk. Elder Humphrey Posey and William Kimsey were present as corresponding messengers from the Broad River Association. James Vannoy and Wm. Kendal were corresponding delegates from the Mountain District Association. Correspondence was opened at this session with Broad River As- sociation — the mother of this body. The Association considered the following query from Ebenezer Church : "Is it consistent with the Gospel, to license a man to go into the world to preach and not to administer the ordinances." Answered in the nega- tive. Elders William Kimsey,. Drury Dobbins and H. Posey preached on the Sabbath. There was no circular letter this year — Elder R. Cofley having failed to attend. In 1829, this body met with the Silver Creek Cburch, Burke county. The Intro- ductory Sermon was preached by Elder Alfred Webb. Letters were read from fourteen churches, and delegates names enrolled. The followiug Churches were admitted into the body at this meeting, viz : North Ca- tawba and Smyrna dismissed from the Broad River and Antioch from the Brier Creek. Correspondence was opened with the Brier Creek Association, and John Redman was present as a messenger. Humphrey Posey and Christopher Powell were present as corresponding delegates from the French Broad Association. Also Drury Senter, from the Mountain District Association. £'370*7 Owing to some difficulty between the Brier Creek and Yadkin Associations, this body resolved to drop correspondence with said Association till their difficulties should be settled. The Association took up and considered a query found in the minutes of the French Broad Association. Is it good order for members to choose the Church in which their membership should be without regard to their local circumstances'? Answer : We think in a general way, it would be best for members of Churches to belong to the nearest Church to them. Query from Mt Rhuhamah : "Shall we commune with the Dunkard Baptist 1 The query was answered in the negative. Query second : are we to continue the prac- tice of laying on of hands on those we Baptize 1 Answer : we think there is no Scrip- ture that enjoins it as a duty. Query from New Bethany : Do the Scriptures prohibit a Minister of the Gospel from administering medicine to his fellow man, if called upon so to dol Answer : No. Query from Head First Broad : Would it not be more proper to say Son in the place of the Word in our abstract of principles, Art. 1st 1 Answer: We think the Word and Son are sy- nonamous terms. Brethren R. Coffey, John Bradly. Alfred Webb, T. Carleton and Benjamin Beach, were appointed a committee to visit New Bethany Church and assist them in settling a difficulty in the Church. Appointed Elders Webb, Padget and Cof- fey, to attend Smyrna and assist them in the ordination of a Minister. The name of the minister is not mentioned in these proceedings. The Association agreed to accept of an offer of tracts from the American Tract Society, and appointed J. C. Grayson to cor- respond with that Society, on the subject. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders Senter, Posey and Richards. 1830 : — The Association convened this year at Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln Co., N. C. Introductory sermon was preached by Elder William Bradshaw. Letters from fourteen Churches were read and the proceedings minuted, Elders A. Webb was elected moderator and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Drury Dobbins and Philip Ramsour, were present as corresponding messengers, from the Broad River As- sociation. Stephen Morgan and S. P. Barnet, were also present as messengers from the French Broad Association. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders R. Coffey, S. Morgan and A. Webb. The following queries were considered by the body, and answers given. Is a Church in order that allows a minister to preach to her that a person can be a devil incarnate, and a saint at the same time, and not call him to account for such doctrine 1 Answer : We do not consider such Churches in order. 2nd. Can a Preacher be considered a sound gospel minister, who advances the doc- trine that there are but two persons in the god-head 1 Answer : no. In 1831 this body met at Smyrna Meeting House, Burke Co/, N. C, on Saturday, October the 8th. The Introductory Discourse was delivered by Elder Hugh Quin. Elder A. Webb, was cho- sen moderator, and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Elders S. Morgan and M. Ownsby were present as corresponding messengers from the French Broad Association. From Brier Creek, Elder R. Pardew, J. Adams and G. Douglas. From Mountain District, B. McBride and D. Farthing. Opened correspon- dence this year with the Tuckasiege. Elders Douglas, Webb and Morgan, preached on the Sabbath. The association at this session invited an Episcopalian Minister to a seat in the body. Something unusual for a Baptist Association. The following queries were taken up and answered. 1st. Should a Church or must Ministers and Deacons call another Minister or Deacon to account for failures in the duties of his office 1 Answer : The Church to which he belongs. 2nd. From Kings Creek, How many delegates is a Church entitled to in the Catawba Association 1 Answer : Every Church under fifty members is entitled to two, and one for every additional twenty-five members. Union meetings were appointed this year at North Catawba Head, 1st Broad, Kings Creek and Bills Creek. The Circular Letter was read this year by Elder R. Coffoy. It was stated in the Association that John Lea, an ordained Minister, and formerly a member of New Bethany Church, was at this time not a member of any Church. A resolution was adopted setting apart the 12th day of May following, as a day of fasting and prayer, for the removal of error and for a revival of religion. In 1832 this body met at New Bethany Meeting Hous Appointed W. Goforth, $■ Morgan and Prnry Dobbins, fo 6 preach on the Sabbath. In 1840 this body met with the Olivit Church, Lincoln County, on the 9th day of Oc- tober. From Acts, 20th chapter and 28th verse, Elder J. C. Grayson delivered a dis- course introductory. Elder A. Abernathy. was elected Mod., and H. E. Lollar, Clerk. Three newly constituted Churches, Round Hill, Mt Vernon and Pisgah, were received, and their delegates welcomed to seats in the Association. Corresponding messengers were present from the following Associations, with the usual letters: French Broad, Stephen Morgan ; Broad River, D. Dobbins, T. K. Pursley ; Lewis Fork, Elder Corne- lius Livingston ; Yadkin, Paul Phifer and Burton Roby ;- Brier Creek, Elder Z. B. Adams ; Salem, Elder James Blythe, S. B. Bruce and brother John Brown. Union meetings have been kept up in the Association with very little variation from the organization of the body, until the present time. The Association appointing a committee every year to designate times and places for holding said meetings ; usually appointing three during the year, and sometimes four. Corresponding messengers have also been appointed every year to the bodies with which this Association cor- responds. The Circular Letter prepared by Elder J. C. Grayson on the subject of feet washing Was presented to the body after some informal consultation, it being ascertained that there was a difference of opinion on the subject. The Association agreed not to enter into any general discussion of the meirits of the doctrine advanced and further, that let the result be as it might; when the matter cameto a vote, fellowship should not there- by be disturbed. The vote being taken on the letter, it was rejected by a vote of 27 to 21. Appointed Elders James Blythe, P. Phifer and Drury Dobbins to preach on the Sabbath. The year 1841, this body meet with the Union Church, Lincoln county, N. C, on the 8th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder W. P. Swan- son, Isaiah, 40.: 11.: "He shall gather the lambs with his arms, &c." Twenty-two Churches were represented by letters and delegates. Elder J. C. Grayson was elected Moderator and Lewis- McCurry, Clerk. Elder 8. Morgan, was present from the French Broad Association, as a corresponding messen- ger, also Jacob Holifield, Broad River, Drury Dobbins and Joab Wilkie, Lewis' Fork, 8. Bailey, Cornelius Livingston, Philip Powell and Joseph Harrison, Yadkin, Barton Roby and Daniel Windsor, Brier Creek, S. P. Smith, Salem, Johnathan King and Joseph Evans. The Circular Letter, prepared by Elder Grayson on the observance of the Christian Sabbath was read and ordered to be printed with the minutes. The following query was handed in from Sharon and considered : What shall be done with a member that will not go to meeting 1 Answeer. — Appoint one or two brethern to admonish him to his duty ; "if he give sat- isfaction well, if not enclude him." Hebrews, 10.: 25.: 2nd., a query from Macedonia- Would it not be necessary for the Catawba River Association to have an established Hynm Book 1 Answer. We think not. We presume the meaning of the query to be whether each Church and member of a Church should have a copy of the same kind of Hynm Book 1 Not whether they should be compelled to use a book establish- ed by the denomination of some kind. Bills Creek, Bethel, Mountain Creek, Round Hill, Montfords Cove, Ebenezer, Big Springs, Head of First Broad River Churches, asked for and obtained letters to form a new Association. Sardis Church obtained a letter to join the Lewis' Fork Association. Elders C. Livingston, S. Morgan and Drury Dobbins, preached on the Sabbath. The word preached, seemed to be attended by the aid of the Divine Spirit, and is confidently believed that some good was accomplished in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Association in 1842 met with the Globe Church, Caldwell county, N. C, on the 7th day of October. The Sermon, Introductory to the session of the body was preach- ed by Elder Thomos Carleton. Subject — Isaiah, 7.: 25.: Elected Elders Thomas Craig, Moderator and Thomas Carleton Clerk. Elders S. Morgan, J. Holifield and Isaac Washburne were present from French Broad Association. Lewis' Fork, Joseph Har- rison. Broad River, J. Crowder. Brier Creek, Z. B. Adams and N. H. Gumbor. Salem, Jos. Evans and Jonathan King. Also, a letter by tl;e hands of Elders W. Hill, J. C. Grayson and Lewis McCurry, from a newly constitued body called Green River Asso- ciation. All of whom were cordially welcomed to seats in :he body. The Circular Letter prepared by Elder Abernathy, according to appoinment on the subject of Sanctification was read and ordered to be printed with the minutes. From some cause unexplained in the minutes, themselves, the proceedings for this session of the body were never printed ; but are found only in manuscript form. Considered a query from Smyrna Church. What shall be done with a membar of a Church who removes ^>ut of the bounds of the Chuach without applying for a letter or giving the Church any notice or reason for his absence ? Answer. We recommend the Churches to ex- ercise their own Judgement, ufter a sufficient degree of Christian forbearance. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders W. Hill, J. Harrison, J. C. Gray- son and S. Morgan. In 1843 the Association met with the Church at Bethany, Iredell County, on the 6th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder Thomas Craig. Elected Thomas Craig, Moderator, and Thomas Carleton, Clerk. Brother Badgett offered an apology for not having the minutes of last year printed, which was re- ceived by the body. Philadelphia, a newly constituted Church, was received into the Association this year. Corresponding messengers were present from the following Associations. French Broad, Elder S. Morgan, J. Holifield and J. Washburn ; Lewis Fork, Smith Fnrguson and William Church ; Yadkin, Mark May, and D. Windsor ; Brier Creek, Wm. Garner and Ben. Hines ; Green River, Daniel Pruett. Elder N. A. Purefoy, took a seat in the body, as a visiting Minister. The circular prepared by T. Cafleton, was called for, read" and ordered to be appended to the minutes, but from some cause or other.it was omitted. Query from Union Church, "Is it consistent with Gospel order, to retain members in the Church, who walk orderly, but are in principle, Arminians V Answered in the negative. Elders N. A. Purefoy, Smith Furguson and Stephen Morgan, preached on the Sab- bath, Elder AVindsor, closed the services by exhortation and prayer. For the year 1844, the Association convened with the Church at Mt. Zion, Burke County, on the 11th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder A. Abbernathy ; Text, "Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the Moon, clear as the Sun, and terrible as an army with banners." Elected Thos. Craig, Moderator. Thomas Carleton, Clerk. St. John's, a newly con- stituted Church, was received into the body this year. S. Morgan, S. M. Collis and J. Holifield, were present as corresponding messengers, from French Broad ; Lewis Fork, W. D. Holder ; Brier Creek, Z. B. Adams, Green River, Joab Wilkie ; Broad River, Drury Dobbins ; Yadkin, John Richards.' Elders Ransom, P. Cloud and Miles J. Abbernathy, took seats in the body, as visiting Ministers. Owing to the geographical situation of the Salem Association, agreed to drop correspondence with that body. Elders Joab Wilkie, Drury Dobbins and S. Morgan, preached on the Sabbath. The circular letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read, adopted and ordered to be appended to these minutes. New Bethany Church requested the Association to se'nd a Presbytery to ordain, if found qualified to the Gospel Ministry ; R. H. Carska- don, Elders Abbernathy, Carleton, Craig, Clark and Miles J. Abbernathy, were desig- nated as said Presbytery. This body held its sixteenth Anniversary at North Catawba, on the 9th day of Oc- tober 1846. The Introductory Sermon according to appointment was preached by Ransom P. Cloud, text : "And if ye be Christ, then are ye Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise." The officers of the Association, the sime as last year: The corresponding delegates were invited to seats in the body, and accepted by the following brethren : French Broad, S. Morgan, S. M. Collis, J. Holifield and J. J. Dickson ; Lewis Fork, Elders W, Goforth and R. H, Moody ; Brier Creek, B. Hines, Eli Hendren and Jabes Hendren ; Green River, J. C. Grayson. Elder Mathew Kirksey, took a seat in the body as a visiting Minister. The Presbytery appointed to go to Bethany Church, to ordain R. H. Carskadon, reported that they did not attend, and offered as the reason, that they had received letters stating that the Church had called Elder W. Garner and he had ordained said Carskadon, a warm, but affectionate discussion arose as to the validity of said ordination, not coming to any definite con- clusion, the subject was postponed till Monday. The circular letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read and ordered to be ap- pended to these minutes. Elders Grayson, Collis, Morgan and A. Abbernathy, preached on Sunday. Took up the case of ordination from New Bethany Church. The New Bethany Church came forward in the spirit of meekness, and expressed a willingness to submit the whole matter to the Association, after advising the New Bethany Church, and all others to be guarded against disorderly ordinations, and ex- pressing their special disapprobation of the action of said Church, the matter was dismissed. A letter was read from the Moriah Association, requesting correspondence with this body, which was (in view of the distance and the fact of having to pass through another Association,) declined. In 1847 this body convened with the Mt. Rhuhama Church, Catawba County, Octo- ber 8th. Introductory Sermon preached by Elder A. Abbernathy, Elder T. Carleton 8 having failed to arrive in time. T. Crais, Moderator, T. Carle-ton, Clerk. No corres- ponding messengers this year from French Broad. Lewis Fork, J. 13. Powell and H. Holsclaw ; Brier Creek. S. D. Swain, J. B. Green and Obadiah Springle ; Broad River, J. S. Eazel ; Green River, Elder A. Padget. The circular letter was prepared by. T. Craia, on the subject of intruding Ministers. There seems to have been little done during this session of the body other than rea- ding and writing letters of correspondence to and from other Associations, with which this body corresponds. In 1848, this Association, met with the Smyrna Church, Burke County, N. C, on the 6th day of October. A Sermon, Introductory, was delivered by Elder A. Abbernathy. The officers, the same this year as last. Rocky Spring, a newly constituted Church, presented a letter by their delegates, W. D. Holder and Elijah Chambers, and was re- ceived. Correspondents were present from the following bodies: French Broad, S. Morgan, S. M. Collis, Henry Brookshire and James Washburn. The letter and dele- gates, from the French Broad, were rejected this year, on the ground, that said As- sociation had opened a correspondence with the Free Will Association, called Big Ivy. Lewis' Fork, Elder R. H. Moody and Brother Moses Smith. Green River, Elders J. C. Grayson and Baily Bruce. The messengers from French Broad Association were Invited to take seats in the body as visiting brethern, and Ministers. The Association, believing, that they, themselves, were not to blame in the matter of the correspon- dence with the Big Ivy Association. Ordered, by the body, that a friendly letter be •written to the French Broad Association, stating the reason we cannot receive her messengers and appoint others in return. A resolution was adopted at this session, not to correspond with any Association •across another . Elders S. Morgan, J. F. Pende.grass, J. C. Grayson and Baily' Bruce, preached on the Sabbath. The Association passed a resolution recommending the Baptist Hymn Book, to all the Churches within its bounds. Took up the request from Mount Rhuhama Church, advised them to call the preacher of their choice and if they would remove the difficulties out .of his way ; he would come and preach to them. The request, alluded*to above, from Mt. Rhuhama Church is not stated — we, ■therefore, are unable to say what it was. The Circ.iar Letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read and ordered to be appended to the minutes. The subject was Fellowship, and it contains much valuable instruction. This body met with the St. John's Church, Burke County, on the 12th day of October, .1849. The Sermon, Introductory, to the business, was delivered by Thomas Craig. Elders T. Craig, Moderator and T. Carlton, Clerk. From Lewis' Fork Association, •Elder Burton Bradley and James Reid. presented themselves and were received: — Broad Ri^er, T. K. Pursely, W. Hill and R.' P. Logan. Green River, Joab Wilkie.— The Circular Letter was prepared this year by T. Craig, on the subject of regenera- tion ; which, being read, was ordered to be printed. T. K. Pursely, R. P. Logan and AVade Hill, preached on the Sabbath. The Association passed a resolution, cautioning the Churches against an impostor, by the name of John Q. Barber, who has been officiating, as a Baptist Minister. The body noticed on the face of her Minutes, the fact, that R. H. Carskahon, once, an ordained Minister, of our denomination, but now an excluded member, and having: been informed, that he had been preaching since his exclusion ; therefore, she took this method of publishing him before the world, as being in disorder. In 1850, this body met with the' Rocky Spring Church, Caldwell, County, N. C, on the 12th day of October. The Sermon, Introductory was preached by Elder R. H. Moody. Elder Abbernathy, having failed to attend. Elected Elder T. Craige, Mode- rator and R. H. Moody, Clerk. The following correspondents were present : Green River, J. C. Grayson. Lewis' Fork, Elders B. Bradley, C. Livingston, S. Metlock and E. Tinsley. The Ciruclar letter was prepared this year by Elder R. H. Moody, and is worthy of the perusal of all who are fond of the truth, in a condensed form. Elders Livingston, Bradlev and Grayson preached on the Sabbath. Appointed Elders Abbernathy, R. P. Cloud, A. Hilderbrand, J. Clark and Brother J. Padget, to visit Rocky River Church, and report its standing to the next Associa- tion. In the year 1851, this body met with the New Betbaney Church, on the 10th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was pleached by Eider A. Abbernathy. T. Graige, Moderator, R. H. Moody, Clerk. The 'following brethren were present from correspodding bodies : Broad River, Elder W. Hill and brethren A. J. Cansler and J. M. McCrea. Lewis' Fork, Eider J. Reed, H. Holsclaw, Edmund Tiliey, J. Crouch, W. Pool and C. Livingston. Eiders J. B. Green, R. B. Jones and Wm. Gainer, took seats as visiting Ministers. The Circular Letter, prepared this year by T. Garleton, on the subject of Communion, rrtfc read, adopts and ordered to be appended to the Minute*. 9 Took tip a qttery from New Bethany Church. which reads as follows : Is it consistent with Gospel order, for Church members to join in secret councils with men of the world, under color of promoting morality 1 Answer. No! We presume, that this query grew out of the fact that about, that time, an order sprang up. and was propa- gated through this country, known as the Sons of Temperance. The answer, here, given and the answer, that a bony of the same kind, would give now, were it put to them in the same lovm, show a wonderful progress in intelligence — non rectus leges smr intelligently. No correct laws without knowledge. A query, in the following woids. was found on the Table. Are not the Old and New Testaments sufficient for rules of faith and practice, without any abstract of principles 1 Answered, in the affirmative. Elders A. Abhernathy, R. B. Jones, and Wade Hill preached on the Sabbath. The Committee appointed to visit Rocky River Church, reported that they had attended and dissolved the Church. The death of Elder Ransom P. Cioud. was annnounced to the Association, at this session, and in as- much as Elder Cloud was a man of deep piety, eminent usefulness in the Christian Ministery, loved and respected bj all who knew him. Therefore, Resolved, That we sympathise with his bereaved family, (which consists of a wife and nine children,) and commend them to the Christian regard of our denomination, and those among whom he labored. While the Association, at this nor, any of the former meetings did not seem to do very much for the spread of the Gospel ; otherwise, than preach it to those in her immediate Churches, and communities, yet. when they came together, they seemed to' enjoy it very much, and it seemed, that all her meetings were characterised by peace and harmony. In 1852 this body convened with the Union Church. Burke County, on the 8th day of October. The Assoeiational Sermon was delivered by T. Craig. Elder T. Carlton, Moderator and R. H. Moody, Secretary. Mt. Gile.ad and Providence, two newly con- stituted Churches, were received into the body at th s Session. Correspondents appeared from the following bodies, viz : Green River, Elder J. C. Grayson; Broad R ver, W. Hill and A. J. Cansler ; Lewis Fork, C. Levingston, J. Reed and B. Bradley ; Kings Mountain, John Jones. Elder A. Abhernathy, stated that St. John's Church was in disorder, there being some members in it, illegally Baptized. Alter some consultation, Elders Hildebrand and Ahbernathy, agreed to try and settle the matter between themselves. Resolved, That we recommend the Churches to remunerate the Ministers that preach to them at their Union Meetings. Resolved, That we recommend our Churches to suffer none of their members to drink Spirituous Liquors, especially at public times and places. Elders J. 0. Grayson, R. B. Jon°s anil W. Hill, preached on the Sabbath. The Association passed the following Resolution : Resolved. That we invite no unbaptized person into our pulpits. The following preamble and resolutions were adopted by the body : ' Whereas. Religious intelligence, through the medium of geneaal reading, facilitated greatly by the supply of good books, conveniently afforded, is in a rapid state of progress among sister Associations, as well as in other denominations ; therefore, Resolved. That we make some arrangements to supply the reading community, with such books as will be calculated to promote true piety, dispel error, aud build up the faith in the minds of the people in our bounds. Resolved, That we recommend Pastors and supplies of Churches, to lay this matter before their respective Churches, by subscription, to collect as much as possible to form a book fund,- and pay the same to a committee appointed to attend to this matter. A board was appointed to carry out the intention of the above resolutions, eon&isthig of P. Warlick. H. R. Curtis and A. Abhernathy. This seems to be the first Session of the Association, Where anything like miss onary money was talked of or books and periodicals ; we therefore feel, that a new impetus was given to the body at this Session. For the year 18.33, the Association held its meeting with the Silver Creek Church, Burke County, N. C, on the 7th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder T. Carleton. T. Carleton, Moderator and R. II. Moody, Cierk. Pleasant Hill, a newly constituted Church was admitted into the body at tjiis session. J. C. Grayson and B. Taylor, from the Green River ; C. Levingston and Hiram West, from the Lewis Fork ; Elders T. Dickson and J. J. Jones, from the Kings Mountain,, were welcomed to seats in the Association, 'as corresponding messengers from' said bodies. A committee previously appointed to visit New Bethany Church, and assist them in adjusting some Church difficulties, reported that they approved the course of said Churci. in the exclusion of X. L. Moore, a licentiate of said Church, tor preaching doc- 10 trine, as we believe, contrary to the teaching! of God's word ; vi« : apostnty and open communion. We, as Baptists, believe that immersion is the only scriptural mode of baptism, and that baptized believers are alone to be admitted to the Lord's table. A very interesting circular letter was prepared this year by R. H. Moody, on the subject of the advancement of God's glorious kingdom in the earth In this letter is discussed the scriptural doctrine of Temperance, and it embraces many important and instruc- tive truths. Owing to the feeble condition of Thessalonica Chnrch, a committee was appointed to visit her, and dissolve the Church if the committee thought it advisable, since that time, the Lord has greatly and graciously prospered that Church, and she now stands- forth as a beacon light in the midst of error, sin and immorrality. Elders T. Dickson, R. B. Jones and R. H. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. 1854. The body met this year at the usual time, with the Olivet Church. The Associational Sermon, was delivered by R. B. Jones, officers the same as last year. Elders B. Bruce and L. McCurry, from the Green River; J. J. Jones and R. P. Lo- gan, from the Kings Mountain, took seats as corresponding messengers, from said bodies. The Association dropped correspondence with the Lewis Fork Association, on account of her anti Temperance principles. The design of the Church organization was ably discussed by Elder R. B. Jones, in a circular letter which was appended to the minutes for this year. Olivet and Globe Churches were dismissed from the body, the former to join Kings Mountain, and the latter Three Fork. Elders Bruce, McCur- ry and Jones, preached on Sunday. A book Society was organized at this meeting of the body, the object of which was the circulation of the Bible and religious books. There seems to hive been some little feeling at this session of the Association, on the subject of Temperance, out of which grew some rather unguarded remarks, all of .vhich soon subsided, and was buried and forgotten. 1855. The body met at North Catawba. Introductory by R. H. Moody. Globe Church returned to this body, and was cordially received. Bruington, a newly con- stituted Church, was received into the fellowship of the Association, at this meeting. Elders J. C. Grayson, from Green River; S. P. Smith and R. L. Steel, from Taylors- ville ; A. J. Cansler, from Broad River, took seats in the body, as messengers, from said bodies. Union meetings which had been kept up from the organization, of the body until this session were on motion dispensed with. The circular letter was written this year by Elder Moody, on the subject of missions. The subject was happily chosen, earnestly and scripturally discussed. Notwithstanding the subject was so forcibly brought to the attention of the Churches, still there is a great want now of the practi- cal effects, ot the truth therein taught. A letter of dismission was granted St. John s Church, to join Kings Mountain Association. Silver Creek applied also for a letter in order to join the Lower Creek Association, but owing to the fact of her anti-Temperance principles, it was not granted. Considered a query from Globe Ghnrch, in the follow- ing words. Is it gospel order and good discipline for a Minister belonging to an As- sociation, with which we have refused to correspond, on account of anti-Temperance, • to preach to one of our Churches as a regular supply 1 and, answered in the negative. Elders S. P. Smith, R. B. Jones and J. C. Grayson, preached on the Sabbath. A resolution was passed urging the Churches to contribute liberally to the support of Elder R. H. Moody, who was travelling as a Missionary under the appointment of the Western Convention. Appointed Elders R. B. Jones, R. H. Moody, T. Carleton and Brother Warlick, were appointed delegates to the Western Convention. 1856. The body met with the Smyrna Church, at the Warrior Ford, on upper Creek, Burke County, at the usual time. Introductory by Elder R. B. Jones. Elder Jones was appointed Moderator, and D. C. Cockerham. Clerk. J. H. West, A. H. Simmons, from Green River ; I. Oxford, from Taylorsville, were invited to seats as messengers from the above bodies. Elder R. H. Moody, was invited to a seat in the body as a visiting Minister. I. Oxford, R. B. Jones and R. H. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. A resolution was adopted by the body at this Session, recommending the establish- ing of a School of high grade in the bounds of the Associatiou ; and designated Moun- tain Springs as the place, and appointed J. S. Parks, Elijah Chambers, Phillip War- lick, B. H. Martin, D. C. Cockerham, Joseph Benfield and J. B. Mailer, a board to Superintend the affairs of said School. Resolutions were odopted endorsing the action of the Western Convention, appoin- ting Elder T. Carleton, a Missionary, and urging the Churches, within the bounds of the body, to contribute to his support. li-57. The Association convened with the Providence Church, Catawba County. Introductory Sermon by Elder T. Carleton. T. Carleton, Moderator and J. H. Spain- btrtv, Cterk. I. 0*fc#d, tpfta, th$ Tfij\$i8ji]}§, ; ts,d_P, 8e**&r, frojjjLthe Kings Mpun- I! tnin, took seats as correspondents. Elder Elias Dodson, agent of the board of foreign missions, was cordially invited to a seat in the body. Appointed I. Oxford, R. L. Steel and E. Dodson, to preach on the Sabbath. On motion, agreed to discontinue the practice of writing circular letters. I must be permitted to say here, (in all due defference to the opinions of those brethren that composed the body at that time,) that I consider this as the most injudicious act of the body up to this time ; for, by a careful perusal of at least some of the letters in years gone by, I have been greatly strengthened, in my confidence in the authordo- xy of the body from its origin, till the present. Query. How shall we receive members who are dissatisfied at home, and are in good standing, and cannot get a letter from their Church ? Answered in the following words : Receive them on application, their Christian character being known. Agreed to open books of subscription for three different sites for a high School, viz : Smyrna, North Catawba and Mountain Springs, and the one presenting to the Board the largest subscription, should be the place for the School. Resolved, That we recommend a committee of three, to meet committees of other Associations, to locate a Female College in the bounds of the Western Convention. Resolutions were passed recommending the Biblical Recorder, Southern Review, Com- mission, Home and Foreign Journal, Christian Review and Young Reaper. Resolved, That we recommend our Preachers to preach a Sermon annually on benevo- lence. Interesting reports were submitted on Education, Temperance, Sabbath Schools &c. There was no circular written for the minutes this year. 1858. The Association met this year with the Church, at Warlick's Chapel. Intro- ductory Sermon by Elder Job. Moore. T. Carleton, Moderator and J. H. Spainhower, Clerk. A newly constituted Church, called Bethlehem, was received into the body. Elder Hilderbrand, J. J. Hicks, from Kings Mountain ; I. Oxford, R. L. Steel and James Reed, from the Taylorsville, were received as corresponding delegates from said bodies. Elder S. P. Smith, James Brumfield and Joseph Harrison, accepted seats as visiting Ministers. The body re-adopted the practice of holding Union Meetings. Elder A. Abbernathy addressed the Association and congregation, on the subject of Temperance, and Missions, in a most affecting strain , the Church of which he was a member having lost its connection with the body, on account of not being orthodox on these questions. He said, in the couclusion of his remarks, that he was in favor of the use of all the means possible to spread the Gospel far and near, and total abstainence from Spirituous Liquors, as the only safe guard ta Temperance. And upon these grounds his Church desires to return to her place in the body ; and his request was granted. A. Abberdathy, S. P. Smith and Joseph Harrison, preached on the Sabbath. The subscription for an Academy, having been found on comparing lists to be in favor of North Catawba, and was accordingly built, principally by the subscriptions •of brethren Bradshaw, Martin, and some others in the neighborhood, and the Academy was tendered to the Association at this Session and received. A board of Trustees was then appointed, consisting of brethren William Bradshaw, sr., Elijah Bradshaw, B. H. Mrrtin, Philip Warlick, Jesse Moore, M. Spainhower and D. C. Cockerham. Resolutions were passed endorsing the appointment of Elder S. P. Smith, Missionary by the Western Convention. And also the opening of Sabbath Schools in all the Churches. 1859. The Association met with the Rocky Spring Church, Caldwell County. Intro- ductory Sermon wss preached by Rev. J. H. Spainhower. Elder A. Abbernathy, Moderator and D. C. Cockerham. Clerk. Transient Ministers were invited to seats in the b<»dy, and were accepted by Elders E. Dodson, E. A. Poe, R. H. Moody, Joseph Harrison, J. H. gpainhower and J. A. Hagaman. An hour was set apart for the pur- pose of hearing an address from Elder Dodson, on the subject of Education. A letter was granted New Bethany Church to join the Lewis Fork Association. A very interesting and well written circular was prepared this year by Rev. J. H. Spainhower, a young brother of much promise, who had just entered the work of the Ministry, a licentiate, on the spiritual condition of the heathen, and their need of the blessed Gospel ot our God. Reports were submitted by the various committes, on Education, Home and Foreign Missions, Temperance, Periodicals &c. Elders E. A. Poe, E. Dodson and R. II. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. 1860. The Association convened this year with the Church at Bruington, Gaston County, N. C, at the usual time in October. Introductory Sermon by Elder A. Abber- nathy. A. Abbernathy, was chosen Moderator, and D. C. Cockerham, Clerk. Eiders R. P. Logan and L. M. Berry, fr*m the Kings Mountain Association, were welcomed to seats as corresponding messengers from said body. Elder R. H. Moody, t* fcte tfeaf&foi *»• ft* 14 success already achieved, and take fresh courage to enable us to fi«ht on, till death shall put an end to our earthly labors, and then through the unbounded mercy and goodness, of God, we hope to be taken to ou ■ father's house in Heaven, there to praise Him with all the blood washed throng around His Throne, on high ; and may the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of A 'mighty God, our Heavenly Father, guide all your minds and hearts in the paths of truth and righteousness ; and we ulti- mately saved with an everlasting Salvation, is the prayer of your unworthy ser- vant. Amen. ^FIPQIl^TIMIIEIbTTiS- CHURCHES. 1827. II°ad of Yadkin. Ebeuezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. H. B. River. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. G : obe. Ml. Ruhnma. 1828. Head of Yadkin. Ebeuezer. Bills' Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st, B. It. Union. K ngs Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. 1829. Head Yadkin. Ebeuezer. Bilis Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. 1830. Head Yadkin. Ebeuezer. B lis Creek. New Bethmy. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st, B. R. Union. COUNTIES. NAMES OF DELEGATE S. Caldwell. R. Coffey, S. Curtis, W. Coffey. Rutherford. A. Webb. P. Fortune, A. B. Melton. I Riitherlord. E. Haynea, I. Ledbetter. Iredell. VV. Rehards. J. Badgett. Caldwell. I. Sherrel, J. Clark, G. Powell. Burke. J. Hall, W. Toney. Rutherford. .1. C. Grayson. B. Taylor. Burke. A Western, A. Western, .jr. Caldwell. S. Fiirgnson, B. Beach, W. Bradley, J. Carton, Ru'.lierford. J. Bradley, R Rick. Rutherford. J. Padget, W. Wilkie. Wm. Price. Caldwell. J. Moore. S. Coffey, Win. Penley. Catawba. No Representation. Caldwell. R. Coffey. J. Dowell, Rutherford. A. Webb, P. Fortune, W. Fortune. '• " J. Whiteside. A. Green. Iredell. W. Richards, J. Lee. Caldwell. J. Clark, J. Sherill, P. Powell. Bu:ke. J. Hall. Rutherford. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson. Burke. S. Hamilton, A. West, B. Roberts. Caldwell. B. Beach, W. Carlton, AV. Bradley, Rutherford. B. Mitcalf, F. Edwards, F. Logan. ' " J. Padget, W. Wilkie, W. L. Price. Burke. J. Moore, S. Coffey, E. Chambers. Z. Blackwell, D. Hicks. Catawba. H. Quinn, D. L. Fair, W. Bandy. Caldwell. ' R. Coffey, Wm. Coffey. Rutherford. A. Webb, A. Biggerstaff, W. Fortune. " " A. Green, L. Harris, I. Ledbetter. Iredell. W. Richards, J. Badgett. Caldwell. J. Sherrel, P. Powell". Burke. J. Hall, S. Ezeal, M. Hall. Rutherford. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson, H. Poteate. Burke. A.West,Wm. Roberts. Caldwell. W. Carlton, B. Beach, W. Badley. Rutherford. T. Edwards. J. Bradley. F. Logan. " ' J. Padgett. W. Wilkie, J. Wilkie, W. L. PrelL Burke. R. Hiat, W. Penley, D. Moore, sen. Z. Blackwell, D. Hicks. Catawba. H. Quinn, D. L. Fair, J. Lowe. Burke. N. Austin. B. Austin, W. Swanson. • Caldwell. T. Craig, W. Bradshaw. Burke. T. Carlton, J. Scott, J. A. Pearson. Caldwell. ! R. Coffey. J. Dowell, Wm. Coffey, Ruiheiford. | A. Webb, L. Beck. " •' I I. Ledbetter, M. Reaves. Iredell. | W. Richards. J. Lee, J. Badgett, H. Howard. Caldwell. I P. Powell, R. Freeman. Burke. I J. Hall. Rutherford. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson. Burke. A. Letter. 16 cnritcnEfl. Kings Cr?ek. Kings Creek. Big Spring. Mountain Creek. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rliuhama. Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. 1881. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. 11. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. 1832. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonicia. Rocky River. Bethelehem. Gun Powder. 1883. Head Yadkin. Eben'ezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. L.jwer Creek. Sliver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. U*uk>o, COtXTIE'S. Caldwell Co. Caldwell. Rutherford. Caldwell. Burke. Catawba. Burke. Caldwell. Buike. Lincoln. Lincoln. Caldwell. Rutherford, Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Lincoln. Burkri. Lincoln. Wilkes. Rutherford. Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Buike. Rutherford. Buike. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Mecklenburg. Burke. "Wilkes. Rutherford. Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke, KAMES OF DELEGATES. W. Cnvlton B Beach. S. Ferguson. Win. B-ailiev E Stm v. J. Carlton. .1 Padget, W. Wi'kie '.T Wilkie. J. 0. Dawson. B. Metcalf. J. Moore, E. Moore. Z. Blackwell, 1). Hicks. Hugh Quiim, W. Bandy, E. Sanders, J. Styles, W. P. Swanson. Thomas Craig. Thomas Carlton, J. A. Piersnn. D L Fair. John Lowe. E^Vbernathy. J. Wacaser, Henry Rhodes. R. Coffey, Wm. Coffey, John Craig. A. Webb. A B'ggerstaff, W. Foitune. A Green. L Harris. W. R.chards. J Badgett, E. Ingram. J. Clark J. Sberrel, P. Powell. A. Letter. ' E. Hunt, J. C. G ayson, B. Taylor, W. Toney. A West. S Ferguson, B. Beach, J. Carlton. W. Johnson. A. Letter. B. iMoore, sen,. L. Estes. Z. Blackwell, G. Sterns. A Letter. W. Swanson. T. Craig. T. Carlton, J. D. L. Fair, J. Hugh Quiim. S Pa-ks, J. Carroll, J. Fox, lui Lowe. H. Craig, E. Hoffev. A. Webb, W. Fortune, L. Deck. M. Reaves. W. Richards. H. E. Lollard. P. Pnweil, J. Sherrei. N<> Return. J. C G.avson. E. Hunt. A. West,J Oxford. B Beach, S. Fuiguson. J. B adley, P. Swanson W. Bradiey, J. Carlton. A. Letter". A Letter, E. England. Z. Blackwell, M. Reid. Wm. Bandy E. Clodfeldter. N. Austin, S. Austin. Thos. Crag. Wm. BVadshaw. T. Carlton. J. A. P.erson. J. Lowe, D. L. Far. Hugh Queen, H. Pvlmdes. Adam Torreuce. Jubez Cashron. John Souther. Hiram Claik. Wm Cotte-ell, J. Craig. D. Coffey. A. Webb, W. Fortune, L. Deck. S. J. Bruce, A. G.een, 1. Ledbetter. W. R chaids. Juo. Badgett, II. Howard. J. T. Sherrel, P. Powell. William Huinphress. J. C. Grayson, E. Hunt, J. Roakor. A. We*t,"W. Shell. 17 CHDBCUB8, COUNTIES. Kings Creek. Wilkes. Mountain Creek. Rutherford. Bijj Spring. " " Globe. Burke. Bethel. " Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. North Catawba. " Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rock) 7 River. Mecklenburg. Bethlehem. Burke. Gun Powder. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. 1834. Head Yadkin. Wilkes. Ebenezer. Rutherford. Bills Creek. '• " New Bethany. Iredell. Lower Creek. Burke. Silver Creek. " Head 1st. B. R. Rutherford. Burke. Union. Kings Creek. Wilkes. Mountain Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. it >i Globe. Burke 1 Bethel. " Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. North Catawba. " Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Bethlehem. Burke. Gun Powder. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. Union. Lincoln. 1835. Head Yadkin. Wilkes. Ebenezer. Rutherford. Bills' Creek. Do. New Bethany. Iredell. Lower Creek. Burke. Silver Creek. Burke. Hh. 1st. B. River. Rutherford. Union. Burke. Kings' Creek. Wilkes. M't'n. Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. Do. Globe. Burke. Bethel. Do. Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. No. Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. Do. Sharon. Lincolu. Thessalonica. Lincoln. Rock River. Mecklenburg. RAME3 OP DELEGATUS. B. Beach W. Bradley, B KJrby, E. Story. It. W. Patterson, W. "Johnson. ' No Retain. D. Moore. J. Gilbert R. Coffey. D. Hicks, M. Hall, Z. Biackwell. No Return. A. Letter. Thorn. Craig. William Bradshaw. TH<hu Hall. J. C. Gravson, L. McCurrv, D. Prewit. L. F. Cook, D. Rich, J. Rich, W. Rooker. J. Crowder, E. Holyfield. A. Mason, J. Morris. W. Bandy. T.Craig, W. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, W. Carroll, VV. Moody. H. Spain ho wer. A. Letter. H. Reap, S. Tucker. A. Letter. , R. Freeman. D. Setzer. A. Abbernathy. R. P. Cloud, J. Pruett, W. Pruett. B. T. Kirby, J. Clark. W. Hill, J. Ledbetter, J. Pruett. D. Moore. W. Toney. H. Patterson, J. Whiteside, N. Whiteside. W. R chards, W. P. Swanson, E. Ingram. A. P. Pain. J. C. Gravson, L. McCurry, J. M. Melton. J. Taylor. N. M. Metcall. J. Crowder, W. Davis. M. RmiI. W. Bandy, J. Sherrel, A. G. Bandy. No Return. T. Carlton, W. Carroll, M. SpainhoWer. A. Dellinger, N. Abernathy, M. J. Abernathy. H. Rhodes. A. Letter. R. Freeman, M. Clier. T. Williams, M. Jones, J. Gilleland. A. Abernathy. No Return. B. T. Eh by, J. Clark, J. Barnet, J. Powell. A Letter. No Return. W. Johnston, D. Morgan. W R Simons, J. Leatherman, M. Wright, P. Buff. T. Dfttia. • - 20 CHURCHES. COUNTIES. Bill's Creek. 1.1 a New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Bmke. Head 1st. B. River. Rutherford. M't'n. Creek. " " Big Spring. " " Bethel. Bin ke. Mt. Rhuhamii. Lincoln. North Catawba. Btuke. Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessakmica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg Sardis. Caldwell. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. Mt. Gilead. " Macedona. Lincoln. Mountfords Cove. Rutherford. Globe. Caldwell. Round Hill. Rutherford. Mount Vernon. L.iicoln. Pisgah. Burke. 1842. 1843. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rhuhania. Catawba, North Catawba. Burke. Smyna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg Olivet. Catawba, Union. Binke. Mt. G.lead. Macedonia. Catawba. Globe. Caidweil. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. Philadelphia. ' Caldwell. 1844. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Buike. Mt. Rhuhania. Lincoln. North Catawba. Burkp. Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thesxalonica. " Rockv River. Meeklenbuio Olivet. Catawba. Union. L.ncoln. Mt. G.iead. Bu.ke. Macedonia. Cat aw ha. Globe! Caldwell. Mt. Vernivn. Catawba. Philadelphia. Caldwell. St. John' Bu<\ke. 18;6. St&tf&Moa?: ffi&m* NAMES OP DELEGATES. J. T. Lewis, B. Ledbeiter. S. Danner, H. E. Lobar. No Return. J. C. Grayson, L. McCurry. J. B'anton. J. Foyhers. Wade Hill, W. M. Allen. W. Bandy, W. Abrams. T. Craig! W. Smith. Win. Carroll S.'M. Spainbower. N. Abernathy, James Abernalhy. Win. Roderrick, Henry Reass. 11 Freeman, E. Craig. David Setzer. A Abernathy. M. Abernathy. Dav d Setzer. R Rockett. jEL. Barnett, J. Sherrill. Micajah Hall. L Estes. J. Leatherinan, W. R. Simmons. J. Bnmgarner, P. BufF. £^°There was no statiscal table, for 1842, showing by whom the different Churches were represented. „^J J..bn Badget. E. Lollar. David Rich, W. Eplev, A.Epley. W.. Bandy, A. G. Bandy. J. BiarVshaw, B. H. Martin. T. Carlton, P. Warlick, William Carroll. Henry Rhodes, Henry Reap. No Return. D Setzer. T. Williams, Will. Brown. A. Abernathy, M. G. Abernathy. Simeon Barger. B. T.'Kivby, J. Clark, R. Barrett. Daniel Moore. \V. Williams, John Leatherman. T. Craig, T. Craig, jr. R. H. Carscaden, J. Badgett, II. Howard. D. Rich, W. Humpheys, E. Holyfield. W. Bandy, A. G. Band. J. Bradshaw. W. Bradsbaw. A. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlick, M. Spainhower. No Return. H. Rhodes. No Return. D. Setzer. A. Abernathy, S. Barger. A. Letter. C. Abernathy. Jas. Abernathy. J G ibert. 1). Mooie. M. W.lhams, J. F. Leatherman. T. Craig T. Craig,..jr. A. Hildebrami, Joshua Tallent. 21 chprciies. Silver Creek. Mt. Rhuhaina. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. Olivet. Union. Mt, Gilead. Macedonia. Giobe,. Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. St. John. 1847. New Bethany. Silver .Creek. Mt. Rhuhania. North Catawba. ■Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. Olivet, Union. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Glo^e. Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. St. John. 1848. New Betli.tny. Silver Creek. Mt. Rhuhafiia, North Catawba. Union. Globe. Mt. Vernon. St. John. Rock Spring. Phi adeiphia. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonicia. Rockv R.ver. * 1849. New Beihany. Silver Creek. North Catawba. Union. Globe. St, John. Rocky Spring 1 . Philadelphia. Smyrna. Thessalonica. Ohvet. Macedonia. COUNTTES. Burke. Catawbai Burke. Mecklenburg. Catawba. Mecklenburg. Catawba. Buike. Catawba. Caldwell. Catawba. Caldwell. Burke. Iredell. Buike. Catawba. Burke. Lincoln. Mecklenburg. Catawba. Burke. Catawba. Caldwell. Ciitawba. Caldwell. Buike. Iredell. Burke. Catawba. Burke. Caldwell. Lincoln. Buike. Ca 'dwell. Buike. Lincoln. Lincoln. Mecklenburg. Iredell. Buike. Caldwell. Buike. Caldwell. Burke. Lincoln. Catawba, LhiGokt. * NAMES OP DELEGATES. E. Holvfield. J. Bartlett, A. Eplev. Wm. Bandy! A G. Bany. W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw, A. Craig. T. Carlton, M. Spainhower. Miles Jones. A. Abernathy, Siuimeon Barger. No Return. Letter, per James Favelle. L Estes, David Moore. • Milluigton Williams. T. Crag, J. Craig, H. Craig. R. P. Cloud, A. Hilderbrand, J. Tallent. R. S. Carskadon, J. Badgett. Jos. Reaves, A. Eply, J. Bartlett. Wm. Bandy, John Bumgarner. W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw, S. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich, W. Carroll. Henry Rhodes. Miles Jones. A. Abernathy, Simeon Barger. J. Clark. John Headspeth. 0. Moore. Carrol Moore, L. Estes. No Rftfuni. T. Craig, J. Craigj. N. Return. Samuel Banner. II. Howard. B. P. Rich, J. Bartlett, A. Epley. Wm. Bandy, A. J. Bandy. H. Smith, W. Bradshaw, James Bradshaw. A. Abernathy, Simeon Barger. Job Mooie, David Moore. Allen Craig. W. Wea.son, J. H. Leatherman. M. Williams. A. Hildebrand. W. D. Holden, E. Chambers. T. Craig. T. Craig, jr. P. Warlich, M. Spainhower, T. Carlton. John Badget, Hugh Howard. Andrew Epley, Willis Epley. William Bradshaw. A. Abernathy, S. Barger. Job Moore, William Edmundson. A. Heldebrand, Jesse Hudson. R. H. Moody, Daniel Cofiey, William Carroll. 'Ihonias Craig, James Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich, M. Spainhower. William Roderick. ■ Darnel Setzer. Muthew Kirksev. 22 J.UIM CHURCHES, COUNTIES. Mt. Rhuhama, | Catawba. Rooky River. j Mecklenburg. 1850. New Bethany. Iredell. North Catawba. Burke. Globe. Caldwell. Rocky Spring. " Philadelphia. " Smyrna. Burke. Silver Creek. " Sharon. Thessalonk*. Olivet. Union. Mt, Gilead. Mt. Vernon. 1851. New Bethany. Iredell. North Catawba, Burke. Globe. Caldwell. Rocky Spring. Philadelphia. " Smyrna. Burke. Silver Creek. •' Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Thessalonica. Lincoln. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. St, John. Burke. 1852. New Bethany. Iredell. North Catawba. Burke. Globe. Caldwell. Rocky Spring. " Philadelphia. " Smyrna. Buike. Silver Creek. " Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Thessalonica. " Olivet. " Union. Burke. St. John. Mt. Gilead. Providence. Catawba. 1853. New Bethany. Iredell. North Catawba. Burke. Globe. Caldwell. Rocky Spring. " Philadelphia. " Smyrna. Burke. Silver Creek. " Ml. Ruhama. Ca;awba. Thessalonica. Lincoln. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. St. John. Mt. Gilead. Providence. Cat uvba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. Cleaveland. 1854. JtewBeUwar- 1 Iwdeil. f NAMES OF PELEGATES. William Bandy. J.Ba haw. 8 Craig. D. Moore, C Moore. R, H. Moody. T. Craig. H. Craig. T. Carlton P. Warlich. A. Epley, William Rhodes. W. Bat id v. William Roderieh, H. Rhode*. D. Setter. W. S L lien J. J. Clark. A. Abernathy. S. Barger. G. F. Johnson, D. Davis. A Hildebiand. J. Badget M. H. Erwin. II. Dinner. W. Bradshaw. J. Bradsliaw. S. Craig. David Moore. Carroll Moore. D. Coney. W. Carroll. R H. Moody. T. Craig, Henrv Craig. T. Carlton P. Warlich, J. Ben field. A. Epley. W Rhodes. J. Bartett. M. Kuk>ey, J. Drum. No Delegates. J. Ciaik William Liiten. A. Abernathy, S Barger. J. Johnson, [brand. A. Hildebiand. W. Statney, A Stanley, C. Hilde- D. C. Cocheham, H. R. Curtis. S. W. Cocheham. F. Danner. W. Biad>haw, D. W. Conway. S. S. MtCally, Jes.se Moore Carrol! Moore. [J. Badshaw. William Carroll. R H. Moody. T. Craig, J. Cra>g. T. Carlton, P. Warlich. J. Benfield. J. Bartiett, W. Ep'ey. J. Hall, A. Epley. S. M K ;k ey A Buniga; tier. J. Bumgarner, No Return. D Setzer. W. S Litten. S Bage:\ A. Ai ee A Abe'i ati;v W. Staiuey, A. H,;d< brand, C HiJdebrand, J J. York. [Hudson. D . C. Cocheham H E Loller. R. B. JinVes. B. H. Hawk, ns, A. Denlou, G. Chapman. Siu.th McCurry. \f . Padgett, T> Enviu, F. Damwr. 23 CHPRCHES. COUNTIES. North Catawba. Caldwell. Smyrna. Burke. Si'ver Creek. " Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Tliessalooica. Ohvet. ' St. John. Burke. Mt. Gdead. Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. " Zioti. " Jerusalem. Caldwell. 1855. New Bethany. Iredell. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. Burke. :S. Creek. '' Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Thessalonica. L ncoln. St. John. Bu ke. Mt G:lead. " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. Cleveland. Zkvi. Burke. Jerusalem. Caldwell. Globe. " Rocky Spring. " B.uington. Gaston. " 1856. * North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Thessalonica. " Prov dence. Catawba. Mt. Gi ead. Burke. P easant Hill. " Pisgah. " » Zion. " Jerusalem. Caldwell. Globe. Rocky Spring. " Biuington. Gaston. 1857. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. G.lead. " Providence. Catawba. P. Hill. Burke. Pisgah. " Z-oij. " G »be. Caldwell. R. Spring. " B u.ngton. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. 1858. North Ca awba. 1 Burke. Smvrna. '" Mt G.lead. " Providence. j Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. " Xna, I ." NAMES OF DELEGATES. William Bradshaw. Thomas Carleton, P. Warlick. N-> Return. J. Drum A. Bumgarner. No Return. J. C.ark, W. L. Selten, W. Pool. VV. Stanley, C.'Hilderbrand. J. York, W. Chapman. R. B. Jones, J. Walden. H. E. Loller. H. B. Hawkins. W. Wright. J. Benfield, L M. Benfield. James Berry, R. H. Moody. F. Danner and J. Ingram. J. Bradshaw, W. Bradshaw, W. Bean, E. Bra*- shaw. S. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich, J. B. Marler. W. Epley.J. Hall. J. Bumgarner, J. Caldwell. A. Hllderbrand, W. Stamey. J. Tallent, G. Smith. R. B. Jones. H. B Hawkins, G. Chapman. No Return. J. Benfield, E. Whisenant. R. H. Moody, J. R. Sherrell, James Berry.. J. Moore. Jesse Moore, J. Estes. No Retura W.B. Lay, M. Hoffman. W. Bradshaw, D. Martin. T. Carlton, J. S. Parks, J. B. Marler.. William Rlwderich. D. C. Cocheiham, P. Warlich, H. Loller. J- York and J. York. G. Smith, J. Bumgarner. Jesses Tallent. J. Benfield, E. Whisnant, J. Whisnant. J Sherrill. Job Moore, J. Prichard, Jesse Moore. Elijah Chambers. R B. Jones, C. Abernathy, G. W. Abernathy. W. Bradshaw, Jr., W. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, M. Spainhower, J. H. Spainhower.. J. York, J. Tallent. D C Cocheiham, T J HamiLton, H E Lollar.. H B Hawkins. D Wartman, M Ross. J Benfield, J C Carlton. J Moore, J Prichard, W Moore. Elijah Chambers. Abernathy, G Abernathy, G Fite, J Clark, A Bumgarner, J Drum. W Bradshaw, E Bradshaw, B H Martin. T Carlton, M Spainhower, J H Spainhower. Wm Johnson, Jackson York. D C Cocherham, P Warlich, T J Hamilton. Henry Franklin, H B Hawkins. N Pr'-.ett, Nicholas Hodge. J GarltoD. 24 CHCRCnES. countIej Globe. Caldwell. R. Spring. " Bruington. Gaston. Ml Rhuhama. Catawba. New Bethany. Iredell. Bethlehem. Burke. 1859. North Catawba. Buike. Smvrna. " Mt.' Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. " Zion. " Globe. Caldwell. R. Spring. " Bru ngton. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. New Bethany. Iredell. Bethlehem. Caldwell. 1862. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. '• Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. Cleaveland. Zion. Burke. R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Union. Burke. 1863. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Union 1st. Burke. Union 2nd. Gaston. Long Creek. " 1864. North Catawba. Burke. Smvrna. " Mt.'Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pisgah. Burke. Pleasant Hill. '• Zion. * " R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. [Talon. Burke. NAMES OF DELEGATUS. Joel Crisp, E Chambers. .lob Moore, J Pi , chard, Jesse M mre. W B Lav, Miles Hoffman. J Ciaik. Pinkuey Howard. N Harrison. R Harrison . W Bradshaw. E B alshv.v. T Ca.-lton, R Patton, J S Parks. No Rfel a • ■ u . D C Cochei'ham. S E Potete, H Franklin, H B Hawkins. D Wormian. J Sniifisld, / C Carlton, W Whisenant. Job Moore. E Chambers, /. Crisp, D. Coffey. W B Lav. ,/Ciark. T H Erwin, H B Erwin, N Ingram. /Harrison, N Harrison. No Return. M Spa'irtfoower, S Parks, J Thomson. H Smith, James Fork and James York'. G J W.,kie, J Wilson. S E Potete, J R Dmton. M D Brittain. John Btiimtrarner., J M Roderich. J Par.ton, T Carlton, J Benrieid. E Ciiambers, R H Moody. [son. M Hoffman, W B Lay, C' H Abernathy, J Wil- J B umfield, J Ciaik. P Warlich. No Return. M S-paihbower. No Return. D C Cocherham, G J Wilkie/ J Wilson, F DannSr. R H Moody, Chambers. A J Cansler. M Hoffman. J F Wilson, II Padget, P J Sellers J Crenshaw, John Stone, F A Hawkins. J Brumfield, J Clark. Phillip Warhch. . . Elijah Smith. C CW.thers, R Holland. A A Rhyne. Wm. Withers. J G Lewis. E H Withers. No Return. By Letter. No Return. G. J. Wilkie, J. S. Bridgers. No Return. No Return. No Return. R. H, Moodv. A J Cansler, G S Fife. D Rhyne. E H Abernathy. J Thortiburg, F H Hawkins, J P Sellers, Jessey Lay. J Clark, J Brumfield. E A Poe and P Warlick. 25 CHURCHES. COtTDfTISS Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. Gaston. Salem. Lincoln. 1865. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. .< Mt. Gilead. " Providence* Catawba. Pisgah. Burke. Pleasant Hill. " Zion. a R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Union 1st. Burke. Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. " . St. John. Burke. Salem. Lincoln. 1866. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pisgah. Burke. Pleasant Hill. •' Zion. " R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Union 1st. Burke. Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. " St. John. Burke. Salem. Lebanon. Lincoln. Union 3rd. Burke. JTAMKS OV DELEGATKS, H Jenkins, J G Lewis, R Holland, W Withers, C C Withers, J C Smith. W C Withers. C A Featherston, J W Smith. W B Abernathy, M Abernathy. D W Conway, D A Griffon. R A Spainhower. N L Chapman, M Wright. G J Wilkie, D C Cocnran. H E Lollar, T Bridges. Lewis Downs, W R Chapman. M D Brittain, J R Denton. Robt. Patton, Logan Patton. R II Moody, J D Moore, W Carrell. A J Cansler, M Hoffman and Joseph Cieasman. A Bumgarner, Win Caldwell. E A Poe, P Warlick, A S Cloud. J Brumfield, J G Lewis and E H Withers. W G Warren. A Ililderbrand, J Hudson. B Stroup, M Abernathy and W Moore. J H Corpening, A E Berry and D A Griffon. W P Hemphill. W Chapman, B Hull, P Leyll and J York. G J Wilkie and J S Bridgers. N Pruett and J W Hallender. S E Potet and J Mull. W A Beufield and L Whisnant. R H Moody and I B Coffey. A J Cansler, G C Rhvne. G S Fite, J F Wilson. M Hoffman, W B Lay. A Cathey and R W Spurrier. J Clark. G Caldwell, J W Kirksey. E A Poe and P Warlick. J Brumfield and J G Lewis. Elijah Smith. [derbrand. A Hilderbraud, A Stamey, P Burns, J M Hil- B Stroup, J Black, M Abernathy. H E Caldwell. /Bumgarner, J K Propesand J Cook. . IB^IPTISIMIS- CHURCHES. B'p'd. Total 1827. Heart Yadkin. 39 Ebenezer. 45 Bills Creek. 56 New Bethany. 19 L. Creek. 42 Head B. R. 66 Union. 60 Kings Creek. 103 .Mt. Creek. 54 Big Spring. 26 Globe. 1 30 Bethel. 13 Mt. Rhuhama. 00 Silver Creek. 19 1828. Head Yadkin. 1 34 Ebenezer. 5 49 Bills Creek. 13 70 New Bethany. 19 Lower Creek. 2 43 Silver Creek. 17 Head 1st. B. 1 74 Union. ' 26 Kings Creek. 95 Mt. Creek. 11 67 Big Spring. 20 Globe. 5 86 Bethel. 6 15 Mt. Rhuhama. 11 68 1829. Head Yadkin. 2 45 Ebenezer. 5 58 Bills Creek. 11 73 New Bethany. 16 Lower Creek. 2 47 Silver Cre3k. 5 20 Head 1st. Broad. 67 Union. • 21 Kings Creek. 92 Mt. Creek. 4 70 Big Spring. 20 Globe. 6 42 Bethel. 3 18 Mt. Rhuhama. 5 67 Antioch. 31 North Catawba. 5 31 Smyrna. | 29 1830. Head Yadkin. 1 45 Ebenezer. 5 57 Bills Creek. 1 75 New Bethany. o 17 Lower Creek. 46 Silver Creek. 20 Head lsr. B. R. 1 60 Union. 6 20 Kmgs Creek 94 CHURCHES. B'p'd. Total Mt. Creek. 95 Big Spring. 20 Bethel. 6 27 Globe. 42 Mt. Rhuhama. 11 45 Antioch. 1 25 North Catawba. 31 Smyrna. 2 30 Sharon. 21 Thessalonica. 10 1831. Head Yadkin. 5 44 Ebenezer. 2 58 Bills Creek. 9 81 New Bethany. 13 Lower Creek. 41 Silver Creek. 10 Head 1st. B. R. 62 Union. 20 Kings Creek. 5 92 Mt'n Creek. 2 95 Big Spring. 10 Globe. 3 43 Bethel. 8 43 Mt. Rhuhama. 13 56 Antioch. 25 North Catawba. 31 Smyrna. 4 32 Sharon. 22 50 Thessalonica. 2 11 1832. Head Yadkin. 1 31 Ebenezer. 9 67 Bills Creek. 3 54 New Bethany. 12 Lower Creek. 2 41 Silver Creek. 9 Head 1st. B. R. 59 Union. 2 19 Kings Creek. 47 144 Mt'n. Creek. 4 95 Big Spring. - 11 Globe. 42 Bethel. 5 41 Mt. Rhuhama. 5 31 Antioch. 21 North Catawba. 30 Smyrna. 1 36 Sharon. 5 31 Thessalonica. 12 Rocky River. 26 Bethlehem. 26 Gunpowder Creek. 15 1833. Head Yadkin. 6 35 Ebenezer. 8 77 Bills Creob. 9 U 27 CHURCHES. J f'p'd. Total. New Bethacv. 12 Lower Creek. 6 46 S Iver de-k. 10 H sadist. B.R. 1 38 Union. 16 K ngs Creek. 42 167 Mountain Creek. 16 111 B.g Spring. 11 G ."be. 20 61 Bv thel. 3 45 Mt. Rhuhama. ,32 Antioch. 17 Noftb Catawba. 3 ! 30 Smyrna. 31 Sharon. 8 29 Thessalonica. 3 16 Rocky River. 1 27 Bethlehem. 3 82 Gun Powder. 15 Olivet. 17 Dover. 34 1834. Head Yadkin. 00 Ebenezer. 3 76 Bills Creek. 4 70 New Bethany. 2 14 Lower Creek. 2 41 Silver Creek. 1 9 Head 1st. B. R. 7 41 Union. 3 17 .Kings Creek. 7 150 Mountain Creek. 7 78 Big Spring. 1 12 Globe. 9 59 Bethel. 8 53 Mt. Rhuhama. 15 Antioch. 18 North Catawba. 00 Smyrna. 1 23 Sharon. 34 Thessalonica. 19 Rocky River. 26 Bethlehem. 3 23 Gun Powder. 15 Olivet. 12 13 Dover. 27 Union. 30 1835. Head Yadkin. 3 34 Ebenezer. 2 74 Bills' Creek. 8 73 New Bethany. 9 14 Lower Creek. 30 Silver Creek. 10 Hh. 1st. B. River. 1 34 Union. 3 19 Kinds' Creek. 5 135 M't'n. C=eek. 11 87 B)g Spring. 12 Globe. 3 6-2 Bethel. 3 54 Mt. Rhuhama. 4 14 Aut'och. 3 27 No. Oatawba. 1 •43 CHURCHES. B 'p'd. '] Cotal. Smvnia. 1 | 27 Si ar ip. 2 22 Thtwj-amnica. 19 Rock River. 26 Bethlehem. 2 21 Gan Powder. 4 21 U! vet. 1 18 Dover. 8 51 Union. 20 Mt, Gilead. 32 Macedonia. 25 Ib36. Ebenezer. 2 74 Bills Creek. 6 77 New Bethany. 14 Silver Creek. 10 Head 1st. B. R. - 34 Union. 3 24 Mountain. Creek. 1 84 Bis Spring. - 12 Globe. o 47 Bethel. 1 54 Mt. Rhuhama. 4 19 Antioch. 38 61 North Catawba. 44 Smyrna. 1 "28 Sharon. - - 22 Thessalonica. 3 20 Rocky River. - 26 Bethlehem. 3 22 Sardis. 1 22 Olivet. o 15 Dover. - 51 Union. 20 Mt. Gilead. 2 34 Macedonia. 1 32 1837. Ebenezer. 1 65 Bills Creek. 1 64 New Bethany. 1 15 Silver Creek. 8 Head 1st. B. R. 1 30 Mountain Creek. 4 92 Big Spring. 6 18 Globe. 41 Bethel. 2 50 North Catawba. 42 Smyrna. 7 27 Sharon. 22 Thessalonica. 5 27 Rocky River. 26 Bethlehem. 1 25 Sardis. 1 2S Olivet. 8 32 D-ver. 1 48 Union. 1 20 Mt. Gilead.. 2 35 Macedonia 1 47 1838. Ebenezer. o 74 Bills Creek. 3 65 New Bethany. 10 Silver Cre6k. 6 36 lead let. B. g. 1 » 28 CHURCHES, B'p'd. To Mountain Creek. 3 81 Big Spring. 1 17 Globe. 40 Bethel. 1 52 North Catawba. 41 Smyrna. 5 34 Sharon. 22 Thessalonica. 29 Rocky River. 29 Bethlehem. 23 Sardis. 25 Olivet. 22 Union. 2 22 Mt. Gilead. 5 40 Macedonia. 12 63 1839. Ebenezer. 3 57 Bills Creek. 21 76 New Bethany. 16 Silver Creek. o 19 Head 1st. B. R. 39 Mountain Creek. 13 84 Big Spring. 18 Bethel. 4 57 Mt. Rhuhama. 4 20 North Catawba. 40 Smyrna. 1 «3 Sharon. 5 18 Thesselonica. 3 32 Rocky River. 1 30 Sardis. 25 Olivet. 22 Union. 19 Mt. Gilead. 28 63 Macedonia. 7 41 Montford Cove. 20 Globe. 40 1840. Eb # CrtTBCFFP K S,,i . _ ':■ I! I.-,, M it. nl. .'iii New Le.l,; i \. Beth Inn.-. Ui.-ou. Z.U1I. 1862. Noi th Catawba. Smyrna. Mt. Gi.ead. Providence. Pieasani Hill. P.sgah. Zion. R. Spring. Bm n-ion. Mi. Ri.uhama. Un.on. 1863. North Catawba. Smyrna. Mi. Gi ead. Providence. Pisnah. Pleasant Hill. Zion. R. Spring. B. u.ngton. Ml. Riiuhama. Union 1st. Loiis Cieek. Union 2nd. 1864. North Catawba. Sin vi tia. Mt.'Gi.ead. Providence. Pisgah. Pleasant Hill. Zion. E. Spring. Bruingtou. Mi. Rliubama. Uu:on 1st. Loiio Creek. Un.oii 2nd. Salem. St. John. 1865. North Catawba. Smyrna. ML Giiead. Providence. Pisgah. Pleasarit Hill. Zion. Rocky Spring. Bruiiigton. Mr. Hi uhania. Unioii 1st. Lonu Cieek Oinm. 2nd. t?u JoiiUi. B'p'rl. ■> 13 95 6 u 2 14 1 181 18 3 110 45 20 18 14 12 8 24 77 37 86 20 23 1 28 24 2 1 10 Total. 1". bZ la Zu i6 33 *y ±y oy ■sz ZV 184 75 3u 4o 36 zL o<6 bo Zu bZ lb ol 41 6o ■±2 42 80 uti •±60 J.uo no 505 bz 113 78 52 51 bb -.6 <-i'2 41 91 a5l 95 2o 8i2 .04 ft f U> gHPSCHfiS. B'p'd. Total. Salem. 28 127 1866. North Catawba. 25 98 Smvrn \. 18 68 Ml "Gi lead. 23 81 Pr •v'.leuce. 18 108 P.scrah. 1 49 P eas.int Hill. 62 115 Zion. 47 Rocky Spring. 4 95 31 CHURCHES. B'p'd."' "Total Bruington. 51 504 Mt. Rhuhama. 19 108 Union 1st. 4 28 Long Creek. 55 370 Union 2nd. 15 119 St. John's. 83 156 Salem. 12 139 Lebanon. 2 53 Union 3rd. 28 Of the thirty-eigllttt Anniversary of tl»e C^trnv^a River Ban* tist Association, held wills flue Church, at Union second, Gas- ton Countj-jN, €., October 11, 12, 13, 1867. 1. The Introductory Sermon was preached according to appoint- ment, by R. H. Moody, from first cor. 15 and 59. 2. After a recess of 40 minutes, the delegates assembled in the House, and Elder G. J. Wilkie, was requested to take the chair until the Associatien was organized. Prayer by Elder W. Hill. 3. Read letters from the Churches, and minuted accounts transacted. 4. The Association was organized by the election of Elders E. A. Poe, Moderator ; and R. H. Moody, See. 5. Called for newly constituted Churches and received one by the name of Tttekaseege, and one by the name of New Prospect. 6. Appointed a Committee of Arrangements consisting of W. B. Lay, P. Warlick, J. Bumficld, with the Moderator and Clerk. 7. Called for Correspondence from Sister Associations ; and received Elder R. P. Logan, from Kings' Mountain ; from the United Baptist Association a letter, but no messenger ; from Green River, neither let- ter nor messenger. 8. Invited visiting Ministers, not delegates nor messengers, to seats with us. Elders W. Hill and T. K. Gaines, from Broad River, accept- ed the invitation. 9. Appointed C. C. Withers, W. G. Warren, H. W. Bridges, a Com- mittee of Finance. 10. Appointed E. Chambers, M. Hoffman, B. Stroup, with the Pastor and delegates of this Church, a committee on Religious Exercises of the meeting, except Sabbath. £ 11. On motion, adjourned till Saturday, 9 o'clock. Prayer, by Elder R. P. Logan. 12. Saturday, met according to adjournmet, Prayer, by Elder T. R. Gaines. 13. Called delegates names. 14. Read and adopted the Minutes of Friday. 15. The Committee of Arrangements reported and was discharged. 16. Read Rules of Order. 17. Appointed a Committee, whose reports will be found in their respective places in the minutes. 18. Appointed corresponding messengers ; to the Hinted Baptist As- sociation, E. Chambers, J. M. llilderbrand, G. C. Rhyne, P. Warlick, E. A. Poe, and R. H. Moody ; to the Green River, R. H. Moody, J. W. Hullander ; to Kings's Mountain, W. B. Lay, G. C. Rhyne, E. A, ^3 Poe, 2T. W. Hullander, J. Ul Hilderbrand. 19. Agreed to hold the next session our Association with the Smy na Church, Burke county, N. C , 12 miles north of Morganton, to'eom- raence on Friday before the second Sabbath in October, 1868. 20. Elder, E; A. Poe, to Preach the Introductory Sermon — to com- mence, at 11 o'clock, Friday. G. J. Wilkie, alternate. 21. Called for, and received the Historical Sketch prepared by Elder Poe, and appointed R. II. Moody, P. Warliek and M. Spainhower, a Committee to axamine and have it printed with these Minutes. 22. Appointed Elder G. J. Wilkie to write a Circular Letter next year on Church-Discipline. . 23. Committee reported. Reports adopted, ordered to be printed and Committee discharged. Please read their reports and practice them. 24. Elected Elders T. R. Gaines, W. Hill and E. A. Poe, to preach on Sabbath, and agreed that the 11 o'clock sermon should be on the subject of missions and a collection taken for Foreign Missions. 25. The Treasurer of the Book Societ)' reported S3. 75 worth of Books sold 3»$16.85 cts. worth of books on hand. 26. On motion, authorized the Treasurer to give off all the six-and-a quarter cent tracts to any person desiring them. ^ 27. On motion agreed to allow the Treasurer to sell the rest of the Books at marked prices in currency. 28th. On motion, ordered the Clevk to superintend the printing ol the Minutes, reserving live dollars for his services, and get as many Minutes printed as possible with the rest of the money and distribute them as usual. 29th. Resolved, That the thanks of this body are due, and hereby tendered to the Brethren and Sisters and friends, of this vicinty, for their kindness and hospitality during our meeting. 30. Adjourned to the time and place appointed. Prayer, by the Moderator. . E. A. Poe, Moderator. P. H. Moody, Sec. OBITUARY. Died at his own residence in Burke County, August, 5th, 1867, after ah illness of several weeks, Elder Thomas Carleton, aged eighty years and eighteen days, leaving a wife, not far from the same age, and three daughters to lament his death. Both his sons, who remained in N. G, having fallen in the late struggle for Southern independence. Elder Carleton, was a minister of some ability. He was much neglected, with regard to liberality at the hands of Ins brethren, but still his un- yielded energy, and never failing industry, with the blessing* of Heav- en, procured to him a good living. lie never failed to declare the blessed Bible doctrine, "Salvation by grace." His happy turn of mind, and pleasant conversation, gave him a kind reception around all our firesides. But now he is gone. The Lord has invitcVl him up higher. His toiling and preaching are over. And we have reason to hope, that prayers and supplications with him, are turned into songs of praise, while "Everlasting joy is, and will forever be, upon his head." Brother Carleton joined the Smyrna church, April 1822. In 1825, he was -liberated to exhort. In 1828 he yas licensed to preach. In Dee- ember, 1829 he was ordained to the futt office of the Gospel ?.'in'srty, by a Presbytery consisting of Elders Reuben Coffey, Alfred Webb and Adam Corn. Nearly fotry ' years contending for the truth, fightinv m against error, and aflast died tnisthig akme in the merrf of .Tosha iot his Salvation. The Lord bless his remaining, surviving family. It. II. Moody. SxiBBATH REPO R T . Tour Committee on the Sabbath Schools take pleasure in the fact that several of our Churches report flourishing Sabbath Schools; but they fear, that the Ministers and Churches of this Association aire sufficiently awake to the importance of this great work. The religious training of. the children in our midst, is certainly a duty of great im- portance to Baptist, If our doctrince is more scriptural than those, of any other denomination, it brings us under greater obligations to teach them to others, especially the young. There is no duty more natural and scriptural than that of training up our children in the way in whieh they should go. It is with the blessing of God best calculated to fill our Churches with good members, who will be lively stones in the House of God. It is the best mode of securing to. the country good citizens,, who shall be an honor to our race. The Sabbath School work finishes the needful employment to the members of our Churches, brings out the gifts of the Spirit, in teaching, prayer, exhortation and various other duties. The Sabbath School calls the Church together every Sabbath, and is thus fast bringing our Churches back to the prac- # tices of the Apostolic Churches— for they certainly meet every Sab- bath for worship and instruction. We certainly ought to follow their example in all things. We recommend that a Missionary be appointed to labor in the bounds of this Association— and make it an important part of his work to organize and foster Sabbath Schools — and that Churches send up to each meeting of this body, Reports of the Sab- bath School work and full statistics of each School. Respectfully (submitted, T. R. Gaines, Chairman. T E M P E R A N C E . Your Committee on Temperance would say, we believe, God has commanded his people to "be temperate in all things." Therefore, christians should abstain from all appearance of evil, using intoxicat- ing liquors is evil, therefore, let it alone, as a beverage. By the uso of spirituous liquors whole families are ruined in respect of earthly happiness and enjoyment. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. Bumfield, Chairman, II O M E M IS S I O X S . We are still of the opinion that we as christians ought not to neglect to pray for more laborers to be sent into the vineyard, and en- deavor to cultivate the entire destitution in our lands, and contribute of our means liberally for the accomplishments of this grand object. W. B. Lay, Chairman. F O REIGN MISSIONS. This is the cause of Christ, we confess it has been too much neglected by all christians and we earnestly desire that our Churches do more for the poor blinded heathens, in trying to send the Gospel to them in i,W ^vvnU^, not ppty by qw f&&lf&e£ lotto oMr, *^ ow* o^^b*.i>kre\, far although, "the harvest is great, the laborers' are few." James Bumfield. Resolved, That we recommend the S. B. Theological Seminary at Greenville, S. C, to our Churches and young Ministers, as a sahool, where much needed information, which will better prepare young Ministers for greater usefulness in the great work of preaching the Gospel. REPORT OX PERIODICALS. Your Committee on Periodicals recommend the Bibieal Recorder^ Edited by Elder W. T. Walters, of Raleigh, N. C, as a paper emi^ nently worthy of support. As it is the organ of the Baptist Churches iri this State, we think, it should be upheld by one Churches — an 1 o ight to be read by every Baptist in the State. We recommend, also, 'Ja p. t— 3 ^ ~* -^ ()q -J p 2. C .58 £ << 3* £ 3 c W o O P P ~. =? 5 s -03 ' PS ;;• P o s» p § a* p w o 8 • « p> §.£5 =3" o ;r ^ 5 sr sr < n 3 P p ? ^(5 Si £» " ' r- m s 3 jjj x (pi 5? >?• v ? 8 4J'F s 5' 3 £3* O c ^ tr ^o. c" O d 0) p 05 P *< =3 15 aq 2. tfl S 3 3 5 £ • c o ~ O *- CO CO I— ' tO s,8 t q-a*j^ qojnqQi » o s p 5 ,p» =3 T! 5 * [J ^ » £. ra S H P o tc cs to o o o to to o o -i o © H-> tO © C3 I— i CC 1— i © to C5 •psfci'jd'gg © © © tO *- l—i l-i Ma]i9'j jfq p.oay; M © © ©© © © ■pa.iG^so'g ^ cn MMKCOI-l rfa. CO •pas^inistd © (-' O t-i M o o •p8SB8Da(J i— © © to © l-i c •papn[DX@E c-i to CO i-i (^ O 00 © to © cn © ~1 'I^oX, ©CO iJ^CCtOCnao h-» I— '05 I— 'CO 1-itOtO i-i ^» bo -i -i © bs ^-i co © cn If*. © cn © o5 io qo co in 2- •SUOjinqu^uoQ O Cn Ci © C.n Cn © © © © © OOOOCOOcs .,» "^ uin iiv»«« p«om '» ^ Afcc*iiii.f" * j? Y SM*£ R E. A* *Cfl|« ^■S*-- >-*• ■A r HISTOBICAL saifiTCJIi. To the Ministers and Delegates Composing the Catawba River Baptist Association : At the la»t aual meeting of this body, I was appointed to collect together a histo- rical sketch, of this Association, from its origin until the present session— notwithstand- ii t the difficulty attending the collection of such data, as would be likely to make it use- - v ' ting. Still we have been able to collect a file of minutes, from the Con- \ ion of the body, until the present time ; and shall proceed at once, to give such \ incidents and facts, as we think will prove beneficial and instructive. We learn by information obtained from the minutes of the first regular meeting of the Associa- tion, after its organization, that it was constituted on the i6th of Nov., 1827, the friends of the enterprise having held a preparatory convention on the 15th of April proceeding its organization, and drafted an abstract of principles, by which they were to be gov- erned. \ The first session of this body was held with a Church in, Caldwell Co., called the Head of Yadkin. Letters were read from thirteen Churches — all of \vhich formerly belonged to the Broad River Association. The Broad River Association may, therefore, be said to be the mother of the Catawba Association. An introductory Sermon was preached by Elder Alfred Webb. Elder Reuben Coffye, was chosen Moderator and Alfred Webb, Clerk. Agreed that this body should be designated by the name of the Catawba River Baptist Association. The Association appointed union meetings early after its organization — one being ap- pointed at Union Church, Burke county, for the year 1828. A resolution was passed at the first session of this body recommeding the churches to meet on Chiistmas day for religious worship and where they were destitute of a Minister to hold prayer meet- ings. Also a resolution setting apart the 4th ^of July for divine service. A reiolution was passed by the body advising the Chuftmes to withhold their suf- frages from all candidates for office who are guilty of the degrading practice of treat- ing on spirituous liquors, to obtain votes. Whatever, may have been the propriety of the following resolution — it was nev- ertheless adopted by the body composed of some of the purest Christian patriots that ever lived. Resolved, That we advise the Churches to set apart the first Thursday in August next, as a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer, for the interposition of the Holy Spirit>4tK__^ stilling the party rage that appears to abound respecting the Presidential question. ' ^^ The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders Smith Furguson, A Webb, and W. . Richards. • Correspondence was opened with the French Broad and with the Moun- tain Distinct Associations. The second session of this body was held with the Bill's Creek Church, Ru therford Co., on October 3rd. The introductory sermon was delivered by Humphrey Posey ; Elders A. Webb, Moderator, and J. C. Grayson, Clerk. Elder Humphrey Posey and William Kimsey were present as corresponding messengers from the t Broad River Association. James Vannoy and Wm. Kendal were corresponding delegates from the Mountain District Association. Correspondence was opened at this session with Broad River As- sociation — the mother of this body. The Association considered the following query from Ebenezer Church : "Is it consistent with the Gospel, to license a man to go into the world to preach and sot to administer the ordinances." Answered in the nega- tive. Elders William Kimsey, Drury Dobbins and H. Posey preached on the Sabbath, There was no circular letter this year— Elder R. Coffey having failed to attend. In 1829, this body met with the Silver Creek Church, Burke county. The Intro- ductory Sermon was preached by Elder Alfred Webb. Letters were read from fourteen churches, aud delegates names enrolled. The following Churches were admitted into the body at this meeting, viz : North Ca- tawba and Smyrna dismissed from the Broad River and Antioch from the Brier Creek. Correspondence was opened with the Brier Creek Association, and John Redman was present as a messenger. Humphrey Posey and Christopher Powell were present as corresponding delegates from the French Broad Association. Also Drury Senter, from \ V« Mountain Dittrict Association. WAKE FORES' a Owing to some difficulty between the Brier Creek and Yadkin Associations, this body resolved to drop correspondence with said Association till their difficulties should be settled. The Association took up and considered a query found in the minutes of the French Broad Association. Is it good order for members to choose the Church in which their membership should be without regard to their local circumstances? Answer : We*think in a general way, it would be best for members of Churches to belong to the nearest Church to them. Query from Mt Rhuhamah : "ShalL^we commune with the Dunkard Baptist 7 The query was answered in the negative. Query second : are we to continue the prac- tice of laying on of hands on those we Baptize ? Answer : we think there is no Scrip- ture that enjoins it as a duty. Query from New Bethany : Do the Scriptures prohibit a Minister of the Gospel from administering medicine to his fellow man, if called upon so to do? Answer :','■ from Head First Broad : Would it not be more proper to say Son in the plac "Word in our abstract of principles, Art. 1st? Answer: We think the Word and Son a iionamous terms. Brethren R. Coffey, John Bradly. Alfred Webb, T. Carleton Benjamin Beach, were appointed a committee to visit New Bethany Church and assist them in settling a difficulty in the Church. Appointed Elders Webb, Padget and Cof- fey, to attend Smyrna and assist them in the ordination of a Minister. The name of the minister is not mentioned in these proceedings. The Association agreed to accept of an offer of tracts from the American Tract Society, and appointed J. C. Grayson to cor- respond with that Society, on the subject. The stand was occupied on, the Sabbath by Elders Senter, 'Posey and Richards. 1830: — The Association convened th ar at Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln Co., N. C. Introductory sermon was preached by Elder William Bradshaw. Letters from fourteen Churches were read and the 'proceedings minuted, Elders A. Webb was elected moderator and J. €. Grayson, clerk. Drury Bobbins and Philip Ramsour, were present as corresponding messengers, from the Broad River As- sociation. Stephen Morgan and S. P. Barnet, were also present as messengers from the French Broad Association. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Elders R. Coffey, S. Morgan and A. Webb. The following queries were considered by thebody,.and answers given. Is a Church in order that allows a minister to preach to her that a person can be a devil incarnate, and a saint at the same time, and not call him to account for such doctrine ? Answer : We do not consider such Churches in order. '2nd. Can a Preacher be considered a sound gospel minister, who advances the doc- trine that there are but two persons in the god-head? Answer : no. In 1831 this body met at Smyrna Meeting House, Burke Co,, N. C, on Saturday, October the 8th. The Introductory Discourse was delivered by Elder Hugh Quin. Elder A. Webb, was cho- sen moderator, and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Elders S. Morgan and M. Ownsby were present as corresponding messengers from the _, -Srench Broad Association. From Brier Creek, Elder R. Pardew, J. Adams and G. ' Douglas. From Mountain District, B. McBride and D. Farthing. Opened correspon- dence this year with the Tuckasiege. Elders Doug-las, Webb and Morgan, preached on the Sabbath. The association at this session invited an Episcopalian Minister to a seat in the body. Something unusual for a Baptist Association. The following queries were taken up and answered. 1st. Should a Church or must Ministers and Deacons aall another Minister or Deacon to account for failures in the duties of his office 1 Answer : The Church to which he. belongs. 2nd. From Kings Greek, How many delegates is a Church entitled to in the Catawba Association ? Answer : Every Church under fifty members is entitled to two, and one for every additional twenty-five members. Union meetings were appointed this year at North Catawba Head, 1st Broad, Kings Creek and Bills Creek. The Circular Letter was read this year by Elder R. Coflby. It was stated in the Association that John Lea, an ordained Minister, and formerly a member of New Bethany Church, was at this time not a member of any Church* A resolution was adopted setting apart the 12th day of May following, as a day of fasting and prayer, for the removal of error and for a revival of religion. In 18-32 this body met at New Bethany Meeting House, Iredell" Co., N. C, on the 12th day of October. Elder Hugh Quin, preached the Associational Sermon. Elder A.. Webb, Moderator and J. C. Grayson, Clerk. The following Churches were received into the body this year, Rocky River, Bethlehem and Gun Powder. It appears that the greatest part of the time of the body was taken up in reading letters from Associa- tions with whom they corresponded, and appointing corresponding delegates &c. The attendance by corresponding messengers this year, was very large. From the French Broad, Elder L. Bradley and D. Garren, Bcier Breek ; Wm. Pilkinton, Tuckesiesf Benj. E. Holifiekl, Mountain District ; B. McBride and D. Farthing, Bethel ; 3. \ Curry, Broad River; P. Ramsour and J. LeV?is. The circular letter was read and re- ceived. The following query from Thessalonica Church was considered and an answer given. Ought a Church haviug Deacons to be restricted from taking of the Lords Sup- per, because they have no preachers present to administer it 1 Answer : "We think it is necessary for a preacher to be present. A request was made by the Association that all the families in the surrounding country unite with the Association in concert of prayer at or before sun-rise, on the following day, for a revival of God's grace and spirit, and his blessings generally on this session of the body. Elders T. Stradley, A. Webb and L. McCurry, preached on the Sabbath. On account of the disordered state in which the Committee aopointed to investigate that matter, found Silver Creek Church, the dissolution of the Church was recommended and the following Brethren appointed for that pnrpose, Elders T. Carleton, J. C. Grayson, A. Webb and H. Quin. Resolved, That in all our writings and communications on religious subjects, we will u .'->• ie term, Lords, Day instead of Sabbath or Sunday. Elder, instead of Reverend in acMi > ssing a Minister, and Lord's Suppper, instead of Sacrament, when speaking of the communion. it - ! the Association met at Bethel meeting-house on the 11th of October, and thf ■ ■ roductory sermon was delivered by Elder A. Webb. A. Webb, Moderator and J,| ■ son, Clerk. Olivet and Dover, two newly constituted Churches were received ' body at .this session. Elder S.Morgan was present as a messsenger from French 15 lad Asssociation ; D. Micheal, from Tuckaseige : H. Posey, from Mountain Distric W . P. Swanson and Wm. Kindal, from Bethel L. McCurry, andD. Dobbins from Broad River. An invitation having been given to transient ministers to take seats in the body. Elder Samuel Wait, agent for the N. C. Baptist State Convention, kindly accept- ed the invitation. Considered the following queries : First a query from Globe Church. How should a person act with a colored person that comes to the church and relates a good and satisfactory experience ; having at the same time a white per- son to their husband or wife 1 Ans. : The church ought not to receive a person in that condition. Query from Theslonica. Should we as Baptists, keep a 'member in fellowship that countenances horse-racing in any way whatever. Ans., in negative. — •Query from Thessalonica church. Have the Baptists any better right to make, receive or use church creeds, than Roman Catholic's, who, we say , have no such right 1 An- swered in the following language : All that God requires christians to believe or do, is clearly set forth in the Bi- ole, without note or comment, it is impious, therefore, to adhere to anything else. Elders T. Carleton and J. C. Grayson, a part of the committee appointed last year to ■dissolve Silver Creek Church reported that they attended at the time appointed and found the Church in a more prosperous condition than was represented and conse- quently did not dissolve the Church. Elder Carleton having been called to preach to said church, accepted the call and the committee would, therefore, report matterUn * rather a prosperous condition. Elder John Lea, who was reported to the Association, > ~~^- >s ^j in 1831, as being in disorder, is now fully restored to his position as a Minister and a member of the Chtttch. Elder Samuel Wait, D. Dobbins and H. Posey, preached on the Sabbath. The Association met in 1834 at Thessalonica Meeting House, Lincoln County, N. C. Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder H. Quin. Elected H. Quin, Moderator, and J. C. Grayson. Clerk. The Church known as Union First, was received into the Association this year. Corresponding Messengers were present from the following bodies, viz : From Mountain District, a letter and minutes by the hands of W. Kindal. From Broad River, Elder B. T. Kirby. Brier Creek, Elder W. D. Holder. From Yadkin, E. M. Chaffin. Elder .P. Ramsour took a seat in the Association as a visiting Minister. Considered the following query handed in from Sharon Church. Is it consistent with the rules of the Baptist Church, for one of her regularly ordained Ministers to nil the Sheriff's office. The following was the answer given in substance. We are only an advisory Council and have no right to dictate to our Brethren what shall be their vo cation, but we would advise them not to entangle themselves more than they can pos- sibly help. Appointed Elders A. Abernathy, W. C. Richards, J. C. Grayson and E. M. Chaffin, to preach on the Sabbath. The Circular Letter was prepared this year by Elder A. Webb. Appointed Elder Thos. Carleton to write a circular for next year on the passage of scripture that reads thus : One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism." Elders Alfred Webb, and H. Quin, requested letters of recommendation, as they proposed moving beyond the bounds of the Association — which were grauted. The following resolution was unanimously passed by the Association : Reiolved, That we believe that our sister, the Mountain Association, has transcended the limits of an advisory council in answering in the negative the following query : Is it right for a minister of the gospel to hold a commission of profit : Elder T. Carleton was appointed Moderator pro tern in order to sign the letters of re- commendation for Elders Hugh Quin and A. Webb. The Association adjourned — prayer by Elder P. Ramsour. This body met this year with the Kings Creek church ; it being the 9th anniversary of the Association on the 9th Oct. 1835. The introductory sermon was preached by Alexander Abernathy. Elder A. Webb, was chosen moderator and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Read letters from twenty-two churches. Mt. Gilead and Macedonia, two newly con- sumed churches were admitted into the Association at this sessionJB Elder Davis Tinsley-was present trora the Mountain Association as a correspondint messenger. From Brier Creek, Elders Smith Furguson, Wm. Goforth, and Bro. Eli Petty. From the Yadkin, Elder A. Roby. French Broad, Jas F. McCall. Bethel, a pat • age of minutes, but no messenger. Elder S. Smith and J. Thomas accepted seats, i Association as visiting ministers. The Association appointed corresponding messi ■> this year to all the bodies with which she corresponds. Head of Yadkin, ! • creek and Kings creek, asked for and obtained letters of dismissio^H The body took under consideration the destitute condition of Silver Creek c and appointed Elders R. Cloud and T. Carleton to attend her. The Ass< appointed the following committee to sit with the Lower Creek church and re into the cause of the difficulty complained of in a letter to the Association by s xcluded member of said church, viz: Elders A. Webb, A. Abernathy, W. Richards, W. Bradshaw and Daniel Moore. The circular letter was prepared and read by Elder T. Carleton. Elders J. Thomas, W. Goforth and A. Webb, preached on the Sabbath. The objects' of the Baptist State Convention were brought before the Association by Elder James Thomas and after some consultation it was agreed to leave the subject with the churches, to do as they thought best. The moderator offered prayer and the Association adjourned. The Association for the year 1836, met with the church at North Catawba, Burke county, N. C, on the 7th day of Oct. The introductory sermon was preached by Elder A. Webb, from the following passage of scripture : 'Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners." Elder A. Webb, moderator and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Elder Drurv Dobbins was present as a corresponding messenger from the Broad River Association. From the Yadkin, Elder John Culpepper. French Broad, Wm. Blalock. «' Elder W. Church and brother P. Powel, were present from Lewis' Fork, a newly k^-^eonstituted Association, desiring correspondence with this body; but owing to the fact that both bodies met on the same day ; the Association ordered a friendly letter to be returned through their messengers to inform them of the reason why they could not correspond. Query from Ebenezer. Is it according to scripture to call Deacons Elders 7 An- swered in the negative. Appointed Elders W. Richards. John Lowe, B. T. Kirby and A. Abbernathy a Pres- bytery to visit Macedonia Church and ordain J. Clark, if upon examination he be found qualified for the work of the Gospel Ministry. Union and Antioch obtained letters at this meeting to join another Association. The committee appointed last year to visit Lower Creek Church reported that a part of the committee attended and that the matters of difficulty were settled and the two aggrieved members returned to the Church. The Circular Letter prepared by A. Webb, was read and adopted. — Appinted Elder Grayson to write a Circular for the next year on Christian Fellowship. Eiders John Culpepper, D. Dobbins and A. Webb, preached on the Sabbath. The Church by the name of Gun Powder, was advised by the Association to change its name to Sardis. The following preamble and resolutions, were adopted by the Association at this Session, viz : JWiereas, The Abolitionist at the North have circulated certain incendiary Pamphlets, prejudicial to the interests of the South, and the same are calculated to create much disturbance in our Christian community, inasmuch as such productions have been sent to Ministers and private members of Churches, contrary to their wishes and without their consent, and whereas, Ministers of the Gospel are liable in this way to have their ei illness djojuiisboi in a community whoee feelings are hoatile to su,ch oentuuenta t fl Iteiohed, That this Association disclaims all connection with those engaged in send- ing abroad productions so corrupt and poisnous and that we will in future look with indignation and contempt upon any such efforts as are calculated to disturb the beat interests and peace of our country, and recommend the same course to our Churches, and sister Associations. The circular addressed to the body this year was on the sub- ject of ministerial support. The subject was skillfully handled and much scriptural doctrine advanced. The Association for the year 1837 met with the Church at Bethlehem, Burke County, N. C, on the 6th day of October. The Introductory discourse was delivered by Elder Win. Richards, from the words, -They shall call on my name," Prayer was offered by i - l'li ■feton. Elder Alfred Webb, who bad been moderator of this body i Bfs, having removed out of the bounds of the Association, Elder Hs elected moderator, and J. C. Grayson, clerk. Corresponding ers were ] Bent from the following Associations, French Broad, Elders S. Mor- .. i lB. BruceS Mlntain, Elder Richard, Jacks and B. McB ride', and Bro. D. Farthing, fi ib-oad Rivrir, Elder Joab Wilkie, Brier Creek, Elder Win. Goforth, Lewis Fork, P. P Hp Church. The time of the meeting of the Lewis's Fork Asso- i: i ^HEhanged, this Association agrees to correspond with that body. Tl \ Hivised Silver Creek Church, and all others in her bounds, destitute of pi o call upon whatever minister they prefer, and compensate him for his services. We I mi ^Bact of the body at that time that they were at least in theory in favor of Mil Hp Gospel being compensated for their labors, whether it was their prac- tice or ii ^MPmgthy well written instructive and most interesting circular letter pre- pared by^nBer J. C. Grayson was read and adopted, and ordered to be appended to the minutes. Elders J. Wilkie, R. Jacks, S. Morgan and W. Goforth preached on the Sabbath. The death of one of the Ministers of the Association was made known to the body in the following words : — i • ''We are called upon to announce the death of our dearly beloved brother Samuel J. Bruce, a Minister of the Gospel, whose indefatigable labors and zealous en- ♦gagements in the Gospel-field, had endeared him tomauy and with his affectionate widow, we condole the loss of our brother in the Lord. But confidently hope and believe that our loss is his eternal gain. He departed this life in the triumphs of faith, on the 3d of July 1887, aged 33 years." >''In 1838, this body convened with the Ebenezer Church, Rutherford County, N. C, on the 12th day of October. The Introductory was preached this year by Elder J. C. Grayson, from these words, "Now then we are embassadors for Christ." Letters were read from eighteen Churches. The following messengers were present from sister Associations. French Broad, S. Morgan ; Broad River, D. Dobbins, J. M. Webb and . J. Wilkie ; Lewis Fork, W. D. Holder and R. Barnhill ; Yadkin, Wm. Goforth ; from Salem, a newly constituted body, Elders M. Rickman and J. W. Freeman. The Beth- lehem and Globe Churches were dismissed at this meeting, to join another Association. The circular letter was prepared this year by Elder T. Carleton, and was based upon the 25th verse of the 10th chapter of Hebrews, and contains much of the marrow of the Gospel. Elder S. Morgan, W. Goforth, J. M. Webb and D Dobbins, preached on the Sabbath. 1839. The Association met this year with the Smyrna Church, Burke County, on the Ilth day of October. . A sermon Introductory to the business of the body* wag delivered by Elder Alexander Abbernethy, from Rom. 1: 14: "I am debtor both to the Greeks and Barbarians, both to the wise and unwise." Elder Abbernathy was chosen Moderator, and H. E. Loliar, Clerk. A newly constituted Church, called Montfordi Cove, was admitted into the body at this Session. Also Globe Church returned the letter obtained last year, and was re-admitted into the body. The following Ministers and Messengers appeared, and were invited to seats in the Associatien, from the French Broad, Elders S. Morgan and R. Patterson ; Broad River, Drury Dobbins ; Lewis Fork, Elders AV. D. Holder and B. Beach ; Yadkin, Wm. Goforth ; Salem, R. Howard; Brier Creek, Wm. Garner. The circular was prepared this year by Elder A. Abbernathy, on the subject of taking the word of God for our rule of faith and practice, the subjecl was well handled and the letter shows that the Bible and its teachings were held in esti- mation above everything else with the writer. Let Associations, Churches, Minister! and Members generally, imbibe more of the mind of Christ and the Spirit of the pure truths of Gods word. Considered the following query from Smyrna Church : Can there be no mode adop- ted whereby the Churches can be more profitably supplied with the preaching of the Gospel than they now are. The query was answered in the affirmative, and the Min- isters generally advised to visit the Churches and the Churches were advised to compen- sate theuj for their labor. Appointed W. Gofortfl, 8. Morgan and Vtutj Dobbins> tt> 6 m •<* preach on the Sabbath. In 1840 this body met with the Olivit Church, Lincoln County, on the 9th day of Oc- tober. From Acts, 20th chapter and 28th verse, Elder J. C. Grayson delivered a dis- course introductory. Elder A. Abernathy. was elected Mod., and H. E. Lollar, Clerk. Three newly constituted Churches, Round Hill, Mt Vernon and Pisgah, were received, and their delegates welcomed to seats in the Association. Corresponding messengers were present from the following Associations, with the usual letters: French Broad, Stephen Morgan ; Broad River, D. Dobbins, T. K. Pursley ; Lewis Fork, Elder Corne- lius Livingston ; Yadkin, Paul Phifer and Burton Roby ; Brier Creek, Elder Z. B. Adams ; Salem, Elder JamCs Blythe, S. B. Bruce and brother John Brown. Union meetings have been kept up in the Association with very little vsjri ,ion from the organization of the body, until the present time. The Associat ■ committee every year to designate times and places for holding said meetir appointing three during the year, and sometimes four. Corresponding mes have also been appointed every year to the bodies with which M is Associatioi responds. The Circular Letter prepared by Elder J. C. Grayson on the subject of feet i was presented to the body after some informal consultation, it being ascc there was a difference of opinion on the subject. The Association agreed not any general discussion of the meirits of the doctrine advanced and fin tbe result be as it might; when the matter cameto a vote, fellowship shdl le re- by be disturbed. The vote being taken on the letter, it was rejected by a vote of 27 to aj Appointed Elders James Blythe, P. Phifer and Drury Dobbins to preHi on the Sabbath. The year 1841, this body meet with the Union Church, Lincoln county, N. C, on the 8th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder W. P. Swan- son, Isaiah, 40.: 11.: "He shall gather the lambs with his arms, &c." Twenty-two Churches were represented by letters and delegates. Elder J. C. Grayson was elected Moderator and Lewis McCurry, Clerk. Elder S. * Morgan, was present from the French Broad Association, as a corresponding messen- ger, also Jacob Holifield. Broad River, Drury Dobbins and Joab Wilkie, Lewis' Fork, 8. Bailey, Cornelius Livingston, Philip Powell and Joseph Harrison, Yadkin, Barton Roby and Daniel Windsor, Brier Creek, S. P. Smith, Salem, Johnathan King and Joseph Evans. The Circular Letter, prepared by Elder Grayson on the observance, of the Christian Sabbath was read and ordered to be printed with the minutes. The iollowing query was handed in from Sharon and considered : What shall be done with a member that will not go to meeting 7 Answeer. — Appoint one or two brethern to admonish him to his duty ; "if he give sat- isfaction well, if not exclude him." Hebrews, 10.: 25.: 2nd., a query from Macedonia. Would it not be necessary for the Catawba River Association to have an established Hynm Book 1 Answer. We think not. We presume the meaning of the query to be whether each Church and member of a Church should have a copy of the same kind of Hynm Book 1 Not whether they should be compelled to use a book establish- ed by the denomination of some Kind. Bills Creek, Bethel, Mountain Creek, Round Hill, Montfords Cove, Ebenezer, Big Springs, Head of First Broad River Churches, asked for and obtained letters to form a new Association. Sardis Church obtained a letter to join the Lewis 1 Fork Association. Elders C. Livingston, S. Morgan and Drury Dobbins, preached on the Sabbath. The word preached, seemed to be attended by the aid of the Divine Spirit, and is confidently believed that some good was accomplished in the asume of, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Association in 1842 met with the Globe Church, Caldwell county, N. C, on the 7th day of October. The Sermon. Introductory to the session of the body was preach- ed by Elder Thomos Carleton. Subject — Isaiah, 7.: 25.: Elected Elders Thomas Craig, Moderator and Thomas Carleton Clerk. Elders S. Morgan, J. Holifield and Isaac Washburne were present from French Broad Association. Lewis' Fork, Joseph Har- rison. Broad River, J. Crowder. Brier Creek, Z. B. Adams and N. H. Gumbor. Salem, Jos. Evans and Jonathan King. Also, a letter by the bauds of Elders W. Hill, J. C. Grayson and Lewis McCurry, from a newly constitued body called Green River Asso- ciation. All of whom were cordially welcomed to seats in the body. The Circular Letter prepared by Elder Abernathy, according to appoinment on the subject of Sanctification was read and ordered to be printed with the minutes. From some cause unexplained in the minutes, themselves, the proceedings for this session of the body were never printed : but are found only in manuscript form. Considered a query from Smyrna Church. What shall be done with a membar of a Church who removes out of the bounds of the Chuach without applying for a letter or giving the Church any notice or reason for his absence 1 Answer. We recommend the Churches to ex-* ercise their own Judgement, ufter a sufficient degree of Christian forbearance. The stand was occupied on the Sabbath by Eiders W. Hill, J. Harrison, J. C. Gray- son and S. Morgan. In 1843 the Association met with the Church at Bethany, Iredell County, on the 6th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder Thomas ( Elected Thomas Craig, Moderator, and Thomas Carleton, Clerk. Brother Badgett offered an apology for not having the minutes of last year printed, which was re- ceived by the body. Philadelphia, a newly constituted Church, was "received into the Association this year. Correspond ^Baessengers Were present from the following Associations. French ■organ. J. Holifield and J. Washburn ; Lewis Fork, Smith Furguson rch ; Yadkin, Mark May, and D. Windsor ; Brier Creek, Win. Garner Green River, Daniel Pruett. Elder N. A. Purefoy, took a seat in the asa visitin^Binister. The circular prepared by T. Carleton, was called for, read and ordered BO be appended to the minutes, but from some cause or other it was . Query from Union Church, "Is it consistent with Gospel order, to retain ii i in the Church, who walk orderly, but are in principle, Arminiansl" Answered in the negative. N". A. Purefoy, Smith Furguson and Stephen Morgan, preached on the Sab- d Mteor, closed the services by exhortation and prayer. ! ! ie year 1844, the Association convened with the Church at Mt. Zion. Burke County a the 11th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder A. Abbernathy ; Text, "Who is she that lwoketh forth as the morning, fair as the Moon, clear as the Sun, and terrible as an army with banners." Elected Thos. Craig, Moderator. Thomas Carleton, Clerk. St. John's, a newly con- stituted Church, was received into the body this year. S. Morgan, S. M. Collis and J. Holifield, were present as corresponding messengers, from French Broad ; Lewis Fork, W. D. Holder ■ Brier Creek, Z. B. Adams, Green River, Joab Wilkie ; Broad River, Drury Dobbins ; Yadkin, John Richards. Elders Ransom, P. Cloud and Miles J. Abbernathy, took seats in the body, as visiting Ministers. Owing to the geographical situation of the Salem Association, agreed to drop correspondence with that body. ; . Elders Joab Wilkie, Drury Dobbins and S. Morgan, preached on the Sabbath. The circular letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read, adopted and ordered tyo be appended to these minutes. New Bethany Church requested the Association to send a Presbytery to ordain, if found qualified to the Gospel Ministry ; R. H. Carska- don, Elders Abbernathy, Carleton, Craig, Clark and Miles J. Abbernathy, were desig- nated as said Presbytery. . • This body held its sixteenth Anniversary at North Catawba, on the 9th day of Oc- tober 1846. The Introductory Sermon according to appointment was preached by Ransom P. Cloud, text : "And if ye be Christ, then are ye Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise." The officers of the Association, the same as last year. The corresponding delegates were invited to seats in the body, and accepted by the following brethren : French Broad, S. Morgan, S. M. Collis, J. Holifield and J. J, Dickson ; Lewis Fork, Elders W, Goforth and R. H, Moody ; Brier Creek, B. Hines, Eli Hendren and Jabes Hendren ; Green River, J. C. Grayson. Elder Mathew Kirksey, took a seat in the body as a visiting Minister. The Presbytery appointed to- go to Bethany Church, to ordain R. H. Carskadon, reported that they did not attend, and offered as the reason, that they had received letters stating that the Church had called Elder W. Garner a,nd he had ordained said Carskadon, a warm, but affectionate discussion arose as to the validity of said ordination, not coming to any definite con- clusion, the subject was postponed till Monday. The circular letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read and ordered, to be ap- pended to these minutes. Elders Grayson, Collis, Morgan and A. Abbernathy, preached on Sunday. Took up the case of ordination from New Bethany Church. The New Bethany Church came forward in the spirit of meekness, and expressed a willingness to submit the whole matter to the Association, after advising the New Bethany Church, and all others to be guarded against disorderly ordisations, and ex- pressing their special disapprobation of the action of said Chnrch, the matter was dismissed. A letter was read from the Moriah Association, requesting correspondence with this body, which was (in view of the distance and the fact of having to pass through another Association,) declined. In 1847 this body convened with the Mt. Rhuhama Church, Catawba County, Octo- ber 8th; Introductory Sermon preached by Elder A. Abbernathy, Elder T. Carleton a . having failed to arrive in time. T. Craig. Moderator, T. Carleton, Clerk. No corres- ponding messengers this year from French Broad, Lewis Fork, J. B. Powell and H. Holsclaw ; Brier Creek, S. 1). Swain, J. B. Green and Gbadiah Springle ; Broad Biver, J. S. Eazel ; Green River, Eider A. Padget. feTlie circular letter was prepared by T. Craig, on the subject of intruding Ministers. There seems to have been little done during this session of the body other than rea- ding and writing letters of correspondence to and from other Associations, with which this body corresponds. In 1848, this Association, met with the Smyrna Church, Burke County, N. C, on the 6th day of October. A Sermon, Introductory, was delivered by Elder A. Abbernathy. The officers, the same this year as last. Rocky Spring, a newly cqafl Church, presented a letter by their delegates, W. 1). Holder and Elijah Chamb ceived. Correspondents were present from the iohowing bodies; Fren '<■ Morgan, S. M. Collis, Henry Brookshire and James Washburn, j gates, from the French Broad, were rejected this y\ir, on the ground, that si sociation had opened a correspondence with the thee Will Association, called . Lewis' Fork, Elder R. H.Moody and Brother Moses Smith. Green River, • ■ J. C. Grayson and Baily Brace. The messengers from Freneh Broad AtJ invited to take seats in the body as visiting brethern, and MinisteriB believing, that they, themselves, were not to blame in the matter of 1 dence with the Big Ivy Association. Ordered, by the body, that a mH T be written to the French Broad Association, stating the reason we canS F her messengers and appoint others in return. A resolution was adopted at this session, not to correspond with any* Jwociation across another . Elders S. Morgan, J. F. Pende .grass, J. C. Grayson »and Bail}' Bruce, preached on the Sabbath. The Association passed a resolution recommending the Baptist Hymn Book, to all the Churches within its bounds. Took up the request from Mount Rhuhama Church, advised them to call the preacher of their choice and if they would remove the difficulties out of his way ; he would come and preach to them. The request, alluded to above, from Mt. Rhuhama Thurch is not stated— w», therefore, are unable to say what it was. The Circular Letter prepared by Elder A. Abbernathy, was read and ordered to be appended to the minutes. The subject was fellowship, and it contains much valuable instruction. This body met with the St, John's Church, Burke County, on the 12th day of Octobe 1849. The Sermon, Introductory, to the business, was delivered by Thomas Craig. Elders T. Craig, Moderator and T. Carlton, Clerk. From Lewis' Fork Association, Elder Burton Bradley and James Reid, presented themselves and were received. Broad River, T. K. Pursely, W. Hill and R. P. Logan. Green River, Joab Wilkie.— The Circular Letter was prepared this year by T. Craig, on the subject of regenera- tion ; which, being read, was ordered to be printed. T. K. Pursely. R. P. Logan and Wade Hill, preached on the Sabbath. The Association passed a resolution, cautioning the Churches against an impostor, by the name of John Q. Barber, who has been officiating, as a Baptist Minister. The body noticed on the face of her Minutes, the fact, that R. H. Carskahon, once, an ordained Minister, of our denomination, but now an excluded member, and having been informed, that he had been preaching since his exclusion ; therefore, she took this method of publishing him before the world, as being in disorder. In 1850, this body met with the Rocky Spring Church, Caldwell, County, N. C, on 4he 12th day of October. The Sermon, Introductory, was preached by Elder R. H. Moody. Elder Abbernathy, having failed to attend. Elected Elder T. Craige, Mode- rator and R. H. Moody, Clerk. The following correspondents were present : Green River, J. C. Grayson. Lewis' Fork, Elders B. Bradley, C. Livingston, S. Metlock and K. Tinsley. The Ciruclar letter was prepared this year by Elder R. H. Moody, and is worthy of the perusal of all who are fond of the truth, in a condensed form. Elders Livingston, Bradley and Grayson preached on the Sabbath. Appointed Elders Abbernathy, R. P. Cloud, A. Hilderbrand, J. Clark and Brother J, Padget, to visit Rocky River Church, and report its standing to the next Associa- tion. In the year 1851, this body met with the New Bethaney Church, on the 10th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Elder A. Abbernathy. T. Graige, Moderator, R. H. Moody. Clerk. The following brethren were present from correspoddiug bodies : Broad River, Elder W. Hill and brethren A. J. Cansler and J. M. McCrea. Lewis', Fork, Eider J. Reed, H. Holsclaw, Edmund Tilley, J. Crouch, W. Pool and C. Livingston. Elders J. B. Green, R. B. Jones and Win. Garner, took seats as visiting Ministers. The Circular Letter, prepared this year by T. Garleton.on, tna subject of communion, was read, adopted and ordered to be appended to the Minute*. Toole up a query from New Bethany Church, which reads at-- follows : Is it consistent with Gospel order, for Church members to join in secret councils with men of If world, muler color of promoting mora'itv ? Answer. No. We presume, that this query grew out o + ' the lact. that about thai time, an order sprang u]) : and was propa- gated throng!) this county, know;: ■>:>, rh r - So,,.s of Temperance. The answer, here, given and i he answer, that®, body of \\r- snme kind, would give now, were it put to them, in the same form, show a wo m";,>;I'u1 prog, _>ss in intelligence — non rectus lejes s:nr iiiidliiie tXtUktM. N mi Correct v aws without knowledge. A cma Myl'owiiig woids. \vs.s '' .•und en the Table. Are not the Old -anti ,\hiv T Efficient for rules of faith a*. id practice, without any abstract of prim Answered, in the atia.-r'Vkt.vc-. Elders A. Abbei natliy, &. -B. Tories, : and ^H the Sabbath, Iltf ComrtMttee appointed tu vi*»fc Rurcfti., fThe "$eath of gjatisote I*. Cioud. was auuno-t-irced to the Association, f.Vrhi-s «98§ieri, and in as- muol ^Hfwas a man of Vteep ipiety, "eminent Usefulness in the Christian Mini hiVed and respected b\ arWrho knew him. Therefore, Hre sympathise with iris bereaved family, (which consists of a wife and nin klren,) and commend them to t?ie Christian regard of our denomination, «nd those among whom he l.iboiv'?. Wliil* tii Association, at this nor, any of the former meetings did not seem to do Very imreB for the spread of the Gospel ; otherwise, than preach it to those in her immediate Churches, and communities, yet, when they came together, they seemed to enjoy it very much, and it seemed, t*teit fill her meetings were characterised by peace and harmony. In 1852 this body convened wit&tlte Union Church, Burke County, on the 8th day of October. The Associationa! Sermcsn was delivered by T. Craig. Elder T. Carlton, Moderator and R. H. Moody, Secretary. Mt. Gi'ead and Providence, two newly con- • stituted €liurc,hes, were received Kitothe body at this Session. Correspondents appealed from the following bodies, viz; Gree« Sliver, Elder .JVC. Grayson; Broad Rver, W. Hill and A. J. Cansler ; Lewis F-ork,e&, That we make some arrangements -to supply the reading community, with such teooks as will be calculated to promote true piety, dispel error, and build up the faith m the "minds of the people in our hounds. llno'vccl, That we recommend Pastors and supplies of Churches, to lay this matter before their respective Churches, by subscription, to collect as much as possible to form a book fund, and pay the same to a 'Committee appointed to attend to this matter- A hoard W&$ appointed to carry out the intention of the above resolutions, consisting of P. Warli'ck, H. R. Curtis and A. Abhernathy. This seefns to be the first Session of the Association, where anything like miss onary money Was tal-ifed of or books and periodicals ; We therefore feel, that a new impetus was given to the body at this Session. For the year 1853, the Association he'd its meeting with ttee Silver 'Creek Church, Burke County. N. C, on the 7th day of October. The Introductory Sermon was preached by Eider T. Carleton. T. Garloktfh, Moderator and R. H.Moody, Clerk. Pleasant, Hill, a newly constituted Church was admitted into the body at this sessiom J. C. Grayson and B. Taylor, from the Green River ; C. tevingston and Hiram West, from the Lewis Fork ; Eiders T. Dickson and J. J. Jones, from the Kings Mountain; were welcomed to seats in the Association, as corresponding messengers trom said bodies. ' . . A committee previously appointed to visit New Bethany Church, and assist them in adjusting sunn Church difficulties, reported that they approved the course of said Church iu the exclusion of A. L. Moore, a licentiate of said Church, for preaching doc- to trine, as we believe, contrary to the teachings of God's word ; viz : apottasy and open communion. We. as Baptists, believe that immersion is the only scriptural mode of baptism, and lhat baptized believers are alone to be admitted to the Lord's table. A interesting circular letter was prepared this year by R. II. Moody, on the subject of the advancement of God's glorious kingdom in the earth In this letter is discussed the scriptural doctrine of Temperance, and it embraces many important and instruc- Owing to the feeble condition of Thessalonica Church, a committee was appointed to visit her, and dissolve the Church if the committee thought it advisal e that .time, the Lord has greatly and graciously prospered that Church, and she inds- forth as a beacon light in the midst of error, sin and immorralittiS Elders T. Dickson, R. 15. Jones and R. II. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. 1854. The body met this year at the usual time, with the Olivet Church. Associational Sermon, was delivered by R. B. Jones, officers the same as last i Elders B. Bruce and L. McCurry, from the Green River: J. J. Jones a '. Lo- gan, from the Kings Mountain, took seats as corresponding messengei 1 said bodies. The Association dropped correspondence with the Lewis For^B on, on account of her anti Temperance principles. The design of the ChujH Station was ably discussed by Elder R. B. Jones, in a circular letter which v^H Sided to the minutes for this year. Olivet and Globe Churches were dismissed frtflj the body, the former to join Kings Mountain, and the latter Three Fork. Elders Bruce, McCur- ry and Jones, preached on Sunday. A book Society was organized at this meeting of the body, the object of which was the circulation of the Bible and religious books. There seems to have been some little feeling at this session of the Association, on the subject of Temperance, out of which grew some rather unguarded remarks, all of A'hich soon subsided, and was buried and forgotten. 1855. The body met at North Catawba. Introductory by R. H. Moody. Globe Church returned to this body, and was cordially received. Bruington, a newly con- , stituted Cht.rch, was received into the fellowship of the Association, at this meeting. Elders J. C. Grayson, from Green River; S. P. Smith and R. L. Steel, from Taylors- ville ; A. J. Cansler, from Broad River, took seats in the body, as messengers, from said bodies. Union meetings which had been kept up from the organization, of the body until this session were on motion dispensed with. The circular letter was written this year by Elder Moody, on the subject of missions. The subject was happily chosen, earnestly and scripturally discussed. Notwithstanding the subject was so forcibly brought to the attention of the Churches, still there is a great want now of the practi- cal effects, of the truth therein taught. A letter of dismission was granted St. John s Church, to join Kings Mountain Association. Silver Creek applied also for a letter in order to join the Lower Creek Association, but owing to the fact of her anti-Temperance principles, it was not granted. Considered a query from Globe Ghnrch, in'the follow- ing words. Is it gospel order and good discipline for a Minister belonging to an As- sociation, with which we have refused to correspond, on account of anti-Temperance, to preach to one of our Churches as a regular supply 1 and, answered in the negative. Elders S. P. Smith, R. B. Jones and J. C. Grayson, preached on the Sabbath. A resolution was passed urging the Churches to contribute liberally to the support of Elder R. H. Moody, who was travelling as a Missionary under the appointment of the Western Convention. Appointed Elders R. B. Jones, R. H. Moody, T. Carleton and Brother Warlick. were appointed delegates to the Western Convention. 1856. The body met with the Smyrna Church, at the Warrior Ford, on Tipper Creek, Burke County, at the usual time. Introductory by Elder R. B. Jones. Elder Jones was appointed Moderator, and D. C. Cockerham, Clerk. J. H. West, A. H. Simmons, from Green River ; I. Oxford, from Taylorsville, were invited to seats as messengers from the above bodies. Elder R. H. Moody, was invited to a seat in the body as a visiting Minister. I. Oxford, R. B. Jones and R. H. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. A resolution was adopted by the body at this Session, recommending the establish- ing of a School of high grade in the hounds of the Assoeiatiou ; and designated Moun- tain Springs as the place, and appointed J. S. Parks, Elijah Chambers, Phillip War- lick, B. H. Martin, D. C. Cockerham, Joseph Benfield and J. B. Marler, a board to Superintend the affairs of said School. Resolutions were odopted endorsing the action of the Western Convention, appoin- ting Elder T. Carleton, a Missionary, and urging the Churches, within the bounds of the body, to contribute to his support. 1867. The Association convened with the Provideuce Church, Catawba County. Introductory Sermon by Elder T. Carleton. T. Carleton, Moderator and J. II. Spain- fctoWj C?er>. I. OkAjW, 2rX& tip Ts^fcre^rJe j acfi I>. Setosr, ft^e t£o Xisg« Mc««* 1 1 tnin, took seats as correspondents. Elder Elias Dodson, agent of the board of foreigr missions, was cordially invited to a seat in the body. Appointed I. Oxford, R. Steel and E. Dodson, to preach on the Sabbath. On motion, agreed to discontinue the practice of writing circul ar ' I must be permitted to say here, (in all due defference to the/-'/ brethren that composed the body at that time.) that I consider this as the most injudiciot act of the body up to this time ; for, by a careful perusal of at least some of the letters in years gone by, I have been greatly strengthened, in my confidence in the authordo- xy of the body from its origin, till the present. Quen jAall we receive members who are dissatisfied at home, and are in good - id cannot get a letter from their Church 1 Answered in the following i ...-,:. jfaem on application, their Christian character being known. Agreed ^fccription for three different sites for a highra ool, viz : Smyrna, ^Catawba.and Mountain Springs, and the one presenting to the Board the largest subscription, should he the place lor the School. L That we recommend a committee of three, to meet committees of other Asso o locate a Female College in the bounds of the Western Convention. i IS were passed recommending the Biblical Recorder, Southern Review, Com- mission be and Foreign Journal, Christian Review and Young Reaper. Resolved. That we recommend our Preachers to preach a Sermon annually on benevo- lence. 1 nteresting reports were submitted on Education, Temperance, Sabbath Schools &c. There was no circular written for the minutes this year. 1858. The Association met this year with the Church, at Warlick's Chapel. Intro- ductory Sermon by Elder Job. Moore. T. Carleton, Moderator and J. H. Spainhower, Clerk. A newly constituted Church, called Bethlehem, was received into the body. Elder Hilderbrand, J. J. Hicks, from Kings Mountain ; I. Oxford, R. L. Steel and James Reed, from the Taylorsville, were received as corresponding delegates from said bodies. Elder S. P. Smith, James Brumfield and Joseph Harrison, accepted seats as visiting Ministers. The body re-adopted the practice ot holding Union Meetings. Elder A. Abbernathy addressed the Association and congregation, on the subject of Temperance, and Missions, in a most affecting strain , the Church of which he was a member having lost its connection with the body, on account of not being orthodox on these questions. He said, in the couclusion of his remarks, that he was in favor of the use of all the means possible to spread the Gospel far and near, and total abstainence from Spirituous Liquors, as the only safe guard ta Temperance. And upon these grounds his Church desires to return to her place in the body; and his request was granted. A. Abberdathy, S. P. Smith and Joseph Harrison, preached on tho Sabbath. The subscription for an Academy, having been found on comparing lists to be in favor of North Catawba, and was accordingly built, principally by the subscriptions of brethren Bradshaw, Martin, and some others in the neighborhood, and the Academy was tendered to the Association at this Session and received. A board of Trustees was then appointed, consisting of brethren William Bradshaw, sr., Elijah Bradshaw, B. H. Mrrtin, Philip Warlick, Jesse Moore, M. Spainhower and D. C. Cockerham. Resolutions were passed endorsing the appointment of Elder S. P. Smith, Missionary by the Western Convention. And also the opening of Sabbath Schools in all the Churches. 1859. The Association met with the Rocky Spring Church, Caldwell County. Intro- ductory Sermon wss preached by Rev. J. H. Spainhower. Elder A. Abbernathy, Moderator and D. C. Cockerham. Clerk. Transient Ministers were invited to seats in the body, and were accepted by Elders E. Dodson, E. A. Poe, R. H. Moody, Joseph Harrison, J. H. gpaiuhower and J. A. Hagaman. An hour was set apart for the pur- pose of hearing an address from Elder Dodson, on the subject of Education. A letter was granted New Bethany Church to join the Lewis Fork Association. A very interesting and well written circular was prepared this year by Rev. J. H. Spainhower., a young brother of much promise, who had just entered the work of the Ministry, a licentiate, on the spiritual condition of the heathen, and their need of the blessed Gospel ot our God. Repoi ts were suhniitted by the various committes, on Education, Home and Foreign Missions, Temperance, Periodicals &c. Elders E. A. Poe, E. Dodson and R. H. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. 1860. The Association convened this year with the Church at Bruinnton, Gaston County. N. C, at the usual time in October. Introductory Sermon by Elder A. Abber- nathy. A. Abbernathy, was chosen Moderator, and D. C. Cockerham, Clerk. Elders R. P. Logan and L. M. Berry, from the Kings Mountain Association, were welcome'; - _ ~ts as corresponding messengers from said body. Elder R. H. Moody, tKtPtfc: ■ ■ '^jpeX^xaiKiirv, «&> took & ap*< ip vi*> J&odntknt, «s a v'uuWog i IS? 'llinister.- Elder A. Abberoathy, was appointed by the Association, to travel and jjreach as a Missionary in the bounds of the liody. Elders It. P. Logan,. R. H. Moody and L. M. Berry, were a [ tj >< ii . ; *m 1 to preach on the Sabbath. Owing m> tlie .-mail nnni- :' Delegates present, and to other in. propitious circumstances, the brethren Ivel'e very much discouraged at this session, an.d we ro almost upon the point of dissolving Situs liorly. entirely. y%e find' that titer* were wr?: :i-x Mini. -titer:* belonging to the body at that time, and iiev were men very jPa^Rdvaneed in life. We are informed by nsrstjusthat weie present, that Elders Qarleton. Ahbernathy. t'iaik and UrumhY-bi. isi cuMtefciiou with tlie other brethren present, entered into a solemn covenant., to pray eartl '.for more laborers to be sent $)to our bounds ; and for the prosperity of tite Asa We ai'e fully convincedVthat their prayers weie heard and good was accomplished assembling together of the brethren, that will be seen and felt iu days to come Catawba lt;ver Association has been gaming grouud in point of ■ bers ever since.. 1861. The Association convened iL-is year with the Chureh ^H Caldwell County, at the usual tit:?,e. Tbe lutrodtic'.'ory Seimon wasjH 1 by Elufer T. Sterlet on. Eider A. Abbernatljv., w&s chos^H Moderator, aH „ Poe, ©lerk. She prospects of sbe bod$ seemed to be even brighter st tbisM I than it bad beesi* fior several of tljs-gueceading lueeti^s. Eiders L. Me l 'urry, from' lb e Kings Mountain ;. R. H. Moody, rroui libs Tuckasieg? •. and I. ifxlord, bom Un.ted Laptist iissociatioa, were- welcomed to seafebi tbe h-.*dy. Elders I. Oxford, L. McCui ry and H. Moods, preached on the Sabbath Elder A. Abhmiathy, was sontiuueefc as Mis- sionary ra. travel &wd preack to tbe destitute Churched. 1862. 2he Association u:e% this year with the Church at ?J»n. Ltuka County, Oc- tober lOthi. The introductory Sermon was preached by Elder J. M. Roderick. The former Moderator Wing absent. Eider Carletoh was called to the Chair, snd led in re- ligious exercises.. Elders A. J. Cansler, J. C. Grayson, E. A. Poe and brother F«. Whiteside*, from the Green River ; and I. Oxford, from the United Baptist Association, were welcomed to seats as corresponding messengers. Elder J. A. S'ti'adley ana W. R. Sruaitney., .were invited to, and accepted seats in the body. Eider G. W. Rollins, was; also proses* ffimi the Kings Mountain Association. Elder Gaultney, addiessed the Association on the subject of Army Colportage. Elders G. W. Etollins, J. C. Grayson and A. J. Cansler, preached on the Sabbath. In- teresting reports submitted by eomiriiftfeees appointed for that puipose, are found ap- pended to the niiautes for this year. Tho- circular prepared by Elder Carleton. was not printed at his: own request. Elder R. H. Moody, baiting agaiu become a member of this Association, wsssappoiht'ftd a Missionary, to travel arid pre&eh to Churches des- titute of the preaclijd : word, and at oilier points in the bounds ol the Association. The Association agreed tw o|)en.oorrespondence with the Salem Association 5 and appoin- ted Delegates to that hoa§r;. Elder R. H. Moody, was appointed to write an ess y on the subject of Tenipera'rif&j to be read at a Union meeting at Rocky Spring, to be held *be following February. I'tWS. The body convened with the Providence Church, October 9th. The Assockt- t-ional Sernion was preached by EJdpr R. H. Moody. Long Creek and Union, the former dismissed from the Kings Mjaantauj, and ihe latter, a newly constituted Church, were admitted into the Association at this- session. Elder A. J. Cansler, was chosen Moderator and J. G. Lewis, Clerk. Elder A. B. Trwin, from the United Baptist Asso- ciation, took a seat as a visiting Minister. Elder I. Oxford, took a seat iu the Associa- tion as a corresponding messenger, from the United Association. The circular was prepared tliie year by Elder Moody, on the subject of humility. Elder R. H. Moody, was re-appointed Missionary of the body ; haviiig submitted a satisfacis-;t;* report of h's labors tor last year. Eiders I. Oxl'md. A. J. Cansler and R. II. Moody, preached on the Sabbath. Elders A. J. Cansler, R. II. Moody, E. A. Pue, J. Brumfield 'and brethren C. C. Withers. J. G. Lewis Jasper Wilson and D. C. Cueker- hani, were appointed delegates to the Baptist State Convention. Hre subject of Home and Foreign Missions, Sabbath Schools and Periodicals, were discussed and reports of committees on fhjss'ft- subjects appended to tiie (nirintesi From the amount contributed to the various objects before the body, there seems to have- been a warm leebng en- tertained for the several objects of benevolence. The cause of missj.fe>uiv should always engage the warmest aiiecSiaus of the Christian's heart. 1S61. The Association met with Long Creek Church, October 7th. Introductory Sermon was preached by Eider ]r> A. Poe. Elder A. J. Cansler, was chosen Mode a- tor, and J. G. Lewis. Cierk. E'd&r 1. Oxford, appeared as a correspond. ng messenger from the Uuited Baptist Association. T 5 ae circular letter was written this year by Elder Oaostoi- oc the subject of faith, amis ordered by tie Wdytobo • puhiiiiied -iu U10 • • f 13 Umiicl Recorder. Salem Church", formerly a member; of Kings Mountain Association, was .idni.i t'-'i .!.h- I!;..- ■"* . •. : Okio'rd R Jl Moody and L. A. Pi on ihe SaUath. A couuniiue was apj n> . to h-avor io ■. upply ihe destitute yfl oi ihe -Asj-ocation. w ■ • , ■ ■ ' ,!■' '■>;>;"< mnieni ot Missionaries lor thai j > is |.ese. Reports oi ., ; ',e an.i iA>.e.i_'ii Missions, Periodicals diid Temperance, were ; u ■ ,■■..<: i<> ii,e ni.nnies. In consequence ol so ['lie A d.y. The subject ef Aitny : :; ■■•:.. .:>.:;: in; oi its ineeliiiiis during the ;.i.' .Yi >: ,n,i.- have been permitted to languish . a i; >\ i;:i'.s wriiien in the form ot a report ::. -. ;> \w-ii as many oilier bodies similarto it. ,.,..!, . iAr.Le. L\>\. my. The introductory ser- ,on i our 1 i = i = Committee on ii.e increase of inenibi lfcC6. II R « ? lei I : . ■:. M ■ .ol,... tatlol rel s. bv Bai.t L.ncr A. J. Cansler. was chosen Modera- .1. ('. (J:iiyMui and B. E. Rulhiis, from the ■ d iiapi.st Associa I ion. were welcomed to M li.r ;-,,!(. in As.-ociatiou, also, took a seat I His. L. 1.. i'.i;::.iis. J. A. yiKid.ey. and J. C. Gray- (', ,. ;;,.i;,T:. v, e.e .! ppn. tiled tod. aw tip a Report on >'. . . . rAs. Trmjieiaiice, Sabbath Schools, state, of reli- '\M ol wh ch. subm, tied* very interesting reports. The r;on in the bounds of the Association, reported an in- was p.* md R. 11 li.iiv n.e; w ;l cited by Eldei H Moody, i ic I formoi ly a mt mher ol K.i l body. M'. b. Coin. Ik in i AfWOC :ii i< II, w e ''4- i :.. Elders G. R. Haum.'g. J. M dur.no Ii.e year of two hundred and thii ty-eigbt. Ihe Sail in Chinch, Lincoln County. The intioduciory ser- A. 3. Catisler. Elder A. J. Cansier, was chosen Modera- CJu on 'I'll id, a newly constituted Clitirch and Lebanon, Mi milain Association, were admitted as members of this ie. G e<>ii R.ver ; and J. Oxford, from the United Baptist to: a corresponding messengers from said bodies. — i... .•..'. h and J. J. Blaclovood, were invited to, and ac- v ,s 1 1 -, 1 1 :._ n cepted seals in ihe b<;d_\ on the subjects ol lb me an gchoois. interesting reports were I. Oxford. E. A. Poe and R Gb.tuai.es. m,I. in, lied Hie n A. Abbeiiiaiiiy : A i xa, i!< r Al I ; i u tins lile August 3t ih R66, in the 77tn near the Mountain Is and Shoal, on il w as i i.e :-oii oi Sin lb Abbei m I hy, and at an early age. In a lew years alter, moved to ihe South Fo.k. L:neo n Coi Lssiou The usual committees were appointed, Period. cals, Temperance and Sabbath lerew, which are found appended to the minutes. Elders 11. Moody, nreachedon ihe Sabbath. The committee on c win" report, oik the death ol our much esteemed brother Al I : nathy, was boi-iiMarch the 13th 1790, and departed year oi Ins age. Elder Abbernathy was bom e Catawba River, Lincoln County, N. C. He removed with his father to Dutchman's Creek, Sui. fb Abbernathy, lather ot A. Abbernathy, nl v, N. 0. Then in a short time he removed wiili his father in i I . ihe ... C< uniy, N. ('.. and at the ane of twenty-two years he joined the Method, st Society, and shortly alter professed religion, he was licensed to preach. Alter laboring with the Method. sts several vears, he and wife obtained a letter of .s. ;,'.!. and returned to Burke County, near his last residence. Shortly after mis, he joined the Baptist Chu ch. H:S meiuber.sjiip was in Union Church till his death, Elder AbhernarhV was bnpt zed by Rosea Hoicomb, on ihe 26th April 18l7; and was ordained to the w,.: k oi the. Gospel M.nistiy, by Diury Dobbins and Hosea Hoicomb. lie Udoied in il.ai, vvoik fiom his ordination, t.ll his death. He was a faitfll'ul M.h.sfer. and hi lull fellowship with the Church, and much loved by all Ministers and bieth i en with wlioni ha mingled, and was acquainted. While on his death bed be said, tho lie v. Ave. k In body, he was strong in faith, and though he was called to go fii mu!i ihe™ai ei and Sii.i iov* ot death he ieared no evil. Thus dear lireihreu we h . ve en h avore'd to gi^e in as condensed a form as possible, a sketch o< the iloin < and ilings ol ihe U-ilawba River Ba|itist Association, from its origin, mil I the p esent. A though ak.nu whnl appears on the lace of the minutes antLiireseiits itself to our m.urls, yet when we take into ■:■■!, . : Ihe proceedings were chara> terized. there will and much o lead us to imitate their example. pn isftd, th 1. d seems to have been fery gracious and mer- j i i'l n ii i il v.nyard. SVe are informed by the Sta- ' eacli year, thatj'a very great ingather- eacii year, no'.im,: i-,i,,.- ide al -ii, Uii tie fmiiftj much i<1 For il.' 1 lasi few an'ul in the.,.r»eop tislieai Tabl ',,• . i i imber of our Cliurches; and in a word, all !;"■■: 'civ i. * "' 'i *i','.' leel. I iiat. while Zion seems to languish iu some lOCUiilios, u^ v...„ ^^.^^ oi Lie C-iii.iici, btni tve ou^ht to be tliatiki'ul lor the t 14 success already achieved, and take fresh courage to enable us to fight on, till death shall put an end to our earthly labors and then through the unhounded mercy and goodness, of God. we hope to be taken to mi • fathers house in Heaven, there to praise Him with all the blood washed throng around If is Throne, on high ; and may the ce of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of A'mighty God, our Heaveny Father, guide all your minds and hearts in the paths of truth and righteousness; and we ulti- mately saved with an everlasting Salvation, is the prayer of your unworthy ser- vant. Amen. #• 1 * ' ^.jp^oiisrx^rEnsra: CUURCUES. 1827. Head ( Ebenei Bills Greek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. H. B. River. Union. 1 Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Mt. Bahama. 1828. Head of Yadkin. Ebenezer. . — B.lls' Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. "Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Rings Creek. Mountain Creek. * Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. 1829. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. - Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Mt. Rl.uhama. Antioch. North Catawba. Smyrna. 1830. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. . Bills Creek. New Bethany. L >wer Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st, B. R. Urjiorji NAMES OF DEI.KGATE 8 Caldwell. Rutherford. Rutherford. Iredell. Caldwell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Ca'dwell. Rutherford. Rutherford. Caldwell. Catawba. Caldwell. Rutherford. Iredell. Caldwell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke." Caldwell. Rutherford. Burke. Catawba. Caldwell. Rutherford. Iredell. Caldwell. Buike. Rutherford. Burke. Caldwell. Rutherford. Burke. Catawba. Burke. Caldwell. Burke. Caldwell. Rutherford. Iredell. Caldwell. Burke. Ruthe:...:d. Burki R. Coffev, S. Curtis, W. Coffer. A. Webb. P. Fortune, A. B. Melton. E. Haynes, I. Ledbetter. W. Richards, J. Badgett. I. Sherrel. J. Clark, G. PowellB J. Hall, W. Toney. .1. C. Grayson, B. Taylor. A Western, A. Western, jr. S. Furguson, B. Beach, W. Bradley, J. Calton. J. Bradlev, R. Rick. J. Padget, W. Wilkie. Win. Price. J. Moore, S. Coffey, Wni. Penley. No Representation. R. Coffey, J. Dowell, A. Webb, P. Fortune, W. Fortune. J. Whiteside. A. Green. W. Richards. J. Lee. J. Clark, J. Sheriff P. Powell. J. Hall. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson. S. Hamilton, A. West, B. Roberts. B. Beach, W. Carlton, W. Bradley, B. Mitcalf, F. Edwards, F. Logan. J. Padget, W. Wilkie, W. L. Price. J. Moore, S. Coffey. E. Chambers. Z. Blackwell, D. Hicks. H. Quinn, D. L. Farr, W. Bandy. R. Coffey, Wm. Coffey. A. Webb, A. Biggerstaff. W. Fortune. A. Green, L. Harris, I. Ledbetter. W. Richards, J. Badgett. J. Sherrel, P. Powell. J. Hall, S. Ezeal, M. Hall. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson, H. Poteate. A. West, Win. Roberts. W. Carlton, B. Beach, W. Badley. T. Edwards. J. Bradley. F. Logan. .1. Padgett. W. Wilkie, J. Wilkie, W. L. Prell. It. Hiat, W. Penley, D. Moore, sen. Z. Blackwell, D. Hicks. H. Qu'nn, D. L. Farr, J. Lowe. N. Austin. B. Austin, W. Swanson. T. Craig, VV. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, J. Scott, J. A. Pearson. R. Coffev. J. Dowell, Wm. Coffey, A. Webb, L. Deck. I. Ledbetter, M. Reaves. W. R.chards. J. Lee, J. Badgett, H. Howard, P. Powell, R. Freeman. J. Hall. B. Taylor, E. Hunt, J. C. Grayson. A. Letter. I ig spring. Mountain Ci 1 1 1; Globe. Bethel. — — Ml. Rluiliaiwa, Antioch. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. 1831. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. W Lower Creek. Si Iter Creek. Head 1st. B. R, UnioH. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. Alt. Rhuhama. Antioch. North Catawba. —^Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. 1832. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Kings Creek. Mountain Creek. Bia Spring. Globe. Bethel. Alt. Rhuliama. Antioch. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonicia. Rocky River. Bethelehem. Gun Powder. 1833. Head Yadkin. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. L Aver Creek. S.iver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. eorxTins. SAilSS OF SEtEG ■ • KarnwJ.a. Ku •!<>'. ■aid well. P?fifo?. Eincoln. Lincoln. CaTrtweili Rutherford. Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Lincoln. Burle: Wilkes. Rutherford. Iredell. Burfee. Rutherford. Bmke. Rutherford. Buike. Lincoln. Buike. Lincoln. Aleek'enburg Burke. Wilkes. Rutherford. Iredell, Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Moon i ". II. 1 ks j ilugb Qu I W P S.viiu 1 Tlioiiins I .. ;. I Thuiiiris ditriton; i. a r; D U Parr. J >lin Lowe, E J. Wacaserr, [Jen;-',' Rhone R Cofiev, \\ m C . >v. Johi . :n A Wi lili A ' . ■■■■ iff; v A (1 ei-Mi L [lair s. W R;cli;ivrts J Ba : teiT. S In .T. C ;> i k. J . :-.,;;. P. Powe'.l. A Letter. K Hunt. J C. Grayson, B. Tayior W. Icroey, A We;»t' j S ? ■ '!i--:>- II B.-K'h. -1 Carlton. W J ililV.ll. ' A. L Mte'r; \) fihmve, seir. L E h 3, Z B ackwell. G. Slei us. A Leuer. W. Swil'llliOil. |T'.CVa; S . I ;' Car'ton, -! S Parks, J. Carroll. J Fo:: | D L F.i ;r, .J-hn Lowe. I Hugh Qit'ini). I II Craia, B. Coffey. I A Webb. W. Fortune; L. Deck. 4 i M Reave,. I W. 11 dftdii-ds. II. E: Lollard. I P. Powell. J. Sherrei. | N-..i Rettirin. I J, C Grayson E. Hunt; I A V«V,.t. .! ;fo it. I B Bench, S. Fn auson . I J Brad'lev ?. :i>\!. iW.B-id'nv, J. Carltoir, | A! Letter'. j A Letter, E. Enaand. | Z B'ackwei't, AJ Lie d. I Win. Bandy E. Ciodleldter. I | N An s jt Iii, S Ah ;t n. ! Ti'us. Cra p- Win B pdshnjv. | T. Carlton. J A. Pi I J Lowe D L !?a-l | Hiifib Qu.ei n :.. ft" i d : . I Adam '. orri ice. . abeK Cashron. John S 'H!!;' 1 :'. Elisam Cla k. I : ] Win Col to ell. J. Craia D. Coffey. ] A. Webb, W. L\<< fti.ne, L Deck. I S J Bruce. A een, 1. Leilbetter. J-W. R c!::i rdl Jno Budget!?, II. Howard. I J. T. S'nerrtf, : ; . Powell. j Williiiii ilunipliress. j J.ii G ay on; E. Ikiut, J. Roaker; A. West. V, . Shell. 17 eauBCHEG. COUNTIES. Kings Creek. Wilkes. Mountain Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. " " Globe. Burke. -Bethel. " Mt. Rhuhania. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. North Catawba. " Smyrna. ti Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. (< Rocky River. Mecklenburg Bethlehi [ Burke. Gun Powder. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. 1834. ' Head Yadkin. Wilkes. Ebenezer. ^ Rutherford. Bills Creek. " " New Bethany. Iredell. Lower Creek. Burke. Silver Creek. " Head 1st. B. R. Rutherford. Union. Burke. Kings Creek. Wilkes. Mountain Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. " " Globe. Burke 1 Bethel. " Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. North Catawba. " Smyrna. Cf Sharon. Lincoln. • Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Bethlehem. Burke. Gun Powder. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. Union. Lincoln. 1835. Head Yadkin. Wilkes, Ebenezer. Rutherford. Bills' Creek. Do. New Bethany. Iredell. Lower Creek. Burke. Silver Creek. Burke. Hh. 1st. B. River. Rutherford. Union. Burke. Kings' Creek. Wilkes. M't'n. Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. Do. Globe. Burke. Bethel. Do. Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. No. Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. Do. Sharon. Lincolu. Thessalonica. Lincoln. Bock River. Mecklenburg KAMES OF DELEGATES. B. Beach, W. Bradley, B. Kirby, H. W. Patterson, W.'johnso; No Return. D. Moore, J. Gilbert, R. C D. Hicks, M. Hall, Z. Bla. No Return. A. Letter. Thorn. Craig, William Thomas Carlton, John A.M D. L. Farr. Randolph Barnett. H. Quinn, J. Clarke, H. Rhodes. J. Lowe. A. Torrence, J. Cashon. Joseph Souther, John Southeap No Return. David Setzer. S. Medlock, J. F. McCaliy. " No Return. A. Webb, Leo. Dick, B. Jenkins. S. J. Bruce, J. U. Whiteside. Wm. Richards, H. Howard. P. Powell, J. Sherrell. J. Hall, W. Humphreys] J. C. Grayson, E. Hunt. A. Letter. B. Beach, B. Kirby, Wm. Bradley. H. W. Patterson, L. F. Cook, W. Johnson. Wm. Price. E. Holleyfield. J. Ridley, E. S. Moore, D. Moore. J. J. Harris. G. Sterns. John Morris. W. Bandy, E. Clodfeldter. B. Austin. (No Return) Thomas Craig. Thos. Carlton. D. L. Farr, R. Barnett. H. Quinn, Jeptha Clark, W. Rodrick. J. Lowe, A. Tofrence, J. Cashon. J. Nohlet, A. Owenly. R. Freeman. D. Setzer, T. Williams. George Barnes. A. Abeniathy, R. P. Cloud. S. Curtis, W. Coffey. W. Cotterel. A. Webb, L. Deck, B. Jenkins. S. J. Bruce, A. Green, H. Poteat. W. Richards, H. Howard, N. Clure. P. Powell, J. Sherrel. W. Humphreys. J. C. Grayson, E. Hunt. J. Oxford, J. Blair. J. Carlton, W. Bradley, T. Knight, T. Carlton, Jr. H. W. Patterson, W. Johnson. No Return. D. Moore, J. Moore, J. Ridley. G. Sterns. W. Bandy, E. Clodfelter, N, Wilson. J. Teague. T. Craig, W. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, E. Peuley. D. L. Farr. (No Return ) J. Clarke. (No Return) J. Lowe. (8 CHURCHES. COUNTIES. Bethlehem. Burke. Gun Powder. Burke. Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. | Burke. Union. HLLincoln. Mt. Gilead. ■ Burke. Macedonia. ■Lincoln. 1836. Ehenezer. , Rutherford. Bills Creek. " •' New Bethany. Plredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Head 1st. B. R. Rutherford. Union. ■ Burke. Mountain Creek. Rutherford. Big Spring. " " Globe. Burke. Bethel. i: Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. Antioch. Burke. North Catawba. " Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln, Thest-alonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Bethlehem. Burke. Sardis. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. Union. Lincoln. Mt. Gilead. Burke. Macedonia. Lincoln. 1837. Ehenezer. Rutherford. Bills Creek. " " New Bethany. Iredell. | Silver Creek. Burke. Head 1st. B. R. • Rutherford. Mountain Creek. " " Big Spring. " " Globe. Burke. Bethel. " North Catawba. n Smyrna. tt Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Bethlehem. Burke. Sardis. " Olivet. Lincoln. Dover. Burke. Union. Lincoln. Mt. Gilead. Burke. Macedonia. Lincoln. 1838. Ehenezer. Rutherford. Bills Creek. " :1 New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Head 1st. B. R. Rutherford. Mountain Cieek. it ii Big Spring. i< ii Sffohe. Burk*. nston. NAMES OP DELEGATES. L. Harris. H. Clarke. R. Freeman. A. Letter. G. Barnes, R. Barnhill, W. Barne*,, A. Abernathy. R. P. Cloud. B. S. Kiiby, R. Barnett. A. Webb, J. Long. S. J. Bruce. W. Richards, J. Badget. W. Humphreys, John Hall. J. C. Grayson, (No Return. A. West. H. W. Patterson, L. F. Cook.M No. Return. D. Moore. A. Letter. N. Wilson, M. Kirksey. R. Teague, E. Teague. T. Craig, W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw T. Carlton, John Scott. No. Return. J. Clark. John Lowe. L. Harris, J. Noblet. R. Freeman, M. Cloere. D. Setser, J. Wolever. No Return. A. Abernathy, M. Abbernathy. R. P. Clould, D. Shoup. B. S. Kirby. M. Delenger. P. Fortune. J. Ledbetter, J. Poteat. W. Richards, H. Howard, S! Tanner. John Hall. J. C. Grayson, D. Prewit. H. W. Patterson. 8. F. Cook, J. Rich, W. John- E. Holhtield, J. Crowder. [stou. L. Estes, Dan. Moore. J. Morris. G. Stearns. T. Craig. W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, E. Smith, M. Spainhower. No Return, J. Clark, W.Roderick, H. Rhodes. A. Torrence. T. Davis, H. Justice. H. Clark. D. Setser. W. Medlock. R. Barnhill; C. Livingston. A. Abbernathy. R. P. Cloud, J*. Prewlt, W. Prewit, J. H. Swof- B. T. Kirby, M. Kirksey, N. Wilson. [ford. A. Biggerstaft, P. Fortune. J. Ledbetter' B. Ledbetter. W. Richards, J. Badgett, H. K. Loller. John Hall. J. C. Grayson, D. Pruett. W. Johnston, T. Edwards, G. Tavlor. H. W. Patterson, S. F. Cook, J. Rich. J. Crowder, E. Holvfield, W. S. Prell, J. Fox, P. Mtwr*. , 19 CHURCHES. Bethel. ■ North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. Bethlehem. Sardis. Olivet. ^^ Union. .., Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. 1839. Ebenezer. B,!ls Creek. New Bethany. ' Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Mountain Creek. Big Soring. Bethel. Mt. Rhuhama. North Catawba. r Smyrna. Sharon. Thesselonica. Rocky River. Sardis. Olivet. Union. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Montford Cove. Globe. 1840. Ebenezer. Bills Creek. New Bethany. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Mountain Creek. Bis Spring. Bethel. Mt. Rhubama. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. Sardis. -Olivet. Union. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Montsfords Cove. Gloi'e. Round Hill. Mt. Vernon. Pisgah. 1841. Lincoln. Mecklenburg. Burke. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Rutherford. Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Mecklenburg Burke. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Rutherford. Burke. Rutherford. Iredell. Burke. Rutherford. Burke. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Mecklenburg. Burke. Lincoln. Burke. Lincoln. Rutherford. Burke. Rutherford. Lincoln. Rutherford. SAHEB OF DELEOATKS. J. Morris, W. Hogan. T. Craig, W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaag T. Carlton, J. F. McCall, W No Return. J. Clark, S. Tucker. A. Letter. Peter Vest. R. Freeman. No Return. A. Abernathy. R. P. Cloud, J. Prewit, W. Prewit. B. T. Kirby, W. Bandy, W. N. Dellinger Total number of members \ W. Toney. H. TV. Patterson. H. E. Lollar, H. Howard. W. Richards, W. Swauson. J:>hu Hall. J. C. Gravson, L. McCurrv. D. Prewit. L. F. Cook, D. Rich, J. Rich, W. Rooker. J. Crowder, E. Holytield. A. Mason, J. Morris. W. Bandy. T. Craig, W. Bradshaw. T. Carlton, W. Carroll, W. Moody. H. Spainhower. A. Letter. H. Reap, S. Tucker. A. Letter. R. Freeman. D. Setaer. A. Abbernathv. R. P. Cloud. J. Pruett, W. Pruett. B. T. Kirby, J. Clark. W. Hill, J. Ledbetter, J. Pruett. D. Moore. W. Toney. H. Patterson, J. Whiteside, N. Whiteside. W. R chards, W. P. Swanson, E. Ingram. A. .P. Pain. J. C. Grayson, L. McCurry, J. M. Melton. J. Taylor, N. M. Metcall. J. Crowder, W. Davis. M. Real. W. Bandy, J. Sherrel, A. G. Bandy. No Return. T. Carlton, W. Carroll, M. Spainhower. A. Bellinger, N. Abernathv, M. J. Abernathy. H. Rhodes. A. Letter. R. Freeman, M. Clier. T. Williams, M. Jones, J. Gilleland. A. Abernathy. No Return. B. T. Kiiby, J. Clark, J. Barnet, J. Powell. A. Letter. No Re! urn. W. Johnston. D. Morgan. \V R S m on*, J. Leatherman. M. Wright, P. Buff.. Rut&erford. 1 T. pari*. 20 CHURCHES. COUNTIES. Bill's Creek. >< ,« New Bethany. Iredell. Sliver Creek. Burke. Head 1st. B. River. , Rutherford. M't'n. Creek. it it Big Spring. " " Bethel. 1 Burke. Mt. Rhuhama. K Lincoln. North Catawba. t Burke. Smyrna. ; " Sharon. W Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Sardis.* Caldwell. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. Mt. Gilead. " Macedona. Lincoln. Mount-fords Cove. Rutherford. Globe. Caldwell. Round Hill. Rutherford. Mount Vernon. Lincoln. Pisgah. Burke. 1842. 1843. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba, North Catawba. Burke. Smyna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Olivet. Catawba, Union. Burke. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Catawba. Globe. Caldwell. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. Philadelphia. Caldwell. 1844. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rhuhama. Lincoln. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Lincoln. Mt. Gilead. Burke. Macedonia. Catawba. Globe. Caldwell. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. Philadelphia. Caldwell. St. John. Burke. 1846. 5fw itata>y. Iaaieli. f NAMES OF DELEGATES. J. T. Lewis, B. Ledbetter. S. Danner, H. E. Lollar. No Return. J. C. Grayson, L. McCurry. J. Blanton. J. Forbers. Wade Hill, W. M. Allen. W. Bandv, W. Abrams. T. Craig] W. Smith. ^^^ Win. Carroll. S. M. Spainhower.jjl N. Abernathy, James Abernathy. Win. Roderrick, Henry Reass. 1 R. Freeman, E. Craig. David Setzer. A. Abernathy, M. Abernathy. *jB David Setzer, R. Rockett. R. Barnett, J. Sherrill. Micajah Hall. L. Estes. J. Leatherman, W. R. Simmons. J. Bumgarner, P. Buff. |^°There was no statiscal table, for 1842, showing by whom the different Churches were represented. .^gj John Badaet. E. Lollar. David Rich, W. Eplev, A.Epley. W. Bandy, A. G. Bandy. J. Bradshaw, B. H. Martin. T. Carlton, P. Warlick, William Carroll. Henry Rhodes, Henry Reap. No Return. D. Setzer, T. Williams, Wni. Brown. A. Abernathy, M. G. Abernathy. Simeon Barger. B. T. Kirby, J. Clark, R. Barrett. Daniel Moore. W. Williams, John Leatherman. T. Craig, T. Craig, jr. R. H. Carscaden, J. Badgett, H. Howard. D. Rich, W. Humpheys, E. Holyfield. W. Bandy, A. G. Band. J. Bradshaw, W. Bradshaw, A. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlick, M. Spainhower. No Return. H. Rhodes. No Return. D. Setzer. A. Abernathy, S. Barger. A. Letter. C. Abernathy, Jas. Abernathy. J. Gilbert. D. Moore. M. Williams, J. F. Leatherman. T. Craig. T Craig, jr. A. Hildebrand, Joshua Tallent. CHURCHES. COUNTIES. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rlmliania. Cataw ba. •North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Sharon. Mecklenburg. Thessalonica. Catawba. Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. Mt.,Gilead. " Macedonia. Catawba. Globe. Caldwell. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. Philadelphia. Caldwell. St. John. Burke. 1847. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rlmliania. Catawba. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. 1: Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonica. " Rocky River. Mecklenburg. Olivet. Catawba. Union. Burke. Mt. Gilead. " Macedonia. Catawba. Glo^e. Caldwell. Mt. Vernon. Catawba. Philadelphia. Caldwell. • St. John. Burke. 1848. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Burke. Mt. Rlmliania. Catawba. North Catawba. " Union. Burke. Globe. Caldwell. Mt. Vernon. Lincoln.- - St. John.- Biuke. Rock Spring. Caldwell. Philadelphia. " »► Smyrna. Bmke. Sharon. Lincoln. Thessalonicia. Lincoln. Rockv River. Mecklenburg " 1849. New Bethany. Iredell. Silver Creek. Bu.ke. North Catawba. " Union. " Globe. Caldwell. «-St. John. Bin ke. Rocky Spring, Caldwell. Philadelphia. " Smyrna. Burke. Thessalonica. Lincoln. Oil vet. Chtawba. Macedonia . Lincoln. &U, Vviucu. •' NAMES OF DELEGATES. R. Holvfield. J. Bartlett, A. Eplev. Win. Bandv. A. G. Bany. W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw, A. C T. Carlton, M. Spaiuhower Miles Jones. A. Abernathy, Simmeon B No Return. Letter, per James Favelle^ L. Estes, David Moore. Millingtdu Williams. T. Crag, J. Craig, H. Craig. ' R. P. Cloud, A. Hilderbrand, J. Tallent. R. S. Carskadon, J. Badgett. Jos. Reaves, A. Eply, J. Bartlett. Win, Bandy, John Bumgarner. W. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw, S. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich, W. Carroll. Henry Rhodes. Miles Jones. A. Abernathy, Simeon Barger. J. Clark. John Headspeth. D. Moore, Carrol Moore, L. Estes. No Return. T. Craig, J. Craig. N. Return. Samuel Danner. II. Howard. D P. Rich, J. Bartlett, A. Epley. Win. Bandy, A. J. Bandy. H. Smith, W. Bradshaw, James Bradshaw. A. Abernathy, Simeon Barger. Job Moore, David Moore. Allen Craig. W. Weason, J. H. Leatherman. M. Williams. A. Hildebrand. W. D. Holden, E. Chambers. T. Craig. T. Craig, jr. 1*. Warlich, M. Spainhower, T. Carlton. John Badget, Hugh Howard. Andrew Epley, Willis Epley. William Bradshaw. A. Abernatiijt, S. Barger. Job Moore, William Edmundson. A. Heidebratid, Jesse Hudson. R. H. Moody, Daniel Coney, William Carroll, '1 hotnas Ciaitr, Jzmies Craig. T Carlton. P. W'arlich, M. Spainhower. Wdliani Roderick. Daniel Setzer. Mai hew Kirksey. M. WUliaauti) X. Davis, William W«ss II. Banner. W. Bradsbaw, J. Bradil vv. S. Ciaig. David Moore, Carroll M -i re. D. Coffey, W. Canoll, R. il. Moody. T. Craig. Henry Craig. T. Carlton. P. Warlich, J. Benfield. A. Epley, W. Rhodes. J. Bartielt. M. Kirksey, J. Di um. No Delegntes. J. C!a;k. William Linen. A. Abernathy, S. Burger. J. Johnson, [brand. A.HiJdebrand.W. Staniey, A. Stanley, V, fliide- D. C. Cocliehani. H. R. Curtis. S.W. Cociieham. F. Danner. W. Bradshaw, D. W. Conway. S. S. McCally, Jesse Moore. Ca roll Moore. [J. Biadshaw. William Carrol). R. H. Moody. T. Craig, J. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich. J. Benfield. J. Bartiett, W. Ep'ey, J. Hall, A. Epley. S. M. K.iki-ey, A. Buuigarner, J. Bumgarner, No Ret ti, u. D. Setzer. AY. S. Litten. ■S. Barger. A. .Alee. A Abernnthv. W. Staniey, A. JL. deb. and, C H -ldel»- ar .d, J J. Yo k. [Hudson. 1). C. Cociieham. II E LoPer. R. B. Jones. 15. II Hawk iiv A Deiitob, 0. Chapman. Sn ih McCnrry. J. ItedgaK, %. Ih-wiPi F, Vwixx.. .j* . »-4 S3 * JECHSS. COtTN'TIES. S ii v na | C.iljw-ell. Burke. S v C ■*** M Rnfu ,!in, 9 lil ' \ \ ill CU. i til v ba. " ■— -Oi.vet. " St. John. Burke. Mfc. Gilead. • " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah.^j " Zioii. , " Jerusalem. Caldwell. i o- - 18-ju. New Bethany. Iredell. -•"■North Catawba. Burke. Smvrna. Burke. S. Creek. Mt. Rliuhama. Catawba. Thessalonica. L ncoln. St. John. Bu.ke. Mt. Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill, Burke. Pisgah. Cleveland. Zio-i. Burke. Jerusalem. Caldwell. G : obe. " Rocky Spring. " Bruington. Gaston. " 1856. , North Catawba. Burke. — Smyrna. " Thessalon'ca. " Providence. Catawba. Mt. Gilead. Burke, Pleasant Hill. " P:Sgall. " Zion. " Jerusalem. Caldwell. Globe. « Rocky S prin g. " Bruington. Gaston. 1857. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. " -^aProviilpuce. Catawba. P. Hill. 1 Burke. Pisgah. " Zioii. " Gobe. Caldwell. R Spring. " B uihgton. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawbai; 1858. North Ca'awba. Burke. ' Smvrna. '• Mt G.lead. " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. ZioD. " >an, E. Brad- NAMES OP DELBSATES. William Bradshaw. Thomas Carleton, P. Warlick. No Return. J D urn A. Bura^arner. No Return! J. dark W. L. Self en,- W. P VV. Siainey, C. Hilderbrand. J. York, W. Chapman. R. B. Jones, J. Walden. H. E. H B. Hawkins. W. Wright. J. Benfleld, L M. BenfieM. fl James Berry, R. H. Moody. F. Danner and J. Ingram. J. Bradshaw, W. Bradshaw, shavv. S. Craig. T. Carlton, P. Warlich, J. B. Marler, W. Epley.J. Hall. J. Bumgarner, J. Caldwell. A. Hilderbrand, W. Stamey. J. Tallent, G. Smith. R. B. Jones. H. B. Hawkins, G. Chapman. No Return. J. Beufield, E. Whisenant. R. H. Moody, J. R. Sherrell, James Berry. J. Moore, Jesse Moore, J. Estes. No Return. W.B. Lay, M. Hoffman. W. Bradshaw, D. Martin. T. Carlton, J. S. Parks, J. B. Marler. William Rhoderich. D. C. Cocherham, P. Warlich, H. Loller. J. York and J. York. G. Smith, J. Bumgarner. Jesses Tallent. J. Bentield, E. Whisnant, J. Whisnant. J. Sherrill. Job Moore, J. Prichard, Jesse Moore. Elijah Chambers. R B. Jones, C. Abernathy, G. W. Abernathy. W. Bradshaw, Jr., W. BVadshaw. T. Carlton, M. Spainhower, J. H. Spainhower. J. York, J. Tailent. DC Cocherham, T J Hamilton, H E Lollar. H B Hawkins. D Wartman, M Ross. J Benfleld, J C Carlton. J Moore, J Prichard, W Moore. Elijah Chambers. C Abernathy, G Abernathy, G Fite, J Clark, A Bumgarner, J Drum. W Bradshaw, E Bradshaw, B H Martin; T Carlton, M Spainhower, J H Spainhower.- Win Johnson, Jackson York D C Cocherham, P Warlich, T J Hamilton. Henry Franklin, IT B Hawkins. N Pr'.ett, Nicholas Hodge. J C Carlton. 24 CHURCHES. Globe. , COUNTIES. Caldwell. 11. Spring. " Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhnliama. Catawba. New Bethany. i Iredell. Bethlehem. ' Burke. 1859. North Catawba. ' Burke. Smvrna. Mt." Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. " Zion. " Globe. Caldwell. JR. Spring. Bru ngton. Gaston. Mt. Rhtihama. Catawba. New Bethany. Iredell. Bethlehem. Caldwell. 1862. « North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. '• Providence. Catawba. Pleasant Hill. Burke. Pisgah. Cleave land. Zion. Burke. R. Spring. Caldwell, Bruington. % Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Union. Burke. 1863. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhnhama. Catawfea. Union 1st. Burke. Union 2nd. Gaston. Long Creek. u 1864. North Gatawba. . Burke. Smyrna. " Mt.'-Gilead. " Providence. Catawba. Pisgah. Burke. Pleasant Hill. '• Zion. a R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. Union, Burke. NAMES OP DELEGATES. Joe! Crisp. E Chaiiib^W Job Moore. J Prrcuard, Jesse Moore. W 13 Lav, Miles Hoffman. •T Clark. Pinkney Howard. N Harrison. II Harrison. ,.., W Bradshaw E Bradshaw. T Carlton, R Patton, J S Parks No R?iu:-n. D Coche ham. S E Potete, H Franklin, H B H D Wormian. .) 8.>un>id / C Carlton, W WhiJBI!^^ Job Moore. E Chambers, /. Crisp. D. Coffey. W B Lav. /Clark. T H Erwin. II B Erwin, N Ingram. / Harrison, N Harrison. No Return. M Spamhower, S Parks, J Thomson. H Smith, James York and James York. G J Wnkie. J Wilson. S E Potete, J R Dmton M D Brittain. John Buragarner, / M Roderich. J Patton, T Carlton, J Beufield. E Chambers. R H Moody. [son. M Hoffman, W B Lay, C H Abemathy, J Wil- .1 Brumfield, J Clark. P Warlich. No Return. M Spainhower. No Return. D C Cocherham, G J Wllkie. J Wilson, F Danner. R H Moody, Chambers. A J Cansler. M Hodman. J F Wilson, H Padget. P J Sellers J Crenshaw, John Stone, F A Hawkins. J Brumfield. J Clark. Phillip Warlich. Elijah Smith. C C Withers, R Holland. A A Rhyme, Wm. Withers, J G Lewis. E H Witheis. No Return. By Letter. No Return. G. J. Wilkie. J. S. Bridgers. No Return. No Return. No Return. R. H. Moody. A J Cansler G S Fite. D Rhyne. E II Abemathy. J Thornburg, F H Hawkins, J P Sellers. Jessey Lay. J Clark, J Brumfield. E A Poe and P Warlick. 25 eauRCHB8< COOHTIKS — Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. Gaston. Salem. Lincoln. 1865. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. :■> Providence* ■ ■ Pisgah. Catawba. Burke. Pleasant Hill. " Zion. (< R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Catawba. ."Union 1st. Burke. Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. " St. John. Burke. Salem. Lincoln. 1866. North Catawba. Burke. Smyrna. " Mt. Gilead. " Providence. Pisgah/ 7 Catawba. Burke. Pleasant Hill. .c Zion. " R. Spring. Caldwell. Bruington. Gaston. Mt. Rhuhama. Union 1st. Burke. Long Creek. Gaston. Union 2nd. " St. John. Burke. * Salem. Lebanon. Lincoln. Union 3rd. v Burke. WAMES or DELEGATES. H Jenkins, J G Lewis, R Holland, W Withers, C C Withers, J C Smith. W C Withers. C A Featherston, J W Smith Jjj W B Abernathy. M Abernathy. D W Conway, D A Griffon. R A Spamhower. N L Chapman, M Wright. G J Wilkie, D C Coctiran. H E Lollar, T Bridges. Lewis Downs, W R Chapman. " M D Brittain, J R Denton. Robt. Pattou, Logan Patton. R H Moody, J D Moore, W Carrell. A J Cansler, M Hoffman and Joseph Creasman. A Bumgarner, Win Caldwell. E A Poe. P Warlick, A S Cloud. J Brumfield. J G Lewis and E H Withers. W G Warren. A liilderbrand, J Hudson. B Stroup, M Abernathy and W Moore. J H Corpening, A E Berrv and D A Griffon. W P Hemphill. W Chapman, B Hull, P Leyll and J York. G J Wilkie and J S Bridgets. N Pruett and J W Hallender. S E Potet and J Mull. W A Benfield and L Whisnant. R H Moody and I B Coffey. A J Cansler, G C Rhvue. G S Fite, J F Wilson. M Hoffman, W B Lay. A Cathey and R W Spurrier. J Clark. G Caldwell, J W Kirksey. E A Poe andP Warlick. J Biumrieid and J G Lewis. Elijah Smith. [flerbrand. A Hilderbiaiid. A Stamey, P Burns, J M Hil- B Stroup, J Black, M Abernathy. H E Caldwell. /Bumgarner, /A Propesancl J Cook. iB-A^TISMS- CfltTKCHES. B'p'd. Total 1827. Head Yadkin. 39 Ebenezer. 45 Bills Creek. 56 New Bethany. 19 L. Creek. 42 Head B. R. 66' Union. 60 Kings Creek. 103 Mt. Creek. 54 Big Spring. 26 Globe. 1 30 Bethel. 13 Mt. Rhuhama. 00 Silver Creek. 19 1828. Head Yadkin. 1 34 Ebenezer. 5 49 Bills Creek. 13 70 New Bethany. 19 Lower Creek. 2 43 Silver Creek. 17 Head 1st. B. 1 74 Union. 26 Kings Creek. 95 Mt. Creek. 11 67 Big Spring. 20 Globe. 5 36 Bethel. 6 15 Mt. Rhuhama. 11 68 1829. Head Yadkin. 2 , 45 Ebeneaer. 5 58 Bills Creek. 11 75 New Bethany. 16 Lower Creek. 2 47 Silver Cre?k. 5 20 Head 1st. Broad. 67 Union. 21 Kings Creek. 92 Mt. Creek. 4 70 Big Spring. 20 Globe. 5 42 Bethel. 3 18 Mt. Rhuhama. 5 67 Antioeh. 31 North Catawba. 5 31 Smyrna. 29 1830. Head Yadkin. 45 Ebenezer. 5 57 Bills Creek. 75 New Bethany. o 17 Lower Creek. 4« Silver Creek. 20 Head lsr. B. R. 1 60 Union. 6 20 Kings Creek * 94 B'p'd. Total Mt. Creek. Big Spring. Bethel. 6 Globe. Mt. Rhuhama. 11 1 Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. 2 Sharon. Thessalonica. 1831. Head Yadkin. 5 Ebenezer. 2 Bills Creek. 9 New Bethany. Lower Creek. Silver Creek. Head 1st. B. R. Union. Kings Creek. 5 Mt'n Creek. 2 Big Spring. Globe. 3 Bethel. 8 Mt. Rhuhama. 13 Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. 4 Sharon. 22 Thessalonica. 2 1832. Head Yadkin. 1 Ebenezer. 9 Bills Creek. 3 New Bethany. Lower Creek. 2 Silver Creek. O Head 1st. B. R. Union. 2 Kings Creek. 47 Mt'n. Creek. 4 Big Spring. Globe. Bethel. 5 Mt. Rhuhama. 5 Antioeh. North Catawba. Smyrna. 1 Sharon. 5 Thessalonica. Rocky Rim. Bethlehem. 9 Gunpowder Creek. 1833. Head Yadkin. 6 Ebenezer. 8 Bills Creek. 3 CHURCHES. B'p'd. Total. New B-fhacy. I 12 Lower Creek. 6 46 S lver U.eek. 1 10 Sadist. B.R. 1 I 38 Union. 16 K ngs Creek. 42 167 Mountain Creek. 16 111 B.g Spring. 11 G.-be. 20 61 B. thel. 3 45 Mt, Rhuhama. 32 Antioch. 17 • Nortli Catawba. 3 30 Smyrna. 31 Sharon. 8 29 Thessalonica. 3 16 Rocky River. 1 27 Bethlehem. 3 &2' Gun Powder. 15 Olivet. 17 Dover. 34 1834. Head Yadkin. 00 Ebenezer. .3 76 Bills Creek. 4 70 New Bethany. 2 14 Lower Creek. 2 41 Silver Creek. 1 9 Head 1st. B. R. 7 41 Union. 3 17 Kings Creek. 7 150 Mountain Creek. 7 78 Big Spring. 1 12 Globe. 9 59 Bethel. 8 53 Mt. Rhuhama. 15 Antioch. 18 North CatawbEf.' 00 Smyrna. 1 23 Sharon. 34 Thessalonica. 19 Rocky River. 26 Bethlehem. 3 23 Gun Powder. 15 Olivet. 12 13 Dover. 27 Union. 30 1835. Head Yadkin. 3 34 Ebenezer. 2 74 Eftls' Creek. 8 73 New Bethany. 9 14 Lower Creek. 30 Silver Creek. 10 Hh. 1st. B. River. 1 34 Union. 3 19 Kings' Creek. 5 135 Mt'n. C'eek. 11 87 Big Spring. 12 Globe. 3 52 Eeihel. 3 54 Mt. Rluihama. 4 14 Antioch. 3 27 No. Catawba. 1 43 27 CHURCHBS. B p'd. Total. Smvrna. 1 ' 27 S;ar ; i>. 2 22 Thessalonica. 19 Rock River. 26 Bpthlehem. 2 21 Gun Powder. 4 21 OLvet. 1 18 Dover. 8 51 Union. 20 Mt, Gilead. 32 Macedonia. 25 1836. Ebenezer. 2 74 Bills Creek. 6 77 New Bethflny. 14 Silver Creek. 10 Head 1st. B. R. _^1 34 Union. o 24 Mountain Creek. 1 84 Bis Spring. - 12 Globe. 47 Bethel. 1 54 Mt. Rhuhama. 4 19 Antioch. 38 61 North Catawba. -44 Smyrna. 1 28 Sharon. - 22 Thessalonica. 3 20 Rocky River. - 26 Bethlehem. 3 22 Sardis. 1 22 Olivet. 2 15 Dover. - 51 Union. 20 Mt. Gilead. 2 34 Macedonia. 1 32 1837. Ebenezer. 65 Bills Creek. 1 64 New Bethany. 1 15 Silver Creek. 8 Head 1st. B. R. 1 30 Mountain Creek. 4 92 Big Spring. 6 18 Globe. 41 Bethel. 2 50 North Catawba. 42 Smyrna. 7 27 Sharon. 22 Thessalonica. 5 27 Rocky River . 26 Bethlehem. 1 25 Sairdis. 1 23 Olivet. 8 32 Dover. 1 48 Union. 20 Mt. Gilead.. 35 Macedonia 47 1838. Ebenezer. 2 74 Bills Creek. 3 65 New Bethany. 10 Silver Creek. 6 36 Head 1st. B. R. i 16 23 CHURCHES. B'p'd. Total. Mountain Creek. o o 81 Big Spring. 1 17 Globe. 40 Bethel. 1 52 North Catawba. 41 Smyrna. 5 34 Sharon. 22 Thessalonica. 29 Rocky River. 29 Bethlehem. 23 Sardis. 25 Olivet. 22 Union. 2 22 Mt. Gilead. 5 40 Macedonia. 12 63 1839. Ebenezer. o 57 Bills Creek. 21 76 New Bethany. 16 Silver Creek. 2 19 Head 1st. B. R. 39 Mountain Creek. 13 84 Big Spring. 18 Bethel. 4 57 Mt. Rhunama. 4 20 North Catawba. 40 Smyrna. 1 33 Sharon. 5 18 Thesselonica. 3 32 Rocky River. 1 30 Sardis. 25 Olivet. 22 Union. 19 Mt, Gilead. 28 63 Macedonia. 7 41 Montford Cove. 20 Globe. 40 1840. Ebenezer. 57 Bills Creek. 12 80 New Bethany. 1 . 16 Silver Creek. 22 Head 1st. B. R. 4 32 Mountain Creek. 3 73 Bis Spring. 14 Bethel. 1 56 Mt. Rhuhama. 1 24 North Catawba. 00 Smyrna. 29 Sharon. 1 41 Thessalonica. 25 Rocky River. 1 27 Sardis. 3 21 Olivet. 2 24 Union. 19 JMt.Gilend. 00 Macedonia. 33 MonUfords Cove. 7 23 Globe. 00 Round Hill. 1 28 Mt. Vernon. 1 14 Pisgah. 13 lS-il. Ebenra^r. 6 03 EWVlWeki 11 & CHURCHES. B'p' New Bethany. 00 Silver Creek. 00 Head 1st. B. River. 2 M't'n. Creek. 3 Big Spring. 00 Bethel. 3 Mt. Rhuhama. 1 North Catawba. 2 Smyrna. 00 Sharon. 4 Thessalonica. 1 Rocky River. Sardis. 1 Olivet. *0 Union. 2 Mt. Gilead. 00 Macedona. 1 Mountfords Cove. 1 Globe. 00 Round Hill. 2 Mount Vernon. 00 Pisgah. 3 1843. New Bethany. 00 Silver Creek. 8 Mt. Rhuhama. North Catawba. Smyna. 8 Sharon. Thessalonica. 2 Rocky River. Olivet. Union. Mt. Gilead. 1 j\ri3cedonia. 1 Globe. Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. 1844. New Bethany. 3 Silver Creek. ' Mt. Rhuhama. 1 North Catawba. 5 Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. 5 Olivet, 2 Union. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Globe. 2 Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. St. John. 1846. New Bethany. Silver Creek. Mt, Rhuhama. North Catawba. 2 Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. RoUiy fiiv^r. i Total. 2< CHURCHES. Union. Mt. Gilead. Macedonia. Globe. Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. St. John. 1847. New Bethany. Silver Creek. Mt. Rhuhama. North Catawba. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonica. Rocky River. Olivet, Union. Mt. Cilead. Macedonia. Glo^e. Mt. Vernon. Philadelphia. St. John. 1848. New Bethany. Silver Creek. Mt. Rhuhama. North Catawba. Union. Globe. Mt. Vernon. St. John. Rock Spring. Philadelphia. Smyrna. Sharon. Thessalonicia. Rockv River. " 1849. New Bethany. Silver Creek. North Catawba. Union. Globe. St. John. Rocky Spring. Philadelphia. Smyrna. Thessalonica. Olivet. Macedonia. Mt. Vernon, Mt. Rhuhama. Rockv River. 1850. New Bethany. North Catawba. ©lobe. Rpoky Spring! Philadelphia. Smyrna. Silver Clock. BVd. Total. CHURCHES. B'p'd. TOTAI 1 11 17 2 1 ei uo l o 1 34 02 33 50 17 13 9 34 15 33 36 00 14 00 30 26 00 20 47 00 11 29 14 27 24 46 15 23 27 17 30 00 00 00 14 29 27 29 42 25 30 17 27 12 22 21 16 17 00 •in 24 18 -6 27 w Sharon. Thessalonica. Olivet. Union. Mt. Gilead. Mt. Vernon. 1851. New Bethany. • North Catawba. Globe. Rocky Spring. Philadelphia. Smyrna. ' Silver Creek. Mt. Rhuhama. Thessalonica. Ohvet. Union. Mt. Vernon. St. John. Macedonia. 1852. New Bethany. North Catawba. Globe. Rocky Spring. Philadelphia. Smyrna. Silver Creek. Mt, Rhuhama. Thessalonica. Olivet. Union. St. John. Providence. 1853. New Bethany. North Catawba. Globe. Rocky Spring. Philadelphia. Smyrna. Silver Creek. Mt. Ruhama. Thessalonica. Olivet. » Union. St. John. Mt. Gilead. Providence. Pleasant Hill. . Pisgah. 1854. New Beihenay. North Catawba. Smyrna. Silver Cieek. Mt. Rhuhama. Thessalonica. Ohvet. St, John. Mt, Gilead. Providence. 1 45 1 3 1 1 2 8 11 5 3 1 5 00 00 9 1 1 9 12 15 24 4 13 4 10 4 6 X0 23 1 4 1 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 74 73 46 24 20 27 27 28 11 30 32 35 21 00 72 71 47 22 18 36 27 37 00 30 49 '49 52 66 73 39 20 20 46 28 37 48 53 47 30 20 00 00 00 64 86 30 29 56 45 30 26 1« so CHTBCHES. B'p'd. Tot; Pisgah. 2 28 Zion. 15 Jerusalem. 9 1855. North Catawba. 1 77 Smyrna. 31 Thessalonica. 00 Alt. Gilead. 21 Providence. 2 34 Pleasant Hill. 3 28 Pisgah. • 26 Zion. 3 15 Jerusalem. 7 Globe. 4 22 Rocky Spring. 12 Biuington. 15 7y 1856. North Catawba. 1 77 Smyrna, 31 Thessalonica. 00 Providence. 21 Mt. Gilead. 2, 31 Pleasant Hill. 3 28 Pisgah. 26 Zion. 3 15 Jerusalem. 7 Globe. 4 22 Rocky Spring. 12 B ruing ton. 15 79 1857. North Catawba. 4 81 Smyrna. 27 Mt. Gilead. 4 23 Providence. o 34 P. Hill. 4 34 Pisgah. 24 Zion. 16 Globe. 3 25 R. Spring. 1 14 Bruington. 76 Mt. Rhuhama. 30 1858. North Catawba. 2 72 Smyrna. o 27 Mt.' Gilead. 26 Providence. 36 Pleasant Hill. 34 Pisgah. 23 Zion. 16 Globe. 26 R. Spring. 14 Biuington. 74 Mt. Rhuhama. 35 New BethaDy. 33 Bethlehem. iy Union. 1859. North Catawba. 1 67 Smyrna. 28 Mt." Gilead. Providence. 5 45 Pleasant Hill. 4 36 Pisgah. 1 23 u null i,. ,6 Mt. Rhuhama. ij •±2 New Bethany; oS 62 Belli, hen, . 1 Ill Union. 1 2.1 Z.on. 16 1862. North Catawba. Smyrna. 33 Mt.' Gilead. 2 23 Pr 'Vitiehce. ■±y Pleasant 11,11. 18 a9 Pisgah. 35 Zion. -■■/ R. Spring. 2U Bin riijtoi). 1)5 10-t Mi. Rliiihama. 7 ■±0 Un.on. 1863. North Catawba. 75 Smyrna, £iU Mi. Gi ead. 23 Providence. 6 u2 Pisyah. oo Pceasaut Hill. o 4u Zicm. 14 3d R. Spring. 1 2i B u.iiiiton. J 81 016 Mi. Rhuhama. 13 oo Union 1st. O 2U Long Cieek. 110 2i3 Union 2nd. 45 62 1864. North Catawba. 75 Smyrna; 20 ul Mt.Gjiead. 18 *1 Providence. 14 bo Pisgah. iJ. Pleasant Hill. 12 12 Z.on. 8 oO R. Spring. 24 ut> Bruington. 77 it)0 Mi. Rhuhama. 37 tuu Ull:OIl 1st. 20 Lona Creek. 36 305 Union 2nd. 20 62 Salem. 27 113 St. John. 1865. Noith Catawba. 23 78 Smyrna. 1 o2 Mt." Gdead. 28 Dl Piovidence. 24 85 Pisyah. 2 -.6 Pleasant Hill. 3 u2 Zion. 7 *1 Rocky Spring. 26 91 Bruington. 4o *51 Ml. Ri uhania. 2 y5 Dmo'n l>t. 1 2a Li>ng l'ie_-k. 10 312 Uin'on 2nd. 1- ,U4 Su Joloj j>. *> J g* CHURCHB8. B'p'd. Total Silm. 28 127 I860. Nort/i Catawba. 25 98 Snivrn | 18 68 Ml Gilead. 28 81 Pr iv tence. 18 108 P.-sgah. 1 49 P easant Hill, 62 115 Zlm. 47 Rocky Spring. 4 95 31 CHPRCHES. " B'p'd.'WTotal Bruin gton. 51 504 Mt. Rhuhama. 19 108 Union 1st. 4 28 -. Long Creek. 55 370 Union 2nd. 119 St. John's. 83 12 156 Salem. 139 Lebanon. 2 53 Union 3rd. 28 Of the thirty-eighth Anniversary of the ©xt-aw^a River Bap« tist Association, lieM with the Church, at Union second, Gas- ton County, ]*, C, October 11, 12, 13, ISO?. 1. The Introductory Sermon was preached according to appoint' •tnent, by R. H. Moody, from first cor. 15 and 59. 2. After a recess of 40 minutes, "the delegates assembled in the House, and Elder G. J. Wilkie, was requested to take the chair until the Associatien Was organized. Prayer by Elder W. Hill. 3. Read letters from the Churches, and minuted accounts transacted. 4. The Association was organized by the election of Elders E. A. Poe, Moderator ; and R. H. Moody, Sec. 5. Called for newly constituted Churches and received one by the name of Tuckaseege, and one by the name of New Prospect. 6. Appointed a Committee of Arrangements consisting of W. B. Lay, P. Warlick, J. Bumfield, with the Moderator and Clerk. 7. Called for Correspondence from Sister Associations ; and received Elder R, P. Logan, from Kings' Mountain ; from the United Baptist Association a letter, but no messenger ; from Green River, neither let- ter nor messenger, 8. Invited visiting Ministers, not delegates nor messengers, to seats with us. Elders W. Hill and T. K. Gaines, from Broad River, accept- ed the invitation. 9. Appointed C. C. Withers, W. G. Warren, H. W. Bridges, a Com- mittee of Finance. 10. Appointed E. Chambers, M. Hoffman, B. Stroup, with the Pastor and delegates of this Church, a committee on Religious Exercises of the meeting, except Sabbath. p> 11. On motion, adjourned till Saturday, 9 o'clock. Prayer, by Elder R, P. Logan, 12. Saturday, met according to adjournmet, Prayer, by Elder T. R, Gaines. 13. Called delegates names. 14. Read and adopted the Minutes of Friday. • 15. The Committee of Arrangements reported and was discharged. 16. Read Rules of Order. 17. Appointed a Committee, whose reports will be found in their respective places in the minutes. 18. Appointed corresponding messengers ; to the United Baptist As- sociation, E. Chambers, J. M. Hilderbrand, G. C. Rhyne, P, Warlick, E. A. Poe, and R. H. Moody ; to the Green River, R. H. Moody, J. W. Hullander ; to Kings's Mountain, W. B. Lay, G, C. Rhyne, E. A. Poe, J. TV. Huflander, L M. "HTiderbranti. 19. Agreed to hold the next session our Association with the Smy Church, Burke county, N. C,12 miles nortli of Morg&ntoiH, to cor mence on Friday before the second Sabbath in October, 1868. 20. Elder, E. A. Poe, to Preach the Introductory Sermon — to com- mence, jit. 11 o'clock, Friday. G. J. Wilkie, alternateJM 21. Called for, and received the Historical Sketch prepared by Elder Poe, and appointed R. II. Moody, P. Warlick and M. Spainhower, a Committee to axamine and have it printed with these Minutes. 22. Appointed Elder G. J. Wilkie to write a Circular Letter next year on Church Discipline. 23. Committee reported. Reports adopted, ordered to be printed \ and Committee discharged Please read their reports and practice them. 1 24. Elected Elders T. R, Gaines, XV. Hill and E. A. Poe, to preach! on Sabbath, and agreed that the 1 1 o'clock sermon should be on th@8 subject of missions and a collection taken for Foreign Missions. 25. The Treasurer of the Book Society reported $3.75 worth of Books sold; 616.85 cts. worth of books on hand. 26. On motion, authorized the Treasurer to give off ail the six-and-a quarter cent tracts to any person desiring them. , 27. On motion agreed to allow the Treasurer to sell the rest of the Books at marked -prices in currency. 28th. On motion, ordered the Clerk to superintend the printing of the Minutes, reserving five dollars for his services, and get as many | Minutes printed as possible with the rest of the money and distribute them as usual. • 29th. Resolved, That the thanks of this body are due, and hereby tendered to the Brethren and Sisters and friends, of this vicinty, for their kindness and hospitality during our meeting. » 30. Adjourned to the time and place appointed. Prayer, by the Moderator, E. A. Poe, Moderator. R, H. Moody, Sec. OBITUARY. ■Died at his own residence in Burke County, August, 5th, 1867, after an illness of several weeks, Elder Thomas Carleton, aged eighty years and eighteen days, leaving a wife, notfar from the same age, and three daughters to lament his death! Both his sons, who remained in X. C, having fallen in the late struggle for Southern independence. Elder Carleton, was a minister of some ability. . He was much neglected, with regard todiberality at the hands of his brethren, but still Iris un- yielded energy, and never failing industry, with the blessing of Heav- en, procured to him a good living, lie never failed to declare the blessed Bible doctrine, "Salvation by grace." His happy turn of mind, and pleasant conversation, gave him a kind reception arounel all our firesides. But now he is gone. The Lord has invited him up higher. His toiling and preaching are over. And we have reason to hope, that prayers and supplications with him, are turned into songs of praise, while "Everlasting joy is, and will forever be, upon his head." Brother Carleton joined the Smyrna church, April 1822. In 1S25, lie was liberated to exhort. 11)1828 he was licenses! to preach, hi Dec- ember, 1,829 he was ordained to the full office of the Gospel ?t r in"svty,' by a Presbyt^y consisting of Elders Reuben Coffey, Alfred Webb and Adam Corn. Kearly fotry years contending for the truth, fightine. against error, and at fast died trusting alone hi the merit of ,?e*?\ifl for his Salvation. The Lord bless his remaining, surviving family. R. H. Moody. SABBATH REPORT. Your Commit tee on the Sabbath Schools take pleasure in the fact! that several of our Churches report nourishing Sabbath Schools; but they fear, that the Ministers and Churches of this Assocation are sufficiently awake to the importance of this great work. The religious training of the children in our midst, is certainly a duty of great im- portance to Baptist. If our doctrince is more scriptural than those of any other denomination, it brings us under greater obligations to teach them to others, especially the young. There is no duty more natural I and scriptural than that of training U p our children in the way in which they should go. It is with the blessing of God best calculated to fill our Churches with good members, who will be lively stones in the House of God. It is the best mode of securing to the country good citizens, who shall be an honor to our race. The Sabbath School work finishes the needful employment to the members of our Churches, brings out the gifts of the Spirit, in teaching, prayer, exhortation and various other duties. The Sabbath School calls the Church together' every Sabbath, and is thus fast bringing our Churches back, to the prqwc- tices of the Apostolic Churches — for they certainly meet every Sab- bath for worship and instruction. We certainly ought to follow their example in all things. We recommend that a Missionary be appointed to labor in the bounds of* this Association — and make it an important part of his work to organize and foster Sabbath Schools — and that Churches send up to each meeting of this body, Reports of the Sab- *bath School work and full statistics of each School. Respectfully submitted, T. R. Gaines, Chairman. TEMPERANCE. Your Committee on Temperance would say, we believe, God has commanded his people to a be temperate in all things." Therefore, christians should abstain from all appearance of evil, using intoxicat- ing liquors is evil, therefore, let it alone, as a beverage. By the use iof spirituous liquors whole families are ruined in respect of earthly happiness and enjoyment. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. Bumfikld, Chairman. HOME MISSIONS. We are still of the opinion that we as christians ought not to neglect to pray for more laborers to be sent into the vineyard, and en- deavor to cultivate the entire destitution in our lands, and contribute of our means liberally for the accomplishments of this grand object. W. B. Lay, Chairman. F O RE IG N MI SSI ON S . This is the cause of Christ, we confess it has been too much neglected by all christians and we earnestly desire that our Churches do more for the poor blinded heathens, in trying to send the Gospel to them in kf £,wi&& i*$ pp&y toy on* peoyasi, h*& n**» ^ w fm^^iV«ctf\% far although, "the harvest is great,- the laborers' are few." James Bumfield. Resolved, That we recommend the S. . B. Theological Seminary at Greenville, S. C, to our Churches ami yomrj; Ministers, as a si'hool, where much needed information, which will bertcr prepare young Ministers for greater usefulness in the great work of preaching the Gospel. REPORT ON PERIODICALS. Your Committee on Periodicals recommend the Blbical Recorder \ J Edited by Elder W. T. Walters, of Raleigh, N\ G, as a paper emi™ nently worthy of support; As it is the organ of the Baptist Churches in this State, we think, it should be upheld by our Churches — and oiighj tb be read by every Baptist in the State. We recommend, also, the Religious Herald, Edited by Elders Dickenson and Jeter, Richmond, Va., and the Baptist, Edited by J. R. Graves, of Memphis, Tennessee, as able exponent and defenders of Baptist principles. We recommend Kind Words, a Sunday School paper published by the Sabbath School Board of the S. B. Convention at Greenville, S. C, as a paper suited to our children and Sabbath Schools. The price of this paper is only 10 cts a year for twelve copies. ScikLJ&I.OO to Elder C. C. Bitting, 'Greenville, S. C, and ten copies will be sent monthly. I m > « O II 3 » £ E »2g I CfP p i'^.fji;?P ill LSr?MI * i £ J ; = a 5f E. ;r 3/ S .e o R" ^ £" si or S- *j W H C3 1—2 „ ■ IS fc^ -5 ^ «" aj g Rim p d hj| ~ Sf "< ft gs 3 3 © S-S-«i« CD a s. S a. e. £C 19 3 3* en S a. 3 !at& pTE 3 » ~ ^J f (I? 2, S3* IQ OH & O 8 #■■ CO CO I— ' tO s^g^aajU tpatiqjj o-3 "* 3 i-i 3 * i 5 ^^ ►"•> 3 « a 3 ?■ ft •ps.ioisag o (**■ o to at to C/» o CO © to to o © o -* © o lO tO CS 'O t-> CO *. cn *- i-" i-» i;c -1 ©CO *»■ CO tO Cl GO t-> »-» OS t-»?5 h-> to to H M U CO M rf». CO •passiraswj O tot-' oo ■pastwoafl c»6h en pap.npxg; CO i-» tt* CS CO c: to es C7> © WOT OD —J — 1 © OS i— ' CO.© b, ^ © b< © ot 'to cc qo o-t « •suonnqu'juoQ © sp. cji © CfTit © © © © © © © © © on © © »