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Walker, Martha I .- James Mixon; Walker, Nancy-Jacob Gilbert; Wall, Rebecca-John Hoover; Walters, Lydeon Matilda-Richard R. McConnell; Walters, Mary Ann-Jackson McCullars; Walters, Har- riet-John Stevens; Walters, Jane Ann-William P. Hogan; Walters, Sarah Ann-John H. Hartley; Walters, Martha-Elbert Walters; Ward, Susan-Richmond I. Dykes; Ward, Elizabeth-Renching J. Johnson; Ward, Sarah-William Thomas; Ward, Mrs. Sarah A .- Dennis Mercer; Ward, Elizabeth-John C. Parker; Ward, Mary Ann- Hugh McCurvey; Ward, Rebecca-Richard Dykes; Ward, Annie-John W. Kern; Wadsworth, Polly-Benjamin Haywood; Wardsworth, Nancy-David Barlow; Waters, Janey Ann F .- William D. Logan; Waters, Elitha-Jehu H. Davidson; Watkins, Amanda-Johnson King- cry; Watson, Minna M .- William A. Crumley; Weaver, Rebecca-Ja- cob Dover; Weaver, Lilla-William B. Bales; Weaver, Nancy-Ben- jamin Howell; Webb, Frances-William Fountain; Webb, Eliza- Moses Sutton; Webb, Martha-James Goodman; Webb, Sally-Elijah Cook; Webb, Sarah-Michael Isler; Webb, Augustine-John Cook; Welch, Eliza-Alexander Shaw; Wetherby, Mary-John Eady; Whea- ton, Ann V .- Richard C. Todd; Wheeler, Elizabeth-Timothy Blood- worth; Wheeler, Conilla A. S. I .- Robert Adams; Wheeler, Sarah- David Hudson; Wheeler, Rebecca C .- William Holland; Wheeler, Linna-Linson Walden; Wheeler, Lucinda-Shelby P. Etheridge; Wheeler, Frances-John Sanders; Wheeler, Rebecca-Miles Blood- worth; Wheeler, Caroline-Jesse Bales; Wheeler, Sarah-George Hern- don; Whitaker, Mary-Alphons Beall; Whitaker, Nancy G .- Nathan Horn; Whitaker, G. A .- E. I. Massey; Whipple, Mildred R .- Nimrod Brown; White, Nancy-John W Hyde; Whitehurst, Louisa J .- E. F. M. Callaway; Whitehurst, Eliza-Zackariah Brown; Whitehurst, Jac-
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han-Isaac C. West; Wilburn, Martha-Luke J. Weeks; Wilcox, Zilpha- Morrel Baker; Wiliby, Elizabeth-Brazil Bell; Willace, Pensy-Wil- liam Ross; Williams, Thaney-James Cumbest; Williams, Elizabeth- Richard Wadkins; Williams, Mary-William Waters; Williams, Ma- linda-Ezekiel Attaway; Williams, Ammey-William Fennel; Wil- liams, Martha-Jackson A. Collins; Williams, Mary J .- William Gunn; Williams, Mary Ann-Joseph Davidson; Williams, Barshaba-James Smith; Williams, Mary-Jefferson Sanders; Williams, Nancy-Wil- liam Rogers; Williamson, Mary-Jackson W. Dunn; Williamson, Ly- dia-Edward Sills; Willis, Rebecca-Daniel Spears; Willis, Margaret S .- Joseph N. I. Goldin; Willis, Adaline W .- Richard J. Bachelor; Willis, Sarah-Coleman Vaughn; Willis, Adeline W .- W. H. H. Bailey; Willis, Mary Ann-James M. Batson; Wills, Sary Ann-David Mc- Murrin; Winderweedle, Susan-Porter Faulk; Wise, Harriet Eliza- James Franklin Barber; Wise, Martha-John E. Hooks; Wise, Char- lotte-Frederick Reese; Wise, Mary B .- Alfread Branon; Wise, Penny- Jeremiah Anderson; Wise, Mary Ann-William Cobb; Witt, Eliza- Nathaniel Hughs; Witt, Mary E .- Wm. D. Barfield; Witt, Rachel- John Nichals; Wise, Mary Ann-John Cook; Wood, Missouri-Thadeus Brown; Wood, Rebecca-Sevin Lavender; Wood, Theresa-John M. Lord; Woodall, Catherine-James Spurlock; Woodward, Mary-Sam- uel Jones; Woolsey, Carolin-James L. Vincent; Wright, Eliza Jane- Benjamin Fountain; Wright, Nancy-John Ross; Wright, Sarah Ann- John Steely; Wrye, Martha-John R. Hooks; Wynn, Georgiann-Wil- liam Chandler; Wynn, Tabitha-John Lord; Wynn, Arenna H .- Wil- liam K. Horn; Wynn, Violet-Joseph Ramage; Wynn, Martha-James R. Thompson; Wynn, Lucinda-John E. Duncan; Wynn, Beurter- Elbert Davis; Wynne, Amanda N .- Seaborn Tipton; Wynne, Mar- garet-Green Sanders.
Yarborough, Nancy-William Chapman; Yerty, Anny-Abraham Coleson; Young, Polly-William C. H. Branan; Young, Elsy M .- John M. Peacock; Young, Tabitha-Littleton Branan; Young, Abra Ann-Needham Brown; Young, Nancy-William Smallwood; Young- blood, Sarah-James Doke; Yurner, Elizabeth-David Measles.
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH OF JULY AT IRWINTON 1831 Clipping from Georgia Journal, July 14, 1831
Pursuant to previous arrangements a large number of citizens of Wilkinson County assembled at the Courthouse to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence; and from thence marched in a procession to the Methodist Chapel when an address was made to the throne of Grace by Rev. Samuel Wright. The Declaration of Independence was read by John B. Hicks, and an oration de- livered by Dr. George K. Holloway. The company then retired to Mr. Beall's tavern, and then partook of a sumptuous dinner fur- nished for the occasion. After the cloth was removed the following Regular Toasts were drank with great harmony and unanimity of feeling:
1. THE DAY-When our country, like the Roman Nation, publicly displayed the jewels of which she is proud.
2. THE HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION-They fought and struggled
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long and hard for liberty which in descent to their children has been preserved uncorrupted and holy, undefiled and pure.
3. WASHINGTON AND FRANKLIN-The Pressman and Compositor of the work of the American Revolution, the former worked off the enemies of Independence, the latter aided in composing those lines which formed the basis of the liberty we enjoy. Their works shall never be erased from our country.
4. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JOHN ADAMS-Parallels of greatness in the fount case of American worthies; on the Fourth of July, 1776, they pledged their lives and their fortunes for their country's good; on the Fourth of July, 1826, they resigned them to the Author of their existence.
5. ANDREW JACKSON-President of the United States.
6. JAMES MADISON-His name needs no eulogy.
7. JAMES MONROE-Shame to the Country and Virginia in par- ticular, that one of her most faithful sons should have to pass the evening of his life in penury and want. May Congress speedily grant him ample justice and Virginia render him independent and happy.
8. LAFAYETTE-The Hero of the Revolution, thrice the Champion of liberty, and the friend of man. Well has he remembered the principles of Washington. To his moderation and prudence France owes her present greatness and Louis Phillippe his Crown.
9. AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURE-Three great founts of Columbian industry; an equal distribution of protection to each will secure to the country at large national prosperity.
10. POLAND-Long has she borne the oppression of the Northern Autocrat; may she soon bear upon her escutcheon of liberty, and "assume among the powers of the earth" that station which her gallant deeds entitle her to.
11. EDUCATION-The forming and preserving power, by which, whatever is immortal in man is made more worthy of an immortal destiny.
12. THE PRESS-The stay and lever of popular governments; the Palladium of our rights and liberties-may it unlock the bars of ignorance and oppression; and cast abroad the rays of truth and toleration.
13. WOMAN-The only tyrants that man is not authorized to resist. VOLUNTEERS :
By Major John Hatcher, President of the day: The Nullifiers- May they be compelled to ride on packsaddles made of thorns, placed upon frying pans and gridirons.
By Jesse Pittman, Esq., Vice-President of the day: The Perpet- uity of the Union, and the interest and sovereignty of Georgia. The first is secure with Andrew Jackson at its head; the other we be- lieve will be promoted and zealously guarded by Wilson Lumpkin, should he be elected Governor; to do which, let all parties, without regard to party feeling, unite.
By John B. Hicks, Reader of the day: May the sons of freedom who have met to celebrate this day do it in a becoming manner, and may the factions of each past year be consigned to the tomb of forgetfulness.
By Dr. George K. Holloway, Orator: The New Cabinet. Endowed with more talent, may it possess more wisdom.
By Daniel M. Hall, Esq. The Heroes of the Revolution, May our
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Country, in the pride of her greatness, never forget those who laid the foundations of her greatness.
By Robert Hatcher, Esq. The Abolition of the Penitentiary Sys- tem. A better system of Internal Improvement and a speedy acquire- ment of the Cherokee Land.
By Benjamin Exum, Esq. Andrew Jackson, The President of the United States-the patriotic hero of his country-the savior of Orleans. May he never be forgotten by the sons of Liberty.
By Col. Seaborn Delk-A Just and Equal System of Taxation, without which the noble maxim of the Romans: "Never to Despair of the Republic," will soon cease to console the people of the South.
By Dr. Wm. G. Little-Troupites and Clarkites, May they coalesce and by a mutual decomposition, a new body politic be formed.
By Dr. E. K. Heath, The Brave Commander of the Poles, May his labors be crowned with success and Poland crowned with liberty.
By Jeremiah Beall, Wilkinson County, May the political senti- ments of its citizens ever be like its climate, pure and uncontami- nated by the fever of party spirit and prejudice.
By Samuel Peace, Marshall: Independence. May the enthusiastic spirit of '76 ever cherish the liberty of America until all the things shall be consigned to the quietus of oblivion.
By John O'Banion, Wilson Lumpkin, the Honest Politician, the Able Statesman, the Favorite of Wilkinson County. May he be our next Governor.
By Abner Hicks, May the Spirit of Troup and Clark be buried in the best of talent and never be raised in the minds of ignorance.
By John Smith, Esq. The Memory of Jasper and McDonald. The Penitentiary system, May it be speedily abolished. Haynes for Governor and the Cherokee Land.
By Captain Thomas Gilbert, Party Spirit, That which Washing- ton, Jefferson and Jackson repudiated let no man who claims to be a patriot embrace.
By Charles Culpepper, The Polanders, May success crown the efforts of the brave Poles and may the genius of liberty direct her armies to victory and glory until all her enemies perish by the sword, or sink in the waves of the Vistula.
By B. E. Hall, Esq. Andrew Jackson, May he succeed in his sec- ond election for President. The Penitentiary building-as it has been abolished by fire may the system be abolished by the Legisla- ture. The Cherokee Territory-the right of Georgia; may she speedi- ly acquire.
By James Ross, Esq. Party Spirit, The curse of a free people. It has been denounced by Washington, Jefferson and Jackson. It should not have a place in the bosom of Americans.
By E. Ridley :
O Pope, Had I thy satire's darts, I'd give the scoundrels their deserts And rip their hollow, rotten hearts, And tell aloud Their juggling, hocus pocus arts, To cheat the crowd.
By Martin Witt: May the wing of the Eagle of America spread over Great Britain with power to take the Lion by the head and pick out his eyes.
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By W. W. Padgett: May Allen Lysles in the next combat possess the power, might and strength of Elijah's God, to tear Martin Witt asunder.
By Joel Butler : Col. Seaborn Delk, who solicits and deserves the suffrage of his friends. May he ride the race of Justice and Suc- cess, and the patriotic citizens of Wilkinson County whip for him. By Josiah W. Hill, Henry Clay :
A little busy politician,
With more heads than a beast of visions,
And more intrigues in every one,
Than all the whelps in Babylon.
By Richard Lewis, Esq., The Constitution of the United States; sufficiently extended without liberal constructions for plain Repub- licans.
By Peter Buckhotes, Esq., Like the Herves of the Rev. we go for our country, right or wrong.
By John T. Harrison, May the Fourth of July ever be celebrated by the rising generations in memory of our forefathers-
Who bled and fought so nobly brave,
And by Divine protection,
Did our Country save.
By Thomas Allen-The Heroes of the Revolution, who preferred death and the destruction of their enemies to live in slavery.
By W. H. Wright-Talents and Patriotism-May they always find patrons and friends.
By Edwin Mayo-To the Fair of Georgia-As the Fair have the power to depress the vice of intemperance in the youths of our Country, so may they look with a watchful eye to their own good and glory.
By J. Beall-The Reader-A gentleman, plain, honest and up- right in all his dealings with mankind, who has by the courteous- ness of his address, suavity of his manners insured to himself the esteem, approbation and love of all.
By C. Culpepper-The Orator-A Virginian by birth, in politics consistent, and in friendship sincere.
After a pleasant day the company separated in excellent spirits and general good feelings.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE EBENEZER ASSOCIATION TAKEN FROM REGULAR FILE OF MINUTES
By Wiley Shepherd
This body was constituted at Cool Springs Meetinghouse, Wil- kinson County, Georgia, on Saturday the 6th of March, 1814. The Churches which thus associated were Rocky Creek, Whitehead's Meetinghouse, Big Sandy, Cool Springs, Poplar Spring, Sugar Creek, and Mt. Horeb. These were dismissed from the Hepzibah Association. Mt. Moriah, Mt. Nebo, New Providence, Richland Creek, Ramah, and Trail Branch were dismissed from the Ocmulgee Association.
The Presbytery consisted of the Rev. George Franklin, Norrel Robertson, Charles Culpepper and Isaiah Shirey, from the Hepzi- bah Association; Vincent A. Tharp, Henry Hooten and Edmund
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Tolbert from the Ocmulgee. Micajah Fulgham was chosen Mode- rator and Ezekiel Taylor Clerk. The Ocmulgee Church, a new constitution, was received into the union, making fourteen churches. This body was constituted on Articles of Faith held by Regular Bap- tist generally. The Association is indebted to the Rev. George Frank- lin for the name she bears.
Second Session, at Mt. Moriah, Twiggs County, August 13, 1814. Introductory Sermon by Micajah Fulgham, M. Fulgham Mode- rator and E. Taylor Clerk. Made arrangements for correspondence with Associations and appointed two General Meetings. Recom- mended Itinerent preaching, and appointed a fast day, etc. 14 churches and 575 members, Circular letter on Christian duties by Brother Amos Love, at this time there was four ordained ministers belonging to the Association, viz. Micajah Fulgham, Jesse Pierce, Wm. Hawthorn and Chadwick A. Tharp, Sr., and the following Licentiates, viz. Charles Stringer, John McKenzie, Samuel Pouncy, Elijah Hammock, Sam'l Cannon and Wiley Shepherd.
Third Session at Mt. Nebo, Wilkinson County, August 15, 1815. Introductory Sermon by Wm. Hawthorn, M. Fulgham, Moderator, E. Taylor Clerk, 3 churches received viz. Ohoopy, Rutherford and Woods. Query taken from the table, is it right to receive testimony from the world against a member in any case? Answer, we think it right that every church should receive testimony from any quar- ter she may think proper and act upon it, according to the weight the testimony bears with her. Resolved, that this Association recom- mend to the several churches they represent, to receive all such sums as may be collected from time to time in the said churches by free donation and transmit the same to this Association an- nually by their Messengers, which sums so collected shall form an Association fund to aid this Association in making such contribu- tions to Messengers appointed to bear letters of correspondence to our sister Associations as may appear necessary and for other char- itable purposes which may from time to time occur. Again recom- mend itinerant preaching, fast day, etc. 17 churches 761 members. Circular letter on the duty of Deacons by M. Fulgham. Twenty- eight dollars was raised at this session for the Association fund by the voluntary contributions of the Messengers, Fourteen of which was expended.
Fourth Session. at Mt. Horeb, Pulaski County, November 9, 1816. Introductory Sermon by John McKenzie, Fulgham and Taylor re- elected to office. Three churches received, viz., Stone Creek, Mount Pleasant and Bulah. Opened correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. Reported the church at Whitehead Meeting- house dissolved. Query taken from the table-is it consistent with the genius and order of the gospel of Jesus Christ for members of his church to encourage or suffer their children to attend dances ? Answer, it is inconsistent. Appointed General Meetings, fast day, etc. 19 churches, 681 members. Circular letter on Church Discipline by the Rev. Wm. Jones.
Fifth Session at Woods Meeting-house, Twiggs County, Septem- ber 13, 1817. Introductory Sermon by Vincent A. Tharp, Fulgham and Taylor re-elected to office. Resolved to cease correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. Agreed that the Ministers of this Association shall in future bear the title of Elder.
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Two churches received, Antioch Twiggs Co. and Camp Creek, Bald- win County. Agreed to contribute all the surplus money in the As- sociation fund for itinerant preaching in the lower counties provided suitable candidates should appear. 21 churches, 900 members. Cir- cular letter on Christian liberty by Wm. Hawthorn.
Sixth Session at New Providence, Wilkinson County, Sept. 12, 1818. Introductory Sermon by Wm. Jones, M. Fulgham, Moderator, E. Taylor Clerk. Resumed correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. Received and read a Circular addessed from the Kentucky Baptist Missions Society for Indian Reform. Appointed the Moderator to write to that Society. Set apart two days of fasting and prayer in imitation of the Ocmulgee Association on account of the great drought which prevailed this year. 21 churches, 879 mem- bers. Circular letter on Declension of Religion by Micajah Fulgham.
Seventh Session at Rocky Creek, Laurens County, Sept. 11, 1819. Introductory Sermon by Eden Taylor, Vincent A. Tharp, Mode- rator, Ezekiel Taylor, Clerk. One Church received, Salem. The Boad of Foreign Missions requested the sentiment of the Association in regard to an institution for the education of poor young min- isters, which was laid over until next meeting for consideration. Appointed a committee to join a similar committee from the Ocmul- gee Association to make arrangements for Indian Reform and report at the next meeting. Set apart a day of thanksgiving to God for his goodness this year in blessing the land with rain, and the people with bread to the full; also a day of fasting and prayer. Seven ministers were present as Delegates, viz. Eden Taylor, Wm. Hawthorn, John McKenzie, Isaiah Shiry, Vincent A. Tharp, Levi Bush, Solomon Stephens; three Licentiates, viz. Henry Dykes, Sam- uel Cannon and Wiley Shepherd. 22 churches, 925 members. Cir- cular letter on the Resurrection of the Dead by Vincent A. Tharp.
Eighth Session at Ramah, Wilkinson County, Sept. 9, 1820. Intro- ductory Sermon by Theophilus Pierce, Vincent A. Tharp, Mode- rator, Ezekiel Taylor Clerk. Three churches received, viz. Myrtle Spring, Mount Olive and Bethel, Pulaski. Agreed to concur with the Ocmulgee Association and any other that may come into the measure of Indian Reform and appointed trustees. Took up the reference from our Minutes of last year relative to an institution for the Education of poor young Ministers, but as this Association could not see its general utility could not come into the measure until better satisfied, but were willing others should act discretionary in the support of such an object. Query taken from the table, is there not an inconsistency in the mode of dismissing members as practised in our churches? Answer, we think there is. Resolved in future they be dismissed in toto. Appointed General Meeting, fast day etc. 25 churches, 1065 members. Circular letter on the Support of the Gospel by Micajah Fulgham.
Ninth Session at Myrtle Spring, Wilkinson County, Sept. 8, 1821. Introductory Sermon by John Ross,-Theophilus Pierce, Moderator, John McKenzie, Clerk. One church received, Buckeye. Received the report of the trustee on Indian Affairs. Received and continued the correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. Set apart a day for fasting and prayer etc. 26 churches in union, 1085 members. Circular letter on Preaching the Gospel to all Nations by John McKenzie.
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Note -- The Beersheba Church was formely Mount Pleasant.
Tenth Session at Mt. Horeb Pulaski County, September 7, 1822. Introductory Sermon by James Steely, Vincent A. Tharp, Mode- rator, John McKenzie Clerk. Received the report of the Board of Trustees for Indian Reform and unanimously agreed to aid in that laudable design and appropriate $128.00 dollars. Received the Minutes of the General Baptist Association. Took the same under consideration and laid it over to the next Association. Received and continued correspondence with the general Board for Foreign Mis- sions. Appointed a day for fasting and prayer, for the blessings of God upon our sons and daughters. 26 churches, 1019 members. Cir- cular letter on Renewing Grace by John Ross. The following min- isters were present as Delegates, Charles Culpepper, Henry Hand, James Steely, John Ross, John McKenzie, Vincent A. Tharp, Theo- philus Pierce, Wm. Hawthorn and two Licentiates, John Leonard and Elijah Hammock.
Eleventh Session at Stone Creek, Twiggs County, Sept. 13, 1823. Introductory Sermon by Charles Culpepper, Vincent A. Tharp, Mod- erator, John McKenzie Clerk. Two churches received, Poplar Spring, Washington Co., and Mount Pisgah, Monroe Co. of which Jont. Neal and John Blackstone were Messengers and both violently op- posed to missions. Took under consideration the reference of last year, relative to the General Association, which was thrown under the table. Took under consideration the Indian Reform whether to continue or discontinue,-it was discontinued. This caused one Min- ister to remark that they had stripped the Lord naked and turned him out of doors. Received and continued correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions and set apart a day of fasting and prayer. 28 churches, 1043 members. Circular letter on Christian Liberty by Elijah Hammock, which was referred to a Committee of three, Taylor, Hand and Blackstone for correction.
Twelfth Session at Cool Springs, Wilkinson County, Sept. 11, 1824. Introductory Sermon by Henry Hand, Vincent A. Tharp, Mod- erator, John McKenzie, Clerk. One church received, Mt. Bezer. It was moved and seconded that we consider the minutes of last year so far as related to Indian Reform, the motion was lost. A similar motion was made to correspond with the General Association, but it was lost. Received and continued correspondence with the Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. The church at Mount Pisgah, Monroe County, was dismissed of which Blackstone and Neal were Mes- sengers. The Ministers present as delegates were nearly divided, those in favor of Missions were Hand, Steely, Swift, Culpepper, Ross, Shepherd, Tharp, and Pierce-those opposed were Bush, Bar- ber, Blackstone, Neal Mckenzie, Dykes and Adams Jones, and the laiety chiefly. Appointed fast day, etc. 29 churches, 969 mem- bers. Circular letter on Family Religion by Eden Taylor.
Thirteenth Session at Rocky Creek Laurens County, Sept. 10, 1825. Introductory Sermon by Martin Swift, Theophilus Pierce, Mod- erator, John McKenzie, Clerk. Two churches received, Big Creek and Dry Creek. The Minutes are silent as to correspondence with the Board for Foreign Missions. The 28th item of last year's minutes was stricken out, and two days of fasting and prayer appointed for God's blessings on the churches generally, and also on our land, as there had been a Domestic Missionary Society formed within the
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bounds of the Association, the subject of Missions was not agi- tated. 30 churches, 1070 members. Circular letter on Praying for Ministers by Henry' Hand. At this time there is correspondence with seven Associations.
Fourteenth Session at Mount Olive, Baldwin County, Sept. 9, 1826. Introductory Sermon by John Mckenzie, Pearce and Mckenzie re-elected to office. By request of the church at Poplar Springs, Washington Co., a committee was appointed to meet with that church to set them in order. Appointed a fast day for God's blessings on the church, and the young and rising generation. 30 churches, 1009 members. Circular on Good Works by Theophilus Pearce.
Fifteenth Session. at Richland Creek, Twiggs County, Sept. 8, 1827. Introductory Sermon by Henry Hand, John Ross Moderator, and John McKenzie, Clerk. One church received, Union; one church dissolved, Salem. This body expressed her condolences for the death of those venerable men of God,-Vincent A. Tharp and Theophilus Pearce, formerly Moderators of this body. Recommended the churches to set apart a day of fasting and prayer among themselves. There were twelve ministers and one Licentiate at this meeting. 30 churches, 10074 members. Circular letter on Brotherly Love by John McKenzie.
Sixteenth Session at Trail Branch Pulaski County, Sept. 13, 1828. Introductory Sermon by John Ross, John Ross Moderator, Mckenzie Clerk. Two churches received, Harmony and Beaver Creek. Agreed to have the Constitution and Articles of Faith of this body published in the Minutes of the present year. No recommending or appointing a fast day this year, how forgetful Christians are sometimes of their dependence on God. 32 churches, 1198 members. Circular letter on Putting the Brethren in Remembrance of all their duties by Charwick A. Tharp. Up to this time there had been contributed for minutes $712.00 and to the Association Fund $735.00. $731.00 dollars had been appropriated to defray Messengers ex- pences. $81.00 had been returned by Messengers who failed to per- form the service assigned them as Corresponding Messengers. There had also been contributed $128.00 for Indian Reform, making an aggregate of $1575.00.
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