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THE AFRICO-AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN • OHSOLTDATEI) WITH TIir S:juthBrn Evangelist, BY IJ, J. SANUERS & Co. TO *he F.iluchtlc ii'dl, Material, Mor« » .1 i: U;t. rests ot our fieople lu tht* a ri», iMibllyh.'l at \ViLMiX(4TON, N. C. Vi i-irly. Al nu«‘8tluna arising uiuler the variouB sub j« a >ove lu'lii’ateil aredl3cussel from a Chris tiaa p.lint ol'view. Kuch number contains the ami best uews from our Southern i ‘hi, ^ 11(1 trorn the Cliurch at large. There is Ciiretudy selec-tcd reading mutter suited to all c^jL-wes of our jieopU—the farmer, the mcchaii- l , tl.c artizaii and the bicrccidonal man. 'rhe Subbath-school acd Temperance causes > 111 receive special attention. ti-;kms of sunscuiFTiox. tiiuglo copy one year, ^2.00 4lien iiaid in advance, 1.^0 “ “ 6 nios., 1.00 Club rates, ten or more copie.s to one address $1.50 a copy. KATFS OF, AJiV'KllTISJXG. Ordinary advertisements, ]>er brevier line. 1 time ^ -08 4 times, (one montb) 2.5 13 “ (tliree months) 00 20 “ (six '■ 1 i .00 r,2 “ (one yeai) 1.80 Otlior advertisements aad ieaiin£[ notices special rates, TIIF OFFICE ,M “ The AFKICO-AMEHICAN ritKSSYTEl'.l an” Is at Wii.MiNOTON, N. C. All coiiiniu Iiieations I'or publication should he addressed to ills ollice. We eariie.stly ask tlie sympatliy and supiiort rd onr bretliren and I'rlcnds at lar^e, in order 1 hat ourellorts in tills enterprise may beerowned 'villi Bueeess. Agents Wantkii—to whom a J.heial eomiiiission will he paid. 11.^'iSeiid money by P. O. Money Order Iteoistered Letter or Bank Olieok. Othei, ■wise it might get lost and tlie sender alone will be responsible. Alldress ■ 'I'liF. Akuico-Amehican Pkeseytkkian 711 Princess St., Wilmington, N. C. The new scheme of emigration un der the management of Rev. R. C. O. lienjaminc is only another of those iijnU-falui which have periodically ap peared only to lead multitudes of con- (iding colored people into an unknown hind of plenty, which is never realiz ed. We are glad to know that agent lleiijamine will have to put up $10(10 for a license before he can be gin deceiving the Xegroes of North Carolina. A “blind tiger” is what they call a place where liquor-is sold on the sly. The latest Georgia sensation is that such a tiger lias been found secreted within the legislative ])rccinets of tliat State, the property of a number of thirst)’ members and in charge of a colored man. This doubtless ac counts in part for recent had legisla tion in tiiat State and illustrates fur ther the indispensibility of the color ed man. *i(X)!^ri mkAtaky. THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 1891. Rev. D. J. Sanders, editor of the Africo-American Presbylerian, pub lished in this city, announces tliat it will probably be removed to Char lotte about 1st September, and that there will ho no change in the conduet of the paper, lie is an intelligent man and so far as wo have observed has condnetod Ids paper upon a basis of fairness and loyalty to the Master. W'e do not mean to say that all he has said met onr approval. We do not fin t that in any man’s writings. Wo wi.sli liim success, happiness and usefulness.— Wilmington Messenger. Aug. IS. We appreciate the above, especially when the source from which its comes is taken in consideration, and we cor dially reciprocate tlie kindly feeli;'.g so generously expressed by tlie erudite, versatile and conscientious editor of was held; the writer was Chaplaii) of the day, the Mayor delivered the address of welcome, Mr. C. M. Robin son of Camdem read tlie Emanciiia- tion Proclamation; and Rev. W. O'! Jason of Orange delivered a patriotic and eloquent oration. The addres^ was full of inspiration and liopefnW ness In the evening a vast concourse oJ white and colored people assembled. Appropriate addresses were delivereS by Hon. Jesse Lawson of this city^, Rev. W. C. Jason and your corre spondent ; after which many enjoyed themselves with various amusements. I am glad to say, that the appear ance and general deportment ot our people during the entire time wa^ most praiseworthy, rellecting great credit upon our and the several coin- munities represented by thorn. Upoti this point one of the city daily (Uenl- ocratie) iiapers can be heard. Tlie following is quoted from the yl’ress. “Yesterday’s EmaneipatTJi Day celebration was very credi- ApTe to the colored race. That the masses of the colored people do behave them selves better than the ’white folks’, was proven again yesterday. This city was full of the colored people of all classes, and the bar-room did a thriving business, yet is was not nec essary for the i)olice to make an ar rest.” May I not say to many of onr |)Cople on such occasions—“Go thou and do likewise?” W. A. Alexandeu, ll.I Richmond St., Plainfield, N. J. Aug 10, ’91 Professor has not been so well this summer. Kvery one that we licar speak ot a location for the North Carolina Teach er’s Association seems to bo living in liopos of seeiii;4 that august body siuiglv liYiused oit the Beach near I\ il- ' mhigton. .\ow we.lon't know ol a iiap- |)ier i(h-a. It wonhl inspire tlie tired teachers with new vigor to t)c able lo bask in balmy liree/.es from o’, r the hriirt' tleep while holding the annual meetings, While the Sabbath School Mission ary was in the city tlie Mission Sun day school was revived and put in working condition. Miss M. A. Ijynch, who for some time lillcd the eliair as president of the Cliarlotte Woman’s Christian Temperance L'nion tendered lier re.sig- nation of ollice at the regular meeting last Monday evening. AVe know the Union will feel her absence deeply. Mr. P. \\h Russel came down from his school at Huntersville last week to visit his friend Mr. Tiiompson. “Caroijnk.” The Bethany Sahhath Scliool Convention. From Oxford, Fa. Mb. Editor:—The members of the Second Presbyterian church of this town were exceedingly pleased to have with them on last Sunday their 1890 a\()T1(]1^: 1891 former pastor, the Rev. FI. F'. Flggler- tho leading daily Democratic journal ton, who preached two very earnest 11 Floaso exam- ine the tab on yonr paper to day and see if yonr .snhserii>tion is ont. It it is, don’t delay hnt renew at illlU SCIUI lilt/ iliillMlIlt Ul sidiseriptioH at the ADVANCE BATE of S1..10 a year. If the tab .shows that you are iiHlehted to us, please pay up now as Ave desire to get in all arrears ot subscriptions. IJgr'F'riends, don’t put us to the ex pense and inconvenience of sending yon a bill. Flxamino the tab on your paper and see ifyou owe us. The tab shows the date to which the subscrip tion has been paid. If the date is past tlicn you owe us. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. TO OUR READERS. ft is proper to state for the informa tion ol onr readers and others who may he concerned, that there will be no change in eonducting the Africo- American Presbyterian. It will be continued with such improvements as it is possible to make. i'hc only change likely to occur in the near future will be a removal of Ihc publication ollice and plant to Cliarlotte, about Sept. 1. A'ery Respectfully, D. J. Sanders. of North Carolina. During our long residence here oc cupying a public position as minister and journalist, we have endeavored to make trntli and duty our guide, to assume a position in relation to all questions demanding attention with tlie utmost circumspection, and par ticularly in times of local or general c.xcitcmont to woigli c.ai'cfnlly evovy word. We have tried to the best of onr ability to be true to ourself, true to onr race, true to our people of an- other race, true to tlie Oluirch of our choice, and true to our God. Although the Aiiuco-.A merican Presbyterian is a denominational and religious paper, wo have found it necessary to discuss all matters aris ing for consideration except polities strictly speaking. Onr environments have demanded this, and it is not strange that we may have incurred the ill-grace of some of our colored and white friends. But our conscience is clear and wo are gratified to know that onr career in Wilmington has been such as to merit and receive ihe approval of our best colored and white people and that we are to carry with us to our new and more diversified field of labor the best wishes of the editor of the Wilmington Messenger. y BlilEES. AVe hope all delinquent snliscribcrs will pay iq) by Sept., 1. It is pleasing to note so much ac tivity in onr churches in this warm season. 'file trustees of Riddle University will meet at the University Tuesday, 2:5th inst., at 3 o’clock p. m. and will lill the remaining vacancies in the Faculty of the University. By the dc:ith James Russell Lowell, whicli occurred at his home near Bos ton .hist AA’ednesday, American let ters and statesmanship are bereft of a representative of the first rank. / .''^An article on the first page of paper endorses Prof. C. H. Moor the presidency of the Colored Agricul tural and Mechanical College in strong terms. AA'e lielievd Professor Jfooie fully conqietent for the posi lion ;ind would lie pleaseil lo learn of hi" aiipointment. \ Eiiiiiiicipatioii Uelebnitioii. The Flmancipation Proclamation whicli was proclaimed by President Iiincoln Sept. 22d ’62 and executed Jan. 1st, ’03, was celebrated in a grand way in Plainfield, N. J., Aug. Gth. This season of the year wai prefered on account of advantages in hotel ac commodations and milder weather and other local considerations. Alost of the colored citizens of tliis city were in the procession, either afoot, in carriage or on horse b.aok. Large numbers of visitors from Mor ristown, New Brunswick, Orange, Elizabotli, and other neigliboring towns joined in the procession. All along the line were fife drum corps and brass bands. There was a mani fest good feeling among the white citizens towards the affair, which was exhibited by the generous display of flags and buntings along the route of the parade. There were also promi nent in the procession the two Mayors of Plainfield and North Plainfield, six of tlie city Councilmen, the city Clerk and Counselor and Postmaster. During the parade, salute from a brass cannon were fired. The various companies along the line of march w open tlieir doors, sounded the gon'gs and iired :i sahrte. Many white children were dressed in suits made of colors of the U. S. flag greeted the procession as it passed. Tlie procession ended at the Cres- nl rink wlicre a large mass meeting and instructive sermons t(5 a large crowd. It was indeed a rare treat to all. The Rev., who is an eloquent, devoted and faithful worker for the Master, is most beloved by all classes in this community. The people here are truly devoted to the Rev. Gentle man and would have him return to them, but I am glad to say, that he is now iiastpr of ADacc Prjoalyjtcrllr church, Balto., Md., of which I am an, humble elder. Since his advent amon^^ us as pastor the clinrch has received new life. Our church is a large two- story brick building, situated on the S. AV. corner of Dolphin and Fitting Sts. It has a seating capacity of seven hundred. Its locality is just grand and affords a large field for usefulness. Hitherto onr people hare been very much discouraged on the account of a large debt, hnt tliey are beginning to realize tliat with tiie as sistance of God and the financial abil ity of Rev FI. F\ FIggleston, the faith ful man of God. The debt must be removed very soon. Since the Rev. took the church several have been re ceived and there arc more to follow. The congregation has increased fifty per cent. AVe therefore ask the prayers and co-opcr.ation of all those who love God and his cause. Our debt is about ($6,000) SIX thousand dollars. Thus you can see that this is quite a burden upon a poor church. Any who may desire to assist ns can send their subscription to Rev. FI. F’. Eggleston, 1102 Etting St. Balto., Md. Aim. 14, ’91. A. R. Rideout. “Charlotte Mirror.” “mI- The statement in last week’s ror,” that Mr. S. C. Thompson, who IS sick over at Biddleville, has been re moved to his home in South Carolina, should have read, he will bo carried homo as soon as he is able to he moved. Mrs. John Henderson is visiting in Georgia. She will be gone until Sep tember. It is seldom that we have a case of bold theft committed in “Log Town.” One of our prominent doctors came near loosing his temper upon discov ering that his house girl had borowed six dollars and seventy-five cents from him for an unlimited time, the other day. Professor J. F. K. Simpson, of the Fayetteville Normal school, who has been spending several weeks in Char lotte renewing his old acquaintances left for his post of duty Wednesday. The “Queen City” is always glad to welcome her sons of earlier days. AA’e were pleased to see Professor S. B. Pride of the Goldsboro Normal School at the Presbyterian Sabbath school last Sunday morning. The The Presbyterian Sabbath scliool Coventioiqof western Norlli Carolina convened yesterday at 11:30 a, m. in Bethany Second Presbyterian Cluireli, Iredell Co., N. C. The Convention was called to order by the Pi'esidcnt, R. II. Alexander. Deuolional Seruices: The Bethany Sabbath School choir snug, “Dear Shepherd of thy peoiile hoar.” R. 11. Alexander re.ad Luke 1.5:1-24, [irayer was offered by AVm. J’ ILuvkin. Boll called, minutes of the previous meet ing read and approved. Ihisiness: Messrs. D. S. Alexander, Charles Alexander, and H. A. Phifer were appointed committee on creden tials. Tliey retired and, liaving re turned, reported lliree Salili-itli schools, viz., Stateville, Betliany, Cam- ei-on—respectively represented liy AV. B. AVood and Miss N. D. C;irson, Chas. Alexander and Clarke, M. (J. Steele. Result of the Election of ’,97: Presi dent, R. H. Alexander; A'ico-iiresident, M. C. Steele; Recording Secretary, Miss M. E. Dean; Treasurer, Charles A'lcx.a'mter; (Jorrbsponding Socreuiry, Miss N. D. Carson, Stateville, N. C. Reports from the Sa.bbath School: F'irst, Stateville Sabbath School. They have a roll of 190, average at tendance of 63, a spectacle class, in all 11 classes; they otiservo Children’s Day according to the programme. Cameron Sabbath School liave a roll of 80, 4 classes, average attend ance of about 00, a spectacle class, they do observe Children’s Day, though they did not this year. Tlie Convention advised them to make more classes and to keep a weekly re coid of all their wor’n. Bethany Sabbath school. Since tlie last Convention this Sabbath school reports rapid progress. Raised $23.- 41, of this $8 was collected Children’s Day and sent to the Board of Publica tion and Sunday school work. Tliey have a roll of 61 and there average at tendance is good. The Convention insisted on their organizing a spectacle class. At this point Mrs. S. E. AV’entz made a terse speech as to the utility of the spectacle class and its iirohahle success in Bethany if they would hut begin it. The reports from the Sabbath schools and their discussions were in teresting and instructive. It is in mind to us that the representatives will ever look forward to this day, with much concern in their Sunday school ivork. All the Sunday schools keep up their collection and take in terest in proper stemuli for their Sun day seliools, such as picnics and Xmas trees. Music, Stateville choir. Benedic tion by Rev. S. F\ Wentz. Conven tion adjourned for 45 minutes recess. Afternoon Session. The Convention was called at two o’clock. Prayer was offered by M. C. Steele. Music, Cameron choir. The roll was called and the minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. Next in Order: Place for the Con vention of ’92: Mooresville, Cleveland and Cameron were offered—Cameron was accepted. Literary Rail: T1 e following was the programme: AA’ords of Welcome, Rev. A. S. Bill ingsley; Benefits of tlie Sunday school. Rev. W. II. Bryant; AVho should at tend the Sunday school. Rev. J. G. Murray; How to secure a Regular at tendance in Sunday school, Rev. S. F. AA'entz; The model Simday school teacher, Rev. D. Brown; Select words to the Coinention, Bev. ,1 II Craw ford. The first speaker being absent. Mr. E. iO. Sumors witli warm words and inex[iressihie earnestness, made the (/'onvention welcome to tlie community of Bethany. The next two siieakers being :ibsent, A\ m. J. Ilankin was asked t; say something on their subjects. 1 le resiionded. Tlie Bev. S. F AVentz diseusseil his ject in a docile and an emotional style. He received many cheers. Music, Cameron Clioir. The last speakers being away, the Convention listened, witli interest, to speeches by Alessrs. M. C. Steele and D. S. Alexander. .Music, Statesville Choir. Representation of the Presliytcrian Board of I’nblication and S. S. Work, by a S. S. Missionary. Ho gave ont a number of catalogues of the Board’s publications. Alnsic, Bethany elioir. Collection of $1.20 taken. Music, Statesville elioir. On motion of .Air. D. S. Alexander the Convention re turned a standing vote of thanks to tlie good pcojile of Bethany for their friendly reception and hospitality on this occasion. T'he minutes having been read and approved, the Oonvontion closed with prayer by AVm. J. Rankin. Tlie (7onvcntion adjourned at 5 o’clock to meet in Cameron cluircli, Elmwood, N. C., at 9 o’clock A. Al., of 2nd Thursday in Aug- 1892. Beautiful day—everything wont off' lovely. F'irst class singing; well se lected music both as to sentiment and air. All the choirs did well—calling forth the applause of the Convention every time. They deserve liigli com mendation for their efforts. F'our ministers last year one tliis! It is hoped that more of tliom may be alilc to get out next year. AVe think th.at tlieir presence will give greater importance to S. S. AVork and so en courage the officers and teachere and draw ont the parents. Tlie writer surely did enjoy meet ing with the Pres. S. S. C. of Western Nortli Carolina. He thinks that there remains for them a crown. AVm. j. R-ynkins, An>-. 14, ’91. Statesville, N. C. Mr. A. F^rank liichardson of New A'ork, in his recent address in St. Paul, Minn., before the National Editorial Assoeiation, called allentioii to the tact that dniggi.st.s all ovit the conn- try are contiiimdlv (lei'r;imliiig tlieir enslinners Uy olfering lliem imitai.ions or substitutes for vtirious I’ateiil Medi* cines, thus also of swindling the Pro- snb- I prietors of siieh medicines wlio h ive created the demand by extensive ad vertising. Tliis practice of snbslitn- tion by the druggists has grown lo such an extent that .Air. Richardson invokes the aid of the newspapers in its exposure and defeat. But no one could allow themselves lo he thus swindled, especially in the pnrehaseof Simmons Liver Regnlalor, the great remedy for Indigesnpn and all Liver trouble. The gennine'ftrticle is stamp ed with a large red Z on the face of the package. Take no other. .Vny siilistitiite for this is a frafal upon the purchaser who invariably .(lays the penalty in not securing the relief to be had from taking the genuine article. KeiiiUill Note.s. Froceeilitig'.s (if EiuiTieltl S. S. Uouveiitioii. AIr. Editor:—Allow me a few lines in your columns to rehite hrieily the proceedings of our Sabbath school Convention in F’airfleld I’resbytery. At 10:30 a. m. .August 1st the mem bers of the Convention assembled in the neat little Church, (New Haven). After the weleomc address by Rev. Seabrook, pastor, and the response by Rev. .Miller the roll was called. The topics of the (hiy were discussed, and at an intervening point the Sabbath school Institute was conducted by Rev. AVatkins. Sunday at 11 a. m. a soul stirring sermon was f preached by Rev. I. 1). Davis and tlie Iiord’s Supper was administered. .At 2 p. m. Mr. Johnson, M.D,. conducted tlie exercis es which consisted of essays ;ind ad dresses as follows: Ess.ay, Miss Lizzie Ross, AVinns- boro; S. C., “Slionld non-profes.sors of religion be employed as teachers in tlie Salibath school”? This slie gave a full discussion and we agree with her in the negative. .Miss Ross posesscs good eloentionary qualities. Essay, Aliss AI. S. AVilson, Alayosville, S. C., “Training a cliild ” In this she displayed all the qualities of an elocu tionist, and produced unquestionable facts in her discussion. Essay, Aliss R. A. AV’ilson, Mayesrille, S. C., “Se cret of success.” In tills .she display ed her heroic qualities, her selection tells that she is a lieroine. Essay, Aliss S. J. Hemphill, Blackstocks, S. C., “AVhero duty calls.’’ She spared no pains in making this subject inter esting. Flssay, Miss E. Nelson, Sum ter. S. C., She gave “The beginning and the end.” Nothing was left un said that should have been said. After the interesting addresses of several distinguished gentlemen, the Convention adjourned with a true Preshyterial sermon by Rev. J. C. AVatkins. F’raternally yours, A. J. JEFFE11.SON. Alayosville, S. C. Frcsbyterial Meeting. The F’airfield Presbytery will meet in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Ridgeway, S. 0., the 2nd, Wednesday ill September ’91, at 8 o’clock p. m. J. C. W.VTlUNS, S' C. One of our leacliers often told the hoys never to obey Satan for he wonhl never tell ns to do any good thing, hnt we have found a case of late where we wish the man had obey ed for we believe tliat one lime in six tlionsand years the Devil was right. A certain man lias the habit of making long, dry talks that kill out the prayer- meetings. About six-fiftlis of his time is in [iraise of himself and family One night lie sat still an 1 we began to rejoie that ho would keep still line time, when up he jumped saying that “Satan had tried to keep me from say ing any thing to-niglit.” Tlien lie told ns about his mules, farm-crops his line carraiage, then he ended by [lointing poor sinners to his college educated cliildren and lus own noble self as examples worthy for ns to fol low. Before lie quit we were fully persuaded that Satan was right in try ing to keep him from talking that time. Result nobody at prayer-meeting for the next three weeks. (Omit thinking this haiipened in tlie Boone- ville CluirCh.) ' “They say” this and “'riioy say” something. VA’e can gel nows faster from “'I'liey say” than we can from the best daily papers in the state. One man started out to find the oflloe of “They say” or at least to get a peep at the old active gentleman. He spent one wlfole week in fruitless search and came lo the conelnsion that “They say” is only a modest name for lies, that instead of one meet ing you and saying, “I am going to tell you a lie upon some of the people” he cries, “ They sa,y’\ and yon get it. Air. Pilsoii has erected lomhstones over the graves of his cliildren. We hope more will do likewise and make “tlie city of the dead” more attruelive. A commission of the Orange Pres- liytery of tlie Sjulliern' Presliyterian Cliurch organizid a colored eluireli in Elkin tlie otlier day. Tliey liavo a lot and will erect the house as soon as the lumber can be put on the spot. A house would h.ave been up hnt tlie mill could not furnish the lumlicr any sooner. A'ery fair prospect of more chiirclies of tliat kind in tliis part of the State. Rev. S. G. W’alker, the minister, is a good worker. “Ready Ike” can hid liim a liearty “God bless you”, so long as he goes wlierc this Presbytery fail to enter. Aliss Ida Boles used the buggy and pony. Sam Jones don’t tell anybody that the owner thereof went along, too. “Ready Ike” played off'lame one day to get to ride but tliey did not liand him far. Mr. Tom R often stops his liorse at Oak Dale on tliese hot days and asks Aliss Alatiida if lie cm liave a drink of water and a mellow apple. Ail, Tom. Ali.ssionary J. II. Gilmer, Jr., has been elected principal of a higli school in Georgia witli a salaiy of fifty dollars per montli. He Inis not yet expressed Ids intentions, lint it is tlionglit tliat lie will continne in ids present jiosition, wliere lie lias lalioreil sueeessfnlly for tlie past eiglit years. “Be.ydy Ike.” Notice. Tlio .VIcClelland Prosliytory will meet in tlie Alt. Pisgali Pre.sliyterian Cluireli, Laurens, S. on Tliursday, Septemlier 3rd, 1991 at 1:30 j). m. tf B. F'. .AIcDowell, S. C.
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