ORGAN OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST PAL ZION CHURCH IN AMERICA. -4**3 VOL. XIII. -f*a«3ita£»n& he .the first and th last, consequently airheads tome •out*. Well the people treated rra very kind through that section c Marengo County and I hope to se them again Wednesday morning, Ma; 8th. In company tdroBr Cost am behind a lazy gray mule, 1 started fo Horse Creek, church, eighteen mile from Nomafalia, in the lower part o Marengo County. Weil we fbum the neighborhood before sundown .am by walking several dangerous fix) fogs—or oooning diem as I did—wi reached the church in due time U find it crowded. I preached: and w< had a glorious time. • Thc i Lerdtwa with us. These people Would com near supporting a good man of a litth fire. They gave me a gobd'ooileeCkm am^ee-place to stop, ai plenty to eai and ten of them suscribed>to the Stab Yet some of these people, until thii year had never seen a Presiding Elder, nor even an Eider or ordained mail of-any kind of Zion connection since they joined the church yean ago. Bro Cost has three points foi preaching, one of which he tells me, no Presiding Elder has ever visited nor have they had the sacrament Joi four years. Reader don’t be ‘frigh tened at this. I found churches in Mobile County that have not had-the Lprd’s Supper administered to them in many years. 1 found one or two old churches in Washington County that have - never soei^^a ^Presiding Elder and though they ■- 'have paid quarterly dues for years, the Presiding Elder’s assessment and annually pay theinfifty cents General Fund. Yet they have never «een a a presiding officer of any kind noj received the sacrament of the Lord’f Sapper since they joined the church I speak of those wife are too old U. visit other churches. I hope no om of the present f’redding Elders wiL feel ofibnded as I afo satisfied yot are about your duties and leaving n< stone unturned for Ziou’scanse. Br< M S Cost is a- good man and haseuf ered and is now- suffering muchfoi Zion. God: bless bim^ I love* him He has three churches and baat* walk forty-eight miles to make tfo circuit. The circuit as it is, is i preacher killer and should be changed May God help us to do our whoU duty from Bishop down to lay mem Please take due notice Presiding Elders and never bold two quarter at one church on acaount of conven ienoe to a few members and yourself nortm the account of getting a larg erowd and a good collection on Bon dry when poor old lame and cripple* peopleset faraway , at some little kq church do and see them and carr them the body pf Jesus. i . My next point was Sand Hill am the poad we wentkwas twenty fiv miles. I arrived in the evening, tiA enough to spread the appointment, a Bro Charles Green, the pastor, ha* received my letter. I was mud fatigued, but managed to talk to large crowd. There are hundreds c colored people about Band Hill an just like the rest, all they need is t to be guided right. Many mor would do if they knew how. Buti takes a smart man to do his who! duty bv a congregation when beonl sees them once a month. Howeve Bro Green is a goo£ man, a Christia getleman and has an afticted wifi I greatly sympathize with him. Ti people at Sand HOI love him and a things considered he doeth well/ Our next point was Linden, eigl ing we were surrounded by Zion i here and at the County seat. It ai peered to me as though every bod; had loft Linden for a picnic j«u before we arrived, or gone over t some town popping. Well we wer there and itJMhadei tf We were then to stay a while when UteWUgWH* inquire about getting away. Wei "Linden, I use to sing about you, bo you are a dry place sure.” I said h the very polite Post Master, “Sir yot have a quiet place place.” "Yes,’ he replied with an ugly word, “it’i almost too qoiet for me.” *T waf fixing to leave at the time and said k him, "It looks nice.” And so it does It is a nice shady town where a mer chant can sit at either end of the place and see the oountry man before he really gets in with his eggs. Well we have some very nioe people in Linden. In fact they all seem kind both white and black, and they are preparingJ to build a nice church, These people make money and pro duoe and can easily keep aprsacher if they will. I preached and we bad a good time. I left friends there that I hope to meet again. I will say to Bre. Green that if he can only wake Linden up he will do well. An appropriate text for that church Would be "Awake thou that deepest and arise from the dead.” Mere anon, r- - k • INTRODUCTION OP REV. J. B. COLBERT TO THE WEB STER SQUARE M. E CHURCH, WORCES TER, MASS. BT THE PASTOR, REV. HENPY DORR, 4; WBuro m bhb^oh op the ^ COWEBKSCB _ OF THE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. we read toe words or our saviour: “And they shall come from the East, and from the West, and from the •North, and from the^South, and shall sit down iu the kingdom of God.” If this declaration or prophecy had been given with the Methodist church solely in onion as expressing its desti ny in the work of evangelising this world, and the time for its fulfillment had come, we would be already ripe for the consummation. Methodism extends in all directions Worth, South, East and West alike. Nearly, if not all the nations upon the face of the globe have Methodism It proves itself a blessing to all class es, the rich, the poor, the high, the low, the black, the white, the ignrf rant and the learned. Faithful to the divine commission it is a boon to 411 people who seek shelter in the heaven prepared refuge. Its membership in this country alone is 4,699,527. This embraces odist and variousother branches, all of whipb hold fraternal relations and attkfjgagedin one grand work, that of elevating humanity and saving souls for God and beaven. • The brother who . comes fo us to night with his message from God, the Rev. J, B. Colbert, is the fraternal delegate from the Sooth Carolina Conference, of the Zion Methodist church, to the New England Confer enee pf the same branch of Methodism now holding its annual session in thh City, • The history of the colored work in f elevating their raoeU both interesting I and important, and were it written if 5 would form an essential part of Amer s ican history. Some one may writi t this history so that we or our childrec B may be able to see what a great Wort r this people have been and are doih| ’* for themselves—a .work that rnakn edge himself colored ydtag ana u is so, me colored people-of America are here without their own choice bat ae they are here they hare a destiny and we. are beginning to see something of the part they are to aust&ia in the tuture prognssofthi. Country. The brother who Is to speak to you this evening oomes from one of the largest conferences in his oonnec* turn. It embraces a membership of 150 ministers and is doing a grand work in his State for the colored race* I have the pleasure to present to yon the .Rev. J. B. Colbert; fraternal delegate from the South Gutolina Zion Memoaist conierence. ALABAMA POINTERS—MANY THINGS TALKED ABOUT AND DI8CU88ED. Mr. EditorWe are moving »long in old Alabama very smoothly. She is a grand State* She is about the only State that the President doesn’t know what to do with by way of appoint ments. I guess it is because there k some very slick eels in the net, and he them on his political string. I hope to to see some more Of the black fish on the Alabama string,Although it is of President Harrison has disappoint ed us to some extent. We had began to grow restless about the spoils, bat be has remembered us and is remem bering os. Mr. Gonee (brother to Eer. Joseph Geomex of the East Ala., Conference of the A. H. E. Z. Church) has been appointed as postmaster at jUsrtoaee Afa^ but the whites say ihatthcy have bee* insulted by the Appointment, and that they will not accept the appointment, before they will, they will not have any poet office at that place- Mr. Geomes says that none of those things move him. I goes* they will oome to it. Weare expecting a changein the post office here very soon. We have been having an education al feaaf through out the State for the last two weeks. On May the 80th we went up to the eomntenoement at Tus kegee, Ala., to hear Rev. J.O Price, D. D., deliver the annual ied draw, and takei an observation of the work done at this jactitation. I feel sak In saying that the Tuskegee Nor mal School is obe of the grandest in stitutions in the South. It has one of ! the grandest men of the raoe is its principal, Prof. B. T. Washington. Eight yean ago he organised this seboel ia Zion oburoh in Tuskegee. Now (bey have gut throe fine three Story buildings, and Another one in course of erection. : They have other nice dwelling houses on the ground* Iky haven fine saw mill, fcuMon; prfe indwtrW? flfec; brick yard, C. W. G tty etc., J. H. Washington After we had seen all possible, we went in to be good dinner and came out Then we returned t*,J and noticed the capitol ^ (the colored company tha from Mongomery) drill av was grand. We then raw under the shed to hear apeak; at 1:30 p. m , tl commenced, first music by second salutatory. in the school room” by M| McDonald Mobile, 3rd, 4 civilisation,” T. Harris,! Aik 4th, “woman’swork uf by Miss NormaE Walker, fifth, Valedic’ oty^Biertf method, that is hard work Campbell, Mobile. $*n annual address. Prof, came forward an in a y manner introduced 3jjfr. took lor hia subject,*p|e its capabilities, and po«j for an hoar he held .tig; three thousand peoples^ Hercules serpent; he mad and cry at will. Many i citizens were present to! divine and scholar, who perfectly satisfied that . xne diplomas were preseoiea nexi to the fradai tea , twenty two in number. All of them are Christians with one exception. Thus ended the exercises. s 'r f Dr. Price came to Montgomery by repeat of the citizens, through Dr. RR Morris. He addressed the atu denta oi the University of Alabama on Friday night at Dexter Axe Bap» tist church, by special invitation of its President Prof W B Paterson. He addressed the Snnday School at the Old Ship on Sunday at XI a m and preached at 8 p m same day and all said that R was one of the beat ser mons that they h*d the pleasure of bearing for many days. Dr. Price hat a boat of friends in the city of Montgomery who would likd to have him come often and stay longer when he does come, but there would not be very; mnch pleasure in it for him. They would make him talk himself to death lecturing and preaching. They think beoanae he can talk tbr* — er gets tired. ■Tbnly he, hi a inat'u^. . schools of the city ate to be commend I ed, for their success and efficient work The University, with Prof. W BPafc ersen as principal, and - rite Swayne (pity) School, Prof. J. D. Bibb (grad uatc of Livingstone College) principal who is jwt'tbe man for the place. - / The late Prof 0. H. Duncan A. M was on bat or and i there .ed bit was a every hand, but- earth’s loee ig heav en's gain. He is more than conqueror at last, Now be finds his trials o’er: . . ;i H® has all hie suffering past, Hunger now and thirst no more. Farewell conflicting hopes and fears, When lights and shades alternate Howhriaht the unchanging morn ai___ jjtoeonirtant world farewell! It matters not how long one lives, but how well. Some live longer in ten years than others do in thirty; so this young man crowded an immense amount of usefulness in a few brief Tile: .._ fiunilv has the deepest sympa thizes of the community. It seems that it was providential, that Mr Bun* dan kept his health sufficient to look after and control the city school as principal, (like Moses with Israel till Joshua was prepared for the leader ship of the people), till another of Montgomery’s bright sons could grad uate and come forth to take hpld of the work, and as Mr. J. D. Bibb-had just finished up at Livingstone Col lege, he was appointed to take charge dfthe school, and ell concerned are very well pleased with him as princi pal. He gives perfect satisfaction. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.) RESOLUTIONS OP RESPECT, f TO CHREBTOPHER H. BOGER. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty Godin his wisdom and mercy tore move from our midst; our beloved friend and brother Christopher H. Boger, who departed this life June 13 1889 ■, and eas, He was an enterprising helpful young man to the commit nity in which he lived { therefore be it Resolved, 1st, That while, we feel ire have sustained a great loss, and tie family a devoted husband, son and brother by his early death, yet know ever place, to dwelling with friends upon dear, we clearly recog hand in this stroke of ;$rttnd«aott and humbly sub mit eureelves to the inscrutable de grees of the Almighty. '*■>■ ? >’ : 2nd, That we deeply sympathise kith the devoted wife and family In their sore affliction, and commit them to the tender care of our heavenly father. . 3rd; That these resolutions be sent to the Afrioo-Amexican Presbyterian, the Star of Zion and the Negro World for publication, and a copf of the same be presented by the secreta ry of the committee to the bereaved wife and family. D» J. Koontz, Chairman. S, J. Hargrave, Sec. H. L. Simmons, G. V/ Montgomery, W. P. Phifer, L.L Euby, J. W. McMobe, J. L. Montgomery, J. H. Harris. . Committee on behalf of oolored cit izens of Concord* N. (J. THE GOLDEN GATE* A VOICB FROM STOCKTON 8TBEET HOW CHUBCH, BA* FRANCISCO, CAL. BY BKV. V. J. MCINTOSH, • r« W.t w, Mr. Editor We are still alive and laboring sealoualy for the advancement of Ohriat’s kingdom on the Pacific Coast I have just closed a series of meetings daring which the church was greatly revived. The cold and indifferent were awakened to a lively interest in ihe cbhrcb. The lukewarm became intensely interested, and the old stal wart standard bearers became enthus iastic. There were nine conversions. The a conversion in Ban Fran hing of olden times, y There 1 b members. In the contest for prises were Mrs. Henry Tolbert who raised 182 and look first prize, whioh was a ladies gold watch ; Mrs E Greenfield, who took second prise which was a laree silver pitcher sad raised $77; Mis E A field, who took the third—-a sil 4* cop- raised $25 and Miss Bell Barber, who is hot a member of our church, but is one of San Francisco's best young ladies, raised $28and was the recipient of the fourth prised silver butter dish. Mr. Robert Arrington won the fifth prize eall bell, and raised $12.50. Mr Geo Munroswon the sixth prize, a box of matches and raised $0.50. On the evening of the 9th inst, we had memorial services for the benefit of the Johnstown sufferers. We sent them $25.15. We are going to have another grand rally on our anniversary day— the first Sunday in August. This is to be by^ subscription among the mem bers. We have already more than *200 subscribed. We have held our second quarterly conference, and elected our trustees in accordance with the law of this State, with perfect satisfaction to all concerned. All is smopfth so far. I cannot speak too highly of my church and the people generally of this city. They are hospitable, kind and socia ble. I never met a finer people. Isn't it lawful for a preacher to stay at a place like this four years ? Yes! I shall start put of the city on my second quarterly tour through my District on next Thursday, commenc ing as San Jose and going to Pam Robles, Fresno City, Redding, Red Bluff, Anniston and Portland, wldeh tiiBfl von Aril gospel irbo Ip9i net murmur if their coffee is cold, nor if at any times they are forced to take $ soldier’s fare—ministers who are filling to suffer if heed , he for Use cause of Christ upon the Pacific Coast. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principal ities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Who will meet the annual confer* ence at San Jose on the aecohd Wed* nesday in September ? In every peas that rends the heart, ThTauiaof sorrow hath apart vision of Dr R R Morris and Rev T A Weathington, by order of the pre siding bishop of the fifth Episcopal Distnct Rt Rev TH Lomax. Pay your dues to the Stab. APPOINT JULY: Fri 5, Moses Temple, Sat 6, Rebecca Church Son 7, 11 o’clock, Wliiteville Grove, “ 7, night, Elisabeth CSty, Tuee 9, Genlites, Wed 10, 11 o’clock, Mt. Zion “ " 8 * Pitts Chapel, Fri 12, Portsmouth, V Sun 14, Zion, South Hampton, County, 1 Mon 15, Millfield, r $ Tues 16, Mt. Morin, Wed 17, Mt. Olive, Fri 19, Suffolk, Sat 20, Whidejville, Sun 21, lio’ekfok, Rosely; “■ " night. St. John Mon 22, Red Oak Grove, NOTICE. The branch Book Concern of the East Alabama conference of the AM. E Zion connection is to be established and located in the city ef Montgom ery, Ala., under the control and super NOTICE. The Sunday School Convention of the Charlotte Dist. will convene in Grace Church on the 30th day of July ait 10 o’clock A. M. Each School will be prompt in collecting and sending in the usual assessments. It is hoped that every School in the District will be represented. J. A. Tyler, P. E., Chairman. 42 AND ABOOK FREE t LOOKING FOB ZION. Any person telling me where “Zion” first occurs in the mble and send 40 cts. with their answer, I will on July 1st give $2 to the 1st correct answer and $1 to the second person, 50 cts to the 3