The Central Record from Leavenworth, Kansas • 1

entral Record The LEAVENWORTH KANSAS JULY, 1878: 60 CENTS A YEAR Vol. no. 11, TUB MEETINGS AT OTTAWA. The Minister's Conference mot on Thursday, June G. The essay on Evangelists," by Rev.

S. Dunnett, whou they are unfortunately unable, to pay all they oan, and then the dobt is discharged. This is liberal and kind, and is but another ovi-donoo of tho denire of tho Homo Mission Sooiety to render us assistance. For this liberality we bless God, and return our thanks to his sorvants who EDITOR J. B.

Iaiiuwickh, was a carefully prepared paper. Ho LaiKH'i BuiiHnK- Curnrr Konrtli ami Dl-ware Mtr-el, Howm Number followed the scriptures very closely. It was shown that the oihco of the evangelist no longer existed seporate as can be ascertained, it is the only Swedish Baptist Churoh in the state. And better than all else, through the untiring efforts of Bro. Johnson and his devoted people and the very liberal assistance of the good people oi the place, this little sanctuary was prayerfully dedioated free from debt.

The American brethren have also organized a ohuroh at this place, and enjoy the effioient labors of Bro. Rairdsn, one of our veteran missionaries in this part of the State so that we oan feel that our denominational interests are well oared for at this important point. R. P. Evans.

have boen moved by Ilis spirit meet us on suoh tonus. with whioh tbey labored. The other reports will swell this number. OTD1S WORK. This includes but a part of the work that is being done in our State for missions.

There are several associations that are sustaining misrjonar-ies who are laboring most successfully. riNANCK. Tbe Treasurer submitted the following report Kansas Baptist State Convention in account with U. M. Billingsly, Treasurer: Oct.

15, Re'cpt Sol. val. 7 20 "15, Kepub. Blue 34 00 Nov. 0, Lawrence church 20 00 Do.

24, Philllpsburgh 1 10 Jn. 11, Uev. W. 4 05 Kirwln church 3 85 My, 28, Ottawa 10 83 from that of the ministry. The discussion of this subjeot was spirited and pointed.

MISSIONS. At the last annual meeting of the Elder Ounn thought the work of evan gelizing was the great work of the age Board two missionaries were appointed, at the next meeting, in November, two more were commissioned. The sum of it that it was important that we make more prominent. $250 was appropriated for their sup Elder Uardwicke said that we need port. -Rev.

C. J. Manloy was appointed ed evangelists as we do missionaries they should assist pastors. It was for the south-eastern portion of Kansas, with his head quarters at Augusta, wrong to say that they had more pow Butler oounty. His labors have been er with God more of a special com- misb.

A to cave than pastors. If very muoh blessed. This field is now self-supporting and will not need the aBsistanoe of the Board. He says I believed that it was not my mission 84 53 DI8BUR8MKNTS. Sept.

24, W.Thompson, miss'ry. 12 CO D. Waddoll, trav. 7 00 Nov. 8, C.

Manly, 1st, quar. 25 00 Jan. 11, W. Thompson, 2 4 05 Feb. 10.

6 00 Feb. 20, C. Manly, 2d, quar. 7 00 My41," 10 83 Balance on hand 7 15 to save as well as train men, I would Dear Brethren In submitting to retire from the ministry. I had Elders you my report of the past year's labor, We are only called upon to live' by the moment.

Christ does not bid us bear tho burdons of to-morrow, or next week, or next yoar. Every day we are to oome to Him in simple obe-dienoe'and faith, asking help to keep us and aid us through the day's work and to-morrow, and tomorrow, and to-morrow, through years of long to-morrows, it will be but the same thing to do leaving the future always fn God's, hands, sure that He oan oare for it better than we. Blessed trust, that oan thus confidingly say, This hour is mine, with its present duty the next is God's, and when it comes, Christ's presence oome with it." This is tbe rest of faith whose heavenly calmness no storms disquiet. Ex. Zion's Herald in the light of some re oent events, in speaking of the pastors says: More than any other person the pastor is in the hands of the community, especially in those of his friends, who are usually able to make of bim muoh, or little, or nothing, as they eleot.

To reduoe him to zero, they do not need to make great exertions; a word, a look, an ominous silence at the right moment, or a sly inuendo, gives the fatal stab to reputation. The perishable nature of this ministerial commodity should warn both preaoher and people to handle it oarefully. There is danger that it perish in the using. I notice," said the stream to the mill, "that you grind beans as well and as oheerfuly as fine wheat." Certainly," olacked tho mill what am I for but to grind 1 and, as long as I work, what does it signify to me what the work is My business is to serve my maBter, and 1 am not a whit more useful when I turn out white flour thanwhen I make the coarsest meal. My honor is not in doing fine Gunn and baloom witn me last winter.

Tbey rendered me efficient service, but they holped me. I am opposed to un as your missionary, 1 feel that God has been with me in darkness as well as the ight, and that His grace and Omnipo ion revival meetings. If there is a necessity for a Baptist ohuroh there is a tence have enabled me to accomplish what I have. The oheoring reports SHE ALWAYS MADE HOME UMPV. Ill hii old churchyard mood a stone, Weather ninrkcd and Btulned, The hand of time bud crumbled it, Ho only part remained.

Upon one Bide i could just trace, "Id memory of our mother!" An epitaph which spoke of "homo" Was chiselled on tuo other. I'd gazed on monuments of fume lllljh towerlmj to the Bkiew; I'd seen the sculptured marble stone Where a great hero lies; lint by thin epitaph 1 puuhciI, And read o'er and o'er, For I had never seeu inscribed Such words as lhcBC before. "he nl ways made home happy 1" hat a noble record left; A legacy of memory sweet To those Nhe left bereft; And what a testimony given ISy those who knew her best, Engraven onMiis plain, rude stone That marked their mother's rest. It was A bumlile resting place, I know that they were poor Hut they had seen their mother sink And pitiently en Jure; They had marked her cheerful spirit, When bearing one by one, Her many burdens up the hill, 'Till all the work was done, So when was stilled her weary head, Folded her hands so And she was carried front the hmne She'd ulways made so bright, Her children raised a nionunu nt That money buy. As witness of a noble life Whose record is on high.

A noble life; but writeu not In any book of fame Among the list of noted ons None ever saw her name For only er own household knew The victories she had won And none but they could testily How well her work was done. necessity ior a Baptist revival moot ing. ooming from all parts of our State, as well as tbe encouragement ezperionoed Elder Atkinson favored union meet on my own field should inspire not only ings, and asked why the pastor at Leavenworth had two evangelists to true gratitude, but greater conseoration to the seryioe of the Master. KANSAS FACES. FOB TBI CENTRAL SICOBD.

When I looked upon the Baptist State Convention at Ottawa I could not resist the disposition to compare the meeting of 1878 with that of 1875. The meeting this year was held in June in 1875 it met in November. Then, the weather was oooland inclement. There were only three or four churches represented. It met on edneeday and adjourned on Friday.

The people of Ottawa did not know we wore in town. During that session the time of meeting was changed plans were formed that led to the settling of our difficulties respecting our sohool property. Now, I asoend the platform and look upon the Convention. It is a goodly sight. The house is well filled.

Tbe members are in their places. Near the pulpit sits Rev. II. K. Stlra-sod, the oldest man present.

The spirit and fire, of other days, are as ready to flash forth from eyes that are as keen and as bright as when he wroto From the Stage Coaoh to the Pulpit," a work that has interested, instructed, and moved thousands to laughter and to tears. He is still ereot and imposing in his appearanoe, and is seemingly good for several years more of servioe. help him last winter. God has given us great victories at The Pastor replied, "Beoause I could not seoure a pastor to help me." Augusta. Some of the worst sinner of our town have been brought to Jesus FRIDAY.

The meeting was oalled to order by and to the Baptist ohuroh. A number from other ohurohes have oome to the 'truth and united with us. The past President Evans. Rev. 0.

Montjeau elocted President, and Elders Stimson and Walker Vice-presidents, Profes .84 53 SYNOPSIS OF TBI PROCEEDINGS. The work of the Convention was reorganized and placed under the direction of four boards, consisting of ten members each. Various amendments were proposed to the constitution, and adopted. This always leads to a free discussion. The amendments were deemed to be important and on (he adoption of the same all seemed to run as smoothly as new maohines generally run.

The new Board took hold of the work of State Missions with a will. NIGHT. The rain prevented the holding of the mass meeting for Ottawa and It was deferred until next day. SUNDAY. A few hours before time for ohuroh the clouds rolled awy and the weather beoame very pleasant.

The people of Ottawa seemed to be determined io hear the Baptists who wore present. Rev. C. Montjeau preaohed at the Baptist ohuroh, Rev. W.

T. Fleenor at the Methodist ohurch, the Editor off Ths Ricoiud at the Presbyterian churoh, year's history will be connected with the future as a time when the Baptist sor Ward, Seoretary and Treasurer. The usual committees were appointed, and the Convention went to work at cause gained, under God, important ground. We have been enabled to dedicate once. On motion it was.

agreed to aooept our meeting house, free cf debt. Our covenant and prayer-meetings are very interesting, and congregations are good. We have an interesting Sab- tho hospitalities of the city ot Ottawa to-night, to be dispensed at the but in performing any that batb-sohool every Sabbath morning at Augusta, and havo three mission NIGHT. Before it was dark the people com Near him sits Dr. P.

J. Williams, oomes as well as I oan. In Mr. OonwayQrtii in the Jpe't liberarei is menced to repair to the College. The Piuiidcnt of Ottawa University, hie schools at out stations.

We have instituted a sysjem of lay preaching, so maaaisa. Hait nraniinrjik faatm, tall weather was for a time a little threatening, but did not deter the people; account of a spintualfafffeauise inVon- that a religious service is held in connection with each school. make a man of mark. His warm voice is that of the teaoher rather than tho don, in 1702, which reads for all the world like reports of seanqes 1878. they came by hundreds until every part of the edifice was filled.

Lights preaoher a man among men.1 In addition to my pastorial work I The spirit "knocked" freely and flashed from every window. The have during the year visited 12 church At his right sits Rey. Robert Atkin soene from the college was very fine. olaimed to have been poisoned. Three olergymen were present, and in a postscript to the account the lady TRIFLES.

Nothing so small that God is made But has its destined -end; All in their turn His purpose serve-All to His glory tend. The grain of dust to sight unseen, With myriads may combine To form a bulwark to the sea, Its limits to confine. The little drop of pearly dew Which in the bluebell lies, May in the sun's blight beams appear AraiuBowinthe skies. Or in the trackless ocean main With others have a share The magnificent farm stretched away son, who pulls down the soales at 210. Ho is a solid corpulent man.

His mind runs slowly. His accont is Scottish but to the west the oity of Ottawa to the Elder Cairnes at the Congregational churoh. The congregations were large and attentive. The people seemed to 1 be well pleased with their suppliers. AFTERNOON.

A mass meeting was held in behalf of Ottawa. Addresses were made by brethren Williams, Ward, Houghton, Stephenson, Evans, Peok and Hard-wioke. Four hundred and seventy-five dollars were subscribed for paying the who wrote of it at the time said "I north. Manv were the congratulations es in our association have assisted in the ordination of three ministers have traveled 2,500 miles have preached 140 sermons have attended 185 other meetings; have made 571 family visits; have baptized 23; have received by letter and experience 17. his ideas are all dear and dis was much pleased with our clergyman over the success that had crowned the tinct.

who sayd it was a Damd Lying Spirit." efforts of tbe trustees in completing the Rev. E. Gunn's square faoe indioatee building. I have often thought why it is that The mayor of the city presided and illness attaches us more to poople a high degree of kindnesa, firmness and honesty. He talks in a smooths, quiet way, so as to win the respeot of all who know him.

Uespeotfully, 0. G. Manlby Rev. W. W.

Thompson was On which the ship when homeward made an able spoeoh. Ho was followed by other gentlemen of Ottawa. When whom we love, and though I cannot analyze it, I feel that it is both a merci we heard them speak so kindly uf. the appointed to labor in the bounds of the Republican and Blue Rev. V.

Gates is a tall, mild- ful and trying dispensation; merciful be oause it makes us more useful to them, sihool, so positively of tbe influence of bound, Some loving heart shall bear. And thus the humblest of us all Gods lusrtuments may prove, To bless and shed o'er fellow-men The bounty of His love. mannered gentleman. His faoe is a Baptist and other denominational Valley associations. Ilis annual report has not come to hand, but we have smooths; his hair is white.

He is a sohools, so earnestly of a purpose to make this school a sucoess, because it preaoher and pastor. heard at different times of tbe good Rev. W. Briggs, of Blue Rapids, is a religious school, we felt that this and attracts us toward another world trying, even to heart-breaking, beoauee it gets stronger as hope gets less. But I would not advise any man to encourage it who had not an habitual sense for religion, and dependence upon God.

Keblo. was a real union mooting, one that we a man of solid learning, and modest spirit- He has done an exoellent work work on his field. Ilis salary was provided for by his association. It may be well to say, that more than one-half of all the contributions made to our like. It will be impossible for us to re produce the speeohes all were good, at Blue Rapids and Waterville, and is growing in the esteem of all who know some very good, for they made every treasurer cam from this association.

COMMUNICATIONS. him. body else feel giod. The supper was In November Rev. A.

Chartrand, of A sketoh of the Convention wonld be a superb affair. We never saw the people of Ottawa to better advantage. Through "Kansas notes" in the There was good musio, but no danoing. 4 ANOTHER DAY. Lol hore hath been dawning Auother blue day; Think, wilt thou let it Blip useless away? Out of eternity This new day Is born; Into eternity At uight will return.

Behold it aforetime No eye ever did; And soon it forever From all eyes is bid. Here hath been dawning Another blue day; Think, wilt thou let it Slip useless away? Standard" and in the doar monthly SATURDAY MORNING. visits of your own interesting and thor McPherson oounty, a Frenoh Canadian, was appointed to labor with his ooutry-men, who aro quite numerous in some sections of Kansas. This brother has shown by his simple devotion to his work and his willingness to make sacrifices for the cause, muoh of the spirit of the early missionaries of the oross. imperfeot without reference to Rev.

J. F. Rairden, who is one of tho most successful preaohers in northern Kansas. His works, rather than his words, tell us that he is a man of ability one of a class of preaohers, unfortunately small. 0, for more like him.

salary of the President. This was a meeting of deep and praotioal interest. NIGHT. Rev. A.

0. Peck preaohed at the Baptist ohuroh, W. S. Briggs at the Presbyterian, J. S.

Frenoh at the Christian, J. S. Armstrong, of at the Methodist, II, K. Stimson at the Congregational. We heard Bro.

Briggs at the Presbyterian ohuroh. His sermon was well prepared, and delivered in a clear and distinct tone of voice. There was a Sunday- sohool mass meeting held at the M. E. ohuroh, conducted by Fleenor, Armstrong, Carpenter, and others.

This was a grand day. How unlike the time when we mot here before. Then it was on Wednesday; none but a few of the Baptists knew that we were in town, but, now, all the people hear our ministers preach. The work of the day made a deep and favorable impression. We trust some good was done.

Nearly two hundred persons were added to the ohurohes by the missionaries of the Board. The sum of three thousand dollars was appropriated; the same was reoeived from all Bources, and expended on Ottawa University. The Trustees have made arrangements to open the school in the fall, and Dr. The Trustees met at 11 a.m. Tbe eport of the Board was oalled up and oughly sound little messenger, I leain lieoussed.

REPORT OF TI1K BOARD. of your field and success. No one of your brethren more heartily rejoice over it than your humble servant. I want to get a few names for your paper Rev. G.

F. Walker is not a giant in We brine you good tidings. The size, but there is no member of the Lord has done great things for us. He when I go to'Mission Creek. One number is worth twioe the price for a year, has blessed us with propitious seasons made our state to resemble a well wa Convention with a more disoerning mind or a quicker perception of what is needed to make onr work a suoocsr.

He is a foroible, thoughtful speaker. The "Northwestern has this to say As he labors mostly with Catholics his work must neocssrily be slow and quiet for some years to come. Rey. II. White, a colored brother of piety and ability a man who is acknowledged by all who know him to be an ablo minister of the Lord Jesus Christ, was in November appointed to tered garden.

The ory for bread is no I we have a good crop this harvest, a little effort will double your circulation, and add just that muoh to the oause of truth. We had five additions about two things which people in gen i era! think ought to go together longer Leard in our midst. That tall, middle aged man, who During the past year the Lord visit Theory and practioe can never coin this month, two by baptism abont cide, bo long as progress is possible. stands near the aisle, is Rev. T.

D. Grow, of Butler. This is the first time ed our churches in a most graoious manner. Tbe additions by baptism labor with the Second churoh in Tope- When men are perfeot their aocomp- twenty, in all, since I came here. Pawnee, Neb.

N. P. Hotchkiss. he has attended a meeting of the Con and letters have been large. The reviv will eaual -their vention for years.

His words are few al spirit was felt in all parts of the Concordia, Kansas, is the seat of lUHUiVHI professions. But now in soionoe, In art. in medicine, and in religion.inen -1 State. New ohurohos were oreated new mission stations and ssbbath- hone to do, and sometimes, attempt Cloud oounty, and forms the present terminus of the C.B.U.P.R.R. It has a population of fifteen hundred a sohools were established in destitute what, throngb want of olearness in Williams has aoeepted the position of regions, and a great impulse givon to perception or imperfection of instru very intelligent and energetic olass of denominational work.

menta. they cannot do. The theory it people. CHURCH DIBTS. better than the practioe, and ever must President for another year.

Tho "Will of Peter the Great, as given in tho July Atlantic, is a oarefully deviso programme for sub About a year ago, a small Swedish For years some of our best churches bo. but to'tbo point. Prof. Ward is a well proportioned man more of a worker than a talker, but talks well. He is a man of growing influence and power.

Rev. W. T. Fleenor is a tall solemn faoed man who does not speak often, but always has a point to make and gios directly to it. There is Rev R.

S. Evans, the most deliberate man in the house. He is as firm as he is modest and retired, and stands high among the best preaohers of the State. Rev. S.

Dunnett. of Solomon City, a have boen burdened with debts on their Baptist churoh of nine members was organized here, through the labors of Bro. C. Johnson. The little band has grown until it has a present member Ta need or tdi hour.

Wo have meeting houses. The moral effect of ka He says Number of sermons preaohed, 144; number of prayer meetings attended, 100; number added to the churoh by baptism and otherwise, 08; from June to October salary relinquished to favor the ohuroh Ootober 1st, to June 1st, salary $30.00 per month, credit, June 1st, balanoe due on salary, balanoe due on ohurch edifice, $200. I have seven in family depending on me for support and the only resources I have had during tho past year are the church and the promise of a hundred dollars from your Board. It will appear from these reports that we have had four men in tho field, doing the work of one man for a space of three years. They have labored with Americans, Canadians and the blacks.

Two of them report one hundred and thirty-nine additions to the chnrohes trusted in our own abilty; in our wealth these debts has been very injurious to and in our fellow-men all these have jugating Europe, and, in faot, most of the world to Russian sway. "We look upon our invasion of the West and the East as a deoree of divine Providence," it piously remarks, and then proceeds to point out the ship of thirty-eight. Of these, twenty our oause. As the most of these claims were due the Church Edifice betrayed us. There oan be no perman three havo been received by baptism during the year, and others await the Fund of the Ilorae Mission Sooiety, ent reeovey until the goneral demoral ization is removed.

A great relig your Corresponding Seoretary opened ordinanoe at this writing. various methods of aggressive war, ious uplifting is needed. An acknow a correspondence with that Sooiety, It was my privilege, on Sunday, May ledgement of human weaknoss, a pen and an arrangement has been made the 19tb, to assist at the dedication of thin, tall man, with a well stored mind meddling, diplomacy, corrupting and delusive allianoee, and goneral and special diabolism, by whioh this bv whioh these debts' oan be paid dur itent confession of sin, and a renewa! and a kind heart, ne is a strorg a Baptist house of worship at this in the present year. Tho Home Mis of peace with Qod, and of Hi sustain plaoe. The chapel, a neat, wooden preaoher and a forcible writer.

decree of divine Providence oan bo sion Sooiety requires all chnrches that log power is the want of the hour. struotur'e, cost about $750 and, so far 1 CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE. made a faot. are able, to pay the full amount; but ion's Herald..