The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

UNION BENEVOLENT SociETf-ints PRAISE
worthy and phanthropic association held its 10th
annual meeting in the Second Baptist Church on
Monday evening last. A large number OF ladies'
and gentlemen were in attendance, who took deep
and marked interest in the proceedings. Col
Walter d. Blair was called to the chair and L. Ii
Ellis, Esq was requested to perform the duties oil
Secretary pro tenn The exercises of the evening
were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr.. Howell
after which the report of the Board Of Managers
and the Treasurer's report were read. We shall
publish an abstract OF them hereafter.
Rev. George Woodbridge, of the Episcopal
Church, first addressed the meeting. He ssid he
came to cheer the Society They were apt
through faint heartedness, to grow weary in well
doing. Faith, strong faith, was, therefore, neces-
sary- faith in the promises and counsels of God.
They should persevere, then, notwithstanding the
ingratitu6e and discouragements of the world.
They were performing WORK of love that woul1
be immortal when the hands that created it We're
Wondering in the grave.
They should prosecute this work also In spirit
OF gratitude, Of hankfuness, because that God had
bestowed this charitable disposition to go about
doing good. The heart OF every true Chri' an was
actuated by desire TO show forth bis gratitude and
love for the blessed Saviour by working in his
vineyard They should be encouraged then, by
the thought that they were doing Gods work; and
and it by a5orers such as these that The great
highway of our coming Lord was to be prepared
TIE quiet, unpretending labors OF this Society
truly blessed OF God. Il was not by His own mighty
arm, but by the humble instrumentalities of their
huff ,pj aI cf
good. They should not, then think lightly OF their
labors, for God was using them. They SHOULD also
prosecute this work in spirit Of prayer and de-
pendence. All should work, and all could work,
even to the poor widow, who could but otter up the
prayer, thy kingdom come.
Rev S. Taylor, of the Presbyterian denomina-
tiou, next spoke. He esteemed ii privilege 10
bear testimony to the eXcellency of the cause in
which this Society was engaged. He felt a deep
interestin its laoors among the poor whom they al
ways had with them. They were follC wing the ex-
rooms and state, hiding himself from the sight and
audience OF the poor, but received publicans and
sinners, and went about doing them good.
Charity, to be useful, should be judicious. Many
gaven judiciously, and thus encouraged vices which
caused poverty. This Soc.ety sought to enable the
poor to provide for Themselves. and the honest, in
dustrious and frugal poor would abundantly return
what had been bestowed. The Reverend gentle
urged at length the necessity Of discrimination
and care in the bestowment of charity, and spoke
very fJrc bly, OF the excellent moral influence OF
the visits OF the ladies % this association which was
OF more value than their gifts.
Il, 80,
ing officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Dr. GIBSON,
lst Directress; Mis-. /. FRY Pad Directress; Mrs
DR.. CUNNINGHAM, Secretary; Mrs. VAN DEURsEN,
Treasurer
Managers-Mrs J. B. Taylor Miss Riddle, Mrs.
Mrs J. Evans Mrs. DR.. r. Ii Cabe Mrs.
j. J. Fry, Mrs. 5. NJ Price, Mrs. A. J. Crane Mrs. c.
Il. Read Mrs. A Aeae, Miss S. Daoney Mrs.
TOmpkins.
Rev. Mr.. Manly, Of the Baptist Church. then re-
marked that this Society had field peculiar to it.
sell, and which other organization could exactl,
I'LL. The different churches should unite in pro
vidlng for the poor out OF their respective circles
trrsive character; it blew no trumpet when giving
aims. In concluding, Mr.. NJ. stated that he believed
in the business Of collecting one lady was worth
1917 gentlemen, end they were Of equal value,
doubtless, in distributing aims.
Rev. Dr.. Howell Ii listed that the recommendation
in the report III reference to work house, would
be regarded by our citizens generally with favor
He trusted the matter would be kept before the
people. Dr.. Fl, concluded with pertinent Tribute
OF praise to the ladies Of the Society for their self
denying abors.
On motion of Mr.. Woodbridge, it was then Re
s0Ired That the ladies Of the Society present Pc
zion to the City Council respecting work house
Five hundred copic9 OF the report were then Oh.
dered 10 be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Taylor, the Clergy of the city
were requested to preach at least once year spe.
cjaly in reference to the claims OF the Society.
be nedi ction from Rev. Mr.. Jeter closed the ex,
ercses of the meeting.
The MIL1TARY.-lesterday the first regiment of