The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-04

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Dr. John n. Little, whO exeased himself "
saying that he was like the candidate for Par
The opponent Of Burke was no speaker and
after listening to one Of his mastery speech&s,
in which he exhausted the suhject, t31e candt-
date arose. and replied by sayi.x that e sid
So he said "dftto'F to every word that had been
said or might be said.
The hymn
was then sung BY M. 'ipf Potts, leading who we'll
CONQUERED the singing when the President
called on Mr.. J.. h. Watkins, who said that, in
thc language Of one Of tho beautiful hymns
Just stanE, this was to him "happy day.
when he beheid before him such an audience
composed Of Christians OF all names and Of
both sexes: He had intended to speak OF the
debates and resolutions in the Conversation but
the latencss of the hour would allow him to
glance at only one or two of the most
important questions. lie alluded 10 the loca-
ton Of The Central Committee in Richmond
The association had been honored by the ap-
pointment Of five of their number to manage
the affairs Of this great Consideration. On the
faithful performance OF their duties depended
the veal of nearly s00 associations to great |
O00 young men. These five men, without fee
or reward of any kind-except the luxury Of
doing good--had assumed, with trembling
hands, these responsibilities, and he invoked
the prayers, counsel and cooperation Of his
Richmond brethren. He then alluded to the
debate which sprang up in the Convention
upon Mr.. I.angdon's essay. He paid high
tribute TO the talents and former efficiency of
Mr.. Langdon In these labors, and said he had
always and still cherished a sincere love for
him. He desired, in his brief remarks, to do
exact justice to the position Of Mr.. l.. and that
of the Convention. He only alluded to it, be-
cause his withdrawal from the Convention had
been published in our papers, and he felt that
simple statement would satisfy inquiry, and
have understood a matter which might be ex.
aggerated. Mr.. l.. advocated restriction Of
the field of these associations to the !" develop
ment OF Christianity in young men," and dep
recateti tendency of them TO encroach on the
functions of the Church and Of the ministry.
The Convention contcnded that the best way |
to develop Christianity in young men was, to
set them to work. He was the best Christian
who was the most laborious one The Con-
yention felt that this restriction would involve
a censure iipon some associations, which did
not deserve 1t. And it was wrong to deny
these young servants OF God entrance in those
| fields where they had sown the seeds of piety,
Wafered by their tears and enriched by their
prayers-on which fields might now be seen
the waving golden grain, into which the stur-
/ dy arms of the reapers were thrusting in the
sickles, and their songs might be heard shout
| ing the Harvest home" They gathered these
sheaves into the garner on earth, from whose
different mt. apartments % foated different ban
| biood-red banner of the Cross. They felt
| that the platform erected for them at Gin
cinnati, four years ago, by the Rev. DIR. But
| ler in his annual address before the Conyen-
tion, was one they could occupy. That elo-
quent clergyman of the Episcopal Church had
| said, speaking of these associations, "There is
glad welcome for you. The Bible, the Tract
and the Sunday School cause, all place in your
| hands their blessed instrumen talities." And
| in doing this work you are not liable to the
| strange lmputation of encroaching on the
sphere OF the Church You usurping the
| functions of the Church! You are the Church
workers-the Church extending herself and
going forth to one of her most momentous
| duties.
| He said he loved Christ's Church, and would
do nothing to hinder its glorious progress; for
efficiency in the associations promoted efii-
| cheney in the churches. He referred to the
resolution of the Convention, that the condi-
| tions of efficiency We're united prayer and
effort, and urged upon the Richmond Asso-
citation the immediate formation of a Bible
Glass, a Union Prayer Meeting, and Mission
Sunday Schools. He spoke with much earn
estness and fervor in an arousing appeal to his
brethren TO engage vigorously in these valuable
II departments of labor.
| After singing the beautiful hymn,
Homeward bound,"
the benedictlon was pronounced by Rev. Dr.
Burrows. The above is a mere sketch of the
addresses-all of which We're we'll received,
some of them earnest and eloquent. The whole
proceeding passed off pleasantly, and made,
we are sure, a good impression in behalf of
this excellent institution.
Ten Pins, though universally acknowledged
to be one of the most health giving amuse-
ments ever introduced into our city, are played
at by very few persons, and, as consequence,
most of the alleys have gone out of use. The
time was when the proprietor of an orderly,
well kept alley, could make something for
himself, as well rs furnish means for bodily
exercise for those who were confinedi in count
ing-rooms and sedentary occupations general
ly but that time has gone by, and the game OF
ten pins is almost obsolete And why this
change Some say that the Introduction OF
, billiards has been the cause; but how can this
be, when billiard tables are poorly supported
Another and better cause can readily be given,
and that is the introduction of private betting
on the games by which young men lose money
until they become disguised, and give up the
amusement, to save themselves from ruin. IL
ten pin alleys were established in convenient
! places and neither betting nor drinking per-
mitted, under any circumstances. hundreds OF
, young men would no doubt gladly enjoy the
sport and profit by the health giving exercise
Not Nmmbyed--The owners of all public
: vehicles in the city are not only required u
obtain licenses from the Chamberlain, but Il
e place on those vehicles, in conspicuous places
: the number of their licenses, so that the pub
lie may know towhom the vehicles belong, ant
e may have a sure and certain way OF getting a
5 the owners If charges are to be preferre
against them rs common carriers. The polio
0 and carts, and when any of them fail to carr
!, their numbers, their owners are called befor
# the Mayor and fined This was the case yes
: terday with an owner, who, from his ew
: negligence, failed to number an extra wngol
Il and was made by the Mayor to pay a fine.
Z Intends Resigning.--The new volunteer CON
Z pany on Church and Union Hills will be Will
= ont commander on Monday night next, {
!. Mr.. Joseph j. English will resign the Cal
taincy at that time. Mr.. T.. finds that II wi
he out OF his power 10 devote the necessar
e time and attention to the corps that will be r.
J, qnired to ensure success and he, therefore, pr
/. fers getting out OF the way at once. There Al
: gentlemen on both hills who have capacity 4
3 the duties. II ONE OF these is selected, the sn
8 cess Of the company is almost certain.
! caareA in fAe Vs.isy.--We are informed tn,
the gentlemen having the subscription list Il
rebuilding Christ Church, continue to me-
: with liberal announcement, and that the |,
!, tend holding Fair in behalf Of the ente
: prise. In further aid OF the good cause II
}, congregation propose to sell the lot they mo-
occupy. opposite Shockoe warehouse I 6tehI
: valuable one for business purposes, CHE -
g of which will take place tomorrow afternoon
= and apply the proceeds 10 the erection OF Il
new church on Broad and isth
3 Hora Bioriag in the streets has ceased a
tirely, and sounding gongs are no more hear
: in the streets. lcemennow use bells and othe
!, signals TO attract the attention Of their cust<
: mers, and the trade 10 kept NY with the sam
regularity as heretofore. The C0uneh hAs
. been pefitioned to allow return 70 the sshorn
1 system but the committee to whom the pet
| tion was referred have not yet repoyted Whe
e they do, we will giyesthe result Of their delhi
, erations a 81
ri Fasse Namsss--Two negro fellows employs
4 / in driving street wagons, when deteeted A
E driving their teams faster than q walk. Eey
& officer Morris fictitious names. with the hop
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