The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-23

CAMP MAanupsR, July 70.
This artillery encamrment. named in honor
Of the hero Of Great Bethel Church, was es-
tsblished on Wednesday last. It IL located at
the Baptist (Oaks) Church in Sidney. miles
west OF Richmond. on the extension OF Gary
post consists OF the Goochland Artillery,
Captain H Gay, iM mem the AIoeInarie
Everett Artillery. Captain W. ooutnail,
lso meo, and the Powhstan Artillery, capt
w. J. Dance, Is men. The situation Is beau.
tifui and healthy, with abundant shade ard
water. A handsome grove OF OAKS On an en-
inence. crowned by a sweet little church /,
forms the ground OF the camp Inc regular
rows OF snowy tents giistening in thu sun
light. and resembling fairy palaces beneat IN
the strastIing rays OF the full orbed moon,
form q cheerful picture Of the soldiers home.
by the kindness Of the members OF the
PRAYER. NEE ting and at ever tide many follow
ers OF the lonely Jesus, without notice or de-
sign meet together in his house to sing his
praise and call on his name. Yesterday. be-
sides the morning prayers, there were two
regular services by ministers Of the Baptist
Church, and at night, after dress parade, an
tmpronptu prayer meeting. God be praise d
for sueh spirit among our men. Rev. Mr..
Powell, rector of Emmanuel Church. Powba-
tau, and I'd Lieutenant of tho Powhatan Ar
tiilery, acts as volunteer Chaplain, assisted
by other brethren. Capt. Gny, our comm an :
dant, Is justly popular, and beloved by all for
all. Indeed, the officers generally seem to en- :
JOY the love and confidence OF their men, A
word now especially for good old Powhatan
She mas furnished us with the best OF Cap
tainS. His untriug interest and energy in
maxim his men com for Ia BILE and happy is be-
yond all praise. We feel drawn ali together
by new and strong ties since embarked In the
giorions mission OF our ccuntrys redemption
from tyranny and wrong. We have cur hard
ships and discomforts To bear, but this We do
noL speak OF to murmur. All that we ask Is
70 be kindly remembered around the fresides,
at the family alters, ard in the churches of
Powhatan. Much has been done for
orr comfort when we were leaving home.
and we bear IL in grateful remembrance
God bless the kind mothers, sisters daugh-
ters and eli our kind friends III home One
touching inc lance of liberality deserves TO be
mentioned, for the shame OF those who have
done nothing, given nothing, for the cause OF
Southern Independence, but who, while sit
ting At home in iDgiorious ease, hope 10 share
the blessings OF liberty A free man of color
in the upper part Of Powhatan gladly gave
ten dollars OF his hard earaings, while some
citizens of larger means refused to give auy.
thing towards Hitting out those who were go
Iug to fight their battles.
All letters for mem beIs OF the Powhatsn
Artillery should be directed to the care OF
"Cspt. W. ]. Dance, Richmond p. o.
Through the Kindness of Messrs. Daaae, Hob
son Il James, any boxes or packages for the
encam pInent may be consigned to them where
they Will De safely storaG I'LL called for.
We have not heard n case of sickness sipce
leaving home, bat are happy and hopeful
with Gods blessing, Of doing good service fC
CUE native ldnO. PowEATAS.