Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
FOR THE WIG
INTERESTING RELIGIOUS NEWS FROM TIE
ARMY

ARMY.
The following items Of crlled from the re
ports Of tract distributors aud have been furnished to
usby Rsy. A. I. Dickinson whose whole time from tie
beginning Of the has been devoted - supernsnd
ing the lsbors of sevsntyfve pious coporteurs
Rev. Il. o. Hornaday, Atlanta, Ca" We have
large number Of ELK and wounded in the hospitals here
not less than three thousand and it is probabl that most
Of the sck aud wounded from the army in North AAaa-
ma ard Tennessee VII be brough! here. There have
been quite number Of conventions in hospitals and
have conversed with many who are anIiOusiy nqarng
Wha. they must do 10 be saved Some have died re
oeiog thst in the providence Of God they we're sent
here, where they have learned to love the Saviour
Never have seen field which more fully answers the
Saviour's deseription-' The Ids white unto the
harvest'-than that presented in the hospitals"
Rev. J. d. Westerly, Kingston, Tenn The ESQ
Testamsnts and 200 Tracts you sent me have all been
distributed aud l am extremely anxious to secure an
other supply. The work has proven pleasant than
anticipated, and has been attended With many happy
results Bat two have declined receivr Tesla.
molts, while many appeared more anxious to procure
them than get their ra:lons The sck especially
fond Of religions reading CAMS you send SOM
Camp Hymas Soldiers are delighted with having
Hymrs especially the oldasbored ones they used to
hear sung at home"
Rev. P. D. Gold Go'dsboro, N. c.: "When the
enemy drova NE from NJ work at Fredericksburg
came here and greatly pleased. This Is the bes feli
for oolpOrsge effort with which have yet met. Be.
sdes the many camps around me have large hospitI-
here. eau sell religious books as well as give away
tsacs there is great desire the part of al for
something 10 read"
Rev. & 4. Cfelth, Cornth, Miss. 81 have visited
Pensacola and dis;sbu.sia large amount Of reading
matter Gmoog the army there. had not the least diff
fcul.y in getting access to the soldiers. Col T. II
Watts, (noW Attorney G5neral) took to bis tent,
gave q written recommendation. aad did everything
for me that Was in his power. Wben so many Of the
soldiers we're sent to this point thought it best to
c0ue here, aad res!ly have had good Tina. l GO
from ten. to teat kaee koWn with the soldiers their
little bed OF straw snd pray f1r Gods blessing. They
take as good care Of me a church has done Of
| is pastor"
NJ. j. Q. ClOpton, Valley ofVa During my stay among
General Jacksons command heard bat Rtle profanity,
and saw but l.s wick ,juesi Of any kind was told the
o;ber day tia; G n. Jackson himself out disrbu
ting racls among his m.n. O,e of his Aids oq hired
3
aid ia distributing religious literature among the sol
diers"
Rsv. Ro. Ryland, D. D., Richmond, Va 81 have
been busy with my coportage work as to have thus
far neglected to forward my monthly report.
Ispsrd six or hours every day in the hospital,
besdes the time occupied in going to and fro and in
herring up trscis, books and 2ers for distribution
Making brief addresses and closing with prayer in each
ward-ssying few kind words 10 those patients who
IRE confined to bei-dsribu,ing reading matter, wri
tg letters for invais AMI doiag such little for them
a. their necessities seem TO demand all my
attention. TIE field promises great usetun.ss aud, God
bling my helper, shall ala to cultivate it with my
shole energy"
Rev. B. HariEick Petersburg, Va During the
moth l hSve been in your employ have disiritu.ed
900 pages 0! traces "a copies of the New Testament
80 copies of Camp Hymps and have made abou. oae
hundred viss to the hospitals The thousand sick her,
llrd an inviting 6sl5 aud there Is need OF more H.
boxers. 0ne soldier proiessed to be converted while
reading to him tract, explaining the plan OF al
walton, while usny have manifested deep seriousness
am more than convinced Ihat next to the Chris
t1n ministry coli 1rtGgs is the mes. powerful agency fcI
bringing the Gospa home to the hearts aud conscenCes
Of men. Having been appointed Cda2lan TO this post
hereby resign my position Colporteur though
shall con.nus to your agent in distributing what.
sscr reading matter you send NE"
Rev. Joseph Il. Martin, RnoIville Tenn: 81 have
passed through the hospitals totaJ, distributing tracts
and will give you a brief account OF things which
occurred while they fresh in my mind. Was pccu-
arly pleased with the evidences Of conversion given by
a Young man. Approaching his bedside, | erqured,
Are you a Christian HI replied, Il am not a member
OF the church Have you experienced change OF
hsartf do you love GOi'' He replied, I think
have und rgoue change sloe have been ia the h, s.
pi,aL love God and love His people,; love sinners,
and mourn WHEN hear them blasphcme the naas GJd
| otten speak to those around mo about their souls
sometimes they listen 70 Whe. say, at Other times they
make light Of it, | ouqlred by wha. means be had
been converted Hs replied "A book was given me BY
the O. apan Of my regiment, (the 20:h Alabama which
read, and Oefore finished reldGs it, felt myself
amer in the sight of God Taess little tracts too,
mighty good things to read
| found another man who expressed himself in sub
sau,ly lhe way, e1cent h.! he thought that be
vas converted While in camp He expressed great love
to the peope Of GJd aud most desires that lis
comrades might become savngly interested in divine
ttiagS | was attracted by young man Of pleasing
cOuatenance who said that he only sixteen years of
age 70 course Of convention he manifested consider
able feeling ard several times sad with earnesness do
wish that Was a christian
Another seemed fast approaching his last end but
prepared though he exp essed ardent desires to
20 to heaven. met another with whom | had previ-
oasly had an interview, and found him indugog hope
that his sins have been forgiven. He had bible which
he picked up the field of Manassas which, during his
recent Sickness be has read. In addition TO giving
act to each man, usually make 4 short religious ad'
dress in each ward Aad cr prayer besides cODyersirg
With particular individuals"
Rev L. B. Robertson Mobile, Aa.-"plring the time
thai have spent here Ia your employ have dstribu