The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-04-17

Y. H. e. IA meeting Of the Young NJ en- {
Christian Association was held evening be-
fore last, ruelddy) in the First Presbyterian
Church, Rev. DR. Moore's.l The attendance OF
ladies' and gentlemen WAS very soou. many
OF our clergyuen and number OF nih'if
gentle men were prssent. After singing, prayer
WAS offered by TIE Rev. DR.. Hoge. The re,
rort of~fhe Army Committee was then read
nv their chairman Mr. VIM. l.. Munsord.-
Th;s WAS most interesting document, AND de-
lied the operations OF the committee Ifoui
il, organization to the present tlme. "A Depot
had been early established lot the reception
and storing of articles contributed by the henev
oIent for the TIE and comfort Of our soldiers.
These contributions had consisted Of thousands
of articles of clothing, medicines, cord!a's and
,1elicacies tor the sick. They had been duly
acknowledged and juiieiousiy distributed to
the soldiers. Liberal SUMS Of money had been
also supplied SO that the labors Of the Com
nii..se had been performed without Interrupt
tior. aud the Depot" as wslI rs the 'SoI-
diers hal received eratnitcus lodging and
meals-waa IN successful operation.
TIE report of the Colauittee on Devo-
tioGai Exercises was then read by the Pre- IL
dent of the Associ l.ion; Mr., j. b. Watkins,
Il gave the history of the rise and progress Of
the daily union prayer meetings. Under the
auspices Of the Association, tracing their
origiG or rather their resumption, to the day
of Tasting and prayer, observed on the 18th
Of March last Throughout the Southern Con.
iederacy These meetings had resgltad III the
rsvival of hope, the restoration OF confidence,
The confirmation of faith, the love of PRAYER,
the edifaatit.a. OF saints, the awakening Of
sinners; and eternity might unfold their mighty
ayeucy in the achievement OF Ourl eceIlt victo-
rieF, eliminating IL thai on the hence Historic
pana OF ShIioh.
Ihe President then stated that our beloved
sister Site Of Alabama not only sent forth
her gallant sons u bear the banner Of our
country through the smoke and storm OF bat
tie. but she also sect 10 our Capitol Her Cdlis.
ian statesmen, TO lay broad and dsep the fonu.
d.tiona Of our Republic, who were also will
iug 10 raise their eloquent voices in behalf OF
tie 3 &pner of the Cross, and invited TO the
5, Ind the Hon. j. L. nj, Curry, of that State.
For about half an hour Mr. C.. spoke in his
pc 1uliarly eloquent and fervid style, holding
the audience IL wrapt attention. He expire ,ssG
his qualification shat an in jtituliop 50 catholic
in its principleI, so earnest in its ilbors, aud
20 useful IN the Numerous fields nov demand
ing culture was to be found eDergeticalty at
work j i the Capital of our new Confederaey
The necessity Of disseminating the lelyeu of
Christianity through our social masses, 50
soon TO ASSUME a formative state, was demon,
strated and enforced The singular witchery
and charm Of M Garry VS. or:ltory must be
felt to bo appreciated. 1: canaot he reported.
Hence. lest we do him Injustice, we win at
tempt no further outline of his address
Professor Richardson, OF - College,
Mississippi was ,hen introduced, aud ed
dressed he meeting IN some appropriate and
very p thetic remarks He was on his way
10 the Penirsnl. with his regiment. lie had
lie s. all and was engaged hear; and soui iu
MI. org nj ssrnpria Eia address yyas well re.
ceivcd
The mrstlpg then adiouraed, sfssr mos,
interesting se sion, to meet on the second
Tuesday in May, at which time the ANNA
meeting will occur, for the report, election o.
officers, 6c.