The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-15
Dover BAPTIST Association.
of the Richmond Dispatch.

This venerable body Of Christians con-
vened in annual session at Collossc Bap-
fist Church, King William county, on
Tuesday last. 1t contains all the Baptist
churches in the Peninsula, Hanover, King
William, and Henrico counties; with
membership. previous to the war, of nine
teen thousand. {,
The introductory sermon was preached
by Rev. DR.. Burrows.
The letters from the churches were read
by J. B. Watkins and DIR. W. II. vaughan.
Or. j. B. Jeter moved that special prayer
be made in behalf Of the church in Hamp-
ton and other churches whose houses OF
worship have been destroyed by the ra-
wages of the war.
In compliance with this resolution, an
earnest and eloquent prayer was offered
by Rev. J. B. Taylor, D. D.
On motion Of Rev. A. Z. Dickinson, the
Association went into an election OF OIL
GERS, which resulted in the election OF the
following: Rev. J. l.. Burrows, D. D.,
moderator; Rev. Robert Ryland, ID. D.,
clerk; and j. F. Cotterell, treasurer.
Visiting brethren from other associa-
tons we're invited to seats in the body !;
whereupon, Rev. DR.. W. F. Broadus of the
Albemarle, Rev. c. C. Chaplin of the Roam
oke, and Rev. X. II. Bagby and K. IL. Gar
lick Of the Rappahannock Associations,
were recognized and welcomed to seats.
While the Association was in session IN
the house, Rev. C. C. Chaplin was preach
ing to congregation in the grove.
SECOND DAY.
After spending half an hour in devo-
tional exercises, the Association resumed
its business session.
The committee on religious exercises
reported that Revs. j. B. Jeter and Robert
Ryland would preach in the forenoon at
the stand, and Revs. w. +. Broadus and
A. F.. Dickinson in the afternoon.
On motion of Rev. II. Hatcher, II was
decided that instead of preaching in the
afternoon Rev. DR.. Burrows be given that
time to advocate the interests Of Richmond
College.
In compliance with this action, DR.. Bur-
rows delivered an admirable address, and
raised some three thousand dollars for the
College, which, with amounts subscribed
by other associations recently, make sum
total Of 100000 for the endowment OF the
College.
Rev. A. Z. Dickinson, chairman Of the
Executive Board, made the annual report,
and moved that for the coming year the
Board be transferred to Williamsburg.
The Board was accordingly located in that
venerable city, and DR.. W. RI. vaughan
made chairman.
The Pamunkey Indian Church having
been organized during the past session,
sent up letter applying for membership.
This letter caused on earnest discussion.
The church was received on the condition
that it should be represented by white
delegates. ''
Rev. J. r. Garlick offered q report in
regard TO the colored churches, recon-
mending that as far as possible we cult
vate their friendship and render them any
service In our power.
:. b. Watkins offered resolution re-
commenting that an effort be made 70 put
tne Religious Herald In every family within
.ne bounds OF the Association. After in.
ssung addresses In behalf of the paper,
'ns resolution Was adopted.
,h 49,. .. letter reported, In behalf OF
Sommittee on the State of the
~. @ ast secen OF the houses Of wor.
almost In ruins. The COMMITTEES AZ PIG A0
commend the appointment Of . a.. 70
elass missionary to re3rganize ths
churches In the lower peninsula. II /,
/ also recommended that the Baptist hous,
y Of worship At New Bridge be given to IL,
Four.miis Greek Church, which house wa
destroyed b. car" northern friends"
2sv. Jamss B. Taylor delivered IN I'D
4 dress In bahalfj Of foreign missionA Re
ports md addsseess wsre, slso msde II
tebAk # etbsS objects Of bensvolsncs.