The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-09-12


Hatcher, of Petersburg.
GoRpoSsvLLE, September 10, 1868.
The discussion on Systematic Benevo-
lence" was further continued by Rev.
George F. Adams, of Hampton, and the
resolution adopted.
Rev. DR.. Taylor, corresponding secretary
Of the Foreign Mission Board, had an op-
portunity given him of presenting the
Claims of foreign missions. In brief and
exceedingly interesting statement of the
condition and prospects of his work, DR..
TAYLOR urged that our foreign mission sta
tions in China and Africa must be speedily
reinforced and that elf the Baptists Of
the South would only average one cent a
week 10 this object we could easily sustain
one hundred missionaries among the hea-
them
Rev. C. H. Ryland, who had been re.
quested to prepare an obituary Of Rev. J
NJ. Roane, explained why he had failed to
do so, and asked permission to prepare the
paper and publish it in the minutes Of the
present session. The request was granted.
Appropriate resolutions were passed on
the death of Rev. G. w. Trice, Of Caroline,
and committee, consisting of Revs. ). d.
Coleman, L. W. Allen, and H. W. Buckner,
appointed to prepare suitable memorial
of his life, services, and death.
The following query was sent ap oy
Lvle's church, Fluvanna GO Is it the duty
of church member, seeing brother COM
NIT a public offence, to tell him of his fault
privately, or to bring it before the church ~
The Association responded that while IL
- nh,rro
fell brother privately Of his public
offences. vet if they are of such nature as
n REQUIRE discipline, he should bring the
matter before the Church, and is not obli-
gated by the Scriptures to tell the brother
privately.
A portion of the members of the colored
church at Louisa Courthouse sent memo
rial to the Association asking for their adj
vice and assistance in the ordination to the
ministry Of Robert Shelton, one Of their
number. The memorial was referred to
committee consisting Of Reys. c. K. Dick
son, c. Quarles, L. j. Haley, and Samuel
Harris, with the request that they examine
into the matter and take such action as
they deem justified by the facts. 1t is
hoped, by the way, that the committee will
not meet with the same reception which
was given some ministers who went some
months ago to examine colored man (per-
haps the same one) Mt Louisa Courthouse
upon application for his ordination. They
went at the appointed hour on Sunday
morning to the meeting house OF the CO.
lored church, and, to their surprise, found
sentinel at the door, who informed them
that they could not get in, as the " Loil
Lege" was there having an important ses-
sion. 1t is due to the ministerial candi
date to say that he disclaimed being q mem
Der of this clan of Sabbath breakers, or Of
sympathizing in any way with them.
A resolution was passed cordially com
mending the " Committee for the Education
of Confederate Soldiers Orphans" Rev.
DR.. Broaddus, corresponding secretary,
made an encouraging statement as to his
work, and one Of his humorous and eff
cient appeals for the means of prescott
ting it.
"County Line" church, in Spotsylvania
county, was selected as the place of the next
meeting of the Association, DIR. G. 4. Dick
inson was elected to preach the introduce
tory sermon, and Rev. I. S. Runaway was
chosen alternate.
The Committee of Finance reported
lent objects. This, of course, does not include
moneys sent by the churches direct to the
different Boards, Or paid during this meet
ing to the different agents.
Rev. L. W. Allen offered appropriate re-
solutions on the death of William Sands,
Esq, who was so widely known and loved
among the Baptists Of Virginia, and indeed
OF the whole country.
The Association had lengthy and very
spicy debate on proposition to change one
OF the rules of order, there being an earn
est contest between the believers in the old
order of things and the advocates Of what
they deemed an important change. The
whole matter was referred to a committee
to report next year.
A resolution in favor of an effort by the
churches to promote the cause OF tempe
rance was adopted after an earnest speech
from James Alexander, Esq, Of Charlottes-
vile.
The usual resolutions of thanks for hos
FATALITIES, etc., were passed but IN this
case it was something more than mere
form. The most ample provision was made
for all corners, and the brethren and friends
of the community complained that they
did not have as many visitors to entertain
as they desired.
Rev. j. F. Deans, of Norfolk county,
preached in the Presbyterian church this
afternoon.
After touching valedictory address
from the moderator (who by the way is one
of the best presiding officers we ever saw ,
prayer by Rev. George F. Adams, and the
singing Of parting hymn, the Association
was declared adjourned sine die.
Tonight we had rich treat in lecture
by Rev. William L. Hatcher on The Adj
vantages Of the Modern Dance" We were
led to expect great deal from the we'll
known ability of the lecturer and the esti-
mate of the lecture by those who had heard
it, but we must confess that the half had
not been told us. For genuine wit, keen
satire, beautiful description, and telling
hits, we have never heard the lecture
equalled, and would advise that every vii
lage in the State try to have it delivered to
their people. The proceeds of the lecture
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