The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-05-23
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Aide'Water Cooperation of tho Dis.

me semi-annual Underwater Cooperation
OF D'sciplcs met at Gethsemane Church,
III hanover county, on the 10Th instant.
Deiegates from twenty.one churches in
GUIDED in the district were present.
Eioef d. w. Williams, General Evan
gclst, gave an interesting verbal report of
his labors, which have been productive of
much good in the spread OF the Gospel
lie found the people anxious to hear, and
thoroughly aroused as to the Importance OF
the good work OH hand in the establish
ment OF the churches and the promotion of
the Sunday schools.
BY request. Rev. Mr.. Crttepdcn, of MID
dleseX, formerly Of the Union Baptists, de-
livered very appropriate address on the
subject of Christian union and the proper
DIVISION in the teaching of the Scriptures in
his section of country.
Elders Henly, Barrett, Ainslie, Shelbune,
ana spence, in response, addressed the
meeting, urging the necessity of an increase
OF iiberallty In order to more thorough
dissemination of the truth, and expressed
nm earnest hope that this Macedonian cry
would soon be answered.
The report Of the treasurer and the gene
raj reports were postponed till the next
meeting.
Elder Ainslie, chairman of the Commit
tee on the Distribution of Tracts, presented
his report, showing that over 5000 pages
had been distributed in the Underwater dis
trlct, accompanying 1t with an earnest ap-
peal to all to assist in the circulation of
these useful messengers of truth.
Letters were presented and read from
various churches, showing prosperous
condition of things in many sections Of
Underwater Virginia.
On motion of Col John B. Cary, it was
resolved that the action OF the Eyange-
llzinS Board be heartily endorsed by this Co
operation, and that the Iabors of the Evan
CYCLISTS be limited to those fields which, as
shown by report made to this body. afford
ed the prospect of the amplest harvest,
and that the respective congre cations be
earnestly requested to contribute to the
suStenance OF additional lahorers.
On motion of Elder S. S. Henly, it was
resolved that the Evangelist, general and
local, and the brethren generally, be earn
| cstly requested to render all possible aid to
the promotion Of the cause in the counties
Of MiddleseX and Charles City and the
Northern Neck Of this State.
On motion OF Elder Ainsle. it was re-
solved that all the churches comprised in
the Underwater Cooperation be requested to
take into consideration what is known as
the Louisville plan Of organization, and re-
port upon said plan ut the next regular
meeting in August.
On motion Of Col. John Il. Cary, II was
resolved that we recommend to all the
churches composing this Cooperation 1.-The
Virginia Female Orphan Home" as good
work, worthy OF their warmest support not
only as a means Of training up the orphan
to Il position Of usefulness, but as most
valuable auxiliary in advancing the in
terest of Christ's Kingdom.
We would state here that Mr.. Christopher
Brown, of Matthews county, has already
headed the list Of this laudable enterprise
with Il donation OF 81 900. 1t is to he hoped
that mis- worthy example may be initiated
by others.
The meeting adjourned on Saturday even
ing to meet again in August, at Matthews
Courthouse. JONAS