The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-11-28
MANCHEsTER aTEns,

OHORCH NOTES.-The Rev. Mr.. Deans,
euperlntendent Chiles, and others, were
appointed delegates to represent the Ban
eist church in the State Baptist Sunday
ISnpoi convention which assemblies in
richmond to-day. In the afternoon the
| regular meeting Of the Baptist Sunday.
School Mission Society was held. The re-.
ports were encouraging. This important
auxiliary of the church is doing a good
work. There will be on each Friday night
| In future union prayer meeting held at
one of our churches. The first Of tbese
meetings take place on Friday next at
n O'Clock at the Baptist church, the Rev.
| BIZ Christian, of the Methodist Episcopal
church, officiating.
From the report Of the secretary of the
Middle District Baptist Association, which
neld It's last session with Manchester church,
we learn that the additions during the past
year were 149, Of which 35 were by bap-
tlsm, 80 by letter, and 19 by restoration to
fellowship. The diminutions were 14O, of
Wplch by letter there were 81, by excll-
sion 80, and by death 43. The total mem.
bership is 2,513, of which 90 are colored-
all members Of Mt. Herman church, Ches-
terfield county, Rev. D. 3. Winfree pastor.
TWenty-seven churches are embraced in its
bounds, from all Of which but two reports
were received. There are in the jurfsdic-
ton of the Association twelve ministers.
EXIT, BAILEY.-On yesterday morning
Justice Chiles rendered his decision in the
case Of the Commonwealth Us. William
Bailey (colored), charged with being the
leader OF an unlawful assembly, and pa.
rading and drilling an armed body of men in
violation Of the State law and to the annoy
ance OF the citizens generally. AS the first
case OF the kind in the State, 1t had pro-
duced feeling of interest not only locally
but elsewhere. The courtroom was crowd
ed with members of the corps and other
colored sympathizers.
The Justice rendered bis decision, dis
charging Bailey from custody, it being evil
dent that no breach of the peace was in
tended. but read him the law on the SUBJ
iect. and admonished him. It is trusted
that Bailey and his followers will heed both.
No one objects, nor has right to object,
TO their organizing company and comply
inc with the requirements of the law, but
the Justice will have the cooperation OF all
good citizens. regardless of color, in seeing
that no unauthorized body of armed men
parade the streets to the, Inconvenience OF
The citizens, who certainly have rights that
the military must respect. 1t is trusted
that the advice of the better class Of our
colored citizens will be so given as to pre-.
vent any collision with the authorities. The
colored men Of Manchester have deserved
reputation for good conduct, and we be.
lieve they intend to preserve it. AT al!
events the law must be complied with, and
the sooner these men learn it, the better it
will be for all OF Us.
SUspAY-ScuooL SUPPER.-The annual
supper rendered the scholars by the officers
and teachers of the Baptist school will take
place during the coming month, the need
ful supply Of money having been raised.
PERsoNAL.-The return to this station OF
the Key. Mr.. Christian gives universal salts
faction, both to his congregation and the
citizens at large.
The condition of DR.. j. W. Bronogh con.
tinues precarious. AT last accounts he was
no better, aud serious fears are entertained
for his recovery.
PARADE To-pAY.-Alert Fire Company
will parade to-day with their new uniforms,
fire apparatus, music, Sc. The line will be
formed at the engine-h ouse at IL O'Clock
=, 81.