The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-04
appointed TO deliver the annual sermon,
With Rev. A. T.. Owen as alternate.
The report was adopted.

| A"O iVpoit was auopttO.
ET CGrERA.
Rev. John Pollard presented a resolution
that the State Mission Board inquire into
tne expediency OF paying the missionaries
'Mr. X. b. HundIey nominated DIR. George
b. Steel as treasurer Of the Association. ana
he was unanimously elected.
Professor Harris presented q resolution
as to the expediency Of the Stste Mission
Board appointing during summer vacation
student missionaries, young men who are
studying for the ministry.
The resolution wos favored by Professor
Harris, Messrs. II. X. Ellyson ana French,
and opposed by Rev. Messrs. G. Grsy aud
Tyree-tbe latter suggesting an amendment
| striking out "summer vacation"
Pending the consideration OF the amend.
ment the body recessed 10 s:l5 p. VI.
Meeting or the virginia Baptist His
tOrfeaI Society.
| A meeting in the interest OF the Virginia
Baptist Historical Society was held last
night in the main audiebce-room OF the
Grace-Street Baptist church.
| The meeting was called to order by Pro-
fessor n. X. Davis, of the University Of
Virginia, president. and religious exercises
conducted by Rev. DR.. Sydnor, prayer being
offered by Rev. j. =. Hiden.
The secretary, Rev. &. II. Ryland, u. d.,
read the proceedings OF the meeting held
for business Thursday evening. He re-
ported the election Of the following eficers
for the ensuing year: President, Professor
\. X. Davis; Vice Presidents, L. W. syd-
nor, D. D., Rev. r. Jones. and Professor
!. L. Ayerett; Treasurer, Professor III. II.
Harris; Secretary, Rev. Charles II. Ry-
| EyoantiNp rnunniflaa I VI
Curry, L. :. Dunuaway, W. r. Hatcher, II.
McDonald. and J. b. Hawthorne.
| A long list Of new members was pre-
sented and elected; also, DR.. William Cath
cart. honorary member.
The death OF j. VI. Bro1dus, OF Aleyan-
drla, one Of the original cOrporator-, and Of
Rev. l.. A. Anderson, OF Atchis on, Kansas,
an honorary member, was reported, and the
Committee on Obituaries was directed 70
draw and present suitable papers in their
memory.
Rev. r. Jones spoke OF the necessity for
more accurate Church rec rds, and Rev.
DR.. Curry OF valuable MSS. autographs,
&C., in his possession, which he would be
glad TO give 10 the Society when they shall
have provided a place OF safe-keeDng for
them. He thought the Baptists OF Virginia
ought tc provide a memorial bail fer the
preservation OF tnelr FaluaDits.
Or. Carroll urged the securing Of largef
number OF fe-member..
Adjourned to meet at the call Of toe pre-
sldent.
ADDRESSES.
DR.. A. r. Brown, OF Peytonsburg, ad-
dressed the meeting on .'The General Re-
ation OF Literature TO History and Life -
a learned address, which indicated great
research and labor.
Rev. Dr. J. c. Long followed in an inter-
estlng addres. on the subject Of Baptist
history.
At the conclusion of Or. Longs address
the speakers Of the evening were requested
TO furnish copies Of their addresses for
publication. on motion Of Rev. Mr.. Carroll.
Dr. T. :. Dunnaway announced that q
committee would now be sent through the
house 10 solicit membership. and ReTs. i.
Il. b ale, j. II. Newbill, J. r.. TurpiH, G. j.
Holiday. J. \. Leslie, A. h. Dunnaway,
George II. Snead, and w. c. Biting were
appointed, and a large number OF new
members were added.