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R. W. Cridlin (search for this): article 1
shall I forget how earnestly they prayed, and how the tears flowed down their checks as they thanked me for the interest I had manifested in their behalf. How grateful I feel for being privileged to engage in laboring for the souls of soldiers so noble and brave." Mr. M. D. Anderson, of Aquia Creek: "I find the soldiers eager to have books, and in a few days have distributed among them 40 Testaments, 22 Bibles, and 4,000 pages of Tracts. I am greatly pleased with the work." Mr. R. W. Cridlin, Mathias' Point: "I find the soldiers anxious to have good books, especially small copies of the New Testament. Many are pious and consistent Christians." Mr. J. W. Williams, Matthews county: "I have morning and evening services, weekly prayer-meetings, and preaching every Sunday. I am out of Tracts, and am very anxious to have a supply as speedily as possible. Our men are all well." Mr. Henry Madison, Richmond: "I find it very pleasant going among the soldiers distributin
J. C. Clopton (search for this): article 1
Interesting religious News from the soldiers. At the meeting of the Colportage Board, at the First Baptist Church, on Thursday evening, several very interesting reports were received from Colporteurs at the various encampments in this State. As all classes of the community are more or less interested in all that pertains to the spiritual comfort and well-being of our soldiers, we will present brief extracts from several of these reports: Mr. J. C. Clopton writes from the Lynchburg encampment: "To-day I had a delightful visit to the camps took my stand at the tent of a pious soldier, and for more than an hour the soldiers flocked around me and bought Testaments and other religious books as fast as I could sell them. One young man remarked that he would have a Testament if he had to sell his coat to enable him to buy one. Another bought "Come to Jesus," and after reading it sent it home to a friend whom he had left behind. All treat me with the greatest kindness and mani
M. D. Anderson (search for this): article 1
onversation.--On visiting the hospital, two of the sick soldiers asked me to pray for them. After reading a portion of Divine truth and commenting upon it, I bowed down and invoked upon them the blessing of God. Never shall I forget how earnestly they prayed, and how the tears flowed down their checks as they thanked me for the interest I had manifested in their behalf. How grateful I feel for being privileged to engage in laboring for the souls of soldiers so noble and brave." Mr. M. D. Anderson, of Aquia Creek: "I find the soldiers eager to have books, and in a few days have distributed among them 40 Testaments, 22 Bibles, and 4,000 pages of Tracts. I am greatly pleased with the work." Mr. R. W. Cridlin, Mathias' Point: "I find the soldiers anxious to have good books, especially small copies of the New Testament. Many are pious and consistent Christians." Mr. J. W. Williams, Matthews county: "I have morning and evening services, weekly prayer-meetings, and preachi
W. G. Margrave (search for this): article 1
ook my stand at the tent of a pious soldier, and for more than an hour the soldiers flocked around me and bought Testaments and other religious books as fast as I could sell them. One young man remarked that he would have a Testament if he had to sell his coat to enable him to buy one. Another bought "Come to Jesus," and after reading it sent it home to a friend whom he had left behind. All treat me with the greatest kindness and manifest a deep interest in religious matters." Rev. W. G. Margrave, of Lewisburg, writes: "I have been busy, day and night, looking after the volunteers, and am happy to say that up to this time I have been able to supply all of them with the Word of God. We have now in the field from this county (Grotnbrier) six companies, and there are now two here on their way to Gen. Wise. O, that the Lord may smile upon our Southern Confederacy." Mr. C. F. Fry writes from Winchester: "I have been here two weeks laboring mostly among the sick, distributing
Aquia Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
iting the hospital, two of the sick soldiers asked me to pray for them. After reading a portion of Divine truth and commenting upon it, I bowed down and invoked upon them the blessing of God. Never shall I forget how earnestly they prayed, and how the tears flowed down their checks as they thanked me for the interest I had manifested in their behalf. How grateful I feel for being privileged to engage in laboring for the souls of soldiers so noble and brave." Mr. M. D. Anderson, of Aquia Creek: "I find the soldiers eager to have books, and in a few days have distributed among them 40 Testaments, 22 Bibles, and 4,000 pages of Tracts. I am greatly pleased with the work." Mr. R. W. Cridlin, Mathias' Point: "I find the soldiers anxious to have good books, especially small copies of the New Testament. Many are pious and consistent Christians." Mr. J. W. Williams, Matthews county: "I have morning and evening services, weekly prayer-meetings, and preaching every Sunday. I
Lewisburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
tent of a pious soldier, and for more than an hour the soldiers flocked around me and bought Testaments and other religious books as fast as I could sell them. One young man remarked that he would have a Testament if he had to sell his coat to enable him to buy one. Another bought "Come to Jesus," and after reading it sent it home to a friend whom he had left behind. All treat me with the greatest kindness and manifest a deep interest in religious matters." Rev. W. G. Margrave, of Lewisburg, writes: "I have been busy, day and night, looking after the volunteers, and am happy to say that up to this time I have been able to supply all of them with the Word of God. We have now in the field from this county (Grotnbrier) six companies, and there are now two here on their way to Gen. Wise. O, that the Lord may smile upon our Southern Confederacy." Mr. C. F. Fry writes from Winchester: "I have been here two weeks laboring mostly among the sick, distributing Testaments and Tra
Thomas H. Ellis (search for this): article 1
Death of Gov. Ellis. Information was received here yesterday of the death of Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. The sad event occurred at the Red Sulphur Springs, whither he had gone in the hope of restoration to health. Death of Gov. Ellis. Information was received here yesterday of the death of Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. The sad event occurred at the Red Sulphur Springs, whither he had gone in the hope of restoration to health.
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
Death of Gov. Ellis. Information was received here yesterday of the death of Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. The sad event occurred at the Red Sulphur Springs, whither he had gone in the hope of restoration to health.
Jefferson Davis (search for this): article 1
mendment to an ordinance passed April 22d for the better order of the city, which ordinance prohibits the opening of bar-rooms after 10 o'clock at night. The amendment prohibits the opening of any bar-room in the city on the Sabbath day, under penalty. Mr. Glazebrook presented the following report, which was read and received: Richmond, June 20, 1861. Gentlemen: We have the honor, on behalf of this city, under whose direction we act, to tender through you to his Excellency Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, the use and occupancy of the house and furniture, on Clay street, at its intersection with Twelfth. The hope is indulged that the President and his lady will find it an attractive residence, and it is with no ordinary satisfaction that the city claims the privilege of thus testifying their respect for his official and personal character. With high consideration, Your ob't serv'ts, L. W. Glazebrook, N. B. Hill, Geo. K. Crutchfield.
June 20th (search for this): article 1
y given by the city for the property, with the usual liability to restore the property in good order when the occupation may cease. Very respectfully, W. C. Rives, C. G. Memminger, For Committee of Congress. Richmond, July 8, 1861. Gentlemen: We have the honor to report your letter of the 24th June to the Common Council of this city, and are instructed to reply that, pleased as the city would have been with the acceptance of the proposition in our communication of the 20th of June, yet she cannot decline the qualification which it is your pleasure to annex it. It is proper, therefore, to state that the house and furniture cost $42,894.97 on the — day of June, 1861. We are, with great respect, Your ob't servants, L. W. Glazebrook, N. B. Hill, Geo. K. Crutchfield. To Hons. W C. Rives, C. G. Memminger, R. M. T. Hunter. Mr. Wynne submitted the following resolutions, which were adopted: Resolved, That the Mayor of the city be requested to impres
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