Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-06-20
From the Boston Advocate Of Friday.
REV. MIR. AVERY.

I Acquired by THE CONFERENCE.
We Learn that the Committee of the
Methodist Conference Of Clergy, held in
this city, made their report, on Tuesday
morning, in the case OF Rev. T.. X. Ave-
ry, which had been referred to them by
the Conference for investigation. The
substance of the report was, that Mr..
Avery having been acquitted by jury
of his country, and proved innocent Of
!, the crime Of murder, they were entirely
satisfied of his innocence on that point
That the Committee had thoroughly in.
vcstigated the charges of improper con-
nexion with Sarah Maria Cornell, and
unanimously acquitted Mr. Avery Of all
suspicion OF criminal or illicit intercourse
with the deceased. The report also re-
commended that Mr. Avery should not
be assigned to any particular station,
during the present year, in consequence
Of his impaired state Of health, but that
he be held in full fellowship with the
Conference, and that his usual salary be
continued.
Bishop Ucddins, who was in the
chair, requested the Rev. Mr. Pickering,
one of the Oldest members Of the Confer
cnce, to take the Chair while the Report
was reading. After the Report was
read, the Chairman inquired of Mr. A.
who was present, if he had any thing to
say upon the Report. Mr. A. rose and
observed, that he had nothing in partcu-
lar to say, but to return his sincere
thanks to his brethren in the ministry and
his Christian friends, for the mid they
had rendered him, in his time Ofextrcmc
peril, and so long ns his pulse beat, or
his memory served, he should always
hold them in grateful remembrance.
The Report was then unanimously ac-
ceptcd by The Conference, and on mo-
ton to return thanks to Almighty God
for his ovcrruling providence, in deliver
ing his servant from great peril, the Con-
ference united with Rev. Mr.. Pickering
in Solemn Prayer. During this scene,
the assembly was deeply affected. At
the request Of n number Of his brethren,
Mr. Avery consented to preach in the
church in Bcnnet street, yesterday AFTER
noon.
Rev. Mr. Avery preached discourse
Yesterday afternoon in the Methodist
Church in Bennett street. The seats in
he house were filled, and no attempt
whatever was made to disturb the servi-
ccs, as had been apprchcndcd. MIRA.
commenced the services by reading tho
hymn from DIR. Watts, beginning,
''God moves in a mysterious way,
Ills wonders to PERFORM"
1t was followed by prayer from Mr.
A. during which it was observed that he
seemed much affected. A discourse fol-
owed from the text, 3lst Psalm. 18th v.
20 bow great is thy goodness which
hou hast wrought for them that trust in
hec before the sons of men," Tho
preacher illustrated from his text, tho
rlals TO which the christian was exposed,
md the goodness of the Almighty in pre-
ewing him from the prosecutions Of
wicked men. 10.
During the Presidents visit at Phila-
|clphia, a hale, buxom young widow
,reetcd him with hearty shake of both
lands, at the Same instant eyclaiming,
My dear General, l am delighted to
ee you; | have walked six miles this
rorning to enjoy this rare felicity" To
'hlch Tho President replied, with an air
{ dIgniiicd gallantry, "Nadam, | regret
rat had not known yonr wishes carli-