Litchfield enquirer., 1835-02-19

The ANNIVERSARIES Of the several Benevolent Soc- cites of this county were Telgiously celebrated on Tuesday and Wednesday of the past week, at the Meeting House i" this village. The weather was pleasant for the season, and large of peo- pie from this and other tn the county were as- sembIed, especially the last day. The combining Ofsevera societies in theip anniversaries this sion undoubtedly has added to ths interest and impor- tance of the season; and at time ig is believed has there been more strong and enlightened attachment the of christian heDevOlence in this county than at the present. The exercises and addresses throughout were of an elevated and dignifed Order characterized by sound sentiment, warm pety, and direct application. An attentive and deeply affected audience gave evidence both of the poweroI the Nd dresses, and of the deep interest of their hearts in the extending cause ofrighteousness and truth.
 prGss, meeting introductory to the other exercises was attended in the forenoon of Tuesday; and at o'clock F. M the Tract Society held its meeling Dr.. Wm Buef, the President, being present. Rev. Mr. Tacotl of Warren led in prayer, and Rev. MeSsrs., Arms, Hickok,> BardwelI general agent Of A. B. C.. FM, Tyler, Rood & ShipmaN addressed ,he mee,ing.-
 In the evening the Edscation Sociptycommenced : Hon. Frederick Wolcott, President, in the chair. A ter prayer by the Rev. Mr. AMdrewg of Cornwall thS society addressed by Rev. Messrs. Rood, Edrdge, Beach, and Todd, depu,aun from the A. B.C.F.M:,
 On Wednesday at 10 o'clock holden ,hs meei-' ing of the Home Mission Society, Rev. Wm. An- drews, President, presiding. The throne or grace was addressed by Rev. Mr. A,water of Nliddeburyr and after some Introductory and explanatory remarAs- by the President, the society add essrd by Rev. Messrs. Shipman, Elickok and Todd.
 The Foreign Mission Society was holden in tho .e. ,1,m statements made by the Secretary in anoher part or this paper
 In the evening the Temperance Society of the couu- ,y held meeting, and after prayer by Rev. Mr. Plumb of the Methodist Church, the following Resolution was presented and suppored by Rev. Mr. D""dney of ,h" Episcopal Church. and seconded and s"s'ainedh by R. M. Chipman, Rev. R. S. Cramptun and b.. Green leaf of Portland, Maine, viz:
 "Resoived, Tha, in the opinion of this meeting, in view ofhe wide spreading evils of in'emperance. is the duty ot every individual employ all his ability in endeavoring suppress and abolish the sale and of ardent spirits"
 These meetings designed to be annually eOn'in-' ueh; and the collections which ii is expected will 'e taken up yearly by every parish under the regulation" of the cnnsociauns in the county will bass 'hr"' these auxiliary soreties the parent ins,i,utOns-. It is designed by this make every pastor aN agen, tn his pars and thus, far practicable save the expense of foreign agencies The Treas"r- CTS of the societies are as foows-Doci. Abcl Catim, Tract Society; Stephen Deming, Esq. Education S"-- cieiy; Deacon Andrew Benedict, Home Mssion Society; and Mr.. Charles L. Webb, TOreigo Mis.iIU Socety.-Comm.
 The Foreign Mission Society far Mr County of IifcHfeiH celebrated .lhirh "Wednesday the th inst. ai o'cock P M. The chair was taken by the Rev. James Beach, frs, Wee Prrsi- den A(ier the introductory exercises Or prayer and sacre. music the congregation was addressed 'y 'e Rev. Hart TacO'i, Of WarreW, the Rev. Edward R. Tyler of OfCoebrook, the Rev. John Cowes. of Prince ton, Mass. and by deputaon from the AmericRW Board, consisting of the Rev. John T"ld of Nm th. nmp,on and the Rev. Hora,io Bartlwell, general n- gent of the Board. crowded and attentive r"ngre. galioR evinced unabang interest in the great aud important subject or Christian Missions [" the hea,he" world. The Treasursrs reccips on ,ha, day-a lite less than $3,4O0, besides something yet |" arrearS- manifested very encouraging readiness On the part of our churches to sustain lhe which they have undertakes. The friends of missons earnestly look lor annual increase ofsuppo 10 the cause from this County, corresponding with the annual enlargement "e the operations of the Eoard the new and inviting fields for missionary labor which constantly open. ing; the increasing ligh. which the providence and word of God arc continually shedding upon the path of christian duty. n this reapect; and corresponding too with the example of other parts O our sa'H and country is very desirable that this oldest auxiliary
 
 uted much 10 inIuse a missionary spirit nt0 the churches o our widely extended country, shoMld oon- iinue maHtan that relative stand among other anx. iliRries which it first assumed. N Is atdenily Co be hOped that at this late day shall not exhibit m ex. ample which i, would be disastrous to the present plans and prospects o he Board for other a"xiliaries lo follow. li should be borne in mind iha, less ihaR eighfy laborers have been commissioned and seat inio the field within the space of little more than year past, who a,e depending, under God sole y on the beaevoIence Of American Christians 10 sSs- tain them.
 The Officers fot the ensuing year, are,
 Hon. John CotOn Smith, President.
 Rev. Samuel R. Andrew, Vice P's''ds~''
 Mfr. Charles L. Webb, Trsasurer.
 Mir. James Pierce, AadIior.
 Hos. Benjamin TaIlmadge, Rev: Grant Powers. Rev. Epaphras Goodman. Rev. l.. P. Hickok, Rev. Ralph 5. Crampon. and Deacon Andrew BeHedict, Erpcutipes Committee.
 We should do injustice to our feelings not IO ac-" knowledge indebtedness to the choir of singers, under the direction of Mir. Tiffany, aided by compshed organist whose generous and very accept able services added not little to the interest Oi the occasion. D. GOODMAN, Secretary.
 Adam Lsrabss. Esg.-This geaileman was 6rsi Vice President of the late Whig Convention at New-Ha. ven. He has ever been unwaverag democrat, and that is reason enough why he should attend and take m active part on the occasion aforesaid. But not truly republican spiri, has mark A.:- :n. ala nl,~.n sh--A