The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-10-10
CALEDONIA CONFERENCES,

CALEDONIA CONFERENCE.
The half yearly meeting o. the Caledonia Con-
ference of Churches held at st, Johnsbury
Plain, on "Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and
9th October.
Rev. LEONARD WORCESTER, Moderator
The Churches generally were represented. The
Rev. Geo. Punchard attended delegate from tho
Grafton (N H. Conference, The services were
opened by Sermon of very solemn and searching
nature, by Rev l. Ingraham, from Acts iii. 5.
The following subjects were presented to the
meeting
SABBAru ScuooLs.-.The Children and Teachers
Churches, st. Johnsbury, being present, were adj
dressed by Rev. Messrs. Ihos. Hall and Chester
Wright. Parents addressed by Rev. Geo,
Punchard who introduced the following Resolution:
"That it is tho solemn duty Of parents to bring
up their children for God, and that Sabbath Schools,
subscribing this great object, demand their steady
encouragement" which was passed by parents
rising.
Tract SoCIErY.-The meeting addressed by
Rev. William Clark, Agent for the Society, who
| introduced the following Resolutions which were
adopted
Resolved, That gratitude is due to God for opening,
this, the American Tract Society, n channel by
which the best Christian writer's Of the present and
past ages may be made to concentrate Their moral
and intellectual energies in proc!aimlng the Gospel
by the Press, in various forms, from the single leaf
to the standard volume and family library, through
out the earth.
Resolved, That this meeting recommends to the
Pastors and Churches within ther bounds to adopt
measures to CIRCULATE possible, the family
library and other standard volumes OF the American
Tract Society, among all the accessible families in
their respective towns
Resolved, That this meeting earnestly recon-
mcnds to all the Pastors and Churches within their
bounds take collections annually, for Foreign
Tract distributions, within the two month assigned
by the General Convention of this State.
SEAMANs FRIEND SOCIETY -Rosovod, That the
ersion of the world the grand object Of all our
benevolent institutions, depends very much on the
character and influence Of Soamcn.
Moved, seconded, and supported by Rev. M essrs.
w. Clark G. Punchard, and j. Johnson.
EDUCATION ETY-Resolvod, That in view of
the relations the Ministry sustans 10 the interests
of learning and religion, that the A L. s., the OBJ,
jet of which is to raise up pious and learned
Ministry, is deserving of tho prayers and charitable
corporation of christians and PhiIan!hropists;,
Moved and seconded by Rev Messrs. Il. w.
Duncan and w Clark.
HOME MIssIoNs.-The Rev. l. Ingraham, Agent
Of the V. ID. M s., introduced the following Reso-
luton,
Resolved That lnasmuch as the object of Home
Missionary efforts is to secure 10 this nation holy
character, consider the prosecution of this Chris
tian enterprizo of prime importance.
Seconded and supported by Rev. Mcssrs. Morse,
&. H. Richardson, and Levi Ii. Stone.
FOREIGN MIssIoNs-Rev. Geo. Punchard, who
represented the A. b. C. f. NJ, addressed the
ing. followed by Rev. Chester Wright, who moved,
{" That the present condition of the Foreign Mis-
sionary cause demands more farvent prayer, and en-
largcd contributions, and this Conference pledges
itself to both"
Seconded by Rev. w. Clark, and passed by the
cUngfe CATION rising.
Tho Conference also unanimously passed the
following Resolutions;
/. That we cordially approve of the sentiments
expressed in the resolutions in regard Slavery,
which were adopted by the General Convention of
Vermont al It's late meeting i'll Springfield. [See
Caledonian of Oct 3.
.. That We consider the circulation Of religious
periodicals an omlnont means Of promoting the
pous and benevolent operations Of the Church, and
OF advancing the spiritual interests of Christs king
dom.
3. That we have full confidence in our state ro-
IgIous paper, the "Vermont Chronicle" Us an adj
vocac of truth and correct principles and that
mighty dsapprove of any attempt TO impair its in
huencc and usefulness by false accusation, and by
charging it with being the abettor ofsin.
me treasurer S report was read.
The meeting was closed by discourse OF u very
impressive and stirring character from Mat V: ID
lG, by Rev. w Clark after which, the Lords Sup
per was administered this service the Rev .Mcssrs
Chester Wright and George Punchard presided.
HE doctrinal exercises were conducted by Rev.
Messrs Jones, Punchard, Hall, Martini Clark, Dun
can and Richardson.
The meeting throughout was felt to be deeply
interesting and truly ediying; possibly more SO
than any similar meeting previously held in the
county. The regret at close, was, that were
called TO separate and leave place which, SIM
ilurly engaged, we could pass days and weeks
such was the enjoyment Of those present, that we
arc assured absent friends lost much and we trust
be induced to attend in future.
HE Conference feel deeply indebted under God,
to the visit and services of their esteemed BRETHREN
me Rev. Messrs /. Ingraham, q. Punchard, and
W. Clark.-May their labors always be owned of
the Lord. DAVID A. JONES. Scribe
= The Boston papers furnish no report of
Brighton Market for last week.