Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-05-09

After the rules Of order we're read, {
substitute consisting Of twenty-five arti
cles was offered BY br Johnson, s. Caro-
lima, which after some remarks was re
ferred to committee. A committee or
elections was appointed, and communica
lions from various religious bodies auxili
airy to the convention were read. Min
listers in regular standing were invited
to seats in the convention. On motion, an
abstract Of the report Of the Board Of Man
ayers wasread. The report paid an affect
ing tribute to the memories ola number Of
faithful laborers who haverecently fallen in
the missionary field. From the review Of
the state Of our missions in North Ameri
ca, from Germany, Africa and India, i,
was ascertained that signal success had at
tended the efforts of the missionaries in
many places, and in all there has been an
increase of religious ,knowledge.-Great
obstacles have been overcome, and all that
could be expected has been accomplished
Most of the particulars to which reference
was made, have already appeared in the
Missionary Magazine, and in our reli-
gious papers, which have made selections
from that periodical Weregret to learn
that br. Wade isagain afflicted with the
same disease which formerly obliged him
10 visit this country. and Tears prevail that
he will be obliged TO quit Burmah. The
Board has thirty three missions under its
charge. fity-one stations, thrty-elgh,
churches, containing in all 1850 mem.
bers. Four hundred and seventy bap.
tisms during the past year. Nine mis-
sionaries have retired, and ten died.
Books have been printed in fifteen langua-
ges. The maragers express their entire
satisfaction with the manner ia which br.
H. Malcolm had discharged his duties dur
ing his late visit TO India. On motion,
the report was accepted and referred to
committees.
Br A. Bennett stated in a few words
the success with which his labors as G.
Agent, had been crowned during his tour
through the western and southern States.
Prejudices had been removed, and infor-
nation as to object and operations, widely
spread. Br. B. dwell. with much empha-
sis on the noble spirit of hospitality and
kindness with which be had been uni
formly received by our brethren in the
west and south while engaged IN his agen-
cy, and concluded by saying that the in
terest felt in favor Of benevolent enterpri-
yes would evince itself in greater strength
this year, than heretofore. Adjourned.
On. Thursday the session was resumed.
An abstract of the treasurer's report was
read. from which the painful fact was dis
closed that as the funds in the treasury
have been anticipated for the support oil
the missions, the convention is, in the Ian
guage of one of its managers, mot worth
a dollarl' The committee on so much
Of the managers report as referred to the
Asiatic mission reported On being ex-
amined il was asceTtained that This docu-
mept referred solely to one of the miss
fUnS IN ASIa-TJz- ;.G-1- Ear
The committee on the agen-
" Of Br. Malcolm, reported in terms high
Iy approving his labors, and expressing
gratitude for the divine protection which
he had enjoyed. Mr. Malcolm rose and
briefly expressed his thanks for the conf
dence reposed in his efforts 10 advance the
objects Of the convention. The commit
tee on European missions, recommended
a curtailment of our efforts in reference
to France or an entire abandonment oil
that station, and also that mission should
be established in Denmark. Report &C.
cepted.
The committee on the place for the next
meeting Of this body, reported in favor Of
the first Baptist church in Baltimore. Br
r. Fuller, of s. Carolina was appointed
to preach the Triennial sermon, and Dr.
Linn his substitute, The committee on
nominations retired 10 attend to their du
ties. The report Of the committee on In
dian missions was read and accepted.
In the evening br. Malcolm delivered an
address which we had not the privilege o.
hearing.
On Friday morning a resolution direct
ing the appointment of an assistant secre
tary was moved, and after considerable
discussion carried. The committee or
nominations having reported, the conven
ton; proceeded to ballot for officers Be
ing necessarily absent al this time we ar,
only able TO say that Rev. Jesse Mercer
OF Georgia was elected president, and br
Il. Malcolm assistant secretary. By 1
resolution the convention requested CO
py of the sermon delivered on Wednes
day evening by Rev. B. Stow of Boston
for publication. Having no opportunit.
to hear this discourse, we can only sa,
that our friends who were present hav
uniformly expressed their satisfaction .
to the manner in which the speaker dis
charged the duly which had been assign
ed him. Convention adjourned to meet i
Baltimore. Closed with prayer.
BRIEF VIEv or THE MISSION. Str