Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-07-19

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Minutes OF the windham aud Remington
Co. Association Of Universsists.
This body met ia convention at Williams
vile, (Newfane) on the 25ih inst, and organ
ized by choosing Rev. Hosea Ballou. Modera-
tor, Br. A. ]. Stesrns. Clerk, pro ten.
Delegates presenf--Brs. John Hicks, N. d.
Sherman. Resdsboro Geo. w Lamb, Geo.
Wheeler. Newfane; A. b. Childs, Whining
ION Horace Hastings, A. J. Stearns, Braitle-
boro; breckenridge and Bangs. Bennington
Andrew N. jerks, Timothy Larabee. Halifax
The reports Of Delegates though indicating
in some cases, temporary depression and mac
tivity we're in the main hopeful. Earnes, and
eloquent appeals were made by minisiering
brethren present, urging the necessity Of main
tanning uninterrupted public worship, as a means
Of reserving healthy aud vigorous reli gious
life.
On report Of committee on nominations, the
following committees and other officers were
chosen for the ensuing year, viz
On Fellowship and Ordnation--Brs. o.
Warren, J. w. Esiabrook, J. Clifford.
On Conferences--J. w. Frost, John Hicks
and Geo. Wheeler.
On Discipline-H. +. Ballou, r. Draper and
Geo. ii. Deere.
Standing Clerk-H. +. Ballon.
Delegates to State Conventional. J. Hines,
Bra',leboro; II. +. Ballon. whiiingham +.
NJ. Carley, Jacksonville /; ]. T.. Butler, lanai
ca Hiram Cole, Bennington Sanford Plu NIB
Halifax.
The business committee, consisting Of Rev.
G. II. Deere, Rev. II. +. Balou and Rev. J.
Bishop, presented the following resolutions,
which were warmly supported. and adopted
without dissent;
Resoipsd. That il is the duty Of snch as are
by circumstances deprived the privilege ofpay-
ing for the support Of the ministry Of their own
faith, 90 which they can attend, to pay cheer
fully according TO their means for its mainien-
ance somelohere either to the nearest feeble
Society, or 10 the Home Missionary Society !;
or for our denomnational books, tracts and pa
Pers, for gratuiious distribution among those Of
other belief
Resolved, That we recommend to such socie-
ties as cannot maintain stated preaching, the
organization Of Sabbath Schools that 10 their
christian labors for the religious interests Of
childhood, they may themselves also, grow in
grace and in 4 knowledge OF the truth.
Resolved, That the wants Of our denomina-
ton, demands more earnesi practical applIca-
lion OF the gospel to the every day duties of lie
and especially to the attendance aud support Of
consian, religious meetings.
Resolred. That this convention earnestly re-
commend the believers within the bounds Of this
association, 10 take an early opportunity to ex-
anime the Religious Helps about TO be pub
lished by Br. Thomas Of Philadelphia, and il
thought worthy, 10 make an effort to establish
meetings on the plan suggested.
Resoired. That the State Home Missionary
Society Of our denomination which has receiv-
ed the coun,enance and support Of the brethren
in the northern and central parts Of the State,
demand also, our sympathy and co-opera,ian.
Resolved, That The Christian Repository
published by Brs. Ballou g. Loveland, at Mont
pelier, is worthy Of, and should receive the
patronage OF the Universalists Of this State, in
preference 10 those published out Of the State.
Resoired, That the events Of the past year
in Kansas and Washington, deepen our convic.
lions Of The aggressive character Of the slave
power, and strengthen our determination to OPP
pose its extension by the use Of all constitution
al and Christian means.
Voted, to accept the report Of the committee
on Fellowship and ordination, comforting fell
lowship on Br. N. ID. Sherman.
Voted, that the thanks Of this Association be
rendered to the friends in Wiliamsvile, for the
kind and generous hospitality.
Voted, TO adjourn to the last Wednesday in
June next (ls57) the place TO be designated
by the Standing Clerk.
II. +. BALLou, Moderator.
A. J. STEARss, Clerk.
Clergymen present--H. +. Ballou, Warren
Skinner, ]. II. Willis. S. A. Davis, o. Warren
NJ. b. Newell, N. c. Hoegdon, Goe. II. Deere,
O. Perkins. J. Clifford, A, Scott, j. Bishop, N.
ID. Sherman.
REMARKS. Sermons were delivered by Brs
N. c. Hodgdon, s. A. Davis, NJ. B. Newell,
J. IL. Willis and Father Warren Skinner
They bres,hed spirit of deep fervor and Joy
Gus confidence in the Gospel of Christ, and
were listened to with profound attention. An
interesting conference meeting was held on
Wednesday evening.