Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-07-24


EVENING SESSION
Is At quarter past five the Association called order
Prayer by H N. Hovey
H. Appointed delegates Barre Association Brn Hovey
Campbell House, White Mountain Association, j. s. Hall;
Lamoie Association Norcross, Campbell, Walker Kinney.
49, Report of the Committee appointed last year to meet
with the Wheelock F. B. @. NJ. (See Report A.
10. Appointed delegates to Wheelock F. b. q M, Brn
House smith; to Stansead F. B. @ NJ Gils Vermont
State Convention Br'n j. Rowell J Nutting
90 Voted append to the Rules one respecting delegates
to other bodies (See Rules)
81 Report of Committee Sabbath Schools read, and
adopted. (See Report b.
BELL Kinney for the ensuing secure addresses the
Sabbath Schools
28 Voted to adjourn o'clock Thursday morning Prayer
by j. S. Hail.
TuURsDAY A M.
"a Met agreeable adjournment Prayer by A ellis.
Records read by the Clerk
IS REPORTS OF Committees
A-The Committee on the Wheeock F. B. @. n. report,
That the Committee cordially received by that body and
for the purpose of keeping correspondence between the
two bodies Rev. D. P Chase appointed delegate meet
R. COPING, Chairman.
B-The Committee on Sabbath Schools report That in view
of Importance of the Sabbath School interest there be
address delivered the annual meeting and also at each
HI CAMPBELL, Chairman.
C-The Committee the request of the Barnon and Bar
the BarnsOn Church at the present session of this body But
your Committee would advise suspend action reference to
the Barord Church. future meeting in which they may be
represented by their delegates.
"A. G1LL1s, Chairman
D-The Committee Meetings of the Association, reporb
We would recommend that the Annual Meeting be held
with the Church Derby that r. Goddng be the preacher
Alternate H. N Hovey; that A. ellis write the Circular Let
Quarterly eetings-lst. AT Barnston Sd Friday in Sep
TENDER. Preacher L. Kinney: ID At Newport last Friday
Dooo A Az duiciy fret
Friday in March. Preacher, H. I. Campbell ,
A. GILLIs, Chairman.
E-The Committee on the State of Religion report, That
in the Lamoe Association the cause of Christ general
advancing and precious revival influences have been
oyed yet many of the churches especially the Northern part
! of the Association, are in a low condition.
That as denomination of F. w Baptists we have enjoyed
good degree of interest during the past year 1t has been
time of revva many of churches both East and West
deeper interest has been felt relation benevolent
enterprises, such Education Missions, Sabbath Schools &c
D. P. CHASE b. B.
While contemplate the abundant goodness and mercy of
God the year past His preserve and per-
nit assemble for His worship and while reflect upon
His wondrous love grace precious
souls midst feel called upon to render devout thanks
to our Heavenly Father and praise His all worthy name
But when eye the field for cultivate and
behold the great of the people sess and Indifferent
the interests of the deahless SOUL and the churches much
engrossed tie world feel have cause for humility,
esson of SIM sefexaminaton, watchunes and prayer, to
engage heartily in the great work God has given to do.
H. l. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
F.-Committee on Resolutions report the following;
PERIODICALS.
Resolved That this body recommend to the Churches and
Sabbath Schools of this Association the Young Reaper and
NacdOmian published by the Am. Bap Pub. Soc, and the
Miss. Union.
ON FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Werea The conversion of the heather pure Christianity
object dear the heart of every Christian therefore
Resolved That the abundant of the A. B. NJ u in
the foreign field during the past year. and the apparently AMIGA
bic adjustment Of its difficulties calls for sincere gratitude
to God.
RESOLVED, That commend the A. B. NJ u. to the NOR,
earnest prayers and liberal contributions of the friends
Missions.
ON MISSIONARY CONCERT.
Resolved, That recommend Churches the regular
observance of the Missionary Concert of prayer
best of promoting the wide extended interests ou
Missions.
MISSIONS.
Hhreas The Home Mission Society has proved itself on
of the most efficient nstrumenaes of the Christian Church
for the spread of the Gospel; therefore,
Reo0ed, That Christians and Churches becomes on
imperative duty extend to sympahies prayers
liberal contributions.
ON TEMPERANCE
ReSolved That in of the relations we sustain to ea
other and to the world ought put forth increased effort
to sustain and advance the cause of Temperance.
ON THE a. B. SOCIETY.
Whereas, Darkness the EARTH and gross darkness
the peopeand the Scriptures being means best adape
to dlspe this darkness and shed Heavenly light therefore
ReSotVed That the American and Foreign Bible Society de
serves our strong attachment and liberal contributions
SLAVERY
Whereas American Slavery is great and growing evi
deprvng man of his dearest privileges and endangerng til
salvation of his soul; and whereas late decision Of III
Supreme Court of the United States upon the bred Scott cas-
is violation of the United States Constitution of the riq
and dignity OF and contempt of his Creators therefore
ResoOd, That as Philanhropiss Christians and Chrstia