Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-09-05
General Association of New Hampshire

ktENE, y. IL. Aug. -. 1857.
The General Association of New Hampshire
met IN Kecne. in the church Of Rev DR.. Bar
stow. on the 2jih of August After sermon
by Rev Mr.. Barley OF Hampstead. on Christ
our all in all. the Association WAS organized
hy the choice of Rev. Mr.. Case Of Lebanon, as
Moderator.
The afternoon was devoted 10 reports on the
condition OF the churches in the SAFE. and the
welfare Of Zion generally. The narratives from
the different Associations in the State. while
they were not quite 50 favorable as could be
wished hy the siLcere Christian were vet unu-
sualiy interesting aud full of reasons for encour-
agement aud hope. They told Us OF several
cases OF revival, and were, on the whole, indi-
catye of A higher degree OF spiritual welfare
amongst the churches generally. The reports
Of delegates from foreign bodies, contained some
points OF great interest in respect to he advance
n.eni Of the kingdom OF Christ, were animated
by kindly feelings and expressive OF hearty
Christian sympathy.
In the evening, Rev. Mr. Wallace of Man
chester, preached on the signs and accompan-
ments OF the decline OF morality in the young.
and the remedy to be applied.
Wednesday morning addresses were made in
behalf of several OF the benevolent societies Of
the day. Rev. Slr Harding presented the aims
Of the Congregational Board of Publication -
Rev. Mr.. Turner set forth the claims of the
Tract Society. Rev Mr.. Langw Worthy address
ed the Association IN respect to the Congrega-
tonal Union Rev. Mr. IIoyey spoke in be-
halt Of he American and Foreign Christian
Union. Rev. Mr. Whiting made remarks on
the Nhiltied monument about 10 be erected in
Exeter
The New Hampshire Education Society held
its Anniversary, and was addressed bv Rev. Mr..
nj Dnrs %
Boston, and Rev. MIR. Thler of Brattleboro. Vt.
The Anniversary of the Sabbath Schools was
next held addrcsse, being made by Rev. Mr..
Monrue, Rev Mr.. Billiard, and Rev. Mr. Wal
lace.
In the afternoon, the \. II Bible Society held
us anniversary, and was addressed by Rev, Mr..
Young at Livonla, and by Rev. DIR, Moves of
Dartmouth College, who spoke on the mpnr-
lance OF a spirit OF Christian love in those who
distribute the Word of God
Provision WAS made for the appointment of
statistical Secretary OF the Stae-an appoint
ment Of No small importance \ pastoral letter
OF much interest was read by Rev. Mr.. W God.
which will be publi,hc with The Minutes Of the
Association.
The evening was devoted to addresses on the
Kingdom Of God in the soul Interesting and
instructive remarks were made by several of the
foreign delegates, also by other ccreymcn.
Thursday morning was occupied with dis.
cus,ion on church extension. The subject, of
course came up in reference to the relation be-
tween the New School PRESBYTERIAN Church and
the American Home Missionary Society. Though
the discussion was animated, it was yet friendly
and in good spirit. 1t was deemed best TO take
no special action on the matter, but to refer it
to a special committee, tn report next year.
The anniversary Of the n II. Missionary So
cieiy was also held this morning, addresses being
made by several cergymcn.
DEAru OF RUFUS w. GRiswoLD.-The de-
parture OF hsgenllemln, wholong held prom
incnt place among the literary men of the coun-
Try, occurred on Thursday evening 1t had been
sometime expected, as the work of consumption
on his form had been visible to his friends for
more than ye
DR.. Griswod was native Of Vermont born
in 1916, After stu lying divinity, he devoted
himself TO literature, which manly furnished his
employment for he rest of his life. For many
wears he edited Grahdm'S Mqq0.ine, at the same
time preaching, and publishing variety OF com
pla,iunS. OF the latter, the hest known are the
" Poels and Poetry of America" v" Female Poets
of America" and " Prose Writers of America
MIR. Prescott, the historian, has remarked that
his criticism shows a sound taslr and correct
appreciation Of the qualities OF the writers" he
reviewed, Although he Brought forward a
great number of mediocre and obscure writers
/ ms criticisms Of others naturally led to inimo,i-
| ties. which were slow to suhside. His last work
was Life'of Washington" illustrated. and
well adapted for popular reading which was
completed Just heiore his death
hongh not man of striking originality. DIR.
Griswod performed an important part towards
renewing and extending the acquaintance of our
/ peolle with the best specimen OF our national
literature. llis judgment ordinarily was good,
] and his knowledge OF facts and dates very full