Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04
Religious Intelligence.

The recent interest is bringing forth fruit in
numerous additions to the churches in q
number of places around US. In Plattsburgh,
Rev. Mr.. Chamberlain's labors have been
greatly blessed. Fifty persons joined the
church from his congregation on the first of
May. The revival in Keesevile continues. In
Montpelier also, the interest in religious
things continues to be great large num-
Der of conversions have taken place among
young persons. and the work is reaching
heads of families. 1t is the greatest revival
in that place for the last twenty years. To
the church in Swanton, under care Of Rev.
j. B. Perry, forty-two have been added
lately, thirty-fve of them by rofesslon.
The Congregationalist publishes list Of
accessions to the churches of New England,
embracing reports from $50 towns and cities,
125 of which are in Massachusetts,. The
number of conversions is about $500, 1900
being in Massachusetts.
The anniversaries of the various Baptist
benevolent societies have Just been held in
Philadelphia The report of the Home Mis-
sion Society, states that the number of mis-
sionaries employed are ninety three, in six
teen States and territories. The report of the
American and Foreign Bible Society shows
the appropriations for the past year to have
been Sl9,S65. The number of colporteurs
employed by the Publication Society, is So,
and during the year 640o volumes and 25o,-
900 pages Of tracts have been distributed
At Boston, the usual Anniversaries took
place last week.
The action of the Tract Society We have
already given.
The American S. S. Union celebrated it
34th anniversary on Wednesday. During
the year have been organized 1924
new 5. 5. Schools, into which have been
gathered more than 10000 children: and
books have been put in circulation to the
value of S2l.8 $50.
The American Missionary Association met
on Thursday. The foreign missions are seven
in numbeN comprising 25 stations occupied
by 60 laborers. There are l6 churches con-
nected with them, and 1850 members. In
the Home Field are employed "a missionaries.
The number of church members is 1921; l6
revivals are reported and 81 conversions.
The American and Foreign Christian Union
met on Tuesday, The number of laborers in
the home field is 81, the number of papal
children gathered into schools is 2946, and
the number of conversions among Romanists
$50.
The American Unitarian Association met
on Tuesday, The receipts for the year have
been $l3, ,402.
The Association for the promotion of Col
legiate Instruction at the West, met on We'd
nesday. There are now under it's care l6
institutions in different states Revivals in
these institutions, have been frequent ant
powerful, having already resulted in tie
hopeful conversion Of some 900 young men.
The annual address was delivered by Rev
DR.. Wheeler of this place.
There were interesting meetings of many
more societies. notice of all which would
TAKE lnOic ioou WAN VIC Soh spare
At the meeting of the NJ. E. Troy con-
ference at Middlebury on the 10th. abou
$50 ministers were present
We take the following list ofappointments
from the Brandon Advocate
John B. Stratton, P, E.
Burlington, First Church, W. A. Miller,
Pine St., D. B, Mckenzie,
Williston, E. Foster,
Shelburne, o. Squires,
Hinesburgh, W. II. Infancy,
Charlotte, B. D. Eames,
Milton, A. Lion,
Essex and Underhill, B, Cox, and o,
Tower,
Westford, sup.
Colchester, NJ. K Petty,
Winooski, A. Truax,
Alburgh, A. G. Skinner,
Isle La Motto, A, S. Cowper,
North Hero, sup.
Grand Isle, j. S. Mott,
johnson, j. T. Crowl,
Bakersfield, V. NJ. Simons,
Waterbury, j. G. Phillips,
Waterbury Center, Munger,
Stowe, A. H, Honsinger,
The FouRrH.-We hear rumors of prepa