Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-07-08
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tFrom the Temperance Journal.l
The General Congregational
Conference.

church Of this city on Tuesday, the lst
ult., a d continued its session three days.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather for the first two days, the atten-
dance was large. and great deal Of in
terest was manifested in the exercises. -
1t is presumed that the religious presses
OF this denomination, and also their
printed Minutes will give full report OF
all its doings; we propose only to report
more fully the discussion in behalf Of the
oppressed, and against the recent action
OF the unfaithful Managers of the New
York Tract Society.
After organization and brief reports
from some Of the County Conferences,
Prof. Edward A. Park of Andover, de-
livered the Introductory discourse, from
l Cor. ii 2: For / determined not 10 knor
anything among you, sare Jesus Christ
and him CrMeiGed.
1t was tcrse. compact. pcrspicuous,
and logical production. The gist OF i,
was, that he believed the apostle would
reply to all inquiries as to the meaning oil
the text determination TO knOp all
things rhich led in a strait or cured
line to the cross Of Christ; not excepting
the poor Stare, for whom Christ died
1t completely demolished the theory OF
q certain class. who refuse or regect to
preach against slavery and temperance,
because it is their duty to preach the
gospel; or Of those who refuse to open
their churches for the advocacy of these
objects, because they were built to
preaek tie gospel in. The speaker did
not say this, but the argument went di-
rect to that point All truth declared
with a determination and desire tc
bring men to the cross Of Christ. is such
preaching rs was advocated by Paul.
The afternoon was occupied by the
discussion Of the best means for The at
tainment efn higher CAristian life b,
Messrs Tenney. Of Biddeford, Parker
Thnrston, DR.. Pond and ais.
At about S O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Balkan
offered the following resolutions
wAasas, We have witnessed with deep regret
The steady aggressiveness Of American Slavery, re
Gently eliminating in tho re-opcning Of che Afri'
can Slave Trade, and whereas il Is Inevitable tina
such wicksdness will l'fncrease unto more ungodii
ness" and ought therefore 70 be steadily resisted
and whereas, to oppose the greatnsss ef its intu
ence Is an imperative duty Of tho Church, and o.
pecially Of any society which BY its organization
and position, represents the Church, ~ teacher
In the broadest sense, Of Religion and Morality
therefore,
Rssoissd, That persistent refusal BY say such 70
eiesy 70 extsnd the inculcatioDs Of Christianity
70 those overshadowing forms Of sin, is, however
designed, great unfaithfulnea to Christ and th'
iussCests Of Humanity
And whereas, The American Tract Society from
The very conceptions and profession Of its plan
promises, BY the dissemination Of tracts mode
of teaehing singulArity adapted to reach all form
nsar and remote, of wickedness-to teach The
great articles Of Religion and Morality, therefore
Resolved, That We cannot regard the recent pro
cesdings Of the American Tract Society st New
York with feelings other than Of surprise and sor
row. Having therefore refused TO employ thei
multsorm influence in defense Of the sacred light
of the oppressed in this land, they have now refus
- % direct their influence against the most
wicked commerce Of this or any age. which is nov
to-day threatening to establish itself in the LAND
according to law.
Kesoived That the present position fthe Amer
lean Tract Society ut Boston commands our heart,
approval, and that We bespeak for it the most ear
nest co opperation.
STThe original draft OF these resolutions
was slightly different from the one here
presented. The mover himself changing
the word infdxlity to HnfankGmlness, iu
the frst resolution.
Rev. Mr.. Jones. of Minot, thought thu
resolutions ought to be modified ane
condensed.
Judge E. Shepley of Portland, object
ed TO the resolutions. He coula not
conceive what good was to be produced
BY their introduction. There is knowr
to be . difference of opinion betweeI
the N. Y. and the Boston Society.
am not aware that any one questions the
right Of each one to proceed in its own
way. Let those who are disposed to
contribute to one society, do so; ane
those who are disposed to contribute te
the other do SO. Let the friends OF th'
one present its claims, and the friends o
the other do the same.
Let all these matters proceed quietly
and tho practical result will be harmo
ny and peace. Otherwise a different
result viii! ensue. II We criminate ar
Independent body. where will j. stop
If we condemn the N. Y. Tract Society
Others may condemn the Foreign Mis-
sionary Society. and other Societies.-
We open the door to censure all tho va
rious societies, and every church aae
-.u 80, aau this 0hakNn