Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-09-01

nttlo Tcsts DIV just ~ thut ptIlOu thlS OI0NhVA |
girds on the artnor and goes forth to battle In a
wider field. Is.not this true christian charac-
ter 7 It is bis characteristic that be is always
hopeful, cheerful, looking for some field Of la
Dor. have found him in the darkest shadows
of ufIlction. When occupied another rele-
tiouship to the community from that now oc-
cupy, it was my pleasure to find him IN the
abodes OF misery, in the prisons and thank |
hin for HE sympathy With the children in the
Reform School. How sorry they will be to
learn that Mr. Coukn will not visit them again
with his kind words Of encouragement the play |
full story, the familiar illustration, all OF which !
have endeared his memory to them.
know that while he goes from us with re-
gret, he carries the memory Of pleasant hours
past with us. But whether he labors here or
there, he knows that the field is the world, that
one Christ is ours, one Sun OF Righteousness
beams upon u.s. aud that we shall all alike be
gathered into one great garner, one home be-
youd the grave, where we can recount the
tolls of the combat and the dangers of the way,
and live at home forever.
Remarks Of er-.noyor Bdrsto,o.
Dea A. G. Barstow, Of the High Street
church testified his esteem for Mr. ConkIin'
who had more than occupied-whc had filled
position of great difficulty. The speaker had
had occasion TO know something Of the labors
and cares OF The christian minister anywhere.
But Mr.. Conklin had been surrounded by trials
peculiar to his position. He has been minister
ing to the people some OF whom, indeed, are
as permanent as any who worship anywhere
but large number Of whom hear him but
few times, and with mul.tudes of whom he can
make no acquaintance. Some are awakened
by his preaching and seek other religious con-
nectious. He bas been continually scattering
seed on some minds where he could not hope
to reap. He has abored, and other men have
entered upon the fruit of his labors. This work
is very trying, but it is all the more important
chapel who will not enter sanctuary where they
cannot feel an equality with the best. Mr. Bar
stow spoke of the adaptation Of MIR. G. to bis
peculiar work, and expressed profound regret
that he should leave it.
Remarks Of Rev. Mr.. Whiing.
Rev. L. Whiting, Of the High Street church
spoke in behalf of the ministry whose circle was
10 be broken by the withdrawal Of Mr.. Couk
lin. II remarks we're happy' and we-timed
but our limited space excludes an extended re
por, to-day.
Remarks Of Rev Mr.. Conktin.
My Dear Brethren - rise to perform on
Of the most difficult duties 1 ever attempted tt
discharge but after listening to the very gen
: erous remarks of my brethren, instead of risin
in cousequence,in my own estimation, l never wa
: more impressed with my comparative insguili
canoe. That should be tho subject Of such
gathering as this /; that my distinguished an
u worthy friends should give utterance to sue
u kind and sympathizing thoughts, both serves t
) humble me, while it overwhelms me with a sens
Of their generosity and fraternal feeling.
When first came to this city suppose
: years would be necessary to draw about me tn
u confidence and affection Of the pastors of thi
y city. How was l surprised to find them ia
short time gathering about me, sustaining m
with words Of encouragement and treating IN
. as though had for years resided among then
: and was entitled to all affection and cordiulit,
I expected to make the acquaintance of in
u brethren connected with me enthusiastically, b,
T. | found that / had fallen into larger circl
Z and brethren of all denominations gahere
u about me, aiding me with their fervent symp
l. thy and earnest prayers.
i When listened to the words Of my vener
o bic brother and father so long conspicuous
Il this place as teacher, felt at first, like hro,
e ing my arms around his neck and thanking hi
'e in the gratefuness Of my own feelings, and the
y like sinking at his feet to think that he shou
stand up and speak such words concerning OF
10 wlSse character and position, compared viii
g. his own, were so insignificant and obscure. Al
e. as have listened to those worthy lay brethr,
a. from the several churches, and to the read
re Of that letter from my dear friend Gov. Dy
ID and those warm thoughts breathing from t
ie hearts of my beloved friends, the ex-Mayo
DC oh / give thanks to God that | should
D! permitted to bear with me the assurance ii
~ have held this position 10 their hearts. l C
IN but say in the funess of my heart to those W
VI have spoken, l sincerely thank them I'c
'n never forget them or the people they represe
Nv for coming here to spaek so encouragingly
II the future, and for indicating the fact Il
"a though obscure in the past have had the c'
I" fdence of men who esteem, and the pub
o' esteem. could hardly have expected su
70 words of commentator, was unworthy
ne them, they expressed more than properly beloI
"e ed to me.
'al leave you to 60 to feld in some OF its
'rS poets entirely unlike the field have occupied
'e' your city. | shall not be stranger amC
ns them. 1t is the third time that have b.
their pastor and it is encouraging to my be
'S to know that l am followed by the earn
" prayers of this christian community that G
Nv will sanciify my humble ministry to my q
~ charge.
There is one other thought that cannot
irain from utteriDg, that, with all the imper
,r- tion that connects itself with my ministry, mi
es- OF these brethren, intimate with me, must
ok their intercourse have seen things that they d