The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1861-10-11

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OF the late .'confiscation act" passed by Con-
gress, and the emergencies of the case.
| RESOLVED, 9th. That we feel gratifed with
the conduct and reputation of our noble "Min-
| nesota FIRST, IN the battle of July 2lst, and yet
| deeply regret the issue of defeat, retreat. and
| also Imprisonment and death of some of the
| noble sons of Minnesota; and we will ever
pray that God may bless and keep those who
escaped death from all that would prove un-
werthy the noble cause in which thew are
engaged or render them displeasing to God.
| RESOLVED, 9Th. That we deeply sympathize
| with those families who are called to mourn
the death or imprisonment of husbands or
| brothers, and as ministers Of Jesus Christ we
will ever pray that they may enjoy the conso-
lations of divine grace.
RESOLVED, 7th. That we cherish the hope
that the I'd regiment, now about to leave for
the seat of war, and the Sd and 4th regiments
now forming, will sustain the reputation so
nobly earned to our new and rising State.
RESOLVED, 8th. That we express our hearty
gratitude for the grand uprising of an appreci-
atIve people to save this governmental blood
bought heritage; and would unqualifiedly
condemn any spirit or compromise that would
endanger the stability or tarnish the honor of
this great Republic.
RESOLVED, 9th. Esteeming as we do our
noble form OF government as the tasman of
progress and the source of uneXampled pros
perity, under God, and the protection of our
homes and liberties and believing as we do
that Slavery is the cause of this war, and that
this struggle is the "beginning of the end'' of
this ''nhuman system" in answer to the pray
ers of the Church throughout the world, and
for long and tarrying years in the past; and
further believing the Government and the
Church must look to the "eXtirpaton of this
great eviP' before we can ultimately succeed,
we will increasingly pray for peace in this
country, at the expense. overthrow, and utter
wipng out of this gigantic cause and curse.
In regard to the East Baltimore resolutions,
asking US to unite with them in asking for an
extra General Conference in 1862, and that that
Confer ence be request to repeal her action
on the subject of Slavery at the last General
Conference
RESOLVED, That we decidedly, unreservedly
and perpetually non-concur.
D. COBB, Chairman.
The report was adopted as whole, ayes
sc, noes /.
n. Lathrop and O. P. Light offered the
following
RESOLVED, That the vote on Lay delegation
among our members be taken during the
month of May next.
Adopted.
On motion a collection was taken to de.
fray the expense es for Stationary, &c.
The committee on Sunday Schools made
their report, which was adopted.
The committee on Tract Cause made
their report, as follows
The committee to whom was referred the
subject of Tracts, together with a circular
from the Corresponding Secretary of the
Tract Society, would report, that we have
carefully considered the same, and offer for
your adoption the following resolutions, viz
lst. That we accept the proposition made in
the third section of the above named circular,
and Will take up collections in our charges
during the current year, and forward the
amounts collected to the Tract Treasurer as
soon as collected.
I'd. We will continue our efforts in the dis
tribution of Tracts.
has been paid into our hands $780, which has
been paid to bro. w. NJ. Doughty, all of which
G. W.T.. WRIGHT, Sec.
B. F. Crary moved the appointment of
a committee on parsonages 3. F. Crary,
Il. Day, and o. P. Light were appointed.
On motion, D. Cobb, B. F. Crary, and
Jabez Brooks were elected committee to
write memorial on this subject and pre-
sent it to the Conference.
Notices were given.
The Bishop announced the committees of
examination for next year.
Adjourned by singing and benediction
by b. F. Crary.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
MINNEAPOLIS.
M E Church-Love Feast, 81 A M,
conducted by S Boles {; l01s, Bishop o G
Baker, and ordination of Deacons 3 p NJ,
B f Crary P M, S Cobb.
Union Baptist--lO1a A NJ, n Lathrop.
Congregational--l01s A M, Jabez
Brooks 3 2 M, j s Peregrine.
Presbyterian--lO1a A M, VIM FL St
Clair I P M, G G Bowdish.
ST: ANTHONY.
NJ E Church--lO1a A M, L M Gossard;
P M, Boyd Phelps.
Congregational--1OT A Nj, G w T
Wright; 3 P M, E Eggleston.
RIcHLAND.
Methodist--O p Light.
Presbyterian--E r Lathrop.
ST. PAUL.
jackson street--A M, VIM Hamilton
P M, H w Houghton.
Market street--A NJ, j w Powell P
NJ, A H Ames.
st. Paul German--John Schnell.
st Anthony German-10I A M, G
HOLMAN 3 p M, S Boles P M, Ell
Richter.
BISHOP BAKERS ADDREss--CoNTINUED FROM
SECOND SESSION.
Some seem to excel in the department Of
pastoral visiting, and do not expect to ac
complish great deal except in this direc.
tion; they have greater conversational
powers than many others, they seem to know
how to introduce religious topics, so as to
accomplish the best possible results upon
the hearts of the people. But it is true o
every man if he will employ his mind in thi.
direction he can be successful. Remembel|
it is God that heareth and answeretlI
prayers.
would make deep impression upo |
your hearts; there are so many that tail
this department of ministerial duty. StriI
in every relation of life to do your Vhf |
duty, your wholc work as ministers
Christ and if your hearts are deeply i
bued with the spirit of Christ Jesus, if I
love of Jesus dwells constantly in u