The Portland daily press., 1862-06-25

Yesterday morning, June "a, prayer meet
ing of much interest was held at 5 1-2 o'clock
at High Street Church. The services were
conducted by Rev. VIM. Davenport. Rev.
Messrs. A. c. Adams of Auburn, j. K. Mason
of Hampden, r. b. Howard of Pennington,
and DIR. Tappan of Augusta, offered prayer
Remarks were made by Revs. w. Davenport,
A. c. Adams, J. X. Mason, r. b. Howard. S.
Bowker of Winthrop, and C. Packard of Bid
deford.
The Conference assembled at o'clock. The
officers of this body, elected last year for three
years, are: Rev. Charles Packard of Bidde-
ford, Moderator. E. f. Duren of Bangor. Re-
cording Secretary. Rev. c. Whittlesy of Bath,
Corresponding Secretary. Rev. j. Allen of
Bangor, Treasurer.
The meeting was opened By reading of
Scriptures by the Moderator, who also offered
the opening prayer
The names of delegates clerical and Law from
the several County Conferences and from cor
responding bodies in the States, together with
the representatives of Benevolent Associations.
were then enrolled
The constitution and rules were read. The
Conference then heard the report of the Treas
urer and the reports of delegates appointed to
represent the Conference in other ecclesiastical
bodies. Several committees were appointed,
and the exercises were closed by prayer by
Rev. G. w. Cressey of York Conference, and
benediction by the Moderator.
In the afternoon, met at 1-2 O'Clock. Open
ing anthem by the choir, and reading of Scrip
lures and prayer by Rev. NJ. Cook of New
York.
After hymn in which the congregation
united, a sermon was delivered by Rev. DIR.
Condit from the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Churches. His theme was Bib
heal Preaching" The house was filed to its
utmost capacity, and many could not get even
place to stand within sound of the speakers
voice. Those fortunately inside listened with
intense interest as the speaker unfolded his
subject, showing its connection with the power
of the pulpit and the efficiency of the church.
After the sermon, Rev. Mr.. Cook of New
York, representative of an Association of
laymen, organized to promote the observance
of the Sabbath, presented that subject. He
spoke Of what had already been done by the
Association in securing the better observance
of that day in New York, and in the Army and
Navy, and asked the aid of the Conference in
its future efforts.
At the close of his remarks the Committee
of Arrangements proposed for discussion the
following theme :-"The spiritual dangers, du-
nna hoyafffe es,. IL
on in our country"
Rev. Edwin johnson and Professor Harris of
Bangor, offered eloquent and stirring remarks
upon the subject. The danger of defeat, the
duty to sustain the government by every means
in the power of the people, and to abstain
from carping criticism, the benefit to come in
more stalwart and unselfsh manhood as a
nation, and in greater susceptibility to high
and ennobing sentiments, were set forth in
burning and glowing words. 1t is Gods plan
to evolve from all the convulsions of society
greater good for all men, and He would do it
whether the actors desired 1t or not. Let us
trust in Him and act with Him and we shall
see great good from our present evil.
The interesting services were closed with
prayer by Rev. E. G. Carpenter Of Houlton
and Benediction by Rev. d. Thurston of Litch-
field.
In the evening the annual meeting of the
Maine Charitable Society was held. The ser
mon was delivered by Rev. J. T. Hawes of
Bridgton. The rain which came on in the
afternoon was the only hindrance to enjoy
ment of the occasion
The order Of exercises for to-day is as fol-
lows:
Meeting for prayer at 5 1-2 A. M. At 0
o'clock A. NJ. the Anniversary of the Maine
Missionary Society.
Sermon by Rev. J. o. Fiske of Bath follow
ed by brief addresses.
In the afternoon the anniversary of the
Maine Branch of the American Educational
Society, to be followed by the discussion of
various interesting topics.
In the evening the subject of Foreign Mis-
sions.