Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05
New England Conference at WestfleId.
Conclusion of the Session of IVedneStldu Morn

character and continuance on trial Of The re
nainder of probationers in the conference.
The exhibit of the book concern at New
York was then presented, and read by the Sec
rotary Of the conference, aud also a document
from the missionary society OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, which was referred to a
special committee OF three. namely, A. ID. Sar-
gent, w. R. Clark, E. Cooke
The committee to nominate committees for
the conference then reported in part. A draft
on the charter fund of twenty-five dollars was
ordered.
AS the time for adjournment had now arriv
ed, several notices were given, after which the
doxology was sung, and the benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. DIR. Porter of New York.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
AT two o'clock the annual conference ser.
mon was delivered by Rev. A L. Bailey of
Marlboro, who adopted for his text 81 limo
thy, 2-3. Mr.. Bailey presented the christian
minister as a soldier, after certain very peril
nent introductory remarks, and then proceed
ed TO specify some necessary qualifications,
such as Intelligence, tortiiude, self possession,
&c. Ministers do not belong TO tho rank and
file, but are officers OF companies, regiments,
uifloiOHsJ ult2Gi iIit great lcduSls ne SpCdk'
er then examined the philosophy OF the chris
tan ministry. To become u minister is to
perform a voluntary act and also rational act,
or one i'll conformity with right reason. Yet lie
feels the force OF divine motives, and these are
necessary for our perfection in the love of God
as well as TO faithful performance of our
duty. Education is extremely neediul but in
spiration absolutely indispensable. lie who en-
tiers the ministry, aud is not prepared and ex-
pecting 10 endure hardness as a good soldier,
will be unre liable on the battle field. l will
not attempt to report this excellent sermon
further, for the preceding is enough 10 indi-
cate the rest.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The anniversary OF the Conference Tract
Society was held, Rev Mr.. upper OF Roxbu-
ry presiding. After the reading OF tho 2l2lh
hymn and prayer by Rev. j. A. Aines OF
Medurd, the president made some remarks,
and then introduced, as the first speaker Rev.
S. Kelley OF Waliham. lie spoke OF the rela.
tive Importance Of theory and practice as APP
| piled to the tract enterprise. lie claimed 10
practice well PREACH having distributed
among his people during the year between
t,Centy and thirty thousand pages OF tracts.
Rev. ID. WinslOw, chaplain Of the nine
teenth regiment Massachusetts volunteers,
was then introduced, who was very happy
and artless i'll his remarks. He had dstrl6u-
ted since June last SIX or seven thousand
tracts, two thousand hymn books, and the
same number OF hymn books, and III no case
| had they been refused
Mr.. Winslow was followed by Rev. James
Porter, d. ID, OF the publishing firm Carleton
& Porter, New York. DIR. Porter is always at
home ON any subject which he presumes to
discuss especially SO on the subject of the
evening The book concern at New York
sends five thousand copies of the Good News,
AMI five hundred thousand pages of tracts
monthly to the army, but could easily double
these figures ii the funds could be had, yet
this concern is doing business 10 the amount
of three hundred thousand dollars per year in
New York alone, which is very small part
| of the entire business.
When the doctor concluded, the doxology
was sung by the entire audience, together with
the choir, and the benedictiOn pronounced by
Rev R. w. Allen of Boston.
| THURSDAY MORNING.
The conference assembled at eight O'Clock.
Bishop James in the chair. Religious services
were conducted by Rev. G. +. Cox of Boston.
After The calling OF the roll and the reading
OF tie records OF the session OF Wednesday
the question OF local preachers eligible to dea-
cons orders was taken up. Several persons
were elected. Rev. ID. Dorchester was an
pointed to receive the votes of the laity on Law
representation to the general conference.
The young men TO be- received into full com.
munOn were then called forward, eleven in
number AS the reception OF persons thus
into the conference was declared By the bish-
op to be very grave and solemn act the 204lh
hymn was sung, and prayer offered by Rev.
DR.. Cummings, President of the Wesleyan
University at MddIetown, Conn
The bishop then addressed few words 10
the conference. Said he, this work is purely
work OF Judgment Men should never be re-
ceived thus from mere sym, ahy, nor from a
sense OF obligation arising from services rem.
dered by the applicant. For no reason but a
| sense OF illness should we vote tor reception
of these applicants; there is no occasion for
such course now, whatever may be said of
the past. We have such supply OF men that
we can keep our ranks full OF vigorous, health.
fu, efficient men, and the churches ought TO
permit our ministers, who are in any way un.
able 10 perform the full duties of the work. TO
retire from service on full pay, as Gen. Scott.
as a military man, is permitted to do. or any
other man disqualified for service by aye, dis
ease, exposure, or hard service.
But must necessarily do such Injustice TO
tins impressive address of Bishop James, /
will not dare to attempt it. 1t should be heard
to be appreciated. No verbatim report mere.
ly can be adequate 10 its demands
The usual disciplinary questions were then
presented to the class and commented on by
the bishop. After these questions the following
were ordered and asked to the class Do YOU
occasionally or ever use tobacco in any of its
forms Each member of the class RESPONDED
mo" The bishop responded, "This is a
cleanmouthed class" TO the question, Do
you consider the constitution Of the United
States the highest authority in the land all
replied in the affirmative.
The conference then closed the business
session, to hold religious services appropriate
TO the fast.
AT half past ten o'clock the business session
was followed by religious services suitable 10
the fast. Prayers were offered by Revs. A I.
d. Sargent, A. d. Merrill, and S. Kelly, and
addresses were delivered by Revs. w. May.
nard, d. D., j. Porter. u. d., G. Cummings,
ID. d., and p. Crandu Dr. Cummings ad.
dress was followed by 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" sung by the entire conference. The
bishop arose and said, "There are two things
from which lite nor death will ever separate
us one is the cross of Christ, and the other