The Portland daily press., 1865-05-09

REPORTED FOB THE PBRSS BY REV. A.
MOORE.
HALLowELL, May 6, 1865.
Conference was opened by d. B. Randall.
P. Jaques was appointed as the preacher Of
the Missionary next year, with s. Roy, as al
tenate.
A draft on the Treasury of the Trustees for
$305,70, to be distributed to needy superannu-
ated preachers was ordered Also draft for
SAP 81 for Domestic Missionary.
L. B. Knight was placed on the list Of SUI
pernumeries.
T. W. Russell was placed among the super
anuated preachers.
John W. Caldwell, Geo. Wingate, William
s. Jones, Francis Grovenor, William Stout.
and Oliver M. Cousens, candidates for admis-
sion into full connection In the Conference.
were called forward by the Bishop, carefully
examined in the usual manner, and faithfully
and adectionately addressed by the Bishop.
Samuel r. Bailey was re-admitted into the
Conference.
The Agent of the American Bible Society,
Rev. D. Sewall, by invitation of the Confer
ence, addressed the Conference on the subject
of his agency.
The Stewards presented their report from
which it appeared that the Conference needed
to meet estimated wants of superannuated
preachers, and the widows of preachers who
had died, $4,000; and the deficiencies of ef-
fsctive preachers, $1271, OO and that to meet
these wants there had been received, from ev-
cry source, $1425,s6.
Rev. Mr.. Crane, of the Baptist Church in
Halloweli, and Rev. DR.. Cobleigh, editor of
the Zion's Herald, were introduced.
Rev. Mr.. Crane appeared in behalf of the
Maine Baptist Con aention, and extended the
friendly and Christian congratulation of the
Baptist denomination in Maine, and made
some appropriate remarks relating to the
work and success of their churches at home
and elsewhere.
Conference adjourded to meet in session
this afternood at three o'clock.
AFTERNOON.
Half past one o'clock-At this hour the peo-
pie came together to hear what should be
said and done for the cause of education.
Rev. DR.. Cobleigh conducted the religious
services at the opening.
Rev. G. w. Gushing, of -, gave lucid
exposition OF the educational interests in the
M. E. Church, and urged the Importance of
sustaining these interests, and of giving
more exalted position to them. The connec-
ton Of education with power, was illustrated.
The hour of three o'clock having nearly ar
rived, DIR. Vail addressed few remarks par
ticularly relating to the financial interests of
our educational Institutions.
Three o'clock, P. M.-Conference convened
according to adjournment. Bro. G. F. Allen
conducted the religious services.
The afternoon was mainly occupied in re-
ceiving reports of COMMITTEES, some of which
elected considerable discussion.
The memoirs of our deceased members
were presented and adopted.
Reports on the state of the country, on sla-
very, on lay representation in the General
Conference, and on Missions, were presented.
The Bishop appointed the committee of ex-
animation.
The Bishop was requested to appoint Rev.
G. G. Cone, as Agent of the Maine Freedmen's
Relief Association.
The services of this evening consisted of
variations of the work of God in many Of the
circuits and stations in connection with which
there were relations of personal religious ex-
| perience. The occasion was one of deep in
terest.
SUNDAY, May Z.
The services Of this day were very interest
ing. After the lovefeast. at which nearly fifty
testimonials were given for Christ, the Bishop
preached from Psalms IS, 80. After presenting
lucid exposition of the text. he spoke of the
word of God--the Holy Scriptures as having
been tried, tested, First by the lapse Of time
-philosophy-science of legislation
is modified or materially changed; this never /;
it is absolute truth; truth susceptible of ap-
plication. God has made special provision for
its perpetuity. The old Greek and Hebrew
versions are the test by which all transIations
must be tested. Second by the opposition of
its enemies; every age has produced them !;
vigorous efforts have been put forth to destroy
influence of the Scriptures but without sue
cess. Infdels of the present day is a myth !;
but what is mythp A fiction. But here we
have history, system of government, series of
prophecy. Tested, Third by its adaptation to
the race of neutrality-suspicious.
ing.
John W. Caldwell. Francis Grovenor, VIII
liam Stout, and William S. Jones, were or
dained deacons by the Bishop.
In the afternoon Rev. C. w. Cushing of Au-
burudale, Mass, preached very interesting
discourse, illustrating in very clear manner
the difference between morality, Journalism,
and Christianity or true piety. Oliver M.
Cousens was ordained elder.
The missionary anniversary was held in the
evening AID several interesting speeches were
made. The Treasurer reported the receipts
for the year in thesMaine Conference, $780,
so; being $122s, rs in excess of what was ev-
er paid before in one year.
Conference will probably adjourn this
(Monday) afternoon SO that you may have the
appointments for your Wednesday morning
issue. III
The Maine Soldiers Relief Association.
Perley in recent letter from Washington
to the Boston Journal, thus refers to the
above-named institution, which is under the
management of the Maine Agency:
Passing the rooms Of the Maine Soldiers