Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-06-22

and patronage of our literary institu- /
tions." This subject was further dis
cussed by Rev. DIR. Eddy, Editor OF
the Northwestern Christian Advocate,
in Chicago, Rev. Mr.. Mathison, OF
New York, Rev. DIR. Cook, and Rev.
Father Taylor. Father Taylor, gave
us a short sketch of his life, where
and how he obtained his education
comparing the difficulties of getting
an education in his day, with the priv
lodges of the present. In concluding
he said, "God bless the Colleges.
The aged veteran of the Gross, was
cheerful and happy in his remarks,
but his numerous and very successful
labors here are ended, and ere long
he will pass "beyond the tide" The
subject of this essay was also further
discussed by Rev. W. F. Mallalin, OF
Boston. Rev. &. G. Crooks, of New
York, and Rev. DR.. Pichard, OF New
Brunswick. The fifth paper was by
Mr.. VIM. G. Brown, layman, OF Chelsea,
on Church finances and the support
of the ministry" This essay was dis
cussed by Col. Dickey, a lay delegate
from Vt, Hon. John Perry, of Me-, G.
G. Lord, of New York, Hon. L. kneil,
of Westfeld, Mass, Rev. Mr.. Quimby,
of N. H., and Mr.. Ladd, of Maiden
The sixth Essay was by Rev. Barrows,
of N. H., subject, "Would more ez-
tensive system of ministerial transfers
subserve the interests of the church :?
This essay was discussed by Rev. A.
f. Bailey, of Palmer, aud by Rev. j.
Willett, of the Providence conference.
The seventh essay was by Rev. }. H.
Twombly of Charleston, subject, "HoW
can the social power Of the church be
more fully developed, and by organl
cation or otherwise, so directed as tc
better subserve the interests Of the
Methodist cause" This essay waS
followed by a most glowing and clio
quent speech of an hours duratlon,by
, Bishop Simpson. The eighth essay
was by Rev. Mr.. Prime, Of Me. Sub
iect, "How can the old connectiona
spirit of Methodism be revived an(
perpetuated During the progress
of the convention, various other sub
p iects connected with the interest o
the church were taken up, and thor
= oughly discussed, also various resolu
, lions were passed concerning tn
past, presentand future ,ofthis branch c
= Zion. The statistical committee, mad
a very elaborate report which shoWe'
that the Methodists in New England
has been in the following ratio, a
f compared with Baptists, and Congrt
gationalists, and with the populatio
Q of New England. AS compared wit
p Baptists-in Boston, the increase {
Q Baptists from 1850, to 1865, is II pc
cent; Methodists, 43 per cent. Boz
f ton and vicinity during the some time
l. Baptists 20 per cent; MethodiStS 6
per cent. In Massachusetts, increas
, of Baptists IA per cent; Methodist
80 per cent. In New England, il
v crease of BaptiSts per cent; Meth
7 dists % per cent. As compared wit
+ the Congregationalists, Boston fro
I'll 1850 to 1865, increase of Congreg;
# tionalists I per cent; Methodists 4
p Boston and vicinity, Congregations
a lists 80 per cent: Methodists 81 pc
f cent. Massachusetts increase of po1
= ulation, 81 per cent. Methodists 3
y per cent. New England, increase
' population from 1850 to 1865, IA Pr
% cent MathndietS % per cont.
} The Methodists of New Englau
n number 100000, members and loo
T preachers, 111000 Sunday scho
n. scholars; there are $40 churches, al
430 parsonages, valued at S4,25O,OO
Of Able papers were presented Oh tt
Of following subjects: What ought Ne
T England to do in the centenary NOV
Q ments ?" by Rev. DR.. Patten of n.
The duty Of New England Meth
r diSts to the South" by Hon. J.
8. Perry, of Maine.
After three days of laboriou8
IN liberation, the Convention closed |
u holing its grand centennial jubilee al
festival at Music Hall, where was
r. gathering never to be forgotten |
A those who were present. 1t was, in
A very dear and interesting sense
family gathering. Says a reporte
~ ut was, in point of numbers, by Fl
- the greatest event of the kind, ev
~ witnessed in the city of Boston; viii
h in social pleasures, eloquent adore
a ses, from the prominent Glergymen
h the denomination, it was an occasiC
NJ long to be remembered by those wi
4 were so fortunate as to be there" "
In view of all these blessings wi
. which the Lord hath crowned US as
- church, how ought our hearts to ascen
" in songs of thanksgiving, and wore
~ of praise to his glorious name M
. we not speak of this great prosperi
n with bcasting lips and pride of hear
n but be led thereby, to greater humi
~ ty before God, to redoubled efforts
i His holy cause, to labor more zealou
- ly, with stronger faith, and more co
70 slant, earnest prayer, relying not u
~ on self, for the future promotion
" this great and holy work, but reme1
! Der always, that only "In the Lon
Y Jehovah, is everlasting strength"
70 G. TABOR.
y Barton, June 18th, 1866.
20 Senator PoIand's Speech.
IL Concluded.