The Portland daily press., 1866-06-08

mont Temple. After devotional services. Rev.
Geo. Webber, d. d of the Maine Conference,
read an essay on the importance of more sys-
tematic efforts to strengthen the weak places
of our Zion. It was a good essay; but few
could hear it. Rev. DR.. Monroe of New Jer-
sey, Rev. ,Messrs. Willetts, Thurston and 9TH
ers addressed the convention.
Rev. DIR: Porter, of New York, Rev. DIR.
Eddy, of Chicago, and Rev. DIR. Butler, late
superintendent Of Missions in India, and who,
under God, planted Methodism in that land,
ale in the convention. "a yols,T 14 ofE
Rev. James Thurston,f of the New Hamp-
shire Conferences, read an essay ON home and
Sunday school instruction. Rev. DIR. Cog5es-
hall, of Rhode Island, spoke in very spirited
manner, and was listened to with marked at
tention by large audience. Others followed.
q essay on Education of the Ministry, by
Prot. Vail of the Biblical Institute, Concord,
N. H., was read by DIR. Cooke, of Wilbraamh
Academy. DR.. Vail has been so long buried
in Greek and Hebrew roots that he has be.
come little hobby-horsical on this question.
On looking over the body, 1 see that several
of the lay delegates are local preachers. pc
Adjourned, with benediction by DR.. Web
ber. .sITa.lo o.dgsul ,t 4uog ni
Esening, z IL o'clock-The services COM
menced by singing the familiar hymn, "A
charge to keep ], have" and offering prayen--
Mr.. Hayden made some remarks in favor of
laymenn speaking in this body The interior
Of the Temple has a very pleasant appearance
this evening. An artist offers to photograph
the convention tomorrow at 2 P. M. under
the old Elm Tree ON the Common. The offer
was accepted. n n. st- f,.t. ODD nno.l
Voted to hold aprayer meeting tomorrow
morning at s o'clock. ~, s9mclI 81 10 ot glaia
Rev. Dr.. Cummings, of the Wesleyan Uni.
versity, presented an essay on the endowment
and patronage OF our literary Institutions
DR.. Eddy, of Chicago, spoke on the same sub
ject, and was several times cheered; is earn
est for education-a spirited speech. Prof
Mattison, of New York, was loudly called
for, and made an interesting speech, witty and
pithy; said he had great faith in types and
presses; infidels will try to put down the BIZ
Bile by printers ink. Dr.. Cooke, of aWilbra-
ham, and Father Taylor, of the Seaman's Beth
el, also made brief speeches. sfll raisi1u IN.
Wednesday,, 8 A. Mater singing a
hymn, DIR. Butler, late Of India, offered very
fervent and earnest prayer A communications
from the Biblical Institute in South Carolina
was read. This institution was recently estab-
lished by the NJ. E. Church and embodies New
Englnad principles. This church organized a
Mission Conference in the Palmetto State, to
which they admit colored members, as well as
others. s-5Lf5aA eli3 10 Eai llLs
A communication from Bishop Baker was
read. Bishop Simpson has just appeared on
the platfoIm and is enthusiastically received
by the large audience. The Essay by Profes-
sor Vail, read yesterday, came up for discus
sion. Rev. Mr.. Gorham, Rev. DR. True, of
New York, Rev. DR.. Coggeshall of Rhode Is
land, Rev. DIR. Cummings, and others deliver
ed interesting addresses on the subject of the
essay, somein favor of its views, and some
against. osa M Sd sll
Next came discussion of the essay read last
evening by DR.. Cummings. Rev. Mr.. Malla-
lieu, Rev. DR.. Crooks, editor of The Methodist,
at New York, spoke on the subject of the es-
say. Rev. DR.. Pickard, of New Brunswick,
was introduced In 1926 he was, at Wilbra-
ham Academy. He spoke in feeling terms Of
the sainted DIR. Fiske. He is graduate from
a New England college. The speaking this
forenoonis of more than common ability, and
the convention is increasing in interest and
power. 1t is manifestly success. ,ssml ie1
VIM. G. Brown, Esq, formerly editor of
Zion's Herald, presented an essay on church
finances, and the support of the ministry. 1t
compares favorably with the papers offered by
the clergy. "A vote of thanks for the essay
was taken by rising, and its publication was
requested. nstr9a" 5cj D9.l3.
Adjourned with Doxology and benediction.
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fremont Temple, 8 O'Clock a. MA very
large and interesting prayer meeting till 0 o.
clock. ,tt.--- !. 81. ..6s st7fs.iY \.
Convention opened with singing and very
appropriate and fervent prayer by Rev. S. III
Beale, of the East Maine Conference. "a A very
beautiful morning. This is the last day of the
feast. Rev. Mr.. Marsh, local preacher, ad-
dressed the brethren and friends in behalf q
his fraternity. A spirited address and well re
ceiyed. .7..i e.4.{,, b..,,sit.s lts,t- ~ ss
Rev. A. Prince, of the East Maine Confer
ence, read an essay on "How should the ole
correctional Spirit of Methodism be revived
and perpetuated.' 1t was paper full of con
densed thought, and worthy of publication
Large number are present from the Maine ant
East Maine Conferences. The Methodists o
New England and OF the country have reason Il
be gratified with the great success of this, thei
first Convention. They are manifestlya pow
er among this great people, and if faithful t,
humanity and to God, the results of Method
ism in 1866, will lie tremendously sublime ant
glorious. aog diiw lusds yglu - 3ig
Committee on resolutions reported in part
Resolutions on Sunday Schools, Family Reiig
on, Church Discipline, Methodist Unity, Sta
tistieal Board, Salvation of Sailors, Election q
Stewards by the Church, Depositary in Ney
England, &c. - nS," ia9aJ 5s5ll8 aah
Business Committee presented an addres
to the Methodists Of New England, througl
Rev. L. D. Barrows, Of New Hampshire.
Committee on Statistics reported through
Rev. d. Dorchester. of New England Confer
ence, 104,0O Communicates, 11o,O0O in Ney
England Sunday Schools, 910 Churches, L
Educational Institutions, increase of 1SO
members during the past year. From 1850 t
1866, increased % per cent. population onl
IA per cent. In every decade, except from 1874
to 1850, the Methodists have increased taste
than the population. Methodist 20 per cent
Congregationists 1s, Baptists 10; from 1850 t
1866, Methodist denomination has been secon,
in New England; in the nation, by man
thousands the first. Increase in Boston, pop
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