The Portland daily press., 1866-06-11
New England Methodist Convention.
ESPECIAL REPORT FOR THE pREss.l

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New England Methodist Convention.
ESPECIAL REPORT FOR THE PRESS
BosToN, June Z, 1866.
Thursday, IL P. M.-The Convention
sang, Jesus, the name high over ALL" Prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Manson, of New
Hampshire. Hon. j. j. Perry, of Maine,
read an essay on the Duty of New England
Methodism TO the South. The essay was an
able and somewhat radical production, and
was received with marked attention. The
parts performed by Maine men in the Con-
ventiOn to-day have been an honor to the
State, and to Maine Methodism. After the
above essay, sang america" the whole audi
ence rising Resolutions on the state of the
country and of the church were read by Rev
II. W. Warren, of Massachusetts, and receiv-
ed with applause by the Convention. They
have the true ring. The Convention adopted
resolution of thanks to Rev. Mr.. Lewis and
Rev. Mr.. Webster, who are planting New Eng
land principles in South Carolina It was
voted to publish the proceedings of the Con-
vention in volume. A standing committee
was then appointed to call similar conven-
ton in the future if deemed proper, to con-
sist of one minister and one layman from
each Conference having territory within New
England. The members from the Maine and
L lie
DR.. Clarke. Rev. E. A. Helmershausen and A.
S. Weed. Resolutions laid ON the table this
morning were taken up, and Rev. Mr.. Stubs
OF New Hampshirespoke in behalf of seamen.
There are three millions of this class in the
world; in this nation 100000, or one-tenth
part OF the whole number in the world.
Rev. DIR. Chickering, formerly of Portland,
addressed the Convention, and was frequently
applauded. The usual votes of thanks were
passed, The President made few remarks !;
then "From Gree Hands icy moun AIMS" wa
sung, and the benediction pronounced.
Music Hall, 5 1-2 P. M.-Organ prelude by
effective man in the N. E. Conference. asked
the Divine blessing 1t was very appropriate,
and impressively spoken. -
How great the change from the organ pre-
lude! Now strawberries, ice creams, &C., &C.,
are in the ascendant and rule the hour AZ
ter the collation. organ performance again.
The Hon. VIM. Clafin presided. Sung. the
centenary hymn written for the occasion by
Rev. Geo. Lansing Taylor
"Great God of Israel, So to Thee
Adoiing millions bow the knee,'
accompanied by the organ. DIR. Thayer, of
Boston, offered prayer. His Excellency, Gov.
Bullock, of Massachusetts, came on to the
platform, and was greeted with abundant
cheers. Extracts were read from letters from the
Mayor, of Boston, Senator Wiley, of Western
Virginia, Chief Justice Chase, Hon. VIM.
Shellabarger, of Ohio, Gen. Grant, &c. DR..
]. T. Peck, of California, was introduced as
the first speaker, and was received with tre-
mendous cheering He said his heart was in
California. Developed the idea that truth is
discovered by the interior light OF Gods spirit,
and not by the logical order. A good thought,
properly understood. Closed with beauti-
fui picture OF California. Reach the soul OF a
Calliornla, SAID the Doctor, anu you have the
Whole OF MN. FIFTY ministers are wanted ON
the racine coast TO supply our work. Sung
"Urge on your rapid course" nf
His Excellency, Gov. Bullock, was intro
duced and greeted with long-continued and
deafening cheers. He would welcome them
to the capital of the State. The Methodist
Episcopal Church has claims to our venera-
ton. President Lincoln said this church sent
more soldiers to the front, more nurses to the
hospitals. and more prayers to heaven than any
other in behalfof our country. TheGovernor's
knowledge of Methodist history is remarkable
He altogether beat the Methodists in praising
Methodism. Though an Episcopalian, he fre-
quently and emphatically said "Methotiist
Episcopal Church" and referred to the "Bish-
ops" OF this church. 81 tit s1osi 5s
Rev. DIR. Hatfield, of Chicago, was introduc-
us
tival? We were never more alive than now.
You'll understand more about Fenianism five
years hence than you do now. You'll find
the rebels of the South, the Copperheads of
the North, and Fenianism united against the
liberties of this country and all good men on
the other side. He referred to DIR. Warren,
now of Germany, on the Greek Church, Church
of England, Roman or Papal Church. He is
very Armnian. Methodist doctrines are our
strength and power. Methodist piety is earn
est and joyous. John Wesley was dreadfully
in earnest. 1t must continue to be SO, the
same old, earnest Methodist fire. The best
speech he ever heard was by young lady, a
deaf mute, at camp-meeting love-feast. She
stood with eyes full of blessed tears, pointing
towards heaven. 1t powerfully affected the
whole assembly. He compared some of the
Methodist hymns with other hymns. There
are men in the West who are making great
sacrifices for humanity and for God.
Ex-Goy. Evans Senator elect from Colora-
do, was the next speaker. He said it was good
to be here. He had been 23 years member
of the Methodist Episcopal church. Had been
on the frontier all his life. He got religion in
a Lovcieast. ca voice, "a good place to get
it.") You said you desired to hear from the
vetoed State!, The first time State has ever
been vetoed in the history O! the world (Great
laughter) Hundreds ofthe people of Colora-
do are with us Methodists. We desired to be
a State. "Moses" said, Nay, you don't approve
"my policy" The people there have been
loyal, raised their full quota, and sent few
colored men to help fiji the quota of Massa-
chusetts. Laughter and cheers.) Sung-I
love thy kingdom, Lord" Bishop Simpson,
at 10 10 O'Clock, was received with loud and
lonc-continued cheering. The Bishop con-
Graduated them on the success of the conyen-
tion. The walls of fremont Temple have
echoed with praise to God. This evening is
the cream ofthe convention. No doubt great
good will result; you will go back to the sew
eral conferences better acquainted. would
go down to the lowest of the low; and up tc
the highest of the high. Let us go preaching
but especially practicing. We shall go away
to build up the institutions OF Methodism.
rejoice in all the churches OF our country, but
nearly nait Oh tne people are without the
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