The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-05-20
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Monday Morning, May 20; 1867



A general awakening on the subject of re-
hgion is in progress at Saccarappa. 1t embrac
es all classes. Net few thoroughly hostile at
the outset have yielded to power which
seems divine; for no human means other than
ordinary have been employed in the work.
There is but little outward excitement, but
deep feeling pervades the public mind Dono'
ers there are, but no scoffers. Those who nave
little or no faith in sudden conversion are WIZ
ling to suspend Judgment until the 'hinS 80
fairly tested and if its results are pehenoen''
they will not only recognise but reJoioe III VIC
change This is alike fair, ana creui'apie 10
their candor. .sa
An unseen poweris manifestly guiding many
minds; and it is equally reslstless and satisfy
inq II cannot be doubted that the Spirit OF
God is operating in very especial manner
,,non the hearts of those who have hitherto
been strangers to His powcr-dead in tress-
masses and sins. 1t is not mere emotion-ec-
static joy-religious frenzy; it is calm. settled
purpose to forsale SIM not so much to avoid its
inevitable penalty, as because in itself and in
the sight of God it is odious and to secure no.
liness not alone that happiness may ensue, but
because in itself it is right and pleasing to
God.
promising feature OF the work, as it is
sure pledge of success, is a delightful union
among all Christians Mere sectarianism for
the time at least-would it were for all time-ls
wholly banished. The only question seems to
be, What can do to save others from sin? or,
How shall | be delivered from its power? And
the only remedy proposed is, Believe in the
Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved;
while the only cry of the penitent is, Lord, l
believe. help thou my unbelief." Sin is confu-
sion, complication, despair, death, but the rem
edy is perfectly simple and sure-only believe.
Meetings are now held every evening in the
Congregational church, and are under the
joint direction of Rev. Mr.. Danielson of that
church, and Rev. Mr.. Pottle of the Methodist
church. And whatever the weather the house
is crowded, not the slightest disturbance oc-
ours, and none leave until the close of services
As many as one hundred and fifty have risen
for prayers, and from seventy to eighty have
expressed hope that God has pardoned their
sins. Included in the latter are quite num-
Der of the most active business men of the
place, who if they shall remain steadfast in
the faith, will largely add to the vigor and USE
fulness of the churches.
IN hot the deSfe arise, ana snail not pray
er ascend, that the power now operating may
increase and extend until the entire village
shall become its willing subjects, and the place
be disenthralled and redeemed from sin?
THE BOUNTY BILL, which has b cen SO long
before the Massachusetts legislature was final
ly disposed of Friday. A substitute was voted
down in the House on Thursday, and the orig
inal bill was then rejected by a vote of 90 to
49, A motion to reconsider came up on Fri
day and failed by 95 to 101. The bill would
have created a debt of fifteen or twenty mil
lions. Mr.. Stockbridge of Hadley, who has
two sons who would have been benefited by
the measure, said in Fridays debate that ''the
real, honest, true and faithful boys in blue were
opposed to the scheme" &c.,. ..