Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-01-15
Religious Items.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Smith, of Kentucky,
succeeds Bishop Hopkins as presiding Bishop
OF the Episcopal Church in the Uuited States.
church at North Springfield have made their
pastor. Rev. c. P. Frenyear, late of Ira, a
donation of one hundred dollars.
The pews of the Congregational Church,
Brattleboro, rented for So 600. and prices
ranged from So to S75
On Sunday Jan. 5th, - persons were ad-
mitted to the Congregational church at New
port, ten on profession and nine by letter.
On the same day e were admitted to the Con-
gregational church at Montpelier, three on
profession and three by letter.
! The White street Congregational Church
and Society of Burlington, have united in
giving Rev. Edward II. Griffin of Williams
town, Mass, a unanimous call to become
their pastor at a salaay of $4,000.
NESTING OF ORLEANS AssocIATIoN-This
body met at Craftsbury. Thursday Jan. Cd.
But small number of pastors were in at
tendance the session was not called at the
usual time An essay was read by Rev. A
/ Wild, upon :. Satan, his power and his sub
jection'' A sermon was preached in the
evening by Rev. S. X. b. Perkins upon the
Atoncment. The Association adjourned to
meet in May at Glover. Preacher Rev. Geo
II. Bailey of Newport.
\ new Methodist Church was dedicated at
/ Weston Dec 18th.
The members of the Baptist Church in
Groton, left with their pastor on Christmas
day, the sum of $40.
Sixteen persons, six of whom were heads
of families, and ten of whom had been bap-
tized in infancy, have been recently admitted
to the Congregational church in Coventry,
making the whole number admitted since the
present revival commenced, fifty-two.
An unusually extensive revival is reported
in the Baptist Church at South Wndham
There is also more than usual feeling in the
Congregational Church at the middle of flown ,
and there are daily meetings holden, altern-
atlng afternoon and evening
The week of prayer has been very gen
orally observed by churches and christian
associate throughout the State, and in
many cases great interest has been mani
tested.
The religious revival at Saxtons River
still continues, and is increasing, especially
among the young men.
From seventy-five to one hundred have ex-
perienced a religious change during the past
six weeks Thirty-two have united with the
Baptist Church during this time, % by bap-
tism, aad three by letter. and some Is or
more are expected to Join soon. Twenty-Five
have also united with the Congregational
church, more are expected to do 50 soon.
Sixteen persons were united to the Centre
/ Church in Brattleboro, on Saturday last
twelve by profession of faith and four by
letter.
Hon. Norman Williams and wife recently
presented the Congregational church at
Woodstock with beautiful communion ser
vice, consisting of two flagons. six goblets,
two plates and baptismal bowl.
e The friends of Bev. c. W Emerson, OF
Brookfeld, on Christmas and New Years.
generously manifested their appreciation of
his services, by presents amounting 10 one
hundred dollars. Love opens human hearts.
The friends of Rev J. ID. Cross of Vershire
recently made him visit and left 500 in
money.