Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-04-22

A very large audieuce hine tne cnuio.
to its utmost seating capacity, ansmbled
Thursday evening TO hear the sermon Dc
livered by Rev. B. II. Hall Of Crescent.
Rev. Mr.. Hall tool. for his text, the fit
teenth verse of the first chapter of Ro-
mans $50, as much as in me is, 1 am
ready to preach the Gospel to you that
are at Rome also" He calculated the
| text in powerful and elaborate dis
course, closely Analysing the motives OF
the preacher in assuming ministerial cares
and duties, and in endeavoring to pro-
mote true Christianity.
On Thursday, Rev. c.. G. McCabe, agent
of the Church Extension Society, was in
troduced; also, Rev. DIR. Baldwin, OF
Troy.
Resumed the eighth question, namely :
"Who are the superanuated preachers Y
| All the names on the old list were contin-
ued in their present relations, except IL.
Chase, who was made effective. Dr.
Devol, who was made supernumerary
preacher, requested location. Upon
this, an exciting discussion arose, but the
Doctors request was granted.
Rev. J. w. Alderman was introduced,
and made a few remarks Rev. Mr..
Decker, of Troy, was also introduced.
Rev. DIR. J. Z. King announced the
sudden death of Rev. DIR. Isaac Parks,
presiding elder of Poultney district. AT
ter a few remarks by brethren best ac-
quainted with the deceased, the Bishop
called on Rev. Dr. Peck to lead the Con-
ference in prayer, which he did, after Civ
ing out the hymn, Servant of God, well
DONE A delegation of eight brethren
of the Conference were appointed to at
tend the funeral of DR.. Parks, on Satur-
day.
The committee on freedmen's relief
made their report, and Rev. Mr.. Gee,
agent for this society, made very interest
ing remarks in behalf Of this noble
cause. lie was followed by song by
Chaplain c. c. McCabe, entitled "a Thou
sand Years" The report was adopted.
Anniversary OF Church Extension So
ciety took place in the evening, commenc-
ing at Z! o'clock. Addresses were deliy-
cred by Rev A. Witherspoon, ID. D., Kew.
r. ii. Robinson, and Rev. J. L. Peck,
| ID. ID.
After prayer meeting, held from eight
to nine a. m, on Friday morning, sacra-
mental services were held. At the con-
clusion Of these services, the Conference
was called to order. Resolutions in re-
gard 10 the death of Rcv.Dr. Parks by Rev.
j. NJ. King, were adopted as a portion of
/ the minutes. DIR. Peek moved that all
members Of the Conference who were not
engaged, be invited TO attend the funeral
of Rev DR. Parks Rev. 4. L. Baily, of
Rutland, transferred from the New Eng
land Conference to the Troy Conference,
. was introduced, and made few pertinent
remarks Rev Mr.. Hulburd moved a
vote of welcome be extended to Rev. Mr..
Bailey. The Secretary called the names
of the members Of the Conference who
had failed TO make their reports. The
Bishop called the names of candidates for
admission 10 full connection. -Four names
were called. Rev. Messrs. C. NJ. Pcgg,
Robt. Washburn and C. NJ. Noble re-
sponded to the call and took their seats
near the pulpit.
The Bishop then called the following
members Of the Conference, who adj
dressed the class respectively ON the given
Questions: Rev. 4. Seymour, Personal
CouseCration TO aod. ''-Rov. Il NJ Hall,
Conservation of entire lives to the Min
istry."-Rev. J. T. Peck, d. D., Study of
the Scriptures" Rev. DIR. Wentworth
was called, taking as his subject, "Ex-
tempore Preaching" he. made some very
pointed remarks. He alluded to the
methods Of preparing, and the methods of
delivering sermons, and cautioned the
class mot to speak too loud, nor too
long" Rev II. L. Starks took as his sub
| iect, Pastoral Visiting" After the adj
dresses had been delivered, the class took
a standing position before the altar,
aud the Bishop submitted the usual ques-
I tions.
/ Tho ease OF Rev. D. II. Loycland, Of
/ the superlnnuated list was called up, and
on motion Of Rev. Mr.. Burdick, COM
mittcc of five was appointed to consider
the paper presented i'll regard to his con-
dition. The following were appointed as
such committee: Rev. Mcssrs. Farr,
| Washburn, White, Gregg.
/ At two o'clock in the afternoon the an
nual missionary sermon was delivered by
Rev. j. NJ Edgerton, of Shclburnc, VT,
from the text I'VE then, as workers to-
gethor with Him, bcsecch you also that
ye receive not the grace of God III vain
| Second Cor. o, /. The discourse was
most elaborate and complete. The attend
ance was 20 large that many were com
PEELED to stand during the services. At
the conclusion of the missionary exercises
an addrcss, more particularly for the
benefit of the younger preachers. was de-
livored by Rev. J. III. Vincent, Cores
pondlng Secretary of the Methodist Sun
day School Union. Rev Mr.. V. spoke
for more than AN hour; his address was
heard. His suggestions in regard to the
best method Of sustaining and cncourag-
ing Sabbath Schools were eminently prac-
teal and important. The meeting closed
with the benediction by Rev. DIR. Bald
win, of Troy.
Friday evening the Temperance Ami
versary was held. The attendance was
very large. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. ID. b. Mckenzie, of Rock City, Sara
toga county, and by Rev w. =. Abbott,
of Albany.