Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-08-19

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The South Church Ia 81. Johnsbusy hav.
extended their pastors vacation Until the last d
October. Mr. Brastow Is now In Germany, bu
will visit France, England, and Scotland befoaf
| his return.
Rev. Edward Payson Scott, a native Of
Greensboro, VT, and for many Years connected
with the Baptist Board Of Missions, died at New.
gong, Assam, May 18th.
The Congregational Church In Hridport has
received larger additioos, duripg the last year,
than any Congregational Church in the State. II
wasso stated at the State Convention recently
| held at Brandon.
| The Sabbath School OF Bethany Church,
Montpelier, held a picnic on Wednesday, the llth
! instant, on the grounds Of James R. Langdon,
| Esq, in BeIlin. Through the courtesy Of Station
Agent Howe, the picnickers were enabled to 90
by rail to the entrance of the grounds. The
Montpelier Band was IN attendance t, enliven
the occasion with their excellent music Croauet
games, swings, and boats, were provided tor the
anus ement of teachers and scholars. Refresh
| meuts spread upon the tables in abund-
| ance, and the crowds of young and old present
during the day seemed to enjoy greatly the few
hours spent together upon the green grass and be-
meath the plea ant sky
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. Albert ii. Bailey, who formerly had
| charge Of the parishes of sheldon and Enosburgh,
now deyotes his time TO sheldon, and Rev. Ho-
mer White has recently entered upon his duties
as rector Of the parish in Enosburgh.
The Rev G-mont Graves has rendered his
| resignation Rector of zion Church in Manches-
ter, and it has been accepted. The Church, how
ever, will be opened Sundays tor Divine Service
at the usual hour, 10Y O'Clock N. When there
is no clergyman present to ohiciate Lay-seIyice
may be expected.
LIBERAL CHRISTIAN.
The annual session of the Vermont Conven-
ton of Universasts will be held at Barre, on
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. IS and 26
METHODIST.
Rev. DIR. Alonz, Webstero of Charleston, S. c.,
formerly editor of the Christian Messenger, is
now on Il visit to Vermont.
The Methodists Of West Concord are building
church. II has basement, and VIII be in
every respect a nice building,aud an ornament to
the village.
There viii be union camp meeting of the
Saratoga, Troy and Albany Districts ON the
Round Lake grounds, commencing Tuesday
August 2lst II will be in charge of the Presid-
my EIuet oi the Troy DlstTICt.
Although the Methodist vote for lay delega-
ton three 10 one in It's favor, the New York
Advocate the leading official paper, is earnestly
urging tina. the conferences before which it mus,
come ,r final action TO reject the proposition The
argument Is t6at the vote, about $50, 900 is 80 |
small as to show general apathy on the part oi
the laty, who are well satisfied with the pres
ent pan TO refuse TO vote Tor any change. This
,,+y a
indignation among the other Method st organs.
y camp meeting for the Burlington District |
viii be held in Ney Haven on the grounds lately
purchased for the permanent use of the District
Monday, August 3oth, and cosine
the following Saturday morning. There will b, |
preaching Monday evening; and, on Tuesday, at
10 d. IN, a dtdeAtory sermon viii be preached by
R-v. y. L. Bailey of Rutland. Persons wishing
to erect board tents will iud lumber on the
ground Tor that purpose and ample accenmoda-
tons ior boarding will be provided. The Preacher,
Meeting app alnted tor The same week at Eas'
wall be postponed two weeks tt
commence on Monday evening, Sept. Goth
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
About the middle of September
meeting OF German Catholic bishop, viii
take place at Fulda with the object Of prep4rin.
10 resist the probable jesuit programme Tor tn,
approaching Council. 1t is reported that the
Hungarian Government Will prohibit Its clergy
Ion attending tho Cauncil, unless guarantees are
gwen that no interference shall be allowed with
he rish of the state. An influential petition
IA, lately been presented to the Archbishop OF
'ol"nse, asking hun to Use his influence in tn,
'ouuclt IN favor of a total separation of church
snd State, the management of parishes by tn,
'cstIies, the gOytrume of dioceses by dIoce-an
ynads, the nomination of bishops by their ilocks
md the abolition OF the Index Expurga,onus
MISCELLANEOUS.
There are said to be IN the United States d
otal OF 200, o0o members ofevangelc4l societies.
including 10000 QuAkers. Ii We reckon three
ersons to each church member, when Is a low
,tinate, there viii be about 1900. 900 OF our
pn!atIon directly and indirectly connected wltL
he evangelical churches. The Roman Catholic ,
Opulation is rtekoneI-at 5000. 01O.