The Portland daily press., 1869-06-26
F[speclalls reported FOR the'f
Annunl Confercnce Of she ConsregatfonHs
Churches Of Maisic. --
THIRD DAY.

the presentation of the following resolutions
by the Rev. John o. Fiske of Bath in behalf
Of the Committee on Divorce:
ResolUed, That the great and increasing ire
quency and facility OF divorce from marriage
relation in our State furnishes the most seri-
otls occasion for grief and alarm The f0unda-
tions Of social purity must be disturbed and all
the interests of morality and religion be in.
yolved in common disaster If this crying evil
be not arrested and abated.
ResolUed, That the vital Importance of
amending our laws on this subject be respect
fully commended to the attention of our State
Legislature
Res0IUed, That great care ought to be taken
by our ministers not to solemnize marriage be-
been divorced in contravention OF the Scrip
tures IA gf ftfff4sgs4
Adopted isa ts3At s1b
One member who has formerly done some
reporting in the Supreme Court of this State
said that be had been requested by the presid-
ing judge not to give to the public the number
of divorces which occurred at one term, be-
cause of its moral effect Said he had con-
versed with Judge Walton upon this subject,
who expressed a wish that there should be
change in the law.
DIR. Pond said he had conversation short
time since with lawyer from one of the back
towns in this county, who informed him that
he married great many in his town and vi
as many as he married. s
Delegates to foreign bodies were next called
upon to report.
The following are the mem bers of the Com
tee on Classical School, as reported: Rev. Stc-
phen L. Bowler, Hampden, Dea. j. S. Wheel
wright, Bangor, and Rev. J. d. Emerson, Bid
deford. f9sg8
A resolution was presented by Rev. Uriah
Balkan of Lewiston, expressive of the efic-
iency of, and duty as Christians, to provide for
a larger distribution OF religious literature,
and heartily rejoicing in the organization Of
the Congreg ationalist Sabbath School and
Publishing Society, and with its purposes to
furnish needed religious publications, which
resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rev. j. o. Fiske the resolu-
ton offered yesterday in relation to Denomi-
nationalism was taken up and passed, substi-
tuting Congregationalisln instead ci Denom-
nationalism. 81 isg .tf
At 10 o'clock recess Of five minutes was
taken, after which tho conference Joined in
singing ss a9 rilsH a
"Come, dearest Lord, descend and DWELL
and prayer was offered at the request Of a
praying wife, for the conversion Of her hus-
band.
Rev. J. T. Hawes presented the following:
Resotred, That we reafirm our confidence in
the justice and efficiency OF the legal prohibi-
ton of the liquor traffic as an indispensable ad-
junct to moral effort in the promotion OF the
temperance reform. And again declare our
solemn and steadfast purpose to seek not only
to maintain the prohibit0ry principle in Legis-
lation, but also to promote its faithful execu-
ton. azi ii s. l.sii sl8B
The resolution was adopted
The committee reported the next meeting to
be held in the Central church, Portland.
Reports Of delegates from foreign bodies
were made, and a very interesting occasion
was had. AsassAl
Very interesting remarks were made, and
encouraging accounts respecting the progress
and the good results growing out of organiza-
tions which they represent were given by the
Rev. Archibald Duff, from Canada, and the
Rev. Charles f. Allen, delegate from the
Maine and East Maine Methodist Conferences.
The President of the Conference, the Rev.
A. e. Ives, returned in behalf of the Confer
ence, consciousness of thankfulness for their
working, though under different banners as
denominations; following the same leader to
battle the same fos. "What is their success is
our success. We return consciousness of af-
fection. We love these Baptists, these Metho-
dists and Presbyterians mot because they are
Baptists, Methodists, or Presbyterians. We
love them because they are Christians; and
Notwithstanding they are Baptists, Methodists
and Presbyterians, may they increase in the
love of God and in power for usefulness
United in singing, s8E dg
"Come all ye saints of God."
Report of corresponding secretary.
On motion of DR.. Adams of Brunswick it
was voted to add to the resolution of yesterday
respecting the distribution of the minutes,
that copy shall be sent to any person known
to send S. to the Maine Missionary Society.
Closing hymn
"Arise my souli my joyful powers,
la And triumph in my God" m s,fssr. 8
Benediction pronounced by DR.. Pond.
AFTERNOON.
Administration of the Lord 5 Supper
Presiding at the communion table-the Rev.
s. r. Dennen of Massachusetts, and the Rev.
Archibald Duff, of Canada.
First prayer by the Rev. B. Tappan of Som
erset Conference; second prayer by the Rev
J. O. Fiske of Sagadahoc Conference.
Contribution was taken up for the expenses
of conference publications, blanks, postage,
Sc. Balance, if any, to be paid to Maine Mis-
sionary Society. ~ 7
Benediction.
In the evening meeting Of the Sabbath
Schools of Bangor and Brewer, under the d.
rection of the Rev. s. Baker, Secretary for
Sabbath Schools in the General Conference of
Maine wrs held in the Central church.