Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-06-30


good things in his remarks during the
convention which will be long remem-
bered and treasured up in lasting memo
ry. He remarked that experience was
his Bible. and he had found il truthful
and reliable, that he was willing others
should believe in the old Jewish Bible.
fit made them happier, and better men
and women. He then spoke under In-
dian influence aud made some capital
remarks but with remarkable wrv
face which provoked some laughter.
The convention were all happy TO see
DIR. Hopkins aud hear him talk, and he
has the universal, aud heart felt sympa-
thy of the convention for the accident
he sustained in falling from the platform.
Mrs. Lovina Moore male some excel
lent remarks, also Mr.. :. Nylcs and Mr..
Wentworth during the convention. We
also bad some good singing-Mrs. Kim
ball of Stockton also made remarks
which were well received All the time
! was taken up with speaking and sing
! ing, and we had very interesting con-
yention and we trust all were made
wiser happier and better for their at
\ tendance.-The committee agreed TO call
| die notice will be given. II have not
mentioned all that should be said no pc
l shall be pardoncd. for As Mr.. sawyer
has kindly offered to publish the doings
| of the convention in brief. this will be
/ an explanation whv more extended re-
/ port does not appear.
I \. +. BURNHAM
spending Secretary.
Ellsworth. June eth. 1870
The following resolution, were adopt
ed by the convention.
Whereas. We. the Spiritualists OF Han
cock County and State Of Maine. in Con-
vention assembled, do adopt the followin z
resolves a, some OF the sentiments which
should ac,ua,e the conduct Of our lives -
lsf Rosolrei. That we extend the hand
of charity to all religious societies and
denominations who differ with Us In their
avowed opinions: aud we regard that n
wise and happy adoption In the constiiu-
ton of our country. by our fathers. when
liberty first breathed freedom TO OR ma
ton. that religious liberty should ne tolcr-
ated.
~ ResOlr>d. That we believe that the
light OF reason aud science are the proper
and Legitimate bases on which we can Sc
cureiy rest for the Investigation OF truth.
and the actual source Of the revealed Will
of God To mankind.
81 Resoired, That from the innumcrahle
tests and remarkable demonstrations which
have been presented To n through medi-
ums,ic sources. we have the fullest a>>ur-
ance that our spirit friends can and do
communicate 10 Il. inspiring messages ~
truth from the spirit realm, and we rejoice
that we live in the age in which science
has opened M and illumcncd happy and
eternal thoroughfarc to progression.
Al ResoIred, That from our highest con-
captions Of Deity. God governs the world
hv fixed and immutahle laws, that he i
too wise to err and too good TO do wrong
hence he will not and cannot suffer any
child of his creation TO be destroyed and
forever ,ormcnied In the unquenchable fires
or hell. ami with the angry indignation
81 God 10 Danish them ctrrnally In a
burning lake Of fire. but rather with a
fathers love, assisted by angels bonds OF
majestic bearing and goodness point them
TO happiness and heaven.
I,h Rssnired That IL shall he our highest
aim in HE to support spiritual truths
and 20 live and act n To advance u most
10 the race Of spiritual progression aud
thereby develop our highest possible hap
pincss here and hereafter.
cfh R,soirrd. That We demand Of those
3 81. r.. In r..lkp l.
ments to examine carefully and thorough
liz the ground. on which we stand before
they condemn Us and II they sincerely
believe We are planted on a dangerous
foundation 1t * rflcir duty 10 overthrow II
by the light OF reason and science and
snow Us the error OF our ways, for truth
we seek where ere It's found among our
| friends among our foes. aud we hail II As
the sun of light and Joy. peace and happi-
ness and We bid all its seekers God speed
in every good word and work.
.h Resolred. That inasmuch "a we can
and have held spiritual communion and
fellowship with spirit friends. and have
been taught OF by them lessons concerning
our future destiny, it becomes our spiritn-
al welfare and happiness TO keep those
heavenly avenues open. and by the love
and JOY we bear them we shall be continu-
ally receiving generations OF light and
glaunc-> VIII be tine putITONtn OF our
souls.
sh Rsscir,d. That our life experience
a. " Il a. our best Judgment, all 90 To
convince Us that Gods laws are just and
right whether understood by us or not.
and il III becomes Us to condemn that
which our sense. cannot comprehend, for
the eternal law OF progression will in due
time reveal 10 us all we need to make u
happy. and happiness is the great end and
aim OF life.
sh Resolred. That we believe spiritual
gatherings and Conventions are eminently
calculated 10 enlarge and expand our
spiritual visions and give US new scenes
and fields for thought and investigation
and raise US higher and still higher in the
scales Of being SO long as we fondly cherish
and foster the immortal principles of truth.
10Th Resoired. That it is our imperative
duty to raise the unfortunate fallen brother
and sister, and encourage them to seek the
paths Of virtue and happiness and cheer
them on to live better and nobler lives.
llh Resolred, That these resolutions
which we submit and TO which we sub
scribe to-day may hereafter be supplanted
and superseded by future and higher revela-
tions of truth for what is truth to- day may
be error tomorrow, and what is error to-
day may be truth tomorrow.
Respectfully submitted
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