Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-05-06

/ do not know that [ can add uu-1 @. thl,
subject, but | have been tbius.nc how irfer-a>
sibe Is the cause Of God. When 0ol saws ID
shall be done, the thing IS settled, for ai. rav.
sre not our ways. II 10 were not for i1e pro-
misses 10 Gods word. We should often h,elu,
discouraged II the yasiugss OF the wors before
US Persecution attempted 90 crush .lr.-tiauirv
/ from the world, but It sung is hymns and uttered
IT'S prayers no the prison, and at tae stake ia
later times the attempt Is made 10 ril..u.e away
rs power. How futile the attempt-the bones %!
the riliculers will rest ia their grave. aui rbe-
writings be forgotten, while the simple Bae
story Of redemption viii last on the end Of time.
We have encourag cement in this work in the fact
that God is interested 10 5his matter. and +. q.
his strength that Is sustaining US. and -rat lie
VIII pour food Of light On the dark way, we
are TO tread.
The meeting closed by singing &c Cod re lner-
ciful unto Us, IS and the beneiic,iou by Rev. Dr..
King
MONDAY FORENOON.
Conference convened at Q O'Clock, b shop Ames
in the chair. Reading Of minutes Of the last ses-
sion.
The committee on claims pre.entei their re-
port, and the same was adopted.
Examination Of the character Of effective
elders continued. An encouraging report Of
the Burlington district was presented by Rev. B
Eaton.
1t was decided to hold the next annual session
Of the Conference in Troy.
The committee on political reform presented
their report through Rev DR.. Peck. The DR..
made an earnest speech in favor Of the report Of
the committee. The following is 3 brief abstract
of the report
1t does not question the right Of sectarian
education by those who are willing to meet the
expense and bear the responsibility. but il in
sists upon equal privileges OF education for all
future American citizens, in common schools
and at public charge The Bible was given 10
man AS man, and there is no legitimate p5xer in
any man or combination to deny its use II is
cur national book, and we will firmly and
unitedly resent all attempts 10 remove II from
our common schools
Supplying in any way intoxicating beverages
is crime sgainst the State, and should be sun
pressed, not sanctioned by law orr dis
tinct aim is the absolute prohibition Of the sal
OF intoxicating liquors. In the meantime. all
dealers should be held responsible for injuries
resulting from their sale.
The Christian Sabbath is fundamental 10
American freedom and its protection by the
government is therefore high public trust
No man has a right To sink his citizenship in
his religion Christians should therefore be in
telligent, active and thorough in every depart
ment of government. When party commands
the support Of bad principles, bad mea or bad
measures, all good men should refuse TO obey.
Christian citizens ought to rescue primary cleo
tons and the ballot from the control Of yicions
men. The political conscience should be formed
and directed by the spirit Of true Christianity
The committee on the Christian Sabbath made
their report. The report was taken up BY item,
The following resolution ELECTED considerable
discussion
ResOired, That the holding of Camp meet