Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-02
Religious Intelligence.
ADVENT.

Religious Intelligence.
ADVENT.
The Burlington Free Press SAYS the
Soul Sleepers, or seventh day Adventists
are still holding meetings in the Town
House in South Huntington, the weather
being too cool for tents. They have been
somewhat successful in their efforts, as
they have already made one prosolyte
who don't work Saturday,-only buys
and sells on that day.
BAPTIST
The venerable Rev. Alvab Sabin, of
Georgia, is on visit TO biz friends in
Illinois.
CONGREGATIONAL
1T is stated that Rev. Joseph Gar
land is expected to continue bis labors
for the ensuing year at Rupert, Vt.
AT the meeting of the Congregation
al Society of Manchester, the Committee
was instructed to purchase an organ for
the new church, to cost $500. One-third
of this sum has been contributed by
Judge Isham of New York.
The Congregational church in Cor
ham, Me, in accepting the resignation of
Rev Dr. G. G. Parker, passed the follow
ing resolution 3:
ReS0lUed, That while we feel that il is expedi-
ent 10 accept the resignation of our pastor, Rev.
nr aoba lty haa tes his
conscientious fidelity in al his official relations
to his kind, sympathiZiDg and conslderate co IL
duct a neighbOr and uiend as well as our
high appreciation of his character a courteous,
honorable and estimable citizen and that We
shall part from him and his ia nily with sincere
regret and with the kindest wishes for their pros
perity and hspplness.
The council which dismissed Dr.. Park
er from his charge, also adopted resolu-
tions, expressing high esteem for and
confidence in him.
EPISCOPAL.
Tho house of Bishops have nomina-
ted to the House of Clerical and 10y
Deputies, the Rev. WIZ. Hobart Hare,
now Secretary of Foreign Missions in
New York, as Missionary Bishop ct Cape
Palmas, Western Africa, il place Of Bish'
op Payne, resigned.
The General Convention has appoint
ed joint committees on versions Of the
Prayer Book in the French, German, aud
Swedish languages.
Dean Howson, of England, made an
address on the 18th inst, on the subject
of "Deacones-e-," before the Board Of
Missions. is to be published.
Five Episcopal churches were burnt
in Chicago, viz, st. James, lof the mother
PARISH Trinity, the Ascension, of the
Savior, and St. Ansgariua', the Swedish
church, Three hundred thousand dol
lars of church property were consumed
St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, is now doing
most Efficient service in behalf Of the az
ficted.
The General Convention has recon-
mended aid 10 be given by the parishes
and members Of the church, TO the suff r.
ers by fire in Wisconsin and Michigan.
such si1 to be sent to the Bishops in those
States. and by them to he given to the
Governor for distribution, without dis
tinction of church or nation.
AT the recent twenty-ffth auniver-
sary of his rectorship in Zion Church,
Greene, Chenango county, n. Y, TO the
Rev DR.. Rogers, was presented, by the
wardens in behalf OF the parish, the sum
of between eight and nine hundred dol
lars. This testimonial Of respect and
gratitude was made the occasion also of
a very pleasant reception.
AT the Bishops recent visitation of
St. PauPs Church, Fergenne-s six persons
were confirmed, making ffcy-one confirm
ed here in little over two years.
AT his visitation of ST. Stephens
Church, Middlebury, two persons were
confirmed, and two baptised, including
the rector's infant daughter.
The Christian Year is a New York
monthly, that has begun under eztcaor-
binary auspices, and with an immense
number of subscribers. It fills a place
long vacant in church literature. Sub
scriptions will be received by Mr.. John
B. Hathaway. of Rutland.
After Bishop Robertson's sermon
before the alumni of the General Theo-
logical Seminary, n. Y, at Grace Church,
Baltimore, they and their families were
invited to a reception at Bishop Whiting
hams on the evening of ST. Luko's day,
the 18th.
METHODIST.
VIM. P. MsttisoB, E,q, has presented
the land on which to erect a new Metho-
dist church at South Shaft-bury. 1t is
expected to be ready for dedication next
New Years day. 1t will cost about $4,000,
of which $1,000 has been raised.
The Methodist people of West Wood
bury and East EImore, are striving for
the erection of a church edifce.
The Methodists are heavy losers at
Chicago. Among the items reported are
Clark street church, 100000; and the
book and printing concern about 100000
more. Grace church and Grant Place
church are also put down with the ruins.
Quarterly meetings were held in VI.
Sabbath Goth ult., at Danville, North d n
vile, Panton, West Addison, Springfield,
Perkinsville, Montgomery, North Hyde
park, Rochester and Pittsfeld.
The M. E. church building at St.
Johnsbury Center, having undergone the
most thorough repairs, will be re'dedica-
ted on Wednesday, November 1st.
VERMONT POSTAL CHANGEs.-Thef fol-