Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-03

labor ct the Methodist church in Niddlebury.
He has had gooi audiences Quite num-
Der have found pardon and peace.-Rev.
A. II. Honsiger writes from JOnesviEe, N. Y,
to the .Ne'rsdsaler: " Say to the friends of Zion
in Lamoille county that few mercy drops have
fallen upon Old Malta Circuit. Troy Conference
OF late more than twenty have enlisted under
the blood-stained banner Of the Cross, facing the
n ew Jerusalem
ROMAN CATHOLIC
The third anniversary of the Catholic Lyceum
Association was held in Mercantile Hall. Bos-
ton, Monday evening. The President, Mr..
J. O'Ksne, stated that the object of the ssso-
citation was the mental and moral improve
ment Of the Catholic young men of Boston. 1t
supplied the want long felt for a place where
they could meet for discussion Of religious and
other subjects Its success has been far beyond
expectation. The Association now numbered
about two hundred and fifty young men. and
hsd been the means of starting similar societies
In the State.--An unfounded rumor obtains
currency in Europe tina: negotiations are pend
ing for the transfer of the Holy See to Belgium.
The Catholic Benevolent Union of the State
Of Virginia, held its annual meeting on Friday
last, in ST. PAtrick's Hall, Norfolk, Va.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A correspondent in Newbury, Vt, writes
There is quite religious interest here, which
commenced with the week of prayer Many of
the young arc coming to Jesus, and it is hoped
thai it is not entirely confined to this class.--
Father Hyaciuthe, in a recent letter, addresses
himself to the bishops Of Christendom for
Catholic reformation he declares that the de
crees Of the Vatican Council must be annulled,
the claim to infalHbiliiy and to sovereignty must
be overthrow, the doctrine Of celibacy be sbsn-
doned, and the Bible put into every PERSONS
hand and until these changes are brought
about, he VIII pay 70 allegiance to Rome, and
Will net perform the functions Of his ministry.
And as to France, his own country, he says she
cannot DO without religion. and that she cannot
accept the religion now emsnating from Rome,
and he raises the question, What shall she do?
Mr.. Sturgeon says: d" l. IS remarkable
fast that ministers Of the Gospel are not able to
live on much less than other people They can
not make shilling 90 so far as other people can
make sovereign. Some Of them try very hard,
but they DO not succeed. \ member once said
to a minister who wanted a little more salary as
his family increased Il did not know that YOU
preached for money. 80 ''No, I don't - said the
minister. Il thought you preached for ,ouls.''
80 do; but I could not live on souls-lnd if
cou,l it would take good many the .iIe of
yours to make meal Dr. Spear, who has
resigned his pastolate IN Brooklyn to edit TIE y.
Y. Laapea3saf, advised HE people, in his clos
ing sermon, TO settle minister as soon as posi-
bic, and then treat him according to the follow
ing rules:
BY third term of advice has reference
to the attitude which you should at once
assume toward your new pastor. l. Be
thoroughly resolved that you will he satisfied
with the man and his m nistry, even if you
hould discover some thin Is which you think
might be improved . Gi We him the confidence
lud affection Of your hearts 3 Always vel
cone him cordially TO your dwellings. and bestow
lpon hin those respectful attentions which are
pleasant 10 every man, snd have much to do
Siih the comfort Of minister. T. When you
an 30 50 with propristy and without foolish
iit,ery, le- him know from your own lips that
lis ministry is acceptable 10 you. .. Never 10
rs presence compare hiF z inistry with that Of
my other man, SO AS to convey TO his mind the
that you mean t. disparage him. 8.
Be ready AZ all times TO cooperate with him in
what be nay propose for Il good Of the surch.
+. Never, except upon the weigbtiest It ssons,
axe ground sgsius. him.