Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-01

IN the central vermont railroad, and that
Page will become chief manager of the con.
Germ.
A mail train on the Montpelier aud Wells
River railroad came pretty near having an
awful smash-up, near Boltouvile, on Friday.
1t was going down a grade of 80 feet to the
mile ut point go feet above the river, when
a slide of stones, weighing many tons, was
discovered, aud the train was brought TO a
stop Just in time to save it.
April has been month Of snow storms,
more snow having fallen than before all
winter, yet we have had bare ground most
of the time. The heaviest storm came last
Sunday, when the amount varied from three
or four inches to two feet in different parts
Of the state. In some places it drifted bad
ly. To-day Thursday it is storming again
and looks like rough day in mid-winter.
Vermont Conference.
SECOND DAY-THURsDAY.
The conference met at the usual hour, 9
A. M. w. j. Kidder conducted the Open
ing services Several visiting brethren were
introduced
Rev. DR.. Dashiel missionary secretary
of New York, addressed the conference on
the missionary work of the society he repre-
scented. He said the outlook on the whole
was favorable in regard to collections. This
was largely due to the fact that the 5000
preachers Of the church make their collec-
tons without expense to the society. This
is the cheapest agency Of this kind in
the world. The distribution Of the
missionary funds costs not more than two
aud one-half per cent. 1t will require the
utmost effort on the part of the friends to
meet the appropriation.
DR.. Pierce, editor of Zions Herald, ad.
dressed the conference in behalf Of that
paper. Rev. Mr.. Burgin, delegate of the
Free Will Baptist Yearly Meeting Of Yer
mont, addressed the conference. Rev. G.
w. Thompson, delegate Of Congregational
churches Of Vermont, also addressed the
conference. Bishop Peck, in behalf of the
conference, responded to these very welcome
addresses with largest christian charity.
Mrs. Wittenmeyer addressed the confer
euce in behalf Of the Ladies and Pastors
Christian Union, in very interesting man.
ner. This society was organized by the gen.
era conference of 1872, aud is designed To
assist pastors in their work Of visiting the
sick aud neglected, and of gathering the
children into the sabbath school. Thirty
two Of the eighty conferences have organized
conference auxiliaries Two-thrds Of the
members OF the church are females, and they
constitute the largest spiritual power of the
church. This fact is sufficient reason for
such an organization. Besides, the ministers
cannot do the work
The conference appointed committee to
provide for conference or organization, and
then adjourned,
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
AT half past one a meeting was held TO
hear the experience of candidates for mem
bership in the conference, when n. f. Perry,
A. H. Webb and w. Underwood gave an
interesting account Of their conversion and
call to the ministry.
At p. NJ. Mrs. Wittenmeyer again adj
dressed in a most interesting manner a
crowded house on woman's work 10 the
church. She is lady of culture, piety aud
attractive public address, and is doing a
great work for God and humanity.
DR.. Pierce preceded Mrs. W. on the same
subject, speaking of the great uprising among
the women Of the land. Some, he said, 60
beyond reason, but God directs.
In the evening stirring temperance meet
ing was held, when Mrs Wittenmeyer spoke
of the " woman's crusade" aud then 7. A.
Goodwin, of Indiana, spoke on the general
subject of temperance.
THIRD DAY--FRIDAY.
Ii. 7. Jones led the morning prayer meet
ing, and the opening of the conference oc-
CURED at 9 A. NJ. p. Merrill conducted
the opening exercises. 1. McAnn, Presiding
Elder of St. Johnsbury District, reported the
condition of the work under his charge.
Rev. N. w. Aspenwall, whose name stood
connected with this district, had died in
Chicago during the year in the trumphs Of
the Gospel. The religious interest on the
district had been good. The camp meeting
had aided this interest. Debts on churches
had been paid. A new church in prospect
at Barton Landing Benevolent collections
good. Had travelled in four years upwards
of II 900 miles The character Of the elders
on this district was examined, and they all
passed. ....
j. w. Guernsey, Presiding Elder, report.
ed tue state of the work on Springfield Dis
trict. Revivas had occurred at Whining
ton, Mt. Holly and Thetford. The general
interest was good. The usual examna ton
of character followed the report.
w. ID. Malcolm reported the work on the
st. Albans District. No death had occurred
in the ministry during the year, but several
official members had died remembering the
church in their wills. Parsonages were gen.
orally supplied on the charges, and the
churches at North Fairfax and Alburgh had
been improved. A new church had been
built at Euosburgh. Sunday schools were
Aourishing with an increase of interest in Bi.
BILE study. IL had been year OF revivals
The character of elders all passed.
p. p Ray, now in the West, was granted
a superannuated relation, and II. II. Bement
a location.
Rev. j. w. Hauilton, of Boston, and
Rev. DIR. s. +. Upham, OF Lynn, Mass, were
introduced to the conference, aud presented
the matter Of the bishops residence in Bos.
ton, asking the conference to contribute Il
the purchase price. DIR. Upham also present.
ed the cause Of the New England Educat ton
Society before the conference.
Rev. DIR. Kynett addressed the conference
on the subject Of church extension. The
candidates for admission to the conference
were now examined by Bishop Peck in re.
gard to their experience and life. Imme.
dateIy following the examination w. Tn.
derwood, N. f. Perry aud A. H. Webb were
admitted to the conference aud elected to
deacon's orders w. j. Kddor was granted
superannuated relation. Conference ad.
journed
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
The New England Education Society held
its anniversary from to 3. g. w. Wilder
Of this conference and DR.. s. +. Upham, oil