The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-05-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.
MAINE CONFERENCE.
FOrenOOn-SecOnd Day.

BDDEFoRD, May THE Conference opened
at o'clock this morning with religious services
conducted by s. Allen.
| 1t was voted that hereafter the first hour OF
the morning session be devoted to religious ser
| vices.
The Conference took up the 10th question
and the character of the effective preachers on
the Readfeld District passed the approval OF
the conference, and the district was favoraDly
reported by the Presiding Elder, j. Colby.
Some charges have done very little for bcnevo-
lent enterprises, and there has been correspond
ingly little religious improvement.
Took up the 9th question, "who are the su-
perannuated preachers The following names
we're called and were favorably represented as
consistent in Christian life, but too feeble Tor
pastoral work, viz: Benz. Burnham, T. Z.
Richmond, s. W. Pierce, N. D. William. j. s.
Rice, D. Copeland, H. L. Linscott,S. 2. Blake,
A. P Hillman. E. Massure. B. L1fkin, A. b.
Lovewell, c. G. Covel, E. Smith, j. Stone, b.
q. Ford, j. Gerry, and A. Sanderson.
Under the 9Th question the character of the
supernumeraly preachers passed favorable
examination and they Were continued super
numerary withoat appointment.
At this point the following visitors were in
troduced by the Bishop: Dr. Eddy, Secretary
of the Missionary Society; DR.. Kynett, Secre-
tary of the Church Extension Society; DR..
Upham, Bro. Hamilton of the New England
Conference, Dr. Barrows, Bros. Ballou and
Harrington of the Providence Conference and
Bro. Libby of Rock River Conference.
Bro Hamilton of the New England Confer
ence, asked as ,istance from all the New Eng
land conferences in paying for an Episcopal
residence recently purchased in Boston. 1. Luce,
s. Allen, and G. Webbor were appointed
committee to see that the application is carried
into effect.
A resolution was offered by II. B. Abbott de-
nouncing the recent attempt of Congress to in.
fate the national currency. as encouraging
wickedness and corruption and commencing
the President for his noble heroism in yetong
the wicked bill. The resolution was ably dis
cussed by Messrs. Hatch, Luce, Weber, s.
Allen and others. The Bishop expressed
doubt if this was a matter that required Con-
ference action, though he would not wish to
oppose the action of the Conference On mo-
ton of S. Allen the resolution was laid on the
table.
The case of o. NJ. Cousins was then taken
up, who refused to 20 to his appointment last
year.
Mr.. Cousins appeared and explained the rea-
son for his course. The feebleness of his wife
required a sea side appointment and his sup
posed it understood that if he could not have
seaside appointment he would have none. He
supposed he was acting with the consent of the
Presiding Elder He desired to be appointed
by the Bishop to Conference temperance work,
if such an arrangement can be made. Dr.
Weber asked that this case might be referred
to committee, and S. Allen, G. w. Morse
and c. G. Mason were appointed a committee
to whom the case was referred
c. X. Evans was made supernumary with
out an appointment.
Bros. Gilber: and McCurdy of the New Eng
lond Conference were introduced.
Adjourned.
Afternoon.
At 2 o'clock meeting was held in the inter-
est of the American Bible Society, conducted
by Rev. G. Munger. Rev. Mr.. McCurdy of
the New England Conference, offered PRAYER,
and Revs. L. P. French and S. Allen made the
opening addresses. These were followed by an
eloquent address by Rev. Mr. Gibbons, General
Agent for the Bible Society in New England
w. f. Harrington, Of the Providence Con-
ference, and the first pastor ever appointed to
the church in Bddeford, sang THE old family
Bible" with wonderful pathos and power That
song, as sung by him, awoke living echoes in
many hearts. He followed the song with
speech in his happiest style, that brought APP
plause that fairly shook the house. 1t is Won
derful that with his age and abundant labors
he retains his genial power to please and gift of
song so perfectly. A collection closed the ser
vice.
Evening Session.
At seven o'clock the Missionary anniversary
was held, conducted by j. Cobb. Vice Presi-
dent of the Conference Missionary Society.
The services were opened by singing "From
Greenland's Icy Mountains" followed by
prayer by w. F. Harrington. A. B. Lovewell
made the annual report, but was unable to
make a full report as the collections have not
| yet come into his hands. The receipts last
| year were, $685., and the prospect is that re-
ceipts will be much larger this year. The
Society has realized $4,000 from the sale of real
estate left the Society by the will of Brother
| Warren of Hollis.
DR.. Eddy of New York, Corresponding Sec
| rotary of the Missionary Society Of the M E.
| church, was introduced and addressed the Con.
| ference. Perfectly familiar with the mission
airy work in all its details, his heart all alive to
| the interests of the same, and wonderfully elo
| quent, he held the large audience spell-bound
| for an hour and half. 1t was an address of
| wonderful power and full of hope and incour-
| agement to the friends of missions. A liberal
| collection closed the service.
The business of the Conference is progressing
pleasantly, and will probably close Monday af-
ternooD or Tuesday morning
The Centennial.
AUGUSTA, May THE State Centennial
Board met at the Augusta House this after
| noon. The entire board of seven members
were present. q. P. Kimball. esq.,, of Port
and, was made permanent President, and
Capt Enoch Knight of Portland, Secretary.
The objects of the meeting are to organize
and make arrangements for fitting represent
| taton of the State in the great exhibition. A
| business session is being held this evening.
Loss os a Bangor Vessel
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May THE schooner
Globe, Capt. Eldredge of Bangor, an old and
small coasting vessel from Boston for PORT
land, run ashore on Gerrish Island in this bar-
Dor this morning in a snow squat, and will be
| q total loss