money. Those who aim high, may remain as resident graduates. But many ministers have no great taste for study, nor are their parishes benefited. Nor can it be doubted that many of our churches contain members who, with such an education as even our high schools and academies now afford, might be more useful pastors than many who have measured out the nine years' course. Ministers should be as willing at least, to devote themselves to constant labor, as men of other professions or occupations, and with exchanges, can enjoy vacations while supplying the desk, much better than men in almost any other employments; and labors, scientific, mechanical, or agricultural, at home, are great restorers of the mind and body, and may sometimes be profitable, and always less expensive than journeys, or residence at distant places. Long journeys, or change of air, according to my observation, do little to preserve health, or restore it. A dear friend of the writer, of good constitution, and long lived ancestry, who had changed his ministry many times, and journeyed to distant parts of the country for his health, lately died at sixtyeight, while his neighbor, who never left his native hills, lived out his hundred years! and the pastor of his youth died in his first parish, aged one hundred! Let no one suppose that these views are put down from an unfriendly spirit to the ministry; on the contrary, they proceed from a solemn conviction that some change must be made, or it will be impossible to maintain the Congregational Churches an dministry, except in cities and large towns. A very large proportion of the young, as they grow up, place themselves beyond the reach of taxation, or even solicitation for money to support our ministers. It is within the knowledge of the writer that the elderly members of oursocieties, who feel any responsibility for their support, pay more than double what was paid by those of equal ability fifty years ago; and when any of our old people die, their estate, in most instances, is lost to our churches. The two first ministers in my native parish held the office one hundred and fifteen years. The three first in the parish of my present residence held it one hundred and fourteen years! Now each of these parishes has its third minister within twenty years! Is there not the most urgent reason for examining into the cause of such changes? They appear to the writer to call for some important modification in ministerial ideas, as well as in the liberality of the people. ONE OF THE OLD SCHOOL ORTHODOX. Congregational Quarterly Record. Churches Formed. March 16, 1862. In LAWRENCE, Kansas, Contraband-8 members. July 16. In WACOUSTA, Mich. Pastors Dismissed. May 17, 1862. Rev. WM. W. WINCHESTER, from the First Ch. in Clinton, Ms. 18. Rev. CHRISTOPHER M. CORDLEY, from the Ch. in West Brookfield, Ms. June 24. Rev. ASA F. CLARK, from the Ch. in Ludlow, Vt. July 1. Rev. WILLIAM L. ROPES, from the Ch. in Wrentham, Ms. "1. Rev. J. WARREN HEALY, from the Ch. in Walpole, Ms. 66 10. Rev. WM. R. JEWETT, from the Ch. in Plymouth, N. H. Sept. 2. Rev. SPENCER O. DYER, from the Ch. in Becket, Ms. "2. Rev. DANIEL D. FROST, from the Ch. in West Stockbridge, Ms. Ministers Ordained, or Enstalled. June 11, 1862. Mr. HENRY HASTINGS, at Saint Stephens, N. B., as an Evangelist. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Taylor, of New Rochelle, N. Y. แ 46 12. Mr. CHARLES H. BISSEL, at Poquonnock, Ct., as an Evangelist. Sermon by Prof. Isaac N. Lincoln, of Williams College. 15. Rev. W. C. BARTLETT, over the First Ch. in Santa Cruz. Cal. Sermon by Rev. E. S. Lacy, of San Francisco. Installing Prayer by Rev. E. Lyman, of Washington, Ct. "25. Mr. L. A. AUSTIN, over the Ch. in Orwell, Vt. Sermon by Rev. Benj. Labaree, D.D., of Middlebury. "26. Rev. EBENEZER DOUGLAS, over the Trin. Ch., Bridgewater, Ms. Sermon by Prof. E. A. Park, D D., of Andover. Installing Prayer by 'Rev. T. G. Brainerd, of Halifax. 26. Mr. J. N. NASH, over the Ch. in North Pitcher, N. Y. Sermon by Rev. W. B. Hammond, of Morrisania. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. J. N. Allen, of Pitcher. July 3. Rev. E. Y. SWIFT, over the Ch. in Williamsburg, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Aaron M. Colton, of Easthampton. Burlington. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. J. 16. Rev. D. HOYT BLAKE, over the Hamp- Aug. 12. Rev. AUGUSTUS F. BEARD, over the 13. Mr. HENRY C. HASKELL, at South Deer- 14. Mr. D. WARREN RICHARDSON, over the 19. Mr. CHARLES M. HYDE, over the Ch. in 3. Rev. JAMES H. FITTS, over the Ch. in West Boylston, Ms. Sermon by Rev. William P. Paine, D.D., of Holden. Installing Prayer by Rev. J. Dodge, of Harvard. 8. Rev. WILLIAM JESSUP JENNINGS, as associate Pastor with Rev. George A. Calhoun, D.D., over the Ch. in Coventry, Ct. Sermon by Rev. Mark Tucker, D.D., of Vernon. Installing Prayer by Rev. Abram Marsh, of Tolland. 4. Mr. ALFRED A. ELLSWORTH, over the First Ch. in Milford, Ms. Sermon by Prof. Ministers Deceased. May 24, 1862. In Malone, N.Y., Rev. ASHBEL PAR- June 4. In Hartford, Ct., Rev. CHARLES A. GOOD- July 16. In Berlin, Vt., Rev. JAMES HOBART, aged Aug. 7. In Concord, N. H., Rev. NATHANIEL B. "10. In Williamsburg, N. Y., Rev. Dr. BRIG- "18. In Groton, Ms., Rev. JAMES E. TOWER, of North Brookfield, aged 28. Congregational Library Association. In place of reporting the work of the organization named above, it is proposed now more especially to report its WANT. While not a little is being done with the books and pamphlets to arrange and make them available,-also to fill the pages, and send forth the Congregational Quarterly-and keep open rooms for the numerous ministers and church-members who are occasionally here, and have accessible to them and to all, the religious papers of the day, as well as the increasing contents of our shelves, it is still deeply felt that this Association is not meeting the expectations of those who conceived, and have thus far given it their fostering care; nor is it meeting the growing necessities it was created to meet. The reader is kindly invited to look over, somewhat carefully, the article entitled "Puritanism in History," commencing on page 361, where the necessity and capability of such an organization are discussed, and from which its present pressing needs may be inferred. To meet these, there is WANTED, immediately, LIFE MEMBERS by the thousands, at ONE DOLLAR EACH. To do this, lays no heavy burden on any one, but lifts a crushing load from a few. It helps to place this most important Association upon a good and easy working basis, and this done, a place of safe deposit for the books, pamphlets, periodicals and other mementos of the Puritans and their descendants, will be created; streams of religious knowledge, to flow in all directions, and for all time, which are exceedingly needed, and never more than at this very day, will thus be opened; a home and a center for Congregationalism, in the place of its early struggles and conquests, will be secured; and this will greatly aid in establishing the principles of Christian and civil liberty in those who are scattering into different and distant parts of our great country where their dissemination is very much wanted. Out of our 300,000 members, does not, at least, one in twelve value the principles, character and work of the Puritans, enough to send-as belowone dollar, to secure the great good named above? Will not some one, at once, in every Church, see how many will gladly make this small contribution, even now, though other calls are numerous? A little more than 2,100 names are already enrolled. This organization fought to have a living constituency of at least one hundred thousand. There is no distinction of age or The name and the dollar, from every friend of the Puritans, are now especially solicited, and very much needed. Some there must be of these, who will wish to make themselves or their pastors Honorary Life Directors, by sending twenty-five dollars for that purpose. Two thousand such would do an inestimable good to the present and all coming generations. Let no one wait whose heart prompts a response to this call. This is no meaningless appeal, but is urged by necessities which, unmet, must sacrifice very precious treasures. sex. Wanted, a single copy of each of the following named ELECTION sermons, before Massachusetts Legislatures; any and all previous to 1729; and after that date, wanted, 1730, '31, '33, '34, '36, 37, '40, '42, '43, '44, '45, '46, '48, '51, '52, '53, '55, '56, '57, '58, '59, '64, '65, '66, '69, '71, '72, '74, '83, '85, '87, '90, '93, '95, '96; 1803, 1804, 1807, 1809, '10, '12, '14, '20, '22, '23, '24, '25, '27, "28. For these we can give in exchange, if desired, any of the following, viz: 1739, '47, '75, '76, '77, '78, '82, '89, '92, '97, '98, '99; 1800, 1805, 1806, 1808, '11, '13, '17, '19, '21, '25, 30, '34, '36, '37, '38, '39, '40, '41, 43, '45, '46, '47, '49, '50. It is felt to be very desirable to complete a set of these sermons for this Library. Wanted, the following Minutes of the General Association of Massachusetts, viz: any previous to the year 1813, also 1817, '20, '24, '25, '38, '44, '50. Duplicates of almost any other year could be given in return, or will be furnished to those who may desire them, for a small compensation. Wanted, Historical or Memorial Sermons, of which we have many, but not a tithe of what must have been published. Also, Town and State Histories. Our eyes were feasted for a few moments upon the elaborate History of Rhode Island, by Arnold, and we hope we committed no sin in wishing that some friend of this Association would send a copy for these shelves. Other States and very many towns, and some parishes, have very complete histories that ought, but cannot now, be found here. Wanted, the following Reports of the Board of Education of Massachusetts, viz: 1st, 2d, 3d, 5th, 6th and 7th. We deem it very desirable to keep here, and accessible, a full set of these able and instructive Reports, both for present and future reference. We have a large number of duplicates of other numbers of these Reports. Wanted, any and all printed Sermons, Lectures, Essays, Reports, Speeches, books, pamphlets, or treatises upon the present war-upon its causes, conduct or issues. Its complete history, so far as it is or shall be written, should be here. So any relic, trophy or memento that may be sent to us, will find a place and a welcome. It is intended to secure just as large and varied a collection of all that pertains to this conflict, as our friends, and the friends of Christian and civil liberty, will entrust to us. We mean, very modestly, of course, to ask every brother minister, every individual to whom these presents bring greeting, to take a look into the old chests, boxes or barrels, which have been the "catch-all ” of “laid-aside " pamphlets and such like, for these years, and just turn them up this once again for our especial benefit. We venture to affirm, in advance, that there are many there, which would be very useful here, but are worthless there; and while there may be many, even, which would be worthless either here or there, still be kind enough to send all, and let us select; all that is not wanted where they are. It is quite time this indiscriminate burning ceased; and has not the period of seclusion for those wanted, but now buried, also expired? It is not possible to offer inducements for this exhuming work, so much desired, other than the satisfaction the donors cannot fail to have by doing this good service. We are the more urgent to have this work Now done, so far as it can be, because we are now arranging the pamphlets on hand, and assigning them their place, either according to the subject, or the date, or alphabetically. It will save much trouble to have all now intended for this depository, forwarded, at the earliest convenience of the kind friends furnishing them. Wanted, any and all books, ancient or modern, that will help to make this Library what its friends wish to see it, and what the wants of our denomination demand. Address, ISAAC P. LANGWORTHY, Cor. Sec. Cong. Library Association, 23 Chauncy Street, Boston, Ms. The last three months have not yielded the resources which this organization must have, to work successfully and economically. Perhaps some falling off from even former contributions, ought to be expected, when the pressing calls of the Government and of soldier's families, and of other and longer established charities, are taken into account. But is there real need of taking aught from these to meet the necessary demands of this younger claimant? New England probably never had more money, never was making money faster, taking all in all, than now, and hence is able to give more than hitherto, though giving no larger per centage of income. Probably the same is essentially true in all the loyal States. But the former standard of giving has always been confessedly too low; a great ways too low. We have seen it, known it, felt it; and God has seen it, and is He not now calling us to a severe reckoning therefor? We have hitherto given as was convenient, when the divine law of giving exacted self denial. Now our Heavenly Father has put upon us a requisition we cannot escape. The money must come; if not as a free will offering to spread His Gospel and gather and build churches, and thus save from such a conflict-then we must meet the conflict and pay the bills. In the meantime, if these causes of Christian benevolence are allowed to languish for the lack of support, especially this above named which proposes to fortify our own frontier against sin and sinners, then we shall surely add fuel to the fire that is now consuming us. It were as bad policy, as it is bad religion, to withhold in this direction even though our giving might draw blood. This great and open and fast filling region of the West, can now be possessed for Christ, and for Christian and civil liberty, if Christ's friends, and the friends of Christian and civil liberty will but follow the most evident leadings of Divine Providence, and occupy these fields all ripened for the harvest. Calls come "thick and fast," and urge appropriations to save the extinction of churches, or to finish houses begun before the war; the churches being greatly weakened by the enlistment and absence of their numbers. It is, every way, a most propitious time to sow the good seed of the word, and garner the full products while they may be gathered. Since our last report, we have paid appropriations to the church at Gorham, N. H., $250.00; to the church at Holland Patent, N. Y., Welch, $150.00; to the church at Trenton, N. Y., Welch, $100.00. We are now pledged to eleven churches, in the gross amount of $2050.00. At the next meeting of the Trustees-the third week in October-quite as much more must be appropriated, and more than three times that amount is urgently called for. Who will help? ISAAC P. LANGWORTHY, Cor. Sec. Am. Cong. Union. Chelsea, Ms., Sept. 20, 1862. INDEX. NOTE. This Index does not include the names of ministers given in the general Statistics, pp. 73-112, Brownson, 325. Browne, 25, 269. 274. Bruen, 41. 42, 44, 45, 46, 47. Bryent, 178. 318. Buckham, 398. Buckingham, 312. Budington, 16, 312, 372. Bulkley, 269, 271, 272, 274. Bullard, 349. Burton, 310, 321, 392, 393. Cady, 304, 354. Caffey, 220. Calamy, 192, 369. Calkins, 312. Calhoun, 398. Calvin, 245. Campanius, 169. Campbell, 176. Canfield. 310. Capen. 376. Cary, 318. Carey, 157. Carleton, 221. Carll, 162. Carpenter, 65, 129, 220, 222, 310, 386. Center, 269, 274, 299, 350, 384. Carver, 182. Bradford, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, Chamberlain. 42, 44, 57, 128. 65, 69, 130, 221, 224, 226, 235, 268, Champion, 312. 356, 357. Barker, 231, 378. 383, 384. Bradstreet, 268, 271, 335. Barnard, 376, 384, 393. Bradley, 350. Barnes, 312. Bragg, 331 Barnum. 309. Brainerd, 244, 397. Barrett, 237. Breck, 237. Barry, 129. Brewer, 350. Barstow, 128, 310. 274, 286, 287, 289. Charles II., 26, 268, 270. Brewster, 59, 60, 61, 268, 356, 357, Charnock, 192, 369. Brigham, 129, 335, 398. Bridge, 221, 303. Briggs, 227, 318, 327, 388, 889. Britt. 251. Brocklebank, 210. Chikataubut, 226. Childs, 393. Chickering, 299. Chester, 566, 384. Church, 46, 319. Clapp, 221, 397. Clark, 1. 20, 129, 131, 162, 163, 219, |