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19. "We have cheering intelligence to communicate, the Lord is in the midst of us. Early in the spring an unusual seriousness and stillness pervaded our Sabbath assemblies. For the past few weeks (June 12) one after another of our young people to the number of nine have been met by the Spirit, and give pleasing evidence of renewing grace. Others are much concerned for their souls, whom we hope and trust the Lord will yet visit with His salvation."

20. In connection with the meeting of the Penobscot Conference in this place in *January last, there has been an increase of religious interest, and "some souls," it is believed, "were converted to God. Four persons are propounded for admission to the Church." During the winter and spring revivals have occurred among the Methodists and Freewill Baptists, among whom "a better state of feeling exists towards us, than has hitherto existed."

21. This Church and Society, after an arduous struggle for many years constantly to sustain the institutions of religion, have been so far weakened by the removal of valuable members, that they feel obliged for the present to abandon the enterprise.

22. For nearly a year there had been no stated congregational preaching in this place. Mr. Pollard was very kindly received, "considerable interest was evinced especially by the young in atfending meetings and the Bible class, one hopeful conversion occurred," and an earnest desire was expressed for the continuance of Mr. P.'s services. The expectation is, that he will return and spend a few months with them, previously to his departure on a mission to the Armenians in Turkey.

23. This Church expect to raise $50 more for the support of their minister the coming year, than they have raised before.

24. This society is feeble, but having removed and fitted up anew their house of worship, they deemed it highly important to secure the stated ministrations of the Gospel, and have engaged for one year the services of Mr. Jordan. His report is"a very pleasant Sabbath School-temperance cause flourishing-a small, united Church, a pleasant people, kindness and courtesy from all, an apparent eagerness to hear the word, and prospects improving."

25. Since the close of Mr. Forbush's labors at Keith's Mills in Chesterville, they have been supplied one fourth of the time with preaching on the Sabbath by Mr. J. Burnham, preceptor of the Farmington Academy.

26. A little improvement at Mercer, since the labors of Mr. Forbush commenced. 27. "The state of things at Flag Staff is quite encouraging at the present time. Meetings are well attended. They feel very grateful for what the Society has done for them, and hope to be remembered in future. There is a large field in this back region, where a missionary of the right stamp would be useful.”

28. Since Mr. Skinner's departure last winter, Mr. P. B. Chamberlain has supplied, and will continue to, until the last of July. They very much need a settled, permanent ministry.

29. The parsonage at Garland, a very good building, has been completed and paid for (nearly) during the past year. "Some five or six persons, all in the morning of life, have believed, as we hope, to the saving of the soul. Two are pursuing their studies, and we hope may by the Providence and Spirit of God be directed to the ministry." At Atkinson nothing has occured of special interest. The Church has been weakened by removals.

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30. In the different portions of this town there are (1854) six or seven Sabbath Schools-two of which are conducted wholly by ladies.-Most of the people respect the institutions of religion." Since the short mission of Mr. Hopley the last spring some effort has been made to procure means for his permanent support, should he labor among them again.

31. "This Church is in a low and depressed condition. Several of our more prominent and leading men have removed to other parts of the country, some who have always been pillars have fallen, and we look in vain for others to rise up and supply their places. The congregation is not diminished, nor is the Sabbath School smaller than usual, and one hopeful conversion of a most interesting character has convinced us, that God has not entirely forsaken this part of his Zion."

32. "Five or six families have moved away during the year, three of whom were members of the Church-a great loss to the Church, the Sabbath School, and will hereafter be in pecuniary support." Since the commencement of the present year (1855) Mr. Dodd has divided his Sabbaths between Harrison and North Bridgton, in the latter of which places he now resides.

33. Mr. Felch's valuable services at Houlton ceased in December last. Since then Mr. Emerson has supplied three-fourths of the time there, and one-fourth at Hodgdon. Both these Churches are feeble; but they know not how to live without the Gospel. Since Mr. Emerson came to Houlton, the congregation has increased, and his services we are told have been " very acceptable."

34. No Church has yet been organized, though "as many as ten or twelve persons give evidence of piety. The good women here feel that we must have a chapel, and have moved in the thing." Some donations have been obtained for this purpose in Massachusetts, and more have been promised.

35. The Church in Industry has been for many years without a pastor, and its strength has been very considerably weakened of late. Mr. Burnham of Farmington, has been requested to supply them with preaching on the Sabbath.

36. Mr. Cheney's services were highly acceptable, but he was obliged to leave before winter, and was not able to return in the spring, on account of feeble health. They have had several Sabbaths' preaching at Jackson from students of the Bangor Seminary.

37. "The heaviest subscriber for the support of the ministry having removed from town, the young men in the society (most of them out of the Church) rallied and made up the deficiency.'

38. The pastor of this Church has united during the past winter with two other ministers of Baptist denominations, in sustaining weekly religious meetings in five school districts. They have been well attended, and are to be continued. He has delivered a series of discourses, endeavoring to make them in a good degree practical, on Church history-beginning with the advent of Christ. Some progress, but many discouragements.

39. Some improvement in the condition of this Church and Society during the year. An unusual religious interest among the young, resulting in several hopeful conversions.

40. A year of more than usual encouragement. "Though we have had no revival in the Church, yet God has been pleased in a still, silent way to move upon the hearts of several, so that they have experienced, as we hope, a saving change. There is seriousness at present (June 4) upon the minds of some."

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41. "No marked change, in relation to the circumstances or prospects of this Church, have occurred during the past year. More has been done to sustain the Gospel this year, than ever before, with but a small increase of means. They have done what they could, and have done it promptly."

42. For the present the attempt to build up a separate society in this neighborhood has been relinquished. Mr. Smith now spends a fifth of his Sabbaths here.

43. The last winter "there was a very encouraging interest in both parts of the parish; several were a good deal quickened, there was much wrestling prayer, and some interest among the impenitent, but the enemy sowed discord, and the Spirit was grieved away." A bell has recently been purchased for the house of worship at the village-"an enterprise started and carried forward by the Ladies' Sewing Circle. Their next move will be for a parsonage."

44. A more interesting state of religion at Machiasport, than for a long time before. Christians more engaged, a good attendance on the means of grace, error losing ground, and one man, a sea-captain, has indulged hope, and appears well. At Whitneyville an effort has been made to set the Church in order, which it is believed they will carry through.

45. The pecuniary strength of the society at Madison has been somewhat increased during the year. Our Sabbath School is in a flourishing condition. Nearly all the children in the village, of a suitable age, attend it."

46. Very little progress, if any, in this region. It is still a day of small things. During the past year Mr. Knight has been taken off much more than is desirable. for the appropriate work of the ministry, by secular cares. It is confidently believed, that there will not be again the same urgent demand for this, as has existed the past year.

47. Several families, including four church members, have removed to other towns, thereby lessening somewhat the congregation. By removals and death some of the most reliable church members have been taken away. "There is some progress in a disposition to sustain benevolent, objects."

48. Nothing of special interest reported from Monmouth. Nothing as yet done towards building a house of worship. At Fayette Mills a good congregation can be collected, but the number of resident church members has been lessened.

49. "Sabbath School in a good condition. Temperance triumphant."

50. Nothing of special interest reported from this large field, including some 200 families resident in five towns.

51. Mr. Sheldon was very kindly received. No other preaching at Raymond, while he was there. Earnest desire expressed by individuals in both places for the continued services of a congregational minister. The organization of à Cl.urch in Naples is thought desirable.

52. "Sabbath School does well. The cause of temperance prospers. The new law works like a charm. No one dares sell-hence but very little drinking. Good attention is given to the Word preached. More of our young people have left for the West than usual."