The Church and Cemetery Records of Hanover, Mass., Part 13

Author: Lloyd Vernon Briggs
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Wallace Spooner
Number of Pages: 368


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April 7 George, son of Thomas & Mercy WRIGHT; by REV. MR. BRIGHAM


1834. Elizabeth Adams, child of George W. LOVELL and wife on her account


1835. Lucy Hale, child of Josiah CHAMBERLAIN and wife on their account


July 12 Isaac, child of Isaac M. & Lucinda Eells WILDER, on her account


August 23 Ruth Turner, child of Geo. W. LOVEWELL and wife on her account


August 23 Eliza Maria, child of William CHURCH and wife ; on their account


September 6 Zylpha Ann, daughter of Albert STETSON & wife and Fanny Stetson PERRY ; on their account


Benjamin MUNRO, who was also received into the church according to a previous vote


1836. April Elisha Bass, child of Thomas and Mercy WRIGHT on her account


May 22 Mary Curtis, Benja Williams, Lucinda Thompson, children of Benja MUNRO and wife on his account .


June 5 Almira ESTES, an adult


June 5 Abbie W. DWELLY, an adult


June 5 Anna S. DWELLY, an adult


June 5 Sarah Bass, Ruth, Albert Smith, Thomas Dunning, Analen- the, children of Joseph EELLS, Jr. and Sarah B. his wife; on her account


October 2 Lucinda COPELAND, an adult; Almira BATES, an adult


1837. May 29 Lorenzo Thomas, grandson of Dea. Isaac Cook and Bethiah his wife on their account and at their house the child being dangerously ill


June 4 Ruth Jenkins, Sybbil Robbins, Fanny, Betsey Russell, Re- becca White, Celia Ann Micheal, children of Widow Ruth BATES ; OD her account


August 6 William Henry, child of Benjamin MUNRO & wife : on his account


October 1 Betsey BARSTOW, an adult, on a profession of faith


Priscilla Bowker, child of Joseph & Sarah B. EELLS ; at their residence on their account the child being dangerously sick


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Lucinda Bass, child of Joseph and Sarah B. EELLS


1838. June 24 William Carver, child of Rufus BATES and wife by REV. DANIEL THOMAS on their account


Ruth Williams, child of M. W. and Ruth B. S. STETSON, by REV. DANIEL THOMAS on her account


July 22 George Barden, child of George W. LOVEWELL and wife, on her account


A child of Stephen JOSSELYN and Eliza his wife; on her account


October 8 Sarah Ann HARLOW, foster child of Rev. A. G. DUNCAN & wife and child Chs. Harlow : at the point of death; on their account.


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1839. July 7 Mary Bradbury Eells, child of Martin and Caroline S. CHURCH, on her account


September : Joseph Eells, son of Isaac M. & Lucinda WILDER, On their account


September : John Calvin, son of John C. and Sarah T. WILDER, OB their account


September I Elizabeth Brooks, daughter of Joseph & Sarah B. EELLS, on their account


1840. May 3 Lucius Williams, son of Wm. P. RUSSELL & Almira B. his wife, on her account


July 5 Laura Ann, child of George W. LOVEWELL and Michael B. his wife


July 19 Mary Tolman, daughter of Martin W. & Ruth B. S. STETSON


1841. January 3 Charles Ellis HARLOW, Foster child of A. G. DUNCAN & wife, on their account


July 4 George & Francis. twin children of Josiah and Sophia CHAM- BERLAIN on their account


Lyman, child of William P. & Almira RUSSELL, on her account


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1842. June 3 Lucinda Eells, child of I. M. and Lucinda E. WILDER at their house it being very sick


September 4 Marcus Packard, child of Wm. P and Almira RUSSEL, on her account


September 11 David Brainerd, child of Benja. MONRO and wife, on ·his account


September 18 George Stevens, child of Stephen S. JOSSELYN and wife, on her account


October 30 William COPELAND, an adult, on a profession of his faith October 30 Abner WooD, an adult, on a profession of his faith


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1843. January : Betsey Homer, child of Martin W. and Ruth B. S. STETSON, on ber account


January 29 Samuel Harvey, Timothy, Julitta Sylvester, Sarah Eliza- beth, Mary Adeline, Robert Sylvester, children of Saml. S. and Eliza- beth CHURCH


January 29 Margaret Besse, Mary Besse, Ezra, children of Abner WOOD and wife on his account


January 29 Loama Burgess, Susanna Frost, Elizabeth Belcher, chil- dren of Robert SYLVESTER & wife


September 11 Josephine, daughter of George W. & Michel Lovz- WELL


September 19 Sarah Jane, Benja. Franklin, Laura Adelaide, Lucy Ann, John Edwards, Amelia Frances, children of John SYLVESTER & wife


1844. May 19 Hannah Melissa, child of Martin & Caroline CHURCH ; by REV. MR. WIGHT of Scituate


June 2 Elizabeth Stetson, child of Wm. P. & Almira RUSSEL, on her account


June . Sarah Emery, child of Robert & Sarah SYLVESTER, by REV. MR. WALKER


Benjamin, child of S. S. CHURCH & wife, by REV. MR. WALKER July 14 Edward Payson, child of M. W. STETSON & Ruth B. Stetson on her account


1845. October 8 Julitte, child of Robert & Sarah SYLVESTER


1847. October 3 George Russel, son of Benja MONRO & Mary his wife on his account


1848. March 14 Martin S. TORREY, being sick and very low, hav- ing professed his faith in Christ and desiring to be baptized


was baptized in private by me agreeably to Acts 8 : 36-38


August 6 Luther Wright, Sophia Ann, Josiah Bartlett, children of Rev. Cyrus HOLMES and wife


September 3 Priscilla Clark, child of George & Priscilla Clark FELLS on their account in private, the child being very sick.


N.B. Bro. Eells is a member of Church in Westerly, R.I. and Sis- ter E. is a member of the Episcopal Chh. in Hanover.


September 24 Robert, son of Robert & Sarah SYLVESTER


October 8 James, son of George & Michal LOVEWILL, on her account : brought by her alone


October 15 Hannah, daughter of Martin & Ruth S. STETSON, on her account : brought by her alone


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1849. January 7 Mrs. Saba D. BARSTOW, an adult January 7 Mra. Lucy J. REED, an adult


January 7 Widow Sarah W. TOLMAN, an adult


January 7 Charles, son of Widow Sarah W. TOLMAN April 22 George Edward, Ellen Eells, children of Levett & Abigail STOCKBRIDGE, on her account


July I Wm. Estes, Bethiah Cook, Mary Glass, Lucy Paulina, Cela Judd, Eliza Butler, Augustine, children of Samuel & Lucy J. RIZD, ou her account


Charles Robert, child of Abner Woon & wife, on his account


1850. November : George Arthur, child of Martiu W. & Ruth B. STETSON, on her account


1852. November 7 Lucy SYLVESTER, an adult


1853. January 2 William T. LAPHAM, an adult Martha A. SYLVESTER, an adult


Julia Ann PERRY, an adult


Martha Ann, child of Melvin STODDARD & wife on their account Benja. Coats & ..... ., children of Robert SYLVESTER, 2d & wife, on their account


April 16 Alfred Halleck, son of Dr. A. C. GARRETT and wife at their house she being very low


May : James T. TOLMAN, an adult, on profession of faith


Edwin TAYLOR, an adult, on profession of faith


June 26 Samuel, son of Samuel TULMAN, Jr. & wife on their account


1854. January 8 Daniel E. DAMON, an adult January 8 Lemuel FREEMAN, an adult


January 8 Diana FREEMAN, wife of Lemuel Freeman 1857. November 1 Priscilla F. JOSSELYN November : Henry Eldon, Philip Herbert, children of


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Philip CHAMBERLIN & wife, presented by her


November : Ruth Ella, Ruby May, children of Reuben STETSUN & wife, presented by her


November I Adelia Frances, child of John CAREY & wife, presented by her


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1858. May : Elliott Williams, child of Turner STETSON & wife, presented by her


1860. September 16 Mrs. Lucy HERSEY, an adult September 16 Emma Augusta, child of Martha STETSON & wife, presented by her


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September 16 Jane Barstow, child of Robert HERSEY and wife, pre- sented by her


September 16 Charles Heman, child of Charles DYER, Jr. & wife, presented by her


1861. November 18 Widow Ruth JOSSELYN November 18 Mrs. Mahala CORBIN


1862. September 7 Sarah Ellis, child of Turner STETSON & wife, presented by her


1863. July 5 Miss Alice Jane HATCH, an adult July 5 Francis Waldo, child of Charles DYER, Jr. and wife, presented by her


1804. November 6 Julia Ann SYLVESTER, adopted daughter of Joseph B. & Lucy W. Sylvester, presented by her


1866. June 24 Mary Henry, daughter of Turner STETSON & wife, presented by her


THIRD MEETING HOUSE OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT HANOVER. ERECTED A.D. 1827, ON THE PRESENT SITE,


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DISMISSIONS, SUSPENSIONS AND EXCOMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHURCH AS RECORDED. 1757-1865


1757. Novr 17 Thomas BOURN, dismissed & recommended to the Church of Christ in Sandwich


1760. April 6 Anna the wife of Jno. BRAY dismissed and recom- mended to the Church of Christ in Harpswell


1762. August 15 Rebecca the wife of Daniel ALDEN, Esqr. Dis- . missed and recommended to the Church of Christ in Stafford in Connecticut


1773. Feby : Tho WILKS and Wife and their children John, Ann and Caroline Wilks dismissed and recommended to the chh. of Christ in Abbington December 19 Jeremiah and Lucy STETSON. Dismissed and recommended to the 2d Chh. in Pembroke


1776. March 3 Stevens and Ruth HATCH, dismissed and recom- mended to the Church in Spencer Sepr 15 Ruth I.AMBERT, dismissed and recommended to the church of Christ in No. 5 Decr 29 Othniel and Deborah PRATT dismissed and recom- mended to the Chh. of Christ in Spencer


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DISMISSIONS AFTER REVD MR. MELLEN'S INSTALMENT.


1785. April 24 The Chh. dismist & recommended the Widow Hannah STETSON to the Chh. in Sylvester


. 1791. . Jany 16 Dismissed Ruth the wife of Sami WITHEREL of Chesterfield to the Chh. in that town


. 1705. Octr 18 Dismissed & recommended Edmund EASTMAN to the Chh. in Limerick, he being now their Pastor elect


1796. Augt 14 Dismissed and recommended the wife of Job YOUNG to the Chh. of Christ in Belfast (Province of Main) October 30 Dismissed & recommended Peleg EWELL to the Chh. in Francistown, New Hampshire; also the Widow Content WITHEREL to the Chh. in Pittsfield


1800. Sepr 7 Dismissed & recommended the Widow Alice BAILY to the church of Christ in Freport


1802. May ad Dismist & recommended wife of Elisha CURTIS, Junr to ye chh. in New Salem in New Hampshire


1825. March 4 Voted that Ezekiel TURNER, Benjamin BASS and Sarah CLARK be suspended from the fellowship and commun- ion of this church for the space of three months.


November 16 Voted that Brother Ezekiel TURNER and Sister Sarah CLARKE be excommunicated from the fellowship and communion of this Church.


A request was communicated to the Church from Sister Mary TOLMAN requesting to be dismissed from this Chh. and recom -. mended to the Chh. in Boston under the pastoral care of the Rev. William Jenks.


Voted to grant the request.


1826. April 3 Mary PERRY wife of Joshua : removed to the Chh. in ......


1828. August 1 Nancy CUSHING of Situate dismissed and recom- mended to the Rev. Mr. Jewett's church Situate


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1829. August 7 Mrs. Meletiah CHADWICK (relict of Revd) letter to the chh. of New Bedford care of Rev. Mr. Holmes.


December 26 Grace F. SMITH was commended in usual form to the church in Edgartown, M. Vineyard.


1830. March 14 Mrs. Elizabeth RAMSDEL of Weston dismissed to the church in that place


November 5 Voted that the Widow Polly MANN be excommunicated from this church


1834. January [last Friday of] Voted that Jane MERIAM be cut of from the Church in going to the Baptists without consulting with the Chh. and neglecting to give the church satisfaction until she manifest true repentance and return with sincere confession of her violations of covenant.


January [last Friday of] At a regular meeting on 1833 the case of Joshua DWELLEY was considered whereupon it appeared that he had embraced the heresy of Universalism and refused to listen to the admonitions or regard the labor of the brethren with him.


Voted that he be cut off from the watch & fellowship of the Chk. October .. Roxana Nvz dismissed to a Presbyterian chh. in Cin- cinnati, O.


1836. August 7 By vote of the church Elizabeth TORREY and Bashua DAws recommended to the watch and fellowship of the church of Christ in North Yarmouth, Me.


1838 June 15 Mrs. Lydia F. P. BAKER: by letter of recommenda- tion to 3rd Cong. Church in Abington


1841. June 4 Voted to give Brother Joshua PERRY a hearing in . relation to his case, he having had a controversy with the Church in relation to certain points of doctrine and practice growing mostly out (of) his doctrinal views and the church after a series of meetings without satisfying him, having voted to postpone indefinitely the whole affair whereupon he withdrew from the Parish and from meetings & fellowship of the church for some months. He having expressed a desire to appear before the church, the church voted as above.


June 11 Church held a meeting to hear bro. Joshua PERRY who again brought before them his old controversy with some additional views.


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July 2 Church conference. Mr. PERRY continued his remarks. July 30 Church meeting. Mr. PERRY again labored on his points of doctrine and practice.


September 3 Church meeting. Mr. PERRY appeared again on the same subject : adjourned to meet on the 17th inst.


September 17 Church met. Bro. PERRY again before the Church.


Voted that Deacons Barstow & Cook & bro. E. Bass be a commit- tee to look after any persons who have neglected to support gospel institutions & to attend public worship and any other cases that require discipline.


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December 31 Church met. The comee on cases of discipline reported in part that they had labored with Bro. Joshua PERRY who in their opinion had embraced heretical opinions in relation to the agency of God and the doctrine of Regeneration & Sanc- tification by the efficient agency of the Holy Ghost & the doct- rine of the atonement and who had also neglected gospel ordinances & fellowship with this church.


Voted that Mr. Perry be cited to appear before the chh. to answer to the above charges on Jan. 29, 1842.


1842. January 29 At a regular meeting of the Church bro. Joshua Perry appeared and after some discussion the report of the committee was recommitted with instruction to obtain in writing from Mr. Perry a precise statement of the dif- ference between him and the church in relation to the doctrines on which he is charged with heresy.


March 4 At a regular meeting the church received the re- port of the com'ee on Mr. Perry's case. The report did not contain a precise statement of the difference of belief but only an asseveration in general terms that he had never to his knowl- edge denied the doctrines as held by the church. The church after considering the subject at some length


Voted that in view of the favorable indications of revival to suspend the farther consideration of Mr. Perry's case for three months.


June 3 At a regular meeting the chh. resumed the considera- tion of Mr. J. Perry's case. He was questioned in relation


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to his belief of the work of the Holy Spirit. He affirmed that conversion was affected only by moral power which he de- fined to be the truth and the character of God combined and because the spirit has revealed the truth he may therefore be said to renew sinners. He was requested to state also why he had forsaken the ministrations of the word in this place and neglected to support gospel institutions. He affirmed that the church had no right to require him to come to the Lord's Sup- per. He affirmed also that he had lost his confidence in the Pas- tor. After considerable discussion it was


Voted to adjourn to Tuesday the 7th inst.


June 7 The church met according to adjournment. The case of Mr. Joshua Perry came again under consideration after prayer by the Pastor. The church, after a protracted discussion and consideration of the whole subject,


. Voted to appoint brethren Dea. Cook, Jobb C. Wilder and Elisha Bass, a committee to consider and report what action the church should take in relation to it.


The Committee reported as follows: "Whereas brother Joshua Perry has embraced sentiments essentially different from the confession of faith adopted by this church ; and whereas he has absented himself from the communion of the church and refuses to submit to the regular discipline of the church in con- fessing his faults, and making Christian satisfaction for them as he has covenanted to do." Therefore: Resolved that brother Joshua Perry be no longer considered a member of this church un- less he confess his errors and faults and return to its commun- ion within three months.


The report upon motion was adopted as the final action of the chh. 5 to 2 and one member not voting.


After prayer by Dea. Cook the meeting was dissolved.


July 1 At a regular church meeting the Comm'ee on Disci- pline entered a complaint against bro. William CHURCH for hav- ing for nearly two years forsaken the public worship of God and refusing to support the gospel with this church. The committee stated that they had labored with bro. Church without getting satisfaction and that he persisted in maintaining his position con- trary to his covenant obligations :


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Voted that bro. Wm. Church be cited to appear and answer to the charge brought against him.


July 29 Church met according to adjournment. Bro. Wm. Church's case was taken up for consideration. He refused to appear to answer to the citation but sent a communication in which he shifted the issue between him and the church : where- upon bro. Isaac Cook was appointed a committee to wait upon him and explain to him the views of the church in relation to his communication and endeavor to induce him to appear. Bro. Cook reported that he had labored in vain. After considerable discussion the church adjourned, after requesting the pastor to seek an interview with him.


September 2 The church met. Bro. Church remained con- tumacious. The Pastor reported that he had in company with Dea. J. Cook sought an interview with him but found him unchanged in his purposes and unable to give any reasonable satisfaction. After much discussion it was


Moved and carried that at the end of three months bro. William Church be considered no longer a member in fellowship with this church unless he shall within that time manifest repentance for his faults and make suitable confessions.


December 30 Voted that Bro. Rufus Bates be cited to appear be- fore the church and justify (if he can) his general course for two or three years past.


1843. February 3 At a regular meeting of the church the case of bro. Rufus BATES was considered in relation to the fol- lowing charges :


Ist. Withholding support from the gospel ministry in the church.


2nd. Neglecting to attend on the preaching of the gospel and "other meetings of the church."


Bro. Bates had been cited to appear and give satisfaction. He did not appear. After much discussion of his case the church


Voted that Rufus Bates be and hereby is excluded from the commun- ion and fellowship and privilege of this church. Dea. Cook was re- quested to inform him of the doings of the church.


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March 3 The church met for prep. lecture & conference. The Committee of Discipline, Reported that they had com- menced labor with bro. Albert STETSON "for neglect of the gos- pel & its institutions in this church." They had taken the first and second step but they had not gained their brother therefore they "told it to the church."


Whereupon voted that Bro. Albert Stetson be cited to appear be- fore the church to answer for himself. Bro. Monro was requested to notify him.


March 31 At a regular meeting of the church the case of bro. Albert Stetson was considered. He was not present but a communication from him was rec'd and after much discussion & consideration of its reasons it was unanimously


Voted That the church are not satisfied the reasons assigned are a sufficient justification for an entire disregard on his part of all cove- nant obligations, i.c. in the church and that his case be deferred to the next meeting.


May 5 At a regular meeting of the church the case of bro. Albert Stetson was again considered. As he did not appear he was viewed as contumacious but in regard to the desires of some of the brethren it was


Voted that his case be deferred to the next conference.


June 2 The church met in regular church meeting. The case of bro. Albert Stetson was again under consideration. The Pastor read a second communication from him and after consid- ering it it was


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Voted to send bro. Chamberlin to request his attendance & bear the church who reported that Bro. Stetson still refused to appear be- fore the church.


Whereupon after still further discussion and deliberation it was


Voted nem. con. "Whereas, bro. Albert Stetson has neglected the gospel and its institutions in this church and refuses to confess his fault and make Christian satisfaction, therefore, resolved that his con- nection with this church be and hereby is dissolved."


N.B. Bro. Bass was requested to communicate this vote to him.


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1845. June 9 Sister Ann S. HATCH was dismissed to unite with Rev. Dr. D. Tappan's Church in North Marshfield, prior to this date. 1847. December 31 Voted that Bro. Benjamin MONRO at his own request be dismissed and recommended to the church in Scituate.


1854. March 10 William Copeland Sarah Sylvester


Ebenr B. Howland Julia A. Turner


James Turner Huldah F. Sampson


Alfred C. Garratt Martha A. Sylvester


Isaac M. Wilder


Lucinda Copeland


Robt Sylvester, 2nd James T. Tolman Lucy Copeland Marcy B. Fells


Ruth Wilder


Geo. W. Eells


Wm. T. Lapham


Leml Freeman


Priscilla Eells Robert Sylvester


Charles F. Bowman Diana Freeman


Daniel E. Damon Lucinda Wilder


Mary Tolman Mary Bates


Rhoda Ford Jane Copeland


Abby W. Stockbridge Abby E. Barstow &


Sophia A. Holmes Christiana Clark : were dismissed to be organized into a Trinitarian Cong. Church at The "Four Corners" and when so organized they will be considered no longer as members of this church.


1855. June 15 Voted to grant Mrs. Laura J. D. KING, daughter of Rev. Mr. Duncan a letter of dismission and recommenda- tion to the Congregational Church in North Aams at her own re- quest. The letter was forwarded by the care of her father.


December 16 The following is the copy of a letter of dismis- sion and recommendation of Mr. Benj. WATERMAN to the first Cong'1 chh. in Scituate:


HANOVER, Feby 19, 1855.


The First Congregational Church in Hanover To The First Cong'l Chh. in Scituate.


REV. AND BELOVED: Bro. Benjamin Waterman a member of this church in regular standing, having requested a letter of dismission


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and recommendation to you, the church have voted the same. When received by you his particular relation with us will be considered at an end.


ISAAC COOK, Des.


Attest J. FREEMAN, Paster.


December 17 The following is a note from the Rev. Mr. Wight, Pastor of the Cong'l chh. in Scituate :


"Bro. Benjamin Waterman of your church bro't a letter of dismis- sion from yr. ch. and recommendation to ours (last July). He handed the letter to me but has not been present at our church meet- ings & so it has not been acted upon. As he has removed back to H. to reside, I have supposed it proper to return the letter having found it agreeable to him.


A true copy : Attest J. FREEMAN, Paster.


1858. April 11 Voted at the request of Bro. Benjamin S. Water- man to give him a letter of dismission and recommendation to the Congregational Church in Centre Abington.


July 2 The case of brother · * came up. Agreeable to the wish expressed by the chh. Bro. . . . stated some things as he understood them. He said that he had done nothing wrong and read a paper signed by those who had accused him of tres- pass against them, in the presence of Perez Simmons, esqr. ex- culpating him of all blame, but as there are many conflicting reports the brethren thought it might be well to look into the matter further and consequently appointed a committee for this purpose consisting of Dea. Isaac Cook, bros. Elisha Bass and Samuel S. Church.


July 27 Chh. met in conference. The committee chosen at the previous meeting July 2, were called to report on Bro. . case and they did so. After a free discussion and expression of feeling the following votes were passed :


Voted That we accept the report of our committee.


Voted That there is not sufficient evidence, to our minds, to sus- tain the charges brought against brother


Dea. Cook expressed the wish that if the committee were retained, to be excused from serving on the committee as the chh. did not perceive the necessity of a committee any further.


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Voted That the committee be excused from further service.


The responsibility now seems to devolve upon each member to do what he can in the case; if he can get any more light on the subject or any valid evidence of bro : * * * being guilty to com- municate the same to the chh.


August 2 Chh met for business agreeable to notice given on the Sabbath Aug. Ist. Bro. * * * case was further attended to. Bro. Bass moved that we reconsider the vote passed at the last meeting to wit :


That there is not sufficient evidence to our minds to sustain the charges brought against bro. * * .. Seconded by bro. Thayer.


After some discussion bro. Bass withdrew his motion for the purpose of adding an amendment :


Moved that whereas in the vote passed at the last meeting viz: there is not sufficient evidence to our minds to sustain the charges brought against brother * * * it was not designed to acquit bro. * ** and mistaken impressions have been received from it in some instances, we do hereby reconsider that vote : seconded by bro. Thayer, unani- mous vote.




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