REPORT FROM BRO. CORNELL.
By M. E. Cornell
FROM Rouse's Point I came by R. R. to St. Albans, where I took stage to East Fairfield, and from thence I went to Bro. John Saxby's, who is father-in-law to the Brn. Bourdeau. Here I was made comfortable, and the next day Bro. S. conveyed me up to Bro. A. C. Bourdeau's. Here I was bid a hearty welcome, and soon felt quite at home. In the afternoon Bro. D. T. Bourdeau returned from attending a funeral, and I was much rejoiced to see his face once more, and was much encouraged by the interview. These brethren have the spirit of the message, and the Lord has blessed their labors. Their companions also are devoted to the cause, and do all in their power to be "helpers" to their husbands. Peace is in that dwelling, and I shall long remember the precious season I enjoyed with these dear saints. At Berkshire there was some freedom in preaching the word. There was but one family to entertain us all. Bro. Austin remarked that his doors were open, that he could keep ten horses, and as many persons as were drawn by them to the place. This offer would accommodate nearly all that came. But as we omitted an evening service several returned to their homes. Here I met with Bro. Czechowski and family, and had quite a pleasant interview. I noticed that Bro. C. had improved some in speaking English. The brethren have kindly remembered and assisted the family. Bro. C. is quite elated with the prospect of supporting himself and family by the sales of his book, which will soon be ready. He has received considerable assistance in getting it out from some popular men, and there is some prospect of a rapid sale. After the Berkshire meeting I returned to Bro. Bourdeau's, and for fear of a "break-up" we started early in the week for Wolcott. On this journey we came over the Green Mountains. The snow was over six feet deep on a level. After being refreshed at the home of Bro. H. Bingham we came to Wolcott, in the valley of the mountains, and ascending an acclivity about two miles we came to Bro. H. Peck's, where we tarried two nights, and were comfortably rested and prepared for the meeting. At this meeting I met for the first time Eld. A. Stone, and renewed my acquaintance with Bro. A. S. Hutchins. I also saw many whose names were familiar by the Review. The meeting was a good one to me, and I think also to many others. It was a free place, because there was union and brotherly love. O how sweet is the communion of saints. The wants of the cause in Vermont were taken up by the brethren. Brn. A. C. Bourdeau, A. Stone, and S. Pierce, were chosen a committee to call a State Conference, to perfect organization, and consider what shall be done about tent operations, &c. The meeting closed up with a most cheering social meeting in the afternoon of first day. The Lord was truly with his people. When I saw the way so hedged up on account of the bad roads, I came on from place to place with some trembling, fearing the tour was not in the order of the Lord; but at this meeting I felt to thank the Lord and take courage. By the kindness of brethren Morse and Bingham I came yesterday to this place where I expect to remain two days with Bro. E. Churchill and family. The weather has changed, and there is now a prospect of the snow leaving suddenly. M. E. CORNELL. Stowe, Vt., April 1, 1862.