The Life and Letters of Stephen Olin

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Dr. Olin's Election to the Presidency in 1839-Letter from the Com-
mittee of Correspondence-Dr. Olin's Reply-Resigns shortly after
his Return to this Country-Election of the Rev. Dr. Bangs-Dr.
Bangs' Resignation-Dr. Olin re-elected in August, 1842-Letter
from the Hon. Seth Sprague-Inducements offered to insure his
Acceptance-Trying Period to the Institution-Character of Dr.

Olin's Administration-Successful Efforts in regard to the Finances
-Effective Addresses-Sketch of one delivered before the New
York Conference-Power over the Sensibilities of his Audience-
Evening Services in the Chapel-Address at a Concert of Prayer
for Colleges-Freedom from scholastic Expressions and cant
Phrases-His Religion not obtained from Books or human Teach-

`ing-Conversation with a Friend-His Reading-More a Thinker

than a Reader-Influence upon the Character of the Students-

His Baccalaureate Addresses.

CHAPTER IV.

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FIRST DAYS IN MIDDLETOWN.-PUBLICATION OF TRAVELS IN THE EAST.-

HIS MARRIAGE.

First Days in Middletown-Preaches for the first Time in Six Years

-Visit to New York-Superintends the Publication of his Travels

in the East-Favorable Reception of the Work-Opinions of it-

Address at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary-Remembrances of

his Preaching-Address at the Anniversary of the Bible Society—

at the twenty-fourth Anniversary of the Methodist Missionary Soci-

ety--at the laying of the Corner-stone of a Church in Norfolk Street,

New York-Sketch of his Friend, Dr. Few-His Marriage-Vaca-

tion in New York-An Evening in Company with Margaret Fuller

-Opening of the College Term-Hopeful Anticipations- Good

Counsels-A Month's Labor in New York-Return to Middletown

-Sermon in the College Chapel-Visit to Boston-Illness... 102

Letters written in 1843 and 1844.

83. To the Rev. William M. Wightman-Religious Prosperity-

Decline of the Missionary Spirit...

123

84. To his Sister, Miss C. Olin-Plans for the Summer.

85. To the Rev. S. Olin, from the Rev. Bishop Andrew-on his

Restoration to Health....

125

126

86. To the Rev. Mr.

-"Old Saws and modern Instances". 127

87. To the Same-Ambitious Aspirations—Liabilities they in-

volve

128

88. To the Rev. Seymour Landon-Town and Country Life.... 129

89. From the Rev. Dr. Few — Christian Friendship — Mountain

Scenery Tribute to a Friend

130

90. To a young Friend-Love of Preaching-Agency of Faith.. 134

91. To the Rev. Seymour Landon-Incidents of a Journey. 136

92. To John M. Flournoy, Esq., on his Marriage

137

93. To the Rev. Dr. M'Clintock-Friends among young Men-

Criticism on the first Volume of Travels in the East. Page 318

94. To the Rev. Mr. Landon-Love for Christ and the Gospel. 139

95. To the Rev. Dr. —.—Assurances of Friendship—Article

in the North American Review..

140

96. To John M. Flournoy, Esq.-Letter of Congratulation........... 141

97. To the Rev. Dr. Reply to an Article in the North

American Review.

142

98. To the Rev. --Protest against Overwork-Religion

can make us happy

144

99. To Mrs. Olin-Journal Letter-Journey by Land to Middle-

town...

145

100. To the Same-Labors for the University.

146

101. To the Same-The Spirit which he carried into this Work. 147

102. To the Same-Duties met in a Christian Spirit give Value

to Life ....

103. To the Same-Memory and Hope....

104. To John M. Flournoy, Esq.-A new Home....

148

149

151

105. To the Rev. Leroy M. Lee-Sermon on the Ministry...... 152

CHAPTER V.

THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF 1844.

An eventful Conference to Dr. Olin-Case of Rev. F. Á. Harding—

Dr. Capers proposes that a Committee of Six be appointed on the

Question of Pacification-Dr. Olin earnestly seconds the Resolution

-He is appointed one of this Committee-Report of the Commit-

tee-Mid-day Hour of Prayer in the General Conference-Resolu-

tion offered by Mr. Griffith-Mr. Finley's Substitute-Dr. Olin's

Speech upon it-Expressions of Regard from a young Southern

Friend-Letter to his Wife and to John M. Flournoy, Esq., on the

great Question at Issue-Votes for Mr. Finley's Substitute-Ex-

presses his Opinion on the Import of its Language-Letter to his

Wife-His Spirit and Bearing-Strong Expression-Testimony of

Rev. Dr. Capers

155

CHAPTER VI.

OLD FRIENDS.-BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS.-NIAGARA.-SERMON AT THE

GENESEE CONFERENCE.

Visit from dear Southern Friends-An Interview under Circumstances
of peculiar Interest-Mrs. Martin's Reminiscences of his Preaching
-Frequent Journeys — Extemporaneous Preaching - Contrasted

with the written Sermon-Visits the Oneida Conference-Niagara

-Regard for the Sabbath-"Tongues in Trees"-The Genesee

Conference-Conversation with the Rev. Bishop Hamline-Ser-

mon in the Grove...

Letters written in 1844.

Page 182

110. To the Students of the Wesleyan University-Wishes and

Counsels

193

111. To the Rev. Dr. Bond-The Providence Conference-Bish-

op Hedding

195