notwithstanding the Gloo-
miness of some of our for-
mer, as well as present
prospects relative to the
Concern which we are en-
gaged in, we are in measure
encouraged to believe in the
Rectitude of our Undertak-
ing; both from the solid Co-
vering graciously vouchsafed
at several of our Conferen-
ces, and particularly so this
Day, to the stilling, if not
tendering many of the minds
of these people; and also
from the Observance of an