Lord. We say to them, 'It will do neither you nor us any good, but a deal of harm, to baptize you, unless you have faith and repentance sufficihnt to break up the foundations of your love and practice of sin.' Herein we are remarkably particular, because we cannot see how we are to save sinners by enlarging the congregation of the Lord with "a mass of ignorance and corruption;" and yet (do you believe it?) it is daily trumpeted in every corner of the land, that we preach water baptism alone for remission. "All they want of you is, to get you between two banks and give you a cold dipping!" All the slang and billingsgate of all the "Christian Advocates," ("falsely so called.") eastern and western, are reiterated throughout the length and breadth of our land, and employed against us. This I take as an indication that they are mortally afraid of us poor insignificant little farmers in our "Kentucky Jeans."

Quite recently I attended a four-days meeting in Pleasant Valley, St. Joseph county, and immersed 7 in the great St. Joseph River.— Eight others were joined to the church-some from the Baptists— some by recommendation. The meeting was very interesting. Above seventy were seated at the table. Brethren Wilson and Martindale were present: also, brother Comer, away from Porter county. We have heard that many have taken to their books (the Book) since that meeting, and some are convinced of the truth. O come and help us! I know long letters make your head ache, else I would send them often. Pardon me this one. CORBLY MARTIN.

Harrison county, Kentucky, August 26, 1841. I discover that our little congregation here on Richland creek has not been noticed amidst the multitude of congregations in Kentucky, reported in the Harbinger. We number at present 60. John Powel is our Evangelist; Joseph Mitchell, Bishop; and H. C Casey and T. Browning, Deacons. JOHN HOLTON, Sr.

Bragg's Store, Lowndes county, Alabama, August 18, 1841. As it is customary to give notice to the brethren of important meetings, especially when accompanied by accessions, through some channel of religious intelligence, permit me, following the fashion of the day, which is not without its advantages, to give you a succinct account of a late meeting held by the brethren in Butler county, nine miles from Greeneville. This meeting was mainly appointed for the benefit of our excellent brother William Kirkpatrick, who has valiant ly fought the battle of the Lord, secured the confidence of the brotherhood, and maintained an irreproachable character before the world.

The exercises of the meeting commenced on Saturday the 15th instant, and closed Monday night following, with an accession to the good cause of the Redeemer, of twelve souls-six of whom were from the Methodist ranks, and two from the Baptists.

The laboring brethren were Dr. S. A. M'Means, J. A. Butler, E. R. Smith, and myself.

Much harmony of effort and concurrence of zeal characterized the discourses of the brethren; and we think, for our part of the country, great good success was the result: "despise not the day of small things." This, however, closes not the scene: the Methodists, through their representative, Mr. Collins, essayed to produce an unpleasant

excitement amongst the people in reference to what he was pleased to term Campbellism; but without success. The despotic structure of the Methodist establishment, as well as the aristocratic character of its advocates, which, by the way, is only as cause to effect, is too generally being understood, for it long to maintain that veneration in the affections of a free and enlightened people, which it has done with inany in these United States. Methodism, unless greatly modified, is too incompatible with the genius of our civil institutions to stand the scrutiny of intelligence and patriotism.

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J. H. CURTIS.

Wadsworth, Ohio, October 8, 1841. We have just ended a meeting in Starke county, Minerva, at which there were 41 immersed, and 4 added who had been formerly immersed by the "Old Bible Christians;" making in all 45 during the meeting, which lasted six days. Brother Alerton was with me two days, and left for home. I continued in company with brother John WhitJ. H. JONES. Springfield, Illinois, August 4, 1841. Brother J. Patton and myself arrived in this city on the 3d of July, and have been preaching night and day ever since. We have had 60 additions, as the result, up to this time, and our meeting is still in progress. We have immersed 10 or 15 Paidobaptis's, Lutherans, Methodists, and Presbyterians. W. M. BROWN. Louisville, Kentucky, September 28, 1841. I have just returned from a meeting at Goose Creek, about 10 miles from this city. Brethren William Moreton and J. Taffe were with me. The meeting continued four days: seven persons confessed the divine Saviour-one a Methodist; and I received altogether, from one and another, nine dollars and eighteen and three-fourth cents.

B. F. HALL.

Masons, Platte county, Missouri, July 26, 1841. We have had an addition of 105 since the first of this month; all within the compass of 20 miles; and it appears the good seed has been sown in many minds, for which we thank God and take courage. Two meetings last Lord's day have not been heard from. We had the labors of J. P. Lancaster nine days, which had the effect to build up the brethren in their most holy faith, to remove prejudice, and convince many. May the word run and be glorified here and in every land! JAMES LOVELADY.

Mount Pleasant, Flatte county, Missouri, July 26, 1841.

I am no longer a citizen of Old Kentucky, the land of my fathers, the home of those bright spirits that have been, are now, and shall be found pushing the gospel car so long as life endures: I say, that no State in this Union has done more for the advancement of true principles than my native State. I was always proud of her, and now that I have left her, I have become doubly so. I removed to this "far West" with but little hope of seeing those splendid victories achieved to King Immanuel as I was wont to do in Kentucky: of this I was, however, most agreeably disappointed. When I attached myself to the church at Bear Creek it consisted of about one hundred members, (in December last)-it now numbers about one hundred and sixty.

The church in Platte city is very respectable for numbers, having her regular officers. In Buchanan county we have quite a flourishing congregation, with an excellent Bishop, who presides over and instructs her. In a few weeks past the preaching brethren in this vicinity, with the assistance of our brother Lancaster, of Howard county, of this state, have been instrumental in obtaining over one hundred members to the good cause. The fields in this country are white unto harvest; the reapers have only to thrust in their sickles and gather bundles unto eternal life.

Brother Campbell, I have never witnessed more interest in my life than is now to be found in this extreme western country in relation to primitive Christianity. You are aware that we are from every point of the compass: we have Old School and New School Presbyterians, as well as those whose fathers were born on the Cumberland River, in Kentucky; Episcopal Methodists and Radicals; Baptists who live in the North, as well as those who live in the South: I say, we have all these, and still the truth triumphs and will prevail; no human arm can stop its progress; its course is onward and upward. May the Lord speed you, my brother, in the advancement of our common cause! 0. C. STEELE.

Monticello, Lewis county, Missouri, September 3, 1841. Since I wrote you last forty-nine persons more have, through the assistance of our beloved brother Hatchill, of Illinois, been added to the congregation in Shelbyville, Missouri; making in one year, one hundred and forty-nine respectable citizens to one church. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Who can utter all thy praise?

Our churches here are walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comforts of the Holy Spirit, and are living in union, peace, and love. J. CREATH, Jr.

Jeffersontown, Kentucky, August 4, 1841. A question or two for the consideration of all those who profess to love and serve the Lord:

Will God bestow eternal life upon any one who does not do all he can to obtain it?

If it be required of all professors to do all they can to save themselves and all around them, are the disciples thus engaged?

If the professors of the religion of Jesus Christ would say and do as little about what they were to eat and drink, and wherewithal they should be clothed, for the next twelve months, as they have done the last twelve months, about the love of God, the hope of heaven, and eternal life, would they not be hungry and naked?

Do professors every where-do they any where, talk as those who are redeemed from their vain conversation by the precious blood of Christ?

Oh! that the brethren would have their speech with grace seasoned with salt! Peace to the brethren! JAMES POMEROY.

STATE MRETING IN MISSOURI. On Friday, the 10th September, the brethren of the church of Christ met in Fayette, Howard county. On Saturday morning Elder F. R. Palmer was called to the chair, and Elder H. L. Boon appointed Secretary; when written and verbal communications were received from the following churches in Missouri, viz.—

Church at Columbia, Boone county, No. of members, 113; additions the past year, 19; Elders T M Allen and W Lee. Persia, Boon county, 95; added past year, 19; Elder W White. Rockbridge, 89; added past year, 40; Elder N Daviess. Rochport, 120; added past year, 8; Elder JP Lancaster. Friendship, 119; added past year, 23; Elders J Williams, N Ridgeway, and E Crisman. Red Top, 44; added past year, 4. Bear Creek, 85; added past year, 10; Elder MP Wills. Crawford's Fork, Jackson, 14; added past year, 2; Elder S Bradley; Independence, 166; Elder F R Palmer. Ragan's School House, 20; added past year, 30. Elk Fork, Monroe county, 79, added past year, 19; Elder W Recd. Union, 57; added past year, 9. Paris, 164; added past year, 75; Elder F Gosney. Florida, 55; added past year, 15, Elder Thomas. Santa Fee, 110; added past year, 90; Elder D M'Swain. Crooked Creek, 40; Elder M Sidenor Georgetown, Pettis county, 34; added past year, 12; Elder MA Ferris. Withers, Charitan county, 16; added past year, 9. Shelbyville, Shelby county, 149; added past year, 137; Elder B W Hall. Liberty, Randolph county, 115; added past year, 45. Antioch, 59; added past year, 9. Union, 22; added past year, 3. Dover, 110; added past year, 3. Huston, Marion county, 126; added past year, 48; Elder C Ballinger. Palmyra, -;-; J Creath, jun. Evangelist. Richmond, Ray county, 70; added past year, 46; Elder TN Gaines. Stanley's Meeting House, 38; added past year, 28; Elder J Warrener. Richland, Howard county, 163; added past year, 33; Elder W Burton. Freedom, 37; Elder T M Bride, Sr. Fayetie, 163; added past year, 90; Elder H L Boon. Mount Pleasant, 33; added past year 6. Salt Creek, 40; added past year, 4. Glassgow, 9; added past year 9. Mount Moriah, 30;. Elder J Prewitt. Louisville, Lincoln county, 58; added past year, 7. California, Cole county, 13: added past year, 13; Elder C E Russell. Bear Creek, Plaite county, 160; added past year, 50; Elder J Lovelady. Platte city, 70; added past year, 46 Bloomington, Buchanan county, 150; added past year, 100. Antioch, Scotland county, 20; added past year, 10. Lebanon, 64; added past year, 20. Edina, 20; added past year, 5; Elder G B Turner. Monticello, Lewis county, -; —; Elder J Creath, Jr. Bloomington, Macon county, 38; added past year, 23. Salt River, Ralls county, 90. Frankfort, Pike County, 90. Arrow Rock, Saline county, 18. Dover Da Fayette county, 1:5; added past year, 51; Elder JH Foster. Republican, 81; Elder D Young Lexington, 101; added past year, 15; Elders I. Vancamp and H M Bledsoe. Columbus, Johnson county, 35 added past year, 20. Brush Hill, 40; added past year, 25; Elder T Mulkey. Warrensburg, 35; added past year, 25. Big Creek, Henry county, 37; Elder T M Bride. Liberty, Clay county, 80; added past year, 15: Elders A Payne and J Hiatt Fishing River, 40; added past year, 40 Barry, 50; added past year, 4 Springfield, Green county, 11C; added past year, 21; Elder J Farmer. Pometar, 40; added past year, 10; Elder J Potter. James' Fork, 50; added past year, 20; Elder J Crider. Crisps Prairie, Dade county, 75; added past year, 30; Elder J M Bride Conner's Prairie, 16; added past year, 16; Elder H Mulkey. Mount Vernon, 12; added past year, 12; Elder R W Crawford Seven Creek, Taney county, 16: added past year 16; Elder J Dodson. Fulton, Calloway coun ty, 125; added past year 23; Elder A Rice. Millersburg, 110 added past year, 10; Elders J and J Coons Antioch, 100; added past year, 20; Elder J Love. Mount Tabor, 40. Loutre, Audrain county, 2; Elder G Jackman. Boonville, Cooper county, 11; added past year, 11. Diamond Grove, Newton county, 20; added past year, 4; Elder N BuchAdditions to the churches in Franklin county, 82.

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After conferring together, the brethren unanimously agreed to appoint Elders J. P. Lancaster and Allen Wright Evangelists for the

State.

They also recommended the churches in particular disiricts to meet and appoint district Evangelists, whose duty it shall be to co-operate with the State Evangelists, when in their bounds

Agreed to assemble in State Meeting again, in Fayette, Howard county, on Friday before the 4th Lord's day in May, 1843; when it is expected every church in the State will be heard from.

Teaching brethren from other States are affectionately invited to attend the next State Meeting.

There are other churches in the State, and there have been many more additions within the last year; but the above churches have near 5000 members, and have had about 1600 additions.

The congregations throughout the meeting were unusually large. The meeting continued until Wednesday the 15th. Fifty-two accessions were obtained during the meeting: a few of them were from the Baptists, Presbyterians, and Methodists; but the most of them were by faith and obedience.

Great harmony and brotherly love prevailed throughout the meeting.

The following preaching brethren were present, viz.-Elder Thomas Smith, from Kentucky; Elder L. Hatchett, from Illinois; and Elders F. R. Palmer, J. P. Lancaster, A. Wright, M. P. Wills, T. M. Allen, H. L. Boon, W. Lee, W. White, J. Williams, H. Thomas, M. A. Ferris, W. Burton, T. M'Bride, Sen. J. H. Haden, J. Prewitt, D. Young, L. Vancamp, and W. Reed, (perhaps some others not remembered.)

We were requested by the brethren to ask our religious periodicals to publish the above. H. L. BOON,

T. M. ALLEN.

P. S. The churches in the counties of Calloway, Boon, Howard, Randolph, Monroe, and Audrain, have agreed to meet at Dover in Randolph county, on Friday before the 2d Lord's day in November next, for the purpose of selecting a district Evangelist, and agreeing upon some plan to continue efficient public men in the field of active labor. Each church is expected to speak out on that occasion, and say what they will do. H. L. BOON, T. M. ALLEN.

On the 3d Lord's day brethren Smith, Wills, and myself were in Columbia. I immersed three who made the good confession.

T. M. A.

Youngstown, September 3, 1811. We had a most propitious time for our yearly meeting in Bazetta, which closed on Tuesday evening last. Proclaimers present were brethren Hazleton, M'Eleury, Robinson, Applegate, Henry, Collins, L. Streeter, M. Streeter, Hartzel, Brockett, Smith, W. Martin, Bartlett, Jones, M. Bosworth, C. Bosworth, Church, and myself. The hearts of the brethren were open to entertain their numerous guests; and, so far as my knowledge extends, nothing was wanting on their part to make them comfortable. Upwards of 12 or 1500 disciples partook of the sacred emblems of the body and blood of our blessed Lord, in memory of his sufferings and death; and from beginning to end but one feeling appeared to pervade the whole body-and that was, that as individual members of that body, each one might perform its part in the great work of converting the world; that in order to the attainment of this great object, the transcendent scheme of God's love to man must live in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Thirty-nine fled to the city of refuge, to escape the Avenger's arm, by baptism into the death of Christ. And when the time of parting came it seems to me the language of every heart was (I know it was of mine,) if we never all congregate at an annual meeting again, may we all meet in that land where parting will be no more, and join in singing the chorus of redemption unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father: to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen! WESLEY LANPHEAR.

Gosport, Owen county, Indiana, July 28, 1841. We have just closed one of the happiest meetings that I ever witnessed. The meeting was held at Cloverdale, Putnam county, IndiBrother H. T. N. Benedict co-operated with me in the proclamation of the "glad tidings;" and our beloved young brethren T. J.

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