and then there shall be one day, or more, if necessary, exclusively appropriated to the suggestions of improvement in matter and manner among the teachers. I believe that criticisms before the public are incalculably injurious-it excites in the subject of criticism a disposition to apologize away his reproof, or to justify himself, sometimes unqualifiedly. One of these courses would be most natural. Were la strong believer in special judgments, I would state the fact, that up to Monday morning there had been no criticisms, and that eleven persons obeyed the Lord; but from that time forward (after the commencement of the criticisms) the fountains of all hearts seemed to be dried-for not one more appeared disposed to put on our Lord according to his own specia! appointment.

This was the first meeting of the kind that I have attended, and I cannot, therefore, make a comparison between this and previous meetings. There is, however, one thing of which I can speak: Having heard most of the brethren in their public labors heretofore, I have not the least hesitation in saying that there has been much improvement in many; but there yet is room for more. I would recommend to all our brethren, and myself, a saying of Cowper, respecting witty sayings, when describing the preacher that Paul would approve.

The meeting adjourned on Thursday evening (the 8th) in the midst, I believe, of universal good will and Christian benevo lence to meet again at Bedford, Cuyahoga county, on Friday before the first Lord's day in September, 1839.

In behalf of the meeting, I subscribe myself yours in the hope of the gospel, A. P. JONES.

News from the Churches.

PIKE COUNTY, Mo., September 16, 1838 Brother S. E. Jones has just informed me of the progress of reform under his labors since the first of May last. By immersion at Frankfort, Pike county, Mo., 38; at New London, Ralls county, 37; at Salt River, same courty. 29; and at Louisville, Lincoln county, 10-making in all 114. Thanks be to the Lord for his goodness.

E. MARTIN, WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky., September 28th, 1838. Brother Johnson, assisted by other brethren, has just closed a five days' meeting at Grassy Spring. He labored with all his peculiar zeal and potency. The result was, about 44 confessed that Jesus was the Son of God, the Saviour of sinners." It was pleasing to see gray-headed fathers and mothers, young men and women, boys and girls, "buried with Christ in baptism." We had a most interesting time. The weather was propitious. The brethren and sisters performed their part well, and the people were very intent to hear the word of the Lord. O! that we had many such men as brother Johnson in the field! May the Lord giant him a long, happy, and useful life, and make him shine as a star in the firmament of heaven! Our present number is about 120. Grassy Spring is 5 or 6 miles from Mr. J C Styles' residence He still contiunes to oppose us; but I believe he gains but few proselytes, either to himself or to the Lord. WM. H. WHITTINGTON.

SHELBY COUNTY, Te., September 3, 1838.

I have been here only a few months, and we have got a church with some 30 members,
with as good prospects as I have known any where; and if the brethren will act their
parts we shall succeed well. We have, for the number, as many well informed and
influential members as we could have obtained almost in any place, though most of them
are babes in Christ. I have immersed, since I came here, three Methodists, three Presby-
terians, and one Universalist. Having learned from long experience that it is better to
teach the scriptures as they read, and it the sects alone, I pursue that course; and if our
brethren would pursue the same course in every place, the old religion would soon be
restored, and the people calling themselves Christians would begin to be prepared to meet
their returning Lord. I wish you great success in building up the Lord's cause
MATTHEW W. WEBBER.
BOONE COUNTY, Mo., September 27, 18:8.

Since the date of my last we have had numerous additions at some of the places where
I labor in conjunction with other teaching brethren. It is unnecessary to go into details,
as the account I now send you of the churches in this section of country, which was
obtained at our late annual meeting, will give you all the particulars. The yearly meeting
was held in Paris, Monroe county, and was numerously attended by elders, brethren, and
sisters; it commenced on Friday, the 21st instant, and continued until the Wednesday
night following. Crowds assembled to hear the word of life, which was ably dispensed
among them, and to some good effect, for fourteen confessed the Lord and obeyed the
gospel. Brotherly love and Christian affection seemed to fill the heart of every saint, and
not the slightest incident occurred to interrupt the harmony of the brethren; and I am
confident that all departed with the best feelings for each other, and firmly persuaded of
the utility and importance of such meetings. Written or verbal communications were
received from 28 churches, containing near 1400 members, and to which about 350 addi-
tions have been made during the last twelve months. (See the annexed statement.)
The teaching brethren present, were, Thomas M'Bride, Sen. M P Wills, William
White, TM Allen, Warren Woodson, Jun. Joel Prewitt, William Reed, M Sidenor,
Jacob Coons, N Ridgeway,
Vivian, Jackman; also, brother William Stirman,
from Arkansas, and brothers SF Jones and Lancaster, from the Mississippi country. The
brethren in that region have recently had about 160 additions, nicst of which have been
made since brother Lancaster's sojourn among them. The brethren there have recently
held a co operation meeting, and have agreed to sustain brothers Lancaster and Jones as
Evangelists for the next year.

We have agreed to hold the next annual meeting in Fulton, Calloway county-to com-
mence on the Friday before the 2d Lord's day of October, 1839.

Churches & Counties, Increase in the last year. Pres. No. of members. When planted.
1 Columbia, Boone county,
2 Bear Creek, Boone county,

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3 Persia. Boone county,

4 Red Top, Boone county,
5 Friendship, Boone county,

6 Rockeport, Boone county,

7 Rockbridge, Boone county,

8 Millersburg, Callaway county, 31

9 Fulton, Callaway county,

10 Loutre, Callaway county,

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1 Antioch, Callaway coouty,

12 Muddy, Randolph county,

13 Dover, Randolph county,

14 Antioch, Randolph county,

15 Mount Moriah, Howard county,-

16 Freedom, Howard county,

17 Salt Creek, Howard county,

18 Fayette, Howard county,

19 Mount Pleasant, Howard county. 5

20 Richland, Howard county,

91 Crooked Creek, Monroe connty, 3

22 Middle Fork, Monroe county,

93 Paris, Monroe county,
24 Elk Fork. Monroe county,

25 Florida, Monroe county,

26 Santa Fee, Monroe county,

27 Union, Randolph county,

28 Jefferson City, Cole county,

The congregations of Rochieport, Muddy, Santa Fee, and Jefferson City, have been
planted since the last annual meeting.

The above statistical information will, I hope, he acceptable to your readers; and
although there has been nothing like a great excitement in any congregation, yet the
friends will see that the good cause is advancing in Missouri, and already has a strong hold
in the affection of the citizeus of this country. A few more efficient Evangelists are
greatly needed here,

I have been anxiously expecting the brethren in different sections of the United States
to furnish such statistical information of the churches of Christ, in their respective
vicinities, as would be satisfactory to friends and useful to the public-and hope they will
not longer delay it.

I expect to start in a few days to Kentucky, and you possibly may not hear from me
again until my return. Your brother in the Lord Jesus,
T. M. ALLEN.
SOUTH BUTLER, N. Y., September 25, 1838.
You will probably be pleased to hear from this congregation in Butler. There are
between 60 and 70 disciples here, attending to all their duties, and walking in love with
one another. There is in this place a most loving little band of disciples, trying to serve
our Master and Redeemer with all their soul. We rejoice to hear of the prosperity of
Zion at the South. May the word of the Lord have free course and save sinners! The
opposition here is strong, for winch reason we are making but few additions at present;
but we are not discouraged at all. We are continually exhorting one another to faithful-
ness and to love. We are determined to persevere in our present course, believing that
we shall finally overcome all opposition through the word and favor of the I ord.
JOHN DRATT, JR.
ADAMSVILLE, Te., August 9, 1838.
The reformation is progressing slowly but steadily in this country. We maintain
every inch of ground that we invade; but we are persecuted by the sects beyond measure.
A Free-Will Baptist gave a challenge from the stand, not long since, which was promptly
met by brother Andrews, when their champion backed out, and refused to investigate in
the presence of witnesses, unless brother Andrews would affirin that baptisin alone would
save. I think their conduct on this occasion will prove a mortal wound to their sectarian
course here. The Methodists are not so enraged, although we occasionally immerse some
of their intelligent members. Some seven or eight have been added since I last wrote
you. One confessed (a Methodist) on last. Lord's day week.

We have appointed a protracted meeting at Clear Creek, in this vicinity, to commence
on Friday before the second Lord's day in September, at which we anticipate the presence
of several efficient teaching brethren. May the good Lord bless us in our attempts to
promulge the ancient gospel!
J. H. DUNN.

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