was certainly the best part of the performance. The Bishop then addressed the assembly from the words in Isaiah-"Behold I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone," &c. The speech was designed for Protestant ears, and the Bishop attempted to show what an orderly, pious, and patriotic people the Roman Catholics were. He praised the Irish and Dutch Catholics for the part they took in our revolutionary stuggles, whose blood, he remarked, was sprinkled upon our soil with the same freedom as he had sprinkled the holy water upon the ground on which they then stood. He spoke more like the General of a victorious army, fresh from the field of battle, than a shepherd of Christ's flock. The whole effort was designed to catch the vulgar ear, and to cover over the secret purposes of the Papal See, in subverting the liberties of our country, by bringing us under subjection to the triple crown. It is time for the people of this country to open their eyes to the danger which threatens the nation from the rapid increase by emigration of this powerful and oppressive sect. If Romanism is the same thing here as it is every where else, alas for the free institutions of our country! Those who in this city, when the corner stone of the German Cathedral was laid, knocked off the hat of a Protestant, because he would not pay respect in the open streets to the "Mother of Harlots," may, in the course of time, knock off our heads with as little ceremony. As you probably may wish to know what the "Mistress of the World" is doing in the "Queen City," I have sent you this communication.

A SPECTATOR.

MR. WM. F. BROADDUS.

SOME very gifted brother, whose writing-mask is endorsed "INSPECTOR," has very handsomely exposed the sayings and doings of our kind and affectionate friend Wm. F. Broaddus, in a series of essays in the Journal of Christianity. He has so anticipated me as to leave me but little to say; and Mr. Broaddus seems so fond of escaping from his expositions, as though he waited upon my tardy movements, that 1 shall deliver him over to the tuition and discipline of this very accomplished Inspector of sectarian wares and merchandise. This is become the more expedient on my part, as Mr. Broaddus seems so elated at his present conspicuity, that he would make havoc of my humble reputation to raise himself to the proud eminence of chief leader of the Kentucky Baptists. I will leave him in the quiet possession of his envious exaltation. He has made several assertions in one of his late communications concerning our Union Mecting, which I unhesitatingly deny. His memory or imagination may be at fault; but whether or not, till Mr. Broaddus proves his statements true by neutral or credible testimony other than his own shattered recollections, he will excuse us for permitting his rough and uncourteous assaults peacefully to descend to their own place.

While Mr. W. F. Broaddus is at pains to lessen the Union Meeting and the persons who took part in it, it may be allowed we quote a notice of it by far too flattering indeed. Still it will show how much more courteous the Western Episcopal Observer is, than our Baptist friends Mr. Broaddus and his brethren of Louisville, in permitting such a statement to appear in its columns. What is said in the notice as deservedly applies to the eloquent and intelligent brother Fishback, as to any one who said a word on the occasion. A. C.

From the Western Episcopalian Observer. "The meetings commenced on Friday, and were kept up with great spirit, until Lord's day night. The chief public speakers, it is said, were the Rev. Messrs. Campbell, the Rev. J. T. Johnson, and the Rev. Mr. Shannon, President of Bacon College. In these distinguished men, and in the Rev. Mr. Fall, they possessed an amount of talent, and most of them certainly, if not all, of exalted moral worth and extensive influence, rarely arrayed in behalf of any cause.'

NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.

Consolation, Wilkinson county, Mi., May 1, 1841.

THE church of Christ meeting at Consolation, to A. Campbell, greeting:As we have been blessed with seasons of refreshment and made greatly to rejoice by recent events, it has seemed good and proper to us to communicate to you the facts for publication, that you may share our joy and fill the hearts of the brethren with gladness. Last year (1840) this congregation employed brother W. E. Matthews as an evangelist and teacher, and his labors were blessed with the addition of 20 persons to the churches. He is laboring for us again this year; and recently, with the constant and efficient assist. ance of brother A. Kendrick, of Tennessee, carried on a series of meetings, in which 64 more were gained to the Lord. Since brother Kendrick's departure homeward, brother Matthews has obtained 8 more confessions-making in the last few weeks 72 additions. They are principally from the world; but some from Presbyterianism and Methodism. Prospects are good for more The greater number of these additions were obtained at Whitesville and the vicinity, a hot-bed of Methodism and superstition, and but one mile from a very famous Methodist meeting-house and camp-ground. We have none to labor for us save brother Matthews, and cordially invite teaching brethren and others to visit May the blessings of Heaven rest upon you, and render you a blessing to your fellows! Amen! Done by order of the Church.

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D. L. PHARES.

Washington county, Gay Hill, Texas. April 25, 1841. I am settled as above, and have been some time searching out the Disciples of the Lord. Yesterday we had a meeting of about twelve brothers and sisters. Some six or eight others will unite with us by faith, repentance, and baptism, as soon as we are fully organized We have no public speaker: a Dr. Clow, a fine scholar, a pious and zealous brother, and myself do the public speaking. We expect shortly to organize a church, select officers, and make proclaimers of some of the brethren Will you be so kind as to state some of the facts in the Harbinger, and request the teaching brethren particularly who wish to settle in this distant land, to visit this county? They will find our congregation a rallying point, and my house a home. There is scarcely any dissensions among the various sects here, owing, I think, to their weakness. I am fully persuaded this is the best field for proclaiming the ancient gospel with suecess I have seen. Had we a talented speaker of the right spirit, I am confident that sectarianism would be nipt in the bud. There is a kind of manly independence among them here (all denominations) that you do not see in the United States.

But, my dear brother, may we meet in a better country, where we shall have better society, and enjoy the company of Him who dwelt on earth without a habitation, that we might live in the house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens!

JOHN STAMPS.

Ridge Farm, Woodford county, Kentucky, June 1 1841. Brother W. Morton, brother C. Kendrick, and myself held a protracted meeting at South Benson, Franklin county, Kentucky, commencing on Friday before the fifth Lord's day in May last, and continued five days. Sixteen obeyed the gospel, and two or three were reclaimed. The last day brother Morton delivered a discourse to the Elders of the church. He then proposed that all who felt resolved to discharge their duty more faithfully than heretofore, would come forward and give him their hand. If we may judge from the movement of the brethren, and the tears shed, we may hope for better times. W H. WHITTINGTON. Lexington, Kentucky, June 30, 1841. I have just returned from a tour of one month, preaching at Bowling Green and that region. The first appointment was at Smith Grove meeting house, near brother Doctor Ford's, 15 miles east of Bowling Green. There I had the good fortune to meet brother A. Kendrick, who gave essential aid for several days. We had a general and a most respectful attention from the world, the Baptist brethren, and others. The result was truly important to the cause of the Bible and Christian union. Thirty-nine additions were made, eleven of which were from the Baptist brethren. Praised be the Lord for such indications of a disposition to come upon the one foundation! A few more misre presentations from Mr. Broaddus, and he will see the strength of his gross effort to pervert and misrepresent the truth!

At Bowling Green we were alone, but had a good hearing from all parties; and it is evident that there is an increased desire to hear. We had two confessions there. The Methodist brethren very kindly gave us the use of their house, for which we thank them. From the time we left home up to our return we had 52 additions. The Lord be praised for his goodness! GEORGE W. ELLEY.

Glasgow, Kentucky, May 30, 1841. Our beloved friends think it proper for me to write a little notice for the Harbinger at this crisis, and to request the preaching brethren to call, as often as they can, and preach for the few faithful friends who struggle for gospel holiness amidst the frowns and misrepresentations of a popular but windy religion, at Paris, Tennessee. These brethren are worthy, and I humbly beg the proclaimers not to neglect them.

On my way from the South I learned that the Methodist Presiding Elder for Western Tennessee had made laugh and light enough of baptism to satisfy some, that, 'as it is a matter of no consequence any way, sprinkling will do.'

I solicited investigation, and was happy to find the citizens and friends of sprinkling prompt in putting forward Mr. C. Cochrane, the learned teacher, in their promising Academy. With this talented gentleman, educated for the Presbyterian ministry in Ireland, I was much pleased. But the Presiding Elder was blind enough to think he could do a better part by sprinkling and pouring, about which he agreed to prove that infant baptism was a scriptural baptism.

We bound ourselves to discuss these two questions in the Methodist church till both parties were satisfied. I then hoped that in eight or ten days the good people of Paris would see where and how this superstition originated; but, alas! the Elder's name to a document in the hands of various persons, was not enough to secure the house nor the presence of the Elder very long.

When I saw some eight or a dozen Methodist preachers attentive to the few arguments offered, I could but hope that God would, through their influence, make our labors a blessing to thousands not present; but when they saw the proud hut rotten superstruc ture trembling over the fatal rock without one single pillar to prevent the awful crash, their Quarterly Meeting must be resorted to to sustain their cause, and the debate must stop at least for a while.

My worthy friend (Mr. Cochrane) was willing to continue the discussion of the creed question, and the Presiding Elder announced it to be in the Methodist church on Monday night following; but alas! when the time rolled on, I found I had waited in vain. We could not get the church, and our prospects faded out of sight.

I waited on an assailant in the country before I left; but he (after all his noise in our absence) refused to make auy objections to what I taught; and after hearing several pieces read from his creed, he, on his feet, before all the people, replted-"I receive, I believe, about as much of that book [Methodist Discipline] as you do"!! I remarked that 'there were a few good things in it, and that I hoped he would never ask the people again to adopt it as a church discipline since he did not believe it himself'

I think it best to publish these careless facts that the Methodist church may be prompted to send a Bishop, or some one more able to defend their cause; in which event, God will. ing, I will attend at the same place at any set time.

We baptized four Methodists who had mistaken rantism for baptism; gained fellow. ship with two Baptists; and four from the world, in town; besides five or six in the country. So we were richly paid for our debate and labors.

A. KENDRICK.

* This is beginning at the right place. We must have faithful and laborious Elders, and churches willing to submit to them as ensamples to the flock, before this reformation stands on its proper ground.

A. C.

Maysville, Kentucky, June 28, 1841.

The meeting in Flemming commenced on the Saturday before the first Lord's day, (present month,) at Poplar Spring. We alternated between that point and Mount Car mel, about two and a half miles distant, during the period mentioned above. I had the aid of bro. John Calerman through the longer part of the meeting; and that of brother Rogers, of Carlisle, four days. Never did I see a more respectful or more solemn hearing. A chief point in our pleading, reasoning, and exhortation, was the union of God's children upon the foundation which the Divine Father has laid in Zion, Jesus Christ being the corner stone of the holy building, the Christian family. The blessing of the Lord in great fulness attended the meeting, crowning our labor with much success. There was a gain for the Lord of some forty-three or four-thanks to his excellent name! I do not remember ever to have seen more persons of age and experience bow to the Prince of Peace when no more were converted.

There had been a church organized at Poplar Spring in May, 1829, by brother W. Warder, upon the New Testament as their only creed and guide in Christianity, which was written with brother W's own hand, as the old church book and papers still show. But, strange as it may seem, he drew up a preamble subsequently, which split the church and then dissolved it. When he commenced there he found from 25 to 30 brethren lauguishing under these unfortunate circumstances; and without knowing any thing about these melancholy facts, took with bolduess and Christian affection the sure ground.

That congregation flourished while the Bible as the only rule of Christianity was announced; but when this ceased the divine presence was withdrawn The same cause will ever produce the same effect The simple and ancient order of things being restored, the people heard, loved the truth, and embraced it. R. C RICKETTS. Monticello, Louis county, Missouri, June 30, 1841.

The gospel is triumphing gloriously in the upper Mississippi country, Missouri We have received by coufession and otherwise, within the last three or four weeks, upwards of one hundred persons, and the work is still going on. One congregation which num. bered twelve or fourteen this time last year, now numbers about one hundred All this has been accomplished through sorrows and reproaches. Not unto us, O lord! not unto us, but unto thy name be the praise. Considering that the settlements are not more than from six to eight and ten years old, and the thinness of the population and other disadvantages, this is the greatest victory in the history of this reformation. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and amen!

J. CREATH, Jr.

Nottingham, Harrison county, Ohio, July 9, 1841. I write to inform you that I have had some success of late. Four have recently obeyed the King here, and the prospect is good The new church on Still Water, Tuscarawas county, is doing well. Twenty one have within a very short time been immersed. This church now numbers 109 members, and the prospects are favorable. Our chapel will soon be finished-a neat frame, 30 by 40. I have made arrangements to locate perma nently within reach of these two churches. About twenty in other places have submit. ted to the truth within the bounds of my travels this season. ROBERT COOK.

Bridgeville, Muskingum county, Ohio, July 5, 1841 Leaving Wellsburg I came direct to Belle Air, 6 miles below Wheeling, where I preached six or eight times, and had seven additions, all by baptism; among the number were four young men I then went up to Martinsville, preached, and had one baptism. Leav ing the brethren of that section, (whose kindness I can never forget,) I came on to this place, where I constituted a little church last winter. I have just finished a meeting that i commenced on Saturday, and yesterday and to-day baptized ten persons, all men and Jadies of the first character; among the number were three of the Steenrod's, one Methodist, and one Episcopalian

The brethren here wish to be remembered by preachers travelling the road, as well as others living near enough to come and see them once in a while. This place is eight miles east of Zanesville, on the national road. A. P. LAW. Florida, Missouri, July 1, 1841. Last Lord's day and the two succeeding days brother Smith and myself held a meeting at Santa Fee, nine miles east of this, and we gained 21-19 immersed, and 2 from the Baptists-and prospects are good. The cause of Christ will prosper in any place where it is understood. U. THOMAS,

OBITUARY.

Henderson, Kentucky, May 17, 1841DEPARTED this life in the county of Henderson, Ky., on the 22d of April last, ABRAM HATCHITT, Senior, aged 88 years, 2 months, and 20 days. He was long a citizen of Nottoway county, Va., whence he emigrated about three years ago to Kentucky. For more than half a century he was a member of the Methodist society On arriving in the West, and hearing the gospel preached in its primitive simplicity, he was planted in the likeness of Christ's death by being buried with him in baptism. His last illness, which continued about five weeks, he bore with great resignation, much of the time being occupied in prayer. He raised fifteen children, and left about seventy grand children and forty great-grand-children. JOHN A. HATCHITT.

RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.

AN Annual Meeting will commence at Winchester, Clark county, Ky. on the Friday before the third Lord's day of this month. At Paris, Bourbon county, Ky., commencing on Friday before the second Lord's day in September. At Columbia, Kentucky, to commence on Friday, 3d of September. Preaching brethren invited to attend these meetings. The Annual Meeting of Columbiana county, Ohio, takes place at Fairfield on the Friday before the fourth Lord's day in August. The Annual Meeting of Trumbull county, on the last Friday of August, at Bazetta. The Annual Meeting of Medina county, at Weymouth, Medina county, on the Friday before the first Lord's day of September. I intend (the Lord willing) to attend some or all of these meetings. A. C.

"The Journal of Christianity," by brother Field, not having met with justifying patronage, is discontinued, and is to be succeeded by a semimonthly, of the same size, denominated THE ISRAELITE; to be open to free discussion on all questions upon religion and moralityprovided only, three hundred paying subscribers can be obtained.

The Annual Meeting at Harrodsburg, Ky. selected brother Arthur Crihfield, of "The Heretic Detector," to move his office to that place, and to commence a weekly sheet instead of his monthly. If encouraged in this project, at the end of the current volume he will issue his CHRISTIAN FAMILY LIBRARY & JOURNAL OF BIBLICAL Science. He requests that all letters covering subscriptions to the new paper, or connected in any way with it, (in all cases to be post-paid,) shall be addressed to A. Crihfield, Harrodsburg, Ky., care of Samuel Hatch. The Disciples in Philadelphia have recently purchased the meetinghouse known as 'Dr. M'Calla's Church,' situated on Fifth street, below Lombard street, east side. This house will accommodate about 1000 persons. Visiting brethren will call and see them on the Lord's day. Brother Taylor devotes much of his time to the furtherance of the good cause in that city.

DEFERRED ARTICLES.

"Excursions, No. IV.," "The old Baptists, No. I.,” “Living according to the Spirit, No. IV.," with various communications from abroad.

An Address on the question, "Is Moral Philosophy, as now taught in Schools and Colleges, an Inductive Science," published at the request of the Charlottesville Lyceum, delivered by me while attending the Annual Meeting last year, at the seat of the University of Virginia, has taken up so much room as to exclude several other articles laid off for this number. We have another Address or two, not yet published; one especially on Demonology, delivered last winter while in Nashville, to the popular Lecture Club of that city; which we hope, at no distant day, either in the form of an Extra or on our regular pages, to lay

before our readers.

A. C.