NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.

MARTINSBURG, Ohio, December 10, 1850. Brother Campbell: A co-operation in Central Ohio, embracing the churches in Knox, Licking, Muskingum, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, and Holmes counties, was held with the Dennis congregation, on the 7th inst. Thirteen congregations were represented by messengers. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz:

Resolved, That the preaching of the primitive gospel in Central Ohio, is of the first importance.

Resolved, That this co-operation employ three evangelists, to travel within the bounds of this co-operation, for one year, commencing January, 1851.

Resolved, That this co operation choose a committee of thirteen, one from each congregation, whose business it shall be, from time to time, as a standing committee, to have the supervision over the evangelists; to suspend, dismiss for improper conduct, and to supply vacancies thus created or otherwise; and the said committee shall receive reports of the labors of the evangelists, and report to the congregations.

Resolved, That each congregation pays into the hands of its treasurer quarterly, and the treasurer to pay to the evangelists, who shall receipt

the same.

Resolved, That this co-operation pay an evangelist, with a family, three hundred dollars for one year's preaching, and an evangelist without a family, one hundred and fifty dollars.

Resolved, That this co-operation employ Charles E. Vanvoorhis, Josephus Porter, and David G. Mitchell, to travel and preach one year.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this co-operation be published in the Millennial Habinger and Christian Age.

John Dodson, Evan Lovett, Josephus Porter, Charles E. Vanvoorhis, John M'Elroy, Abner Lemert, David Weaver, Samuel B. Struyfellow, David G. Mitchell..

HAZEL GREEN, Grant County, Wis., Nov. 27, 1850. Brother Campbell: I have just finished a course of lectures on the Christian Religion in this town-8 confessed the Lord publicly, and were baptized into his death; 2 faithful sisters, also, united with us from the Baptists. Among the number were some of great moral and pecuniary worth, who gave their hearts to the Lord. The brethren feel to praise the Lord for the power of his truth. There is peace and love among the brotherhood, and they are increasing in moral and spiritual worth. May the Lord bless them! L. I. CORRELL.

BARNESVILLE, O., November 25, 1850. Brother Campbell: The cause in Barnesville is gaining ground. Some two years ago we numbered only about 30 members; but now number near 70. Prejudice is giving way amongst our Methodist friends, many of whom have submitted to the gospel. A. G. HALL

HUMILITY, Va., November 23, 1850. Brother Campbell: In a trip which I made last September, 45 accepted the Saviour. At our co-operation meeting 15 obeyed the call. At a twodays' meeting in Floyd county, (a first effort,) 9 broke away from the ranks, which my almost desponding Bro. Shelor, who lives there, thought impervious to the Saviour's winning overtures. One of my neighbors was baptized yesterday, and sundry others recently. I have rarely spoken to sinners since my recovery without a response, though they trace their way

through snow and sleet to the now cold streams of our valleys. O what a privilege, to publish among the people the unsearchable riches of Christ!' Yours, C. BULLARD.

CARTER'S STORE, Ky., Nov. 30, 1850. Brother Campbell: I still continue to preach to the poor destitute churches of our country. Since the 1st of last May, I have added to the church near 300 members. Bro. Geo. Hon has been with me part of the time. I feel much rejoiced to see the people so much concerned about their sinful condition, and turning from the error of their ways.

Yours, truly,

PETER HON.

NEW LONDON, Chester County, Pa., Nov. 29, 1850. Brother Campbell: I am happy to be able to report, that since I saw you in Baltimore, I have immersed 6 penitent believers into Christ. The little church here is increasing in numbers, intelligence, and piety; and if they continue thus to increase, are destined to exert a powerful and salutary influence in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is situated about an equal distance from Philadelphia and Baltimore. Yours, truly, E. E. ORVIS. SAVANNAH, Andrews County, Mo., Dec. 25, 1850.

Brother Campbell: I have, as yet, seen no report from the churches in this county. At the beginning of the year we had five congregations, numbering about two hundred and fifty in all; but they have been alive to the good cause the present season, and they have more than doubled their numbers. We have six congregations, and between 500 and 600 members, and, blessed be the name of the Lord, the cause is still advancing, and all the brethren and sisters seem to be engaged in the great work. O that the good Lord may help us to do more every succeeding year, until the good cause shall over all prevail! P. L. HUDGENS.

REDSTONE, Pa., December 23, 1850. Brother Campbell: Since the middle of August, there has been 10 persons immersed at this place, and 1 united from the Baptists; for all which we thank God and take courage. HENRY B. GOE.

FREEDOM, O., December 16, 1850). Brother Campbell: Within a few weeks past, there have been added to the congregations on the Reserve some 70 individuals, principally through the labors of our efficient and devoted evangelist, Bro. Calvin Smith, of Trumbull county. At Eagleville 13; Freedom 7; Garrettsville 7; Lordstown 35 by immersion, and 3 reclaimed; Solon 6. To the Lord, who gives the increase and causes us to rejoice, be all the praise! B. F. PERKY. SHELBY COUNTY, Ill., December 16, 1850. Brother Campbell: The good cause is onward in this county-about 50 have been added this year. B. W. HENRY.

Boonsboro', Md., December 11, 1850. Brother Campbell: I gave you an account of a successful meeting we had at Hyattstown, in this State; two more, both young gentlemen, have since made the good confession and been immersed. One of the young gentlemen was studying Methodist theology, in order to the ministry; but he heard the ancient gospel, and is now studying the Bible, untrammeled by creeds, and I hope he will be a useful citizen of the kingdom. These make 12 persons in all that I immersed there since September last, and the prospect favorable. I immersed 2 at a place called Smoketown, in Washington county, rot long since. So you see the good cause is onward in this region. I have immersed 20 persons since I came to this State; and if we only had competent evangelists in the field, doubtless many would be converted to the Lord. At the solicitation of the brethren in Washington county, I have located

here as an evangelist. A visit from you would be very acceptable and profitable in this region. The brethren somewhat expect you to visit them sometime this winter or in the spring. Yours, JR. FRAME.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., December 13, 1850.

Brother Campbell: Our brother in the Lord, James E. Gaston, of Warren, Trumbull county, O., spent a few days with us on his way to Monmouth, Ill., and delivered seven discourses at this place, much to the edification and encouragement of the brethren. W. F. M. ARNY.

GARRETTSVILLE, O., January 7, 1851. Brother Campbell: We have had 9 added to our congregation, by baptism, since the 15th November. On last Lord's day we had a joyful meeting. After my brother was done preaching, a Congregationalist preacher, who was present, gave notice that he would preach a discourse for us in the evening, if we were willing. To which we consented. After preaching a good discourse, he gave a short history of his standing, and some of his reasons for leaving that church. He offered to unite with us, and, as he had been immersed, we gave him a hearty reception. He is a man that wishes to walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Yours, as ever, JOHN RUDULPH.

BEDFORD, Ky., January 15, 1851. Brother Campbell: I am happy to say that the cause of truth appears prospering among us. Not that we can record any great increase to the church, but that the brethren seem to be awakening up to a sense of their duty, and becoming more intelligent in the scriptures. We have considerable opposition to contend with; but, instead of retarding, I feel convinced it will ultimately have the effect of accelerating our progress. At our last protracted effort, the Methodist preacher could fall upon no means more likely to preserve his congregation than by calling round and warning them all against attending our meetings. We may be certain of re-action, when the human mind is bent under restrictions, just as we know that a spring, when bent, will tend to regain its position as soon as the pressure is taken off. I intend to act as quietly and industriously as I can, in the way of instructing the brethren, and leading them forward to the duties of their profession, knowing that the influence of a holy life and conversation will soon be felt with power in the neighborhood.

In Bedford, the number of Disciples is small, only about 30 to be counted upon; and their resources, in a pecuniary point of view, are very limited; nevertheless, they have a good meeting-house, and are well assisted by the brethren at Mount Bird, where the number, influence, and means, are pretty considerable.

I minister at the two places above named. Mount Bird is on the opposite side of Madison, about ten miles distant from this. It is always a misfortune, in my opinion, when a congregation cannot have preaching every Lord's day; but we are necessitated, sometimes, to yield to the force of circumstances. We meet regularly, both here and at Mount Bird, every first day of the week, to break bread, but there is a marked difference in the attendance when preaching occurs. In the adjoining county there are five or six congregations without a preacher among them; and in Oldham county they are in the same condition. They would willingly sustain a man of the right stamp in Henry county, and are making considerable effort to secure one. Could you not recommend any one to the work from your quarter? Yours, in the best bonds, WM. THOMSON. CLOVERDALE, Ia., January 1, 1851. Brother Campbell: After my respects to you, I will hasten to give you au account of my travels, and the success of the cause of our Master at those points which I have visited, since I saw you in Martinsville, Ia. At

Cloverdale, on the 3d Lord's day in November, 1 by confession and 1 reclaimed; at Mt. Meridian, we held two meetings-the result of which was 15 immersions, and several others reclaimed. This is a new point, which none of our brethren had visited previously to these meetings. The preaching was done through the co-operation of the brethren at Cloverdale. The truth, at this point, seems to have been received into good and honest hearts, and has been instrumental in uniting a little band of brethren and sisters in heart and mind, to keep the ordinances of our heavenly Master. The fifth Lord's day in December, we visited the brethren at Manhattan, Putnam county. We remained five days, and the result of the meeting was 6 immersions. More or less accessions have been obtained at almost every point we have visited. P. M. BLANKENSHIP.

NORTH BLOOMFIELD, O., January 9, 1851. Brother Campbell: I was present, last Lord's day, in company with Bro. Cyrus Bosworth, at the organization of a church in Green township, in this county. Walter Bartlett was chosen Elder, and Wm. D. Morris Deacon. Eleven disciples pledged themselves to the Lord, and to each other, to meet regularly as a church, and strive to walk in the ordinances and commandments of the Lord. The following Tuesday 4 converts were baptized, and the most encouraging indications of a sincere regard for, and deep interest in, this infant church, are witnessed in the conduct of many who, we hope, will soon be numbered with the saved. ISAAC ERRETT.

WASHINGTON, Ia., January 24, 1851. Brother Campbell: Brethren Noyes and Slider, of New Albany, Ia., have just closed a meeting four miles east of this place, at a Christian church called "Bethany;" at which meeting there were 59 souls added to the church, which now numbers near 200 members. The day the meeting closed (yesterday) 5 were added, and many more would have confessed their faith in Christ, no doubt, but these two brethren were worn down. ALFRED DAVIS.

Fraternally yours,

MOUNT ROCK, Pa., January 31, 1851. Brother Campbell: We have recently had 8 valuable additions to our church in this place-4 by immersion and 4 by letter, mostly from the sects, and of the very best materials that can be found in this community. Through the labors of Bro. Charles M'Dougall, of Ohio, these results have been wrought. To the ever blessed Captain of our Salvation, be everlasting praise for his goodness! GEO. ZINN, Jr.

DUNNSVILLE, Va., January 21, 1851. Brother Campbell: We had a delightful meeting at the Rappahannock last week, attended by our general Evangelists, Bros. G. W. Abell, R. Y. Henly, and H. F. M'Keney, (the latter a student of Bethany College.) They are the right kind of men-discreet, zealous, and efficient. The work of the Lord, I trust, will greatly prosper in their hands. We had 6 additions, (among them my eldest daughter.) They are all in the bloom of youth but one, and he is in the prime of life. May they walk worthy of their high calling, and at last wear that crown that is promised to the faithful! Yours, in the best of bonds, E. M. WARE.

CANTON, Bradford County, Pa., January 31, 1851. Brother Campbell: Brethren T. Miller, L. B. Hyatt, and myself, have made the congregation in this place a visit. We delivered a series of discourses to the community, and had the pleasure of seeing 18 persons submit to the truth A subscription is being circulated for building a house, and some $900 are already signed.

The brethren at Troy, are now engaged in building a house, at a cost of some $1600 The cause of truth is gaining strength in all this section of

country. The Christians and Disciples are beginning to co-operate, through the influence of Bros. Miller and Hyatt. J. M. SHEPARD. SOMERSET, Pa., January 29, 1851. Brother Campbell: In the "general field" we have Bros. Lanphear and Macdougal, and intend to send forth Bros. Bevins and Lobengier. The good effects of our movement are beginning to be felt; and although there has not yet been many additions, there has been much good seed sown, which we hope will germinate and bring forth fruit to the honor and glory of God.

We had a meeting here about the holydays, which resulted in 6 additions, 4 by immersion, and 2 that had been immersed elsewhere. Our congregation is in a healthy state. Yours, J. J. SCHELL.

STEAMER PENNSYLVANIA, Feb. 7, 1851. Brother Campbell: Early in September last I left Kentucky for Texas, by land. The second Lord's day in the month I preached, in the morning, in Nashville, Tenn.-1 lady made the good confession, and was immersed. In the evening I preached at Franklin College-4 confessed the Lord, one of them a Professor in the College. He had been a Presbyterian.

Thursday evening before the fourth Lord's day, I commenced a meeting in Memphis, which continued eighteen days, and resulted in the addition of 46 to the church there-several were from the Methodists and Baptists

I spent ten days at Little Rock, Ark. A few were added to the church. The next Lord's day I spoke for the Baptist brethren in Boston, Texas. The Lord's day following I spent, (together with a few days before and the Monday following) at Oak Grove, Texas-73 were added to the saints.

The next Lord's day (1st Lord's day in November) I was in M'Kenny, Collin county, Texas-1 was immersed. The second Lord's day in same month was at old Bro. Collin M'Kenny's, in same county-1 immersed. The first Lord's day in December I spent in Dallas county. Met many of the brethren; had pleasant meetings; and, taking leave of them, started back to Kentucky.

On my return stopped a short time in Memphis. To my great joy, found Bros. Johnson and Dearborn there-16 had united when I left, and 9 others, I am infomed, joined before the brethren left the city..

Yours, in hope,

B. F. HALL.

P. S.-A Bro Polly has removed from Arkansas to Texas. During the last season he immersed upwards of 100 persons, in the counties of Dallas, Collin, Grayson, Lamar, &c. He is a good man, a powerful preacher, and should be sustained. B. F. H. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 1851. Brother Campbell: The third Lord's day in January, 1 held a meeting at George's Creek, and organized a church of 22 members-8 persons confessed the Lord, and were immersed in his name. There was considerable interest manifested, and I trust much good will be done.

Yours, &c.,

JAMES B PYATT. MARION COUNTY, O., January 15, 1851. Brother Campbell: Perhaps many of the Disciples in Ohio do not know that they have a little band of brethren in Columbus. They have met in a church capacity for some ten months past, in the Council Chamber, to keep the ordinances of worship as they were delivered. Bros. W. F'. Pool and Bedwell are their Elders.

These dear brethren solicited my aid. I submitted their call and condition to our meeting for co-operation, whose primary object is to send the gospel beyond the region of the churches; and, with one consent, they said go.

We commenced a meeting in the Hall of Representatives on Saturday