eiples of Christ, Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Independents, and disci ples of Christ named the devout glory."

"It is with no other than sorrowful feelings I declare my conviction, that were any of the most highly esteemed ministers of religion faithfully and zealously to require in his congregation implicit obedience to all that the Lord Jesus directed his Apostles in the commission to teach, and to discontinue every act or practice ordained by the standard of the church or community to which such minister belonged, for which there is no example or authority in the New Testament, a few Lord's days would separate him and the flock who would no longer sustain him in return for his labors for their spiritual happiness. He would be sent off as a weak fanatic."

"I would again direct attention to the commission, Teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you; and, lo! I am with you,' &c. I wish again to mark the expression, 'I am with you,' and the reason why he would be with them; yes, the term is express, and marked, arising from, and depending on their teaching them to observe all things-not some things, but all things I have commanded," &c.

And the following notice:

"It will be esteemed an act of Christian kindness for all who may read the foregoing to address their ground of dissent, solely supported by the word of God-if not through the Harbinger, to forward such by post to New York, addressed to M. Lynch, Post-Office, New York. If exceeding one sheet, to be post-paid; marking on the left hand corner of the letter, Baptist. J. BUCHANAN.

I leave these items with my readers for another moon. I will give my views in the next number. Another communication from the same respectable source is under consideration.

A. C.

From the Christian Herald-Extra, N. H., Dec 24, 1840.

WHAT NEXT?

In the Millennial Harbinger of November, Mr. Alexander Campbell makes the following extraordinary statement:-"For twelve hundred years after Christ, immersion for the remission of sins was the practice of the whole Christian world-Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans. Remember I have said it, and can prove it from the most authentic records on earth." Well, this we think about caps the climax. Does Mr. Campbell suppose he shall proselyte the well informed to his superficial system of washing away sins in water baptism, by making such a presumptuous statement as the above? We have studied ecclesiastical history a little, and we do know that the most approved church history now extant will nail the above statement to the counter as base coin. Remember we have said it, and we can not only prove it from ecclesiastical history, but from the Bible. Not quite so fast, Mr. Campbell. "Contra stimulum calcas." M.

I will tell you what next:-You will find in my forthcoming work on Baptism a full exposition of the ignorance of history, both ecelesi

astic and civil, of the man who could make such a reckless declaration. He will prove from the Bible, as he says, events that transpired for twelve centuries after its close!

What next?

A. C.

From the Journal of Christianity.

JOSEPH C. STILES.

THE REV. Joseph C. Stiles, a clergyman of the Presbyterian church in Kentucky, has been suspended from his ministry by the West Lexington Presbytery.

The following are the charges which were proved against him:1st. Misrepresenting the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, and holding it up in his sermons as arbitrary and tyrannical. 2d. Misrepresenting the Synod at Hopkinsville.

3d. Pursuing a course calculated to produce a schism.

4th. Declaring his determination to remain in his ecclesiastical connexion, (contrary to a previous promise,) that he might enlighten the minds of his brethren.

5th. Aiding in calling a convention of ministers not of the orthodox party.

6th. Aiding the session of Versailles church in persecuting the minority of said church.

7th. Aiding the Rev. A. M. Campbell in an attempt to draw off Greer's Creek Church from the orthodox party.

Four days were spent in the examination of witnesses in proof of the above charges. Mr. Stiles was found guilty, and executed without benefit of clergy.

This is the same Mr. Stiles, who, awhile ago, made such a terrible splutter in Kentucky against Campbellism; for which he was extolled by the whole Presbyterian church as a second Goliah of Gath.

News from the Churches.

Georgetown, Kentucky, November 14, 1840.

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I have within the last two weeks labored a few days at Paris and Providence. gained 11 at the former and 9 at the latter place. The brethren were much revived at both points; and if we should be able to avail ourselves of the impetus given to the cause much more good may be done. The winter has already commenced; but I hope the brethren will make the most vigorous efforts for the advancement of this the best of all causes, and be animated with the sentiment of the poet

"Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead,
"I'll follow where he goes."

The Priests may try to blind the people and oppose union with all their power: but It is destined to succeed. The Saviour prayed for it—he died for it-he rose for it. The Father heard him, and the Father will hear us if we pray in faith and labor in good earnest for it?

When will you be in Kentucky? I am just informed that much good can be done at Green River by a visit there. May the Lord bless you!

I hope to pass through Kentucky next spring.-A. C.

J.T. JOHNSON.

Bowling Green, Virginia, December 19, 1840. I rejoice that the Lord is smiling upon our poor efforts in the Old Dominion. Brother Bullard and myself held a meeting in Scottsville, Albemarle county, near my native spot, where we had labored under the evil influences of sectarianism for some years, and had teen able to accomplish but little. You recollect when you were there you were not suffered to hold forth the word of life in any of the consecrated houses, called churches. I had contended fearlessly-perhaps too violently sometimes, for years, solitary and alone, for that religion which was preached by the Apostles of the Lamb; but notwithstanding I was very popular when considered orthodox, such was the opposition to you, that as soon as it was understood that I was in any sense connected with you, the people looked on me with pious horror, and I have not been able to get a good hearing until lately. Blessed be the name of the Lord, the truth has triumphed at last! Some of the anost intelligent and respectable gentlemen and ladies were immersed; among them were a Presbyterian gentleman and his wife.

From Scottsville brother Bullard and myself hastened to the co operation meeting in Lanenburg. It was very poorly attended by the proclaimers. It is a pity that the brethren will not put themselves to more inconvenience to attend such meetings. They are very interesting and profitable. The next one is to be held at Paineville, Amelia County

You were acquainted with the state of things in Lunenburg. I am happy to inform you that a reconciliation was brought about between brother Shelburne and those with whom he stood at variance. After arriving at an amicable adjustment of all difficulties, after 12 o'clock on Saturday night the good old brother Shelburne rode some 10 miles from our meeting and met with us around the Lord's table by 3 o'clock in the afternoon. At night he preached at brother William Stone's, and gave us the good old gospel. May the good Lord bless the brethren in that part of the state, and make them instrumental in converting the people! Such has been the state of things in that district of country, that very few have been baptized for years. We immersed only one.

From Lunenburg we proceeded to Powhattan. The weather was bad, and we had but few persons to hear us. We immersed two.

From this place we repaired to Richmond, and though the weather was bad and but little notice of our appointments, we immersed ten persons.

The state of things requiring immediate attention in Scottsville, and being urged by the brethren and friends to return there immediately, I consented, though in feeble health, to meet the appointments in this county, and let brother Bullard return to Scottsville. From a letter received from brother Tyler, I learn that notwithstanding the deep snow and bad weather, 8 more have been immersed there: making 16 since the commencement of the late effort. The Lord has been very good to us in Caroline since I reached.Twenty have been added; and I hope more will yet obey. If we only had enough good proclaimers, and if the brethren would sustain them after they get them, the Old Domibion would soon be brought under the influence of the truth. May the Lord bless the brethren and stir them up to diligence, devotion, self-denial, and sacrifice to promote the interests of his cause! R. L. COLEMAN. Cincinnati, Ohio, December 13, 1840. During a late visit of brother Ricketts, upwards of 20 additious were made to the congregation in this city, and four at Carthage. We number now above six hundred JAMES CHALLEN, and are living in peace and in love.

Palmyra, Ohio, December 22, 1840. I am happy to inform you of the success of the gospel in this place. In September, 1839, there were 7 immersed; the first Lord's day in June, 1840, 1; the second Lord's day, 2; the third Lord's day, 5; the fourth Lord's day, 1; 3 in the month of July; 2 in August, and 17 in September. This meeting commenced on Friday the 11th, and continued till the Monday following. Our chief speakers were A. B. Green and A. S. Hay. den. Since that time 3 were immersed, and 2 received from the Baptists. There were also 7 more immersed from churches in Palmyra. There is a congregation of Disciples in the south part of the town, and one in the north-west part. We now number in the north-west part of the town 74, of which we have received in the last 16 months 40, and prospects fair for more. We have three meetings a-week, and walk in peace and love. E. FISHER. Bless the Lord for his goodness unto us!

Pethany, Virginia, January 6, 1840. Brother Campbell-Permit me, if you please, through the Harbinger, to say to the Evangelists travelling upon the national road through Ohio, that they will find churches at the following places, to wit:-At the house of brother Spragus, 8 miles east of Colum bus, is a congregation of intelligent disciples, meeting every Lord's day under the senatorial care of brethren Collins and Needles. They number something like 50. Evange Jets would do well to call and see them.

Four miles south of Etna, a village on the national road, 20 miles east of Columbus, I coustituted a congregation of 18 or 19 members, who meet at the house of brother A. C. Ford. Brother Ford is well calculated as an Elder to edify the brethren. Evangelista. would here find a copious field for labor. I never found in any community more willing ness to hear, and readiness to obey, than at this place.

Also, 8 miles east of Zanesville I constituted, at the house of brother Berkhimer, a church of 13 members. At this house crowds (notwithstanding the weather) continued to turn out. I regretted much that I could stay no longer than I did (which was three days) at brother Berkhimer's. Efficient laborers are much needed at the places above mentioned. Though the above is more intended for Evangelists travelling upon this great thoroughfare through the state, yet the brethren of the Western Reserve are par ticularly invited to see these brethren as well as other portions of this state.

In passing from Maysville to Columbus I found but one disciple, and yet no country has greater claims to the gospel than this, filled as it is with fountains, streams, and rivers, a deuse population, and all other conveniencies for evangelical operations. And now, brethren, as we are willing that the Pope should have the country without water, let us go and take for our Master that of much water.

With the best of wishes, your fellow servant in the Lord,

A. P. LAW.

Short's Mill, Indiana, November 28, 1840. Since I last wrote you the congregation meeting at Short's Mill, Indian Creek. Law rence county, have divided off so as to form a congregation in and around Springville; so that our number is about 60; 13 of them have been added the last six months. We are doing tolerable well; but we think we should do much better with only'a passing visit from you as soon as you can. I am persuaded that much good would result from your speaking face to face to the people of this country. But the will of the Lord be dona!" Should you visit New Albany, it is about 70 miles to this place, on your way to Blooar ington, la., which is 21 miles. JOHN SHORT. Georgetown, Kentucky, December 8, 1840.

I have just concluded a meeting of ten days at North Middletown, in Bourbon county, at which we had 23 accessions. The brethren were much revived, and rejoiced greatly. I had the constant assistance of brother Dr. Adams who resides there, and brother Raines was with us a few days.

Brother Adams is in the confidence of the people, and had about as much as he could do in his profession while I was with him. His labors with me by way of exhortation, &c. were most salutary and successful, and most overwhelming with the brethren. The prospects were most flattering for more.

The meeting-house erected by the brethren at North Middleton is one of the neatest, most commodious, and best adapted to speaker and hearer, that I ever occupied. They are entitled to all praise for their Christian emulation and liberality. It is judged that the house will accommodate 800 hearers On the first Lord's day I was there the house could not bold the congregation. JT JOHNSON,

Middle Mountain, Botetort county, Virginia, December 20, 1840. I wish to say something about the good cause in this section. We have a congregation at New Castle, numbering 25 or 26. Out of this number I suppose some 6 or 8upon an average meet every first day so attend to the ancient practice of breaking bread, &c. Out of the whole number we have only 4 male members, and generally but 2 of them atten I meeting regularly. We have only one Elder. Since brother Bullard went to Eastern Virginia, brother Isaac Scott, of Giles, preaches for us once a month I think it is within the last two months he has baptized about 27, and some 5 or 6 to follow shortly-all these in his own neighborhood. The gospel appears to have no effect any more on the people of New Castle and its vicinity, owing principally, in my opinion, to Universalisin. The most abandoned drunkards, liars, and presumptuous swearers are all going to heaven because there is no hell! MARTHA L. CURTIS.

Perryville, Kentucky, November 28, 1840.

I have no news of interest to write you. Religion in this country is rather on the onward march although we fall far short of primitive Christianity; but I think I dis cover amongst the preachers more zeal and dillgence upon this point.

Brother Campbell, I see but two things essential to the conversion of the world; and these are the union of Christians and a conformity to the gospel. O that the brethren universally would wake up upon this subject!

The second Lord's day in this month 5 obeyed the gospel at Perryville Young brother Kendrick is the preacher at that place. ISAAC CHAPLINE. Warren, Ohio, December 7, 1840

I have been speaking for about two years in the northern part of Trumbull county, principally in Southington, Farmington, Bloomfield, and Johnson churches. In all these places there have been added the present year by immersion and letter about 50 members. We have now only one Evangelist in the northern part of this county who pretends to labor regularly, and that in a population of some 20,000 Of all these there are only about 250 now on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. Of this 20,000 some 500 annually sink into the tomb-a fearful majority, alas! unprepared-and O the wretched state of the self-styled evange Ucal churches! While you are engaged in devising and executing great enterprizes for the glory of God and the happiness of your fellow-men, remember us. HARVEY BROCKETT.

Enoch, Monroe county, Ohio, December, 1840. I informed you some time since that there were about 25 Disciples in this place. I now Inform you that our number at present amounts to thirty, who meet on Pawpaw. They organized last summer. 1 co-operated with brethren Hendershot and Ward in declaring the ancient gospel there on last Lord's day; and the result was the concession of three happy souls-two of them were young ladies from the Methodist connexionthe other a young man from the world. Prospects are propitious for more in this region, if we only had efficient proclaimers; and how can we have them unless we co-operate; for individual churches generally are not able to send alone. Do, brother Campbell, speak out to the brethren again on this subject. J. R. FRAME. Pittstown, New York, December 9, 1840, Our prospect here is flattering. Fifteen have recently obeyed the gospel. Elder Porter Thomas is now laboring with us. S. W. THOMPSON. Philadelphia, November 10, 1840.

In the past month I gave you a very brief statement of the progress of the gospel with us; since which time there have been some valuable accessions. It is good to gather strength from every quarter among those who are in the open field of rebellion; but when Bible Christianity can make a draw from the ranks of the clergy, we rejoice the moge because of the influence upon others.

The brethren were much rejoiced last Lord's day at the addition of four valuable disciples-a lady from the Baptists, and a Methodist preacher, wife, and daughter. A brief sketch of his religious history may not be uninteresting to the brethren. At the age of 14 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in England; at 17 he was licensed to preach; and about-years since was sent out to the Wesleyan missionary station in Halifax While there he became dissatisfied with Episcopal Methodism and united with the Protestant Methodists, and for some time labored with them; but becoming dissatis fied with Methodism in general, and not knowing where he could find any thing much better, he resolved to resign his station and locate here for the study of medicine, and in the meantime studiously examine the Bible.

Previously to his moving to our city the Rev. Mr Stockton, a talented preacher, of the Protestant Methodist Church, speaks of him in the September number of the Letter Press, of which he was Editor, under the head of Providential Encouragements, as follows:-"The Rev. Thomas Taylor, Pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is about to remove his ressdence to Philadelphia. Brother Taylor was originally sent out by the Wesleyan Missionary Society. He subsequently became connected with our missionary station in Halifax, and has held the superintentancy of it for some years. He has also been the Editor of a popular literary periodical, entitled, The Pear!. He is an excellent preacher, and will, no doubt, in this capacity be a valuable helper to our cause. Indications of providential favor are multiplying around us. Let us be grateful and obedient. We respond with like feeli gs, Amen!"

Little did our brother who wrote the above think that in about one year after his removal to our city he would be called upon by his brother Taylor to witness his burial be neath the yielding waves of the wide and deep waters of the Delaware.

Bat the interest of the cause demands an additional remark. When Brother Taylor moved to the city, he did not enrol his name upon the book of any church, determining to first decide what was truth. He. however, very often spoke for Mr. Stockton and others. The morning of the Lord's Day he united with us, he spoke for Mr. Stockton's congragation-upon the kingdom of Christ and the appointed means of remission of sins, alleging that baptism was one and an important means. At the close of his remarks, he informed the church that he was now resolved to be immersed the first opportunity. Mr. Stockton then offered to immerse him, if he would allow him. The next morning he invited him to go with him and family to the immersion, which he did with a heavy heart but good spirit. When I had immersed brother Taylor I requested him to immerse his wife and daughter, which he did, to the joy of him and them. We can say with brother Stockton, "Indications of providential favor" are multiplying around us Let us be grateful and rejoice I thank the Lord for one who can and will now stand side by side in the good cause and plead a Saviour's love and claims to a dying world, and against the ravages of the demon, Party. GEORGE W. ELLEY.

Georgetown, Kentucky, January 4, 1841.

I have just reached home from a tour of 12 days, spent partly at Paris, Cane Ridge, and Millersburg. I met brother Gano at Paris, and in a few days we gained 5 additions. We parted on Saturday morning he for Millersburg, and I for Cane Ridge. Brother Ricketts met me at Cane Ridge, where we gained 8 additions by Thursday morning. Brother Gano had by that time gained 21 at Millersburg. At the urgent entreaty of the brethren we went to Millersburg, and 5 more were added. The weather became very severe, and the meeting closed very differently from what we expected. The year 1840 went off finely in that section-39 were added to the faithful with renewed zeal, and courage, and diligence in this good cause. The year 1841 ought to inspire us learn wisdom at protracted meetings-short sermons, short exhortations and many of And we ought to them-short prayers and many of them, with much singing, constitute the life and soul of a good meeting. The truth thus put forth would conquer the world..