Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-08-18

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f,om J. M. Choate, Of Iowa City, |. i.
,ben letter has been received from
.,her w. B. Morey, missionary at GALE
m giving information Of the organiza-
/. Il 4 church at Iowa City, consisting of
.,,u members. Immediately after which |
j gentlemen related their christian expe-
ace and were received as candidates for
o,i,m Brother M. says, "-One Of them
!. member Of the Presbyterian church,
"A ,houch he had never seen person
.0,;zed he had become convinced, from a
.,eful perusal of Gods word, that sprink
no was moi baptism, and had been waiting
N wears for an opportunity to follow his
faster ii this ordinance. On the Lords
~ we repaired to the water side, where,
The presence Of large, respectable, and
uen.iye congregation, buried the two be-
eyers in the likeness Of Christs death
rhs was the first instance in which the
waters Of the Iowa river have been troubled
With the baptismal rite.
Ifthis church could now have an efficient
Isslor, see no reason why il would not
Sc as rapidly and respectfully as any other
tie place."
Iowa City has been selected as the future
nd permanent capital Of Iowa. 1t is rep
senled as being delightful place, sur
bunded BY rich country, and containing
population Of more than 700 Inhabitants.
The capitol, "a chaste specimen Of Doric
tchuecturc,) is already erected; surround
! b. many handsome buildings, several Of
Rem brick, occupied as hotels, stores, shops,
6ces, school-houses; in short, presenting
Il The appearance Of city Of years.
An experienced brother in the ministry
vas appointed short time since TO occupy
m inviting Geld, with the expectation that
Z would accept, but for, some reason he
eclined. II is still open TO man of ac-
|cplable character and talent, but the COM
milIee hope 10 fill it soon.
Iowa Territory, like her elder sister Wis
Onsau, is rapidly filling up with inhabit
|uts; and there are found among them, il
10Th, professors of religion famons whom
re numerous Bap;ists, nho, ia that nev
ountry, without pastors, without stated pub
c worship, and some Of Them without III
privilege Of religious meeting for month:
md even yeats, in many respects, like shee
Without shepherd. The first labor Of III
missionary who caches the place is 10 gail
er the wanderefs into the fold again, whic
being accomplished, and the institutions
he.gospel being stately established, ne HI
BIO difficulty in obtaining a congregatio
pEd gathering around him company
active, and useful friends.
The sentiments of the Baptists are pop
lar in these territories. In Iowa the Ba
tits, at present, rank the second denomin
ton as 10 numbers, and include very r
spectacle portion Of the community.
Spiritual blessings have been showert
upon The few laborers in that region. Brot
er Isaac Marvin, missionary at Pleasa
Grove, ILL.,, on the borders Of Iowa. write
1.-THE Lord has blessed US with arevival
his work within few weeks. Sever
backsliders have returned, a number Of p.
sons have obtained hope, and many me
are anxious. We have received an addlli
Of four since wrote you, and ] expect o.
ers will unite with US next Lords da
SOME by letter, others by baptism"
Brother r. Weston, another mission:
at Carthage, ILL.,, opposite the southern po
Of Iowa, reports revival among his peoI
add in the vicinity. He says: "We n
with mucIr opposition from dram-selle
gamblers, Mormons, and anii-eiort proie
pls Of religion; but 10 spite Of all OPPOSITE
The gospel prevailed, TO the confusion OF
enemies of the cross Of Christ. Sim
We're made 10 cry out, God have mercy
my soul and soon the voice Of Joy
gladness followed from those who believ
Backsliders came home TO their heave
Fathers house with the confession: h'
sinned against heavens; and many hard
ed sinners, upon whom all previous ell
had proved fruilIess, were melted into
and obedience.
Jesus Christ has power alone
To subdue the heart Of stone-'
have had the happiness, already
bOrying with Christ in baptism, ten vii
converts, seven Of whom are heads OF
lilies. N
0 my brother, 1t is impossible TO desc
50 that you, at the great disAnce you
iiOm US, can adequately appreciate i,
such work in this country gladdens