Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-16

Newport, on Wednesday and Thursday.
The 9th and OH instant. The introductory
sermon was preached by the RevDr sylsnd.
Four new churches. two Of them located in
Providence, were received into the Associu-
lon, making the whole number thirty six.
The reports Of The churches exhibited a
gratifying increase Of numbers over the re-
ports Of tho preceding year. Two hundred
and sixteen bsptisms were reported, while
the nett increase Of the number of the CON-
muncants is considerable more than this
number.
Very few congregations are without set
tied pastors, and commodious church edifces
Indeed the increase of he congregations has.
of late, led to the erection in various parts of
the State of a large number Of tasteful, and,
in some instances, Of elegant church build
ings. as in Warren, Pawtuckst, Cumberland,
Westerly, East Greenwich. Ilopkinlon, md
in other towns. The large and wealthy So
ce,y in South Kingston still worship in a
barn-llke house, very much 10 the disadvant-
age OF the congregation and the general pros.
pcrily of the town. It is TO be hoped that
'his eVl' VIII soon De corrected.
Newport itself has much improved. In the
I'd Church entire harmony has been restored
between the Church and the Corporations aud
this Society, so venerable for its years and
character, now enjoys the ministry Of its for
mer pastor, the Rev. DR.. Choules. The Ist
Church, Rev. Mr. Smiths, has lately erect
ed large and convenient house Of worship.
A third church, styled the Central Church,
Of abou. $50 members, has sprung up during
the pas, year, who are just completing one of
the best church cdifces in the State. They
have invited The Rev. Henry Jackson, Of this
city TO become their pastor.
The association nd ourncd on Thursday
afternoon, after very pleasant session. In
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bllitcs OF the churches with reference TO tho
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'ant anu gratifying events IN MEXICO st''i
| need confirmation although tho general
co,,.c,,oss or ,Le ,dv;ces IA mn, d,ub,ed
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NO o'rec' accounts nave YET zee" 'ece"ea
| from the city Oi Mexico, and there IA inucli
| room for conjecture. both Us to the manner
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commanding p"s''"'' an" as w 'he cohsc-
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Il Ietin makes the following remarRs:.-
! ave greatly fear it is only "a regards the
| city aud The Mexican army, and has no refer.
ence to treaty Of peace, though one Of tho
reports says lha, the Mex'cans hid expressed
Willingness - To receive Mr.. Inst, which
"",u "1 ' ,I i" ,"s d ''as,o ~ aro1s
far Tho surrender of the civ which I,,,cr
would be under the exclusive management
II" zen oc"'' Us w" "'''"'y eo""anue''
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awe sincerely hope that the opportunity
will not be lost for closing the war by nego.
,la,'on o' uea,y' wn.eh we '".nk ca" pIoo.
I,bc Cove,nmon, and neon,, arc nnds, tho
state of alarm which appears to exist in tho
cap'ia' IN consequence OF the approach anu
I'VE hope 'h"t Gen. scott and MT Irst
shines md ,h,, ,hey ~ n listen ,o No o,ono.
sails. excep, such as have peace for their ba
sis. declaring tina, they will enter into no
'o,mS' Us ,eRa'os INC c"y a"u o'"y' %, any
o,.o, e,ror # ,hcy ,oss s;,h, of Tho main ob.
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wi, nrnve IN be nm error wb,.h canno, h,
! co,rec,ed Ifa ,,ea,v was n,, signed with
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,he civ we shall oivo nm all hone. oI ,b,t