Article titled "Liberia" published in The Commission, November 1860

LIBERIA The missionaries and teachers in Liberia and Sierra Leone are required to report quarterly to brother В. P. Yates of Monrovia, by whom their reports are forwarded to the Board. We give, in a condensed form, the principal facts of the missionary reports for the second quarter of 1 860. Monrovia , Rev. J. T. Richardson reports regular attention to the duties of his pastorate, without any special results. Edina and Bexley, Rev. Robert F. Hill, reports preaching at Edina, Bexley, Farmazetta and Marshall. At the former place had baptized three-and there is manifestly quite an interest at that place. Buchanan, Rev. A. P. Davis, progress not rapid, yet sure. Preached 24 sermons, delivered 7 lectures, instructed Bible Class 8 times. Three candidates for baptism-speaks of several valuable accessions from the heathen. Greenville, Rev. Isaac Roberts, reports 21 sennons and other labors, Greenville, Farmersville and Bluer Barer. Nothing of special interest. Caldwell, Rev. F. Richardson, 2 excluded and 5 baptized. New Georgia, Rev. S. W. Britton — “We have great reason to rejoice in the goodness of God to this congregation. The work goes on gradually; no noise, but deep and effectual. All seem to be interested in the conversion of sinners.” “The interior settlement at Carysburg is a delightful situation, both in point of health and agricultural pursuits. The people are industrious. It bids fair to be prosperous, and hence a very desirable place. Its growth is rapid and from present indications permanent. In ascending the St. Paul’s River, I found its banks beautifully decorated with pleasant villas, and well cultivated farms of sugar cane — well stocked with cattle, sheep and goats, as well as poultry. Surely the Lord smileth on this people, and gratitude should fill our hearts with praises. My school is doing well. New Virginia, Rev. H. Underwood, reports the addition of thirteen converts, “a part of whom are scholars of the Sabbath