Extracts of letters from Brother Richardson, August 12 and September 30, 1853, Brother Joseph M. Harden, September 6, 1853, and Brother Yates, October 1, 1853

Monrovia The church at Monrovia, since the death of Rev. H. Teague, has been without a regular ministry. They have been partially supplied by brother Richardson, our missionary at Caldwell. Referring to this station, under date of September 30th, he says: The Union meeting of this quarter commenced at Monrovia, Friday, the 16th instant; and it is not finally closed as yet. During the meeting, many that were living without hope, and without God in the world, seemed to be deeply concerned about their soul’s salvation. One I believe is truly converted to God. I feel much encouraged to labor for souls, although I am made to grieve when I look at my own unworthiness for such high and important work. I baptized at Monrovia, the first Lord’s day in September, one soul, which the Lord had made me the instrument of saving from the power of sin, who is now sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in a right mind. There are two more waiting to be buried with their Lord by baptism at the same place. I hope from the great interest and the constant attendance of the people, since the Union meeting commenced at Monrovia, that we shall reap an abundant harvest ere the meeting is ended. □ □□□ New Virginia By letters from our missionary at New Virginia, brother Joseph M. Harden, we learn that he is still prosecuting his work, though in consequence of the rains he has been much interrupted. He says, Sept. 6th: “I am happy to write that I have been successful in awakening an interest in Virginia, with respect to the Sunday school. It is now taught every Sunday, instead of every fortnight. The day school too is more encouraging, the people being more ready to send their children regularly. The present number of scholars is 51. Branches taught are spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, and history. The Scriptures, however, are made a prominent subject of study.” □ □□□