Two years since there were but 7 families in the town -- there are now 150.

9th. -- Rode a mile to the north, to visit a poor sick distressed family. Baptized 5 children, their mothe? being a member of the chh. at Paris, N. Y. Afternoon, preached at another part of the town -- 8 or 10 men present, and about 20 women and children. The people in this town appear to be very thoughtless. Gave 10 catacliisms to a M' Tuttle to distribute, and 4 catachisms.

After lecture rode to N" 4, or Champion. Having preached 3 times since the Sabbath, I find myself unable to preach again the present week.

In N° 1 there are about 30 families which need assistance. In No 2 there are 70 or 80 families -- have meetings on tlie Sabbath and need assistance, but I could not make it convenient to visit them.

Friday 10th -- Visited a school -- the first I have found since I left N° 7 in Camden. This school consists of 25 children -- have

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an excellent instructress, and are in general forward. Gave 5

catachisms.

This town contains about 70 families considerably scattered. Here is a chli. of 11 members formed by M"" Bascom.

Saturday. -- Visited several families.

Sunday 1 2i5A.-- Preaclied to about 200 souls, and an attentive audience. After meeting brouglit the chli. to a choice of a Decon, and ordained him-- a Mr. Carter. Received one member to Communion-- baptised 5 children. After meeting rode a mile, and baptised 6 children wliose parents were so poor as not to be able to clothe them decently to appear in the congregation. The people are in general congregationahsts. There are a few baptists and methodists, who have a little influence.