The Examiner's Virginia correspondent relates the following story of John Leland, one of the early Baptist preachers of that section:— “In colonial times Leland was once benighted in a strange part of the country, and asked leave to spend the night at a house on the road. He was hospitably entertained by the good people of the house, who belonged to the Established Church of England, and knew nothing of any ministers except those of the church, and hence took it for granted that Mr. Leland was an Episcopal clergyman. The gentleman and lady of the house were inclined to boast of their uncommon familiarity with the contents of the Bible. During the evening the lady said, ‘Mr. Leland, I am so glad you have come; for we have a child that has not yet been baptized. Won't you baptize him to-morrow morning?’ ‘Certainly,’ said Leland, ‘if the proper arrangements can be made.’ The gentleman of the house then said, ‘Mr. Leland, will you not preach for us to-morrow? We can soon notify the neighbors, and get a congregation for you.’ Leland consented. The next morning the people assembled, and Leland preached. After the sermon the bowl of water was brought for the ‘baptism.’ Leland handed the Bible to the gentleman of the house, and said, ‘Please turn to the passage that enjoins the ordinance of baptizing infants. I like to read the authority when I baptize.’ The gentleman took the book, and searched for some time, and then returned it, saying, ‘I don't see the passage, Mr. Leland; but my wife is more familiar with the Bible than I am. Perhaps she can find it.’ ‘Very well,’ said the preacher; ‘let her find it, while I prepare for the administration of the ordinance.’ The lady searched a good while; but at last said, ‘Mr. Leland, I don't see that passage. You had better turn to it yourself!’ ‘Why, madam,’ said Leland, ‘I've been looking for that passage for thirty years, and have never seen it yet. I suppose we may as well give up this business.’ So he went on his way, leaving his Majesty's subjects still looking for the text, which has not even yet been found.”