Report from Bro. Byington.
By John Byington
Bro. White: Since I wrote last, I have met with the churches as follows: July 9th, we had an interesting meeting with the church in Burlington. Bro. H. Miller was appointed elder, to fill the place of Bro. J. Morton, who had removed. The 16th, we were with the church in Convis. Three were added to the church, and the ordinances were adiministered. The 23d, met with the church in Newton. The weather being very warm there were but few at meeting. They have an interesting sabbath school there. The 30th, and 31st, met with the church in Parkville. Many of our brethren have removed from this place, but the number was larger on the Sabbath than we expected. I believe all were encouraged. We had an attentive congregation at Vicksburg on first-day evening, and felt freedom in presenting the truth. August 6th, and 7th, met with the church in Charlotte, at the Allen school-house. The house was full, and our meetings were interesting. Three united with the church, and the Lord's supper was administered. Quite a number from this church attended the last Conference at Battle Creek, and were much benefited. Some of the sisters laid aside their hoops, and one brother his tobacco. The example of others was a help to them. The 13th, we were at Windsor, at the Potter school house, which was filled at an early hour with brethren from the Windsor, Charlotte, and Oneida churches. I believe all felt it was good to be there. Three were baptized. Sabbath 20th, and the following Sabbath, we were with the church in Salem, Indiana. We had eight meetings in all, and one sixteen miles east in the vicinity of Bro. Crane. The church in Salem are united and doing well. Two were baptized and added to the church. Sabbath Sept. 3rd, we were with the church in Colon. Brethren from Parkville and Vicksburg, were present. Brethren in these churches live very much scattered; they have no Sabbath-school. We had one meeting with our dear Bro. Strickland and family, and a few others, at Burr Oak. I would that all felt the interest in the salvation of their children that this brother does. If so they would bring them to meeting unless there were some hinderances that could not be overcome. Our dear Bro. and sister Shellhouse are firm in the faith, and wish to be remembered to Bro. Bates, and other brethren that have labored with them. Battle Creek, Mich. Sept. 8, 1864.