This compilation will be in two parts. I will post the second part later today or tomorrow. Wayne Webb >From Altamont, Labette Co., Kan.-Feb. 24. The cares incident to a removal of the importance of ours, viz., from Ind. to Kan., occupied my time so closely for the last few weeks that I could not find time to write. But now I would say, the arrangements all being completed, on the morning of the 12th of Feb., the Wabash R. R. Co., as per agreement, set out for us a special car at Andrews, I where the company began to occupy it. By the time the car reached Peru, Ind., the company was complete, consisting of thirty-three persons in all. In the company were twelve members, all from the Antioch Church, and all but two bound for Labette Co., Kan. We did not leave our special car until we arrived at Kansas City, 581 miles from the starting point. Nothing of special importance occurred, and notwithstanding the swelling streams and the dangerous accidents to travelling at that season of the year, we were all safely landed at Kansas City, in twenty-five hours from the time of starting. Here we had to wait about two hours, and then we were off for Parsons, Kan., where we safely arrived at 9 P. M. and were well received and cared for over night by kind friends. Next day we again boarded the cars for this place, and arrived at the house of Eld. C. H. Kingery at 9 P. M., where we were kindly cared for until we could care for ourselves. "Surely the Lord is good, and his tender mercy is over all, and he knoweth them that are his." The Lord's unseen hand protected us while we were furiously hurled along over the frozen rails, over high bridges and rickety trestles, and through tunnels. Wreck after wreck had been reported just previous to our starting, so much so that we began to have some doubts of the practicability of starting; but when we had assured ourselves that the Lord could take care of us as well on the cars as elsewhere, we had no more misgivings. Here we are, in the great State of Kansas, all safe and sound, except some colds. We are happy to find here a splendid country, far surpassing our most sanguine expectations. We were very agreeably disappointed in the country, finding it much better in quality of land than we expected. The lay of the country is all one could wish for, and so far as we have experienced, the climate is far superior to that of Indiana. At this time there are all appearances of Spring; the roads are getting good, and farmers are beginning to plow. Here also we find people of like precious faith, although the territory of church is large, there are in this organized body between thirty and forty members. This is known as the Labette church; its elder is C. H. Kingery formerly from Carroll Co., Ind. He has been assisted by Bro. Joel Eikenberry as minister in the first degree. There are also four deacons and your correspondent will hereafter in his weak manner, aid in declaring the words of truth to those who may gladly hear. The Lord helping, we hope to be able by our united efforts, to build up a large church in this goodly land. And I would now reiterate what has often been written. In the older States where there are large churches, two, three, to half a dozen at every meeting, surely there is talent wasted. In this western country they could all preach every Sunday; sinners be converted, and God glorified. Will not brethren consider this fact? J. B. Lair. >From Hatfield Church, Montgomery Co., Pa. The brethren and sisters have been built up and encouraged to press forward towards the mark of the prize of our high calling, by the coming of Br'n H. E. Light, of Lancaster Co., Pa., and J. King, of Berks Co., Pa., who came the evening of the 4th of February, and commenced preaching, and continued until the 7th, holding up the Word of Life, in its clear terms, day and night, after which Bro. King left for other fields of labor. Bro. Light remained with us until the 16th, and preached every evening. On account of the rainy weather and muddy roads, the congregations were not so large, but the interest was very good. All seemed to give attention to the Word spoken. We were made to rejoice with the angels in heaven that seven precious souls were made willing to arise and go to Jesus. Others are seriously counting the cost, and may God help them, so that they may not count too long. Ella C. Souder. >From Lower Conewago, Pa.-Feb. 16. I will give you a short account of our series of meetings. Commenced February 2nd in the evening. Br'n D. P. Saylor and Thomas Kulp, of Double Pipe Creek, Maryland, did the preaching. They preached the Word with power. As the weather was very unpleasant, we had only small congregations; other times had a full house. Had very good attention and order. The meetings closed on Sunday evening, the 10th, and one came out and confessed, being willing to follow Jesus in all his commandments. Many others are almost persuaded and I hope they will not be almost, but altogether persuaded before long. Bro. Saylor stood it very well for an old man of about seventy-three years old. He said he did not feel the least bad effect from his labor in preaching, but got a little hoarse, from going out in the damp and foggy weather after preaching. John H. Raffensberger. Lost. There is a trunk at Delphos, Ohio, in the baggage room of the T. C. & St. L. R. R., without name or check designating the owner. It contains a large amount of books and literary matter pertaining to our Fraternity. Any one having lost this, can obtain the same by addressing G. A. Sanderson, General Passenger Agent of T. C. & St. L. R. R., Toledo, Ohio. A. S. Rosenberger. >From Lexington, Highland Co., O. In reading over the list of correspondence, from week to week, in the GOSPEL MESSENGER, we are made to feel glad that so many of God's people are aroused to a sense of duty, in the way of holding protracted meetings, and so many are crowned with good success. But on the other hand, we are made to feel sad that we have no such good news to publish, here in this part of God's vineyard.-Our church here at Lexington has no speaker, and if it were not for the help we have occasionally from adjoining churches, we would be left entirely without a shepherd.-We are weak in numbers, but we claim to have the faith that was once delivered unto the saints, and still preached by the general Brotherhood. Our prayers and desires are that some good, live Brethren will come and give us a good revival meeting. We have suffered some loss from the division that exists in the Brotherhood, but such trouble is only for the strengthening of our faith. So come and help us, that we may regain our loss. The church is in love and union so far as I know. Allen Ockerman. >From the Tippecanoe Church, Ind. Last night our meetings closed. Yesterday nine more precious souls took upon them the name of Jesus in baptism, to walk in newness of life, seven having been previously reported, making sixteen in all during our meetings. May the Lord give them grace to be bright, shining lights, and hold out faithful to the end. It was an enjoyable season to see loved ones take their companions by the hand and unite in the service of God.-Others are counting the cost. The church was encouraged, and some lasting impressions were made. Bro. A. Neff commenced the meetings. Bro. Phiels was with us at two meetings, and Br'n P. Stuckman and D. Younce continued until the close of the meetings. Health here is good. The weather is gloomy; rain and sleet for almost two weeks. Daniel Rothenberger.