venerable Jonathan Bryan, began to preach in Savannah ; and, though much persecuted and inhumanly treated, was extensively useful among the blacks. Driven from a house of worship which had been erected in town, he preached in his master's barn, three miles below. When he died, in 1812, so great was his reputation, that both Dr. Kollock, and Mr. Johnson, delivered addresses in their houses of worship, and one was delivered at the grave.

Through the instrumentality of Mr. Marshall, and other ministers, the Georgia Association was constituted at Kioke, at Columbia Court-house, in 1784. The churches which composed this body at its formation, were, probably, (for no record is preserved,)

Kiokee, constituted in
Aberleen,

This was formerly called Red's creek.

Fishing creek constituted in

Green Wood

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Botsford's, (doubtful,)

This body had become so large, that in 1796, a part of the churches were constituted into the Hepzibah Association. The churches in this Association are in Burke, Washington, Bullock, Scriven, and neighboring counties.

In 1798 The Sarepta Association was formed of churches in Elbert, Franklin, Madison, Clark, &c., which had been attached to the Georgia.

In 1802 the Savannah River Association was formed of three churches at Savannah. Afterwards, those in South Carolina joined, but separated in 1818.

On the 10th of November, 1810, the Ocmulgee Association was constituted of 24 churches, at Rooty creek Meeting-house, 8 miles east Eatonton, by a committee of the Georgia Association. The churches composing this body are in Baldwin, Putnam, Jones, Jasper, and Morgan. This section of country began to be settled in 1804 or 5.

At the Cool Springs Meeting-house, in Wilkinson county, in March, 1814, was formed the Ebenezer Association. Counties where the churches exist, are, Wilkinson, Twiggs, *Asplund, Benedict and Edwards.

Pulaski, Telfair, &c. Rev. Edmund Talbot was one of the committee in the formation of the four preceding bodies. The Piedmont Association, embracing the churches in Thomas, Ware, &c., was formed in, say 1812.

In 1817 the Tugalo River Association was constituted by churches chiefly from the Sarepta. These are situated in Rabun, Habersham, and contiguous counties.

In 1818 the Sunbury Association was formed at Sunbury, from churches of Savannah River Association. The churches of this body are in Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, &c.

In September, 1824, at Harris Spring Meeting-house, nine miles E. Covington, the Yellow River Association was formed, and the churches are located in Newton, Decatur, &c.

In October, 1824, at Rocky creek, Monroe county, the Flint River Association was constituted of fourteen churches, from the Ocmulgee and Ebenezer Associations. These are in Henry, Bibb, &c.

In 1825, the Chattahoochee Association was formed; and the churches are chiefly in Hall, Gwinnett, &c.

In 1826 or '7, Och-loch-onne Association was formed of churches situated in Decatur, and in neighboring counties, and in Florida.

In January, 1829, the Icheconnau Association was formed of more than twenty churches, from the Flint River Association. These churches are in Crawford, Bibb, Houston, Dooly, &c.

The Baptists have a Convention, the objects of which are to promote the cause of Christ by Missions, and "to afford an opportunity to those who may conscientiously think it their duty to form a fund for the education of pious young men, who may be called by the spirit and their churches to the Christian ministry." Its funds in hand are about $2,000. In 1828, Mr. Penfield, of Savannah, left the Convention $2,500, for education purposes, provided, they would raise as much more. This was promptly done at its session, March, 1829; so that the funds soon to be realized are more than $7,000. It has but two young men

pursuing a course of studies calculated to render them more acceptable ministers. It has purchased a number of standard Theological books for indigent ministers, and employs annually one or more domestic missionaries; beside contributing to the funds of the General Convention. There is a sluggish indifference in many to the promotion of its designs, and a bitter hostility in others; but since the revival of 1827-8, its prospects are brighter.

The number of churches is 356, being an increase of 66 in two years; the number of ministers and licentiates about 200; that of communicants 28,268. During the last Associational year, about 8,000 were baptized. Few, not more than seven or eight ministers, have shared the advantages of a collegiate education; nor do the Baptists think such education indispensable to a preacher of the gospel, nor required by God's word. While some denominations admit none to preach without it-put on it too high an estimate make it a "sine qua non," it is hoped the Baptists will remove from the extreme in which many of them rest, i. e. that learning is of no service, and give it its proper place-give their ministers all the knowledge they can, that it may subserve the interests of religion. Baptists in 1835,—21 Associations; 583 churches; 298 ministers, and 41,810 communicants.

2. Methodists. Mr. Wesley began to preach in Savannah in 1736; but it is not known that he formed a single class. I applied to several ministers of this denomination for a particular account of their rise and progress in this State; and though promises were made me that they would try, none was prepared. The first Conference held in the State was at a private house in Wilkes. The first Confe-rence mentioned by Asbury, in his journal, was held at the fork of Broad river, April 9th, 1788. Six members and 4 probationers attended.

In March, 1789, he speaks of being at Brownsboro, Columbia, and at a Conference at Grant's, Greene.

In 1826 there were 17,181 members; but this number has greatly increased since. Of these there were probably between two and three hundred local preachers, beside

about fifty circuit preachers. Though, like the Baptists, they have few, if any, men of a collegiate education, they have some good, if not learned, preachers-men who have faced, in sickly and sultry climates, many dangers, and have not counted their lives dear, that they might win souls to Christ. They have assisted the mission school at Asbury, near Fort Mitchell, and also given for the general book concern; but a considerable portion of the funds collected go to pay their circuit preachers; and, if I am rightly informed, it is difficult for them to realize the one hundred dollars allowed them by the General Conference. With them, as with some other persuasions, a few liberal individuals do all that is done. Number in Georgia and Florida, in 1835,-80 travelling preachers, and 33,442 communicants; 25,005 whites-8,436 coloured.

3. Presbyterians. Rev. Mr. Goulding kindly offered to prepare a sketch of this denomination; and though it was anxiously looked for, it did not reach me.

A church was established at Medway, Liberty county, about 1757; minister, Rev. John Osgood. Their ancestors had emigrated from Dorchester, in Massachusetts, many years before, and settled at a place which they called Dorchester, in South Carolina, whence they removed to Medway.

A Presbyterian church existed in Savannah about 1760; minister, Rev. John J. Zubley. A new house of worship was built in 1800, and another in 1819, the most elegant and costly in the State.

The first minister ordained in the up-country, was the Rev. Mr. Springer, in 1790. [M'Call. Anal. Repository, &c.]

In 1826 the number of churches was 48; ministers 27; and members about 2,200; but these have been greatly increased since that date. A great proportion of the clergy are men of a classical education. As a denomination, they are doing a good deal for mission and education purposes.

The Georgia Education Society, chiefly supported by them, has several young men in preparatory studies for the

ministry under its patronage. Classical and Theological instruction is given them by the gentleman named at the head of this article, in Lexington. Presbyterians in 1835: 3 Presbyteries; 75 churches; 45 ministers, and 4,882 communicants.

4. Episcopalians.-Christ's church, in Savannah, was formed in a few years after the first settlement of the State, and had a house of worship in 1744. Mr. Zuberhuler was their first minister, who died in 1776. This house was burnt in the great fire of 1796, and was re-placed by a fine brick building. The house of worship in Augusta was finished about 1820.

In 1826 there were five ministers in the State, four organized congregations, and 164 communicants. About this time a congregation was gathered in Macon; but the minister removing soon, it is now nearly extinct.

Episcopalians have congregations at Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus.

Protestant Methodists, about 20 congregations, and 15 ministers.

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5. Roman Catholics.-Churches 3; priests 3; bers say 2,100. Members in this estimate include all christened in the church.

Roman Catholics have congregations at Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and one near Raytown, Taliaferro.

6. Unitarians have a congregation in Augusta. Two ministers.

7. Christians, 15 or 20 ministers.

8. There are about 400 Jews in the State. In Savannah is a Synagogue.

RICE.

Manner of Culture. The land is ploughed up in the fall. It is planted from the 12th to the 15th March, in rows of 15 inches distant from the centre, which gives 120 rows to a half acre. On marsh land three bushels, (because