CORRESPONDENCE 157 fourth quarter ending Mar. 31, 1853. I have labored 13 weeks this quarter; preached 19 sermons, delivered two lec- tures to the Sabbath school in Oregon City, attended two prayer meetings and four covenant meetings, visited relig- iously 49 families and individuals, visited one common school, traveled to and from my appointments 325 miles. Respectfully submitted, EZRA FISHER, General Itinerant. N. B. But one Sabbath school is regularly sustained through the year in all the Baptist churches in Oregon. The church at Oregon City is temporarily supplied by Elders Chandler and Johnson. When at home I supply the place part or all the day. E. FISHER. P. S. (Private) The churches of the association which were opposed to benevolent operations seem more impressed with the conviction that the ministry at home, must be sus- tained or the churches must decline and give place to other denominations who will sustain and have a devoted ministry.
- * * E. FISHER.
Received May 9, 1853. Oregon City, Oregon Ter., Apr. 1, 1853. Rev. Benjamin M. Hill, Cor. Sec. A. B. H. M. Soc., New York. Dear Br. : Herein I send you my report of labor as exploring agent under the appointment of the Home Mission Society for the 4th quarter ending March 31st, 1853. During the quarter I have visited Portland and Milwaukie, towns on the Wil- lamette, and Santiam, French Prairie, West Union and Yam Hill churches. Traveled to and from my appointments 325 miles; labored 13 weeks during the quarter; collected $9.00 cash by a collection taken up in the West Unioa Church. Paid $4.00 for travelling expenses, 25 cents postage.
