expanse of prairie on the north, and commanding on the south a fine view of the Mississippi River, and the adjacent cities.

It was founded in 1848, and is sharing in the general prosperity attending every enterprise in this attractive State.

The institution, under the care of well-qualified instructors, is furnished with a chemical and philosophical apparatus, and has a library of some 2000 volumes. With the new building soon to be erected, and a commodious boardinghouse already in use, the College will be prepared to offer facilities for a thorough education, both in the preparatory and college departments.

"Ladies' College."

The above is the name of an institution soon to be opened in the city of Davenport, (we write under date of April 1st,) under the direction of T. H. Codding, Esq., who is also its proprietor. The building, when completed, at a cost of $20,000, will present a front of 120 feet, and four stories in height, with a depth of 80 feet. The main building will be ready for the reception of scholars on the 1st of May. Upon the selection of the site for the "Ladies' College," too much praise can scarcely be bestowed. Standing upon a lofty bluff, it commands a sweep of landscape scarce excelled throughout the region of the Upper Mississippi, while the broad summit of the hill, whose centre it decks, affords ample room for extensive promenades, and the gentle

slopes which decline towards the lowlands, render it easy of access to pedestrians and carriages.

The aim of the "Ladies' College" is to prepare young ladies for the active practical duties of life, which aim it is proposed to effect by a judicious combination of mental, moral, and physical training. Its proprietor says:

"The course of instruction will be thorough and complete, and at the same time very discriminating and select, avoiding everything of an entirely useless character, and substituting those branches whose tendency is to give vigor and elasticity to the youthful mind.

"The manner of teaching will be the most approved and improved known in our country or in Europe, giving the pupil the full understanding of her subject, while it is presented by the teacher in a style entirely new and fascinating."

To insure to pupils a thorough English and classical education, and familiarity with the languages, a large corps of experienced and accomplished teachers have been engaged as assistants to Mr. T. H. Codding and Mrs. O. Codding, the Principals and Superintendents of the Institute.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.

Congregational Churches.-The State of Iowa is divided into five associations. The latest reports are from the proceedings of the annual Association, in June, 1854, as follows:

Congregational churches are thus located: Council Bluffs Association.-Civil Bend, Council Bluffs, Tabor, (Florence, N. T.). Davenport Association.-Anamosa, Copper Creek, Davenport, Deep Creek, De Witt, Le Claire, Lyons, Marion, Muscatine, Sabula, Sterling, Sugar Creek, Summit, Tipton, Toledo. Denmark Association.-Brighton, Burlington, Clay, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Danville, Denmark, Flint, Hillsboro', Long Creek, Mount Pleasant, North Marion, Old Man's Creek, Salem, Trenton, Wapello, Warren, Wayne. Des Moines River Association.-Ben

tonsport, Chariton, Eddyville, Elk Creek, Fairfield, Farmington, Keosauqua, Knoxsville, Marysville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pleasantville, Red Rock. Dubuque Association. -Bellevue, Bowen's Prairie, Cascade, Centre, Colesburg, Cottonville, Decorah, Dubuque, Durango, Farmersburgh, French Settlement, Garnaville, Lansing, Manona, Maquoketa, Quasqueton, Sherold's Mound, Teroli, West Union, Yankee Settlement.

Statistical Table of Baptists in Iowa.

Anniver'y. Where Held.) Moderator.

Ist-1812.
2d-1843.
3d-1844. Mt. Pleasant,
4th-1845. Bloomington,
5th-1846. lowa City,
6th-1847. Farmington,
7th-1848. Davenport,
8th-1819. Iowa City,
9th-1850. Mt. Pleasant,
10th ses Muscatine,
1851 2 ses Burlington,
11th-1852. Marion,
12th-1853. Keokuk,
13th-1854. Davenport,

Iowa City, Rev. B. Carpenter,
Davenport, Rev. H. Johnson,
Rev. E. Fisher,
Rev. H. Burnett,
Rev. B. F. Brabrook,
J. T. Fales, Esq.,
Rev. D. P. Smith,
Rev. B. F. Brabrook,
Rev. D. P. Smith,
J. T. Fales, Esq.,
J. T. Fales, Esq.,
Rev. E. Gunn,
Rev. E. M. Miles,
Rev. H. Burnett,

Presbyterian Churches.-The Synod of Iowa is divided into three Presbyteries. According to the statistical reports for 1854, this Synod consists of the following:

Location of Presbyterian Churches.

First Presbytery.-Keokuk, West Point, Middletown, Morning Sun, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Burlington, Lowell, Spring Creek, Fort Madison, and Kossuth. Second Presbytery. - Muscatine, West Liberty, Farmer's Creek, Tipton, Scotch Grove, Cascade, Grandview, Marion, Lime Grove, Dubuque, Davenport, Iowa City, Le Claire, Solon, Blue Grass, Maquoketa, Postville, Franckville, Colesburg, Lybrand, Pleasant Grove, Vinton, Independence, Hopkinton, Lisbon, Princeton. Third Presbytery. -Fairfield, Libertyville, Sigourney, Birmingham, Winchester, Oskaloosa, Washington, Brighton, Albia, Crawfordsville, Troy, Keosauqua, Bentonsport, Kirkville, Indianolo, Ottumwa, Knoxville, and Ft. Des Moines.

Protestant Episcopal Church. The territorial limits of the diocese embrace the entire State. The Right Rev. H. W. Lee, D. D., is the bishop of the same. It was organized into a diocese, August 18th, 1853, under the provisionary charge of the Rt. Rev. J. Kemper, D. D. The present bishop was elected June 1st, 1854.