10. The Tunkers, or Dunkards, have 40 or 50 churches, and about half as many ministers in the Western States.
11. The Shakers have villages in several places in Ohio, and Kentucky, but are losing ground.
12. The Mormons have a large community at Kirkland, Ohio, where, under the direction of their prophet, Joseph Smith, they are building a vast temple. They have probably 200 preachers, and as many congregations in the West, and still make proselytes.
13. Christian Sect, or Newlights, have become to a considerable extent amalgamated with the "Reformers," or "Campbellites." I have not data on which to construct a tabular view of this sect,—but from general information, estimate the number of their "bishops," and "proclaimers," at 300, and their communicants at 10,000 or 12,000. They have three or four monthly periodicals.
Alexander Campbell, who may be justly considered the leader of this sect, (though they disclaim the term sect,) is a learned, talented, and voluminous writer. He conducts their leading periodical, the Millennial Harbinger.
14. The "United Brethren in Christ," are a pious, moral and exemplary sect, chiefly in Ohio, but scattered somewhat in other Western States. They are mostly of German descent, and in their doctrinal principles and usages, very much resemble the Methodists. They have about 300 ministers in the West, and publish the Religious Telescope, a large weekly paper, of evangelical principles, and well conducted. It is printed at Circleville, Ohio.
15. Reformed Presbyterians, or Covenanters, have 20 or 30 churches, and as many ministers, but are much dispersed through the Northern Valley.
16. The Associate Church, or Seceders, are more numerous than the Covenanters.
17. The Associate Reformed Church. The Western Synod of this body still exists as a separate denomination. Their theological school, at Pittsburg, has already been noticed. I know not their numbers, but suppose they exceed considerably the Associate Church.
18. The Friends or Quakers, have a number of societies in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, &c.