After some hard traveling, we finally arrived at the place where we found our brethren, it is true, but in quite destitute circumstances.

Our fare was poor indeed, but as good as they could get.

The township was one unbroken wilderness when purchased for the colony, and of course their lands must be cleared of the heavy timber before crops could be got in, hence, there was a great deal of destitution and suffering before their harvest could ripen after the land was prepared for the seed.
The day after I arrived at the settlement, which consisted of a few rude log cabins, a meeting was called to give the township a name.

Several were suggested, but I at length motioned to name it in honor of the great philanthropist, Wilberforce.

This was carried, and the township from that time has been known by that name.