Little is known of the church’s prosperity from 1848 to 1860. These are proofs, however, to show that this was not an uneventful period. During these twelve years no less than three churches sprang from the First Hillsboro. The Second Hillsboro was organized at Dawson Settlement in 1852. The Third Hillsboro at Demoiselle Creek in 1855, and the Fourth Hillsboro at Baltimore in 1857. Mr. James Newcomb, a graduate of Acadia College, taught a high school and preached for the churches of Hillsboro for some little times. Afterwards, in May, 1849, he and Patrick Duffy were ordained to the gospel ministry. Both of these men did valiant work for God and died loved and honored by all who came under their kind and Christian influence. In 1852 Rev. John Hughes became pastor of this church. Before his coming among the people the church was threatened with division. Under his able and wise ministry the different opposing elements were brought together and the work of the Lord carried forward with great success. He remained until about 1861. In 1860 steps were taken to provide for the first instrumental music. Record is also made of a gracious revival during the winter of ’61, when many souls were led to Christ as the result of special meetings. No less than twelve ministers assisted in this work. The name Salem was given to what was then called “The Back Settlement” in 1861. In 1862 Rev. Levi Marshall had charge of the church for a short time. In 1863 Rev. James Austen Smith accepted a call to this church, and for four years continued his indefatigable labors with the people. “During his ministry at Hillsboro, a revival of mighty power aroused the church and called a large number to participate for the first time in the blessings of redeeming love.” In the winter of 1863 this revival took place, when there were added to the church 155 by baptism and thirteen by letter, making in all 168—the largest in-gathering at any one time during the history of this church. In 1865 the Salem house of worship was opened. About this time the present edifice in the village was built—it being the third building standing on this spot. In 1867 Rev. W. T. Corey was called as pastor of the church. During his pastorate of some seven years, the village church building was finished and dedicated. Mr. Corey’s pastorate was a successful one. Many were added to the church and the Work of God prospered. It was during this pastorate that regular preaching services were held in Weldon, where now there is an “upper room furnished” and set apart for the worship of God, and where regular prayer and preaching services are held.