—The Russian army of occupation is withdrawing from Turkey.
—Holland has recently passed the three hundredth anniversary of its national independence.
—The Battle Creek, Mich., authorities fed, and lodged at the lock-up, 183 tramps during the month ending Feb. 14.
—A great pavilion, to seat from 6,000 to 8,000 people, is to be ready for the next summer meetings at Chautauqua, N. Y.
—Key West, Fla., is rejoicing in the discovery of sponge of superior quality in its harbor, which it had supposed was extinct there.
—Machinery Hall, of the Centennial Exhibition, which was built at a cost of $634,867, was sold at auction last week for $24,000.
—The seventh General Conference of the Evangelical Alliance will be held at Basle, Switzerland, beginning August 31, and continuing a week.
—There is great distress among the Jews at Jerusalem this winter; there has been little rain, prices are very high, and business is at a standstill.
—One of the Chinese officials at the Centennial Exhibition, since his return home, has published an account of his travels in this country, in four volumes.
—Mr. Bruce was called to the chair in the United States Senate a few days ago. This is the first time in the history of the government that a colored man has presided in the Senate.
—According to a late paper, American Congressmen vote about a quarter of a million of dollars a year from Uncle Sam’s pocket into their own pockets, for stationery, mileage, etc.
—A bill has passed both houses of Congress giving any woman who shall have been a member of the highest bar in any State or Territory or in the Federal District the right to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
—The object of the Anglo-Afghan war, as Lord Beaconsfield states it, was to secure control of the great highways connecting Afghanistan with India, and he announces the purpose of the government to retain them.
—The use of the magic lantern, which may be so arranged as to throw the picture of a common watch or chronometer on a white screen in places much visited at night, has been suggested as a cheap and ingenious substitute for tower clocks.
—Jay Gould of New York, recently a “ruined man,” has just sold 100,000 shares in the Union Pacific Railroad. The average cost of this stock was only $30 a share, and Mr. Gould sold it for from $70 to $75 per share, realizing a profit of only something over four million dollars.
—Among the members of the new Turkish Cabinet are two Christians, one of whom holds the all-important portfolio of foreign affairs. An exchange thinks this an indication that Turkey, like the rest of the world, moves; but if Turkey moves, does not England furnish the motive power?
—The Secretaries of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions state that on February 1 they were $90,000 in debt, and that their expenses for the next two months, before the close of their fiscal year, will be $45,000 in addition. They appeal earnestly for the removal of the debt.
—The Methodist Missionary Society has received the cheering news from Japan that sixty-two persons have united with their church at Nagasaki, among whom were prominent merchants and well-known citizens, that a church has been organized at Sappori, and that 28 professed their faith in Shin-shu.
—Mr. Thos. W. Bicknell, editor of the New England Journal of Education, has arranged for a series of four tours upon the Continent of Europe, occupying from fifty days to seventy-two, during the next summer vacation of teachers, at a cost of from $300 to $475. The party will sail from Quebec, June 28.
—Here is a curious item from the Inter-Ocean: “If Ferdinand de Lesseps, the projector and constructor of the Suez Canal, is appointed Governor of Algiers, he will have a new field for his engineering projects. He is one of those who believe that the waters of the Mediterranean can be turned into the Great Desert with results highly beneficial to Northern Africa.”
—For some months past negotiations have been pending between the Pope and the Emperor of Germany with a view to securing a modification of Germany’s attitude toward the Catholic Church. A recent dispatch from London says that cordial letters have been exchanged between the Pope and the German Emperor. Concessions have been made on both sides. The Pope decides that ecclesiastics must obey the laws.
—The Universalist Register, or Year Book, gives 737 as the number of churches in the United States; members, 37,965; ministers, 711; Sunday-schools, 704; teachers and pupils, 59,845. Their church property is valued at $7,057,170; they have twelve colleges and academies, and publish twelve periodicals. “Twenty-four ministers have been ordained during the year, and six have been installed; and twenty-one church edifices have been dedicated.”
—The Papier Zeitung, a German paper, suggests that by coating or printing wall-paper with oxalate of copper, a paper might be made that would adapt itself to the degree of illumination of the room, becoming darker as the room is more lit up, and vice versa. It is believed that very curious and novel effects of color and shade may in this way be produced on wall-papers, and possibly on other material. An entirely new field for artistic decoration seems to be here opened.
—In last week’s paper mention was made of a battle in Southern Africa between Zulus and British troops. The Zulus are said to be no mean antagonists, as they are brave and determined warriors, well armed with breech-loading rifles procured from Portuguese colonists, and are quite strong numerically. The native Kaffirs, many of whom are in the British army, are not trustworthy, and in an engagement are as likely to fire upon the British as the Zulus. In the end the Zulus must, of course, succumb; but they may hold out long, and give their antagonist much trouble. The British territory in Southern Africa, augmented by the Zulu country, will be as large as England, France, Germany, and Italy put together.
—The Yellowstone Geysers are the most remarkable in the world. There are more than 10,000 vents. The Grand Geyser throws a column of water 6 feet in diameter 200 feet high. Its eruptions occur every 24 hours, and continue 20 minutes. The Giantess throws a stream 20 feet in diameter 60 feet high, and through this five or six smaller jets 250 feet high. It plays 20 minutes once in 11 hours. The Giant sends up a five-foot column 140 feet high for 3 hours. The Beehive projects a column 3 feet in diameter to the enormous height of 129 feet for about 15 minutes. Old Faithful, very regular for fifteen minutes, once an hour, sends up its massive column 6 feet in diameter 100 to 150 feet high.
Encouragement From Missionary Success
By I. F. Howell
SISTER I. F. HOWELL, writing from Ringgold Co., Iowa, says:—
Bro. W. H. Millard of Osceola has been holding meetings in our neighborhood, but duty called him away before he had presented nearly all the leading points of our faith. Much prejudice was removed, and I trust good may ultimately result from his labors here.
I think it is a matter of great encouragement that our missionaries are meeting with so good a degree of success. My heart is filled with thankfulness as I read in the REVIEW how the way is opening before them for the warning message to be preached to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.
EXPLANATION
Sister H. T. H. Sanborn wishes to say to numerous correspondents and the three V. M. M. societies she has organized in Rhode Island, that she is not able to do much writing at present on account of physical exhaustion brought on by over-taxation. She hopes to be able to join her husband in labor in Virginia the coming season, and to this end asks the prayers of her friends.
LET HIM PASS.
By J. G. Wood
Who?—A man by the name of Joshua Gideons, who, with his wife and one son, has been in different parts of southwestern Missouri palming himself off upon our people as a S. D. A. preacher, and only leaving when he could not well stay any longer. Upon inquiry, it was found that he has no connection whatever with the Seventh-day Adventists. When last heard from he was on his way to southern Kansas.
J. G. Wood.
MORE SUNDAY LEGISLATION.
The Christian Weekly of Feb. 22 contains the following significant paragraph:— The Cincinnati Sabbath Committee evidently mean business. They have introduced a bill into the Ohio Legislature whose passage we hope yet to note, making it an offense punishable by fine and imprisonment to engage in games, common labor, theatrical exhibitions, or the sale of spirituous liquors on the first day of the week. It will be new times for many of the imported Buckeyes if they are restricted from doing their own pleasure on the Sabbath, and from perverting the day of rest and worship by such defiant desecration as has at last aroused the lovers of order and peace to vindicate its claims.
DECEPTION
By J. CLARKE
THE first great error which ruined the world was deception. Eve was deceived by Satan, and fell; but the fact that she was deceived did not justify her in the least; Eden was forfeited. Satan himself began by deceiving his own soul, then he deceived the angels who fell with him: but the fact that he was deceived did not save him from the penalty of sin. Saul was blindfolded by the enemy, so that he sought the life of his young friend and ally, David; yet he was not exculpated from blame on this account.
The race is evidently very weak on this point. While we are wary, and doubtful of God and of his word, we take down the prescriptions of Satan without a murmur,—Paganism, Romanism, and almost any and every kind of doctrine but the true one. Of all the inhabitants of the world, only about one-fourth are even nominally of the Christian faith; the remainder are sincerely and almost wholly deceived. Of the nominally Christian nations, a large portion are under the Greek or Roman influence; and of those who yet remain, the infidel and the worldling claim the largest share.
Deception is the order of the day. It is found in the marts of trade and manufacture, and cheating has become a trade and a profession. If there is a trait which in itself is an element of weakness, it is the facility with which human nature allows itself to be deceived, with no signal of alarm, with no dread of punishment, with no sense of shame. We are led like birds into the fatal net; and not until the fowler takes his prey do we realize the danger of this deceptive influence; and even then, and when finally delivered, we do not fully realize it. No; the fact that he is deceived does not justify the transgressor. In the last fires of the Judgment, how many will cry out in agony, How terribly have I been deceived! Is it possible that I could have been so fearfully led astray? A proper sense of this weakness will lead us to distrust our own hearts, and will cause us to seek the constant, efficient influence of the Spirit of God, to guide us in all things,—in our meditations, our plans, our words, and our work. There is no consideration having a greater tendency to humility, watchfulness, and prayer, than this, that we may be deceived by the enemy of souls to our own ruin and the injury of others. Satan smiles when he succeeds in deceiving those who would be glad to escape his guile.
J. CLARKE.
A GOOD EXAMPLE.
Bro. J. R. Wright, of Garden Grove, Iowa, writes that he has left off using tobacco, and intends to give the amount that it cost him to the T. and M. work. Tea and coffee have also been discarded. This is a good example for tobacco-users. If any among those who are embracing the Sabbath are addicted to the use of the weed, we would commend it to their consideration.
A CHAPTER ON ROMANISM.
From an exchange we gather the following interesting items concerning the papacy:—
The Roman Catholic priests of Roussilin, France, are irritated at the spread of Protestantism in their bounds, and have recently made family visits to all the people in five districts, and, seizing every copy of the Holy Scriptures that could be found in the homes of the people, paid what they had cost and then made a bon-fire of all they had collected, and publicly burned them.
The Roman Catholics have not succeeded very well in Virginia. In the entire State there is only a Catholic population of 17,000. A correspondent of the Examiner and Chronicle says they lose two of their immigrants where they make one native convert. Bishop Keane is making special efforts now to draw in the colored people. A special service was held in the Cathedral at Richmond recently for this purpose, and there was a crowded house. The colored pastors do not greatly fear for the results.
The Roman Catholic Missions in India, Ceylon, Burmah, and Siam have gained greatly since 1866. In that year there were 16 bishops, 20 vicars-apostolic, 790 priests, and 915,590 persons in the congregations. Now there are 21 bishops, 23 vicars-apostolic, 1,096 priests, and 1,088,309 professing members in the churches. The number of schools has increased from 716 to 1,422, and of scholars in them from 27,078 to 94,494. The Archdiocese of Goa, which is an ancient see, contains 766 priests, who minister to 156,162 persons.
THE SPIRIT OF MORMONISM.
The Anti-Polygamy Society at Salt Lake has addressed an important memorial to Congress, showing that while the Mormon representatives in Washington are petitioning the Government for amnesty, and promising obedience to the law, the leaders at Salt Lake are openly defying it, and are adding to the number of their polygamous wives, while their organs are constantly abusing the court that pronounced the law constitutional. They ask the present Congress to amend the law so that conviction for illegal marriage may be made possible. It would be a disgrace to the nation if the law declared constitutional shall not now be made operative, so that the penalties against the foul crime may be rigidly enforced.—Christian Weekly.
THIS WHAT?
By R. F. C.
Those who contend that “this generation,” in Matt. 24:34, can apply to no generation but that existing at the time it was spoken, are requested to define “this night,” in Ex. 12:12; and tell us whether it applies to the night when these words were spoken, or to a night then future, pointed out and described in the directions for preparing and sacrificing the paschal lamb.
R. F. C.
The Sabbath and the Natural Day
The Sabbath originated at the creation; yet they tell us that in order to keep it, the same twenty-four hours of absolute time must be observed throughout the world which constitutes the natural day in Palestine. And though they claim that the observance of the first day of the week did originate in Palestine, yet it should be observed as marked off by the natural day in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. It is the day of the resurrection all over the earth. Yes.
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Who Changed the Sabbath? Containing extracts from Catholic catechisms and other Romish works which show that the Papal power is the one that has changed the Sabbath, according to the prophecy of the word of God. 24 pp., 3 cts.
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NEW AND IMPORTANT WORK.
By James White
HARMONY OF SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE ON THE NATURE OF THE SOUL, AND THE DOCTRINE OF THE RESURRECTION, BY J. H. KELLOGG, M. D.
In noticing this valuable book we wish to bring an idea of the subject matter directly before the mind of the reader; therefore give the contents: “Harmony of Science and the Bible”—Warfare of Science and Religion—Causes of the Controversy—Controversy about the World—Ancient doctrine of the world—New Views of the World—The so-called Scriptural Doctrine of the World—Protestant persecution—Conflict about the Nature of Man and of the Soul—Other points of Dispute—Science and Religion not Antagonists—What is Science?—What is Religion?—No Conflict between Science and Religion—Science Does not make Infidels—Harmony of Science and Theology—Popular Doctrine of the Soul Unscientific.
The Nature of the Soul—The Nature of Matter—The Basis of Existence—Atoms—Different kinds of Atoms—Properties of Matter—Matter and Force—Molecules—Relation of Atoms to Molecules—Atoms Unchangeable—Life Force—Origin of Life—Living Creatures—Contrast of Somatic and Molecular Life and Death—Creation of Man—The Nature of the Mind—Old Theory of Mind—New Views of the Nature of Mind—Consciousness—What is Thought?—Relation of Mind and Matter—Memory—Do Lower Animals Have Minds?—The Human Will—The Nature of Identity—In What Does Human Identity Consist?—What is Man?—Difference between Man and Beast—Has Man a Soul?—Universal Belief in a Soul—Bible Testimony—What is the Nature of the Soul?—Modern Popular Doctrine of the Soul—Is the Soul Material?
Resurrection of the Dead—The Resurrection an Ancient Doctrine—Doctrine of the Resurrection a Comfort to the Church—Time of the Resurrection—Doctrine of a Spiritual Resurrection—Two Resurrections—What is the Resurrection?—Will the Identical Atoms be Resurrected?—Identical Atoms not Necessary in the Resurrection—The Dispersion of Matter—So Much Labor Unnecessary—The Theory of Identical Atoms an Hypothesis—The Doctrine Unscriptural—The new Birth—The View in Question Affords the Infidel a Powerful Argument—Objections to the New View—Objections Based on the Bible—Isa. 26:19—Job 19:26, 27—Job 14:14, 15—Ps. 49:15—Ps. 17:15—Ps. 68:22; 71:20—Jer. 31:16—Dan. 12:2—Eze. 37:1–13—The Dead Come from their Graves—Matt. 27:52, 53—The Resurrection of Christ—Rom. 8:11—Philosophical Objections—Not Within the Province of Philosophy—No Difficulty with the Old View—Only Partial Identity of Matter Required in the Resurrection—Exchange of Matter Possible only under the Control of the Assimilative forces—A new Body not Consisting of the Same Atoms as the Old, Could not Have the Same Experience—The Resurrection Body Must Retain Defects of Mortal Body—Confusion of Identities—A Resurrection without Identity of Material Elements not Properly a Resurrection, but a new Creation—The New View Does not Satisfy the Mind—Conclusion.
The author of this work expresses himself in modest terms in the preface as follows: “The little work which is hereby presented to the public for examination and criticism, is the outgrowth of an address delivered by request before the S. D. A. General Conference, Oct. 8, 1878, on the ‘Harmonies of Science and Religion.’ A request being subsequently made for the publication of the same, by a committee appointed by the Conference, the author has, by their advice, considerably enlarged upon some portions of the original paper, particularly on the subjects of the ‘soul’ and of the ‘resurrection.’”
“The views presented may be new to many, and at first may appear somewhat fanciful; but it is hoped that a candid and careful study of the subject will in most cases convince the intelligent reader of the soundness of the positions taken, as based upon and harmonizing with both science and the Bible.
“The field of thought explored being a somewhat new one, and the prejudice against some of the views advanced so very strong in some quarters, the writer has felt much hesitation in thus committing himself in a printed volume. Especially has he felt thus, since he makes no pretensions to any profundity of learning either as a scientist or as a theologian, and frankly acknowledges great inferiority in knowledge of the general doctrines of the Scriptures to many of those who have held opposite views on some of the subjects treated. Feeling thus, he has endeavored to treat with due respect the opinions of those with whom he differs; and if in endeavoring to give point to an argument he has in any instance seemingly appeared in a different light, it must be considered that the theory in question alone is the object aimed at, and not the individual holding the same. It may be wise to explain in this connection that the terms ‘old view’ and ‘new view’ used respecting the resurrection have been employed, not with the least desire to make an invidious contrast, but for want of better or more convenient terms to express the same ideas.”
“The author desires it distinctly understood that he does not wish to appear in the attitude of a ‘reformer’ or an innovator; his only desire is to aid, if possible, those who are seeking for truth to find the gem in its purest, clearest, and consequently most beautiful form. The views advanced, especially those relating to the resurrection, are not peculiar to himself. Many minds, by following a similar train of thought, seem to have arrived at the same conclusions. As many as fifteen years ago Eld. James White first presented the principal features of the new view of the resurrection, and, as we understand, has held and advocated the same since that time, having recently expressed his views on the subject quite fully, both in public addresses and in print.
“In justice to himself, the writer should state that the short time allotted for the preparation of this work, and the multiplicity of cares and labors crowding upon him during its execution, have necessitated a degree of haste which he has much regretted, and which has in large measure unfitted him for the performance of the task. It is hoped that the reader will accept this fact as a sufficient apology for any evidences of hasty work which the book presents.
“The author takes great pleasure in improving this opportunity to express his great obligations to Eld. J. H. Waggoner, Eld. J. N. Andrews, and Eld. U. Smith, for their careful criticism of the whole or a greater part of the work in manuscript or proof-sheets. He has to thank each of the persons named for valuable criticisms and suggestions.”
Doctor Kellogg would not by any means give the reader to understand that Elders Andrews, Smith, and Waggoner have directly aided him in his investigations. These brethren, whom he regards with great respect, have clung to the old view with great tenacity. They are strong men, and have given the strength of the argument on the other side. In meeting these arguments, the doctor has explored the field of thought more minutely, and thus has been helped to many valuable ideas.
We have read and re-read the book with extreme delight; and can recommend it without the least degree of hesitation as a work eminently calculated to free skeptical thinking minds from popular objections against the blessed Bible. The first edition is small, and will be very soon exhausted. Price, in cloth, postpaid, seventy-five cents; flexible cover, sixty cents. For sale at Battle Creek, Mich., Oakland, Cal., and Denison, Texas.
JAMES WHITE.
Crusade Against the Oneida Community
Late papers report that the clergymen of Syracuse and vicinity have commenced a crusade against the community at Oneida, N. Y., known as the Oneida Community. A meeting of fifty ministers has just been held in Syracuse, to consider what measures could be devised or adopted, legal or otherwise, for the eradication of this moral cancer. We wish them all success in their efforts.
Reformed Presbyterians and Religious Amendment
Those who are laboring for the religious amendment will find devoted allies in one branch of the Presbyterian church, according to the following from the Philadelphia Record:—
There are about one thousand individuals in Philadelphia, more or less, who, upon religious principle, refuse to exercise that franchise which is their right as citizens of the United States. They hold to the idea that this country lives under a godless constitution, and that, therefore, it is wrong for them to vote, serve as jurors, or act in any official capacity under the civil government. Those who hold these views are members of a section of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, which, in order to distinguish it from other branches, is known as the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
God Overrules Human Wrath
While dark storms of human wrath are gathering in our national skies, it is comforting to remember that high above the storm there is One enthroned who “maketh the wrath of man to praise him,” and with almighty strength restrains “the remainder of wrath.” In God we trust.
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We are in need of a few copies of S. B. Account Books. Any Tract Society or individual having any copies on hand will confer a great favor by immediately stating how many they have and of what size. Address, REVIEW AND HERALD.
Appointments.
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matt. 10:7.
On account of sickness, it was impossible to meet with the brethren at Howell, Mich., as I had appointed. No providence preventing, I will meet with them, March 1, 2, at the house of Bro. A. Huntley. Sabbath meeting at 11 a. m. Hope to see a general turnout. C. A. STUTTLE, Director.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the friends in Illinois as follows:—
Near Ashmore, Bro. Bittner appoint, March 3-5.
Martinsville, Bro. Kittle appoint, “ 7-16.
Greenup, Bro. Welker appoint, “ 17-19.
Webber Grove, P. O. Mt. Vernon, Bro. Herald appoint, March 21-23.
Du Quoin, Bro. Morrison appoint, March 25 to April 6.
Carbondale, Bro. Train appoint, April 11-13.
I earnestly request friends at Greenup to meet me at Martinsville, March 14; Keeneville and Mt. Vernon friends, come to Webber Grove to stay through the series of meetings. I shall be glad to aid Bro. Morrison and Foster, April 7-10.
G. W. COLCORD.
No providence preventing, I will visit the brethren in Westmoreland, Walpole, Marlow, Washington, and Newport, in the order named, being at Westmoreland the first day of March.
L. W. HASTINGS.