Earlier text: Hatred of Sin, a Characteristic of True ReligionLOVE'S REWARD.
By T. C. U.
The loving heart doth not regard
What selfish hearts would call reward;
And yet to acts of goodness true,
It always hath its work to do. To private aims and objects blind,
It seeks the good of all mankind;
The only aim and work it knows,
Is that of healing others’ woes. It stands, a wide and open door,
Where come the lame, the sick, the poor;
It heals the sick, the halt, the blind,
And calms the sad and troubled mind. ’Tis thus it lives for others’ bliss,
And its reward is only this—
The more its love to others flows,
The more its power of loving grows.
—T. C. U., in Guide to Holiness. Report of Tract Society Meeting.
By A. M. Driscall
The Tract and Missionary Society of district No. 4, met at Potterville, July 5 and 6, according to appointment. The vacancy occasioned by J. E. White’s resigning the office of State Secretary of the Mich. T. and M. Society, and the necessity of electing another, were duly considered and acted upon; after which, the utility of holding general quarterly meetings for the State; district quarterly meetings in each district, at least, two weeks previous to the general quarterly meeting; appointing a district Secretary for each district; the necessity of raising a Tract and Missionary Fund, at once, of sufficient amount to first pay up the present indebtedness of delinquents, on our periodicals, to be proportionally charged to each district; and second, to keep a sufficiently large amount on hand to meet all the demands of the Society, were discussed at length, when it was moved and carried that the resolutions adopted by the Monterey church, recorded in REVIEW No. 3 of present Vol., be adopted, in full, by this district. The amount pledged and paid for the Tract and Missionary Fund, by this district, was $306.75. There still remains due on the Mich. Delinquent Fund, the sum of $552.91. This amount should be raised, and the account balanced before the approaching camp-meeting. Chisago Lake, Minn.
By John Matteson
The Lord has blessed Bro. Charles Lee’s labor in this place. We have held meetings together a week. A goodly number congregated to hear. Some came the distance of thirty miles afoot to attend the meetings. The people received the word gladly, and the Spirit of the Lord was evidently present in all our meetings. On first-day, sixteen willing souls were buried with Christ in baptism, and the next day, two more followed them. When these friends for the first time united with each other in washing feet and partaking of the Lord’s supper, it was truly an interesting and blessed time. We have organized a church of seventeen members, known as the church of Chisago Lake, Minn. They have pledged $97.40 to the Minnesota Conference for this year, and desire to be taken under the watchcare of the Conference. The sisters took off their artificials, and brought their earrings and finger-rings to the treasurer. Tobacco is banished from the camp. I have never been with a company of believers who have shown greater willingness to follow the instructions of the Bible. They are an intelligent class of people, who love order and cleanliness. This love is, with some of them, no older than their love for the truth, which speaks well for the work accomplished among them so far. As far as I can judge, I have seen good evidences among this people of a real conversion to God, and living experience in the truth. Bro. Charles Lee was unanimously chosen for their elder, and set apart as such. The address of the secretary is: Andrew Deedon, Chisago Lake, Chisago Co., Minn. This is the first church organized among our Swedish brethren. My address will now be: Cambridge, Isanti Co., Minn. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Died, in Greenwood, Mich., May 23, 1873, of consumption, William Ward, aged twenty-eight years. He expressed a strong hope of life in the world to come. Discourse by his own request, from Ps. 32:1. A large number of relatives and friends followed to his quiet resting place, where he awaits the appearing of Jesus. D. H. Lamson. Died, on Wednesday, June 4, of consumption, after a long and painful illness, Amy, wife of John W. Wakeling, of Memphis, Mich., aged sixty-six years. Sister Wakeling was born in the county of Surry, England, July 21, 1807, and was, until the year 1842, a member of the English Episcopal church, at which time she became a member of the M. E. connection. Embraced the present truth with her husband during the tent meeting at Memphis, some ten years since. There is hope in her death. Discourse by the writer, at her request, from Rev. 14:13. D. H. Lamson. Departed this life, in Battle Creek, Mich., June 29, 1873, sister Betsey Morse, companion of Bro. Aaron R. Morse, aged nearly sixty years. Disease, black jaundice and dropsy. In early life, sister Morse embraced religion, and was a consistent member of the Christian church till 1843, when she became identified with those who were looking for their Lord. In 1852, she received the present truth, and since then has humbly walked in the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Sister M. was a native of Vermont, and came to Michigan about six years since, hoping a change of climate would improve her health; but a wise Providence permitted otherwise. Her last sickness lasted about six weeks, and was accompanied by great bodily sufferings, which she bore with marked patience and resignation. Prayer was frequently offered for her, at which times the Lord seemed to come very nigh. She retained full possession of her mental faculties till the last; and with that self-poise which characterizes the true child of God, deliberately made the arrangements for her approaching dissolution. Funeral services by Eld. M. G. Kellogg. Fitting words were spoken from Ps. 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God;” a text of her own selection. May our aged father Morse have the Lord for his companion during the remainder of his earthly pilgrimage. G. W. A. Died, at his residence in Ligonier, Ind., May 26, 1873, James E. Graham, after an illness of two weeks. His disease was inflammation of the lungs. Though his sufferings were intense, he bore them with great patience. The writer visited him several times during his sickness. He expressed a regret that he had not become a Christian. Said he had long been a believer, but had neglected his duties and that he desired to be baptized and unite with the church as soon as he was able to do so. That time never came. As he neared the end, he bade his family farewell, and said he was resigned, and willing to die. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Ps. 48:14, “For this God is our God forever and ever, he will be our guide unto death.” J. E. Harris, pastor Christian church. From Bro. Winter, Iowa.
By R. Winter
I take the liberty to state a few plain facts which have come under my observation of late. The “Advent trumpet,” I find, is yet sounding, and how delighted I was to have my ears once more saluted with the “glad tidings” that soon “Jesus is coming to gather his ransomed ones home.” This was indeed a heart-cheering sound, when I heard Bro. Bartlett proclaiming what he declared to be the third angel’s message; and if it is actually the case, which I dare not dispute, but have indubitable evidence from the signs of present times, and the chronological order of events, that it cannot be otherwise than so, we can come to no other conclusion than that some momentous change predicted is just about bursting upon this world. Then what shall we say, but “to the righteous, that it shall be well with him?” and “woe unto the wicked, it shall be ill with him; for the reward of his hands shall be given him?” Isa. 3:10, 11. Those who have their lamps trimmed and burning need not be tempted or alarmed, but, on the contrary, “hold up their heads, and rejoice, for their redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28. Oh, what glorious tidings! what a blessed sound to those who can realize it—to all who are ready, watching, and waiting to join with the happy throng, and shout in anthems of praise, when we behold him coming in the clouds: “Lo this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isa. 25:9. But I must hold on or I shall drift off on a preaching strain, which was not my object when I set out to pen, as I stated at the outset, a few plain statements only. I embraced the Advent faith in 1842, in Wm. Miller’s day, at the East Kingston Camp-meeting, New Hampshire. At that time, I was a “Primitive Methodist” preacher; was pastor over a flock in the city of Lowell, Mass., concerning which I will not now go into particulars, not considering it necessary, as I see you have some account of the circumstances connected with my coming out, together with my return to England, and a sketch of my labors there; as referred to in “Life Incidents,” page 152, which is a book I had the pleasure of reading a short time since, which did me much good, and gave me many new ideas which I consider of vital importance. When the Advent ship ran into “Snag Harbor” on account of the supposed failure in the “prophetic periods,” or the time set for the Saviour to come had passed by, which caused quite a revolution in the minds of many with regard to religious matters, I got so sadly abused and disappointed that I was driven to the greatest perils. Just at that time a Mormon ship came along, and found me in great perplexity, not knowing which way to steer or look for salvation. They told me they were bound for Zion, and offered me a passage, and invited me, with many inducements, to come on board. After some conversation concerning their claims, and the advantages of the country to which they were bound, I went on board their craft and started for Zion, which was represented to me as being in Salt Lake Valley, Utah Territory. I expected to find something resembling that which had been represented, if not the very thing itself; but alas! I was disappointed once more. I spent sixteen and one-half years, trying to find a people who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, but failed to find them in Utah. I came back again to the States, in 1870, still in search of Zion, expecting to find a people more like the old model, and have been trying for three years, but have not succeeded to my satisfaction until very recently, I heard that an Adventist preacher would give lectures on different subjects relative to the faith and doctrine of S. D. Adventists. At that time, I was lame and could not walk; therefore, only heard two or three lectures, viz., on the Sabbath, Mark of the Beast, Sanctuary, and Millennium, which opened my eyes to many things which before were dark, mysterious, and unintelligible. I became acquainted with J. Bartlett, and had considerable conversation on various subjects. I obtained several books and tracts, and, by the help of the good Spirit, in the perusal of them I obtained much light and information, for which I feel truly thankful to God, the giver of every good and perfect gift. I am now a subscriber for your paper, called the “REVIEW AND HERALD OF THE SABBATH,” also the Health Reformer, which I deem “meat in due season,” and I esteem it more than my necessary food. I hope to have more of the works on the faith and doctrines of the S. D. Adventist people. Whether I shall be able to indorse every sentiment advocated therein I am not prepared to say. But I have not as yet seen or heard anything but what I can fall in with, except the unconsciousness of the spirit while absent from the body; but I do not think this is absolutely necessary to salvation, as the Bible is almost silent concerning the matter. I will conclude by saying, May God bless you, and prosper the work of your hands, and all those who are engaged in such a grand and noble enterprise. I wish it to have my sanction and hearty co-operation. Yours, in bonds of love and friendship, Hall Creek, Monona Co., Iowa. Soldier Valley, Iowa.
By James D. Clark
The anniversary of our national independence is past, and, amid all the booming of cannon and brilliant display of fireworks, none have experienced a happier time than we few Sabbath-keepers of Monona and Harrison Counties enjoyed with the Soldier Valley church. With the early dawn of the memorable Fourth, a few loads of us from the Onawa Society left our homes, and after twelve miles drive, two of them in water, we arrived at the grove of Bro. David McWilliams, in the beautiful district known as the Soldier Valley, which is watered by Soldier Creek, a narrow, deep stream, lined with a nice growth of elm, walnut, and oak, the last of which is a rarity in this western part of the State. After the usual plain, hearty greetings common among this people, we were entertained by singing and the usual ceremonies of this day, which were conducted in a plain, orderly manner, without display. We partook of a bountiful repast, consisting of those things which this people are never ashamed to ask God’s blessing to rest upon. About 3 o’clock P. M., we assembled to listen to a sermon by Robert Winter, an eccentric old Britisher, who gave us a quaint, old-fashioned discourse, full of gospel truths and solemn counsel to old and young. As the night drew on, we dispersed to the homes of neighbors, where all from a distance were entertained in true, hospitable, western style. At 10:30 A. M., Sabbath morning, we again assembled at the grove for religious exercises, where we listened to a discourse from Bro. Bryson, formerly a Mormon preacher, who gave us a truly edifying discourse on the “coming of Christ.” After a recess, we came together for a social meeting, in which we experienced the true enjoyment of God’s work. It was touching, and almost incredible, to hear the simple recital of adventures, escapes, and persecutions, undergone by Bro. and sister Winter, Bro. Bryson, Bro. and sister Peterson, and others in their search for the truth, from Denmark and England, across this country to Deseret, and back here, to obtain the truth from the lips of Bro. Bartlett. We enjoyed a precious time, and God’s blessing was with us. There were thirty-two Sabbath-keepers at the meeting; when I came to Monona County, three years ago, there were scarcely a half dozen in the two counties named. After the exercises of Sabbath afternoon, several rose to ask the prayers of God’s people, mostly sons and daughters of Adventists. We departed to our homes greatly refreshed, and thankful to those good people for the kind invitation extended to us, feeling that it was good to be there. Truly, God’s blessing is being poured out in this region, and we feel like thanking him that he has sent the truth to us. Let us pray continually for his favors, and that he will remember his people in the hour of need, which he will surely do if we “love him and keep his commandments.” Soldier Valley, July 6, 1873. Northern Iowa Tent.
By J. H. Morrison; C. A. Washburn
SINCE our notice of the meeting in the northern tent at this place, we have given twenty-five discourses, which have been attended with some interest; and perhaps would have been more if the rainy weather had not broken in upon it. Yesterday was a day of encouragement to us here. Our congregation was larger, and the interest manifested greater, than ever before. Our brethren from West Union were here and staid over Sabbath and Sunday, and added very much to the interest by their cheering testimonies. As we had canvassed the Sabbath question pretty well, we called for a vote from those who believed we had proved from Scripture that it ought to be kept, when a large number decided it ought. Then we called for those who had decided to obey, when ten took their stand. We hope the good word may be carried on till the day of Christ. J. H. MORRISON,
C. A. WASHBURN. Fredericksburg, Iowa, July 7. Trondale Co., Tenn
By Ennis Filson
I subscribed for the Review for six months. I am well pleased with what it teaches on the Sabbath, and am about persuaded to commence keeping it. I am the only one in this part of the country that believes the seventh day is the Sabbath. I belong to the Missionary Baptists, though I do not indorse all of their teachings. I profess and desire to be a true Christian, seeking after the perfect will of God. I wish to belong to the church that fears God and keeps all his commandments. New Hampshire.
By P. C. Rodman
Sunday, 6th, spoke in Union meeting-house twice, and at 5½ P. M. in the school-house, two miles west. It was a pleasant day, and we think a good impression was made in favor of truth. Several bore testimony that they had heard the truth and were comforted; among them a Baptist, and a Freewill Baptist minister; stopped over night with the first. He is eighty-eight years old, is in good health, but weak: wishes he was able to engage with me in holding meetings. Hope he may love all the truth, and that others there may embrace and obey it, and be saved when Jesus comes. 7th, met and organized s. b. 8th, held meetings in Lincoln, four miles north, at 7 P. M. A good attendance for the place. We hope for good results from these meetings. P. C. RODMAN. North Woodstock, N. H., July 9. A little sloop, with costly merchandise on board, was once intrusted to the care of a man-of-war, which was to convey it from the Cape of Good Hope to England. For many days they kept together, and then a storm came on. When it cleared again, the little sloop was nowhere to be seen, and, though a sharp lookout was kept for her, it was all in vain. The commander was very sorry, for he knew the value of the rich stores on board, and how precious the lives of every one of that crew were to some little circle at home. He anchored at last in Portsmouth harbor, in a heavy fog. When it lifted, what was his surprise and joy to find, anchored very near him, the very little craft over which he was grieving! O Sabbath-school teacher, how many of these precious little barks which we have convoyed, do we lose sight of in our life's voyage! How many times we mourn over them as lost, when it may be they are only lost to our sight! When the fog lifts, we may see them anchored safe beside us in the celestial harbor. Who cannot say with the saintly Rutherford: “And if one soul from Anworth
Meet me at God’s right hand,
My Heaven will be two Heavens
In Immanuel’s land.”
A Firm Faith and a Good Life
A FIRM faith is one of the best divinities; a good life is the best philosophy; a clear conscience, the best law; honesty, the only true policy; and temperance, the best medicine. A Mother's Influence.
By A. S. Nason
THE power of a mother's influence cannot be estimated, either for good or evil. Fearful is her responsibility, and how weak and feeble are all her efforts, if unsustained by religion. The rich blessing of a godly mother is beyond all price. As I write, memory carries me back to my childhood days, ere I had known the grief of being motherless. The years were brief that I enjoyed a mother's love and holy teaching. But they stamped upon my mind an influence that has followed me through all the changing scenes of my life. Never can I sufficiently thank God for the gift of a Christian mother. I believe her prayers have shielded me in many a dark hour of temptation, and have been the means of leading me to be a follower of Jesus. I think the Lord especially cares for the children who are committed to his love by praying mothers. Sometimes, perhaps, they will wander in the paths of sin for years, unmindful of the holy instruction of their early years, and apparently reckless of their eternal welfare. But God does not forget the mother's prayers, and circumstances will be brought to bear upon these misguided ones which will lead them to renounce the world and find pardon, in the Saviour, for their sins. I shall never cease to hope, while life is spared, that those youth who have been blessed with earnest, prayerful mothers, though now in the pursuit of folly and sin, will yet come to repentance. I see many dear youth around me who have prayerless mothers, and my heart yearns in pity over them. Such mothers think chiefly of an honored position in this life for their children. Pride and fashion must be followed at the risk of life and health. What anguish will fill the hearts of these mothers if at last their children are shut out of the kingdom of Heaven, and they feel that they might have been saved, had their influence been to lead them to deny self and seek the honor of Jesus instead of the applause of a corrupt world. Oh! may God open the eyes of unfaithful parents to a sense of their duty while yet mercy lingers for them and their children. A mother cannot be too earnest, too prayerful. Satan is laying snares on every hand, for the inexperienced youth. My heart almost sinks within me as I look abroad in the world, and realize the terrible influence that is drifting so many down to death. I am led to ask, Who shall be able to stand against this tide of evil? We who are parents, need a power such as earnest, agonizing prayer alone can give us. Christ has said, “My grace is sufficient for you.” All weak and erring as we are, if we throw ourselves upon His strength, we shall be enabled to perform our duty, and save ourselves and our children. If we are permitted to see the dear ones God has intrusted to our care, fitted at last to share the inheritance of the righteous, we shall feel repaid for all our toil and care. Though hardship and anxiety be the mother's lot in this life, a shining crown shall deck the brows of the faithful ones in the life hereafter. Questions Beyond Human Knowledge of Scripture
THERE are very many questions which may be started in regard to the doctrines and the prophecies of the Bible, to which our best answer is, “The Lord knoweth how.” Quarterly Meetings in New York
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. * * Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago, are invited to attend. Quarterly Meetings in New York.
Dist. No. 2, N. Y., Roosevelt, August 2, 3.
“ “ 3, Adams Centre, “ 2, 3.
“ “ 4, Buck’s Bridge, July 26, 27.
“ “ 8, Kirkville, August 6.
P. Z. KINNE. Quarterly meeting for the church at Victory, Wis., will be held at Victory, the first Sabbath in August. All friends of the cause are invited to attend, and we would be especially pleased if some minister could be present with us.
By order of the church.
F. C. CLARKE, Clerk. The quarterly meeting for the N. Y. and Pa. Tract and Missionary Society, for Dist. No. 1, will be held at Olcott, July 26, 27. A general attendance is desired.
T. H. LINDSAY. There will be a quarterly meeting of the T. and M. Society in Wright, for Dist. No. 7, August 2, 3. We hope to have a report from every member.
The Directors in each district should hold a quarterly meeting at least two weeks before the camp-meeting, and report immediately to the State Secretary, Anna M. Driscoll, Battle Creek, Mich.
E. H. ROOT. Quarterly meeting of the N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society, Dist. No. 10, will be held at Niles Hill, July 26 and 27. It is desired that all the members should be present; and if any are not present, to send in their reports.
A. E. OVIATT. Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 11, N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society, at Cottage, the fourth Sabbath and first-day in July. We hope for a general attendance, and a full report from all the members at this meeting. Monthly meeting for Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., in connection with the above.
D. B. WELCH, Director. I will hold meetings as follows:—
Hawley, July 26, 27.
Chesaning, Aug. 2, 3.
Greenbush, “ 9, 10.
Ithaca, “ 16, 17.
Alma, “ 23, 24.
E. Saginaw, “ 30, 31.
C. STODDARD. Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota.
HUTCHINSON, Aug. 16, 17.
We hope to see all the brethren and sisters of McLeod Co. at the meeting at Hutchinson, as we shall organize the Tract and Missionary Society in District No. 3. Hope all will come prepared to stay through the meeting.
I will meet with the scattered brethren that live in the vicinity of Sauk Center, Aug. 2, 3. I understand there are two companies there keeping the Sabbath. I shall spend two Sabbaths with them, and hope to see every Sabbath-keeper out to the meetings.
HARRISON GRANT. If nothing in the providence of God prevents, I will meet with the brethren and sisters in Rhode Island at their quarterly meeting at Green Hill, July 26 and 27. At New Ipswich, N. H., Aug. 2 and 3. At this last meeting, it is suggested that Districts Nos. 2 and 3 hold their T. and M. meetings. At these meetings, there will be important matters which relate to the cause, other than the T. and M. work. And as these are the only meetings I expect to hold in New England, before the camp-meeting, we expect to see a general attendance from all parts of the Conference. We hope to see Boston well represented at New Ipswich.
Also, a general quarterly meeting will be held at Washington, N. H., Aug. 9 and 10.
S. N. HASKELL. This meeting will be held on the old camp-ground at Kirkville, Aug. 7–11.
Trains on the N. Y. Central Railroad, going east, that stop at Kirkville, leave Syracuse at 7 A. M., 2:05 and 5 P. M. Trains going west stop at Kirkville, 10:15 A. M., 12:45 and 8:55 P. M. Those coming over the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg, and the Syracuse Northern, Railroads, will receive free return passes.
Teams to convey passengers to the ground will meet all trains. Tents can be rented as usual. Let all who can, provide tents for themselves and their friends; but none need hesitate to come who are unable to do so, as arrangements will be made for the accommodation of such.
Provisions and straw will be furnished on the ground as heretofore. It is hoped that an earnest effort will be made by the brethren in all parts of the Conference, that there may be a full attendance at this meeting.
CAMP-MEETING COMMITTEE. The N. Y. & Pa. Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting at Kirkville, commencing Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1873. Delegates should be on the ground as early as Tuesday. The Conference is appointed one day in advance of the camp-meeting, in order to get its business out of the way of the religious services of the meeting as much as possible, the time appointed for that purpose being unusually brief. Let all the churches and scattered brethren be well represented, as the present indications are that this will be the most important meeting of the kind ever held in this Conference.
P. Z. KINNE, }
E. B. GASKILL, } Conf. Com.
B. L. WHITNEY, } The quarterly meeting of the church at Patricksburg, Ind., will be held at Patricksburg the first Sabbath and first-day in August. Eld. S. H. Lane is invited to attend. All the church members and friends are expected to attend this meeting.
N. CARAHOOF. The Maine State Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held one mile above Pishon’s Ferry, on the Portland and Kennebec R. R., on the same ground occupied last year, commencing Aug. 28, and continuing to Sept. 1. Let all our churches in this Conference immediately take the necessary steps to fully represent themselves, by delegates; also, let all see that their S. B. pledges are paid up to Sept. 30, if possible.
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Mal. 3:10.
We earnestly request all to see that their tents are put up, and things set in order, and be ready to commence with the first day of the meeting and remain until the close.
J. B. GOODRICH, } Maine
G. W. BARKER, } Conf. Com.
Wm. MORTON, } The N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society will hold its next annual meeting in connection with the camp-meeting at Kirkville, Aug. 7–11, 1873.
The general quarterly meeting for this Society will be held on the camp-ground at Kirkville, Wednesday, P. M., Aug. 6.
As I do not expect to attend any of the district meetings this quarter, the directors will arrange them to suit their convenience.
P. Z. KINNE, Pres. Isanti Co., Minn.
By John Matteson
DURING the past week Bro. Lee and myself have been holding meetings near Fish Lake in this county. This settlement is entirely Swedish. It is a new settlement, in a heavy timbered country, with numerous little lakes. The people are generally poor. They manifest a good degree of interest to hear, and turn out to meeting in the daytime, leaving their work. We have organized a church here of nineteen members. Most of them have come out from the Baptists. Five willing souls were baptized. Several others are obedient to the truth, and would have united with us, but were hindered by sickness, from attending the meetings. The brethren here have pledged $35.00 s. b. to the Minn. Conference, and desire to unite with the Conference. The address of the Secretary is: J. E. Norstrom, Stark P. O., Chisago Co. These friends manifest a deep interest in the work of overcoming. Most of them are but little informed concerning this world except what belongs to their own immediate wants. The Bible, and a few hymn books are about all the literature they are acquainted with. They are very thankful for the information and encouragement they have received through the truth. My address will be a week from to day: Litchfield, Meeker Co., Minn. JOHN MATTESON. Cambridge, Isanti Co., Minn., July 15, 1873. We have several times been questioned about the object of these societies, and the propriety of uniting with them. The following from the Cleveland Daily Leader is worth considering:— “We learn that on Saturday last, two hundred farmers of Ross County, in this State, met to consider the scheme of forming a grange. They had before them the regulations of the National Grange Association, requiring each grange to pay a large enrollment fee, or something of the sort, into the general treasury. The Ross County farmers discussed for a long time the question what this big amount of money could be wanted for. Not being able to solve the question satisfactorily, they concluded not to organize any grange, and dispersed. There are other people besides the Ross County farmers who would like to know what all the money is wanted for. If to buy up legislators, judges, and small newspapers, then this farmers’ grange movement is a thing to be watched. There is no legitimate work before the granges that can require a formidable treasury. The public would like to know more about this.” WILL some one qualified and versed in the law inform us through the REVIEW whether the son, daughter, or stranger within our gates, may pass out of our gates Sabbath mornings, and perform their day's labor, or spend the day in pleasure or idleness, and return within our gates in the evening, according to the spirit of the commandments, or whether we may lawfully keep Sabbath-breaking boarders. THOSE brethren who signed to raise money to pay camp-meeting expenses at the meeting in Lodi, Wis., who have not paid, are requested to send it immediately to Wm. Kerr, at Monroe, to finish paying the expenses of our last camp-meeting. The Indiana Conference.
By Ind. Conf. Committee
The friends in Indiana can see by the order of camp-meeting appointments, that we have a very favorable time for our meeting. As we intend to hold our Conference at the same time and place, we would say to all, See to it that your accounts and reports are all complete, and in good order for the Conference. This will be our first annual meeting, and we desire a good report, and a full representation. The Lord is blessing us with his Spirit, and adding to our numbers. The work is onward. Jesus is soon coming, and it is very necessary that we do our part of the work well, if we would gain a starry crown, when the Lord comes to make up his jewels. We have plenty of time to pay up our s. B., and make arrangements to attend this gathering, and while we are about these duties, let us get our hearts full of the love of God and the cause of present truth, and we will be certain of a rich blessing.
IND. CONF. COMMITTEE. Location of Michigan Camp-Meeting Not Yet Announced
We are not able to answer questions in regard to the place of holding the Michigan Camp-Meeting. Probably it will be announced next week. Inquiry Regarding State Sunday Labor Laws
A CORRESPONDENT wishes us to state in the REVIEW what States have laws against working on Sunday, and what are the penalties. We have not the requisite information. If any one is acquainted with the laws of the States on that subject will they please report? The storms of the last two weeks have been very severe and wide-spread. Much damage was done in Central and Southern Indiana and Ohio, as well as in the West. Heavy storms of equal extent have been rarely known. The papers give accounts of many storms more local in their severity. Taking the country over, it has been an unusually stormy period. The St. Louis Times says, “There can be no good reason for attempting to suppress the fact that the cholera has reached St. Louis.” New York, July 16.—English papers received say the earthquake in Northern Italy on June 29 was extraordinary. The solid earth seemed for a time converted into a liquid one, and houses were tossed about like ships at sea. There were fourteen movements, seven forward and seven backward, each occupying a second, as regular as the beat of a clock. Nine persons were killed at Belluno, and many injured. Salt Lake, July 16.—A great sensation was caused here to-day, by the announcement by the Journal that Ann Eliza Webb, the young seventeenth wife of Brigham Young, had forever left him, carrying off her furniture and personal effects. Brigham will endeavor to replevin the goods. Mrs. Young is at the Walker House, and three leading lawyers are about to institute a suit for a divorce and alimony in a large sum. Great revelations are expected concerning the inner domestic life of the prophet. Mrs. Young is engaging the sympathy of the Gentile ladies, and the polygamous Mormons are a good deal disturbed. Reports to the Detroit Post give an encouraging look to the peach prospects in Western Michigan. In some parts of the peach district, the raisers are said to be thinning out the fruit to save the trees from overbearing. The New York Tribune cites two remarkable cases of cholera. The first case last year was that of a young woman whose case was “well-defined Asiatic cholera.” Under examination, it was found that after a hard day’s washing, she had partaken freely of corned beef, cabbage, green peas, and whisky, finishing her repast with the greater part of four large melons. The first case this year was that of a man, and this also “a well-defined case of Asiatic cholera.” It was found upon examination that he had had the ordinary summer sickness three weeks, and that on the day before his death he had been eating cucumbers and ice cream and drinking ale. Numerous other “well-defined cases of Asiatic cholera” may be traced to the same causes. Should not the verdict be, however, well-defined cases of American stupidity? As long as it is possible for any man to produce cholera by indiscriminate gluttony, is it not a little inconsistent to charge it to one of the mysterious dispensations of Providence? A Mr. Drew, of Washington, states that in June, 1868, he had business with Oaks Ames, at the Capitol; that while awaiting Mr. Ames’ leisure to attend to him, he, Drew, saw the money drawn by Ames from the Sargent-at-Arms, on that $1200 check which was written as payable to “S. C. or bearer.” The “S. C. or bearer” excited the curiosity of Drew, and he wondered who “S. C.” could be. On Ames receiving the money, he walked back to a gentleman with whom Ames had previously been talking, and handed the money to that man, receiving some kind of a written document in return. Who that man was, Drew does not know, and has never since seen. When the Credit Mobilier investigation was going on, Drew was in Europe. Henry Ward Beecher’s church has a total membership of 1982, of which number 1210 are women. For music, the church pays $6,000, divided as follows: Director, $2,000; tenor, $1,000; soprano, $900; alto, $600; organist, $1,500. The pew rents amount to $56,000. The Record of Crime increases in fearfulness. The daily papers teem with accounts of murders, and other high crimes. The New Albany, Ind., Ledger says, “Within the last five or six years, nineteen persons have been hanged within the limits of this judicial district by vigilance committees, or, to give them their proper, shame-suggesting name, mobs.” Since the fires of 1871, these scourges seem to be, not only on the increase, but startling in their extent, and rapidity of destruction. That of Michigammi was as sudden and frightful as that of Peshtigo. A whole village burned so suddenly that the inhabitants had not time to fully escape. Some were burned, and many saved by taking to the water, where some perished, and others were rescued after terrible suffering. The recent fire in Grand Rapids, Mich., presented the same features, as the following shows:— “Grand Rapids, Mich., July 14.—One of the most appalling facts about the fire was the rapidity with which it spread. It seemed mad from the first. The smoke from the Bridge street house and barn, in which the fire commenced, rolled up in dark and frightful columns, looking as though it came from the mouth of hell, and before the few who had gathered there had time to express their wonder, the flames burst out and seemed to leap across Kent street to the east, and seized the Grand Rapids city mills on the west. In an instant, the mills and half a dozen houses were in flames. There was no power on earth that could stop its rapid progress. The engines were soon on the ground, but what water they threw upon the flames had no more effect than though it had been thrown from a spoon. The fire fiend was abroad and seemed to laugh at the Herculean efforts of the firemen. The fire rushed, leaped, and drove on like mad, and stopped not until it had swept out of existence everything in its way. It stopped when its work of destruction was done, when there were no more buildings in its way.” A fatal epidemic has been raging among the cattle in the vicinity of Lawrenceburg, Ind. Forty-nine, out of a lot of sixty-two, died within three days.