A young man recently ran away from the galleys of Toulouse. He was strong and vigorous, and soon made his way across the country, and escaped pursuit. He arrived next morning before a cottage in an open field, and stopped to get something to eat, and get a refuge while he reposed a little. But he found the inmates of the cottage in the greatest distress. Four little children sat trembling in the corner, their mother sat weeping and tearing her hair, and the father was walking the floor in agony. The galley-slave asked what was the matter, and the father replied that they were that morning to be turned out of doors because they could not pay their rent.
“You see me driven to despair,” said the father, “my wife and my little children, without food or shelter, and I without means to provide them.”
The convict listened to the tale with tears of sympathy, and said:—
“I will give you the means. I have but just escaped from the galleys. Whoever brings back an escaped prisoner is entitled to a reward of fifty francs. How much does the rent amount to?”
“Forty francs,” answered the father.
“Well,” said the other, “put a cord around my body. I will follow you to the city, where they will recognize me, and you will get fifty francs for bringing me back.”
“No, never!” exclaimed the astonished listener; “my children should starve a thousand times before I would do so base a thing.”
The generous man insisted, and declared at last that he would go and give himself up if the father would not consent to take him.
After a long struggle, the latter yielded, and taking his preserver by the arm, led him to the city, and to the mayor’s office.
Everybody was surprised to see that a little man like the father had been able to capture such a strong young fellow; but the proof was before them.
The fifty francs were paid, and the prisoner sent back to the galleys.
But, after he was gone, the father asked a private interview with the mayor, to whom he told the whole story. The mayor was so much affected, that he not only added francs to the father’s purse, but wrote immediately to the Minister of Justice, begging the noble young prisoner’s release. The Minister examined into the affair, and finding that it was a comparatively small offense which had condemned the young man to the galleys, and that he had already served out half his time, ordered his release.
“IT IS I; BE NOT AFRAID”
Life hath its days of darkness
When thick the storm-clouds lower;
When waves dash fiercely round thee
And threaten to devour:
But still thou need'st not falter,
There's One forever nigh,
Who speaks above the tempest:
“Fear not, for it is I!”
He walks the waves beside thee,
No storm can drive him thence;
He bids the waters bear thee,
His arm is thy defense.
His face shines on the billows:
Let all thy terror fly,
Follow the way illumined;
He beckons: “It is I!”
One Hundred Years Ago.
ONE hundred and ten years ago there was not a single white man in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Then, what is the most flourishing part of America was as little known as the country around the mysterious Mountains of the Moon. It was not until 1776 that Boone left his home in North Carolina to become the first settler in Kentucky. The first pioneers of Ohio did not settle until twenty years after this time.
A hundred years ago, Canada belonged to France, and the population did not exceed a million and a half of people. A hundred years ago, the great Frederic of Prussia was performing those grand exploits which have made him immortal in military annals, and with his little monarchy was sustaining a single-handed contest with Russia, Austria, and France, the three great powers of Europe combined. Washington was a modest Virginia colonel, and the great events of history in the two worlds in which these great but dissimilar men took leading parts were then scarcely foreshadowed. A hundred years ago, the United States were the most loyal part of the British Empire, and on the political horizon no speck indicated the struggle which within a score of years thereafter established the great republic of the world.
A hundred years ago, there were but four newspapers in America; steam-engines had not been imagined, and railroads and telegraphs had not entered into the remotest conception of men. When we come to look at it through the vista of history, we find that to the century just passed have been allotted more important events, in their bearing upon the happiness of the world, than almost any other which has elapsed since the creation.—Selected.
Teaching Children.
Do ALL in your power to teach your children self-government. If a child is passionate, teach him, by gentle and patient means, to curb his temper. If he is greedy, cultivate liberality in him. If he is sulky, charm him out of it by encouraging frank good humor. If he is indolent, accustom him to exertion. If pride makes his obedience reluctant, subdue him by counsel or discipline. In short, give your children a habit of overcoming their besetting sin.
Obituary Notices.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.
DIED, Jan. 11, 1873, while on a visit at Coldwater, Mich., Anthony L. Burwell, of Parma, Mich., in the sixty-seventh year of his age, of pneumonia, which terminated in kidney affection. The last twenty-four hours of his sickness, his suffering was great, yet he bore it with patience and resignation.
Bro. Burwell was a native of Panton, Addison Co., Vt. In 1835, at the age of twenty-nine, he made a profession of religion and united with the Baptist church. Two years later, he heard Wm. Miller, and embraced the Advent doctrine, and remained with this people through the passing of the time, and the disappointment in 1844. Twenty-one years ago, he began the observance of the Lord’s Sabbath and became connected with the Seventh-day Adventists. He was firm in this belief and practice to the day of his death.
For seventeen years, he has been a resident of Parma. He leaves a wife, two children, and numerous relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. They have reason to believe that he rests in hope. His funeral was held at Parma village on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1873. Discourse by the writer. Text, Rev. 1:18. I. D. Van Horn.
DIED, in Armenia, Pa., Aug. 7, 1872, of consumption, sister Caroline, wife of Coral Webler, aged forty-two years, five months, and four days.
Sister W., with her father, mother, and others, embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths a few years since, while I was holding meetings in their neighborhood. She cherished a bright hope of living again at the resurrection of the just. She departed this life under trying circumstances, her aged mother having both legs broken while caring for her in her last sickness. She was conscious of this terrible accident to her mother and bore it with composure and patience. May the Lord bless the mourning family, and prepare them for endless life in the world to come.
The writer spoke from Matt. 16:27: “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father, with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
Also at the same place, of congestion of the lungs, Jan. 6, 1873, Andrew Monroe, father of sister Webler. He was sick, not quite three days.
He was one of the first settlers in Armenia. He was a kind neighbor, an affectionate companion, and a loving and much-loved father. He was formerly a Disciple, but embraced the Sabbath about eleven years since. The writer spoke on the occasion to a gathering of friends and sympathizing neighbors, from Rev. 2:7. It was heart-rending to see the afflicted companion borne in a chair and raised to take the parting look at her dear husband. May the only remaining son (who was providentially present, his home being in Madison Co., N. Y.), also the only surviving daughter, yet keep all of God’s commandments, and prepare to meet their dear father beyond this vale of tears. J. L. Baker.
DIED, near Washington, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1872, after lingering eighteen days from the effects of a severe scald, our darling baby, Harriet Martha, youngest child of Joseph M. and Alice A. Kilgore, aged fourteen months and six days.
Little Mattie was a lovely child. Strong were the ties that bound her to our hearts. It was a severe stroke, and an intense struggle with us to give her up. But we trust that this affliction may not lead us to turn from the Lord and his truth, but that it may be sanctified to the end that we may be more holy, more resigned to the will of our Master, and withal strongly animated with the hope of those who rely upon the promises that their children shall come again from the land of the enemy, at the sound of the last trump. J. M. & Alice A. Kilgore.
FELL asleep in Martinsville, Ill., Dec. 16, 1872, sister Rebecca Lehman, aged fifty-six years, one month, and twenty-four days.
Sister Lehman embraced religion in early life, united with the church of God at the age of nineteen, and pursued a straightforward course through life. When the light of the Sabbath reform was brought before her, she believed and obeyed. She had the confidence of all who knew her. Her death was caused by an attack of pneumonia, which continued one week.
Remarks before a large congregation of friends and neighbors, from Num. 23:10. G. W. Colcord.
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Notices to Subscribers, Treasurers, and Tract Society Members
Notices.
The Maine State Conference Committee recommend the Publishing Association to drop every delinquent subscriber to the Review, Instructor, and Health Reformer, in this Conference the 1st of February, 1873. The Conference refuses to pay any delinquency after that date on any of the above periodicals. J. B. GOODRICH, G. W. BARKER, WM. MORTON, Maine Conf. Com.
To the S. D. Treasurers of the churches of N. Y. and Pa:
Not having received reports for the last quarter from but little more than half the churches in this Conference, I write to request them to be more prompt in the future; and particularly as the Conference Committee are making special efforts to get Conference matters arranged in an orderly form, so as greatly to facilitate business proceedings at the annual session. So please let us hear from you all promptly, every quarter. S. B. WHITNEY.
N. B. My post-office is changed to North Creek, Warren Co. S. B. W.
To the members of Dist. No. 11 (formerly 9) of N. Y. T. & M. Society:
It is expected that all the members will make a full report of their labors during the past quarter, and present it to their respective librarians in time for them to get their reports ready for the district quarterly meeting as appointed by Bro. Kinne. Let none excuse themselves because their reports are small. We also hope for a full attendance at the meeting. D. B. WELCH, Director.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
My appointment for Granville, Vt., given last week, is indefinitely postponed. A. S. Hutchins.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at Mound City, Kan., Sabbath and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2. Hope there will be a general attendance from Centerville and Ft. Scott, and all others within a reasonable distance. Also with the church at Big Springs, Kan., Sabbath and Sunday, Feb. 8 and 9. Will Bro. Kennedy, or some other brother, meet me at the Lawrence depot, the Wednesday previous, on the arrival of the Kansas City train? I will wait there a reasonable time. Geo. I. Butler.
Providence permitting, I will meet the Tract Society in quarterly meeting, at Lancaster, Western New York, Dist. No. 1, in connection with our monthly meeting, third Sabbath and first day in February. J. M. Lindsay, Director.
The first general quarterly meeting of the N. Y. and Pa. T. & M. Society at the close of this quarter will be held at Lancaster, Erie Co., Feb. 15, 16. The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1 will be held in connection with it.
Dist. No. 2, Roosevelt, Feb. 8, 9. “ “ 7, Brookfield, “ 15, 16. “ Nos. 5 and 6, as Brn. Russel and Tyrel may arrange. Dist. No. 8, Genoa, Feb. 18. “ “ 3, Adams Center, “ 20. “ “ 4, Buck’s Bridge, “ 22, 23. In connection with the latter, the second general quarterly meeting will be held. A general attendance is desired. Teams will meet the friends coming from the South on arrival of trains at Canton. P. Z. Kinne, Pres. N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society.
Quarterly meeting of the church at Patricksburg, Owen Co., Ind., the first Sabbath and first-day of February, 1873. We invite all scattered brethren and sisters to attend, as we wish to settle up all S. B. due this church; and we would say to those who are not paying S. B., Come forward at once. The cause is very weak in this State. We need your help very much. Noah Carahoof.
No Providence preventing, the next monthly meeting for the northern district of Maine will be held at Norridgewock, Feb. 8 and 9. Meeting to commence Sabbath evening. As there is important business connected with the cause in this State to be brought before this meeting, we wish to see a general gathering. Let all come prepared to work in the cause of God. J. B. Goodrich, G. W. Barker, Wm. Morton, Maine Conf. Com.
Monthly meeting for western New York at Olcott, Niagara Co., Feb. 8, 1873. E. Tarbox, Clerk.
Monthly meeting of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., at East Otto, the second Sabbath and first-day in February, instead of the third Sabbath; and the quarterly meeting of the Missionary Society will be held at the same time. B. B. Warren.
Meeting of the Tract Society of Dist. No. 13, Mich., with the church at Genoa, Feb. 9, in connection with Bro. Stoddard’s meeting. All are cordially invited to attend. If any are detained, please forward report of labor. Are any delinquent on our periodicals? Please try to make a clean list before or at that time. Let us all seek the Lord that he may bless us. Alex Carpenter, Director.
Compton, P. Q., at Bro. Hools, Feb. 1 and 2. At Linda, P. Q., where Bro. Claxton may appoint, Feb. 8, 9. Hope to meet all the scattered friends of truth at the above-named places. L. Bean.
Quarterly meeting of the church in Vernon, Isabella Co., Mich., the second Sabbath and Sunday in February. All are invited. Cannot Bro. Corliss or Haskins meet with us? Theodore W. Phinney, Clerk.
T. & M. Society quarterly meeting at Dell Prairie, Wis., Feb. 15 and 16, 1873. We hope for a general attendance of the brethren and sisters of this district (No. 9). The brethren and sisters of Mauston are invited. Meeting at Poy Sippi, first Sabbath and first-day in March. We hope the brethren and sisters will come to these meetings prepared to labor in this good cause. These meetings to commence Sabbath evening with a prayer meeting. P. S. Thurston, Pres. Wis. T. & M. Society.
Quarterly meeting of the Tract Society of Iowa District No. 2, will be held in connection with the quarterly meeting at Laporte City, Iowa, Feb. 8 & 9. A report is expected from each member of the society. J. T. Mitchell.
Testimony No. 22.
By John Nevins Andrews
Once more the Spirit of God has spoken to us as a people. It gives us instruction and counsel of priceless worth. It also gives reproof and correction. Let no one despise the chastening of the Lord or faint when reproved of him. These things may cause us great pain, but they are an evidence of God’s love for us. The Judgment is before us, and it is of infinite consequence to us to know our faults now, and to faithfully correct them. This is the light in which I view this matter. I do therefore feel from my heart grateful that God gives us reproof both as a people and as individuals. It is also my purpose to faithfully correct my life in every thing wherein I am shown to be faulty. I earnestly advise all others to act in like manner. I trust there will be a general interest to read the several Testimonies with care, and to give them frequent re-perusals.
J. N. Andrews.
A Good Day.
Sabbath, Jan. 25, was a good day for the church in Battle Creek. In the forenoon, the editor of the REVIEW preached from Luke 12: 35, 36, “Let your loins be girded about,” &c., to a large and interested congregation, in which various features of the “blessed hope” were forcibly presented. Numerous strangers from abroad, and patients from the Institute, added to the interest of the occasion. In the afternoon, the usual social season was held, during which about seventy persons bore ready witness to the power of truth in the soul, in a manner which showed that it came from the heart, and went to the heart. In this meeting, a first-day Adventist, who preaches occasionally, took a decided stand for the truth, stating that to-day, for the first time, he was keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Tears flowed freely, joined with many a glad amen.
At the same time our hearts were rejoiced to hear a German missionary, now stopping at the Institute for his health, repeat the sweet story of grace of redemption through Christ, his love for the precious light on health reform, and his fellowship for the brethren. We would say to him in the words of his exhortation, “Come with us, and we will do thee good.” A Baptist lady, also, stated her convictions in favor of the Sabbath, and her determination, as soon as circumstances would allow, to walk in the light. May God bless the dear sister, and his people here and elsewhere.
To the Brethren of Michigan.
By E. H. Root
As the Tract Society, according to the present arrangement of the director, uses its fund locally, there will be many brethren in different parts of the State who will not come in any tract district, and some of them are not able to pay for our periodicals. They should have them free. Now as the trustees of the Publishing Association have decided to drop the names of those who do not pay in advance, there is a chance for those that can to help such. Would it not be a good plan to have a general fund for this purpose, and to pay past indebtedness to the Publishing Association? Bro. H. L. Richmond has given $2.00; I will give $10.00 for such a fund.
E. H. Root.
The Great Storm in the West.
Reports come from all directions in the West, of the effects of the recent storm. Disadvantage to travel by the depth of snow and the blockading of railroads, has been immense, but this is not to be mentioned in comparison with the sadder results, the great loss of life.
Two small boys were found frozen to death near Spring Valley, Iowa.
Near Washington, Minn., two teams were found frozen, with one of the drivers so badly frozen that he cannot live. The other cannot be found.
The body of an unknown man was also found frozen to death at Nicollet.
A. O. Jenkins, foreman of the Ohio Bridge Company's yard, was frozen to death while riding in a hack from Sibley to Rock Rapids. The other inmates escaped with slight injuries.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 12.—A St. Paul dispatch says the great storm of the past week resulted in a good many fatal casualties in that State. It was entirely unprecedented in its severity, and was so blinding that persons perished within a few rods of succor, if they had known in what direction to go. Three brothers, Charles, John, and Stephen O'Neil, and Thomas and Michael Holden, each with two-horse teams, started for Willmar with wheat, on Tuesday. They were found on Friday about ten miles out, two of the O'Neils and one of the Holdens frozen to death in the sleighs. The others were alive, but will scarcely survive.
Five ox teams in the same vicinity were found frozen to death, and the drivers are supposed to have abandoned them and perished.
A man was found frozen to death by losing his way while going from the depot to the bank house at Herman station, on the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.
A school boy near New Ulm undertook to go home, but lost his way, and his body was found eight miles distant.
A good many other cases will undoubtedly be heard of. The wind blew the snow so it was impossible to see a foot in advance, and the storm came so sudden that it caught persons out, and they perished because they were unable to find their way home.
St. Paul, Minn., January 13.—As yet only a small portion of the State where the storm was the most severe has been heard from. It is estimated that within twenty miles of St. James the loss of life will exceed fifty. A gentleman from Blue Earth County tells of an instance where, in driving along after the storm, a team of horses was noticed a little off the beaten track, frozen stiff, standing on their feet and looking perfectly life-like; sitting on the seat, in an erect position, with the reins in his hand, was the driver, dead, and in the bottom of the sleigh, covered up with blankets and straw, were the bodies of seven persons, all dead.
The body of a man named Fred Warnke, of Sibley County, was found on Friday, about three miles from Henderson. He perished within about one hundred steps of a neighbor's house.
A dispatch from Alexandria says that according to authentic reports, received thus far, seventy persons were frozen to death in Stevens, Douglass, and Otter Tail Counties. Others are still missing and believed to be dead, many more crippled for life by freezing hands and feet.
A man and team were found in the woods ten miles north of Pomme Deterre, all dead. A sad case is that of a young man returning from Canada with his bride. At Pomme Deterre the father of the young man met the couple, and they started for their home near Fergus Falls. The storm came on, and, losing their way, the two men left the bride in the sleigh and started to find the road. Nothing has since been heard of them, and they undoubtedly perished. The men not returning, the bride left the sleigh, and after wandering about for some time came to some logs, where she took shelter, where she was found two days after so badly frozen that she can't live. All through that section of the State rumors are rife of great loss of life and suffering.
Whole herds of cattle, caught in the storm, were frozen to death.
Two men were found near St. Peter, sitting upright in a sleigh, frozen stiff, covered in buffalo robes. At Worthington, two teamsters have been found dead. Near Sioux City three others shared the same fate.
Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 13.—Accounts continue to reach here of the suffering and loss of life by the recent storm.
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