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Extracts from Letters.

Sister M. J. Keefer writes from Arcadia, Mich. I thank God for ever sending his messengers this way to give us the last notes of warning, and giving us hearts to receive and believe the truth, while thousands shut their eyes and hearts to it. We are living in perilous times. Oh for the grace of God to help us to stand. Let us put on the whole armor of God and be up and doing while the light shines; for soon the night will come when no man can work. I know it is a great thing to be a Christian; to be cleansed from all sin and be prepared to stand before that God who cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance. When I think of this I feel my weakness; but I mean to strive to overcome that I may be one of the chosen people. Oh the blessed hope of the Christian. Oh the blessings that are in store for God's children. I mean by the help of God to be one of them.

Sister E. Wilcox writes from Hubbardsville, N. Y.: I desire not only a name and place among the people of God, but, to be in deed and in truth, one of them; one in sentiment, one in feeling, and one in practise; and, to strive for the unity of the faith, and Spirit. I am striving by the grace of God, to overcome all my besetments, and lay aside every weight, and run the race with patience, looking unto Jesus, the author of our faith, realizing that without help from him, I can do nothing acceptable in his sight; also knowing that he will help all that really put their trust in him, and look to him for help. I hope I may see clearly every duty, and be enabled to overcome all my errors, and get a complete victory over every fault. If I am not deceived, I have made some progress in this direction. It seems to me that the enemy of all righteousness is let loose, and is in a hurry to do up his last work. And it becomes necessary for us to watch and pray continually that we may be kept in this hour of temptation, that is to try all that dwell on the face of the whole earth. It is my earnest desire, that all that are looking for the appearing of Jesus, may be kept, be preserved blameless, and when he comes, hear the welcome, Come ye blessed, inherit the kingdom prepared for you.

Bro. Wm. Rogers writes from Altovista, Mo.: Being one among the first in Daviess Co., Mo., who embraced the Sabbath, I still have a lively interest in the advancement of the cause of present truth. I am very anxious that a messenger should come into this part of the country, there being many here desirous of hearing, and some wishing to be baptized, and the church needing to be set in order. I think much good might be done here in setting the truth before the people.

I feel desirous of moving forward with the body in every good word and work, that I may meet all the faithful in the kingdom of God.

Bro. P. Strong writes from Orleans, Mich.: We are holding meetings in Orleans, with a good congregation, and a growing interest.

Bro. T. Gardner writes from E. Jeffrey, N. H.: The little church that is in our house is looking for the kingdom to come, and mean by the grace of God to be ready and in patient waiting for the Lord from Heaven. We believe we are in the patience of the saints, and are striving to keep the commandments with the faith of Jesus.

Sister C. Rich writes from South Bend, Ind.: It has been about a year and a half since I embraced the third angel's message. I can say to-day that I thank God that the present truth was ever sent to me, and that he gave me a heart and mind to receive and obey it. How it cheers my heart after going through the toils and troubles of a week to take up a new number of our excellent paper and there find the rich thoughts and feelings of some ready writer. No matter what the state of my feelings is, there is always something that seems to be written especially for me. How I prize the Review, and how thankful I am to all that contribute to its columns. I thank God for the blessings of life, and for the hope of eternal life. Though I am poor in this world's goods yet I would not exchange my hope of an inheritance in the kingdom of God for all the treasures of this world. Though I may have to stem the tide of opposition alone I will humbly crave sustaining grace from an all-wise Creator, knowing that I have a blessed Saviour pleading for me. I know I am an erring creature, but in him I have a place of refuge. I love present truth; and how thankful I am that I ever heard the last warning message. I love the commandments of God. His laws are not grievous. So, thank God, we hail the Sabbath with delight. We would be glad to see one of the messengers back here. Our little company here are still striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

The Capacity to Receive Mercy

God doth not at any time put off his people, because he is not in a capacity to give, but doth many times put them off, because they are not in a capacity to receive, mercy.

Obituary Notices.

DIED, in Fairview, Jones Co., Iowa, Feb. 1, 1866, Benjamin Foos, aged 52 years.

Bro. Foos embraced the Sabbath under the labors of Bro. Cornell six years ago this spring. During that time he has been a firm believer in the Advent doctrine. We deeply feel his loss. He came to his death while in the act of drawing logs to the saw-mill. His sled upset and caught him between the log he was on and one on the ground, bruising him so that he lived but four hours. He leaves four children to mourn his loss. N. B. MORTON.

Died, in Deerfield, Steele Co., Minn., of typhoid fever, Esther P. Warren, wife of Josiah H. Warren, aged 43 years.

Sister Warren embraced the third angel's message about eight years ago. Since that time she has remained firm and steadfast in the present truth, and as she sweetly fell asleep it was with a firm hope that she should soon come forth and be clothed in immortality and eternal life. W. M. ALLEN.

Died, in Matherton, Mich., Jan. 7, 1866, sister Eliza Kellogg, aged 30 years.

Sister Kellogg leaves a husband and family to mourn her loss; but they have hope that she will come again from the land of the enemy. P. STRONG.

Died, in Vernon, Van Buren Co., Iowa, Aug. 29, 1865, of chronic dysentery, sister Huldah, wife of Bro. Nahum Sargent, aged 74 years.

Sister Sargent embraced the third angel's message about five years ago, and rejoiced that she ever was called to see the beauties of God's righteous law. She continued until her death to honor God by calling his holy Sabbath her delight. Though this mother in Israel has gone down to the grave, her family and the church have the comforting hope that she sleeps in Jesus. F. MORROW.

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The Discussion at Portland, Me.

By Uriah Smith, George W. Amadon, J. M. Aldrich

We find the following in the World's Crisis of Feb. 14, 1866.

"My discussion with Eld. M. E. Cornell on the Sabbath question, has led me to delay the publication of my book on this subject, until I could enjoy the benefit of the criticism of the opposition against my views, as would be brought out in that debate at P., and also by the report as given by the opposition through their paper. As this report was concluded last week, I am now prepared to say that my opponents have failed to meet my arguments in favor of a change of days for the Sabbath, from the seventh to the first day of the week.

"I am highly pleased with the results of this discussion. Those who heard it and have read the report as given in the opposition paper, will be compelled, we think, to say that the description of the debate as given through their oracle is not the "fairest thing in the world." But all things, thus far, only encourage me to publish my promised work on the Sabbath question, as soon as circumstances will admit.

CHALLENGE.

"In the Review and Herald, of Jan. 30, 1866, in referring to J. N. Andrews' History of the Sabbath, the writer says:

''The door is now open for them to test this matter, if they dare step in and risk their cause in fair open encounter.'

"To this challenge I reply that I am ready, and 'dare step in and risk' an 'open encounter' with any man in their ranks qualified to defend 'their cause,' in testing the merits of J. N. Andrews' History, or any other point connected with their theory of the seventh-day Sabbath, either in oral or written discussion, as soon as arrangements can be agreed upon.

"Will they 'dare' do it? Will they 'risk their cause' in this manner? We shall see. They may try to shield themselves from this issue, by saying they will not debate this question with me unless the World's Crisis will also publish the discussion. But I am disposed to 'dare' them to 'risk their cause' in an 'open encounter' through the columns of this paper. But it is quite doubtful whether they will 'dare' to run such a 'risk' as this. But we shall see what we shall see.

"T. M. PREBLE.

"East Weare, N. H., Feb. 5, 1866."

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To Correspondents.

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LETTERS SENT. I. Sanborn, S. A. Bragg, Wm. S. Ingraham, W. H. Ball, J. N. Andrews.

A. B. An explanation of your query on Dan. xii, 11, 12, was in type when your letter was received. You will find it in the article, The 1335 Days, in this number. The other texts we will try to notice soon. The address of Bro. F. is Chelsea, Mich., Bro. S., Pine Grove Mills, Mich.

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Note from Bro. Steward.

By T. M. Steward

Bro. White: I have no sympathy with the unholy rebellion in Iowa which is causing you and others so much grief. But our Master was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Then let us arm ourselves with the same mind; patiently endure till the Lord comes, and then what a rich reward! Bless the Lord, the end is near. As far as I know in Wisconsin and Illinois the brethren and sisters are in sympathy with the body. The Lord bless you abundantly and raise you up to fill your place among God's people, to swell the loud cry of the third message.

T. M. STEWARD.

The Pilot Grove Church Stands Firm

By Editor

Accompanying the action of the church at Pilot Grove, Iowa, in reference to the defection in that State, as published in last week's Review, Bro. Ingraham wrote a private letter from which we take the liberty to make the following extract:

"As Pilot Grove was the place where the rebellion was met last June when Bro. White was here, we thought it would be best to speak in plain terms and take a decided stand. The church at Palestine and Washington are in union with our move. The Lisbon brethren remain firm. We spent a number of days with them, and aided them what we could. Eld. Brinkerhoff belonged to this church and tried with all his power to divide it; but instead of accomplishing his purpose, he was brought to trial and turned out.

"The church remains united with the loss of only Eld. B. and wife, and two more. As Bro. Dorcas has reported the Marion meeting, I will only add that I had great strength from the Lord in meeting B. and S. They claimed that all but nine were with them, but when we left, sixteen had taken a stand against them."

Note from Bro. Byington.

By John Byington

NEARLY all the church in Newton were together last Sabbath (the 17th) and a few Brn. from Convis and Burlington; but the storm prevented many others who designed to attend. There was freedom in the meeting, and testimonies on the side of truth by about all present. All were agreed in sustaining a Monthly Meeting in these churches.

The next meeting is the first Sabbath in March, at the house of Bro. Smith, in Convis, at 11 o'clock.

J. BYINGTON.

Circulating Libraries

By J. M. A.

PLENTY of those Circulating Libraries on hand. Brethren, send in your orders. J. M. A.

Appointments.

By Isaac Sanborn

Providence permitting I will meet with the brethren and sisters of Money Creek, Ill., March 3, and 4, and continue as long as the interest may demand.

IsaAC SANBORN.

President Johnson’s Veto Sparks Crisis

Exciting and startling scenes have been transpiring in Washington. They may be summed up in one sentence. The President is a rebel and traitor. This he has in various ways intimated, and has now openly shown by his veto of the "Freedman's Bureau Bill." Rebels are jubilant, and drink toasts to Jeff. Davis, Gen. Lee, and President Johnson. Unionists are filled with grief and amazement. The Chicago Tribune of Feb. 22, says, "We are suddenly called upon to face the fact, in all its dreary reality, that whilst we fancied ourselves in the plenitude of peace, we are again on the brink of war!"

The Case Against Eating Pork

By Editor

We present in this number some startling facts in relation to the eating of pork. It appears that the Detroit paper is in error in supposing that the case of the pork disease occurring in that city is the only one in this country. A number of well-authenticated cases occurred in Western New York, last year. In view of the disease here mentioned, as well as in view of its general unhealthfulness in other respects, we say with all confidence that the sooner pork is discarded entirely and forever, the better; and experience will prove it so. From the number of inquiries received of late from correspondents on this point, we judge that many of our people are beginning to question the propriety of fattening swine for the market. And in the present state of things this would seem to be a very pertinent question. For our own part, we would not like to have go forth from our hands any animal which was liable to carry disease and death to all who should partake of its abominable flesh.

Monthly Meeting in Lancaster

By Editor

We are requested to say that Brn. N. Fuller and J. N. Loughborough are expected to be at the Monthly Meeting to be held in Lancaster, N. Y., the second Sabbath and first-day in March, as appointed in last week's Review.

Sunday Worship Attendance in Chicago

It was found upon a recent Sunday, by actual count, that in the city of Chicago, out of a population of 200,000, only 17,000 were in attendance on public worship.