The plague of locusts is causing sad devastation in Syria. In a recently received letter from Mrs. Bowen Thompson, dated Beyrout, June 23, it is stated that the accounts from Hisbaya are most distressing. It is worthy of remark that when the plague visited the country last year, the Christians exerted themselves to destroy the locusts and their eggs, but the Mohammedans, who looked upon the locusts as a great delicacy, caught and ate them. The cholera has everywhere in the East followed in the train of the locusts, and the proportion of Mohammedans to Christians who have succumbed to the disease is beyond compare. A letter from a native of Hisbaya says that the locusts cover the whole land, and enter the houses as they have never done before. They have eaten up all the herbs, leaving nothing, and Hisbaya looks like a desert. One day two little Druse babies were left alone in a house while their mothers were out. The locusts came into the house and choked the babies, and they died; and now the people cannot get out of their houses because the locusts will come in, and they cannot drive them away.
Joseph Worship in Romanism
A NEW MEDIATOR.—There seems a probability that the Romanists, who have long paid divine honors to Mary the mother of Jesus, are about to introduce the worship of Joseph. A dignitary of the church in Ireland has recently issued a pastoral on Joseph-worship, from which we make the following extracts, that are but little short of blasphemy: “He is a father, a loving father to us all, as well as to Jesus”; and if we fly to him for succor, we shall soon experience the effects of his fatherly love. In all your trials and difficulties, go to Joseph. It is he who, after Mary, has the largest share in the distribution of the favors of Heaven. Unhappy sinner, are you overwhelmed by the consciousness of your own guilt, afraid to raise your eyes to Heaven to ask for mercy, and ready to sink into the abyss of despair? Go to Joseph. In all your wants and necessities therefore, have recourse to him whom God has set over the treasury of his graces in Heaven, as he made him on earth the master of the house that enshrined the fountain of all grace, the Redeemer of the world.” How unlike St. Peter, of whom the popes claim to be successors, who, magnifying the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, boldly said, “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we may be saved.” Charge this to immortalsoulism.
United States Detective Police Investigate New York Detectives
THE United States Detective Police officers have been watching the New York detectives for some time past and promise astounding developments.
Obituary Notices.
By T. M. STEWARD; CHAS. STRATTON; M. W. NEEL
DIED, in Newark, Rock Co. Wis., Aug. 15, 1866, Frank H., only child of H. W., and Nancy Decker, aged 1 year and 11 months. So fade the flowers. Words of comfort were offered by the writer from Jer. xxxi, 15, 17. Jesus will soon gather his lambs to his arms.
T. M. STEWARD.
DIED, in Monroe, Wis., Aug. 21, 1866, of consumption, Sr. Clara, wife of Oliver H. Pratt, aged 22 years. Sr. P. had been a firm believer in the third angel's message for the last four years. She suffered much, and, when she found her end had come, sweetly resigned her spirit in her heavenly Father's hand, until the morn of the resurrection. Funeral attended by the writer. Text, 1 Cor. xv, 26. She rests in hope of life soon to come.
T. M. STEWARD.
DIED, in Athens, Maine, of dropsy, Ellen M., daughter of Paul and Diantha Giles, aged 20 years, and 3 months. Three years ago she experienced religion, and was baptized. She possessed a kind and amiable disposition, which doubly endeared her to all her friends. It is seldom that I visit such a sick room as hers, so calm, so peaceful. There was sweet submission written on every feature. A father and mother, and a large family of brothers and sisters are left to mourn her loss. May they remember the solemn promises they made to meet her in the kingdom. Then all will be well with them as with her.
“There's perpetual calm and glory
Past the surging billows' roar.”
Sermon by Elder Goodrich. CHAS. STRATTON.
DIED, July 25, 1866, in Jackson Township, Clark County, Iowa, in the forty-first year of his age, our beloved brother Isaac Jones, after a short, distressing, and rather mysterious, illness of five days. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. Bro. Jones had been an observer of the Sabbath for over eight years previous to his death. He was baptised by Eld. M. E. Cornell, while laboring with the tent at Osceola, seven years' ago this Summer. He was esteemed by all those who had an opportunity of becoming the best acquainted with him, as a man of honest, upright, character, and one who was trying to live a Christian life.
Funeral sermon, July 29, by Eld. R. W. Reed, from the words, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” to a large and attentive congregation of friends and relatives.
M. W. NEEL.
Appointments.
By John Nevins Andrews; Dudley Marvin Canright; I. Sanborn
We design to hold meetings as follows:
On Sabbath and first-day, Sept. 8 and 9, D. M. C. will hold meetings in Norridgewock; and J. N. A. will meet with the church in Hartland.
Sabbath and first-day, Sept. 15 and 16, D. M. C. will hold meetings in Cornville; and J. N. A. will hold meetings in Eddington.
Sept. 22 and 23, we will unite in a meeting at Topsham.
The following week, J. N. A. will attend the N. Y. State Conference.
After these appointments are fulfilled, we hope to labor mainly in the other New England States.
J. N. ANDREWS.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
PROVIDENCE permitting, Eld. M. E. Cornell will meet with the church in Oneida, Mich., Sabbath, Sept. 29, and preach the funeral sermon of Bro. Cole's daughter on first-day, the 30th. Meetings to be held as the brethren in Oneida may arrange. The churches of Charlotte and Windsor are invited to consider this their Monthly Meeting, and meet with them.
MICH. CONF. COM.
Providence permitting, the next Quarterly Meeting of the Johnstown church in Rock Co., Wis., will commence with the Sabbath, Sept. 22, and continue over first-day. As we expect to re-organize our S. B., we hope every member of the church will be present or send in a letter of their standing and their S. B. dues. We cordially invite our brethren and sisters of other churches to meet with us. We confidently expect Bro. R. F. Andrews of Ill. to attend this Meeting.
I. SANBORN.
Sunday Law in Connecticut
SUNDAY LAW IN CONNECTICUT. Old Mr. Horace Porter, says the Sabbath Recorder, was recently fined four dollars and costs, in Waterbury, Ct., for working on Sunday. He went out and got some hay to save it from the rain.
COMMENDABLE.
By Editor
The Battle Creek Journal has purged its columns of a class of advertisements which disgrace the pages of most papers of the present day, and disgust all right-minded and moral people. In its issue of Aug. 23, it says:
“Read the new advertisements,—indeed any of them, for all those nauseating advertisements which sicken the sight with quackery and immodest and immoral remedies, have disappeared from the Journal. It does not insert them, and is now presented in a shape that should secure it admission in every family. Conscious that its contents will meet the approbation of all, we solicit additions to its already large subscriptions, and ask patronage for it as the largest and cheapest paper of the kind in the State of Michigan.”
We would that all papers might follow this example of the Journal; but we suppose that for money, publishers will still continue to sell their columns to those vile creatures who put a premium upon immorality, and fatten upon the vices and corruptions of the age. We know of no better paper of its class than the Battle Creek Journal, and we trust the public will show their appreciation of the good step it has taken, by giving it a liberal patronage.
Note from the Mich. Tent.
By Merritt E. Cornell; Joseph H. Waggoner
We have got the tent pitched, and commenced meetings in Holly, Oak. Co. We expect, and shall be glad, to see our friends here as much as they can find convenient. But we would notify them that they will have to come prepared to take care of themselves, mostly; a few sisters might be lodged under the roofs of friends, but beyond that we could offer no promise. But the tent has been our home for years; and we offer the best accommodation it affords.
M. E. CORNELL.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Note from the Ohio Tent.
By I. D. VAN HORN.; R. J. LAWRENCE.
We closed our meeting in Bellville the 12th inst., and the result is that about forty are keeping the Lord's Sabbath, and the impression left on the minds of the people is good; for they yet have an ear to hear the truth. I met with them last Sabbath and we had a good meeting. The Universalists have kindly granted us the privilege of using their meeting house in which to hold our meetings. There were over one hundred present at our Sabbath meeting, and the most of them are much interested. They have a good many of our publications among them, for we have sold about $120,00 worth. By continuing to labor for them we have good reason to believe that there will be a company in Bellville who will keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
We have our tent now pitched in Fredericktown, a place a little larger than Bellville and about nine miles south. We have given eight lectures and the people are manifesting much interest to hear the truth.
The weather has been quite bad and rainy, which has hindered many from attending. We have quite large congregations as it is, and we enjoy good freedom in presenting the truth to them.
The blessing of the Lord is manifestly with us, to help in advancing the cause of truth. We have hopes that the effort with the Ohio tent will not be in vain. Continue to pray for us.
I. D. VAN HORN.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
Fredericktown, O., Aug. 22, 1866.
Note from Bro. Sanborn.
By I. Sanborn
Pursuant to appointment, I met with the little flock in Brodtville, Grant Co., Wis., and held six meetings with them. I found them faithful in keeping up their Sabbath meetings, and striving for the victory. Some of their neighbors trembled before the cross, as we talked to them of the importance of keeping all the commandments of God, and getting ready to meet their coming Saviour. They acknowledged that they believed it was the only truth that now offered salvation to dying mortals. Oh, why not then speedily obey!
I also preached six times in Tafton. Here also I found the little company striving for the victory over sin and its effects. On the Sabbath, three were baptized. The Lord gave us good liberty in speaking his word, which seemed to deeply interest the hearers.
Quite a number here are convinced that if they are ever saved in God’s kingdom, they must obey his commands. Why then should they delay to do this so-well known duty! May they be influenced by the same spirit that Joshua had when he said, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Oh how noble such a decision! and how pleasing in the sight of God! May they all remember the words of the Lord Jesus as recorded in John xii, 35, “Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you; for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.” What an awful condition to be in the dark, and not know where we are going! May all walk in the light is my prayer.
I. SANBORN.
Notice.
By C. Z. JUNE
At a Business meeting, Aug. 18, 1866, the following preamble and resolution was passed:
Whereas, Certain members of the S. D. A. church of Burlington, Mich., have not met with the church for a long time, and
Whereas, The church deem it their duty to know the standing of their members; therefore
Resolved, That it is the duty of members of this church to report their standing to the church as often as once a quarter; either verbally or by letter.
C. Z. JUNE, Church Clerk,
Burlington, Aug. 19, 1866.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
J. CLARKE. The quotation you suggest from Dr. Nelson would be excellent matter for the Review; and if the paper could be enlarged, we could find room for it, and many testimonies from other authors, equally to the point.
ARTICLES DECLINED. “The First Grave;” and “My Weedy Garden;” more appropriate for the Instructor, to which paper we pass them.—“Arise, Shine, for thy light is come:” In this piece the metaphors are faulty, and ideas are introduced with too much abruptness.—“Two Classes Recognized:” We endorse the sentiments; but perhaps it would be as well to let the individuals referred to, pass unnoticed.
ARTICLES ACCEPTED. Meetings in Midland, Mich.—A Few Thoughts on the Covenants.—Sunday-keeping.—Shall I Be There?—Who Shall Wear the Crown?—Come unto Me.—We’ll Wait Till Jesus Comes.—A Good Testimony for the Visions.—Communication from Bro. Goodwin.
Business Department.
RECEIPTS.
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD to which the money received pays. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should be given.
F Gould 29-13, J B Slayton 29-1, Mrs C J Doty 30-1, A J Richmond 29-1, Wm Barden 29-14, H L Richmond 30-1, H Shaver 27-1, S A Street 29-8, E Belmer 29-14, Mrs E Dickson 30-9, C H Barrows 29-1, J Ives 30-1, H Gruesbeck 29-14, A Pierce 29-1, H F Phelps 29-1, Mrs B Hale 30-14, D Broadt 30-14, E Booth 28-21, H A Churchill 28-1, J Flesher 29-14, J H Mallory 29-1, R R Coggeshall 29-14, Z C Warren 29-16, Geo E Fickett 28-1, J Hurd 29-10, Mrs W W Page 28-13, W Harris 31-1, M J Kenaston 30-1, P Miller jr 28-1, each $1.00.
Mrs C Allen 29-13, J C Seeley 29-1, Jas Styles 30-14, F Nelson 30-9, T K Henry 30-18, M A Crary 30-20, Eli Millen 29-16, S Traverse 28-10, Wm Prange 30-7, R F Andrews 30-1, E P Below 30-14, W Pepper 30-13, Wm Kelly 30-13, J A Skinner 28-1, R Deming 30-14, M Marquart 30-10, Mrs L A Sprague 30-14, C Spencer 30-1, each $2.00.
I C Tompkins $1.50, 30-1, J W Landes 50c, 28-14, C Z June 3.00 30-1, P Morley 1.25 28-7, P Dickinson 2.25 30-1, J G Lamson 4.00 32-9, D D Phinney 75c 29-1, Jas Sawyer 1.50 30-14.
Subscriptions at the Rate of $3.00 per year,
F F Lamoreaux 3.00 32-1, L Mann 3.00 30-19, J Messersmith 3.00 31-14, J D Pierson 1.50, 29-1, J M Lindsay 3.00 31-1, L Lathrop 6.00 31-1, S Armstrong 3.00 30-1.
Review and Publication Fund.
J Messersmith, $3.00.
Books Sent By Mail.
P Holcomb, $1.12, A Pierce $1.16, Mrs L Johnson $1.05, A Barrows, 15cts.
Books Sent By Express.
I D Van Horn, Fredericktown, Ohio, $43.88.
Cash Received on Account.
E F McClure for D M Canright, $2.50.
General Conference Missionary Fund.
N H Saterlee $5.00, Ch. at S. Lancaster, Mass., $17.73, Bro Rice, S. Boston, Mass., $50.00, Ch. at Hartland, Me., $16.60, at Brewer, Me., $8.82, at Eddington, Me., $37.00, G W Mitchell s. B. $5.00.
Michigan Conference Fund.
Received from Churches. Ch. at Jackson, $16.50, at Alma, $20.00, at Ithica, $39.00, at Windsor $27.00, at Otsego, $30.00, at Hillsdale, 20.00, at Monterey, $15.00.
To Raise the sum of $500, for Bro. Cottrell.
Previously received, $304.16. E Wick, $5.00, M Wick $1.00, A Terpenny $3.00, P A Holly $3.00, E Rice $1.00, J Andrews $2.50, J W Andrews $2.50, R F Andrews $5.00, F C Straw $5.00, M E Cornell $20.00.
To Raise the Sum of $700, for Bro. M. E. Cornell.
Previously received, $547.16. E Wick $5.00, M Wick $1.00, A Terpenny $3.00, S M Holly $3.00, N Hiddlesex $1.00, M Andrews $2.50, J W Andrews $2.50, M M Andrews $5.00, F C Straw $5.00, R F Cottrell $20.00, N H Saterlee $10.00.
For the Western Health-Reform Institute.
The following amounts are subscribed for shares in The Western Health-Reform Institute at $25.00, each share.
R Logan $25.00, H L Richmond $25.00, D Sevy $25.00, F Jeffery $25.00, J Byington $25.00, Wm Peabody $100.00, E G Doud $25.00, J H Rogers $25.00, J Messersmith $25.00, F C Straw $25.00, M A Straw $25.00, R C Straw $25.00, L Lathrop $25.00, S J Lathrop $25.00.
On Shares in the W. H. R. Institute.
The following amounts have been paid on pledges previously given to the Health-Reform Institute.
R Sawyer $25.00, H L Richmond $25.00, J Byington $25.00, E G Doud $20.00, A C Hudson $5.00, C Dodge $25.00, J Messersmith $25.00, J M Lindsay $50.00, M A Brigham $16.00, L Lathrop $25.00. S J Lathrop $25.00.