p. 128 | Review and Herald, Vol. 23, No. 16. (3/15/1864)

Exciting Scene at a Lecture.

On Sunday evening week, Mrs. Cora L. V. Scott (late Cora Hatch) lectured at Clinton Hall, New York, taking for her subject the question, “What is Deity and the Origin of the Earth?” The hall was crowded with an intelligent audience, quite a number of clergymen being dispersed among the congregation. The lady lecturer claimed that it was impossible for man, the finite, to comprehend the Deity, the infinite, and undertook to prove her position by logical analysis as deduced from the nature of the earth’s organism. She claimed that all things—matter and intelligence, substance and motion—had existed forever, and that something (the earth) could not have been made from nothing.

At the conclusion of the lecture an invitation was extended to the audience by the speaker to ask her any questions growing out of that of which she had treated. A number of gentlemen, one of whom was an elderly clergyman, accepted this offer, and quite a lively discussion ensued. Among those who embraced this opportunity was a person in the rear of the hall. He desired to ask the gentleman who preceded him how he knew of the existence of intelligence except through the medium of materiality.

A young man at this point of the discussion arose and exclaimed, “Do not allow that man to speak; he is my father, and he has abandoned his wife and family.”

The person who was interrupted, continued, however, and the young gentleman was obliged to subside for the time being. The interruption, however, caused great excitement among the audience, and at the close of the meeting, which took place a few moments later, the young gentleman approached the person whom he had interrupted, and addressing himself in part to the audience and to the person so offensive to him, said:

“I have come here to shame that old man. He is my father. He left his wife and children, and is now living with Cora Hatch, in East Broadway.”

A Voice—“Well, go home, and do not come here to settle your private troubles.”

Young Man—“You may think I am doing wrong; but if you knew the facts of the case you would think I was doing right.”

Several Voices—“Go on. Let us hear the story. Take the stand,” &c.

Young Man—“I have done everything to get that man to do right by his family, but I have not been able to do so. I am his son, and am here to shame him in public. His name is William McKinley, and he keeps a store at the corner of Chatham and Pearl streets. He has beaten my mother and treated her most shamefully, and he has abandoned her to live with Cora Hatch.”

The young man, Mr. McKinley, jr., appeared to have the crowd with him, and was repeatedly applauded. Mr. McKinley, sen., skedaddled in the middle of the controversy, while the fair lecturer, who appeared to be much excited, retired to the ante-room with some friends, one or two ladies among the number. The scene was decidedly sensational, and was quite a novel one in its way.—Advent Herald.

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. J. Matteson writes from Poysippi, Wis.: Since I commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, in August, 1863, six more in this neighborhood have come out from Babylon, and are striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This makes me feel thankful to the Lord, and especially so, because my wife is one of that number. She had a hard struggle, but overcame at last by the grace of God. She does now feel thankful for the light of present truth.

On the 12th of Jan. I went to the town of Saxville, according to agreement, and delivered ten lectures. Seven determined to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. The Spirit of the Lord was evidently working upon the hearts, in spite of all their deep-rooted prejudice, and some sinners were disturbed in their carnal slumber. May the Lord carry on the work begun. As soon as I had left the place, the Baptists commenced to preach no-lawism and Sunday worship with all their strength, and went around and warned people against this great and terrible error. But I believe Michael stands on our side, and therefore I am not much frightened by the dragon.

On the 23d of January I went to another place in the north-east part of this town, and had meetings on Sabbath, first day, and two evenings following. I lectured on the third angel's message, the law and the Sabbath. The Lord was with us. All hearts were moved, and tears flowed freely. When I had spoken about the law, a man came up to me, wiped his eyes, shook my hand, and said, "I thank you; I have never heard that before, but it is the truth of the Lord, and I desire to live it out." Twelve persons determined to keep the Sabbath, and some desired baptism.

The persons spoken of are all Danes, and most of them cannot understand English.

Bro. W. P. Squiers writes from Lansing, Mich.: We have been under the cloud for some time past, the enemy having come very near carrying us captive at his will. But thank the Lord, he aroused us before it was too late, and we have again emerged into the sunlight of his most glorious truth, and are striving to press our way onward to the kingdom.

I think this would be a good place for a messenger. There are some now who are almost persuaded, and I think if a few lectures could be given here, some would turn their feet unto the testimonies of the Lord. There is one unoccupied church here, belonging to the United Brethren, and one of the trustees informed me last Sunday that we could have the house. I will also make arrangements for board, so that a preacher will be to no expense on that account. I think the time is propitious for the ingathering of souls here. If a messenger can come I would like to be notified through the Review a short time previous.

Bro. E. P. Wilkins writes from Wilson's Grove, Iowa: I am still trying to live out the truths contained in the third angel's message, although I realize my weakness, and am confident that there must be a great work done for me in order that I may be prepared to stand with the remnant on mount Zion. I feel willing to have my name cast out as evil. It is not the scoffs nor the frowns of the world that disturb me, but a view of what I have to overcome. But I will not despair; for I know that the grace of God is sufficient to carry me through. There are only two of us here at the Grove, and we feel rather lonely. Although we belong to the church at West Union, the distance is so great that it is impossible for us to meet very often. I can say of a truth that I love my brethren more and more. I want a name among them.

Letters.

By Editor

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Then they, says the prophet, that feared the Lord, spake often one to another. We believe emphatically that we are living in that time. Therefore seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith. Let this department be well filled with lively testimonies of the goodness of God, and the value of his truth.

From Bro. Buxton.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS : Though unknown to you in the flesh, yet I feel that we are all of one household in the faith. Through the instrumentality of Bro. (now Elder) R. F. Andrews and Elder Ingraham, at Elkhorn Grove, I commenced keeping the Sabbath last May.

The longer I live, the more I feel to praise God that he has permitted me to hear and given me a disposition of heart to obey the third angel's message; and from the preciousness of God's word to me now, I am led daily to appreciate the elevating, sanctifying character of the present truth. It looks to me of priceless value, and I am striving to gird on the whole armor more closely, and work with greater earnestness and zeal to advance the standard of truth, which God is raising up in these last days against the flood of error, opposition and traditions prevailing in the world, and even among the so-called orthodox churches.

May our prayers ascend more fervently to God for each other, and for the soon coming of his Son and the immortal kingdom. Let us arouse to greater action, and exhort all around us, as did Lot of old, to “flee from the wrath to come;” “for the day of our redemption draweth nigh;” for which reason may the Spirit of God direct us in all things, and his grace enable us to hold out faithful unto the end.

There are twelve or fourteen of us who have usually met on the Sabbath, near Elkhorn. The meetings are good and edifying; but perhaps not quite so much so as though we were organized, which I would like very much, as we then would be stronger and more active in the work of the Lord.

May the Lord grant to send a messenger here to assist us, and to proclaim the truth, for the harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.

Yours, in the blessed hope of eternal life, H. G. BUXTON.

Mt. Carroll, Ills.

Obituary Notices.

By John Byington

DIED of diptheria, in the town of Assyria, Barry Co., Mich., Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Benjamin and Ann Randall, and wife of George Brown, Feb. 19, 1864, aged 31 years.

Sister Brown embraced the present truth under the labors of Bro. Loughborough in that place. She fully believed in her soon-coming Saviour, and though living where there was no church near, or privilege of meeting, she faithfully kept the Lord's Sabbath while almost all around her were disregarding it. Her sickness was only five days, and very severe; but her mind was clear to the last hour. The funeral was the Sunday following at the school-house near by, where to a large assembly we endeavored to show that as Jesus had arisen from the dead, his dear saints would soon arise and live forever with him.

John Byington.

Obituary: Martha Hall

By Rufus Baker

Died, at Mackford, Wis., Feb. 12, 1864, of consumption, Martha Hall, wife of Hosea Hall, aged 67 years.

Sister Hall embraced the Advent faith some thirteen years ago, since which time she has been identified with the Seventh-day Advent people. She died in hope of immortality at the resurrection of the just. Eld. Isaac Sanborn preached the funeral discourse to a large and attentive congregation, from 1 Cor. xv, 22. RUFUS BAKER.

Obituary: Minnie Smith

Died, in Finley, Ohio, of a tumor on the neck and throat, Jan. 27, 1864, after an illness of about four months, Minnie, daughter of sister Sarah A. Smith, aged 4 years, 4 months, and 15 days.

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Which? Mortal or Immortal? or an inquiry into the present constitution and future condition of man,	15	4
Modern Spiritualism; its Nature and Tendency,	15	4
The Kingdom of God; a Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come,	15	4
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Pauline Theology, on Future Punishment,	15	4
Review of Seymour. His Fifty Questions Answered,	10	3
Prophecy of Daniel—the Sanctuary and 2300 Days.	10	3
The Saints' Inheritance in the New Earth.	10	3
Signs of the Times. The Coming of Christ at the door,	10	3
Law of God. The testimony of both Testaments,	10	3
Vindication of the true Sabbath, by J. W. Morton,	10	3
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Christian Baptism. Its Nature, Subjects, and Design,	10	3
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Matthew xxiv. A Brief Exposition of the Chapter.	5	2
Mark of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God,	5	1
Sabbatic Institution and the Two Laws,	5	1
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Truth Found. A short argument for the Sabbath, with an Appendix, “The Sabbath not a Type.”*	5	1
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Appointments.

THE Lord willing, I will commence a protracted meeting at Elkhorn Grove, Carroll Co., Ill., March 17.

ISAAC SANBORN.

I WISH to change the time of the quarterly meetings of the following churches, so that I may attend them: Johnstown Center, Wis., April 9 & 10. Avon, Wis., " 16 & 17. Oakland, Mackford and Marquette will please put theirs off till I appoint for them.

ISAAC SANBORN.

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings as follows: Washington, N. H., evenings of March 22 & 23. Peterborough, N. H., Sab. & first-day, " 26 & 27. Manchester, N. N., Tuesday evening, " 29. Haverhill, Mass., Sab. & first-day, April 2 & 3.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a Monthly Meeting at Knoxville, Iowa, April 2 & 3. We expect to see a good turn-out from Eddyville, Sandyville, and Reusau. Come, brethren, all that can, that we may have a good meeting. By order of the church.

W. MCPHETER, Church Clerk.

PROVIDENCE permitting I will give a course of lectures at Matherton, Mich., Wednesday, March 16, Visit Fair Plains, Mich., Sabbath, " 26, And give another course of lectures at Winfield, Mich., at the block school-house near Bro. Albert D. Rust's, commencing Monday, March 28.

J. B. FRISBIE.

THE next quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventist Church, of Avon, Rock Co., Wis., will be held on the third Sabbath and Sunday in April next; a messenger is expected. We hope to see a general rally of the church, coming together in the unity of the spirit of Christ. Brethren will remember their s. B. pledge. We shall be happy to see brethren from other churches at this meeting.

JOSEPH G. WOOD.

Change of Appointments.

A CALL to attend a funeral, the circumstances of which seemed to render it necessary that he should go, prevented Bro. Byington from meeting with the brethren at Parkville, as appointed, last Sabbath. He therefore appoints, nothing preventing, to meet with them next Sabbath, the 19th inst., and with the brethren in Burlington the following Sabbath, the 26th inst.

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Publications for Sale

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We have printed 1000 copies of the Discussion between Elders Grant and Cornell in pamphlet form, which can be sent by mail for 10 cents.

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A Canadian Subscriber’s Remittance

By Editor

Our much esteemed Bro. John Butchart, Sen. of Eramusa, C. W., sends us the following note with a Montreal Bank bill under date March 4th, 1864:—

"I herewith send two dollars in payment for the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald. Its matter is as interesting as ever."

We would say to other Canada subscribers, on whose papers we have had to pay postage, "Go thou and do likewise." That is, remit in Canada currency, please.