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Review and Herald, Vol. 52, No. 16.

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF S. D. ADVENTISTS
Earlier text: Your Reputation Rests on Your Own Conduct

CAMP-MEETING IN NEBRASKA.

By E. W. Farnsworth

This meeting, held at Seward, Neb., Sept. 25-30, was one of great interest to the cause in that State. Nebraska and Iowa had been united in one Conference till this meeting was held; but God has greatly blessed Nebraska during the past few years, and our cause has grown quite strong, so it was thought best that a separate Conference should be organized. The minds of the brethren seemed to be prepared for the action, and there was no lack of harmony. Bro. L. B. Boyd, Seward, Neb., was elected president, and G. S. Reichard, Pleasant Home, Neb., secretary.
A State T. and M. society was organized, with all the officers complete, and with a good supply of books and tracts with which to commence their winter’s work.
The Nebraska Conference contains seventeen churches, with a membership of about three hundred and fifty, besides many that are scattered over the State. Over one hundred of these have embraced the truth during the past year. We see no reason why this may not soon become a strong Conference. The attractive climate and soil of Nebraska are drawing thousands of emigrants to its borders; and our brethren and sisters will find plenty to do to set the truth of God before them. But I know of no field where this can be done with better prospects of success.
Our meeting was a good one. The brethren came with a mind to work, and God blessed them. Quite a good congregation were out on Sunday, and listened with the greatest respect. Evidently the truth made a deep impression on their minds. Many expressed their conviction that what they had heard was truth.
Over one hundred subscribers were secured for our different periodicals by our T. and M. workers. It was voted to raise a reserve fund of $1,000 for the T. and M. society, and over $800 was pledged for that purpose.
Monday Bro. Boyd baptized twenty-six. Our meeting closed Tuesday morning. At our closing meeting Bro. Henry Shultz was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry. This was an impressive meeting, one in which all seemed to share in the blessing of God. Our brethren parted with feelings of good courage, and praying for prosperity for this new Conference.
E. W. FARNSWORTH.

A YEAR'S WORK IN INDIANA.

The following is the report brought from Indiana to the General Conference:—
“Our Conference, during the past year, has had its trials and its victories; but upon the whole it has been the most successful year of its history. Five new churches have been added, with a systematic benevolence of over $300. Our older churches have lost none in membership, that is, the gains have balanced the losses. About eighty have been added to our membership.”
“The financial management of the Conference has been good. Our tents have been run without expense to the Conference. Have had two in the field. Seventy-five or eighty have embraced the truth during the tent season. One meeting-house has been erected and will soon be ready for dedication.”

IOWA CAMP-MEETING.

By E. W. Farnsworth

The Iowa camp-meeting was held at Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sept. 18-23. The camp was pleasantly situated about one and a half miles south of the city. This meeting was fully as large as any previous meeting in this State. Brn. Butler and Haskell did most of the preaching, dwelling largely upon practical religion, and the importance of being imbued with the spirit of the message, and of love to God as the motive power of all our actions. Bro. Haskell’s testimony in reference to the spread of the work and of the importance of sacrificing for it was timely and well received. It seemed to us that all that heard him must be impressed with the magnitude of the work, and of the importance of consecration to it.
On the Sabbath our meetings were solemn and impressive. A good number of both backsliders and sinners came forward for prayers. The blessing of God was certainly with us.
On Sunday, as usual, the time was largely devoted to theoretical subjects, for the benefit of those not of our faith. For reasons which need not be mentioned, the attendance was not quite so large this year as usual.
Monday our hearts were made glad by the arrival of Bro. White, who was on his way to Battle Creek. His greatly improved health was a source of joy to us all, and his good courage in God seemed to beget the same spirit in others. He was able to speak several times, with great clearness and power.
The different missions received their share of attention. It was decided to raise $2000 to pay the debt on the T. and M. Society and have a reserve fund to do business with. About $1600 was pledged for this purpose, and $1800 on the English mission. Other branches of the work were remembered.
Near the close of our meeting, Bro. Hollenbeck was ordained and set apart for the work of the ministry.
Our meeting closed Wednesday morning. On the whole, we think it was a profitable one, and one that will tell for the advancement of the cause in Iowa. E. W. FARNSWORTH.

MICHIGAN SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

By G. H. Bell; Lettie Loughborough

The first annual session of the Michigan Sabbath-school Association was held on the camp-ground at Battle Creek, Oct. 7, 1878. Prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright.
All were invited to take part in the meeting.

SECRETARY’S REPORT.

The secretary’s report showed that fifty-five schools report an entire membership of 2,022.
No under 10 years of age, 436
" over 10 and under 15, 349
" " 15 " " 20, 303
" " 20, 934
Average attendance, 1,365
All use the Progressive Bible Lessons; more than three-fourths of the schools are held in the morning; and about one-half of them have adopted the programme given in the REVIEW.
Receipts from the Battle Creek Sabbath-school, $25.00
Expenditures for blank books, stationery, stamps, etc., 12.58
Balance in treasury, $12.42
Committees were appointed on nominations, on resolutions, and on finances.
Several expressed a warm interest, and a determination to press the work with greater energy the coming year. Some questions were discussed, and all seemed greatly pleased at the cheerfulness and promptness manifested by the people in carrying out the plans recommended.
The following officers having been recommended by the nominating committee, were unanimously elected: President, W. C. White; Secretary and Treasurer, Lettie Loughborough; Executive Committee, W. C. White, J. Fargo, and G. H. Bell.

RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were adopted:—
Whereas, We believe that God holds the family and the church responsible for the instruction of the children in the truth of God, and
Whereas, We regard the Sabbath-school an instrument in the church for the proper instruction of the children in present truth, whereby they may become thoroughly established in the faith and be prepared to resist the spirit of infidelity so powerful at the present day, and
Whereas, We believe, by the blessing of God, this work, if faithfully done, will result in the salvation of our children,
Resolved, That we recognize the hand of God in this general movement among S. D. Adventists in behalf of the Sabbath-schools.
Resolved, That we recommend that every S. D. Adventist feel a deep responsibility in building up a school in the church of which he is a member, and that he manifest his interest by his regular attendance as a member of the school, and by aiding in every possible manner those who have been placed in positions of greater responsibility in connection with the school.
Resolved, That it is the duty of all the S. D. Adventist ministers laboring in the cause in this State to inform themselves fully in the Sabbath-school work, and also in regard to the condition of the schools in the churches which they may visit, and to endeavor to place them on a proper basis, so that they may insure the best possible results.
Resolved, That the lessons published at the Office of the REVIEW AND HERALD for the family and the Sabbath-school be uniformly adopted in all the Sabbath-schools of the S. D. Adventist churches in this State.
Resolved, That we recommend that the “Song Anchor,” published at the Pacific Press, be uniformly adopted in the schools as their book of songs.
The report of the Committee on Finances was referred to the meeting of the general Sabbath-school Association.
Voted, That the Executive Committee be authorized to fill any vacancy that may occur by the death, removal, resignation, or inability of any officer of this Association.
G. H. BELL, Pres.
LETTIE LOUGHBOROUGH, Sec.

VERMONT CONFERENCE.

By A. S. Hutchins; C. E. Powell

THE sixteenth annual session of the Vermont Conference of S. D. Adventists was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Morrisville, Sept. 11–17, 1878.
The first meeting was opened with prayer by Eld. E. W. Farnsworth.
Credentials were presented by fourteen delegates, representing ten churches; and brethren from two other churches were accepted as their delegates. Ministers from abroad were invited to take part in the deliberations of the Conference, as were also all brethren present in good standing. The minutes of the last session were then read and accepted.
Voted, That the Cabot and Marshfield company of Sabbath-keepers, raised up the past season, be received under the watchcare of the Conference.
Letters, with reports, were received from the churches at Barford, Bolton and Stukely, P. Q., and it was voted that these churches be received under the watchcare of the Conference.
The chair then appointed the following committees: On nominations, D. Wilcox, E. P. Farnsworth, C. F. Worthen; on resolutions, U. Smith, A. C. Bourdeau, I. Sanborn; on auditing, H. Peebles, D. Wilcox, G. N. Powell, A. B. Cushing, W. J. Cross, L. W. White; on credentials and licenses, C. P. Whitford, T. H. Purdon.
Adjourned to call of chair.
The second meeting of the Conference was called Friday morning. Prayer by Eld. I. Sanborn.
The Committee on Nominations reported as follows: For President, A. S. Hutchins; Secretary, Chester E. Powell; Treasurer, A. S. Hutchins; Executive Committee, A. S. Hutchins, Lewis Bean, H. Peebles; Camp-meeting Committee, Geo. W. Page, E. P. Farnsworth, W. J. Cross. The report was accepted, and the nominees were elected.
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses reported, recommending that credentials be renewed to A. S. Hutchins, D. T. Bourdeau, A. C. Bourdeau, N. Orcutt, L. Bean, A. Stone, and that R. S. Owen be ordained and receive credentials; also that licenses be renewed to C. W. Stone, G. W. Page, M. E. Kellogg, and granted to T. H. Purdon, Chester Powell, C. K. Drury, and H. Peebles. The report was accepted, and credentials and licenses voted as per report.
Adjourned to call of chair.
The third meeting was held Friday P. M. Prayer by Eld. A. C. Bourdeau.
It was voted to purchase the organ used by one of the tent companies the past season.
Extended remarks were made as to the propriety of organizing the Canada part of the Vermont Conference into a Conference by itself. It was finally decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive Committee, until that committee shall have conferred with the General Conference Committee.
Adjourned to call of chair.
The fourth meeting convened Monday morning. Prayer by Eld. U. Smith.
The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following:—
Resolved, That we hereby express our gratitude to God for the success which has attended the efforts of our laborers in Vermont and Canada East the past season, resulting in the accession of more than one hundred to the number of believers in the present truth.
Resolved, That we as a Conference are grateful that the General Conference has granted us the presence and labors of Eld. I. Sanborn and wife the past season.
Resolved, That we hereby express our thanks to the General Conference for the help furnished us at this camp-meeting.
The resolutions were adopted, and the committee discharged.
Voted, That this Conference donate $100 to the General Conference.
Voted, That the proceedings of the Conference be published in the REVIEW.
Voted, That this Conference recommend that Bro. Moses E. Kellogg go immediately to Battle Creek to attend school, to prepare himself for greater usefulness in the work of the Lord.
H. W. Jackson and H. Peebles were appointed as auditing committee for the following year.
The Conference then proceeded to organize a State Sabbath-school Association agreeably to the Constitution offered by the General Association. Officers elected: For President, H. Peebles; Secretary, Mrs. H. Peebles; Executive Board, H. Peebles, Lewis Bean, Henry Pierce.
Adjourned. A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres. C. E. POWELL, Sec.

GENERAL TRACT AND MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

By S. N. Haskell; Maria L. Huntley

The third annual session of the General Tract and Missionary Society convened on the Battle Creek camp-ground, Oct. 8, 1878. The meeting was called to order by the president and opened with prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright. The minutes of the last session were read and approved, also the following summary of missionary labor performed by the various tract societies:—
The summary is headed “CONFERENCES” and lists Wisconsin; Iowa & Nebraska; Indiana; New England; Maine; Vermont; Kentucky & Tennessee; Virginia; Maryland; Illinois; Michigan; North Pacific; California; Kansas; Minnesota; Missouri; Texas; New York & Penn.; Georgia; Colorado; and Total. The columns report Number of Districts, Number of Members, Reports Returned, Families Visited, Letters Written, Subscribers for Periodicals, Periodicals Distributed, Annuals Distributed, No. Pages of Tracts Distributed, Ships Visited, and Money Received.
The above includes four quarterly reports from Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska, Michigan, California, New York, New England, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, and Maryland; three from Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee; two from Vermont and Texas, and one each from Missouri and Virginia. Many of these reports failed to give the number of reports returned by the members, and the amount of money received by the societies. The number of new members reported is 796. The tract societies have purchased during the year, not including premiums, 13,525,465 pages of our publications. The number of premiums is 16,688; Annuals, 95,268.
A tract society having been organized in Europe, a report from it was read, which was as follows:— Number of members, including those in Germany, Italy, France, Egypt, and Switzerland: 201 Number of missionary visits: 340 “ letters written: 198 “ periodicals distributed: 1137 “ pages of tracts distributed: 79,007 Money received: $55.80
The receipts of the General Tract Society during the year have been $447.15; expenditures, $455.08. The larger portion of this expense has been incurred for publications, which have been sent to nearly all the Southern States, and to England, Holland, Italy, and Africa, and, by means of agents in these places, to all parts of the civilized world. Extracts from letters calling for publications from these different countries were also read. In the South, not less than four companies are reported as having embraced the Sabbath from reading, besides scattered individuals who have received the truth in this manner. In some of these companies, Sabbath-schools have been organized, and they are using our books. Eld. Burrill, who has recently labored in the South, stated that ninety-nine one-hundredths of the reading matter sent to the South is not only read but re-read by the people, even though it be back numbers of our periodicals.
Eld. Wardner, delegate from the Seventh-day Baptists, was present, and made interesting remarks, in which he gave his experience in tract-distribution while in Britain. He stated that as the result of this distribution, which was accomplished by sending matter by mail, and by visiting from house to house, one company of forty were now keeping the Sabbath in Holland, and also that there were individuals and companies in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Norway.
Remarks were also made by Eld. Haskell, in which he spoke of the increasing demand for missionary labor, and mentioned in particular the opportunities which are now presented for placing reading matter on board vessels, by which means our publications can be sent to all parts of the world without cost.
The chair being empowered to appoint a nominating committee, Elds. J. Fargo, J. N. Andrews, and U. Smith were named as said committee.
The second meeting was opened with prayer by Eld. J. B. Goodrich.
The Nominating Committee recommended the following-named persons as officers for the ensuing year: President, Eld. S. N. Haskell; Vice-president, W. C. White; Secretary, Miss M. L. Huntley; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. M. K. White; Executive Committee, S. N. Haskell, W. C. White, and H. W. Kellogg, all of Battle Creek, Mich. These persons were unanimously elected.
Adjourned to call of chair.
S. N. HASKELL, Pres. MARIA L. HUNTLEY, Sec.

IOWA STATE S. S. ASSOCIATION.

By L. McCoy; L. T. Nicola

In connection with the Iowa camp-meeting at Oskaloosa, a meeting for the purpose of organizing a State Sabbath-school Association was called Sept. 23, 1878, at 2:30 P. M. Prayer by Eld. Farnsworth. Opening remarks by Eld. S. N. Haskell.
Remarks were made by J. E. White relative to the Sabbath-school work in California.
The meeting was organized by appointing L. McCoy chairman, and L. T. Nicola secretary. All present were invited to take part in the proceedings.
The constitution recently published in the REVIEW was read and unanimously adopted.
On motion, the chair was empowered to appoint the Committee on Nominations.
The Committee on Nominations reported, and the following persons were elected officers of the Association for the coming year: President, L. McCoy, Sigourney, Iowa; Secretary, L. T. Nicola, Richmond, Iowa; Executive Committee, L. McCoy, J. J. Hankins, and G. V. Kilgore.
Remarks were made relating to the duties of officers, after which the Association adjourned sine die. L. McCoy, Pres.
L. T. NICOLA, Sec.

Happiness as a Perfume

HAPPINESS is a perfume which we cannot sprinkle over others without spilling a few drops on ourselves.

Wear Your Learning Like a Watch

WEAR your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out and strike it merely to show that you have one. If you are asked what o’clock it is, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly and unasked, like the watchman.—Chesterfield.

A Child's Answer About God's Purpose

A LITTLE Cincinnati girl, when asked what God had made her for, replied: “To wear a red fedder in my hat.” Many an older person of her sex has, to all appearance, pretty much the same conception of Heaven’s designs.

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE OF S. D. ADVENTISTS.

By J. Fargo; A. B. Oyen

The eighteenth annual session of the Michigan Conference of S. D. Adventists was held on the camp-ground at Battle Creek. The first meeting convened Oct. 2, 1878, at 5 P. M. The president, Eld. J. Fargo, called the meeting to order. Prayer was offered by Eld. D. M. Canright.
Credentials of delegates to the Conference being called for, 71 credentials were presented, representing 44 churches. Geo. Leighton from Otsego, Nelson Brown from Ovid, Wm. Erwin from Leslie, J. S. Day from Monterey, Austin Hamilton from Sheridan, C. B. Ingersoll from Adrian, and A. O. Burrill from Convis, were, by vote of the Conference, chosen to represent these churches.
The minutes of the Conference of 1877 were read and accepted.
On motion, the chair appointed the different committees. They were as follows: On nominations, W. C. White, M. B. Miller, E. Van Deusen; on resolutions, W. H. Littlejohn, M. B. Miller, S. Brownsberger; on auditing, A. W. Maynard, F. Howe, J. S. Wicks, J. S. Day, E. P. Giles, F. Nelson. Meeting adjourned to call of chair.
The second meeting convened Oct. 7, at 6:30 P. M. The president called the meeting to order, and prayer was offered by Eld. E. R. Jones.
The minutes of the first meeting were read and approved.
Eight additional delegates, representing six different churches, took their seats as members of the Conference at this meeting.
The Committee on Nominations reported as follows: For President, J. Fargo; Secretary, A. B. Oyen; Treasurer, H. W. Kellogg; Executive Committee, J. Fargo, S. Brownsberger, S. H. King. It was moved and seconded, that these persons be declared elected to their respective offices, as a whole. Carried.
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses submitted the following report: For Credentials, James White, Mrs. E. G. White, J. H. Waggoner, John Byington, A. O. Burrill, D. H. Lamson, R. J. Lawrence, I. D. Van Horn, E. B. Lane, Sands H. Lane, H. M. Kenyon, U. Smith, E. R. Jones, J. O. Corliss, Orlando Soule, M. B. Miller, E. Van Deusen, J. Fargo, E. H. Root, James Sawyer, and W. H. Littlejohn for ordination and credentials. It was voted that the credentials of these ministers be renewed according to the recommendation of the committee. The case of J. B. Frisbie was referred back to the committee for further consideration.
The committee also recommended the renewal of the license of the following-named persons: Wm. Potter, H. S. Guilford, Mrs. E. S. Lane, D. A. Wellman, J. L. Edgar, John Sisley, Gardner Owen, August Rasmussen, R. T. Sisley, Frank Starr, Geo. Gilbert, Isaac Morrison, Knud Brorsen, A. B. Oyen, M. S. Burnham, E. P. Daniels, L. A. Kellogg, Wm. Ostrander, B. F. Richards.
Voted, That the above-named persons receive license.
The cases of Geo. King, T. P. Butcher, G. A. Carlstedt, J. S. Preston, and Mrs. C. A. Preston were referred to the Conference Committee.
The treasurer's report was then read. It was as follows:—

TREASURER'S REPORT.

Cash on hand Sept. 17, 1877, $10,435.99
Received during the year, 9,538.66
Total, $19,974.65
Paid out during the year, 9,452.61
Balance on hand, Sept. 30, 1878, $10,522.04
Mrs. F. H. Sisley, Treasurer.
On motion, the report was accepted. The meeting then adjourned to the call of the chair.
The third meeting was held Oct. 10, at 8:15 A. M. The president being absent, Eld. J. H. Waggoner was called to the chair. Prayer was offered by Eld. J. Byington.
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses recommended the renewal of Eld. J. B. Frisbie's credentials. This recommendation was adopted by the Conference.
Several requests from churches to retain their s. b. for the coming year were referred to the Conference Committee to act upon.
The classes of Sabbath-keepers at Westphalia, Hickory Corners, and Deerfield were, by vote, taken under the watchcare of the Conference.
The Committee on Resolutions then read the following partial report, and, on motion, these resolutions were taken up separately: 1. Whereas, The time has manifestly come in the providence of God for the establishment of a S. D. Adventist mission in Great Britain, therefore, Resolved, That we heartily endorse the suggestions of Eld. James White on this subject, and that we recommend to the brethren in this Conference to contribute liberally of their means to the end that these suggestions may be fully carried out without embarrassment or delay. 2. Whereas, The duty of simplicity in both dress and manners is clearly inculcated in the word of God, and Whereas, It is painfully manifest that as a people we are slowly but steadily backsliding in these respects, therefore, Resolved, 1. That we earnestly exhort our brethren and sisters in this Conference, as they love their own spiritual interests, and as they would advance those of the cause of God, that they speedily return to the old paths by making the reformation necessary for this purpose. 2. That we recommend to the ministers of this Conference, first, that they shall present the teachings of the word of God on this subject on all suitable occasions, with all plainness of speech; and second, that they shall become an example to the flock by carefully avoiding slackness in dress on the one hand, and on the other the use of every article of apparel and every appendage, of whatever name or nature, to the employment of which any reasonable person could take exception, and against the use of which he could find authority in the Scriptures.
These were unanimously adopted by the Conference, and resolution 2 was adopted by a rising vote of the congregation.
The time having arrived for the General Conference to assemble, the meeting was adjourned to call of the chair.
The fourth meeting was held Oct. 10, at 10 A. M. The Conference was called to order by Eld. Waggoner, and prayer was offered by Eld. J. N. Andrews.
The Committee on Resolutions completed the reading of their report at this meeting, as follows:—
3. Whereas, The method heretofore employed in the raising of our systematic benevolence fund has not worked satisfactorily in all respects, and Whereas, A tract is about to be issued from the Review Office, in which a better and more scriptural plan for this purpose will be elaborately set forth, therefore, Resolved, That we heartily concur in the system therein proposed, and that we recommend all of our brethren throughout the Conference to adopt the same and put it in practice as soon as the time for the regular yearly business meeting for their respective churches shall be reached.
4. Resolved, That our ministers, equally with our lay brethren, are under obligation to pay to the Lord a tithe of their income.
5. Resolved, That we recommend to the faithful auxiliary of this Conference, the T. and M. society, that the plan of raising funds for the carrying on of its work known as the one-third be dispensed with entirely, and that the T. and M. work be sustained, as far as possible, by an apportionment of such a proportion of the Conference funds as may be deemed advisable by this body in full concurrence with the General Conference in its Committee.
6. Whereas, This Conference recognizes the special favor of God manifested among S. D. Adventists in the gift of the spirit of prophecy through Sr. White, and, Whereas, We owe much of our harmony, united action, and steady growth to its agency, Resolved, That all our ministering brethren should give this gift more prominence in their labors among the people, and set forth its perpetuity and special revival among S. D. Adventists. Resolved, That, before leaving new churches which they have been instrumental in raising up, all our ministers should discreetly instruct the people upon the important work of this gift before they can reasonably consider their work finished.
7. Whereas, Many of the churches have been granted permission by the Conference to apply their s. b. to the building of a house of worship, and Whereas, From this permission there has resulted an inequality in bearing burdens, arising from an unequal distribution of men of means among the churches, Resolved, That we recommend that the s. b. of the various churches be paid into the State treasury, and whenever aid is needed by any church to build a house of worship, application be made to the Conference for an appropriation for this purpose. Resolved, That we recommend that no church shall enter upon the construction of a house of worship without first counseling with the Conference Committee. Resolved, That in the judgment of this Conference, ministers traveling to a distance for the purpose of attending funerals should be paid by the friends of the deceased the full amount of their traveling expenses, providing their means are sufficient to warrant such payment. Resolved, That we cordially invite the president of this Conference to make Battle Creek his place of residence.
After considerable discussion and several amendments, all the above were adopted except the fifth resolution. The sixth was adopted by a rising vote of the congregation.
Adjourned to call of the president.
Fifth meeting, Oct. 13, at 1:30 P. M. Meeting called to order by the president. Prayer by Eld. D. H. Lamson. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was waived.
The subject of making a donation to the General Conference being introduced, the assembly desired to know the financial standing of the Conference. It was explained that after settling with the ministers for the past year, there would be a balance of $6,266.50 in the treasury.
It was then moved and seconded that the Conference donate $3,000 to the General Conference, and that it hereafter pay a tithe of its income to the General Conference. Carried.
Eld. Canright presented the following resolution, which was adopted by the Conference:—
Whereas, In order to avoid expense in traveling and loss of time, and to secure greater permanency to the work of individual ministers, it is, in our judgment, necessary that each preacher, after selecting his field of labor, remain in that section for at least one year, to develop his own work, therefore, Resolved, That we recommend the ministers and the Executive Committee to act upon this plan as far as is practicable.
The classes at Seneca, Jasper, Mt. Pleasant, Pierson, and Coral, were, by vote, taken under the watchcare of the Conference.
Several requests from churches in regard to retaining their s. b. for the purpose of building houses of worship were referred to the Conference Committee.
A resolution in regard to donating to the General Conference a tithe of the s. b. funds of the Conference for the past year, in addition to that already donated, was lost, and it was finally moved and seconded that the matter be referred to the Conference Committee. Carried.
Eld. E. R. Jones was appointed Auditor, to examine the s. b. treasurers' books.
The meeting then adjourned to call of chair. J. FARGO, Pres. A. B. OYEN, Sec.

TEXAS

Plano, Sept. 30.
We had no opposition till Eld. Walsh, Presbyterian, from McKinney, waged war on us yesterday. I review him to-night. Eld. Caskey is announced for next Sunday. Some of the people are clamoring for a debate with Caskey. These efforts have made a more lively interest for me. Our congregations are as good as we could expect. The farmers are busy picking their cotton; but the attendance from the country is better now than it was a week ago. There are few book sales, and there is not much chance of obtaining subscribers, as the people are all in debt, and money is very scarce. We are now in the midst of the Sabbath question. R. M. KILGORE.
Later, Bro. Kilgore, writing from the same place, says:—
The interest has not abated since our last report. More from the country are becoming interested, and we are visiting them. Some are convinced, and will obey. Eld. Caskey came last week, tried to crowd me into a debate, and called for a vote from my congregation. It was decided against him by seventy-five against twenty-two. He then tried to get up an opposition meeting by announcing a review the next night. With an audience of thirty-three he concluded to give up the battle and left next day crest-fallen; but he threatened to return at the close of our meetings and make me debate or tear me to pieces.
The weather is beautiful, the health of the community is some better. There was one death from yellow fever at Dallas, eighteen miles from here. Stringent measures are taken to prevent its spreading. The quarantine laws are imperative, and the officers are vigilant; even the mails are burnt. The brethren at Dallas have not seen the REVIEW for several weeks. The distress in stricken districts is appalling, and a gloom is cast over the entire South. The object of the late fast proclaimed by the governor of Texas was, that God might be importuned to prevent the scourge from entering our State. When the judgments of God are abroad in the land, the people should learn righteousness.
Oct. 5, I met with the church at Dallas. Bro. E. G. Rust resigning his offices as deacon of the church and secretary of the tract society, Bro. E. W. Crawford was selected to fill the office of leader of the church. All business with the T. and M. society, for the present, can be addressed to me here, or at Peoria, Hill county.
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