The Sabbath is a dull day to many people, especially to the laboring classes. That this should not be so is very evident to all who are conscientious; for if we consider the Sabbath a day in which we should remember the Creator’s works and earnestly seek for divine blessings, then it is plain that our minds ought to be clear and active; or in the best possible condition to think and reason correctly.
There is a cause for everything which exists, and there must be a cause for this Sabbath-day stupidity.
Many who are troubled by this stupidity wonder what its cause can be, yet the cause is much nearer than they imagine, and in my opinion, originates wholly from irregularity in their habits of living. Through the laboring part of the week the round of sleeping, eating, and working, follow each other in regular succession, and the person thus living enjoys an evenness of feeling and an activity both of body and mind which no other can enjoy. This week-day regularity is followed by the majority, and so far as it goes, is as it should be; for no person can have the best degree of health without observing regularity in all that pertains to life.
But when the Sabbath comes, these people who have lived so consistently through the week, seem to lose their habits of regularity in rising, taking their meals, and exercising; and instead of this we find them spending one or two hours of the morning, more than usual, in bed, thinking that there is no use of rising so early, for they have nothing to do that day. And thus they throw the whole machinery of life out of joint. As a consequence which follows late rising, breakfast must be late, and because breakfast is late, the other meals are thrown out of their proper time. All this is a gross violation of physiological law, and the natural result is, stupidity and listlessness both at home and in the house of God.
Every person of good sense is ashamed either to be called stupid or be found nodding in church, and there is no need of either if people will observe the same regularity of habits on the Sabbath that they do on other days of the week. I do not mean to say that work ought to be performed on that day, but people certainly should have some exercise, such as walking, and a good time to take this exercise is before breakfast, and again after each meal. Farmers generally get all needful exercise in caring for their animals.
There are some who will work immoderately on the day before the Sabbath and thereby place themselves in unfavorable conditions to keep it. Such must learn to do differently before they can reasonably expect to have their worship wholly acceptable in the sight of God.
If physical laws were obeyed in this respect ministers would have more attentive congregations and the word spoken would take deeper effect on the minds of the hearers.
GEO. D. BALLOU.
Owego, N. Y., June 16, 1871.
Looking and preparing for Jesus’ Coming.
By H. S. Zoller
ARE we expecting that Jesus will come soon, and that when he comes, he will own us?
Most of us will have to attain to a much higher standard if we are ever permitted to enter into the place which he has gone to prepare. We shall not only seem to be holy to those who hear of us, and to those with whom we meet, but in the secret recesses of our hearts, nothing unclean shall be found. The members of our household, and our neighbors who listen and peep in upon us, shall say that we are honest. Concealing our faults from each other shall be no more practiced; and being blind or indifferent to our own sins will be equally rare. Entire consecration will be our aim. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect.” This command would not have been given if it were impossible to obey it.
But before we can reach this higher state, how many habits of thought and speech must be abandoned? Words are often uttered that Jesus would not utter. Uncharitable and worldly assertions are made by many who are striving to enter in at the gate of the city; unconscious love of the world and encouragement of ungodliness prevail fearfully.
Oh! that we might cast ourselves before our Lord and Saviour, and receive help from him ere it be too late.
The day is here when the very intents of our hearts may be discerned, through the heaviest cloak of hypocrisy.
Can there be a more dreaded position than one in which our friends will detect that we are not what we would seem to be? This test hour is not for one only, but for every one; and let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
How comforting is the assurance that we have a hiding-place in Jesus—but only the humble and truly repentant can hide there.
H. S. ZOLLER.
Columbia Co., Wis.
The World to Come.
By J. Dorcas
THOSE who have carefully studied the word of God, dwell upon the revelation of the world to come with delight. But those who have no faith in future things, make the present world their principal care.
The world that now is, is changeable, and is passing away. Change, decay, death, mark everything. Men here do not realize what they fondly anticipate. Disappointment is written upon almost every object of our pursuit. But so it will not be in the world to come. This present world, with its surroundings, needs a change for the better, as all can see; and the psalmist says, “As a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be changed.” He continues, “But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee,” in the new earth. Therein dwelleth righteousness, all will have eternal life. No sickness there. The dwellers there will return and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; that is, it will be theirs as a possession.
In the present world, the best social institutions are subject to evils and abuses, owing to the inherent weakness and depravity of human nature. But in the world to come all will be good; all who gain it, being the children of him that is good, being the children of the resurrection. They will be equal unto the angels. Says the living God, “I create her people a joy.” There will be no more curse. Ah! how heavy the curse is becoming in these last days! The people do not seem to live, or enjoy life any better now (if as well) than when not a single pound of steam was employed to perform our daily tasks; and now England and America alone employ steam force equal to 530,000,000 of men.
There, her rulers will be righteousness, and all her subjects sons of peace.
“There everlasting spring abides,
And never-withering flowers.”
Oh, delightful land! theme of the prophets, song of the poets of every age! But who may be there? Subjects of saving grace; daily cross-bearers; followers of him who was meek and lowly in heart. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” J. DORCAS.
Did the Apostles Baptize in the Name of the Holy Ghost?
By Dudley Marvin Canright
In Christ’s great commission in Matt. 28: 19, 20, he instructed his apostles to baptize men in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. This seems very plain and decisive that the names of all three should be used in baptism; yet because in several places it is said that men were baptized in the name of Jesus, therefore it is concluded by some that Jesus’ name was the only one of the three used in that act. On this point there is one thought suggested in Acts 19: 1–3. Paul came to Ephesus, “and finding certain disciples, he said unto them, ‘Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what, then, were ye baptized?’” Why did he ask about their baptism when they said they had not heard of the Holy Ghost? Manifestly as much as to say thus: How can it be that you have not so much as heard of the Holy Ghost, while yet you have been baptized? How could you be baptized and yet not hear of the Holy Ghost, when it is named in the very act of baptism? Unto what, then, were ye baptized? With the idea that Christians were baptized in the name of the Holy Ghost, this was the first and most natural question that would arise in the mind of Paul; whereas, if this name was not heard in baptism there seems little or no reason for his asking the question about their baptism. To my mind this seems quite a strong point.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
The 2300 Days.
Dr. Hales says, “There is no number in the Bible whose genuineness is better ascertained than that of the 2300 days. It is found in all the printed Hebrew editions, in all the MSS. of Kennicott and De Rossi’s collections, and in all the ancient versions, except the Vatican copy of the Septuagint, which reads 2400, followed by Symmachus; and some copies noticed by Jerome, 2200; both evidently literal errors in excess and defect, which compensate each other, and confirm the mean 2300.”—New Anal. Chron., vol. ii, p. 557.
When speaking of the 2400 days found in the Septuagint, Mr. Cunningham says: “Although all our common editions of the Septuagint have this typographical error, being printed from an edition into which it had crept, yet the manuscript in the Vatican, from which that very edition was printed, has 2300, and not 2400. And of all the principal standard editions of the Septuagint, that alone from which ours are taken has this error.”
Dr. Hales says, “This simple and ingenious adjustment of the chronology of the 70 weeks, considered as forming a branch of the 2300 days, was originally due to the sagacity of H. Wood, Esq., of Rossmead, in the county of Westmeath, Ireland, and published by him in an anonymous commentary on the Revelation of St. John, London, 1787, Payne, 8vo.; whence I republished it in the Inspector, 8vo. 1799; and afterwards in the Orthodox Churchman’s Magazine, 1803; and now more correctly, 1809.”—Dr. Hales’ New Analogy of Chronology., vol. ii. p. 564.
The Bull Ox.
It is a common notion that oxen are rather stupid animals. But the Gloucester Advertiser tells of an old ox which belongs to the Granite Company down there, which certainly is not a very dull animal, and should be classed with the horses, and even the dogs, for sagacity and reasoning faculties. It is the occasion that develops the man and so clearly it is with animals. It seems that of a yoke of old oxen which had long borne the heat and burden of the Granite Company’s work, one had become too lame for further usefulness; and in consideration of past faithful services, the twain were made emeritus oxen of the company which they had so long served, and were turned out to grass. A few days since, the lame ox was seen limping toward the blacksmith’s shop, where he had been often shod, and, making his way into the shop, he took his place in the shoeing frame, and held up his crippled foot to the curious smith, who watched his singular movements. As this, though passing strange, was very intelligible language to the blacksmith, he examined the foot, and to his great satisfaction and the joy of the animal, discovered the secret of the lameness and the significance of the animal’s intelligent actions. A stone had got crowded under the shoe, and pressed on the foot in a way to produce the lameness. The stone was removed, and the animal sent away, no doubt rejoicing in his ox heart that there was at least one man who could understand the ox language sufficiently to relieve his sufferings.
Philosophers may call this instinct, or what they will; we call it reasoning—good, clear, satisfactory, syllogistic reasoning—from cause to effect—from premise to conclusion.—Boston Traveler.
The Whole Story.
THE Western Christian Advocate says:— We notice a discussion going on in our exchanges of the Campbellite-Christian persuasion, in regard to the meaning of Acts 2:38. This is singular. For many years this sect has claimed a sort of monopoly of the only true meaning of this text, and it has been to the majority of their preachers at least half their stock in trade. Now they dispute about it. We hope they will not split. There are already sects enough. But there is evidently danger of a rupture. Some lean strongly toward the Baptists, while others pull the other way. In regard to this text, we have long since given them our opinion, but they undervalue our authority, and will not accept the light we so freely offer them. But we see some signs of improvement. They have been in the habit for years of cutting this text in the middle, and throwing away one-half of it. For this we have admonished them freely, but apparently without effect. Yet now we hope for good results. The Christian Standard, of this city, the organ of the less heretical wing of the denomination, exhorts on this same subject, though not on precisely the same point. It says: “An error touching the design of baptism does not necessarily vitiate the baptism. Where there is faith in Christ and repentance toward God, the baptism is acceptable, even though there be dimness of mind touching its design. Nor should such an error as to the design of the ordinance be a bar to Christian fellowship.” There! Who shall dispute this? Mr. Campbell himself was not baptized “for the remission of sins,” but after professing forgiveness, first, in the Presbyterian church, before joining the Baptists, and then in the Baptist church, where he was immersed upon a profession of justifying faith. But we quote farther: “We do not see a great mountain of difficulty as many seem to see in this matter of the design of baptism. The Baptists and ourselves agree respecting the faith and obedience which the gospel requires. All we wish to insist on is, that they shall tell sinners the whole story when instructing them in the way of salvation.” This is a good point. Tell the whole story. It runs thus: “Repent and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” This part of the story which we have italicized is usually omitted by the Standard’s brethren. Almost invariably they stop at the word “sins.” They do not tell “the whole story.” In excuse they tell us that this part of the text only related to apostolic times, or to the days of miraculous “gifts.” But this is not satisfactory nor true. We write not to argue the question, but to insist that all who preach the gospel “shall tell the whole story.”
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The Health Reform Institute.
By Editor
In this number will be seen statements relative to a convention and hygienic dinner recently held at the Institute, also in relation to the buildings, rooms, grounds, &c. The editor of the Battle Creek Journal is a candid gentleman of decided ability, and reputation, who deals in statements of matters of fact, which will stand the test of rigid criticism. In his report he has, of course, given the views of those who were present who represented the intelligence of our city. This, friends, is the view that is taken of the Health Reform Institute at home by those who are not especially interested in it, only as it adds a trifle to the growth of the city.
But when we take a view of the Institute more particularly from the inside, we can better understand its importance. Here the suffering sick are made well. There are many very remarkable cases of cure which should be reported to the world. And at no point of time has the Institute been so prosperous in the accomplishing of its objects as at the present time. There are now at the Institute nearly sixty patients. And it is a matter of no small encouragement that Bro. Ira Abbey of Brookfield, N. Y., has finally consented to act as superintendent. This event has given fresh courage to all connected. His energetic nature and decided financial ability promise success.
The Institute is in debt not far from $8,000. And then, there are those who have stock in the Institute who are not able to hold it on the plan of a donation to the Institute, who must, sooner or later, sell it out to those who should take new stock. The sum of $2,000 in stock should change hands as soon as possible. This makes the sum of $10,000 to be raised immediately, in shares of $25.00 each.
Pledges from western brethren have been given for about $2,000 to be paid this year. Eastern brethren will probably pledge $3,000 more, which will leave to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, the sum of $5,000. Brethren, be ready as soon as possible to lift the Institute quite out of debt. It must be done during the year 1871. Let every one who is able take at least one share. We hold forty shares, and Mrs. W. holds twenty, and we do not expect to be the poorer for this charity to relieve the suffering sick.
Maine Conference.
By Geo. W. Barker; Asa B. Atwood; Isaac C. Choat
The Maine State Conference, Seventh-day Adventists will hold its next session in connection with the Maine Camp-meeting, to be held at Skowhegan, August 31-Sept. 8. It is requested that all our churches in the State be represented by delegate or letter giving a report of their standing, their losses and additions during the year, also the yearly amount of their Systematic Benevolence fund.
Geo. W. Barker, } Maine
Asa B. Atwood, } Conference
Isaac C. Choat. } Committee.
Testimonies to the Church Nos. 1-19 Now Ready
TESTIMONIES to the church, Nos. 1-19, 1500 pages, bound in three volumes, are now ready. Price, postpaid $3.00.
Men Wanted.
AGAIN and again have we called for help at Battle Creek. And from several responses by letter, we judge that it is not very well understood what men are wanted for at Battle Creek. Some seem to think that if one not acquainted with the work of the publishing house, or at the Institute, should come to Battle Creek for a few weeks, this would release Bro. and sister White so that they could attend the eastern camp-meetings. This is entirely a mistake. Those not accustomed to this work cannot enter upon it at once. We want our most reliable men and their families at head quarters—
1. To add to the spiritual interests of our religious meetings, and to give a better tone of spirituality at the Office of Publication and the Institute.
2. To serve as counselors, trustees, and directors, and hold up the hands of those who have long borne double burdens and responsibilities in the cause.
3. As fast and as far as possible, those who are competent to do it, to work their way into the business and mechanical branches of the work, so as to release as soon as possible from “serving tables” some who should be giving themselves wholly to the word of God, and to prayer. Where are our young men who are wanted, in the spirit of consecration, to become mechanics, and helpers in the work? We do not call for second-class minds with feeble bodies. Men are wanted.
We have long stood in a responsible position, doing two men's work, loaded with cares; and, what has been worse than all the rest, we have not been sustained by faithful, straight-forward men around us. When wrongs have arisen, and we have had to reprove them; and, then, when opposition and rebellion have appeared, those around us have frequently been turned from us. These things have made our labors and cares doubly heavy.
And with but little improvement from this state of things, and with the amount of care and labor now upon us, it is not consistent that we should attend all the camp-meetings. To be compelled to remain here, fated to perpetual care, is hard, and, perhaps, has been a disappointment to some of our eastern brethren. Whatever there remains of Mrs. W. and ourself of ability to labor, is subject to the decisions of our people. But if they load us with burdens here, they cannot expect us to labor abroad.
Men are wanted at head quarters to give character to the work, that our people everywhere may have undoubted confidence in the management of our institutions. Then they will open the hand wide in charitable donations to sustain the work of God.
Keep Business Separate from Editorial Matter
By J. H. W.
“Business.”
It has been frequently stated in the REVIEW that business must be put on a separate sheet from other matter, or in a manner to be easily separated. It often happens that questions are asked the editor, or a letter written for the REVIEW, with business on the same page, or on the back of it, so that they cannot be separated. All business letters are filed in the counting room, and of course questions and letters on the same sheet are there on file. Care should be taken that appointments be separate from every thing else, otherwise, we cannot be responsible for failures. J. H. W.
APOLOGY
By James White
By changes in this Office the article by Bro. Andrews in this week’s REVIEW was mislaid and overlooked. It should have been given before the first chapter of the review of Preble. Chapter two of that review will appear next week. J. H. W.
H. F. PHELPS
By H. F. PHELPS
Notice.
It is only by the books of the secretary that any one can determine the condition of the Conference. And in the organization of churches and conferences it depends upon the reports of the various officers.
And now let me call your minds to the fact that our Conference year commences with July 1, and is divided into four parts. The first quarter is composed of July, August, and September; the second quarter of October, November, and December; the third, of January, February, and March; and the fourth, of April, May, and June. And at or near the close of each quarter, a report is due from every church in the Conference. Please let these reports come right in at the proper time, and without delay; for it takes no more time to make out the report at the proper time, than at the wrong time, and is certainly much better than not making it out at all.
Yours, desiring to improve, and be more prompt in the business we have to do for the Lord.
H. F. PHELPS
Pine Island, Minn.
Tents: Orders Sent to Chicago
By P. Strong
Tents.
To those inquiring for tents I would say, the figures presented by Bro. White are better than can be had at Bay City, and the work is better executed.
Send to Chicago. Send right away, giving them ample time to do your work well, and to return your tents in time for the meetings. P. STRONG.
To the Brethren in Ohio.
By W. Chinnock
To those desiring tents for the Ohio Camp-meeting I would say, they can be purchased of G. F. Foster, 217 South Water St., Chicago, Ill. In a letter received from him recently, he says: “The price of duck is 7½ per cent higher now than when we sent the price list to you; but as I have a small stock of duck on hand, bought before the rise, I will furnish to your people at the same rates as before the rise, as long as this stock lasts.” For all those wishing tents it would be best to order immediately. Here are the sizes and prices:
By GEO. W. BARKER; CHARLES STRATTON; JOSEPH FLANDERS
Those who come by railroad to the Seventh-day Adventist Camp-meeting in Maine, will please purchase camp-meeting tickets at any station on the road to Skowhegan. The fare having been reduced half price, the same ticket will return you to the same station where you purchased.
GEO. W. BARKER,
CHARLES STRATTON,
JOSEPH FLANDERS.
Camp-Meeting Committee.
Maine Camp-Meeting.
By J. E. Baker
THERE WILL be a boarding tent at the Skowhegan Camp-meeting, and reformers as well as others, will be accommodated. J. E. BAKER.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
Maine Camp-Meeting.
By Geo. W. Barker; Charles Stratton; Joseph Flanders
PROVIDENCE permitting, the Maine Camp-meeting will be held in Skowhegan, one mile from Pishon's ferry, on the ground occupied last year. We hope to get reduced fare on the railroad. There will be ample provisions made for all; also accommodations for teams. Bro. and sister White are expected to attend. We hope to see a general gathering from all parts of the State. Our meeting will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.
GEO. W. BARKER,
CHARLES STRATTON,
JOSEPH FLANDERS.
Maine Camp-Meeting Committee.
The Indiana Camp-Meeting.
By Charles Seaward; Wm. Covert; Wm. Carpenter
PROVIDENCE permitting, the Indiana Camp-meeting will be held three miles west of Fairfield, in Greason’s grove, Sept. 21–26. Fairfield is situated on the Peru and Indianapolis Railroad, forty-nine miles north of Indianapolis, and five miles south of Kokomo, in Howard Co. Teams will be in readiness at Fairfield in the afternoon of the 20th and 21st, to convey those coming by railway to the meeting, free of charge. An effort will be made to have passengers returned free. It is earnestly requested that all the brethren and sisters, as far as possible, attend this meeting, and be on the grounds in time to make themselves comfortable for the occasion before the time set for the meeting. The large Michigan tent will be on the ground; other tent room must be made of lumber. There will be a provision and feed store conducted by brethren. Bro. and sister White and Bro. Littlejohn are engaged to attend. Let all make an extra effort to come and enjoy a rare feast of good things.
CHARLES SEAWARD,
WM. COVERT,
WM. CARPENTER. Indiana Camp-Meeting Committee.
Ohio Camp-meeting.
By Wm. Chinnock; J. Q. A. Haughey; Geo. Bisel
PROVIDENCE permitting, the Ohio Camp-meeting will be held near the city of Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, in a beautiful grove containing about forty acres, located one-half mile north of the city, and a half mile north of the Atlantic & Great Western depot. We earnestly invite the labor of Bro. and sister White and such other help as may accompany them. We will endeavor to do all we can to relieve them from burdens, that they may faithfully discharge every duty they owe to God and their fellow-man. We earnestly invite all the churches and scattered brethren to attend this meeting. Come prepared to work for the Lord, for such opportunities come but once a year. Let no worldly interest rob you of the blessing you may receive at this meeting. Invite your friends to come with you. We are anxious that this State should be well represented, and that all will do everything they can to make the meeting a success.
There will be a provision stand and a supply of pure soft water kept upon the ground, and other accommodations will be made as far as necessary. All small companies or individuals wishing tents can, if they desire to do so, send their orders immediately with draft or postoffice order to Wm. Chinnock, North Bloomfield, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and the tents will be furnished on the camp ground ready to occupy. They can be purchased of G. F. Foster, Chicago, Ill., at the following rates: 12x16, of ten oz. duck., $36.00. 12x18, $39.20. These tents will accommodate from ten to twelve persons, are more desirable than longer ones, and were recommended by Bro. White at our last camp-meeting. The Ohio tent will be pitched upon the ground.
Wm. Chinnock, Ohio
J. Q. A. Haughey, Conference
Geo. Bisel, Committee.
Ohio State Conference.
By Wm. Chinnock; J. Q. A. Haughey; Geo. Bisel
THE Ohio State Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its next annual session in connection with the Ohio Camp-meeting, Sept. 28–Oct. 3. It is requested that each church be represented by delegate or by letter, with a report of their losses and additions during the year, and the annual amount of their S. B. fund. Let all who have reports, have them in readiness at this meeting. It is desired that all companies not organized should be represented at this Conference.
Wm. Chinnock,
J. Q. A. Haughey,
Geo. Bisel, Ohio Conference Committee.
Quarterly Meeting in Clyde, Ohio.
By W. D. Sharpe
WE have concluded to change the time of our quarterly meeting, and hold it Sept. 2 and 3, the first Sabbath and first-day. We hope all our brethren and sisters will come to remain all through the meeting, as we want to prepare for the camp-meeting, and elect delegates to the State Conference. Brn. Smith of Norwalk, and Hodgson of Fremont, specially invited; also, friends from Melmore. Bro. Mears is expected. W. D. SHARPE, Clerk.
Meeting Appointment in Oceana County, Michigan
By P. Strong
No PREVENTING Providence, I will meet with the brethren in Oceana Co., Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 26 and 27. Cannot there be a place prepared near Bro. Green's in the woods, for the meetings? Let there be a general turnout. Meeting will commence Sabbath at 10 A. M.
I hope to see the friends of the cause where Bro. Sterling labored, at this meeting. P. STRONG.
RUFUS BAKER
By Rufus Baker
QUARTERLY meeting for the churches of Mackford and Marquette, Wis., will be held at Mackford, Sept. 2. We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. Come, brethren, praying that the Lord may meet with us.
RUFUS BAKER
Quarterly Meeting for Oakland, Little Prairie, and Johnstown
THE next quarterly meeting for the churches of Oakland, Little Prairie, and Johnstown, Wis., will be held in Oakland, Sabbath and first-day, Sept. 2 and 3, 1871.
Monthly Meeting for Iroquois County Adventists
By Wm. E. Price
MONTHLY meeting for the S. D. Adventists of Iroquois Co., Ill., near Loda, Sept. 9 and 10. Cannot some minister meet with us? Wm. E. PRICE.
Preaching Appointment at Messeroll School-House
By J. H. Waggoner
By request, I expect to preach at the Messeroll school-house, about two miles from Burlington Village, north of west, on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 5 P. M. J. H. Waggoner.
JOSEPH BATES
By Joseph Bates
PROVIDENCE permitting, quarterly meeting for Allegan Co., will be held with the church in Leighton, Sabbath and first-day, Sept. 2 and 3.
JOSEPH BATES
Appointment to Meet with Potterville Church
By Stephen Pierce
PROVIDENCE permitting I will meet with the Potterville church, Sabbath, Sept. 2, in their monthly or quarterly meeting, wherever it may be appointed. STEPHEN PIERCE.
News and Miscellany.
“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
DUBLIN, Aug. 12.—At Londonderry to-day the Orangemen had a terrible collision with the police and military, in consequence of an attempt to celebrate, by a procession through the streets, the anniversary of the siege of that city in 1689, which had been prohibited by the government. The procession came out to the number of several hundred, but the police quickly dispersed them. Great crowds soon gathered. The police were attacked, and the military had to be called out to quell the disturbance. There were a number of persons wounded seriously, and the police made many arrests.
DUBLIN, Aug. 13.—The excitement in Londonderry has not abated. A large number of apprentices, consisting for the greater part of boys from 12 to 18 years of age, arranged an Orange demonstration. They were headed by Johnstone member of parliament, and Mr. Rea, of Belfast. The apprentices attempted to form a procession in violation of the proclamation issued by the authorities. The police aided by a detachment of troops, interfered, amid yells and cheers from the Roman Catholics. Stones were thrown by the crowd at one another, and at the police and military. The riot act was read without producing any effect upon the apprentices. The cavalry and police then charged and scattered the crowd. Several were injured, but none killed. A number of arrests have taken place, and order is completely restored.
LONDON, August 14.—But few arrests have been made at Londonderry. The Amnesty Association of Dublin have taken action condemning the unreliable explanations made by the Marquis of Hastings, Chief Secretary for Ireland, as to the cause of the prevention of the meeting on the 12th, at Phoenix Park, and have resolved to bring criminal action against the police for committing assaults upon the people who assembled upon that occasion.
DUBLIN, Aug. 17.—At a banquet given to the French deputation to-night, the Lord Mayor proposed the toast, “The Queen,” which was received with storms of hisses, lasting several minutes.
BERLIN, Aug. 18.—The cholera has appeared in the neighborhood of Stettin. The disease continues its ravages at Konigsberg, where on Tuesday there were 70 new cases and 34 deaths; and Wednesday 80 new cases and 27 deaths.
PARIS, Aug. 16.—Difficulties have arisen at Berlin in respect to the evacuation of the four departments of France still held by the Germans. The French government has in consequence refused to admit Alsatian produce to the French markets until after the German troops leave France.
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