p. 103 | Review and Herald, Vol. 5, No. 13. (4/18/1854)

Earlier text: The Twenty-three Hundred Days

SPIRITUALISTS ELECTED

A majority of the voters of the city of Camden, N. J., have shown themselves free from that silly bigotry which sometimes prompts persons to consider others as crazy, or as leagued with the devil, because they happen to be advocates of the doctrine of intercourse between the Spirits of the departed and those still dwelling in

the flesh. As an evidence of this, a correspondent (P. Zieber) sends us a statement of the fact that Josiah Swan, a clairvoyant medium, was recently elected by a large majority to an office of temporary public trust in that city, and that Dr. Birdsell, also a publicly avowed Spiritualist and medium, was elected justice of the peace.

FITS CURED BY SPIRITS

Mr. B. W. Williams, of Deming, Hamilton Co., Ia., communicates the fact, that Mrs. Alice Wiles, of that village, who had long been subject to fits, and was badly, and to all appearance hopelessly diseased, was brought under Spirit-influence and cured in the space of six days. Since the last operation by the Spirits, when she was pronounced cured by them, she has had no more fits, and she is now daily gaining strength, and looks better than she has done for many years.

A STRONG CASE

A correspondent of the Vermont Daily Tribune states that some few weeks ago, the wife of one of his fellow-citizens, Mr. Henry H. Mitchel, was controlled by a preternatural influence, and made to write a communication purporting to be from Mr. Mitchel's father, who had died in 1816. The Spirit stated that at the time he left the mundane sphere he was entitled to a quarter section of land located in Pike County, Illinois, for military services which he had rendered in the war of 1812; and he requested his son to write to Washington, as the patent had never been issued from the office there, and stated that the land was now valuable, and justly belonging to his heirs. Having but little confidence in the communication, and no knowledge that his father was ever entitled to government land, Mr. Mitchel at first hesitated to write to Washington, but was finally persuaded by some Spiritualists to do so for the sake of the test which would thus be afforded. He accordingly wrote to the Hon. James Meacham, one of the members of Congress from Vermont, requesting him to examine the records and ascertain whether there was any truth in the representation. A short time afterward he received from Mr. Meacham, his papers, and a copy of the record with the official seal of Hon. John Wilson, Land Commissioner, showing that his father was entitled to a quarter section of land that was located and recorded, October 16th, 1817. The location, as indicated in the documents, was in Pike County, Illinois, just as the Spirit had stated.

BAD HABITS CURED BY SPIRITS

A correspondent [B. W. W.] writing from Deming, Hamilton Co., Ind., says that until recently he was an "uncommon slave" to tobacco, but coming under the influence of Spirits, he requested them to remove from him, if possible, the appetite for the weed. Not long after, he found that the appetite had entirely disappeared; and such a change had been wrought in his system, that if he puts the article in his mouth it makes him sick, just as it does any one who has never formed the habit of chewing. He had frequently attempted to rid himself of the habit before, but had always failed. Our correspondent also states the case of another person who had in a similar way been cured of an inveterate habit of smoking, and who is now instantly made sick by an attempt to renew the practice.—Spiritual Telegraph.

The Cause in Collins's Place

By P. Collins

From Bro. Collins.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The state of the cause in this place, is very near as it was when you were here. The brethren and sisters remain firm in the present truth, though some have had trials, and being young in experience, it affects them more than it would if they had been longer in the battle. There does not seem to be any discord or disunion among the brethren. Trials have come from other sources. After you were here, opposition raged strong, and has kept up ever since; but there are none that have embraced the Sabbath that think of giving it up.

The New-Time folks are doing all they can to support their theory and put down the Sabbath truth, so that it is hard work at the present to do much toward getting people to listen to the third angel's message. I tell the brethren to be firm, the third angel's message will yet go with a loud voice. The 1854 time is calculated to draw from the present truth, and to confuse the minds of the young and inexperienced, and to throw into trial and doubt, as I think, and so the enemy gets the advantage.

I am glad that Bro. Loughborough has taken up the subject of the two-horned beast, and has done it so much justice. It has been on my mind a great deal. It is an important part of the third angel's message.

I have thought much of the word, earth; for instance, out of the earth, and causeth the earth, and maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth, deceiveth them that dwell on the earth, saying to them that dwell on the earth that they should make an image to the beast, &c.

Now turn to chap. xvi, 2, and read about the vials of wrath. And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshiped his image. It seems the plagues are located, and the first is upon the same place where the two-horned beast is, and there the third angel's warning voice is heard.

P. COLLINS. Dartmouth, Mass., Apr. 9th, 1854.

Warning Against the New Time

By Editor

As far as we can learn, the influence of the New Time is against the cause of present truth. It is well calculated to draw away unstable souls. But we hope our brethren will stand firm, and not be in the least confused by it. We would warn them to beware of its influence. The God of truth is not in this matter. Some of its most efficient proclaimers have spoken most blasphemously against the law of God, in their madness in opposing the Sabbath.—Ed.

Alone in Keeping the Sabbath

By Sophia Pike

From Sister Pike.

DEAR BRO. WHITE :—We are still trying to keep all the commandments of God. But we are all alone in this, none anywhere in this vicinity believing as we do. They all think we are very foolish to take so much pains to keep the seventh-day, when everybody else keeps the first. God help us to keep in the strait and narrow way that leads to life. We have no way of hearing the truth except through the Review, and I prize it as a welcome messenger, and look for its weekly arrival with joy.

Pray for us, that we may be prepared to stand in that time of trouble that is coming upon the earth, and at last live in the New Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Your Sister, SOPHIA PIKE. Petersham, Mass , Apr. 8th, 1854.

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

BRO. C. L. GILBERT writes from Baraboo Sauk Co. Wis., Apr. 2d, 1854:—"We were believers in the speedy coming of Christ in 1843-4, since which time we have been trying to live consistently with our profession. How nearly we have approached the gospel rule, the Lord must be our judge. We have had a great many trials to pass through since that time; but the Lord has delivered us from them all, and we 'reckon' with Paul 'that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.'

"When we came to this place, there was but one family here with whom we could sympathize in point of doctrine; but the Lord has since raised up quite a goodly number in this vicinity who are striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."

BRO. W. J. LUSK writes from Goodrich, Mich., Apr. 4th, 1854:—"We are still holding on to the truth in this place notwithstanding strong opposition. God is for us and who can be against us."

BRO. JESSE BARROWS writes from Irasburgh, Vt., March 31st, 1854:—"The cause in this place is on the rise. Union seems to prevail through our ranks. Brethren seem to feel the necessity of coming up to their high privilege."

BRO. E. EVERTS writes from New Haven Vt., Mar. 29th, 1854:—"I have been informed, and no doubt correctly, that the Baptists in Addison, on the 19th inst., adjourned their church meeting, and gave their house for the use of Simmons, the noted spiritual speaking medium, to preach or communicate to them from the spirit world. The progress is astonishing to all except those who have the present truth for a shield."

Death of E. C. Russel

DIED of consumption, in Stowe, Vt., April 3d, 1854, E. C. Russel, aged 19 years.

He was in his last sickness resigned to the will of God. The Lord sustained him in his last trying moments. He fell asleep in Jesus without a struggle or a groan.

S P I R I T U A L I S M .

"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily [Private Circles,] shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." 2 Pet. ii, 1.

"When they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them." 1 Thess. v, 3.

"Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit," &c. Chap. xviii, 2.

"Whose [Christ's] coming is after [immediately following] the working of satan with all power, and signs and lying wonders." 2 Thess. ii, 9.

"And shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Matt. xxiv, 24.

SPIRITUALISM IN CANADA.

The following communication, purporting to have emanated from the Spirit of John Wesley, comes to us from Hiram Shemich—the medium through whom it was uttered—of London, Canada West. It relates to an interesting subject:

THE MILLENNIUM.

What, and when, is the millennium? It is believed by some persons that some time about the end of the two thousand years of the Christian era Christ will come in his glory, bringing with him a mighty host of angels; and such believers strenuously reject the idea of Christ, or any of the host of angels, communicating to earth. Now it is near the twentieth century, and Christ and a mighty host of angels have come, and are still coming, with all the lowly meekness that characterized Christ. They visit the low and despised of the world, as did Christ; and not only the angels, but all who pretend to be instructed by their teachings, are despised by the popular mind. How many long years the world has been looking for angels to teach them, and now, when the long looked-for period has arrived, the watchers cry, “devil,” positively refusing to receive what they have so long and anxiously waited for. When I lived on the earth, with what intense interest did I look for the millennium; with what joy to all people did I anticipate this day; I expected to see the world all shout for joy, singing one universal anthem of praise, all crying welcome to the millennium—welcome to this happy day, for which all other days were made. But, alas! for my anticipations; alas! for the flower of my hope, it withered in the bud; the great millennium has come; Christ and the mighty host of angels have come; the joy of the world has come, but alas! how does the world receive it? The windows of heaven are opened, and blessings are showered upon the world, and the world receive them not. Sad, sickening thought. Oh, poor humanity! how long will you reject the light of Heaven; oh, Heaven! have pity on ignorant humanity, they know not what they do. How oft and how willing are angels to gather together humanity and guide them all to that haven of harmony that none but the good can inherit. Oh, earth! learn thy destiny, seek wisdom from the fountain of purity; the fountain is now open for all—all may drink till they are made pure without money and without price. They need not go here or go there. Be not over wise in thy own conceit. The Christian world pretend to follow and believe the Bible, and by so doing they think they must reject angelic teachings: let them search their Bible and see the millennium promised about this time; let them say our Bible is true and the millennium has come. Am I never to see my anticipations realized? Yes; a little more time: I will be patient.

Humanity's friend, indeed, J. Wesley. Written through Hiram Shemich, medium.

Interest in the Sabbath at North Brookfield

By Alonzo Abbey

From Bro. Abbey.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We are still striving in this place, to get the victory over every besetment, that we may be enabled to reflect fully the image of our lovely Pattern. When I have a sense of the goodness of God, and think how much he has done to save fallen man from utter destruction, that he should leave that glorious place and come to earth, to suffer and die for rebel man, and when I realize that this was done for me, I feel that I want all the powers of my being to be enlisted in his service, and I want to see others taking hold of the truth, that they may enjoy the same blessings and privileges. Sometimes the way looks rough and thorny, but then I think I have suffered nothing in comparison to the sufferings of the dear Saviour.

We had a good refreshing time to-day at our little meeting. There was a goodly number present. The Lord deigns to bless us when we come together, although we feel unworthy, and as though we were unprofitable servants, yet he does encourage us under all our trying circumstances, and we feel determined by the grace of God to go forward, and see the end of the race. There were quite a number from North Brookfield with us to-day who are taking hold of the Advent doctrine understandingly, and there is also an interest awakened there on the subject of the Sabbath, and advent. The signs of the times begin to awaken the people, and there is a cry for help from North Brookfield. Those that were with us to-day say they think there might be good done if some lecturer could come there soon, and give a full course of lectures. The two lectures that you gave at North Brookfield has, with the Review and publications, awakened quite an interest, and now those that have taken hold of the truth call for help. Is there not some efficient laborer that can come this way before long and give a full course of lectures on the Advent movement. If there is please let it be known in the paper when they can come.

I feel more than ever like praying that the Lord would send forth more laborers into the harvest; for the harvest is great and the laborers are few. I want also to be in that place where I shall be able to understand the work of the Lord, and be one to help stay up the hands of the messengers of truth.

Yours for the truth. ALONZO ABBEY. Hubbard's Corners, N. Y., Apr. 8th, 1854.

FOREIGN NEWS.

EUROPE.—The Cunard steamer Europa, which left Liverpool on Saturday, March 25th, at 4 P. M., arrived at New York at 3½ o'clock on Saturday afternoon, April 8th.

Advises from Constantinople state that the tripartite treaty between the Porte and England and France was signed on the 12th ult. According to advises from St. Petersburg, the Russian Government proposes publishing various documents on the Eastern question. Among the documents destined for publication are some letters written by Prince Albert.

The Duke of Cambridge, and a numerous staff of officers, left London on the 24th ult. for the East. On his way through France, the Duke will be entertained by the Emperor Napoleon, at the Tuileries. Gen. Brown had left London on the previous day, en route for the East.

THE WAR.—There were skirmishes at Kalafat from the 11th to the 16th, but with slight loss of life. The news from the seat of war is extremely scanty. English and French officers are now employed by Omer Pasha in arranging the details of the various projected operations.

It is generally known that the Turkish troops now in the Bulgarian ports and fortresses on the Black Sea will march to Shumla in the month of April, in order to make room for the Anglo-French auxiliaries, who, on their arrival, will assemble somewhere near Constantinople, and repose for a time from the fatigues of their voyage. None of the auxiliary troops will be sent to the Danube, but the reserve division of the French under General Forez, will, perhaps, be posted in Roumelia to the south of the Balkan.

A strongly intrenched camp is being formed at Fokshany. Marshal St. Arnaud's quartermaster and eight other English and French officers are at Shumla. Omer Pasha removed his headquarters from Shumla to Rustchuk on the 19th of March. There are several Americans in camp. An English letter-writer says:

"The Turkish camp is a perfect Babel of tongues. To almost all the different races of Europe, Asia and Africa, must now be added Americans. Like all the auxiliaries of the Porte the men from the Far West say that they have come with rifle, revolver and bowie knife, to defend the cause of civilization and humanity against Russia."

Recent Russian bulletins announced that the Russian batteries had destroyed the Turkish flotillas before Nicopolis and Rustchuk letters from the spot declare that the ships had received little or no damage from the Russian fire.

Lord Raglan was expected to arrive at Constantinople about the first of April, so as to coincide as nearly as possible with the arrival of Marshal St. Arnaud. A council extraordinary whose duty it is to provide for the wants of the Turkish army and their auxiliaries, has been appointed. It is composed of the Pashas Reschid, Mehemed Ali, Mehemed Roushdi, Rifaat, Riza and Achmet Fethi.

In Constantinople a new corps of 20,000 men is to be formed under the name of the new Imperial Guard. The latest news from Egypt is, that in a short time another corps of 20,000 infantry, and 3,000 horse will be placed at the disposal of the Sultan. Omer Pasha, in order to teach more humanity to his irregular troops, has offered a reward for every Russian prisoner brought in alive.

Dispatches from Constantinople state that the object of Gen. Bourgoyne's recent visit to Gallipoli was to plan its fortification as an English naval station. For the present, however, Gallipoli is chiefly mentioned as the rendezvous of the French troops.

Letters from Constantinople, 12th, state that the English steam frigate Retribution and the French steam frigate Caton had been sent to force the stockade which the Russians have established at the mouth of the Danube, and which completely prevents the merchant ships from descending the river, which, for commercial purposes only, they had ascended.

If the Russians oppose the destruction of the Stockade, the frigates have orders to open fire and pass it by force. This will probably be the first act of hostilities. The information that the Russians were obstructing the River mouth was communicated in a circular from the British Consul at Galatz, who, on the 11th March, announced to ship-owners that the Russians were throwing rocks, sandbags, anchors and rubbish into the St. George's channel, and had stretched a chain across the Sulina mouth. By latest accounts from Odessa, the Russian naval force at Sevastopol is ten line of battle and forty-two other ships.

GREAT BRITAIN.—In Parliament the proceedings had not been of much interest. The principal subjects under consideration were the Simony Law Amendment bill; bill regulating the payment of wages in Hosiery manufacture; bill for government of Vestries; a bill to put down Gaming-houses; and the Income Tax bill, which was read a second time. Both Houses had before them the case of Thomas Sturgeon & Son of Grays, Essex, who undertook to supply forage for the cavalry now on the way to Turkey. The bales of hay supplied by these Sturgeons were found to contain shavings, stones, wood, and other rubbish. There was some doubt if the law could take cognizance of their offence, and the House expressed satisfaction when lord Campbell gave his opinion that they were liable to prosecution.

Government has chartered the West India mail steamers Trent and Medway for conveyance of troops. Several ship captains have been engaged at Sunderland to act as pilots to Napier's fleet.

FRANCE.—The publication of the "Secret Correspondence" between England and Russia, has awakened a feeling very favorable to England. The Moniteur has an article on the subject, in which, after stating that England has the best of the correspondence, there occurs this passage:

"As to the Government of the Emperor Napoleon, there is but one observation to make upon the studied endeavor of Russia to leave it out of the question in her plans of territorial remodification, which is, that Russia came back to the French Government after having failed in London, and that France in her turn had to decline advances more or less direct, which are not without resemblance to those which were first made in England."

Notwithstanding the exertions making at the Navy Yards the equipment of the French fleet does not go on so fast as the English. The squadron for the Baltic is collecting at Brest, but seaman are scarce. Half the fishing-boats at Toulon are lying idle for want of crews.

Business.

By Editor

ERASTUS CLARK.—We put your communication into the hands of Bro. J. N. Andrews, last Fall, and supposed he had answered it. Other duties and poor health have doubtless hindered him. He will answer, or return it soon.

A. A. DODGE.—We sent a small package of Books by Express to you the 14th.

E. GOODWIN.—Sent you Books by Express the 17th.

M. ROBERTS.—If you want the papers, take them out of the Office. If not, let them remain.

H. C. PIERCE.—In regard to the time for commencing the Sabbath, see REVIEW Vol. IV, No. 1.

By the advice of Bro. M. E. Cornell we withdraw the appointment of a Conference at Battle Creek, Mich., given in our last.

We shall be able to remain in the West six Sabbaths after we leave Milan, Ohio. These we will spend in Michigan, or a part of them in Wisconsin, as the brethren may think advisable. Let those interested in our western tour write immediately.

The Review.

By Editor

WE now send out weekly nearly 2100 copies of the REVIEW, which at $1,50 for each subscriber would amount to some over $3100 a year. This would be about $60 a week, which is the lowest sum we can publish the REVIEW for, and do justice to those in our employ. The prices of stock, labor and provisions have advanced much within a year, which makes it necessary to advance a trifle on the prices of our publications.

Publications.

By Editor

WE would call special attention to our revised list of publications. These works have been prepared with the greatest care; and although they are small, they embody much truth. Brethren, this is the season to commence more extensive operations for the advancement of the cause of truth. You need a good supply of these works, and we need the money for them now. Will those who are in debt for books send us the pay so that we may receive it before the 25th.

Appointments.

PROVIDENCE permitting we will meet in Conference with the brethren as follows:—Milan, Ohio, May 5-7; Sylvan, Mich., the 12-14.

We will meet with the Brethren in Parma, N. Y., April 29th.

PROVIDENCE permitting, we will hold meetings in Catlin, N. Y., April 15th and 16th; Wheeler, the 22d and the 23d, Allegany, Potter Co., Pa., April 29th; Canoe Place, McKeane Co., where Bro. C. H. Barrows may appoint, May 6th and 7th.

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The Sabbath by Elihu—16 pp.

Both Sides—on the Sabbath—16 pp.

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