Political Effect of Sheridan's Action.—General Sheridan still continues to act while the President is hesitating. His removal of almost the entire city council of New Orleans, and appointment of loyal men in their places—which appointments include five colored men, of whom one is a full black—is an act over which Andrew Johnson will feel no less bitterly than over the removal of Throckmorton. It is probable, also, that the next order from Sheridan will make a sweeping change in the State officials of Texas, compelling the rebel State officers generally to follow in the footsteps of the Governor to private life.
In his appointments, no less than in his removals, General Sheridan has shown himself a consummate master of political tactics. He has not only removed the right men, in the right manner, and at the right time, but he has also appointed the right men to the vacant offices. The appointees who are white, are generally the Republican candidates for those offices at the last elections. They are men in whom the Union men not only have confidence, but men whose appointment adds strength to the Republican party of the State. In appointing registers as well as in appointing city officers for New Orleans, General Sheridan has given a share of the offices to colored men. One-third of the registers are colored men, each board being composed of two whites and one colored man; generally of one officer or ex-officer of the United States army, one white Union citizen, and one colored Union citizen. This division unites in support of the boards the sentiment of the army, the white Union voters and the freedmen; and it is no less shrewd, politically, than just. The appointment of a proportion of loyal colored men in the city government, in place of the white traitors removed, still further tends to consolidate the colored voters in support of General Sheridan's administration, while the joint action of the army, the white Unionists and the freedmen, in these offices, tends to consolidate them into one party, accustoms them to act together against their mutual enemies—the rebel Democracy—and lays the foundation of the future Union party of Louisiana upon the broadest, deepest, and surest foundations.
In this matter, Sheridan is daily proving himself as wise, as dashing, and as victorious a politician as he has proved himself as a military leader. Of all the Generals thus far tried, he has shown himself the best qualified for political, civil administration; a fact that will go far to bring him forward prominently as a candidate for the Presidency, if the President should fulfill his threat, and remove him from his command. We sincerely hope, for the sake of the South, that the President will be deterred from doing this.—Detroit Post.
—There are now thirty-seven States and eight Territories in the Union, not counting the Russian purchase. We may, therefore, pretty nearly calculate the number of states that are to compose the Republic of the future. If each of the eight territories becomes a state, the number of states will be forty-five. Dakotah and Utah, however, are pretty sure to be divided, which will make forty-seven states. Texas will yet be divided into three states. Another state will be formed from New Mexico and adjacent territories. This will make exactly fifty states in the American Union, and fifty stars on the American flag.
—The Paris correspondent of the New York Times says:
“If Prussia attempts to absorb any more territory France and Austria will attack her, and the Governments of France and Austria will be supported to a man by their people. This much is certain, and I may add that it is tolerably certain that Prussia does not intend to stop where she is.
It is quite possible that Napoleon, however it may be with the Austrian Emperor, would welcome a foreign war as a safety-valve. The success of the United States in crushing rebellion and causing the failure of the Imperial-Mexican scheme, together with the wondrous prosperity of our people, have made the French more than ever restive under Napoleonic tyranny. The opinion to this effect, which we expressed yesterday, is fully confirmed and still more positively asserted by the Times’ correspondent.
Our Book List.
—THE THOUGHTS ON THE REVELATION, a volume of 328 pages, containing the entire text of the book of Revelation, with Thoughts Critical and Practical on the same. A new and harmonious interpretation of the prophecy. Cloth, $1.00, weight 12 oz.
—THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATH, and First Day of the Week, showing the Bible Record of the Sabbath, and the manner in which it has been supplanted by the Heathen Festival of the Sun. pp. 342. Cloth, 80c., weight, 12 oz.
—FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by John Milton. Cloth, 75c., 16 oz.
—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz.
—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. II; or, the Experiences and Views of E. G. White, with Incidents that have occurred in connection with the Third Angel’s Message. pp. 300. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz. Volumes I & II bound in one book, $1.00, 12 oz.
—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. III; or, Facts of Faith in connection with the history of holy Men of Old, as shown in Vision. pp. 304. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
—SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. IV; or Facts of Faith continued, and Testimonies for the Church. pp. 220. Cloth, 60c., 8 oz.
—SABBATH READINGS; or, Moral and Religious Stories for the Young, from which the popular errors of the age are carefully excluded. pp. 400. In one volume, cloth, 60c., 8 oz. In five pamphlets, 50c., 8 oz. In twenty-five tracts, 40c., 8 oz.
—HOW TO LIVE, treating on Disease and its Causes, and all subjects connected with healthful living. An important work. pp. 400. Cloth $1.00, 12 oz. In pamphlet form, 75c., 10 oz.
—APPEAL TO THE YOUTH: The Sickness and Death of H. N. White; with his Mother’s Letters. Excellent instructions for both youth and parents. Cloth, 40c., 8 oz. Paper, 20c., 2 oz. Without likeness, 10c., 2 oz.
—THE BIBLE FROM HEAVEN; or, a Dissertation on the Evidences of Christianity. 30c., 5 oz.
—BOTH SIDES: A series of articles from T. M. Preble, on the Sabbath and Law, Reviewed. 20c., 4 oz.
—SANCTIFICATION, or Living Holiness. Many common mistakes on this important subject, corrected. One of the best works ever published on this subject. 15c., 4 oz.
—THE THREE MESSAGES of Rev. xiv, especially the Third Angel’s Message, and Two-horned Beast. 15c., 4 oz.
—THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL; or, Immortality the Gift of God, and the State of Man in Death. 15c., 4 oz.
—WHICH? MORTAL, OR IMMORTAL? or, An Inquiry into the Present Constitution and Future Condition of Man. Third Edition 15c., 4 oz.
—MODERN SPIRITUALISM: Its Nature and Tendency. The Heresy condemned from the mouths of its own advocates. Third edition, revised and enlarged. 20c., 5 oz.
—THE KINGDOM OF GOD: The Time and Manner of its Establishment. A Refutation of the doctrine called, Age to Come. 15c., 4 oz.
—MIRACULOUS POWERS. The Scripture testimony on the Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, illustrated by Narratives of Incidents that have transpired all through the Gospel Dispensation. 15c., 4 oz.
—APPEAL TO MOTHERS, on the Great Cause of the physical, mental, and moral, ruin of many of the Children of our time. 10c., 2 oz.
—REVIEW OF SEYMOUR. His fifty “Unanswerable Questions” on the Sabbath Question, Answered. 10c., 3 oz.
—THE PROPHECY OF DANIEL. An Exposition of the Prophecy of the Four Kingdoms, the Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, Dan. ii, vii, & viii. 10c., 3 oz.
—THE SAINTS’ INHERITANCE, shown to be the Kingdom under the whole heaven, in the Earth made New. 10c., 3 oz.
—SIGNS OF THE TIMES, in the Moral, Physical, and Political Worlds, showing that the Coming of Christ is at the Door. 10c., 3 oz.
—THE LAW OF GOD, its Observance from Creation, its Immutability and Perpetuity, proved from the testimony of the Old and New Testaments. 10c., 3 oz.
—VINDICATION OF THE TRUE SABBATH, by J. W. Morton, late Missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church to Hayti; with a Narrative of the Author’s Personal Experience, of thrilling interest. 10c., 3 oz.
—REVIEW OF SPRINGER, on the Sabbath and Law. 10c., 3 oz.
—BAPTISM, Its Nature, Subjects, & Design. 10c., 3 oz.
—THE COMMANDMENT to Restore and “Build Jerusalem.” A conclusive argument that it is to be dated from the 7th year of Artaxerxes, B. C. 457. Just the book for these days of wild conjecture on the prophetic periods. 10c., 2 oz.
—THE SEVEN TRUMPETS: An Exposition of Revelation viii and ix. A New Edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. 10c., 2 oz.
—KEY TO THE CHART. An Explanation of all the symbols illustrated upon the Prophetic Chart. 10c., 2 oz.
—THE SANCTUARY, and 2300 Days of Daniel viii, 14; its Cleansing and the time of its accomplishment. 10c., 2 oz.
—THE CELESTIAL RAILROAD, a most happy exposure of the inconsistencies of popular religion. A new edition revised, and adapted to the present time. 4c., 1 oz.
—THE SABBATH OF THE LORD: A Discourse by J. M. Aldrich. 5c., 2 oz.
—THE END OF THE WICKED. 5c., 1 oz.
—MATTHEW XXIV: A Brief Exposition of the Chapter, showing that Christ is at the Door. 5c., 2 oz.
—MARK OF THE BEAST, and Seal of the Living God; showing how we may avoid the one, and secure the other. 5c., 1 oz.
—THE SABBATIC INSTITUTION, and Two Laws; showing when the Sabbath was Instituted, and the plain distinction between the Moral and Ceremonial Laws. 5c., 1 oz.
—BIBLE STUDENT’S ASSISTANT: A compend of Scripture References on Important Subjects. 5c., 1 oz.
—AN APPEAL for the Restoration of the Sabbath: An Address from the Seventh-day to the First-day Baptists. 5c., 1 oz.
—REVIEW OF FILLIO, on the Sabbath Question. 5c., 1 oz.
—MILTON on the State of the Dead. 5c., 1 oz.
—EXPERIENCE of F. G. Brown on Second Advent. 5c., 1 oz.
—SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, An Address, &c., 5c., 1 oz.
—THE SECOND ADVENT: Sixteen Short Answers to Sixteen Common Objections. 4c., 1 oz.
—SAMUEL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR; an exposition of this remarkable portion of Scripture, showing the state of the dead, and the sin of witchcraft. 4c., 1 oz.
Tracts in Other Languages.
—LIV OG DØD: “Life and Death,” a work in Danish, on the Nature of Man, the Saints’ Inheritance, and the Destiny of the Wicked. 280 pp., paper cover, 40c., weight 12 oz.
—THE BIBLE STUDENT'S ASSISTANT, in Danish. A work on the plan of the Assistant in English, containing scripture references on a variety of subjects, adapted to the Danish Bible. 5c., 1 oz.
—FORTY QUESTIONS ON IMMORTALITY, in Danish. 5c., 1 oz.
—THE SABBATH, Its Nature and Obligation, in German. 10c., 2 oz. The Sabbath, in Holland. 5c., 1 oz. In French. 5c., 1 oz. In Danish 10c., 1 oz.
—AN EXPOSITION of Dan. ii and vii, in French. 5c., 1 oz.
The Second Advent.
By Editor
The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world's history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching.
Immortality through Christ Alone.
We call the special attention of the reader to the subjects of the nature of man, his condition in death, and the destiny of the wicked. More than ordinary importance attaches to these subjects, at the present time. We would confidently recommend to all a thorough reading of the work by H. H. Dobney entitled, Future Punishment, as advertised in our book list. The reader will find it a work exhaustive in its investigations, and remarkable for its candor, and the strength and clearness of its reasoning. Which? Mortal or Immortal? is a lower-priced and more-condensed work on the same subjects. While "The End of the Wicked," and the one, two and three cent tracts may be found sufficient to awaken interest with those who would not commence with larger works.
Packages of Tracts.
By Editor
For the convenience of those who may wish to purchase books for general circulation, we have put up assorted packages of tracts in two sizes, which we will send post-paid at 50c., and $1.00, respectively.
The 50c package contains Sabbath Tracts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, End of Wicked, Mark of Beast, Sin of Witchcraft, Objections to Second Advent, answered, Death and Burial, Positive Institutions, Much in Little, Truth, Preach the Word, Law by Wesley, and Miscellany.
The $1.00 package contains The Three Messages, Which, Mortal or Immortal? Prophecy of Daniel, Saints Inheritance, Signs of Times, Seven Trumpets, Celestial R. R., Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts, Scripture References, Wicked Dead, Sabbath by Elihu, Infidelity and Spiritualism, War and Sealing, Who Changed Sabbath, Seven Reasons for Sunday-keeping Examined, Institution of Sabbath, Thoughts for the Candid, Appeal to men of reason, Personality of God, Seven Seals, and Time Lost.
Those who order these packages, save their postage. We cannot too strongly urge upon all the circulation of our publications, books and papers. Many, now rejoicing in the truth, can attribute their first interest in these things to these silent preachers; while in some instances they have opened the way for the formation of well established and flourishing churches.
—WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony.
—PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath.
—DEATH AND BURIAL; or, Scriptural Baptism.
—MUCH IN LITTLE: A Collection of Choice Extracts on eternal misery.
—TRUTH.
—POSITIVE INSTITUTIONS; their Nature and Claims.
Three-Cent Tracts.
—THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY, popular objections to this scriptural doctrine briefly considered. This thorough little treatise removes in a masterly manner the difficulties supposed to lie in the way of the resurrection of the identical matter that goes into the grave.
—THE LAW OF GOD, By H. H. DOBNEY, England.
—JUDSON'S LETTER ON DRESS: An appeal to the female members of the Christian churches of the United States.
—SCRIPTURE REFERENCES. Same as B. S. Assistant without cover.
—MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God.
—SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were to continue to the end of time.
—THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
Charts.
—THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00.
—THE PROPHECIES of Daniel and John, illustrated on a Chart, to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00. The two Charts with Key, $4.00. The two printed on cloth, with Key, $3.00. The two on cloth without rollers, by mail, postpaid, $2.75.
—SMALL CHART. A Pictorial Illustration of the Visions of Daniel and John, on paper 20 by 25 inches. Price 15c. by mail, postpaid.
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All that we in weakness may be wanting,
All in all I find my friend to be.
All my sorrows, trials and temptations,
Knoweth he, and kindly helpeth me.
True, my friend doth sometimes seem to tarry,
But he said, ’Tis but a little while,
Then again awhile and I am near thee,
And thou canst enjoy my sweetest smile.
Jesus, when of doubting Thomas mindful,
How his heart is full of unbelief,
Grants to him, his wounds to touch in mercy;
To behold them, thus removes his grief.
Thomas, moved by Jesus’ kind compassion,
And regained by marks of agony,
Crieth, full of joy and godly sorrow:
O my Lord, my God, my Surety!
Dearest Saviour, give to me this favor;
Thy blest wounds to also touch and see.
Write the marks of dying love and mercy
On my heart, accept me thus with thee.
Tender Shepherd, think how thy disciples,
Gathered by the gospel trumpet’s sound;
Only through thy wounds and by thy guidance,
Can escape and e’er be faithful found.
Trials sore and perils now are thickening,
As the end of all things is at hand.
Dangers and temptations fearful threaten
To exclude us from the promised land.
Jesus, save us in this time of trouble.
Lead us on, a little lowly band,
Bring to us the shower of refreshing;
Prince of peace, save by thy mighty hand.
To Our Contributors.
By Editor
We have reached a season of the year when the attention of many of our correspondents is likely to be engrossed in other business than writing for the paper. The remainder will therefore greatly oblige us by making extra efforts to supply the paper with matter, that our fund of contributions may not run low. We would further state that, in obedience to the instructions of the last Conference, we design giving our attention for some weeks to come to the work of preparing Answers to Objections against the Visions for publication in pamphlet form; which is another reason for our making this request at this time.
The piece of music given in this number was arranged, and the words translated from the Swedish, for the Review, by Bro. J. Matteson.
PERSONAL. For the information of our numerous friends in the East, who have manifested an interest in our welfare, we would say that we are now located in Battle Creek. Although this removal cost us some self-denial and the severing of many ties, yet we believe duty called, and trust we are in a field of usefulness, where the blessing of the Lord may be ours to enjoy.
Wm. C. Gage,
Ellen L. Gage.
A Request.
As all the brethren and sisters in the Illinois and Wisconsin State Conference are anxious that Bro. and sister White should attend our Convocation Meeting in September, will Bro. White please state through the Review whether they can come or not.
