—Cholera has appeared among the British troops in Burmah.
—London reports 250 emigrants from Iceland, bound for Minnesota.
—Very heavy crops are reported in Ohio, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
—The title of "Ph. D." has been conferred upon Edison by Rutgers College.
—The fires and serious accidents on the 4th of July were "too numerous to mention."
—The Jeannette left San Francisco for the north pole, July 8. She is a slow moving craft.
—The potato blight has seriously injured the crop on the bottoms in Washington Territory.
—Thirty-one persons were killed by an explosion in a coal pit, near Glasgow, Scotland, July 3.
—The revolution in Hayti continues. At the time of the last report Port-au-Prince was in flames.
—Some rather heavy fighting has been done in South America. The Chilians lost 1500 killed at Coloma.
—Canadian Indians, well armed, have crossed the border, giving trouble to American Indians on their reservations.
—Governor Fremont is enthusiastic over his plan to let the waters of the Gulf of California into the desert of Arizona.
—The President sent in another veto June 30, and Congress adjourned July 1, without agreement on the contested point.
—The yellow fever has broken out in Memphis. Great excitement prevails in the South. Vicksburg is under strict quarantine.
—A Paris report of July 6 says, "During a hurricane on the river Doubs a steamer with 53 passengers was sunk. Only five persons were saved."
—It is generally thought that the refusal by Congress to vote the pay of Deputy U. S. Marshalls will greatly increase the work of illicit distilling.
—In consequence of the continued high water Szegedin cannot be rebuilt this year. The inhabitants will live in wooden barracks during winter.
—There was a severe frost in some portions of Quebec July 5. In Eastern Hants beans were killed and potatoes in bloom were cut down to the ground.
—A tornado struck the southwest part of Dakota, and passed into Plymouth Co., Iowa, July 2. Much damage was done to the ground, and several lives were lost.
—The rains in Kansas came too late to save the wheat crop, which is reported to be a total failure in some parts. On account of the immense immigration, much suffering is looked for.
—Alanson Work, who forty years ago served three years in the Missouri Penitentiary on a twelve-years sentence for assisting slaves to escape, died in Hartford, July 6, at the age of 80.
—Josiah Bacon of Boston, who was murdered in San Francisco, was a regularly educated lawyer, and wrote his own will, which has been refused probate because of informality.
—From Worcester, Mass., July 5—a steamer on Lake Quinsigmond careened, loaded with passengers; the hurricane deck broke off, precipitating scores into the water; the boat then sank. Ten were lost.
—The heaviest storm ever known in Minnesota occurred July 2, extending over most of the State, and into Northwestern Wisconsin. Another followed in less than a week, doing much damage; in which a number of lives were lost.
—Lieut. Cary is censured by a court of inquiry in the matter of the loss of the Prince Imperial in South Africa. His actions had much the appearance of cowardice. But "destiny" seems to determine that no Bonaparte shall die in France.
—Five tons of giant powder exploded at the Bodie mines in Mono County, Cal., on the evening of July 7. The shock was terrific, and houses in the vicinity were completely demolished. Only eight persons killed, and about forty wounded.
—The New York Public says there is an upward tendency to industry and commerce, and brighter prospects for the future. Margin of profits not large, but production is building upon a more solid foundation since the resumption of specie payments.
—The Democratic State Convention at Sacramento was unusually stormy. It nominated for Governor, Dr. Glenn, the nominee of the New Constitution Party. The Republican candidate is George C. Perkins, of the shipping firm of Goodall & Perkins.
—A fire at Irkutsk, Russia, on the 4th of July burned 400 houses. Officials of Tula have received letters threatening the burning of that town. Another fire occurred at Irkutsk June 20, destroying nearly all the public buildings, and one at Tirnova destroyed 150 houses.
—A correspondent of the N. Y. Herald, writing from China, says it is impossible to introduce American machinery into China. Laborers, no matter what their calling, belong to trade unions, and any attempt to enforce new machines or labor-saving methods is resisted.
—Official reports of the Italian harvest say that rain and inundation have rendered the prospects in the north deplorable. Central Italy promises at least generally a good harvest. Southwest and Sicily tolerable, and southeast and Sardinia excellent. On the whole the anticipations are under average.
—The S. F. Chronicle of July 2 said, "Of late California has had an epidemic of crime," and adds that she needs an epidemic of severe punishment. One of many of the recent horrors was the finding of a missing child of two years, in San Francisco, with its throat cut. All sense of security seems to be passing away.
—A Salt Lake report of July 2, says, The Territorial Supreme Court to-day confirmed the decision of the Court below in the Miles polygamy case. The sentence is five years in the Lincoln (Nebraska) Penitentiary, where Reynolds is at present confined. The Government has finally concluded that the latter polygamist must remain there during his term.
—A balloon which went up from Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco, July 4, became unmanageable, and came down to the Bay, when the basket struck the water, drenching the inmates. It bounded over the waters at high speed, and when it struck the shore, Miss Allison, correspondent of the N. Y. Graphic, was thrown some fifty feet, receiving several injuries. Prof. Colgrove was not much injured, but the situation was fearfully perilous for a time.
—The London Times of July 10, gives the following as reliable news of the crops:—Another week of flooding storms and low temperature has put the finishing stroke to the agricultural disaster. It is now too late for crops to recover. They are considerably injured, even on well farmed and drained lands, while on illfarmed and undrained lands, the matter is simply ruinous. Wheat will suffer less than Spring crops. Weeding is hopeless, and unless we get the promised hot, dry weather, many grass and clover crops, and even peas, will rot ungathered.
Chatham, Ontario
By John. W. Moore.
Reports from the Field.
Chatham, Ontario.
THE interest here is steadily rising. Eight are keeping the Sabbath. Many are interested and are investigating. The whole city is thoroughly stirred. Elder Battisby, a leading Presbyterian minister, preached on the Christian Sabbath last Sunday evening. I have advertised to review his discourse next Sunday at 3 P. M. During the past week I have received letters from twelve persons, who have embraced the Sabbath by reading, thanks to our missionary societies. I receive calls for help daily. Brethren, come over and help us. This is one of the richest fields in the world. Bro. F. T. Wales, of Battle Creek, is with me, and is doing good work. We desire the prayers of God's people.
June 26. JOHN. W. MOORE.
Mendon, Mich.
By E. R. Jones, M. B. Miller
Commenced meetings here Thursday evening, June 19, and up to the present time (June 28) have held ten services. The interest has not been very general, but there are some candid hearers. On Sabbath, the 21st, we were happily disappointed in meeting a larger number of friends from surrounding churches than we had anticipated. Their presence cheered us much, and we had a profitable meeting. Last evening, just before the Sabbath, a terrific storm came upon us and blew down our tent. It came so suddenly that no time was given to even let the tent down; and it struck the tent with such force that some of the iron guys were pulled in two, others having the rings straightened. Stakes that we thought could not be moved were jerked out as if they were but small pegs. The long guy stakes did not give way, which caused our center pole to break as though it were but a straw.
The people in the community are very kind to us, and express much sympathy.
We shall soon have our tent up, and be ready to begin again. E. R. Jones, M. B. Miller.
Morley, Mecosta Co., Mich.
By D. A. Wellman, G. H. Gilbert
We commenced meetings here in the tent, May 23. Our congregations have not been large, but have been made up of regular attendants. The meetings closed last evening with a larger congregation than at any previous time. We leave a company of seventeen, all adults, ten of whom have made a start during these meetings. These manifest a deep interest in the Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school. They take twenty copies of the Instructor, and use the Song Anchor and S. S. records. The membership of the school is steadily increasing, numbering twenty-five at the present time.
We expect to erect a house of worship here this fall. The brethren are taking hold of the matter in earnest.
D. A. Wellman,
G. H. Gilbert.
June 23.
Leverings, Knox Co., Ohio.
By A. O. Burrill
Eld. Canright left us about a week ago. He remained with us two weeks, which was a time of much interest and profit to all. The interest is still unabated, and surpasses all I have ever seen. Two more were baptized yesterday, making fourteen in all who have joined us, the most of whom are from the world. The Disciples are very much stirred, as they are losing some of their good members; and if they continue their course, they will be likely to lose more.
A. O. Burrill.
Wakeman, Ohio.
TENT-MEETINGS continue with fair interest. Opposition has abated somewhat. Three or four more have taken their stand for the truth this week. Some are subscribing for the papers. About sixty, including children, attended Sabbath-school and meeting last Sabbath. The receipts are as yet above expenses.
H. A. ST. JOHN,
A. M. MANN.
Liberty Center, Ohio.
By O. F. Guilford, A. A. Bigelow
Our meeting continues with good interest. As nearly as we can ascertain, about twenty have accepted the Sabbath, and many more are deeply interested. Five have been baptized, and others will be soon.
O. F. GUILFORD, A. A. BIGELOW.
June 25.
Arcadia, Ind.
By Wm. Covert; J. P. Henderson
The interest is increasing here. Our congregations for the last week have ranged from one hundred and fifty to three hundred. Have given five discourses on the Sabbath question. Some kept last Sabbath; others are much interested. Our courage is good.
WM. COVERT
June 23. - J. P. HENDERSON.
Nevada, Missouri.
By Jeremiah G. Wood
AFTER the camp-meeting closed, the interest was such that it was thought best I should return and continue the meetings, which I did for a little more than a week, closing last night. Four more took a decided stand with us. Two were buried with Christ by baptism. Others are convinced, and we expect will unite with us soon. We now go with the tent to Chalk Level, St. Clair Co.; and we pray God that holy angels may go with us.
J. G. WOOD.
Dakota.
By S. B. Whitney
As my tent has been unexpectedly delayed, I have not much to report. Have visited Lincoln, where Bro. Olsen has been laboring, and organized a tract society with five members. Bro. O. writes me that four more have joined since. Last Sabbath I was with the friends at Finlay, and baptized two more.
The tent has at last arrived, and we expect to commence operations immediately.
June 23. S. B. WHITNEY.
Obituary.
DIED, in Rocklin, Placer county, Cal., June 13, 1879, Willie A., son of Wm. F. and Mary J. Schnetze, aged 10 years, 7 months, and 13 days. Little Willie was a great sufferer from spinal meningitis during a short illness. He was a constant attendant at a course of sermons I gave in the school-house near sister Schnetze's, in June, 1878, and clearly understood many points of the Christian's faith and hope, which seemed to cheer him in his last hours. One evening his pain was very great; he thought he was dying, and sank into a lethargy which lasted the whole night. In the morning when consciousness returned, and he felt somewhat free from pain, he asked, "Mamma is Jesus here?" He thought he had surely died the previous evening, and that now Jesus had really come, and restored him to life. With soothing words his mother replied, "No, Willie, when Jesus comes there will be no more pain." As death fastened its sting upon him, he bade farewell to all his relatives and friends, forgiving and asking forgiveness of all, and evidently making his peace with God. Brother and Sister Schnetze certainly have much to comfort them in that their little one will rise again. An able sermon upon the sleep of the dead and their resurrection was preached at the funeral services in the Congregational church by Elder G. W. Ficks, of Sacramento, from Isa. 21:11, 12. B. A. STEPHENS.
FELL asleep in Jesus, June 9, 1879, while on a visit to her daughter, near Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa, my dear wife, Eliza J. Hare, aged 54 years and 8 months. She embraced present truth in 1860, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. She loved the missionary work. Her faith in the soon coming of the Lord was firm to the end, and the hope of a glorious immortality beyond the grave comforted her in her last hours. Her last words to her children were, "Prepare to meet the Lord in peace." We laid her precious form away until the Lifegiver comes, when we expect to meet her again in immortal bloom, to enjoy the glorious inheritance of the saints of God. Being unable to obtain the services of a minister of our faith, words of comfort were spoken by I. N. Kramer, from 2 Tim. 7:8. THOMAS HARE.
Large Farming a Precarious Business.
THE following figures are given by a San Francisco correspondent of a Philadelphia paper, as evidence that farming on a gigantic scale is profitable neither to the country nor to the farmer. He says : "The largest wheat producer in California, or in the world, is Dr. H. J. Glenn. He was formerly from Monroe county, Missouri. He is a man of great enterprise and energy. His ranch lies in Colusa county, and comprises 60,000 acres, nearly all arable land. He has this year 45,000 acres in wheat, which, at a low calculation, will produce 900,000 bushels. His wheat will sell for 85 cents per bushel, or $765,000. Dr. Glenn has been farming ten years, and one would suppose he ought to have a handsome sum to his credit in the bank ; but what with a failure of crops—which occurs two years in every five—and the enormous interest he pays on his loans, he is said to owe a round million of dollars. Last year his credit was bad, as he had no crop. Now, with this splendid crop in prospect he will probably get out. The Dalrimples of St. Paul, who, ten years ago, were the largest farmers of wheat in Minnesota, raising as much as 40,000 bushels in a single year, went to the wall. Another large wheat raiser is D. M. Reavis, whose land lies on the borders of Colusa and Butte counties. He is also from Monroe county, Missouri, and has an unpretending little estate of 15,000 acres, 13,000 of which are in wheat, which, he thinks, will average this year 30 bushels, or 390,000 bushels. He also is hard pressed, and I am told is paying 9 per cent. on a couple of hundred thousand dollars of borrowed money. If farmers raising half a million to a million bushels of wheat cannot get out of debt, it might be well to inquire What is the use of having so much land? The truth is that from the frequent failure of crops in California and the waste that attends on large operations of that kind, farming on a gigantic scale in this portion of the Pacific coast must be considered a failure. North of this, in Oregon and Washington Territory, there is no failure of the harvest, farming operations are carried on on a smaller scale, and consequently the farmers, while not rolling in wealth, are all well to do."
—Commercial Reporter, Portland.
"Cold Water for Me."
By Editor
THIS is the title of a stirring temperance song which we have received from the composer, C. P. Whitford, of Berkshire, Vt. The words are by Mrs. M. S. Avery, of Locke, Mich., whose name, to those by whom she is known, is assurance that the words are worthy of the music. It is a teetotal song of the "first water."
Good Reading.
By Editor
A FRIEND kindly furnishes us the poetry on the first page of this number, written by a schoolmate of his in Vassar. It is unusually good.
The article on the Passage of the Red Sea, by Prof. McGarvey, is of rare interest. We cannot see why the writer has not settled the question of the place where the Israelites crossed, and fully vindicated the Bible view of the wonderful miracle wrought for the deliverance of the people.
Tobacco.
By Editor
THE Central Association of the Seventh-day Baptists convened in Brookfield, N. Y., June 12, 1879, passed the following resolution :—
"Whereas, the use of tobacco is a filthy and expensive habit, blunting to the physical and moral sensibilities; therefore,
"Resolved, That we recommend all our people to abstain from its production, sale, and use; and to use all proper means to discountenance it in others."
We are much pleased to see our sister body of commandment keepers taking such action on this monster evil. We scarcely ever heard a more earnest appeal made on this subject than we heard from Dr. Hull, editor of the Sabbath Recorder, in the General Conference of the S. D. Baptists last fall. Success to the work of reform.
Singular Mistake.
By Editor
"PROF. COPE has recently made a curious discovery in Western Texas of a breed of hogs whose hoofs are not divided. The breed was raised from a single hog, which, unexpectedly, was found to have this charcteristic. This seems to be rather an instance of creation than evolution. Since these new animals do not answer to the Levitical specifications of unclean animals, it would be a curious question whether they would be obnoxious to the Mosaic law."
The above we find in the N. Y. Independent, and we are led to wonder how it ever found a place there. If these animals did not "answer to the Levitical specifications of unclean animals," there could be no question whether they would be obnoxious to the law on that subject. The error is found in the previous statement; they do answer in every particular to the specifications of unclean beasts. The law is as follows:—
"Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is cloven-footed, and cheweth the cud, among beasts, that shall ye eat." Lev. 11:3.
The swine is placed among the unclean beasts for reason as follows:—
"And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you. Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you." Verses 7, 8.
But these Texas animals neither part the hoof nor chew the cud. They present the characteristics of unclean beasts in full.
We dislike the designation of "Mosaic law," as applied to this law in Leviticus. It may be proper in itself, but people are so prone to gather a wrong impression from it. It was a divine law, coming directly from Jehovah. And the law was not an arbitrary enactment—not in any sense "Jewish," as people use that term. It was founded in the nature of beasts. The distinction of clean and unclean beasts was recognized by the Lord himself in the days of Noah, nearly a thousand years before the time of Moses. Gen. 7:2. On this latter text Dr. Clarke remarks: "This distinction seems to have been originally designed to mark those animals which were proper for sacrifice and food, from those that were not."
State Quarterly Meeting.
By Editor
THE State Quarterly Meeting next Sabbath and first day, July 19, 20, is a very important one, and should be attended by every officer of the T. and M. Society in the State. The Directors and Secretaries especially should avail themselves of the opportunity of receiving the aid and instruction which Bro. Haskell, from his experience in the work, is well qualified to impart. We want a revival of the work; but it will not take place without an effort on our part.
North Pacific Tract and Missionary Society Directory.
President—I. D. VAN HORN, Salem, Ogn.
Vice President—S. MAXSON, Walla Walla, W. T.
Secretary—WM. LEAVITT, Salem, Ogn.
DIRECTORS.
District No. 1—J. F. WOOD, Walla Walla, W. T.
District No. 2—WM. GOODWIN, Milton, Umatilla county, Ogn.
District No. 3—ELD. A. T. JONES, Salem, Ogn.
Camp-Meeting at Salem, Oregon.
By Alonzo T. Jones
OUR excellent Camp-meeting closed on Tuesday morning, July 1st. We had most beautiful weather throughout. Nearly all the brethren and sisters in the Valley were at this meeting. The meeting opened on Wednesday evening, June 25, with a discourse by Eld. Haskell, from Zeph. 2:1-3. The meetings all through were very good, but on Sabbath the melting Spirit of God came in and there was a general breaking down, and nearly thirty came forward for prayers, the greater portion of whom were making a start for the first time. On Sunday there were nearly two thousand people on the ground. Good attention was paid to the word spoken. On Monday a Temperance meeting was held, and nearly all present signed the teetotal pledge. Eld. A. T. Jones was unanimously elected delegate to the Oregon State Temperance Alliance.
The following resolutions were adopted during the meeting:—
ON SABBATH-SCHOOL WORK.
Resolved, That we will adopt the plan of conducting Sabbath-schools as recommended by the General Sabbath-school Association, also that we as churches or companies deem it a duty that we owe to God and to our children to make the Sabbath-school work of more importance; and as a means to carry it on effectually we will adopt the Weekly Instructor lessons, and the Books for Infant Classes.
ON REVIEW AND HERALD AND GOOD HEALTH.
Whereas, The Review and Herald is our church paper adapted to the wants of every Seventh-day Adventist,
And whereas, The Good Health imparts the information that we need on the subject of Health Reform, therefore
Resolved, That we believe it to be for the best interests of each family of those who profess present truth to subscribe for these periodicals, for their own use, and we hereby pledge ourselves to use every effort to accomplish this result, and where members are too poor to pay for them themselves, we recommend that the church to which they belong help them to obtain them.
ON SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
Whereas, The SIGNS OF THE TIMES is our pioneer paper, to be used for missionary purposes, and much good is being accomplished by active Vigilant Missionary Societies, therefore
Resolved, That we will from this time forward seek to establish them in each church as far as possible, and subscribe for the SIGNS in clubs to be used in this manner.
We are greatly in hopes that this will lead to a revival of the Tract and Missionary work in this Valley; and we feel very grateful to God for the good counsel and instruction that Eld. Haskell has given us, and many prayers ascend to our Father, for him, and that He will give him safe conduct on his journey to other fields.
ALONZO T. JONES.
Appointments.
Camp-Meetings For 1879.
California, Fresno City, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2.
“ Healdsburg, Sept. 18–23.
No providence preventing I will meet with the friends
“ Napa ........................... July 26–28.
“ Woodland....................... Aug. 1–4.
The above meetings will be general meetings, and each will commence Friday evening, and close Monday noon, so as to give our friends time to return to their homes Monday. We shall expect to see at these meetings all of our friends in the respective sections.
Bro. J. E. White will be present at these meetings to attend to the interests of the Sabbath-school work.
OAKLAND—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner of Thirteenth and Clay streets, every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sabbath-school at 9:30 o'clock Sabbath morning.
SAN FRANCISCO—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, on Laguna street, between Tyler and McAllister, every Sabbath (Saturday), at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30. The Hayes Valley cars of Market street and the Lone Mountain cars of the Central railroad, cross Laguna street near the church.
To prevent misunderstanding, and to enable the friends to aid others in attending the meetings, my appointments will stand as follows: The first and third Sabbath of each month in Oakland; the second and fourth in San Francisco. And the evenings of the first and third Sunday in San Francisco; the second and fourth in Oakland.
This will be the order after July 1.
Business Department
By Editor
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