Earlier text: The Cause in CaliforniaBlessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. DIED, Oct. 12, 1872, on Muller Hill, in Georgetown, Madison Co., N. Y., in the 68th year of her age, Sophia Crumb, wife of Henry C. Crumb, and daughter of Joseph Truman of Preston, Chenango Co., N. Y., deceased. The subject of this notice embraced Christ in her youth, and was a worthy member of the Seventh-day Baptist church. She was one who strove to walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless, not omitting the one instituted by Christ, as recorded in John 13: 4-17. She gave up some articles which she considered injurious to health years ago for conscience' sake, before the health reform movement among the S. D. Adventists. She ever strove to maintain her integrity. When she came to hear the views held by this people, she gladly received them. She loved her Bible, and read it from her youth. She strove to do God's commandments, and therefore had a good understanding. A stroke of paralysis about seventeen years ago, with other infirmities, kept her feeble the remainder of her days. She could not talk so as to be easily understood. The last fourteen months I did not know her to stand a minute, or speak a word to tell how she felt, or what she wanted. Psalms 34: 13, was truly applicable in her case. Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. With all her suffering she possessed a good deal of patience. She wore a cheerful countenance much of the time. The Christian's hope cheered her. Just before she passed away, she seemed to realize much. I spoke to her, and told her that her sufferings were about over, that Christ would soon come and take her to his Father's house of many mansions, that then her tongue would be loosed, that then she could run and not be weary, walk and not faint. Her face lit up with such cheering smiles as I never saw on a dying face before. It seems that nothing short of a lively hope in a glorious future life, and a resignation to the will of God, could cause such an expression from one of so much suffering. Give me the Christian's hope. H. C. CRUMB. P. S. Will the Sabbath Recorder please copy. H. C. C. DIED, in Blackman, Jackson Co., Mich., Sept. 21, my father, Christopher Van Horn, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. He arose in the morning in usual good health, but, while driving the cows to the barn, from some cause unknown to us, faintness came over him, and to all appearance he chose a spot, laid himself down, and in a few moments expired. My youngest brother was the first to reach him, who saw him breathe but three times. Thus suddenly he, who was a kind husband and loving father, beloved by all his children, was taken from us. He believed all the truths of the third angel's message, and was making preparations to practice them. Sermon by Elder Palmer, Baptist, of Jackson, from John 14: 1-3. I. D. VAN HORN. DIED, in Afton, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1872, of dropsy and a combination of diseases, sister Jane E. Simeon, in the thirty-ninth year of her age. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. By request, I spoke at the funeral from Job 14: 10. E. F. DIBORD. Awake and Repent.
By Allie L. Church
Is it not high time? Have we a moment to spare? I think all will quickly answer, No. They who compose the jewels of God at last will have to be pure, cleansed from all sin. He will not have one to dwell with him which has the least remains of sin. Should he allow one such to enter there, that individual would forever mar the peace and happiness of Heaven. He knows the thought, act, and motive, of each one. And could he ever permit us to enter the pearly gates of the New Jerusalem, walk its golden streets, associate with angels and the pure of earth, and, more than all, permit us to see his own lovely face, if there was the least remains of sin in our characters? Never. He will not suffer the happiness of saints and angels to be disturbed. Careless sinner, is it not time for you to awake? Think for a moment. You are enjoying the pleasures of earth which are as fleeting as morning dew. You do not feel happy in the pursuit of these; for as soon as they are in the past, conscience whispers, “You have committed a great sin in doing as you have. God does not approve of the course you have taken.” The still, small voice continues to warn you, but you will not listen. You must give an account of every act and word which is not in accordance with God's will. He longs to see you break away from the follies and pleasures of earth and receive him as your Saviour. He still lingers, waiting to see if you will accept his gracious invitation. If you will listen to his voice, and obey, pleasures and blessings are in waiting for you which you do not realize. I once heard a friend say, one who had tasted of the joys of the world to come, that he would serve God if he did not expect to receive any reward hereafter except the peace of mind and joy he experienced in so doing while here. But this is not all we shall receive. Think of beholding Him who has redeemed us by his blood, of seeing saints and angels, of the crown of life, and of living forever and enjoying all these. The reward is great enough, it seems to me, to allure us from the scenes of earth. Luke-warm professor, think of these things. Are you setting the example and casting the influence your profession requires? Does the world point at you, and say, “That man's example is one worthy of being imitated by others”? Or do they say, “He makes great pretensions to goodness, but he is no better than I am”? Watch and pray, for much more is required of you than as though you had never named the name of Christ. Oh! that I could say something to arouse you, and make you feel the peril of your situation. Christ's command to one and all is, “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Time is short, and you have not a moment to lose. You know not how soon you may be called upon to render up life. After that, you have no chance to repent. You will be brought before the bar of God and will have to bear the frown of the Saviour, and hear the awful sentence, “Depart from me, I never knew you.” My friend, whoever you are, repent ere it is too late, and make this last resolve that, by the grace of God assisting you, you will live out the truths of God and finally stand on Mount Zion. You can do it if you strive aright, and seek him with all your heart. May God help you to obey him is my prayer. Steele Co., Minn., Oct. 13, 1872. A gay and spirited youth came one day full of joy into the presence of his grandfather, a pious old man, exclaiming, “Rejoice with me, dear grandfather; my father has at last given his consent. Now I can study. Now my happiness is complete.” “Good, my son,” replied the old man; “now you will begin to learn with all diligence. And—what then?” “After four years I shall pass my examinations, and, crowned with honor, I shall leave the schools and enter my profession.” “And then?” “Then I shall be industrious and conscientious, and people will talk of me, and great and small will commit to me their affairs.” “And then?” “Then I shall become a rich man, and marry a loving wife, and set up house-keeping.” “And then?” “Then I shall bring up my children to be good and useful.” “And then?” “Then I shall take some rest. I shall enjoy my children’s prosperity, and pass a quiet old age.” “And then?” “Then? Well, we cannot stay on earth forever; that is a misfortune. Then, well, indeed, then I must die.” “And then?” asked the old man again, taking both his hands in his, and looking earnestly into his face. “My son—and then?” The young man’s face was suffused with blushes. His hands trembled in the hands of his grandfather, and his eyes filled with tears. “I thank you,” he said at last, “I had forgotten the chief end of life, but I shall never forget that it is appointed for men once to die, and after this—the Judgment.” How is it with you, dear reader? While your hearts are full of plans and pleasurable life, have you thought of that “one thing needful”? Everything earthly comes to an end—and then? Yes, then eternity comes with the harvest of what has been sown in this life. Look well to that! “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap.” How many young sow only to the flesh! They follow only their animal, sensual impulses, they clothe themselves in beautiful apparel, they follow fashion, they are pleased with vanities and follies, their hopes are bounded by earthly things. And the vain world praises you, youthful reader; but time flies, and the world is slipping from your grasp—and then “He that soweth to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption.” The harvest of a life of vanity and sin is eternal death. The world seems to you a field of pleasure; but oh! the dreadful harvest! Now is your seed time. O, use it to sow to the Spirit. “Prepare to meet your Saviour,” that you may reap a golden harvest in the kingdom of God. How will it be with us when after this brief sowing in tears eternity shall open its precious harvest, its peace and its blessedness? Yes—and then. That will be a happy THEN. Translated from the German by ELD. S. F. SMITH, D. D., in Christian Era. Quarterly report of Wisconsin T. and M. Society, District No. 2.
By H. W. Decker
ACCORDING to appointment in REVIEW, the T. and M. Society met at Monroe, Oct. 20, at 9 o’clock. Meeting called to order by the Vice-president, Bro. O. H. Pratt. After opening exercises and reading of report of last meeting, the report of labor for the last quarter was read, which showed a summary as follows:— Number of tracts and pamphlets given away, 6150. Number families visited, 81. Number of subscribers for REVIEW, 1. Quite an amount was collected on periodicals, and for membership, which was not reported. This being our first quarter, the work was new to us, and quite a number did not understand their duty in regard to reporting. Number of reports received, 23. Number of members belonging to the district, 30. The sisters of the district organized themselves into a Vigilant Missionary Society, according to the plan proposed in the REVIEW. There was a good degree of interest manifested by all the members, and all showed a willingness to take hold of the work in earnest. Letter from Mrs. E. Slocum on Bible Study
By Mrs. E. Slocum
MRS. E. SLOCUM, writes from Slocumville, R. I.:— A number of years ago, I became interested in reading the Bible. I felt at times that the things of this life and its pleasures had failed to satisfy my mind. About that time, Bro. Rodman came to this place, to tell us about Jesus' coming. He was the first to lead our minds to this important subject, and that the ungodly should not stand in the Judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. We read our Bibles to see if what we heard was truth, and while we read, we watched; for by their fruits you shall know them. I soon learned, that Jesus was our future life-giver. I am glad that I see beauty in this Jesus, that caused me to love and try to obey him. The result of his labor has been that a little company here can say, We have respect to God's word, and will read and obey. The World Goes Round; God Remains Constant
THE world goes round, and there is always somebody in the sunshine, and somebody in the dark; but God is always in the same place. No One Should Burden Others by Death
No MAN has any right to manage his affairs in such a way that his sudden death would bring burdens and losses on other people. REST IN CHRIST.
By Garland
Where shall the soul find rest on this frail earth,
In search of joy and peace? Where but in Christ,
The first-born Prince of Heaven, whose hallowed face,
The only sun that shines o’er life’s dark paths,
Is turned benignant toward this sorrowing world;
Whose Spirit breathes to kindle hallowed flames
In hearts that else were cold to sin’s dark dreams.
To Christ, the Lord, my heart would flee for rest,
And, when vexations tear my harrowed soul,
I’ll think of Calvary—I’ll think of Him
Who, suffering all that malice could invent,
Or man inflict, died calm and peaceful,
Praying for his foes; I’ll think of Him
Who wept in Gethsemane, and gave his life
A ransom for the world—of Him who bids
Me welcome to his rest, and takes away
Life’s burden from the soul.
—Garland. The Golden Links.
By M. Wood
It has frequently been remarked, that our cause would presently droop; that there were already, marvelous symptoms of decline upon us; that it was all but impossible for a little handful as it were, to hold out much longer when the whole world was against us. But, we reply, if God be for us, who can be against us? Let those who predict a decline in this work, carefully and prayerfully peruse our publications, especially, the ADVENT REVIEW, AND HERALD OF THE SABBATH, which is brought to us week after week, laden with the glad tidings of precious souls being brought into the ark of safety, unto the keeping of God's holy Sabbath. Surely God is with his people. After a careful perusal of the REVIEW, especially the page devoted to the progress of the cause, we seem at once to have entered a different climate, as though the winter was past, and the moral darkness which overspreads the true and honest in heart, was fast clearing away, and God's truth making rapid stride throughout the length and breadth of the earth: gathering a few here, and a few there, from the merciless storm, which is ready to burst upon an ungodly world. Yes, day by day, links are added to the golden chain, which ere long will encircle the true family of God. Our numbers, it is true, are small, compared with the vast numbers belonging to the nominal churches. We are scattered from Maine to California, and a few afar off in Switzerland; but our views, our hopes, our spirits, are one. Is it right to raise swine for market? Let us examine this question a little from a Bible standpoint. The Bible is a book of principles. See the Saviour's statement that all the law and the prophets hang or depend on the two great commandments. Matt. 22: 37-40. Who thinks horse-racing, card-playing, dancing, etc., right because they are not specifically named and forbidden? Now every Bible reader knows that the animals were separated into two classes, clean and unclean. We find this distinction recognized before the flood, more than a thousand years before the Lord's people were known as Jews. If it has not always existed, will some one inform us when it was established? Dogs as well as hogs were pronounced unclean. Deut. 14. Both are used as food. Dogs by the “heathen Chinese,” swine by Christians. “Thou shalt not bring . . . the price of a dog into the house of the Lord for any vow;” and the reason is given, because it is an “abomination unto the Lord thy God.” Deut. 23: 18. Then must not the “price” of swine's flesh be an abomination also? They both stand on the same basis: if the “price” of one must not be brought “into the house of the Lord,” neither must the “price” of the other. Now, as the Lord claims a tithe, or tenth, of all his people's increase (Matt. 23: 23), what can the swine-raiser do with his swine money? If you withhold a tithe of your increase, you rob God. Mal. 3: 8. Of the two evils, do not choose the least, if there is any least in this matter, but choose neither by ceasing to keep contraband property. Appointments and Quarterly Meeting Notices
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The meeting appointed last week for Alma, Mich., is changed to Ithaca. Quarterly meeting of the church in Vernon, Isabella Co., Mich., the second Sabbath and first-day in November. Brethren Corliss and Haskins are expected to be present. Thos. Phinney, Clerk. Will meet with the brethren at Otter Creek, Nov. 16 and 17, where Bro. McKerman may appoint. J. W. Marsh, Director 3d Dist. Quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventists in Howard Co., Kansas, in Wildcat township in the Wildcat school-house, eight miles north-west of Elk Falls, and six miles south-west from Howard city, the first Sabbath in December. We would be glad to have some one of the preaching brethren meet with us. We hope all the scattered friends will meet with us. By order of the church. I will meet with the church in Oceana Co., near Greenwood station, six miles North of White Hall, the last Sabbath and first-day in November. J. Byington. The Lord willing, we will meet with the friends of the cause in western Iowa and Nebraska as follows:— Homer and Hook’s Point, at the McKinney school house, Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, and continue over the following Sabbath and Sunday. We expect Bro. Morrison to be with us at this meeting. Soldier Valley, Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, and continue over the following Sabbath and Sunday. Onawa, Tuesday and Wednesday evening, Nov. 26 and 27. Decatur, Neb., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Mt. Pleasant, Neb., where Bro. Adams may appoint. Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, and continue over Sabbath and Sunday. We hope the brethren and sisters will make an effort to be at these meetings, as important matters relative to the interests of the cause in these localities will be attended to. H. Nicola, J. T. Mitchell, R. M. Kilgore. To the Friends of the Cause in Minnesota.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: We earnestly solicit your candid and prayerful attention to the condition of things in your Conference at the present time. 1. God, in his good providence, has bountifully blessed you with uncommon good crops this season. Everything has grown in abundance. Your granaries and cellars are full of the products of the rich soil of this good State. Now we should show our gratitude to God for these bounties by giving him a thank-offering for them. God has bestowed them upon us. Shall we not show our gratitude for them by freely giving to the Lord a part of them? If we covetously and selfishly keep all these, they may be withholden for the future. 2. God, in his merciful providence, has wonderfully blessed his cause in this State this year. You that love the truth have felt anxious, and have been praying that it might prosper and be spread in your State. Laborers have left other fields to come here in answer to your calls. Not less than one hundred and thirty souls have embraced the truth in this State this season. And if those now at work can be kept in the field till next Conference, we have every reason to hope for many more still to be brought in. This calls for the deepest gratitude from every heart that loves the cause of truth, and precious, perishing souls. 3. But, as you are aware, it has been at the expense of much labor and means that these results have been accomplished; and if further advancement is made it will require still more of the same. From two to four men have been kept in the field much of the time. There are many in this State now who are ready to give their whole time to the work from now till spring. Each one of these men has a family which must be supported. Besides this, their expenses in traveling, board, &c., must be met. Any one can readily see that it must require a considerable amount of means to sustain these. Our S. B. pledge for the year is only about $1,000. If every cent of this is paid in, it would not meet the expenses of the Conference. Now, brethren and sisters, what shall be done? So far as we can see, one of the following things must be done: Either, first, those men who belong to this Conference must leave the field, or simply spend what little time they can at their own expense. Or, second, we will have to let Eld. Canright go home for the winter. Or, third, there must be means made up in the State above our S. B. to meet our expenses. While the fields are opening up before us so richly, and such good results are following, we cannot bear the thought of any one leaving the field whose labors are being blessed—not even our young men who are just commencing; much less can we afford to spare the labor which the General Conference has sent us this year. And yet we cannot reasonably expect these men to labor for us without some prospect of being sustained. As the best plan we can think of, we take the liberty to appoint, Sunday, Nov. 24, for a business meeting of all the churches and societies belonging to this Conference, at their respective places of meeting, to see what can be done financially for the support of the cause in this Conference. We appeal to every friend of the cause in this State to be sure to attend this meeting; and, in the first place, see that all the S. B. for 1872 be paid up as far as it is possible. And if there is any that cannot be paid up, ascertain what part of that amount is reliable. 2. Let pledges be renewed for 1873. 3. If there are any who feel like making a free-will offering to the Lord of something above their S. B., and we hope there are those in every church who will do this, let them state how much. Then let the treasurer report immediately to H. F. Phelps, Pine Island, Minn., the result; and then we can tell how much we have to depend upon. Let us remember, brethren, that the cause in this State as yet is young, and not very strong financially. Hence, it is more necessary that the friends of the cause sacrifice liberally for its support now, than it will be when we become more numerous. The friends who are now coming into the truth will in their turn help us in time to come, while it cannot be expected that they will see the importance of doing this very largely at present. We shall lay this matter before our new brethren and sisters, believing that they will do what they can toward supporting the cause in their vicinity. But many of these are not wealthy persons and they have to furnish themselves with our periodicals, hymn-books, publications, Bibles, &c. This is quite an item to start with. Many of them will have to give liberally toward building a meeting-house or hiring halls. Now, brethren, we have laid the facts before you, and ask you to act in the fear of God, and the love of the truth and of perishing souls all around you. We hope and believe that you will act nobly to help on the cause in this our need. Let the elders and treasurers in each church see that these things are promptly and thoroughly acted upon. Scattered friends can report to H. F. Phelps, Pine Island, Minn. But all money should be sent to W. I. Gibson, Rochester, Minn. MINNESOTA STATE CONF. COM. The Rochester Chronicle, Oct. 21, says:— The Canadian horse disease first showed itself here to any extent on Friday. It soon attacked nearly every animal in the livery and horse-car stables, and yesterday we were assured that over 500 animals were suffering from it. One veterinary surgeon alone is treating 70 cases. The disease has prevailed in the Dominion for some time past. According to the Buffalo papers, it was brought across the Niagara River by the horses of a gentleman who drove over to Queenstown to attend a reception given by the Governor General. Soon after his return, one of his horses was attacked by the epidemic, which, in a day or two, affected his whole stud. The disease has spread so generally since that from one-third to one-half of the horses in Buffalo have suffered from it. We see from the Lockport Journal that the disease has, within a day or two, become prevalent there. The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, Oct. 21, says:— The Canada horse epidemic—as it is termed—prevails at present to an alarming extent in Buffalo, and the disease is on the increase. There is no question but that it is an epidemic, and there are grave fears that it will sweep through the country. Probably nine out of every ten horses in town are affected with it, although, in most cases, it is light, and not of a fatal character. The symptoms of the disease, etc., have heretofore been published by us, and by this time are well understood by all horse owners of the city. To be more specific we would state that nearly all the livery stable keepers in town have closed their barns temporarily, and it is almost a matter of impossibility to obtain a carriage or conveyance of any kind from the livery men. It does not follow that all the livery horses in town are suffering from the disease, but it is a fact that the great majority are, and the owners are acting on the wise principle that “prevention is better than cure,” and are taking extra care of their horses, whether sick or well. It has become a matter of difficulty to obtain horses even for funerals, and those which have turned out have been more or less affected with the disease. The horses belonging to the Street Railroad Company are almost all affected. The company have taken five cars off the line, and made the time seven-and-a-half minutes, instead of six, as formerly. The Buffalo Omnibus Company have ceased using their horses altogether for a few days, but intend to resume as soon as fresh horses can be obtained. The animals belonging to the company are either sick in the barns on Green Street, or at the farm of Mr. Tyler. The disease appears to be particularly prevalent among the horses of public hackmen. There are something like 90 licensed hackmen in the city, and we were told on Saturday evening that out of this large number there were but three hacks running. The stands are deserted, and passengers are mostly obliged to walk to and from the depots. The horses belonging to the different express companies have caught the epidemic, and many are incapacitated. The cartmen in town are not exempt from the prevailing trouble, and many of their horses are down with the disease. On Saturday last, but one solitary truck stood on the Terrace, and the proprietor rejoiced that he was doing all the business, the horses belonging to his competitors being sick and unable to work. The disease prevails in several private stables, and in fact is general throughout the city. We hear of cases in the country towns, and the farmers are not at all pleased at the prospect. It will thus be seen that the epidemic is on the increase, and prevails to an alarming extent. The epidemic seriously interferes with all branches of business in the city, and if it continues to increase in the same ratio as it has during the past week, the result will be very disastrous. THE DISEASE AT ROCHESTER.
Rochester, N. Y., October 23.—The horse disease continues its ravages, and there are not a score of horses in this city and neighborhood unaffected, although very few fatal cases have been reported. All branches of business are more or less affected by the scarcity of horses. Merchants are hiring men and boys to transport goods. The street cars are not running, and livery stables are closed. The disease prevails in the surrounding country as extensively as in the city. It is stated that only in cases where bleeding has been resorted to have the horses died. THE HORSE DISEASE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS., AND SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Springfield, Mass., Oct. 23.—Seventy cases of horse disease broke out in this city to-day. No fatal cases reported thus far. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 23.—The horse epidemic has broken out in this city and is spreading rapidly. Fully 400 horses are affected, including the horses of the fire department and street railways. The horses of the milk company are affected, also 100 private horses, and a number have already died. Chicago, Oct. 25.—The report that the horse epidemic had broken out in the stables of the West Side Omnibus Company is pronounced to be without foundation. Indianapolis, Oct. 25.—It is reported that the Canadian horse disease has made its appearance here, and that a number of horses are already suffering from it. Augusta, Me., Oct. 25.—A large number of cases of horse disease have appeared, in this city. Only one fatal case reported. Hudson, N. Y., Oct. 25.—The equine catarrh appeared Thursday in this and adjacent towns. Philadelphia, Oct. 25.—No symptoms of the horse disease have as yet made an appearance. Prompt precaution has been adopted to prevent its spread if it should show itself. Lewiston, Me., Oct. 25.—Several hundred horses in this city are sick with the prevalent catarrhal affection, but few fatal cases are reported. St. Louis, Oct. 25.—It is stated on the authority of a veterinary surgeon, that the horse disease has appeared here, but only a very few cases have yet occurred. Vigorous precautions are being taken to prevent its spread if possible. The St. Louis Transfer Company's stables, in which there are some 700 horses, have been thoroughly fumigated and sprinkled with carbolic lime, and other stables will undergo a similar process. Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 25.—The horse disease is unabated, and the weather is rainy. Various stables report the horses much worse than yesterday, the loss to business is very great. Canal horses seem to have the disease in a milder form than the other classes. Corry, Pa., Oct. 25.—The horse disease has reached here in full force, 11 horses being taken in one day. The express companies’ horses are all laid up. Post-mortem examinations were held to-day upon five dead horses of the Avenue C line. If the distemper continues unabated it is probable the demands of business will require the running of dummy engines in the streets and a repeal of the law respecting carriage on the sidewalks. New York, Oct. 25.—The weather this morning is very damp and foggy. The horse disease has now spread to every stable in the city. The symptoms of the contagion are visible on almost every horse on the streets. Stage and street car lines are continuing to lessen their trips. At about 8 o’clock last evening there was not a Broadway stage between the Battery and City Hotel. This morning this thoroughfare seems to be almost without vehicles. It is altogether calculated that about 18,000 horses are now affected. Animals attacked before yesterday generally exhibited worse features, and it becomes evident that, dating cases from Monday or Tuesday, the crisis can yet hardly be said to have arrived. The continued working of affected horses is beginning to tell in a rapid increase of the dangerous cases. Not many deaths have been reported as yet, but it is known that deaths are occurring. Three horses of the Dry Dock Line of cars died last night. Some 300 cars have ceased running, and some additional stage lines will probably have to give out to-day. It is the opinion of veterinary surgeons that the distemper may not prove fatal, but that horses will suffer some time from weakness. The Sanitary Committee reported to the Board of Health yesterday that the disease, though general, is not fatal or contagious. The course of it seems to be, say Friday the animal seems to be sick, Saturday worse, Sunday the malady has attained its climax, Monday the horse improves, and Tuesday is almost fit for work. The effects on business have not yet been severely felt, but already the cost of draying and cartage in some instances has risen to war prices. The epidemic has spread to Westchester and Staten Island, as well as to New Jersey. Another estimate gives the following as the number of cases in this city. Six thousand dray horses, 12,000 belonging to car and stage lines, 500 to express companies, and 2,000 to livery and sale stables, 6,000 sick in Brooklyn, 600 in Jersey City, and 600 elsewhere, making a total of 28,000. The valuable trotting stock in this city also received their share of disease. Dan Mace’s horses are nearly all affected, the celebrated double team, Darkness and Plympton, that trotted at Prospect Park the other day with Ethan Allen and George Wilkes, are being treated. A valuable Ethan Allen colt, worth $12,000 is also in a doctor’s hands. A number of other well-known trotters, such as Stonewall Jackson, Kirkwood, ‘Lady Wheeler, Jules Jurgensen and Capt. Jinks are also afflicted in a mild form. The Detroit Post of Nov. 2, reports the disease as still spreading in many places. Between 5,000 and 10,000 horses in Philadelphia, and 1,200 in Chicago are down with the disease; while in Boston Mass., it is said that children would make mud pies in the streets without danger of disturbance from passing teams. NEW YORK, Oct. 27.—A special telegram from Berlin says that Minister Bancroft has written a letter of acknowledgment to the Emperor William, saying that he is charged by the President of the United States to thank His Majesty for the great pains he has taken and attention shown to the case growing out of the dispute between Great Britain and the United States concerning the northwestern boundary line. The letter closes with the assurance of continued friendship and good-will between the United States and Germany. THE SUNDAY LAW IN LIVERPOOL.
LONDON, Oct. 28.—The licensing act, closing the drinking saloons of Liverpool at 9 o'clock Sunday night, which was enforced for the first time yesterday, gave rise to considerable excitement. The police dispersed the crowd who made demonstrations in opposition to the law, and arrested several. In some places colored fires were lighted in the streets and the police were hooted at. PARIS, Oct. 28.—A congratulatory dispatch has been received by President Thiers from President Grant on the progress of republicanism in France, as shown by the recent elections for vacancies in the National Assembly. NAPLES, Oct. 28.—A fearful hurricane swept through the province of Syracuse yesterday, and several buildings were blown down. It is reported that 32 persons were buried under the ruins. Call for Adventist Ministers in Pulaski County
By Jas. M. Jones
We would be glad to have any S. D. Adventist minister, passing through our place, give us a call, and if possible, spend a Sabbath with us. We live three miles directly north of the station of Dixon, Pulaski Co., Mo., on the A. and P. R. R. We number as yet but seven here, but we hope that others may soon take hold of the truth.