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Review and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 18.

THE SLEEP OF THE DEAD
Earlier text: A VOICE FROM A PRISON IN DENMARK IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
FELL asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., March 7, 1876, our beloved sister, Grace W. Davis, daughter of Obadiah and Elmira O. Davis, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. She was taught from childhood to observe the Sabbath; in early life she sought the Lord, and three years ago was baptized by Eld. White. She has been for several years an invalid, but last summer was greatly blessed and strengthened in answer to prayer, and looked forward hopefully to life, when a severe attack of lung fever suddenly brought her to the grave, after two weeks of suffering. It had ever been her wish to rest through the time of trouble, and we feel that in our Father’s love she is safely folded from the evil to come.
Always very conscientious, in her last hours it was her only anxiety to finish her work faithfully. She seemed to have no fear of death, but passed away as quietly as a child falls asleep upon its mother’s bosom, while even in death a smile rested upon her countenance.
Our hearts yearn for the voices hushed, the vanished smiles, the loved ones fled, yet we sorrow not without hope. For them the battle of life is over. A few more years of conflict, and, through grace, we hope to meet them radiant with the light and glory of immortality. Funeral services by Eld. U. Smith.     MARY A. DAVIS.
DIED, at Battle Creek, Mich., March 17, 1876, my dear companion, Elmira O. Davis, aged fifty-two years. Through the labors of Bro. Chamberlain, she took a decided stand on all the present truth in 1850, at Fairhaven, Mass., the home of our beloved Bro. Bates, by whom she was baptized. She was a person of strong faith, and was very earnest and persevering in prayer. She was ever ready to assist others in their afflictions, often going beyond her own strength to do so. She was a loving and faithful companion and mother, a firm friend, a dutiful and affectionate daughter.
May her aged mother who shared the disappointment in ’43 and ’44, who received the third angel’s message as it began to be proclaimed, and who has already parted with a husband and daughter, both firm in the faith of the soon-coming of Jesus, specially have the consolations of the gospel to sustain her, now that she is called to part with the last one of her children who believed in present truth.
Anxious care and solicitude for our daughter, Grace W. Davis, who died ten days previous, was mainly the cause of my companion’s death. Thus were we doubly bereaved in less than two weeks. But our afflictions are lightened by the blessed gospel assurance that they shall soon come from the land of the enemy, and that those who are sown in weakness shall be raised in power. Glorious hope! A very comforting and assuring discourse at the funeral by Eld. U. Smith.     O. DAVIS.
DIED, of consumption, in Williamstown, Vt., April 11, 1876, Mr. Joshua Bailey in the 89th year of his age. He had been a patient sufferer for six years, seeming ever ready to go, and patiently waiting God’s time. He died rejoicing in his Saviour, having a smile of heavenly sweetness upon his countenance.     S. A. POOR.
DIED, in Odell, P. Q., Jan. 20, 1876, sister Caroline Phebe La Bouty, aged 28 years and 9 months. Sister L. was a correspondent of the V. M. Society of South Lancaster, and her letters breathed the true Christian spirit. She commenced keeping the Sabbath when about sixteen years of age. To do right was her motto. Her influence was good, and she tried to hold up the light of present truth, by loaning our periodicals. We believe it may be said of her, “She sleeps in Jesus.”     M. L. PRIEST.
DIED, of consumption, Feb. 22, 1876, at the residence of his brother, Archer Williams, near Powder Mills, Hart Co., Ky., Bro. David Williams, in the thirty-second year of his age. He was converted at an early age and united with the M. E. Church, in which he lived a humble devoted Christian, discharging his duty faithfully. In 1875 he embraced present truth, under the preaching of Bro. S. Osborn, was baptized, and became a zealous worker for Christ. He was a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a citizen whose loss is greatly felt. He leaves a wife, two little girls, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He sleeps in Jesus, and we believe, if faithful, we shall meet him in the morning of the resurrection.     S. M. ROSS.

To Correspondents.

By Uriah Smith

A. M. LINDSLEY: Your letter was not received.
A. S. REXFORD: The writer of the book of Revelation was the same John who wrote the gospel and epistles which go by his name. See the reasons in “Thoughts on the Revelation.”
ANSWERED BY LETTER: S. R. Twist, H. H. Brunstetter, I. H. Moser, D. H. Lamson, G. W. Bartlett, E. M. Kimball, J. S. Wicks, Mary L. Brown.
U. S.

CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1876.

KANSAS, Melvern, May 25–29
MISSOURI, Holden, June 1–5
IOWA, Marshalltown, “ 8–12
WISCONSIN, Sparta, “ 15–19
MINNESOTA, Eagle Lake, “ 22–26
WISCONSIN, Ripon, June 29 to July 3
MICHIGAN, Battle Creek, Aug. 3–7
OHIO (place not determined), “ 10–14
VERMONT, Essex Junction, “ 17–21
NEW ENGLAND, S. Lancaster, “ 24–28
MAINE, Richmond, Aug. 31 to Sept. 4
NEW YORK, Rome, Sept. 7–11
INDIANA, Bunker Hill, “ 14–18
ILLINOIS, Waldron, “ 21–25
SOUTHERN IOWA, Oct. 5–9
It will be observed that the time of the Ripon, Wis., Camp-meeting has been changed from September to June and July, the Illinois meeting from June to September, and that the Kansas and Missouri meetings are each put one week later on account of the backwardness of the season.

Ordination and Baptism.

By Uriah Smith

BRO. JOHN FULTON, of Hutchinson, Minn., who has for nearly a year been in attendance at the College, was publicly set apart to the work of the gospel ministry, at our house of worship, Sabbath, April 28. An ordination discourse was given by Bro. White, setting forth in the most clear and instructive manner the duties of the gospel minister, the principles he should inculcate among the people, his labors, trials, joys, hopes and future rewards. The congregation was large and deeply attentive. Ordination prayer by Bro. Canright. Right hand of fellowship and charge by Bro. White. The occasion was one of great interest.
In the afternoon, after a short but pointed and comprehensive discourse on the subject of baptism, by Bro. Canright, nine candidates were examined and went forward in the ordinance. Eight of these were students from the College. This was a most pleasant sight. The allusion to this in the address by Bro. White expresses the feelings of the brethren here in regard to this work. For such reasons as these and for the labors of Bro. White, who has enjoyed freedom here since his return from California, the Battle Creek church are truly grateful. We are glad for the prosperity of the school, the good state of feeling among the students, and the prospering hand which the Lord has set to this work in many places.
May these tokens of good multiply at each step in the future.
U. S.

The Kentucky Conference.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

It will be seen by this week's REVIEW that the time of this Conference is postponed one week. It is designed at this meeting to organize a State Conference including, perhaps, the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Hence it is necessary that every organized body of Sabbath-keepers in these States immediately call a business meeting and elect one or more delegates to represent them at this meeting. We shall want to know the number of members in each church and the amount of s. B. pledged for the year. See article in this paper, “Suggestions about the Camp-meetings.”
Unorganized bodies and scattered brethren should also be represented at this meeting. As your numbers are few at most, every possible effort should be made by all to come. Bring your unconverted children, companions, and friends. Pray for the blessing of God, and come expecting to receive it. D. M. CANRIGHT.

European Press.

By James White; E. H. Root; John Morrison; Wm. Ings; Geo. I. Butler; Charles Domings; Newel Grant; E. W. Whitney

We, the undersigned, regard it a great privilege to donate to the Lord, for the European press, under the care of our worthy missionary, Elder J. N. Andrews, One Hundred Dollars each, and invite ninety-one others to join us in raising $10,000.
James White......$100 E. H. Root......$100 John Morrison.....100 Wm. Ings......100 Geo. I. Butler.....100 Charles Domings...100 Newel Grant......100 E. W. Whitney....100 R. G. Lockwood....100

To the Friends in the South.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

In accordance with the advice of the General Conference Committee, I expect to spend a few weeks in the Southern States, to labor where help may be needed and to see what further needs to be done. I shall, therefore, be pleased to hear immediately from any friends of the cause in that part of the field,—the States south of the Ohio river. If there are any small bodies of Sabbath-keepers, or lone ones, or persons specially interested in the present truth, or any promising openings for labor, I shall hope to hear from them soon. We wish to learn what the prospects are for this part of the field. Direct to me at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Ky.
D. M. CANRIGHT.

Change of Address.

By S. B. Whitney

I WOULD hereby give notice that my P. O. address is changed from Litchfield to Frankfort, same county; s. b. treasurers, and others wishing to communicate with me will please observe the above change. Hope to receive a full report for the quarter just ending.
S. B. WHITNEY, Conf. Sec.

Officers and Members of Ill. T. & M. Society

By O. A. Olsen; F. M. T. Simonson

Attention!

WE wish to call attention to the camp-meeting fund that was voted to be raised at our last general State meeting. Every director will remember having received a notice, stating the amount his district was requested to furnish. We hope that you have already attended to this matter. If there should be any that have not as yet sent in their portion we hope it will be consistent for them to do so at once, as it will be wanted for the camp-meeting. Send it to the treasurer, E. O. Hammond, Monroe, Green Co., Wis. O. A. OLSEN, Pres.

Officers and Members of Ill. T. & M. Society

PLEASE do not use T. & M. blanks for note paper. They are more expensive than common note paper, and as you can use but one side it takes more postage. Sometimes we find “due 3 cts.” on our letters, and find the cause to be so many blanks, with only the backs written upon. Please use that on which both sides may be written. F. M. T. SIMONSON, Sec. Ill. T. & M. Society.

A SCOUNDRELLY PLOT EXPOSED.—

The Women's Christian Association of Philadelphia have sent out a circular warning the public of a base letter which has been circulated broadcast over the country, addressed to young girls. It purports to come from a firm who profess to be “agents for the Centennial Committee;” and it offers remunerative situations in the Centennial Exhibition, besides expenses paid, and wages in advance. Girls are advised by this letter not to consult their parents, but to come without their knowledge. No such firm as that which signs the circular is connected in any way with the Centennial Commission; and the circular is in reality only a vile scheme to entrap the innocent into ruin. It is to be hoped that the originators of this infamous scheme may be detected and punished; though unfortunately the law does not provide a penalty at all adequate to such a dastardly crime. In the meantime the true character of the circular, and the base purpose of those who send it, should be generally understood; and the press throughout the country should warn the public of a device which is sufficiently plausible to be dangerous, and which, if not checked in time, may work an immeasurable amount of ruin.—Boston Journal.

Law for the People.

We have received a number of a periodical recently started, entitled Law for the People, which we judge will fill a very important field, and one hitherto unoccupied in this manner. It is an eight-page monthly, and its object is to disseminate a knowledge of the more common points of law among the people. Terms, 75 cts per year, in advance. C. M. Woodruff, Publisher, Ypsilanti, Mich.

MEN AND GOLD.

Anything Midas touched was turned to gold. In these days touch a man with gold and he'll turn into anything.

Who May Explain Prophecy

AN angel explained the visions of Daniel, and Jesus explained the parable of the tares and wheat. If their explanations need explanation, who is authorized to explain them? and if not explained by authority, of what use are they?

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

The Kentucky Conference.

By S. Osborn

The Conference for Kentucky will be held at Bro. D. Barr's, five miles from Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Ky., May 19–21, 1876. Eld. D. M. Canright will attend the Conference. We hope the brethren and sisters, both in Kentucky and in Tennessee, will consider this their meeting, and will make all reasonable sacrifices to attend. Dear brethren, come to work with the burden of duty on your hearts, and we will have a good meeting. Teams will be at Elizabethtown the 18th and 19th to take any that may come by R. R. We hope s. b. treasurers will come fully prepared to square up past accounts. Let us start anew for next year. S. Osborn.

Wisconsin Camp-meetings.

By O. A. Olsen

There will be two camp-meetings in this State; one at Sparta, June 15-19; the other at Ripon, June 29 to July 3. Ample preparations will be made at each of these meetings. Provisions, hay, and grain, will be furnished on the ground at reasonable rates.
O. A. OLSEN, for Committee.

Wisconsin T. & M. Society.

By O. A. Olsen

THE next annual meeting of the Wisconsin T. & M. Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Sparta, June 15-19. Every district should hold its quarterly meeting two or three weeks before the annual meeting, and send a report to the State secretary, E. R. Gillet, Monroe, Green Co., Wis. Let every director be at his post. O. A. OLSEN, Pres.

Wis. Conference.

By O. A. Olsen; Geo. C. Tenney; O. H. Pratt

The next annual meeting of the Wisconsin Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Sparta, June 15-19. We hope that every church will be represented by delegates. Let the elders and clerks see that proper reports are made out for the Conference. Let special attention be paid to your S. B. pledges. Pay up past pledges, and have them properly arranged for the coming year.
O. A. OLSEN, GEO. C. TENNEY, O. H. PRATT,

Missouri Conference.

By J. H. Rogers; J. F. Klostermyer; J. G. Wood

The first session of the Missouri Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting near Holden, Johnson Co., Mo., June 1–5. We shall expect each church in the State to be represented either by delegate or letter. Let the S. B. treasurers see that all the S. B. funds are duly reported to the State treasurer; and let the church clerks see that the statistics and standing of each church are reported in time to the secretary.
J. H. ROGERS, } Mo. J. F. KLOSTERMYER, } Conf. J. G. WOOD, } Com.

Mo. T. & M. Society Annual Session

By J. H. Rogers

THE MO. T. & M. Society will hold its first annual session in connection with the camp-meeting near Holden, June 1–5, 1876. J. H. ROGERS, Pres.

Quarterly Meeting at Arkansaw

By D. Downer

Quarterly meeting at Arkansaw for the churches of Burnside and Arkansaw, Wis., May 13 and 14. There will be much to attend to at this meeting. The churches of Burnside, Maiden Rock, Rock Elm, and Modena, are invited and urged to come. The T. & M. Society will hold its quarterly meeting in connection with this meeting. Will Eld. I. Sanborn be at this meeting prepared to assist me in tent labor till camp-meeting? Eld. Hill is invited. Don't bring your farms, debts, and failures; leave them at home. Let every one come to make others happy, and all will then receive a blessing. D. DOWNER.

Quarterly Meeting at Johnstown Center

The Lord willing, I will attend the quarterly meeting at Johnstown Center, Rock Co., Wis., May 6, 7. Let there be a general attendance of the brethren from that part of the State.

Meetings at Racine

the brethren from that part of the State.
Will commence meetings at Racine May 9, evening, and continue the following week.

O. A. OLSEN

By O. A. OLSEN

evening, and continue the following week. Will hold a general meeting with the friends at Green Bay and Duck Creek May 27, 28. The brethren there will arrange.

O. A. OLSEN

Vermont T. & M. Quarterly Meetings

By A. S. Hutchins

Vt. T. & M. quarterly meetings will be held as follows:— Dist. No. 4, Bristol, May 13, 14, 1876. Dist. “ 6, Roxbury, “ 20, 21, at the house of Bro. H. W. Barrows. Dist. No. 2, Isaburg, May 27, 28.
Let it be borne in mind at each quarterly meeting for this quarter, that pledges for the benefit of the T. & M. Society should be paid as far as possible, and that our fund should be increased by donations. We are in need of means to purchase books with. A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres.

Quarterly Meeting of Wisconsin Tract and Missionary Society District No. 11

By P. H. C.

QUARTERLY meeting of Wis. T. & M. S. Dist. No. 11, May 13, 14, 1876. A cordial invitation is hereby extended to all the brothers and sisters in this vicinity to attend this meeting. Let all the members of the T. & M. Society bring in their reports. P. H. C.

Jackson Church Monthly Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Jackson church, Tompkins, Mich., May 6, 1876.

Quarterly Meeting at Smithland

By C. J. BARBER

THERE will be a quarterly meeting of & M. Society at Smithland, Iowa, May 24. A general attendance is requested, and Bartlett is expected to be with us. C. J. BARBER, Director.

Quarterly Meeting of District No. 8

By E. S. Griggs

Quarterly meeting of Mich. T. & M. Society, of Dist. No. 8, at Jay, Saginaw Co., May 13, 14. Hope to see a good representation from all parts of the district. Will librarians send their reports to me at St. Charles in time for this meeting? E. S. Griggs, for Director.

Meeting of the N. Y. and Pa. T. & M. Society

By E. W. Whitney

MEETING of the N. Y. and Pa. T. & M. Society, District No. 8, will be held at Chittenango, N. Y., at the house of Mr. Geo. Fitch, May 14, 1876. As it has been some time since a general meeting has been held in this district, it is requested that the brethren make a special effort to attend this meeting. E. W. WHITNEY, Director.

Quarterly Meeting of District No. 1

By W. H. Eggleston

QUARTERLY meeting of the N. Y. and P. O. S. & M. Society, District No. 1, will be held at North Parma, Monroe Co., N. Y., May 24. We request that every Society in the district be represented at this meeting, and request all librarians to make a thorough effort to have a full report from their respective churches in time for this meeting. W. H. EGGLESTON, Director.

Business Department

“Not slothful in Business. Rom. 11:12.”
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$2.00. EACH. J L Hobart 49-16, E Scribner 49-16, H Chapman 49-17, John Young 49-17, Martin Ross 49-17, Wm Harmon 49-17, James M Palmer 49-17, Cady 49-17, Joshua Tubbs 49-9, Mrs Jno H Avery 49-17, Robert Sawyer 49-1, Alexander Feryall 50-20, O H? 49-17, Cyrus Grundy 49-17, James Humphry 49-17, A King 49-17.
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MISCELLANEOUS. John W Caldwell 25c 48-17, L Bishop 50c 48-17, Amelia Frazier 25c 48-3, Hunter 50c 48-17, M J Clark 50c 48-17, Mrs J E? 50c 48-17; Chas Osborn 25c 47-21, Otis Reynolds 6, Susan Stubblefield $1.50, 49-17, G W Botsford 47-11, Mrs F M Bragg 50c 48-1.
Books Sent by Mail.
F P Hall $1.25, W H Ernst 1.00, Andrew Hoy 1.00, A M Preston 30c, H W Decker 2.62, Emma Fay 1.00, W C Hebner 1.00, J N Bunch 10c, Mrs E B Lord 1.00, M B Miller 75c, F J Foster 50c, J Fargo 50c, A U? verse 2.75, J M Littleton 25c, Frank Benton 25c, Anna Strand 50c, Peter Blow 1.00, W E Dawson 1.00, C E Hodgins 15c, M E Bean 2.00, W H Hall 50c, Manguson 25c, Mrs Chesbro 1.25, Robert Chalmers, Jennie Coyer 10c, E R Moon 15c, James Evans, John Joy 1.00, Andrew E King 2.00, Myres & W? 25c, Geo Fowlston 1.00, I O Willmarth 25c, W J H? 2.50, G A Carlstedt 1.00, H B Fry 35c, G S H? 1.92, E M Cady 10c, B R Simmons 2.00, Geo Kemp 10c, Mrs M S Wardner 25c, Geo Adgit 95c.
Books Sent by Freight.
E B Lane $79.14, S Osborn 66.62.
Books Sent by Express.
P H Cady 4.20, J E Morin 2.80, S A Beach 2.00, W Lucas 4.88, Elsie Gates 4.83.
Educational Aid Fund.
A A Bradford $10.00.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
Ill Conf fund (Almira M Preston s b) $4.00, N & Pa T & M Society 150.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Antrim $20.75, Gowen 18.10.
Swiss Mission.
A Jones $10.00, “A brother from New England” 400.00, James F Corey 40.00, K T Rogers 5.00, Van Wagner 5.00.
Ill. Tract Debt.
George Foreman $10.00, I Colcord 10.00, John Andrews 10.00, T M Steward 10.00.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist No 11 $17.70.
Gen. Conf. Fund.
Wm G Allen $3.00, Albert Wike 3.00, Aug Sparrow 25c, Elizabeth Sparrow 25c, Catherine De? 25c.

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