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Earlier text: An Industrial School in Cuba

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The latest aero speed record was made by Peary Vedrine, who sailed in a monoplane from Poitiers to Pau, a distance of 208 miles, in 132 minutes.

— April 1, after an unbroken deadlock lasting seventy-four days, the New York Legislature elected Justice James A. O'Gorman United States senator to succeed Chauncey M. Depew.

— A serious uprising is reported in Albania, a number of tribes joining in the revolt. It is believed that there will be a severe and arduous campaign in the suppression of the revolution.

— According to the executor of the estate of Mrs. Eddy, her property is valued at $2,760,000. Of this amount, $1,057,788 is represented in stocks and bonds, and $1,400,000 in copyrights on books and publications.

— In order to permit public museums to obtain specimens from the Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona, arrangements will soon be made for marking off an area from which these institutions may obtain collections.

— The Spanish cabinet resigned April 1. Such division existed over some of the policies with which the state had to cope, that the retirement of the cabinet was determined upon. The formation of a new cabinet, and the position it will take upon pending disputes with the Vatican, will be watched with deep interest.

— Another railroad, known as the Guggenheim-Morgan Line, connecting Cordova and Kennecott, Alaska, was formally opened March 30. The construction of this road is considered one of the most remarkable engineering feats of modern times. The road is 197 miles long, and cost $20,000,000.

— Under the efficient management of Postmaster-General Hitchcock, sweeping changes have been made in that department of the government. The affairs of the railway mail service have been thoroughly overhauled, and many important changes, which will tend greatly to increase the efficiency of the service as well as to effect an economical saving, have been made.

— March 29, by action of the President, Robert E. Peary was commissioned "civil engineer of the navy with the rank of rear-admiral on the retired list." The commission is retroactive, dating from April 6, 1909, when the explorer reached the north pole. Congress gave the explorer the highest retired pay of a rear-admiral, $6,000 a year, his previous rank being captain, at $5,000 yearly.

— China is not alone the sufferer in the opium trade. While Britain has been forcing opium upon the Chinese market, her own people in London have been gradually taking to the use of the drug, and sumptuous opium-dens abound in the East End of London. America has also the same curse in some of her large cities. It seems that while China is seeking to be freed from the curse, some of the Western states are taking it up.

— March 31 the German Reichstag, after a heated debate, adopted a resolution calling upon the government to make treaties to arbitrate with other nations, modeled on the lines of the proposed English treaty, as advocated by President Taft. A resolution was adopted, however, to make this effective as soon as propositions concerning the simultaneous and equal limitation of armaments are made by any one power.

— A celebration of the jubilee of Italian unity began in Rome, March 27, with a formal opening, by King Emmanuel, of the international art exhibition. On the same date the first Italian congress ever held in the United States was begun in Philadelphia, with delegates present from all the leading representative societies of that nationality in the country. Among the things the congress expects to do is to distribute Italian immigrants throughout the country in the agricultural sections, instead of in the cities, and to induce Italians to take a more active part in political matters.

— Excellent results, it is claimed, are attending the postal savings-banks experiment, which the government has undertaken. Thus far only forty-eight offices have been opened. One regulation of these banks is that monthly deposits shall be limited to one hundred dollars, and annual deposits to five hundred dollars. Much hoarded money, which has been offered these banks for safe-keeping, has been rejected under this restriction. Inasmuch as the system is proving so successful, it undoubtedly will be extended throughout the country as rapidly as the required administrative forces can be provided.

— Much discussion has been given the last few days to the question of an arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States. The key-note of this proposition was made by President Taft, and is heartily seconded by King George and other prominent Englishmen. The promoters of the peace movement seize upon this as a favorable omen of the progress being made in behalf of world-wide arbitration.

— Pathetic accounts of the ravages of famine and plague continue to come from China. It will be three months before the early harvests bring relief to the famine sufferers. Barefooted children, all but naked, roam the streets on freezing days crying for bread. In many instances children have been sold for a mere pittance, or abandoned in the hope that they would be rescued and provided for. The plague north of the famine district continues unchecked. Several European physicians have already lost their lives in heroic endeavors to assist the sufferers. It is hoped that warm weather will bring relief from the more virulent so-called pneumonic form of the disease.

— A very destructive fire occurred in the State capitol building at Albany, N. Y., March 28, practically destroying the west wing. It was feared for a time that the whole building was doomed. As it was, the flames burned up the State library, the court of claims, the assembly library and document rooms, most of the offices of the excise department, and the quarters of the senate finance committee. Further than this, the water and smoke extended to every part of the building, and did more or less damage. The money loss is estimated at $5,000,000; but this is nothing as compared with the destruction of many historic papers and records, which can never be restored. The State carried no insurance, as the capitol building had been regarded as absolutely fireproof. Until repairs can be made, administrative work will be carried forward in improvised offices.

— The Mexican situation has grown more complicated if anything during the past week. It was hoped that the formation of the new ministry would materially assist in inaugurating such reforms as would answer the demand of the insurrectos. In his semiannual message at the opening of the national congress last week, President Diaz urges many reforms which are sought by his rebellious subjects. He recommends the Mexican Congress to pass a law providing for no reelection of the chief executive or other elective officers, and a reform of the liberal laws, so that the privilege of the ballot may be enjoyed by all citizens who are considered capable of voting. If we may judge from reports, the revolutionary movement has made slow but steady progress during the last week. The Mexican government appears to appreciate the efforts of the United States to prevent sympathizing Americans from assisting the revolutionary movement. The tone of the press throughout the country, which at first appeared generally critical of the mobilization of the United States troops along the Mexican border, has materially changed, and recognition is given to the wisdom of President Taft in thus seeking to assist in the preservation of order in the Mexican republic.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1911

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Southern New England ............ June 1-10 New York ....................... June 8-18 Massachusetts .................. June 15-25 Maine .......................... June 22 to July 2 Western New York ............... June 22 to July 2 Northern New England ........... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Dakota ................... May 30 to June 5 Minnesota ...................... June 8-18 North Dakota ................... June 20-25

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana ...................... July 20-30 Alabama ........................ Aug. 3-13 Kentucky ....................... Aug. 17-27 Mississippi .................... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Tennessee River ................ Sept. 7-17

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas .......................... Aug. 3-13 West Texas ..................... Aug. 10-20 New Mexico ..................... Aug. 17-27 Oklahoma ....................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Arkansas ....................... Sept. 7-17 South Texas .................... Nov. 2-12

European Division

SCANDINAVIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Norway, Bergen ................. May 17-21 Sweden, Stockholm .............. May 24-28 Finland, Helsingfors ........... May 31 to June 4 Denmark, Aarhus ................ June 7-11

WEST GERMAN UNION CONFERENCE

German-Swiss ................... June 21-25 Belgium ........................ July 19-23

GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BIENNIAL COUNCIL

Friedensau, Germany ............ July 4-16

EAST GERMAN UNION MEETING

Friedensau, Germany .... July 6-16, afternoons

LATIN UNION CONFERENCE

Roman-Swiss and Latin Union .... July 18-23 France and Holland ............. July 26-30 Barcelona ...................... Aug. 1-5

BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE

North England .................. Aug. 3-8 Scotland ....................... Aug. 10-13 Ireland ........................ Aug. 17-20 Wales .......................... Aug. 24-27 South England .................. Aug. 31 to Sept. 5

Zeichen Der Zeit

By Editor

Second Quarter, 1911. Now Ready

THIS number of our German magazine has an attractive cover design printed in black and blue. It contains strong, helpful, and interesting articles on practical Christianity, the signs of the times, religious liberty, health and temperance, missions, and other phases of present truth. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Partial contents as follows:—

“None” (a striking poem; a strong sermon). “Jesus, Our Example,” by Mrs. E. G. White. “Heavenly Sanctuary,” by Clarence Santee. “Why Universal War Is Held Back?” by J. O. Corliss. “Infidelity, a Sign of the Times,” by the editor, a remarkable comparison of the sayings of God and those of the Higher Critics. “For God and Liberty in Days Gone By,” by W. A. Spicer. “Results of Union of Religion and the State,” by the associate editor. “The Bible in the Public Schools.” “Child Marriages in India,” by one who knows. “What Shall We Eat?” “Results of Bad Combination of Foods.” “When a Mother Prays for Her Child” (poem). “Always Be Kind.”

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The Watchman

By Editor

The Present Truth Evangelizer from Cover to Cover

MATT. 28:19, 20 is the theme upon which our artist has based the design for the May Watchman cover, and it will be one of unusual excellence.

The following is a partial list of articles for May:—

“Partly Strong and Partly Broken,” by Prof. P. T. Magan, will be continued in this number.

“The Antitypical Scapegoat,” by C. P. Bollman.

“Sinai and Calvary,” by J. S. Washburn.

“The Sealing Work,” by B. G. Wilkinson.

“The Last Gospel Message,” by L. A. Smith.

“The Greek Catholic Religion,” by Rev. Walter McCarroll.

“Infidel Astronomy,” by Dr. O. C. Godsmark.

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By W. D. Salisbury; H. N. Sisco

NOTICE is hereby given that the next annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association of Washington, D. C., will be held in connection with the ministerial institute for the Atlantic and Columbia union conferences, in the First Philadelphia church, corner Fifty-first and Locust streets, Philadelphia, Pa., April 17, 1911, at 10 A. M., for the election of seven trustees for the coming year, to take the place of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

The members of this corporation consist of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the West Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the board of management of the evangelical work of the Seventh-day Adventists of the District of Columbia and Takoma Park, Md., and the board of trustees of the Washington (D. C.) Association.

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By Arthur G. Daniells

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By F. M. Wilcox

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Obituaries

SHERMAN.—Charles W. Sherman was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, March 18, 1852, and died Jan. 5, 1911. In September, 1872, he was married to Melinda Chastain. To this union five children were born, three of whom are living, and, with their mother, are left to mourn. Brother Sherman accepted the truth about eighteen years ago, and has remained a faithful and loyal supporter thereof. Words of comfort were spoken by Elders W. D. Forde, E. F. Collier, and the writer. M. H. SERNS.

WISE.—Ellen M. Passage was born in Westport, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1837, and died at her home at Ypsilanti, Mich., March 11, 1911, aged seventy-four years and fifteen days. Her marriage to Jacob Wise, who died five years ago, took place in 1854, and soon afterward they moved to Michigan. About twenty years ago she accepted the truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Willis. Sister Wise entertained a bright and comforting hope in the early triumph of this message, and this was a great comfort to her in her last days, and to her friends and loved ones when she was laid to rest. The funeral service was conducted at her home. Text, Matt. 5:4. E. K. SLADE.

EDWARDS.—Dr. Maria L. Edwards was born in Burr Oak, Iowa, July 16, 1865, and died at Sanitarium, Cal., Feb. 28, 1911. The end came peacefully, though quickly, and found her, as she sought always to be, ready to go. Her last days and hours of consciousness were unusually bright, filled as they were with thoughts of Him who was the center of all her ambition, the Bearer of all her burdens, her Light at each step of the way. In the writing of her life story, death must prove only a punctuation mark, a period at which she may rest for a “little while.” Beyond the resurrection, she will again take up the story, and carry it forward through the eternal years. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the Seventh-day Adventist church in St. Helena, Cal., at which place interment was made. C. L. TAYLOR.

FREEMAN.—Died at their farm at Hillsdale, Idaho, March 10, 1911, after a short illness. Ruth Freeman, daughter of Henry O. and Ella Freeman. Ruth was three years old, and was always happy and healthy. We are lonely without her, but know it will not be long till we see her again. MRS. H. O. FREEMAN.

McGEEHAN.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her parents in St. John, New Brunswick, March 26, 1911, Bertha A. McGeehan, aged seven years and six months. Bertha delighted in attending Sabbath-school, and loved the Lord. She was loved by all who knew her, and is greatly missed by her parents, being their only child. Funeral services were held at her late home, March 27. J. A. STRICKLAND.

VAN AUSDLE.—Fell asleep in Jesus at College Place, Wash., March 22, 1911, little Cora A. Van Ausdle, aged 8 years, 8 months, and 10 days. She leaves her parents, a brother, two sisters, an adopted sister, and many schoolmates and friends to mourn. The funeral was held at the home, and her body was laid to rest in the College Place cemetery. Eight of her little girl friends sang at the funeral, and accompanied her body to the grave. F. A. DELAMORE.

TAYLOR.—Died at the home of her mother in Ruatan, West End, Bay Islands, Central America, March 9, 1911, Sister Taylor, aged forty-five years. She accepted the message twenty-one years ago, and became one of the charter members of the Adventist Church in this island. She lived a faithful life, and was beloved by all who knew her. Her husband, mother, nine children, and many other relatives are left to mourn. We expect to meet her in the first resurrection. MAHLON WOOD.

PLUMMER.—Margaret Ann Plummer was born in Maysville, Ky., Jan. 25, 1831, and died March 6, 1911, having lived for eighty years. Kentucky was her home until 1864; the remainder of her life was passed in Indiana, near Rushville. Her husband, Martin P. Plummer, and one child preceded her in death; two children survive to mourn their loss. Sister Plummer accepted the third angel’s message about thirty years ago, and her faith in the soon-coming Saviour never wavered. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. We laid her to rest in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, to await the call of the Life-giver. A. L. MILLER.

DE BORD.—Died at her home in Montavilla, Ore., March 18, 1911, Mary Ann De Bord, aged a little over seventy-five years. She was born in Kentucky, and was married to E. F. De Bord at Toledo, Ill., in 1850. With her husband, she accepted the truths of the advent message about fifty years ago. At the time of her death she had been for twenty-seven years a member of the Central Seventh-day Adventist church of Portland, Ore. Ten children were born to Brother and Sister De Bord, four of whom, with the husband and other relatives, are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. M. DART.

HOWES.—Ida Estella Harmon was born in Genesee County, New York, Dec. 14, 1854, and died at her home in North Star Township, Gratiot Co., Mich., March 15, 1911. At the age of fifteen she, with her parents, moved to Battle Creek, Mich., and a little later to Potterville, Mich. Through a series of meetings held at that place by Elder E. B. Lane in 1872, the third angel’s message was brought to her home, where it was gladly accepted by the family. Sister Howes was a faithful child of God, and dearly loved by all who knew her. On Dec. 27, 1881, she was married to Harold D. Cooper, of Jackson County, Michigan. To this union one child was born. In 1885 she was left a widow, and in 1889 she was married to Francis H. Howes. Sister Howes is survived by her husband, her aged parents, one brother, one sister, and one daughter. Many friends and loved ones mourn her death. Interment took place in the Ithaca cemetery. E. K. SLADE.

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WANTED.—Adventist man and wife to work on ranch near Gillette, Wyo., at farm- and housework. Good wages paid year round. Chance to obtain government land in vicinity. Recommendations required and given. Address R. A. Wright, Wright, Wyo.

WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS.—Fisher’s premium birds, thoroughbred, highest class. Eggs, $2, $3, and $5 for fifteen; 50 eggs, $5.50; 100, $10. Shipped safely anywhere. Unfertile eggs replaced free. Beautiful illustrated price-list free. Address Forrest Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.

HOME CANNING FACTORIES.—Most delicious fruits and vegetables canned with our Royal Canners. Easy to learn; complete instructions. Splendid paying health food business. Complete equipments, $8.50 up. Write for illustrated circulars to Home Supply Manufacturing Company, Department A, Chattanooga, Tenn.

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BELIEVING in and desiring to keep the Sabbath, I would be pleased to communicate with any one needing help. Outside employment preferred, but will take inside work if not too confining. Address M. Arriott, Keyser, W. Va.

WANTED.—A doctor for permanent or temporary position in Chamberlain (S. D.) Sanitarium. Please write if you wish an exceptional opportunity in sanitarium practise. Address C. P. Farnsworth, M. D., Chamberlain, S. D.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (50 gallons), 75 cents a gallon; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—Best grade. 5-gallon can, $4.50; two cans, $8.50; ½ bbl. (about 32 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. By freight from Louisville or Chattanooga. 16-gallon keg, $12.50, from Chattanooga only. Address O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

HELP WANTED.—I wish to secure a man and his wife to begin work May 8; man for chores and gardening; woman for cooking and general housework. Two and one-half miles from Pomona, Cal.; church privileges; wages, $60 a month. In writing state age and experience. Address Mrs. L. R. Phillips, Loma Linda, Cal.

WISHING to engage more actively in missionary work, I desire to sell my farm of 75 acres, with good 11-room house; good barn, shop, and outbuildings; 400 young bearing peach trees; one acre strawberries; apple, pear, and plum trees; plenty of good water. One mile from Baker Mountain schoolhouse. Price, $1,250. Address D. T. Shireman, Hickory, N. C.

Missionary Program and Institute Address

THE theme of the fourth Sabbath home missionary program, found in the last issue, is the gospel of sociability and helpfulness. As the result of the simple plans of work presented in this monthly program, several conferences report that their tract sales during the past few months have greatly increased. Let preparation be made at once to make this program for April 22 a most interesting and profitable one.

THE office address of the Philadelphia Ministerial Institute is 1929 Girard Avenue. Workers attending the meeting should inquire at the Philadelphia stations for the street-car which will take them nearest to that place.

Adventist Canvassers in India and Panama

A LETTER recently received from Brother C. E. Weaks, of India, relates the following experience:— “One of our canvassers, Brother Poley, had a very interesting experience the other day. He went into a town in a little independent native state, to deliver some books previously ordered. He was met at the station by a fine carriage belonging to the state, and driven to his customers in grand style. He had his footman, driver, and everything going to make up style in Oriental countries. Arrangements had also been made for his entertainment at state expense. How is that for a Seventh-day Adventist canvasser to be treated? Surely our canvassers ride upon the high places of the earth, and ‘eat the riches of the Gentiles.’”

LAST week Brother H. H. Cobban, secretary and treasurer of the West Indian Union Conference, reached Washington from Panama, to counsel regarding the publishing work in that field. On account of the fire at Colon, he secured a very special rate to this country and return. He reports that the fire swept seven blocks, and as the houses are generally of pitch-pine, and lightly built in that tropical region, it made such rapid progress that our workers were able to save little from the press building. What arrangement can be made for the growing publishing work in this field, is the question under consideration.

General Conference Appropriations for 1911

Of special interest in this number is the report, by the treasurer, of the General Conference appropriations for 1911.

Encouraging Report from Young People’s Conventions

Last week Prof. H. R. Salisbury returned from a round of young people's conventions in the West, bringing a most encouraging report.

Ministerial Institute in Philadelphia

This week the ministerial institute, arranged by the Atlantic and Columbia union conferences, opens in Philadelphia. It will continue till the thirtieth.

A. O. Burrill Called to Minnesota

WE learn that Elder A. O. Burrill, lately president of the Kentucky Conference, has received a call to unite with the Minnesota Conference, to take up work in St. Paul.

Sabbath-School Gifts to Missions

The May issue of the Sabbath School Worker, now on the press, will have a report of the Sabbath-school gifts to missions during 1910. It is a report that will greatly interest all our people.

Pacific Press Appoints Assistant Manager

WE learn that the Pacific Press has secured Brother G. C. Hoskins, formerly secretary of the Iowa Tract Society, to take the place of assistant manager of its periodical department, in place of Brother C. N. Lake, under appointment to Japan.

Swedish Church Buildings

Two photographs come to us bearing testimony to progress in the Swedish work in this country. One shows a neatly built Swedish meeting-house in Quincy, Ill.; the other, a similar new church building erected by our Swedish brethren in Worcester, Mass.

On the Home Stretch

Under the title, “On the Home Stretch,” the Nebraska Reporter opens an article thus: “We turned the half-way mark last year in raising our part of the $300,000 Fund, and now have the larger part of this year left in which to complete the work so well begun last year.”

Printing of the Sabbath School Worker

For the purpose of aiding in some of the industries of the Foreign Mission Seminary, and to assist those going out to foreign fields in obtaining a knowledge of printing, the Review and Herald Publishing Association has turned over to the Foreign Mission Seminary the printing of the Sabbath School Worker. Subscriptions to the journal should still be sent to the Review and Herald Publishing Association; the Seminary has to do only with the mechanical work of the journal.

Pacific Press Training Workers

OUR brethren of the Pacific Press have recently released two workers for the mission fields, T. F. Culhane, now on the way to China, and C. N. Lake, who plans to go in the early autumn to Japan. Writing of the loss the office naturally feels in letting these experienced workers go, Brother C. H. Jones, the manager, adds:—

“However, we want to keep up the reputation of the Pacific Press as a ‘training-school for workers.’ We can count scores who have gone from the Pacific Press to occupy responsible positions in various parts of the field.”

Courage Amid Argentina’s Drought

WRITING from Argentina, South America, after a time of severe drought, Elder C. E. Knight says:—

“We are certainly of good courage here. In spite of the gloomy prospect for means in this conference on account of loss of the crops in the largest part of the republic, God is still giving us funds; and in some places where we did not look for much, we have been astonished that a few faithful ones have given about as much as in other years. I have been confident that in the hour of need some would be even more faithful, and others would take up their duty of paying their tithe for the first time.”

Hearings on Sunday Bills in New York and Connecticut

RECENTLY Our brethren were given a hearing before the New York Senate Committee on one of the Sunday bills pending in the New York Legislature. During the hearing a senator asked Elder S. B. Horton if he represented the people who publish Liberty. This shows that our work is receiving recognition. Elder C. H. Edwards reports an interesting hearing before a Connecticut legislative committee, March 23, on Sunday bills pending in the Connecticut Legislature. Six different bills were there for consideration, every one of which was designed to liberalize the present Sunday law. These bills were opposed by Protestants and Catholics alike, a Roman Catholic chancellor stating that the Catholic Church was opposed to any and every measure which would liberalize the American Sunday. For this he was warmly applauded by the Protestant clergy who were present. So much interest was manifested, and so much time occupied by speech-making, that our brethren were shut out; but they are promised a hearing on the bill at a later date.

Another Sunday Bill Before Congress

By S. B. HORTON

ONE of the first measures introduced into the United States Senate at the convening of the Sixty-second Congress, in extra session, was a bill (S. 237) “for the proper observance of Sunday as a day of rest in the District of Columbia.” Further reference to the bill, which provides for definite sabbath observance in the District, will be made in the next number of the REVIEW.

It is expected that the Religious Liberty Department at Washington will plan for an active campaign, in which all the people may have part. Shall we not look upon this bill as a measure permitted in the providence of God to bring to our national officials the principles of religious liberty? S. B. HORTON.