A Bad Report by James White

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 18, 1871

A Bad Report.

By James White

It is humiliating to be compelled to report that the bills sent out to delinquents in last week's Review sum up $4,193.19. And this sum is by no means all that is due on the Review, as we have sent bills to none who have paid up to the present volume. There are probably $2000 due on the current volume which would swell the entire sum due on the Review to $6,193.19.

The sums of the bills sent to different States, Territories, &c., are as follows:— Michigan, $1,198.51; Ohio, $222.64; Pennsylvania, $77.68; New York, $496.82; Maine, $254.91; New Hampshire, $41.50; Vermont, $127.02; Massachusetts, $60.60; Rhode Island, $60.27; Connecticut, $63.88; Alabama, $2.00; Arkansas, $4.32; West Virginia, $4.86; Canada, $76.70; Indiana, $78.13; Illinois, $209.74; Wisconsin, $378.99; Iowa, $404.85; Minnesota, $188.54; Missouri, $149.47; Kansas, $40.20; Oregon, $2.66; Nebraska, $26.80; Colorado Ter., $3.22; Washington Ter., $7.48; California, $11.40; Total, $4,193.19.

It is time that this matter should be taken hold of in earnest. We earnestly recommend

1. That all who can command the money, pay up past indebtedness, and, at least, one year in advance.

2. That each State take measures to settle those accounts that are not immediately settled.

3. That the Review be discontinued to all unworthy delinquents.

4. That the liberal and able of each State make donations for the worthy poor in their State, and pay for all papers sent to such at the rate of $1.50 per year.

JAMES WHITE.