St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.
By S. B. Whitney
As I stated in my last report, Bro. Hall and myself came here with the tent and commenced meetings on the 30th of July. Considerable missionary labor had been expended before we came, and as a result two or three were partially keeping the Sabbath, and others were investigating. Some interest was manifested, and the attendance varied from twenty-five to about two hundred. Spiritualism was exciting some interest, and that subject called out a tent full. By invitation, I repeated the discourse on that subject in the Baptist church, which drew a full house. Our location was not favorable, being on the very outskirts of the village, but it was the best we could procure. But about a week ago, through the influence and efforts of some of the citizens of the place, we secured a more convenient lot, which had been refused us when we came, and we pulled up stakes and moved, the advantage seeming to warrant our doing so, which the sequel has proved. The interest is increasing and extending, and the prospect is fair for some fruit at least. The editor of one of the village papers has taken quite an interest in our work, publishing notices gratuitously, and is giving a synopsis of the discourses in his paper. He has sent a copy of his paper to the REVIEW with a request to exchange. A request has been made us to speak on the subject of the Sabbath at a place four miles from here next Sunday morning, an appointment having been made by a minister from this place to speak there on the same subject in the afternoon. We have engaged to comply, not having an appointment for that hour in the tent. As is to be expected, such an interest raises an opposition, and we expect to have a battle to fight. Brethren, pray for us and the cause. S. B. WHITNEY.
Gouverneur, N. Y., Aug. 17, 1875.