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Wellsville, Tent No. 1.

The interest still continues good. On Wednesday evening, when we spoke on spiritualism, we had an audience of six hundred, and the attendance has been good throughout the week.

The Methodist minister of the place has commenced to preach against us. Last evening he spoke on the millennium, taking the position that the thousand years of Rev. 20 are prophetic years, and that therefore there will be a universal reign of peace and righteousness on this earth before the second advent of Christ. The resurrection to take place at the commencement of this period is a “moral resurrection” (here is a new term for our theologians to define), and has already taken place, and the millennium commenced. He has announced that he will prove the immortality of the soul next Sunday.

We have advertised to speak on the millennium Tuesday evening.

Eld. A. H. Hall has joined us to assist for a time in the work.

We still request the prayers of our brethren for the work here.

B. L. Whitney. M. H. Brown.

Pulaski, Tent No. 2.

We closed our labors here in the tent Sunday evening. Had meetings all day Sabbath and Sunday, and about four hundred were out to our last service, although there was a union temperance meeting with a speaker from abroad at the same time. Baptized seven more after the forenoon meeting Sunday, making nine in all. We cannot tell the exact number that have fully decided to keep the Sabbath; but we have a good Bible-class formed, arrangements made for weekly prayer and Sabbath meetings, and have taken preliminary steps for the building of a house of worship. We have obtained fourteen subscribers for the REVIEW, and may still get more.

Our tent is shipped to Mannsville, where we expect to hold meetings until camp-meeting week, and devote what time and attention we can to the interest here.

I would say to the brethren in this vicinity, that the future success of the cause here will largely depend upon the interest they manifest in the work, and the course they take.

It is due to Bro. Robinson and family, and the rest of our tent company, that I express my obligation to them for their interest and assistance, to which the success we have enjoyed is largely indebted.

S. B. Whitney.

Jamestown, Tent No. 3.

Attractions at Fair Point, and the “stay-away” arguments of the ministers, decreased the attendance at the tent, which was at no time very large. Sabbath, Aug. 11, nineteen adults pledged to keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Not one of these had ever heard of present truth or the third angel’s message before the tent was pitched here.

In view of the shortness of the time till our State Conference, we deemed it advisable to remove to Blockville, Cattaraugus Co., to commence meetings on Wednesday next. Shall meet with the friends here on Sabbaths. Meetings are appointed at a private house. Among those who have embraced the truth is a young man who desires to attend a Biblical Institute. He has been for some time past preparing for the ministry; but his way seemed blocked up. May God bless him with a life of usefulness in proclaiming the whole truth.

With grateful hearts to God, we go to our third stand, more needy than ever of the prayers of God’s dear children; but full of hope, and of faith that as our day, so shall our strength be. Pray for the dear friends in Jamestown.

Chas. B. Reynolds.

St. Lawrence Co.

I attended the monthly meeting at Silver Hill, July 14. The brethren were out from Fine. Had a good attendance, and freedom in speaking. I spoke to them three times. Some things that had made discord seemed to be removed. Two rose for baptism. They, with others, will be baptized soon.

Sunday afternoon I went twelve miles to Hermon, and spoke once there. All the friends took part in the social meeting. This church celebrated the ordinances for the first time on this occasion.

A. H. Hall.