THE AMERICAN SENTINEL by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 24, 1887

THE AMERICAN SENTINEL.

By Editor

HOW IT IS RECEIVED.

THOUGH but little over a year old, the American Sentinel circulates in every State and Territory in the Union, and has a large and rapidly increasing subscription list. And while it has in a few instances been adversely criticised by the partisans of National Reform, so-called, no one has even attempted to show that its positions are not well taken, or that its conclusions are not just. But on the other hand, the friends of civil and religious liberty have hailed its inception as timely, and its arguments as weighty. The following are fair samples of the letters which its publishers are constantly receiving:—

Mr. —, attorney-at-law, Chapel Hill, N. C., writes:—

“I have happily had the opportunity of reading the November number of the American Sentinel, and I wish to express my hearty indorsement of the sentiments expressed in it.”

M. H. Brown, Adams Center, N. Y., says:—

“I have received sample copies of the American Sentinel, with which I am very much pleased. I shall certainly co-operate with you in giving it a wide circulation. I am sure New York will do her share at least in placing the Sentinel before the people.”

Edward F. Berkley, D. D., writes from Kirkwood, Mo.:—

“I have received several different copies of the American Sentinel, but my attention was not specially drawn to the paper until I was favored with the December number. I have read every line of it with great satisfaction. It is marked with ability and skill in handling the great question of Rome's progress and purpose, which will one day astonish a foolish and confiding people. ‘Her words [now] are softer than butter, having war in her heart.’

“I inclose twenty-five two-cent stamps for one year's subscription. If you will send me a few sample copies of the December number, I will make an effort to procure some subscribers. If it were possible, your circulation ought to be a million copies monthly.”

A gentleman in Norfolk, N. Y., says:—

“I think the Sentinel very valuable, and believe that it is called for at this time. It is doing a very important work. I wish you success.”

Another gentleman writes a very intelligent and appreciative letter from Louisville, Ky., in which he says:—

“I have carefully read the January number of the Sentinel and would say that I fully indorse its sentiments as being the only safe doctrine for the people of this nation, and the only safeguard of religious liberty.”