Note from Bro. Cornell.
By M. E. Cornell
Bro. Smith: I have no evil report to bring from this section. The church at Republic are getting established, several have thrown away their tobacco, and seem to desire to walk in the light. The Universalist house is now closed against us, and the friends are talking about making preparations to build a house in the spring. I go next to Townsend, and then I trust my work in the churches is about finished, for the winter at least. New places must be opened, and the glad news spread abroad. I learn that Spiritualism is breaking out anew in this State. At Sandusky city, I am told the clergy have all they can do to keep their members. The spirits speak through trumpets, and give such proofs of their presence, that great excitement prevails. You will doubtless see reports of it through the Spiritual press. "As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth." Men are now boldly advertising to do this here in Ohio. Large, flaming handbills are posted, from which I copy the following: "A brilliant display of Egyptian magic," "Mr. Hinchey, during the entertainment will introduce two of the great magical feats performed by Jannes, the distinguished opponent of Moses before Pharaoh," "Wonderful performance," "Most splendid and sublime feats ever performed in the world." These words and sentences were displayed in large, colored letters, and presented a very striking appearance, yet those who witnessed the performance, said that it was really wonderful. But the people are so accustomed to wonders, that these things are but little noticed; they know not that these are signs and fulfillments of prophecy in the last days. But few realize the solemnity of this time. Satan's work is advancing, and O, may the message soon go in power, and the remnant be gathered. Amen. Milan, Huron Co., Ohio, Dec. 3d, 1858.