MEETING IN DANE CO., WIS by I. Sanborn; Wm. S. Ingraham

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 6, 1859

MEETING IN DANE CO., WIS.

By I. Sanborn; Wm. S. Ingraham

Bro. Smith : According to appointment we went to Utica Corners, Dane Co., for the purpose of pitching the tent; But as the weather was cold and quite windy, and as we could be accommodated with the Seventh-day Baptist meeting-house, it was thought proper to occupy it instead of the tent.

Here we commenced our meetings under discouraging circumstances. Much prejudice had been created in the place by the unjust course of some professed Advent preachers, our opposers. Only a few came out to hear at first; but the number gradually increased until the close of our meeting. Our views in relation to the destiny of man seemed to be in their way. This question was thoroughly investigated, and all prejudice seemed to give way before the power of Bible truth.

This question being disposed of we were prepared to call the attention of the people to the great truths contained in the third angel's message. Our Seventh-day Baptist brethren were much interested, and at the close of our meeting were willing to confess that they had seen great light on the Sabbath question as it was brought forth, and as it stands connected with prophecy.

On the second first-day at 2 P. M. we met at Bro. Mills' to take into consideration some business matters; and as those that had labored with the tent the past

summer reported to the brethren the facts connected with the enterprise, it was decided by the brethren present that they had not been fully compensated for their labor; and feeling willing to help in this matter, as they had not ready means, it was thought proper to make choice of Bro. Joseph G. Wood to act as treasurer to whom they could send their donations when ready. His P. O. address is Broadhead, Green Co., Wis.

I. SANBORN. WM. S. INGRAHAM.

Monroe, Wis., Sept. 23d, 1859.