REPORT FROM BRO. CORNELL.
By M. E. Cornell
Bro. Smith: Since my last report of meetings in Anamosa, the interest has greatly increased. The people were anxious to hear what could be said against these views, and sent for a talented preacher of the Disciple order to come and engage in discussion upon the law and Sabbath. He came, and the result was a stirring up of the people far and near to investigate the subject. It made sale for many books on the subject. At the close of the three days' engagement a vote was taken on the merits of the question, which resulted in a very large majority in favor of the ten commandments. Several of the elder's own brethren either voted against him or refused to vote at all. There was a crowded audience most of the time, and an excellent opportunity was afforded to get the subject before many who had heard nothing. By the means I have heard of several Adventists, some of whom have heard nothing for years. I have now very urgent calls in several different places; one from the very town where my antagonist lives. They have written me in behalf of many citizens, a most urgent request, offering to send me money to pay my stage fare, if I will consent to go. In the discussion I found the law chart of great service, it giving the advantage of addressing the eye as well as the ear. It is easy with the chart to show their "partiality" in the law of God. About twenty-five in the town have decided to keep the Sabbath, and some in the country; I know not how many. Thirty subscribed for the Review during the meeting. I have now given two lectures in this place (Fairview), in the Baptist meeting-house. Last evening many had to stand up, the house was so crowded. There is a good interest, and may the Lord give success, to the enlightening of the honest-hearted in this vicinity. We were made glad by a visit from Bro. and sister White. It was truly cheering to see that their interest and confidence in this last work is still increasing. The saints appeared to be much encouraged, and some were persuaded to obey the truth. There is an increasing interest to hear on the truth. There are many important openings in northern Iowa, and Minnesota. But how shall they hear without a preacher, and how shall they preach except they be sent? May the Lord open the way for the advancement of present truth the coming summer. Fairview, Iowa, March 1, 1860.