This meeting has now been in progress about four weeks, but owing to the excitement caused by the war news, soldiers' musterings, and unfavorable weather, our advance has been slow. As near as we can ascertain, about thirty have decided to obey the truth. About $18 worth of books have been taken, and many are investigating.
A clergyman of the town "made others to hope that he would confirm the word" by promising to show the change of the Sabbath after the tent was gone. We invited him to take the stand and show it to the people, but he would not accept it. He prefers to give the people warning after the sword is gone.
By mutual consent Brn. Snook and Shortridge exchange places for the remainder of the season, in consequence of which I have been alone the past week, Bro. Shortridge not having yet arrived. We remain here another week.