A Correction by Orvil Jones, Clerk

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Aug 1, 1865

A Correction.

By Orvil Jones, Clerk

BRO. WHITE: Whereas certain false reports have gone out to other churches concerning our church at Avon, Rock Co., Wis., which would have a tendency to destroy the confidence of the brethren in us, we believe it to be our duty to correct these reports through the Review, that they may be circulated no further; also to ward off the evil effects of the same. The reports are as follows:

1. That we retain members in our church that have enlisted into the service of the United States.

2. That we do not keep up our meetings; and

3. We have been represented as being backslidden, or gone down.

In answer to the first, we say that all members of this church who have enlisted, were disfellowshipped at the first opportunity. To the second we reply, that the meetings have always been kept up either at the church or at private houses. Our meetings are well attended, considering the distance some have to go, and their means of conveyance. Some of our brethren, not having teams, frequently walk seven miles to attend our Sabbath meetings, and are generally there every Sabbath. We would also say, that our meetings are good, and the brethren manifest the same desire and determination as ever to overcome and go through with God's remnant people to Mount Zion.

By order of the church.

ORVIL JONES, Clerk.