Review and Herald, Vol. 6, No. 2.

THE ATONEMENT
Earlier text: PERPETUITY OF THE ROYAL LAW

BETSEY BYAM

From Sister Byam.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I will give you a short history of my past life from the time I first thought that God for Christ's sake forgave me my sins. If I rightly remember it was in August, 1830. I was at the house of my sister reading a hymn called the judgment hymn. While reading, my mind was thrown back upon my past life; and seeing nothing but sin and iniquity in my path, I felt that if God should cut me off in my present state of mind, I should be beyond the reach of hope. I called for my mother, and requested her to pray for me, and was told that I must pray for myself; and falling on my knees, I poured out my soul to the Giver of all good. I soon found relief, and shortly after united with the Methodists (of which denomination my mother was then a member) where I remained until 1841, when I saw that God's goodness would not permit him to punish his creatures with unending pain.
From this time I began to examine my Bible with attention; and finding that God is good unto all, and his tender mercy is over all his works, I could not resist the conviction that the doctrine of universal salvation was true. My husband being a member of that denomination, I never wavered from this faith until the Winter of 1853; though my husband had embraced the Advent faith in 1851. From this time I often persecuted him, telling him he was always changing from one thing to another; but he always pointed me to God's word and told me that he had learned that man had no immortal soul, and would cease to exist at death, and would remain so until the resurrection; and those who were found worthy to have part in the first resurrection would be made immortal through Christ, and would reign with him a thousand years, and at the expiration of that time, the wicked would be raised and array themselves under their leader, the Devil, and compass the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city, and the fire of God would come down from heaven and devour them. I thought much upon the subject, and often in his absence would sit down and with a prayerful heart, read those passages to which he had directed me; and I soon found that I could not harmonize them in any other way.
Soon after this, he invited me to attend meetings with him where Brn. Hutchins and Ingraham were going to preach. I consented to go, notwithstanding my prejudice to the Advent people. Their subject was the second and seventh chapters of Daniel in connection with the thirteenth chapter of Revelation. The four kingdoms there brought to view, and Christ's everlasting kingdom immediately following, showed to my mind at once that Christ was near, even at the doors. My heart was ready to leap for joy at the thought of my being so near my long-looked-for home, and I could cry out, Amen, even so, come Lord Jesus. I then began to feel that I loved the Lord and wished to follow him into a watery grave; I therefore embraced the first opportunity to be baptized. I now rejoice in hope of Christ's soon coming. I love God's holy Sabbath-day, it gives such pleasure to meditate on the mercy of God.

BETSEY BYAM

Ulysses, Potter Co., Pa., July 20th, 1854.

Extracts of Letters.

"Bro. J. M. Stephenson writes from Barkwoods, Wis., Aug. 1854:—The Church of God at this place is in a flourishing condition. The Lord is reviving his work among them. Some fifteen or sixteen have recently embraced the truth, and put on Christ by baptism. May the Lord revive his work. Remember us in your prayers."
"Bro. J. E. Titus writes from Ypsilanti Mich. July 29th, 1854:—We need to have good seed sown among us here; for though we have great preachers and splendid churches, yet with regard to Bible religion, we are both barren and unfruitful."
Bro. Hehner writes from Pickering, C. W., Aug. 13th, 1854:—"There is a prospect of good being done here, if some brother could come and labor amongus. May the Lord direct some one this way to give meat in due season."

The Final Extinction of the Wicked

From Bro. Sunrock.

MR. EDITOR :—I have come many thousand miles across the ocean from a benighted heathen land. I was twenty years old before I could read one word of Scripture; and about two years from that time I was converted to God. He made me to feel that I was a condemned sinner; and I saw that nothing could save me but Faith in Christ; and God in his goodness made me see that I could do nothing to save myself. And I will tell you, that in my own country, Lapland, I was persecuted for Christ's sake: they would spit tobacco in my face, and strike me with their hands, and do many things to vex and mock me; and yet I was happy and rejoiced in God that I was accounted worthy to suffer for his sake; and confessed with tears my attachment to God. I will tell you too, that it is only two months since I heard the doctrine of the Second Advent. I have read some of your papers, and they tell much about the faith of Jesus. About one year ago, I commenced keeping all the commandments of God. But much as I am pleased with your paper, you entertain one idea that I do not understand, and I wish you to give me the passages of scripture that proves this doctrine. This is concerning the destruction and final extinction of the wicked. I understand the Scriptures to read that the "wicked go away into everlasting punishment," that the "smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever. I belong to no church, but the Church of Christ. I find so many errors in every church, that I feel I cannot walk with them. I am therefore deprived of the privilege of sitting at the Lord's table. The Methodists will not receive me because I keep the true Sabbath: the Seventh day Baptists will not receive me because I do not belong to their church.
I am your friend. ALEXANDER SUNROCK. Milton, Rock Co., Wis. 1854.
  • We design publishing our views in full on this subject, soon. Please accept what we now send you, on this subject. ED.

Encouragement in the Christian Warfare

From Sister Elmer.

DEAR BRO. WHITE :—For more than a year I have been trying to keep all of the commandments of God, and I praise the Lord for the light that is constantly shining upon my pathway. I have no wish to trample on any part of God's holy law. I feel like putting my whole trust in the Lord, and pressing my way onward until I see the end of the Christian's race.
Who is there that is watching the signs of the times, who cannot lift up his head and rejoice, knowing that his redemption draweth nigh? I am not free from trials, yet I am happy. Let us be encouraged; for our warfare will soon be ended, and our victory won. I believe the time of trouble, spoken of in Dan. xii, is just before us; and we shall have to put on the whole armor of God in order to stand. I feel that there is nothing too dear for me to sacrifice for Christ and his cause. I desire to be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass.
Yours, believing that the remnant who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, will soon be at home. DELILAH C. ELMER.
Ashfield, Mass., Aug. 13th, 1854.

ELIZABETH DEGARMO

From Sister Degarmo.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The Review has not been an idle servant here. It has traversed this region round about, and has been like the leaven of the scriptures. I thank God for sending brother Woodruff to look up the scattered sheep. I have been alone in trying to keep the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus. It brings such sweet peace that I often in the night, while meditating on the beauty of the commandments am led to speak out in praise to God. My course I mean shall be onward and upward till I see Jesus.
Yours looking for Jesus in the clouds of heaven,

ELIZABETH DEGARMO

Parish, Os., Co., N. Y., July 30th, 1854.

OBITUARY.

DIED at Plattsburg, N. Y., Aug. 14th, Mary, wife of Wm. Mott, aged 54 years, after a severe illness of seven weeks. Her mind was calm through all her sufferings, and her language was, "The will of the Lord be done." She died in full triumph of faith, rejoicing that she had kept the commandments of God. She often said, "Take all of this world, but give me Jesus."
MOSES MOTT.

A Work for All to Do.

WHO has not a work to do? Is there a person who can say, in these perilous times, these last days, I have naught to do? any who can say there is nothing for them to do, because they are not gifted to go forth and preach. We hope there are none who can calmly sit down in these days and think they have not a work to perform: but if there are any, to such we would say, Discharge such thoughts from your minds, and harbor them not in your hearts; for there is a work for all to do: all may be employed in the great work of acquainting the world with the third angel's message, and thereby be the instruments in the hand of God, of saving some souls from death. We have not all the same gift, but all have a talent to improve upon, and we must be up and doing, working "while it is called to-day; for soon the night cometh wherein no man can work." Have you no friends who know not the truth? can you not show them the light, and urge them to walk in it? Tell them that the third angel's message is the last call of mercy to a fallen world; that soon it will cease and there will then be no hope for the poor sinner who has rejected the offers of salvation, which were held out to the inhabitants of the earth; but they will be exposed to the wrath of a just Judge with no cloak to cover them: for they would not accept salvation when it was to be had without money and without price.
Can you not write a few words of encouragement to your brethren and sisters? You are often cheered, when sinking beneath temptations and trials, which seem almost too heavy to be borne, by reading the productions of their pens, and can you not say one word of comfort and encouragement in return? Let no brother or sister say they have not a work to do while so many precious souls are perishing around them for want of the truth, and a knowledge of the ways of salvation, as taught us in the Bible. Who can think upon the awful situation the world and fallen churches are in, without a shudder, and a desire to recall some of the wanderers? Perhaps you know not where to commence. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might." Let us be busy one and all. It will not do to sit idle; for soon our Judge will appear, and we shall have to give an account of the talent entrusted to our keeping. We have no time to lose, but must be at work.
We must not sleep as do others; for God has entrusted a precious charge to the keeping of his children. May we see to it that nothing is lost.
J. E. GREMS. Hebron, Jeff. Co., Wis., Aug. 4th, 1854.

FOREIGN NEWS.

THE WAR.

Wednesday, Aug, 16.
The Royal Mail steamship America, Capt Lang, from Liverpool on the 5th inst., arrived at New York about 5 o'clock this evening.

THE EASTERN WAR.

The news from the Danube continues generally favorable to the allies,—but nothing decisive has taken place.
On the morning of the 30th the Russians are stated to have attacked the Turkish and French camps at Giurgevo, but were totally defeated with the loss of 2,000 killed and a large number of prisoners.
The Russians were retreating in forced marches. They had quitted Frateschi, and it was occupied by the Turks. The evacuation of Wallachia was completed, and a proclamation had been issued declaring that all the soldiers who remained behind would be considered deserters. The Russian troops were being concentrated on the Sereth.
Omer Pasha was expected to arrive at Bucharest on the 31st July, and would meet with a brilliant reception. It is believed that force must be employed to dislodge the Russians from Moldavia. The Austrian Army, under Prince Lichtenstein, is ordered to advance from Pesth to Gallachia, the army in Gallachia moving towards the frontiers.
The Archduke Albrecht has removed his head-quarters to Crousadt, in the South-east corner of Transylvania. The total Austrian force on the frontier, reached 330,000 men, under command of Baron Dekess. The frontiers have not been crossed, but the preparation for hostilities were on a colossal scale. Russia makes no warlike demonstrations toward the Prussian frontiers. The Cholera was increasing in violence at Constantinople.
The third French Division left Varna on the 27th, for Kustendje and Silistria. The accounts from Montenegro are unsatisfactory. Prince Daniel was assuming a threatening attitude towards the Turks at Aputz.

THE BLACK SEA.

The Allied fleets with Generals Canrobert and Brown had proceeded towards the Crimea coast to reconnoitre.
The Times declares positively that a force of from 80,000 to 100,000 men—British, French and Turks, will immediately invade the Crimea, and will attempt to effect a lodgement on the heights that command Sebastopol.
From Asia the reported defeat of the Turks by the Russians at Kars is confirmed, and the Russians were besieging Kars.
Cholera had made its appearance among the British troops.

THE BALTIC.

The fleet was at Letsund at latest accounts. Gen. Baraguay d' Hilliers had had an interview with the King of Sweden. His Majesty declared his willingness to unite with the Western Powers on certain conditions.
De Hilliers, with the French troops, had joined the fleet off the Aland Islands.
Kama Karleby, had been re-inforced by the Russians.
Four hundred British, on the 18th, made a descent on Kolinga, in the island of Desel, and, after destroying four boats, retired.
Since the 23d, the blockade of the ports in the Gulf has been more rigorous, it not being possible for any vessel to enter or leave.
The Prussian Emperor, Archduke Constantine, and the Archduchess had a narrow escape from being captured by an English steamer, near Cronstadt.
A Telegraphic dispatch from Vienna states that the Russians were totally defeated at Slobodzie on the 22d July by the Turks, and that they lost 2,000 men and 500 prisoners. The Austrian Correspondent, however, contradicts this intelligence. 30,000 Ottomans had crossed the Danube at Oltenitza.
Accounts from Varna mention that a grand Council of War was held on the 19th, at which Omer Pasha and the Allied generals were present. The fleets still remained at Baltschik, but great operations were evidently on the eve of taking place. Numerous transports were at Constantinople, working day and night to take in water, provisions and stores. Silistria has been victualled for three months.
Important news was hourly expected from the Baltic. The English squadron, with French troops on board, passed Gothland on the 27th of July. A telegraph from Stockholm states that a heavy cannonading had been heard at intervals in the direction of Bomarsund. Rear-Admiral Martin, with 9 ships, was watching Helsingfors. Rear-Admiral Chads was to effect the bombardment of Bomarsund as soon as the French troops destined to occupy the Aland Islands should arrive. The main force of the allied fleets was at Led Sound, south of the Aland Islands, on the 25th of July.
Another letter from Constantinople affirms that the expedition to the Crimea is positively decided upon, and that it would be commanded by Marshal St. Arnaud, who was to have with him 25,000 men. Flat bottomed boats for the disembarkation of troops were being constructed in the arsenal of Constantinople.
A report was current in London, but believed to be premature, that Bomarsund had been taken with great loss on both sides.
The most important news, however, is that given in the London Times, of the 2d inst., to the effect that the Russian army was in full retreat from Frateschi to Bucharest. Its vanguard was at Schelvala two hours distant from Bucharest. The artillery, baggage and hospitals, in three long columns, were marching to the Sereth. The retreat was affirmed to be from strategic causes.

THE CHOLERA IN FRANCE.

The National Intelligencer publishes the following extract of a letter from an American, now in Europe, dated, Marseille, July 17th, 1854.
I am induced to make some remarks about the Cholera, now in twenty-six departments in France. Perhaps they may throw light on the strange journeyings of this dreadful scourge of God. It appears to have flown over Lyons, a city
surrounded entirely by water. It has never been there—It lighted at Avignon, at the Pope's palace, the highest ground in the city. Out of 800 in that palace, 240 died; the rest went to Arles, carrying the disease with them, and it there raged in the most dreadful manner. Such was the panic that in a population of twenty thousand, only five thousand remained, the rest having fled, no one knows where. The deaths are at present reduced to fifty a day. Some of the soldiers were ordered to Marseilles, to embark for Algeria; they introduced it into this place.
Eighty thousand inhabitants have emigrated; many fled to encamp in the woods. Soon their little means will be exhausted, and they will be forced to seek employment in or near the city, which will add to the victims.
Many die from sheer fear. It is said that fathers have fled, leaving wives and children to follow as soon as necessary articles have been collected; also that mothers have done the very same thing. Families hire wagons, carrying bedding, &c., not knowing where to go, only to get out of the city.
Our streets look as if a second plague existed. At six o'clock the shops close, and everybody retires, while a death-like silence prevails, even on the beautiful promenade Buonaparte, which is usually crowded till midnight. The number of deaths within a few days, have been about 130 per day.
A Government vessel sailed from here on the 10th for Constantinople, with troops. The cholera appeared on board, and they put into Malta, having lost 45. Soon this dreadful disease will be introduced among the troops of Moslem and their allies, also, the Western powers.
From what I have said it would appear that this scourge is not wholly in the air, as is believed in the United States, but is also communicated by travelers. It does not follow the course of rivers; it avoided Lyons, and as stated, never has been there. That city, as regards fresh water, is washed on all sides by two large rivers; one coming from the north of France, passing by Paris, where the cholera is bad; the other from Switzerland. Marseilles is surrounded by the sea; no fresh water is near, and yet see how it suffers.

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Appointment.

PROVIDENCE permitting there will be a Grove Meeting at Norfolk, St Law. Co., commencing Sept. 1st at 2 o'clock P. M. and holding over Sabbath and First-day.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
H. G. BUCK.

Tent Meetings.

PROVIDENCE permitting, Tent Meetings will be held in the following places:— Champlain, N. Y., Aug. 25, at 5 o'clock P. M. Plattsburgh, " Sept. 1, " " These Meetings will continue as long in each place as the circumstances will allow.
There will be a small Tent on the ground in which those who have provisions and bedding, can be accommodated. Provision will be made for horses only.
Those desiring Tent Meetings in their vicinity will please address Josiah Hart, at any of the places where Tent Meetings are to be held, in season to reach him at such meetings, that suitable arrangements may be made, and seasonable notice given in the REVIEW. Josiah Hart, E P Butler, H Bingham, Albert Stone, } Committee of Arrangements.
☞ The Tent Meeting at Champlain will be held on the farm occupied by C. O. Taylor, about one and a half miles west of Rouse's Point Village. There will be a wagon at Rouse's Point Depot, to accommodate the Brethren from the East, at 8 o'clock, A. M., and at Champlain Depot, at 1 o'clock, P. M. for the accommodation of the Brethren from the West.
Also the Tent Meeting at Plattsburg, will be held on the farm of Wm. Mott, about two and a half miles west of the Village. C. W. SPERRY.
☞ O. Davis, Wm. Bailey's paper has been stopped. We will now send it to New Bedford.
☞ Brn. Nichols and Davis, We have sent your letters to Josiah Hart, Rouse's Point Village, N.Y., care of C. O. Taylor.

To Correspondents.

1. In writing to this Office, let everything of a business nature be put on a part of the sheet by itself, or on a separate sheet, so as not to be mixed up with other matters.
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5. Let everything be stated explicitly, and in as few words as will express the writer's meaning.
6. In writing texts of scripture, be sure to copy from the Bible correctly. It is no small sin to carelessly mangle the Word of God as some do.
If the above directions are complied with, we shall be saved much time and perplexity, and be less liable to mistakes in transacting the business of the Office.

AGENTS.

MAINE. N. N. Lunt, Portland. S. W. Flanders, Canaan. Cyprian Stevens, Paris. S. Howland, Topsham. W. T. Hanniford, Orrington. Wm. Bryant, Wilton.
NEW HAMPSHIRE. J. Stowell, Washington. S. Bunnel, Claremont.
MASSACHUSETTS. O. Nichols, Dorchester. O. Davis, N. Fairhaven. Wm Saxby, Springfield.
VERMONT. R. Loveland, Johnson. H. Bingham, Morristown. S. H Peck, Wolcott. Lewis Bean, Hardwick. Edwin Churchill, Stowe. E. P. Butler, Waterbury. Josiah Hart, Northfield. R. G. Lockwood, Waitsfield. Jesse Barrows, Irasburg. Alonzo Lee, Derby Line. E. Everts, Vergennes. H. Gardner, Panton. S. Willey, Wheelock
CONNECTICUT. E L H Chamberlain, Md'town A. Belden, Kensington.
RHODE ISLAND. Ransom Hicks, Providence.
NEW YORK. J. Byington, Buck's Bridge. A. Ross, Caughdenoy. David Upson, Moreland. R. F. Cottrell, Mill Grove. John Wager, Orangeport. L. Carpenter, Oswego. A. H. Robinson, Sandy Creek. E. A. Poole, Lincklaen. J. A. Loughhead, Elmira. John Hamilton, Fredonia.
PENNSYLVANIA. M. L. Dean, Ulysses. J. H. Heggie, Alleghany.
MICHIGAN. Albert Avery, Locke. Ira Gardner, Vergennes. David Howett, Battle Creek. C. S. Glover, Sylvan. A. B. Pearsall, Grand Rapids. A. A. Dodge, Jackson. Wm. M. Smith, " A. C. Morton, Delhi.
OHIO. J. B. Sweet, Milan.
WISCONSIN. E. S. Sheffield, Koskonong. T. R. Sheldon, Rosendale.
CANADA EAST. B. Hills, Melbourne.
Letters. R. F. Cottrell, G. Hoxsey.

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