The second annual meeting of the Illinois T. and M. Society was held in connection with the Illinois Camp-meeting and Conference, Sept. 28, 1873. Prayer by Bro. S. N. Haskell.
Voted, That the President appoint a Committee of three to nominate officers for the ensuing year.
Eld. S. N. Haskell made some good remarks on the subject of distributing tracts.
Adjourned to call of President.
SECOND SESSION.
Nominating Committee report, for President, Eld. R. F. Andrews; Vice President, J. R. Whitham; Secretary, Mary Miller, Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill.; Treasurer, A. J. Douglas, Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill.
Directors, District No. 1, Thos. Brown, McConnell’s Grove, Stephenson Co.; No. 2, Geo. M. Bowen, Durand, Winnebago Co.; No. 3, Lucius Winston, Pontiac, Livingston Co.; No. 4, W. O. Dungan, Aledo, Mercer Co.; No. 5, B. F. Merritt, Princeville, Peoria Co.; No. 6, Wm. Penniman, Woodburn, Mc-Coupin Co.; No. 7, Martin Kittle, Darien, Clark Co. All duly elected by the society.
Remarks by Brn. Butler and Haskell in reference to the workings of the society, its rise and progress, and the claims the cause has on us at this time.
Adjourned sine die.
R. F. ANDREWS, Pres.
T. M. STEWARD, Sec. pro tem.
P. S. The State Secretary being absent, we have no report of the workings of this society for the past year.
The Adventists
By OLD SUBSCRIBER
[We have not yet received a report from the California Camp-meeting, but, in advance of it, the following from a San Francisco paper, which may be of interest to the readers of the Review.]
The Adventists.
THEIR RECENT CAMP-MEETING NEAR YOUNTVILLE.
Editor Morning Call—Dear Sir:—The Seventh-day Adventists have been holding their camp-meeting near Yountville during the past week. The actual count a few nights since of those occupying tents was 485, though many others came in from day to day from the neighboring towns and villages. Last Sunday, the estimated number was 1,500. It was a strange sight to me, never having been at a camp-meeting before, to see timid men and women getting up at the meeting and speaking so rapidly and eloquently—one hundred and fifteen spoke in fifty-five minutes. The meetings have been particularly orderly—not a hoodlum on the ground the whole time—and the general arrangement reflects great credit on the managers. The bell rung at 5 A. M. for prayers, and at 9 P. M. to have all the lights extinguished, and frequently through the day for meetings. There were sixty-three tents pitched, some coming from as far south as Santa Cruz. San Francisco was ably represented by the occupants of three tents.
Some important matters were considered, and preliminary arrangements made for the erection of a Health Institute and Publishing House somewhere on this coast, modeled after those at Battle Creek, Michigan. Several well-to-do members pledged considerable of their means toward enlarging the usefulness of this church when necessary, and over eight hundred dollars was subscribed in one evening toward a missionary fund, etc.
Twenty-nine persons were baptized yesterday. There has been no excitement or fanaticism exhibited at these meetings, but the greatest good will.
Seeing an inquiry a short time ago in The Call from an eminent minister as to what course could be pursued to encourage the people to take more interest in religious matters and to observe the Sabbath more strictly, I will say that, judging from the rapidly increasing numbers and the good order displayed on last Sabbath, this people seem to possess the secret. The San Francisco branch meet at the hall next to Dr. Scudder's old church on Mission Street. Yours truly,
OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Yountville, Napa Co., Cal.
God's Long-Suffering.
Peter's language works upon my mind. 2 Pet. 3:9, 15. God's long-suffering. He has revealed himself to us as holy, and averse to sin; as benevolent, and as such averse to suffering and evil. He sees sin and suffering so vastly on the increase, why is it that he does not put an end to it? The only answer is found in the text. His long-suffering is salvation. There are more to be saved. As we look at prophecy, it appears to us it is almost history. Why not finish up the work quickly? Why send his angels to hold the angry nations from doing their last work? All seem ready to finish it up. Why not? The long-suffering of God is salvation, not willing that any should perish. Verse 9.
The signs are nearly all in the past. The saints are crying, Come, Lord Jesus. The earth is groaning for deliverance, and infidels are defying the Almighty. In all these things we see the patience and long-suffering of God, and the patience of the saints. Then, dear brethren, if the reason why the end does not come is that more may be saved, let us be patient, for the day of the Lord will come. Verse 10. There will be a great rush suddenly. All seems to be ready for the outset, like a thief in the night. The Lord will come. If to save some, the end is delayed, let us labor with all our might to help on the work of saving men.—Sel.
John Quincy Adams and the Punctual House
John Quincy Adams was noted for his habit of punctuality. Every duty was performed promptly, at its proper time. On one occasion, when the Representatives were assembling in the Capitol, the clock struck twelve, the hour for business. One of the members said to the Speaker: “It is time to call this House to order.” “No,” said the Speaker, “Mr. Adams is not yet in his seat.” The next moment Mr. Adams entered, and the House was called to order.
Neglected Duty
One of the saddest thoughts that weigh upon the heart of the sincere Christian is that of opportunities for doing good which have been wasted. Their shadow returns upon the mind like a nightmare. The blanks in life contain more guilt, perhaps, than its blots. The devoted Archbishop Usher, after fifty-five years of earnest labor in the ministry, uttered the following prayer on his death-bed: “O Lord, in special, pardon me my sins of omission!”
Annual Meeting of the Ohio T. & M. Society.
By O. F. Guilford; M. E. Reynolds
The second annual meeting of the Ohio T. and M. Society was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Lexington, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1873. Meeting called to order by the President. Prayer by Eld. S. N. Haskell. Minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. The report of the present year was then presented as follows:—
No. of members received during the year, 23; entire membership, 199; No. of families visited, 324; letters written, 207.
No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 115; Instructor, 76; Reformer, 144. No. of REVIEWS distributed, 469; Instructors, 86; Reformers, 225. No. pages of pamphlets and tracts distributed, 170,999.
Money received during the year:—
On Membership, $ 23.00
“ Donations, 98.80
“ Book Sales, 35.00
“ Delinquent Fund, 226.84
Total, $383.64
The reading of the report was followed by comparison of the present report with that of the first year by Eld. S. N. Haskell, and interesting remarks from Brn. Haskell and Butler on the T. and M. work.
The Nominating Committee gave the following report:—
President, O. Mears; Vice President, O. F. Guilford; Secretary, M. E. Reynolds; Treasurer, J. B. Gregory.
Directors: Dist. No. 1, J. Q. A. Haughey; No. 2, W. T. Carson; No. 3, C. H. Wolcott; No. 4, O. F. Guilford; No. 5, John Mears.
The report was accepted and the nominees were elected by a unanimous vote. Instructive remarks were made by Bro. Haskell concerning the duty of the several officers, and interesting accounts of the workings of the T. and M. Society in other places.
Adjourned sine die.
O. F. GUILFORD, Pres.
M. E. REYNOLDS, Sec.
Appointments and Quarterly Meeting Notices
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
** Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago, are invited to attend.
No providence preventing, I will meet with the church at Salem Center, Ind., Sabbath and first-day, Oct. 25, 26. At Rossville, Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 1, 2. At Michigantown, Nov. 8, 9. Will some one at Salem Center meet me at Angola on Friday, Oct. 24? S. H. LANE.
A general quarterly meeting of the T. & M. Society of Minnesota will be held at Stewartsville, Oct. 25, 26. It is very desirable to have the directors, district secretaries, State secretary, and as many of the friends as can come, at this meeting. We expect Eld. S. N. Haskell at this meeting to help forward the work in this State. H. GRANT, Pres.
Quarterly meeting of the Bowersville church of Ohio will be held Oct. 25, 26. Quarterly meeting for the T. & M. Society, Dist. No. 1, will be held in connection with this meeting. All the members in this district are expected to hand in their reports. We hope that all those who love the cause will rally to this meeting. Bro. O. Nears, president of the T. & M. Society is expected to be with us. J. Q. A. HAUGHEY, Clerk.
The next quarterly meeting of the Owen County church will be held at Patricksburg, Owen Co., Ind., Nov. 1, 2. We would also say that the T. and M. Society meeting will be held in connection with this meeting. The president will meet with us for the purpose of more fully organizing this Society. We extend an invitation to all Sabbath-keepers in this district to attend. Let us all make a grand rally and come up to the work of the Lord. Those who are not members of this society will find this a good time to make a start. We will, perhaps, appoint a librarian at Spencer in order to make it convenient for the brethren and sisters in that part of the country; and also appoint another librarian at Patricksburg. This will make it convenient for all to get tracts. We would say again, Let us all come together and have a good meeting. N. CARAHOOF.
Meeting of the T. and M. Society will be held at Mackford, Wis., for district No. 8, in connection with our quarterly meeting, Oct. 25, 26. All members of the society belonging to this district are requested to bring or send in their reports at this meeting. RUFUS BAKER, Director.
The tract and missionary meeting, district No. 2, will be held at Charleston, Vt., or where H. W. Barrows may appoint, Nov. 1, 2. District No. 3, at Wolcott, 8, 9. No. 4, at South Huntington, at Bro. J. Pierce's, 15, 16. No. 5, at Jamaica, 22, 23. District No. 1, at Bordoville, 29, 30. A general quarterly meeting will be held at Bordoville in connection with the district quarterly meeting. We hope to see all the directors present, that measures may be taken to enter into the work unitedly. Will the brethren of the several districts make a special effort to attend these meetings and bring in their reports? L. BEAN, Pres.
No preventing providence, I will meet with the friends in Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Sabbath and first-day, Oct. the 18th and 19th, 1873. R. J. LAWRENCE.
The next monthly meeting for Jefferson Co., will be at Adams Center, Nov. 1 and 2. The ordinance of baptism will be administered to those who wish it. As several are going forward, I hope that all who have been convinced of this duty will obey at this meeting. Let there be a general gathering. C. O. TAYLOR.
There will be a meeting for Colon and Parkville at Parkville, Mich., on Sabbath and first-day, Oct. 18, 19. Tract and missionary meeting on first-day. For the church at Dowagiac, Sabbath, Oct. 25, at Champlain school-house. Tract and missionary meeting in the evening. At Pokagon, Sunday, the 26th, at half-past ten, and in the evening. I. A. OLMSTEAD, Director.
Quarterly meetings of the N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society will be held as follows: Dists. No. 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11, as the directors may appoint. If nothing in the providence of God prevents, Bro. Edson and self will attend meetings as follows: Dist. No. 8, Kirkville, Oct. 25, 26. The regular monthly meeting at Verona will be omitted. We wish to have a general attendance at this meeting of all the members of the society, and especially the scattered friends in this district. There will be an opportunity afforded for those who may wish to unite with the church to do so. Also the ordinances will be administered. Dist. No. 10, Ulysses, Pa., Nov. 1, 2. Dist. No. 9, Wheeler, Steuben Co., N. Y., Nov. 8, 9. During the intervals of these meetings we will visit different parts of these districts as Brn. Coates and Lindsay may arrange. Appointments for the districts not named and the general meeting will be duly noticed. P. Z. KINNE, Pres.
Political Excitement in Paris.
PARIS, Oct. 3.—The city has been full of conflicting rumors to-day in regard to the political situation. The report which gained most currency and caused the greatest excitement was one stating that the permanent committee of the Assembly would order that body to meet on the 13th inst., and that the Government officials now absent from Versailles had been ordered to proceed there immediately, but a dispatch from official sources in Versailles pronounces it untrue.
The Count de Chambord will issue a manifesto next week.
President Thiers, since his return to Paris, has received visits from a large number of Deputies of the Left.
M. Leon Say, the presiding officer of the Deputies of the Left Centre, has issued a circular calling a meeting of the members of the party on the 23d inst., and declaring in favor of a conservative republic.
The Republicans are redoubling their efforts to thwart the designs of the monarchists. M. M. Thiers, Dufaure, Say, and Perier hold a conference next week. All sections of the Left are united, the extremists promising to submit to the guidance of the moderates. The Republican journals of every shade of opinion support all candidates for the Assembly who pledge themselves to vote for the republic without regard to their antecedents. Petitions are in circulation, addressed to wavering deputies, and urging them to support the republic. M. de Remusat, at the request of ex-President Thiers, has consented to contest an election in the Department of the Garonne against the candidate of the monarchists.
The programme of the conservatives on the meeting of the Assembly will be the restoration of royalty, constitutional and parliamentary government, a redivision of the country into electoral districts, and the immediate nomination of a lieutenant-general of the kingdom.
Commandment Exercise.
The committee on business in the “REVIEW AND HERALD Literary Society,” at the meeting of Monday evening, Oct. 6, called for the fourth commandment in various languages, when it was given by members of the Society in English, French, Danish, German, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldaic.
Erratum: Date Correction in Thoughts on Daniel
Erratum.
IN “Thoughts on Daniel,” page 37, are these words concerning the Empire of Babylon: “In 667 B. C., it became connected with the people of God by the capture of Manasseh.” The figures should be “677.”
Tract and Missionary Society Business Address Notice
By J. H. Warren
Notice.
I WOULD SAY to all who wish to do business with me in regard to the Tract and Missionary Society, that my address is, Medford, Steele Co., Minn.
J. H. WARREN, Director Dist. No. 1.
News and Miscellany.
“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
Brussels, Oct. 3.—The Echo de Parlement says it has private information from Paris that the monarchy will certainly be proclaimed on the proposition of the majority of the Assembly.
London, Oct. 5.—A special despatch from Paris to the London Observer states that 350 Deputies of the French Assembly have pledged themselves to support a motion for the restoration of the monarchy.
Paris, Oct. 5.—The Deputies of the Right at a meeting to-day appointed Gen. Changarnier, the Duke d’Audiffret-Pasquier, the Baron de Larcy, M. Combier, and Count Baru, a committee to draw up a platform on which all sections of the Right can unite.
Versailles, Oct. 6.—The trial of Marshal Bazaine by court-martial opened at noon to-day in the palace of the Trianon. The Duke d’Aumale presided.
Among the witnesses present were Marshals Canrobert and Lebœuf, and Generals Frossard, Bourbaki, and Changarnier.
When the formalities attending the opening of the court had been completed, a brief recess was taken; after which, by order of the President, a statement of the public services of Marshal Bazaine was read. It comprised a history of his military career from the beginning, and recounted the distinctions which had been conferred upon him and the wounds he had received.
The report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Capitulation of Metz was next presented and read.
This was followed by the reading of the indictment, to which the Marshal listened attentively, but without emotion.
M. Riviere then submitted his report. It reviews the plans of the campaign proposed by the defendant, and gives a sketch of the battle of Forbach, in which great stress is laid on Bazaine’s responsibility for the result because he neglected to go to Gen. Frossard’s assistance. In regard to Bazaine’s conduct at Metz, M. Riviere takes the ground that the Marshal was at no time really desirous of leaving the place.
Christian Union Notices Littlejohn's The Constitutional Amendment
The Christian Union, H. W. Beecher’s paper, gives the following notice of an important work lately issued by this Office:—
Mr. W. H. Littlejohn of Allegan, Michigan, has, in a book entitled The Constitutional Amendment (Published by the Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association, Battle Creek, Mich.), argued with uncommon ability, and with great candor and good feeling, against the proposed religious amendment to the Constitution. He thinks that the agitation for that amendment, though “ostensibly inaugurated in the interest of the kingdom of Christ, will ultimately prove most destructive of religious liberty.”
The Financial Excitement.
THE topic of the week, of course, has been the panic. It has been preached about in the pulpits, written about in the press, talked about in the streets, and become, in the parlor, the substitute for the weather when other conversation lagged. The panic has extended from New York to other cities. The banks in the great commercial centers have very generally suspended currency payment, except in small sums for actual necessities. Greenbacks were one day at a premium of five per cent on Wall street. Some few of the large manufacturers have been compelled to stop or to reduce work because they could get nothing with which to pay their hands. What has become of all the money? A single incident will help to answer this question. One large mercantile house in New York, which shall be nameless, foreseeing the storm, drew out their bank account, and locked up, in gold and greenbacks, in their safe enough to meet all their incoming obligations. Now, said they, we are safe, whether the banks break or not. The same course was pursued, though on a smaller scale, by thousands of depositors. The only thing therefore that can give ease is confidence; when confidence returns, money will return to circulation again.
Meanwhile the general outlook is brightening: Gold is reported as being shipped from abroad in large quantities. The produce exports in the week of the panic are reported as at $1,000,000 in excess of the average. The President’s refusal to lend the United States funds to the street, has been almost universally approved of on Wall street, and even by conservative men there. The fact that in the city of New York, on the first day for the payment of personal taxes, $133,350 were paid in, shows that money is really not so scarce even here as it appears to be. Two of the suspended bankers propose to begin business again, taking new deposits, and settling up the old as rapidly as their circumstances will permit. The Stock Exchange has opened again, and with fair sales and no injurious results; and the President has written a reassuring letter which has had the effect, without making any very definite promises of relief, to strengthen public confidence and inspire public hopefulness. The general conviction of moneyed men is that the storm will do us all good: that it will clear the market of worthless securities; that it will lead to greater caution in investments; that it will check the flow of capital into wild speculation and deflect it into immediately productive trade and manufacture; and that it will compel more attention to economy all over the country. Best of all, there is a faint hope that it may lead to the resumption of specie payments or accelerate their return, by bringing gold to our shores, and by the lesson it has taught of the evils of our present artificial system. We could afford to appoint a public holiday in commemoration of the event if that were the result of it.—Chris. Weekly.
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