p. 79 | Review and Herald, Vol. 40, No. 10. (8/20/1872)

Joseph's Coffin.

“And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him; for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.” Ex. 13 : 19.

That coffin was no more relic nor memorial of the dead. It was a confession of faith; of Israel's faith, of Joseph's faith, of Moses' faith. It embalmed a creed, and a creed of no common kind, of no earthly origin—the creed of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob—the creed of the church from the beginning. That coffin proclaimed to Egypt, to Israel, to the world, the one old patriarchal faith, life through death, the redemption of the body, the resurrection of the just. It was one of the most singular and expressive testimonies ever given to the hope of the church. It contained not so much a dead body as a living hope. It spoke in Joseph's name, and in Israel's, and said, We believe not in death, but in life; not in corruption, but in incorruption; not in the grave, but in deliverance from the grave; not in the triumph of the last enemy, but in his destruction; not in Egypt, but in Canaan; not in Pharaoh's palace, but in the mansions of a nobler king; not in the tent and pilgrimage, but in the city that hath foundations; not in this present evil world, but in the world to come, the new heavens and the new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.

By that coffin, then, Joseph being dead, yet spake. He spoke to Israel; he speaks to us; yet he speaks not of death, but of life; yea, it is death that is made to proclaim life. It is the wrappings of mortality that are made the witnesses and pledges of resurrection, and of the inheritance which is incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away.

It protested that death was not an eternal sleep, that corruption is not the law and doom of creaturehood, and that mortality was not forever; but it pointed also to another death, another bier, another tomb, out of which life was to arise. It not only said, “I believe in the resurrection of the dead,” but I believe in Him who is to die, and be buried, and rise again—the seed of the woman, the son of Abraham.

It is with this better and diviner life that we have to do. Connection with this is everything to us. Connection with Joseph, either in life or death, could do nothing for Israel or for us; but connection with the Son of God, with his cross, his blood, his death, his tomb, can do everything. His death is life to us; his grave is resurrection. As many as touched him in his life—even the hem of his garments—were made whole; and as many as come in contact with his death and bier are quickened into newness of life.

But he is in Heaven, and we are on earth. How can we touch him now? Foolish question! The point of contact, and the way of contact, are the same as ever; and our belief in the Father's testimony concerning his death and resurrection is that which establishes the connection between us. And what have corporeal distances to do with the belief of a divine record, either in hindering or helping faith.

And the life of which we become possessed in believing this true record concerning Him who died for us, is a life of greater magnitude and fullness than that which our first father lost for us. “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” It is a life unlike that of which the flesh of our natural birth makes us partakers. It is a life beyond Egypt, beyond the desert, beyond the earthly Canaan, a life which is hid with Christ in God.

It is a life which is consummated in resurrection; not fully tasted till this corruptible has put on incorruption, and death been swallowed up in victory. It is a life connected with an inheritance and a kingdom; a life connected in all its glorious issues with the return of Him who is our life, of him who is the first and the last, who liveth and was dead, and is alive evermore; for when Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we appear with him in glory.—Christian Treasury.

Pope and Emperor.

The conflict which, in consequence of the proclamation of Papal Infallibility, has arisen between the Pope of Rome and the Imperial Government of Germany, now threatens to assume dimensions which may make it ere long one of the great events of the nineteenth century. Until the convocation of the Vatican Council, the Catholic Church had been on so good terms with the Prussian Government that the bishops themselves, in their reports to the Pope, and in their official publications, did not hesitate to recognize the friendly sentiments of their Government. These relations could not be expected to continue when the Vatican Council declared the Pope to be infallible, and thus reasserted the claims of the mediæval popes to an absolute superiority over all the secular governments of the world. Although even now it proceeded with great caution and moderation, the government deemed it a duty to resist all efforts of the hierarchy to carry out its schemes.

The protection of Old Catholic priests and professors against the bishops, the introduction of liberal school laws, and expulsion of the Jesuits, were among the first measures adopted to this end. They filled the ultramontane party in and out of Germany with rage. The papers of the party threatened a defection of the whole Catholic population in the case of another foreign war; the bishops, in collective addresses to the Emperor, complained of the new persecution of the Church. But all this was only a prelude. Now the Pope himself has spoken. In a speech made to the deputies of a German reading society, which had an audience with him, he expressed his sorrow that the first minister of a powerful government, after victorious successes in the field, had placed himself at the head of the persecution; but he (the Pope) had notified him that a triumph without moderation is of no duration, and that a triumph which engages in a war against truth and the Church is the greatest delusion. Soon, however, His Holiness predicted that a little stone would be let loose from on high, which would shatter the feet of the colossus bent upon persecuting the Church. It was these last words which produced a sensation throughout Europe. They were generally understood as an open declaration of war against Prince Bismarck or the German Empire, and as a call upon all Catholics in the world to co-operate for their destruction. When the advisers of the Pope perceived the fatal impression which the Papal speech had produced, they hastened to put upon it, as they have done so often on other occasions, a milder construction, declaring that by the colossus to be destroyed the Pope understood the system of modern liberalism. This construction is too tortured to meet with ready acceptance; and it is remarkable that even the organs of several German bishops do not withhold their disapproval of the overbearing imprudence of the Papal language.

In Berlin, the Imperial Government is fully satisfied as to the hostile intentions of the Pope and his intimate counsellors, and the official and semi-official papers declare that the gauntlet so defiantly thrown down will be taken up. What the plan of campaign will be is not yet fully disclosed; but already have diplomatic relations with the Papal Court been interrupted, and the Government shows itself fully determined to check the unfounded claims of the Pope and the bishops over the State and society. In this war, Bismarck has the unanimous support of all the parties in Germany, except the ultramontane. It is felt on all sides that the conflict is assuming a character which makes the conclusion of a definitive peace utterly impossible, and which can only end by the complete destruction of the one or the other of the two belligerents. Rome has again, and now more explicitly than ever before, shown that she never will cease her endeavors to crush out every non-Catholic form of religion; and the German Government and the German people appear to have now at last become fully aware that patronage and support given to Rome furnish to the Church of Rome new weapons. All in Germany, except the ultramontanes, view the coming conflict as a continuation of the great struggle of the Middle Ages between Pope and Emperor. Then Gregory VII. and his followers made the first great attack to destroy the independence of every form of secular government; and the brunt of the battles was for many centuries borne by the emperors of Germany, then the most powerful rulers of the Christian world. Though Germany no longer enjoys the same prominence among the civilized nations, it is the first Power to take up the war which Rome intends sooner or later to carry on against every nation of the globe. We need not point to the interest which every Christian country must feel in the issue of the contest. If, contrary to the general expectation, Rome should be able to coerce the German Government into a humiliating truce, she will more than ever be regarded as a dangerous foe, and we may expect on her part, in every country, a bolder aggressive policy against modern civilization. If, on the other hand, the German Government succeeds in annihilating the strength of the ultramontane party, it will undoubtedly be the severest blow to the Roman pretensions since the days of Luther.

Bismarck has the reputation that when he prepares in earnest for war, he examines more the efficiency than the morality of his plans. So it may be that he will have recourse to some measures that will not meet the approval of all those who cordially wish him complete success. Thus, if Prussia, as is reported, is busily at work to secure, in the case of the death of Pius IX., the election of a liberal successor, she will probably find it necessary to adopt measures of more than doubtful morality, and may forfeit the sympathy of many who now look upon her as the banner-bearer in one of the most important conflicts of the world's history. At all events, every new phase of this war will be watched all over the world with intense interest.—The Methodist.

The Key of Knowledge.

By B. F. Merritt

“Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge.” Luke 11 : 52.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 4 : 6.

Few of those who fill responsible positions in the world seem to realize the power they exert in shaping the destiny of their fellow-beings. The more important the trust committed to man, the more important is it that his mind should be illuminated by the Infinite Mind, and his heart be warmed by the love of God, and that his powers all be consecrated to God, that he may be a proper instrument, in the hand of God, to perform the assigned work.

“Ye have taken away the key of knowledge.” Beware, ye influential men, lest you do this unwittingly. Have you thought how easily you can take away this key from some poor soul? A trusting heart and an inquiring mind will gain the desired knowledge. But should you cause distrust in the holy word, or impress the mind with the thought that it cannot be understood, the key—the motive that prompts the penetrating power that unfolds the truth—is gone.

Why is it that so many millions of conscientious men and women in this land of Bibles are so ignorant of God's will, and can see no way to God but through that great barrier of church, priests, pope, and saints? Because the key of knowledge has been taken from them. Every creed that prescribes a faith, and says, “Thus far shalt thou come in the knowledge of the doctrines of the Bible, but no farther,” takes away the key from those who adhere to it.

I suppose the most common and effectual way of taking the key of knowledge from the people, in these days, is by impressing the mind with the thought that the declarations of the Bible are to be taken in a spiritual sense, that God does not mean what he says, and therefore learned divines must be heard to explain before it can be understood.

Oh! that minds could be disabused, and souls made to properly appreciate the word of God.

Think not, dear reader, that it is useless for you to try to understand God's word. It is a kind letter from your loving Father to you. He did not make a mistake, as some shepherds do, and place the feed so high that the little ones of the flock cannot reach it. He understood well our natures and our capacities when he sent his word to us, and it is perfectly adapted to our wants. He did not err. And now the effort that we must put forth to gain a proper knowledge of the truth is just what we need to invigorate and prepare us to appreciate it.

Jesus would give you the key of knowledge. He says, “Search the Scriptures;” “Seek and ye shall find;” “Blessed is he that readeth and they that hear;” “Whoso readeth let him understand.”

Read and study God's holy word, as a letter of kind admonition and instruction from a loving Parent, who, with the utmost solicitude, seeks your present and eternal good. It is his will that we should be noble men and women, and attain to the highest state of excellence, and his word points out the way.

“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” Prov. 2 : 1–6.

B. F. MERRITT.

Shut the Door in Prayer

God is often lost in prayer and ordinances. “Enter into thy closet,” said he, “and shut thy door about thee.” “Shut thy door about thee,” means much; it means shut out not only frivolity but business, not only company abroad but company at home; it means let thy poor soul have a little rest and refreshment, and God have an opportunity to speak to thee in a still, small voice, or he will speak in thunder. I am persuaded the Lord would often speak more softly if we would “shut the door.”

The Power of Earnest Prayer

An hour passed in sincere and earnest prayer, or in conflict with, and conquest over, a single passion or a subtle bosom sin, will teach us more of thought, will more effectually wake in faculty and form the habit of reflection than a year's study in the schools without them.

Michigan and Indiana State Conference

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Michigan and Indiana State Conference.

This Conference will hold its twelfth annual session in connection with the camp-meeting at Battle Creek, Thursday, Sept. 5, at 9 A. M., for the election of officers, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. U. Smith, Mich. J. F. Carman, Conf. D. H. Lamson, Com.

The Health Reform Institute.

The stockholders of the Health Reform Institute will hold their sixth annual meeting at Battle Creek, Michigan, in connection with the camp-meeting, Friday, Sept. 6, at 9 A. M., for the election of Directors, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. S. H. King, B. Salisbury, S. A. McPherson, E. H. Root, D. R. Palmer, J. F. Carman, James White, Directors.

The Michigan T. and M. Society.

The Mich. and Ind. Tract and Missionary Society will hold its first annual meeting in connection with the Mich. Camp-meeting, Sept. 4-10. We hope for a full report to this Conference. Let all the members report to their respective librarians or agents in time so they can give a summary to their director; and it is expected that he will give the number of names and amount of labor done in his district to the President in time for the meeting. E. H. Root, Pres. Mich. and Ind. T. & M. Society.

Quarterly meeting for the Seventh-day Adventist church of Avilla, Mo., will commence Aug. 31, and continue over Sabbath and first-day. All are invited to attend. D. N. Wood, Clerk.

The friends of the cause in Peoria and Knox Counties, Illinois, will meet for quarterly meeting at Princeville, the first Sabbath and first-day in September, 1872. B. F. Merritt.

Quarterly meeting at Dell Prairie, Wis., Sabbath and Sunday, August 24 and 25. One great object of the meeting is to form a Tract and Missionary Society of the churches of Dell Prairie and Hundred Mile Grove. We hope for a general attendance of all members belonging to the Dell Prairie and Hundred Mile Grove churches. P. S. Thurston.

Quarterly meeting of the Poy Sippi, Wis., church, at the Cady school-house, Sept. 7, 8, 1872. Will Brn. Thurston and Baker please meet with us. Brethren and sisters are invited to attend. J. F. Eastman, Clerk.

Quarterly meeting for the churches at Little Prairie, Johnston, and Oakland, Wis., at Oakland, Sept. 7, 8. Hope for a general attendance. O. A. Olson.

Quarterly meeting for Mackford and Marquette churches, at Mackford, Wis., Sept. 7, 8. The friends of the cause in this district are earnestly requested to be present at this meeting. We hope that Bro. Sanborn will be present without fail to organize our Tract Society. Rufus Baker.

The next quarterly meeting for the churches of Orleans, Orange, Greenville, Vergennes, Bushnell, Montcalm, and Deerfield, will be held with the Greenville church the first Sabbath in November; and the churches will be visited as follows:— Orange, Sept. 14, Bro. Wm. Alchin and Maynard. Orleans, Aug. 19, Bro. Stephen Alchin and Hodges. Vergennes, Sept. 21, Bro. L. Kneeland and Howe. Greenville, Sept. 28, Bro. E. Vandusen and Towle. Bushnell, Oct. 5, Brn. King and Spencer Vandusen. Montcalm, Oct. 4, Brn. Banks and Staines. S. H. King.

Hygienic Book Fund.

By James White

Those interested in the great health question feel deeply anxious that the Reformer shall spread far and wide. And at present nearly the only available means within our reach is the circulation of tracts and pamphlets upon the subject. Health is of priceless value. The confidence of the people is being shaken in drugs; and nature's remedies, proper food, pure water and air, light, exercise, and proper rest, are being held up, more or less, in nearly all the secular and religious periodicals, as the safer reliances for health.

The people are prepared to read, and we have just the reading for them, and want the means to publish tracts and pamphlets to put into the hands of our Tract and Missionary Societies to judiciously scatter everywhere.

We invite attention to the article on this subject found on another page of this paper, and also invite thousands of true health reformers to follow the example of those who have donated liberally to the Hygienic Book Fund. Pledges should be taken at our camp-meetings. JAMES WHITE.

The Work in Ohio.

By James White

During the last week of our meeting at West Unity, the weather was quite wet, so that we could not accomplish what we desired and expected. On this account it was decided that Bro. St. John should remain there for a while.

I expected to pitch the tent again, and go on with another meeting; but the frequent rains prevented our taking it down in season to pitch it last week, and the near approach of the camp-meetings in Michigan and Ohio rendered it inexpedient to commence another tent-meeting at present.

The opportunity I enjoyed with Bro. St. John was pleasant to me; and I regret that he is so feeble physically. I fear that unless he shall be able to unite some manual exercise with his mental, he will not long endure his labor as a preacher.

I should greatly rejoice if Ohio had some earnest, vigorous, resident preacher, able to enter new fields.

There are friends of the cause there ready to second and support any effort that may be put forth in this direction. More earnest prayer is yet called for that God will raise up laborers. Brethren in Ohio, do not be discouraged. In God is help. Hold on to his arm, and plead his promises. This cause is his, and it cannot fail. J. H. W.

Important Articles.

By Editor

It is unnecessary for us to say, Let the important articles of Bro. White in this number be carefully studied by all the friends of the cause; yet we feel like saying it. It will be a gratification to all that he feels called out to speak thus lengthily, if by so doing he is not over-taxing his strength.

His suggestions are sound, scriptural, and timely; and we ask all who can move heartily forward in accordance with them, to stay up his hands by their prayers and consistent life. We make no call upon those who are determined not to heed them; for we doubt if the prayers of such would be of much avail.

Political.

By Editor

We said a few words last week on the subject of politics. What we referred to as especially to be avoided is the partisan spirit to which so many will give themselves up, and which will lead to such extravagance and recklessness in word and action. Success for their side is their undeviating purpose, though it can only be gained by deceptions and perversions of the worst kind. This is what has given politics the reputation of being so filthy a pool, and why so many, outside of any religious considerations, refuse to wallow therein.

If a person wishes, when the time comes, to go and deposit his vote he can quietly do so, and then go about his business, without plunging into the spirit, and heat, and strife, of the canvass.

But on which side shall I vote, if I vote at all? On this point we still say what we have ever said, and what has been and is our position as a body: While there are a greater or less number of men in all parties who are unprincipled and corrupt, there are sound principles in opposition to which we could not consistently move. Our position on the subject of slavery, as it has existed, a curse in itself and a curse to the country, forbids that we should affiliate in politics with that party which has supported it in the past, and who would again restore it if they had the power.

A New Work.

By James White

IMPORTANT TO THE FRIENDS OF THE CAUSE.

We have completed, and caused to be published at the REVIEW AND HERALD Office, a very important work, entitled, An Appeal to the Working Men and Women in the Ranks of Seventh-day Adventists.

This work, contains a statement concerning the organization of Tract and Missionary Societies, and their work. It gives the constitution by which they are governed, with many important explanations, and general remarks. It is supposed to give the name of each share-holder and donor, who has contributed to the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, Health Institute, and the Book Funds, with the amount set to the person's name.

With this book in their hands, the officers of the Tract and Missionary Societies in the several States can, at a glance, see how much stock each State has taken in our Publishing Association, and the Health Institute. And more, they can see how much each church, and each individual, has taken, and who have not yet taken stock in these noble institutions.

The work treats quite fully upon the subject of Wills, and is, with its numerous stirring statements and its figures, a constant appeal to the working men and women in our ranks, to act in the fear of God, liberally, and to act now, or when duty demands action.

On receipt of order, a bound copy of the Appeal will be sent, post-paid, free, to the officers of our several Tract and Missionary Societies. Price, bound, post-paid, 40 cents; in paper cover, 25 cents.

JAMES WHITE.

Michigan Camp-ground.

On the Mich. Central R. R., mail trains, and the Kalamazoo and Jackson accommodations, will stop at the camp-ground two miles west of Battle Creek station, from Sept. 3-10, but no freight nor express trains. Time your journey so as to connect with mail or accommodation trains on the Central, and have your baggage marked “camp-ground.” Those coming from the west will of course stop before they reach Battle Creek, and those from the east will pass through to the ground west. The mail and accommodation trains run as follows:

FROM THE EAST.

Mail train leaves Detroit at 7:00 A. M. Jackson at 10:50 A. M. Reaches Battle Creek at 1:15 P. M.

Kalamazoo accommodation leaves Detroit at 8:15 P. M. Jackson at 12:45 A. M. Reaches Battle Creek at 3:05 A. M.

FROM THE WEST.

Mail train leaves Chicago at 5:30 A. M. Kalamazoo, 11:30 A. M. Reaches Battle Creek 12:30 P. M.

Jackson accommodation leaves Kalamazoo at 5:00 A. M. Reaches Battle Creek at 5:58 A. M.

Those who find it necessary to come on express trains, and those who come on the Peninsular R. R. will find teams at the depots in the city to convey them to the camp-ground.

Tents! Tents!

By MICH. CONF. COM.

CHURCHES and brethren coming to the Michigan Camp-meeting should provide themselves with tents as far as possible. The camp-meeting committee have made an effort to hire tents, but can find none to be had in that way. They found four which could be secured by purchase, and have ventured to take them. They are 12x16, 10ft high, 4ft wall, costing at manufactory $36 each. These will be held first for those who wish to buy; and if not sold, can be rented. But let none stay away, if they cannot get tents, as provision will be made for them in some way. This is the only camp-meeting for Michigan for this year. Let there be a general rally from all parts of the field. We should be glad to see many from other States. MICH. CONF. COM.

To the Churches in Michigan.

By Mich. Conf. Com.

THE Conference for 1872 is right at hand. Choose your delegates. The following is the ratio: “Each church, to the number of twenty members, or under, is entitled to one delegate, and one delegate for every additional fifteen members,” over the first twenty. Thus, if you have thirty-five members, you are entitled to two delegates, if fifty, three, and so on. Let every church have its delegate or delegates on the ground if possible. If this cannot be done, don’t fail to make a full response by letter.

Bring reports which shall state,

The number of members at the time of last Conference.
The number of additions since that time, by letter, or conversion.
The losses, by death, letter, or apostasy.
The present number, after adding the gains and deducting the losses.
How many pay Systematic Benevolence.
What amount of S. B. is pledged.
What proportion you devote to Conference use.
How many Sabbath-school scholars you have.

Let every delegate before he leaves his home look these points all over, and see that he is prepared to report on every one.

THINGS TO BE LEFT AT HOME.

All home cares and perplexing affairs; everything that would harass the mind and distract it from the worship of God. Throw these all off, and come to give yourselves wholly up to the object of the meeting.
All roots of bitterness, personal jealousies and bickerings, and church trials generally, if you have any such on hand. We have been happily free from them thus far. Let us keep so. Let union prevail. Let love reign supreme. This ought to be the largest and best Conference and camp-meeting we have ever held. It can be. We expect it will be.

MICH. CONF. COM.

Appeal in Behalf of the Health Reformer.

By Editor

We are determined to get the Reformer before the reading public. To do this most fully it has been decided to offer four numbers of the present volume as a trial trip, for the very small sum of 25 cents. We are satisfied that if our friends can have the perusal of the Reformer for four months, they will not part with it lightly, but will renew their subscription for next volume.

Every family should have a chance to help in this matter. That all may have an opportunity, we propose that the Tract Societies, throughout the States where they have been organized, take the matter in hand and work for a few weeks with a will. We would propose that an agent be appointed in each church to call on every Sabbath-keeping family in the church and solicit subscriptions for friends at twenty-five cents each. Also that another agent—perhaps two or more in some places—be appointed to canvass among the people generally, for which special purpose there is a prospectus now ready at this Office, which will be furnished free on application. It is printed with first page of Reformer cover on one side, and prospectus on the other, to be used without sample copies of the Reformer. Of course no premiums can be given, and the work will have to be done without remuneration.

The above notice appeared in the Review of July 16. It has been decided to continue this offer through September.

We are receiving subscribers at the rate of about fifty per day for the “Trial Trip,” of four numbers for twenty-five cents. But most of this is entirely outside of Tract Societies. Our great dependence has been placed in Tract Societies, but as yet we have heard but little from them. This may be because they are not yet ready to send in. But we would suggest that the matter be hurried along as fast as possible, as it will accommodate us if all the business can be sent in to this Office before the first of September. However, business for the “Trial Trip” can be received as late as the 15th of September.

The present circulation of the Reformer is over 6000. We want it to reach 10,000 by next January. Let us show you all how easy it would be to have it reach much more than that. If each present subscriber will send but one name for the “Trial Trip,” which will cost him but twenty-five cents, its circulation will immediately reach over 12,000. How small a sum that will be for each one, and still how much good it might accomplish as a whole. Let every person consider himself in duty bound to send from one to ten copies to friends on trial.

PUBLISHERS HEALTH REFORMER.

Erratum

ERRATUM. On page 75 of this paper, last column, third line of the 4th paragraph, read “were fulfilled,” for “were not fulfilled.”

Business Department.

Not slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Note.

J. C.: Yes.

RECEIPTS

For Review and Herald.

Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW and HERALD to which the money receipted pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money to the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.

$2.00 EACH. Catherine Rice 43-13, D T Rodman 41-1, L B Miller 42-10, S Chase 43-1, Mrs M A Eakton 43-1, E H Seaward 40-18, Wm Stout 42-9, John Vogt 42-8, A K Crosby 38-8, Wm Dawson 41-20, Lafayette Hanna 42-8, Daniel Andre 42-4, W Webber 42-8, David Farnum 40-13, Mrs H C Turner 42-10, Cornelius Rice 42-10, Mrs N A Cook 42-10, George W Mills 42-10, J C Williams 42-10, George M Slough 42-1, C Linthicum 37-15, Wm Wright 42-1, A A Marks 42-1, W Gifford 42-14, R Sawyer 42-6, E T Thomas 42-8.

$1.50 EACH. Luc Vuilleumier 42-10, L L Newcomb 42-10, David Filoon 42-10, Simon Fraser 42-8, Ann Oldshuh 42-8, A F Stoner 42-8, H J Smith 42-8, L D Chambers 42-8, Frank Stewart 42-8, Horatio Squier 42-10, Warren Sutliff 41-2, Samantha M Coe 42-10, Wm VanSickle 42-10, Rebecca O Dudley 42-10, Wm H Leggett 42-10, Wm C McCutcheon 42-10, J M Waite 42-10, Mrs E Gardner 42-10, L H Ide 42-10, S N Haskell 42-10, Fidella White 42-10, O B Barton 42-8, V T White 42-8, John Page 42-8, Richard Pierce 42-8, G W Bard 42-8, T B Eslick 42-8, John Devore 42-8, W W Everhart 42-8, J D Ballard 42-8, H M Lucas 42-8, L H Butcher 42-10.

$1.00 EACH. S G Wills 42-1, N P Hall 40-15, H S Hathorn 41-18, J S Rupert 41-18, Wm Reed 41-20, Ann Bringle 41-1, M J Hill 42-1, J G Jones 42-1, F Troop 41-9, H Spencer 40-10, C N Russell 41-3.

MISCELLANEOUS. Wm Kerr $4.00 43-1, Rev E Edmonds 75c 40-9, A E Kilgore 40c 40-9, J Annan 4.62 40-9, M E Flagg 1.58 40-9, A Wiley 3.40 40-9, S J Cameron 38c 40-23, W I Simonton 3.00 42-3, E J Bump 5.00 45-2, C Williams 75c 41-10, Mrs F E Reading 50c 40-14, Jacob Butcher 2.50 39-18, C Lofton 75c 41-10.

Shares in S. D. A. P. Association.

J G Krieschbaum $10.00, Geo Drew 10.00, John Cook 10.00, Mrs J G Krieschbaum 10.00, O T Johnson 10.00, Renel Stickney 10.00, Mrs Ann Stickney 10.00.

Shares in Health Institute.

Geo Drew $25.00, J Dimmick and wife 5.00, Wm Harmon and wife 25.00.

Donation to Health Institute.

O T Johnson $10.00.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church at Bushnell $50.00, Genoa 20.00, Oneida 10.00, Vergennes 25.00.

Cash Received on Account.

Rachel Cole 35c, H A St John 87c, R F Andrews $1.25, J N Loughborough 200.00, Noah Carahoof 50c, O Mears 6.50.

General Conference Fund.

Mrs D Sterling (s b) $5.20, S Elmer 75c, E Elmer 1.00.

Books Sent by Mail.

Wm Vansickle 20c, Mrs Rebecca O Dudley 20c, Geo E Stevenson 20c, Emily C Ashmore 40c, H H Standish 20c, Miss E Anderson $4.40, Mr H Hale 25c, N Grant 50c, H Dayton 20c, A E Dart 2.00, O S Ferren 60c, S A Brown 4.00, P Jenson 10c, G W Colcord 3.48, J Crandall 1.00, H F Spear 50c, J W Moody 1.50, Mrs M A Reed 50c, Jesse Dorcas 25c, W W Wild 50c, L G King 25c, M Gardiner 20c, S W Sharpe 35c, S T Duffell 1.45, R H Stewart 1.80, John Copeland 50c, M Wood Bute 3.69, S O Winslow 50c, S E Abbott 50c, H S Gurney 1.00, Mrs J B McGinnis 20c, M W Steere 20c, Box 8 45c, E Hawley 25c, M M Russell 25c, Mrs B F Merritt 3.00, R D Benham 20c, Emily J Paine 50c.

Book Fund,—$10,000 Wanted.

Amount previously acknowledged, $4987.56.

Fifteen Dollars Each. Renel Stickney.

Ten Dollars Each. O T Johnson, John Cook.

Five Dollars Each. B M Minor, Geo Drew.

Miscellaneous. Mrs M A Cook $2.50, Mary J Shattock 35c.

Central Camp-Meetings.

By Gen. Conf. Com.

Michigan, Sept. 4–10. Ohio, “ 12–17. Indiana, “ 19–24. GEN. CONF. COM.

The Whites in Colorado

Bro. and sister White are now spending a few weeks among the mountains of Colorado, seeking rest and health, on their way to California. In a private note dated Aug. 11, he says that their situation is as pleasant and favorable as well can be, that they are rapidly improving in health and are in good spirits. They start this week on a trip over the snowy range, to Middle Park, which will occupy two weeks. Their address till Sept. 5, will be Black Hawk, Colorado.