The population of London, according to the last census, is 3,883,000. This vast multitude is more than the combined population of New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Boston, New Orleans, San Francisco, Buffalo, and Alleghany City, Penn. To lodge these people, 777,000 dwellings are required, and the people consume annually about 4,480,000 barrels of flour, 420,000 bullocks, 2,975,000 sheep, 49,000 calves, 61,250 hogs, and one market alone supplies annually 7,043,750 head of game. This, together with 5,200,000 salmon, irrespective of other fish and flesh, is washed down by 75,600,000 gallons of ale and porter, 3,500,000 gallons of spirits, and 113,750 pipes of wine. To fill its milk and cream jugs, 22,750 cows are kept. To light its streets at night, 680,000 gaslights are required, consuming every 24 hours 22,270,000 cubic feet of gas. Its water system supplies the enormous quantity of 77,670,824 gallons per day, while its sewer system carries off 16,629,770 cubic feet of refuse.
Trial of a Prophet.
Joseph S. Curry, the so-called prophet of the new dispensation, was tried at Oppling, Columbus County, Georgia, last week, on a charge of adultery and fornication, before County Judge Wilson. Curry came from Massachusetts with a colony of about 200 men and women, over a year ago, and bought lands, and settled in Columbus County. They lived in tents and held the property in common. Curry called himself “Elijah” and the “Prophet of Jehovah,” supreme in all things spiritual and temporal. The colony went on swimmingly for a brief period, but the “prophet” took to himself too many wives. Jealousy and insubordination ensued in the colony and many of the colonists returned to Massachusetts, being provided with free passage to the nearest seaports, with free tickets to Charleston or Savannah. Finally, the colony became so demoralized and Curry so licentious, that the grand jury indicted him and his queen-paramour. Curry, robed in white linen, with head and feet bare, in imitation of the Saviour, appeared before the court. His queen appeared in the same attire, with white stockings on her feet and a white bow on her head. Speaking in his own defense, he maintained that men and women could live together as man and wife without cohabiting, and that by mortification and prayer they could become perfect. He repelled the charge of insanity, and displayed much erudition and familiarity with the Scriptures. He said he had revelation after revelation that a new era had dawned, when men and women should come out of the natural order of things to a higher state of purity. After speeches from the prosecutors and defendant, the jury retired, and after half an hour’s absence returned and gave a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation to mercy. Sentence has been deferred for a few weeks. It is thought that the “prophet” and his followers will be given an opportunity to find another Canaan far away to pitch their tents.—Detroit Post, Apr. 1, 1873.
Railways in Russia.
The new railway and telegraph chart of the Russian empire, just published, seems to have taken the German general staff by surprise. Russia is shown by this chart to possess railways and telegraph lines actually in operation of which the world outside had not the slightest notice, or even suspicion. There is a complete system of strategical railways, radiating from the three principal lines uniting at St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Kieff, and extending even to the Asiatic frontier in no less than ten lines. All the military centers, even Novo Tcherkask, the headquarters of the Don Cossacks, are accessible by rail; and in a short time, if not at this moment, Russia can move large bodies of troops and concentrate them within a few days at any desired spot. In view of these facts, the German journals urge their government to hasten forward the construction of railways on their own eastern frontier, which they will need for their own safety in case of war.
THE SPANISH republic appears to be in a very bad way, and “getting no better very fast.” The Spanish army is insubordinate, as might be expected where the soldiers are some of them Carlists, some Communists, some Republicans, some Federalists, and all ignorant, badly paid, and not well disciplined. Under these circumstances, the Carlists have won important advantages, which they appear to have cruelly abused. Spain is a bigoted Roman Catholic country, and the priests are nearly all Carlists; hence, discontent, superstition, insubordination, and other evils in the army are natural, and the wonder is that the army is not entirely disorganized. A republic cannot long succeed upon any other basis than free popular education, free religion, and popular equality. Spain must get rid of her grandees, abolish the rule of priestcraft, educate her masses, and become thrifty and intelligent, before she can expect quiet and good order. It will require a long and arduous struggle to bring this about against the opposition of the nobles, the priests, and the superstition and ignorance of the peasantry. If Don Carlos succeeds, his success will only be the beginning of a long and bloody struggle, probably. If he fails, he will not be the last enemy the republic will have to conquer.
Games of Amusement.
TO THOSE correspondents who have inquired respecting the lawfulness of games of amusement, and how far they should be allowed, we would say that the question was recently discussed by the Literary Society, and Bro. Geo. I. Butler was appointed to write an article on the subject for the REVIEW.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
W. L. BRISBIN: We regard the drying up of the Euphrates, Rev. 16:12, as the complete overthrow of the Turkish power; and the fact that the prospect now seems to be that that power must soon be overthrown is evidence that we must be near the time of the pouring out of the plagues.
Baptism we regard so far as a saving ordinance that it cannot with impunity, be intentionally disregarded, any more than any other requirement of the gospel. But we think that when a person is hindered by unavoidable circumstances from receiving baptism, he may still be saved.
Raising and Selling Chickens: A Practical View
J. HOFFER: We see nothing out of the way in raising and selling chickens, unless you live in a city and have neighbors who don’t keep them.
R. B. MOON: We understand that the gospel was preached to the dead, as stated in 1 Pet. 4: 6, while they were yet alive, not after they died. For an exposition of the spirits in prison, 1 Pet. 3: 19, see the forthcoming volume on the State of the Dead, and the Destiny of the Wicked.
Christian Marriage and Health Reform Principles
A. RASMUSSEN: We do not think a Christian can scripturally marry an unbeliever, nor that a person can be called a health reformer, while indulging in pork and tobacco.
A. F. STONER: For an exposition of Matt. 24:30, see the Exposition of that chapter, for sale at this Office.
Sabbath-Keepers and Offices Requiring Sabbath Violation
N. B.: A Sabbath-keeper cannot consistently accept any office which will require him to violate the Sabbath.
Holy Kiss and Publishing Conference Audit Reports
N. S. RAYMOND: We understand that the kiss with which Paul commands the brethren to greet one another, is a token of Christian fellowship. It seems, at least, appropriate to make use of it at the celebration of the ordinances, as well as on other occasions. The question whether the reports of the auditing committees should be made public, is one for the different Conferences to decide at their annual sessions.
Jewish Compilation of the Old Testament Canon
By A. Farley
A. FARLEY: The Jews are entitled to credit respecting the compilation of the books which constitute their Scriptures. They assign to Ezra the work of collecting and arranging them down to his day, and afterward to “the great synagogue.” We know of no authority for the statements of the man you refer to, that they were twice destroyed and rewritten. “The complete canon of the New Testament, as commonly received at present, was ratified at the third Council of Carthage, A. D. 391, and from that time was accepted throughout the Latin church.” Smith's Bible Dictionary, art., Canon of Scripture.
To the Wisconsin Conference.
By I. Sanborn
I wish to say that I expected that before this my wife's health would be so much improved that I could be relieved from taking care of her and be engaged in laboring in my Master's vineyard. But, in this, I have been disappointed. Ever since Christmas, she has been confined to her bed almost constantly, and most of the time, she could not stand alone nor turn herself in bed. She has suffered almost constantly with neuralgic pains through her body, and an almost constant sickness at the stomach, with spells of vomiting every few hours. I finally decided to have her go to the Health Institute. She has been here most three weeks. I soon found that she must have some one with her all the time, and that no one could wait on her so well as myself. I therefore decided to remain here while she stays. And although she suffers considerable, yet I think there is some improvement in her condition.
I also wish to say to all the churches that expected me to visit them before camp-meeting, Please wait patiently; for I believe the Lord will yet open the way before me so that I may be free to labor in his cause as in the past; but perhaps not before camp-meeting. May I therefore have the fervent prayers of all the faithful, that this affliction may have a sanctifying influence upon us? I. SANBORN.
Health Institute, Battle Creek.
Notice of Change in Address to Monroe, Wisconsin
By I. Sanborn
Notice.
As I have decided to go back to Wisconsin, my address will be Monroe, Green Co., Wis., till further notice is given. I. SANBORN.
Erratum: Correction to Last Week's Review
ERRATUM. Read last line of 4th column, on page 148 of last week's REVIEW, as last line of second column.
Delay in Publishing Correspondents' Manuscripts
By Editor
We have just now, quite a large amount of manuscript on hand. Correspondents will therefore please have patience for the appearance of their articles.
Correspondent Requests Reply on the No-Sabbath Theory
A correspondent says: As Bro. Canright is answering objections to the Sabbath, I hope he will take up the no-Sabbath theory, and expose its falsity.
Guide to the West: Review of a Railroad Pamphlet
We have received from the General Western Passenger Agent of the C. B. and Q. R. R., Chicago, Ill., a pamphlet entitled, How to go West; a guide to Southern Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, California, and the whole Great West. This is an instructive and interesting pamphlet of 78 pages containing numerous maps and illustrations. Sent free of charge to those desiring the information it contains. Those who are traveling extensively in the West, would do well to obtain it. Address as above.
Combe Capman, New London, Wis., wants work in a mill, or on a farm, through the summer. Address him as above.
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