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Review and Herald, Vol. 29, No. 9.

A LITTLE WHILE
Earlier text: The Cause in Iowa

The Steam Ram “Dunderberg.”

Patriarch Noah, aided by superior wisdom, although a novice at the trade of ship building, constructed as his first attempt a masterpiece that in the magnitude of its proportions has never yet been excelled. Admirably adapted to the purpose for which it was designed, it would hardly be accepted now by our modern ship-wrights, as furnishing a model when speed is required. Yet, as we looked upon the Dunderberg, lying idly at her dock, with no other similitude could we so well compare her, as with the juvenile “Noah’s Arks” of our toy shops.
Of the exterior appearance or dimensions of this vessel it is needless to repeat here the general description which has already appeared in our columns, but some of the minor details then omitted, a note of the changes made since launching, and a general survey of her internal arrangements, may interest the reader as they interested us during a late visit.
The “thunder mountain” now awaits the reception of her ordnance, at the ship yard of her builders, the Messrs. Webb, at the foot of Sixth street, East River. Entering through a porthole, we come at once upon the main deck within the casement quarters. Descending into the depths we reach the boiler room, a gallery seventy-three feet in length. Here, arranged on either side, are the six main boilers, and the two, but little inferior in size, belonging to the donkey engines. The fire-grates, numbering sixty-four in all, are built in a double bank. Three large ventilators opening on the upper deck, serve the double purpose of supplying air, and also of furnishing a passage-way for discharging the ashes. The coal bunkers, stationed between the boilers and sides of the vessel, have a total capacity of from twelve to fifteen hundred tons. Forward of the boiler room, is placed the condenser, containing twelve thousand feet of copper tubing. The cylinders are one hundred inches diameter, with a forty-five-inch stroke; the engines are of six thousand horse-power, designed by E. W. Smith, A. P. D., and built by Messrs. John Roach & Son, at the Etna Iron Works.
Returning to the main deck, we re-enter the casemate or fighting deck, the scene of action in future encounters. The sides are pierced with twenty-two ports, and preparations are being made for immediately placing in position six fifteen-inch guns, each weighing with its carriage twenty-six tons.
The captain of such a vessel is a privileged character; his attributes are king-like, his word reigns supreme over six hundred subjects; hence his apartments, located on this deck, are fitted up with princely magnificence. With less of display, still handsomely furnished, well lighted and ventilated, is the officers' ward-room, aft, directly below the bomb-proof of the main deck.
The ship’s company numbering so many, it may well be supposed that the preparation of food is no small undertaking, and the facilities must be on a corresponding scale. With the immense range which we noticed on this deck, designed by the late Rear Admiral Gregory, it is expected that this demand may be met and easily supplied. Outside the casemate, the extension of the main deck to the bow and stern is heavily plated so as to form a perfect bomb-proof. The rudder and propeller are protected by the extension of the sides and deck of the vessel, which completely encloses them, with the exception of several grated openings which serve as safety valves in allowing the shock from heavy seas, to escape. The sky-lights on this deck for the officers’ ward-room below, the interior of the smoke pipe, and all other necessary openings, are protected by bomb-proof gratings of heavy bars, placed across some two inches apart.
The immense telescopic smoke pipe is built in two sections, the upper one of which may be lowered previous to an engagement, but even then stands nearly fifteen feet above the spar deck. The small boats belonging to the ram are six, launches, barges and gigs. The former are small ships in themselves, capable of holding from eighty to one hundred men, together with a small howitzer each. The fighting-wheel house on this deck stands seven feet high, and of a size sufficient to accommodate four or five men. Heavily plated, it has a number of narrow horizontal slits through which observations are to be taken during action. The wheel in use ordinarily, is aft upon the same deck; in heavy weather, an auxiliary wheel on the main deck is employed, and still again, if any emergency should arise, the tiller may be resorted to.
We have thus hastily and with no attempt at minuteness, referred to some of the features of this vessel, which through the kindness of Mr. Mackenzie were pointed out to us. Her trial trip may at some future time furnish material for a more extended and accurate notice.—Scientific American.

Conference Department.

By Eliza Van Giessen

Exhorting one another, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. Heb. x, 25.
This Department is designed to fill the same place in the paper that the Conference or Social Meeting does in the worship of God. We speak often one to another to comfort, edify and aid each other in the way of holiness and true Christian experience.

From Sister Van Giessen.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have been greatly encouraged by reading the testimonies that appear in the Review from time to time. I dearly love the present truth, and am trying in the strength that I receive from the Lord, to live it out. Never have I experienced so much of the love of God, and realized his blessings to such an extent, as I have the last few weeks. I know that the Lord blessed me when I embraced the present truth, while Elders Van Horn and Canright were preaching in Watsonsville, and I have not been sorry for one moment, but feel to praise the Lord for all his watchful care and tender mercy shown toward me. The truth never looked more precious to me than to-day. I believe the unmingled wrath of God will soon be poured out upon the wicked.
Shall we be able to stand in that day? My prayer is that I may have the Holy Spirit to guide and help me at all times to overcome all the temptations, trials, and cares, of this world. I desire to press onward, with my heart fixed on Christ. I desire your prayers, that I may be faithful unto the end, and receive the crown of life which the redeemed shall wear.
Your sister in the truth. ELIZA VAN GIESSEN. Tuscola Co., Mich.

Letters from Monterey and Hartland

Sister Harriet White writes from Monterey, Mich: Without the present truth this would be a dreary world to me. There are many precious promises contained in the word of God to encourage us on our journey through this world of trouble. My desire is to meet you all on Mount Zion.
Sister A. O. Burrill writes from Hartland, Me: The Lord has visited us of late, and we feel that our hearts have been warmed up with present truth. Oh! how precious it is to us, and while Bro. Canright has been laboring with us we have taken new courage. A good work was wrought; the cold-hearted were warmed up, backsliders reclaimed, and sinners converted. Oh! how our hearts rejoice that the Lord is soon coming to take his waiting ones home. Now is the time of trial, but soon will be the time of rejoicing. A church of nineteen members was organized, and the Systematic Benevolence arrangement adopted which we think very favorably of. We have seen the need of such an arrangement for some time. Some of our best brethren have worn themselves out by preaching and at the same time being obliged to labor with their hands for their daily bread. How wrong to put such burdens upon them. I am glad that better times are with us now.
From this place we went to Canaan, a distance of eleven miles, to attend the Monthly Meeting there, which was very profitable. There were one hundred and twenty-five Sabbath-keepers present, from different quarters. What a great work is being done here in Maine. A few years since scarcely one Sabbath-keeper could be found any where in this part of the State. God's work is prospering wonderfully here; the breach is being repaired that the Man of Sin has made in God's perfect law.
There has been, and still is, considerable prejudice against sister White's visions, but it is with those who are unacquainted with them. I can say for one that I am glad I ever had them to read. I think they are indeed beautiful. When I was urged to purchase them, by Bro. Gowell, of Portland, it was with reluctance that I gave my consent to do so; but I do not regret it now, and my prayer is, that God may bless them more abundantly than ever. I would advise those who have not read them, to get them.
Sister L. E. Martin writes from Winfield, Mich: I feel a lively interest in your publications and in the advancement of the cause. It cheers my heart to read the letters from the brethren and sisters, and to know that there are yet a few who are determined to keep the law of God and the testimony of Jesus, by casting away all their idols. My whole heart and affections are with you in the Health Reform. I hope this great work will prosper until the glorious light of truth fills the whole land, that all the honest-hearted may receive it and live according to all the laws of God; putting away all that is offensive in the sight of God, that we may serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind. I praise the Lord for the Health Reform. It is for the perfecting and healing of the saints, that they may appear before Jesus without spot or blemish in the day of his coming.

Publication Department.

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The Sabbath Question

Is becoming a theme of wide-spread and absorbing interest. To those who wish to give the subject a thorough investigation, we recommend the History of the Sabbath. As a work setting forth a connected Bible view of the Sabbath question, its history since the Christian era, and the different steps by which the human institution of the first day of the week has usurped the place of the Bible institution of the seventh day, it is unsurpassed by any publication extant. Between two and three hundred quotations from history are given, to each of which is appended a full reference to the authority from which it is taken. It is replete with facts and arguments which challenge denial or refutation. Other works on this subject, from the penny tract to the largest size pamphlet, will be found noticed in our book list. There is no other Bible subject upon which a more extensive misunderstanding exists, than upon the Sabbath question. Circulate the books, and spread abroad the light on this subject.

The Second Advent.

The works upon this important subject to which we would call especial attention, are, The Prophecy of Daniel, The Sanctuary and 2300 Days, and The Three Messages of Rev. xiv. The first gives an exposition of the plain and thrilling prophecies of Daniel ii, vii, and viii, showing from the course of empire that the God of Heaven is about to set up his kingdom. The Sanctuary question is the great central subject of the plan of salvation, and yet there are but few, comparatively, who have any acquaintance with it. It gives a new interest to a great part of the Bible, leads to an intelligent view of the position and work of Christ as our great High Priest in Heaven, completely explains the past Advent movement, and shows clearly our position in prophecy and the world’s history. The three messages bring to view present duty, and future peril. All should read these books, and ponder well their teaching.

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2. FUTURE PUNISHMENT, by H. H. Dobney, a Baptist Minister of England. An elaborate argument on the destiny of the wicked; with an Appendix containing “The State of the Dead,” by J. H. Milton. Cloth, 75c., 6 oz.
3. SPIRITUAL GIFTS, VOL. I; or, the Great Controversy between the forces of Christ and Satan, as shown in Vision. pp. 219. Cloth, 50c., 8 oz.
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47. THE SEVEN SEALS: An Exposition of Rev. vi.
48. THE TWO LAWS. The Distinction shown between them.
49. SUNDAY-KEEPING. The reasons for it examined and refuted.
50. PERSONALITY OF GOD. A popular error disproved.
51. THE LAW of God, the Ten Commandments by John Wesley.
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54. STATE OF THE DEAD, Brief Thoughts. Author unknown.
55. TIME LOST; or Old and New Style Explained.

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56. THE SABBATH: The time of its Institution.
57. THE SABBATH: A stirring Argument by Elihu.
58. INFIDELITY and Spiritualism, shown to be of like character.
59. WAR and the Sealing, an Exposition of Rev. vii.
60. WHO CHANGED the Sabbath? Roman Catholic Testimony.
61. PREACH THE WORD: An Argument for the Sabbath.
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64. TRUTH.
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66. THE LAW of God, by H. H. DOBNEY, England.
67. MILTON, on the State of the Dead.
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69. MARK of the Beast, and Seal of the Living God.
70. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An Argument to show that the Gifts set in the Church, 1 Cor. xii, Eph. iv, &c., were in continual use to the end of time.
71. THE WICKED DEAD: A thorough and Scriptural Exposition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

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72. THE LAW OF GOD on a Chart of a size to be used by Preachers, varnished and mounted, $2.00.
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Address.

All communications in reference to the Publishing Association, the Review, Instructor, and any of the foregoing books, should be addressed to Eld. James White, Battle Creek, Mich. All business pertaining to the Western Health Reform Institute, or Health Reformer, should be addressed to Dr. H. S. Lay, Battle Creek, Mich.

Sketch of Meetings.

By John Byington

SABBATH and first-day, Dec. 22, I was with the church in Parkville. By removal and deaths, their number is quite reduced and the few much scattered, which makes it difficult for them to sustain meetings at their pleasant house of worship. They attended to their legal appointment of Trustees, and we hope some faithful brethren will be raised up or move to Parkville to aid them in spiritual things.
Sabbath, Jan. 5, 1867, I attended Monthly Meeting at Burlington. It was stormy, and but few from abroad; but all we had room for, as our meeting was held in a private house. I hope they will succeed in getting up a house of worship. I spoke to them from the last two verses in the Old Testament. How much indifference parents manifest in regard to the salvation of their children.
I had a pleasant interview the night of the 15th, with sister Bellows and her family in the town of Clarence, Calhoun Co. She is alone here. Perhaps some laborer whose work is in new places can do good here.
We were last evening with the church in Tompkins, on our way to Genoa.
J. BYINGTON.
Tompkins, Jan. 17, 1867.

Have You Read It?

By Wm. H. Slown.

If you have not, get the paper and read it; and if you have, read it again; I mean Bro. Cottrell's article in Review, Vol. xxviii, No. 22, headed, “Pray without Ceasing.” When I read it, my heart responded, Amen. Brother or sister, did you ever think of the power of prayer? Says the poet,
“Prayer is appointed to convey, The blessings God designs to give.
If this is so, let us pray without ceasing. Let us have stated times to pray in secret, and stated times to pray in our families, morning and evening. And do not be in a hurry in the morning and have prayers before the children are up, nor wait in the evening till they have gone to bed. And mothers, do not let the family altar fall down when the father is gone away. What a responsibility rests upon parents. If we fail in our duty here, we shall regret it in the great day. I imagine I hear some children cry in that day, and say, I never heard my parents pray. Parents, how could you hear this?
And when we go to the social meeting, then let us pray. There is the place to encourage one another by praying with and for each other. So let us pray without ceasing. The Bible abounds with instances of the power of prayer. When God's hot displeasure was kindled against Aaron and the children of Israel, Moses prayed and God heard his prayer, and spared them. Elisha at the house of the Shunamite prays, and the dead child is restored. Hezekiah prays, and his enemies are all dead men. Daniel was a man of prayer, and God saved him from the design of his enemies, and shut the lions' mouths. Peter had been cast into prison and was to be killed; but God heard the prayers of the church, and saved him. Said the wise man, “The Lord heareth the prayers of the righteous,” and again, “The prayer of the upright is his delight.” James says that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Paul and Silas prayed, and the earth quaked, the prison doors flew open, the foundations of the prison were shaken, and the bands fell off from the prisoners. Oh the power of prayer. Let us pray without ceasing, and pray with faith in Jesus' name.
Wm. H. Slown.
Gridley, Ill.

To Correspondents.

By Editor

P. C. TRUMAN. We place your call for help in the hands of the Gen. Conf. Committee. They will do what they can for you.
J. N. ANDREWS and D. T. BOURDEAU. Manuscript received. All right.
H. S. GURNEY. The P. O. address you inquire is North Branch.
Will the writer of the article, “About Parties of Pleasures,” give the full name.
ARTICLES ACCEPTED. Monthly Meeting at Portland, Me.—A Song of Praise.—Oh how Love I thy Law.—Christian Communion.—Sowing.—A Little While.—Appeal to the Brethren in Ohio.—The Return.—The Christian Mariner.—The Eclipse of the Soul.—Comfort Promised to the Mourners.—The Monthly Meeting at Canaan, Me.—Discipline.—History, Mosheim’s Testimony.—The Bible.—Extracts for Review.—They are Getting Rich.—The Chosen of the Lord.—A Good Word from Memphis.—Discussion in Holly.—Report from Bro. Loughborough.
ARTICLES DECLINED. “A Sunny Land.” A good subject, and contains some choice passages. But there are too many places where the efforts to rhyme have degenerated the sentiment.

Meetings at Canaan, Me.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

HERE we have to report a complete failure. The day that our meetings were to begin, a storm began which continued two days, blocking up the roads so that they were impassable for about two days more. We could have no meeting, even on the Sabbath. Sunday a few got out, and we designed to make a second attempt; but Monday it began to snow, which stopped all travel again. So we had to abandon the meetings for the present, to fill other appointments. This we all regretted. We think that there is a good chance here for doing good. By the labors of Bro. Goodrich, Stratton, Howard, and others, about twenty have come into the Sabbath, and many others are interested. They have a good meeting-house, and a disposition to work. We hope to make another effort there soon.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Jan. 23, 1867.

Skowhegan.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

A LIGHT is burning here. Bro. and sister Cyphers, who are faithful in the Lord, and have a mind to labor and sacrifice for the truth, have manifested a commendable zeal for the cause in this place. They, with three or four others, all the Sabbath-keepers in the place, have maintained a weekly prayer-meeting for some time. God has already blessed it by encouraging them. One has embraced the truth and been converted to God. If these few are faithful, the Lord will hear their prayers and bring in others who are now interested.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
Jan. 23, 1867.

Appointments.

By Henry Nicola; Isaac Sanborn

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The next Quarterly Meeting of the S. D. A. churches of Palestine, Washington, and Pilot Grove, Iowa, will be held at Pilot Grove, Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 23 and 24, 1867. Meeting to begin Sabbath evening at 6 o'clock. We hope to see a general turn out of brethren and sisters at this meeting. Come brethren praying that the Lord may meet with us.
HENRY NICOLA.
The Quarterly Meeting for Avon, Rockton and Cranes Grove, Ill., will be held at Rockton, Ill., Feb. 16, 17.
ISAAC SANBORN.
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